April 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Preserving Family History
by Smith, Donna 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Preserving Family History Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. We look around the cemetery and wonder who lies beneath the gravestones with our surname. What happened that influenced the world into which these people were born? What happened in their lives that molded who and what they became, ultimately influencing what we have become? What are their stories? Local author Laurice LaZebnik will discuss her search to find answers in her own family tree and the importance of discovering your own. Join author LaZebnik's talk about her historical research, her discovery that her great-grandmother was a bootlegger posing as a potato farmer and learn how to preserve your own family's history. "Minnie's Potatoes," Lazebnik's third novel, is historical fiction based on the romantic life of her great-grandmother in Prussia, her life as a pioneer in early Michigan's lumbering era, and her life as a businesswoman brewing and bootlegging moonshine. "Minnie's Potatoes has that Laura Ingalls Wilder appeal at a mature level. This historical romance is an adult "Little House on the Prairie," set in Michigan's lumbering era and its path through Prohibition." - Valerie Valentine LaZebnik's previous titles include "The Atomic Sailor" and "Strongheart." More information can be found at http://lauricelazebnik.com/ This event will take place at Jackson District Library's Carnegie Branch, 244 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, MI, on Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Intended for adults. Please call Debby Sears at 517-788-4087 for more information on this event. Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK for print 300dpi small] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Ph: 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com

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Getting ready for National Library Week: April 10-16, 2016
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

We all need a "Twibbon"!? Please review the links below in anticipation of 2016 National Library Week and get your library ready to celebrate! http://twibbon.com/Support/national-library-week http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek Best regards, Deb Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org http://twitter.com/meldotorg

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Director Opportunity
by Michelle Moore 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Unique opportunity in beautiful Northern Michigan. Lead a Class IV District Library that serves a county of 16,000 residents. Director position is available immediately. Send a letter of interest to Michelle Moore - moore(a)missaukeelibrary.org - for more details. Michelle Moore Library Director Ardis Missaukee District Library 210 S. Canal #340 Lake City, MI 49651 231-839-2166 moore(a)missaukeelibrary.org www.missaukeelibrary.org “No man can be called friendless when he has God and the companionship of good books.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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Reminder: Library Camp Unconference at AADL - Friday, April 15
by Sara Wedell 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Reminder to all library folks out there - you are invited to attend Library Camp: An Unconference next week! It takes place 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. It's not too late to attend! Just 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 Friday, April 15th! Sara Wedell Production Librarian | Ann Arbor District Library wedells(a)aadl.org | (734) 327-4225

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Upcoming Programs at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Hello - Pewabic Pottery, a ceramic studio and school, was founded in Detroit, MI in 1903. They are known for their irridescent glazed tiles, which grace notable buildings through the United States. Join us for a presentation on their founders and history, along with a tour of the display in our showcases. The program will be held on Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 pm in the Warren Civic Center Conference Room. A raffle will be held for a free tile - must be present to win! Money Smart Week: The Warren Public Library is proud to host these upcoming events in the spirit of helping others to keep their ledgers in the black and their pockets filled with green! 1: Identity Theft - Learn how to prevent being a victim as well as the steps to follow if someone steals your identity. Glenn Clark from the Michigan Attorney General's Office and Colleen Godfrey, a consumer education specialist, from the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union will present. This program will be held Monday, April 18 at 6:00 pm in the Warren Civic Center Conference Room. 2: Power Over Debt - This workshop will highlight ways to avoid debt and build a more secure future. Discussions include understanding and improving your credit report and score, as well as steps to tackling debt through identifying spending habits and budgeting. Colleen Godfrey from the Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union will present. This program will be held Tuesday, April 26 at 6:00 pm in the Warren Civic Center Conference Room. Please register for programs by calling 586-574-4564. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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MeL Minute - Financial Literacy
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Hi all, Since March 2004, when the U.S. Senate passed Resolution 316 officially recognizing April as National Financial Literacy Month, organizations including libraries have provided resources and training for youth and adults. ALA's Money Smart Week(r)<http://www.ala.org/offices/money-smart-week> initiative in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank (Chicago) offers many ideas and tools for bringing sound financial information to the public. MeL databases<http://mel.org/databases> can help too. All of the following MeL databases contain information on investment, personal finances, real-life math, taxation, savings, banking, and related topics: eBook Collection<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-ebsco.php?database=EBOOK>, Gale Virtual Reference Library<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=GVRL>, Research in Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=MSIC>, Britannica School<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRSC…>, and Gale Legal Forms<http://galesupport.com/legalforms_branding/splashPage.php?loc=lom_accessmich>. April 23-30, 2016 is designated ALA's Money Smart Week(r)<http://www.ala.org/offices/money-smart-week>. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. 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. 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> [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more.

