February 2017 - Michlib-l

Reminder: MLA Scholarship applications are due today!
by Rachel Ash 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

MLA Scholarship Fund applications for Spring Institute 2017, Academic Libraries 2017 and spring workshops are due today! More information and a link to download the application can be found here: http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/scholarships/ Submit completed forms to rfitschen(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfitschen@milibraries.org> Scholarships - Funds - Professional Development | Michigan ...<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/scholarships/> www.milibraries.org MLA Education Fund Scholarship. MLA has a scholarship fund to assist individuals with defraying costs for attending MLA workshops, educational events and the ... Rachel Ash Communications and Membership Coordinator Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> [SI Logo] Please join us for the 2017 Spring Institute Conference March 29 -31, 2017 Learn more here<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/spring-institute/gen…>!

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Dollar General Literacy Foundation grants
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 03 Feb '17

03 Feb '17

FYI about the upcoming deadline (May 18) for Dollar General Literacy grants - these include summer reading, but also adult and family literacy programs. Dollar General Literacy Foundation<http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx> The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 43 states. The Foundation provides support through the following grant programs: Adult Literacy Grants support nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance. Family Literacy Grants support family literacy service providers that combine parent and youth literacy instruction. Summer Reading Grants help nonprofit organizations and libraries with the implementation or expansion of summer reading programs for students who are below grade level readers or readers with learning disabilities. Online applications for the three programs described above must be submitted by February 23, 2017. In addition, Youth Literacy Grants support schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations that work to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. The application deadline for this program is May 18, 2017. Visit the Foundation's website to access guidelines for each grant program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> 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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Need Help Paying to Send Your Youth Staff to MLA Spring Institute? Scholarship Application due Friday!
by Jocelyn Baldwin Levin 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

*Scholarship Applications Due Tomorrow* Don't let financial issues stand between you and an enriching education opportunity. MLA has a scholarship fund to assist individual members with defraying costs for attending association sponsored education events. The deadline to apply for Spring Institute, Academic Libraries and spring workshops is *Friday, February 3*. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WUEbjZ84XvIimO-KTRZdtdT1whP53c9xmuFhpYrcJs9k…> to download the application form. Email your completed form to rfitschen(a)milibraries.org. <rfitschen(a)milibraries.org> More Information <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WUEbjZ84XvIimO-KTRZdtdT1whP53c9xmuFhpYrcJs9k…> *Spring Institute 2017 Conference Registration is Now Open* Join us Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Bavarian Inn and Conference Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan for Spring Institute 2017, Michigan's premiere annual education event for youth library professionals *Register Today! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSg…>* *Keynote Highlight:* *A Detroit Story: An Artist's Journey to Becoming a Picture Book Illustrator* Francis Vallejo is an award-winning, Detroit based, artist whose works have been exhibited in major national publications, art galleries and museums. Francis is a freelance illustrator and Professor of Illustration at the College for Creative Studies. Learn more about Francis by visiting his website at www.francisvallejo.com <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSg…> or connect with him @francisvallejo. *Closing Keynote with Cory Doctorow* Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger - the co-editor of Boing Boing <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSg…> and the author of the YA graphic novel *In Real Life*, the nonfiction business book *Information Doesn't Want to be Free*, young adult novels like *Homeland*, *Pirate Cinema* and *Little Brother* and novels for adults like *Rapture of the Nerds* and *Makers*. You can find out more about Cory at craphound.com. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSg…> *New in 2017! * *Don't miss these exciting new programs and networking events:* *Evening with an Author* Join us Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. as we mix and mingle with several local Michigan authors. Learn about their works, eat a little, drink a little and know that 100% of your $10 ticket price is helping SI give back to the community. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSg…> for more information and a list of participating authors. *Sponsored by Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSg…>* *Let's Chat Breakout Sessions* Less formal than a breakout session, but more structured than an un-conference, Let's Chat sessions are a chance for important library topics to be discussed. The topics and moderators have been selected for you, but you get to choose your participation level. Add your two cents and Let's Chat! *Just Lunch - Trivia Challenge* This fun, lively and entertaining lunch will make you forget that you are, dare we say, networking! This table vs. table trivia challenge will offer opportunities to collaborate, connect and engage with your fellow librarians. Winners take home bragging rights but everyone leaves as a networking champion! For a full schedule of events and session descriptions visit us at milibraries.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSg…> . *Register today! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSg…>* Early Bird Registration Expires Tuesday, February 28, 2017. We look forward to seeing you in Frankenmuth. Questions can be directed to MLA(a)milibraries.org <mla(a)milibraries.org> or 517-394-2774 <(517)%20394-2774> . Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian Lyon Township Public Library, South Lyon, MI Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com

