February 2014 - Michlib-l

Makerspaces and Digital Labs in Small and Rural Libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Digital media labs and makerspaces aren't just for large library systems! Join this webinar from TechSoup to learn how small and rural libraries are bringing creation spaces to their communities. Two small libraries will share how they have integrated digital media and makerspace technology in their library, including success, challenges, and lessons learned. Digital Media Labs & Makerspaces in Small & Rural Libraries Webinar (free) Wednesday, February 26, 2014 2:00-3:00 Eastern Register: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=iah3umtogqlz Also, if you are planning to attend the upcoming Small and Rural Libraries Conference we hope you will consider attending our session on Wednesday, April 30 at 1:45pm, "Makerspaces in Rural Libraries". Steve Teeri, experienced makerspace creator, will provide information on creating cost-effective makerspace programs in a small and rural library. Steve will also be exhibiting in the vendor area during the conference to share ideas and show materials that libraries can use to create maker programs for their communities. Remember, makerspaces are really about hands-on experiences and don't have to include high cost items. It's just about making things! Information on the conference can be found at: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668-142226--,00.ht… 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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TLN Technology Forum: Call for Proposals
by Angie Michelini 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

TLN Technology Forum October 3, 2014 Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills Proposals Due: March 7, 2014 The TLN Technology Forum is a one-day forum that includes technology-related topics for public libraries. Share your ideas about or expertise or speaker suggestions in technology topics for Libraries. Proposal Submission Please submit proposals with a brief abstract describing the topic and send it to me at amichelini(a)tln.lib.mi.us . Proposals will be judged in a review process by a committee composed of public library staff and TLN staff. Presentations: Presentations on topics may be lecture format or interactive discussion. The time frame for presentations is 50 minutes. Thank you, Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375 Office: 248.536.3100 x144, primary contact number Cell: 734.673.7303, urgent requests only

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Question about Parents with Fines Signing for Child's Card
by Nancy Studebaker 19 Feb '14

19 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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Gardening speakers
by Jackie Skinner 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

Hello all, I work at the Otsego County Library in Gaylord and am a member of the Alpine Master Gardeners in Gaylord. Every year we jointly host a May Garden speaker series at the Library. We are looking to expand our list of topics and speakers in northern Michigan. Please send along names (and contact info if possible) of anyone you could recommend who would be willing to do a 45-60 minute program on gardening-related topics. Send off list and I'll try to make a list to circulate back to you. Thank you for your brainstorming help! Cathy Cathy Campbell Youth Services Coordinator Otsego County Library youthservices(a)otsego.org 989-732-5841 989-732-9401 Fax Jacqueline Skinner Public Services Librarian Otsego County Library 700 South Otsego Avenue Gaylord, Michigan 49735 <http://www.otsegocountylibrary.org> http://www.otsegocountylibrary.org <mailto:jskinner@otsego.org> jskinner(a)otsego.org (989) 732-5841 (989) 732-9401 FAX

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Annies Ghost is now gone.
by Jim Oliver 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

I am afraid they are all spoken for right now. Jim Oliver Library Director Charlotte Community Library 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte MI 48813 517-543-8859

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Annie's Ghosts
by Jim Oliver 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

I have about 14 extra copies of Annie's Ghosts, by Steve Luxenberg. Any takers? Jim Oliver Library Director Charlotte Community Library 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte MI 48813 517-543-8859

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Book Suggestions Wanted for March is Reading Month
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

Hello, library partners! Here's a quick question from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. She asked me to reach out to all of you for some book suggestions that she can use during March is Reading Month. Many schools across the state invite her to read to some of their classrooms during the month. This is her fourth year doing it and she's hoping to get some fresh suggestions for books. BTW, she prefers books about Michigan. :) Any suggestions?? I really appreciate your help! Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Library Security Personel Training
by Steven Smith 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

