January 2017 - Michlib-l

Using Infographics with Students?
by Lester, Kathy 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Dear MICHLIB-L Community, Are you using Infographics with students? Have you ever used infographics in assessment? I'd love to connect with you. Please let me know. Thank you!! -Kathy Lester Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA *Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014* Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach* East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimame.org 810.333.5873

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Grand Rapids Public Library 2016 Annual Report
by Kristen Krueger-Corrado 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Library Director Marcia Warner and the Grand Rapids Public Library's Board of Commissioners are pleased to share with you GRPL's 2016 Annual Report. Here is the digital version: http://www.grpl.org/about/about-grpl/annualreport/ --

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Grant opportunity for Maker activities
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Please see below for a grant opportunity from the National Center for Families Learning. The grant is for Maker activities for this summer. This year, thanks to the support of Better World Books, NCFL is offering libraries across the U.S. the opportunity to apply for funding to implement Camp Wonderopolis programming. Three libraries will be selected to receive a $3,000 grant, training to implement Camp Wonderopolis programming, and Campsite Kits, and will have the opportunity to contribute Maker activities and reading lists to be enjoyed by Campers around the world. Would you like to bolster family engagement at your library? If so, consider applying for funding to implement Camp Wonderopolis<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c1691…> in your library this summer! The grant application is available here<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c169…> and must be submitted by February 10, 2017. Winning applicants will be notified in March 2017. Click here<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c169…> to review the requirements of the grant and additional information about Camp Wonderopolis. Click for grant application<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c1691…> Have questions? Don't hesitate to email me at esedgwick(a)familieslearning.org<mailto:esedgwick@familieslearning.org?subject=Camp%20Wonderopolis%20Opportunities%20for%20Libraries>! ABOUT CAMP WONDEROPOLIS Camp Wonderopolis<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c1691…>(tm) is the free online summer-learning destination that's full of fun, interactive STEM and literacy-building topics boosted by Maker experiments! Keeping kids and their families learning together throughout the summer and out-of-school time, Camp Wonderopolis can help build vocabulary, background knowledge in science, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and other literacy skills along the way. Past library grantees have used funding to provide meals for families<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c169…>, recruit special guest speakers<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c169…> related to Camp themes, purchase supplies for Campers<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c169…>, and/or embark on Camp-related excursions. See how libraries have implemented Camp Wonderopolis programming by clicking here<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c169…>. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 Your Voice Matters! Provide Feedback NOW on Michigan's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Plan Recommendations at ESSA GET INVOLVED<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_76731_76735---,00.html>.

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Using texting for circulation notices
by White, Shannon (MDE) 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Last week there was a bit of discussion about using mobile phones and apps for circulation. Another method is to use texting for renewals and notices. There was a short article in the recent ALA Direct about a Colorado library system that has been using this for a couple of years. You can read about the Garfield County Libraries use of texting here: http://www.postindependent.com/news/local/library-news-texting-is-the-newes… Shannon ----------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Reminder Job Posting: Full-Time Adult Services Librarian
by Trevor Van Valkenburg 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

The Lenawee District Library is seeking interested applicants for a full-time Adult Services Librarian position. The Lenawee District Library (formerly Lenawee County Library) was formed in late 2012, and passed a 10 year operating millage in August, 2013. The passing of the millage provided a significant budget increase and stable working environment for the library. The Lenawee District Library has a service population of 41,000, five branch libraries (in Addison, Britton, Clayton, Deerfield, and Onsted) a headquarters library in Adrian, and a bookmobile. The Adult Services position will perform daily work in the headquarters library in Adrian, but oversee adult programming at all branches. The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and includes some evening and weekend hours. Salary is based on qualifications and experience, and includes an excellent benefits package. Interested applicants should possess: - *Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program* - *Library of Michigan certification* - *Experience working in a library* Preferred qualifications: - *Graphic Design experience or skills **(online or digital portfolio if applicable)* - *Marketing experience* Applications and resumes will be accepted through January 31, 2017. Applications can be downloaded or submitted online from the Lenawee District Library website (http://lenawee.lib.mi.us)

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Digital Signatures
by Chris Wells 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Greetings, We are looking at the possibility of adding digital signatures to our patron records (Sierra ILS). I would love to hear input from members of this message board regarding how you are using digital signatures in your library, patron reaction when you first implemented them, and any “gotchas” you wished you would have thought about beforehand. Any other information would be greatly appreciated as well, even from libraries using other ILS’s. If there is interest, I can compile a list of results and send it out. Thanks, -- Chris Wells IT Manager, Genesee District Library P: 810-230-3341 E: cwells(a)thegdl.org THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS EMAIL ARE MY OWN AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE GENESEE DISTRICT LIBRARY.

