November 2017 - Michlib-l

eNews from HSM: Job Postings, Wolverine State, Giving Tuesday, Bus Tour, Upcoming Events
by Historical Society of Michigan 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

Looking For a Job? If you are looking for work in the history field, make sure to take a look at our <http://hsmichigan.org/resources/position-openings-in-michigan/> History Job Board. This board is an up-to-date listing of our member organizations' various opportunities from all areas of the state. They range from full-time positions to volunteer opportunities and are not limited to any specific background or job experience. To submit a listing to the History Job Board, you must be a member organization of the Historical Society of Michigan. <http://hsmichigan.org/join/> Details about joining the Society can be found on our website. <http://hsmichigan.org/resources/position-openings-in-michigan/> Take a look at the job postings! Michigan, the Wolverine State "The Wolverine State" is one of Michigan's traditional nicknames-but how common are these iconic animals? Wolverines rarely, if ever, lived in Michigan. So how did Michigan get that nickname? One belief is that people in Ohio began to call Michiganders "wolverines" during a quarrel over the state border in 1835. Wolverines are ornery animals, so Ohioans likened their neighbors to them. By 1861, University of Michigan sports teams had begun using the nickname Wolverines to equate themselves with those fierce animals. <https://www.facebook.com/michiganhistory/> Did you know this tidbit of Michigan history? Let us know on our Facebook post! A Great Time to Give As a non-governmental nonprofit, the Historical Society of Michigan depends on gifts from individuals like you to fund the work of preserving and presenting the rich, colorful history of our state. We provide a multitude of historical programs, conferences, community resources, and publications that are used to enhance Michigan's history and help preserve its various historical organizations and programs. We work toward educating and preserving the rich cultural history of Michigan, and we look for ways to preserve the history of the past, the present, and the future. For the 2017 Giving Tuesday season, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has partnered with Facebook to provide a Giving Tuesday donation match-for each donation a nonprofit organization receives on Giving Tuesday through Facebook, the foundation will match that donation. This is a monumental step for HSM, and for many other nonprofits, since it provides us with that extra "oomph" we can use to help our programs and missions continue. <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Please stay tuned to our Facebook page for more information on how to help HSM share Michigan's history for years to come. We thank all of our members, supporters, subscribers, and fellow history fans for all that you do to help us tell Michigan's stories. Giving Tuesday is held on November 28. Michiganders on the Road Presents "Founding of America" Tour We know Michigan is a great state for culture and history. But we also know there is some great history in the other 49 states as well. That's why we developed our "Michiganders on the Road" motor coach tours-and we've already set our sights on 2018! How did our nation come about? What did the Founders envision for their country? Can a government of the people, by the people, and for the people survive? As one historian has put it, "the road from Jamestown leads to Gettysburg." We'll discover how the United States originated and how it was sustained in our 9-day, 8-night Founding of America Tour. History-packed, fun-filled, and bursting with good eats along the way, this tour is sure to delight anyone looking for a historical adventure with fellow Michiganders. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour. pdf> View the detailed itinerary on our website. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/america-tour-regist ration/> Already know you want to come? Register today! _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/> Check us out on Facebook! <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Image result for facebook icon <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> HSM page Calling all HSM Member Organizations! We're still looking for one-of-a-kind artifacts and items! Do you have an unusual, one-of-a-kind artifact or item in your collections? We're looking for eligible items to include in our publications. If you think you have a unique item of interest, let us know! Eligible items and artifacts that belong to an HSM member organization will be featured in our publications, along with your organization's site information. Please e-mail <mailto:editor@hsmichigan.org> editor(a)hsmichigan.org for more details. <http://hsmichigan.org/publications/michiganhistory/> The Local History Conference is Coming! March 23-24, 2018 Sterling Heights <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/> Stay tuned for more information! Upcoming Events From Our Members The Mackinaw Area Historical Society presents "Christmas in Mackinaw," Saturday, December 2, in Mackinaw City. The Crocker House Museum and Macomb County Historical Society present the "Christmas Victorian Wassail and Bazaar," Saturday, December 2, and Sunday, December 3, in Mount Clemens. The Bay County Historical Society presents "Trombley/Centre House Holiday Open House," Friday, December 8, in Bay City. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM's online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you'd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here. 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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Free MeL webinar - Market research and community data for entrepreneurs - Nov 29, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 17 Nov '17

