August 2017 - Michlib-l

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Check out these free upcoming webinars and content from WebJunction! WebJunction is brought to you, in part by the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS). Highlighted content These resources can help you strengthen your library and services to the community, explore them today! * Seven Answers to Seven Weeding Questions<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/seven-answers-to-seven-weeding-…>: Deciding how to weed your library's collection can be daunting. Decisions about criteria and policies are important to address to provide guidance and clarity to staff. Holly Hibner, Adult Services Coordinator, and Mary Kelly, Adult Services Librarian from the Plymouth (MI) District Library are helping us explore this topic by answering seven weeding questions posed by participants in the Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces<http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/smart-spaces.html> project. * Where Teens and Technology Meet<http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=where+teens+and+techn…> (self-paced course): HOMAGO (Hanging Out. Messing Around. Geeking Out) is an exploratory learning approach that has been used successfully to engage youth. The Howard County Library System's HiTech Digital Media Lab applies innovative teaching methods based on HOMAGO, demonstrating that teens learn most effectively through hands-on projects and peer-to-peer communications. Free WebJunction webinars for you! These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. More Than #MotivationMonday: Motivating Your Team Any Day of the Week Thursday, August 17, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/motivating-your-team.html Employees motivated to deliver top notch service are key to a library’s success. But many in library organizations don’t know how to effectively instigate employee motivation. As a critical management and leadership skill, it’s important to know what motivation is and isn't, what works and what doesn’t. In this session, we’ll explore factors that influence motivation at work and review strategies for supervisors to keep their teams motivated and productive. No matter the size of your library or your role, you will be inspired to find your own motivation and be able to catalyze others! Presented by: Rachel G. Rubin, MLIS, PhD, Director, Bexley (OH) Public Library, soon to be Director of Library and Information Services, Capital University (OH) IFLA’s Global Vision: An Interactive Discussion Thursday, August 24, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 90 minutes Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/global-vision-an-interactive-… Earlier this year, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) launched a series of Global Vision<https://globalvision.ifla.org/> discussions to bring together thousands of librarians around the world, through face-to-face and online interactive participation, to explore how a connected library field can meet the challenges of the future. IFLA believes that the challenges facing the library field from ever-increasing globalization can only be met and overcome by an inclusive, global response from a united library field. By joining us for this webinar, you can participate in this global discussion to identify future challenges and opportunities facing the library field and help to prioritize actions that a united and connected library field can take. The Association for Rural and Small Libraries<http://arsl.info/>, in collaboration with WebJunction, invites rural and small libraries to join this highly interactive webinar discussion to voice your opinions and contribute to shaping a unique and comprehensive IFLA Global Vision. In preparation, you may want to reflect on your work in the library field: Why do you think your work is important? How do you see your work in the future? You may also refer to IFLA’s Trend Report<https://trends.ifla.org/> as well as other relevant publications about libraries and the trends and developments affecting them. Together we build literate, informed and participative societies. Together we create the future. Join us! Facilitated by: Jennifer Pearson, ARSL board member, IFLA Global Vision North American regional discussion representative, and director Marshall County Memorial Library (TN) The Name of the Game: Playing Tabletop Games to Build 21st Century Skills Tuesday, September 26, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/name-of-the-game.html As hubs of lifelong learning, public libraries are always seeking new strategies to cultivate 21st century skills in their community members. The deeper we move into this century, the more critical it becomes for people to hone skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, global awareness and creativity. Your patrons can strengthen these skill sets while also having fun in a social setting — through playing tabletop games at the library. Learn about the wide array of games available and the specific skill sets each one promotes. Hear how public librarians are using games and get new ideas for programming and game-related projects that you can do at your library. Your younger patrons will be ahead of the 21st century game in no time. Presented by: Lauren Hays, Instructional and Research Librarian and Co-Director of the Center for Games and Learning<http://www.mnu.edu/resources/center-for-games-and-learning.html> at MidAmerica Nazarene University; and Kate McNair, Teen Services Coordinating Librarian, Johnson County Public Library, and YASLA Board of Directors.