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Friends of the Library
by Debra Greenacre 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Happy Thursday! We haven't had a Friends of the Library since 2011. Can you share the process for getting a Friends group organized? Thanks! Debra Greenacre, MLIS Library Director Three Rivers Public Library 920 W. Michigan Ave. Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666

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Fellowships for the Reinberger Children's Library Center!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

For anyone interested in a research fellowship opportunity in Children’s Literature; applicants must hold at least a master’s degree. Looks pretty neat, see below! 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.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> *** Please excuse duplicate posts *** Deadline extended to March 1, 2017. Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science is accepting applications for two $1,500 research fellowships: The Jacqueline M. Albers Guest Scholar in Children’s Literature Fellowship was endowed by SLIS alumna Jacqueline M. Albers to support a guest scholar who will study children’s literature using the collections in the Reinberger Children’s Library Center. The Kenneth and Sylvia Marantz Fellowship for Picturebook Research, supported by Dr. Kenneth and Sylvia Marantz, encourages scholarly research on the study of picture books using the resources of the Marantz Picturebook Collection for the Study of Picturebook Art. ***** Each fellowship provides a stipend of $1,500 for outstanding scholars to spend approximately one week on-site, researching children’s literature, picture books, posters or ephemera related to picturebooks in the Reinberger Children's Library Center and Marantz Picturebook Collection at the Kent State University School of Library and Information Science in Kent, Ohio, U.S.A. Funds will be awarded after completion of the on-site research. Mission of the Reinberger Children's Library Center and the Marantz Picturebook Collection for the Study of Picturebook Art From historical books for children to contemporary literature for young people, the Reinberger Children's Library Center and the Marantz Picturebook Collection encompass diverse collections of youth literature that span geographic, cultural, physical, technological and temporal borders. The collections represent the best literature and related materials for young people. They also demonstrate the processes involved in producing, publishing and marketing such literature over time, from evolving means of production to differing constructions of childhood. In addition, the state-of-the-art Center provides opportunities to study connections between literacy, reading and digital technologies, which is valuable for practitioners as well as scholars. The Center’s purpose is threefold: 1) to support and encourage scholarly research within its collections; 2) to provide professional training to students and practitioners; and 3) to engage in activities and outreach to the community and beyond. The Center's collection is of interest to interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners from such fields as youth services librarianship, school library media, children's literature, education, English, communication, media studies, design, and others interested in studying youth literature, publishing, young people and reading in both an historical and contemporary context. The Reinberger and Marantz collections combine to form a research library collection of more than 30,000 books and related ephemera. Following is a sampling of the types of studies which could be done using the collections: · The art of picture book illustration (media and techniques) · Themes and trends in children’s literature · Social construction of childhood through children’s literature · Social justice in children’s picturebooks · Studies of American Children’s Award winners · Historical perspectives on children’s literature (and the work of May Hill Arbuthnot) · Contemporary perspectives (ebook vs. print picture books) · Reviewing studies (Including the work of Ken and Sylvia Marantz) · Publishing studies on books for young readers · Study of pop-ups/paper engineering Criteria for Eligibility Albers: Applicants will be evaluated based on their proven dedication to the study of children’s literature (not specifically picture books) and selection of a topic of study related to the Reinberger and Marantz collections. Marantz: Applicants will be evaluated based on their proven dedication to the study of children’s picture books and selection of a topic of study related to the Reinberger and Marantz collections. Preference will be given to topics likely to be published or otherwise disseminated. Awards also will be based on applicants’ scholarly qualifications. Applicants from diverse academic disciplines are welcome to apply, including but not limited to: youth services librarianship, school library media, children's literature, art, education, English, communication, media studies, design, art education, illustration, publishing, and others interested in studying youth literature, young people and reading. Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree. Application Process Please provide the following materials using the form at this link: http://bit.ly/ksuSLISfellowsApp. · A two-page summary addressing the topic of your proposed study and the potential impact of your work. Include an outline of the project and its relationship to previous and current scholarship in the field, how the resources of the Kent State collections will support your research, as well as the anticipated outcome of the project and plans for publication. · Curriculum vitae / resume including name, title, contact information, education. · A proposed budget of anticipated travel and research expenses, and suggested dates of study in Kent. Stipends must be used within one year from receipt of funds, at which time expenditure reports will be due. Applications must be submitted on the appropriate form (http://bit.ly/ksuSLISfellowsApp) no later than midnight on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Winners will be announced via email on or before Monday, April 3, 2017. Conditions · Recipients of the Marantz Fellowship for Picturebook Research must be willing to present (in-person or online) their research related to the fellowship findings at a future picture book symposium hosted by Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science. Recipients of the Albers Fellowship must be willing to present (in-person or online) their research related to the fellowship findings at a future symposium hosted by Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science. · Recipients must be willing to have their name, photo and title of research promoted via publicity and marketing channels at Kent State University. · Any publications resulting from this support should credit the appropriate fellowship. · Applicants agree to send a copy of any ensuing publications to the Reinberger Children’s Library Center at Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science. Please contact Michelle R. Baldini, mbaldini(a)kent.edu<mailto:mbaldini@kent.edu>, or Marianne Martens, mmarten3(a)kent.edu<mailto:mmarten3@kent.edu> with questions.

