May 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Free MeL webinar May 25 3:30pm - Bridging the summer reading gap using MeL Resources
by David 02 May '16

02 May '16

Summer reading is an essential component of maintaining and growing a student's academic achievement. Library summer reading programs advance literacy, foster lifelong readers, and position libraries as pivotal in Michigan student's education. Please join us May 25 at 3:30pm for a free webinar focused on summer reading resources in MeL. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff. Read more and register for this webinar<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r…>. https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… 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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Michigan Summer of Safety Campaign - Michigan State Police and Libraries
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 May '16

02 May '16

Please see below for information on the Michigan State Police Summer of Safety Campaign for all public libraries. The MSP will be sending promotional materials to libraries in May for use in your summer programming. _______________________________________________________ The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is asking Michigan libraries to join us for the second year of the summer traffic safety campaign, Michigan Summer of Safety. Michigan Summer of Safety is a reminder to all of us to "take safety along for the ride" by driving and boating sober, wearing helmets and reflective gear when biking and riding motorcycles, and always wearing a seat belt. The goal is to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries on Michigan roads by increasing seat belt use and safe summer travel. In May, OHSP will be mailing all Michigan libraries bookmarks, stickers and a banner. Libraries can also join the conversation on social media by following OHSP on Facebook and Twitter and using #misummerofsafety to promote safe travels from Memorial Day to Labor Day. #misummerofsafety will provide a platform for a more significant social media presence and increase your reach on safety messages to your audience. Additional Michigan Summer of Safety support materials include placemats, flyers and sample social media posts are available for download at www.michigan.gov/ohsp<http://www.michigan.gov/ohsp>. Once you receive your materials, you can order more by contacting Cindy Stoneham at 517-636-4256 or stonehamc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:stonehamc@michigan.gov>. Thanks, Dianne Pérukel Office of Highway Safety Planning Michigan State Police Ph: 517-284-3111 Fax: 517-284-3151 perukeld(a)michigan.gov<mailto:perukeld@michigan.gov> PHYSICAL ADDRESS 7150 Harris Drive Dimondale, MI 48821 MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 30634 Lansing, MI 48909 "A PROUD tradition of SERVICE through EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, and COURTESY" Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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The device purchasing window is open!
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 02 May '16

02 May '16

All Michigan public libraries are eligible to purchase from the 2016 TRIG Bid Contract for hardware and devices through the Michigan Department of Education. For a spreadsheet of all of the catalog items, go to http://22itrig.org/activities/device-purchasing/spring-2016-bid-information…<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FaHArXlN5Vrla5SVa6sKAOg8C-bN6iR8c65t8M3FikBz…>/ and click on the spreadsheet link in the 2nd paragraph. Considerable dollars can be saved on desktops, laptops, mobile devices and accessories. Only 7 libraries participated last year but they saved almost $60,000. If you're considering purchasing hardware, consider this opportunity. 1. You must have a SPOT account on the REMC SAVE Bid Project website<http://remcbids.org/>. If you need instructions on setting up an account, go to How to Register<http://22itrig.org/activities/device-purchasing/spot-faqs/#Register.>. 2. Orders must be placed by uploading a Purchase Order in SPOT. For information on purchasing via SPOT, go to How to Purchase<http://22itrig.org/activities/device-purchasing/spot-faqs/#Purchase>. 3. NEW IN 2016! You must verify the number of devices purchased through SPOT. More information coming soon on this requirement. Watch http://22itrig.org/activities/device-purchasing/spring-2016-bid-information/<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001FaHArXlN5Vrla5SVa6sKAOg8C-bN6iR8c65t8M3FikBz…> for updates as they develop. A summary of the value-add items is posted near the bottom of this page and personal purchase program information will be posted as soon as the vendors make it available. Any questions should be sent to spot(a)remc.org<mailto:spot@remc.org>. Happy Shopping! 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/> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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2016 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED
by Larry J. Wagenaar 02 May '16

02 May '16

My apologies if this is a duplicate. I am also sending this to my personal contacts. This was a fabulous event! So many students really into history - and our experts for the day!! Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release 2016 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED BAY CITY, Mich.-A total of 153 students received top honors at the State Finals competition of Michigan History Day on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Bay City Central High School in Bay City, Mich. Nearly 500 Michigan elementary, middle and high school students-a record-setting number-took part in this year's Michigan History Day, which is an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan. The finalists in the junior and senior divisions will now move on to the National History Day competition this June in College Park, Md. The state champions for Michigan History Day 2016 include students from Ada, Bay City, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Brighton, Cassopolis, Cedarville, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Madison Heights, Marshall, Midland, Muskegon, Newberry, Pickford, Portage, Richland, Saginaw, South Haven, Traverse City, Westland and Whitehall. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/MICHIGAN-HISTORY-DAY-S TATE-CHAMPIONS-2016.pdf> Click here to download a PDF with the names of the winners, what school they are from, and the awards they won. "This year's theme-Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History-challenged the students to really think outside the box," said Andrea Lorion, Michigan History Day state coordinator. "As a result, there are many outstanding and diverse entries in all five categories-performances, exhibits, papers, websites and documentaries." Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan) offers a fascinating opportunity to move beyond routine learning. Based on the annual theme, students choose to explore and research a local, national or international historical topic. They then present their work through the disciplines of writing, art, literature, music, drama and/or visual communications. Lead sponsors of Michigan History Day 2016 include Meijer, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Amway and Bay City Public Schools. # # # 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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Please share Election Day reminder ...
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 02 May '16

