February 2014 - Michlib-l

Adult Literacy in Public Libraries Ebook
by Kristy Cooper 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Are you interested in starting an adult literacy program at your library but don't know where to start? I wrote a FREE ebook that you can download (pdf form) on the main page of my website: http://salipl.org<http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsalipl.org%2F&h=xAQFV8WD4&enc=…>(Supporting Adult Literacy in Public Libraries). It includes information about working with adult learners, finding and training volunteer tutors, and all the paperwork you'd need for assessments and placing learners. There are so many people in our communities that need this kind of help and not enough funding for literacy programs to accommodate all of them. This is about how libraries can help fill in some of this gap. Also, if you're interested in being a part of the larger discussion on adult literacy in public libraries, please like the SALIPL facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/saliplibraries Thanks! -- Kristy Cooper salipl.org

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I Like Big Books!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuZSfvHHMr4 Have you all seen this one; too cute! Cheers, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 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.

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FW: [Merit Events] 2014 Merit Member Conference: Submit a proposal and register
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

From: event-announcements-bounces(a)merit.edu [mailto:event-announcements-bounces@merit.edu] On Behalf Of Merit Network Professional Learning Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2014 9:26 AM To: Merit Professional Learning Announcements Subject: [Merit Events] 2014 Merit Member Conference: Submit a proposal and register [cid:part1.01030208.09020803@merit.edu]<http://www.merit.edu/mmc> Register now and submit a proposal for the 2014 Merit Member Conference Register today for the 2014 Merit Member Conference<http://www.merit.edu/mmc>, May 21-22 at the Marriott Ann Arbor Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti. Early registration pricing for Merit Members is available through March 28. Through February 28 you can submit a proposal<http://www.merit.edu/mmc/callforpresentations.php> to become part of the program for this popular annual event. To register for the conference, submit a presentation proposal and learn more, please visit: www.merit.edu/mmc<http://www.merit.edu/mmc> [cid:part6.03080106.05070702@merit.edu] [cid:part7.09090404.05080009@merit.edu] John C. Dvorak Technology Author, Columnist and Broadcaster John C. Dvorak is a pioneering tech journalist whose work has been read around the world since the 1980s. His column "Inside Track" currently appears weekly in PC Magazine. He is co-founder, chief columnist and board member of the tech news site aNewDomain.net<http://aNewDomain.net>. Read more about John C. Dvorak<http://www.merit.edu/mmc/speakers2014.php>. Additional Featured Speakers to be announced [cid:part10.00030009.00070202@merit.edu] Share your experience with other Merit Members by submitting a proposal to present at the 2014 Merit Member Conference. The call for proposals is open now through February 28. Any topic in information technology is appropriate, particularly in areas of high current interest to educational and non-profit organizations. Case studies, best practices and lessons-learned presentations are especially welcome, as are talks that help enhance understanding in emerging technologies and implementation approaches. Speakers receive complimentary registration for the full conference. 2014 MMC Call for Presentations<http://www.merit.edu/mmc/callforpresentations.php> [cid:part12.00000804.05080001@merit.edu] Now through March 28, Merit Members can register to attend the full conference for just $179 ($219 after that date). Merit Members who register now also have the limited-time opportunity to register a colleague to attend the conference at no additional charge. There are additional options to attend single days of the conference. Registration for the Merit Member Conference is open only to Merit Members, potential Members from higher education, K-12, libraries, government, health care and non-profits, and event sponsors. Others may attend the conference only through special arrangement. Please contact learning(a)merit.edu<mailto:learning@merit.edu> for more information. [cid:part14.05090403.04090902@merit.edu] <http://www.merit.edu/mmc> [cid:part16.00000408.08020906@merit.edu] [cid:part17.02090605.01010303@merit.edu]<http://www.merit.edu/supporter> For more information about the Merit Member Conference, please contact Merit Professional Learning at learning(a)merit.edu<mailto:learning@merit.edu>. ________________________________ [cid:part20.00040505.03010609@merit.edu]<http://www.merit.edu/mmc> www.merit.edu/learning<http://www.merit.edu/learning> | unsubscribe<http://mailman.merit.edu/mailman/listinfo/event-announcements> | learning(a)merit.edu<mailto:learning@merit.edu>

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Trustee Track at Small and Rural Libraries Conference
by White, Shannon (MDE) 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Once again we are featuring a Trustee track at the upcoming Small and Rural Libraries Conference. Sarah Ann Long has a long career in libraries and has been the past president of American Library Association, the Public Library Association and the Illinois Library System Directors Organization. Sarah will be presenting the following sessions on Thursday and Friday, May 1 and 2: * The Library Director: Hiring/Firing/Evaluating/ and Building a Productive Relationship - Thursday, 10:00 am * Setting/Maintaining Library Policy: From bylaws to personnel policy--what's needed, finding help, how to keep it all straight - Thursday, 11:15 am * The Board's Role in Representing the Library to the Community - Thursday, 1:30 pm * Finding the Money: Maximizing Funding from Governmental Sources and Finding Other Monies - Thursday, 2:30 pm * Buzz Marketing: An Introduction and Ready-to-use Template - Friday at both 10:15 and again at 11:15 am In addition to Sarah's sessions the Trustee Track also features sessions from the Library of Michigan on their Quality Services Audit Checklist program and an MLA session from the Michigan Library Association's Executive Director Gail Madziar, on Wednesday afternoon. Sarah Ann Long's sessions are sponsored by the Friends of Michigan Libraries and the Trustee Alliance and made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Please encourage your trustees to attend the event and consider reviewing our preliminary program located here http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668-142226--,00.ht… for other content of interest to Trustees especially sessions in our "Legal Issues" and "Community Engagement" tracks. Additional sessions that may spark interest for your trustees include: * Top 10 Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Mistakes * Are You Considering Forming a District Library? * 10 Legal Issues Every Director Should Know * Turning Outward: Engaging with Your Community * How to Geek the Library * The Basics of Library Service Contracts * Creating a District Library from Concept to Fruition * Millage Elections & Campaigns Library Trustees and members of library Friends Groups are encouraged to attend the event to be held on Mackinac Island, April 30-May 2, 2014. For complete details and how to register, please review the Attendee Information Packet on our web site above. Registration is $75 per person and includes 5 meals, conference materials and one round-trip ferry ticket. Guests of attendees are also welcome and information on accommodations for guests of attendees can be found in the Information Packet. If you have any questions about the upcoming conference, please feel free to contact us. 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 Databases - BusinessDecision Issue Resolved
by Megan Dudek 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Hi all - The issue with the ability to run “point on the map” projects in BusinessDecision has been resolved. Please contact meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org with any MeL databases questions or issues. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org

