April 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Our Lives, Our Stories: America's Greatest Generation Opens in Ypsilanti
by Gillian Ream Gainsley 18 Apr '14

18 Apr '14

Some more news from Ypsilanti-Drop by and see the exhibit! (--Gillian) 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, 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: * 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. # # # CONTACT Gillian Ream Gainsley Ypsilanti District Library 734-879-1303 ggainsley(a)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.

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E-rate Training Date Set for June 18
by White, Shannon (MDE) 18 Apr '14

18 Apr '14

If you are interested in attending the annual Basic E-rate Training this year mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 18. The training a full day session at the Library of Michigan located in Lansing. This training event is intended for public library staff with 3 years or less experience with E-rate. The training will be presented by Linda Schatz, President, EdTech Strategies, LLC and the ALA, Office for Information Technology Policy's expert e-rate consultant. Participation is limited to staff from Michigan libraries. The class will cover the basics of E-rate for those with little familiarity with the program and for those who need a refresher on the process. Online registration will become available in the next few weeks and we will send notice on Michlib-l regarding the availability of the registration. The cost for session is $30 per person. More details and a full agenda will be posted with the online registration. 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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MIX Conference Registration Open
by Mary O'Kelly 18 Apr '14

18 Apr '14

Registration for the Michigan Instruction Exchange (MIX) conference is now open! Attached is a flier you can post or distribute at your library. The deadline for presentation proposals is coming up soon. For more information visit http://www.gvsu.edu/library/mixconference. We look forward to seeing you in August! Mary Mary O'Kelly Head of Instructional Services Grand Valley State University Libraries For conference information: mix14(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:mix14@gvsu.edu>

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Last day to register for the May 2nd CE Course "Knowledge Transfer"!!
by Figg, Bethany J 18 Apr '14

18 Apr '14

Happy Good Friday! Today is the last day to register for the May CE Course "Knowledge Transfer - Moving from Best Evidence to Best Practice" on Friday, May 2, 2014, from 9am to 1pm in the Shiffman Medical Library. This course is accredited for 4 MLA CE credits. We hope you can join us! Please register, using the online form (http://www.mdmlg.org/CE%20Registration%205-2-2014.docx) Cost is $40.00 for MDMLG members and $60.00 for non-members. Payment can be made through PayPal (http://www.mdmlg.org/paypal-may-2014-ce.htm) or by sending a check. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you, The MDMLG Professional Development Committee

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GVSU Liaison Librarian Job Posting
by Elizabeth Martin 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

***Please excuse the cross posting*** ________________________________ Assistant/Associate Librarian (HEALTH PROFESSIONS LIAISON LIBRARIAN) FULL DESCRIPTION Grand Valley State University Libraries seeks energetic and collegial applicants for a liaison librarian position. This position is located in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, on GVSU’s Grand Rapids campus, and serves the university’s growing undergraduate and graduate health professional programs. The liaison librarian will work with Allied Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Therapeutic Recreation, and Occupational Therapy programs. Liaison librarians at GVSU provide library instruction, collection management, and outreach in their assigned areas. They also offer consultation, and instruction services tailored to the needs of students and faculty in liaison departments. The successful candidate will contribute to the establishment of a library-wide scholarly communications program and assist in the development of instruction, reference and liaison services. They will demonstrate a commitment to student success, an understanding of the GVSU campus mission and the ability to work collaboratively and independently within a dynamic team-based organization. An ALA-accredited MLIS, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and a strong commitment to public service are required for this position. This is a tenure-track, 12-month appointment. GVSU librarians are full members of the university faculty; as such they must possess the potential to fulfill the University Libraries’ requirements for promotion and tenure, are expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, and contribute service to the institution, including faculty governance. REQUIREMENTS Requirements: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; understanding of instruction and research trends in the health sciences; ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment; strong commitment to public service. Desired qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate degree in a health related field or experience working in an allied health or medical library; experience with collection development; experience developing and delivering instructional programming; experience using health related research databases, such as PubMed; ability to learn and use new instructional technologies. HOW TO APPLY A complete position description, as well as required qualifications and application information, can be found at www.gvsujobs.org. Please submit a current CV or resume, cover letter and list of professional references when applying. Review of applications begins May 16, 2014. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. _______________________________________ Elizabeth Martin Head of Professional Programs & Economics Department Liaison Librarian GVSU Libraries DEV 132A, Steelcase Library 401 W. Fulton Ave. Grand Rapids, MI. 49504 616-331-7344 martelia(a)gvsu.edu

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Tomorrow is the last day to register for "Knowledge Transfer" CE course
by Figg, Bethany J 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

