November 2017 - Michlib-l

library index card boxes
by Julie Censke 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

Hi all, A patron of ours recently lost EVERYTHING in a house fire, including a library card catalog drawer that she kept recipe cards in. We don't have a four drawer model in the basement like she is looking for. Does anyone have one they would be willing to part with? Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958

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Hot Spot lending
by Stacy Pasche 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

Would any libraries with hot spot lending programs mind sharing your lending policy and any forms you may use for this purpose? Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." -Walt Disney*

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correction
by Roger Mendel 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

We slipped up and our keynote speaker's name is Dr. Michael Stephens. Roger Roger Mendel, Director Northland Library Cooperative.

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Fwd: Updated Poster
by Roger Mendel 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

Northland Library Cooperative is opening to the library community the opportunity to register for the upcoming workshop on technology. If interested please fill out registration form and send to the address listed. Roger Roger Mendel, Director Northland Library Cooperative. Attached is the poster and registration form for the Technology workshop Northland is sponsoring on November 30, 2017. The workshop is an all day event and open to all members of the Northland Library Cooperative free of charge. You may register as many people from your library including trustees and members of your Friends. We are fortunate to have arranged to have Dr. Michael Stevens, Associate Professor at San Jose State University and contributor to ALA. In addition to his Keynote address, Dr. Stevens will do a special session entitled "The Formula for Success" There are four breakout sessions 1. Technology training for staff and patrons. 2. Circulating devices, the pros and cons. 3. Social media 4. Technology for managing the library. Scott Morey will speak on issues related to technology in the library. There will also be a Tech cafe to view some of the new technology that is available. Please fill out the registration form and send it via email or snail mail by November 26. Roger

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From Tots to Teens: STE(A)M-powered Ideas for Programming - Webinar
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

A free webinar from WebJunction - >From Tots to Teens: STE(A)M-powered Ideas for Programming<http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/from-tots-to-teens-STEAM-powe…> In this webinar, learn how to create engaging and skill-building STE(A)M programs for kids from preschool age to teenage. Whether you're already full steam ahead with STE(A)M programming in your library or not sure how to get started or somewhere in between, there's something for you in this webinar. Our presenters-"The Heathers"-are passionate about creating engaging and skill-building STE(A)M programs for kids from preschool age to teenage. Find out what to look for in a good program and hear their top picks for programs for each age range. Learn some tips, tricks and useful resources. Get inspired-you don't need to be a scientist or engineer to have fun exploring and learning with the kids in your library. Presented by: Heather Love Beverley, Cook Memorial Public Library District, Libertyville, IL; and Heather Thompson, Youth Services Programming Librarian, Kenosha Public Library, WI. Together, "The Heathers" have created more than 60 different STEM/STEAM programs for children. Their blog, STEM in Libraries<http://www.steminlibraries.com/>, offers lesson plans, supply lists, resource links and more for these programs. In addition to STEM-related webinars and staff trainings, they presented "52 Weeks of STEM @ Your Library" at the 2015 Illinois Library Association Conference, the 2016 Public Library Association Conference, the 2016 Public Library Association Virtual Conference, and the 2016 ALA Annual Conference as an ALSC Hot Topic. Heather Love Beverley was a 2012 ALA Emerging Leader, and Heather Thompson was a 2017 ALA Emerging Leader. Tweet: #wjwebinar Related Resources and Links * STEM in Libraries blog<http://www.steminlibraries.com/> Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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MeL Minute: Parent Resources—New in MeL Teachers
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

Hello All! The Library of Michigan is fortunate to be working with a K12 Education Specialist who then works directly with school librarians, teachers and administrators in PreK-12 public and private schools around the state. She is doing amazing work helping educators to realize how important MeL’s quality, vetted digital resources can be to preparing students for college and career. In support of parents who are their children’s first teachers and who maintain an active role in their children’s formal education, our K12 Specialist has added a Parent Resources<http://teachers.mel.org/parent-resources> section to the MeL Teachers<http://teachers.mel.org> portal. In this section, parents can find an explanation of what “subscription databases” actually are, and how to use them, a link to the MeL Parent Page with selected quality, free websites that provide support, and direct links and information on how MeL’s College Bound center as well as MeL Teens and MeL Kids portals can be successfully used by parents with their children. Parents, especially Homeschool parents would want to also check out the Training Toolkit<http://teachers.mel.org/training-toolkit> in MeL Teachers. On it they can learn more about MeL resources, access MeL training and get an overview of training materials. There are links to workbooks, infosheeets, slide decks and resource specific videos. Brought to you by Deb Renee Biggs and Sonya Schryer Norris, Library Consultants at the Library of Michigan MeL databases are available to 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 the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> Like MeL on Facebook – http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Wandoo Reader Webinar Resources for MI Libraries
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

