July 2013 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Linda Lord speaks up for libraries and E-rate
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

All, If you are interested in following the FCC and any potential changes to E-rate, you may be interested to hear this wonderful testimony by Linda Lord of Maine. She did us proud! From: Marijke Visser [mailto:mvisser@alawash.org] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 5:16 PM To: ertf(a)ala.org; state-erate(a)ala.org Subject: [state-erate] RE: a day in the life of Linda Lord And here's a link to Linda's testimony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kTwNDjaadU&feature=youtu.be And a link to a post on the District Dispatch http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/07/maine-state-librarian-touts-e-rate-… In case you missed these. From: Marijke Visser [mailto:mvisser@alawash.org] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:16 PM To: ertf(a)ala.org; state-erate(a)ala.org Subject: [ertf] a day in the life of Linda Lord Hello everyone, Quick disclaimer that Linda does not know I am writing this up (though I hope she approves!) As many of you have been commenting, the culmination of some intense work arrived yesterday with the Commerce Committee hearing. A big think you to all of you who provided stories and examples of E-rate in your states. Even if they were not specifically cited, this information firmed up Linda's confidence that she could speak on behalf of libraries in other states. When we say we know these things happen in libraries across the country we are speaking accurately. As you also know this hearing was called just a week ago (really? Is that all?) and so the preparation for the testimony had to happen quickly and efficiently (librarians know all about being efficient) so that we pulled together the few most important messages for Linda to have at her fingertips. We also wanted her to be prepared for some hard questions that might come from the Committee members- and we saw that there were some. Of course Commissioner Pai's speech the previous day added some specific fodder for some of the program detractors. After working much of last week (and a lot of the weekend) on the written testimony from Maine while we worked on it in DC, Linda left her home at some terribly early hour to make it to our office early enough to revise a draft of her oral testimony and to whittle it down to her allotted 5 minutes. It's amazing how long it takes to make something short (thank you Mark Twain). Not wanting to waste an opportunity to make the case for E-rate with the Maine Delegation, Linda also squeezed in a visit with one of her Congressmen. Oh, and did I mention she was invited to meet with FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel and the staff person for Commissioner Pai? Both of these meetings went well and Linda left them with some examples of the bandwidth intensive services Maine libraries are providing as well as some of the challenges still there. The Commissioners are both interested in understanding more about how libraries use E-rate to support students, but also what high bandwidth services they provide. As we heard in the hearing yesterday , though from the Committee, there is considerable interest in making sure the program runs efficiently and maximizes current dollars. Linda's charm and easy manner were quite effective throughout the visits and certainly in the hearing. But be careful, there's a lot of "punch" behind that winning smile. Linda is like a mother black bear with the E-rate program and as we saw yesterday does not hesitate to step up and shove her way in when it comes to speaking up for library needs. Today Linda is wrapping up her DC tour visiting the two Senators and the other Congressman with Jeff Kratz on the OGR side of our office. We in DC are very thankful to have Linda working for us (well I'm pretty sure some of the time she must have felt that way!). Linda is heading home and we'll be heading to the FCC tomorrow for the Commission meeting on the NPRM. We plan a statement for tomorrow. Stay tuned, Marijke ### A few additional news stories Linda was quoted in Communications Daily "Linda Lord, Maine state librarian, said lawmakers "simply can't allow inadequate bandwidth to be the factor that limits what our students and our nation can achieve." Broadcasting & Cable http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/494540-Dems_Hearing_Witnesses_Say_… Ed Week http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/2013/07/fcc_commissioner_ca… The Hill http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/311841-overnight-tech-m…

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FW: [lita-l] DigitalLearn.org Launches
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Sharing From: Patricia Ball [mailto:patball@att.net] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 11:50 AM To: lita-l(a)ala.org Subject: [lita-l] DigitalLearn.org Launches http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2013/07/digitallearnorg-offers-resou… “After months of thoughtful planning, development and beta testing, DigitalLearn.org has officially launched. This online hub for digital literacy offers an active community of practice and an evolving collection of training resources for those who teach and support digital learners. DigitalLearn.org is managed by the Public Library Association (PLA) and funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It receives ongoing support from the ALA Office of Information Technology and Policy, the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies and the input of committee members from a diverse array of organizations.”

