February 2014 - Michlib-l

A fact sheet for librarians interested in becoming a Family Place
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

In December of 2012 Middle County Public Library received a 3-year IMLS IMLS National Leadership Demonstration Grant - Family Place Libraries(tm): A Model for Institutional Change that included 28 partner libraries and five of these are located here in Michigan. Farmington Community Library Grand Rapids Public Library Kalamazoo Public Library Orion Township Public Library Rochester Hills Public Library The first year of this grant was designed to build a strong foundation by enhancing skills of children's services staff and enriching the internal culture of the Library relative to early childhood and family centered services. Attached you can find a FAQ on Family Place Libraries. The Family Place Libraries (tm) initiative promotes a national model for transforming public libraries into welcoming, developmentally appropriate early learning environments for very young children, their parents and caregivers. Based on research about the importance of early brain development, the Family Place Library supports the essential role of parents as first teachers and addresses the physical, social, emotional and cognitive aspects of child development to help build a foundation for learning during the critical first years of life. By partnering and working with other social, health and educational services providers, the Family Place model aims to ensure that all children enter school ready and able to learn and positions libraries as key early childhood and family support organizations within the local community. For more information visit http://www.familyplacelibraries.org/ or http://www.imls.gov/imls_announces_2.5_million_to_support_early_learning.as… or contact a colleague at one of the libraries listed above. 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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Webinar on immigration services
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

The Institute of Museum and Library Services will be hosting a second free webinar on March 6th with US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) on resources available for libraries working with immigrants. See below for more information and to register. 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: Second Webinar in USCIS-IMLS Series for Public Librarians Scheduled for March 6 To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1940&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=97…>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2014 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Second Webinar in USCIS-IMLS Series for Public Librarians Scheduled for March 6 USCIS representatives to discuss education resources, citizenship activities for libraries, and more Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continue their series of free webinars for public libraries about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics with a second webinar on March 6. The USCIS Citizenship Education and Initiatives presentation will build on many of the topics discussed in the first USCIS-IMLS webinar held on February 4, 2014. Specifically, this webinar will highlight USCIS educational resources related to citizenship and the naturalization process, as well as information on how libraries can actively engage in citizenship-related activities and events. The webinar will also review USCIS resources designed to protect individuals from immigration services scams and discuss the types of assistance librarians can provide to immigrant patrons. It is not necessary to have participated in the first USCIS-IMLS webinar to participate in this session. Webinar: USCIS Citizenship Education and Initiatives Date and Time: Thursday, March 6, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST. Registration: Register by March 4th. To register, follow this link for the USCIS Public Engagement Division email alert service<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940>, and enter your email address. Once you have entered your email, click on the “Subscriber Preferences” tab and then select “Event Registration.” Please provide the additional requested information to complete your registration. You will receive the URL for the webinar and the conference phone line information from USCIS shortly after you register. This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about the partnership, the webinar series, and archived webinar recordings and transcripts, visit the Serving New Americans page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940> of the IMLS website. 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 and 17,500 museums. 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=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940>. About U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit www.uscis.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940> or follow us on Facebook (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940>), Twitter (@uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940>), YouTube (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940>) and the USCIS blog The Beacon<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=10&d=73&mid=363882&m=1940>.

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Fwd: Looking for Canon Microfilm Scanner 350 lens
by Perry Adkins 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Hello, Our library has acquired a Canon Microfilm Scanner 350 and we are looking for a zoom lens. The Canon lens model numbers are HZ02, HZ03 or HZ04 and the box resembles the one in the attached picture. If anyone has one of these they are not using we would pay a reasonable price for it. Please send replies to padkins(a)kettering.edu Thank you,[image: Inline image 1] -- *Perry Adkins* Systems Administrator Library Phone: (810) 762-9849 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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More Print cartridges.
by Lois Hartman 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Funny what all you find when you clean. I'm not even sure if these cartridges go to a fax or a printer (it's been a long time since I've cleaned this closet). Info: Brother PC-401 in smaller letters it says "for use with Fax-560, Fax-580MC, Fax-565, and MFC-660MC I have 2 of them. Free to the first taker. Lois Hartman Watervliet District Library

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FOML Spring Workshops and Annual Board meeting
by Linda Pierce 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) will hold its annual membership meeting and spring workshop at the Canton Public Library on Thursday, April 3. The workshop agenda and registration information can be found at www.foml.org. FOML is also pleased to announce that it has received an LSTA Grant from the Library of Michigan to support three FOML Trustee Alliance workshops at three location across the state: on April 4 at the Canton Public Library, on May 1 at the Rural Libraries Conference on Mackinac Island, and September 12 at the Kentwood Branch, Kent District Library, Grand Rapids. All trustee workshops will be conducted by Sarah Ann Long, a nationally-recognized library leader and former director of the North Suburban Library System (NSLS), an organization of more than 650 academic, public, school, and special libraries in the north/northwest suburbs of Chicago. The workshop agenda and registration for the April 4 Canton Public Library trustee workshop can be found at www.fomltrusteealliance.org. If you plan to attend the FOML Trustee Alliance workshop at the Rural Libraries Conference on Mackinac Island, April 30-May 2, you can register now at http://tinyurl.com/smallrurallibraries. This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. [image: Inline image 1] FOML workshops are offered to trustees, directors, Friends, and library staff from across Michigan. Your attendance assists us in carrying out our mission of information, support, and advocacy for all types of Michigan libraries. Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Forensic science contacts
by Elisabeth Phou 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Good afternoon, Does anybody have contacts related to forensic science? We would like to do a summer program for adults and/or teens on the topics of crime scene investigation, fingerprinting, DNA, etc. Looking to get in touch with someone who would be willing to come present something hands-on and exciting. Please respond off-list. Thanks in advance for your help! Elisabeth Phou Adult/Teen Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill Ave. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4653

