November 2016 - Michlib-l

Please take our educational needs survey
by Newman, Bobbi L 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Great Midwest Region (GMR) office provides free, research-based, health resources to public libraries and other community organizations that serve public health needs. We are increasing our outreach efforts to libraries over the new few years. As part of that effort, we are conducting an educational needs assessment to help us determine what free courses we should offer you. Please take about 10 minutes to complete our survey<http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3149314/Education-Needs-Assessment>. Everyone is encouraged to take the survey, even if you are not a member. Even if you never have head of the NN/LM GRM until this moment. If you have any questions about this assessment or our office, please feel free to contact me. Learn more<https://nnlm.gov/gmr/membership> about the NN/LM GRM services and membership (It's free!) Thank you Bobbi Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Greater Midwest Region (GMR) Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa bobbi-newman(a)uiowa.edu 319-335-4987 Follow us: Twitter<https://twitter.com/nnlmgmr> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/nnlmgmr/>

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Deadline for MCLS Innovation in Libraries Annual Meeting is Monday!
by Heather Ladiski 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

The deadline to register for the November 18 MCLS Annual Meeting is this Monday, November 14! Don't miss out on learning about innovative ideas you can do at your library! The theme of this year's meeting will be Innovation in Libraries. Our morning keynote speaker will be Maxine Bleiweis of Maxine Bleiweis and Associates who will present on her experiences with innovation as director of the Westport Public Library in Connecticut. Our afternoon keynote speaker will be Barbara I. Dewey, Dean, University Libraries and Scholarly Communications at Penn State University who will present on new innovative projects happening at her university. We will have a "state of libraries" presentation from Randy Riley, State Librarian of the Library of Michigan and Jake Speer, State Librarian of the Indiana State Library. A business meeting will be held during lunch (which will include an important bylaws amendment vote). The meeting will conclude with your ability to share your thoughts/ideas/feedback regarding the future of MCLS while participating in roundtable discussions with the MCLS board of directors. This year, to make our Annual Meeting more accessible to members throughout our region, we will have live speakers at three locations for different parts of the day and will simulcast these presentations to the other two locations. You can choose to attend at: * Lansing Community College - West Campus, Lansing, Michigan * Indiana Wesleyan University - North Campus, Indianapolis, Indiana * Northern Michigan University - Olson Library, Marquette, Michigan This program is open to all MCLS members as well as those who may be interested in joining. For more information, and to register, go to: http://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/mcls-annual-meeting-2016/ We hope to see you there! - heather Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800-530-9019 x133 Fax: 517-492-3885

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Last Chance! Present at Spring Institute!
by Laura Wright 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

The deadline is tomorrow night! If you have been thinking about presenting at Spring Institute next year, you still have a little time to get your proposal in. For information about the conference and what is required, go to: http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/spring-institute/cal… Laura Wright Head of Youth Services Portage District Library 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002 269/585-8723 www.portagelibrary.info

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Baldwin Public Library: Substitute Youth Services Librarian Job Posting
by Rebekah Craft 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

Good afternoon, The Baldwin Public Library has openings for substitute librarians in our Youth Services department. The job posting is available on Baldwin's employment webpage <http://www.baldwinlib.org/get-involved/employment> and is also attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. The posting will be open until Friday, November 25, 2016. Thanks, Rebekah *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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MeL Minute - Kids InfoBits Enhancements
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

Hi all, MeL database provider Gale Cengage has announced two exciting enhancements to Kids InfoBits<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=ITKE> (found in MeL Kids Homework Helpers<http://kids.mel.org/HomeworkHelpers>). Kids InfoBits is designed for beginning researchers grades K-5 and covers curriculum related and age appropriate content. Gale partnered with Visual Learning Systems<http://www.visuallearningsys.com/>, an educational science publisher ... to provide high quality, visual-based content that instructs, challenges, and inspires young learners. 1. Nearly 600 high-quality educational videos on concepts essential to STEM learning have been added to Kids InfoBits. Each is approximately 1-3 minutes in length, and can be easily incorporated into Primary and Elementary classroom instruction. Some even pose critical thinking questions for the learner to contemplate. Videos intended for grades K-2 feature: magnets, nature, the sun, water, and simple machines. Videos intended for grades 3-5 include: energy, planet earth, worms, plants, and the wheel and axle. After performing a search, available videos are shown under Content Types 2. In response to user feedback, the overall default font size has been increased and a feature to further increase font size for all documents in Kids InfoBits has been added. Once a document has been selected and is displayed, an icon will appear in the right corner and offer the option of changing the font size. The change will remain in effect for the session. Kids InfoBits features integrated G Suite for Education<http://www.gale.com/google> and Microsoft Office 365 tools. After authentication, users can sign in with their Google or Microsoft account credentials to access Google Drive, Docs and Classroom, in addition to Microsoft OneDrive and OneNote. 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 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Registration is now open for the next LM/MCLS webinar. Standardized tests are a reality for Michigan students from elementary through High School. MeL databases provides resources which can bolster achievement. Please join us on November 30, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on MeL resources which prepare students for these important examinations. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<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 517-241-4996 [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> [Check out MeL on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew> [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today.

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"Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" Grant opportunity
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

The ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" Grant was formed in honor of Newbery Medalist and Geisel Honoree author Kate DiCamillo, and the themes represented in her books. The award consists of a $3,000 grant to assist a library in conducting exemplary outreach to underserved populations through a new program or an expansion of work already being done. The ALSC Library Service to Special Population Children and Their Caregivers Committee<http://www.ala.org/alsc/aboutalsc/coms/pg1childadv/als-lscsn> will select the winner of this award based on an application process. Special population children may include those who have learning or physical differences, those who speak English as a second language, those who are in a non-traditional school environment, those who live in foster care settings, those who are in the juvenile justice system, those who live in gay and lesbian families, those who have teen parents, and those who need accommodation service to meet their needs. The winner of this award will be announced at ALA's Midwinter Meeting. Grant applications are due December 1, 2016. More details can be found online at http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway 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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Please remember to request the 2017 MI Reads Author Tour by Nov 14!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

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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Star Wars Cut Outs
by Amy Crockett 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

Hello, We are hosting a Star Wars party for May 4, 2017 and are planning a Star Wars photo booth. I am wondering if anyone has any of the life-size cardboard cut-outs of Star Wars characters that they would be willing to loan us for that night. We will be happy to come pick up. Thank you, Amy Crockett Outreach Services Clerk Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Rd. P.O. Box 247 Hamburg, MI 48139 acrockett(a)hamburglibrary.org<mailto:acrockett@hamburglibrary.org> 810.231.1771

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Children's braille books in public libraries
by Wambaugh, Stephanie (LARA) 10 Nov '16

10 Nov '16

Good morning! I am looking for information about how many public libraries have a braille collection of children's books. For those of you that do, how large of a collection do you keep? For those that do not, why? Please respond to me off-list. Stephanie Wambaugh Reader Advisor, Outreach & Youth Librarian BSBP Braille & Talking Book Library P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909-7507 517-373-5357 / wambaughs(a)michigan.gov

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Source for Book Trucks/Carts
by Stanczak, Cindy 09 Nov '16

09 Nov '16

We're in the market for a reliable 3 flat shelf book cart/truck. Unfortunately, most items marketed directly to and for libraries are needlessly marked-up. Besides Demco, Brodart, the library-specific stores, have you found an alternate, less-expensive source for steel book trucks/carts? Suggestions gratefully received. Thank you! Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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