December 2017 - Michlib-l

Free MeL webinar - MeL school projects resources - Dec 20, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

Science fairs, family history, and community photography are just a few of the interactive projects students engage with every day. MeL has the resources to help make your projects fun and educational. Please join us on December 20 at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on ideas and resources that will make your students want to participate in school projects. 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/mel-school-projects-resources.html>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-school-projects-resources.html 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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Anti-Harassment Policy
by Andrea Ingmire 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

Hi all, A few of my staff attended training yesterday at Northern Michigan University about Preventing Workplace Harassment. It was really wonderful training, but lacked one thing, examples of policy! If you have an Anti-Harassment Policy at your library, would you share? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *Andrea IngmireLibrary DirectorPeter White Public Library* (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) *http://pwpl.info/ <http://pwpl.info/>*

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Salem-South Lyon District Library is closing at 5pm today 12/13
by Donna Olson 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

*Donna Olson, Director* *Salem-South Lyon District Library* 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 http://www.ssldl.info | https://www.facebook.com/SSLDL https://www.instagram.com/ssldl | https://twitter.com/ssldl

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

Great news - you can receive a 25% discount on Drexel University’s online, Library and Information Science program! You can also receive 10 – 40% off of other online programs for both you and your family members. More information about this opportunity is available on WebJunction.org<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/Drexel.html>. Highlighted Content These resources can help you strengthen your library and services to the community, explore them today! * Resources for STEM/STEAM Projects and Programs<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/resources-STEM-STEAM.html>: STEAM learning (that's science, technology, engineering, art and math) and programming are increasingly popular in public libraries. Check out this collection of inspiring resources that can help make the case for introducing or expanding STEAM in your library and community, as well as provide a range of programming ideas to meet local needs. * Makerspace and Digital Media Lab Resources<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/resources-makerspace-digital-me…>: Looking for inspiration for a new or existing makerspace or digital media lab in your library? WebJunction has you covered. This collection includes planning resources, tools that go beyond the 3D printer, and how to implement a digital media lab. Free WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Citations Needed: Build Your Wikipedia Skills While Building the World’s Encyclopedia Wednesday, January 10, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/wikipedia-1lib1ref.html Librarians have the power to make Wikipedia better and more reliable. Once you understand how this collaborative, community-driven encyclopedia works, you’ll see the value of contributing your expertise and knowledge. Wikipedia Library’s annual #1lib1ref (“One Librarian, One Reference”) campaign provides a simple and fun way to get started. This global initiative invites all library staff to improve the verifiability of information on Wikipedia by adding at least one reference during the campaign, which runs from January 15 through February 3, 2018. During this webinar, Monika Sengul-Jones, OCLC Wikipedian-in-Residence, will illuminate the inner workings of Wikipedia to build your confidence in its viability as a resource. Emily Jack, community engagement librarian at UNC Chapel Hill Libraries, will share what library staff love about participating in #1lib1ref—and why engaging with Wikipedia makes sense for libraries. Learn how you can participate in #1lib1ref, confidently add a citation to Wikipedia and connect with other librarians who are motivated to contribute to this popular resource used by information-seekers around the world. Join the community of librarians who Wikipedia! From Facilities to Trauma: Disaster Planning and Community Resiliency at Your Library Tuesday, January 30, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/disaster-planning-community-r… Recent catastrophes have highlighted the important role public libraries play in enhancing their community’s resiliency and post-disaster recovery efforts. Many community leaders now view libraries as ad hoc disaster recovery centers and recognize librarians as Information First Responders. This presentation will help you and your library embrace this new role as Information First Responders, who quickly enable people to get back to work, back to their lives, and ensure recovery of the community’s economic life. Learn what you need to prepare before disaster strikes, guided by New Jersey State Library’s Disaster Preparedness & Community Resiliency Toolkit, which has been emergency-tested by libraries. Your library can be at the forefront in providing that safe haven in times of crisis and helping your community return to normal life. This project is supported in part by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Still Available! 20-hour Adult Services Librarian position at Hartland's Cromaine Library
by Ceci Marlow 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

