November 2015 - Michlib-l

Child Care Assistance Information from the MDE Office of Great Start
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

The MDE Office of Great Start is working to raise awareness of the availability of funding for child care assistance for eligible families. If you are interested in providing this information to your patrons and partner organizations, please see the attached letter. The letter references a packet that I have in pdf. If you'd like the further information listed in the letter, please contact me and I will send the pdfs to you. You can also request additional copies of some of the information from the Office of Great Start, at the number listed in the letter. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov>

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Funding Available for Library Staff Professional Development - Deadline Dec. 30th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

A reminder that if you wish to apply for continuing education support for attendance at a workshop or conference for the spring, the deadline will be Dec. 30th. You can submit at any time through the year, however the Library of Michigan reviews requests quarterly. The next review will be for submissions made by Dec. 30th for events AFTER Dec. 30th. After that, the next review will be for submissions made from January 1st to March 31st for events AFTER March 31st. If you have any questions, please contact us! Michigan public, academic and school library staff are eligible to apply for continuing education stipends. The program details and criteria are available on our website http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--… You will find program criteria, application questions, timeline and the link to the online application on this page. Staff from eligible libraries may apply at any time and may request from $200 to $1,500. Please take a look at the program information on the web site and contact Karren Reish at reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> - 517-373-1580 with any questions. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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Bresser's Directories Available
by barbara＠milanlibrary.org 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

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First Summer Reading winter webinar is Thursday Register now!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

The first Summer Reading winter webinar will be this Thursday, Dec. 3rd at 2 pm. Please sign up at the link below to attend or to receive a link to the recording after the webinar. _________________________ Our Winter Webinar Series is back for the third year with great learning opportunities! These are four free one-hour webinars throughout the winter on hot Summer Reading topics. We have both in state and national presenters. You can sign up for a small group session to talk with your colleagues about program basics and new program and outreach ideas. Please find registration links below. If you are unable to attend, please register to get a link to the recording after the webinar is complete. * Thursday, December 3, 2015, 2:00 pm - "Summer Reading 2016 Resources and Ideas<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?66>", Presenter: Karren Reish, Library of Michigan * Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 2:00 pm - "One Stop Cards - Bringing in More Families with School IDs and more!<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?67>", Presenter: Martha Yesowitch, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library * Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 2:00 pm - "Reaching Out to Your Community through Summer Food<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?69>", Presenters: Anthony Soule, MDE Summer Food and Bryan Van Dorn, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. * Tuesday, March 15, 2:00 pm -- "Reluctant Readers and Interactive Reading programs: Read Together and PAWS to Read!<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?70>" Presenters: Lisa Gonzalez and Beverly Schwartzberg, Santa Barbara Public Library. Join us for some great discussions this winter. A full description of each webinar is at the Summer Reading page at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. If the date or time of a presentation is not a good time, but you still want to see the webinar, please sign up and you will be sent a link to the recording after the webinar. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Mackinac Island Ferry Tickets For Half Price
by Jim Flury 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

All, An opportunity to purchase Mackinac Island ferry tickets at half price. Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, ends today at midnight. Tickets are good any time between April 22, 2016 and October 31, 2016. I suspect Star Line got my contact info from MAP somehow, although they are the only one of the three ferry operators that does not participate in MAP: https://www.mackinacferry.com/order-tickets-online-6/?x=1&Action=Shop_secti… Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Job Posting: STEM Librarian at Eastern Michigan University
by William Marino 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Apologies for cross-posting. The Eastern Michigan University Library invites applications for a tenure-track position of STEM Librarian, This position is an 8-month academic year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will start in Fall 2016; an additional summer appointment is possible. Nights and weekends may be required. The STEM Librarian will participate in the team-based environment of the University Library and serve as a teacher, department liaison and collection coordinator for STEM fields— including the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Geology, Environmental Science, and Engineering Technology. She/he will provide students and faculty of these departments with research instruction and class support. As the subject specialist and collection coordinator to these departments, she/he will develop teaching and research tools, provide expertise in the area of scholarly communication, and proactively reach out to the faculty and students in both on-campus and off-campus programs. She/he will liaise with department faculty regarding electronic and print collection management, including purchasing journal subscriptions and packages, book requests, material cancellations, and trial databases in consultation with the Collection Development Team. The STEM Librarian must meet departmental and university tenure and promotion standards for fulfillment of professional responsibilities, scholarship, and service. See http://agency.governmentjobs.com/emichedu/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=… for a complete job description, qualifications, and application instructions. Bill Marino Assistant Professor Online Learning Librarian Eastern Michigan University 734-487-2514 wmarino1(a)emich.edu Twitter: @wmarino

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Summer Food Service Program Invitation - Hold the Date
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

