December 2018 - Michlib-l

What is United For Libraries?
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

[United for Libraries] Are you a Director of a Library? Are you a Library Staff Member? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then United For Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org…> is a resource that can help you with the management, operation and well-being of your library, its patrons, staff, and administration. A Division of the American Library Association that is focused on the needs and concerns of Library Trustees and Friends' groups, United For Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org…> provides access to training and information on topics from fundraising to hiring. For example, several sample library policies<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org…> are available within the Trustee area<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org…>. The Library of Michigan, through IMLS/LSTA funds, subsidizes access to these resources for every library in Michigan. While some of the materials are available via the public site, A username and password are required for access to certain materials. To obtain a username and password, contact your Library Director, or, membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov>. Please don't hesitate to contact Library of Michigan Statewide Library Services, 517-335-1516, 517-335-8132, or membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov> if you have any questions, or if you would like to know more about United For Libraries!<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org…>

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Mount Clemens Public Library - Job Postings - 2 positions
by Brandon Bowman 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

Due to the retirement of two amazing staff members, the Mount Clemens Public Library finds itself in need of a Circulation Clerk and a Library Page. Please see the attached job postings or check our Library Employment <http://www.mtclib.org/wordpress/index.php/library-employment/> page for job descriptions and a link to our application. These positions will remain open until filled. Thank you! Brandon Brandon Bowman Library Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043 Office - 586.469.6662 Cell - 810.683.4310

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FOML Merit Award Applications Due Jan 13
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

FOML Merit Award Did your Friends of the Library carry out an outstanding project or a number of successful activities in your community during 2018 that had a significant impact on your library's services to the community? The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) invites Michigan Friends groups to apply for this award. There are two $400 award categories: a Friends group serving a population under 12,000, and a Friends group serving a population of 12,000 and higher. (Consult with your library director for service population information.) Applications must be postmarked or emailed by Sunday, January 13, 2019.The winner will be presented with the award at the FOML Annual Membership Meeting. Go to http://foml.org/foml-merit-award/ for more information and applications. Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Michigan newspapers
by Pacer, Matt (MDE) 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

Greetings Michigan Libraries, Newspapers are great research tools for library users across the state. To help improve access to Michigan newspapers, your Library of Michigan is searching for print Michigan newspaper indexes. There may be many indexes, large and small, that we do not know about, but we want to acquire copies of those print indexes to help researchers use these great resources that Michigan libraries have in their collections. The indexes do not necessarily have to be in print, they may also be digital files (Word, PDF, etc.) that can be printed. If you have print indexes or digital files, please contact me by email to discuss shipping and any other questions. We look forward to working with you on this project. Thank you. Matt Matthew Pacer Reference Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-8443 pacerm(a)michigan.gov<mailto:pacerm@michigan.gov> librarian(a)michigan.gov<mailto:librarian@michigan.gov> Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 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<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2Fto…>/ [cid:image001.jpg@01D43ED5.6883A0C0]

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Don't miss these upcoming MCLS courses!
by Pam Seabolt 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

Don’t miss your chance for these upcoming courses from MCLS! Classification Web: An Overview<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/classification-web-an-overview-276.html> Dec. 11-13, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern (12:30pm – 2:30pm Central), online Credit: 6 LEUs for IN Staff! Original Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-digital-resources-u…> Dec. 18-20, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm – 3:00pm Central), online Credit: 6 LEUs for IN Staff! Graphic Detail: Cataloging Graphic Novels<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/graphic-detail-cataloging-graphic-novels-2…> Dec. 20, 10:00am – 12:00pm Eastern (9:00am – 11:00am Central), online Credit: 2 LEUs for IN Staff! MARC: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/marc-an-introduction-290.html> Jan. 8-10, 10:00am – 12:00pm Eastern (9:00am – 11:00am Central), online Credit: 6 LEUs for IN Staff! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basics<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> Jan. 8-10, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern (12:30pm – 2:30pm Central), online Credit: 6 LEUs for IN Staff! Copy Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/copy-cataloging-of-monographs-using-rda-29…> Jan. 15-17, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm – 3:00pm Central), online Credit: 6 LEUs for IN Staff! Original Cataloging of Videos & DVDs Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-videos-dvds-using-r…> Jan. 22-24, 1:30pm – 3:30pm Eastern (12:30pm – 2:30pm Central), online Credit: 6 LEUs for IN Staff! Making Your Website Accessible<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/making-your-website-accessible-301.html> Jan. 24, 10:00am – 12:00pm Eastern (9:00am – 11:00am Central), online Credit: 2 Technology LEUs for IN Staff! Copy Cataloging of Sound Recordings Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/copy-cataloging-of-sound-recordings-using-…> Jan. 29-31, 2:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm – 3:00pm Central), online Credit: 6 LEUs for IN Staff! Soft Skills: Introduction to Accountability at Work<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-accountability…> Jan. 31, 10:00am – 11:30am Eastern (9:00am – 10:30am Central), online Credit: 2 LEUs for IN Staff! Soft Skills: Introduction to Accountability at Work - Recording<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-accountability…> Jan. 31, 10:00am – 11:30am Eastern (9:00am – 10:30am Central) Recordings are available after the live class runs on 1/31/19. An email will be sent to let you know when you can gain access. Credit: 2 LEUs for IN Staff! Hurry… some of these registrations are closing very soon! Check out these and many more courses in our MCLS Store<https://store.mcls.org/>. Register today! *********************************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org>

