December 2013 - Michlib-l

FW: Michigan Department of Education Press Release: Early Literacy Resources in the Michigan eLibrary
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

The official press release! Please share widely ☺ Kind regards, Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4466 [LMSigforEmail] Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. From: Ackley, Martin (MDE) Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 2:57 PM To: MDE-Communications Subject: Michigan Department of Education Press Release [Michigan Dept of Ed header] News Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, (517) 241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, (517) 335-6649 Michigan eLibrary Adds Early Literacy Resources Library of Michigan Supports Goal of Third Grade Reading Proficiency December 4, 2013 LANSING — New resources at the Michigan eLibrary (MeL.org) are designed to help make more children proficient readers by the time they are third-graders. Teachers, parents, early childhood providers, and librarians can use the new early literacy resources to help children in pre-school through grade four become proficient in reading and better prepare them for academic success ahead. “Reading proficiency by third grade is a critical predictor of high school graduation and college and career readiness,” said State Superintendent Mike Flanagan. “These easy-to-use resources will help us achieve our goal of reading proficiency in children by the end of third grade.” State Librarian Nancy Robertson said using additional state funding for MeL to contract with Scholastic, World Book, and EBSCO allows these valuable resources to be accessible at no cost to Michigan residents and libraries. MeL.org is part of the Library of Michigan, within the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). These early childhood literacy resources can be found at www.mel.org/kids<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> The newly available online databases include: * BookFlix (from Scholastic) is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. An engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. * World Book Kids is a general reference website developed especially for children. The site offers simple navigation, easy-to-read articles, multimedia, and a wealth of engaging games, interactive tools and activities. * Early World of Learning is an online resource for preschoolers and children in early grades. It was designed for easy integration into the classroom curriculum. The site encompasses three interactive learning environments. * Enciclopedia Estudantil Hallazgos is a Spanish-language, reference work designed with younger readers in mind. * eBook K-8 Collection is designed for K-8 students and the educators who work with them. It contains more than 6,000 titles chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students across all subjects areas taught in elementary and middle schools, and content aligns with Common Core curriculum standards. The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators. * NoveList K-8 Plus (from EBSCO) is especially for younger readers. It has reading recommendations for both fiction and nonfiction for kids in grades K-8, including book reviews from major reviewing sources. Included are reading lists by topic or study units as well as for lessons that meet Common Core State standards. The resources include content designed for children through grade eight. “The Library of Michigan actively participates in Governor Snyder's and MDE’s priority to have students reading at grade level by the end of third grade,” Robertson said. “We are excited to have relatively new state funding to be able to add additional online resources to MeL that will engage early learners and those working on literacy attainment in libraries, schools, and at home.” # # # The Library of Michigan – Michigan’s official state library agency for more than 175 years – is part of the Michigan Department of Education. To learn more, visit: www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> * MeL Early Lit Resources.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo] Questions? 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Responses to my questions about naming rights
by Doug Koschik 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

My original posting to Michlib-l was: The Baldwin Public Library has a naming rights policy: http://baldwinlib.org/assets/PDFs/Library-Policies/Naming-Policy.pdf It provides no guidelines, however, on how much money should be donated for any given element of the building. For example: How much of a donation will provide naming rights for the entire library? How much of a donation will provide naming rights for a Youth Room or Teen Room or Reference Room or Local History Room or cafe or a meeting room or the story room within the Youth Room? How much of a donation will provide naming rights for a section of a room--e.g., the beginning-to-read section of the Youth Room or the Adult history section? If you allow a room or area to receive multiple donations, do you honor the multiple donors with a plaque instead of a name? (For example, "This patio was paid for with contributions from ...") In this case, do you charge each donor the same amount? Or do you accept different amounts and then list the donors by donation amount? If your library has such guidelines, I would very much appreciate hearing from you. Alternatively, if you have no formal guidelines, but have given out naming rights in the past, I would appreciate hearing what your practice has been. (For example, we had an $8 million building project. Somebody donated $1 million. We named the library after them.) I realize that donation amounts will vary by the type of library. Since a large library will have a larger and more expensive Youth Room, the naming rights for that room would probably be commensurately larger. So it would be helpful if you could provide some indication of the size of your building. The responses I received are below: One library responded: "I believe that a library should not be named after an individual or company unless that donor has paid more than half of the construction cost for the building. In regards to naming rooms, donors should pay for the square foot cost of the room in order to have the room named after them." Two libraries noted that they named their buildings about donors who gave under 20% of the construction cost. One library noted that the naming of a library or part of a library is sometimes made for other than monetary reasons. One library noted that they have a "wall of honor" to honor long-time volunteers (over 2,500 hours) and donors of over $3,000. Another library said that it named one department for 25% of the cost of the renovation of that department, and a room in that department for 15% of the total project cost. Smaller donations going toward the building renovation will be acknowledged on plaques. The Muskegon Public Schools' policy on naming buildings is as follows: *The Board of Education reserve the right to designate and/or establish the names of all buildings, grounds, recreational facilities, playgrounds, rooms within a building, or parts thereof of any and all properties held by Muskegon Public Schools. Furthermore, the Board reserves the right to commemorate, memorialize, recognize, and otherwise honor any individual by the conferring of an individual's name to a facility or any part thereof.* * It shall be the policy of the Board to defer naming any facility or part thereof after any currently employed employee or currently-serving elected official until such time as the individual has not such current status with the district.* Orion Township has a nice naming policy, complete with formulas(!): http://orionlibrary.org/documents/policy-manual.pdf#page=47 Thanks to everyone who got back to me on this issue. Doug -- Doug Koschik Director Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 E-mail: doug.koschik(a)baldwinlib.org Telephone: 248-554-4681 Fax: 248-647-6393

