March 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

New Roscommon Library opened March 4!
by Lisa Sutton 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

Hi everyone! The Roscommon Area District Library opened at our new building yesterday! Our new address is 106 Lake St. Our rented building we were in before will be a church soon! I have attached a few pictures and will be putting more on our Facebook page later today! Have a great day! P.S. Does anyone have extra bookends I can have? I need 150! We are Z 386. -- Lisa Sutton Roscommon Area District Library 106 Lake St. Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305

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ICLR Spring Conference
by Annette Similuk 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

*The International Collections Librarians' Roundtable (ICLR) is a grassroots, non-partisan group of Michigan librarians interested in developing international language, ESL, and literacy collections. Our Fall and Spring Conferences give librarians a chance to network, discuss new programming efforts, evaluate vendors or materials and share resources.* The ICLR Spring Conference will be held on Thursday, May 29th, 2014 at: The Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit MI 48202 Free parking will be available in the DPL lot which is off of Putnam Street. We will tour the DIA Library at 10 a.m. The Detroit Institute of Arts is located directly across Woodward from DPL. Following the DIA tour, we will have our meeting and lunch in the Explorer's Room at DPL. Please RSVP. We'll need a headcount for the tour and for lunch. Hope to see you! Annette Similuk *Adult & Outreach Librarian* Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rochester, Michigan 48307 annette.similuk(a)rhpl.org

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A Smart Partnership: Collaborating Successfully with Your Local Schools
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

FYI on a training course on school collaboration. There will also be sessions at Spring Institute on school collaboration for those gearing up for their summer reading outreach. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Infopeople training news and information [mailto:IFPTRAINING@LISTS.INFOPEOPLE.ORG] On Behalf Of Gini Ambrosino Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 1:45 PM To: IFPTRAINING(a)LISTS.INFOPEOPLE.ORG<mailto:IFPTRAINING@LISTS.INFOPEOPLE.ORG> Subject: [IFPTRAINING] A Smart Partnership: Collaborating Successfully with Your Local Schools Spaces are still available in this Infopeople online course-- A Smart Partnership: Collaborating Successfully with Your Local Schools<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=374> An Infopeople online course, March 25, 2014 to April 21, 2014 Establishing a partnership between your public library and public school may be one of the smartest investments of time and effort your library can make. Creating a successful partnership leverages funding and expertise in a visible way and benefits both partners. In this course you will learn... * The basic concepts of an effective partnership * Why partnerships between schools and libraries are especially beneficial to all parties involved * How to assess and repackage existing K-12 program components into a comprehensive partnership * How to plan and implement a strong and lasting public library/school partnership Instructor: Valerie Gross<https://infopeople.org/people/valerie-gross> Fee: $75 for those in the California library community and Infopeople Partners, $150 for all others. For a complete course description and to register go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=374 Gini Ambrosino, Infopeople Project Assistant 705 E. Bidwell, Suite 2 - 312 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 690-6595 assist(a)infopeople.org<mailto:assist@infopeople.org> http://infopeople.org/ ________________________________

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Summer Reading webinars and Spring Institute Sessions
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

The Library of Michigan has had a great response to the Summer Reading webinars. The last webinar was this week. All four webinars have been recorded and you can view the recordings at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section. Thanks to our great speakers for great programming. For those interested in more ideas on Summer Reading, there will be several Summer Reading sessions at Spring Institute on March 27th and 28th in Battle Creek. Registration for those is at http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/events/spring Recorded Webinars * Summer Reading 101: Learn about the Manuals, Programs and Online Resources. Speaker: Karren Reish from the Library of Michigan. * Online Clubs and Social Media: Using Apps, Badges, Clubs and Games. Speaker: Mariah Cherem from Ann Arbor District Library. * Getting Past the Reading Log: New Program Ideas for Children and Teens Speaker: Anna Curtis and Jen Wrzesinski, Marshall District Library. * Adult Summer Reading: Bringing Adults on Board to Encourage Adult and Family Literacy. Speaker: Donna Olson, Howell Carnegie District Library Upcoming Summer Reading sessions at Spring Institute * Engaging Teens in Literacy Programs and the Community: Summer Reading is Just the Start with Rhonda Butler and Kristine Swanson from Public Libraries of Saginaw * Encouraging Literacy in Children: How to Connect with Children and Family that are not Library Users with Rachael Birgy from Kalkaska County Library 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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Chelsea District Library Welcomes Three Children's Authors
by Patty Roberts 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