17 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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Re: [Michlib-l] yearbook scanning
by Jill Rauh 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

Thank you, everyone, for your input! We'll be taking advantage of OCI's program. Jill Jill Rauh, Reference & Government Information Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-926-6139 www.bentonharborlibrary.com The information and views presented do not necessarily represent those of the Benton Harbor Public Library. From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Jill Rauh via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2017 10:51:50 AM To: Michlib-l Subject: [Michlib-l] yearbook scanning Has anyone participated in the OCI Yearbook Scanning Project? Thoughts, opinions? Jill Rauh, Reference & Government Information Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-926-6139 www.bentonharborlibrary.com The information and views presented do not necessarily represent those of the Benton Harbor Public Library.

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Fwd: Redux
by Roger Mendel 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

Reminder: Attached is poster and registration form for the upcoming technology workshop hosted by Northland Library Cooperative at the Traverse Area District Library. Seats are filling up so if you are interested in attending please send in your registration form as soon as possible.

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2018 Teen Video Challenge for Libraries Rock!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

Attached are the entry forms for the Teen Video Challenge (TVC) from CSLP for 2018's Libraries Rock! I will be accepting submissions through January 31, 2018. Contest details are below. All participants filmed must have release forms signed by parent/guardian. Here is a link to the 2017 state winners for "Build a Better World," to give your teens some ideas: https://www.cslpreads.org/2017-teen-video-challenge/. If you receive the digest for Michlib-L, than you can find the forms on our website at www.mi.gov/summerreading<http://www.mi.gov/summerreading>. How to Enter 1. Create your video. 2. Title your video with: "2018 TVC - Michigan - 'Unique Name'." Please choose a single name that does not include your real name. 3. Upload your video to YouTube.com or Vimeo.com 4. Fill out and sign your completed Entry & Model Release form(s). (email lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov> for forms) 5. E-Mail completed forms by January 31, 2018, with the subject "2018 TVC" to Cathy Lancaster, LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov Late entries will not be considered. Winners and Prizes CSLP will review all state winners during March 2018. In the spring of 2018, CSLP will award each CSLP approved State Teen Video Challenge Winner $100.00 and the teen's public library a prize worth $50.00 from Upstart. Terms and Conditions All audio and artwork must be created by the entrant or be in the public domain and must be specified as such on the entry form. CSLP (and all CSLP member affiliates) have permission to use the "2018 Teen Video Challenge" submissions, including all work created and all intellectual property embodied therein, as per the Contest Release form. Video Criteria for Acceptance All videos must: * Be 30 to 90 seconds. * Promote the idea of using public libraries and reading. * Include your interpretation of the 2018 CSLP teen slogan "Libraries Rock!". * Be designed for use at any library. * Be appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages. Video will be judged on the following criteria * Creativity * Message clarity and relevance * Motivation and inspiration * Overall impact 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/>

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Employment Opportunity - Part-Time Youth Services Librarian (24 hours)
by Brandon Bowman 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

Hello, The Oak Park Public Library is looking to fill a Part-Time Youth Services position. Please find attached a job description for this position, as well as an application to send along with your resume. If you have any questions regarding this position, please direct them to hrassistant(a)oakparkmi.gov<mailto:%20hrassistant@ci.oak-park.mi.us>. Brandon Bowman Library Director Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd Oak Park, Michigan 48237 248.691.7566

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Toronto Public Library MAP Program To Lose Sponsor And Funding
by Jim Flury 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

At the end of 2018 Toronto Public Library's very popular MAP (Museum and Arts Pass) program will be facing the exact same challenge that our MAP (Museum Adventure Pass) program did in 2012: loss of its sponsor and along with it, all of its funding. Fortunately, with the support and encouragement of TLN Executive Director Jim Pletz not only were we able to re-work very expensive, not to mention back wrenching (have you ever unloaded, unpacked, sorted, and then distributed a semi-truck trailer load of 22 full pallets of boxes of printed promotional materials?) previously paper based MAP (Museum Adventure Pass) into much more cost effective, all online MAP (Michigan Activity Pass), we also expanded it from participating libraries in six counties to statewide, and increased the number of participating destinations by a factor of 15. Not bad! In all seriousness, I hope TPL is able to either find a new sponsor, or re-invent its MAP program as we did ours. Their program started the same year ours did, in 2007, and it would be a shame to see it go by the wayside. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/11/16/toronto-librarys-popular-free-m… http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/museum-arts-passes/ 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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Save the Data: December 15! Register for the first of a webinar series on your library data
by Kosinski, Kathy (MDE) 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

