February 2017 - Michlib-l

Small Town & Rural Development Conference Registration Open - April 10-12 at Crystal Mountain
by White, Shannon (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Calling our small and rural public libraries! There is a spot for you here. Check out the upcoming Michigan Rural Council Small Town & Rural Development Conference. It will be held in Thompsonville April 10-12. Find details and registration here: http://rural.cedam.info/conference/ Shannon ------------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Free World Book Encyclopedias - Gone
by Ted Gregory 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Hello, everybody, The World Book Encyclopedias and Student Discovery Science Encyclopedias are all spoken for. Thanks for all the interest! -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Extra, Extra: Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum! Read all about it!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Attn: Public Libraries This year's Michigan Reads! shipment has a bonus coming your way - an extra kit with a book + poster will be arriving at your library. This is not a mistake, you're just lucky recipients! Please consider putting the book into circulation, adding it to your storytime reference collection, or donating it to a day care or PreK group that you reach out to and share the story. This extra copy is a wonderful way to help you promote March is Reading Month and model early literacy skills for your community. Don't forget the wonderful coloring pages, read alike's, and more, found in our 2017 Michigan Reads Programming Guide<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2017_Michigan_Reads_…>, with single page printables also found on www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. Looking forward to seeing your March programming pictures; #MiReads #MiLibraries. Here's hoping you "get stuck in a good book," 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>

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2017 Beginning Workshop Registration is now open!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Greetings! Registration<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?cou…> (http://tinyurl.com/beginningworkshop) for the Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is now open! Beginning Workshop is a yearly 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Youth Services updates
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

STEM and STEAM for Children<https://attendee.gototraining.com/7f237/register/6032717212178896897?tz=Ame…>: webinar opportunity from Missouri State Library Heather Thompson and Heather Beverley, of Cook Memorial Public Library District, will provide youth services library staff new ideas for incorporating science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts into classes and programming at the library, with a focus on STEM and STEAM for children. Presenters will provide an overview of 52+ STEM/STEAM programs they have tried at their library, as well as an in-depth summary of 3 programs for ages 3-12. These materials, including outlines, supply lists, links to scientific explanations, photos, and more can also be found on the blog created by the presenters: www.steminlibraries.com. If this session fills up, the video will be posted within approximately 48 hours of the webinar at: http://tinyurl.com/zyoryxx Register here: https://attendee.gototraining.com/7f237/register/6032717212178896897?tz=Ame… NASA @ MY Library Partnership (The 2019 CSLP Theme will be SPACE -Cathy) Engage public audiences nationwide in informal and lifelong learning with the excitement of NASA exploration and discovery through new NASA@ My Library resources! Seventy-five U.S. public libraries will be selected through a competitive application process to become NASA@ My Library Partners and participate in the 18-month project (Phase 1), with the opportunity to extend for an additional two-year period (Phase 2). Public libraries serving rural and geographically isolated communities, as well as those conducting outreach to other groups underrepresented in STEM fields, are especially encouraged to apply! Applications will be accepted from Feb. 1 to March 22, 2017. To view the project guidelines and apply online, visit https://apply.ala.org/nasalibraries. ALA members and nonmembers are encouraged to apply; membership status will have no impact on your application. Join the STAR_Net team for a pre-application webinar. We will discuss the NASA@ My Library project resources and opportunities and answer questions about the application process<https://apply.ala.org/nasalibraries>. Pre-Application Webinar Date: Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 Time: 3 pm ET/2 pm CT/1 pm MT/12 pm PT Presenters: Keliann LaConte & Anne Holland Register Now! <https://spacescienceevent.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&s…> (password is "star") See the full press release about this opportunity at www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/02/public-libraries-invited-apply-nasa-my…<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/02/public-libraries-invited-apply-…> Scholastic's Kids & Family Reading Report: their biannual study of children's & parents' attitudes and behaviors around reading. http://www.scholastic.com/readingreport/files/Scholastic-KFRR-6ed-2017.pdf Summer Food: Meet Up & Eat Up: * NEW * In collaboration with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan and Michigan No Kid Hungry, mini-grants available for the Summer of 2017. Funds can aid in planning the summer food service, training staff, marketing and outreach, programming and activities, equipment, and staffing. Deadline to apply is March 10, 2017. UDIM Summer Feeding Community Mini-Grant for Summer 2017<http://www.milkmeansmore.org/schools-educators/school-meals/summer-feeding/> - Link to UDIM website Mark your calendars to tune into Facebook on Tuesday, February 7th, at 2pm! LM will be hosting a discussion with Jackson District Library on their Summer Food program & answering your questions LIVE on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/>! 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>