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Fwd: Libri Foundation Books for Children
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Of interest.... Cheers, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org Begin forwarded message: From: "VanDyke, Lynnette (MDE)" <VanDykeL(a)michigan.gov<mailto:VanDykeL@michigan.gov>> Date: December 3, 2013, 1:12:42 PM EST To: "BiggThomas, Deb (MDE)" <BiggsThomasD(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BiggsThomasD@michigan.gov>> Subject: Libri Foundation Books for Children Libri Foundation Books for Children Type: Foundations</grants/Foundations> Source: Libri Foundation Program: Libri Foundation Books for Children Eligibility: Only libraries within the 50 states are eligible to apply. Libraries are qualified on an individual basis. In general, county libraries should serve a population under 16,000 and town libraries should serve a population under 10,000 (usually under 5,000). Libraries should be in a rural area, have a limited operating budget, and an active children's department. Please note: Rural is usually considered to be at least 30 miles from a city with a population over 40,000. Applications are accepted from independent libraries as well as libraries which are part of a county, regional, or cooperative library system. A library system may also apply if all the libraries in the system meet these requirements. Applications are accepted from school libraries only if they also serve as the public library (i.e. it is open to everyone in the community, has some summer hours, and there is no public library in town). A branch library may apply if the community it is in meets the definition of rural. If the branch library receives its funding from its parent institution, then the parent institution's total operating budget, not just the branch library's total operating budget, must meet the budget restrictions. Please note: Town libraries with total operating budgets over $150,000 and county libraries with total operating budgets over $450,000 are rarely given grants. The average total operating budget of a BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grant recipient is less than $40,000. Purpose: The Libri Foundation Is A Nationwide Non-profit Organization Which Donates New, Quality, Hardcover Children's Books To Small, Rural Public Libraries In The United States Through Its BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Program. Deadline: 01-23-2014 Quantity: Unknown Period: One year. Additional Information: The Foundation works with the library's Friends of the Library or other local organizations because we believe in community involvement and want to encourage and reward local support of libraries. The Friends, or other local sponsors, can contribute from $200 to $350 which the Foundation matches on a 2-to-1 ratio. Thus, a library can receive up to $1,050 worth of new, quality, hardcover children's books through the Foundation's BOOKS FOR CHILDREN program. Website: Website<http://www.librifoundation.org/apps.html> Lynnette Lynnette Van Dyke Curriculum and Instruction Education Specialist and Research Consultant Office of Education Improvement and Innovation Michigan Department of Education 517-241-3508 vandykel(a)michigan.gov<mailto:vandykel@michigan.gov> Eating a healthy school breakfast provides students Fuel for Learning...and Health for Life. For information and resources on school breakfast go to www.michigan.gov/schoolnutrition<http://www.michigan.gov/schoolnutrition> and "click" on the School Breakfast Program link in the program information category.

