June 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

FW: [Mamelist] Summer Resources for Students Letter - Arabic Version Now Available!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 16 Jun '17

16 Jun '17

Hello Youth/Teen Librarians—you may recall a previous list post about MeL’s Summer Slide initiative and in support of summer reading’s Build a Better World? We now have both an Arabic and Spanish version in addition to the English of the “Summer Resources for Students” letter available for you to share with teachers, parents and students in your service areas! Please see below for links and thanks for sharing! Best, Deb D. R. 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 This summer, "Build a Better World" with the Michigan eLibrary and your local public library! [Image result for build a better world summer reading] From: mamelist-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:mamelist-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Christine Schneider via Mamelist Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 2:14 PM To: MAME LIST <mamelist(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Mamelist] Summer Resources for Students Letter - Arabic Version Now Available! We are please to share with you the Arabic translation of the Summer Resources for Students Letter that was distributed by MeL a few weeks ago: Arabic (PDF): https://goo.gl/QY2fuA Here are the other two PDF versions for your convenience: English: https://goo.gl/B5CuVs Spanish: https://goo.gl/3lAOI9 Please share these widely with all Michigan families. As a side note, in my last message I thanked Jeff Mozdzierz and Oakland Schools for translating the Spanish version for us. He has since let me know that it was the Pontiac Schools ELL team and Carmen Guzman who did the work, so thank you to them (and Jeff!) for providing this excellent translation! Have a great summer everyone! -Christine Schneider MeL K-12 Education Specialist CSchneider.mel(a)gmail.com<mailto:CSchneider.mel@gmail.com> -- Christine Schneider K-12 Education Specialist Michigan eLibrary [http://www.michigan.gov/images/MEL_LOGO_25435_7.jpg] Michigan eLibrary, a program of the Library of Michigan and part of the Michigan Department of Education http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915 (m) 248-305-0231 This summer, "Build a Better World" with the Michigan eLibrary and your local public library! [Image result for build a better world summer reading]

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Shulman Center Presentations
by Ted Gregory 16 Jun '17

16 Jun '17

Hello, We at the Mackinaw Area Public Library are considering engaging the Shulman Center for Compulsive Theft, Spending, and Hoarding for a presentation - does anyone have any similar experience with this group? Thanks in advance, -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Reader's Advisory - Name That Book
by Sandi Blakney 15 Jun '17

15 Jun '17

I read a book in the late 1990's about an American nun who was a minimalist. I believed she lived in the southwestern US, and chose to live in the urban "inner-city" area she was ministering to. She strictly limited the number of possessions - I believe no more than ten books, two dresses, etc. (I can't remember the exact numbers, but it wasn't many per category). She came from a comfortable background, and wrote about her brother's displeasure in her giving away items she received as gifts. At one point, she mentioned he gave her monogrammed or personalized items, in the hopes that she would keep his gifts, but she commented that just made it more of a challenge to give away. She may have been a public speaker - she mentioned flying to a conference, and a child spilled something on her dress. Since it was one of few, that was a bigger deal than it might have been. I want to read this book again, and of course cannot remember its title or who wrote it. I have searched every which way, and I am coming up empty. I am hoping someone has read or heard of this book. Sandi Blakney, Director * Allen Park Public Library * 8100 Allen Road * Allen Park, MI 48101-1708 * * 313-381-2425 (Voice) * 313-381-2124 (Fax) * * www.allenparklibrary.org * Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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building access in the election law
by Lise Mitchell 15 Jun '17

15 Jun '17

Hi, Does anybody know of in the Michigan election law or any state law that gives people collecting signatures for petitions special rights to collect signatures in public buildings? Or the section of law about guaranteeing access to public buildings to collect signatures for petitions. I've only read about no collecting signatures near polling places. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3550 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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Job Opportunity
by Atkins-Eddins,Angela 15 Jun '17

15 Jun '17

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E-Rate office hours at ALA by USAC staffer John Noran
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Jun '17

