February 2015 - Michlib-l

New MLIS Student Scholarships at Wayne State's School of Library & Information Science
by Stephen Troup Bajjaly 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

The School of Library and Information Science at Wayne State University is pleased to announce a number of scholarships opportunities for new MLIS students for Spring Summer 2015 and Fall 2015. For full information and application requirements and deadlines, please see: http://slis.wayne.edu/admissions/new_student_scholarships.php Judith J. Field Scholarship The Judith J. Field Scholarship is a $6500 tuition scholarship for an incoming MLIS student. This special scholarship is generously funded by Judith J. Field, a long-time faculty member. Funding is available to award up to two (2) Field Scholarships per year. The $6500 tuition award is designed to support advanced, elective study for a student who has demonstrated a penchant for innovation, creativity, and “out of the box” thinking. Scholarship recipients will be selected prior to starting the MLIS but tuition funds will be delayed until the recipient has achieved candidacy (successful completion of 9 hours in the MLIS program). Lothar Spang Memorial Scholarship The Lothar Spang Memorial Scholarship is a $6500 tuition scholarship for an incoming MLIS student. This scholarship honors Lothar Spang, a long-time Wayne State librarian who had a special interest in children, young adults, and urban, underserved communities. This scholarship is funded by the generosity of Spang’s widow, Jean Spang, as well as Lothar’s many friends and colleagues at the University, and, particularly, his colleagues in the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) union. Funding is available to award up to two (2) Spang Scholarships per year. The $6500 tuition award is designed to support advanced, elective study for a student with extreme financial need who demonstrates career plans to serve as a public librarian or school media specialist in an underserved, urban community in the Detroit metropolitan area. Scholarship recipients will be selected prior to starting the MLIS but tuition funds will be delayed until the recipient has achieved candidacy (successful completion of 9 hours in the MLIS program). SLIS Diversity Recruitment Scholarship The School of Library and Information Science is pleased to announce the availability of a $5000 tuition scholarship for incoming students from an underrepresented group. This special scholarship is funded by the WSU Graduate School in order to help the School’s efforts to diversify the library and information professions. Diversity Recruitment Scholarship applicants must be new students, admitted to the WSU MLIS program, in order to be considered. Thus, Diversity Recruitment Scholarship applicants must satisfy the admissions criteria for the Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science described at http://slis.wayne.edu/admissions/ and complete a WSU Graduate Application for Admission. The Diversity Recruitment Scholarship will be awarded prior to starting MLIS classes. Tuition funds will be disbursed after the student has achieved candidacy (successful completion of 9 hours in the MLIS program). All funds must be disbursed by the Fall 2016 semester. Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor School of Library and Information Science Wayne State University www.slis.wayne.edu

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ALA Survey for members and Non-members
by Trish Burns 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

Please consider taking a few minutes to read the message below and participate in the survey if you wish. The ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion was created in the spring of 2014 by then ALA President Barbara Stripling. The Task Force is currently in the information-gathering phase. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tfedi1web To aid with information gathering, it has launched a series of short surveys to be conducted at times to coincide with the ALA Midwinter Meetings and Annual Conferences through 2016. These surveys are designed to help understand the culture of the association, the profession and our communities with respect to equity, diversity and inclusion. The first survey presents the definitions created by the task force - equity, diversity, and inclusion - and asks individuals to consider ALA's current alignment with those definitions. The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tfedi1web. Responses will be collected through Feb. 16, 2015. ALA members and nonmembers are encouraged to participate. The final, analyzed results of the survey will be reported by April 2015 via the Task Force's ALA Connect community and distributed through various ALA channels. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey, which should take no more than seven minutes to complete. "Embracing and celebrating diversity and creating a more inclusive profession have been long-standing goals of the American Library Association. With your help, we hope to ensure these values are upheld," said Task Force co-Chairs Trevor A. Dawes and Martin L. Garnar. The ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion's charge is to develop a plan and strategic actions to build more equity, diversity and inclusion among our members, the field of librarianship and our communities. The most important Task Force outcome is the public and honest conversation that generated by its plan and recommended actions. The final Task Force report will include recommendations for ensuring that a continuing focus on equity, diversity and inclusion is embedded throughout the ALA organization. Trish Burns Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw 505 Janes Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 989-755-9833 tburns(a)saginawlibrary.org ALA Councilor for Michigan

