January 2018 - Michlib-l

Patron Counter
by Debra Greenacre 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Happy Friday! We are looking to put in patron counters to keep an accurate count of our library visits. What do you use? What was the cost? Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! Debra Greenacre, MLIS Executive Director Manistee County Library 231-723-2519 www.manisteelibrary.org

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NO longer available :Blu-Rays up for grabs
by Mary Beauchamp 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

All Blu-Rays have been taken, thank you! Mary Beauchamp Adult Services Petoskey District Library 231.758.3114 From: Mary Beauchamp Sent: Friday, January 26, 2018 2:22 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Blu-Rays up for grabs Greetings! I have a few awesome Blu-rays up for grabs. Both may need repackaging in order to put into your collection. Strangers Things, Season 1. (the set came with 2 DVDs and 2 Blu-Rays. We don't carry Blu-Rays, so you'll get the original packaging but it will be missing the 2 DVDs.) Boyhood. (again, it came with both DVD and Blu-Ray in its package. I only had to replace the DVD, so it's a package of 2, missing the 1 DVD). Please include your Rides code if interested. Mary Beauchamp Adult Services Petoskey District Library 231.758.3114

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Gale Business Recorded Webinars for MeL
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Hello All! For those of you who couldn't make the recent Gale Directory Library and DemographicsNow webinars, you can find a link which will take you to the recordings in MeL Business: http://business.mel.org/#busTabs=1 Just scroll down and you will see the link on the left side of the screen which reads: DemographicsNow Training Tutorials. Please share with those entrepreneurs, small business owners or small business support organizations with whom you may be working in your community! Best, Deb Deb Renee 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

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Blu-Rays up for grabs
by Mary Beauchamp 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Greetings! I have a few awesome Blu-rays up for grabs. Both may need repackaging in order to put into your collection. Strangers Things, Season 1. (the set came with 2 DVDs and 2 Blu-Rays. We don't carry Blu-Rays, so you'll get the original packaging but it will be missing the 2 DVDs.) Boyhood. (again, it came with both DVD and Blu-Ray in its package. I only had to replace the DVD, so it's a package of 2, missing the 1 DVD). Please include your Rides code if interested. Mary Beauchamp Adult Services Petoskey District Library 231.758.3114

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Books about Church Bells
by Barbara Sanford 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Hello, I have a challenge for you! I have a little guy, kindergarten age, who is obsessed with church bells, and I am trying to help mom find some books for him. He is particularly interested in looking at church bells, not stories about them, so adult books are fine as long as there are lots of pictures, which is where I am running into trouble...the few listings I am finding are not descriptive in terms of illustrations. I did find one promising one, but of course it is currently checked out and non-requestable. Anyone have any ideas for me? Thanks! Barb Barbara Sanford Youth Collections and Programming Coordinator Chippewa River District Library 301 S. University Ave Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (989)773-3242 X 214 bsanford(a)crdl.org<mailto:bsanford@crdl.org>

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New IT intern positions at Kalamazoo Public LIbrary
by Terry New 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Kalamazoo Public Library has two new internship opportunities within our IT department. The ILS System Support intern will assist with the installation, implementation, operation, and management of the Integrated Library System (ILS), online catalog, related applications, and 3rd party vendor products under the supervision of the ILS specialist. The Web Content and Systems Support Intern will provide support to the Web Coordinator for website content development and maintenance, Content Management System (CMS) maintenance, web writing and implementation of WordPress and custom PHP/LAMP solutions. Please see our website www.kpl.gov/jobs/<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs/> for more information. -- Terry M. New, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Human Resources Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7931 | TerryN(a)kpl.gov<mailto:TerryN@kpl.gov> | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [Description: KPL-logo]

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ALA News for January 23, 2018
by Steven Bowers 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

