April 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Greatest Generation Exhibit opens at Ypsilanti District Library
by Gillian Ream Gainsley 09 Apr '14

09 Apr '14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2014 CONTACT Gillian Ream Gainsley Ypsilanti District Library 734-879-1303 ggainsley(a)ypsilibrary.org Our Lives, Our Stories: America's Greatest Generation Opens April 5-May 25 at the Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti MI 48197 Who speaks for the experiences of a generation and their impact on the world around them? What experiences help to create a sense of shared identity? Our Lives, Our Stories: America's Greatest Generation, a new exhibition that opened this week at the Ypsilanti District Library on Whittaker Road (YDL-Whittaker), explores the life arc of the World War II generation-as told in their own words. Born in the 1910s and 1920s, these people were decisively shaped by the Depression and World War II. They went on to parent the "baby boom" and shape the economic boom of the postwar era. Today-well into the 21st century-we are all living with their legacy. But who are these people upon whom the title of "greatest" has been bestowed? Our Lives, Our Stories draws on memories and oral histories gathered by the Minnesota Historical Society to help us understand who these people really were. The exhibition begins with the babies of the 1910s and 1920s, and then explores the human impact of events that marked major turning points in their lives, including the Depression, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, World War II, the rising awareness of Civil Rights, and the growth of media-driven consumer culture during the post-war boom. While this generation's identity is clearly linked to World War II, the focus of Our Lives, Our Stories seeks to restore a wholeness to our understanding of them by allowing them to tell their stories along the larger arc of their lives. In the process, their diversity of memories reveals them as the complex mix of real people who truly helped to shape the world that we live in today. The exhibit is free and open to the public. It is available every day from April 6 until May 25 during all the hours that the Whittaker Road library is open: Monday-Thursday 9 am-9 pm; Friday and Saturday 10 am-6 pm; and Sunday 1 pm-5 pm. The library is located at 5577 Whittaker Road in Ypsilanti Township. Groups interested in tours should contact Gillian Gainsley at 734-879-1303. The Ypsilanti District Library will also host a variety of programs that will complement the exhibit and allow patrons of all ages to experience the exhibit in new and different ways. Highlights include: * Songs of the Greatest Generation: Musician and Washtenaw Community College professor John E. Lawrence performs fascinating rhythms of the '30s and '40s. Sunday, April 13, 2pm, YDL-Whittaker. * Pop Trivia Night: Grab a team and take the trivia challenge. Win prizes by answering questions about pop culture in the Greatest Generation era. Call 734-879-1303 to register. Thursday, April 17, 7 pm, YDL-Whittaker. * Get Inspired! Fundraising gala: YDL's annual fundraiser will feature a swing band, vintage fashions, and performances that make the exhibit come to life. Guests are invited to wear their favorite '40s or '50s fashions. Tickets are $40 and go to benefit arts and cultural programming at YDL. Call 734-879-1303 for details. Friday, April 25, 7 pm, YDL-Whittaker. * South Adams Street Walking Tour: Learn the stories of the tightly-knit African American community that lived in Ypsilanti between the Civil War and WWII. Tour for teens: Saturday, May 3. Tour for adults: Friday, May 30. Both tours meet at 3:45 pm at Library Plaza next to YDL-Michigan, at 229 W. Michigan Avenue. * A Thousand Letters Home: Local author Teresa Irish will discuss the book she wrote compiling the letters her father, Bud, sent home during his service in WWII. Book signing to follow. Sunday, May 4, 2 pm, YDL-Whittaker. * Family History Day: Bring the kids to the library for historically-inspired games and crafts. Dress as a cultural icon from the 1920s-1960s and contribute your family's story to the "Ypsi Lives, Ypsi Stories" wall. Paul Burch will perform WWII-era music. Saturday, May 10, 11 am-4 pm, YDL-Whittaker. # # # As a community resource, the Ypsilanti District Library's mission is to enrich life, stimulate intellectual curiosity, foster literacy, and encourage an informed citizenry. More information on YDL programs may be found at www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org>. Our Lives, Our Stories: America's Greatest Generation has been made possible by NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The exhibit was originally developed by the Minnesota Historical Society in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This exhibit was adapted and is toured by Mid-America Arts Alliance through NEH on the Road. NEH on the Road offers an exciting opportunity for communities of all sizes to experience some of the best exhibitions funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Mid-America Arts Alliance was founded in 1972 and is the oldest regional nonprofit arts organization in the United States. For more information, visit www.maaa.org<www.maaa.org%20> or www.nehontheroad.org. --- Gillian Ream Gainsley Communications and Development Coordinator Ypsilanti District Library ggainsley(a)ypsilibrary.org<mailto:ggainsley@ypsilibrary.org> 734-879-1303

