November 2016 - Michlib-l

LibraryUpload 2017 - The IT Event for It Professionals in Public Libraries!
by Kevin King 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

[cid:image001.jpg@01D12149.10707630] Technology and IT departments in libraries can be small - or sometimes non-existent! Ever feel isolated in your tech projects? Or feel like you must be reinventing the wheel? If so - please register for the second annual LibraryUpload event<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Sw1c5CLknB4xcopGsvYrmxnHrcVSgt3nIZB4XI_BC…>! The focus of these meetings will be projects and issues that face anyone with the responsibility of IT in their library. The goal is to get together, share our own projects, ask questions, and learn from others in similar IT-type situations. This is the event created by IT people for IT people. Last year's event was a HUGE success! IT professionals from all over Michigan attended. Please register by December 30, 2016. If you decide to share any current or future projects, please indicate that on the registration form. When: Friday, January 29, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Kalamazoo Public Library Cost: $10/person covers lunch Tentative Agenda 9:15-9:30 Welcome 9:30-10:15 Short Presentations - TBD 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:15 Upload Stations - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 11:15-12:00 Keynote - TBD 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:45 Lightning Round Talks - TBD 1:45-2:00 Break 2:00-2:45 Upload Stations - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 2:45-3:00 Wrap-Up More info to come! If you have any questions, please email kevink(a)kpl.gov<mailto:kevink@kpl.gov> or apaffhausen(a)willard.lib.mi.us<mailto:apaffhausen@willard.lib.mi.us>. -- Kevin King Head, Branch and IT Services Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7881 | kpl.gov/social-media [cid:image001.jpg@01CDC339.A1971E00]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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Intellectual Freedom News 11/28/16 from ALA
by White, Shannon (MDE) 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

The American Library Association's November issue of Intellectual Freedom News is now available online. There are two items related to Michigan in this issue. See the message below for a direct link to the new issue. From: trustees-request(a)lists.ala.org [mailto:trustees-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Kristin Pekoll Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 11:30 AM To: Kristin Pekoll <kpekoll(a)ala.org> Subject: [trustees] Intellectual Freedom News 11/28/16 Check out the 11/28/16 issue<http://ala.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3R…> of Intellectual Freedom News. This week's issue includes information about the new effort to label books "sexually explicit" in Virginia schools and the public responses to it. There is a new section to inform our readers of hate speech in libraries. And among many other articles and information is "the right to be forgotten" and a book challenge to Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel. Free People Read Freely! Kristin Kristin Pekoll, Assistant Director Office for Intellectual Freedom<http://www.ala.org/oif> Subscribe to OIF's Intellectual Freedom News<http://ala.informz.net/ala/profile.asp?fid=3430> ALAAmericanLibraryAssociation 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 312.280.4221 800.545.2433 x4221 Censorship thrives in silence; silence is its aim. ~ James LaRue 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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Press Release: Author E. Lockhart Visits Baldwin Library
by Rebekah Craft 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebekah Craft, Baldwin Public Library Phone: 248-554-4682 Email: rebekah.craft(a)baldwinlib.org *Author E. Lockhart Visits Baldwin Library* BIRMINGHAM, MI (November 28, 2016) – Hear bestselling young adult author E. Lockhart speak at The Community House on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. E. Lockhart, the pen name of Emily Jenkins, is the author of popular books for children and teens, including *We Were Liars*, *The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks,* and the Ruby Oliver quartet. Her young adult books are smart, socially-conscious, and appeal to both teens and adults. *We Were Liars*, which has been published in 33 countries, won the Goodreads Choice Award and was Amazon's #1 Young Adult novel of 2014.* The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks* won a Michael L. Printz Honor Award and was a National Book Award finalist. E. Lockhart grew up in Cambridge, MA and Seattle, WA and attended Vassar. She received her Ph.D. in English Literature from Columbia University and currently teaches Writing for Children at Hamline University’s low-residency MFA program. Lockhart said, “I'm going to be talking about young adult fiction, censorship and book banning, bibliotherapy, my own personal history, and the beauties of escapist literature. I look forward to meeting readers—it’s one of the nicest parts of being an author.” While Baldwin frequently hosts authors to visit and speak about their books, writing process, and inspiration, this is the first time the Library has hosted a nationally acclaimed young adult author. “Lockhart’s book* We Were Liars *was published in 2014 and continues to be the most popular teen book here at Baldwin. I am very excited and honored that E. Lockhart has agreed to come to Birmingham,” said Teen Librarian Elisabeth Phou, who coordinated the special event. In addition to Lockhart’s visit on December 7, the Library’s monthly teen book club, Pizza and Pages, for students ages 13 to 18, will be discussing *We Were Liars* on December 1 at 7:00 p.m. Due to popular demand, tickets are required for E. Lockhart's appearance. To reserve tickets, register by calling 248-554-4650 or visiting Baldwin Public Library's Adult Services Desk. At the event, Oak Park bookseller Book Beat will be on hand to provide books for purchase and signing. The Baldwin Public Library is located in downtown Birmingham at 300 W. Merrill Street. The Library’s hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Library’s website www.baldwinlib.org has information on how to register for a Library Card and access all of the Library’s services. ### *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Detroit Public Library Wilder Branch reopening!
by Jennifer Dye 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