If you missed yesterday’s webinar or are just simply curious about what Wandoo Reader can offer you, please see the recording link below. Also, to request a Wandoo Reader site please check with your director & I will email them a link. So far we have 54 libraries who will begin training in December! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> What's Inside: Wandoo Reader Resources & Special Offer! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser<http://go.demcosoftware.com/webmail/189162/109277597/3cbde325ad84e6be2b6299…>. [http://go.boopsie.com/l/189162/2017-05-04/5dsyq/189162/13067/DS_Email_Heade…]<http://go.demcosoftware.com/e/189162/2017-11-02/6d8sg/109277597> Michigan Libraries: Thanks for Learning about Wandoo Reader! Demco Software is excited about our partnership with the Library of Michigan, to offer Wandoo Reader to all public libraries. We hope you found the webinar informative and the links below helpful. As a Michigan library, you can receive 20% off all other Demco Software products, including the new Demco® DiscoverMobile and DiscoverLocal. This special offer is good through December 22, 2017. Webinar Recording<http://go.demcosoftware.com/e/189162/register-720916075562255107/6d8sj/1092…> Site Request Training Calendar<http://go.demcosoftware.com/e/189162/signup-calendar/6d8sn/109277597> The first Wandoo Reader Boot Camp is 12/6/17. Helpful Links PDF<http://go.demcosoftware.com/e/189162/819588355-participantId-700001/6d8sq/1…> Have questions or would like additional information about one of our products? Please contact: Kim Blazek, Account Executive kimb(a)demco.com <mailto:kimb@demco.com?subject=Michigan%20Library> 608.906.7256 [http://go.demcosoftware.com/l/189162/2017-03-21/5648l/189162/11467/Wandoo_R…] [http://go.boopsie.com/l/189162/2017-05-03/5drb8/189162/13041/Address_Bar_fo…] [http://go.boopsie.com/l/189162/2017-05-03/5dr9z/189162/13033/Social_FB_Roun…]<http://go.demcosoftware.com/e/189162/demcosoftware-/6d8ss/109277597> [http://go.boopsie.com/l/189162/2017-05-03/5drb2/189162/13035/Social_TW_Roun…] <http://go.demcosoftware.com/e/189162/DemcoSoftware/6d8sv/109277597> [http://go.boopsie.com/l/189162/2017-05-03/5drb4/189162/13037/Social_LKIN_Ro…] <http://go.demcosoftware.com/e/189162/company-beta-16206988-/6d8sx/109277597> [http://go.boopsie.com/l/189162/2017-05-03/5drb6/189162/13039/Social_Blog_Ro…] <http://go.demcosoftware.com/e/189162/blog-/6d8sz/109277597> [blank] [blank] [http://go.demcosoftware.com/r/189162/1/109277597/open/1]

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New Documents for October
by Bruce Sarjeant 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

Good Morning. A list of new government documents has been posed to the GODORT of Michigan website. Lots of Michigan goodies this month including: Review of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality Drinking Water Program 2016: Final Report 2017 Economic Impact Study of the Michigan Wine Industry. Lake Superior Lakewide Action and Management Plan Annual Report 2017. 2017 Citizen's Guide to State Government. Veterans Benefits & Services for Michigan Military Families. Ending Homelessness in Michigan: 2016 Annual Report. Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs FY2018 Grant Awards by County FY 2017-2018 Higher Education Appropriations Report. A report to the [Michigan] Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Higher Education. Future Cities: Navigating the New Era of Mobility. Library Services & Technology Act. Five-Year Plan for Michigan: Oct 2017-September 2022. Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2017. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/121385979/October%202017%20New%20Documen… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Free MeL webinar - Market research and community data for entrepreneurs - Nov 29, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

Help entrepreneurs and small businesses in your community by empowering them with market and demographic research far beyond anything available on the web. Please join us on November 29 at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on market and community research resources available in MeL. Utilizing the MeL research databases allows user to: * Scan new markets * Strategize marketing and messaging programs * Develop, plan, and analyze franchise territories * Understand your customers better - How much do they earn/spend? * Add thematic layers to create detailed, data-enhanced maps * Analyze the shifts and needs of a given population within a specific geographic location * Teach and reinforce customer segmentation principles with real data * Supplement market segmentation theory with real-life applications * Use the same lifestyle segmentation categorization used by professionals Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff, educators, and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/market-research-and-community-data-for-ent…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/market-research-and-community-data-for-ent… This webinar will be recorded, and made available on demand anytime. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ MeL training is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional service support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/> (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Best Practices in Makerspaces
by Pam Seabolt 02 Nov '17

02 Nov '17

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Best Practices in Makerspaces Join us Thursday, November 16, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing policies, equipment and use of makerspaces, with Leanne Nay, Digital Engagement Librarian at the Herman B. Wells Library at Indiana University, Bloomington and Rich Weiland, Systems Administrator at Adams Public Library in Decatur, IN. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our October chat on Accessibility Barriers to Library Services? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/accessibility-barriers-to-library-services> it for you. Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01D353B5.8F7371D0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D353B5.8F7371D0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D353B5.8F7371D0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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