December 2015 - Michlib-l

Scholastic BookFlix Webinars Week of December 7th
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

Scholastic has scheduled 2 BookFlix webinars for Michigan next week. Skip Dyson, Scholastic trainer/presenter extraordinaire will take an indepth look at this excellent resource in MeL for early literacy. Please share widely with your parents, teachers and any others interested! Visit this link to register for Tuesday, December 8th at 3:15 pm http://bit.ly/1PP1JEa Visit this link to register for Wednesday, December 9th at 3:30 pm http://bit.ly/1MD8PYG You can find BookFlix in MeL in MeL Kids, http://mel.org/kids in Homework Helpers and Storytime and in the A-Z list of databases, http://mel.org/databases. Best regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Harwood Webinar on Now
by White, Shannon (MDE) 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

Did you want to find out more about the Michigan Harwood Project? Join us now for a short webinar to explain the program. No registration is required. Simply join the webinar through this link on the appointed day and time. December 2 at 9am EST. http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/meldatabasestraining/ The Library of Michigan and MCLS recently announced up to 50 Michigan library staff will be selected from applications to undergo an intensive 1.5 day workshop and nine months of follow-up coaching by the Harwood Institute. Read the full announcement here<http://mcls.org/news/2015/10/22/michigan-community-engagement-training/>: http://mcls.org/news/2015/10/22/michigan-community-engagement-training/ The training and generous travel stipends will be provided by the Library of Michigan via LSTA funds. Additionally, two informational webinars will be held at 9:30 am (ET) on December 2, and December 7, 2015. The webinars will provide information and answer questions about the application process and the workshop itself. Read more and download the application<http://mcls.org/training-events/events/michigan-harwood-cohort-2016/>. The application deadline is December 21, 2015 (ET). http://mcls.org/training-events/events/michigan-harwood-cohort-2016/ Thank you. Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Job posting - Oakland University - Reference/Instruction Librarian (part-time)
by Shawn V. Lombardo 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

The Oakland University Libraries seek a highly dependable, resourceful part-time librarian to provide exceptional research assistance at our research help desk and through individual research consultations with library users, and to deliver in-person library instruction to first-year students. The successful candidate will also contribute to various library projects as assigned. *Hours and salary*: Includes weekday, evening and weekend shifts. Starting salary: $20 per hour, approximately 20 hours per week. *Qualifications*: *Required*: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent with a strong commitment to teaching and public service; prior experience providing reference service.* Desired*: Library instruction experience, preferably in an academic library setting. *To apply*: Submit a letter of application, current resumé and the names of three references to Shawn Lombardo, Associate Dean, at lombardo(a)oakland.edu. Review of applications will begin Dec. 9, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. *Oakland University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn V. Lombardo Associate Dean Oakland University Libraries 300A Kresge Library Rochester, MI 48309

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help with a title
by stacie＠romeodistrictlibrary.org 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

I have a patron looking for a book - she read it about ten years ago - she is pretty sure it was an adult novel Here is what she remembers: Young woman - maybe in grad school - maybe an english major and she discovers a drug or a spell or some sort of magic that allows her to enter books - Thanks - all help appreciated :) Stacie Guzzo Romeo District Library

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Letters about Literature 2016 program - deadlines this week!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

A final reminder that the Letters about Literature deadlines are approaching with Dec. 4th for Level III and Jan. 11th for Level I and II. We hope to see letters from your patrons! _______________________________ The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2016 Letters about Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> program. We are the Michigan host for this national program from the Library of Congress. It is a reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. The 2016 letters will be due in two waves. Level III entries (grades (9-12) have a deadline of December 4, 2015 and Level I and II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 11, 2016. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2016. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. Please find the 2016 letter and entry form at the direct links below. * 2016 Program Letter<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2016_LAL_promo_lette…> * 2016 Program Guidelines and Entry Form <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2016_Letters_about_L…> If you have any questions about the program, please contact me. We look forward to reading your student and patron letters! 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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Job Posting - Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian, Lansing CC
by Elenka Raschkow 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

Lansing Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian. This position provides in person and chat reference, teaches information literacy skills, participates in the selection of academic resources, serves as library liaison for academic programs, develops content for the library website, online tutorials and research guides and participates on library teams. This position reports to the Library Director. Starting date: January 2016. Hours and Salary * 28 hours per week with 1 evening and some weekends * Starting salary: $20.00 per hour Minimum Qualifications * ALA accredited MLS degree * 1 - 2 years professional reference experience * Experience with mobile and web technologies, social networks, and digital resources * Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence * Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds For more information and to apply, please visit the college website: https://www.jobs.lcc.edu/postings/3198 Elenka Raschkow, MLS Library Director, Learning Assistance Department Lansing Community College 517-483-1639 [lcc_logo_4col] The Library empowers the LCC community to learn, teach & discover.

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free book club books - Lisette's List - all have been spoken for
by Karla Gibson 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

-- Karla Gibson Adult Services Librarian Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393 248-624-2512

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free book club books - Lisette's List
by Karla Gibson 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

We have 14 used paperback copies available, in excellent condition, of *Lisette's List *by Susan Vreeland, and will ship through TLN delivery. Please let me know if you would like some, or all. -- Karla Gibson Adult Services Librarian Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393 248-624-2512

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New Documents for November
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

A list of new documents for November has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan webpage. An eclectic list this month, including: Prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents in the United States and Canada. The era of experiments and the age of wonder: scientific expansion from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. The use of color for camouflage concealment of facilities. NASA's efforts to manage health and human performance risks for space exploration. New college graduates at work: employment among 1992-93, 1999-2000, and 2007-08 bachelor's degree recipients 1 year after graduation. Welcome to the United States: a guide for new immigrants. Field and laboratory guide to freshwater cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms for Native American and Alaska Native communities. Police use of nonfatal force. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/103464083/November%202015%20New%20Docume… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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Information Research Assistant Position - Traverse City
by Platts, Barbara 01 Dec '15

01 Dec '15

Munson Medical Center has a part-time (20 hour/week) Information Research Assistant position open in the Knowledge Management Services department located at the main hospital in Traverse City. This is a benefitted position. The salary range is: $15.53-$24.01 per hour. For more information or to apply online please go to: http://www.munsonhealthcare.org/ and click on find a job, Munson Medical Center, find a job. Select part-time, Munson Medical Center, Business/Professional. Barbara Platts, MLIS, AHIP Knowledge Management Services Munson Healthcare 1105 Sixth Street Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 935-6544 bplatts(a)mhc.net<mailto:bplatts@mhc.net>

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