December 2017 - Michlib-l

Website Design
by Debra Greenacre 20 Jan '18

20 Jan '18

Happy Thursday! We are looking to have a new Website done. Have you recently redone your Website? Who did you use? What was the cost? Thank you in advance! Debra Greenacre, MLIS Executive Director Manistee County Library 231-723-2519

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More Homeschooling Responses
by Jessica Wilhoite 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Even more homeschooling responses :) 1. We have a staff member, Melanie Allbery (copied to this message) who homeschooled her children with a literature-based curriculum through 8-th grade. She "retired" as a kindergarten teacher to do this. (She was such a frequent patron we hired her to be a para-pro sub when her kids were a little older.) Melanie began offering a monthly homeschooling program in Sept. 2015, Sept. - April. It draws 25-45 people. Melanie has a different theme each month, with lots of hands-on learning activities. I don't think that any one else on my staff could deliver this program. Melanie's knowledge of lesson plans, group/classroom management and ability to converse with any age person all go into making this program a success. And Melanie's contacts with the entire s.e. MI homeschooling community have helped a lot with publicity. I've attached a current flyer. Please contact Melanie if you would like more information. She will be off until after the first of the year. Her name is Melanie Allbery (two "l's") and her email address is melanie.allbery(a)farmlib.org. 2. I have to say, I was disappointed in the response to your question about homeschool programs. As a former homeschooling mom myself, I remember being very disappointed that my local (and other nearby) libraries did not have homeschool programs. There seemed to be a lot of interest among the parents in my homeschool groups, since most of us were regulars at our local public libraries. When I began working at FCL as a Page, I learned that one of the parapros in the children's department was also a homeschooler. Three or four years ago, she started a program for homeschoolers and, since I now work in a different building and am an adult librarian, I wondered how it was going, given the less than enthusiastic response you received to your post. Here's what she said: I have had a wonderful response to my homeschool program, thankfully!! I have a regular group that comes, along with new people, every month. I think it makes a huge difference that I homeschooled my children--they see me as credible in providing a program for them. The parents are VERY appreciative and give me feedback as to what they like/need/want. Don't give up on homeschoolers! But maybe have a talk with them first to see what their needs and their availabilities are. ;) ***Two recommendations to contact Melanie Allbery!*** 3. We have a Homeschool Advisory Board that meets once a month at the library. This is the purpose statement: The purpose of the Tamarack District Library Homeschool Advisory Board is regularly to collaborate in areas of mutual interest for the benefit of their families, the library, and the community. The Homeschool Advisory Board will share resources, plan or recommend events, and support endeavors with a focus on positive community interaction, education, and service to others. I present it to community members (both homeschoolers and others) something like this: “It’s a way for homeschoolers to learn more about the resources available at the library and network with each other; and it is a way for the library to learn more about how we can serve homeschoolers’ needs.” These meetings have resulted in increased use of library materials, and given us some useful direction in collection development that has benefited the community as a whole. For example, in the early days of the HAB, we received a request for foreign language learning materials such as Rosetta Stone. From that request we embarked on a process that has resulted in us now having five foreign language laptops available for checkout. Each has a different language learning software installed on it, and they are very popular. It appears HAB has also been useful to homeschoolers for networking, and the library is now identified as “the place to go” for new homeschoolers in the area who want to learn more and get looped in. The HAB has also provided the impetus for the following programs: * Weekly Chess Club on Friday afternoon (open to the public) * Annual “Science Fair” in March (open to the public) * Annual “pick up” choir of homeschooled kids who sing at the library’s annual Christmas open house * A game day focused on strategy games is currently being planned Through HAB, homeschooled kids have become increasingly involved as volunteers in our “Junior Friends of the Library” group, and in support of various programs. Thanks for responding...I will send along more if I get any. Happy New Year! Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township Residents

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People Counter Recommendations
by Tara Kanon 02 Jan '18

02 Jan '18

We are in need of a new people counter. Does anyone have any recommendations for brands? Do you prefer the wall-mounted or overhead counters? Any advice would be great! Thank you, Tara Kanon Director Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 (248) 634-1754

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Just two days left to make a year-end gift to the Historical Society of Michigan
by HSM Main 30 Dec '17

