May 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

free stuff
by Ms. TJ Smith 11 May '17

11 May '17

I'm cleaning out cupboards and came across lots of extra stuff. Please respond off list with your RIDES code and I'll get items sent out. 3 bundles (25 copies per bundle) Focus on Finances newsletter - great for MSW and other financial info programs 3 bundles (25 copies per bundle) Savings Fitness booklets 3 bundles (25 copies per bundle) Building a Better Credit Report booklets 1 HP 901 tri-color cartridge 1 HP 22 tri-color cartridge 4 ID badge holders, horizontal (http://www.staples-3p.com/s7/is/image/Staples/s0344469_sc7?$splssku$) 16 clear cd cases 1 sample pack of DEMCO CircExtender Rigid Cover IV 4 copies "A Lion Called Christian" (paperback) 14 BroDart C-Vue Label Protectors 1 1/2" x 2" 1 packing tape dispenser (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41OPnQ%2BGi0L.jpg) 1 laminated set hero/villain images and names - we used ours for a bracket during summer reading 15 (https://www.facebook.com/shermantwplib/photos/a.798831170210760.1073741830.…) 4 BroDart Adjustable Slip Covers 11 075 024 - 8 3/8" (http://www.shopbrodart.com/Library-Supplies/Book-Care-and-Repair-Supplies/B…) 2 BroDart Adjustable Slip Covers 11 075 023 - 8 1/4" (http://www.shopbrodart.com/Library-Supplies/Book-Care-and-Repair-Supplies/B…) 2 BroDart Adjustable Slip Covers 11 075 023 - 8" (http://www.shopbrodart.com/Library-Supplies/Book-Care-and-Repair-Supplies/B…) 2 BroDart Adjustable Slip Covers 11 075 033 - 9 1/16" (http://www.shopbrodart.com/Library-Supplies/Book-Care-and-Repair-Supplies/B…) 3 BroDart Adjustable Slip Covers 11 075 016 - 7 3/4" (http://www.shopbrodart.com/Library-Supplies/Book-Care-and-Repair-Supplies/B…) Ms. TJ Smith Library Director Sherman Township Library (989) 644-5131

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MeL Minute: Using MeL for Biography Research for Students
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 11 May '17

11 May '17

Hello Everyone! Do you have an elementary through high school aged student at your desk looking for resources to write a biography for a school assignment or just satisfy their curiosity? Look no further than MeL, we have outstanding biographies spread among our various resources. If you're looking to browse in a particular area, such as a figure for Women's History Month or a poet for National Poetry Month, BritannicaSchool<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRSC…> is a good place to start. You can select era, national/cultural association, and then what the person is known for. Different people will appear for different age ranges depending on suitability and the article reading level can be scaled up or down. Other resources do better in specific areas. For instance, Research in Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=MSIC> for middle schoolers has over 232 individual biographies just on civil rights figures and they're strong on ancient civilizations such as figures from India, Greece, Egypt, the Aztec Empire and Rome. If you're looking for presidential biographies, Kids InfoBits<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=ITKE> is going to be your best bet at the elementary level and Britannica for high school<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRHI…> students. Worldbook Kids<http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106> specializes in brief biographies for the K-5 group that you can break down and explore by gender, area of specialty, country or cultural heritage and time period. Chances are that MeL has what you're looking for when it comes to preK-12 educational needs but you may need to look in more than one place. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of each student resource, particularly for that frequently needed biography research material. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. 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. Warm regards, Deb & Sonya D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS and Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultants 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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All are welcome ! Honoring Rep Robert Wittenberg
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 11 May '17

11 May '17

Good Morning, On May 15, 2017 the Royal Oak Twp Library will be hosting a recognition for State Rep Robert Wittenberg for his work on legislation supporting Michigan Libraries. Michigan Library Association Gail Madizar will present the award. Anyone wishing to attend and show your support may join us. Event begins at 11:00 am. Light Refreshment will be served. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Warm Regards, Lisa Lisa Valerio-Nowc Library Administrator Royal Oak Twp Public Library 21131 Gardenlane Ferndale, MI 48220 248-542-9205 lvalerio-nowc(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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QuickBooks for libraries
by Julie Censke - Colon Township Library 10 May '17

10 May '17

Hi All, Is anyone using QuickBooks Premier 2017 for their library budget? If so, do you like it and would you recommend it to other libraries? Sincerely, Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958 ph. (269) 432-4554 fax Julie.censke(a)monroe.lib.mi.us

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Summer Reading Pokemon Go parties
by Nannette Pretzer 10 May '17

10 May '17

Is there any libraries out in Michigan Library Land that have done a Pokémon Go party since the game came out last summer? If so, could you help me out with: 1. Ideas on what you did 2. What worked/What didnt work. 3. Any suggestions you can give? Thank you! Nannette Pretzer Director St. Charles District Library 104 W. Spruce Street St. Charles, MI 48655 www.stcharlesdistrictlibrary.org 989-865-9371 n.pretzer(a)stcharlesdistrictlibrary.org