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Information for Friends' groups
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Hi Debra: In addition to the wonderful FOML resources, you may also wish to consider these resources on the Library of Michigan website: Friends of the Library Part I - Incorporation<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_18689-74…> And Friends of the Library Part II - Fundraising<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_18689-77…> I would also take a look at United for Libraries' Friends group page <http://www.ala.org/united/friends> United for Libraries is a division of ALA devoted to Trustees. Their Friends groups page has some good resources such as "Libraries Need Friends: Starting a Friends Group or Revitalizing the One You Have<http://www.ala.org/united/sites/ala.org.united/files/content/friends/librar…> (PDF, 100 kb) by Sally Gardner Reed, Executive Director, United for Libraries, is a free toolkit geared mostly toward public library Friends groups, but with good tips on membership and outreach for Friends groups of any type." There are portions of the page you may need to login to in order to access the materials. The Library of Michigan buys a membership to United For Libraries for all Michigan Libraries and Trustees/Friends. The account information is: Username = michigan Password = greatlake1837 As always, please don't hesitate to contact us here at the Library of Michigan if we can offer any assistance for your Friends Group or anything else! Sincerely Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

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MeL Minute - African American/Black History Month resources
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Hi all, This month's celebration is a great opportunity to highlight some MeL eResources that you might not use on a regular basis but which contain varied resources to satisfy users completing a school assignment or seeking personal enrichment. Here are three: Michigana: Sources in U.S. History Online<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=SMIH> is a rich digital archives covering the time period of 1500-1926 in American history. Primary source documents include personal narratives and memoirs, pamphlets and political speeches, sermons and songs, legal treatises, images, and maps are all included in 25+ different document types. Browse topics or do a search. Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=GVRL> contains full text reference books and encyclopedias in 15 collections including General Reference, History, and Multicultural Studies. A basic search in Multicultural Studies for slavery provided a link to the Manifesto of the American Anti-Slavery Society<http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=lom_accessmich&v=2.1&it=r&id=…>, a primary source document. HeritageQuest Online<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-proq.php?database=HERI…> is a treasure trove for historians and genealogists alike. Look under Research Aids for information on African American family research (explaining free or slave, slaveholders, property and probate records, ship manifests, Freedmen's Bureau records, and more). Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Want to let your patrons/followers know about these great resources? Feel free to use this 140 character message: Michiganders, for African American History Mth resources check http://mel.org/databases Michigana, GVRL, HeritageQuest, & your local library Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [Check out MeL on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew> [cid:image001.jpg@01D27BD4.275C9DB0] [cid:image002.png@01D27BD4.275C9DB0] <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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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Information Services Adult Librarian position part-time
by Marcia Dominick 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Information Services Adult 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 literature. · 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. *Salary: *$19.08 per hour *Hours:* 18 hours per week · Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. · Wednesday, 2:30 - 9 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/AboutUs/Employment.asp · 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, February 12, 2017 at 5 p.m. Regards, Marcia Dominick [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 - Information Services Youth Librarian position part-time
by Marcia Dominick 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Information Services Youth 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 youth literature. · 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. *Salary: *$19.08 per hour *Hours:* 18 hours per week · Tuesday, 2:30-9 p.m. · Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. · Friday/Saturday (B Team), 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Benefits:* None *Application:* · Resume, cover letter and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp · 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, February 12, 2017 at 5 p.m. Regards, Marcia Dominick [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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Wixom Public Library PT Children's Librarian Position
by Andrea Dickson 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

The Wixom Public Library is accepting applications for an enthusiastic and energetic part-time Children's Librarian. The posting and full job description are available on our website at wixomlibrary.org/employment. The deadline to apply is February 22, 2017. Andrea Dickson Library Director Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393 (248) 624-2512

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