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Book arts talk and exhibit in East Lansing, Feb. 16
by Driedger, Kevin (MDE) 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

Greetings, For those interested in evening of intriguing and attractive books, Michigan State University Libraries is hosting book artist Karen Hanmer on Monday, February 16, 2015 * 7:00-9:00 p.m. Main Library North Conference Room, W449 Karen Hanmer's work weaves together themes of history, technology, personal and cultural memory, and the landscape of the American Midwest. Her studio practice is unusually varied, including design binding, small editions of artists' books, larger editions of inexpensive multiples, and installation. Hanmer will present an overview of her work followed an opportunity to examine a few of her books held in MSU Libraries' Special Collections. Karen Hanmer's artist-made books are physical manifestations of personal essays intertwining history, culture, politics, science and technology. She utilizes both traditional and contemporary book structures, and the work is often playful in content or format. Hanmer exhibits internationally, and her work is included in collections ranging from The Getty Museum and the Library of Congress to Michigan State University and Graceland. She is a leader in the book arts community, having served on the editorial board of The Bonefolder, as Exhibitions Chair for the Guild of Book Workers, and as frequent exhibition curator and juror. She offers workshops and private instruction focusing on a solid foundation in basic binding skills. See more of her work at www.karenhanmer.com<http://www.karenhanmer.com> Kevin ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v Kevin Driedger Librarian for Conservation and Digitization Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48913 517-373-9440 driedgerk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:driedgerk@michigan.gov> www.facebook.com/conservation.at.lm<http://www.facebook.com/conservation.at.lm> www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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K-12 Media Specialist position
by Judy Murray 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

Hi, our local public schools has an opening for a K-12 media specialist. The application closing date has been extended until February 27th. You can access the posting at http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us/pdf/human-resources/job-posting_notice-of-vaca…. Bedford Public Schools is a great system and Bedford Township is a fantastic community to work and live in! Judy Murray Reference Librarian Monroe County Library System Bedford Branch Library 8575 Jackman Road Temperance, MI 48182 (734) 847-6747 judy.murray(a)monroe.lib.mi.us

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Re: [Michlib-l] Question about Library Privacy Act
by Gretchen Evans 10 Feb '15

10 Feb '15

Thank you to everyone who responded and pointed me to page two of this document on Library of Michigan's website. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/hal/lm_trustees_CommonMisperceptionsPriva… Gretchen Evans, Director Bridgman Public Library 4460 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 (269) 465-3663 On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 9:20 PM, BPL <benzonialibrary(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Gretchen, I do not know the answer to this but would appreciate it if you > would share some of the responses you receive. This is a question we have > been knocking around a lot lately. > > Amanda McLaren > Library Director > Benzonia Public Library > > > On Feb 9, 2015, at 2:41 PM, Gretchen Evans <gretchenaevans(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > > > > Is it legal for our library to use patron data to send a newsletter, > fundraising letter or any kind of communication other than an overdue? We > don't request permission on our library application. > > > > I've read through the Michigan Library Laws Handbook, but I'm still > unsure. > > > > Thank you for your help. > > > > Gretchen Evans, Director > > Bridgman Public Library > > 4460 Lake Street > > Bridgman, MI 49106 > > (269) 465-3663 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Michlib-l mailing list > > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >

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by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

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Part-Time and Substitute Librarian Postings
by Kathryn Bergeron 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

Due to the departure of a number of our staff members, postings are being listed for three positions at the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, MI: - Part-Time Adult Services Librarian (Multiple Openings) - Substitute Adult Services Librarian (Multiple Openings) - Substitute Youth Services Librarian (Multiple Openings) The position postings have been added to Baldwin's employment website <http://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> and are attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply for these positions. The postings will be open until Friday, February 27, 2015. - Kathryn -------------------------- Kathryn Bergeron, MSI Associate Director Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 248-647-1700 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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Question about Library Privacy Act
by Gretchen Evans 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