We were investigating to see if there were any good avenues to provide effective security guard training. Has anyone else found an outside company / personal trainer that provides this kind of service? If so, how effective were they at providing the kind of training appropriate for a library? Any experience you could share would be helpful and I thank you all in advance. Steven F. Smith Administrative Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 943-2812 Start Here - Go Anywhere

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IMLS Announces 20th Anniversary of National Medal Program
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

For those looking for some inspiration on a snowy day or thinking of sending in a nomination for the National Medal for Museum and Library Services, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the program. Included below are the winners over the years and links to their activities. 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] To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1926&e=robertsonn@michigan.gov&…>. [Celebrating 20 Years of the National Medal] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2014 IMLS Press Contact Aliza Bran (202) 414-0798; abran(a)susandavis.com<mailto:abran@susandavis.com> Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces 20th Anniversary of National Medal Program Celebrating 20 Years of Outstanding Museums and Libraries Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the 20th Anniversary of its National Medal for Museum and Library Service program, the nation’s highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community. In the last twenty years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has recognized 132 institutions for remarkable community programming and resources. “We are delighted to celebrate this milestone and salute our previous National Medal-winning museums and libraries,” said Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “In the last twenty years, we have seen institutions adapt and innovate to the shifting needs of their communities, helping us to create a nation of learners. We are proud of the role we have been able to play in recognizing and aiding these organizations’ service to the public.” The goal of the National Medal Program is to support exceptional institutions whose commitment to their community goes beyond what one expects of a museum or library. To mark this twenty-year milestone, IMLS will spotlight previous winning institutions through a special Share Your Story Facebook campaign. Visit www.facebook.com/USIMLS<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=334267&m=1926> to view and to share your own stories. “Receiving the 2009 National Medal for Museum Service was an incredible honor for our organization and a great feather in the cap for our region,” said Elizabeth Pierce, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at the Cincinnati Museum Center. “We continue to work with elected officials to restore our Union Terminal landmark, and the award is an important tool as we communicate the effectiveness and leadership of our organization. “ “This recognition was particularly humbling due to the award’s community focus, “ said Dennis Wint, director of The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, a 2008 winner. “Although The Franklin Institute already had a public image of being a great family destination and one of the best science museums in the country, receiving the National Medal not only drew public attention to the value of the Institute’s comprehensive and dynamic exhibits and program experiences – but also to our efforts to welcome our community.” “At the upcoming Mayoral State of the City address, our National Medal will be one of the highlights of the address,” said Robert Karatsu, the library director of Rancho Cucamonga Public Library in California. “It is widely acknowledged that the library being awarded the National Medal was perhaps the pre-eminent achievement in the city for 2013.” Below is a complete list of winners of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. A searchable file of the list is available on the IMLS website<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=334267&m=1926> (XLS, 89KB). 2013 Children's Museum (Boston, Mass.) 2013 Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown, Ind.) 2013 Columbus Museum of Art (Columbus, Ohio) 2013 Delta Blues Museum (Clarksdale, Miss.) 2013 Discovery Science Center of Orange County (Santa Ana, Calif.) 