October 2016 - Michlib-l

RESOLVED: Gale Electronic Resource Outage
by Sue Alt 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

All- The issues causing the outage of Gale electronic resources have been resolved, all resources are functioning as expected at this time. Gale apologizes for the inconvenience that this has caused! Thanks Sue -----Original Message----- From: melcat-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:melcat-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Sue Alt Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 10:09 AM To: melcat(a)mcls.org; meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org; Michlib-l(a)mcls.org; mamelist(a)mcls.org Subject: [MeLCat] Gale Electronic Resource Outage All- Gale is currently experiencing technical difficulties with many of our electronic resources. They are working to resolve the issues now. We will let you know when full access is restored. Thank you, Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org<mailto:alts@mcls.org> _______________________________________________ Melcat mailing list Melcat(a)mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/melcat

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Gale resources back up
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Gale reports that: The issues causing the outage of Gale electronic resources has been resolved, all resources are functioning as expected at this time. I am very sorry for the inconvenience that this has caused. Please refresh your browser. Thank you for your patience Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan Sent from my iPad

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Fwd: Author Visit: NY Times Best-seller Jen Lancaster
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Jen Lancaster to visit Battle Creek Willard Library in Battle Creek will bring New York Times best-selling author Jen Lancaster to town at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Binda Performing Arts Center at Kellogg Community College. After a corporate layoff in 2001, down on her luck, and stuck selling off cars, jewelry, and designer purses, Jen launched a website to air her frustrations about unemployment. Her blog turned into her first book, "Bitter is the New Black," which became a best-seller. Since then she has written seven more memoirs and five novels. Lancaster, who even wears her pearls to work out, will entertain the audience with her hilarious adventures in everyday life. Her books will be available for purchase at the event, and she will be signing her books. Thank you, Kristine --- Kristine Pioch | Public Relations Librarian Willard Library 7 W. Van Buren St. | Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-968-8166, ext. 542

