December 2017 - Michlib-l

Beverly Meyer "Make Yourself More Musical" Workshop
by Emily Dumas 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Hello everyone, I just wanted to share our experience participating in the Beverly Meyer workshop. My staff and I, along with a few librarians from neighboring libraries, had a fabulous time at the workshop and learned so much! Beverly imparted her wisdom about incorporating music into our story times and programs, taught us tricks to encourage kids to participate and settle back down, and shared many new songs and rhymes that we plan on using. We also had a blast as we were up dancing around the room. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone working with kids, as Beverly is truly wonderful and it was an invaluable experience. I attached the flyer from the workshop. Thanks! -- Emily M. Dumas Head of Youth & Teen Services Royal Oak Public Library 248.246.3716

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MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat
by Pam Seabolt 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Hello everyone! We are taking a Twitter Chat break for the month of December 2017 as it is so close to the holidays. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! We will return to our Third Thursday Twitter Chats on Jan. 18, 2018, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) with a discussion on The Human Library. Our featured guests will be Highland Lakes Librarian Allison McFadden-Keesling with Oakland Community College in Waterford, MI and Head of Adult and Teen Services Trisha Shively with Kokomo-Howard County Public Library in Kokomo, IN. The Human Library is designed to create positive conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. In The Human Library real people are on loan to readers to answer difficult questions. 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 November chat on Best Practices in Makerspaces? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/best-practices-in-makerspaces> 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@01D36E68.793E8170]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D36E68.793E8170] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D36E68.793E8170] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Free MeL webinar - MeL school projects resources - Dec 20, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 06 Dec '17

06 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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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Youth Services Librarian part-time
by Marcia Dominick 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

*Employment Opportunity:* *Position: Youth Information Services Librarian, Part-time* *Job Duties:* · Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. · Trains and assists patrons with day-to-day computer questions and learning new technology and software. · Plan, implement and promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community. · Participates in collection development and maintenance, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. · Engage in outreach opportunities within the community. · Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. *Job Requirements:* · MLS from an ALA accredited school. · Knowledge of adult and youth literature. · Experience in youth programming. · Dedication to public service. · Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. · Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. · Evening and weekend hours required. *Salary: *$19.08 per hour *Hours:* 18 hours per week · Monday, 2:30 - 9 p.m. · Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. · Friday/Saturday (C Team), 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Benefits:* None *Application:* · Resume, cover letter and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline: *Sunday, December 17, 2017, 5 p.m. [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Clerk part-time
by Marcia Dominick 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

*Employment Opportunity:* *Position: Support Services Clerk, Permanent Part-Time* *Job Duties:* · Performs all duties assigned in the ILS Module accurately and efficiently; problem solves patron and catalog issues; assists Library patrons while employing the Library’s and City of Novi’s customer service principles. · Performs workroom duties and other tasks as assigned, including sorting and loading carts for shelving; shelving of materials; shelf reading; processing holds, returns, and other materials from delivery; troubleshooting and maintenance operations of the AST System; answering main phone, directing calls, and making public address announcements as needed; and registering cash, check, and credit card transactions. · Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions, and demands; retains knowledge and stays up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures; communicates effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues; resolves problem situations and collaborates across departments in a positive manner. · Assists with opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department. · Assists with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the Library’s collections, display areas, and department areas. · Assists in accomplishing the Library’s and the Support Service Department’s goals. · Assists, as assigned, to perform Outreach Services duties. Prepares and delivers materials to various senior and homebound facilities utilizing the Library vehicle; loads and unloads materials from carts. · Assists, as assigned, to perform Technical Services duties. Performs acquisitions duties, cataloging, MARC record maintenance, materials processing and maintenance, and processing of ILL and MeLCat materials. · Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate for the patrons. · Performs other duties as assigned. *Job Requirements:* · High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. · Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical, and decimal systems of arrangement. · Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology. · Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change. · Enthusiastic, positive, friendly and approachable. · Strong attention to customer service. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and/or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. *Hours: *19 hours per week · Monday, 5 – 9 p.m. · Wednesday, 5 – 9 p.m. · Thursday, 12 – 5 p.m. · Alternating Friday/Saturday, 12 – 6 p.m. *Salary:* $10.52 per hour *Benefits:* None *Application: * · Resume, cover letter, and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline:* Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 5 p.m. [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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2 programming deadlines approaching fast...
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Don't forget the Ready to Read Michigan Author/Illustrator Tour request form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTRM18> closes this Friday, December 8th. Be sure to complete that this week for a chance to bring Connie Schofield-Morrison & Frank Morrison to your community for free! (details below) Also, Money Smart Week book/program requests<http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h> are open but close December 31st, the book this year is Lots and Lots of Coins by Margarette S. Reid. 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/> [RTRM Logo]The Library of Michigan has announced the new Ready to Read Michigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, a program designed for public libraries to encourage families and caregivers to read aloud regularly to children during the early stages of life (birth up to age 5), as it ensures the development of early literacy skills and instills a love of reading. The program is designed for public librarians to model early literacy skill development directly to families and engage in outreach to early childhood centers, Great Start & Head Start classrooms, and daycares throughout their community. [IGTR]The first book selected for public library outreach is "I Got the Rhythm" by Connie Schofield-Morrison<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> and illustrated by Frank Morrison<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. The author/illustrator tour is hosted by public libraries during "March is Reading Month" to promote the importance of reading aloud to young children throughout the state. The Library of Michigan is looking for public libraries which would like to have the author and illustrator visit on March 19-22, 2018. Libraries must be able to coordinate the event with a local early childhood center, daycare, Great State, Head Start, preschool or kindergarten class(es). If you would like your public library to be considered as a host, please complete the Ready to Read Michigan Tour Visit 2018<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> form by December 8, 2018. We will select event locations based on the author & illustrator's schedule, the location of the library, and the library's ability to secure a community partner to bring in an audience or plan to host the visit at a local early childhood center. We will try to reach as many areas of the state as possible with up to 10 visits. The Library of Michigan will make scheduling arrangements with the author and illustrator to pay their honorarium. Funding for Ready to Read Michigan is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, with additional support provided by Consumers Energy and the Library of Michigan Foundation.

