September 2016 - Michlib-l

Fwd: [alsc-l] Take Action Tuesday: Create a Banned Books Week Display
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Banned Books Week is just 2 weeks out! Send a picture in to Every Day Advocacy of your display (details below). ~Cathy Lancaster Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Jenna Nemec-Loise <ALSC.Jenna(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ALSC.Jenna@hotmail.com>> Date: September 13, 2016 at 8:13:36 AM EDT To: ALSC-L Listserv <alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org<mailto:alsc-l@lists.ala.org>> Subject: [alsc-l] Take Action Tuesday: Create a Banned Books Week Display Reply-To: Jenna Nemec-Loise <ALSC.Jenna(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ALSC.Jenna@hotmail.com>> Create a Banned Books Week display. Thinking about how you'll celebrate Banned Books Week<http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/> (http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/) with kids and families this year from September 25-October 1? Get started today with a display highlighting the 2016 theme of diversity. Check out the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom's Frequently Challenged Books<http://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks> (http://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks) page for lists of diverse titles by decade. Why note take your display one step further by adding note cards or table tents with title summaries and reasons for challenges? Send us a photo of your display at everyday-advocacy(a)hotmail.com<mailto:everyday-advocacy@hotmail.com?subject=Everyday%20Advocacy%20Matters%20E-Newsletter%20(October%202016)>. Championing intellectual freedom and every kid's right to read is Everyday Advocacy<http://www.ala.org/everyday-advocacy/> (http://www.ala.org/everyday-advocacy/) in action! ________________________________ Jenna Nemec-Loise, MLIS Everyday Advocate. Relationship architect. Community builder. E: jnemecloise(a)outlook.com<http://outlook.com> | T: (847) 917-3402 | Twitter: @ALAJenna Division Councilor, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Member Content Editor, ALSC Everyday Advocacy Website & Electronic Newsletter

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Eileen Pollack author appearance!
by francinemenken＠comcast.net 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

PLEASE JOIN US! "AN AFTERNOON WITH EILEEN POLLACK" AUTHOR OF "A PERFECT LIFE" FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 AT 1:30 PM RSVP: Francine Menken 248.432.5546 or fmenken(a)jccdet.org

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Thank you to Maria at BPL! A Successful Program
by Katie Rothley 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Hey Michlib! I held the "Cut the Cord" presentation that Maria from Baldwin Public Library shared with us months ago, and I had 40 people in attendance! Our patrons were incredibly engaged and asked all kinds of questions. In short, it was AWESOME. Maria- Thank you for sharing the idea and the presentation with us! Sincerely, Katie Katie Rothley, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd Southfield, MI 48076 (248)796-4380 southfieldlibrary.org

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Teen Librarian Wanted
by natalie bazan 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Hello Everyone, We are excited to begin our search for a teen librarian in the wonderful town of Dorr MI! Please check out our job application and think about joining us here in Dorr to create a teen program here! http://www.dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org/library-board/job-openings Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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MeLBusiness Twitter Chat: September 13th!!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

[https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/263754268/m_reasonably_small.jpg]<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmeldotorg%3F…> Michigan eLibrary<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmeldotorg%3F…> @meldotorg<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmeldotorg%3F…> = Tomorrow's the day! The #MeLBizChat<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3…> runs 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 13. Use the hashtag #MeLBizChat<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3…> to participate [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CsKcdf2WIAAEXLn.jpg:medium]<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmeldotorg%2F…> We'd love to have you join us!! Deb Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant/Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org 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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Multiple Choice: Finding an Early Literacy Partner - Registration closes on Friday!
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Registration deadline is this Friday! Register now! Maybe you have heard of Every Child Ready to Read, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library or 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, but but you have no idea which one of these programs might work in your library or how to get one of them started. Maybe you've tried a program but you're floundering and need a boost? Join the Children's & Teen Services Committee from the Woodlands Library Cooperative as they present *Multiple Choice: Finding an Early Literacy Partner*. We will explore these three early literacy initiatives, all of which are happening in Michigan libraries. In an exciting new venture, Woodlands is offering the same workshop in three different locations, all in our service area. Join us for one, or if you're feeling adventurous, join us for all of them! All programs are from 1:30pm to 4:30pm and are being held at the following locations: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - Schoolcraft Community Library Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - Jackson District Library Concord Branch Thursday, September 22, 2016 - Monroe County Library System - Ellis Branch Speakers and location details, along with registration information, is on the attached flier and online at http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/ calendar/workshops/ $10 for staff from Woodlands member libraries, $20 for non-WLC libraries. Registration deadline is Friday, September 16, 2016. See you there! kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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On-Demand "Getting Started with Statistics for Librarians"
by Figg, Bethany J 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Good afternoon! The MDMLG and Wayne State University had a great turnout for the MLA Webinar "Getting Started with Statistics for Librarians" last Wednesday! And the On-Demand is ready for viewing. If you did not previously have time to register, I will keep registration open for one more week for those who are interested. Just send an email to Bethany.Figg(a)cmich.edu and I will get you registered and send you your free On-Demand handouts and link to the webinar. Thanks again to the GMR for funding this great course! Have a nice day! Bethany MDMLG Professional Development Committee Bethany Figg, MBA, MLIS, AHIP bethany.figg(a)cmich.edu<mailto:bethany.figg@cmich.edu> Visit us online!<https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cmed/Education/Residency/GME/Pages/default.a…> Graduate Medical Education Administrator | CMU College of Medicine 1000 Houghton Street, Saginaw MI 48602 *: 989-583-7406 | 6: 989-583-6907 Central Values: Integrity | Respect | Empathy | Inclusiveness | Social Responsibility | Excellence | Innovation

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Packing bags: a Thank you & another ask
by M. Converse 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Many, many thanks to our kind friends who have saved our books with their excess mailing bags! May I be so bold as to ask once again, if you have an excess of #1, #2, or #4 size mailers, could you send them to zv010? We are sending out lots of material every day . . . Thank you so very much! M. Converse, Reference Department Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library zv010

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Job Posting - Circulation Supervisor Howell Carnegie Library
by Diane McKee 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

LIBRARY CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR The historic Howell Carnegie District Library has a full-time position available for a Circulation Supervisor to oversee the operation of the library's Circulation Department - Enthusiastic, positive public service orientation - Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written presentations - Ability to handle multiple tasks successfully - Supervisory experience - Experience working with Innovative Interfaces - Sierra application - Experience working with MelCat Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by September 30, 2016 will receive first consideration. Interested individuals should forward a cover letter which specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume and three references with contact information, including email addresses[hcdl logo3]. See full posting at http://www.howelllibrary.org/employment_opportunities.htm Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 ext. 114 www.howellibrary.org<http://www.howellibrary.org>

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Donor Tree Information
by BillieJo Bluemer 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

As we plan our new library, my Board is looking at options for donor recognition. They are considering a tree of some kind, either metal or wood. If you have something similar, would you share what company you used. They are hoping to find a company in Michigan. BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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