A beautiful new addition has been completed, under budget, and we finally have spaces for our staff to continue to create new and innovate traditional library services and collections. As the Cultural Center of Hartland, Hartland’s Cromaine is expected by its community to offer music and art, as well as all of the science, engineering and technology engagement possible for all ages. *We have a 20-hour Adult Services Librarian position *available with principal responsibilities for magazines, technology instruction, and collection development for sections of fiction and nonfiction for adults. All of our Librarians are cross-trained for Adult, Youth, Teen, and Circulation. You may not do a story time, but you’ll probably assist with desk coverage in Youth and at Circulation as well as some other programming (Quidditch Tournament anyone?) In 2017, Hartland’s Cromaine celebrated its 90th year of service with a big splash, including the grand opening of the new space. *We are the place to connect—with warm and friendly staff, the Web, and the community. If that’s your desire, interest, and future vision, too, then we need you! * Cromaine District Library is located near the intersection of M-59 and US-23—easy to get to from Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Flint. Hartland’s Cromaine (built in 1927, expanded in 1980, and again this year, 2017) has the elegant Community Room, a large physical collection and large digital collection, plus two new smaller meeting rooms, a Youth Program Room, and three new study rooms as a result of the little addition to this building. *We also have a serious commitment to outreach, participating in many events and exhibits beyond our walls* as well as finding new ways to be active outside this building in a busy community. Cromaine wins grants, including several National Endowment for the Arts’ The Big Read. Grants for technology in Youth, local business sponsorships for an expanded summer concert series, exhibits from the Smithsonian and to be a pilot for a national grant program—we are a place to connect to culture, music, technology, makers, as well as reading in every format. *Many of the grants support a very full event calendar* (check It out at WWW.CROMAINE.ORG) We are an OverDrive (TLN’s Download Destination) plus Advantage, hoopla, and RB Digital (Zinio) library. We also offer Kanopy and Universal Class services supporting our lifelong learners. We welcome new technologies and ways to improve collections and services, taking seriously every patron request. *We are excited about our newest digital services brought by Glenn Fischer, Adult Services Manager.* We pay MLS librarians $19.00 per hour to start, 20 hours per week; includes some evenings and weekends. MLA membership and national conference attendance (in rotation) paid. After successful completion of the 90-day introductory period, an increase to $19.50 is planned. Part-time positions at Cromaine have prorated paid time off, plus holiday pay, paid birthday, and paid bereavement leave as well as an opportunity to participate in AFLAC, but no other paid benefits. Share your love for new technologies and public service with a community that loves its library and its library staff even more. Send your application (available at WWW.CROMAINE.ORG) resume and a cover letter to “Librarian” at PO Box 308. Or send by email (preferred to be “green”) to brentola(a)cromaine.org as soon as possible—*position applications accepted until filled. * -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105

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MiALA 2018 Conference Call for Presentation Proposals Due Friday
by Heather Ladiski 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

I am forwarding this message on behalf of the Michigan Academic Association (MiALA) Conference Planning Committee. Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone/group that you believe may benefit from receiving this information. Thank you! - heather ***************************************** Reminder, Submissions Due Friday, December 15, 2017 Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) 2018 Annual Conference: Call for Presentation Proposals SUSTAINABILITY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES May 17-18, 2018 Kellogg Center at Michigan State University East Lansing, MI MiALA invites you and your colleagues to submit presentation proposals for the 3rd annual conference to be held May 17-18, 2018 in East Lansing. Please consider sharing your innovations, creative endeavors, and practical solutions for Sustainability in Academic Librarianship. How do we sustain ourselves within the profession? How do we sustain our libraries and institutions? How do we work (or what is our obligation) environmentally and socially? How do we sustain our community? We welcome proposals in any topic related to the conference theme, including, but not limited to: Accessibility Administration Assessment and Evaluation Budgets Cataloging and Metadata Collections Distance or Online Learning Critical Librarianship Education and Curriculum Electronic Resources Instruction and Information Literacy Leadership Mid-Level Management Open Educational Resources Outreach Research Services or Reference Resource Sharing Technical Services Technology User Experience Web Development and Design Participation from librarians, library staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries is encouraged. Proposals for presentations, panels, workshops, or facilitated discussions (40 minutes), mini-presentations (20 minutes), or lightning talks (10 minutes) can be submitted using the online submission form<https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=1701925> and must be received by Friday, December 15, 2017. The primary contact listed on each proposal will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted and decisions on all proposals will be communicated to the primary contact by Friday, January 26, 2018. Questions about proposals can be sent to the Programming Coordinator, Christine Tobias (tobiasc(a)msu.edu<mailto:tobiasc@msu.edu>). Questions about the conference in general can be sent to conference(a)miala.org<mailto:conference@miala.org>.