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CSLP 2018 Teen Manual Call for Ideas
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Attn: YA Librarians! Any great ideas for “Libraries Rock!” our musical themed summer reading program coming up in 2018? Ideas can be submitted directly to Trisha Frankland, Teen Manual Editor at trish.frankland(a)gmail.com<mailto:trish.frankland@gmail.com> or via the CSLP submission form found at http://www.cslpreads.org/manual-submission-form/online/ Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - October 2016 Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Please note past webinars, newsletters and more can be found online at: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169-370596--… Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> [every child ready to read] Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - October 2016 In This Issue: * Focus on Preschoolers! * Suggested Template for Preschool Storytime * New Books of the Month * Websites of the Month * Reflections... This Month's Wisdom... "...try to use one participation book every storytime. Have children do an activity which allows them to stretch or be active midway through the program." ~ Sue McCleaf Nespeca Focus on Preschoolers! [preschooler]This month the focus is on children ages four and five and on preschool storytimes. Just a reminder that a webinar on this topic will be held on November 10 at 2:00 p.m. Some topics that will be covered include: tips for incorporating books and activities on the five practices of ECRR (Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play) into storytimes; what types of books are recommended for these ages along with suggested titles; music, art and play activities; and some book extensions. If you cannot attend, you can access the archived webinar at another time. All webinars held this year can be found at: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-62245-370596--,00.ht…<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Scroll down to webinars, and click on the date/topic. By the way, all the dates for the 2017 webinars along with topics are already posted at this site. TIPS for Preschool Storytimes *Have the parent/caregiver present for this program - it is an excellent way to model to the caregiver how to share books, language, and songs and encourage them to extend the experiences at home. *Programs are almost always thematically arranged. Do not be so concerned about a certain theme however, that you pick books that are really unsuitable for group sharing, or are not developmentally appropriate. *Limit to 20 to 25 caregivers with their preschooler (children can sit in front and caregivers behind them or they can sit together but make sure that adults are not blocking children's views. Tell the parents that they are expected to join in with the rhymes and songs and participate in the storytime. This is particularly true if the parents sit in the back and not with their child, so that they are not talking to other parents, texting or causing you to lose control of the program.) *Begin with an opening finger rhyme or song and/or by introducing the theme. Alternate 3 or 4 stories with one or two activities such as: active rhymes, finger rhymes, creative dramatics, poems, or songs. Use various methods of storytelling to tell those stories with one story more VISUAL through the use of a flannel or magnetic board, puppet, tell-and-draw story, etc. Also, try to use one PARTICIPATION book every storytime. Have children do an activity which allows them to stretch or be active midway through the program. *Include an art activity, or other open-ended, hands-on activity at the end if desired ________________________________ Suggested Template for Preschool Storytime [storytime]Opener (Song or Rhyme but song is suggested. Use same opener every week.) Book (Use your longest story here ) Activity: Fingerplays, Rhymes, Songs, or Creative Dramatics (Use 2 or 3 Different Activities) Book (Make sure this book or the one that follows is a "participation story") Activity: Fingerplays, Rhymes, Songs, or Creative Dramatics (Use 2 or 3 Different Activities. Make sure one activity/song gets them up and moving) Book (Try to use a visual - a puppet, prop, magnetic or flannel board story) Activity: Fingerplays, Rhymes, Songs, or Creative Dramatics (Use 2 or 3 Different Activities - a Combination of the Above) Closing Song or Rhyme Optional Activity - can be open-ended art, educational toys etc. If children are experienced with storytime and are good listeners, add one more book followed by 2 activities. I recommend not reading/sharing two books in a row. Consider using one age/developmentally appropriate NONFICTION book occasionally. ________________________________ New Books of the Month [book]With Any Luck, I'll Drive a Truck. David Friend. Nancy Paulsen Books, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-399-16956-4. $16.99. When the title is a rhyme, you just know this book is going to be a good choice for emphasizing phonological awareness. But this gem is great for another early literacy skill --- vocabulary! Listen to just a few of the words children are introduced to: concrete; backhoe; crane; 18-wheeler; flatbed trailer; combine; plow; earthmover; paver; baling hay; jackhammer; plowing; bulldozer; and trash compacter. With Michael Rex's brightly colored child-appealing illustrations, this book cannot help but be a hit. Opening the book, children are greeted by end papers displaying brightly colored construction cones and barriers. A boy then reminisces about all the different types of equipment he learned to drive at different ages in his life. So what if the trucks at the end turn out just to be toys--- children will already have enjoyed coming along for the ride. And, the end illustration with the boy now a man driving a truck with his stuffed animal friends attached to the front, make this a fun journey indeed! Make Way for Readers. Judy Sierra. Simon & Schuster, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-4814-1851-5. $17.99. Another story in rhyme, this is a book every children's librarian will love sharing because it is about preschool animal friends participating in storytime! Miss Bingo, "the storytime rhymer, the singing flamingo," is in charge. She tells them stories "of kittens, mittens and