September 2015 - Michlib-l

Program Recommendation
by Arleen Wood 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

A few weeks ago Kathleen Marcaccio visited our AuGres branch to talk about Gone with the Wind. We had a good turnout and it was great to see new faces coming to a library program. Several drove some distance to attend, which was great as the district covers two counties. The audience ages were wide ranging and while mostly women there were a few men who attended, also. Kathleen's knowledge of Margaret Mitchell and how the book came to be written, published, and casting the movie were insightful. The memorabilia was interesting and enjoyed by all - it felt like a private museum exhibit. This was a excellent program. I am sure everyone was happy they took time out of their busy schedules to attend. --

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Fwd: UM-Dearborn Writing Contest for Grades 3-5
by Barbara Kriigel 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

FYI, as part of our 2015 Young Authors' Festival, we are having a writing contest for students in grades 3 - 5. Information about the contest and festival is below. Barbara Kriigel Assoc. Director, User & Technical Services Mardigian Library University of Michigan-Dearborn 4901 Evergreen Dearborn, MI 48128 313-593-5614 bkriigel(a)umich.edu 3rd Annual Writing Contest for Grades 3-5 [image: 3rd Annual Writing Contest for Grades 3-5] *3rd Annual** Writing Contest for Grades 3 - 5* *Support Your Students' or Children's Writing * Encourage your students or children to creatively express themselves through their writing. Reading and writing are critical literacy skills for children to develop, especially in the primary grades. Our 3rd annual Young Authors' Festival and Writing Contest provides an opportunity for children to be recognized and celebrated for their work in developing their creative writing skills. Please take this opportunity to support your children's or students' literacy! *Writing Contest Theme: Celebrating Our Differences* As students write a poem, narrative, or expository piece, some writing prompts they might consider are: What makes you unique or different? How do differences change things for the better? How is the world a better place due to our differences? What would the world be like if we were all the same? - If students do not want to write about a personal experience, they may write about someone they know, make up a character, etc. *Writing Contest Rules:* - Students in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade may enter. - Submit one piece of writing: essay, poem, or narrative - Illustrations may be included - 500-word limit - Writing must be original - Typed entries only - 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be selected from each grade plus one grand prize winner. - Winners will receive gift cards and be invited to read aloud their entries at the Young Authorsʼ Festival on Nov. 14, 2015. - *Do not put the student's name on the entry. A second sheet must be submitted with the following information:* - Name and grade - Home address - Title of contest entry - School name & address - Name, e-mail address, and phone number of sponsoring teacher or parent *Due Date: Friday, October 16, 2015* - Entries must be e-mailed or postmarked by Friday, Oct. 16, 2015; late entries cannot be accepted. - *E-mailed documents are preferred.* - Winners will be notified in early November. - E-mail digital entries as an attachment to: yaf-contest(a)umich.edu - Mail paper entries to: Barbara Kriigel, Mardigian Library, Univ. of Michigan-Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen, Dearborn, MI 48128 *FREE!! Young Authors' Festival, Saturday, November 14, 2015 FREE!!* Everyone is invited to attend the Young Authors' Festival on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University of Michigan-Dearborn Mardigian Library. Gary Schmidt, Michigan author and two-time Newbery Honor recipient, is the special guest speaker. The event also includes breakout sessions for children to write, and for adults to learn tips for supporting their children's literacy development. The Festival is *FREE* and open to the public. Registration begins Monday, Oct. 12, 2015. For more details, see the event's website: http://library.umd.umich.edu/events/YAF <https://t.e2ma.net/click/jr1nf/b5m7ke/fg2dub> Directions to the campus are at: http://umdearborn.edu/maps_directions/ <https://t.e2ma.net/click/jr1nf/b5m7ke/v82dub> FREE EVENT ON NOV. 14 Gary Schmidt 2015 Guest Speaker Orbiting Jupiter Coming Oct. 2015 *Questions???* E-mail Barbara Kriigel at bkriigel(a)umich.edu or call her at 313-593-5614. *Sponsored by:* University of Michigan-Dearborn | http://umdearborn.edu <https://t.e2ma.net/click/jr1nf/b5m7ke/b13dub> *Share this email:* <https://t.e2ma.net/share/outbound/e/jr1nf/b5m7ke> <https://t.e2ma.net/share/outbound/t/jr1nf/b5m7ke> <https://t.e2ma.net/share/outbound/f/jr1nf/b5m7ke> <https://t.e2ma.net/share/outbound/l/jr1nf/b5m7ke> *Manage* <https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/47106/27997/260217181/?v=a> your preferences | *Opt out* <https://t.e2ma.net/optout/jr1nf/b5m7ke?r=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAuZTJtYS5uZXQvYXBwMi…> using *TrueRemove*™ Got this as a forward? *Sign up* <https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/47106/27997.9040221/?v=a> to receive our future emails. View this email *online* <https://t.e2ma.net/message/jr1nf/b5m7ke>. 4901 Evergreen Road Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, Mardigian Library Dearborn, MI | 48128 US <#14fcda366cb10ae4_> This email was sent to bkriigel(a)umich.edu. *To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.* <http://bkriigel@umich.edu>

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Branch libraries
by Oscoda County Library 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