Hello everyone! Joe Hamlin (Library Data Coordinator) and I are setting out on a twelve-month adventure of library data webinars. In these webinars, we will cover an array of topics centered around how to best harness your library data to make data-driven decisions. Register today<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> for our first foray: "An Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Data" on December 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. We will cover the differences and benefits of quantitative and qualitative data. Information learned in this webinar will provide a solid basis for our future topics down the line. This isn't tailored for any specific library type or position, so everyone is welcome to join in! I'm happy to answer any questions or comments. Best, Kathy Kathy Kosinski Statewide Library Services Analyst Library of Michigan (517) 241-2149 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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CSLP Newsletter November 2017
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

Trouble viewing? (View as a webpage<https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-newsletter-november-2017/>) [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CSLP-Newsletter-Logo.j…]<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CSLP-Newsletter-Logo.j…>November 2017 September: 2018 Manuals are sent to the printers 2018 Manuals have shipped! January: Happy New Year 2018! February: Calls for future slogans will go out 2018 CSLP Annual meeting: April 8th – 12th. Denver, CO The 2018 Incentive catalog is live! Check it out today at shopcslp.com<http://www.shopcslp.com>! Announcing the 2018 Summer Reading Champion: Secret Agent 23 Skidoo! [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Infinity-Plus-One.jpg] Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is a Grammy winning, internationally touring, purple velvet tuxedo wearing family funk phenomenon. Combining the positive, primal power of hip hop with the surreal storytelling of science fiction, 23 Skidoo has concocted a potent potion that wows family crowds across the planet. The ingredients of his magic spells include reverence for the boundless mind states of young children, respect for the culture and DNA of hip hop, funk and soul music, and a deep belief in the power of the imagination to change the world in positive ways, both personal and universal. If you can imagine a band with Jim Henson on guitar, Shel Silverstein on bass and PIXAR as the lead vocalist, you’ve pretty much got it. And if George Clinton and Q Tip stopped by the party, that might clarify things even more. Basically, if Dr. Seuss and Dr. Dre had a baby, it would be the music of Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Nuff said. [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20_Horn-copy.jpg] The (Official) Move to One Slogan! Over the past few program years CSLP State Representatives have voted to use one slogan for all age groups at the annual meeting. This October, a survey was sent out to the State Representatives asking them to seek input from their constituents, and vote on officially moving to one slogan for future program years. The survey had a 74% response rate, and unanimously approved the move to one slogan! Formally moving to one slogan creates a lot of opportunities for our member libraries. For one, it allows libraries to have a more branded/streamlined marketing campaign. The one slogan also allows CSLP to use the same chapter headings across the different manuals, making multi-age, or family programming much easier. Turn the Page KC! Turn the Page KC<http://turnthepagekc.org/> works closely with community partners to ensure that K-3 students begin their next school year in the best position to succeed. Every June, Turn the Page KC sheds light on summer learning by hosting a summer kick-off aligned with the national Collaborative Summer Library Program. [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/turnthepagekc1.jpg] This celebration is attended by over 1,000 elementary school students, parents, and community leaders in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2015, students dressed as Superheroes and read “Superhero ABC,” in 2016, students had the opportunity to meet high school and college athletes, and this summer, students were introduced to various STEAM skills. [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/turnthepagekc2.jpg] Community leaders are excited and already planning for 2018’s celebration! [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/turnthepagekc3.jpg]Did you have a program that helped “Build a Better World”? Please send your photos and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/ 2018 CSLP Annual Meeting by Karen Day [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/karen_new2017.jpg]The 2018 CSLP Annual Meeting will be held the week of April 9, 2018. The event will be held at The Westin Denver Downtown in the heart of the city. The travel day will be Monday, April 9 with a President’s Reception and Orientation on Monday evening. The meeting will begin with breakfast on Tuesday, April 10 and conclude at 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 12th. This is a change from the past few years as one day has been added to the meeting time. Registration and travel information will be e-mailed to the State Representative mail list and posted on the CSLP website in December with a registration deadline of March 1, 2018. CSLP will again pay for one lodging room per state for up to four nights, will pay for meals for up to two persons per state, and will reimburse up to $700 travel expenses for one person per state. All expenses must have receipts of actual expenses to be reimbursed. The final agenda will