December 2016 - Michlib-l

Vietnamese Books Claimed
by Claire Mueller 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

The Vietnamese books have been claimed. Thank you! Claire Mueller Public Library of Westland

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Lego Activity Table
by Nicole Gillies 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Hello, I am wondering if anyone has a Lego activity table and if there has been any concerns about smaller children and choking. I would like to put one out but another staff member has mentioned that Legos can be a problem for younger kids if not properly supervised. Thoughts and advice welcome. Nicole Gillies, MLIS Youth Librarian Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-246-8357

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Vietnamese books to give away
by Claire Mueller 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

We have several Vietnamese books to give away that have been in our Youth collection. Let me know if you are interested! Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (#5) 5 chapter books by Nguyen Nhat Anh Chapter book by Tu Ke Tuong 7 more picture/folk tale books Claire Mueller Youth Services Teen Volunteer Coordinator Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway 734-326-6123 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org> Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Registration now open for "Power Up"
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Power Up: A Conference in Leadership for Youth Managers and Staff will be held March 30-31, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Library & Information Studies Continuing Education department, the conference features keynotes by Gretchen Caserotti and Deborah Taylor plus workshops and sessions for youth leaders from libraries of all sizes around the country. This leadership conference is perfect for any youth staffer wherever they are in their career path or organizational structure. For more information, visit: https://slis.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/ Please note the dates do conflict with MLA's Spring Institute<http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/events/spring-institute-20…>, the youth conference right here in Michigan. The Library of Michigan does offer contining education funding for which you can apply to attend conferences and workshops. For grant details please go to: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--…. 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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MeL Minute - MeL Toolbars, Widgets, & Helper Applications
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Hi all, Talking with some library directors recently about increasing MeL<http://mel.org/> and MeLCat<http://mel.org/melcat> visibility in their communities, one commented that adding the MeL Discovery Search Box to the library's website might be beneficial. Another suggested that adding a MeLCat search widget could be equally useful. Actually, you can do both with the tools available on the Library of Michigan's site under MeL Information, MeL Toolbars, Widgets and Helper Applications<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_39174---,00.ht…>. We offer quite a variety from Britannica Apps to a MeLCat keyword search plug-in for Firefox. Promoting MeL on your website reinforces the idea that your library (public, school, academic, special) is the place for community members to start when looking for resources for personal enrichment, research, and school assignments and connecting with the larger Michigan library family. Thanks! 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. 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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Facing a divided nation, ALA offers free trainings
by Steven Bowers 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

From: Sarah Ostman <sostman(a)ala.org> Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:11 PM Subject: Facing a divided nation, ALA offers free trainings ALA and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) today announced a new initiative that will train library professionals in dialogue facilitation and deliberation techniques. Scroll down for full details or visit www.ala.org/LTC-models<http://www.ala.org/LTC-models>. Highlights: · Library professionals from ALL types of libraries may register now for a FREE introductory webinar (Feb. 9, 2017) to learn what is to come in this two-year project. · Library professionals from public libraries serving large or urban communities may register now for a FREE three-part webinar series (March-May 2017) designed for their community size/library type. Those who view all three parts may register to attend a FREE in-person preconference at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference (June 2017, registration for the conference workshop not yet open). · Later series will be offered for academic libraries and smaller public libraries (fall 2017 and winter/spring 2018, respectively). To be alerted when future sessions are announced, sign up for the Programming Librarian newsletter<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/about/get-our-enewsletter>. ************** Facing a divided nation, ALA offers libraries free trainings in dialogue facilitation and deliberation<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/12/facing-divided-nation-ala-offer…> (published Dec. 15, 2016) CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) invite library professionals to attend a free learning series to explore various dialogue facilitation approaches and position themselves to foster conversation and lead change in their communities. “As our nation becomes increasingly divided, ALA sees tremendous opportunity for libraries to be a leading force for reconciliation, progress and common ground,” said ALA President Julie Todaro. “We are proud to make community engagement resources available to all libraries, free of charge, through this initiative.” Through Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change<http://www.ala.org/LTC>, a two-year project, ALA and NCDD will produce ten webinars and three in-person workshops. Change-making leaders, such as Everyday Democracy, National Issues Forum and World Café, will develop and lead the trainings, which will be customized to meet the needs of various library types and sizes: large public library systems; small, medium-sized and rural public libraries; and academic libraries. Registration is currently open for four learning sessions. * Libraries of all types and sizes are invited to attend a one-hour introductory webinar about the resources and opportunities available throughout the initiative. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Overview” (Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-mo…> Representatives of public libraries serving large or urban communities are invited to attend the following three-part series: * In Session 1, NCDD will discuss the range of dialogue and deliberation models available to large public library systems. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Introduction to Dialogue & Deliberation” (Thursday, March 9, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-in…> * In Session 2, leaders from World Café will discuss their method for bringing together large groups of people in a series of small, conversational rounds to spark in-depth conversation. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: World Café” (Thursday, April 6, 1 p.m. CST)<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-wo…>. * In Session 3, representatives of Everyday Democracy will share their Dialogue to Change process, which encourages diverse groups of people to come together, engage in inclusive and respectful dialogue, and find common solutions to community problems. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Every Democracy’s Dialogue to Change Process” (Monday, May 1, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-ev…> Each session will be recorded and archived for free on-demand viewing on the Programming Librarian website<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/learn>. Individuals who view all three webinars, live or recorded, will be invited to attend a free pre-conference workshop at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Future learning sessions will be designed for academic libraries (fall 2017) and small, mid-sized and rural public libraries (winter/spring 2018). Details for future sessions will be announced in 2017. To stay informed about future offerings, sign up for the Programming Librarian e-newsletter<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/about/get-our-enewsletter>. Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change follows up on Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC)<http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/libraries-transforming-communities>, a two-year initiative offered in 2014-15 by ALA and the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation that explored and developed the Harwood Institute's "Turning Outward" approach in public libraries. With this second phase of LTC, ALA will broaden its focus on library-led community engagement by offering professional development training in community engagement and dialogue facilitation models created by change-making leaders such as Everyday Democracy and National Issues Forums. LTC: Models for Change is made possible through a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. _______________ Sarah Ostman Communications Manager Public Programs Office American Library Association 312-280-5061