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Anyone need 1040 or 1040A instruction booklets?
by Lisa Cromell 09 Apr '14

09 Apr '14

Hello: We have a number of extra 1040 and 1040A booklets. If anyone needs some we will be happy to send them. Thanks! Lisa -- Lisa M. Cromell Library Director Munising School Public Library 810 State Hwy M-28 W, Suite A Munising, MI 49862 906-387-2125

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Fwd: USCIS Idea Community: Welcoming Immigrants and Citizenship Preparation
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 Apr '14

09 Apr '14

For those that work with immigrant groups, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is soliciting input on their resources and services through April 14th. Please take a few minutes to let them know the issues that you deal with in your libraries. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Dear Stakeholder, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is using an online tool, called the USCIS Idea Community<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, to ask for your ideas and opinions on the services that we provide. We would like to thank those who have already joined the Idea Community and shared their thoughts with us. Our next idea campaign will focus on welcoming immigrants and citizenship preparation. Active now through Monday, April 14, 2014, you can visit the Idea Community to provide your feedback. We welcome your answers to these questions: * USCIS has many offices and resources throughout the country. What are things that we can do to welcome immigrants in their communities? * How can we help eligible permanent residents understand the benefits of U.S. citizenship? * What resources can we develop to help naturalization applicants better prepare for the naturalization interview and test? Please share your thoughts with us! We encourage you to become a part of the USCIS Idea Community<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. To join the conversation, all you need is an active email address. You'll be able to create your own custom profile, comment on existing ideas, vote on ideas, or submit your own idea for discussion. If you have any questions, please email us at public.engagement(a)uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:public.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov?subject=USCIS%20Idea%20Community>. We'll see you online in the USCIS Idea Community! Kind Regards, USCIS Public Engagement Division [http://www.uscis.gov//sites/default/files/images/nativeimages/uscis-crc.JPG] ???Citizenship Resource Center: ??www.uscis.gov/citizenship<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: www.uscis.gov/grants<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Contact the ???Citizenship Resource Center<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> If you would like to unsubscribe to this service or make changes to your subscription preferences, see "Manage Preferences" below. SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Delete profile<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sending to reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 20 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington DC 20529 * 1-800-375-5283

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New MCLS Workshop Spotlight - Make Your Own Map: Exploring Geographic Information Science for Librarians - April 23
by Heather Ladiski 09 Apr '14

09 Apr '14

With the escalation of online GIS mapping applications (demographic and business databases for example), it is becoming increasingly important for librarians to understand and be proficient with these tools; to best serve our patrons and conduct research. Learn several different ways of making maps and utilizing these resources using both free websites and databases. Participants will upload a list of addresses to create a point map and will shade in areas of interest to create a simple reference map. This class is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23 from 9:00 - 11:00 am and will be held online using WebEx. For more information and to register, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=350 The deadline to register for this class is Wednesday, April 16! ******************** 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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TLN Opens Registration for CE Workshops
by James Pletz 09 Apr '14

