October 2014 - Michlib-l

Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success
by Diana Hiles 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Hi Eunice: I was intrigued to see this new resource (brought to our attention about a month ago). We are using some of the modules found in the Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success <http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-lxpress3.php?database=CEN> for our student employees. However, trying to take the direct path and accessing "Learning Express Library" we could not find the Workforce Skills resource. Is it possible to include the it WITHIN the available options for Learning Express Library? We did find it (eventually) under the available databases. Just an idea. . . Thank you!!! Diana Hiles Mott Community College Library

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Fwd: MeL Minute – Business Sales Leads & Planning Tools
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Hi all, Want to help your local businesses and entrepreneurs get a jump on the competition? Do you think they’d be interested in learning how to create sales leads lists, choose a location for a business, assess market risk, and map competitors and surrounding neighborhoods? If so, all of this and more is available in the MeL database<http://mel.org/Databases> DemographicsNow: Business and People<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=DNOW>. With step-by-step directions and online tutorials, any business can go from a start-up to a major player with MeL’s<http://mel.org/> help. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week’s MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, or visit Michigan.gov/mel<http://www.Michigan.gov/mel>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli, Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517.241.4996 Toll Free: 877.479.0021 Fax: 517.373.5700 The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries & how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ & watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. Invest in a child’s future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading>

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E-Rate Training Around the State: Register Now
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

The Library of Michigan is able to address the need for regional E-rate training this fall with help from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). First, our long-time consultant Linda Schatz will be at the Library of Michigan on November 20th for an all-day session on E-rate. The focus will be on updates and changes to the program. It is not specifically for newbies. Time: 8:00 - 4:30. Cost: $35. This session will solely contain library-specific information. Participation is limited to staff from Michigan libraries. You can register for it here: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?61. In addition, the Michigan Department of Education has graciously invited Michigan library staff to attend the regional training that they are providing in six locations during October and November. Individuals well-versed in E-rate will be presenting the training along with a representative from E-rate Central. At each location, there will be a two-hour session on the changes coming to E-rate in the morning from 10:10 to 12:10: "Come learn how the Universal Service Fund (USF) E-rate program is evolving in its Funding Year 2015. This funding year is anticipated to be the first of several years in which there are going to be changes that will dramatically affect the E-rate program. Better known as E-rate 2.0 these changes will transform the program. Anticipate positive and negative impacts to the scope and what services are eligible for funding" And a two-hour session in the afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00: "designed for those who are new to the E-rate process or those who would like to rejuvenate their skills. This training will go over the basics of the form 470 and 471 and also the changes for the 2015 funding year." You are welcome to attend morning, afternoon, or both. Training is free to attendees. Lunch is provided by the consortia host. To register for the locations below that are provided through MDE, email Debbie Kopkau at dkopkau(a)msbo.org<mailto:dkopkau@msbo.org>. Include: Your Name, Your Library, Contact Information, the Location you want to attend, and whether you are attending for the morning, afternoon, or both These sessions hold only 30 people each; please register promptly if you plan to attend. October 22, 2014 Consortia Host: Rural Northern MI Location: Marquette Alger RESA 321 E Ohio St, Marquette, MI 49855 October 27, 2014 Consortia Host: Greater Michigan Location: Oakland Schools 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328 November 3, 2014 Consortia Host: Greater Michigan Location: Genesee ISD 2413 W Maple Ave, Flint, MI 48507 November 7, 2014 Consortia Host: South West Michigan Location: KRESA Service Center 1819 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002 November 10, 2014 Consortia Host: Kent Location: Kent ISD 2930 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 November 24, 2014 Consortia Host: Intra-Michigan Consortium Location: Traverse Bay ISD 1101 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684 Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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Tour the Cyclotron
by Randy Dykhuis 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

The deadline to register for the tour of the MSU Cyclotron is getting close. See below for details on saving your spot. Please note that no registrations will be allowed after the 10/21 deadline. Thanks. ========================= Randy Dykhuis Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen Street Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: (800) 530-9019 x119 Fax: (517) 492-3879 Cell: (517) 927-5121 E-mail: dykhuisr(a)mcls.org Twitter: @mclsrandy __________________ The Special Libraries Association Michigan Chapter would like to invite anyone to join us on October 23 for a tour of the Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University. It promises to be a fun, fascinating, and informative visit to the largest university campus-based nuclear science laboratory in the United States The National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory is the largest university campus-based nuclear science laboratory in the United States. Today, NSCL is the nation’s flagship rare isotope user facility, serving over 700 researchers from more than 20 countries. It is also the nation’s largest university-campus-based nuclear science laboratory, producing approximately 10% of the nation’s Ph.D.s in nuclear physics and ranked the #1 nuclear physics graduate program by U.S. News & World Report. The laboratory employs more than 100 students and provides them with access to top-level research and educational experience. When: Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 4:00pm – 6pm Where: National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory 640 S. Shaw Lane East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1321 Specific entrance and parking information will be sent to attendees on October 21st. Event Details: • Due to security, you MUST RSVP in advance by October 21st. No registrations will be taken at the door. • Arrive at the Cyclotron by 4pm (no later than 4:15pm) • Tour takes approximately 90 minutes • High heeled shoes are not allowed on the tour. • Cameras ARE allowed. Registration: Click on this link to go to the registration form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Cyclotron_Tour Cost: SLA Michigan Chapter Members – FREE Non-members – $15.00 You may pay by credit card using the PayPal link on the Michigan Chapter website (http://michigan.sla.org/2014/09/tour-michigan-states-cyclotron/) or bring a check to the event. Please, no cash.