mice; Miss Muffet, her tuffet, sugar and spice." Then Miss Bingo honks "Now stretch up high, now stretch down low." But, uh-oh, gator tramples on Annabelle's (little mouse's) toe! Rory the fox distracts her with a book, and Annabelle again smiles and giggles. At the end of storytime, Miss Bingo, the flamingo, closes with "Toodle-oo, little readers, Please come again soon!" And for certain, children will want to not only revisit the book, but hopefully attend another library storytime! [book] ________________________________ Websites of the Month [website]There are tons of great web sites that are helpful for planning preschool storytimes. Below are just a few of my favorites. First, we have talked about the importance of children's narrative skills. So how can we do this in storytime? One way is through the use of a flannel or magnetic board. First you can share a book, and then as you place the pieces on the board, children can help retell the story. But if you are like me (with little artistic talent), then you need patterns to make your pieces. So where do you find patterns for well-loved children's books? Here are a few sites: 1. Daycare Resource Flannel Stories <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 2. Kiz Club Storybook Printable Patterns<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 3. Make Learning Fun Book Printables<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> We all know the importance of sharing rhymes and songs for phonological awareness, but where can you find a ton of ideas for songs and rhymes AND how to do actually do them? Here are two great sites: 1. King County Library System Tell Me A Story<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> - Tons of videos with librarians demonstrating fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are shown on You Tube at this site. 2. http://www.storyblocks.org/<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Rhymes and songs are demonstrated via video, from Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy. What if you are just looking for some sites to help you plan preschool storytimes? Check out these favorites: 1. Storytime Katie <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 2. Perry Public Library's (Ohio) Storytime Themes <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 3. Jbrary <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ Reflections... [magazine]Preschool Storytime Activity--- Coloring, Crafts or Open-Ended Art? For all the years I conducted preschool storytimes, hearing that other librarians passed out coloring sheets at the end of their storytime really bothered me. Having received my master's degree in early childhood education, I knew that coloring sheets went against the concept of developmentally appropriate practice, especially as it relates to the promotion of children's creativity, critical thinking or problem solving. As I learned in my graduate classes, it would be far better to hand out a blank piece of paper and crayons, and have children draw and color something they enjoyed hearing about in storytime. Here is an article that cements the feelings that I had: "Coloring Books: Not My Idea of a Good Time." http://eceducation.blogspot.com/2010/01/coloring-books-not-my-idea-of-good-…<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Then, enter 2016, and one finds that coloring books are such a hit, that even adult coloring books have become best-sellers! Coloring books are now the thing! Another popular activity some librarians employed was to hand children a paper bag and pre-cut pieces, and have them design (insert whatever the theme was for that day) something like a dog, cat, pig etc. which was to look exactly like the one the librarian had previously made and held up for examination. Again, I thought back to my early childhood classes, and remembered a teacher I had that literally gave a graduate student a failing grade for following her storytelling book with this type of activity. She was a world-renown educator, and I can still see her red face while blasting the student ---"What is the child learning? How to follow directions? How does this allow the child to have any creativity or make any decisions?" So trust me, I never made a paper bag puppet in my storytimes unless children colored it the way they wanted, or had different objects they could choose from to make their own original creation. Mary Ann Kohl's book Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product! became my bible. And I only use open-ended art at the end of my storytimes, and, I made certain that my graduate library students in my Kent class that I (still) teach also knew the importance of open-ended art vs. pre-assembled crafts. There are tons of educational articles to back up this assertion. Here is one by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which is the world's largest and most renown organization for early childhood educators: http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/article/process-art-experiences<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> After years of doing and teaching open-ended art, I was eventually attacked by some crafters at an educational conference who were adamant that preschool crafts for children help children with fine motors skills, as well as listening skills. And they asserted, for some children, there is great pride in being able to reproduce a teacher/librarian made model. So what are my thoughts now? I still recommend open-ended art as much as possible, but I guess I will concede the fact that an occasional coloring sheet or a follow-the-directions craft isn't all bad! ________________________________ About Sue: [Sue McCleaf Nespeca]Sue McCleaf Nespeca is an early literacy & children's literature specialist heading Kit Lit Plus Consulting. She is a trainer for the Every Child Ready to Read Project and The Very Ready Reading Program. In addition to her M.L.S., she has a M.Ed in Early Childhood with a specialty in early literacy. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences/Sign up for more<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe All<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This email was sent to LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Michigan * 702 W. Kalamazoo St * P.O. Box 30007 * Lansing, MI 48909-7507 * 1-877-479-0021