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Job Posting - East Lansing Public Library - Part-time Circulation Supervisor
by Jennifer Amormino 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

The East Lansing Public Library is searching for a 25-hour per week Circulation Supervisor. The position includes some benefits and night/weekend hours are required. Please visit our website for the full job description and application instructions: http://www.elpl.org/content/working-library All applications are due by August 12, 2013. Best, Jennifer Amormino Jennifer Amormino East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Volunteer Assistant Coordinator 517.319.6863 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com 517-351-9536 fax _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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FW: CE Opportunity for Multi-type Librarians
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

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Michigan Children's Authors at Baldwin Public Library
by Connie Ilmer 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

We are very excited about the following event. Hope to see some of you here on July 30. Three Michigan Children's Authors at Baldwin Public Library Tuesday, July 30 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Book Beat Bookstore and the Baldwin Public Library present an afternoon with three nationally recognized Michigan area children's authors. This is a rare opportunity to meet and hear these authors together at one event. Appearing are Denise Brennan-Nelson author of *Buzzy the Bumblebee* and her newest title *He's Been a Monster All Day, *Rhonda Gowler Greene author of *Barnyard Song* and *No Pirates Allowed, Said Library Lou, *and Shutta Crum author of *Thunder-Boomer * and her newest title *Dozens of Cousins. *Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve copies please call Book Beat at 248.968.1190. Connie Ilmer Head of Public Services 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 phone: 248.554.4651 fax: 248.647.6393 www.baldwinlib.org

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by Glenda VanDenbosch 22 Jul '13

22 Jul '13

brecklib128(a)yahoo.com Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, MI 48615 (989) 842-3202 brecklib128(a)yahoo.com

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Job Posting -- FULL TIME -- Technical Services Supervisor
by Stephanie 22 Jul '13

22 Jul '13

Please see the attached posting in .pdf format for a full time technical services supervisor position that is available here at the St. Joseph/Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library. I'm happy to answer any questions interested applicants may have about the position or about our lovely corner of Michigan. -- Stephanie Masin, Director Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market St. St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-7167 (phone) 269-983-5804 (fax)

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Fwd: FW: Lithuanian Books
by april stevenson 22 Jul '13

22 Jul '13

This may be a bit off topic for some of you, but I have a patron with some books written in Lithuanian that she would love to see go to a good home. She also has some older informative books on Lithuania in english. If you have any interest in these you may contact her with the information provided below. Thank you, ~April**** ** ** **[image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]***April Stevenson* | Head of Information Services **** Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375**** Phone 248-869-7227|Cell 248-880-6447|Fax 248-869-7239**** www.novilibrary.org **** *Inform. Inspire. Include.***** ** ** *From:* Vida Orentas [mailto:vorentas@spiritussanctus.org] *Sent:* Saturday, July 20, 2013 5:13 PM *To:* April Stevenson *Subject:* Lithuanian Books**** ** ** April, After reviewing the books again, there are only a handful written in English, written in the 1950's: Encyclopedias Farming information History books The other books written in Lithuanian, from 1950's - 1980's, no barcodes: Encyclopedias Picture books Children's stories Books written about important Lithuanian's like Darius & Girenas (first to fly - although they crashed) Please advise if you need more information. I can be reached at 248-974-6383. Thanks for your help. Vida Orentas**** ** **

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FW: Employment Opportunity
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 22 Jul '13

22 Jul '13

Posted on behalf of: Dennis M. Martin Howard Miller Library and Community Relations Director 14 S. Church St. Zeeland, MI 49464 Office: 616-772-0879 Fax: 616-772-3253

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Job posting - Kalamazoo College part-time evening/weekend Circulation Assistant
by Stacy Nowicki 22 Jul '13

22 Jul '13

Excuse duplicate postings. Kalamazoo College is searching for an evening/weekend circulation assistant. Some college education preferred, 10 hours per week (Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 5pm-10pm with flexibility to move to an earlier shift on Saturday). This position is active mid-September through mid-June. The job description is here: https://reason.kzoo.edu/hr/assets/HREmpStaffISLibCirAsst18Jul2013.pdf Full consideration given to applications received by August 1 with later applications reviewed as needed until filled. Please forward to anyone that you believe would be interested in this employment opportunity! Stacy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director and Title IX Coordinator Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 fax: 269.337.7143 email: Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." - Jebediah Springfield

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