February 2017 - Michlib-l

Spring Institute 2017 Early Bird Registration and Reduced Room Rates Expire Today!
by Rachel Ash 28 Feb '17

28 Feb '17

Spring Institute 2017 early bird rates expire today! Don't miss out on the chance to network with colleagues, learn new things and get inspired listening to our excellent line up of speakers, including Cory Doctorow! It's all happening in beautiful Frankenmuth, Michigan on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - Friday, March 31, 2017. Register today to receive discounted early bird rates!<http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/register.html…> For a full schedule of events and session descriptions visit us at milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/spring-institute/gen…>. Reserve your hotel room today to receive discounted room rates: Bavarian Inn and Conference Center 1 Covered Bridge Lane Frankenmuth, MI 48734 Use code: 1248SB http://www.bavarianinn.com<http://www.bavarianinn.com/> We look forward to seeing you in Frankenmuth. Questions can be directed to MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> or 517-394-2774. 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/> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice> [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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First comes March...
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Feb '17

28 Feb '17

In March we have "Reading Month," this year we're featuring Michigan Reads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> in March for the first time. If you've not checked out our programming guide online with wonderful activities, songs and more, all broken-down into the 5 Every Child Ready to Read practices, please do so. Then in April the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Gene Luen Yang, is launching "Reading without Walls<http://geneyang.com/the-reading-without-walls-challenge>." This program is designed to encourage young people to read a book with a character that doesn't look like them, a book about a topic they don't know much about and a book in a format they usually don't read (audio, book in verse, etc). For full details and downloadables go to: http://www.cbcbooks.org/reading-without-walls/. Finally we have May, where we will celebrate the 98th Annual Children's Book Week<http://everychildareader.net/cbw/intro> (May 1-7)! Don't for get to sign up at EveryChildaReader.net to receive posters, downloadable resources, bookmarks and more. Of course all of this leads into June, the start of Summer Reading! Happy Reading, 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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Two book spinners for sale
by Amber Hughey 28 Feb '17

28 Feb '17

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"Pixar" in a box: free storytelling lessons
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

Pixar is offering free lessons, "The Art of Storytelling": https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling Here's a quick article/video description of the program: https://techcrunch.com/2017/02/15/pixar-offers-free-online-lessons-in-story… Might be a fun unit to explore for staff or perhaps even with the public/students. 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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Community Catalyst grant from IMLS
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

FYI for those looking for grant opportunities for community development projects. IMLS has a new grant opportunity with an application deadline of April 3rd. Please see below for more information. https://www.imls.gov/news-events/news-releases/grant-opportunity-encourages… "The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces a new grant opportunity as part of its Community Catalyst initiative. With Activating Community Opportunities Using Museums/Libraries as Assets - A National Leadership Grants Special Initiative, IMLS invites proposals to test and develop museum and library collaborative approaches for bringing about positive community change. Eligible entities are libraries, museums, institutions of higher education, and non-profit community organizations with experience in library, archive or museum projects and in managing grants for community development work. Award amounts will range from $25,000 to $150,000, and a one-to-one cost share is required. The application deadline is April 3, 2017. See the application guidelines on the IMLS website for details." 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> Your Voice Matters! The Public Comment period for Michigan's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Plan is open until March 16. Provide your input NOW at www.michigan.gov/essa<http://www.michigan.gov/essa>

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Who needs some small boxes?
by Denise Malevitis 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

we have some to get rid of!! -- *Denise O. Malevitis* *Bridgman Public Library* *Inter Library Loan Department*

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MSU Extension Financial and Housing topical webinars and more
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