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Congratulations to GVSU, Winner of the State Librarian's Excellence Award!
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

[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 GVSU Libraries Earns 2014 State Librarian's Excellence Award October 13, 2014 LANSING - The 2014 State Librarian's Excellence Award for superior customer service has been awarded to Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Libraries, State Librarian Randy Riley announced today. Riley presents the annual award, including a prestigious trophy and $2,000 in privately donated funds, Thursday, October 16 during the Michigan Library Association's annual conference in Grand Rapids. "Year after year, Michigan's libraries consistently expand services and find new ways to serve their communities," said Riley. "The 2014 nominations demonstrate how creative, impactful and diverse libraries are across the state. Michigan libraries of all types are successfully focusing on what is unique about their communities and are successfully tailoring services to meet those evolving needs." The Library of Michigan Foundation and Library of Michigan (LM) present the State Librarian's Excellence Award and Citations of Excellence each year to highlight the importance of services provided by Michigan's libraries. Cromaine District Library in Hartland and the Dorr Township Library in Allegan County each get a trophy and $500 for winning a 2014 Citation of Excellence. The State Librarian's Excellence Award is sponsored by Roger Mendel and his late wife June Mendel. Gifts from Martin L. Gibbs, Carole Sorenson, and from Elaine M. Logan support the Citations of Excellence. "Grand Valley State University Libraries is thrilled to receive the 2014 State Librarian's Excellence Award," said Lee Van Orsdel, dean of GVSU Libraries. "Giving great service is a core commitment of our staff, and something we've worked hard to achieve. We are grateful to the Library of Michigan and Foundation for this wonderful affirmation of our efforts." GVSU Libraries serves a university community of more than 25,000 students at multiple campuses. The flagship campus in Allendale was chartered in 1960 and offers 200-plus areas of study. The Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons opened in 2013. The staff has paired 21st Century facilities with an innovative and student-centered service ethic. The organization offers innovative new technologies and the opportunity to try them in a supportive space. These include the Knowledge Market; the presentation practice rooms; Technology Showcase; and Open Everything exhibit. Evaluation factors for the State Librarian's Excellence Award are: * Demonstrating that the library provides superior service to its customers and community in cost-effective manner; with a can-do attitude; and by always delivering on promises; and * Demonstrating the library's commitment to high standards of customer service through staff dealing with customers and the service community. In earning Citations of Excellence, Cromaine District Library of Hartland and Dorr Township Library of Allegan County also were recognized for their devotion to customer service. The Cromaine District Library is a Class V library in Hartland Township. It serves all of Hartland and parts of five other townships within the Hartland Consolidated School District. It also is a pilot for the Michigan Humanities Council's Muslim Voices grant, and was awarded its seventh Big Read grant. This entailed 45 events in less than six weeks, including a sponsored writing contest and a jazz concert series. Dorr Township Library is a Class III Library in Allegan County, serving a population of 7,500. The Library has undergone dramatic changes in the past year, providing signature programs such as the summer Comic Con; the annual Christmas concert; and DIY Your Spring Day. The building itself was completely transformed inside by volunteer help, moving every book and shelf, and adding a fireplace. It is now a comfortable place with easy-to-reach materials, a Book Sale Room, and a Community Art gallery. The library board agreed to continue to serve without pay when a few community members challenged the library's budget. They also are proposing to become a "teaching board" to help teens interact with local government. # # # The Library of Michigan is part of the Michigan Department of Education and is dedicated to providing the people of this State and their government one perpetual institution to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research and support libraries statewide. To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. * 2014 State Librarian's Excellence Award.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo] Questions? 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State Board of Education Approves Statement on School Libraries!
by Lester, Kathy 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