For anyone that would like more information on the Summer Food program and would like to participate in a discussion about the program for 2016, you can attend the Summer Food program meeting on Jan. 26th here in Lansing. Please see the invitation and attached document below. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Subject: Hold the Date - Summer Food Service Program Invitation HOLD THE DATE!! As many of you know, Michigan has been selected as a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Target State for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is partnering with other national organizations to assist Michigan in improving access to the USDA SFSP. The FNS team will continue to work with MDE and our partner organizations around the state to increase participation of eligible children, publicize best practices, and assist sponsors in overcoming program challenges. Your organization is invited to join us for a special forum on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Please feel free to pass this invitation on to other partners that you feel can assist our efforts at the state level. More information to follow. Marla J. Moss, Director Office of School Support Services Phone - 517-373-2313 Mossm1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Mossm1@michigan.gov> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children.

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Dec 21 -DEADLINE to submit Harwood Institute training application
by David Votta 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

The Library of Michigan and MCLS are offering a robust, extensive, and essentially free community engagement training opportunity. The Library of Michigan and MCLS are pleased to announce a several month long community engagement training program for Michigan library staff. The training will be led by coaches from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, and is being offered at no charge to selected Michigan libraries, with generous stipends provided through Library of Michigan LSTA funding. The program On March 15 and 16, 2016, a cohort of up to 50 Michigan library staff will convene in East Lansing, Michigan for a 1.5 day workshop led by two certified Harwood Institute coaches. That training will be followed up by nine months of coaching calls from Harwood, and guidance and support from Harwood trained Library of Michigan and MCLS staff. The Harwood Public Innovators Workshop is a 1.5 day experience to help you and your organization learn what it means to turn outward – to use the community, not your conference room, as your reference point for choices and action. Although free of charge to participate, this program will be rigorous. With support and guidance from MCLS and the Library of Michigan, cohort members are expected to develop action plans, implement those plans, and demonstrate how their efforts are making a change in their communities. Only those who can commit the time and energy are encouraged to participate. The Library of Michigan and MCLS have been using the tools of the Harwood Institute and sharing them with libraries since 2013. We are excited to be able to support training for a cohort of Michigan library staff. Eligibility Applicants must be an employee or trustee of a Michigan library. Applicants may be from any type of library; academic, public, school, institutional or special. A maximum of 2 persons per library will be awarded scholarships. It is strongly encouraged that applications include two persons. Applications including two persons will be ranked higher based on our criteria. Collaborative applications with two individuals from different libraries in geographic proximity are welcomed, and will receive the same ranking as two individuals from the same library. The award Those awarded this opportunity will receive free tuition for the training and follow-up support. Those awarded will receive stipends for two nights hotel lodging (strongly encouraged March 14 and 15) and travel expenses. The stipends will be on a sliding scale depending on the distance of travel from Lansing, MI: o Zone 1 (Less than 100 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $395 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o Zone 2 (100-250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $545 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o Zone 3 (More than 250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $795 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o It is encouraged for participants to car-pool to conserve resources when possible. o In the event of a collaborative submission please note in the application which library/participant is responsible for transportation. A space is included in the application for this. Meals are included and will be onsite, except for dinner/dine-around on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, which is factored into the travel stipend. Lodging and the workshop will take place at the Kellogg Center on Michigan State University’s campus. There will be a pre-workshop dinner held Monday evening, March 14, 2016, at the Kellogg Center. Timetable/deadlines Applications must be submitted by 5pm (EST), December 21, 2015. Notification to recipients will be on or before January 15, 2016. Checks (payable to the library) will soon follow. o Recipients will need to make their own hotel reservations. It is encouraged to make the reservations as soon as possible after notification. A link to register for the hotel will be available at mcls.org/micohort2016 at the time of notification. The application A link to the downloadable application is available in MSWord on the Michigan Harwood Cohort 2016 webpage at mcls.org/micohort2016. Applications should be emailed to David Votta, Community Engagement Librarian at vottad(a)mcls.org. Questions should be sent to David Votta, MCLS Community Engagement Librarian, at vottad(a)mcls.org or call David at 800-530-9019 ext. 122 Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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MeL Minute - Thankful for MeL
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 26 Nov '15

26 Nov '15

Hello everyone, Happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of the season, MeL would like to acknowledge all who contribute to the great content and resources available in MeL for all Michigan residents - nonprofits, library archives, library support organizations, commercial vendors, educators, researchers, schools, federal and state funding agencies, government agencies, libraries of all types - public, school, academic, special; and many others. Thank you also, to you, the MeL users and supporters! Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one.-Neil Gaiman 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 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image003.png@01D0EC76.E81F3600]Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children.

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MCLS Holiday closing
by Susan Alt 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

The MCLS offices will be closing early for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back on Monday, Nov. 30. The help staff for MeLCat and MeL Databases will not be available. Enjoy your holiday! Thanks Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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