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TODAY! Measure Your Impact: Getting Started with Outcome-Based Evaluation
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Start Time: 3:00PM Eastern Do you want to learn how to measure the effects your library's programs, resources, and services have on your users? Would you like to discover various ways to measure outcomes in your library? Join Linda Hofschire, Director of the Colorado State Library's Library Research Service, in this webinar, where you'll learn practical tips for getting started with outcome-based evaluation. You will gain a deeper understanding of what outcomes are, and how they work in conjunction with inputs and outputs to provide meaningful information about your library's impact on your community. For more information, visit https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=632 Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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long overdues
by Benzie Shores District Library 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Our library has a policy for long overdue materials that when a patron has $250 worth of overdue materials that are 45 or more days overdue from the original due date to turn the bill over to a law enforcement officer for delivery in person. Then we wait. If your library has a policy of involving the police in such situations, could you please let me know what you do next? Thanks, -- Cathy Carter Benzie Shores District Library Frankfort, MI 49635 231-352-4671 www.benzieshoreslibrary.org

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Tax Capture Bills Pass House Now Back to Senate
by Rachel Ash 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

News from the Michigan Library Association: Thank you MLA members and library supporters! And thank you to the Michigan legislature for their outstanding support of our libraries. Your engagement with our Representatives helped pass six of the seven library tax capture relief bills; SB 619 - 624 all passed late last night and early this morning. SB 579 impacting Brownfields did not pass. The House added a technical amendment to the remaining bills so now they go back to the Senate for concurrence. We expect to see that happen this morning. We'll send complete information as soon as the Senate concurs. Watch for an update shortly. Great work library community! Gail Madziar Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice> Instagram<instagram.com/michigan_library_association> [cid:image001.jpg@01D23421.3AF4C2D0]

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Article on School and Public Library Collaborations
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

This article was recently highlighted in the American Library Association's ALA Direct newsletter. I thought some of you may find it helpful. There are ideas from a recent conference panel that outline some descriptions of partnerships that the California library community is thinking about. You can read the full article online here: http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/beginning-library-partnership-conversation/ The Beginning of a Library Partnership Conversation BY KATE MACMILLAN School and public library partnerships were the buzzwords at last month's California Library Association conference in Sacramento. A packed room of librarians gathered to discuss and debate the pros and cons of school and public library partnerships. There was a panel of five presenters that included a representative/librarian from the California Department of Education, a County Office of Education librarian, a teacher librarian, a public librarian, and a district librarian. During the session the panel encouraged everyone to talk about what is working, what's not, what needs to happen to move forward, and how we can work together to make it happen. Once the audience understood that they were part of this conversation, they quickly shared ideas, dreams, and concerns. Find out more about the partnerhips ideas in the full article - http://knowledgequest.aasl.org/beginning-library-partnership-conversation/ Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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