2013 National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) 2013 Pierce County Library System (Tacoma, Wash.) 2013 Public Library of Cincinnati (Cincinnati, Ohio) 2013 Rancho Cucamonga Public Library (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) 2013 Waukegan Public Library (Waukegan, Ill.) 2012 Contra Costa County Library (Pleasant Hill, Calif.) 2012 Bootheel Youth Museum (Malden, Mo.) 2012 Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center, County of Cumberland (Fayetteville, N.C.) 2012 Garfield Park Conservatory (Chicago, Ill.) 2012 Long Island Children's Museum (Garden City, N.Y.) 2012 Montrose Regional Library District (Montrose, Colo.) 2012 Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (North Miami, Fla.) 2012 Pacific Science Center Foundation (Seattle, Wash.) 2012 Park View High School Library Media Center, Loudoun County Public School District (Sterling, Va.) 2012 Shaler North Hills Library, Township of Shaler (Glenshaw, Pa.) 2011 Alachua County Library District (Gainesville, Fla.) 2011 Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 2011 Weippe Public Library (Weippe, Idaho) 2011 Columbus Metropolitan Library (Columbus, Ohio) 2011 EdVenture (Columbia, S.C.) 2011 Erie Art Museum (Erie, Pa.) 2011 Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, Order of St. Benedict (Collegeville, Minn.) 2011 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (Richmond, Va.) 2011 Madison Children's Museum (Madison, Wis.) 2011 San Jose Public Library (San Jose, Calif.) 2010 Conner Prairie (Fishers, Ind.) 2010 Explora Science Center & Children's Museum of Albuquerque (Albuquerque, N.M.) 2010 Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2010 Mississippi Museum of Art (Jackson, Miss.) 2010 Nashville Public Library (Nashville, Tenn.) 2010 New York Botanical Garden (Bronx, N.Y.) 2010 Patchogue-Medford Library (Patchogue, N.Y.) 2010 Peter White Public Library (Marquette, Mo.) 2010 Rangeview Library District (Thornton, Colo.) 2010 West Bloomfield Township Public Library (West Bloomfield, Mo.) 2009 Braille Institute of America Library (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2009 Children's Museum of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 2009 Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal (Cincinnati, Ohio) 2009 Gail Borden Public Library (Elgin, Ill.) 2009 Indianapolis Museum of Art (Indianapolis, Ind.) 2009 Multnomah County Library (Portland, Ore.) 2009 Museum of Science & Industry (Tampa, Fla.) 2009 Pritzker Military Library (Chicago, Ill.) 2009 Stark County District Library (Canton, Ohio) 2009 Tennessee Aquarium (Chattanooga , Tenn.) 2008 Buffalo Bill Historical Center (Cody, Wyo.) 2008 The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2008 General Lew Wallace Study and Museum (Crawfordsville, Ind.) 2008 The Jane Stern Dorado Community Library (Dorado, Puerto Rico) 2008 Skokie Public Library (Skokie, Ill.) 2008 Skidompha Public Library (Damariscotta, Maine) 2008 Kansas City Public Library (Kansas City, Mo.) 2008 Lower East Side Tenement Museum (New York, N.Y.) 2008 Miami-Dade Public Library System (Miami, Fla.) 2008 Norton Museum of Art (West Palm Beach, Fla.) 2007 Kim Yerton Memorial Library (Hoopa, Calif.) 2007 Ocean County Library (Toms River, N.J.) 2007 Georgetown County Library (Georgetown, S.C.) 2007 "Memphis Public Library & Information Center (Memphis, Tenn.) 2007 The Newberry Library (Chicago, Ill.) 2007 Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (Birmingham, Ala.) 2007 Chicago Zoological Society (Brookfield, Ill.) 2007 National Museum of Women in the Arts (Washington, District of Columbia) 2007 Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (Portland, Ore.) 2007 Vermont Historical Society Museum (Barre, Vt.) 2006 San Antonio Public Library (San Antonio, Texas) 2006 Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (Charlotte, N.C.) 2006 Lincoln Children’s Zoo (Lincoln, Neb.) 2006 John G. Shedd Aquarium (Chicago, Ill.) 2006 Frankfort Community Public Library (Frankfort, Ind.) 2006 Artrain USA (Ann Arbor, Mich.) 2005 Saint Paul Public Library (Saint Paul, Minn.) 2005 Pratt Museum (Homer, Alaska) 2005 Mathews Memorial Library (Matthews, Va.) 2005 Levine Museum of the New South (Charlotte, N.C.) 2005 Johnson County Library(Overland Park, Kan.) 2005 COSI Toledo (Toledo, Ohio) 2004 Zoological Society of San Diego (San Diego, Calif.) 