30 Dec '17

Make a year-end gift to the Historical Society of Michigan... and we will send you a FREE book as our thank-you!* <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! As a nongovernmental nonprofit, we rely 100% on private donations and subscriptions to pay for everything that we do, including the production of our flagship publication, Michigan History magazine. Would you consider making a special year-end gift to our Society so that we may continue providing our outstanding services? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! *For those who donate at the Bronze level ($50) or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you a free book as a token of our appreciation. You can choose the book you would like from the list below! To increase your chances of receiving your favorite book, send in your donation today! . Michigan's Heritage Barns . Rethinking Michigan Indian History . Introducing Russell . Railroads for Michigan . Detroit Resurgent . To Repay A Debt/To Rebuild A Life Set . Beyond Pontiac's Shadow Your support makes it possible for us to produce high-quality publications, such as the Historic Michigan Travel Guide; provide training and resources for local historical organizations; and facilitate Michigan History DayR, a program that engages Michigan students from every area of the state to compete and gain recognition in local, regional, state, and national competitions for historical projects. Won't you help us keep our Michigan history-related activities going and growing? Please consider making a special contribution to HSM as we gear up for our next fiscal year and make plans for new and exciting projects. _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! *For those who donate at the Bronze level ($50) or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you a free book as a token of our appreciation. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online at hsmichigan.org! 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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Survey on ECRR webinars
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

Hello! If you attended any of the Every Child Ready to Read webinars in 2017 with Sue McCleaf Nespeca, we ask you take a quick 5 minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ECRR17websurvey by Friday, January 5th. The trainings were funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and this survey helps report on our funding. I appreciate your input! If you want to go back and re-watch, or see ones you may have missed, they can be found on our webinar archives site: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-301245--…. Thank you so much for your time, 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/>

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FW: summer learning grants, leadership e-course, best YA lit & more from YALSA
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

Subject: summer learning grants, leadership e-course, best YA lit & more from YALSA Happy almost-2018! Here's some news from YALSA that may be of interest: LAST CHANCE: Apply by Jan. 1 for Summer Learning Grants We're giving away 20 $1,000 grants to support libraries' efforts to reach underserved teens over the summer months, as well as another 20 $1,000 grants to support hiring teen interns over the summer. Learn more and apply at http://summerreading.ning.com/page/summer-learning-grants Build Your Leadership Skills Registration is open for a new e-course from YALSA which runs from Jan. 22nd through Feb. 18th. Participants will enhance their leadership skills by exploring how best to lead one's self and delving into the basics of leading others. The course combines reading, reflection, opportunities to test the ideas raised with colleagues and community members, and small group activities to support peer learning and leadership skill development. Registration rates start at $130. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2pFsMfi Libraries are for Creating! We have everything libraries need to plan great TTW activities for March 4 - 10 at www.ala.org/teentechweek<http://www.ala.org/teentechweek>. Join YALSA in celebrating the many ways teens can leverage technology to effect positive change in their lives and communities with the "Libraries are for Creating" theme! Best YA Literature of 2017 Last month YALSA announced the finalists for our Morris Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/morris-award>, a debut award for YA literature and our YA Nonfiction Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction-award>. We also announced the final selections for our Quick Picks for Reluctant YA Readers and Amazing Audiobooks for YAs lists: http://bit.ly/2zCCe2N Looking for Inspiration and Encouragement in 2018? Join YALSA! Dues in YALSA/ALA start at $63 per year, and anyone is welcome to join! Your membership connects you with over 4,800 other passionate, creative library staff and gets you free access to: live monthly webinars, over 40 on-demand webinars, a weekly eNews, and more! Join online or contact Letitia Smith to see what discounted rates you qualify for: lsmith(a)ala.org<mailto:lsmith@ala.org> or 312.280.4390. For details on all the member perks, check out this free video: https://youtu.be/TaGJr5CCKXg Upcoming YALSA Activities & Events * Jan. 18, Recognizing & Addressing Implicit Bias webinar, www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> * Jan. 22 - Feb. 18, leadership e-course http://bit.ly/2pFsMfi * Feb. 9 - 12, ALA Midwinter Meeting, https://2018.alamidwinter.org/ * Feb. 12, youth media award winners announced, www.ala.org/yma<http://www.ala.org/yma> * Feb. 15, a Collaborative Model for Supporting Teen Leadership webinar, www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> * Mar. 4- 10, Teen Tech Week, www.ala.org/teentechweek<http://www.ala.org/teentechweek> * March 8, Teen Growth & Development Webinar, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * March 22, Teen Growth & Development Twitter chat, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * April 1, deadline to apply to be the next YALSA Liaison to ALA groups, http://www.ala.org/yalsa/ala-liaison * April 3, registration opens for the 2018 YA Services Symposium in Salt Lake City, UT www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium> * April 12, Teen Read Week site launches & Teens' Top Ten nominees announced, www.ala.org/teenread<http://www.ala.org/teenread> * April 12, Positive Interactions with Teens webinar, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * April 26, Positive Interactions with Teens Twitter chat, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * May 10, Creating Learning Environments for/with Teens webinar, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * May 24, Creating Learning Environments for/with Teens Twitter chat, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * June 1, deadline to apply for 2019 Midwinter Paper Presentation travel stipend, www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/mwpaper<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/mwpaper> * June 1, deadline to apply for 2018 Symposium travel stipends, www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium> * June 14, Creating Learning Experiences for/with Teens webinar, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * June 22 - 26, ALA Annual Conference, www.ala.org/conferencesevents/annual-conference<http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/annual-conference> * June 28, Creating Learning Experiences for/with Teens Twitter chat, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU For more events and information, visit http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Calendar_of_Events or https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=yalsa@ala.org&ctz=America/Chicago… -Beth Beth Yoke, CAE Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 byoke(a)ala.org<mailto:byoke@ala.org> @yalsa_director Please support YALSA's leadership initiatives<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/givetoyalsa/give#donation%20opps> with a $10 donation<https://ec.ala.org/donation/YAL-5793-LEADEN?amount=10>!