The Wilder Branch has been closed for the last year for remodeling. We're ready to open now, and want to have lots of people to celebrate with us. The ribbon cutting will be Tuesday, November 29, at 2:00 p.m. The Family Fun Day celebration will be Saturday, December 3, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Join us if you can! Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Lincoln Branch (M-Tu) 1221 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48203 313-481-1780 Wilder Branch (W, Th, Sat) 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1870

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Order your Labor Law posters for 2017 now!
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Greetings, Please forgive the cross posting - I want to share this as widely as possible, and this may be the closest we get in libraryland to any sort of Cyber Monday sale! As you may know, the minimum wage rate in Michigan is increasing on January 1, 2017 to $8.90 per hour. The Michigan Chamber has received the final version of the 2017 Michigan Minimum Wage and Overtime poster, so the Woodlands Library Cooperative is accepting orders for the 2017 poster sets. These sets also contain the two mandatory federal updates that went into effect in August 2016 to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) notices. If you are interested in taking advantage of this group purchase, each poster set is $24 and includes updates released during the coming year, which are sent to you via email. This will let you tell the many other vendors who likely hound you and your staff that you're taken care of for the year. If they keep bugging you, feel free to send 'em to me and I'll see if they can provide a better deal and keep funds in Michigan! Reserve your poster here: https://goo.gl/forms/YRsyaM3dCOKKi1tg2 - *Deadline is Friday, December 16, 2016*. We'll ship posters and invoices out to you as soon as we receive them. kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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Beanstack reading program
by Laura Wright 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

We are looking at Beanstack for our reading programs/reader's advisory. Adult staff is concerned about the response they will get from their adult users because of content and look (too childish). Any input from people who have used the product? Laura Wright Head of Youth Services Portage District Library 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002

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Fw: [alanews] ALA News for November 22, 2016
by Steven Bowers 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

FYI ________________________________ From: alacro-l-request(a)lists.ala.org <alacro-l-request(a)lists.ala.org> on behalf of Heather Cho <hcho(a)ala.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 5:16 PM To: Heather Cho Cc: 'alanews(a)lists.ala.org'; 'ala-allstaff(a)lists.ala.org'; 'prtalk(a)lists.ala.org'; 'alacro-l(a)lists.ala.org' Subject: [alacro-l] [alanews] ALA News for November 22, 2016 ALA News for November 22, 2016 A Message to Members (AL The Scoop blog post 11/21/2016) https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/a-message-to-members/ ALA president responds to concerns from members about press release regarding library priorities and the new administration http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/ala-president-responds-conce… ALA offers expertise, resources to incoming administration and Congress [updated information] http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/ala-offers-expertise-resourc… * For updated information on this press release, please see AmericanLibrariesMagazine.org<http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/a-message-to-members/> ALA President Julie Todaro releases statement on libraries, the association, diversity and inclusion http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/ala-president-julie-todaro-r… Third Sharjah International Book Fair/ALA Library Conference wraps up in UAE http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/third-sharjah-international-boo… Libraries Transform logo receives registered trademark http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/libraries-transform-logo-rec… ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/ala-presidential-citation-innov… Free webinar: 'Civil Rights and a Civil Society: A Library-Law Enforcement Partnership' http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/free-webinar-civil-rights-and-c… ALA Store warehouse is moving http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/ala-store-warehouse-moving Solidarity in Words, Solidarity in Action http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/solidarity-words-solidarity-act… School librarians working together in Tennessee, Texas and Arkansas to advance ESSA state planning http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/school-librarians-working-to… Idaho and Oklahoma school librarians sprinting towards ESSA implementation http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/idaho-and-oklahoma-school-li… PLA to offer free member-exclusive readers' advisory webinar with Becky Spratford http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/pla-offer-free-member-exclusive… AASL invites concurrent session proposals for its 18th National Conference & Exhibition http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/aasl-invites-concurrent-sess… New Workshop: How to Respond to a Security Incident in Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/new-workshop-how-respond-securi… If you no longer wish to receive information via this e-list, here are the instructions on how to unsubscribe: UNSUBSCRIBE INSTRUCTIONS: * Go to http://lists.ala.org/sympa/info/alacro-l * Log in on this page; first time users will need to get a password by following instructions * Choose Unsubscribe from the left-hand column and follow instructions

