September 2015 - Michlib-l

Motor City Symphony at Warren Public Library
by Jennifer Lund 02 Sep '15

02 Sep '15

Formerly the Warren Symphony Orchestra, the Motor City Symphony has been an award-winning cultural force in our area for four decades. Listening to classical music can be an emotional experience. It can also be a means to unstress and relax. Come and experience the music on September 21 at 7 pm at the Warren Civic Center Conference Center. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Jump Street Lite Swing Band at Warren Public Library
by Jennifer Lund 02 Sep '15

02 Sep '15

Jump Street Lite Swing Band will delight audiences of all ages with standards like Bye Bye Blackbird and Moonlight in Vermont as well as contemporary favorites by Brian Setzer and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy!They will perform Thursday Sept. 17 at 6:00 pm at the Warren Civic Center Conference Center. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Program on College Scholarships and Grants at the Warren Public Library
by Jennifer Lund 02 Sep '15

02 Sep '15

On Thursday, Sept. 10 a representative from the Michigan Department of Treasury will do a presentation on College Scholarships and Grants at the Warren Civic Center Library. This session will meet at 6 pm in the Warren Conference Center. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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IMLS Competitive Grant application announcement
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 Sep '15

02 Sep '15

Please see below for information on the Institute of Museum and Library Services competitive grant programs, the National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG) and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21). Two page proposals for the 2016 programs will be accepted until Oct. 1, 2015. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLSNews Sent: Monday, August 31, 2015 5:14 PM To: IMLS Staff <IMLSStaff(a)imls.gov> Subject: Notices of Funding Opportunity: First Round for FY16 NLG-Libraries & LB21 Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2015 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Notices of Funding Opportunity: First Round of Funding for FY 2016 National Leadership Grants for Libraries and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Preliminary two-page proposals that address IMLS priorities will be accepted until the October 1, 2015 deadline Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces the Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for the first round of FY 2016 National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG)<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794> and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21)<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794>. The NLG program will invest in projects that address challenges faced by the library and archive fields and generate results such as new tools, research findings, or models that can be widely used. The LB21 program will support human capital capacity projects for libraries and archives. Preliminary two-page proposals that address IMLS priorities will be accepted until the October 1, 2015 deadline. The 2016 NLG and LB21 programs will respond to priorities around the National Digital Platform and Learning in Libraries, the topics of two IMLS Focus convenings in 2015. Materials from the nationally webcasted meetings<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794> are available to help inform the development of projects. Each program’s NOFO provides more information about the types of activities that can be funded under these project categories. Based on the success of a two-phase process piloted in the NLG program in 2015, IMLS has made similar changes to the LB21 program for 2016. IMLS will offer two opportunities to apply to each program in the fall and spring, and this set of NOFOs announces the October 1, 2015 deadline with a call for two-page preliminary proposals. From these proposals, IMLS will select applicants and invite them to submit full proposals by January 2016. Applicants who are not invited to continue from the first round of funding will be welcomed to submit new preliminary proposals in February. Getting Your Questions Answered IMLS staff members listed on the NLG<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794> and LB21<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794> program pages are available by phone and email to discuss general issues relating to the programs. Informational webinars will be held on Tuesday, September 8, at 4:00 PM Eastern and (repeated) on Tuesday, September 9, at 3:00 PM Eastern. For more information about the webinars, see the IMLS Webinar webpage<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794>. IMLS is using the Blackboard Collaborate system (version 12.6). First-time Blackboard users should check their system compatibility and configure their settings<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794>. 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=8&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794>. 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=10&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=11&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=12&d=73&mid=334334&m=2794>.

