April 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Self-Paced Courses Available from WebJunction
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 Apr '15

13 Apr '15

Are you looking for some extra help in training new staff members at your library? Then WebJunction self-paced online courses may be perfect for your organization. Some of the hot topics now available at no cost to your libraries are: * Extreme Customer Service, Every Time * Having Fun at Work Again * Dealing with Angry Patrons * eReader Detective: Solving the Case for Your Library Patrons * Coping with Change * Encouraging Early Literacy Take a look at the WebJunction course catalog to learn more about these courses that can be taken at any time. They also provide a certificate of completion when finished. Visit: www.webjunction.org<http://www.webjunction.org> and choose the FIND TRAINING tab to explore these and many more courses available. sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White 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 Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more.

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State of America's Libraries Report 2015
by Jim Flury 13 Apr '15

13 Apr '15

The press release: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/04/new-state-america-s-librarie… The report: http://www.ala.org/news/sites/ala.org.news/files/content/2015state-of-ameri… 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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Library Card Vendor
by Lindsey Dorfman 13 Apr '15

13 Apr '15

Hello, I'm looking into getting our library cards redesigned. Can anyone recommend a good library card vendor? Thanks! Lindsey Dorfman, MLIS. Library Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org <http://www.alleganlibrary.org> facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allegan-District-Library/75692355114> | twitter <https://twitter.com/adllisten>

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MCLS Announces “Libraries Read: 1 Book” Title Selection for Indiana and Michigan Libraries
by Michelle Bradley 13 Apr '15

13 Apr '15

Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger has been selected as the title for “Libraries Read: 1 Book”. What makes things popular? Why do people talk about certain products and ideas more than others? Why are some stories and rumors more infectious? And what makes online content go viral? These are some of the questions addressed in the book. MCLS invited library staff across Indiana and Michigan to place votes on one of four titles to select one book that we will all read and discuss together for professional development. Jonah Berger’s book captured the most votes. In Contagious, he reveals the secret science behind word-of-mouth and social transmission. He explains how six basic principles drive all sorts of things to become contagious, from consumer products and policy initiatives to workplace rumors and YouTube videos. Contagious combines groundbreaking research with powerful stories. MCLS encourages library staff to read the book throughout April and May. Related free events, such as regional discussions, live twitter chats, and google hangout discussions will be announced and take place through the summer. According to Randy Dykhuis, MCLS Executive Director, “During 2014, MCLS conducted a series of community conversations with librarians throughout Indiana and Michigan, utilizing the tools from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. The desire to have discussions in many formats, and to communicate with one another outside of our silos was a recurring theme. By reading one book together, we aim to create deeper connections among libraries that span geographic and other boundaries.” If you would like to host and lead a discussion for other librarians at your location, send an email to Heather Ladiski at ladiskih(a)mcls.org. For more information about “Libraries Read: 1 Book”, contact Michelle Bradley at Bradleym(a)mcls.org or visit our Facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/816571621730767/ About MCLS: The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is a non-profit, member-driven organization whose mission is to facilitate sharing resources and to collaborate with other organizations to benefit Michigan and Indiana libraries. ***************************************************************************** Michelle Bradley Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 125 bradleym(a)mcls.org http://mcls.org/ Michigan 1407 Rensen St. Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910-3657 Indiana 8024 W. Nickel Plate Court Mulberry, IN 46058 8024 W. Nickel Plate Court Mulberry, IN 46058

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Part-time Youth Librarian Position available at Orion Township Library
by Joyce Becker 13 Apr '15

13 Apr '15

Position Available Part-time Youth Services Librarian Orion Township Public Library Position: Youth Librarian Part-time 25 hours/wk, includes evening and weekend hours Department: Youth Services Salary: $18.70-$24.62/hr. Primary Job Duties: Assist the Head of Youth Services in providing service to children and caregivers, including youth reference, programming, readers' advisory and collection development and maintenance Required Qualifications: * MLS from an ALA accredited library school or minimum of 18 credit hours with concentration in youth services * Public library experience in youth services preferred * Knowledge of library materials, reference service, youth literature, readers' advisory * Ability to develop creative learning programs for infants through age 12 * Demonstrated knowledge of emergent literacy and brain development in children * Skills in working with community agencies serving children and their caregivers, including local schools * Emphasis in public service with strong ability to speak and write effectively * Ability to work independently and take initiative in developing services and programs * Ability to effectively use and teach current technology to patrons of all ages * Skilled in searching automated catalog, Internet, and library databases * Excellent Microsoft Office and other computer skills * Ability to promote and maintain effective relationships with other staff and to work in a team environment * Strong organizational and time management skills Dates: Deadline for applications is Monday, April 20, 2015 Apply To: Joyce Becker Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 248-693-3000 Electronic submissions accepted, send to: jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:jbecker@orionlibrary.org> Please submit an application, cover letter, and resume. The application is available at: http://orionlibrary.org/library-employment/. This is an at-will position. Orion Township Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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4 MLA CE Course May 1, 2015
by Figg, Bethany J 13 Apr '15