The Chelsea District Library will hold its 5th annual *Authors in Chelsea*event on Wednesday, March 26 th and Thursday, March 27th. This two day event brings three nationally known authors to present workshops on writing in Chelsea schools. The Chelsea District Library is also holding a special evening event on March 26 th, 6:30-8:00pm with all three authors. Families and the general public are invited to meet the authors in the library and get books signed. Books will be available for purchase in the library lobby, courtesy of Chelsea's Just Imagine bookstore. This year's line-up includes Michigan author *Sue Stauffacher*, author of the *Animal Rescue Team* books, a series for young readers full of animals, friends, mystery, and adventure; *David Lubar*, author of more than 25 books, including his *Weenies*series, which are humorous horror short story collections, and are known and loved by elementary school students nationwide; and *Jennifer L. Holm*, a *New York Times* bestselling children's author and the recipient of three *Newbery Honor* awards for her novels *Our Only May Amelia, Penny from Heaven*, and *Turtle in* *Paradise.* *Authors in Chelsea* brings nationally known authors and illustrators to Chelsea schools, providing children close contact with award-winning authors and illustrators to explore the art and craft of writing and illustrating, and encouraging students to read and appreciate literature. Karen Persello, Head of Youth and Teen Services says, "Thanks to the generous support of the *Worthington Family Foundation*, more Chelsea students than ever will be taking part in the school workshops this year, which will reach more than 850 students in 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th and 6thgrades." The *Friends of the Chelsea District Library* and the *Chelsea Education Foundation*also support *Authors in Chelsea* by funding authors' fees and the purchase of hundreds of books for participating school classrooms and libraries. "We greatly appreciate partnering with the Chelsea District Library to bring an acclaimed author and [her] works to our students," says Nick Angel, principal of Beach Middle School, where all 6th graders are reading *Turtle in Paradise,* by Jennifer L. Holm. South Meadows Elementary School Principal, Stacie Battaglia states, "*South Meadows is thrilled to be welcoming author David Lubar to our building for two days in March as part of our "March is Reading Month" activities. We feel especially lucky this year as we are expanding the yearly author visit to two days and two grades! We anticipate that this experience will be both memorable and educational for our students and we thank the Chelsea District Library for their efforts in arranging such a great experience for our kids."* For further information about the Authors in Chelsea event, please visit the website aic.chelseadistrictlibrary.org Patty Roberts | Marketing Coordinator Chelsea District Library | 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 216 | proberts(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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ALICE Training to be featured at Securing Your Library in Troubling Times program, April 10, 2014
by Heather Ladiski 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

So what is ALICE training? ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evaluate. Training provides you with instructions on all ALICE components as well as resources on how to implement and maintain ALICE in your organization. The morning session of Securing Your Library in Troubling Times on April 10, 2014, will provide you with ALICE training provided by Sgt. Duane Zook & Tpr. Andy Knapp from the Michigan State Police For more information (including locations in Michigan & Indiana as well as pricing) and to register for this program, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=351 This program is part of a series brought to you by the Cooperative Directors Association, the Library of Michigan and Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. Generous support for this session is provided by the Library of Michigan and from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). ******************** Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/492-3885 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: http://mcls.org/workshops Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Full session descriptions now available for Small and Rural Libraries Conference
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

You can now view the full program descriptions for our nearly 70 sessions to be held at the 2014 Library of Michigan's Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference. Our website has links to the following to help you make your plans to travel to Mackinac Island this spring for 3 days of library related information and networking: * Complete List of Sessions and Descriptions - see our full list of sessions with tracks, dates, times, presenters and descriptions * Program at a Glance - use this to plan your attendance at the event * Optional Tours - open to attendees and guests but reservations must be made by April 7 * Shepler's Ferry Schedule - check this to make sure you can be on the island when you want to be * Attendee Information Packet - full details on the how, when, and where for the conference Be sure to register by March 31 to attend our bi-annual event in northern Michigan. http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp The cost for registration is $75 and this includes one round-trip ferry ticket, 5 meals at the conference hotel and all conference materials. If you have questions about the conference, travel, lodging or other details, don't hesitate to contact us. We hope to see you there! 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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IMLS Announces 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Finalists
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