02 May '16

Please help us remind the public that tomorrow is Election Day in many communities by sharing the following social media messages. * Twitter: Tomorrow is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in many communities in MI. Find out if your hometowns is having an election and view your ballot at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, May 3 is #Election Day in many Michigan communities. Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view your ballot and find your voting location. Thank you so much. Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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NEWS RELEASE: 2016 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED
by HSM Conference 01 May '16

01 May '16

Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release 2016 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED BAY CITY, Mich.-A total of 153 students received top honors at the State Finals competition of Michigan History Day on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Bay City Central High School in Bay City, Mich. Nearly 500 Michigan elementary, middle and high school students-a record-setting number-took part in this year's Michigan History Day, which is an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan. The finalists in the junior and senior divisions will now move on to the National History Day competition this June in College Park, Md. The state champions for Michigan History Day 2016 include students from Ada, Bay City, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Brighton, Cassopolis, Cedarville, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Madison Heights, Marshall, Midland, Muskegon, Newberry, Pickford, Portage, Richland, Saginaw, South Haven, Traverse City, Westland and Whitehall. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/MICHIGAN-HISTORY-DAY-S TATE-CHAMPIONS-2016.pdf> Click here to download a PDF with the names of the winners, what school they are from, and the awards they won. "This year's theme-Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History-challenged the students to really think outside the box," said Andrea Lorion, Michigan History Day state coordinator. "As a result, there are many outstanding and diverse entries in all five categories-performances, exhibits, papers, websites and documentaries." Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan) offers a fascinating opportunity to move beyond routine learning. Based on the annual theme, students choose to explore and research a local, national or international historical topic. They then present their work through the disciplines of writing, art, literature, music, drama and/or visual communications. Lead sponsors of Michigan History Day 2016 include Meijer, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Amway and Bay City Public Schools. # # # 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: Virtual Library Legislative Day Links and Resources
by Lester, Kathy 01 May '16

01 May '16

Please see the forwarded message for resources from ALA for Virtual Library Legislative Day -- May 2nd, 3rd. Please participate to show support for our nation's libraries. It will be easy -- beginning tomorrow you can visit ALA's Legislative Action Center <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/home> for assistance in sending a tweet or an email or making a call. Kathy Lester -- Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA MAME Past-President, 2014 School Library Meda Specialist / Technology Coach East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimame.org cell: 810-333-5873 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: District Dispatch <ala.washingtonoffice(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 4:14 PM Subject: Virtual Library Legislative Day Links and Resources To: Great news! Thanks to you, we have tied the Harry Potter Alliance members in pledged advocacy actions for Virtual Library Legislative Day, bringing us to 1,400 advocates and counting! Ahead of next week's Virtual Library Legislative Day activities, I have a few resources to pass along. ALA's top 2016 Legislative Day Priorities this week are as follows: • CONFIRM Dr. Carla Hayden as the next Librarian of Congress • SUPPORT LSTA and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Funding • PASS Electronic Communications Privacy Act Reform • RATIFY the Marrakesh Treaty for the print-disabled ASAP Starting anytime May 2-6th, you can visit ALA's Legislative Action Center <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/home> to send an email, post a Tweet, or make a call to the offices of your elected officials. The Action Center will provide you with talking points and pre-written emails and tweets that you can use, or the option to write your own if you wish. We also have more in-depth information available on this year's issue briefs <http://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/04-25-16%2…>, and the Washington Office staff will be discussing the briefs Monday morning, during the National Library Legislative Day live stream <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzPtq7M-znI>. You can tune in to hear the discussion, and to catch the keynote by former Member of Congress Rush Holt, from 9am-noon Eastern on May 2nd. Together, we can make the Capitol echo with the voices and messages of library advocates in Washington and online. Please feel free to contact Lisa Lindle <llindle(a)alawash.org>, Grassroots Communications Specialist for ALA Washington, if you have any questions.

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Maker workshops begin in 10 days in Benton Harbor!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

Howdy, Michigan librarians! It may be taking spring a while to settle in, much less summer, but we kick off our summer of making around the state a week from Tuesday with a free daylong workshop at Benton Harbor Public Library on Tuesday, May 10. We are grateful to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for making this free to all attendees. SCECHs are available. Bring your in-building or community-wide partners and enjoy the opportunity to spend the day thinking about how you can build maker culture within and beyond your organization's walls. You can register for this or any other workshop by visiting http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu/road-trip . Best, Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> 734.647.3593

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