February 2017 - Michlib-l

Library shelving request
by Diane Greiner 04 Feb '17

04 Feb '17

We have Wilsonstak library shelving in periodical form (16" depth, 36" width). We are in need of about 12 more 16" depth shelf pans (the base part of the shelf), along with the side hinges to attach the shelf to the base unit. Ours are in a brown color. Please contact me off list if you have some shelves that you are willing to part with or know of where I can get some more. Thank you, Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 <mailto:crodg@llcoop.org> crodg(a)llcoop.org

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Hoopla
by Cathy Sullivan Seblonka 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

WOW! Great responses, everyone. Thanks and keep them coming. Nick Anderson from Midwest Tape (Hoopla supplier) NAnderson(a)midwesttapes.com has already contacted me because of you. Now, just have to figure out funding, eh! Thanks, again. Cathy Cathy Sullivan Seblonka Collection Development/Reference Librarian Peter White Public Library 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4309 cathys(a)pwpl.info

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Free Design Thinking Workshops Coming Up in Benzonia & Saginaw
by Kristin Fontichiaro 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Hello! We're starting to schedule our Spring and Summer 2017 free maker workshops and are pleased to announce these two dates for half-day GETTING STARTED WITH DESIGN THINKING workshops. All are welcome: classroom teachers, librarians, after-school educators, scout leaders, and more! WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Design thinking is a strategy and a process for engaging students with real-world problems in a way that is fun, flexible, and academically challenging. It helps students think creatively about solving problems, inventing solutions, and engineering products within existing curriculum standards. The process gives structure to educators and workshop facilitators while keeping thinking open-ended for students. In this hands-on, engaging workshop, we’ll explore ways to bring design thinking into your library programming or classroom learning. *Friday, February 17, 2017, 11:30am - 2:45pm* Target Audience: Middle & high school age Mills Community House / Benzonia Public Library (south of Traverse City) Free registration and additional details here <http://designthinkingbenzonia.eventbrite.com> *Saturday, March 11, 10am - 1:10pm* Target Audience: Grades 3 & up Hoyt Library, Public Libraries of Saginaw Free registration and additional details here <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/getting-started-with-design-thinking-saginaw-t…> Hope to see you there! -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> 734.647.3593

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Still seeking LAL judges...
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

The Library of Michigan is still seeking volunteers to judge<https://goo.gl/forms/1BW5wIRuU1e1mQr92> the 2017 Letters about Literature program. Librarians, teachers and educators familiar with English language arts education, young adult literature, and literary programming for grades 4-12 are welcome. Judging includes reading approximately 50 letters in late February/early March and one meeting to discuss which letters should be the winner and finalists. Meeting attendance in person is encouraged, but conference call attendance is fine. If you are interested, please complete this form<https://goo.gl/forms/1BW5wIRuU1e1mQr92> & let me know if you are interested in Level I (grades 4-6), Level II (grades 7-8), or Level III (grades 9-12). For more information on the program, see the announcement email below. Thank you! ~ Cathy Letters About Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> is a reading and writing contest for students in grades 4-12. Students are asked to read a book, poem or speech and write to the author (living or dead) about how the book affected them personally. Letters are judged on state and national levels. Tens of thousands of students from across the country enter Letters About Literature each year. If you are in grades 4-12, you are eligible to enter the Letters About Literature reading and writing contest. The 2016-2017 Letters About Literature contest for young readers is made possible by a generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, with additional support from gifts to the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, which promotes the contest through its affiliate Centers for the Book, state libraries and other organizations. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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E-Rate filing window announced: February 27 - May 11
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

USAC News Brief released today: February 3, 2017 E-rate Funding Year 2017 Application Filing Window Opens February 27, 2017 Dear E-rate Program Participant: USAC is pleased to announce the application filing window for Funding Year (FY) 2017 will open on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 12:00 noon EST and close on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 11:59 PM EDT. All applicants can begin preparing now for successful filing of your FY2017 application by taking the following steps: * Log-in or create your account in the E-rate Productivity Center<https://portal.usac.org/suite/> (EPC) and then review, update or assign user rights for anyone who will need access for FY2017. Please note, Google Chrome is the preferred browser for EPC. No matter what browser you use, be sure the latest version is installed on your computer. * Review your profile and confirm all of your information is accurate including your organization's name, address and entities.Your profile is now unlocked and available for you to insert any further updates but will be locked again on February 26, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST. School districts should take extra care to be sure they have inserted the latest National School Lunch Program (NSLP) student counts (or alternative discount mechanisms) as well as included new construction, non-instructional facilities and Adult Education and Head Start programs. Libraries should confirm their square footage, main branch, and public school district of the main branch information is correct and that any bookmobiles or kiosks are included. * If you have not started the competitive bidding process please begin now. There is no need to wait for the window to open. The USAC website<http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step01/default.aspx> provides step-by-step instructions. As always, representatives at our Client Service Bureau (CSB) are available to help you at 888-203-8100 or simply open a customer service case in EPC. We recognize that 2016 was a challenging year for many in the E-rate community and all of us in the Schools and Libraries Division are working to make 2017 and beyond a simpler, faster and more efficient experience. In 2017, we will be taking steps to improve the stakeholder experience and continuously improve EPC. Specifically: * We anticipate a single filing window for 2017 and better prioritization of application processing so funding decisions are provided in a timelier manner. * Applicants will recognize the flow of the online application process, and further enhancements will be available including the "Copy My FRN" feature along with the templates for uploads of large entries. This will assist all applicants. * Along with continued enhanced stakeholder education and outreach, the formation of a stakeholder innovation group who will provide guidance and feedback on the design of a new applicant portal. All of us in the Schools and Libraries Division would like to thank you for your continued cooperation, patience and understanding. We look forward to a successful 2017 fund year. Sincerely, Craig Davis Vice President, Schools and Libraries Division http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/news-briefs/preview.aspx?id=746 Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> Visit www.acteonline.org/ctemonth <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> for more information on Career and Technical Education February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan.

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Re: [Michlib-l] Hoopla
by Cathy Sullivan Seblonka 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

WOW! Great responses, everyone. Thanks and keep them coming. Nick Anderson from Midwest Tape (Hoopla supplier) has already contacted me because of you. Now, just have to figure out funding, eh! Thanks, again. Cathy Cathy Sullivan Seblonka Collection Development/Reference Librarian Peter White Public Library 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4309 cathys(a)pwpl.info

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Cardboard Mailers
by Reed City Area District Library 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Hello, I have one tote of cardboard mailers in various sizes up for grabs, first one to respond gets it. Jennifer Thorson, Interim Director Reed City Area District Library 829 S. Chestnut St. Reed City, MI 49677 (231) 832-2131 director(a)reedcitylibrary.org www.reedcitylibrary.org<http://www.reedcitylibrary.org> www.facebook.com/reedcitylibrary<http://www.facebook.com/reedcitylibrary>

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District Library Establishment webinar 2-23-17 11 a.m.
by Sheryl Mase 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

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Webinar registration - Records Retention Feb. 10, 10 a.m.
by Sheryl Mase 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

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RFP
by Brian Johnston 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

Hello Everyone, Does anyone have a sample RFP (Request for Proposal) that they would be willing to share with us? We have been tasked with writing one for our strategic plan. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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