November 2017 - Michlib-l

Get a Library Card, Shop at Costco
by Jim Flury 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

This library does a number of interesting things, and is a very positive force in the community. The "library spokesman" named in the article is a friend of mine, and I am supposed to meet him for lunch Friday. Assuming Ben is open to "talking shop" for at least a few minutes, I am going to ask him how this came to be. Depending upon his answer, maybe it is something we (or at least, libraries that have a Costco in their own community) could pursue! http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2017/11/17/Library-card-will-soon-doubl… Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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How to receive free copies of "Lots & Lots of Coins" by Reid
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

It's that time of year again! Sign-up for Money Smart Week 2018 here: http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h. Plan a program around this year's selected picture book and have free copies to give-away. Don't forget you can create a teen or adult program, too, and receive support. Full details in the email below. 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/> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:34 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Money Smart Week 2018 The Library of Michigan encourages libraries to join Michigan's 2018 Money Smart Week campaign. Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn basic money concepts in fun and engaging ways. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. During Money Smart Week 2017, Michigan libraries across the state held more than 200 story times and gave away donated books to more than 8,000 families in 53 counties. We hope to build on this success by once again promoting Money Smart Kids Read and encouraging you to request free copies of Lots and Lots of Coins by Margarette S. Reid, for your Money Smart Week story times. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in once again helping coordinate this program for Michigan Libraries, and the Michigan Credit Union Foundation for their generous donation of books. For more information and details on how your library can receive copies of Lots and Lots of Coins for your Money Smart Week story time program, submit your request at the following link before December 31, 2017: http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h * Randy Riley, State Librarian --------------------------------------------------- DETAILS: Michigan's Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is just around the corner and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to obtain, read and give away free books to children attending a story time at your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among others. These groups work together each year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 21-28, 2018. Between April 21-28, 2018, libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of Lots and Lots of Coins, to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a money-themed story time event during Money Smart Week, April 21-28, 2018. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/298788/lots-and-lots-of-coins-by-m… The Michigan Credit Union Foundation has generously offered to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. More than 200 Michigan libraries successfully participated in "Money Smart Kids Read" last year! What does it mean to "participate" you ask? 1. Register as a Money Smart Week Partner today at http://www.moneysmartweek.org/partners_signup. (Note: if you registered as a MSW partner last year, your login username and password should still be valid. Please test this before you attempt to enter your story time details, just in case you need to reset your password or re-register.) 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 21-28, 2018. Recommended age for Lots and Lots of Coins is 5 - 8 years old. The story line and supplemental activities can be "aged up" or "aged down" to the age and knowledge level of your participants. 3. Request to participate in this initiative, and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this questionnaire before December 31, 2017. http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h 4. Between January 15th and March 31st, login and register your story time event(s) details at http://www.MoneySmartWeek.org/. 5. Proactively promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through all your channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) If someone from your local credit union reaches out to you, please be sure to engage them. 7. Take delivery of your books late March, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Lots and Lots of Coins book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, sing money songs, do finger plays, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers. From the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, in April you'll receive an email notice of where to submit. Yep. It can be that easy. (Although, if you want to plan more money-related events for youth or adults, we can help you with that too! Email the Chair and she can share a children's librarian list of ideas with you.) There must be a catch, right? Here it is: By December 31, 2017, the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many free copies of the book you can use! There is a limited quantity, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to the Novi Public Library (thank you Julie Farkas!), sorted, packaged, and distributed through the state-wide RIDES/TLN delivery service. Your order should arrive at your library around March 30, 2018. Please complete the questionnaire to request participation in Michigan's Money Smart Kids Read initiative, and obtain free books for families in your community. http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h Questions about this initiative or Money Smart Week in general? Feel free to contact Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman, Kelly Masters, directly at 248.761.1762 or MoneySmar<mailto:MoneySmar>tMichigan(a)gmail.com. *********************************************************************************************************** Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@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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ALA News for November 21, 2017
by Steven Bowers 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