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Fwd: BusinessDecision is back
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

FYI Re: BusinessDecision in MeL. D. 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: Julie Peterson <julie(a)civictechnologies.com<mailto:julie@civictechnologies.com>> Date: February 10, 2014 at 9:34:36 PM EST To: <BiggsThomasD(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BiggsThomasD@michigan.gov>> Subject: BusinessDecision is back Hello, BusinessDecision is back. Please let me know if you experience any problems running point on a map projects. Best, Julie Julie Peterson Julie(a)civictechnologies.com<mailto:Julie@civictechnologies.com> 888.606.7600 p.s. I am sending this message to you, your library's primary BusinessDecision contact. Please forward the email to other staff that use BusinessDecision.

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QSAC Program Webinars for 2014
by White, Shannon (MDE) 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

If you have questions about the Quality Services Audit Checklist, QSAC, program be sure to register for one of our 2014 QSAC webinars. During the webinar we will cover the ins and outs of the program and the process for a library to apply for certification. Webinar sessions are offered on the following dates: Tuesday, February 18, 2pm-4pm Wednesday, May 28, 3pm-5pm Monday, September 8, 1pm-3pm Friday, December 5, 10am-12pm For more details on the Library of Michigan´s QSAC program, please visit the Quality Services Audit Checklist<http://www.michigan.gov/qsac> web page. To register visit: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?47 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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Training Opportunities for NoveList K-8+ and eBooks K-8 Collection
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

We've scheduled some new Webinars for our EBSCO eResources in MeL. Please share with your colleagues! Using NoveList K-8 Plus NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reader's advisory service, covering both fiction and non-fiction titles. This 60 minute session designed for public and school librarians will focus on NoveList K-8 Plus features and functionality, including searching and browsing by title, genre, award winners, "read-alikes" and more. We will also review other NoveList resources, including discussion guides, promotional materials, and common core support. Sessions: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?ED=261741397&UID=174… Monday, March 3, 2014 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?ED=261741652&UID=174… eBook K-8 Collection The EBSCO eBook K-8 Collection contains over 7300 eBooks available for unlimited check-out or online viewing. The collection features titles from across all subject 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. This 60 minute session will cover searching and browsing for eBooks, online viewing, and downloading eBooks to desktop and laptop computers and portable devices. Sessions: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?ED=261743712&UID=174… Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?ED=261743717&UID=174… Kind regards, Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 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.

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Last Call... for Nominations!
by natalie bazan 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Have you been procrastinating or just forgot all about the Small and Rural Libraries award nomination? Well you are in luck, nominations are due February 15th! And did I mention that you can email them in? We are trying to make this as easy as possible but you only have until Friday to get them into me. Let us know what amazing things you and your staff are doing!Thank you, Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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Exciting new online training for MeL Databases
by Suzanne Robinson 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Please feel free to share this! Short MeL databases video tutorials are now available for you and your staff to use at your convenience. View one for a short professional development session. View all segments of a class on the LearnPort page and earn SCECH's. It's up to you how these can best be use for your group. MICHIGAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY on LEARNPORT: Michigan Department of Education SCECHs are available for completing each class. Go to http://learnport.org Logon to existing account or create new account on the left side of the screen. Search for MeL for Kids. You will find a "curriculum" which defines what is needed to complete the entire class. Each database has a video tutorial and a separate short test (not tough!). Once the curriculum and all sections are complete, the system will be "triggered" to start the SCECH process for you. The MeL for Kids class is the first to be added. MeL for Young Adults is in the works so stay tuned for more information. MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning) MI Learning site: All segments are free for anyone to download and use. You will need to have iTunes installed on your computer before you begin, then copy and paste this link into your browser: https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/michigan-elibary-for-kids/id799512667?… Be sure to bookmark it right away. It will take you right to the MeL Kids section. You can also search for MeL from the home page of learnport.org. If you already have iTunes on your computer and are prompted to download it, find the button that says "I have iTunes" and click on that. You do not need an iTunes account or logon because the videos are FREE for anyone to view and use. Download any of the videos to view individually or with staff members. If a group/school/ISD, etc., wishes to arrange for SCECHs, you will need to complete the application for Michigan Department of Education. This set of videos does not "trigger" the SCECH process. The MeL for Kids class is the first to be added. MeL for Young Adults is in the works so stay tuned for more information. For questions about using these new and exciting ways to access MeL databases training contact Suzanne Robinson (robinson(a)mcls.org) Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations Alway wonder! ------------------- Suzanne Robinson, AMLS MeL Databases Training Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134

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