May 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MIX 2014 Call for Proposals extended
by Valeria Long 01 May '14

01 May '14

.... Please excuse duplication and share with others ... It's not too late! The deadline has been extended to May 16 for submitting breakout session proposals for the August 8 Michigan Instruction Exchange (MIX) conference hosted by Grand Valley State University Libraries. This informal, one-day conference will be held at GVSU's new Mary Idema Pew Library in Allendale, MI. Sessions (45 minute programs, which includes a 15-minute Q & A) should relate to information literacy instruction in one of the following disciplines: Business/Law Health Sciences Humanities Social Sciences STEM The MIX conference is a one-day, casual gathering of instructional ideas and perspectives. Morning and afternoon concurrent sessions will cover topics of information literacy instruction as they relate to five major academic disciplines. Proposals will be selected on the basis of discipline alignment, innovation, and relevance to information literacy instruction. Possible subjects could include (but are not limited to): Active learning Threshold concepts Unique or innovative lesson plans Classroom collaborations with faculty or beyond Connecting with discipline faculty to promote or develop IL instruction For consideration, please submit your name, institution, contact info, position, title of presentation, and abstract (150 word maximum) to mix14(a)gvsu.edu by May 16, 2014. Presenters will be notified of proposal acceptance by May 30, 2014. http://www.gvsu.edu/library/mixconference/

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Grand Ledge Area District Library Job Posting
by Carrie Frazer 01 May '14

01 May '14

The Grand Ledge Area District Library is accepting applications for a Library Assistant/Computer Tech. A position description is attached. Additional information and an online application is available @ http://grandledge.lib.mi.us. -- *Carrie Frazer* Marketing/Programming/Outreach Coordinator Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E Jefferson St., Grand Ledge MI 48837 517.627.7014 http://grandledge.lib.mi.us/

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Extra copies available -- Great MI Read -- Annie's Ghosts
by Stephanie 01 May '14

01 May '14

Hello everyone -- We've completed our Great MI Read program (with great success) and have 6 copies of Annie's Ghosts available to anyone who might want/need some additional copies. Please let me know if you'd like them and how many you need we'll send them to you via RIDES. Thank you! -- Stephanie Masin, Director Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market St. St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-7167 (phone) 269-983-5804 (fax)

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Free Ink
by Laura Claucherty 01 May '14

01 May '14

The Woodlands Library Cooperative office has a free ink cartridge to give away to the first library to respond to this email. HP 701 Black, CC635A; exp. 1/2015; HP FAX, 640, 650 Laura Claucherty Woodlands Library Cooperative 415 S. Superior St., Ste. A Albion, MI 49224 laurac(a)monroe.lib.mi.us Phone (517) 629-9469 Fax (517) 629-3812

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