March 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Video Recording Library Programs for YouTube
by Jessica Enget 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Are there any libraries out there that have or regularly video record any of their library programs to post on YouTube for a wider community audience? If so, please get in touch with me by phone/email; I'd like to learn more about what process is working for you (what do you use to record, turn around time, any related policies, handling permissions for release, etc). 269-585-8711; jenget(a)portagelibrary.info Thank you muchly in advance! Jessica L. Enget Adult Services Librarian Portage District Library 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002 Ph. (269) 585-8711

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Joseph Heywood to visit Adrian District Library
by Shirley Ehnis 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Michigan author Joseph Heywood will visit the Adrian District Library on Saturday, April 23, at 1:00 p.m. Heywood is the author of the Woods Cop mystery series featuring Conservation Officer Grady Service. Buckular Dystrophy, the tenth book in the series, was released March 1. In addition to being an author, Heywood is a photographer, artist, cartoonist and poet. Other writings include The Berkut, a 1987 bestseller, and Covered water: tempests of a nomadic trouter, a compilation of essays and stories (2015). Following Heywood's presentation there will time for questions and book signing. Copies of his new book will be available to purchase. Shirley A. Ehnis Library Director Adrian District Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 517-265-2265 sehnis(a)adrianmi.gov

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*Spring Institute Early Bird Registration ends in 1 week!*
by Jocelyn Baldwin Levin 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

*[image: Inline image 1]* *Michigan Library Association's 2016 Spring Institute for Youth and Teen Librarians *is less than a month away and this year's event promises to provide unique ideas, opportunities for connecting with colleagues and renewed enthusiasm for your profession. We have an AMAZING line-up for Thursday, April 14th and Friday, April 15th: *Jason Reynolds* <http://iamjasonreynolds.com/>, author of *When I Was the Greatest*, *Boy in the Black Suit*, and *All American Boys*, and winner of the inaugural 2016 Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature, a Coretta Scott King Award, and John Steptoe Award for New Talent. *Lori Nichols* <http://www.lorinichols.com/>, author of Mitten Award Winner *Maple, Maple & Willow Together, *and *Maple & Willow Apart.* Her illustrations can also be seen in: *This Orq. (he cave boy.), *and *This Orq. (he say ugh.)* by David Elliott; as well as *No, No, Kitten!* by Shelley Moore Thomas. *Jonathan Auxier* <http://www.thescop.com/> is the author of YouPer Award Winner *The **Night Gardener*, *Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes,* and, coming April 4th, *Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard*. In addition to these awesome authors, we have brought *INSTANT RECESS* <http://www.instantrecess.com/>*®* <http://www.instantrecess.com/> <http://www.instantrecess.com/>to Michigan for the first time. This is a high energy, interactive session where you’ll learn how to increase alertness and engagement and decrease the harmful effects of prolonged sitting. You'll gain the skills and resources to lead your own ten minute Instant Recess® breaks at your library! We will also have Join Katy Held to teach us about *Brain Gym <http://www.braingym.org/>, *an easy-to-learn and easy-to-share way to be more productive and engage your brain in a new way! *BRAND NEW: Cool Things My Library Does Reception* This quick engaging networking event will give you an opportunity to check out fourteen innovative and unique ideas from libraries across the state. Come discover fun new programs, displays and collection ideas that just might spark some ideas for your library! An Ice Cream Sundae Bar from the MSU Dairy* (YUM!)* will be featured and a cash bar will be available as well. This Year's *Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth *winner will be announced during SI and we'll have 15 breakout sessions, 16 vendors, book signings, two continental breakfasts, two lunches, dine around opportunities and networking activities to round out the two-day event. Click here <http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/spring-institute/ses…>to see a schedule with program descriptions. Registration <http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/register.html…> <http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/register.html…>is open. Two-day, one-day and student pricing options are available. Early bird discounts ends *Thursday, March 31*. Questions? Please contact MLA at (517) 394-2774 ext. 223 for assistance. Jocelyn (Baldwin) Levin, MLIS MLA Spring Institute 2016 Chair person jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com