Good morning: I have a few questions regarding branch libraries and budgets. If you have a branch, does your branch create their own individual budget, and then that is plugged into the main budget for the library system? Is a specific percentage of your total budget for your branch? When you first opened your branch, what determined the hours of operation to start? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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Retirement Events
by Mary Rzepczynski 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

The Delta Township District Library Board and the Friends of the Library are hosting retirement gatherings at the Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive in Lansing, on Thursday, October 1, 2015 for long-serving Library Director Cherry Hamrick. The Open House from 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. is an informal gathering for the library community and others to enjoy light refreshments and congratulate Cherry on her retirement. >From 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., a more formal event will occur, with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a program starting at 6:15 p.m. Hope to see you there! Mary Rzepczynski | Assistant Library Director Delta Township District Library | dtdl.org | @DeltaTwpLibrary Currently reading: Kelly McDonald, Crafting the Customer Experience for People Not Like You Currently listening to: Felicia Day, You're Never Weird on the Internet [almost] Currently binge watching: The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

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Funds available for Cont. Ed. - Harwood, PLA, ALA, MLA
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

Are you not sure where you would go if you could travel for professional development? * Were you interested in attending the Harwood Public Innovator Lab this October in Detroit? * Is the Public Library Association (PLA) Annual Conference been a dream destination for your personal job growth agenda? * Have you been to the Association of Small and Rural Libraries (ARSL) before? * Do you know about Brick & Click Academic Libraries Conference? * Is there an online class you would like to attend that you thought may be out of your price range? If you have not been able to round up funding to attend a conference now is the time to check out the new Library Continuing Education Program from the Library of Michigan. We have funds available for you to develop, learn and move ahead in your career. Visit the web page here to review the program criteria http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--… We will be granting our first round of funds the first week of October. Normally we want a bit of lead time but we know the Harwood Lab is mid-month and will accept applications for that event this quarter as well. Or you may be thinking ahead to PLA, ALA Don't overlook your chance to apply for $200-$1,500 stipend to get you where you need to go. This program is available to full-time library staff, including paraprofessionals. Let us know if you have questions and don't forget to apply! Shannon -------------------------------- 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

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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity: Adult Paraprofessional - Tyrone Township
by Megan Bravo 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: Adult Paraprofessional LOCATION: Tyrone Township Branch BEGINNING PAY RATE: $15.93/hr., 25 hours/wk. CLASSIFICATION: Union DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 29, 2015 To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: https://kdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/275555.html All applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, so as to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.

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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity: Youth Paraprofessional - Byron Township
by Megan Bravo 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: Youth Paraprofessional LOCATION: Byron Township Branch BEGINNING PAY RATE: $15.93/hr., 24 hours/wk. CLASSIFICATION: Union DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 25, 2015 To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: https://kdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/274754.html All applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, so as to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.

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Michigan Reads promotion examples
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

We've also posted some great examples of promotional materials from Angelina Marietta at the Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library. If you have any pictures to share, please send them my way! ______________________ Do Unto Otters is arriving everywhere! Laurie Keller began the author tour last week at the Ionia Community Library and Boyce Elementary School and will finish up by the end of the month with three visits to the Upper Peninsula. As you do your fall programming, please send us pictures of your activities and neat craft ideas. We have a Michigan Reads events Flickr account we post to and we need pictures for this year! I've already posted pictures of the great cut out cookies of the book characters the Ionia Community Library made for their event. https://www.flickr.com/photos/michiganreads/ 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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YALSA summer learning grants now available!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Sep '15

15 Sep '15

FYI about two grant opportunities from ALA's Young Adult Library Services Association. See below for links and more information. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Beth Yoke [mailto:byoke@ala.org] Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 3:50 PM Subject: summer learning grants now available! Libraries and library branches can apply now through Jan. 1 2016 for two grant opportunities: summer teen intern grant application: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/94lpec61ZfM24rOtU4H summer learning resources grant application: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/0oOxc2ftnb3 And don't forget about our summer learning site where you can find more great resources: http://summerreading.ning.com/ . Please feel free to share this information widely! Thanks, -Beth Beth Yoke, CAE Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 byoke(a)ala.org<mailto:byoke@ala.org> @yalsa_director Read our report on the future of library services for & with teens www.ala.org/yaforum/project-report<http://www.ala.org/yaforum/project-report> Connect with YALSA online: [1311194202_facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/yalsa>[1311194304_twitter]<http://twitter.com/#!/yalsa>[1311194378_youtube]<http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yalsa&aq=f>[1311194466_flickr]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/yalsa/>[Wordpress]<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/>

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Computer monitors available for pick up
by Goupil,Heather 14 Sep '15

14 Sep '15

Hi all, CADL has several used condition LCD computer monitors available, free to interested libraries. All monitors are in working condition. Items must be picked up at our Downtown Lansing location. Please contact me off list with questions or to check availability/arrange pick up times. Summary: 30 units - Dell 1908 monitors, 19" 13 units - Dell 1707 monitors, 17" Thank you and have a great evening, Heather Heather Goupil, Purchasing Assistant Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-334-1531 | goupilh(a)cadl.org<mailto:goupilh@cadl.org>

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