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MeL Minute: What the Stats Are Telling Us About eResource Use
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 06 Dec '18

06 Dec '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, [cid:image002.png@01D48D36.A1886D10]We have usage statistics coming in for new and returning MeL resources and we thought you'd be interested in what your colleagues are taking advantage of in MeL! First, a Top 10 list of retrievals for the first month for which we have numbers, October 2018: 1. NoveList Plus and NoveList Plus K-8 (387,094) 2. World Book Kids(354,927) 3. AtoZ Databases (192,662) 4. Academic Search Complete from ESBCO (181,359) 5. Britannica School - all levels (167,735) 6. Opposing Viewpoints in Context (95,157) 7. eBook Collections (90,237) 8. Early World of Learning (48,151) 9. Automate (26,639) 10. Education Source (23,596) NoveList Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> was the #1 ask of Michigan library staff during the listening tour we conducted before the Request for Proposal was released. It's gratifying to know that we were able to deliver on this request and that it's seeing strong usage. It's also a very positive sign that AtoZ Databases<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=at…>, MeL's new business resource, white pages, and criminal background search, has been adopted so quickly. If you haven't stopped by, take a moment to do so. There is also a resource for library fundraising<https://mel.org/library-staff/marketing-resources/downloadablepromos/atoz> in our Downloadable Promotional Materials section. We think you'll be pleasantly surprised. We'll be talking more in upcoming MeL Minutes about Academic Search Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>. News from college and university librarians has been extremely positive about this addition and we want you to know more about it. There are lots of other great resources close to the Top 10 including: * MyHeritage * Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition and * Biography Reference Center Unfamiliar with any of these resources? eResource training is available on Library Staff<https://mel.org/library-staff/eresources> and Educators<https://mel.org/educators/eresources> pages. And don't forget about some great new professional development products now available for teachers through MeL including: * ERIC * Professional Development Collection (also for library staff) * Education Source You can find all three quickly and easily on the Professional Development page under "Educators"<https://mel.org/educators/professional-dev>. If you would like stats for your own library, be sure to contact the MeL Databases Help Desk staffed by the good folks at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) who can assist you with that. They can be reached at meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org. Brought to you by the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, 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. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-1498 MY NUMBER HAS CHANGED TO 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Job Posting: Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion
by Sara Volmering 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion Western Michigan University The University Libraries at Western Michigan University seeks candidates for the position of Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion<http://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837>. This exciting new opportunity supports Western Michigan University's commitment to being a learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged institution by exploring innovative approaches to connecting the library with its community. The Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion will build inclusive community engagement programs in collaborative partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, such as academic and student support offices on campus and community partners outside the university. The Librarian will lead the full lifecycle of program development, including listening for community needs, developing a portfolio of programming, and measuring and articulating impact. The Librarian will champion library programming that features a broad array of perspectives and approaches, including culturally diverse resources, multilingual communication, and passion for inclusion and accessibility. As a three-year, full-time faculty resident, the Librarian will report to the Associate Dean for Education and User Services and will work closely with four library departments to learn from and support their engagement efforts: Instruction & Outreach, Research Services, User Services, and the Office of the Dean. This position also will participate in the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance Program<http://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/diversityalliance>, which will include both regional and national cohorts to share experiences and develop professionally. In support of the Libraries commitment to professional development, the Librarian will enjoy many opportunities to develop a professional record. Travel funding will be provided, with support for presenting at conferences, publishing in professional publications, and developing leadership experience. A master's degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and relevant professional experience are required. Please visit https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs for further information regarding the position requirements and application procedures. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. The position is a fiscal-year, terminal appointment and will be based on Western Michigan University's main campus in Kalamazoo, MI. The expected start date is summer 2019. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities. Direct link to posting: www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837<http://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837>. Western Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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Corrected - Library of Congress State Literacy Awards
by Kelly Rembert 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Hi, Sorry for the late notice but the Michigan Center for the Book is able to nominate one Michigan application to the Library of Congress State Literacy Awards. Each state Center for the Book is able to nominate one applicant and 10 awards will be given out across the nation. The application is attached and if you are getting this in digest and need a copy please email me. The Michigan Center for the Book needs to turn in our application by Friday, December 14 so we need applications turned into us by the end of Wednesday, December 12. Please submit any applications to Tim Gleisner at librarian(a)michigan.gov. The maximum amount of each grant could be $2,225. Thanks, Kelly President, Michigan Center for the Book Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 ( tel:2487964367) krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Library of Congress State Literacy Awards
by Kelly Rembert 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Hi, Sorry for the late notice but the Michigan Center for the Book is able to nominate one Michigan application to the Library of Congress State Literacy Awards. Each state Center for the Book is able to nominate one applicant and 10 awards will be given out across the nation. If you would like to apply find a link to the application here: http://www.read.gov/literacyawards/apply.html. The Michigan Center for the Book needs to turn in our application by Friday, December 14 so we need applications turned into us by the end of Wednesday, December 12. Please submit any applications to krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org. The maximum amount of each grant could be $2,225. Thanks, Kelly President, Michigan Center for the Book Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Donate Button
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Greetings, one and all! Adding a donate button to our website has been on my "to do" list for a very long time. Preliminary research looks quite daunting. If you've added that option to your website, either with- or without Paypal, I'd love to hear more about the process. What's been your experience with it, also? Has it proven to be helpful? Thanks so much for any time you can spare. -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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