ALA News for November 21, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA strenuously opposes FCC proposed order on net neutrality Today American Library Association President Jim Neal released the following statement regarding the proposed order on net neutrality released by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. “Preserving net neutrality is essential for equitable access to online information and services and thus a vital concern for our nation’s libraries. Now that the internet has become the primary mechanism for delivering information, services and applications to the general public, it is especially important that commercial Internet Service Providers are not able to control or manipulate the content of these communications. Libraries, our patrons and America’s communities will be at risk if the FCC repeals all protections contained in its 2015 Open Internet Order with no plans to replace with any enforceable rules. We strenuously disagree with the FCC’s actions and will continue to advocate for essential net neutrality protections.” The FCC Commission will vote on the proposed order at the December open Commission meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm EST. The meeting will be webcast live on the FCC’s website. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/ala-strenuously-opposes-fcc-… ALA and REFORMA create Adopt a Library program to assist libraries in the Caribbean Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated much of the Caribbean and libraries were not spared. In addition to its fundraising efforts, the American Library Association (ALA) is partnering with REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and Spanish Speakers on an Adopt a Library Program<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y7GTL6C> to match damaged or destroyed libraries in the region with libraries in the United States and elsewhere that would like to assist in their recovery. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/ala-and-reforma-create-adopt… AASL sets new standards with National Conference & Exhibition, providing school librarians with tools to think, create, share and grow The American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) closed the curtain on a landmark National Conference & Exhibition Nov. 9-11 in Phoenix, Arizona, after introducing new standards school librarians will use for years to come. Attended by more than 2,500 school librarians, administrators and exhibitors, the conference affirmed and strengthened the common beliefs of school librarians as they carry on their mission to make the school library the hub of a learning community that prepares learners for college, career and life. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/aasl-sets-new-standards-nati… Accepting appointments for career counseling at Midwinter The American Library Association’s (ALA) JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center will offer complimentary career counseling sessions Saturday and Sunday, February 10 - 11, 2018 during the ALA 2018 Midwinter Meeting in Denver. Sign-up now<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a084aafa8283-alacareer11>. Also, as part of its continuing efforts to provide networking opportunities for employers and job seekers, the ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center will host an Open House/Job Fair from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, February 11, 2018 http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/accepting-appointments-career-c… http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/accepting-employer-participants… New research finds Every Child Ready to Read curriculum leads to successful family engagement through libraries Libraries are taking a proactive approach toward engaging parents and caregivers in supporting the early literacy development of their children, and the Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® (ECRR) Program is an excellent tool to ensure libraries’ success. These were two of the key findings of a study released this month by Dr. Susan B. Neuman, a professor of childhood education and literacy development at New York University. ECRR is based on two core concepts: reading begins at birth, and parents are a child’s first and best teacher. Currently more than 6,000 libraries have invested in the ECRR Toolkit, which is used to implement ECRR in the library. In addtion, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA) have published a report called Bringing Early Literacy Home: An Evaluation of the Every Child Ready to Read Program<http://everychildreadytoread.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-ECRR-Repor…>. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-research-finds-every-child-… http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/new-research-librarians-prom… NILOA and ACRL release paper showing importance of collaboration between librarians, stakeholders on campus The National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) announces the release of “Creating Sustainable Assessment through Collaboration: A National Program Reveals Effective Practices” in partnership with the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). The occasional paper was written by Kara J. Malenfant, ACRL Senior Strategist for Special Initiatives, and Karen Brown, professor in the School of Information Studies at Dominican University, Illinois. The full paper is available on the NILOA website<http://learningoutcomesassessment.org/occasionalpaperthirtyone.html>. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/niloa-and-acrl-release-occasion… AWARDS AND GRANTS Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research now accepting submissions http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/jesse-h-shera-award-support-… 2018 Loleta D. Fyan Grant now accepting proposals http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/2018-loleta-d-fyan-grant-now… Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research now accepting submissions http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/jesse-h-shera-award-distingu… Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant now accepting proposals for 2018 award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/carroll-preston-baber-research-… WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS Upcoming webinar reviews intellectual freedom basics http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/upcoming-webinar-reviews-intell… Hear How We’re All Makers – a LITA webinar http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/hear-how-we-re-all-makers-lita-… December webinar highlights Project Outcome as strategic planning tool http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/december-webinar-highlights-pro… Blend It 2018: Blended Learning in Our Library Learning Landscape http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-workshop-blend-it-2018-blen… ELEARNING Level Up Your Library to Content Marketing Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-session-level-your-library-… Demystifying Copyright: How to Educate Your Staff and Community eCourse http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-iteration-demystifying-copy…

