October 2014 - Michlib-l

Used metal shelving
by Christine Hage 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

Does anyone have any metal shelving they do not want? Our Friends are thinking of redoing their book sale sorting area and are in need of library shelving. We're also looking for any other kind of used shelving. We don't need it until May, but could pick it up any time between now and then. Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Maternity Leave Policies
by Andrea Estelle 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

Hi Everyone - Class 3, 4 & 5 libraries can you please share your maternity leave policies with me? (For both full and part time staff) Especially would like to see any variations you may have from FMLA. Is anyone offering paid maternity leaves for full time employees? Thanks, Andrea Andrea Estelle, Library Director "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library www.otsegolibrary.org <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/>

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Michigan Reads! - Kwame's tour and the survey
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

Just a note to let you know that Kwame's tour is happening now in northern Michigan this week and you can see some pictures at the Michigan Reads site. The events have been wonderful! We appreciate everyone's participation in the program. Also, please submit a survey response too through November. Thanks! ________________________________ The 2014 Michigan Reads program is going strong, but please remember the program survey as you wrap up your events and activities. When you are done using the kit for programming, please go to the Survey section at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> and let us know how many events/readings you had and how many people attended. We appreciate your help in providing the scope of the program in all our libraries and schools to our funder, Target. Please also consider giving feedback on the program, materials and book suggestions for 2015 so we can continue to improve. Thank you for your help! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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New Library Cards
by Holly Dowd 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

Hello! I have been given the task of ordering new library cards for us at ADL. I'd love to know where you order your library cards! Thank you! Holly Holly J. Dowd Youth Services, Circulation Clerk Allegan District Library

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Money Smart Week Collaboration - deadline is approaching!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

If you'd like to sign up to participate in Money Smart Week and receive free books and materials, the deadline is Nov. 21st. Thank you. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Riley, Randy (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 3:30 PM To: Michlib-l (michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org) (michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org) Subject: [Michlib-l] Money Smart Week Collaboration The Library of Michigan is pleased to encourage libraries to join the 2015 Money Smart Week collaboration. 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. During Money Smart Week 2014, Michigan libraries across the state held more than 100 story times and gave away donated books to more than 3,000 families in 38 counties. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in helping coordinate this program for Michigan Libraries. 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/SmartMoney2015. Randy Riley, State Librarian --------------------------------------------------- Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is just around the corner and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to give away free books to children attending a story time at your library between April 18-25, 2015! 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. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 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 estate and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Between April 18-25, 2015, libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! With the generous support of the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates, Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of The Berenstain Bears' Dollars and Sense book to give away to families participating in a story time you host during Money Smart Week, April 18-25. Michigan libraries in 85 districts successfully participated in "Money Smart Kids Read" last year, giving away 3,300 books. This year's book is geared toward children, ages 4-7 years old. http://www.randomhousekids.com/books/detail/12168-the-berenstain-bears-doll… What does it mean to "participate" you ask? 1. Register your library as a Money Smart Week Partner today at http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org . NOTE: if you registered as a Partner last year, you are still considered a Partner and will use the same username and password to login again this year. 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 18-25, 2015. Ideal age group: 4-7 year-olds. 3. Request to participate in this initiative and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing the Survey Monkey questionnaire at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SmartMoney2015 before Friday, November 21. Once we review how many books have been requested, we will let you know by email how many copies of the book your library will receive to give away. 4. By January 1st, login and register your event at www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org<http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org>. 5. Proactively promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through all of your 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!) If someone from your local credit union reaches out to you, please be sure to engage them. 7. Take delivery of your books in mid-March via the statewide delivery system (RIDES or TLN), 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 Berenstein Bears Dollars and Sense 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! a. Note: The Dollars and Sense story is geared toward children 4-7 years old. So, if the age of the children attending your story time is younger than 4, you may choose to read a portion of the Dollars and Sense story and ask the parents to finish the story at home with their child. 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week website. www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org Yep. It can be that easy. (Although, if you want to plan more money-related events for youth or adults, we can help you with that too!) 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, November 21! There is a limited budget, so it's first come, first served. In order to accommodate as many libraries as possible, some orders may be adjusted. If this occurs, you will be notified. The books will be shipped to Novi Public Library (thank you Julie Farkas!), sorted, packaged, and distributed through the statewide delivery service (RIDES or TLN). Your order should arrive at your library mid-March. Please complete the Survey Monkey questionnaire to request participation in Michigan's Money Smart Kids Read initiative, and obtain free books for families in your community. . https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SmartMoney2015. Questions about this initiative or Money Smart Week in general? Feel free to contact Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman, Kelly Masters, directly at 248.761.1762 or MichiganChair(a)MoneySmartWeek.org<mailto:MichiganChair@MoneySmartWeek.org>. Graciously Yours, Kelly Masters www.GracefulCommunications.com 248.761.1762 www.linkedin.com/in/kellymasters<http://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymasters> www.facebook.com/GraComm<http://www.facebook.com/GraComm> www.twitter.com/KelMasters<http://www.twitter.com/KelMasters>

