March 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

E-Rate training offered via webinar by the Universal Service Administrative Company
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

View this message as a web page<http://lists.universalservice.org/t/2327045/3224693/350/3/?6299e5a7=aHR0cDo…> [header] - Special Edition - March 22, 2017 Webinars: E-rate Program Overview for Beginners E-rate Program applicants are invited to participate in a webinar on the E-rate program and the application process for Funding Year 2017. These webinars are tailored for new E-rate applicants or anyone who needs a refresher on basic program information. During each webinar, the audience will have the opportunity to participate in a live question and answer session with members of the Schools and Libraries team. Registration for these events is now open and available in the "Upcoming Events" section of the Schools and Libraries Trainings & Outreach<http://usac.org/sl/about/outreach/default.aspx> page. Register for one or both webinars based on your training needs. ________________________________ E-rate 101: Introduction to the E-rate Program Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM ET This webinar provides an overview of E-rate Program fundamentals, including key terms, timelines, processes, and the roles of USAC and the FCC. Learn who can apply for funding and what types of services are eligible as well as how to calculate your discounts and Category Two budgets. The presentation is a great option for first-time applicants and anyone who needs a refresher on the basics of the E-rate Program. Register Now!<https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1141226> E-rate Program Application Process Thursday, April 6, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM ET This webinar provides a detailed overview of the E-rate Program Application Process. We will explain the purpose and process of filing each program form, including your options for invoicing. We will also provide guidance on the requirements for choosing a vendor and what to expect during Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review. Last, we'll cover the rules and importance of document retention. The presentation is intended for first-time applicants and anyone who needs a refresher on the basics of the E-rate Program Application Process. Register Now!<https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1141229> ________________________________ If you can't attend the live presentations, register for the webinars and we'll send you a link to the recording. The recordings will also be posted in the Online Learning Library<http://usac.org/sl/about/outreach/online-learning.aspx>. Equipment and Set-Up To participate, you'll need: * Minimum system requirements: * Click the "FAQs and System Test" button on the event's registration page. * A computer or mobile device with an Internet connection. * Computer speakers or headset. Need Help? If you have any questions about the webinar, please contact USAC Outreach at outreach(a)usac.org<mailto:outreach@usac.org>. Audience members may submit questions anytime during the live event. If the presenters are unable to answer your questions, please call the Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100 or open a customer service case in EPC<http://usac.org/sl/tools/apply-to-erate/epc.aspx>. 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:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50] Take time this month to check out the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy<http://www.gomaisa.org/sites/default/files/K-3%20Literacy%20Essentials%203.…>

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Fight for Libraries!
by Steven Bowers 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Fight for Libraries! One click and five minutes can help save more than $210 million in federal library funding. Please, click now! www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/fight-for-libraries -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network ALA Councilor for the Michigan Library Association MLA Board of Directors, President Elect www.dalnet.org<http://www.dalnet.org> "DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities."

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Ink cartridges
by Myla Stuart 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Some of our printers died and we have left over "new" cartridges: If interested we can send them through RIDES. Please supply your RIDES number. Still sealed in foil/plastic packages 4 HP 85A $20.00 each Free: These are OLD....but unopened. 1 Canon BCI-6M (Magenta) 1 Canon BCI-6BK (Black) 1 Canon BCI-6Y (Yellow) 3 HP 29 Black 1 HP 27 Black 2 HP 26 Black Myla *Myla-Jean Stuart, Director* Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway PO Box 25 Comstock, Michigan 49041 269-345-0136

