February 2016 - Michlib-l

Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference - March 11 & 12
by Larry J. Wagenaar 26 Feb '16

26 Feb '16

My apologies if this is a duplicate email - I am also sending this to my personal contacts. We have one of the best Local History Conference programs ever. Larry Just a few days left to register at the regular price for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference Regular registration ends March 1. Late registration is March 2 to March 7. March 11-12, 2016 . Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/ Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this year's conference offers. . Four keynotes o Senator Carl Levin speaking on "Reflections on Representing Michigan" o Sandra S. Clark of the Michigan Historical Center speaking on "Natural and Cultural Resources: A Marriage Made in Michigan" o Jamon Jordan of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History discussing "Forged by Fire: Detroit's Riots and Rebellions and How Chaos Created a Community" o Theresa Q. Tran of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote-Michigan division talking about "A Family's Story: Asian-American Immigrants 1965 - Present" . Twenty-five "breakout" sessions that address local and statewide history. * Friday Reception featuring the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. . Saturday Gala: Echoes of Yesteryear: A Cavalcade of Characters >From Michigan's Past . Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals. * Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Architectural Oases: Yamasaki in Detroit With John Gallagher Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes With Joel Stone Entering the Ranks: African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps With Eugene Owens >From Texas to the Thumb With John Espinoza Midnight Women: Female Freedom Fighters With Oyatunde Amakisi A Circle Not Yet Complete: The Changing Face of Native Education in Michigan With Eric Hemenway Thanksgiving Day Magic on Woodward Avenue With Romie Minor Rose Capital of the United States With Lynn Anderson The Mighty Mac With Robert J. Sweeney The Ghosts of Politics Past: Michigan's Importance in Presidential Politics With Chuck Stokes Another Round for the "Great Beer State" With Scott Graham Trolleying Along Detroit's Street Railways With Michael Jackman and Kenneth E. Schramm Has the Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald Faded? With John R. Beck This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Fwd: House Bill 5219
by Christine Hage 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

My State Rep provided this information that I thought would be of interest to everyone. It now moves on to the Michigan Senate. Christine Lind Hage 2016 Candidate for President Elect of the American Library Association Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road <x-apple-data-detectors://1/0> Rochester, MI 48307-2043 <x-apple-data-detectors://1/0> 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * writing * Playing Begin forwarded message: *From:* "Rep. Michael Webber (District 45)" <MichaelWebber(a)house.mi.gov> *Date:* February 25, 2016 at 2:20:38 PM EST *To:* "christine.hage(a)rhpl.org" <christine.hage(a)rhpl.org> *Subject:* *House Bill 5219* The House of Representatives passed House Bill 5219, which is meant to bring clarification for Senate Bill 571 from last year. HB 5219 clarifies that the restriction on using public resources to reference a local ballot question only applies to radio or television advertisements, rather than any communication over television or radio. As a result, public resources would be restricted for the following types of communications: mass mailings, prerecorded telephone messages, radio advertisements, television advertisements. The bill also makes clear that the restriction on the use of public resources to reference a local ballot question does not cover meetings of a public body. Additionally, the bill deletes the 60 day timeframe and provides that the restriction on using public resources would not preclude an informative communication that consists of any of the following: · The language of a local ballot question; · The date of an election; · Factual and strictly neutral information concerning the direct impact of a local ballot question on a public body or the electorate, except if the communication can reasonably be interpreted as an attempt to influence the outcome of a local ballot question.

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Just a few days left to register at the regular price for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference
by HSM Web 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Just a few days left to register at the regular price for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference Regular registration ends March 1. Late registration is March 2 to March 7. March 11-12, 2016 . Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/ Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this year's conference offers. . Four keynotes o Senator Carl Levin speaking on "Reflections on Representing Michigan" o Sandra S. Clark of the Michigan Historical Center speaking on "Natural and Cultural Resources: A Marriage Made in Michigan" o Jamon Jordan of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History discussing "Forged by Fire: Detroit's Riots and Rebellions and How Chaos Created a Community" o Theresa Q. Tran of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote-Michigan division talking about "A Family's Story: Asian-American Immigrants 1965 - Present" . Twenty-five "breakout" sessions that address local and statewide history. . Friday Reception featuring the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. . Saturday Gala: Echoes of Yesteryear: A Cavalcade of Characters From Michigan's Past . Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals. . Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Architectural Oases: Yamasaki in Detroit With John Gallagher Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes With Joel Stone Entering the Ranks: African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps With Eugene Owens >From Texas to the Thumb With John Espinoza Midnight Women: Female Freedom Fighters With Oyatunde Amakisi A Circle Not Yet Complete: The Changing Face of Native Education in Michigan With Eric Hemenway Thanksgiving Day Magic on Woodward Avenue With Romie Minor Rose Capital of the United States With Lynn Anderson The Mighty Mac With Robert J. Sweeney The Ghosts of Politics Past: Michigan's Importance in Presidential Politics With Chuck Stokes Another Round for the "Great Beer State" With Scott Graham Trolleying Along Detroit's Street Railways With Michael Jackman and Kenneth E. Schramm Has the Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald Faded? With John R. Beck This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Library Camp Unconference at AADL - Friday, April 15
by Sara Wedell 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Library People! You are invited to attend Library Camp: An Unconference on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. This event is intended for information professionals and graduate students with an interest in libraries. It's an informal, unconference-style gathering intended to bring people to share ideas, technologies, and to spark discussion. Library Camp is free to attend and will be held at the Downtown Library at 343 South Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI. Click here to register. The goal is to get a bunch of people together, and let them talk about whatever they'd like to talk about, within the rough purview of libraries and library technology. We'll start with a blank schedule and start the day with a discussion of topics we'd like to talk about to fill in the agenda. We've got time for four sessions and room for at least 4 concurrent sessions, so there could easily be 10-12 different things to talk about during the day. Bring your ideas and quandaries. AADL staff will be on hand to help with directing the conversation, but like any unconference, the event is led by whoever shows up! Further details are at: http://www.aadl.org/libcamp16 . See you April 15th! Sara Wedell Production Librarian | Ann Arbor District Library wedells(a)aadl.org | 734.327.4225