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NEW webinar from MCLS - Dewey or don't we?
by Suzanne Robinson 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Has the changing world and the internet altered the way your patrons search and ask for help? Do they find it frustrating having to go to several different shelving areas to get all the materials they want on a topic? Would you like your patrons (of any age) to have a better browsing experience? MCLS is excited to offer a new two-hour webinar exploring new ways to organize your collections for greater accessibility: "Dewey or don't we: making your collections more accessible" May 5, from 10:00am to 12:00pm EST Click here for more information and to register: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> with any questions. Thanks, Suzanne ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 Part time Hours: (with some slight variations occasionally) Monday 11am-3pm Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 2:30pm Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am-1pm I work from home also, and I check email regularly, so email is the most reliable way to reach me.

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Local Authors Fair at Grosse Pointe Public Library
by Danis Houser 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Hello! The Grosse Pointe Public Library is hosting a Local Authors Fair as part of our National Library Week celebrations. Eighteen authors from the Pointes and Metro-Detroit will be participating, including Ann Marie Aliotta, Margaret Carroll, Karen Dionne, Karen Dybis, Kelly Fordon, Sandy Novacek, and William Rapai. The Fair will take place from 1-4 on Saturday, April 16th at our Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. The event is free, and all are welcome! Please feel free to post, forward, and otherwise share at will! Best regards, Danis Danis Houser Librarian, Reference & Technical Services Grosse Pointe Public Library dhouser(a)gp.lib.mi.us

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New Pew Research Center Report: Libraries and Learning
by Jim Flury 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/04/07/libraries-and-learning/ 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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Michigan Notable Book Tour - Delta College
by Elias, Anne - Staff <anneelias＠delta.edu> 07 Apr '16

07 Apr '16

Please share this information with your communities - all are welcome to attend. Delta College is hosting Patricia Majher, author of Great Girls in Michigan History. She will be at Delta College to discuss her book on April 12, 2016. Great Girls in Michigan History, Patricia Majher Date: Tuesday April 12, 2016 Time: 2 pm to 3 pm Place: Room S105 - Delta College Admission: Free Great Girls in Michigan History, Patricia Majher, Wayne State University Press Great Girls in Michigan History highlights 20 girls from Michigan's past who did amazing things before they turned twenty years old. Featured are aviator Nancy Harkness (Love), pioneer Anna Howard Shaw, escaped slave Dorothy Butler, professional baseball player Marilyn Jenkins, union leader Myra Komaroff (Wolfgang), and Native American writer Jane Johnston (Schoolcraft). Other more famous figures-including First Lady Betty Bloomer (Ford), jockey Julie Krone, Motown star Diana Ross, and tennis champion Serena Williams are also included. Patricia Majher is a graduate of Central Michigan University where she received a BA in journalism. She earned her MS in historic preservation at Eastern Michigan University after which she joined the Mackinac State Historic Parks division as the public relations and marketing officer. She currently serves as editor of Michigan History magazine and was the assistant director/curator at the Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame. Great Girls in Michigan History is her second book. Her first was titled Ladies of the Lights: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service. More on Michigan Notable Books: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-54574_39583---,00.ht… Anne Wooden Elias anneelias(a)delta.edu Government Documents/Reference Librarian Delta College University Center, MI (989) 686-9874

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