May 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Britannica Listserv Announcement: Avoid the Summer Slide with Britannica!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 12 May '17

12 May '17

Summer is right around the corner, and teachers and students alike are ready for a much deserved break. During this time off, students sometimes experience the “summer slide,” when the lack of classroom time might result in an “achievement gap.” Research shows that reading is the best way to avoid student learning loss. Join us to learn about engaging strategies and activities that encourage students to read, while reinforcing and strengthening key concepts and skills in vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Register Today! Thu, May 18, 2017, 11:00AM-11:30 AM CDT https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/3625848878621456130 Deb Renee Biggs Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/MDE ------------------------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Engage Detroit - MPLP
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 12 May '17

12 May '17

This program on Family Financial Security might be of interest to libraries providing programs on financial literacy. Karren Reish reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 From: ippsr-action [mailto:ippsr-action@ssc.msu.edu] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 10:38 AM To: ippsr-action <ippsr-action(a)ssc.msu.edu> Subject: Engage Detroit - MPLP [cid:image001.jpg@01D2C8AA.CD79C1F0] MSU's Michigan Political Leadership Program invites you to attend our newest Public Engagement Program. The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research will hold three public engagement events throughout 2017. The "Engage Project", made possible through the generous donations of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, will bring together community residents and regional leaders to address important regional issues and recruit political leaders, including MPLP applicants. The inaugural program will commence June 16, 2017, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel-Ft. Shelby, 525 West Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226. The Institute for Public Policy and Social Research Program "Engage Detroit" will kick off with the first session addressing the issue of "Family Financial Security". Following a panel discussion, attendees will be invited to participate in round table exchanges on becoming more involved in local and state politics. Attendance is a must for those interested in becoming politically engaged at the local and state levels and for those who want to hear from area experts. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. [cid:image002.jpg@01D2C8AA.CD79C1F0] Friday June 16, 2017 1:00-5:00pm Doubletree Hotel - Ft. Shelby 525 West Lafayette Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226 To RSVP right click at: MPLP PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT<http://ippsr.msu.edu/political-leadership/michigan-political-leadership-pro…> Future MPLP Engagement Events: July 21, 2017, McCamly Plaza, Battle Creek, MI - "Early Childhood Education" September 15, 2017, Courtyard Marriott, Grand Rapids, MI - "Children's Health" Katherine A. Cusick Institute for Public Policy and Social Research Michigan State University 509 W. Circle Dr. Rm 301 Berkey Hall East Lansing, MI 48823 517-353-1357 http://ippsr.msu.edu/mplp/donate.html

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Atriuum/Booksystems users
by Julie Censke - Colon Township Library 12 May '17

12 May '17

Hi All, My library just switched to Atriuum/Booksystems software here at CTL. I feel it would be beneficial if there was an email list-serve for general questions that crop up. For example, I'm having a hard time cataloging movies; specifically, narrowing search results by author, ISBN or format. Would anyone else be interested in a group like this? Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958 ph. (269) 432-4554 fax Julie.censke(a)monroe.lib.mi.us

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Last chance to submit titles for Libraries Read: 1 Book 2017!
by Jan Davidson 12 May '17

12 May '17

Last chance to submit titles for Libraries Read: 1 Book! We've already received lots of great title suggestions for the 2017 Libraries Read: 1 Book event, but there's still a few more days to get your suggestions in! Title submissions will close on Monday (May 15) at 10:00am, so fill out the form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH8zkyNwNvJXuQzeH64sVnfVpzQssGcC3…> today! We've got a challenging task ahead of us to narrow the list down, and we look forward to sending out the voting form on June 1. More information on the Libraries Read: 1 Book event<https://www.mcls.org/news/2017-libraries-read-1-book> can be found on our webpage<https://www.mcls.org/news/2017-libraries-read-1-book>. Questions? Email Jan at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org>. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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Patron education about ballot proposals
by Andrea Ingmire 12 May '17