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Closes this Sunday, Dec. 17! President & CEO, Howard County Library System (MD)
by Jobeth Bradbury 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

President & CEO-Howard County Library System (MD) Are you the next leader for Howard County Library System<http://hclibrary.org/> (MD), a world-class system that embodies the philosophy, "Libraries = Education"? Do you want to work with a seven-member Board of Trustees and community partners to lead the design and delivery of curriculum for all ages, deliver extraordinary customer service, unleash creativity and innovation, and embrace the Howard County Library System vision? Howard County Library System (HCLS) is an award-winning educational institution that ranks among the finest in the country. With seven branches, a $22.5 million annual budget, and a 239 FTE stellar staff, it is a 21st-century library model, with a position, purpose, and curriculum worthy of study and consideration by every library in America, if not the world. HCLS' unique focus on three pillars: Self-Directed Education, Research Assistance & Instruction, and Instructive & Enlightening Experiences positions HCLS to fulfill its mission of "We deliver high-quality public education for all." In 2016, HCLS loaned 7.9 million items and welcomed 2.2 million visitors. Designated as an "All-American County" by the National Civic League, Howard County<https://www.howardcountymd.gov/>, Maryland is one of the nation's most outstanding places to live, work and play! Howard County residents (population: 300,000) enjoy a balanced blend of pastoral farms, historic towns, suburban communities, and urban lifestyle. Diversity surrounds you-from Columbia (one of the largest planned communities in the country) to Historic Ellicott City's Main Street, filled with antiques, boutiques and cozy restaurants. Howard County has been recognized as "America's Best Places to Live", "Best Educated," and "Seventh Best School System in the Country." For leisure activities, there are parks, golf courses, lakes, and over 200 miles of walking, hiking and biking trails. Centrally located in the Baltimore-Washington Corridor, Howard County is the strategic location of choice for a diverse and thriving business base. Major employers include: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Lorien Health Systems, Verizon, and Wells Fargo. Howard County's population of 300,000 people includes the highest concentration of professional, scientific and technical workers in the state, contributing to its strong economy. For additional information, see HCL Links<http://bradburymiller.com/HCLlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the President & CEO oversees a nationally recognized system where innovation and creativity are encouraged and rewarded. The President & CEO directs all aspects of HCLS, with full responsibility for: personnel and fiscal management; developing and implementing all components of HCLS Operating and Capital budgets; setting the direction for all components of HCLS' three-pronged curriculum; continuing the implementation of Vision 2020: Education for All<https://d3lf1kenz29v4j.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/03232956/H…>; and establishing partnerships throughout the region working collaboratively with local, state, and federal government, including elected officials, as well as agencies, community groups, and businesses. Qualifications. A Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of management experience. Preferred qualifications include an additional degree in a related field, commitment to the HCLS vision, extraordinary people skills, ability and desire to work in a culturally diverse community, team building talent and superior communication skills. Experience reporting to a governing Board and working in a multi-branch system are desired. The ideal President & CEO will be an outstanding leader, relationship builder, collaborator, communicator, innovator, and strategic thinker. A sense of humor is also important! Compensation. The starting salary range is $150,000 - $186,000 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package.<http://hclibrary.org/about-us/employment/benefits-our-employees-enjoy/> For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and résumé as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close December 17, 2017. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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ALA News for December 12, 2017
by Steven Bowers 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