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employment opportunity CLOSING DATE EXTENDED
by Kate, Scheid 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Employment Opportunity Holly Township Library Circulation Assistant/MeLCat Administration 30 hours per week The successful candidate for this position will be able to deliver excellent customer service, be familiar with library services and technology and be able to learn to administer MeLCat services to patrons. Candidates should have a minimum of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, be organized, outgoing, energetic, and feel confident in using various technologies. Library experience is desired. A full job description for each position is attached. Weekend and evening hours will be required. Wage Range: $10.75-$12.75 commensurate with experience. Posting Date: 11-21-2016 Closing Date: 12-9-2016 If you are interested in applying for this position please send a cover letter, resume and completed application (attached) to Kate Scheid at kscheid(a)htlibrary.net<mailto:kscheid@htlibrary.net> or 1116 N. Saginaw, Holly, MI 48442 Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754 hollytownshiplibrary.org [Picture1]

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Half Price Mackinac Island Ferry Tickets Available: Star Line
by Jim Flury 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Cyber Monday sale that actually started at Midnight on Black Friday. Sale ends tonight at midnight. Limit of 10 tickets per purchase. Good any day between April 20, 2017 and October 31, 2017. Enjoy! https://www.mackinacferry.com/order-tickets-online-6/?x=1&Action=Shop_secti… Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - November 2016 Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Partnering with Other Caregivers in the Community [every child ready to read] Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - November 2016 In This Issue: * Partnering with Other Caregivers in the Community * New Book of the Month * Resource Books to Share with Early Childhood Educators * Websites of the Month * Reflections... This Month's Wisdom... "Planning a storytime and you need some additional ideas? Go to the "Everything Preschool<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>" theme site. Themes are listed alphabetically. For example, for "Pets" click on "P" and then pets. Then you can find suggested songs, art ideas and games. They also list books, but I think we can do better picks here than what they have listed!" ~ Sue McCleaf Nespeca Partnering with Other Caregivers in the Community [group] One of the workshops in the Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) Manual is a workshop to collaborate with community partners to help children get ready to read. The workshop lasts around 45-50 minutes and includes topics such as: research on early literacy; the importance of early literacy skills; the important role caregivers and parents play; the five practices; the importance of a child's home environment; and how the public library can help. Here are just a few of the groups you can attempt to reach with the importance of early literacy. 1. Preschools - (both school-run and faith-based) commercial preschools and preschools at colleges and universities. 2. Public schools that have preschool programs 3. Head Start and Early Start programs 4. Healthcare providers, particularly those who already participate in the national Reach Out And Read Project 5. County public health agencies 6. Local chapters of or affiliates of the National Association for the Education of Young Children 7. Human services agencies and shelters 8. Regional or state-wide early literacy coalitions or initiatives such as Success by 6, the Family Reading Partnership, Parent-Child Home Programs etc. 9. Teen parents at vocational or high schools 10. Families at homeless centers 11. Parents attending WIC (women, infant and children) centers 12. Families at migrant camps 13. Families in housing projects or low-income housing 14. Caregivers at adult literacy classes 15. Foster Parent Groups In addition to handouts provided in the ECRR manual, here is another tip sheet you might wish to share: "Do's To Promote Literacy Experiences" * Read Aloud to Children On a Daily Basis * Read to Children for Enjoyment - Not to Teach Them to Read or to Learn Phonics * Do Not Use Worksheets or Ditto Sheets * Allow Children to Ask Questions About Books You Have Read * Talk About the Books You Have Read * Read Different Types of Stories * Use Wordless Books and Have Children Tell the Story Through the Pictures * Use Literature Extensions Whenever Possible * Have a Variety of Writing Materials * Have Books For Children to Look at During Free Times New Book of the Month ________________________________ [5 Little Ducks]Five Little Ducks. Denise Fleming. Beach Lane, 2016. ISBN:978-1-4814-2422-6. $17.99. It is exciting to see a new book by author/illustrator Denise Fleming, as her books are so perfect for very young children. Her paper-making technique, pulp painting, lends itself well to the large and bright child-appealing illustrations found here. The familiar song, "Five Little Ducks," is presented with a few twists, but the traditional song would make a great extension after sharing this version. In addition, days of the week are introduced for young children to learn. And the back matter is excellent. There is much to discover with facts presented about the characters seen in the book: the mallard duck family; green frogs, flying squirrels; wild turkeys, box turtles, pigs