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Disc Repair Machines
by Jessica Bostian 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Michigan Library Community, Hello everyone! At our library we have a very large collection of discs in our catalog, with our audio, video, and audio book collections growing every year-and thus rely on a disc-repair machine to get the most life out of these items. We previously owned a JFJ Disc Repair machine, but we found that it was at times difficult to use and quite time consuming. My question to other libraries is this; does anyone have any suggestions for other disc repair machines? I am especially interested in knowing if anyone uses the newer fully automated machines, and their experience with the performance and value of the more expensive units. Thank you for your time-please feel free to email me back at jbostian(a)ruthhughes.org. Have a great day! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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Device Purchasing transitioning to a REMC bid
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

2017 REMC Device Purchasing Bid The TRIG Device Purchasing bid will transition to a REMC SAVE bid in April 2017. There will no longer be device incentives, but there will still be some very impressive discounts on devices, which will save you time by taking the bidding process off of your hands as your Board policy allows. Karen Hairston will continue to be the project manager for this activity, so anything you used to ask her about TRIG Device Purchasing, you can now ask her about the REMC Device Purchasing Bid at karen(a)remc.org<mailto:karen@remc.org>. Planning for the 2017 REMC Device Purchasing Bid is underway and specific information will be released as it is finalized. For planning purposes, the Purchasing Window is: 04/19/17 - 9/30/2017 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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E-Rate update from last USAC board meeting
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

The following information was distributed by Bob Bocher, a library representative to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) board, about the E-Rate program: 2017 form 471 filing window: An administrative window will open very soon to enable applicants to update their EPC profile information. (Not all applicants will have EPC updates. See the last several News Briefs for information on this process.) This admin window will be open for 3-4 weeks. The 471 filing window will not open until this admin window closes. So doing the timing on this you can see that the 471 window will likely not open until very late Feb. 2016 application update: As of Jan. 19, just over 91% of the 46,126 form 471s for 2016 were completed. But there is a lag on fiber applications in that just 42% (303 form 471s) have been completed. USAC's target is to complete 50 fiber applications per week. Using this target it will be late March/early April before all fiber applications are completed. (FYI: USAC is in the final process of hiring a person with fiber expertise. This should help for 2017 applications.) To stay up-to-date with E-Rate news, consider signing up for USAC's Weekly News Brief: http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/news-briefs/Default.aspx. At this link you can find a breakdown of news briefs by topic as well as the ability to sign up to receive them in your in-box. 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/> [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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ARSL conference in St. George, Utah!
by Colleen Leddy 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

Hi! Just passing on some more info about the 2017 Association for Rural and Small Libraries conference: Be sure to mark your calendars for The Association for Rural & Small Libraries annual conference. This year we are heading to gorgeous St. George, Utah Sept. 7th - 9th. If you are in a smaller or rural library, this conference is built especially for you. Please watch arsl.info or follow them on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ARSLpage/> for more details! [image: Inline image 1] Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Part-Time Circulation Assistant
by B. Kristen Valyi-Hax 01 Feb '17

01 Feb '17

The Harper Woods Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, customer-service focused person to work as a Circulation Assistant. Evening and weekend hours will be required. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and proficiency with computers are required. Library experience with the SirsiDynix Workflows software is preferred. The pay rate is $10 per hour. A full job description can be seen at http://www.harperwoodslibrary.org/about-us/employment.html. Applications can be obtained in the Harper Woods City Offices or online at http://www.harperwoodscity.org/f/jobapp.pdf and should be turned in to the Harper Woods City Clerk’s office. Applications received by February 10, 2017 will be given first priority. The City of Harper Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- B. Kristen Valyi-Hax Director Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-343-2575 313-343-2127 (fax)

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