I wanted to pass along information from the MSU Extension service regarding webinars they have available you may find helpful in creating programming or suggesting to your patrons. Also, Money Smart Week is coming up in April and there are specials and topics that may fit with other programming you are already offering patrons during that time. Some of the webinar are free while others have a small fee. You can contact Brenda Long, see information below, for details on how your library can be involved in offering services to patrons. She also is interested in working with libraries to do group viewings of the online classes. Please see full details below. Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov MSU Extension monthly webinars about financial and housing topics March to June webinar flyers are attached. The MSU Extension team of knowledgeable, straight-forward financial pros demystify common money and homeownership best practices with university-backed, research-based programs and resources to help Michigan residents navigate through whatever fiscal challenges life throws their way. Unbiased education for diverse audiences and needs - no strings attached-and are open to all. Free Topics * Retirement Planning--Learn valuable information about Social Security, work, savings and investments, retirement plans, housing, debt, fraud, Medicare and health insurance. * Student Loans-two presentations, one on Accessing and Applying for Student Loans and one on Understanding the Repayment Options for Student Loans. * ***Foreclosure Basics- Learn the options to keep, sell or let foreclosure happen. Also the Michigan Foreclosure Timeline, steps in foreclosure prevention, and finding local resources. * ***When Every Penny Counts: Saving Strategies and Tips-Discover where to find the money to save and ten strategies to make savings happen. * Knee Deep in Debt: 10 Tips to Repair Your Credit--Calculate how much debt is generally affordable and ways to build credit while paying down debt based on your current income. * How Much Home Can You Afford?-- Calculate how much home you can afford to purchase and maintain based on your current income. Low Cost Topics * Money Management--This three-week course offers online content to study and weekly discussions with the instructor in a video conference meeting room to learn creating financial goals and spending plans, pumping up savings and using credit wisely. * ***Rent Smart-Planning to rent? Learn about getting your money in order, the rental process, and being a good tenant. * Homeownership Education-The home buying process is complicated and confusing. Learn valuable information about the steps, affordability, costs, mortgage loans, and maintaining your new home. Bonus? Completing the course can help Michigan residents qualify for down-payment and other assistance programs. * Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate-- Family feuds are more likely to erupt over treasured possessions than over money. Learn strategies that will help you jumpstart conversations about inheritance issues. ***Offered during Money Smart Week April 23 to 29.*** Note: The fee can be waived for DHHS assistance recipients taking the Money Management and Rent Smart courses. Check out all our webinars and in-person programs listed in the Events channel at MIMoneyHealth.org<http://www.mimoneyhealth.org/> then click on the link for a description and the registration button. Pre-registration is required for webinars so that we can email the web link, handouts and other materials. We welcome feedback about your library patrons using your computers to join webinars, new topic ideas, the best time of day to offer webinars, etc. Also, if you will gather a group of learners at your library to join a webinar together using your technology? Brenda Long, MA Michigan State University Extension Office: 50 East Sprague Rd., Ionia, MI 48846 Phone: 616-527-5357 or toll free 888-678-3464/2/Ionia longbr(a)anr.msu.edu<mailto:longbr@anr.msu.edu> http://msue.anr.msu.edu/ MSU Extension programs and material are open to all without regard to race, color, national orgin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status.

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FW: Small Archival Projects Conference - Call for Registrations
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

News of an archival conference from colleagues in Iowa. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 From: Joyce A. Meldrem [mailto:Joyce.Meldrem@loras.edu] Sent: Monday, February 27, 2017 12:07 PM Subject: Small Archival Projects Conference - Call for Registrations Please join us for the Small Archival Projects Conference http://www.dalinc.org/smallarchival Loras College, Dubuque, IA Friday, April 7, 2017 The conference, sponsored by DALINC (Dubuque Area Library Information Consortium), provides an opportunity to learn about and discuss the basics of small digital archival projects. We have presentations on digitizing photograph collections, a vaudeville theater collection, time capsules, and other unique collections along with presentations on the procedures and decision-making process for their digitization projects. See the complete list of session descriptions and presenters at: http://www.dalinc.org/smallarchival/program.html Register by March 23, 2017 at: http://www.dalinc.org/smallarchival/register.html Hope to see you here! Please tell a colleague! Joyce [reallybigsig] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including any attachments, is the property of Loras College. The information may be legally privileged and/or confidential and is intended solely for the use of the addressee. If you are not the intended recipient be advised that any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents herein is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy all electronic and hard copies of the communication, including attachments.

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book needs a home
by Maureen Derenzy 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

I mistakenly ordered a book for personal use that was not what I needed. If any library (or individual) could use it, I'd ship it to you.free of charge. It is not a good fit for my library. Sayer, Derek. Prague, Capital of the twentieth century : a surrealist history. Princeton University Press, c2013. Thanks, Maureen Maureen Derenzy, Library Director Otsego County Library 700 S. Otsego Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-5841 x15 mderenzy(a)otsego.org

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Reminder of Changed Application Deadline: Leelanau Township Library Director
by Mark Morton 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

The deadline has been changed to March 15th Library Director -Leelanau Township Library located in Northport, MI - Full Time Position 35 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications: MLIS from ALA accredited institution or Bachelor's degree; three or more years of work experience, preferably in a library setting. A complete job posting and job description can be found in the attached documents. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references by March 15, 2017 to ltldirectorsearch(a)gmail.com <mailto:ltldirectorsearch@gmail.com> (preferred) or mail to: Leelanau Township, Attn: Library Advisory Committee, PO Box 338, Northport, MI 49670. No telephone calls please. Please do not reply to this email, I am Chair of the search committee and using my list-serv access to help get the word out. Please reply to the gmail account. Mark Morton Technical Services Librarian Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152

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