September 2014 - Michlib-l

Free Encyclopedia Sets Claimed
by Dustin Brown 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

The free encyclopedia sets have been claimed. -- Dustin Brown Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Direct Line - 248-438-8210 Fax - 248-669-3247

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MeL Minute – Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Hello, MeL Minute – Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success Not all returning students in the fall are kids and teens. Many individuals want or need to improve and develop workforce skills to help them advance in their current job or find their next opportunity. MeL<http://mel.org/> has a specialized resource to help them along. A product of LearningExpress Library, Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success<http://www.learningexpresshub.com/ws21c/?AuthToken=A9A9F87A-8F22-458C-AB2E-…> includes resources to improve workplace writing, communication and math skills; prepare for career entrance tests, licensing and certification exams in 17 career fields; utilize job search and resume tools; and improve computer skills. Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success<http://www.learningexpresshub.com/ws21c/?AuthToken=A9A9F87A-8F22-458C-AB2E-…> is found in the alphabetic list of MeL Databases<http://mel.org/Databases> and MeL Jobs Gateway<http://mel.org/jobs>. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week’s MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit Michigan.gov/mel<http://www.Michigan.gov/mel>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli, Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517.241.4996 Toll Free: 877.479.0021 Fax: 517.373.5700 The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries & how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ & watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. Invest in a child’s future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading>

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free film rolls for fax machine
by Yvonne Brown 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Hello. We have several new rolls of film for fax machines. I do not know what model of fax machine. The info on the boxes of film is as follows: "Donor Film - Letter/A4. Reorder number PF100." New, still in the box. The rolls are 8 1/2" wide. If you want any rolls, let me know. We have quite a few. Thanks. Yvonne Brown Lapeer District Library www.library.lapeer.org 810-664-9521

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Wayne State's Dr. Deborah Charbonneau Part of Research Team Awarded $1.8 million
by Stephen Bajjaly 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

SLIS Assistant Professor Dr. Deborah Charbonneau is part of a research team recently awarded funding from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) for the project “eHealth Activity among African American and White Cancer Survivors.” The research team, led by Dr. Hayley Thompson at the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University School of Medicine, will receive $1.8 million to study eHealth activities among cancer survivors with the goal of improving survivorship planning and care. The population-based study of racially diverse cancer survivors will identify determinants of eHealth activity in this group, provide deep insight into the role of eHealth in survivors’ overall personal health information management, and ultimately inform user-centered design of eHealth tools optimized for survivors. Congratulations to the WSU research team! Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor School of Library and Information Science Wayne State University www.slis.wayne.edu

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Wayne State's Kafi Kumasi Selected as a Lilead Fellows Mentor
by Stephen Bajjaly 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

As a part of the Lilead Project, five mentors have been chosen and confirmed to lead and support the participants of the Lilead Fellows Program. The mentors come from the library educators’ community and are themselves leaders in school library education and research. Pam Berger is the director of the Southern Westchester BOCES School Library System in New York State. Dr. Ann Ewbank is an Assistant Professor at Montana State University as well as director of their school library media program. Dr. Sandra Hughes-Hassell is a professor in the School of Information and Library Services at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Kafi Kumasi is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Barbara Stripling is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University in New York. Mentors will assist the Lilead Project team in preparing materials (readings, assignments, and activities) for the Lilead Fellows Program. Each mentor will also work with a small group of up to five Fellows to support and help them strategize and formulate potential solutions to their district’s most pressing problems. They will provide knowledge, resources, and continued support for their small group of Fellows throughout the duration of the Program and provide valuable and timely feedback on the Fellows’ progress towards completion of their proposed solution. The Lilead Fellows Program , supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), will provide an intensive 18-month long professional development program for up to 25 school district library supervisors from across the country. This professional development opportunity will allow participants to develop leadership skills in integrating information literacy instruction with content area standards, technology use and integration, and advocacy for library programs and services. The application period for the Lilead Fellows Program is open until October 13, 2014. The initial class of Fellows will be announced November 14, 2014. For more information about the Lilead Project, visit http://lileadproject.org . Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor School of Library and Information Science Wayne State University www.slis.wayne.edu

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story time underground
by Sheryl Mase 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Youth librarians - check this out! http://storytimeunderground.org Here are the underground co-conspirators

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Metro Detroit Book and Author Society Luncheon
by Tammy Turgeon 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

The next Metro Detroit Book and Author Society Luncheon is being held on Monday, October 20th at the Burton Manor in Livonia. Authors include Kathy Reichs, Lisa Jackson, Gary Shteyngart, Craig Johnson, and Hampton Sides! The flyer is attached. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bookandauthor.info or by calling 586-685-5750. We hope to see you there! Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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Tax Forms
by Susan LaBelle 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Have any libraries received the order form from IRS for 2014 forms? They said it would be emailed in September. I am beginning to wonder. -- Susan LaBelle, MLIS Librarian, Adult Services Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill Birmingham, Michigan 48009 248.554.4650

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Last chance to participate in the MCLS annual meeting/unconference
by Heather Ladiski 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Excuse duplicate posts. Please feel free to forward this to anyone that you believe could benefit from attending this event! Registration closes tomorrow, Friday September 26. The MCLS Annual Meeting will be held next week, October 3, in Battle Creek. The keynote will be from former ALA president Maureen Sullivan. Library leaders from Michigan and Indiana will share how they are engaging and transforming their communities. The afternoon session will be an unconference with topics chosen by the participants. Subjects already being voted on include: Partnering for Information Literacy What is the next big idea? Librarians' Role in Open Educational Resources Help school libraries survive What do libraries want to accomplish? Successful Collaborations and Partnerships New Movers and Shakers To add your idea, vote on an existing one, and to register for the event visit our 2014 annual meeting page: http://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/mcls-annual-meeting/ Thanks and have a great day! - heather ******************** 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://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Part-Time Reference Librarian Opening
by Barnard, Melissa 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Part Time Reference Librarian position at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland, MI. Starting hourly rate is $22.26, requires evening and weekend shifts. The job description and application can be found on the link below. The Library is a Department of the City of Midland. Posting closes at 4:30 pm, October 8. http://cityofmidlandmi.gov/442/Current-Job-Openings Melissa Barnard, Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library mbarnard(a)midland-mi.org 989.837.3431 989.837. 3468 Fax [cid:image001.png@01CCED87.26E68070]<http://www.midland-mi.org/gracedowlibrary/> [cid:image002.png@01CCED87.26E68070] <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Grace-A-Dow-Memorial-Library/88345039258>

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