April 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MCLS in May - still have seats available
by Suzanne Robinson 21 Apr '16

21 Apr '16

Please feel free to share. MCLS offers high quality, online instruction. We still have some seats available in our May workshops. For more information, click here: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/ Please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> if you have 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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Guns in the library
by Marsh, Nyama 21 Apr '16

21 Apr '16

I was surprised to see that most of the respondents call dispatch rather than 911. Library staff are not trained to determine the intent of someone carrying a gun in the library. Perhaps it is holstered and appears to be a non-emergency, but they may escalate it once they get to their intended target... I asked our Chief of Police and he concurred that we are to call 911 and leave it to the police to determine the carrier's intent. Of note, the library and city hall in our community have "no guns allowed" signs posted on our front doors per instruction from Village administration. So even if someone has no-ill intent, they are making a conscious decision to ignore our signage. Being an urban-suburban community, we are less likely to have open-carry citizens coming in. However, an open-carry citizen came into my church to make a statement a couple years ago. Plus, there are have been active shooters, with subsequent lock downs, within a 5-mile radius of our library in the last couple years. We've even had staff members on phone-conference-calls with people who had to exit the meeting due to a lockdown. You just never know what will happen and when - and I and my staff are not the ones to judge the situation. I'll get off my soap-box now - and go schedule our active-shooter training for later this year. Thank you and have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Marsh Library Director n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) "There are many ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." ~Jacqueline Kennedy "Leaders don't force people to follow - they invite them on a journey." ~ Charles Lauer

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Reference books available
by Karrie Yukon 21 Apr '16

21 Apr '16

Hi, In an effort to reduce our reference collection we have the following available : American National Biography - Oxford University Press, 1999 volumes 1-24 and two supplements. Please let me know if you are interested in this set by April 28, 2016. Send me your RIDES code and we will ship it out. Please contact me off list, as my email is having problems receiving the MICH-Lib digest. Thank you. Karrie Karrie Yukon Bloomfield Township Public Library Adult Services Librarian 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302-2410 248-642-5800

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Fwd: [Mamelist] Take Part in Virtual Library Legislative Day!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Kathy makes some excellent points! Please read below and join in :-) 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 Begin forwarded message: From: "Lester, Kathy" <kathyl(a)mimame.org<mailto:kathyl@mimame.org>> Date: April 20, 2016 at 5:53:08 AM EDT To: <mamelist(a)mcls.org<mailto:mamelist@mcls.org>> Subject: [Mamelist] Take Part in Virtual Library Legislative Day! Please register to take part in Virtual Library Legislative Day (VLLD) during the week of May 2nd. This is a chance to advocate for library programs at the federal level. For instance: The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is helping to bring attention to effective school library programs; we want to make sure as federal legislators are putting together implementation plans that they include school libraries. In addition federal funding supports MeL resources in Michigan; without that funding - our students would not have the free access to the great resources provided by MeL. IMLS is an important federal agency and they provide great programs and resources. Our legislators need to hear that we support this funding and believe this funding is vital. ALL libraries are important to our communities. Please see the forwarded message from the American Library Association (ALA) about VLLD. Once you register (you don't have to be an ALA member to register and participate), ALA will send you some talking points and easy ways to get involved. --Kathy Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA MAME Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014 School Librarian/Technology Integrationist East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools 2012 State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner kathyL(a)mimame.org<mailto:kathyL@mimame.org> cell: 810-333-5873 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ALA Washington Office <districtdispatch(a)alawash.org<mailto:districtdispatch@alawash.org>> Date: Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 1:33 PM Subject: Library advocates, you've been challenged! To: kathyl(a)mimame.org<mailto:kathyl@mimame.org> [https://secureimages.capwiz.com/ala/actionalerts_mlm.png] As part of National Library Legislative Day 2016 (NLLD), we are offering library advocates unable to attend in person the chance to participate through Virtual Library Legislative Day (VLLD)! This year, we're teaming up with the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA) to help expand our efforts and take advantage of the momentum started by the nearly 400 library supporters who plan to attend NLLD. Their Chapters' members are pledging their time to make calls, send emails, tweet, and otherwise raise awareness about library issues during the week of May 2nd. To date, the HPA has received pledges for nearly 500 actions from their members! We think we can do our wizarding friends even better. Over the next few weeks, please take a second to register<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx4OSlV3WPrCLlTsi5v…> and then ask everyone in your circles -- members, followers, patrons, fellow library staffers, and listservs -- to join us! We'll follow up by sending out talking points and other handy resources you can use to advocate easily and effectively. We'll also be including a link to a webstream of the National Library Legislative day program, live from Washington, on the morning of May 2nd. You'll get to hear our keynote speaker, former Congressman Rush Holt, and listen in on this year's issue briefing. There's also a handy resource toolkit<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxRw28wd1QXzGT4cJhI…>, put together by the Harry Potter Alliance, for librarians who may want to get younger advocates involved. You can also find out more by visiting the United for Libraries <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx5vSW3_4F3MOJSSmyE…> and the Harry Potter Alliance<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxMLGGBn6sif8Nh44nv…> webpages, or by subscribing to the Action Center<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxubcWYvrBIkhNC4P3I…>. Please feel free to contact Lisa Lindle<mailto:llindle@alawash.org>, Grassroots Communications Specialist for ALA Washington, if you have any questions. ________________________________ ________________________________ Please unsubscribe below if you no longer wish to receive emails from the ALA Washington Office. Unsubscribe<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/subscriptions?r=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxT1bLnPF5h…> [Powered by CQRC Engage] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxi8vDGaOeYFZZy7cOH…> _______________________________________________ Mamelist mailing list

