February 2018 - Michlib-l

Brilliance Audiobook MP3-Cases
by T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

This may be a dumb question, but does anyone have a source for replacement cases in the same size as the new BrillianceAudio MP-3 cases? They look like blu-ray cases, except they are orange (I don't care about the color) and have AudioBook stamped across the top. I purchased a new audiobook, but the case came broken in the box and I don't have any stock in the same size/shape to replace it with. I can repurpose a DVD case, but the artwork doesn't fit right. Thanks, Jessica T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 (989) 681-5141

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Follow-up: 2021 & 2022 CSLP Summer Reading Themes
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Thank you all for the responses (365!). Just a quick follow-up that the survey is now closed. Overwhelming support for the Animals theme with a close 2nd in Food/Cooking & Cultural. The Around the World/Travel came in third. I'll submit our votes to CSLP! More to come in April, after the Annual Meeting. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> From: Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 3:14 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: RE: 2021 & 2022 CSLP Summer Reading Themes Just a reminder to vote on your top 3 by Monday, Feb 19th! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:57 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] 2021 & 2022 CSLP Summer Reading Themes The Collaborative Summer Library Program is made up of libraries across the country, including all public libraries here in Michigan, thanks to funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We are in the process of voting on the themes for 2021 & 2022's summer reading themes. YOUR feedback is important! No matter your position/age group you work with most in the public library, please take a quick moment to select 3 themes out of this list of 12<https://goo.gl/forms/Rsywi0yvCnmW6iWT2> that were chosen by libraries around the country. As State Rep to CSLP, I will then vote for the overall top 3 you've chosen. Deadline to submit your top 3 is February 19th. #CSLPreads Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Does anyone circulate energy efficiency devices?
by Marna Clowney-Robinson 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Hi Adrienne, The University of Michigan does have the Kill a Watt device that we do loan out. Patrons can charge them out at the desk for a 3-week loan. The model we have is Model:P4400 and have been circulating them since about 2009. Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions. Marna --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marna M. Clowney-Robinson, LLMSW, MSW, MLIS Public Services Librarian, Operations 104 Hatcher Graduate Library University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190 clownm(a)umich.edu 734-763-2601 orcid.org/0000-0002-4928-8792 On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 6:28 PM, Rebecca Dunkle <rdunkle(a)umich.edu> wrote: > Will you reply since we loan the Kill-o-Watt > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From:* Dave Ewick via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Date:* February 19, 2018 at 4:22:02 PM EST > *To:* <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Subject:* *Re: [Michlib-l] Does anyone circulate energy efficiency > devices?* > *Reply-To:* Dave Ewick <dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org> > > The only library I have seen loan those types of tool is Ann Arbor. > Dave Ewick > Southfield Public Library > > Dave Ewick > > On Feb 19, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Adrienne Breznau via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > > Hello everyone! > Our library recently received a donation of a Kill-a-Watt device and a > Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector that we would like to circulate to our > patrons. Does anyone currently offer these types of items? If so, how > long do you let them circulate? What item type do you use? Do you have > any pro-tips for us before we start circ'ing them? > > Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated, and if anyone is > interested in the results, let me know and I will send them out too. > Thanks! > > Adrienne Breznau > Head of Support Services > Royal Oak Public Library > 222 E. Eleven Mile Road > <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> > Royal Oak, MI 48067 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> > > Tel: 248-246-3714 <(248)%20246-3714> > > <Part.002> > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > >

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Last Call to Register for Making / Makerspaces in Michigan Libraries Virtual Conference TOMORROW 2pm-6pm
by Ben Rearick 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

*Links to the conference + Instructions will be emailed this afternoon to all who registered.* * If you can't attend on February 21st, you can register and be notified when the recorded sessions go up online a few days after. * *Schedule and Registration Link are up at* *http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/* <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/> On February 21st from 2pm-6pm, the University of Michigan School of Information will hold an online Virtual Conference of live webinars presented by practicing public librarians from around the state on the topics of planning, budgeting, implementing, and programming around makerspaces in Michigan libraries. Please plan to attend online! This event was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15 Please email Ben Rearick at brearick(a)umich.edu with any questions!

