June 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Free Book Return
by Christine Hage 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

We have a used book return that we no longer need. Free, but you have to pick it up. [image: Displaying IMG_20150617_110645274_HDR.jpg] Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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NASA STEM resources on Pluto for the summer
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

FYI for libraries that are interested in STEM programming. The Lunar & Planetary Institute is partner of the Collaborative Summer Library Program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Shared on behalf of our partner Lunar & Planetary Institute. Please direct any questions about the content to: Keliann LaConte Informal Education/Explore! Program Lead Education and Public Outreach Lunar and Planetary Institute 3600 Bay Area Boulevard Houston, TX 77058-1113 (281) 486-2166 (281) 244-2006 Fax laconte(a)lpi.usra.edu<mailto:laconte@lpi.usra.edu> www.lpi.usra.edu<http://www.lpi.usra.edu/> NASA Explores Pluto This Summer! On July 14, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will become the first mission to get up close and personal with distant Pluto and its moons. The New Horizons mission will help us understand the small, icy worlds at the edge of our solar system. New Horizons launched on January 19, 2006 and will capture the first up-close images of Pluto and its moons on July 14, 2015. As part of an extended mission, the spacecraft is expected to head farther into the Kuiper Belt to examine more icy, mini-worlds. Download the Libraries’ Guide to Solar System Exploration: The New Horizons Mission at the Pluto System<http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/look_up> for programming resources. Find online resources for hosting a night sky viewing in partnership with a local amateur astronomy club<http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm>, as well as information about exploring the solar system and the New Horizons mission to the Pluto system. Connect with social media and STEM events around the nation using NASA’s Pluto Toolkit<https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/plutotoolkit.cfm>. Make your own “planets” out of modeling clay, Styrofoam™ balls, and other common materials, and invite children to plan a mission to explore these “new worlds” using paper towel tube “telescopes.” Find a complete materials list, supporting resources, and facilitation strategies with the Explore! activity planning guide, Strange New Planet<http://www.lpi.usra.edu/explore/beyondEarth/activities/newPlanet.shtml>. Are you planning to host a Pluto/New Horizons event? Have you hosted a NASA mission milestone event in the past? We’d love to hear which resources you used and what other types resources you would like to see! Join the conversation at http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/explore/community_corner/?story_id=127!

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Free Furniture
by Maria Williams 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Dear Michlib- The Baldwin Public Library is happy to offer the following items on a first come, first served basis: - Desk with three hanging file drawers and two shallow drawers (70" long x 30" wide x 28" tall) - Large, floor-standing metal tax (or other) form holder If you would like either (or both!) of these items, or if you have questions about them, please contact me off-list. Warmly, Maria Maria Williams, MLIS Head of Adult Services Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4651 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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Recommended delivery vehicles?
by Jennifer Ray 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Hello Everyone: Has anyone purchased a delivery vehicle recently? Our van is 20 years old and really ailing. I feel a new vehicle purchase imminent. Just wondering if anyone has had great luck with any particular vehicle. Thanks for any recommendations, suggestions, thoughts. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library

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Director - Holly Township Library
by Denise Hooks 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Hello, There is still time to apply for this exceptional position. Did you know that Holly was voted the 11th best town to raise a family in Michigan? Holly Township Library is one of the highlighted reasons for that ranking! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; those received by Friday, June 19, 2015 will receive first consideration. Please send your cover letter, resume and references to the email address in the posting below. Thank you for your interest! Holly Township Library - Director Opening Posted: 5-28-15 This is an exciting opportunity to direct a busy Class IV library serving a population of 23,088. The library is located in Holly Township, Michigan, nestled in the northwest corner of Oakland County, and just north of the quaint Village of Holly. In addition to Holly Township residents, the library serves residents in Groveland and Rose Townships. The Board is seeking a library administrator who is a dynamic leader with excellent knowledge of libraries and has superior communication skills. The director is responsible for administering a budget of nearly $360,000 (including a 1 mill voted levy), supervising a staff of 8 FTE, managing a 6,000 square foot library, overseeing a collection of 50,000 items, and maintaining an automated ILS. The library participates in MeLCat statewide resource sharing, MiLibraryCard borrowing program, and OverDrive electronic materials lending. Education & Experience A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution; possession of a Level 2 Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain one; a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative capacity. Work Hours/Compensation Salaried; Exempt Position; 40 hours per week; will include some evening and weekend hours for programs and meetings; on-call after business hours and on weekends in emergency situations. Beginning salary: $45,000 - $55,000; placement dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits available. Responsibilities/Job Qualifications A complete job description and more information about the library may be found at: www.hollytownshiplibrary.org<http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org> Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled; applications received by Friday, June 19, 2015 will receive first consideration. Application Process: Qualified applicants should send a current resume, cover letter detailing qualifications for position, and three professional references to: Holly Township Library Director Search ATTN: MMLC 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 48502 Electronic submissions will also be accepted at: dhooks.mmlc(a)gmail.com<mailto:dhooks.mmlc@gmail.com>. Holly Township Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 484503 (810) 232-7119 (810) 232-6639 Fax

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Community Engagement and Makerspace programming
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has an interesting post on how the Madison Public Library is including the community in developing Makerspace programming. FYI. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 10:26 AM Subject: New IMLS Blog Post: You Can Make it Here...and Here's How To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2683&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=16…>. [IMLS logo] June 16, 2015 -- New Blog Post from UpNext: The IMLS Blog<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> [http://www.imls.gov/assets/1/workflow_staging/News/208x209/5308.JPG] You Can Make it Here...and Here's How Madison Public Library is tapping into their community of artists and makers to design programming for their makerspace, The Bubbler. Read full post online at http://blog.imls.gov/?p=5822<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> Pictured: The Bubbler space at Madison Public Library invites patrons to share what they want to make. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683>. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683>. Y

