November 2016 - Michlib-l

Afterschool grants and awards for libraries
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

A reminder from YALSA on some wonderful afterschool grant funding for libraries: · The Dollar General Afterschool Literacy Award<http://afterschoolalliance.org/awards.cfm> is $10,000 for an outstanding program that is focused on helping youth build literacies skills—this is an award for work that has already been done, not a grant to fund an idea for a future project. Having been a grant proposal reviewer for the past two years for this, I can share two things: 1) hardly any libraries apply and 2) the place where applicants falter is in failing to show impact. Anecdotal stories about little Maria doing better in school doesn’t cut it. The reviewers want to see data, like 80% of the youth who participated in the program indicated that their confidence in reading and writing increased after participating in the program. Another particular issue applicants have is that their literacy activities are not engaging youth in meaningful ways—they focus instead on passive activities, like skill drills, worksheets, learning vocabulary, test taking, etc. Winning applicants build youth empowerment and ownership into their programs. They allow for peer-to-peer learning, they let youth choose the reading materials they want to explore, they tie reading & writing together in project-based activities that appeal to the individual interests of youth, etc. This is where libraries can really shine, as youth participation and interest-driven learning is already a core principle in what they do. Winning applicants also generally are good at leveraging community experts and partnerships. Applications are due Dec. 16. · The National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards<http://www.nahyp.org/> is $10,000 for an outstanding program that promotes the arts and humanities in some way among youth—this is an award for work that has already been done, not a grant to fund an idea for a future project. I’ve also been a grant reviewer for this award, and applicants have the same problem as with the literacy award—they fail to demonstrate clear and compelling impact, don’t create in ways for youth to build ownership of the program, and don’t engage families or community partners. Applications are due Feb. 5. · YALSA has two mini-grants for summer learning programs. These are $1,000 each to fund an idea that a library has for a summer learning project. Applications are due Jan. 1. One grant is to fund the purchase of resources or services, and the other is a stipend that libraries can use to hire teens to work in the library over the summer. Winning applicants have clear goals/outcomes identified, focus on interest-based learning, leverage community experts and partners, and demonstrate the best use of funds—for example, they get local businesses to donate food and/or prizes, so that the $1,000 can be used to directly support youth learning or development. Details about these are here: http://summerreading.ning.com/page/summer-learning-grants -Beth Beth Yoke, CAE Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 byoke(a)ala.org<mailto:byoke@ala.org> @yalsa_director 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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FW: New Kindness Booklist from ALSC
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

FYI - The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is a division of the American Library Association. ALSC’s core purpose is creating a better future for children through libraries. ALSC advances that purpose through the core values of: collaboration, excellence, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity and respect, leadership and responsiveness. This booklist was created to share the message of creating unity, acting with kindness toward others, and promoting peace. In an effort to share this list as quickly as possible, ALSC has chosen to keep the initial formatting simple. Later versions of the booklist will be customizable to encourage libraries to include their own contact information prior to printing. ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries and encourages parents and caregivers to speak with their local librarians for additional books and other helpful resources. [Be Kind image]Unity. Kindness. Peace. Booklist<http://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/compubs/booklists/…> [PDF, 283 KB] - Printer friendly version Sincerely, 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] Dear ALSC Board, Just a quick message to let you know we published a new booklist today titled, “Unity. Kindness. Peace.” to help members and parents find books to help find positive ways to have conversations with children asking difficult questions about the election and also post-election incidents (http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/unity-kindness-peace-new-boo…) The list is currently in a very a simple format, a trade-off for timeliness, but the list will be designed into a nicely formatted downloadable in the coming days. Just yesterday, a video surfaced of a group of middle school children taunting Latino students. http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2016/11/10/royal… and there other documented divisive accounts. As a reminder, as a 501c3 organization we are completely prohibited from engaging, directly or indirectly, in any political campaign for or against a candidate for local, state or federal office. However, as an organization, we can make a statement about the important work that our members do in support of ALL children and families, especially when they need a safe place. Now more than ever, we need to come together, roll up our sleeves, dig-in and advocate, advocate, and advocate some more about the amazing library service we provide in order to create a better future for all children. This will always happen here at the national level with ALSC, but in the coming days we must strengthen and build our network to become even more powerful Everyday Advocates working at local and state levels. I would like to thank the Angela Hubbard for working overtime to get the list and press release out before the end of this week, the Quicklists co-chairs Stephanie Bange and Rachel Fryd for turning around a list of titles overnight, ALA Public Awareness Office who made this a priority, and Laura Schulte-Cooper for her contributions. Angela is consulting with the Public Awareness committee to have them introduce this as a blog post as soon as possible. We would appreciate your help in spreading the word to colleagues about the availability of the list. We hope it can be a useful resource for members, parents and caregivers. Best, Aimee "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." --Helen Keller "It takes two flints to make a fire." --Louisa May Alcott [cid:image001.png@01D23C39.6E6AC860]<http://www.ala.org/alsc/unitykindnesspeace> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential information and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message; please do not copy it or use it for any purposes, or disclose its contents to any other person. Thank you for your cooperation. -- Kay Weisman

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Check out these free upcoming library related webinars!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