ALA News for January 23, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Anthony Graves to keynote 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunrise Celebration at Midwinter Author and activist Anthony Graves will deliver the keynote address at the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration during the American Library Association’s (ALA) Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Denver. The 2018 Celebration will be held from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 in the Colorado Convention Center. Graves spent over 18 years in prison – including 12 years on death row – after being wrongfully convicted for murder. Upon his exoneration in 2010, he founded the Anthony Graves Foundation, a non-profit that works towards furthering criminal justice reform with a special emphasis on the Texas criminal justice system. Through his foundation, initiatives such as the Humane Investigation Project, Exoneree Speakers Bureau, and C.H.O.I.C.E.S. have provided legal assistance, outreach, and education to people impacted in unjust ways by the criminal justice system. Graves’ book, “Infinite Hope,” was released on Jan. 16 (Beacon Press, January 2018) and his participation as keynote is generously made possible by Beacon Press. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/anthony-graves-keynote-2018-… OIF to showcase new selection policy toolkit at Midwinter The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) will showcase an expanded and updated toolkit at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado, to ensure libraries have an essential policy to protect against censorship. Titled “Selection & Reconsideration Policy Toolkit for Public, School, & Academic Libraries,” this comprehensive resource is designed for libraries of all types and sizes and offers practical guidance and resources on responsibility for selection, selecting controversial materials and reconsideration requests. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/oif-showcase-new-selection-poli… United for Libraries to host Institute for Friends, Foundations, and Trustees at Midwinter A free “United for Libraries Institute: Friends, Foundations, and Trustees” will be held Friday, Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m., at the Colorado Convention Center 107/109/11 at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver. Library Trustees, Friends groups, Foundations, and staff are invited to join a free afternoon of expert speakers and learning opportunities. Miguel Figueroa of ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries will deliver the keynote on “Friends, Foundations, Trustees, and the Future of Libraries.” http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/united-libraries-host-instit… Public library staff in small, mid-sized or rural communities invited to free learning series on dialogue and deliberation facilitation The American Library Association (ALA), the Public Library Association (PLA) and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) invite public library staff serving small, mid-sized or rural communities to attend a free learning series to learn to lead productive conversations in their communities. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/public-library-staff-small-m… AWARDS AND GRANTS AASL opens nominations for Social Media Superstars http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/aasl-opens-nominations-social-m… AASL introduces National School Library Standards implementation grant for Affiliates http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/aasl-introduces-national-school… Susan Yutzey wins a year of free AASL membership http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/susan-yutzey-wins-year-free-aas… St. Lucie County (Florida) Library System awarded 2018 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/st-lucie-county-florida-libr… South Carolina State Library receives Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/maureen-hayes-authorillustra… Chelton receives YALSA’s 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/chelton-receives-yalsa-s-2018-o… ALA PUBLISHING A guide to books on the experience of immigrant children and teens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/guide-books-experience-immigran… An up-to-date guide to finding answers to legal questions http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/date-guide-finding-answers-lega… The Chief Data Officer's Playbook http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/chief-data-officers-playbook ACRL ACRL releases Financial Management in Academic Libraries: Data-Driven Planning and Budgeting http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/acrl-releases-financial-managem… WEBINARS AND ONLINE LEARNING January Project Outcome webinar focuses on measuring outcomes from library partnerships http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/january-project-outcome-webinar… DigitalLearn.org Year in Review http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/digitallearnorg-year-review Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/new-session-liven-baby-and-todd…

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Libraries and Active Shooter Resources
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

If your library is reviewing policies and procedures about active shooter situations, don't forget that there are resources available from the 2014 collaborative program provided by MCLS, the Cooperative Directors Association and the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. All our the event's handouts, as well as videos of the presentations can be found here: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/archived-events/041014program/ Your local law enforcement agency should be your first stop for assistance in planning and training for active shooter situations. Additional resources to help you develop plans for your library are listed below: * WebJunction Online Course - Active Shooter Procedure for Libraries<http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=shooter> * Article in Library Journal about Active Shooter Policies session at ALA Annual 2016<http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/07/shows-events/ala/active-shooter-polici…> * FEMA.gov One Page handout on Active Shooter Procedures<https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1472672897352-d28bb197db5389e4ddedc…> * ALA LibGuide on Gun Violence and Libraries: Safety and Security for the Library Public<http://libguides.ala.org/gunviolencelibraries/security> The State of Michigan also provides the reminders below: IF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY: RUN * Have an escape route and plan in mind * Leave your belongings behind * Keep your hands visible HIDE * Hide in an area out of the active shooter's view * Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors FIGHT * As a last resort and only if your life is in imminent danger - fight * Attempt to incapacitate the active shooter * Act with physical aggression and commit to your actions Please watch the following video<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> from the Michigan State Police and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget for more information on how to create a plan in the event of an active shooter situation. The September 2016 collaborative training program<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/archived-events/michigan-library-safet…> also involved the topic of safety programs. You can find handouts and information from the event online. If you have ideas or resources to share, please let us know. Shannon Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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MiALA Pre-conference And Conference Scholarship Grants Available
by Heather Ladiski 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA Conference Planning committee. Excuse posting to duplicate lists. Please forward to anyone that you believe would benefit from this information. ************************************************* Interested in attending the 3rd annual MiALA conference, but funding is in short supply? Apply for the MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant! The MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant has been developed to support a current MiALA member's attendance at the Annual Conference. We will be awarding 7 Pre-Conference Workshop grants and 7 MiALA Annual Conference grants. The Pre-Conference grant is intended to cover the cost of the pre-conference workshop fee only. The Annual Conference grant will cover full registration (excluding pre-conference) and one night's expense (room rate and tax only) at a hotel at which the conference has a room block reserved. Awardee and/or awardee's institution will be expected to cover any remaining conference or travel costs. All current members of MiALA are eligible to apply for the annual conference registration grant. Applications will be due February 15, 2018 to allow amount to be awarded before the early bird registration deadline To apply, please fill out the form at the following website: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=2094187 Want more details? Check out the following page: https://miala.org/2018_ac_scholarship_informatio.php

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Licensing Lingo and Logistics: a virtual conversation with MCLS
by Services 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Licensing Lingo and Logistics: a virtual conversation Does reading license legalese stress you out? What does the acronym VPAT stand for and what, if anything, does it have to do with accessibility? How do your colleagues at other libraries deal with strict ILL clauses that don't allow lending to overseas institutions? What should you even be asking for in a license, and when? Join us and your colleagues at 10:30am Eastern (9:30am Central) Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, for a conversation about these questions and more. Please register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9CSoZdeMkccofxCu6FXWDKNTQNVyCBCg…> and then don't forget to update your calendar. For more information, please contact Chrystal Babbitt at services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> or (800) 530-9019 ext 401.

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