January 2018 - Michlib-l

Action Alert: Help support IMLS reauthorization
by Steven Bowers 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

[Take Action For Libraries] Advocacy Alert: MLSA Send an email<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=424273&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> What happened: At the end of 2017, the Museum and Library Services Act of 2017<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxYtWiMo29V9GKN7ZL_…> was introduced by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Susan Collins (R-ME), Thad Cochran (R-MS), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). The 2017 MLSA (S. 2271) reauthorizes the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), showing congressional support for the federal agency. IMLS administers funding through the Library Services Technology Act (LSTA), the only federal program that exclusively covers services and funding for libraries. LSTA provides more than $183 million for libraries through the Grants to States program, the National Leadership Grants for Libraries, the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, and Native American Library Services. Why this is important: A federally funded agency or program typically requires an "authorization", which is legislation passed by Congress providing its justification. The authorization must be periodically reauthorized. IMLS and LSTA were last authorized in 2010, and the authorization expired in 2016. Although an authorization is not a requirement for a program to receive federal funding, passage of a reauthorization sends a strong signal of support to the Appropriations Committees. An agency lacking an authorization risks becoming a target for elimination by "budget hawks" in Congress. With the FY 2019 budget looming, it is important for IMLS to be reauthorized. What you can do: Contact your Senators and urge them to show support for libraries by becoming a cosponsor of S. 2271. Tell them how your library supports the constituents of their state, and tell them how LSTA funds enable your library to offer valuable services to your community Need more information? Check out the most recent District Dispatch<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxvxpDBERAUx2eSR9wo…> post or read up on the history of MLSA<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxVPFXY9MUKhhLUHI6Q…>. Send an email<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=424273&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> 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=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxMLB0Au0vFK0KqMgD3…> ________________________________ [ALA logo] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxvfOFgw7mtuSN3Vpcf…>

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Homebound Services
by Hope Nobel 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Good evening, everyone - We are in the process of building a book choice and delivery service for homebound in our service area. If you have experience with such a program, whether at a current or former library, can I ask you to please share your ideas of best practice, sample documents, and/or any other information you think would be helpful? Thank you! Hope E. Nobel, M.S.L.S. Director Tamarack District Library P. O. Box 469 832 South Lincoln Avenue Lakeview, MI 48850 989.352.6274

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Technology Manager Position
by Mary Jo Suchy 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Our library is hiring a full-time technology manager. For more details see the attached posting or visit: [ http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ | http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ ] Thanks, Mary Jo Mary Jo Suchy Director Belleville Area District Library 167 Fourth Street Belleville, MI 48111 [ callto:734-699-3291 | 734-699-3291 ] Mary Jo Suchy Director Belleville Area District Library 167 Fourth Street Belleville, MI 48111 734-699-3291

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Call for proposals open for Sept 2018 ARSL
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Call for Proposals Open for Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference in Springfield, IL in September 2018. * Submit proposals here: Proposal Submission Form<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IAwOj9HXzjqHarsKD-G9vLfyVm3ZyBg329Tv1IooVYWT…> * We will be accepting a maximum of TWO proposals per presenter, including individual and group presentations. * PRESENTER DISCOUNTS:We will be supplementing registration for those selected to present at conference at a $100 discount per session selected. If presenters are selected to repeat a session, there will be a $150 conference registration discount. For multiple presenters, any conference discount will apply to the lead speaker only. No additional funding will be available for this conference (scholarship are a separate award). * DEADLINE: Proposals are due by 5 p.m. CST, Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Please be sure to keep a copy of your proposal! * SELECTION TIMELINE: We hope to have selected presenters notified by March 11, 2018. Please understand that session selection takes time and there is a team of volunteers working outside their day jobs to make this happen but we ask for patience. If the date for presentation selection changes, we will announce that. * CONTACT: When you successfully submit a proposal, you should receive a confirmation email with a summary of your submission. If you do not receive confirmation or if you have other questions, please direct them to Jennie Garner, 2018 Program Chair, via email at jgarner(a)northlibertyiowa.org<mailto:jgarner@northlibertyiowa.org> Submit proposals here: Proposal Submission Form<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001IAwOj9HXzjqHarsKD-G9vLfyVm3ZyBg329Tv1IooVYWT…> Visit ARSL here: https://arsl.info/ Shannon White ARSL – Association for Rural and Small Libraries<https://arsl.info/> arsl.info The Rural Library Service Newsletter was the precursor to the official publication of The Association for Rural and Small Libraries and has now been digitized and ...