12 May '17

Happy Friday! We will be on the August ballot for a bond proposal!! This is my first go around with a bond proposal in Michigan... Would anyone be willing to share documents that you've used to educate your patrons about your past projects? I'd love to see some examples! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *Andrea IngmireLibrary DirectorPeter White Public Library* (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) *http://pwpl.info/ <http://pwpl.info/>*

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Fwd: HELP! - Senate Dear Appropriator Letter Sign-Ons Lagging
by Steven Bowers 11 May '17

11 May '17

Begin forwarded message: From: "Julie Todaro, ALA President" <MemberValue(a)ala.org<mailto:MemberValue@ala.org>> Date: May 11, 2017 at 4:48:46 PM CDT To: <sbowers(a)wayne.edu<mailto:sbowers@wayne.edu>> Subject: HELP! - Senate Dear Appropriator Letter Sign-Ons Lagging Reply-To: <jcarmichael(a)ala.org<mailto:jcarmichael@ala.org>> Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View as a web page.<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [ALA Membership] Hello, As promised, I’m back with an update on our Fight for Libraries! Campaign. Right now, we are aiming to get 51 United States Senators to sign letters by our Senate champions. These letters call on the Senate Appropriations Committee to fund LSTA at $186.6 million and IAL at $27 million for FY 2018. So far, we’re doing okay, but not okay enough. Only 22 Senators have signed for LSTA, and only 14 are on board for IAL. YOU can help change that, and I hope you will. You’ll find all the background information and links you need to quickly reach both of your senators by email, phone or Twitter at our Fight for Libraries! web portal<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> and at ALA’s Legislative Action Center<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. We need at least 51 Senators’ names on each of these letters by May 19, so there’s no time to lose! The other great news is that we’re not in this fight alone. As posted on District Dispatch by the Office of Government Relations: “Today, that effort got an enormous boost when ALA delivered a powerful letter by eight leading national companies<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> with collective revenue measured in billions of dollars (Baker & Taylor, Follett School Solutions, Gale/Cengage, OverDrive, Peachtree Publishers, Penguin Random House, ProQuest and Rosen Publishing) to the offices of all Senators who have not already signed both the Senate LSTA and IAL letters urging them to do so.” Even better, the companies’ letter is open to online signature by any other similarly supportive business, should they decide to join our campaign. Corporate support is terrific, but if your Senators don’t hear from you – their constituent – they are far less likely to sign the “Dear Appropriator” letters. Please, check our sortable tracker tool<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> to see if both of your Senators have signed both the LSTA and IAL letters and, if they both haven’t signed, contact them – or re-contact them if you’ve already reached out – TODAY<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. Thank you, all. I’ll keep you posted again soon, but please act TODAY! [Julie Todaro signature] Julie Todaro ALA President [Facebook] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [LinkedIn] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [Twitter] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [AddThis] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> If you no longer wish to receive ALA Membership emails, please click here<http://ala.informz.net/ala/optout.asp?uid=1007418385&mi=6576491&fid=2402>. To unsubscribe from all American Library Association communications, click here<http://ala.informz.net/ala/default.asp?action=u&email=sbowers@wayne.edu&mi=…>. American Library Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 www.ala.org<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. [Informz for iMIS]<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTc2NDkxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>

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Michigan Business Directory
by Alger Newberry 11 May '17

11 May '17

Greetings, I recently received 2017-2018 hard copies of the Michigan Business Directory, a listing of 462,000+ businesses in Michigan and am looking for a new home for the 2016-2017 copies. I don't want to throw them out if there is a library that could use them. It is a four volume set with approximately 10,000 pages of information that largely remains accurate. If your library would like them please give me your RIDES code and I will send them out. Thank you, Alger C. Newberry III, Business Librarian Grand Blanc-McFarlen 515 Perry Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Phone: 810-694-5190 Fax: 810-694-5313 anewberry(a)thegdl.org<https://email.thegdl.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=W1HaGTOjlEaNkw2Lkfph0kiSJgCrz9AIq…> The opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the GDL.

