December 2017 - Michlib-l

ALA News for December 19, 2017
by Steven Bowers 20 Dec '17

20 Dec '17

ALA News for December 19, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Sarah Jessica Parker selects Ayobami Adebayo’s “Stay with Me” for ALA Book Club Central pick The latest American Library Association (ALA) Book Club Central SJP pick<http://www.bookclubcentral.org/>, chosen by Honorary Book Club Central Chair Sarah Jessica Parker, is “Stay with Me” by Ayobami Adebayo, published by Knopf, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Book Club Central, designed in consultation with expert librarians, provides the public with the very best in reading. Book Club Central debuted this past summer and since that time has become a place for engaging content and information for book clubs and readers everywhere. Ms. Parker’s previous picks for Book Club Central have been “No One is Coming to Save Us” by Stephanie Powell Watts, and “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid. Book Club Central Sponsoring Partners are Booklist, the book review magazine of the ALA; United for Libraries, a division of the ALA; and Libraries Transform, the ALA’s public awareness campaign, along with Corporate Platinum Partner Penguin Random House. Corporate Gold Partners include NoveList and OverDrive. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/sarah-jessica-parker-selects… McGill University (Montreal, Quebec) creates ALA Student Chapter The American Library Association (ALA) is pleased to announce that the School of Information Studies, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, has created a new ALA student chapter. Each ALA student chapter has its own character and purpose. All enhance students' ALA membership by providing leadership and programming opportunities on the campuses. On Dec. 14, 2017, the McGill chapter became the 63rd ALA student chapter. Katherine Hanz, MLIS, library and information studies librarian at McGill, will serve as faculty advisor for the new student chapter. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/mcgill-university-montreal-q… Libraries invited to apply for pilot program for underserved youth The American Library Association (ALA) invites libraries to apply for a pilot of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) Great Stories Club (GSC)<https://apply.ala.org/greatstories/>, a thematic reading and discussion program series that will engage underserved teens through literature-based library outreach programs and racial healing work. The TRHT GSC is supported by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation<http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/10/ala-receives-11-million-wk-k…>. An expansion of ALA’s long-standing GSC program model, the TRHT GSC will feature books that explore the coming-of-age experience for historically marginalized youth. The TRHT GSC is a part of the Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation efforts, a comprehensive, national and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism. Visit the project guidelines<https://apply.ala.org/greatstories/guidelines> and apply online by Feb. 16, 2018. Potential applicants may register for a free Jan. 12 webinar<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/learn-more-truth-racial-healing-trans…> to learn more about the pilot program and its requirements. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/libraries-invited-apply-trut… Professional development goes ‘Beyond the Horizon’ on AASL eCOLLAB More than 70 concurrent sessions recorded at the AASL National Conference & Exhibition in Phoenix are now available for view on the American Association of School Librarians’ professional development repository, eCOLLAB<http://www.ala.org/aasl/ecollab>. With these additional resources, eCOLLAB now offers 400 on-demand elearning opportunities for members of the school library profession. Topics of sessions captured during the conference, themed "Beyond the Horizon,” include introductions to facets of AASL’s new National School Library Standards<http://standards.aasl.org/>, raising the level of learning in school libraries, and addressing the needs of a new generation of students. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/professional-development-goes-b… Application process open for 2018 ALA Leadership Institute The application process for the 2018 “Leading to the Future” ALA Leadership Institute (Aug. 6-9, Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, Illinois) is now open, with applications accepted through March 9, 2018. Building on the success of the past ALA Leadership Institutes, the four-day immersive leadership development program for 40 mid-career librarians will be led again by ALA Past-President Maureen Sullivan and library and leadership consultant Kathryn Deiss. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/application-process-open-2018-a… Susan Wiggs among the authors at United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, at Midwinter Susan Wiggs, Silas House, Elisabeth Hyde, Ariel Lawhon, Molly Tanzer and Spencer Wise will be among the featured authors at the United for Libraries Gala Author Tea, sponsored by ReferenceUSA, from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver. A light offering of tea, finger sandwiches and a variety of sweet treats will be served. A book signing will follow. United for Libraries will recognize the winners of the 2017 National Friends of Libraries Week Awards during the program. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/susan-wiggs-among-authors-un… AASL EMERGING LEADERS Julie Stivers http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/julie-stivers-selected-aasl-eme… Juan Rivera http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/juan-rivera-selected-aasl-emerg… GRANTS Deadline extended for proposals for 2018 IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/deadline-extended-proposals-… ALA PUBLISHING McCook and Bossaller's updated, comprehensive text on public librarianship http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/mccook-and-bossallers-updated-c… How to Run Great Webinars Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-session-how-run-great-webin… Helping patrons find their roots http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/helping-patrons-find-their-roots New session: Build a Great Team Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-session-build-great-team-wo… PUBLIC PROGRAMS Public libraries invited to apply for Revisiting the Founding Era funding opportunity http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/public-libraries-invited-apply-… ECOURSES Business Outreach for the Public Librarian http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-ecourse-business-outreach-p… Introduction to Metadata and Linked Data http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-iteration-introduction-meta… YALSA NEWS YALSA opens proposals for 2018 Symposium http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/yalsa-opens-proposals-2018-symp…