15 Jun '17

Questions about E-rate? If you are heading to ALA's Annual conference next week in Chicago, you're in luck. USAC is sending library expert, John Noran, to the conference to answer your questions and help you through your concerns. John will hold Office Hours on Saturday, June 24 from 1:00-5:00 at the Networking Uncommons. You can swing by and sign up for a slot or just stop in and see if he's free. Whether you're new to the program or a seasoned applicant, get free advice on the spot. Bring any and all questions! 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/> Did you know most Michigan educator certificates expire June 30th of any given year? Educators can check expiration dates and renew or progress certificates using the Michigan Online Educator Certification System at www.michigan.gov/moecs<http://www.michigan.gov/moecs>. Not your year for renewal? Use MOECS to manage professional learning for future renewals, view effectiveness ratings and update personal information! [cid:image004.jpg@01D2C025.EAA99170]

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MeL Minute: DemographicsNow Update
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 15 Jun '17

15 Jun '17

Hello Everyone! MeL.org has had a responsive interface since our last redesign in 2014. You may know that concept by the phrase "device agnostic." It means that the website will neatly reconfigure itself for a desktop, a laptop, a tablet, phablet or phone - indeed any device that can display a webpage. We're still working to bring all of the components of MeL.org into full compliance and we would like to announce that one additional important database is now responsive - DemographicsNow<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=DNOW>. And we'll let you in on a secret! DemographicsNow is fun. Check out the mosaic population comparisons for your city, state or zip code to get a glimpse into the personality of your region. You can find these labeled under Demographics. Run a Summary report type with a report named Mosaic Household Summary Chart Report for your area. Are you awash in "Blue Sky Boomers" or what about singles with "Urban Ambition?" Learn about common lifestyle characteristics such as what people like to do with their free time, how they spend disposable income, and how they invest themselves in their communities. DemographicsNow is also great for people looking to set up organizations or interest groups or just learn more about what makes their neighborhoods tick. DemographicsNow provides researchers and entrepreneurs with comprehensive business and demographic information valuable to assess business viability, create sales leads and marketing mailing lists, complete location analyses and business plans, analyze population trends, find potential sponsors and donors and much more. This versatile database is useful for those who want to start a business as well as those who want to take their established business to the next level. See here for the link to the DemoNow tutorial center<http://library.demographicsnow.com/?skey=1538DCECB80F42ADBFF43A3D18262F1A>. 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 and Sonya Deb Renee Biggs and Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultants MeL Team Library of Michigan/MDE ------------------------------------------- http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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ARSL Conference sessions
by Colleen Leddy 14 Jun '17

14 Jun '17

Need a reason to attend the Association for Rural and Small Libraries 2017 conference? Check out the conference sessions. (Passing on this info...see below) Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library Morenci, MI Elevate, Climb, Grow, Connect at #ARSL2017. Clink on the link below to get the lineup of the wonderful sessions for this year’s annual ARSL Conference in beautiful St. George, UT from Sept. 7-9. Early Bird member registration is still available at $265 for a few short weeks. http://arsl.info/2017-conference-presentations/ See you in Utah! Jennie Garner, Library Director North Liberty Community Library PO Box 320 North Liberty, IA 52317 319-626-5778 <%28319%29%20626-5778> (o) 319-321-8056 <%28319%29%20321-8056> (c) www.northlibertylibrary.org

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reference sets up for grabs
by Andrew Cherven 14 Jun '17

14 Jun '17

We have the following sets available to first requester: Naval Documents of the American Revolution; 7 volumes; 1964; U.S. Navy Department Annals of America; 21 volumes; 1976; Encyclopedia Britannica Drew Cherven Reference Services Petoskey District Library 500 East Mitchell Street Petoskey MI 49770 231-758-3114 www.petoskeylibrary.org<http://www.petoskeylibrary.org>

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3rd Thursday Twitter Chat tomorrow!
by Jan Davidson 14 Jun '17

14 Jun '17

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat, TOMORROW, June 15: Translating isn't enough: Cultivating real connections with your Latinx<https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/Latinx> community Join us and our special guests Monica Casanova, Director of Monticello-Union Township Public Library (IN), and Laura Ortiz, Director of Hastings Public Library (MI), on June 15 at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<http://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>. Hope you can join us! ********************** 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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