September 2017 - Michlib-l

Health Literacy Month- Oct- ALA Toolkit and Webinar
by Steven Bowers 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

October is Health Literacy Month ALA’s Public Awareness Office has partnered with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) on a pilot program to create a Libraries Transform toolkit for showcasing the many ways libraries promote health literacy in their communities. The free toolkit, which is available here<http://www.ilovelibraries.org/librariestransform/health-literacy-toolkit-in…>, includes health literacy data, key messages and talking points sourced through NNLM, as well as nine “Because” statements that speak to some of the varied health literacy issues that libraries address. Each statement comes with downloadable graphics including posters, social media images and more. The toolkit also includes ideas for libraries to use these tools for promoting their own services and programming. NNLM is hosting a webinar on September 14<https://nnlm.gov/class/libraries-transform-health-literacy-toolkit/7708> for library advocates to learn more about the toolkit. Note: To view the full toolkit you will need to sign on to the Libraries Transform<http://www.ilovelibraries.org/librariestransform/get-involved> website. If you have questions about this effort and how you can participate, please contact Lindsey Simon at lsimon(a)ala.org<mailto:lsimon@ala.org>

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Adapted Sensory Programming webinar - not just for Youth!
by Jen Taggart 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Thinking about offering a sensory story time or other programs for teens and adults with special needs? Looking for new ideas to implement in your sensory programming for children? Wondering how you can be more inclusive of all ages in your programming on a limited budget? Then this free webinar is for you! Join us online next Tuesday! The Library of Michigan presents "Adapted Sensory Programming for All Ages & All Budgets," a free webinar<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> on Tuesday, September 19th, at 2:00 PM. This past June, librarians from across the state responded to our survey of libraries offering adapted programming to children, teens, and adults with special needs. We will talk about the survey results, highlighting specific on-site and outreach programs for each age group. Participants will get an overview of what adapted programming is, what other libraries (of all sizes!) are doing to reach out to this underserved population, gain some insight on what has worked and/or not worked, and learn some tips to get started. Presenters: Jen Taggart of Bloomfield Township Public Library Laura Hollister & Sarah Skinner of Niles District Library Marta-Kate Jackson of Cromaine District Library Please consider registering for this free webinar today: https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN… Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800<tel:(248)%20642-5800> www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D30780.CF111D50]

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FW: Health & Wellness Resource Center: New User Experience Coming Soon!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Webinar opportunity; please see below and feel free to share. Thank you, 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 Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0] From: Schultz, Nicholas A [mailto:nicholas.schultz@cengage.com] Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2017 1:45 PM Cc: Fox, Hilary L <hilary.fox(a)cengage.com>; Licavoli, Nicole <Nicole.Licavoli(a)cengage.com>; Sullivan, Jacqueline <Jackie.Sullivan(a)cengage.com>; Devlin, Andrea <Andrea.Devlin(a)cengage.com> Subject: Health & Wellness Resource Center: New User Experience Coming Soon! Importance: High Register for webinar to preview new enhancements. [le]<http://www.gale.com/> health &Wellness Resource center Gets new experience Health & Wellness Resource Center will offer an updated user experience with features and tools available in other popular Gale digital resources, including: ? A mobile responsive design ? Google and Microsoft integration ? Citation tools ? Readspeaker technology ? Language translation ? Accessibility compliance ? COUNTER 4 usage and more. Screenshots of the new experience attached. The new homepage will feature four major topic groupings: Diseases and Conditions; Drugs; Diagnostics and Tests; and Therapies, Treatments, and Surgeries. The new release will include 50 updated Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine entries on popular topics. This migration will take place for all members on Thursday, September 28th. Gale will be messaging Health & Wellness Resource customers regarding the product enhancements during the weeks of 9/18 and 9/25. There's no action required by your member libraries. Attend an informational webinar on Wednesday, September 20th at 1pm ET hosted by Sara Constantakis, Product Manager. Please register below. Register<https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/j.php?RGID=r0cdd231388ccf613c567f5fcff7f4…> for a special sneak preview for statewide program coordinators. [cid:image002.png@01D327DA.DB1979B0]<https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/j.php?RGID=r0cdd231388ccf613c567f5fcff7f4…> Please let me know if you have any questions Nick Schultz Consortia Project Manager Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (o) 800-877-4253 ext. 18046 | (m) 248.200.8603 | (f) 800.990.4253 | (e) nick.schultz(a)cengage.com<mailto:nick.schultz@cengage.com> | www.gale.cengage.com<http://www.gale.cengage.com/> [sers/ktorpey/Desktop/Screen Shot 2016-04-12 at]<http://www.unitedwaygenesee.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=22> An initiative to help the community of Flint, MI www.unitedwaygenesee.org/galecares<http://www.unitedwaygenesee.org/galecares>