09 Apr '14

Hello, For just $10 you may attend one of the Spring 2014 continuing education workshops. Content is attached. General info is as follows: Building 101 - The Care and Nurturing of Your Library Building - 1 to 4 PM May 06 Redford Township District Library May 20 Belleville Area District Library Common Core Standards - What Every Library Needs To Know - 1 to 4 PM May 08 Howell Carnegie District Library May 22 Orion Township Public Library Ask an Attorney - 1 to 4 PM June 12 St. Clair County Library - Port Huron June 17 Wixom Public Library Online registration and $10 fee payment at: http://www.tln.lib.mi.us/cetraining/ -- Jim Pletz Director The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248 536 3100 ext. 107

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Microfilm and microfiche reader (with printing) wanted
by Mark Mullinax 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Brighton District Library is in need of a microfilm/fiche reader with printing capability which will replace a broken Minolta RP603Z. Does anyone have one they no longer need and are willing to donate? It doesn't need to produce digital images, just something that will read and print microfilm and microfiche. Please contact off list. Mark Mullinax Genealogy and Local History Librarian Brighton District Library 100 Library Drive Brighton, Michigan 48116 810-229-6571, ext 217

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Invitation to the State Librarian's Retirement Event
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Dear Michigan Library Community, The Library of Michigan would like to invite you to a retirement celebration for Nancy Robertson, State Librarian, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 24th at the Library of Michigan. Enjoy an afternoon tea with us and listen to remarks at 3:45. To assist us in planning, we are asking for an R.S.V.P. by Thursday, April 17th to holcombk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:holcombk@michigan.gov> or by calling 517-373-1580. Thank you and we hope to see you on the 24th! Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915-1609 517-373-4457 fax: 517-373-5700 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child, sponsored by the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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Employment Opportunity - Database Administrator
by Jerilyn Escamilla 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

The Genesee District Library, an award-winning system of 19 branches is seeking candidates for a Database Administrator position. This position has the responsibility for administration of the integrated library system software, including but not limited to installing upgrades and performing backups. Will assist in providing computer/network support relating to hardware and software problems. An integral part of this position is the strong demand of providing system support for staff, patrons and vendors. Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Computer Science or related field, a Bachelor's is preferred, have three or more years of similar experience. Past experiences with Innovative Interfaces, Sun Solaris and Celayix Express software a plus. Submit cover letter and resume to jescamilla(a)thegdl.org<mailto:jescamilla@thegdl.org> by 9:00a.m. on April 14, 2014. For a complete job description, visit www.thegdl.org<http://www.thegdl.org>. Genesee District Library Human Resources Manager Phone (810)230-3340 Fax (810)732-1161 jescamilla(a)thegdl.org

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Notary Public Training Info
by Andrea Mucha 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Hello! I am waiting on the final document from the State of Michigan to become a Notary Public so that our branch can offer this service. I know that there are no educational/ requirements here in MI to be a Notary. However, in regard to anything legal, I like to be properly prepared. I know it would be very rare to have a notarized document challenged in some way, but from what I read I would be the person held responsible. So, does anyone know of any inexpensive training book/dvd/set they would recommend? Thanks! Andrea Mucha Office Assistant Warren Public Library Dorothy M Busch Branch 23333 Ryan Road Warren MI 48091 (586) 755-5750 (586) 756-4292 Fax http://www.warrenlibrary.net/

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Howell Carnegie Library launches Little Free Library!
by McKee, Diane 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

Howell Carnegie District Library's Little Free Library extends the library's Family Place Library program, by partnering with Michigan Works! and Mott Community College Livingston campus. The Little Free Library was made possible by the Friends of the Howell Carnegie Library http://www.howelllibrary.org/friends.htm and with the support of the 2013 Metro Detroit Book and Author Society Dick Johnston Award. www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014304010007<http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014304010007> Check our Facebook page for some great photos of the ribbon cutting! Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720, ext. 114 www.howelllibrary.org<http://www.howelllibrary.org>

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