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2017 is ticking to a close. Please remember the Historical Society of Michigan in your year-end giving.
by HSM Main 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

2018 is right around the corner! Just a few days left to make a year-end gift to the Historical Society of Michigan. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! As a nongovernmental nonprofit, we rely 100% on private donations and subscriptions to pay for everything that we do, including the production of our flagship publication, Michigan History magazine. Would you consider making a special year-end gift to our Society so that we may continue providing our outstanding services? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! For those who donate at the Bronze level ($50) or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you a free book as a token of our appreciation. You can choose the book you would like from the list below! To increase your chances of receiving your favorite book, send in your donation today! . Michigan's Heritage Barns . Rethinking Michigan Indian History . Introducing Russell . Railroads for Michigan . Detroit Resurgent . To Repay A Debt/To Rebuild A Life Set . Beyond Pontiac's Shadow Your support makes it possible for us to produce high-quality publications, such as the Historic Michigan Travel Guide; provide training and resources for local historical organizations; and facilitate Michigan History DayR, a program that engages Michigan students from every area of the state to compete and gain recognition in local, regional, state, and national competitions for historical projects. Won't you help us keep our Michigan history-related activities going and growing? Please consider making a special contribution to HSM as we gear up for our next fiscal year and make plans for new and exciting projects. _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! For those who donate at the Bronze level ($50) or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you a free book as a token of our appreciation. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online at hsmichigan.org! 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 - MeL Statistics for Libraries - Jan 19, 11:00am Eastern
by David Votta 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

Reporting your impact to your community is essential for libraries. MeL provides statistics and tools to tell the story of how your individual library is working on crucial issues, like early literacy and more. Please join us on January 19 at 11:00am Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on how you can access and utilize vital resources to communicate to your community and stakeholders the good work your library is already doing. 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-databases-mel-statistics-for-libraries…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-libraries… 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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Employment Opportunity: Richland Community Library
by Dennis Kreps 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

The Richland Community Library seeks applicants for an Assistant Director. As an enthusiastic and service-oriented team member, you will have the opportunity to build on and further develop the Library's mission and commitment to being an valuable and integral part of its community. For a complete job description and application instructions, click or cut/paste the following link: https://www.richlandlibrary.org/jobs.asp Join our team and make a difference in your community. Direct any questions to: Dennis Kreps Director, Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 [269] 629-9085 (phone) [269] 629-5330 (fax) dkreps(a)richlandlibrary.org

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level books
by Kate Scheid 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

Hello We are evaluating our easy reader level book collection and I feel confident some out there has a great idea on how to manage this collection. As each publisher has their own level criteria, it can be confusing to parents trying to choose like items in a specific level based on the levels assigned. Does anyone have any great solutions to unite like books across publisher's levels. Also any thoughts on shelving in this area? We also have many easy readers which are technically non-fiction but we want to keep them in the easy reader area. Any input on those and whether they are interfiled with fiction easy readers or not would be helpful. Thanks *Kate Scheid* *Brandon Township Library* *304 South St.* *Ortonville, MI 48462* *(248) 627-1460* [image: Image result for brandon township library]

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