March 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

WebJunction Content and Upcoming Webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

Are you subscribed to Crossroads, WebJunction’s free enewsletter? Each month, Crossroads highlights new articles on WebJunction.org, including upcoming webinars and new course content. Subscribe today<http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/wj-news/crossroads.html> and be part of the online learning community! [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/banner/corn…] [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/banner/corn…] [http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/emailcontent/callout_event_sm.gif] Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Purposeful Innovation: Idea Management for Libraries<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=3587234fe13c30b2f7daf7a76a52e17d909247e2a26c59b…> Sooner or later, all libraries need to realign or reinvent services and workflows to respond to shifting community needs, but there's often a disconnect between ideas generated by staff on the front lines and the decisions made by management. Imagine a library where all staff feel empowered to submit, vote and comment on service and workflow ideas. To reach this ideal, Sno-Isle Libraries (WA) has embraced the idea management process in order to consider and approve ideas holistically, for cost, benefit and time, and before a heavy investment of resources. Sno-Isle Libraries realized that building a collaborative, transparent framework to support workflows, change, ideas and community engagement is essential to creating a culture of purposeful innovation. During this webinar, you'll gain a clear understanding of the "what" and "why" of idea management, hear lessons learned, and leave with tools to empower staff to lead from any position by sharing their ideas. 3:00-4:00 pm Eastern Time [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/banner/corn…] [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/banner/corn…] [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/banner/corn…] [http://www.webjunction.org/etc/designs/oclc/emailcontent/images/banner/corn…] [http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/emailcontent/callout_event_sm.gif] Thursday, March 31, 2016 Supervisor Success: Development Programs That Work<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=3587234fe13c30b212cf789550ccb77a1ff437f3f1d0a19…> As our profession transforms and our work changes, nurturing skillful and competent supervisors has become a priority for all types of libraries. Rising to the challenge, many people are creating and offering learning and development programs in their libraries. If you are interested in developing supervisor training programs for your library, get this one-day, free symposium on your calendar! This online event, consisting of three sessions (attend one or all), will bring together some of the most effective practices for supporting supervisor development. You'll hear from a variety of different libraries about their programs so that you can begin thinking about offering your own. Get all the details about this special online symposium on the website. 1:00-4:30 pm Eastern Time Evette Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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New Documents for February
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

Have been loaded on the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note this month: 2015 Forest Health Highlights Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Frequently Asked Questions The Death of Justice Scalia: Procedural Issues Arising on an Eight-Member Supreme Court Budget of the United States Government: FY 2017 S. 1024, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2016 U.S. Bureau of the Census. My Congressional District Quickfacts http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/105747396/February%202016%20New%20Docume… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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Free library furniture
by Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE) 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

Hi - the Library of Michigan is downsizing study/mfm carrels. If you are interested, please contact Bernadette Bartlett, 517-373-2971 or bartlettb(a)michigan.gov<mailto:bartlettb@michigan.gov> asap. Unfortunately we are not able to deliver, but we may be able to help load at pick-up. Modular blond oak wood veneer carrels with typical wear and tear. More than what is pictured here will be available. 6 segment 2-sided block one-sided multiple-segment row [cid:image001.jpg@01D17485.F29C3190][cid:image002.jpg@01D17485.F29C3190] Thanks! Bernadette Bernadette M. Bartlett Michigan Documents Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 517-373-2971 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Teen Art Club
by Adrianne Schinkai 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

Hello all, I am working on developing a teen art club for our library, but I wanted to know what other libraries have done. I am looking to keep this as students who are between the 6th-12th grades, but any ideas are welcome. Do you simply provide an environment for teens to work on their own projects, such as drawing, writing, and crafts? Or do you hold a general program once a month, with different projects and materials each month? If so, what do you provide? Do you charge a small fee per participant? Where do you get your ideas? Thanks in advance for the help, advice, and feedback! -- *Adrianne M. Schinkai* - (248) 331-7834 - amschinkai(a)gmail.com - amschinkaieportfolio.wordpress.com ---------------------------- *"Information is not knowledge."* *-Albert Einstein*

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Please Respond to our Employer/Co-Worker Survey: Wayne State School of Library & Information Science
by Stephen Bajjaly 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

The Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is currently preparing its written program presentation in advance of its continuing accreditation review in the fall of 2016. As part of our review, we are surveying employers and co-workers of our recent graduates in order to identify areas of strength and needed improvements concerning the way we prepare our students for work as librarians and information professionals. We are asking you to please respond to this survey if you have hired or worked with a SLIS graduate who was a student during this review period (2009 - present). Here's the link to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/sliscoa2016<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sliscoa2016> We very much look forward to your feedback. Please respond by March 7, 2016. Sincerely, Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor WSU School of Library and Information Science

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1040 EZ Instructions, Anyone??
by Stanczak, Cindy 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

Has anyone received their 1040 EZ Instructions? We've received everything but that. Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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Registration for Fall 2016 Prime Time Family Reading Now Open
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

>From James Nelson of the Michigan Humanities Council: Registration for Fall 2016 Prime Time Family Reading Now Open The Michigan Humanities Council is now accepting applications for libraries and schools interested in hosting Prime Time Family Reading Time. Grants of up to $14,000 are available to host sites. To learn more about Prime Time please visit our website at: www.michiganhumanities.org/prime-time-family-reading-time/<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/prime-time-family-reading-time/>. For more information on how to apply please contact Program Manager James Nelson at 517-372-7770 or jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org> The deadline for fall 2016 applications is May 2, 2016 Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Visit our March is Reading Month website<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html> for motivating examples and activities that encourage purposeful reading for all Michiganders. [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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MAP: New Partners and New Website and New Mobile Version, All Coming Soon!
by Jim Flury 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

All, It has been some time since our last MAP confab (I know, you are SO glad of that fact). Well, meteorological Spring (as opposed to calendar Spring, which will debut on March 20) arrived yesterday (you can tell by the color of the grass and roads) and with it, some very exciting news regarding the Michigan Activity Pass program that I just have to share with you. But first, a summary of where we stand, MAP-wise, as of today. Thanks to your hard work and promotional efforts you have circulated nearly three times as many MAP passes since program go live on May 24 as was the case for the entire previous twelve month period of the program! The number of "hits" to the MAP website is closing in on 500,000. The number of "likes" for the MAP Facebook page has surpassed 1,700. Etc. Keep it up everyone! You are doing a great job, and it is being noticed. Which brings me to the subject of the message... Today, we are very excited to announce that MAP has entered into a brand new partnership with the National Park Service and its Every Kid in a Park program. As a result, the following seven Michigan NPS sites will be added to the MAP website, with passes available beginning on or about May 21: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore http://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm River Raisin National Battlefield Park http://www.nps.gov/rira/index.htm North County National Scenic Trail http://www.nps.gov/noco/index.htm Isle Royale National Park http://www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore http://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm Keweenaw National Historical Park http://www.nps.gov/kewe/index.htm MotorCities National Heritage Area http://www.nps.gov/auto/index.htm Our partnership with NPS and the addition of these seven new destinations will only serve to enhance the visibility and usage of the MAP program by Michigan's public library patrons. We are also talking to several municipal (county and city) parks and recreation agencies, which could result in additional new partner venues for MAP. More details regarding that a little later. Finally, I don't think anyone would disagree that after nearly three years, the MAP website is in need of a refresh. Well, we have that covered, too! Thanks to our partners Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Plymouth Rocket a completely redesigned MAP website is in the works. This new MAP website, including a MOBILE version, will be ready for use in time for the roll out of statewide MAP Year 4 in late May. Look for additional information regarding the new website, new partner venues, and new mobile version, very soon. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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Seeking Telephone Vendors - Plymouth District Library
by Carol Souchock 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

The Plymouth District Library is seeking responses to our RFP for a VOIP Telephone system upgrade. Have you had a good experience with your telephone system provider? Please direct them to our website http://plymouthlibrary.org to view the RFP (request for proposal). Responses are due by Monday March 14 at 2 pm. Thank you! Carol Souchock Library Director Plymouth District Library http://plymouthlibrary.org 734-453-0750, ext. 218 csouchock(a)plymouthlibrary.org

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1040 booklets
by Sheila Little 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Saline has extra copies we will send to your library. Please include your Rides info. Sheila Little, Support Services Supervisor Saline District Library 555 N. Maple Saline, MI 48176 734-429-5450 sheila(a)salinelibrary.org MeL-zv301 TLN-Saline #219

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