FYI on the National Medal finalists. The medals represent vital programming done by public libraries. 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: IMLS Announces 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Finalists To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1963&e=robertsonn@michigan.gov&…>. [Celebrating 20 Years of the National Medal] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2014 IMLS Press Contact Adrienne Lee (202) 414-0788; alee(a)susandavis.com<mailto:alee@susandavis.com> Giuliana Bullard gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Finalists Visit IMLS Facebook Page and Share Your Story Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced 30 finalists for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal, the nation’s highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community, is celebrating its 20th year of saluting institutions that make a difference for individuals, families, and communities. “Museums and libraries serve as civic engagement centers, providing invaluable educational, social, and skill-based resources to their communities,” said Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “The 2014 National Medal finalists have gone above and beyond to create an environment that allows individuals to learn, play, connect, and remain curious.” IMLS is encouraging those who have visited finalist libraries and museums to share their story on the IMLS Facebook page, www.facebook.com/USIMLS<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=334267&m=1963>. Visit the IMLS Facebook page to learn more about how these institutions make an impact. Ten National Medal winners will be announced this spring and will participate in the National Medal ceremony in Washington, D.C. The 2014 finalists of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service are: Libraries * Pima County Public Library (Tucson, Ariz.) * Los Angeles Public Library (Los Angeles, Calif.) * Sacramento Public Library (Sacramento, Calif.) * Hartford Public Library (Hartford, Conn.) * Otis Library (Norwich, Conn.) * Athens-Clarke County Library (Athens, Ga.) * Chicago Public Library (Chicago, Ill.) * Booth Library (Eastern Illinois University) (Charleston, Ill.) * Cecil County Public Library (Elkton, Md.) * Yiddish Book Center (Amherst, Mass.) * Mid-Continent Public Library (Independence, Mo.) * Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (Las Vegas, Nev.) * Octavia Fellin Public Library (Gallup, N.M.) * Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library (New York, N.Y.) * Bertha Voyer Memorial Library (Honey Grove, Texas) Museums * The Children's Museum at La Habra (La Habra, Calif.) * Mattatuck Museum (Waterbury, Conn.) * Mystic Aquarium (Mystic, Conn.) * National Veterans Art Museum (Chicago, Ill.) * Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (Chicago, Ill.) * The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (Indianapolis, Ind.) * Brooklyn Botanic Garden (Brooklyn, N.Y.) * North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh, N.C.) * Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History (Norman, Okla.) * Carnegie Science Center (Pittsburgh, Pa.) * Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Pittsburgh, Pa.) * Amazement Square (Lynchburg, Va.) * Children's Museum of Tacoma (Tacoma, Wash.) * Seattle Art Museum (Seattle, Wash.) * Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (Seattle, Wash.) To Share Your Story, please visit www.facebook.com/USIMLS<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=334267&m=1963>. To learn more about the 2014 National Medal finalists, visit www.imls.gov/medals<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=334267&m=1963>. 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=4&d=73&mid=334267&m=1963> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=334267&m=1963> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=334267&m=1963>.

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Job Posting
by Eileen Schulz 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

Bay County Library System PART TIME REFERENCE This position will work the following hours at Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library and Saturday Group (2) on a 3 week rotation at the Wirt Library. Monday: noon -5 pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 4-8 pm Friday: 9-1 pm Starting Wages: $13.50/hour - Bachelor Degree $17.01/hour - Master Degree Employees can work up to 20 hours per week/999 hours per year. Primary responsibilities include: Ø Assisting patrons with reference and computer questions Ø Performing basic computer skills with accuracy, including using the Internet Ø Assisting on projects and activities Ø Communicating clearly and effectively Ø Working with patrons, co-workers and supervisors in a positive, supportive, and cooperative manner that is in the best interest of the library Ø May include maintenance and development of pamphlet and miscellaneous reference files, or other collection development responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree with a minimum of two years experience in a library environment and or a Masters Degree in Library Science with one year experience. Equivalent combination of experience and education may be accepted. If interested please submit a cover letter and resume by email, eschulz(a)baycountylibrary.org or mail to: Bay County Library System Eileen Schulz, Administrative Assistant 500 Center Avenue Bay City MI 48708 Deadline for applying, March 13, 2014 by 5 pm