13 Apr '15

Good Morning! Heather Holmes will be teaching the class "Research for Hospital Librarians" at WSU's Shiffman Medical Library on Friday, May 1, 2015. She will also be teaching this class at the MLA conference in Austin, so now is the perfect time to take the class for a much lower rate! Hospital libraries are being forced to change their focus and end goals to align with the changing face of healthcare. Demonstrating value in hospital libraries now means proving the library saves the institution money rather than more traditional metrics. This course will help hospital librarians gain a better understanding of what types of research they can do to help prove value, whether it be formal research or quality initiatives/applied research. Formal research methods will be covered, including the IRB process, but to a lesser extent than applied research. At the end of this class participants should have a better understanding of how to approach and complete projects, particularly applied research projects, which is generally a more feasible option for hospital librarians. The MDMLG Professional Development Committee invites you to attend the CE Course "Research for Hospital Librarians" taught by Heather Holmes on Friday, May 1, 2015, from 9am to 1pm in the Shiffman Medical Library. This course is accredited for 4 MLA CE credits. We hope you can join us! Please register, using the online form (http://www.mdmlg.org/CE%20Registration%2005-01-2015.doc) by April 24th! Cost is $50.00 for MDMLG members and $70.00 for non-members. Payment can be made through PayPal (http://www.mdmlg.org/paypal-ce-5-1-2015.htm) or by sending a check. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you, The MDMLG Professional Development Committee Bethany Figg, MBA, MLIS *: bethany.figg(a)cmich.edu<mailto:bethany.figg@cmich.edu> *: Visit us online!<med.cmich.edu/ks> Librarian | CMU Medical Education Partners 1000 Houghton, Saginaw MI 48602 *: 989-583-6950 | 6: 989-583-6898 Central Values: Integrity | Respect | Empathy | Inclusiveness | Social Responsibility | Excellence | Innovation

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Happy National Library Week!
by Warren, Leslie A 12 Apr '15

12 Apr '15

Happy National Library Week! It's a tremendous honor to have colleagues like you who do so much for your communities. Leslie Warren President-Elect, Michigan Library Association Dean, Academic Information Services, Northern Michigan University

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Thermal Receipt Claimed
by Jill C. Brown 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

All of the tape has been claimed...within minutes. You folks are quick! Thank you. Jill Brown, MLIS Library Director Deckerville Public Library (zv089) (810) 376-8015 “A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.” -Lemony Snicket

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Thermal Receipt Tape
by Jill C. Brown 11 Apr '15

11 Apr '15

Greetings! I have 19 rolls of thermal receipt tape: 3 1/8 x 200 for the taking. You're welcome to pick it up (if you happen to be visiting the Thumb area)...or I can send it via RIDES. Please respond off-list, deckervillelibrary(a)gmail.com, so that we don't flood the listserv. Jill Brown, MLIS Library Director Deckerville Public Library (zv089) (810) 376-8015 “A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.” -Lemony Snicket

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Michigan Humanities Council - Prime Time Family grant
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

The Michigan Humanities Council is now accepting applications for the Prime Time Family reading program. Prime Time is a unique grant opportunity that bonds families around the act of reading together while demonstrating the invaluable resources offered by their local libraries. The Michigan Humanities Council provides up to $13,000 for the implementation of three, six-week Prime Time programs. For more information, please visit the Michigan Humanities Council's website at: http://www.michiganhumanities.org/prime-time-family-reading-time/ and/or contact James Nelson at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>. Thanks for your assistance. Best, James James Nelson Program Manager Michigan Humanities Council 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 P: (517) 372-7770 F: (517) 372-0027 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/> The Michigan Humanities Council is now accepting applications for the Prime Time Family reading program. Prime Time is a unique grant opportunity that bonds families around the act of reading together while demonstrating the invaluable resources offered by their local libraries. The Michigan Humanities Council provides up to $13,000 for the implementation of three, six-week Prime Time programs. For more information, please visit the Michigan Humanities Council's website at: http://www.michiganhumanities.org/prime-time-family-reading-time/ and/or contact James Nelson at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 http://mi.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Celebrate "March is Reading Month!" Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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