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Lifetime Bans
by Keegan Sulecki 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Hi Everyone, I am hoping that you all might be kind enough to share some information with me and our staff here at Chelsea District Library. First, we would very much like to know if any of you have language in your Patron Behavior policies that allows for lifetime/permanent bans of patrons. If your policy does allow for a lifetime ban please share the specific language including what infractions allow for a lifetime ban and the process for implementing the ban. Also, what steps allow for a patron to challenge their lifetime ban. Second, we would very much like to know if you have ever enforced a lifetime ban and the circumstances surrounding the ban, at least as far as patron privacy allows you to share with me. I would be happy to collect and share this information with other libraries if they are interested. If libraries sharing information with me about lifetime bans would like me to omit any information from this data collection I would be happy to do that as well. Have a great weekend and keep warm! Sincerely, Keegan Keegan Sulecki *Head of Information Services* Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X218 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e: ksulecki(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary>

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Facilitation training for Michigan library staff
by David Votta 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Good afternoon, In partnership with the Library of Michigan, presenters from We Can Work It Out, LLC<http://www.wecanworkitoutllc.com/> will be coming to Michigan this spring to lead trainings on facilitation. These four, day-long trainings are open to staff of Michigan libraries, with a particular focus on those who have gone through The Harwood Institute<https://theharwoodinstitute.org/> Public Innovators labs, with the purpose of helping you increase skills and knowledge necessary to ensure successful community engagement projects in your local communities. The day will include learning theory, as well as practice of skills and peer feedback. There are a limited number of slots for each training, so reserve your spot today! Dates and locations: Southfield Public Library March 8, 2018 9:30am - 4:00pm Eastern Herrick District Library (Holland, MI) April 3, 2018 9:30am - 4:00pm Eastern Public Libraries of Saginaw April 5, 2018 9:30am - 4:00pm Eastern Traverse Area District Library May 7, 2018 9:30am - 4:00pm Eastern Read more and register>><https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs.html> https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs.html Thank you, David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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The Music Lady workshop
by Perri Saunders 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

*We have booked Beverly Meyer (The Music Lady) for January 26th at 1 p.m. This will interest anyone looking to add music, **rhythm, and movement to their story times.* *If you have anyone interested, please have them call or email me by January 20th to register. The fee is $15 per person (to be paid on workshop day), and we'll limit sign-ups to the first 20 people.* *I've attached the flyer so you can pass it along.* *Thank you,* *Perri* -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Congratulations Lance - LJ's 2018 Librarian of the Year!
by Donna Olson 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Lance, you make all of us look good!! Congratulations!! *Donna Olson, Director* *Salem-South Lyon District Library* 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 http://www.ssldl.info | https://www.facebook.com/SSLDL https://www.instagram.com/ssldl | https://twitter.com/ssldl

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eNews from HSM: Conference Registration, Michigan Road Trip, History Hounds, Upcoming Events
by Historical Society of Michigan 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