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HP printer cartridge available
by Patricia Braden 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Hi everyone, We have an HP high yield printer cartridge 90X (CE390X) available for purchase. It is brand new and we paid $236 but will let it go for a substantial discount. Let me know if interested. Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patty Braden" <libfan(a)att.net> To: "Patricia Braden" <pbraden(a)tln.lib.mi.us> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 10:43:26 AM Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone

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Many Gale products down in MeL
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Gale reports that: Gale is currently experiencing technical difficulties with many of our electronic resources. We are working to resolve the issues now, I will follow-up when resources are fully functional. I'll send another message to the list with updates. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan Sent from my iPad

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Gale Electronic Resource Outage
by Sue Alt 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

All- Gale is currently experiencing technical difficulties with many of our electronic resources. They are working to resolve the issues now. We will let you know when full access is restored. Thank you, Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org<mailto:alts@mcls.org>

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Build Imagination Book Collection Debuts at Michigan Hospitals
by Rebekah Craft 31 Oct '16

31 Oct '16

Good morning, The Baldwin Library has partnered with the Michigan Architectural Foundation to create a collection of books for children that encourages the love of architecture, art, color, design, shapes, and famous landmarks. These books are available for ILL from our library and have now been placed in five children's hospitals around the state. Read more about the collection in our press release below and find the complete listing and a downloadable brochure at www.baldwinlib.org/build-imagination. *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682 *Build Imagination Book Collection Debuts at Michigan Hospitals* BIRMINGHAM, MI (October 21, 2016) – Patients at Michigan hospitals and cancer centers will have the opportunity to enjoy a new collection of books during their stay, thanks to a donation from the Rae Dumke Fund of the Michigan Architectural Foundation (MAF). With help from the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, Rae Dumke, Hon. AIA, will be presenting the Build Imagination collection, a set of 100 books on topics that help foster children's imaginations and raise awareness about architecture, to five children’s hospitals and cancer centers around the state. Covering everything from architecture, art and color to LEGO, graphic design, shapes, and famous landmarks, the Build Imagination collection includes board books for the very young to more advanced informational texts for children as old as fourteen. Stephanie Klimmek, Head of Youth Services at the Baldwin Library, selected each title in the collection. The Rae Dumke Fund will be providing complete sets of Build Imagination books to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (Ann Arbor), Bronson Children’s Hospital (Kalamazoo), Renucci Hospitality House (Grand Rapids), Ronald McDonald House (Grand Rapids), and Munson Hospital Cowell Family Cancer Center (Traverse City). Rae Dumke, Hon. AIA, is the former Executive Director of MAF, AIA Michigan (American Institute of Architects Michigan), and AIA Detroit. She currently serves on the MAF Board of Trustees. Upon her retirement, the Michigan Architectural Foundation established a dedicated development fund to honor her legacy of 43 years of service to AIA and MAF. Contributions to the Rae Dumke Development Fund came from AIA members, the construction industry, friends, and family. The Dumke Open, an annual golf outing, is a major fundraising event for the development fund. After debuting the Build Imagination collection at the Baldwin Public Library in September 2015, Dumke began looking for new avenues to share this special collection of books. “Children and parents all had such delightful reactions to the collection during the open house held to present the books. I wanted to be able to share these special books with more children around our state,” said Dumke. “Reading together is such a special and important way for a child to bond with a parent. I hope that these books will be a source of comfort to parents and children during the treatment process.” The Baldwin Public Library, located in downtown Birmingham, enriches Birmingham and participating communities by providing opportunities and resources for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to learn, connect, and discover. To learn more about the Build Imagination collection, visit www.baldwinlib.org/build-imagination. The Mission of the Michigan Architectural Foundation is to advance public awareness and understanding of how architecture enriches life. To learn more, please visit: www.michiganarchitecturalfoundation.org. ###

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You Are Invited!!! 65th Annual Book Fair Nov. 2-13
by francinemenken＠comcast.net 30 Oct '16

30 Oct '16

Hello, Here's a link to: JCC's 65 Annual Book Fair Over 40 Authors November 2 - November 13 Open to the Public! https://www.jccdet.org/arts-culture-education/jewish-book-fair/ Sample of attending authors: Jonathan Safran Foer /. Here I Am Ari Weinzweig / Owner of Zingerman's / Zingerman's Guide to Good Leading, Part 4 Jon Milan & Gail Offen / Iconic Restaurants of Ann Arbor Michael Rosenbaum / Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football, Vol. I Larry Olmsted / Real Food/Fake Food Alyson Richman/ The Velvet Hours Claudia Kalb / Andy Warhol Was a Hoarder: Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities Ina Pinkney/ Ina's Kitchen: Memories and Recipes from the Breakfast Queen Mark A. Altman / The Complete, Uncensored, Unauthorized Oral History of Star Trek: The Fifty-Year Mission Lunch with the Authors: Marie Benedict / The Other Epstein and Irina Reyn / The Imperial Wife Bookstore on the premises!

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