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Question About a Job Resource for Teens
by Trista Reno 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Hi, Great Brain, I received an email from this gentleman asking me to put his website up on the teen section of our library's webpage. I've looked it over and it seems legit, but I wanted to send this out and see if anyone else has heard from him? Or heard about him? Please see the message he sent me below: "My name is Ron and I'm a college professor who has created a resource that would be very helpful for teenagers who visit the library website (or the library itself). It's focused specifically on helping teenagers find jobs and it's 100% free to use. It has very useful information including work permit information, labor laws, jobs for teens by city/state, non-traditional job ideas, and more. You can find it here: www.JobsForTeensHQ.com. My question to you is, would you be willing to include this as a resource on the library website? I'm sure you're going to want to look over it before you consider including it, so this page is a great place to start <http://www.jobsforteenshq.com/getting-started/> the vetting process and I also made a quick video that can help <http://www.jobsforteenshq.com/website-intro/>. Simply put, it's the best resource out there to help teenagers find jobs and we're extremely excited about it. Now we just need to get the word out and I was thinking your library might be a good place to start. Please let me know what you think, thanks! -Prof. Ron Stefanski https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronstefanski" <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronstefanski> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronstefanski> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronstefanski> Trista Reno Youth & Teen Services Manager Commerce Township Community Library Phone: 248-669-8108 Ext. 113 Fax: 248-387-6240 -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Strategic planning consultants cost
by Gretchen Evans 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Our library is seeking to hire a consultant for strategic planning, and we're wondering about costs. If your library has hired a strategic planning consultant and you are willing to share what you paid, please contact me off-list. Thank you, *Gretchen Evans, MLIS* *Director* *Bridgman Public Library* *4460 Lake Street* *Bridgman, MI 49106* *269-465-3663 <(269)%20465-3663>* *gretchen(a)bridgmanlibrary.com <gretchen(a)bridgmanlibrary.com>* *www.bridgmanlibrary.org <http://www.bridgmanlibrary.org/>* gretchenaevans(a)gmail.com

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Mr. Jim Sport Stacking Program for SRP
by Allison Ferguson 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Greetings, Lyons Township District Library in Lyons, MI (48851) has booked Mr. Jim for a sport stacking program to be presented on Friday, June 30th. His rate for library shows is $350, but there would be financial incentive to book another show for a library nearby us for that day. Are there any neighboring libraries who might like to also schedule him for June 30th? Feel free to contact me for more info. Mr. Jim's website is Mr-Jim.com/library-programs/ Thank you, Allie Ferguson Lyons Twp. District Library 240 E. Bridge St. Lyons, MI 48851 989-855-3414 Lyonslib(a)hotmail.com

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Urgent Action Alert: Help save federal library funding and IMLS!
by Steven Bowers 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

[ALA Membership] Dear ALA member, The time is NOW! If you’re a librarian, a library worker, anyone who cares about libraries, does business with a library, or if you depend on your library for accurate information, then your Congressperson needs to hear from you – and at least five more people that you mobilize – TODAY<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>! At least $210 million in federal library funding is on the budget-cutter’s chopping block. Our champions in Congress need your help to save it and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the agency that distributes most of those funds to every state in the country. Everything you need is at ALA’s Legislative Action Center now<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. As detailed in the ALA Washington Office blog<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>, the President of the United States effectively proposed eliminating all federal library funding and closing IMLS – the small, respected agency that administers $183 million of those funds through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). He also asked Congress to wipe out $27 million for Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL), which school libraries use to buy books and other materials for the nation’s poorest children. But our library champions in Congress have mobilized to fight back and they need your help to succeed. Today, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ3) wrote to every Member of the House of Representatives asking them to support LSTA, and Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX30), Don Young (R-AK), and Jim McGovern (D-MA2) circulated a similar letter asking support for Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL). Both letters urge their House colleagues to sign letters to the Appropriations Committee supporting library funding. The first so-called “Dear Appropriator” letter asks the Committee to fully fund LSTA in FY 2018 and the second does the same for IAL. We know from many past funding fights that these Representatives’ requests of their colleagues simply will not be enough. Members of the House need to hear from their constituents before the April 3rd deadline. Please call your Representative and ask them to sign both the LSTA and the IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters our champions have circulated, otherwise the powerful Appropriations Committees will not make LSTA and IAL a priority, dramatically increasing the odds that they will be cut or eliminated next year. ALA’s Legislative Action Center<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> has everything you – and five of your friends, patrons, relatives, employees and customers – need to identify your Member of Congress and to tell him or her by email, tweet or phone to sign the LSTA and IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters to protect those critical programs in the FY 2018 federal budget. We MUST save federal library funding and IMLS! If not you and your fellow library lovers, who? If not right now, when? Please, act right now<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>! To read my full statement about the President’s draconian budget proposals, please visit ALA's website<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. [Julie Todaro signature] Julie Todaro ALA President [Facebook] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [LinkedIn] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [Twitter] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [AddThis] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>

