October 2016 - Michlib-l

Seeking books with diverse/inclusive themes for "Libraries Rock!"
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Please submit any titles you believe best fit the 2018 CSLP theme "Libraries Rock!" that have diverse/inclusive themes. These books may include diverse characters, exotic locations, or unique plot. Please only enter books that are currently available in print. Titles for all ages welcome. Thank you! You can complete the form Here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe45MWMoKANBIbHF_bCkCTBdV4RYTqJssi…>. 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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last chance to register for these two upcoming MCLS workshops!
by Jan Davidson 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Just two more days to register for these two upcoming MCLS workshops! Don't miss your chance! Register today<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/>! Dewey or don't we: making your collections more accessible<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> Tues., Nov. 1 / 10:00am - 12:00noon Eastern, online Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: basic<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> November 1, 2, 3 / 1:30 - 3:30pm Eastern, online Register<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/> today! Questions? Email Jan at Training(a)mcls.org<mailto:Training@mcls.org>! Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 Phone: 517-492-3811 ext. 111 Fax: 517-492-3812 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> http://www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] Document Retention Policy
by Sheryl Mase 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

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Document Retention Policy
by Kat Boyer 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Does anyone have a sample of a document retention policy that they can share with me? Our Board need to vote one into place here at my library and the samples I had were from regular companies, not a library or similar institution. Kat Boyer Interim Director Benton Harbor Public Library

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Correction for Contact Information for Larry Martin
by Jeanine Taylor 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

I sent a posting yesterday regarding Larry Martin and his World War II presentations. I am sorry but I included the wrong contact information. Please contact Larry Martin at Larry(a)lmww2.com<mailto:Larry@lmww2.com> or batt.chief(a)yahoo.com<mailto:batt.chief@yahoo.com>. Jeanine Taylor

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Email services that don't play nicely with Michlib-l
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Not all email services play nicely with the Michlib-l list. We are sometimes treated as spam and despite contact with the companies listed below, we have not been able to get this resolved. Please note that if you sign up for Michlib-l with the services listed below you may at times be auto-kicked off the list due to bounced messages. You will receive notice and be able to re-subscribe. Your surest bet for continuing to receive Michlib-l messages is to sign up with an email service not listed below such as a business account or gmail. These are the problem services: * Yahoo.com * Hotmail.com And these at&t services: * att.net * ameritech.net * bellsouth.net flash.net * nvbell.net pacbell.net * prodigy.net * sbcglobal.net * snet.net * swbell.net * wans.net Thank you. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> 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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LSTA Grant Program Intent to File Deadline is Oct. 31st!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

A reminder for those considering applying for the 2017 LSTA grant program, you MUST SUBMIT an Intent to File form by Monday, OCTOBER 31ST to be eligible to apply. The grant application deadline for those who submit the form and are eligible libraries is January 31st. You can find the Intent to File form at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Grant Program section. You can find a webinar recording describing the program in the same section. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>08/29/2016 The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce a new Library Services & Technology Act grant program. The grant program is designed to provide Michigan libraries with the opportunity to develop innovative programs or services that have the potential to develop into sustainable regional or statewide programs, and include strong partnerships between libraries, and/or community groups or agencies. Applicants may propose a library program or service in any content area appropriate for library services, such as: * To develop an innovative service or program to meet a newly identified community need; * To meet the increased community demand for a service or resource; * To improve or develop new services to target populations, such as people from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; and individuals with limited functional literacy, limited English proficiency or limited information literacy skills. The grant program is competitive. The grant period will be from one to three years and funding will be for $50,000 to $225,000 per year up to a possible total of $500,000 over three years. Applications will be reviewed by the Library of Michigan staff and the LSTA Advisory Council as peer reviewers. No more than ONE to THREE grants will be approved. Eligible applicants include Michigan public, academic, school and special libraries as well as non-profit statewide organizations that serve Michigan libraries. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the application, is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. Contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]

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ECRR wins ASAE award
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Every Child Ready to Read has received the "Power of A" Award from the American Society of Association Executives! This is great news for Every Child Ready to Read: http://www.everychildreadytoread.org/asae-awards. Don't forget to sign-up for ECRR in Michigan's Nov 10th "Storytimes for 4 & 5 Year Old's" webinar<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?77> and learn more about Michigan's ECRR initiative on our website<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-62245-370596--,00.ht…>. 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] From: alsc-l-request(a)lists.ala.org [mailto:alsc-l-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Estrovitz, Christy (LIB) Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 5:55 PM To: alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org Subject: [alsc-l] ECRR wins ASAE award Hello ALSC community, Every Child Ready to Read recently received the "Power of A" Award from the American Society of Association Executives! ASAE created the "Power of A Awards" to showcase how associations leverage their unique resources to solve problems, advance industry/professional performance, kickstart innovation and improve world conditions. ALSC and PLA are excellent examples of associations involved in activities every day that make a substantial, positive impact on our lives. Congratulations to nearly 5000 libraries using ECRR to support young children and families with early learning experiences. Check out this video<http://www.thepowerofa.org/awards/> and learn more<http://associationsnow.com/2016/10/power-abc-123-librarians-parents/> about this prestigious honor. Look closely and you'll see ALSC Everyday Advocacy in the video. Spread the word to colleagues near and far! Christy Estrovitz Chair, ALSC Public Awareness Committee Manager of Youth Services | San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Stay connected @sfpubliclibrary

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Fall 2016 CSLP Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 25 Oct '16

25 Oct '16

Attached is the Collaborative Summer Library Program's (CSLP) Fall Newsletter from Board President, Sharon Rawlings. You can also download it here: : http://www.njstatelib.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Fall-2016-CSLP-Newslet… Lots of great information on Summer Reading! 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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Applications for United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant due Jan. 9
by White, Shannon (MDE) 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Please pass along to members of your local library friends group... If you are a Library Friends member and have not attended the annual American Library Association conference before you can apply for a chance to win funds to help you attend in Chicago this summer! United for Libraries is accepting applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant through Jan. 9, 2017. The United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friends Grant enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a public library to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago June 22-27, 2017 (http://2017.alaannual.org) Applicants must be first-time attendees and must be active in their public library Friends group. The winner will receive a grant of $850, plus full ALA Annual Conference registration. For more information and to apply, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks<http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks>. Shannon ------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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