November 17 4 Simple Ways to Beef Up Your Library Marketing (Demco)<http://ideas.demco.com/webinars/> Every day, library marketers are engaged in a competitive battle to convince people to come to programs, check out items and cement the image of the library as a vital community center. But with decreasing budgets and increasing pressure on our time, the job is getting harder and library marketing feels less effective. Here are four easy, mostly free ways to support your library's strategic goals, reach current cardholders, and new audiences, increase circulation and improve brand awareness. November 18 A Plan for More Meaningful Work and Professional Fulfillment (American Libraries Live)<http://bit.ly/2e4FrRh> Join this webinar to find ways to make your work life more fulfilling. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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2017 MI Reads Author Tour Requests
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Today's the last day to request a free visit from Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum author Lisa Wheeler. Thanks, Cathy With "Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum" Author Lisa Wheeler [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] 2017 Tour Requests for MI Reads Author Now Open to Public Libraries [BGBG Book Cover]Michigan Reads! is an early literacy program designed to highlight the importance of reading and sharing books with children, especially toddlers through early elementary school age, which is a critical developmental time. Early literacy skills lay the foundation for reading and school success. Michigan Reads! also raises awareness of the intergenerational nature of literacy and engages the community of parents, caregivers, librarians and teachers to make fluent reading possible in all communities. For the 2017 program, the Library of Michigan has selected Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum by Lisa Wheeler as the featured book. During the winter months, the Library will distribute nearly 7,000 reading kits to classrooms and libraries. Lisa Wheeler will visit schools and libraries throughout the state this March, coordinated through the public libraries. Public Libraries can request a visit using the online form<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, which must be submitted by Monday, November 14th. Additional information on Michigan Reads!, the 2017 program details, and updates can be found on the Library of Michigan's Michigan Reads website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. 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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Action Requested: ESSA Parent Survey
by Lester, Kathy 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

If you are a parent of a Michigan K-12 Student, please respond to the ESSA Parent Survey. If you are not a parent (and even if you are), reach out to parents you know to respond to the ESSA Survey. The survey can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/essa The direct link is: http://deploy3.yougov.com/survey/selfserve/548/160929?list=cli_1 It does not take too long to respond. The survey is open through *November 18th*. There is one question that asks: "Which of the following items related to schools and teachers do you think are among the most important types of information to have when trying to figure out the quality of a school?" One choice is: *"The presence of librarians/media specialists in the school"* Please answer all questions honestly considering your own children; but MAME asks that you select "The presence of librarians/media specialists in the school" as one of your choices on this question. If you have any questions, please let me know. --Kathy Lester --- Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA *Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014* Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach* East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimame.org 810.333.5873

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Libraries with schools nearby
by Rebecca Higgerson 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

I am hoping to connect with libraries that have intermediate schools (4th-6th grade) within walking distance. We are across a parking lot from our intermediate school and have had a long-term policy that restricts students from coming to the library unless they are registered for a program. I want to change the policy but am aware that we need to have a solid plan in place before we open the floodgates (fall 2017). We will work with the school, parents, and students to ensure that everyone can co-exist and thrive, but I thought it would be in our best interest to ask the library experts where it's already working. Please feel free to share this email with staff with whom we can chat. Thanks in advance! Rebecca Higgerson Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 248-627-9880 (fax) 916-471-9955 (cell)

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Strategic Plan consultants
by Rebecca Higgerson 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

We will be going through the strategic planning process in late winter/early spring of 2017 and wondered if anyone has a consultant they would recommend. We don't have a lot of money to spend, and we don't want a complex, complicated plan. Our last one was neither affordable nor realistic (it predated my tenure). Thanks in advance! Rebecca Higgerson Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 248-627-9880 (fax) 916-471-9955 (cell)

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question for district libraries with more than one location
by Lisa Waskin 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

For district libraries with more than one location, how do you handle fine payments if the fine has been incurred at one library but the patron goes in to pay at another library? We want to offer the best customer service possible, and making a patron go to another location to pay a fine is just not acceptable. There has to be a better way. Thank you, Lisa Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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Youth Services Launchpad Recommendations?
by FEN Karmen Kooyers 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

Our director approved the purchase of two Launchpads for our youth services department. I'd like to get one for the 5-7 age level and one for the 8-10 level but there are so many different types of programming. Anyone who is circulating (or using) Launchpad tablets who has some recommendations regarding your patrons' favorites? Thanks! --Katie Van Ark Karmen Kooyers & Katie Van Ark Co-Heads of Youth Services Fennville District Library 400 W. Main St. Fennville, MI 49408 (269) 561-5050

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Overdrive items owned for state aid report
by Perri Saunders 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

*Thanks to our awesome co-op director Kate, the answer is below:* Kate Pohjola Andrade via <https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1311182?hl=en&authuser=1> monroe.lib.mi.us Nov 8 (3 days ago) Here is how you obtain your OverDrive statistics so you can complete that portion of your State Aid report. To get # of circulations for your library: log in to the OverDrive marketplace - https://marketplace.overdrive .com/Reports choose Reports under the Insights tab choose Circulation Activity (in the collection activity box - 2nd from the top) Then choosing Run New Report (toward the bottom right) A box will open with your options - select Branch for the checkouts option and then choose your library's name in the Branch pulldown set date range (start date and end date) to your fiscal year then click Update Once the report runs, you will see your library's name and the number of checkouts for that date range on the bottom. If you click on your library's name or the number, you'll get a the itemized list of every title matching the # of circulations. You can also choose "Create Worksheet" to get a downloadable spreadsheet (you can open .csv files in Excel or another spreadsheet program) with the same data Woodlands Downloadable Library Collection as a whole: Start here: https://marketplace.overdrive.com/Reports, then choose Purchased Titles (first option in top right box). Once you're in there, choose Run New Report Then you can specify your date range (if you're looking for the collection as a whole, I always make the start date 1/1/2009) and then your format. If you don't narrow down format you get the total for both eAudio & eBooks mashed together. You'll have to run it separately for each format. You'll see Consortium titles on the left and Advantage titles on the right. -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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