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Teen/Youth volunteer summer internship position
by Beth Sheridan 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Attached is a job description for a volunteer Teen/Youth Summer Internship that we have open at the Orion Township Public Library. Thanks, Beth Sheridan Beth Sheridan Head of Adult Services The Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48360 (248) 693-3000 ext 332

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MeL Minute - Reading Resources
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Hi all, March is Reading Month and in case you're still looking for new ways to encourage reading, let me point out the information compiled by Library of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education to promote "purposeful reading for all Michiganders.<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html>" Four school levels are highlighted and in each a MeL Database is referenced along with the lessons that can be taught and goals achieved by using the database. BookFlix(tm)<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-scholastic.php>, Early World of Learning<http://worldbookonline.com/ewol/home?subacct=O6106> and Research in Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=MSIC> are featured. A short recorded statement by State Superintendent of Education Brian Whiston and Professional Knowledge resources are also included. And, don't forget to look at the MeL Books & Literacy Gateway<http://mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=60> where you'll find select websites and MeL Databases. 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 mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Registration is now open for the next MeL/MCLS MeL Databases webinar, Introducing Teachers to MeL, scheduled for March 30, 3:30pm Eastern. This 30 minute webinar will focus on MeL resources which support teachers in their critical work of ensuring student achievement. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff. 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> [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]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.

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Research Institute for Public Libraries Sept 30-Oct 3
by White, Shannon (MDE) 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

The second Research Institute for Public Libraries is scheduled for this fall in Denver, CO. 100 participants will engage in three days of hands-on, intensive workshops about... * Evaluation design and implementation * Data collection and use for strategic planning * Measures for reporting library impact * Tips for aligning research efforts with national initiatives like Edge Benchmarks and the Impact Survey Participants will walk away from RIPL with tools for evaluation, confidence in building research into their activities, and a network of colleagues for future learning and success. Read more about the event here: https://ripl.lrs.org/ A handful of Michigan librarians participating in the inaugural RIPL event in 2015 and we hope even more attend this year. Don't forget you can submit an application for funding from the Library of Michigan Continuing Education Program to help with up to $1,500 of your expenses. Read more about the funding process here - http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--… RIPL participants work in public libraries and are ... * interested in getting started using data for savvy and strategic planning. * looking for both inspiration and instruction in a hands-on, participatory environment. * seeking to learn about outcomes and how to measure library impact. * committed to leading their organizations in making data-based decisions. * eager to develop a peer network to support research and evaluation efforts. 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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ProQuest Marketing materials
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Hi all, Just a quick note about some tools our MeL database vendor ProQuest<http://www.proquest.com/> makes available to support libraries/schools and use of databases. Under Tools & Resources<http://www.proquest.com/customer-care/tools-resources/?selectFilter-search=…> you'll find over 15 resource types to print, customize, and use locally. Sort by resource type and library type to find bookmarks, flyers, brochures, commercial scripts, user guides, and LibGuides. (note: databases not offered in the suite of MeL resources are included). As an example, included in the commercial scripts group are 2 short pre-recorded commercials to download as SWF files and a word document that offers sample tweets, posts, and blogs to promote your library. Enjoy. 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> [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]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.

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Michigan 1040s plus instructions available
by Library Director 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Croton Township Library has a box of Michigan 1040s and Instruction booklets available. Please send RIDES code if interested. Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 -- Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 231-652-1615

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Acrylic brochure rack free to a good home
by Jennifer Trzcienski 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Hello List The Houghton Lake Public Library has an Acrylic Brochure rack, Free to the first Library that responds. I have attached a picture. Will send thru Rides delivery. Please list your Rides delivery number [image/jpeg:IMG_3271.JPG] Thank you. -- Jennifer Trzcienski Library Assistant Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, Michigan 48629

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Tax Forms
by Darcy Bellinger 24 Mar '16

24 Mar '16

Houghton Lake Public Library has one extra case of Federal 1040, 1040A & 1040EZ INSTRUCTION booklets. Also one case of Michigan booklet. Prefer to send entire case via RIDES. First come, first serve. Please include your RIDES code for shipping. Darcy Bellinger Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 dbell(a)hlpl.lib.mi.us www.hlpl.org Telephone: 989.366.9230

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