ALA News for December 12, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION New ‘Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle’ PSAs capture the action and adventure found at the library Let’s face it. It’s an information jungle out there, and librarians and library staff lead countless quests to transform lives through education and lifelong learning. In conjunction with the anticipated release of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” on Dec. 20, 2017, American Library Association (ALA) and Sony Pictures are offering free action-packed audio, social media, and video public service announcements (PSAs). Available for download<http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/jumanji-psas> until Feb. 28, the library-themed announcements feature Jack Black and promote transformative resources libraries and library staff offer. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/new-jumanji-welcome-jungle-p… 2018 Nonfiction Award finalists announced The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2018 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction-award>, which honors the best nonfiction books written for young adults between Nov. 1, 2016 and Oct. 31, 2017. YALSA will name the 2018 award winner at the Youth Media Awards<http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/youthmediaawards/alayout…> on Feb. 12 in Denver during the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/2018-nonfiction-award-finalists… 2018 Teen Tech Week™ site now live The Young Adult Library Services Association’s (YALSA) 2018 Teen Tech Week website<http://teentechweek.ning.com/> is now live. The celebration will take place March 4-10, 2018 with the theme “Libraries are for Creating.” http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/2018-teen-tech-week-site-now-li… AWARDS AND GRANTS Call for nominations: ASCLA 2018 achievement and recognition awards http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/call-nominations-ascla-2018-ach… Castillo and Cruz named 2017-2018 YALSA Spectrum Scholars http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/castillo-and-cruz-named-2017-20… 2018 EMERGING LEADERS RUSA Hailley Fargo http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/hailley-fargo-selected-rusas-20… ASCLA Kathy Kosinski http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/kathy-kosinski-selected-asclas-… ALSC Jacqueline Quinn http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/alsc-selects-jacqueline-quinn-2… LITA Aisha Conner-Gaten http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/aisha-conner-gaten-named-2018-l… Samantha Quiñon http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/samantha-quinon-named-2018-lita… YALSA Nicole Husbands http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/husbands-named-yalsa-2018-emerg… WORKSHOPS Cataloging Judaica: Diving into History http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-workshop-cataloging-judaica… ALA PUBLISHING Michael Cart’s Booklist confessions http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/michael-cart-s-booklist-confess… Pat Scales’ compendium of essays, articles, and interviews from the pages of Book Links http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/pat-scales-compendium-essays-ar… ACRL The Fun of Motivation: Crossing the Threshold Concepts http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/acrl-releases-fun-motivation-cr…

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Rural Libraries Conference Awards nominations due January 12
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 13 Dec '17

13 Dec '17

Greetings Michigan Library Community, It's not too late to begin work on an award nomination packet for RLC 2018! We all enjoy the feeling of being recognized by our peers for a job well done. This is your opportunity to take a few hours between now and January 12th to put together a nomination packet for one of four awards being given at RLC 2018 in Traverse City. Please consider who you know that meets the quality of excellence in the profession. Do you know someone at a small or rural library who is a leader in our profession? Do you have a Trustee or Friend who goes above and beyond the call of duty to promote and advance your library? Do you know a small or rural library that truly excels? We want to hear from you! It's time again to nominate libraries, staff, trustees, and friends of small and rural libraries for a Loleta Fyan Conference Award. Self-nominations are accepted for the Mendel award that goes to a library and it includes a cash prize! The conference will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme outside Traverse City April 30-May 2, 2018. Nominations are due by Friday, January 12, 2018 to norriss2(a)michigan.gov or by post to Sonya Schryer Norris, Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909. There will be four awards in 2018. The categories are: * Outstanding Small/Rural Librarian Award * Trustee/Friend Award * Patron Service Award (includes children's services) * The June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service (this award goes to a small/rural library) Please note that library cooperative staff and conference planning committee chairs are not eligible for conference awards. To qualify for the award the library must serve a population of 25,000 or less. Branch locations of larger libraries do not qualify for nomination. Nominations may come from a library director or staff, another library, a library user, a community business or organization, a library cooperative or a library may self-nominate for the June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service. The award nomination form can be found at this link: Award Nomination Form<http://michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Call_for_Nominations_2018_R…>. Nominations are due by Friday, January 12, 2018 but we encourage you to get them in early. 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/> 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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Summer reading program
by sodustwplib＠comcast.net 12 Dec '17

12 Dec '17

Hi, I browsed the offerings of Dynamic School Assemblies for this summer's theme, Reading Rocks . I am interested in hosting "Caribbean Steel Drums". Is anyone else interested in booking this show? Our scheduling includes the last two weeks of June and runs through the end of July. Our library dates are wide open. Let my know if this idea strikes a chord, beats the drum, flips your wig.....or whatever. Thanks! Lynn Sodus Township Library 269-925-0903

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