January 2016 - Michlib-l

Research Institute for Public Libraries registration opens Tues 1/26
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Hello! Registration for the 2016 Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) opens on Tuesday, January 26 at 12:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM Central/10:00 AM Mountain/9:00 AM Pacific. On this date/time, you will be able to register from the RIPL website: https://ripl.lrs.org/. The registration fee will be accepted by credit card. This is an all-inclusive fee that includes the curriculum, three nights lodging (9/30, 10/1, 10/2), and most meals (dinner 9/30, breakfast and lunch 10/1-10/3). Registration fees are not refundable, but can be transferred to another person. If you are interested in attending RIPL, we recommend registering right away, as participation is limited to 100 people. For more information, please see the RIPL website: https://ripl.lrs.org/ Thank you, Linda Hofschire Linda Hofschire Research Analyst, Library Research Service Colorado State Library [cid:imageaecd88.PNG@3bfa7ae5.4e9badca]<http://www.cde.state.co.us> P 303.866.6827 201 East Colfax Avenue, Room 309, Denver, CO 80203 Hofschire_L(a)cde.state.co.us<mailto:Hofschire_L@cde.state.co.us> | www.cde.state.co.us<http://www.cde.state.co.us> [cid:imagedb0756.PNG@5fd112f2.4b9cbb5e]<https://www.facebook.com/codepted> [cid:image8d01bf.PNG@b7d66427.4eb61580] <https://twitter.com/codepted> [cid:imaged29988.PNG@ad353d60.48a90e9d] <http://www.youtube.com/codeptofed> [cid:image4b8303.PNG@18562fa5.4dad1ba3] <http://www.linkedin.com/company/colorado-department-of-education/> Email cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. Therefore, email cannot be used to transfer files containing personally identifiable information of educators or students. Contact the intended recipient to mutually determine enhanced security options for transferring such information.

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Adaptive Umbrella Workshop
by Jen Taggart 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Are you wondering how to do a sensory story time or sensory play program? Not sure how to safely handle behavior situations involving a child or teen with autism who is over-stimulated? Looking for some inclusion strategies and aids that you can easily incorporate into your programs? Do you currently offer audio books and Braille books, but would like to know more about being inclusive of youth who are blind or visually impaired in your programs and services? This free workshop is for you! Join us for our 4th biennial Adaptive Umbrella: Serving Kids with Different Needs April 28, 2016 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Our featured speaker will be Hayley Anderson from the National Lekotek Center in Chicago, along with other professionals in the field that can answer these questions and more! Please see attached brochure for more information. Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800 www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D1578A.A0FE2A90]

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Seeking Law Library Intern
by Terry New 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Kalamazoo Public Library continues to seek an intern in our Law Library. Please see our website for more information www.kpl.gov/jobs/<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs/>. -- Terry M. New, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Human Resources Manager 269-553-7931 | terryn(a)kpl.gov<mailto:terryn@kpl.gov> | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [KPL-logo]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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FW: MeL - Gale Quarterly Product Update, October - December 2015
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Important news from Gale re: MeL eResources; please see attached and share as appropriate. Thank you! Deb D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image007.png@01D15780.3A745D30]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image008.png@01D15780.3A745D30] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image009.png@01D15780.3A745D30] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg> Good afternoon, Attached below is the latest quarterly product update as it pertains to your Gale resources for the months of October - December, 2015. The purpose of these newsletters is to simply sum up the product updates that have been made during the past quarter, and to have the information in a single, easy to access location. Please keep in mind, you may already be aware of these updates. Please feel free to share this information as you see appropriate. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Kelly or myself. Kindest Regards, Steve Hicks Consortia & Major Accounts Service Manager Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535 (o) 800-877-4253 ext. 8808 | (f) 800-990-4253 | (e) steve.hicks(a)cengage.com<mailto:steve.hicks@cengage.com>| www.gale.cengage.com<http://www.gale.cengage.com/> Kelly M. Gegich (Mills) Executive Library Sales Consultant Government & Special Libraries Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (o) 800-877-4253 x 1914 | (f) 734-992-3724 (e) kelly.gegich(a)cengage.com<mailto:kelly.gegich@cengage.com> | www.gale.cengage.com<http://www.gale.cengage.com/>

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Summer Reading - Counting Books vs. Learning Activities
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