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Neutral Zone training for Youth Advisory
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 10 May '17

10 May '17

FROM: John Weiss, Director of Strategic Initiatives Neutral Zone | Where Teens Lead, Create and Innovate 310 E. Washington | Ann Arbor, MI 48104 | 734.214.9995 ext. 222<tel:%28734%29%20214-9995> | www.neutral-zone.org<http://www.neutral-zone.org/> Join Neutral Zone on August 23-24 for two full days of strategies, practices and ideas for how to start and support an effective youth advisory in your program or school. We design our workshops to be active, engaging and focused on practical strategies and practices that can be directly applied in youth serving programs. As a result of the training participants will: * Identify meaningful roles youth can play in programs * Learn the components and stages of Neutral Zone's Teen Advisory Council * Examine participatory research processes as a way to engage youth * Learn and use planning strategies that can be applied to involving students in project * Understand the components of youth-adult partnerships (YAP) and how to support YAP * Practice strategies, including scaffolding and divergent questioning to effectively support youth-driven initiatives For more information or to register, go directly to registration/info page<https://goo.gl/tbFZ53> as well: https://goo.gl/tbFZ53 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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Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian (Oakland University Libraries)
by Mariela Hristova 10 May '17

10 May '17

Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian Oakland University Libraries seek a part-time librarian to provide information literacy instruction and reference services. Instruction-related duties include one-shot instruction sessions for WRT 160, a freshman composition course. Reference-related duties include staffing the research help desk and providing one-on-one research consultations. Part-time librarians also assist with special projects as assigned. Hours: about 15 hours per week, including evenings and/or weekends Salary: $22.50 per hour Start date: negotiable The job candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS and strong orientation towards instruction and reference services. Experience in teaching and reference in an academic library is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references by email or mail to: Mariela Hristova, Interim Associate Dean Kresge Library, Room 300D 100 Library Drive Rochester, MI 48309-4479 hristova(a)oakland.edu :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Please excuse the cross-posting if you have already seen this announcement elsewhere. Kindly, Mariela :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Mariela Hristova Interim Associate Dean Web Services Librarian Science Librarian for Mathematics, Statistics, and Actuarial Science Oakland University Libraries 248.370.2464 | hristova(a)oakland.edu

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Today is your last chance to register for next week's MiALA Annual Conference
by Heather Ladiski 10 May '17

10 May '17

This message is forwarded on behalf of the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) conference planning committee. Excuse posting on multiple lists. Feel free to forward this information to anyone/group that may be interested in this information. Please send any questions to Christina Radisauskas, Conference Planning Committee Chair, at conference(a)miala.org<mailto:conference@miala.org>. ********************************************* The deadline to guarantee a seat at the conference is today! This event will be held May 17-19 at the Eberhard Center at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. Highlights of this year's conference include: * Keynote Speaker, Emily Drabinski, from Long Island University, Brooklyn * Pre-conference reception on Wednesday at Waldron Public House * 25 breakout sessions and 13 posters, presented by your Michigan academic library colleagues * Dine-arounds for dinner on Thursday night - a way to explore what Grand Rapids has to offer! * The MiALA annual meeting on Friday morning - see what MiALA has accomplished in the past year, and what's in store for the future! * Post conference networking opportunity - boxed lunches will be served to give you the ability to break off and meet with your Sections, Interest Groups, colleagues that you don't get to see often, or chat with new friends. Here's the registration link https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=8905… Registration costs are as follows Full Conference: $150 MiALA members, $200 non-members, $50 LIS students One-day: $75 MiALA members, $100 non-members, $50 LIS students Rooms are still available at the conference discounted rate (while supplies last) at the Amway Grand Plaza and the Holiday Inn. Use the information on the MiALA conference webpage to make reservations. For more information, go to the MiALA Annual Conference webpage http://www.miala.org/annual_conference_2017.php If you are already registered, let us know on our Facebook MiALA annual conference event page (https://www.facebook.com/miala.org/) and through twitter (https://twitter.com/MIALAorg) using hashtag #MiALA17 ************************************ Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800-530-9019 x133 Fax: 517-492-3885

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Books up for grabs
by Betsy Myers 10 May '17

10 May '17

We have 18 copies of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel <https://www.amazon.com/Station-Eleven-Emily-John-Mandel/dp/0804172447> up for grabs that we used for a book club but no longer need them. Take one or some or all, just send me your RIDES code and they are yours. -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Library Assistant opening
by Linda Stone 10 May '17

10 May '17

There is a full-time, school session only, Library Assistant position open at Cranbrook Kingswood School. This position is working with grades 9-12 and will begin in the 2017-2018 school year. If you are interested and would like to apply, please see the posting at http://www.cranbrook.edu/employment/staff Linda Mast Stone Cranbrook Kingswood School Kingswood School Librarian Upper School Library Department Head 39221 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248 645-3455

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