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School lib/public lib/family engagement in 3rd grade reading programs
by Rachel Ash 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Re-posting from mamelist on behalf of Judy Hauser- School lib/public lib/family engagement in 3rd grade reading programs: If you use or know of any programs/projects for a school library/public library/family collaboration regarding reading for third graders or earlier would you please contact me via email or phone? I am looking for good examples of collaboration between the 3 entities that will help third graders pass the ELA state summative assessment (P.A. 306). Thank you! Judy Hauser, MILS Information Media Consultant Oakland Schools Information Center District and Student Services 248.209.2371 twitter.com/osinfocenter Rachel Ash Communications and Membership Coordinator Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice> Instagram<instagram.com/michigan_library_association>

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Does anyone circulate energy efficiency devices?
by Adrienne Breznau 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Hello everyone! Our library recently received a donation of a Kill-a-Watt device and a Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector that we would like to circulate to our patrons. Does anyone currently offer these types of items? If so, how long do you let them circulate? What item type do you use? Do you have any pro-tips for us before we start circ'ing them? Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated, and if anyone is interested in the results, let me know and I will send them out too. Thanks! Adrienne Breznau Head of Support Services Royal Oak Public Library 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Royal Oak, MI 48067 <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Tel: 248-246-3714

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Coming up this month from MCLS!
by Jan Davidson 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

It may be COLD outside, but taking a webinar means you don't have to leave the warmth of your home or office! Don't miss your chance to participate in these great workshops, coming up this month from MCLS. AACR2... Meet RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/aacr2-meet-rda-144.html>, Feb 27, online MeLCat Reports<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/melcat-reports-171.html>, Feb 28, online Dewey Decimal Classification<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/dewey-decimal-classification-145.html>, Feb 28-Mar 2, online MeL Databases: Test Prep for Students<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-test-prep-for-students.html>, Feb 28, online Read more<https://store.mcls.org/>, see a full list of training offerings, and register<https://store.mcls.org/> today! https://store.mcls.org/ ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://store.mcls.org/ [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP -- Selling History: Operating a Museum Store - March 2
by Historical Society of Michigan 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, March 2 Selling History: Operating a Museum Store with Mary Toshach, Historical Society of Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. This session is an introduction to retail sales for organizations. Attendees will learn better strategies for marketing and sales, including the use of e-commerce and social media. The speaker will also discuss using computers to manage inventory and finances and how to collect, analyze, and improve your numbers to increase profits. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ 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 Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Wednesday, March 7 Special Off-Site Workshop in Coloma The Do's and Don'ts of Successful Grant Writing Friday, March 9 Keeping Cemeteries Alive! Preserving Headstones and Monuments Wednesday, March 14 Special Off-Site Workshop in Adrian Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs Tuesday, March 27 Special Off-Site Workshop in L'Anse Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). Off-site workshops are held 1-4 p.m. If you are a personal member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 [Basic] membership. 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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Brewpub Library Demonstrations
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Greetings, Great Brain! We were hoping to hold an event featuring our local brewery in a "How to home brew" kind of program, and to offer tasting afterwards. I called the MLCC as instructed in the most recent batch of communications on the list serve about the legalities of offering alcohol (thanks so much for that information, btw). In that phone call I was gob-smacked to be told that breweries are absolutely excluded from any type of tasting I could hold. In addition, I could not offer gift certificates as a door prize (and there went my "plan B"). The brewery is fine with presenting here without any beer involved but... shucks! My questions to you: Has anyone found any way around this prohibition (an off-sight event perhaps, or an entirely different event that still highlighted a brewpub), and how did that work for you? Any suggestions/information will be welcome! Please message me off list (especially if it involves confession 😊). Thanks so much for your time, as always! -- 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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ALA News for February 14, 2018
by Steven Bowers 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