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Michlib-l Best Practices and shout out to Jessica Wilhoite
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 20 Dec '17

20 Dec '17

I have to give a shout out this morning to Jessica Wilhoite of Romulus Public Library for her super-excellent examples of late of compiling Michlib-l responses and re-posting them to the list. Way to go, Jessica! And thank you to everyone else who does the same. It makes the list a much more pleasant place for everyone. As reminder to everyone: We welcome your participation on Michlib-l. There are a few guidelines that help improve the experience for everyone: 1. Please keep in mind when composing your messages that attachments are removed from posts for digest subscribers and in the archives. For maximum reach, embed the text you wish readers to see in the body of your message. If an attachment is especially important for its images, formatting or other reasons, upload it to your website and then link to it in your message to Michlib-l. 2. Do not post replies that are meant for one person to the entire list. You can accomplish this by using the "Reply" feature and not "Reply All." 3. If you ask for group input on a topic, offer to collect the responses and then re-post them to the list so everyone can benefit. Be sure to embed those responses in the body of your message. And, of course, a little patience goes a long way. We've all accidentally posted something to a list that was only meant for one person so gentleness with each other is helpful as well. Have a fabulous day in Library Land, Sonya 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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American Libraries Article: Ten Reasons Libraries Are Still Better Than The Internet
by Jim Flury 20 Dec '17

20 Dec '17

No argument here! https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2017/12/19/ten-reasons-libraries-stil… 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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Toolkit from Oakland Public Library: Evaluating Children's Books About Police
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Please excuse any cross-posting. Subject: [alsc-l] Toolkit from Oakland Public Library: Evaluating Children's Books About Police ALSC Community Members, Children's librarians at the Oakland Public Library (CA) have developed Evaluating Children's Books About Police: a toolkit for librarians and other evaluators of children's literature<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rytbtFbHtH6UYRLzUQDf3h4gJ6noSPIAxhHJsfo…> to help library selectors evaluate the books you offer for children about police officers and policing, and to consider how those books may impact the children in your community. The topic of engaging with police is of current interest to families in our community, and we find available media lacking in breadth of perspective. The depiction of police officers as friendly and helpful is nearly universal in the children's publishing world, and professional review media do not currently address other less represented, but equally valid, perspectives. This is an opportune moment for libraries to examine their collections for accuracy and relevance to all children. Books help children understand the world around them, and most books about police are written to instruct children about the work police officers do. To uphold professional standards and the Library Bill of Rights, it is important for children's material selectors to understand and consider all potential views of police officers when selecting materials for our collections. We hope this toolkit is helpful, and welcome you to share it. Amy Martin (she/her) Children's Collection Management Librarian Oakland Public Library 125 14th Street, Room 6 Oakland, CA 94612 510-238-3847