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Internal Revenue Tax Forms for 2017
by Cindi Place 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Has anyone heard from the Internal Revenue Service re: placing orders for these forms? We had an issue last year and had to order forms late and I am trying to avoid that again this year. I thought we would get something from the IRS, but wasn't sure what or when. I went to the IRS website and there doesn't appear to be anything there re: ordering 2017 forms. I know the forms themselves will not be available until January, but hoped to get an order in now. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Cindi L. Place Reference & Technology Librarian Boyne District Library (231)582-7861 placec(a)boynelibrary.org cindiplace(a)gmail.com Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one. *–Neil Gaiman*

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Summer Reading 2019 Space submissions
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Details below on how to submit programming ideas (all ages!) for "A Universe of Stories" by Friday. The space theme was chosen to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of landing on the moon in 2019, but you can also submit programs that have to do with universe/stories! Begin forwarded message: From: Luke Kralik <luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org>> Date: September 12, 2017 at 12:14:23 PM EDT To: <statereps(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:statereps@cslpreads.org>> Subject: [Statereps] September 15th is the deadline for contributing ideas for the 2019 Space themed manual! Just a reminder that this Friday, 9/15 is the deadline for submitting your best programming ideas on Space. Don't miss your opportunity to contribute to the strength of summer reading everywhere! https://www.cslpreads.org/draft-online-idea-submission/ Thank you! Luke -- Luke Kralik Organizational Coordinator Collaborative Summer Library Program www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org> luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> (503) 842-0582 _______________________________________________ Statereps mailing list Statereps(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:Statereps@cslpreads.org> http://cslpreads.org/mailman/listinfo/statereps_cslpreads.org

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FW: [Mamelist] Fwd: Back to School with the Michigan eLIbrary - Letter for Parents, Teachers, and Students
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Just a quick note... we have added a link to the MeL Back to School Letter on the homepage of mel.org<http://mel.org> for easy access! ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christine Schneider <cschneider.mel(a)gmail.com<mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com>> Date: Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 5:46 PM Subject: Back to School with the Michigan eLIbrary - Letter for Parents, Teachers, and Students To: MAME LIST <mamelist(a)mcls.org<mailto:mamelist@mcls.org>> Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year! As everyone heads back to school, please keep in mind that the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) offers many quality and vetted online resources to aid with class assignments. And best of all - they are FREE for all Michigan residents! To help remind all parents, teachers, and students that MeL is an important go-to tool for school, we are providing a MeL Back to School Letter (https://goo.gl/F5Sq3h) and video (https://goo.gl/tXcoii) that can be shared with everyone in Michigan. School Administrators can share with their staff. Teachers can email it to parents and students, or include the link in a newsletter or on their webpage. Copies of the letter can be given out during Curriculum/Back to School nights. Public Libraries can also share out with their patrons and local schools. Please help Michigan students succeed this year by sharing the MeL Back to School letter and video widely. Also, please note, the MeL Back to School letter is currently available as a PDF in English. Arabic and Spanish versions will be available soon, so watch your email for their release! Have a great school year Michigan! -- 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<tel:(248)%20305-0231> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0] -- 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 Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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Hurricane Harvey Damage in Texas
by Riley, Randy (MDE) 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Mark Smith the State Librarian in Texas emailed me to say that " the damage to some libraries in Texas has been significant and the full extent of the damage is still not known." The Texas State Library is working with the Texas Library Association to coordinate a response at this time. For more information and possible ways to help damaged Texas libraries visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/relief No word on the damage in Florida yet... r. Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-5860 rileyr1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:rileyr1@michigan.gov>