Registration is now open for the 60th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! Sign up today to take advantage of early-bird pricing for registration! Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, 2018 Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the brochure for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this years conference offers · Four keynotes o From Isolationist to Internationalist: Senator Arthur Vandenberg With Hendrik Meijer of Meijer Inc. o Interviewing Michigan: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly With Chuck Stokes of WXYZ/WMYD-TV 7/20 Detroit o From Mason to the Motor City: Malcolm X in Detroit With Ilyasah Shabazz of Ilyasah Shabazz Enterprises o A Conversation With Judge Avern Cohn With Columnist and Commentator Jack Lessenberry · Twenty-five breakout sessions that address local and statewide history. · Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. · Friday Reception featuring the musical ensemble Michigan Strings. · Saturday Gala: We Built This County: Voices of Macombs Past. · Two days full of meet and greets, refreshments, and optional meals. Swimming History: Michigans Grayling Grayling once thrived in Michigan. The beautiful fishs dorsal fin stuck up like a sail. Rivers such as the Au Sable teemed with grayling. Fishermen claimed that they could catch three grayling with one cast. During the late 19th century, overfishing, logging, habitat destruction, and introduction of non-native trout species destroyed the grayling. The last grayling in Michigan died out in the 1930s. The city of Grayling, in Crawford County, is named for the fish. Do You Like Michigan Road Trips? In our January/February issue of Michigan History, we introduced a new section titled Manny on the Move, a two-page spread devoted to historically entertaining road trip ideas focusing on different areas of Michigan. Manny, our HSM Magazines mascot, takes readers of a journey through historical sites of note in Sunny-Side UpTouring M-25s Sunrise Coast. Most of the sites in this road trip are locations that are free to visit, and include fun tidbits for the whole family. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/current-Made-in-Michig an.pdf> Interested in following Mannys journey? Read our issues new section on us today! <http://hsmichigan.org/publications/michiganhistory/read/> See whats in our current issue! History Hounds Presents Millennial Visions & Earthly Pursuits: The Israelite House of David January 10, 2018 Millennialist preachers Benjamin and Mary Purnell founded the Israelite House of David in Benton Harbor in 1903. Their religious commune soon gathered hundreds of members and became an economic powerhouse, with an amusement park, jazz band, and baseball team. Scandals and feuds rocked the colony, but it survives as one of Americas oldest communal orders. All lectures are at 7 p.m., and take place at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan. Members of the Society can attend for free, and non-members can attend for $7/person. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Learn more and register on our website! _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our states 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 Michigans rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 FAX: (517) 324-4370 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> Learn About Lake Superiors Phantom Islands Have you ever visited Isle Phelipeaux or Isle Pontchartrain in Lake Superior? No? Neither has anyone elsethey are Michigan's "phantom islands." These islands first appeared on maps during Michigans 18th-century colonial era, having been most likely invented by French officers eager to flatter the French secretary of the navy, Louis Phélypeaux, Comte de Pontchartrain <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Check out the rest of the tale on our Facebook page! HONK! Michiganders on the Road is waiting for YOU! Join our group of enthusiast tour-goers for our upcoming Founding of America Tour to Washington D.C., Colonial Williamsburg, and several historic homes from our nations founding fathers! <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/founding-america-to ur/> Learn more on our website! Upcoming History Hounds Lectures February 14 The Worst Colonel I Ever Saw: Francis Quinn and the Battle of Shiloh March 14 The Mighty Mac: Connecting Michigans Peninsulas April 11 Murder and Mayhem: True Crime in Michigan History May 9 Invading Russia: The Polar Bear Expedition <https://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> See the full list of 2018 lectures on our website Upcoming Events From Our Members The Holland Area Historical Society presents Answering the Call: Company K Sharpshooters in the Civil War, Tuesday, March 13, in Holland. The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents From Hastings to Home: An Introduction to Detroits Early Jewish History, Sunday, March 25, in West Bloomfield. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSMs online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event youd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our states history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with remove in the subject line.

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Job opening - Assistant Director
by J.C. Wheeler 05 Jan '18

05 Jan '18

We have a job opening at the Martin Library! We are looking for a dynamic hardworking individual who has a passion for the library. The position is 20 hrs a week starting at $10/hr. Job description is attached. Please email any questions to lovemylibrary(a)live.com. Alicia Kershaw Library Director, JC Wheeler Public Library 1576 S. Main Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7875

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