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StoryWalk Question
by Chapman,Ann 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Hello: We have received a grant to install a StoryWalk(r) http://www.kellogghubbard.org/storywalk in a local park. Has another library in Michigan already installed one? If so, will you contact me off list? It would be very helpful to hear experiences, pitfalls and successes as we embark on this project. I look forward to hearing your stories. Thanks for your help and keep those snow shovels handy. Ann Ann Chapman, Head Librarian Capital Area District Libraries - Haslett 1590 Franklin Street, Suite #200, Haslett, MI 48840 517-339-2324 | chapmana(a)cadl.org<mailto:chapmana@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/> | twitter.com/cadl | facebook.com/cadlibrary

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MeL Resources for Middle School-High School Teachers/Students
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

I had the opportunity to attend a webinar yesterday hosted by the Muskegon Area ISD featuring school media specialist Joan Vincent showcasing MeL's Research in Context, Opposing Viewpoints in Context and BritannicaSchool and how useful they are for teachers and students. It is also available on YouTube so I would like to share that with you: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=onZfpdn0Jl0. It's about 1/2 long so quite viewable in terms of time. Please share widely! Kind regards, Deb Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org http://twitter.com/meldotorg

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MCLS Office Closure
by Heather 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Due to inclement weather, the MCLS offices will be closing today at 2:30pm Eastern. MCLS staff can receive voicemail and email messages but may not be able to answer them until the offices reopen. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Please watch our website (http://mcls.org) Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org/) , and/or Twitter handle (https://twitter.com/mclsorg) for further updates. 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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stumper question
by North Adams Library 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Help. A young woman I know is looking for a book that she remembers from Kindergarten. This would have been late 80s-early 90s. She told me that it was about a boy who got a star-shaped sticker that he put on his forehead and it left a white spot when he got a tan. I have been searching online and have found the following descriptions from others searching for the same book. No results were posted where I found this. " *I don't remember the title or author, but it was a children's book, probably from the 60's, about a boy who received a star sticker from his teacher. The star was placed on his forehead, and he was so proud of it that he wouldn't wash his face for fear that the star would come off. His face got dirtier and dirtier until somehow the sticker fell off or was removed, and then there was a white star shaped spot on his forehead where the sticker had been, surrounded by the dirty skin. *unknown, Weekly Reader, 1965 or 1966. I remember reading this story when I was in 1st or 2nd grade. I recall that it was in a Weekly Reader magazine. The young boy won the gold star because he had been able to count to 100, had been able to say the alphabet from A to Z, and had been able to name the seven basic colors. I hope this helps to narrow the search a little bit. *"* ------------------------------ Does anyone know what book this might be? Thank you, all. Phyllis ------ Phyllis Rickard Director North Adams Community Memorial Library (zv245) 110 E. Main St., PO Box 248 North Adams, MI 49262 517-287-4426 northadamslibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/

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[FWD: Gov Closing All Lower Peninsula State Offices At Noon Today -- 11:53 a.m.]
by Sheryl Mase 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

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FREE PubMed and Emergency Preparedness Course Offering - 7 MLA Credits - March 24, 2016
by Figg, Bethany J 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Good Afternoon! The Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group (MDMLG) is proud to be hosting a two course event at WSU's Shiffman Medical Library on March 24, 2016 from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Holly Ann Burt will be teaching "Keeping up with PubMed" in the morning and "Emergency Preparedness for Libraries" in the afternoon. These courses are FREE to attend and are being brought to you by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Greater Midwest Region (GMR). We encourage you to participate and hope you can join us! Keeping Up With PubMed - 4 MLA CE Credits (8:30am to 12:30pm) With a hands-on approach, this class will show attendees how to use the features of PubMed effectively. Attendees will be able to describe the contents of PubMed; formulate basic search strategies; display, print, and save results in various formats; revise and refine searches; and use special features such as Related Articles, Link to journals, Citation Matcher, and Clinical Queries. The instructor will demonstrate online searches and students, at computers connected to the Internet, will be invited to follow along. Time for individual practice will be provided. Emergency Preparedness for Libraries - 3 MLA CE Credits (1:30pm to 4:30pm) The class examines strategies to assist librarians with preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. Topics include learning how to conduct a basic risk assessment for their libraries and craft a basic emergency preparedness plan including strategies for continuing library services during the emergency; disaster planning models; types of resources available for emergency planning and recovery; relationships with first responders, vendors, and other libraries; and issues related to salvage. Class activities provide the opportunity to discuss and begin developing continuity of service plans and related processes. Please register, using the online form http://www.mdmlg.org/CE%20Registration%2003-24-2016.docx by March 11, 2016! Cost is FREE for both MDMLG members and non-members. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you, The MDMLG Professional Development Committee ORIEN DUDA | WINDSOR REGIONAL HOSPITAL HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARY Medical Librarian & Archivist 1030 OUELLETTE AVENUE | WINDSOR, ON, N9A 1E1 519.254.5577ext.33134 | (FAX)519.973.0642 | orien.duda(a)wrh.on.ca<mailto:orien.duda@wrh.on.ca>

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