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MAP in the Freep: Things To Do This Week Statewide
by Jim Flury 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

We know MAP as a good thing to do any week, or every week! http://www.freep.com/story/life/2017/08/09/things-do-week/552203001/ Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Free Literature Reference Set
by Ashley Bowler 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Greetings, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a free set of Contemporary Literary Criticism books (v. 1-307) up for grabs! We no longer need the print copies, so they are free to anyone who is able to pick them up. Please contact me (abowler(a)kvcc.edu) if you are interested. We would prefer the set to go as a whole. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan - just off I-94. Regards, Ashley Bowler Circulation and Reserve Supervisor KVCC Libraries p: 269.488.4313 Restorative | Intellection | Harmony | Adaptability | Connectedness "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." –Carl Sagan

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weeding
by Patricia Slater 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

In preparation for moving to a new catalog, we have been heavily weeding the j collection. I have always been afraid that we might have missed something and have erroneous information in the non-fiction section and try to keep to the five year limit. However, CREW says to ":weed any book that has not circulated in the past two years, when describing the process for weeding *picture books. * What is everyone else's rule of thumb for weeding their * picture book collections?-- * Patricia Slater Head of Youth/Teen Services Redford Township District Library 313-531-5960 x 117 <(313)%20531-5960>

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My (first) question of the day.....
by Joann Crater 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

To all my favorite friends in library land.....I have a special meeting tonight at 6 p.m. for the purpose of discussing incremental increases in wages. (lol, I'm thinking you know where this is going!!) Do any of you have written guidelines to set you in the right direction in this area? Some of you are directed by union contracts, you probably don't need to answer this....it may depress me further!!!I want stuff like, after 6 months probation time...... new hires will be hired at....... after a yearly evaluation........ you will be rewarded after a total over all increase in.......... Throw me what you have and I will appreciate it forever!!! Joann CraterDirectorHudson Carnegie District Library (zv170)205 S. Market St.Hudson MI 49247517-448-3801director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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more withdrawn reference items
by Carol A. Zeile 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Hi everyone, Attached is another list of some reference books we recently withdrew from our collection. If you are interested in any of the titles, please let me know which ones and send your RIDES code. Thanks. Carol Carol Zeile Library Director Alma College 614 W. Superior St. Alma, MI zeile(a)alma.edu 989-463-7342

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Library advocacy in August
by Steven Bowers 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

[Take Action For Libraries] Congress may be on recess until after Labor Day, but there are still ways you can stay involved in advocacy during the month of August! Telling the FCC to Save Net Neutrality There's still time to submit a comment to the FCC in support of net neutrality<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxGkFugQl3mMuUBnCVU…>! The deadline to submit a comment is August 16, 2017. Leave a Comment<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=375253&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Urging Congress to vote yes on library funding We expect to see both the House and the Senate vote on their respective spending bills<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxKsw7onRFE4gf9EkJU…> this fall. Give your representative and senators a call at their district offices during August and remind them how important federal library funding is to you and your community. Send an Email<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=383993&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Asking your representative to sponsor the Congressional App Challenge The 2017 Congressional App Challenge<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxyQbnqvsQRpZPNn5go…> is an annual competition that aims to engage student creativity and encourage participation in STEM and computer science education. This nationwide event allows high school students from across the country to compete against their peers by creating and exhibiting their own original app. Students can't enter the competition unless their representative agrees to participate in the challenge. Ask your representative to sign up! Send an Email<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=384093&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Looking for other ways to advocate for libraries? Consider writing a short letter to the editor<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxX-WxzOfEy75BUFxg5…> of your local paper, scheduling a meeting<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxjhO8_EHm4vsSFbtLV…> with your elected officials, or starting a creative campaign<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxdoXsEt71nD3ClDHWH…> in your library! Contact Us ALA Washington Office 1615 New Hampshire Ave NW, 1st Floor Washington, D.C. 20009-2520 Phone: 202-628-8410 • Toll Free: 1-800-941-8478 Subscribe Ready to take action? Subscribe to our Action Center.<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx2D_0zeY_-hkqDxyXF…> ________________________________ [OGR logo]<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxY8O3uGIvff9AntIOF…> [ALA logo] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxKHXVgDGroXJ_wSOXS…> [OITP logo] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxfka8w6xmvk_aH4i3a…>