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Employment Opportunity at Hamburg Twp. Library
by Holly Hentz 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

[Fbook50Profile]Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Rd. P.O. Box 247 Hamburg, MI 48139 810-231-1771 www.hamburglibrary.org Employment Opportunity Position: Library Clerk with public computer instruction duties Permanent Part Time (28 hours/week) Rate & Benefits: * $14.50/hour. Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 1pm to 8pm, Thursday 9am to 5pm (alternating with Saturday), Friday noon to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm (alternating with Thursday). * Paid vacation, holidays, longevity pay, continuing education opportunities. Job Description: * This Library Clerk will service both the youth and adult areas of the library in the following ways: Provide basic reference services to all ages; assist with youth and adult programming; provide instruction to library patrons on basic library services; and assist the department heads and library director as needed. * Teach basic computer skills to the public. Required Knowledge, Abilities: * Possession of at least a High School diploma; higher education is preferred. * Ability to work independently, with a team, and under the supervision of the Library Director. * Effective, courteous, detailed-oriented, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a passion for customer service. * Possession of computer skills, including mobile devices, and the ability to teach. * Ability to work with the general public, including all ages and backgrounds. * Flexibility to work within multiple departments. How to Apply: Mail or email letter of interest and resume (references will be requested after the interview process) to: Holly Hentz, Director Hamburg Township Library P.O. Box 247 Hamburg, MI 48139 hhentz(a)hamburglibrary.org<mailto:hamb@tln.lib.mi.us> The position will remain open until filled. This announcement is only a summary of the position, its responsibilities, and requirements. Hamburg Township Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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Station Eleven gone
by Ann Greene 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Hi:Station Eleven zipped out to new homes.Thanks.AnnEau Claire District Library

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Station Eleven
by Ann Greene 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Hi:I have six copies of "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel, the Great Michigan Read selection for 2016, free to a good home. You may have one or all. Ann GreeneEau Claire District Library

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Free MeL Databases webinar - MeL for middle schoolers - April 27, 3:30pm Eastern
by David 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Greetings, Educating middle schoolers presents unique challenges. MeL Databases supports that education with a diverse array of tools to help meet those needs. Join us on April 27, at 3:30pm Eastern, for a free 30-minute webinar focused on MeL resources which provide educators the means to bolster 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…>. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… This webinar will be recorded, archived, and made available. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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Media Coaching Workshop reminder
by WAY Carol DeBoer 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

You still have a little bit of time to get signed up for this workshop. But don't wait and loose your seat! Hope to see you there!! Carol Just wanted to remind you all that the registration deadline is quickly approaching. There is still time to sign up. Workshop date is April 26. Flyer is attached with details. Carol DeBoer Circulation Supervisor Henika District Library 149 S. Main Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 waycd(a)henikalibrary.org

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Defibrillators and RFID
by Eric Blum 20 Apr '16

20 Apr '16

Hello Everyone, I would like to find out if anyone has had any issues with RFID systems causing problems with defibrillators. We have a patron that is unsure if she can go through our gates at the front door. The gates are programmed for RFID equipment. Thanks, Eric G Blum Head of Cataloging/Technology Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Rd Stevensville, MI 49127 269-429-9575 ext) 123 eblum(a)lincolnlib.org

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