September 2015 - Michlib-l

MeL Minute - 4 tools
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Hello all, No heavy lifting this week, just mention of 4 tools in MeL that up to now, you might have overlooked - Print Page, Share This, Like This, and Report a Problem with this Resource. Print Page is found in the upper right corner below Help (everywhere except the MeL.org homepage). Clicking on it sets up a printer friendly version of the entire contents of the page you're at not just the visible screen, with no copy/paste necessary. Share This is found at the end of the description of every database and website contained in the list of MeL resources and offers the usual assortment of online tools that you can use to send the link for the resource you're at to followers/friends/patrons, etc. Like this is a simple click to add your vote to those of other users who have found the resource useful - it updates instantly. Report a Problem with this Resource is found by clicking on "More" in each resource description and sets up an email for sending feedback to MeL staff about any problems you encounter with our resource records. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Remember to sign up for the next free MeL training webinar being presented by MCLS September 30, 3:30 - 4:00pm Eastern. Learn what is new in MeL starting October 1, 2015. Visit the MCLS.org<http://mcls.org/> site for more information and to register. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image003.png@01D0EC76.E81F3600]Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children.

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Michigan Academic Library Association (MI-ALA ) CFP
by Kristin Meyer 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Colleagues, Please see the Call for Proposals below for the first Michigan Academic Library Association Annual Conference to be held in May! Regards, Kristin Meyer User Experience Librarian Mary Idema Pew Library Learning & Information Commons University Libraries Grand Valley State University 616-331-3294 meyerkr(a)gvsu.edu From: MI-ALA Communications [mailto:communications@miala.org] Sent: Monday, September 28, 2015 10:47 AM To: Kristin Meyer Subject: Michigan Academic Library Association (MI-ALA ) In Difficulty viewing this email? Click here...<http://www.miala.org/v_newsletters/newsletter_1974431.htm> [http://memberleap.com/newsletter/1974431/385032327/headerimage1612.gif] MI-ALA Inaugural Conference: Call for Presentation Proposals Michigan Academic Library Association (MI-ALA ) Inaugural Conference: Call for Presentation Proposals Shaping Our Vision: New Possibilities for Academic Libraries in Michigan Inaugural MI-ALA Conference May 12 & 13, 2016 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI You are invited to Central Michigan University for the inaugural MI-ALA conference to showcase your innovations in library science. We are excited to see how librarians across the great state of Michigan are harnessing their vision to shape the future of libraries in Michigan. We are interested in proposals on topics in every area of librarianship that address the issues critical to academic libraries. We welcome proposals that explore the present and the future of academic libraries: · Collections, · Staffing, and · Services Broad participation is encouraged from librarians, staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges). Proposals for 45-minute long presentations can be submitted only through the online submission form and must be received by Friday, December 4, 2015. The primary contact for proposals will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted and decisions on proposals will be communicated to the primary contact by Friday, January 15, 2016. Regardless of the decision on a proposal MI-ALA encourages you to attend the conference. Poster session proposals may also be submitted if your presentation proposal is not accepted. Find out more information about the conference here: http://miala.org/annual_conference_2016.php Submit a presentation form here: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=1701925 Find out more information about this exciting new organization here: http://www.miala.org/ Orange Header - MI-ALA Inaugural Conference: Call for Presentation Proposals If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please click here to unsubscribe<http://www.memberleap.com/members/optout.php?orgcode=MALA&nid=1974431&mid=1…> Michigan Academic Library Association | 1407 Rensen Street | Lansing, MI 48910 Difficulty viewing this email? Click here...<http://www.miala.org/v_newsletters/newsletter_1974431.htm> To share this via social networks, click here...<http://www.miala.org/v_newsletters/newsletter_1974431.htm#SHARE>

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Nov. 3 Election – Please Share with Library Patrons
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 30 Sep '15

30 Sep '15

Hello! In the next day or two, I am hoping you can share the following brief messages via social media or on your website concerning the November 3 elections that are happening in 74 of Michigan’s 83 counties. To find out if there’s an election in your area, click here<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Elections_by_County_444556_7.pdf?2015…>. I’ve also attached a flyer that you can post or put on your website to alert your patrons about the election. As always, any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated! Website or Facebook Message: Time Running Out to Register to Vote for Election on Nov. 3 If you are not a registered voter, you have until Monday, October 5 to register to vote for the November 3 election in your community. Michigan residents can register by mail or in person at their county, city or township clerk’s office or by visiting any Secretary of State office. To find out if your community is holding an election on November 3, click here<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Elections_by_County_444556_7.pdf?2015…>. . Twitter Message: #Voter registration deadline for November #election in Michigan is Oct. 5. Thanks so much for your support! Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Workshop: Basic Archives - October 2
by HSM Web 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, October 2 Basic Archives With Kristen Chinery, Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Designed for small organizations that struggle with how to preserve and organize archival materials in their collections, this workshop will discuss proper storage and handling of collections, basic arrangement techniques, and affordable solutions for supplies and enclosures. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Future History Skills Workshops Friday, October 23 Online Marketing Friday, November 13 Advanced Archives <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Giveaway: Legal, Reference, Magazines
by Christian Dunham 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

Getting rid of various collections. If you are interested in specific details or years, let me know. First legal: Michigan Complied Laws Michigan Civil Jurisprudence Reference: Contemporary Literacy Criticism Contemporary Black Biography Contemporary Authors Current Biographies Magazines: National Geographic. MI History. Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library 989-823-2171 vassarlib.org facebook.com/vassarlibrary

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 11, Issue 24
by Liz Goble 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

Hi Stacy, The Book Farm has just started to carry big books again. (Yay!) They are not yet on our website, but I can get you a list of what we have available. Liz GobleRepresentativeThe Book Farm, Inc.www.thebookfarminc.comwww.facebook.com/lizgoblewiththebookfarmlizgoble@… Message: 8 Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 10:39:38 -0400 From: Stacy Pasche <spasche(a)benzieshoreslibrary.org> To: michlib-l(a)mail2.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] big books for story time Message-ID: <CAPDW_EBaU1f+JJsx7Oh6_CBkiB6ANP+3Ktjnc__HcXvO23nYRw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" We are wondering where public libraries purchase large, teacher edition "big books" for shared reading? thanks, -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director

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big books for story time
by Stacy Pasche 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

We are wondering where public libraries purchase large, teacher edition "big books" for shared reading? thanks, -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director

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Free to a good (or any) home
by Helena Hayes 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

Good morning - We have several decades of bound and unbound National Geographics that need to find a new "forever" (or "at least for now") home. If you, your library, staff, local teachers, homeschoolers, etc. would be interested, please contact me. If they have not been rehomed by October 31st, they will be going to the great recycler in the sky. Please respond off-list if you are interested. Helena -- Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 269-665-7839 (phone) 269-665-7788 (fax)

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An Evening with Rodgers and Hart at the Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

Composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart made beautiful music together. They wrote over 500 songs including Isn't it Romantic, My Funny Valentine, and Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered. Music aficionado Stu Johnson will present their history and accomplishments along with their extraordinary music. On October 19, 2015 15 6 p.m. music expert Stu Johnson will lead a presentation of the music of Rodgers and Hart at Warren Civic Center Library. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Mystery Author D.E. Ireland at the Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 29 Sep '15

29 Sep '15

D.E. Ireland, author of the new Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins mystery series, is actually two authors--Meg Mims and Sharon Pisacreta.Their first novel--Wouldn't it be Deadly--was nominated for an Agatha Award last year. Join us for a presentation and book signing--and then stay for scones and iced tea! This program will be held October 29, at 6 p.m. at the Warren Civic Center Library. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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