May 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Call for Proposals: SEMLOL Fall meeting on The Value of AcademicLibraries
by Judy Dyki 23 May '14

23 May '14

Hello! SEMLOL [http://www.semlol.org/] is preparing a program for the Fall meeting on the value of academic libraries. We welcome presentation proposals broadly related to the topic as outlined in the ACRL white paper "The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report" [http://www.acrl.ala.org/value/?page_id=21] Proposals could focus on ways to measure or capture the value of library services using a range of approaches (from the most systematic, comprehensive ones to the most holistic, situated ones), as well as on demonstrating and communicating value to different audiences. Best practices, case studies, projects, and creative ideas are all welcome. The Fall SEMLOL meeting will take place on November 21st, 2014, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Madonna University. Presentations can be 30 to 60 minutes long, including time for questions. To submit a presentation proposal, please send a title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board(a)gmail.com<mailto:semlol.board@gmail.com> by August 1st. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of August. Kindly, Mariela SEMLOL Executive Board, Chair :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Mariela Hristova, Assistant Professor Business Librarian, Coordinator of Web Services Kresge Library, Oakland University gunn(a)oakland.edu<mailto:gunn@oakland.edu> | 248.370.2464

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Open Lab @ the Farmington Community Library
by Paul Zink 22 May '14

22 May '14

Open Lab FARMINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY 32737 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month. Join us in our open lab and bring all of your tech related questions. Including (but not limited to)…. -Microsoft Products -Web Applications -Social Media -Online Databases and Resources -Personal Tablets and Devices -e-readers and e-books No registration required Call (248)-553-0300 with any questions. Paul Zink Technology Librarian Farmington Community Library 32737 W. Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3302 (248)553-0300 ext. 317 (248)553-3228 fax paul.zink(a)farmlib.org

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city selling building to library
by Jennifer Walters 22 May '14

22 May '14

Our city has offered to sell us the building, but no details of sale price or other has been worked out. We are a district library. Has anyone been through this and can tell me an idea of what the sale price was? Pros and cons to owning our own building? I am hoping to find support for the city selling it to us for a $1 or something like that. Thanks. Jennifer Walters Library Director Aitkin Memorial District Library 111 N. Howard Ave. Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3627

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Michigan Reads 2014 Program Announced!!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 May '14

22 May '14

The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2014 Michigan Reads! book is Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Tim Bowers. We welcome children, parents, caregivers, librarians and teachers to participate in our 10th program year. In our 2014 book, Acoustic Rooster learns about music, teamwork and sportsmanship. After realizing he can't win the barnyard talent contest as a solo act with such fierce competition, a rooster with a love for jazz looks to help from other animals. A quartet with an unbelievable sound is created, with their ability to work together cleverly captured in this book with rhyming text, references to key American musicians, and vivid illustrations. Look at http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads for more information and materials over the summer as we post the author and illustrator tour locations, press release and many other materials. The programming guide with activities and materials for infant, toddler, preschool and K-2 (aligned to the Common Core State Standards) is available now for those interested in planning library and classroom activities. We have also a wide range of resources and information for librarians and teachers and parents and caregivers on early literacy at the site that have been completely updated. Come take a look! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov>

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Job posting/Delta College/Manager of Library Programs and Services
by Elias, Anne - Staff <anneelias＠delta.edu> 22 May '14

22 May '14

Delta College now has a position open for a Manager of Library Programs and Services. The Manager of Library Programs and Services supervises the Library. Responsibilities include staff supervision; leadership in planning, maintaining, and evaluating library collections, library services, and instructional programs; collaboration with students, faculty, administration, instructional technology staff, and consortia, regional colleagues; and participation in curriculum, technology, and program development on campus. Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 29, 2014. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For complete details on the position and how to apply please see the job posting at https://delta.peopleadmin.com/postings/1667. Anne Wooden Elias anneelias(a)delta.edu<mailto:anneelias@delta.edu> Delta College 1961 Delta Rd University Center, MI 48710 (989) 686-9874

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Gale's new visual search (term cluster) feature
by Suzanne Robinson 22 May '14

22 May '14

WIDE DISTRIBUTION. SENT ON BEHALF OF THE LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN AND THE MICHIGAN ELIBRARY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE Term clusters, or visual search results, allow users to discover the context of their search term and uncover hidden connections. Many people are visual learners, and this new feature will be an added way for them to grasp how their search relates to larger or narrower topics or how it relates to other subjects. From students to adults, this will be a helpful feature. The visual search (term clusters) is available in most of the InfoTrac databases and can be used in two ways. 1 - you can go directly to Term Clusters in the orange tabs on the top banner, then do your search. 2 - you can do your search, then find the link to "term clusters" in the left navigation pane. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations Always wonder! ------------------- Suzanne Robinson, AMLS MeL Databases Training Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134

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Text services for libraries
by Caitlin Hoag 22 May '14

22 May '14

We want to offer reference services via text, but would like some reviews before committing to anything. Does anyone have a texting service they would recommend? I'm particularly interested in hearing about experiences with Mosio's Text a Librarian or from libraries that use Google Voice to text. Thanks! -- Caitlin Hoag Reference and Law Librarian Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7840 | kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [KPL-logo]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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Gale's new Interlink feature
by Suzanne Robinson 22 May '14

22 May '14

WIDE DISTRIBUTION. SENT ON BEHALF OF THE LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN THE MICHI GAN ELIBRARY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE. On April 30, libraries with select Gale resources began offering their users InterLink technology. InterLink connects articles within InfoTrac to related articles within Gale Virtual Reference Library holdings with document-level hyper linking. 1. Search in any Gale InfoTrac database or use PowerSearch 2. Interlink technology searches the library’s GVRL collection for the most relevant, useful and needed results (this will include MeL's GVRL holdings and any that the library might own) 3. The Interlink will display in blue, and the search term will continue to display in red 4. Click the links to expand and continue your search amongst key, selected results related to your original search Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations Always wonder! ------------------- Suzanne Robinson, AMLS MeL Databases Training Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134

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Employment Opportunity: Part-time Cataloger position
by Keegan Sulecki 22 May '14

22 May '14

The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a detail-oriented cataloger able to prioritize projects, be responsive to the needs of patrons and librarians, make materials available in a timely manner, and assist in the maintenance of a user-friendly library catalog. Please see the attached posting for more details. Deadline for applications: Monday, June 2, 2014 at 5:00pm Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by email, mail or fax to: Keegan Sulecki Head of Technical Services Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Road Clarkston, MI 48346 suleckik(a)indelib.org Fax: 248.625.8852 Keegan Sulecki Clarkston Independence District Library (successor to the Independence Township Library) 248-625-2212 Whatever you geek, serious or fun, our library supports you! <http://www.facebook.com/CIDLibrary> <http://www.pinterest.com/cidlpin>

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Free: American National Biography set
by Michele Pratt 22 May '14

22 May '14

Free to a good home: American National Biography print set 1999. Any takers? Michele Pratt Library Director Baker College Auburn Hills

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