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding opportunities - IMLS webinar
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 Oct '14

22 Oct '14

See below for an informational webinar from the Institute of Museum and Libraries about how public libraries can participate in and get funding through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Subject: $2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2357&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=13…>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2014 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> $2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA ALA, Depts. of Ed. and Labor, IMLS to host webinar on workforce funding Washington, DC—On October 27, 2014, the American Library Association will host “$2.2 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention to WIOA,” an interactive webinar that will explore ways that public and community college libraries can receive funding for employment skills training and job search assistance from the recently-passed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The no-cost webinar<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357>, which includes speakers from the U.S. Departments of Education and Labor, ALA and the Institute of Museum and Library Services takes place Oct 27, 2014, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. EDT. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act allows public and community college libraries to be considered additional One-Stop partners<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357>. It also authorizes adult education and literacy activities provided by public and community college libraries as an allowable statewide employment and training activity. Additionally, the law defines digital literacy skills as a workforce preparation activity. Speakers include: * Moderator: Sari Feldman, president-elect, American Library Association and executive director, Cuyahoga County Public Library * Susan H. Hildreth, director, Institute of Museum and Library Services * Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, team leader, Applied Innovation and Improvement, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, U.S. Department of Education * Kimberly Vitelli, chief of Division of National Programs, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor Register now<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357>, as space is limited. The webinar will be archived and emailed to subscribers of the District Dispatch<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357>, ALA’s policy blog. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357>. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=363882&m=2357>.

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Exercise event at the Warren Civic Center
by fabak＠libcoop.net 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Hello, On Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 the Warren Civic Center Library will be providing a unique fitness experience. We will be offering an introductory lesson in Bollyfit®. Bollywood dance has been hot for years. Now it is time to try Bollyfit®—a fitness class that melds mindfulness and an excellent physical workout with Indian dance styles like Bhangra and Bollywood. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. All are welcome! If you have any questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thank you. Kathy Faba Branch Librarian Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch

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Masonry Repair Person
by Jennifer Ray 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

I am looking for a person to repair pillars and piers at our local history facility (a 100+ year old Carnegie building). We have two local masons who cannot take on any more work at the moment. I was hoping to get these repairs taken care of before winter, but time's a fleeting. Suggestions, recommendations appreciated. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library

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Shelves
by Pamela Withrow 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Hello Everyone, As you may be aware, Forsyth Township Public Library in Gwinn is moving into a new building next spring, and we will need additional bookshelves. Please contact me if you have some shelving you'd like to sell or donate. Thank you, Pamela Withrow Director Forsyth Township Public Library 184 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433

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2015 Summer Reading materials are on the way!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

The Library of Michigan will be mailing the 2015 Summer Reading manuals and incentives catalogs THIS week. Please look for the materials this week and next week in a padded tan mailer with a 2015 Summer Reading manual sticker. The manuals and catalog are full of great programming ideas and incentives on the Heroes theme. Incentive order deadlines: December 1st for March 1st receipt, January 1st for April 1st receipt, and March 1st for May 1st receipt. Remember to order your incentives as soon as possible too! Upstart orders the items based on your orders, so they may have run out if you order late. You are NOT charged until orders ship. Finally, please go to the Summer Reading program site at the Library of Michigan for more information on partner organizations and to sign up for our free Summer Reading Winter webinar series. Go to Summer Reading section at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. If you have any questions about the program or materials, please contact me! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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