March 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

#MiReads survey reminder
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 13 Apr '17

13 Apr '17

Just a reminder that if you've conducted a Michigan Reads! program(s) already this month to please complete the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017MIReads. Feel free to send me any photos or if you post them on social media use #MiReads so we can all enjoy. For further details on the program go to www.mi.gov/michiganreads<http://www.mi.gov/michiganreads> and don't forget to check out this year's programming guide for some great ideas & printables. Author Lisa Wheeler will be out on the road in Michigan again next week! Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> Sent from my iPad

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Geocaching...
by G Nartker 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

Hello Michigan libraries! I have become interested in Geocaching and wanted to ask if any libraries had any experience in setting up geocache sites and/or creating events around them. I thought it would be a great fit for this year's summer reading theme and would love any suggestions. Thanks in advance! Gail Nartker, Director Sandusky District Library http://sandusky.lib.mi.us

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Information about IMLS LSTA Funds
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Apr '17

04 Apr '17

We have received a number of questions about the current issues related to the proposed White House budget that includes the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, https://www.imls.gov/, the independent agency responsible for distributing Library Services and Technology Act funding through its Grants to States program. Below you can find a number of resources that will allow you to learn more about the agency, its funds and how you can educate yourself on the role of these funds at both the national and state level. I've also attached a letter from Randy Riley, State Librarian, along with a quick fact sheet about programs that are funded with LSTA dollars here in Michigan. You can find these documents on the Library of Michigan's website, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. * American Library Association, ALA, Action Center - http://cqrcengage.com/ala/home This provides background information, talking points, and ability to receive action alerts and send direct communications to your elected officials. * District Dispatch blog post with details about current IMLS funding concerns - http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/03/top-10-things-know-saving-imls/ * EMPOWER LIBRARIES website from Gale Cengage - http://learn.cengage.com/GWP17213297 Provides a number of resources and links to educate yourself about library funding * District Dispatch - http://www.districtdispatch.org/ Blog from the American Library Association's Washington Office providing library policy news You may also visit web and social media sites of national and state organizations to learn more about efforts surrounding the budget concerns. Below are a few that are relevant to members of the Michigan library community. * Friends of Michigan Libraries, FOML - https://www.facebook.com/FOMLibraries/ * Michigan Library Association, MLA - http://www.milibraries.org/mla-advocacy---march-23-2017/ * Young Adult Library Services Association, YALSA - https://www.facebook.com/yalsa/ * ALA Government Relations - http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/fight-for-libraries * American Library Association - https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation/ * Association of College and Research Libraries - https://www.facebook.com/ala.acrl/ * Association of Rural and Small Libraries - http://arsl.info/ If you have questions about the use of Library Services and Technology Act, LSTA, funds here in Michigan, please don't hesitate to contact us at the Library of Michigan. 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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Grant Available - Freedom to Read Foundation Offers 2017 Banned Books Week Grants
by White, Shannon (MDE) 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Applications are open for the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) Banned Books Week Grants, offered through the Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund. Each year FTRF distributes grants to non-profits to support activities that raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship issues during the annual Banned Books Weeks celebration (Sept. 24 - 30, 2017). Libraries, schools, universities and community organizations are encouraged to apply. Grants are awarded at two levels: $1,000 and $2,500. The deadline to apply is May 12, 2017. Banned Books Week Grants provide a wide variety of groups with a way to use creativity and fun to shed light on seldom discussed topics. To see examples of the organizations and projects that past recipients have created, and to apply, please visit the grants page of the FTRF website http://www.ftrf.org/?page=Krug_BBW . To be eligible for a grant, organizations must not have been a recipient of an FTRF grant within the past five years. Grantees also receive an ALA 2017 Banned Books Week Promo-Kit, as well as wide promotion and recognition through FTRF. FTRF Founder Judith F. Krug was a fierce proponent of education and intellectual freedom. During Krug's lengthy career, she worked non-stop to prevent censorship and protect First Amendment rights. Librarians and intellectual freedom advocates have an opportunity to continue this work and stand up for the First Amendment by providing innovative and educational programming to highlight Banned Books Week. Visit the Freedom to Read Foundation website http://www.ftrf.org/ to learn more about past projects or to apply. Contact FTRF staff at FTRF(a)ala.org or 312-280-4226 with questions. ---------------------- 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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Fax machine recommendations
by Patricia Braden 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