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Fwd: [Mamelist] Back to School with the Michigan eLIbrary - Letter for Parents, Teachers, and Students
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Hello Everyone--please see below for some great info/resources for Back to School from MeL K12 Education Specialist, Christine Schneider. Please also note the link to a new/fun MeL Back to School Video which is also on MeL's Facebook page: http://Facebook.com/Mel.org Publics - great info to share with your parents and home school families and in your efforts with outreach to the schools in your service areas. Academics - great info for your Education faculty/pre-service teachers. Best regards, Deb 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 Begin forwarded message: From: Christine Schneider via Mamelist <mamelist(a)mcls.org<mailto:mamelist@mcls.org>> Date: September 11, 2017 at 5:46:19 PM EDT To: MAME LIST <mamelist(a)mcls.org<mailto:mamelist@mcls.org>> Subject: [Mamelist] Back to School with the Michigan eLIbrary - Letter for Parents, Teachers, and Students Reply-To: Christine Schneider <cschneider.mel(a)gmail.com<mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com>> Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year! As everyone heads back to school, please keep in mind that the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) offers many quality and vetted online resources to aid with class assignments. And best of all - they are FREE for all Michigan residents! To help remind all parents, teachers, and students that MeL is an important go-to tool for school, we are providing a MeL Back to School Letter (https://goo.gl/F5Sq3h) and video (https://goo.gl/tXcoii) that can be shared with everyone in Michigan. School Administrators can share with their staff. Teachers can email it to parents and students, or include the link in a newsletter or on their webpage. Copies of the letter can be given out during Curriculum/Back to School nights. Public Libraries can also share out with their patrons and local schools. Please help Michigan students succeed this year by sharing the MeL Back to School letter and video widely. Also, please note, the MeL Back to School letter is currently available as a PDF in English. Arabic and Spanish versions will be available soon, so watch your email for their release! Have a great school year Michigan! -- 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 Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0] _______________________________________________ Mamelist mailing list

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SF convention October 13-15 in Romulus
by Jennifer Dye 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Some of you may remember that I have announced a convention with a different name in past years. ConClave is now The Continuum. This year's theme is Pirates, Rogues, and Unlikely Heroes. More information and registration at www.contimuumcon.org<http://www.contimuumcon.org>. I also have some postcard-sized flyers that I will gladly share. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Children's Librarian, Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Lincoln Branch (M-Tu) 1221 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48203 313-481-1782 Wilder Branch (W, Th, Sat) 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1872 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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TWO Free PLA Project Outcome Webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Greetings! The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering two free, 1-hour webinars on Project Outcome! Measuring the Impact of Digital Literacy Services with Project Outcome & DigitalLearn.org Thursday, 9/14/2017 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Eastern) Digital literacy services are offered in nearly all public libraries, from computer classes to individual tutoring assistance to online training resources. How can you provide consistent digital literacy training to the most frequently asked questions? How can you measure the success of these services, and how can you identify areas for improvement? PLA has two free tools that can help you provide and measure digital literacy services. DigitalLearn.org provides tutorials on essential basic technologies designed for use in library patron training, and also offers the ability to create a custom site branded for your library. Project Outcome provides simple survey tools to measure the outcomes of digital literacy programs and services. This free webinar will show you how to use both of these tools together to augment your digital literacy training and measure the impact your digital literacy services have in the community. Using Project Outcome Data to Improve & Support Library Programming Thursday, 10/19/2017 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Eastern) The Public Library Association (PLA) is partnering with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office to present this webinar on the benefits of using outcome data to improve and support library programming. PLA's Project Outcome is a free online toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the impact of their programs and services by providing simple, standardized surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes. Learn how to use Project Outcome data for programming decisions and improvements, funding requests, measuring against strategic priorities, and advocating for the impact your programs and services have on the community. Participants will hear real library examples and have the opportunity to ask questions. For more information, or to register for these webinars, visit PLA's online learning webpage<http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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