be posted soon however we wanted to give a heads up on the travel and meeting times and dates so you can begin planning. State Representatives be present at this meeting and any additional persons from a state are invited at the invitation of the State Rep. 2018 CSLP Program Manuals By now, all CSLP State Representatives should have received the 2018 manual shipments at the designated drop ship points. The manuals are distributed within the state by different methods. If you have not received your 2018 manual, please first check with your state rep to see when they will be distributed within your state. Remember that all formats of the manual are given online access however also remember that all formats are still available if you need a second copy by purchasing through the CSLP shopping cart. To access the shopping cart, you first need to be logged into the CSLP website. If you need assistance with your log in process, please contact the CSLP offices. Once you are logged into the site, you will click on the SHOP button on the top tool bar. This takes you to our e-commerce page where you will need your shopping login. This may or may not be the same log in as this is a separate website and it depends on how you set your account up. If you have problems, please call the CSLP offices for assistance. You may also go directly to the shopping page by entering: https://shopcslp.com Manuals can be found in the shopping area of under Programming, Promotion & Décor > Programming & Promotion > Program Manual. If you are wanting the online access to compliment your other materials, remember you need to first obtain the 2018 online access code. This procedure only needs to be completed once, per library building. The code may be shared among the staff members within a building. Remember the online manual has a new searchable feature this year. We do need to report that we have discovered that a few of the USB drives are defective. If you find that you have a defective product, please contact the CSLP office and a replacement will be sent out right away. The Online Manual: Pro Tips from an Amateur by Luke Kralik [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Luke_headshot.jpg] In my library career I have led plenty of songs, have overused glitter, and have assisted children in making crafts only their mothers could love. However, I have always worked with more experienced librarians or teachers, and relied on them to actually choose the programming activities. Because of this, I am not especially qualified to describe what the perfect programming selection tool looks like. This is where you come in! As we roll out our new online manual, we need your feedback on what is working, what isn’t, and what can be better. One very useful suggestion I have already received was to make downloading the images easier and quicker. Instead of downloading each image one at a time, we have grouped them into zip files. To download them in a batch, simply scroll down on the right-sidebar to where you can choose Filetype, and put a check in the box labeled zip. There are eight art collections available, and they contain all of the artwork. We all want CSLP to produce the most useful, and user friendly program manual! Please send me your feedback, so that we can make the improvements you would like to see. Thank you! luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> 503-842-0582 [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10_Guitar_Girl-copy.jpg] Spotlight on a Reading Superstar! When she was a child, Kaya Thomas’ parents took her to Barnes and Noble each week and would buy her two books. Often, Kaya would seek out book containing characters who looked like her. Kaya, who is African-American, often struggled to find books with African-American protagonists. Once she was in high school, even when she was able to find books, they often featured characters who had no relation to her life. She said “The stories tended to be about young girls getting pregnant, dropping out of school, doing drugs—and don’t get me wrong, those are realities for people, even in my own family. But they weren’t my reality.” To help young readers avoid this situation, Kaya created the We Read Too<https://kmt901.github.io/we-read-too.html> app for iPhone and Android devices. The app helps connect readers with books by people of color, that have people of color as the main characters. If there a young reader making a big difference in your state, please let us know! We would love to share these inspirational stories with the entire CSLP membership! Please send information to: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2018: Theme/Music; Slogan/”Libraries Rock”; Artist/Brian Pinkney 2019: Theme/Space; Slogan/”A Universe of Stories” Artist/Leeza Hernandez 2020: Theme/Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy; Artist/LeUyen Pham 2021: Theme/To be Determined; Artist/Salina Yoon [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Libraries-Rock-Las-Bib…]

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Scholastic Literacy Partners & the 2018 Ready to Read title
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

I have it on good authority that our 2018 Ready to Read title, "I Got the Rhythm" by Schofield-Morrison, is only $1 paperback if you are a Scholastic Literacy Partner. Your library will be receiving 4 hardcover copies (1 for circ, 3 for outreach), but if you're thinking of hosting a special event & want giveaways or need more copies for outreach, this is your chance to get them affordably! http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/literacypartnerships/paperbacks.html Thanks to Alexa @ Boyne District Library for the heads-up! 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/>

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