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Logo Design Contest - win your registration to the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Are you a member of the Michigan library community that loves to create? If so, consider designing a logo to submit for the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference Logo contest. The winning member of the Michigan library community will receive a complimentary registration to the conference and have their design included in the printed program. There is no limit as to how many logos you can submit. The 2018 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference is scheduled for April 30-May2, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The theme for the 2018 RLC (following the current library topic of diversity and inclusion) is "Open Doors, Open Minds." Please submit your artwork by September 1, 2017 in electronic format, to atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> The winner will be announced along with the conference programs in January 2018. When submitting your artwork, please remember: 1. Include your name, library and contact information 2. Use the full name of the event in your design - Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference and the conference theme: Open Doors, Open Minds. 3. Submit your entry by September 1, 2017 4. A specific file format is not necessary for your submission, though please make sure your logo is a minimum of 500 pixels at its narrowest point. 5. We will email you that we have received your submission. If you don't receive an email acknowledging the submission, please contact us. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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NEWS RELEASE: MICHIGAN'S STATE HISTORY CONFERENCE COMES TO HOLLAND SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2017
by MHM Editor 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release Michigan's State History Conference comes to Holland September 22-24, 2017 The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announces that its 143rd Annual Meeting and State History Conference will be held in Holland, Mich., on Sept. 22-24, 2017. The State History Conference celebrates all aspects of Michigan's history and moves to a different location in the <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-History-Conferen ce-flyer.pdf> Lower Peninsula each year to also explore that area's heritage. The main sessions of the conference will take place at the Haworth Inn & Conference Center at Hope College, and other events will be held at venues throughout the city. The conference is sponsored by Meijer Inc., the Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation, Hope College, the Holland Museum, Van Raalte Press, and the Joint Archives of Holland. In addition, the State History Awards are presented during the conference. Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents a State History Award to those individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation and understanding of Michigan history. The three-day conference includes four keynotes - Fatal Crossing: the Disappearance of Flight 2501, Welkom to West Michigan, Flexing West Michigan's Wartime Muscle: The Other Half of Democracy's Arsenal, and Jazz 'Em Up Michigan. Also offered are 12 breakout sessions; four workshops; four tours; the President's Reception, where the State History Awards for books will be presented; the State History Awards Banquet, where the State History Awards for all categories, except books, will be presented; the Closing Banquet; exhibitor tables; and networking opportunities. Early-bird registration for the State History Conference ends Aug. 20, 2017. Standard registration takes place Aug. 21-Sept. 10, 2017. Late registration takes place Sept. 11-18, 2017. After Sept. 18, 2017, registrations will be available only at the door and meal tickets will not be available. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/> Interested parties can register online at hsmichigan.org, by phone at (800) 692-1828, by fax or by mail. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-History-Conferen ce-flyer.pdf> Registration details and full session descriptions are available in the conference brochure. The Historical Society of Michigan is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. # # # This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. MH17.

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MeL Minute: GoodReads integration into MeLCat
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Have you noticed that GoodReads is now integrated into MeLCat? It's true! While we can't create lists in MeLCat itself for a variety of reasons, the good folks on the MeLCat team at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services have created this brilliant work-around. Now, in every bibliographic record in MeLCat you have the option on the right hand side of the screen to add it to one of your GoodReads shelves such as "to read," "currently reading" or "read." Not familiar with GoodReads? It's a popular booklovers site that lets you keep track of what you're reading and write reviews that you can share with your friends on the GoodReads site itself and also in other social media outlets such as Facebook. There are hundreds of thousands of reviews by other readers that you can use to help you decide whether to take the plunge with a new book. There are annual reading challenges, book clubs and discussion groups for practically every genre and reading interest, and online meet-ups with your favorite authors. But one of GoodReads most effective tools is the ability to keep track not only of what you've read but what you want to read, hence the importance of its integration into MeLCat. Enjoy this new tool! MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. The MeL Minutes are brought to you by Sonya Schryer Norris and Deb Renee Biggs, Library Consultants at the Library of Michigan @Library of Michigan MeL Team 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. 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/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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