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Fw: ALA News for January 17, 2017
by Steven Bowers 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

ALA News for January 17, 2017 ALA to host Town Hall: Library Advocacy and Core Values in Uncertain Times http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/ala-host-town-hall-library-a… ALA joins observance of National Day of Racial Healing http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/ala-joins-observance-nationa… Google experts to introduce new coding curriculum CS First in hands-on session at 2017 Midwinter Meeting http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/google-experts-introduce-new… ALA honors OverDrive as a lead Library Champion at ALA Midwinter Meeting http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/ala-honors-overdrive-lead-libra… Emily Sheketoff announces retirement after more than 17 years leading ALA's Washington Office http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/emily-sheketoff-announces-re… Matthew Quick among the authors at United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/matthew-quick-among-authors-… City/county leaders cite digital inclusion, education as top priorities for libraries http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/citycounty-leaders-cite-digi… New Workshop: Serving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/new-workshop-serving-children-a… Angela Reynolds receives 2017 Bechtel Fellowship http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/angela-reynolds-receives-201… Glass, McMillan, and Margaret Edwards Award Committee awarded 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/glass-mcmillan-and-margaret-edw… Vaughan wins YALSA's 2017 MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/vaughan-wins-yalsa-s-2017-mae-a… 2017 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award winners announced http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/01/2017-acrl-excellence-academi… ALCTS announces new mentoring program http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/alcts-announces-new-mentoring-p… ACRL releases Curating Research Data two-volume set http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/acrl-releases-curating-research… ACRL receives Delmas Foundation grant for RBMS Conference scholarships http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/acrl-receives-delmas-foundation… ACRL to host Mellon/ACLS Public Fellow http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/acrl-host-mellonacls-public-fel… Strategies for becoming a reflective librarian and teacher http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/strategies-becoming-reflective-… Managing the successful school library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/01/managing-successful-school-libr…

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Wonderopolis - summer reading grant opportunity
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) is offering libraries across the U.S. the opportunity to apply for funding to implement Camp Wonderopolis<http://wonderopolis.org/about> programming. Three libraries will be selected to receive a $3,000 grant, training to implement Camp Wonderopolis programming, and Campsite Kits<https://store.wonderopolis.org/collections/camp-wonderopolis>, and will have the opportunity to contribute Maker activities and reading lists to be enjoyed by Campers around the world. The grant application is available here<http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3239307/2017-Camp-Wonderopolis-Opportunity-fo…> and must be submitted by Friday, February 10, 2017. Winning applicants will be notified in March 2017. Public and academic libraries are eligible. Additional details can be found on the Wonderopolis website<http://wonderopolis.org/pages/2017-camp-wonderopolis-opportunities-for-libr…>. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Your Voice Matters! Provide Feedback NOW on Michigan's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Plan Recommendations at ESSA GET INVOLVED<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_76731_76735---,00.html>. [cid:image003.jpg@01D27172.122068D0]

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Teen Video Challenge entries due January 31st
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

It's not too late to encourage your teens to film their own Summer Reading 2017 video! You can find the entry form<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2017_TVC_Build_a_Better…> and other details online at www.michigan.gov/summerreading<http://www.michigan.gov/summerreading>. Videos will be judged by LM's Youth Services Advisory Council and the State's winning public library will receive a prize worth $50 from Upstart! See the link below for examples of last year's winning entries. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2017 4:24 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Just a little motivation... ...to get your library teens to participate in the 2017 Teen Video Challenge! Follow this link: http://www.cslpreads.org/2016-teen-video-challenge/ for the 2016 CSLP State Winners & be inspired! (Texas features a mash-up of Hunger Games/Harry Potter, South Carolina goes Zombie, etc.) You'll note Michigan doesn't have one, as this is the first year in a long time that we're participating. Deadline is January 31st, details and the official submission forms can be found by clicking here<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169_62259---…> and scrolling down to the "2017 Michigan Teen Video Contest" section. You can see some videos are more simplistic than others, but they're all enthusiastic pieces about libraries by teens! Looking forward to viewing your entries, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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[Job Opportunity] Tech Services Clerk and Other Positions at Bloomfield Township Public Library
by BTPL Careers 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Greetings, All-- We have a few positions open at Bloomfield Township Public Library, a beautiful library with a wonderful staff. Please pass the opportunity along to any experienced individuals that you think may be interested. You can read more about these positions here: http://btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ Adult Services Page: Deadline January 20, 2017 Administration Clerk: Deadline January 20, 2017 Youth Services Full Time Librarian: Deadline January 30, 2017 Systems Technician: Deadline January 30, 2017 Tech Services Clerk: Deadline February 22, 2017 Contact us at Careers(a)btpl.org or 248-642-5800 if you have any questions or need more information. Many thanks! Best Regards, Linden Godlove Bloomfield Township Public Library

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