January 2018 - Michlib-l

Job posting: Rare Book Room Curator at Kalamazoo College
by Stacy Nowicki 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Kalamazoo College Library seeks a self-motivated and creative Curator oversee all operations of the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room. Under the general direction of the College Archivist, the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room Curator is responsible for rare book exhibits, opening and staffing the Rare Book Room during the academic year and by appointment, and working directly with researchers. This is a part time (10-15 hours per week), nine-month administrative staff appointment during the following months: September through November and January through June. Working hours are expected to be scheduled between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references through Kalamazoo College Human Resources at https://reason.kzoo.edu/hr/employ/staff/rbrcurator0118/. Application review will begin February 9, 2018 and will continue until filled. For more information about Kalamazoo College see http://www.kzoo.edu/. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director Kalamazoo College Library 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 email: Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu "The biggest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge." -- attributed to Daniel J. Boorstin

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It's Michigan's Birthday!
by HSM Info 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

<http://hsmichigan.org/2017/10/26/celebrate-michigans-statehood/> It's Michigan's Birthday! Happy 181st Birthday, Michigan! To celebrate our great state's 181st anniversary of statehood, we're offering Michigan History for just $19.95! TODAY ONLY! <http://hsmichigan.org/2017/10/26/celebrate-michigans-statehood/> Michigan joined the Union as the nation's 26th state on January 26, 1837, making this the 181st anniversary of Michigan's statehood! Join the Historical Society of Michigan in saying. Happy Statehood Day, Michigan! Just $19.95 for a one-year subscription - new or renewal! That's more than 50% off the newsstand price! <http://hsmichigan.org/2017/10/26/celebrate-michigans-statehood/> This sale is only for Michigan's Birthday-get your subscription today! <http://hsmichigan.org/2017/10/26/celebrate-michigans-statehood/> Subscribe now Sale ends at 11:59 p.m., January 26, 2018. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our 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. _____ 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 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.

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MAP/Michigan Science Center: New Discount Terms!
by Jim Flury 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

All, We have renegotiated our Michigan Activity Pass agreement with our most popular (wintertime) destination partner, Michigan Science Center. Effective immediately MAP pass holders will receive $3.00 off a regularly priced admission ticket, limit 4. The previous offer was a free IMAX or Planetarium ticket with purchase of a regularly priced admission. But over the years we found that many MSC MAP pass users asked for discounts on admission. The new terms represent a savings of $12.00 for a family of four who use a MAP pass, and also work for MSC on a revenue basis. Win win! 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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Webinar: Getting Things Done: Managing Your Time...When You Have No Time, January 31 at noon, online
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Webinar: Getting Things Done: Managing Your Time...When You Have No Time Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 12:00-1:00 PM EasternPresenter: Shelley Walchak, Director, Pine River Library For most people, time is a tricky concept that we can only try to control. The reality is that we cannot manage time, we can only manage ourselves, others and work. This webinar will explore various aspects of time management and discuss the work-life management system, ‘GTD’—Getting Things Done. The notion of GTD is that ‘with a complete and current inventory of all your commitments, organized and reviewed in a systematic way, you can focus clearly’. Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize time management issues 2. Learn how to work with one time management system and establish priorities 3. Assist with performance and managing stress. The following topics will be covered: * Managing our Time – what does that mean? * Five time management issues * GTD – a time management system * Productive behaviors * Five stages of workflow Connection Information: You do not need to register for this free webinar. Please be aware that the capacity of the webinar room is 100 participants; get there early to get a “seat!” Audio will be via VOIP. You can listen to the webinar with a USB headset or your computer speakers. In advance of the meeting, please run through the connection test: https://na1cps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Access the meeting room online at https://enetlearning.adobeconnect.com/ripl/ Please enter your name as you log in as a guest. Please consider logging in to the meeting 5-10 minutes in advance to make sure we can troubleshoot any technical issues, and not take time away from our session to do so. The webinar will be recorded and the archive will be available afterward at ripl.lrs.org/webinars<http://ripl.lrs.org/webinars>.