Greetings! Tomorrow is the last day to register for the May CE Course "Knowledge Transfer - Moving from Best Evidence to Best Practice" on Friday, May 2, 2014, from 9am to 1pm in the Shiffman Medical Library. This course is accredited for 4 MLA CE credits. We hope you can join us! Please register, using the online form (http://www.mdmlg.org/CE%20Registration%205-2-2014.docx) Cost is $40.00 for MDMLG members and $60.00 for non-members. Payment can be made through PayPal (http://www.mdmlg.org/paypal-may-2014-ce.htm) or by sending a check. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you, The MDMLG Professional Development Committee

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American Jurisprudence 2d. Available to a Good Home (or Library!)
by Josh Schu 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

The Farmington Community Library has a full set of the American Jurisprudence 2d. (156 vols.) with updates through 2006, available for the taking. Please feel free to contact me if you or your library has interest or would like more information. __________________________________________ Josh Schu Head of Adult Services, Main Library Farmington Community Library <http://www.farmlib.org/>32737 W. Twelve Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (: 248-848-4312 | 7: 248-553-3228 josh.schu(a)farmlib.org<mailto:josh.schu@farmlib.org>

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Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Registration
by Randy Dykhuis 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

Registration is now OPEN! Reserve your space at the 1st Annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference on June 5 and 6, 2014 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, Ohio. You can register for the conference here: https://members.mcls.org/~webmaint/glrsc/glrsc_registration.cfm Schedule in brief: NEW – Tour Opportunity Thursday, June 5, 2014 – 11:00am and 12:30pm - Tours of the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository - an off-campus storage and retrieval facility for Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo Libraries. The storage facility is a 5 minute walk from the conference hotel. Thursday, June 5, 2014 – 2:00PM to 4:30PM – Preconference: OCLC Update Thursday, June 5, 2014 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM – Opening Reception Friday, June 6, 2014 – 9:00AM to 3:45PM (Keynote and concurrent sessions, continental breakfast and lunch included) Keynote Address: Jim Neal, Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian at Columbia University Concurrent Sessions: · The future of Interoperability for ILL and Resource Sharing · Copyright Essentials for Resource Sharing · Spinning Plates: Managing a Resource Sharing Operations · Open Access to the World: Locating International Publications to Fill ILL Requests · Tips, Tricks, and Change: Getting your Resource Sharing Department Out of the Storm and Into Calmer Waters · And many more! Conference Rates: The conference registration fee is $75 and includes the preconference on Thursday June 5, all sessions continental breakfast, and lunch on Friday June 6. Join your resource sharing partners and “navigate rough waters” with us!! For hotel reservations and other information, please see our website: www.glrsc.org ========================= Randy Dykhuis Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen Street Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: (800) 530-9019 x119 Fax: (517) 492-3879 Cell: (517) 927-5121 E-mail: dykhuisr(a)mcls.org Twitter: @mclsrandy

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SUMMARY library shelving vendors
by Warren, Leslie A 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

Many, many thanks for so many quick and helpful responses. Several of you asked that I share the results, so here goes - By far, the most common recommendation is for Library Design. Library Design 1149 S. Main Street Plymouth MI 48170 734-459-5000 www.librarydesign.com<http://www.librarydesign.com> Reps: Chris deBear (chris(a)librarydesign.com<mailto:chris@librarydesign.com>), Matt de Bear (mdebear(a)librarydesign.com<mailto:mdebear@librarydesign.com>) & Kathy Caccavelli (kathy(a)librarydesign.com<mailto:kathy@librarydesign.com>) Others getting votes: Library Bureau Crawfordsville, IN www.librarybureaushelving.com<http://www.librarybureaushelving.com> Rep: Fred Catania (fredcatania@librarybureaushelving) Brodart www.shopbrodart.com<http://www.shopbrodart.com> Thanks, everyone! Leslie From: Warren, Leslie A Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 11:36 AM To: 'michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org' Subject: library shelving vendors? Hello, everyone Can anyone recommend a vendor for library shelving, please? We need to invite bids for new steel bookshelves (42") and it's been a very long time since we purchased shelving. We're also going to need to expedite the order. If you've worked with a vendor who can turn an order around quickly, that would be very helpful to know. Thanks much and happy National Library Week! Leslie Leslie A. Warren Dean, Academic Information Services Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-2117 906-227-1333 (fax) library.nmu.edu/ais

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - 12-hour Shelver position
by Marcia Dominick 17 Apr '14

17 Apr '14

Greetings - The Novi Public Library is currently accepting applications for a 12-hour part-time Shelver position. The employment posting (attached) for this position and an application are available on our website at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp. The closing date for this posting is Monday, April 28, 2014 at 5 p.m. [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Marcia Dominick | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-869-7231 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

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