We are coming up on spring (I hope) so that means Summer Reading is coming very soon. A perennial planning question with Summer Reading is what to count - books, pages, time - and if that even encourages kids to read, especially those that aren't strong readers. Many libraries are now looking at tracking activities based on reading. This type of programming shifts from pages or time to experiences and behaviors. Some libraries are trying a game board with reading goals and exploratory behaviors to be checked off instead a sheet to list books on. This can be a range of activities linked to topics in the collection. The activities selected can be done at home as well as the library for those kids who can't come to the library often. For example, a child can read a book on insects and then go look for animals/insects in their yard for an exploratory activity. Libraries experimenting with these types of Summer Reading programs have seen that they can be more inclusive and bring in children with a broad range of interests and it can get away from problems with gaming how reading is counted. It can also be a way to encourage families to participate in local and community activities and to encourage community groups to partner with the library. For more information, you can watch the recorded webinar the Library of Michigan did last year - Learning Challenges as a Way to Increase the Impact of Summer Reading.<https://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/_a1103330398/p74oswp2mg8/?launch…> Enjoy our last days of winter as you wrap up your summer reading planning! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 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. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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Invitation to attend MMLC Millage Campaign Workshop 2016
by Irene Bancroft 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Invites you to attend: [swe0004][swe0004][BD21325_] Millage Campaigns: The Nuts & Bolts [BD21325_] Guest Speakers: Richard Butler, Jr., Bloom, Sluggett, Morgan Shirley Bruursema, Kent District Library Board Trustee Lance Werner, Kent District Library Director Julie Meredith, Clarkston Independence District Library Director This comprehensive seminar discusses changes in the tax environment and ballot requirements. The workshop includes: strategies for successful millage campaigns; timeline, budgets & fundraising; marketing tips and strategies; the roles of administration, staff, trustees, friends and volunteers, and finally a discussion of marketing and branding for success. This workshop is a great opportunity for Libraries preparing for millage campaigns in 2016 and 2017. Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint $50.00 Registration Fee (includes refreshments and a light lunch) Reservations now being accepted at Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative. To register, phone (810) 232-7119; fax (810) 232-6639 or email ibancroft(a)mmlc.info<mailto:ibancroft@mmlc.info> Irene Bancroft Administrative Specialist Mideastern MI Library Cooperative

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Rural Libraries Conference - Preliminary Details and Hotel Costs
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

I had some questions about lodging so I've added some details below about Grand Hotel. We are happy to hear so many are excited about the event this May. Shannon It is getting close to the time that we open registration for the Rural Libraries Conference. This year the event will be held on Mackinac Island at Grand Hotel. The conference begins on Wednesday, May 4 with an opening luncheon and concludes on Friday, May 6 after the closing luncheon. We will feature exhibitors on Wednesday and Thursday. Sessions are currently being scheduled and presenters will be notified over the next few days about proposals accepted. Once we do that we will open registration and lodging options for attendees. Registration cost for the event is $89 per attendee and includes 5 meals at Grand Hotel, conference materials, and a round trip ferry ticket. We will once again offer meal options directly with the hotel for guests of attendees. Lodging is the same price as in 2014, $129 per night, for a room accommodating up to four people. Taxes and local surcharges are in addition to the nightly rate. Grand Hotel includes a buffet breakfast for guests. We are excited to bring you this event again in 2016 and hope to see many from the library community return to the island. The conference will feature more than 60 sessions for all levels of library staff, managers, trustees and friends. Please stay tuned to our website at www.michigan.gov/fyanconference<http://www.michigan.gov/fyanconference> for full details. Announcements will be sent to all the mailing lists once registration is open. The conference is made possible by funding from the Library of Michigan Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Parent & Children Cards
by Brian Johnston 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Hello Everyone, I am wondering if there are any libraries that can share their policies on blocking family members with excessive fines. If a child or parent owes too much, do you also block the rest of the family? If you do, how do you notify the staff (such as, with notes on everybody's account)? Any such information would be helpful. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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GrantStation
by Shauna Swantek 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Are there any libraries using this resource (available via Techsoup) themselves and/or making it available to community organizations? Please reply directly.Thank you. Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrowwww.putnamlib.org 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723

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CD Holders
by Julianne Smith 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Hello, The Ypsilanti District Library has approximately 60 brand new, unwrapped CD holders. They are the Flipster 734 model that go into drawers. You can find the description here: http://www.flipworks.com/views734.html Make a reasonable offer, and they are yours! Julianne J. Smith Assistant Director Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Rd. | Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 482-4110 ext. 1312 | (734) 879-1310 fax smith(a)ypsilibrary.org

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