Is it legal for our library to use patron data to send a newsletter, fundraising letter or any kind of communication other than an overdue? We don't request permission on our library application. I've read through the Michigan Library Laws Handbook, but I'm still unsure. Thank you for your help. Gretchen Evans, Director Bridgman Public Library 4460 Lake Street Bridgman, MI 49106 (269) 465-3663

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Michigan Activity Pass Breaking News: MAP + Park and Read/Mi Big Green Gym=Big Outdoor and Indoor Fun For Michigan Public Library Patrons!
by Jim Flury 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

All, When your library patrons think of the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) http://michiganactivitypass.info program, what comes to mind? Spending a day at one of the nation's premier art museums http://www.dia.org/ perhaps. Or taking in a show at http://www.stagecrafters.org/ Or going for a ride (when there isn't snow covering the tracks, as is the case today) on http://www.southernmichiganrailroad.com/ There are 112 cultural partners in the MAP program, located in every corner of the state from Monroe to Mackinaw City to Marquette (and beyond). Many of our current venues involve indoor activities. What about outdoor activities? Year round outdoor activities? And not just between Memorial Day and Labor Day! Well, soon we will have your library patrons covered there, too! Today I am proud, pleased, and yes, excited even, to announce that, effective May 24, 2015, thanks to our new partnership with Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Recreation and Park Association, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, as well as with our continuing partners Institute of Museum and Library Services, Library of Michigan, and Plymouth Rocket, the Michigan Activity Pass program administered by The Library Network (TLN) will expand to include all state parks and state recreation areas that in previous years have been included in the DNR administered and BCBSM and MRPA sponsored Park and Read/Mi Big Green Gym program. Yes, beginning May 24, 2015 your library patrons will be able to access online via the MAP software, passes to state parks and recreation areas from http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=497&type=SPRK to http://www.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=426&type=SPRK and all points in between. This will effectively double the number of participating venues in the MAP program! And the media contacts and promotional activities that our new partners can bring to the table will result in publicity for the newly expanded MAP program the likes of which we've never been able to achieve before. On December 28, 2014 we reported that the number of MAP passes circulated in the first seven months of current MAP Year 2, had already exceeded the total number of MAP passes circulated in the full 12 months of MAP Year 1. The new MAP will launch May 24, 2015. The inclusion of state parks and recreation areas, combined with the publicity and promotional activities by our new partners, means that the sky is the limit for MAP Year 3. We will share additional details regarding this expansion of MAP to include the Park and Read/Mi Big Green Gym program, in the upcoming weeks and months. In the meantime, on account this is the biggest thing to happen regarding statewide MAP since, well, statewide MAP, please feel free to start spreading the word: Beginning May 24, 2015, MAP + Park and Read/Mi Big Green Gym=Big Outdoor and Indoor Fun for Michigan Public Library Patrons! Thank you for your support and promotion of the (soon to be expanded, bigger and better than ever) Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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MeLCat Visiting Patron Service Webinar, Thursday, February 19 from 2-3pm EST
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Feb '15

09 Feb '15

Are you interested in learning more about MeLCat Visiting Patron service? So many library staff wanted to attend that last webinar that MCLS staff have scheduled another MeLCat Visiting Patron service webinar. MeLCat Visiting Patron is essentially, MeLCat In-Person and it provides the ability for a library to offer reciprocal borrowing on the spot to patrons of other MeLCat libraries. To learn more attend the MCLS webinar scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 19 from 2-3pm EST. This webinar is open to any Michigan library wanting to know more about MeLCats Visiting Patron service. Visiting Patron, also known as Reciprocal Borrowing, is an optional service provided by MeLCat to give patrons of participating libraries the option to get immediate access to the materials they need. The policies and general procedures of the Visiting Patron service will be discussed in this session. For more information and to register, please visit http://www.mlcnet.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?… Registration Information It is highly recommended that all registrants register for this workshop at least SEVEN DAYS PRIOR to the workshop date. If you register after that, you must additionally send an email to training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> stating that you have registered past the deadline. You will receive a general email confirmation immediately upon successfully registering for this workshop. All registered attendees will receive an additional email with WebEx login information approximately one week prior to the 1st class date. If you do not receive an invitation to the meeting by noon of the day prior, please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>. Webinars are normally archived by MCLS staff and made available after the event. Please contact MCLS directly with questions about the webinar. sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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