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Great Michigan Read: Free Copies of Station Eleven and Promotional Materials Still Available
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

The 2015-16 Great Michigan Read, featuring Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, is underway with programs and author events planned across the state. The Michigan Humanities Council has free copies of Station Eleven and promotional materials (reader's guides, teacher's guides, bookmarks, and posters) to send to participating libraries, schools, and other nonprofits. To learn more about the program and become a partner, please visit the Michigan Humanities Council's website at: http://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/gmr-2015-16-title/. 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 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 research help from LM librarians at 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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starting an ESL group
by Katie Rothley 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Hi Michlib! Southfield is considering an ESL conversation group and I wondered if any of you have an established ESL conversation group already at your library. Would you be willing to share some insight into how you started it, patron participation and response, and what your level of involvement is? My email is krothley(a)southfieldlibrary.org if you want to email me off the list. Thanks! Katie Rothley Katie Rothley, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd Southfield, MI 48076 (248)796-4380 southfieldlibrary.org

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Library Science Media Intern Job Posting
by Andrea Aragona 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE POSITION TITLE: Library Science Media Intern - 2 Positions DEPARTMENT: Adult Services, reporting to Adult Services Department Head Youth Services, reporting to Youth Services Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive public service in the Media Center for children, teens, and adults, including media advisory, reference service, instruction in the online catalog and information. Indirect public service: compiles bibliographies and similar tools to promote the Media collection; prepares displays; assists the public service departments in maintaining order, weeding, and other collection development activities for non-print materials. Create and maintain online reading lists and newsletters. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. Professional development: maintains knowledge of state-of-the art technologies and directions. Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: Current enrollment in a library science Master's degree program. Able to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desire to serve the public in a positive energetic manner. Desirable: Public library work experience. Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and Library users. HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours weekly. Includes evenings and weekends. Internship limited to three-year length. WAGE & BENEFITS: $16.47 per hour. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday, and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance provided. APPLICATION, COVER LETTER & RESUME DUE: September 30, 2015 TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 E-mail: careers(a)btpl.org Andrea Aragon Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113

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Fwd: The Fight for Effective School Libraries needs your support now
by Steven K. Bowers 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

FYI [https://secureimages.capwiz.com/ala/actionalerts_mlm.png] Currently, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions are preparing to reach an agreement on the reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The provisions included in ESEA through the Every Child Achieves Act would support effective school library programs and we need your help to ensure that they are included. Talking Points: * Maintain the provisions included under S. 1177<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxerOuzXCX7BwWL5eQO…>, the Every Child Achieves Act, that would support effective school library programs. In particular, ALA is pleased that effective school library program provisions were adopted unanimously during HELP Committee consideration of S. 1177 (amendment offered by Senator Whitehouse (D-RI) was adopted by voice vote) and on the Senate floor (amendment offered by Senators Reed (D-RI) and Cochran (R-MS) was adopted by a vote of 98-0). * Title V, Part H - Literacy and Arts Education - Authorizes activities to promote literacy programs that support the development of literacy skills in low-income communities (similar to the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program that has been funded through appropriations) as well as activities to promote arts education for disadvantaged students. * Title I - Improving Basic Programs Operated by State and Local Educational Agencies - Under Title I of ESEA, State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) must develop plans on how they will implement activities funded under the Act. * Title V, Part G - Innovative Technology Expands Children's Horizons (I-TECH) - Authorizes activities to ensure all students have access to personalized, rigorous learning experiences that are supported through technology and to ensure that educators have the knowledge and skills to use technology to personalize learning. Send a Tweet<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=126199&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Make a Call<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=126198&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Send a Letter<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=126333&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Contact your Senators and Representatives and let them know that any agreement to reauthorize ESEA must maintain the school library provisions <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxANuetQ8FIVYNPWaik…> overwhelmingly adopted by the HELP Committee and the full Senate under S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

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Library of Michigan Research Open House
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Library of Michigan Research Open House Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in Michigan History The National History Day welcomes you to explore the theme, Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History, during the 2015- 2016 academic year. This theme is broad enough in scope to encourage investigation of topics ranging from local to world history and across any geographic area or time period. Consider this theme an invitation to look across time, space, and geography to find examples in history of when people took a risk and made a change. LM staff will be giving tours of the Library with a special focus on this year's History Day theme, Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History<http://www.nhd.org/contest-affiliates/annual-theme/>. Students, teachers, librarians and parents, it's never too early to get started with research! Please join us for a Library Open House and Tour 1:30 - 3:30, Saturday September 12th. Lake Huron Room, 2nd floor. A bibliography of Michigan based topics will be available. Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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"For Reference" stickers - have been claimed
by Jennifer Perryman 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

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