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Ready to Read Michigan Newsletter - January 2018
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Please note that all public library locations in Michigan will be receiving their kits in early February. If you are not a public library and would like to request a copy of the kit, while supplies last, there is a link in the newsletter below to do so. Thank you, Cathy Introducing RTRM! [every child ready to read] Ready to Read Michigan - January 2018 In This Issue: * Introducing "Ready to Read Michigan" * The Ready to Read Michigan Book Program * In the News * New Books for Storytime Ready to Read... "Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his needs, is good for him." ~ Maya Angelou Introducing "Ready to Read Michigan" [RTRM Logo]The Library of Michigan is excited to launch the Ready to Read Michigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (RTRM) program! RTRM is a program for public librarians to access resources and training for storytimes and outreach, to further develop early literacy skills, and to model to parents and caregivers the five practices of early literacy from Public Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (ECRR); Talk, Read, Play, Sing, Write. The Past: From 2016-2017 the Library of Michigan, thanks to funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, offered a series of webinars, workshops and newsletters from Early Literacy Specialist Sue McCleaf Nespeca. We are in the planing process to offer additional training over the coming years. Short Term: 2018 is the launch of the RTRM book program (see article below for details) and we begin the process of building a website that will host early literacy information, printable resources and more! Big Picture: The Library of Michigan plans to continue to offer public library staff professional development, book and print resources, opportunities to exchange ideas, and tools to engage families and caregivers of the very young. Your input is very important to the Library of Michigan, so please take a moment to complete our brief RTRM Big Picture<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> feedback form. ________________________________ The Ready to Read Michigan Book Program [IGTR Book Cover]RTRM is sending a kit for public libraries designed to help their staff model early literacy skills directly to families and caregivers. Public library staff is encouraged to use the kit in storytimes and for outreach shaped around the five practices of early literacy from Public Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (ECRR); Talk, Read, Play, Sing, Write. The 2018 book selection is I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Frank Morrison. For complete details, go to www.mi.gov/readytoread. All public library locations in Michigan will be receiving their kits in early February. If you are not a public library but interested in requesting a kit if we have any extras, pleae complete the RTRM Kit Request <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> form for your organization. Please be mindful that this is not the Michigan Reads program and kits do not get mailed to schools, Great Start or Head Start programs automatically. Any extra kits will be mailed in the order the request was received, while supplies last, in late Febraury/early March. [Consumers Logo]Support for Ready to Read Michigan is provided by the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education. Additional support provided by Consumers Energy Foundation, Macmillan Publishers and the Library of Michigan Foundation. [IMLS Logo] ________________________________ In the News [Children Reading]Early Literacy Play Space Thinking of creating an early literacy space in your library? Perhaps just looking to update an already existing space? Check out this article from ALSC on "Updating Your Early Literacy Space<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>." Cultural Poverty & Libraries Toronto's Star published an article demonstrating that "Libraries are one of the major tools we have, like education, that allow the underprivileged to overcome their condition," entitled I Am Proof Libraries Are Critical to Solving Cultural Poverty<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ New Books for Storytime [Ducks]Ducks Away! by Mem Fox. Scholastic, 2018. ISBN 9781338185669 A fun, cheery counting book for the young. Large colorful but simple spreads by illustrator Judy Horacek. My Family Four Floors Up by Caroline Stutson. Sleeping Bear Press, 2018. ISBN 9781585369911. A recommended read-aloud for storytimes, this picture book has a playful, rhythmic, feel as a child, her father, cat, and dog move throughout an "ordinary day" in the city. Snow Scene by Richard Jackson. Porter/Roaring Brook, 2017. ISBN 9781626726802. A very simple, almost wordless picture book illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger. A page-turner (close in the art) for a storytime on the four seasons. ________________________________ Contact Information [Cathy Lancaster]For additional information on the Ready to Read Michigan program, please go to www.mi.gov/readytoread or contact Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator at the Library of Michigan: LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> To subscribe: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>

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Plan a "Meet Up & Eat Up" at your Libraries!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

[MDE Logo] News Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 Can You Help Hungry Children This Summer? MDE Seeks More Partners to Expand Access to Summer Meals January 25, 2018 LANSING - More partners are needed to help feed hungry young mouths in this year's statewide Meet Up and Eat Up(tm) Summer Food Service Program, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today. "Many families across Michigan struggle with food security, and there is no reason that children should go hungry when programs like this are available," State Superintendent Brian Whiston said. "I strongly encourage schools, local governments, churches, and community organizations to step up by supporting the Summer Food Service Program for a positive impact on the health and lives of children in their community. "Aligning with Michigan's plan to become a Top 10 education state in 10 years, feeding children throughout the year is key to reducing the impact of high-risk factors such as poverty, and providing equal resources to meet the needs of all children and ensure access to quality educational opportunities," Whiston added. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) serves nutritious meals to children up to age 18 living in low-income areas where 50 percent or more of the students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Many summer food sites also provide educational enrichment and recreational activities in addition to meals and snacks, helping children continue to learn and stay safe when school is not in session. The program operates in schools, public housing centers, playgrounds, camps, parks, and faith-based facilities, preventing more than half a million children in Michigan from going hungry each year after school lunchrooms close for summer break. In 2017, 517,000 low-income Michigan children received meals during the school year, while only around 99,000, or 19 percent, received free meals or snacks at about 1,850 approved summer meal sites in their communities. MDE is recruiting new partners to help fill this summer hunger gap, and to help reduce the resulting risk of summer learning loss. The impact of summer learning loss on low-income children is dramatic. According to the Afterschool Alliance, such children typically lose more than two months of reading achievement and math skills, in addition to one month of spelling skills, during summer break. Further, research shows a direct relationship between good nutrition and learning, making Meet Up and Eat Up a key building block in Michigan communities to develop healthy, happy kids ready to learn. With more partners and community involvement, especially in many rural areas, Michigan can reach a national goal of providing nutritious meals to 40 percent of children who are eligible for free or reduced-priced summer meals, and in so doing, draw an additional $11 million in federal funding to the state. Sponsors of summer feeding sites receive federal reimbursement for both the meals served to children and the administrative costs of serving the meals. All sponsors receive free training and technical assistance from MDE. For more information on joining the SFSP, please contact MDE at 517-373-3347 or mde-sfsp(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mde-sfsp@michigan.gov> by March 15, 2018. For more information on the SFSP, visit here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>. The SFSP, administered by MDE through funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is available to children 18 and under regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. # # # [Meet Up and Eat Up] * SFSP+press+release+2018.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> STAY CONNECTED: [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/facebook.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/twitter.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/youtube.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/envelope.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>