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Homeschooling Program Responses
by Jessica Wilhoite 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Here are the responses I received: * We have tried a book club for home school families but that did not take off. We have also offered special art or tech programs and we have not had great results. I know they tend to have a good network of people to draw from for their classes. The only thing that really seems to bring them in are when we have students and staff from local universities do special tech programs or local artists offering art based programs. * We don’t do home-school programs, but my initial thought would be to ask her if she’s a member of any local home-school consortium, and then you can reach out to THAT group. Invite a discussion with some of them, at your library, and see if an age-appropriate tour and short activity would be a good first foray into programming for them. Schedule the tour and activity when it works best for the home-school group; they’ll help publicize it among their members and ensure you’ve got active participants. Otherwise I worry you’ll arrange a program and nobody (or just that one mom) will show up. They’ll also have a sense of the ages and stages situation. With all due respect, quite a few home-school parents will insist that their child(ren) are “well above grade level” in many areas, so you might do best to avoid the word “grade” as a marker for anything. * This is a perennial request and what usually happens is that homeschoolers are often unable to commit to attending programs they request. The only time it has ever worked out for me (and I've done this for 3 different city libraries) is if a homeschooler group makes an appointment for a specific program - like a general "how to use the library" or bibliographic instruction for middle school grades. I know there are places it works, but it is usually in communities with strong home-school groups. Thanks! 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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Holly Ward Lamb chosen to head Howell library
by Diane McKee 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

The Howell Carnegie District Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the selection of Holly Ward Lamb as the new Library Director effective January 1, 2018. Holly has been an integral part of the Howell Library team for the past 24 years, operating as our highly respected Head of Youth Services Department. Please join us in welcoming Holly as the new library director. Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 ext. 114 www.howellibrary.org<http://www.howellibrary.org>

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Offering: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013.
by Robin Rank 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Dear List Members, Offering this title to give away to other libraries. We can send via RIDES. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank Title: Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-2013. (hardbound) Corp Author(s): United States.; Department of Labor, ; issuing body.; United States.; Bureau of Labor Statistics, ; issuing body. Publication: Lanham, Maryland : Bernan, Edition: 2012-2013 edition. Year: 2012 Standard No: ISBN: 9781601758651; 1601758650 ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D05682.E72C9420] "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary

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Program Recommendation
by Kate Brown 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Hi Everyone ~ On Thursday evening we had a fun program with author William (Bill) Rapai. He presented in other libraries after the publication of his second book, Lake invaders : invasive species and the battle for the future of the Great Lakes. Our program focused on his recently published book on Michigan craft beer, Brewed in Michigan : the new golden age of brewing in the great beer state. Our Director received permission from the Board for us to sample craft beers. There were five (Well four, plus Budweiser as a baseline) beers sampled and discussed. We had 47 people in attendance and they seemed to really enjoy the program. Bill is a great presenter. He was also a pleasure to work with. We gave him a $100.00 honorarium, but he might do the program for less, or perhaps even just for the opportunity to sell his beautiful book. He lives in Bloomfield Hills so nearby libraries will probably be the best, but he did invite me to tell all the librarians in the state about the program! Thanks! Kate Brown Adult Non-Fiction Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Rd 586-226-5047

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Job: Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian (Oakland University Libraries)
by Mariela Hristova 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

Job opening: *Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian* Oakland University Libraries seek a part-time librarian to provide information literacy instruction and reference services. Instruction-related duties include one-shot instruction sessions for WRT 1060, a freshman composition course. Reference-related duties include staffing the research help desk and providing one-on-one research consultations. Part-time librarians also assist with special projects as assigned. Hours: 15-20 hours per week, including evenings and/or weekends Salary: $22.50 per hour Start date: immediate The job candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS and strong orientation towards instruction and reference services. Experience in teaching and reference in an academic library is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of applications begins on January 15, 2018. Please send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references by email or mail to: Mariela Hristova, Associate Dean Kresge Library, Room 300D 100 Library Drive Rochester, MI 48309-4479 hristova(a)oakland.edu :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Please excuse the cross-posting, if you have already seen this announcement elsewhere. Kindly, Mariela :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:

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Share Created: Paleo Joe shared by Jaema Berman
by Jaema Berman 19 Dec '17

19 Dec '17

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