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Host a Braille Enhanced StoryWalk(R)
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 11 May '17

11 May '17

The Braille and Talking Book Library and the Michigan Department of Education- Low Incidence Outreach, in collaboration with the Library of Michigan, is offering public libraries in Michigan the opportunity to host Braille Enhanced StoryWalk* at their libraries! This is a great opportunity for any public library that wants to do a StoryWalk* at their location or collaborate with a local park. Not only can you provide an exciting new program for your patrons, but by including the braille, your library is helping embrace accessibility and equal access to information. Our straight-forward, easy to use kit will provide step-by-step instructions for setting up your StoryWalk* and using the braille within the program. Register for a kit<https://goo.gl/forms/mhijFuvzGukyrv0w2> - limited kits are available. Books available to choose from: * Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Barner * Curious Garden by Brown * Hop, Hop, Jump! by Thompson * In the Small, Small Pond by Fleming * Mighty, Mighty Construction Site by Rinker We'll provide: * 3 copies of the selected book to make your signs * StoryWalk* Instruction Guide that includes the how's & why's of hosting a StoryWalk* * Step-by-step instruction sheet * Braille overlay stickers that you will attach to the signs * Evaluation Sheet You'll need to provide in-house: * Sign paper & Stakes (approx. $2-5 each) * Lamination of pages to signs (approx. $3/page or in-house) To apply to host a Braille Enhanced StoryWalk* at your library, please complete the following form: https://goo.gl/forms/mhijFuvzGukyrv0w2, limited kits are available. The StoryWalk(r) Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk(r) is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This resource is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. 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 additional artwork for summer reading available
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 11 May '17

11 May '17

New artwork is available in the Proprietary Downloads folder. You must log in for the folder to appear. Look for 2017 additional artwork tab in the left sidebar. Designed by Bryan Sotnyk (PA) for use with social media platforms. He has made PNG and JPEG formats available. Link to folder is here...it will ask you to log in first https://www.cslpreads.org/membership-sponsorship-2/member-libraries/proprie… As always, if you have questions...ask them! Have a good day, Sandy -- Sandra Wilkerson swilkerson(a)sekls.org<mailto:swilkerson@sekls.org> Youth Services Consultant Southeast Kansas Library System 218 E Madison Iola KS 66749 (800)279-3219<tel:(800)%20279-3219> (620)365-5136<tel:(620)%20365-5136> (620)365-5137fax 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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Full-time Branch Manager position available at the Westacres Branch of the West Bloomfield Library
by Michael Bruno 11 May '17

11 May '17

The West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library has an opening for Branch Manager at the Westacres Branch Library, full-time (35 hours per week). The Branch Manager performs a variety of professional, administrative, supervisory and public service duties pertaining to the daily and long-term operations of the facility. The full job description, job posting, online application form and other details can be found at: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/…> Submit cover letter, resume, completed application form and three professional work-related references to: Human Resources West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI. 48323 Email: brunomic(a)wblib.org<mailto:brunomic@wblib.org> Fax: (248) 232-2333 Posting deadline: Thursday, May 25, 2017 Mike Bruno Westacres Branch Manager West Bloomfield Township Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Main Phone: 248-682-2120 Branch Phone: 248-363-4022 http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org<br> <img src="http://www.wblib.org/graphics/emailsig.gif"><br> <a href="//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary" title="Facebook" target="new_page"><img src="http://www.wblib.org/contactus/contactbar/graphics/static/cbfacebook.png" width="48" height="48" alt="Facebook"></a><a href="//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib" title="Pinterest" target="new_page"><img src="http://www.wblib.org/contactus/contactbar/graphics/static/cbpinterest.png" width="48" height="48" alt="Pinterest"></a><a href="//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib" title="Twitter" target="new_page"><img src="http://www.wblib.org/contactus/contactbar/graphics/static/cbtwitter.png" width="48" height="48" alt="Twitter"></a><a href="//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib" title="Instagram" target="new_page"><img src="http://www.wblib.org/contactus/contactbar/graphics/static/cbinstagram.png" width="48" height="48" alt="Instagram"></a> <br><hr><br> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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