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Grant Opportunity: Macmillan summer contest
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Please see below for information from the Collaborative Summer Library Program on an opportunity to get $100 in free books from Macmillan. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Subject: Macmillan summer contest Hello everyone, Recently Macmillan reached out to ask about a summer contest they are offering for kids. I asked them if they could provide an incentive for libraries to participate since there are many flyers that cross our desks in the summer. Macmillan is offering $100 worth of books to 10 lucky libraries. More information can be found at:http://us.macmillan.com/mackids/promo/schoolandlibrarytreehousesweeps. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Campbell at Macmillan. Michelle Campbell Assistant Manager, School & Library Marketing Macmillan Children's Publishing Group 175 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor | New York, NY 10010 (646) 438-6179 | michelle.campbell(a)macmillan.com<mailto:michelle.campbell@macmillan.com> Find us on Facebook: Macmillan Children’s School & Library<https://www.facebook.com/MacmillanChildrensSchoolLibrary> Thank you! Karen Karen Yother Past President Collaborative Summer Library Program www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>

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Registration for the 2015-16 Great Michigan Read is now open
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Registration for the 2015-16 Great Michigan Read is now open. The Michigan Humanities Council invites you to join the statewide discussion of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Station Eleven is set in a world turned upside down, but is ultimately an exploration of people surviving and remaking their lives by preserving the qualities that make us human: culture, art, and the humanities. The Great Michigan Read will run from August 2015 through May of 2016 with Emily St. John Mandel making four separate tours throughout Michigan. As always, libraries, schools, and nonprofits are eligible for free reader's guides, teacher's guides, bookmarks, promotional materials, and up to 30 copies of Station Eleven. To learn more about the 2015-16 Great Michigan Read and ensure your materials become a Great Michigan Read partner at: http://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/gmr-partner/ Please feel free to contact Great Michigan Read Program Manager James Nelson with any questions or concerns at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org> or (517) 372-7770. 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/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Consider being a sponsor or site for the Summer Food Service Program and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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MABL Annual Meeting Registration
by Cara Cadena 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Hello, Librarians providing business information at university, college or community college libraries in the state of Michigan are cordially invited to attend the annual Michigan Academic Business Librarian meeting at Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business on Friday, July 24, 2015. The Seidman College of Business is located on GVSU's Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids. A more detailed agenda, parking passes, and driving directions will be sent to attendees the week prior to the event. Please consider facilitating a discussion or presentation pertinent to business librarianship by completing this short form: http://goo.gl/forms/zSzzC0MAZh. Possible discussion topics may include collection development, engaging with faculty, embedding yourself in the classroom, business information literacy, open education resources, and successful collaborations. Take advantage of this unique forum to meet your colleagues and exchange beneficial information. ProQuest is providing a complementary box lunch to each attendee. Lunch choices are as follows: Smoked Turkey with Havarti Ham and Swiss Roast Beef with Provolone Roasted Veggie Wrap Each sandwich is served with potato chips, whole fruit and a cookie, and a choice of iced tea or lemonade will also be offered. This meeting is hosted by Grand Valley State University Libraries and Cornerstone University Library. Please RSVP via email to Cara Cadena (cadenac(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:cadenac@gvsu.edu>) by July 17th. Please include your name and your lunch preference. If you are registering more than one attendee, please list all names and lunch preferences. This day-long conference will run from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! Cara and April Cara Cadena Business Liaison Librarian GVSU Libraries DEV 126A, Steelcase Library 616.331.7337<tel:616.331.7337> cadenac(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:cadenac@gvsu.edu> April VanPutten MBA Library Business Manager Miller Library / Cornerstone University phone: 616-254-1650 ext.1232<tel:616-254-1650%20ext.1232> e-mail: april.vanputten(a)cornerstone.edu<https://mail.exchange.gvsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=T8VFCcXzCUeEZn6cPkGeYzl2Ysz…>

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We want to hear from you this summer!
by Susan Alt 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

MCLS and Library of Michigan staff are taking a road trip around the state of Michigan this summer and we want to talk to YOU! The regional meeting and MeLCat Symposium are *FREE* to all Michigan library staff. We begin at 10 AM and adjourn at 4 PM - you can choose how you would like to participate - including lunch! Register by July 2 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UpLSxXOZv-O7e2VEW8f2iFKHCYDTvGYJunpRRDDFwb… We hope to see you at one of these locations: July 7 - Warren Public Library July 8 - Canton Public Library July 9 - Muskegon Community College July 10 - Marshall District Library July 14 - Northern Michigan University - Marquette July 15 - Otsego County Library - Gaylord July 16 - Butman-Fish Branch - Public Libraries of Saginaw Agenda Morning sessions include updates from MCLS and the Library of Michigan about special library projects and initiatives. The afternoon “MeLCat Symposium” is an opportunity to discuss, ask questions, or provide feedback about MeLCat and RIDES. 10 AM Welcome 10:10 AM MCLS Update: Current projects and what’s on the horizon 10:40 AM Library of Michigan report and update 11 AM Break 11:10 AM Break out table talks: Our library community at a crossroads 12 PM Lunch 1 PM MeLCat Update: What's new and exciting? 1:15 PM MeLCat Lightning Round: Policies and processing 1:30 PM RIDES: News and discussion 2:00 PM Break 2:15 PM MeLCat and RIDES trivia contest (with prizes!) 2:30 PM MeLCat community conversation 3:45 PM Wrap-up 4 PM Adjourn 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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