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Microfiche-list two
by DeCenso, Emanuela 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Dear colleagues, We didn't receive any takers about the first microfiche list, I am attaching the second one. Pick up only, deadline has been moved to December 8. If nobody responds, I do want to thank you very much for letting me post it on the list. Have a great holiday season, Emma Emanuela DeCenso B.S., M.L.I.S. Reference and Instruction Librarian Liaison to the College of Arts and Humanities Liaison to the College of Education Madonna University Library 36600 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 734-432-5679<tel:734-432-5679> edecenso(a)madonna.edu<mailto:edecenso@madonna.edu> Current hours: Mon-Wed-Thur 8:00 am - 4:30pm Tues-1:30-10pm "The lasting pleasures of contact with the natural world are not reserved for scientists but are available to anyone who puts himself under the influence of earth, sea and sky, and their amazing life." -Rachel Carson P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail IMPORTANT NOTICE TO EMAIL RECIPIENTS: This email communication may contain confidential information intended only for the addressees. Please do not read, copy, or disseminate this communication unless you are the intended addressee. If you have received this message in error, treat it as confidential and please notify the sender by reply email, destroy the original message, all content and copies.

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Job Op: Electronic Resources Librarian (Revised)
by Jill Sodt 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

Hello, - Does working with electronic resources fascinate you? - Are you excited about keeping up with emerging trends in electronic resource management and collection development? - Do you like to work collaboratively with a small staff on different projects? - Are you someone with fresh ideas about how to serve students and faculty on a community college campus? Please see the revised job posting <https://mcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/968> and share with anyone who may be interested. This is a great opportunity for someone to help us further develop our electronic resources at Mott Library. Jill Sodt Director of Library Services Mott Library Mott Community College 1401 East Court St, Flint, MI 48503 810-762-0415 <(810)%20762-0415> jill.sodt(a)mcc.edu

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BRAND NEW Under the Radar Michigan Book Coming: Bulk Order Opportunity Available!
by Jim Flury 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

