August 2013 - Michlib-l

Memoir Writing Workshop at the Warren Civic Center Library in September
by fabak＠libcoop.net 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Hello, Author and teacher Gloria Nixon-John was with us in March to help writers compose fiction. Participants were very enthusiastic about the experience and wanted us to have here back. So we have asked her to return to the Warren Civic Center library in September. This time she will conduct a memoir writing workshop. She will use excerpts from her own writing and the memoir of other authors to guide participants in crafting their own life stories. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. If you need any more information or have any questions, please let me know. Kathy Faba Branch Librarian Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch

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One Book, One Community
by Jessica Little 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Rich Text Editor Hi, I'm looking for information about "One Book, One Community" programs, especially the numbers side of it. These are my two critical first questions: If you tracked participation, how did participation numbers compare to the size of your service area population? Did you provide copies of the selected book for the program, and if so, what was the cost? If you're so inclined, I'm also wondering about the following: Did you notice higher participation levels for a specific demographic of the population and/or were you attempting to reach a specific demographic by your choice of title? (Teens/Seniors/etc.) How long did you promote the program before your first/only event? How many events did you have associated with the program? Have you ever run a "One Book, One Community" program focused on a local author or group of local authors? Would you consider the program a success/would you run another "One Book, One Community" program? Is there anything else someone running such a program for the first time should know? Please reply off list. If there's someone associated with your library or Friends group that might have this information and is not on the listserv, I'd be happy to get their contact information as well. Thank you for your time! Jessica Little -- Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-5141 cutlerlibrary(a)live.com

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Michigan Legal Help Training Program for Public Librarians
by Mancini, Laura 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

The Michigan State Bar Foundation is funding a statewide training program for the public library community entitled: Michigan Legal Help: How the Public Librarian Can Assist Those Representing Themselves in Court. Attendees will learn about the self-represented community in Michigan and the challenges they face. Librarians will get a better understanding of why this community turns to the public library for help and will have the opportunity to discuss strategies for assisting them. The differences between legal information and legal advice will be covered and attendees will learn when they can assist the self-represented patron and when they cannot. Lastly, attendees will be introduced to the new Michigan Legal Help website and will be able to see how this tool can assist in addressing many of the matters that the self-represented needs assistance with when they visit their local library. Sessions will be on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the following dates and locations: September 6, 2013 Traverse Area District Library September 20, 2013 Livonia Public Library September 27, 2013 Bloomfield Township Public Library October 4, 2013 Genesee District Library And Sault Ste. Marie Superior District Library October 11, 2013 Otsego County Library (Gaylord) Sessions will be limited to 30 registrations per session. To register for any of these dates, please click on the link below: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?29 For additional information please contact Kimberly Koscielniak at the Library of Michigan (koscielniakk(a)michigan.gov or Laura Mancini at the Adams-Pratt Oakland County Law Library (mancinil(a)oakgov.com) The Michigan Legal Help training program has been made possible through a grant from the Michigan State Bar Foundation and is administered by the Library of Michigan Foundation Laura Mancini Director-Library Services Oakland County Library 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI 48341 248-858-0380 mancinil(a)oakgov.com

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FW: 2013: The Summer of E-rate
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

For those interested in E-rate and the potential beneficial changes that we can help shape ;-) From: Alan S. Inouye [mailto:ainouye@alawash.org] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 3:41 PM To: 'ertf(a)ala.org' (ertf(a)ala.org) 'state-erate(a)ala.org' Cc: oitpadv(a)ala.org Subject: [state-erate] 2013: The Summer of E-rate http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/08/2013-the-summer-of-e-rate/ E-rate, always someplace on the ALA policy agenda, is now way up at the top, thanks to the ConnectED initiative announced by President Obama last month<http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/06/supporting-the-multi-user-environme…>. A few weeks ago, Linda Lord, the state librarian of Maine, testified<http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/07/maine-state-librarian-touts-e-rate-…> about E-rate at the Senate Commerce Committee. On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released<http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-launches-update-e-rate-broadband-schools-an…> a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the E-rate program<http://www.districtdispatch.org/category/e-rate/>. When I first perused this NPRM, my reaction was WOW! Actually, I paraphrased slightly, as my reaction included one of the FCC's seven dirty words, not appropriate for District Dispatch. The FCC is soliciting comments about virtually every facet and form of the E-rate program. It isn't every day that a federal agency puts an entire existing program out for public comment, so this is truly extraordinary, and ALA appreciates the opportunity the FCC has presented. On July 30th, I served on a panel to explore this NPRM, which was sponsored by the National Coalition<http://www.nctet.org/> for Technology in Education and Training and took place at the U.S. Capitol. My panel, moderated by Jon Bernstein, co-chair of the Education and Library Networks Coalition<http://www.edlinc.org/> (EdLiNC), included Trent Harkrader, an associate bureau chief of the FCC, and Bill Ziegler, a high school principal from Pennsylvania. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel opened the session. The panel discussions clearly identified the huge challenge in sifting through the hundreds of questions and figuring out those of highest priority on which to focus limited time and resources. Comments are due on September 16th and so we have our work cut out for us. Given that August is vacation time for many of us in D.C., no doubt we will be mixing leisure time and E-rate rules (hey maybe that could make for a neat cocktail-e-rate-tini anyone?). I want to emphasize the importance of this NPRM to the library community. The E-rate program provides a couple of hundred million dollars to the library community each year. The FCC has placed the biggest questions about this program on the table: Should it increase the overall funding level and if so, by how much and in what way? Should the priorities within the program be changed? Should the FCC consider new ways to allocate funding? How can the application and disbursement processes be simplified and improved? How can applicants obtain better pricing on their telecommunications services? You get the idea... So look for more information from ALA in the very near future. The entire ALA E-rate team is mobilized, so our friends around the country may well be called upon to provide expert advice on various aspects of the program and the realities of participating in the E-rate program. Here's to the E-rate!