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Job Posting / Youth & Teen Services Librarian / Flat River Community Library
by GRE Laura Powers 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

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Berentain Bears Books Available to Michigan Libraries for Money Smart Week
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

The Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn about financial literacy. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. The Michigan Credit Union League is offering to purchase copies of the Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money for libraries that would like to sponsor Money Smart Week activities. For more information and to find details on how your library can participate in the Money Smart Week initiative visit, https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SM2014. Additional details can be found below. Please read on below to find out more concerning the materials that your library can receive through the effort. The deadline to sign up is December 13. Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is rapidly approaching and we have a fabulous opportunity for your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of the Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money book to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a story time event about money during Money Smart Week, April 5-12. The Michigan Credit Union League is offering to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. They've also committed to providing free copies of Jean Chatzky's book, Money Rules for you to give parents bringing their children. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Financial Planning Association, among others. These groups work together once a year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 5-12, 2014. Between April 5-12, 2014 libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Be sure to sign up your library to participate here in Michigan. To participate in the Smart Money Program for 2014, the expectations are: 1. Register your library as a Money Smart Week Partner today at www.moneysmartweek.org/partner<http://www.moneysmartweek.org/partner> 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 5-12, 2014. 3. Request to participate in this initiative and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this Survey Monkey questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SM2014 before December 13. 4. By January 1st, login and register your event at www.MoneySmartWeek.org<http://www.MoneySmartWeek.org> 5. Promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through your normal channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) 7. Take delivery of your books around March 3, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Berenstain Bears' Trouble with Money book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week website. There must be a catch, right? Here it is: the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many copies of the free books you can use by Friday, December 13! There is a limited budget, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to Novi Public Library, sorted, packaged, and then distributed directly to your library. Your order should arrive at your library around March 3. For questions about the Money Smart Kids Read opportunity or other Money Smart Week programming ideas, contact: Kelly Masters Michigan Chairwoman MichiganChair(a)MoneySmartWeek.org<mailto:MichiganChair@MoneySmartWeek.org> 248-761-1762 --------------------- Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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MeL Archives from 2009 now available
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Greetings everyone, Thanks to the work of Mark Szidik at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services the Michlib-l archives from the old server and software are now available from 2009 to present at: http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/private/michlib-l/. Many thanks to Mark for his hard work! Cheers and happy holidays, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915-1609 517-373-4457 fax: 517-373-5700 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/>

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Sheriff Looking for Someone at the Library
by Andrea Estelle 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

Hi Everyone, If you have something already in place- can you share with me your practices/procedures/policies for your collaboration with the police when they are looking for a specific person who frequents your library? Thank you! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/

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Self Defense Series At Royal Oak Public Library Jan and Feb 2014
by Mary Ann DeKane 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

Hi, We had such a favorable response to Lee Shaykhet's self defense program that we have asked him to come back and do a series on self defense in January and February of 2014. His rates are reasonable; he is a wonderful speaker, very bright and knowledgeable is also very funny and engages the entire audience. I have attached our flyer for his series in case you might like to attend. You can contact Lee or me for more info. Thanks. Mary Ann DeKane Lee Shaykhet Shaykhet Training shaykhettraining.com lee(a)shaykhettraining.com 248.761.5632 -- Mary Ann DeKane Head of Public Services Royal Oak Public Library 248-246-3714

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handling books with inserts
by shermandirector 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

We recently picked up a copy of S. by Doug Dorst and J.J. Abrams. The book is really neat, but comes with lots of little items and notes tucked into the pages of the book. Does anyone else have this book and if so, how have you handled making it available to patrons? I just do not want to see all of the little pieces lost. Any ideas are welcome; I am hoping to compile a list of options so I can decide what will work best for us. Thanks, TJ Smith Library Director Sherman Township Library (989) 644-5131 shermandirector(a)winntel.net

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Early Literacy Resources Now Complete in the Michigan eLibrary!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

We are delighted to announce that Scholastic's BookFlix has now joined the other excellent early literacy eResources available to all Michigan residents from the Michigan eLibrary (MeL). You can easily find: BookFlix, EBSCO K-8 eBook Collection, NoveList K-8 Plus, World Book Early World of Learning, World Book Kids and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (World Book Kids, Spanish version) in MeL's Kids Gateway, http://mel.org/kids as well as in the Books and Reading Gateway and the alpha list of databases. An official press release is forthcoming. The Library of Michigan is excited to be able to provide via MeL these targeted and incredibly useful subscription resources to Michigan children, their parents teachers and librarians in order to promote early literacy and the goal of reading at grade level by 3rd grade. Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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