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FW: The Census Project Blog
by Johnson, Leelyn (MDE) 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

The Census Project Blog<http://censusprojectblog.org> ________________________________ ‘Tis the Season (It’s Budget Time Again!)<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/censusblog/~3/charskSQ3Ek/?utm_source=feedbu…> Posted: 05 Mar 2014 09:21 AM PST [Census Project Co-Director Terri Ann Lowenthal]By Terri Ann Lowenthal It’s appropriations season! Which wouldn’t merit a chuckle except, doesn’t it seem like appropriations season is year-round now? Maybe it’s just me. This gives me a chance to sound like a broken record – not an enviable trait when I am trying to get your attention. But President Obama has unveiled his budget request<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/budget> for Fiscal Year 2015, and it is my solemn duty as an advocate of all things census to make visions of smartphone-friendly questionnaires, linked government databases and shrinking dollar signs dance in your head. The Obama Administration requested<http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/budget/fy2015/assets/comm…> $1.211 billion dollars for the Census Bureau. That’s a tempting pot of gold for lawmakers looking to fund programs that constituents can see and touch. Research and testing for a statistical exercise five years away? Not so exciting. Still, the Census Bureau needs every penny of its request to keep 2020 Census planning on track and to maintain a robust, comprehensive and user-friendly American Community Survey (ACS). Let’s break this down<http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/budget/fy2015/assets/com.…>, shall we? The FY2015 proposal is $266 million more than the current year discretionary appropriation of $945 million, a 28 percent increase. (The Census Bureau also receives roughly $30 million for two mandatory surveys.) All of the new money is for the Periodic Censuses and Programs account ($961M requested; +269M increase), which includes the 2020 Census and ongoing ACS ($689M requested; +226M increase). The window of opportunity for 2020 Census research and testing<http://censusprojectblog.org/2014/02/03/putting-2020-census-innovations-to-…> will close in 2015, when the Census Bureau must select a design framework (a decision already a year behind schedule) and begin the second phase of census planning: operational design and systems development. In a related new initiative, the president requested a bump in funding to build an enterprise-wide integrated system for data collection and processing (Data Processing Systems — $65M requested; +34M increase). Sure would beat having unique systems for each survey and census, don’t you think? And the Census Bureau hopes to resume the Boundary and Annexation Survey<http://www.census.gov/geo/partnerships/bas.html>, suspended this year due to budget cuts. The results come in handy when you want to put all of those enumerated people and houses in the right city, village or town. Remember congressional angst over the ACS that led to an embarrassing 2012 House vote to eliminate the survey (with no Plan B as to how the government would function without the data)? The Census Bureau must complete a well-timed, comprehensive review of ACS content and methods next year, ahead of a national field test in 2016 and submission of topics to Congress by April 1, 2017. The Census Bureau needs money for other programs that have been in congressional crosshairs. The 2012 Economic Census is almost history (FY2015 is the last of its six-year cycle), but as Blood, Sweat, and Tears once sang<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK62tfoCmuQ>, what comes down must go up. Or something like that. Anyway, the end of one six-year quinquennial census cycle is the start of a new one; the $119 million request (+5M increase) will allow the Census Bureau to finish analyzing and disseminating 2012 Economic Census data and start planning for the 2017 canvass of American businesses. Finally, the president is proposing $248 million for the Census Bureau’s second major account, Salaries and Expenses (S&E), a decrease of $4 million from current year funding. The ongoing activities covered under S&E include vital economic, demographic and social statistics collected through the Current Population Survey, Survey of Income and Program Participation, and other programs. We’ll have more information about the Census Bureau’s plans for 2015 when the Commerce Department releases detailed budget justifications in a week or two. In the meantime, congressional appropriators are getting down to work. The deadline for submitting testimony<http://appropriations.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=370575> to the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies is March 31; the Senate subcommittee deadline<http://www.appropriations.senate.gov/upload/OWT-Guidelines-CJS-FY15.pdf> is April 25. Let’s see if we can make the foundation of our democracy and basis of informed decision-making sound as exciting as we know it is. [http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/censusblog.wordpress.com/501/]<http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/censusblog.wordpress.com/501/> You are subscribed to email updates from The Census Project Blog<http://censusprojectblog.org> To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now<http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailunsubscribe?k=6y_atQpVPpvklirDySmp3qk…>. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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