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magazine subscription service
by Patricia Garavoglia 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Does anyone have experience with Rivistas Subscription Services for Libraries? Please direct any response to me offlist. Thank you, Patricia Garavoglia Northville District Library

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Evergreen
by Linda K. Neely 04 Aug '13

04 Aug '13

Hello folks, I am seeking information on Evergreen, specifically I need to know whether there is still a Michigan Evergreen union catalog that enables interlibrary lending/borrowing. Please contact me offlist if you are an Evergreen user and have the answer. Thanks, Linda Neely on behalf of Bath Library Center Bath MI

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Position Opening--Blissfield
by Bob Barringer 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Library Clerk/Youth Services Coordinator—part-time. The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library is looking for a person with a pleasant, out-going personality, strong organizational and creative skills, and multi-tasking experience to serve library patrons and deliver the library’s children’s and teen’s programming. Other duties include customer service, some programming for adults, materials processing, library maintenance and general office work. Normally 20-25 hours a week including regular evening and Saturday hours. Occasional additional hours to cover absences and busy periods, particularly during the summer months. $10/hr. No benefits. High school diploma required; some college preferred. Preference given to those with experience in children’s programming or education. Interested parties should fill out an application at the library, 407 S. Lane St., Blissfield by Wednesday, August 14, 2013. The Village of Blissfield is an equal opportunity employer. Bob Barringer, PhD Director The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 www.blissfieldlibrary.org

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New Government Documents
by Bruce Sarjeant 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

A list of new documents has been loaded onto the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for July: Market barriers to solar in Michigan. July 2013 uptdate of Key Labor Market and Economic Metrics in Michigan. Growing young minds: how museums and libraries create lifelong learners. Bicycling and Walking in the United States 2012 Benchmarking Report. Michigan income, income tax, and property tax credits by school district. The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failure. and The state of the right to vote after the 2012 election. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/67983326/July%202013%20New%20Documents%20 %28and%20online%20resources%29 Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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Grant Opportunity: Pass it on: Libri Foundation Books for Children
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Please see below for a grant opportunity for children's materials. Deadline is 8-15-2013. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Libri Foundation Books for Children Type: Foundations Source: Libri Foundation Program: Libri Foundation Books for Children Eligibility: Only libraries within the 50 states are eligible to apply. The Libri Foundation does not offer grants to libraries outside of the United States. 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 $350,000 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 Was Established In 1989 For The Sole Purpose Of Helping Rural Libraries Acquire New, Quality, Hardcover Children's Books They Could Not Otherwise Afford To Buy. Since October 1990, The Foundation Has Donated Over $5.25 Million Worth Of New Children's Books To More Than 3,000 Libraries In All 50 States. The Foundation Supports The Concept That Children Who Learn To Enjoy Reading At An Early Age Continue To Read Throughout Their Lives. In Order To Develop A Love Of Reading, Children Must Have Access To Books Which Stretch Their Imaginations, Touch Their Emotions, Expand Their Horizons. For Many Children In Rural Areas, The Local Public Library Is Often Their Primary Source Of Reading Material. Many Rural Schools Either Have No Library Or The Library Is Inadequate To Meet The Needs Of The Students. At A Time When More And More Children And Their Parents And Teachers Are Using The Public Library, These Same Libraries Are Facing Increasing Financial Hardships And Are Unable To Buy The Books Their Young Readers Need. 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 $50 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. The Local Librarian, Familiar With The Needs Of The Library And The Community, Selects The Books The Library Will Receive From The Foundation's 700-title Booklist, Which Has Been Highly Praised By Participating Librarians For The Quality And Variety Of Fiction And Nonfiction Titles Offered. The Majority Of Books Have Been Published Within The Last Three Years, But Old Favorites Are Also Offered. All Of The Books Have Been Highly Recommended By Recognized Authorities In The Library And Education Fields. The Books Donated Through The BOOKS FOR CHILDREN Program Are Used For Storytelling; Toddler, Preschool, And After-school Programs; Summer Reading Programs; "book Buddy" Programs In Which Older Children Read To Younger Children; Holiday Programs; Teacher Check-out And Curriculum Support; Early Childhood Development Programs; School Projects And To Just Provide Children With A "good Read." Deadline: 08-15-2013 Award Min: $0.00 Award Max: $1,050.00 Quantity: Unknown Period: One year. Additional Information: Please address all correspondence to: Ms. Barbara J. McKillip, President. The Libri Foundation P.O. Box 10246 Eugene, OR 97440-2246 phone: 541-747-9655 fax: 541-747-4348 email: libri(a)librifoundation.org<mailto:libri@librifoundation.org> Website: Website<http://www.librifoundation.org/index.html>

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Bath Library Center Manager
by Linda K. Neely 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Library Outpost Manager Bath Charter Township is seeking a manager for the effective operation of a newly formed library outpost. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Cataloging library materials, checking out materials on local system, scheduling meeting rooms, assisting patrons with computer use, and directing students to Homework Helps. Good organizational and management skills necessary. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds and multitasking. Applicants should, at minimum, be a high school graduate with one year or more of library experience. College graduate preferred. The applicant chosen for employment must attend the 2014 Library of Michigan - Beginning Workshop. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter no later than August 16, 2013 to Troy Feltman, Superintendent at Bath Charter Township, 14480 Webster Road, P.O. Box 247, Bath, MI 48808 or tfeltman(a)bathtownship.us. Linda K. Neely Bath MI Bath Library Committee

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