and a little girl named Anna who is photo bombed by a squirrel. And then, there is a third way to use this book, as children are asked to go back through the story and find dragonflies, whirligig beetles, flies, a rabbit, a deer, sheep, a horse, crows, cows, squirrels, a dog, and a cat and kittens. Regarding the ECRR five early literacy practices, this book works well for all five --- to child participation (talking), singing, reading (again and again) playing (acting out the story) and writing (drawing a favorite character from the book as one example.) This is must purchase for every library! ________________________________ Resource Books to Share with Early Childhood Educators [Muffin Man]Many libraries have a "parent/teacher" section with useful resource books that can be borrowed by early childhood educators. Even if you do not have such a section, it would be great if you could have useful resource books for ECE teachers to borrow (and you will love them too, as they will help with programming.) Some of my favorites, that are popular with ECE teachers, have been written by consultant Pam Schiller. Here are a few of her books that every library should consider for purchase: * And the Cow Jumped Over the Moon: Over 650 Activities to Teach Toddlers Using Familiar Rhymes and Songs * Do You Know the Muffin Man? Literacy Activities Using Favorite Rhymes and Songs. * Where is Thumbkin? 500 Activities to Use with Songs You Already Know * The complete Resource Book for Infants: Over 700 Experiences for Children from Birth to 18 Months * The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos: Over 2000 Experiences and Ideas * The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers: An Early Childhood Curriculum with Over 2000 Activities and Ideas * The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays, and Chants * The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and Fingerplays: Over 450 Spanish/English Selections ________________________________ Websites of the Month [read]The recommended "New Book" in the above article was written and illustrated by Denise Fleming. At her web site you can find some wonderful colorful posters about reading, librarians, and how she does her pulp painting. Each poster is a PDF and you can download them in color in either an 8 ½ x 11 size OR 13 x 17. To see these posters, go to: http://www.denisefleming.com/pages/posters/posters-main.html<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Planning a storytime and you need some additional ideas? Go to the "Everything Preschool<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>" theme site. Themes are listed alphabetically. For example, for "Pets" click on "P" and then pets. Then you can find suggested songs, art ideas and games. They also list books, but I think we can do better picks here than what they have listed! So you have your theme for storytime and book ideas. How about songs? We know from ECRR the importance of using several songs in a storytime program. Go to http://www.kididdles.com/<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, click on "All Songs" for hundreds of song ideas, listed alphabetically. Lyrics are given, but many songs have music notes after their title, which means you can also hear the song sung in case you forgot or don't know the tune. Many of us use Pinterest for program ideas. If you want a one-stop place for over 1,000 open-ended art ideas (a fun end to a preschool storytime) follow this link<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> to a great board on Pinterest. Reflections... ________________________________ [toddler]Doing Outreach When You Have No Time to Do Outreach I have worked in all sizes of public libraries, and I did in reverse order for some reason. I started at a large city system and worked my way up to Head of the Children's Room. Then, I moved to a medium-size city system and was Children's Coordinator for the Main Library and several branches. My next move was to a small town library were I headed the children's section and was Assistant Director. I finally ended up at the largest regional system in Ohio as the Children's Specialist. At each location, there were many of the same responsibilities in programming- from storytimes to summer reading etc. What was entirely different at each site was what I was able to do in terms of outreach to early childhood educators and those who work with young children. It was frustrating to know what you should be doing, but were unable to because of time or staffing constraints. So, let's just say that doing outreach is vitally important if there is any way you can do it. But let's reflect on what you might do if going outside of the building is next to impossible. 1. Assemble thematic storytime kits that can be requested and picked up at the library for special loan (some libraries allow a longer loan period). 2. House specialized collections at Child-Care headquarters for teachers to check out. 3. Provide monthly/quarterly newsletters developed especially for teachers of young children - mention new books at your library that would be great for story sharing. Also, cover programs you are offering for young children. 4. Model to ECE's how to do a storytime when groups visit including having children participate in at least one story. 5. Provide special Teacher Resource Collections. 6. Provide an annual workshop on topics of literacy, storytelling etc. ________________________________ 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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