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Expanding E-Rate service capacity at the state level
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Greetings Michigan Library Community, In fiscal year 2017, the legislature appropriated one full time employee to support E-Rate administration for the State of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Education Office of Data and Information Management is pleased to announce that Joseph Polasek has accepted the position of E-Rate Specialist in the Educational Technology Unit. In funding year 2016, Michigan school districts and libraries were reimbursed over $68 million dollars for internet access and internal connections (WIFI). Joe will assist districts and libraries in maximizing their E-Rate reimbursements as recent programmatic changes to E-Rate at the federal level have been challenging for applicants. Additionally, he will assist districts with leveraging federal funds to meet connectivity targets for transforming teaching and learning, not simply to enable online assessments. The position also will assist districts and libraries in moving to consortium applications for internal connections, paralleling the migration of ISDs and subsequently school districts over to the Michigan State Education Network (MISEN) for internet access. The E-Rate Specialist will work more broadly on infrastructure issues and with community anchor institutions to narrow the homework gap, extending internet access to unserved and underserved areas through private sector partnerships and pilots. I will still be working on E-Rate as well, but it is only a small sliver of my job. The best way to reach Joe and myself with E-Rate questions is to email erate(a)michigan.gov<mailto:erate@michigan.gov>. Welcome Joe! Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Explore the #GoOpen Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_80670---,00.html> movement and how to make it a reality. Register today<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> for the #GoOpen Michigan Summit - 12/5/17. [GoOpen Logo - Transparent.gif]<http://www.michigan.gov/mde-goopen>

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Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Tickets Black Friday 50% Off Sale: Good Through Cyber Monday, Noivember 27
by Jim Flury 24 Nov '17

24 Nov '17

All, As a special add-on to TLN's Michigan Activity Pass program, beginning today, Black Friday and continuing through Cyber Monday, November 27 you, your family, staff and patrons have the opportunity to purchase Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry tickets at 50% off! Use promo code BLACK17. Here is the fine print: *Exclusions, rules, and regulations: * Sale prices are valid ONLY through November 27th (Cyber Monday ) - No exceptions or extensions. * Black Friday Tickets redeemable November, 2017 - October 31 , 2018. * Black Friday Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-EXCHANGEABLE, and NON-TRANSFERABLE. * 50% off ONLY valid on regular priced adult ($26.00) and children ($14.00) round-trip tickets. Not valid on bikes, packages, and other specials. * If you are purchasing adult tickets and child tickets in the same order, you will have to add the promo code twice. Below is the link to use to purchase your tickets. Again, use promo code BLACK17: https://tickets.mackinacferry.com/Webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=MACKINAC&… See you on the island! Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Job Posting-PT Librarian 1 in Adult Reference-Traverse City, MI
by Hannah Davis 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

*Job Opening* *Traverse Area District Library* *Woodmere (Main) Library* *Librarian I – Adult Services Department* *Part-time (20 hrs/week) Position* The individual holding this position will work under the supervision of the Adult Services Department Coordinator to perform professional work with services and programs in the Adult Services Department at the Woodmere Library, but may be transferred to another location at any time to meet the needs of the library system. Working at the public service desk will be the primary focus of this position, and experience with business resources is a plus. Please see the attached job description for full details. Evening and weekend hours are required. *Wage Range*: $19.15 - $25.21 annual wage steps according to current union contract *Posting date*: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 *Deadline for applications*: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, a fully completed TADL application form along with a cover letter to: Hannah Davis, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686. For questions, please call 932-8549 or email hdavis(a)tadl.org. Finalists for the position will be required to do a presentation to the selection committee on a topic which will be provided prior to the second interview. Please see the attached job description. Thanks! -- Hannah Davis Business Manager Traverse Area District Library hdavis(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549

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MCLS Offices closing for Thanksgiving holiday
by Sue Alt 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

All- The MCLS offices will be closing at 2:30pm today. Help staff for MeLCat, RIDES, and MeL Databases will not be available. We will be back to assist you on Monday, November 27. A safe and happy Thanksgiving to everyone! melcathelp(a)mcls.org http://mcls.org/rideshelp services(a)mcls.org training(a)mcls.org Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator/MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Building & Grounds walk through
by Savannah Shilton 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Hi everyone- I'm looking for some input about building & grounds walk through. We are planning to have a walk through with our board members, but we need someone to sort of lead the walk though so we can be sure to cover everything. Is there an agency or someone you recommend to assist us with this? Thank you! Savannah Shilton, Interim Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing for Tomorrow 327 N. Main St. PO Box 920 Nashville, Mi 49073 Phone/Fax: 517-852-9723

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2 free webinars coming up - reminder
by Sheryl Mase 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

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Adult Strategy Gaming Night Ideas
by Andrea Estelle 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Hi All, I am so excited because our Friends have donated funds to purchase multiple strategy games to begin an adult strategy board gaming night at ODL. I am wondering if you do something like this what games you have for the program and what are the favorites for your groups - beyond Catan, Ticket to Ride, Risk, and the other basics. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks, Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are INNOVATE. INTERACT. INSPIRE. <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org

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