We are a medium size library and are interested in replacing our fax machine. Any recommendations for what type to get? Please reply off list. Thanks, Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Belleville Area Local Author Fair
by Amy Greschaw 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Greetings, Libraryland! The Belleville Area District Library will be hosting its first ever Local Author Fair on Saturday, May 20. Selected authors will have the chance to sell and sign their books, and meet and greet the local community. Authors of all genres, for all audiences, fiction and nonfiction, traditional or self-published are all welcome. The only qualifications necessary are that the author be local to Southeast Michigan, and have physical copies of a book to sell during the fair. Applications are available now; I've attached a copy to this email. (If you're reading the digest version of Michlib-l and can't see attachments, you can find a PDF copy of the application on our website. Just click the slider banner advertising the author fair.) We'll accept as many authors as we can, but due to limited space, acceptance is not guaranteed. Applications are due April 14. If possible, please distribute to any writers' groups, or pass the word on to any local authors you know who may be interested. Much thanks, Amy Greschaw Adult Services Librarian Belleville Area District Library 167 Fourth St. Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 699-3291

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Key Broadband Topics and the FCC - Update on 6 topic areas of interest to broadband stakeholders
by White, Shannon (MDE) 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

With a new Chairman, Ajit Pai, now leading the Federal Communications Agency, FCC, a number of discussions are happening around the topic of broadband. Connected Nation has posted a policy brief that helps explain six topics around the issue of broadband and how recent developments may impact stakeholders. The brief covers the Lifeline program, E-rate, Net Neutrality, USF Connect America Fund, USF Mobility Fund and National Broadband Infrastructure. You can find the short 6-page policy brief here: http://www.connectednation.org/sites/default/files/connected-nation/images/… Connected Nation, http://www.connectednation.org/, and its local partner here, Connect Michigan, http://www.connectmi.org/, work to bring affordable high-speed Internet and broadband-enabled resources to all areas. ------------------- 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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Best practices guidelines for posting to Michlib-l
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Greetings Michigan Library Community, This is a best practices update for posting to Michlib-l; I'll be sending this out quarterly going forward. We welcome your participation on Michlib-l. There are a few guidelines that help improve the experience for everyone: 1. Please keep in mind when composing your messages that attachments are removed from posts for digest subscribers and in the archives. For maximum reach, embed the text you wish readers to see in the body of your message. If an attachment is especially important for its images, formatting or other reasons, upload it to your website and then link to it in your message to Michlib-l. 2. Do not post replies that are meant for one person to the entire list. You can accomplish this by using the "Reply" feature and not "Reply All." 3. If you ask for group input on a topic, offer to collect the responses and then re-post them to the list so everyone can benefit. Be sure to embed those responses in the body of your message. And, of course, a little patience goes a long way. We've all accidentally posted something to a list that was only meant for one person so gentleness with each other is helpful as well. Have a fabulous day in Library Land, Sonya 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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Job opening - Library Director
by Jobs ＠Darcy Library 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Our current Director has resigned and will be leaving us soon. Accordingly, the Darcy Library of Beulah is recruiting a replacement Library Director. If you know of any qualified individuals who maybe interested, please have them apply. The job posting is attached. Thank you. Dan Schoonmaker, Trustee/Treasurer

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16mm projector
by Melissa Malcolm 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Hi all-- A local teacher is looking for a projector so he can view some old 16mm film he found. He's called around and hasn't found anything locally so I offered to ask more widely. Does ANYone still have one of these things? Ideally he'd like to borrow it but I'm sure he'd comply with any conditions just to look at the film. Thank you! melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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