March 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Early Learning webinars
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Some interesting topics available for free from experts in early childhood with the "Early Childhood Investigations Webinars" at: http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/presentations/. 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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Writing for the Web: March 14 MCLS Webinar
by Michelle Bradley 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Writing for the Web March 14 2pm to 4pm (Eastern) Is your library's website written in language for the online world? Learn how appropriate writing for the web for your library's website will make for a better user experience for your patrons. We will discuss strategies to help your patrons to get the information they need faster, and help make content easier for library staff to manage. Read more and register>><http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> If you have any questions, email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Free online course on providing consumer health in public libraries from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine/Greater Midwest Region
by McConnell,Sherri 03 Mar '17

03 Mar '17

Interested in brush up on your health reference skills or providing health programs and outreach in your community? Please consider joining us for the 4-week online class Health and Wellness @ the Library: The Essentials of Providing Consumer Health Services. This free online course defines the core competencies of providing health information services to your patrons and then dives directly into the essential skills and knowledge that library staff needs to build those competencies. Attendees will participate in a robust class that includes four weeks of interactive instruction, discussion, and activities followed by an additional week to complete a final project. This course was developed to help all library staff provide excellent services and health information to consumers, patients, students, and other members of the community. Due to the comprehensive nature of this class, participants can expect to spend between 3 and 4 hours per week to fulfill the requirements of this course. Upon completion, participants will be awarded 12 MLA CE units. In addition, this is an approved CHIS class; participants who complete the class are eligible to apply for Level I or Level II of the Consumer Health Information Specialization from MLA<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mlanet.org_p_cm_ld_…>. The GMR is currently sponsoring the CHIS certification application for public librarians and public library staff in our region. NNLM librarians Bobbi Newman<mailto:bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu>, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist from the Greater Midwest Region (GMR) Kelli Ham<mailto:kkham@library.ucla.edu>, Consumer Health Librarian from the Pacific Southwest Region (PSR) and are teaming up to teach this class! The class will run from March 20 - April 21, 2016. We will be using Moodle for this self-paced class. More information will be sent out to registrants by March 17, and the course will open Monday morning, March 20th. Register now at https://nnlm.gov/class/health-wellness-spring-2017<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nnlm.gov_class_health-…> Bobbi Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) Greater Midwest Region (GMR) Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa bobbi-newman(a)uiowa.edu<mailto:bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu> 319-335-4987 Follow us: Twitter<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_nnlmgmr&d=…> Facebook<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_nnlmg…> Sherri McConnell, Collection Development Specialist Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI, 48901-7919 517-367-6331 | mcconnells(a)cadl.org<mailto:mcconnells@cadl.org> cadl.org<http://cadl.org/> | twitter.com/cadl<http://twitter.com/cadl> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<http://www.facebook.com/cadlibrary>

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Computer Notices to Patrons
by Jessica Bostian 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

Hello libraries of Michigan! I was wondering if any other libraries placed printed notices on their public computer terminals in addition to an agreement page when users log in to public computers? Something concerning copyright laws, file-sharing, etc. If so, would anyone be willing to share their examples with me? I appreciate your time and assistance. 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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MeL Minute: Battle of the Books
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

Hello Everyone! No matter what your school or library calls them, reading challenges are standard tools to motivate and educate. There's always a need for students to obtain recommendations for, and access to, books that fit particular criteria: read a genre you're not familiar with, an award winner, story set in a different country, nonfiction, etc. MeL databases can be of assistance with this activity. eBook K-8 Collection<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-ebsco.php?database=EBK8> contains fiction and nonfiction books to read online and download for offline use. Browse categories or search for exactly what you want. With NoveList K-8 Plus<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-ebsco.php?database=NOVEL> users can create reading lists by subject, age, story line, character, etc. and automatically "Check the MeLCat catalog for availability". Read reviews, find read-alikes, and learn about the author, too. Enjoy! MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. Find out more about MeL databases that can help young readers by tuning into the March 22, 2017 webinar: http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… 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. Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> Like MeL on Facebook - http://facebook.com/mel.org

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ALA Council Candidates in Michigan
by Steven Bowers 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

For any ALA members voting in this year's ALA Council election I encourage you to support the individuals from Michigan who are running. A slate of names for candidates from Michigan is attached. -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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Free to a Good Home
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

Greetings, everyone -- We are set to replace our old circulation desk with a "new to us" model, so the original piece is looking for a new home. I believe the desk to have been built for us around 1985, and has definitely seen some wear (thus, the price!) Photo's attached. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 <(269)%20463-6382> Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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(no subject)
by Patricia Slater 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to answer my plea for another source for paperbacks other than Scholastic. Thank you!! -- Patricia Slater Head of Youth/Teen Services Redford Township District Library 313-531-5960 x 117

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Crisis Text Line Info
by Mary J 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

Dear Michigan Team, I want to share with you Crisis Text Line, the nation’s first free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis. People nationwide can text 741741 to be connected with a trained Crisis Counselor. Nancy Lublin's (Founder + CEO) TED talk does a great job of explaining how it works here: https://www.ted.com/talks/nancy_lublin_texting_that_saves_lives Here are: -A flyer to post (Natl Texter Flyer) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzUY6ScGlxiVUHZ2MTM0WVQ3bDA -Stickers you can print (Sticker 10 per page: to print on Avery 8164 2” x 4” stickers) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzUY6ScGlxiVOVpVMDgzMlV2ajQ/view?usp=shari… -Logo (a png image to post) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzUY6ScGlxiVSkhsbkxWSW1kMlU What happens when you text the Crisis Text Line? Crisis Text Line: First, you’re in crisis. That doesn’t just mean suicide: it’s any painful emotion that’s getting in your way, for which you need support. Next, you text us at 741741. Your opening message can say anything: "Hello," "Start," or a description of what you're feeling. The first responses are automated. They tell you that you're being connected with a Crisis Counselor, and invite you to share a bit more. When you’ve reached a Crisis Counselor, they’ll introduce themselves, reflect on what you’ve said, and ask you to share at your own pace. You’ll then text back and forth with the Crisis Counselor. You never have to share anything you don’t want to. The Crisis Counselor will help you sort through your feelings by asking questions, empathizing, and actively listening. -Our service is completely free, but messaging rates apply if you’re NOT on Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, or T-Mobile. -About 90% of the time, it takes less than five minutes to connect you with a Crisis Counselor. It may take longer during busy times. Thanks for sharing this valuable resource with your communities. Every little bit helps! PS Please excuse any cross posting. -- Mary Jo Vortkamp Manager Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 13651 E. McNichols 313-481-1741

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Register Today for Beginning Workshop!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 02 Mar '17

02 Mar '17

Registration is now open for the Library of Michigan's 2017 Beginning Workshop. The Library of Michigan's 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 or to register for Beginning Workshop, click here<The%20Library%20of%20Michigan's%20Beginning%20Workshop%20is%20a%20yearly%203-day%20event%20geared%20for%20library%20staff%20members%20that%20have%20not%20had%20the%20opportunity%20for%20formal%20library%20coursework.%20Its%20aim%20is%20to%20introduce%20library%20staff%20to%20a%20variety%20of%20topics%20and%20offer%20them%20practical%20skills%20that%20they%20can%20use%20working%20in%20a%20Michigan%20public%20library.%20Anyone%20new%20to%20the%20profession%20or%20just%20hired%20at%20a%20library,%20no%20matter%20what%20their%20academic%20credentials,%20is%20welcome%20to%20attend%20the%20event.>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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