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union contract
by mhill＠lincolntownshiplibrary.org 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

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FW: Submit a proposal to speak at the 2014 Merit Member Conference
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

From: Andy Rosenzweig [mailto:andyr@merit.edu] Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 9:22 AM To: Mase, Sheryl (MDE) Subject: Submit a proposal to speak at the 2014 Merit Member Conference [http://www.merit.edu/goto/images/merit_member_conference.jpg]<http://www.merit.edu/learning> Dear Colleague-- Thank you for attending the Merit Member Conference in one or more of the last three years. We hope you had a great experience and plan to join us again this year<http://www.merit.edu/mmc> on May 21-22. Now is your chance to become part of the agenda for the 2014 conference. The call for presentations is open through next Friday, February 28. Submit your proposal today at: http://www.merit.edu/mmc/callforpresentations<http://www.merit.edu/mmc/callforpresentations.php> Don't worry if your presentation isn't completely fleshed out; for now it's okay to submit a proposed title and description for the program committee to consider. If selected you can finalize the information for the conference agenda. If your proposal is accepted you will receive complimentary registration for the conference. Please take advantage of this excellent opportunity to learn, promote your organization's accomplishments and connect with your professional peers. Andy Rosenzweig Merit Professional Learning On behalf of the 2014 Merit Member Conference Program Committee Honesty Clark, Merit Network Debbie DeSousa, Merit Network Laura Hendrick, Wayne State University David Holcomb, Hillsdale County Jake Martin, Alpena Regional Medical Center Doug Murphy, Bath Community Schools Paul Robinson, Monroe County Library System Andy Rosenzweig, Merit Network Jason Russell, Merit Network Randy Schapel, Mott Community College [http://www.merit.edu/goto/images/clickthru_prolearning_email1_03.jpg]

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Question about Parents with Fines Signing for Child's Card
by Nancy Studebaker 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

My board thinks it might be a good idea to not give library cards to children if their parents have fines. (Or at least not let the parent with fines be the one who signs for the card.) We know that adult patrons who have fines on their cards quickly figure out the way around this is to get a card for their child and check out materials for themselves (the parent) on this fresh, new no-fines card. To clarify, we aren't talking about not letting a child check-out because the parent has fines, this would only resolve the one-time problem of a child getting a card when the signing "responsible" parent/guardian has fines. On the one hand, it feels wrong to deny a card to a child because his parent/guardian is irresponsible. On the other hand, allowing someone we *know* to be irresponsible sign as the "responsible" person seems foolish. Obviously, figuring out to what extent this is a problem is difficult. We think it happens once a month or so, but we couldn't really put a quantity to it - and certainly not a dollar amount. Does anyone else do this? Any suggestions? Any considerations I'm missing. -- Nancy Studebaker, Director Niles District Library 620 E Main Niles, MI 49120 Phone 269 683 8545 x122 Fax 269 683 0075 Cell 269 277 0127

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Free webinar "Writing a Social Media Policy for Your Library"
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Infopeople announced a new, 1 hour webinar on social media policies. Attend live or view the archive after the event for more information. Title: Writing a Social Media Policy for Your Library<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=387> Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Start Time: 3PM Eastern * Does your library have a social media policy? Chances are, it doesn't...but it almost certainly should. Learn why you need one, and what points are essential. Discover how writing this kind of policy can be completely different than writing any other kind for a library, and what you might need in a policy for staff versus what you might need to spell out for patrons. This webinar will help you to understand some current best practices that you can use to guide you through the process of drafting your own social media policy for your library. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: * Be able to identify at least three reasons for which your library should have a social media policy * Be able to identify at least five points that should be covered in a social media policy for library employees * Understand how your library's current social media policy may be breaking the law * Be familiar with at least one key difference in purpose for a policy for patrons, as opposed to employees This webinar will be of interest to Library Administrative staff, HR staff, and those working with social media issues. For more information and to participate in the April 2, 2014 webinar, go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=387 . Webinars are free of charge, register using the links above. If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day following the webinar. Check our archive listing at: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 Experience Michigan libraries in a new light: listen to live music, find a job, start a business, learn video production or computer programming, prepare for the GED and leave the building and go out into the community in this video from the Bright Side television show from CEDAM. Visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ to watch the 21st Century Libraries episode .

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