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Gauging the Impact of Library Service on Your Community
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

The Library of Michigan is excited to offer a full-day workshop on the implementation of the Public Library Association's initiative, Project Outcome! This workshop is being offered at four different location throughout the state. Registration is now open<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>! Workshop dates and locations are: April 17 - University Center, Mt. Pleasant April 27 - Redford Township District Library, Redford April 28 - Portage District Library, Portage May 3 - Peter White Public Library, Marquette For more information on PLA's Project Outcome, visit LM's Project Outcome<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_58063_78072---…> page. Spot are filling up quickly, so register now<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50] Take time this month to check out the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy<http://www.gomaisa.org/sites/default/files/K-3%20Literacy%20Essentials%203.…>

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women's history sets
by Andrew Cherven 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

We have a couple of women's history sets destined for the recycler unless someone would like them. Though they're from the 90s, the historical subject matter makes them still useful. Both sets are in very good condition. Let me know if you'd like either of them. The young Oxford history of women in the United States c. 1994 Uses personal stories and primary source material to focus on the changes in the lives of American women of all ethnic and economic backgrounds and to discuss the variety and importance of their experiences. Discusses the role of women during World War II and in the postwar years of both expanding and contracting opportunities for them, as many sought their rightful place as full American citizens. v. 1. The tried and the true: Native American women confronting colonization -- v. 2. The colonial mosaic: American women 1600-1760 -- v. 3. The limits of independence: American women 1760-1800 -- v. 4. Breaking new ground: American women 1800-1848 -- v. 5. An unfinished battle: American women 1848-1865 -- v. 6. Laborers for liberty: American women 1865-1890 -- v. 7. New paths to power: American women 1890-1920 -- v. 8. From ballots to breadlines: American women 1920-1940 -- v. 9. Pushing the limits: American women 1940-1961 -- v. 10. The road to equality: American women since 1962 -- v. 11. Biographical supplement and index Illustrated history of women c. 1999 Presents a history of women around the world from earliest times to the present day. v. 1. Early times, prehistory to 499 A.D. -- v. 2. Between darkness and dawn, 500-1399 -- v. 3. Emerging into the light, 1400-1599 -- v. 4. Troubled times, 1600-1749 -- v. 5. Age of revolution, 1750-1829 -- v. 6. Dawn of a new age, 1830-1869 -- v. 7. Opening doors, 1870-1899 -- Winning through, 1900-1929 -- v. 9. Depression and war, 1930-1959 -- v. 10. A new wave, 1960-1998. Drew Cherven Reference Services Petoskey District Library 500 East Mitchell Street Petoskey MI 49770 www.petoskeylibrary.org

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SCBWI: looking for Michigan bloggers/kid-lid activists
by Shutta Crum 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Hi all! I'm a member of the Soc. of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators and our monthly Michigan newsletter is looking to interview kid-lit activists/advocates. (See paragraph below for how they define this.) "KidLit Advocates. This can be anyone who's doing an exceptional job to connect readers to books, supporting authors, etc. We've been focusing on librarians and bloggers, and so far we have Colby Sharp, Travis Jonker, and Ed Spicer." We would imagine this person would have an active social media platform that reaches out to kids and teens. In addition to teachers and librarians, this could be a parent, bookseller, or ? The reason I am reaching out to you is that our advisory board is hoping to find other Michigan activists, esp. trying to get a more diverse round-up. While I know all librarians are book advocates, we're hoping to find folks that go above and beyond to touch the lives of kids. And we'd especially like to connect with more women activists and people of color. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! Shutta *Shutta Crum* *www.shutta.com <http://www.shutta.com/>* *twitter.com/Shutta/ <http://twitter.com/Shutta/>* *www.facebook.com/ShuttaCrum <http://www.facebook.com/ShuttaCrum>* *MOUSELING'S WORDS (Coming 2017, Clarion)* *WILLIAM AND THE WITCH'S RIDDLE (Alfred A. Knopf)* *UH-OH! (Alfred A. Knopf)* *DOZENS OF COUSINS (Clarion, HMH)* *MINE! (Alfred A. Knopf)* *THOMAS AND THE DRAGON QUEEN (Alfred A. Knopf)* *BABIES & BOOKS! <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvFfYkDaEiQ&t=4s>*

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