All, As you are probably aware, we have a couple of publishing partners out there who are helping us spread the word when it comes to all the great things concerning the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program. As part of this relationship, Michigan libraries also get the opportunity to purchase their books and dvd's at a discount. A win-win! Let's get your orders to me by no later than close of TLN business on Friday, December 8, please. Having said that, below is a list of the 11 items we are offering in terms of bulk order opportunities from these two publishers. I am also including three other titles that were suggested by libraries around the state. Finally, there is a 15th title which I just saw come across my radar screen that sounded interesting, and not that easy to get. So I added it to the mix, too. Please let me know by NUMBER, which one(s) we should order for your library. Please note that there will be a $1.00 per item charge assessed by TLN in order to partially offset the cost of this project. Any shipping charges will be distributed among the ordering libraries. Books/dvd's will be shipped to your library via TLN or RIDES delivery, as appropriate. For RIDES, invoices will be sent with your shipment. TLN libraries will be billed in the customary beginning of the month fashion. Finally, please include your library's RIDES code in your reply to me: 1. BRAND NEW UTR BOOK: Under the Radar Michigan: The Next 50. These guys need no introduction http://utrmichigan.com/ Pub date March 6, 2018. List price $24.95. TLN price $16.00. This is so new that it isn't even shown on the UTR store site yet! But, TLN has the connections... 2. THE ORIGINAL UTR BOOK: Under the Michigan: The First 50. Pub date November 4, 2014. List price $24.95. TLN price $16.00 3. UTR DVD Season One: List price $30.00. TLN price $20.00 4. UTR DVD Season Two: List price $30.00. TLN price $20.00 5. UTR DVD Season Three: List price $40.00. TLN price $30.00 (Note: there are 23 episodes included on this dvd, as opposed to the standard 13 episodes; hence, the higher price) 6. UTR DVD Season Four: List price $30.00. TLN price $20.00 7. UTR DVD Season Five: List price $30.00. TLN price $20.00 8. UTR DVD Season Six: List price $30.00. TLN price $20.00 9. UTR DVD Season Seven: List price $30.00. TLN price $20.00 Again, this is so new that it doesn't appear on the UTR store site! Another MAP publishing partner is Benson's Adventures http://bensonsadventures.com/ The two public school teachers in this venture, Tracy and Shannon, do a lot of work to promote MAP in schools not only where they teach, but all over Michigan. Here are their two youth oriented titles: 10. Benson's Adventures in Michigan: Book 1. List price $22.95. TLN price $13.00 11. Benson's Seasonal Adventures in Michigan: Book 2 (June, 2017 release) List price $22.95. TLN price $13.00 Here are a few "would it be possible for TLN to coordinate a bulk order for this" requests I've received from libraries around the state. I don't know whether we will get discounts for these. Given the nature of the publications, I doubt it. If we can, we will. Both are expensive. Two are blue, one is green. Personally I prefer blue. Given the way the blue part of the equation has gone this year, though I don't know how much enthusiasm or rise either of those will generate. If you order both 13 and 14 you will get the bundled price: 12. Victory for MSU: A 120-year History of Spartan Men's Basketball http://www.dbusiness.com/daily-news/Annual-2017/Book-on-Michigan-State-Univ… List price $59.99. 13. Rise Again: Jim Harbaugh (brand new) https://enthusiasmunknowntomankind.com/#quick-shop List price $75.00 14. Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind: Jim Harbaugh https://enthusiasmunknowntomankind.com/#quick-shop List price $75.00 15. 4 Detroit: Four Chefs, Four Courses, Four Seasons http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/mark-kurlyandchik/2017/11/0… and https://noramodern.com/products/4detroit List price $46.00. I like the fact that $5.00 from the sale of every book goes to Gleaners Community Food Bank. Let's support our MAP partner publishers, and bring lots of enjoyment to your patrons, by sending your orders for these (mostly) discounted books and dvd's to me by no later than close of TLN business on Friday, December 8. Thanks! 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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FW: Detroit Public TV Digital Adventure: 360 Interactive Experience for classrooms
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

To share with schools in your service areas or to consider as a viewing site? Best, Deb D. R. 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 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> Good afternoon everyone, Please share this with all Michigan schools/teachers. It's a great opportunity for a several free interactive virtual field trips in December. Even if teachers cannot attend the online launches, they should still register, so they can receive access to the 360 videos and standards aligned lesson plans. Digital Adventure: 360 Interactive Experience from Detroit Public Television Detroit Public TV - PBS will be hosting a 3 different virtual field trips that teachers can attend with their classes in December! These will be done via OVEE (Online Video Engagement Experience). December 12 at 1pm - Polk Penguin Conservation Center at the Detroit Zoo December 13 at 1pm - Raptors at the Leslie Science & Nature Center December 14 at 1pm - Organization for Bat Conservation Classes will be able to explore 360 video from the habitats at each location. These videos will be interactive that include hot spots, which incorporate additional learning material and even a digital badge redemption code! Following the explore time, classes will be able to interact with experts from each location via a live chat. The entire experience will be approximately an hour. Lesson plans (standards aligned) and preview material will be sent to everyone registered starting on December 6th. The lesson plans are geared to grades 6 - 12, but elementary students will LOVE this experience as well. This is also a cross-curricular event - all subject areas are welcome to attend. The focus is Climate and Culture with our winged creature friends. These events are free, but registration is required. For more information, including the link to register for any of the events, go to the MeL Teachers Secondary Resources page: http://teachers.mel.org/secondary-resources#DPTV Digital Adventure<http://teachers.mel.org/secondary-resources#DPTV%20Digital%20Adventure> Thank you for sharing! -- Christine Schneider K-12 Education Specialist Michigan eLibrary [http://www.michigan.gov/images/MEL_LOGO_25435_7.jpg] Michigan eLibrary, a program of the Library of Michigan and part of the Michigan Department of Education http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915 (m) 248-305-0231 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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