2004 Western Folklife Center, Inc. (Elko, Nev.) 2004 The Regional Academic Health Center Medical Library of the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (San Antonio, Texas) 2004 Mayaguez Children's Library, Inc. (Mayagüez, Puerto Rico) 2004 Flint Public Library (Flint, Mich.) 2004 Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe, Ill.) 2003 Bozeman Public Library (Bozeman, Mont.) 2003 Free Library of Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2003 Pocahontas County Free Libraries (Marlinton, W.Va.) 2003 San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts (San Angelo, Texas) 2003 USS Constitution Museum (Charleston, Mass.) 2003 Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 2002 The Bronx Zoo (Bronx, N.Y.) 2002 The Hartford Public Library (Hartford, Conn.) 2002 Please Touch Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2002 Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (Loretto, Pa.) 2002 Southwest Georgia Regional Library System (Bainbridge, Ga.) 2002 Boundary County District Library (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 2001 Alaska Resources Library and Information Services (Anchorage, Ala.) 2001 Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose (San Jose, Calif.) 2001 Hancock County Library System (Bay St. Louis, Miss.) 2001 Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium (Miami, Fla.) 2001 The New England Aquarium (Boston, Mass.) 2001 Providence Public Library (Providence, R.I.) 2000 Albright-Knox Art Gallery (Buffalo, N.Y.) 2000 Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository (Kodiak, Ark.) 2000 B.B. Comer Memorial Library (Sylacauga, Ala.) 2000 Queens Borough Public Library (Jamaica, N.Y.) 2000 Simon Wiesenthal Center Library and Archives (Los Angeles, Calif.) 2000 Urie Elementary School Library (Lyman, Wyo.) 2000 Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia (Beckley, W.Va.) 1999 Lincoln Park Zoo (Chicago, Ill.) 1999 Nevada Museum of Art (Reno, Nev.) 1999 St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum (St. Simons Island, Ga.) 1998 Belknap Mill Society (Laconia, N.H.) 1998 Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village (Dearborn, Mich.) 1998 New Jersey Historical Society (Newark, N.J.) 1997 The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1997 The Museum of Fine Arts (Houston, Texas) 1997 National Aquarium in Baltimore (Baltimore, Md.) 1996 The Corcoran Gallery of Art (Washington, District of Columbia) 1996 The Field Museum (Chicago, Ill.) 1996 The Natural Science Center of Greensboro (Greensboro, N.C.) 1995 Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Brooklyn, N.Y.) 1995 The Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum (Chicago, Ill.) 1995 Montshire Museum of Science (Norwich, Vt.) 1995 The Wing Luke Asian Museum (Seattle, Wash.) 1994 Brukner Nature Center (Troy, Ohio) 1994 The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1994 The State Historical Society of Missouri (Columbia, Mo.) Celebrating 20 Years This year, IMLS celebrates the 20th anniversary of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. For the past two decades, the National Medal has honored outstanding institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Including 2013 winners, 132 institutions have received this honor, and ten additional institutions will be awarded in 2014. 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=334267&m=1926> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=334267&m=1926> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=334267&m=1926>.

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Michigan Virtual Reference Conference - Registration Open
by Sara Memmott 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

Michigan Virtual Reference Conference - Registration Open! http://guides.emich.edu/vrday Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Research Help Now Virtual Reference Cooperative April 25, 2014, 9am-4pm Eastern Michigan University Library Ypsilanti, Michigan The Michigan Virtual Reference Conference is a one-time, one-day conference exploring all aspects of virtual reference services in libraries. The conference is being held in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Michigan Research Help Now Collaborative, and is co-sponsored by Research Help Now and the Eastern Michigan University Library. The conference includes a variety of programs on many aspects of virtual reference services, including staffing, user perspectives, instruction, marketing, and different reference formats, from chat to texting. We hope you will join us for this opportunity to reflect on virtual reference services, learn about new perspectives, and network with colleagues. Attendance is limited so please register early. Online and mail-in registration forms are available on the conference website: http://guides.emich.edu/vrday ------------------------------------------- Sara Memmott Emerging Technologies & Social Work Librarian Eastern Michigan University Library http://www.emich.edu/library 734-487-2511 smemmott(a)emich.edu

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