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Responses to "Making OCI Yearbooks Available on your Website."
by Julie Censke 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Good Afternoon, Several people on this listserve asked me to share the responses I received regarding making OCI yearbooks available on a website. They are listed below. 1. We put ours on archive.org and have the links on our website. I requested release forms from the school district superintendents and did not post any recent yearbooks that have current students so that no one who is currently under 18 would have their picture online. 2. I processed the TIF files we received from OCI and made the yearbooks into PDF files using Adobe Acrobat, and then made those available on the web through our Omeka site for local history stuff. You can use Omeka for free and host the content on your own server, but they do charge a hosting fee if you want them to host the content. It's just one of many ways you could make them available! I'm behind on getting all of the yearbooks up there, and ultimately, I think we're only going to make available up to 1940, for privacy reasons (1940 being the most recent census data available). I don't see why you couldn't just list them on a webpage as well in your WordPress site, rather than using a service like Omeka... Omeka just makes it easier to search within files, which WordPress likely won't do. 3. We are in the process of getting them ready, but will have them on the website using the free digital repository software from George Mason University, Omeka (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fomeka.org%2…) It’s similar to ContentDM, but not ridiculously expensive. Since the yearbooks aren’t public yet, I can’t show you, but here’s an example of another PDF document: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.branch… Not all of our yearbooks were OCR’d by OCI, so they were not all searchable by default. Our workflow has included doing the OCR on the ones that needed it, then doing some conversion of all the PDFs to make the file sizes smaller before we post them. Once they are there, Omeka lets you search by keyword and also create custom exhibits and stuff like that. We have good Internet connection and in-house web server, so we’re not worried about the bandwidth at this point. Thank you to everyone that responded. Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958

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Hustle class at Wilder Branch
by Jennifer Dye 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Baraka Johnson teaches line dancing at DPL Wilder Branch this coming Sunday, January 28, 2:00 p.m. No experience needed. Wilder is on 7 Mile, a few blocks west of Van Dyke. The branch is open 1:00-5:00 on Sundays. http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/branch/wilder Jennifer Dye Children's Librarian, Assistant Manager Wilder Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Wilder Branch M, W 12-8 T, Th, Sa 10-6 Su 1-5 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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Libraries carrying "Abuse or Molestation" riders on insurance?
by Kimberly Schaaf 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Hi All, Are any libraries out there carrying an "Abuse or Molestation" Rider on their insurance policy? Thanks, -- Kimberly Schaaf Librarian Springfield Twp. Library 12000 Davisburg Rd. Davisburg MI, 48350 248-846-6550

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Job Posting-FT Technical Services Librarian 1 in Traverse City (Revised link)
by Hannah Davis 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Good afternoon, The last post did not have a valid link. This one will take you to the post and the application. Thanks! *Job Opening* *Traverse Area District Library* *Woodmere - Main Library* *Librarian I – Technical Services – Full-time* This person will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Public Service as team lead in the Technical Services Department at the Woodmere location to assist in implementing best practices for collection management. Responsibilities include assisting branch and member libraries in matters related to cataloging and metadata as well as collection development and management. Please see the following job description for full details. *Wage Range*: $19.73 - $25.97 per hour annual wage steps according to current union agreement *Posting date*: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 *Deadline to apply*: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 To apply, send cover letter, TADL application (available at: https://www.tadl.org/jobs/) and resume, including three references, to Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686; or, by email to hdavis(a)tadl.org with “Technical Services Librarian” in the subject line. -- Hannah Davis Business Manager Traverse Area District Library hdavis(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549

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