The State Board of Education approved a statement on support for school libraries yesterday (October 14th) at their Board meeting. [See below for the text of this statement.] I believe this is a great step forward in the effort to advocate for school libraries. Currently, Michigan ranks 46th nationally in the ratio of students per school librarian. In addition, based on National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 4th grade reading scores, Michigan is one of only six states that has negative reading improvement. I've attached a press release. Library partners -- if you have a chance to share this information in your communities; please do so. I believe we all work together to promote reading, information and technology literacy in our students and in our communities. A huge thank you to Michelle Fecteau, State Board of Education member, who was instrumental in getting the resolution on the agenda and gaining support from other board members. Michelle also brought up the effort to add School Libraries as one of the Best Practice funding items with the Board. [You may hear more about this later.] Thank you to Cathy Woolford who over a year ago suggested to MAME that Michelle Fecteau might be a 'friend' to school libraries! Thank you to Dr. Kafi Kumasi from Wayne State University and Jeanna Walker from Portage Schools, who along with myself, spoke at public comment in support of the statement. Thank you to Karren Reish, Library of Michigan, for all of her support on this and other advocacy issues... and for providing Superintendent Flanagan with the right words to support the statement. Thank you to Randy Riley, State Librarian, for supporting the resolution with Superintendent Flanagan and the Board. Thank you also to previous State Librarian, Nancy Robertson, for taking the SL21 benchmarks to the State Board of Education last year. Thank you to Deb Biggs-Thomas, Dian Walster, Tim Staal, Tom and LInda Stream, Lisa Brakels for being at the meeting to support the resolution. Thank you to other library supporters who could not be at the meeting, but sent their support. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your support in getting the word out about the importance of strong school libraries! -Kathy Lester *RESOLUTION* *The Michigan State Board of Education recognizes that school library media centers provide Michigan's students and staff equitable access to print and digital resources critical to supporting 21st century teaching and learning.* *The Board further recognizes that certified library media specialists serve a critical role in increasing student achievement by supporting, collaborating, and co-teaching with classroom teachers in reading development, in integrating information and technology literacy skills into the content curriculum, and in meeting the expectations for student research set forth in the Common Core State Standards.* *The Library of Michigan, an office of the Michigan Department of Education, has developed the "SL21 Measurement Benchmarks for Michigan School Libraries for 21st Century Schools" and calls for school administrators and school librarians to use the SL21 measures to assess the quality of school library programs in individual buildings.* *The Board supports these efforts and supports a call for all elementary and secondary students to have ready access to a library in their school with appropriate resources, programming and certified staff.* *------* Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA MAME President 2014 School Librarian/Technology Integrationist East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* <http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-19270_20585-289712--…> kathyL(a)mimame.org cell: 810-333-5873

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Library bags responses
by Patricia Braden 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request about library bags. Most of you suggested using Better Containers (www.librarybags.com) and a few suggested going green and getting some canvas bags to sell as a fundraiser. I have been wanting to go that route for awhile, but hadn't found a good vendor. BC sells those too and the cost is low. Looks like we are going green and raising funds too! Thanks again, Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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Library bags
by Patricia Braden 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Hello all, With the rainy weather season upon us, we are considering getting some plastic bags to use for patron checkouts. We have thought about getting some of the white plastic bags that say "thank you, have a nice day" on them, but I'm not sure how sturdy they are for books. The plastic draw string bags from Demco are expensive and we go through them so fast. Does anyone have any suggestions? I would like something nicer than used Walmart bags, which we are currently using. Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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LAT-Stena
by Christian Dunham 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

Greetings All, Anyone use LAT-Stena system in their library for disks? Would like to hear some experience with it or like-products. Thank you for your time, Christian Dunham christian(a)carolibrary.org 989-673-4329 ext. 106

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Author Toni Buzzeo available for speaking engagements
by Barbara Kriigel 15 Oct '14

15 Oct '14

The University of Michigan-Dearborn is hosting a Young Authors' Festival on Nov. 22, 2014. Flyers for the event and the associated writing contest are attached. In addition to the festival, our keynote speaker, Toni Buzzeo, will be in the Dearborn area the week before the event. She is available to speak at libraries or to elementary and middle-school students. Toni has published more than 20 children's books. Last year Toni's book "One Cool Friend" was named a 2013 Caldecott Honor Book. A former Michigan resident, elementary school librarian, and secondary teacher, Toni is an experienced public speaker who travels nationally and internationally, speaking as a visiting author at schools, libraries, conferences, and staff development training sessions. Toni is available for speaking engagements Monday, Nov. 17 through Thursday, Nov. 20. Her fees are $400 for a one hour library program or $750 for a half-day workshop (2 sessions). A list of her popular topics and workshops can be found at her website http://www.tonibuzzeo.com/SPEAKING_files/schoolandlibraryspeaking.pdf If you are interested in having her come to your library or school, please let me know and I can help make the arrangements. Barbara Kriigel Assoc. Director, Circulation & Technical Services Mardigian Library University of Michigan-Dearborn 4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128 313-593-5614 bkriigel(a)umich.edu

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