ALA News for February 14, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION White House budget proposal continues to miscalculate the value of libraries In its FY 2019 budget, the White House proposed eliminating the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and hundreds of millions of dollars dedicated to America’s libraries through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The decision echoes the FY 2018 proposal, which also eliminated the grant-making agency and its programs. The administration’s budget also calls for elimination and/or severe cuts to many other federal programs that support libraries, including Innovative Approaches to Literacy, a Department of Education program. In response, American Library Association (ALA) President Jim Neal has issued a statement. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/white-house-budget-proposal-… ALA president welcomes FY2018 federal budget agreement, applauds library advocates ALA President Jim Neal has issued a statement regarding Congress passing and the president signing a FY2018 budget deal that will likely include at least level funding for federal library programs at FY2017 levels. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/ala-president-welcomes-fy201… Long-time RUSA member, Ed Garcia, elected to ALA Executive Board The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is pleased to announce that the long-time RUSA member and current RUSA director-at-Large has been elected to the ALA Executive Board. In addition to his service to RUSA, Garcia is a member of LITA, PLA, GAMERT, GLBTRT and many other groups within ALA. Garcia is the director of the Cranston Public Library in Cranston, Rhode Island. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/long-time-rusa-member-ed-garcia… ALA Council approves dues adjustment proposal The Council of the American Library Association (ALA) approved a dues adjustment proposal at the Midwinter Meeting in Denver and directed that it be placed on the spring 2018 ALA ballot for membership approval. If approved by the membership, personal member dues in September 2018 would be adjusted between $1 and $5, depending upon the membership type. Members will also vote on a mechanism for adjusting dues between September 2019 and 2022. For this the ALA Executive Board would review personal member dues annually in consideration of a dues adjustment not to exceed the percentage change in the national average Consumer Price Index (CPI). Any increase proposed above the CPI would be subject to a vote of personal members, and any subsequent dues adjustment after 2022 would require approval by the ALA Executive Board, Council, and a vote of ALA personal members. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/ala-council-approves-dues-adjus… American Library Association announces 2018 youth media award winners The American Library Association (ALA) has announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults—including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards—at its Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/american-library-association… 'Manhattan Beach,' 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me,' receive 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction The American Library Association (ALA) selected “Manhattan Beach,” by Jennifer Egan, published by Scribner, as the winner of the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and “You Don't Have to Say You Love Me: A Memoir,” by Sherman Alexie, published by Little, Brown & Co, a division of Hachette Book Group, as the winner of the 2018 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. The selections were announced at the Reference and User Services Association’s Book and Media Awards (BMAs) sponsored by NoveList, during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/manhattan-beach-you-dont-hav… YALSA names 2018 Best Fiction for Young Adults The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced its 2018 Best Fiction for Young Adults list. The list of 78 titles, drawn from 131 official nominations, is presented annually at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/yalsa-names-2018-best-fiction-y… YALSA names 2018 Great Graphic Novels for Teens The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced its 2018 Great Graphic Novels for Teens list. The list of 115 titles, drawn from 190 official nominations, is presented annually at the ALA Midwinter Meeting. The books, recommended for those ages 12-18, meet the criteria of both good quality literature and appealing reading for teens. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/yalsa-names-2018-great-graphic-… YALSA names 2018 Writing Award winners The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), named the winners of its 2018 YALSA Writing Award with members winning in four categories. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/yalsa-names-2018-writing-award-… 2018 Barbara Gittings Literature Award and Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award of the Stonewall Book Awards Announced Two of the 2018 Stonewall Book Awards were announced Sunday, Feb. 11 by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA), during the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits, held February 9-13 in Denver, Colorado. The Stonewall Book Awards are given annually to English-language works of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience and include the Stonewall Book Awards – Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award (announced at the Youth Media Awards press conference on Monday, February 12), the Stonewall Book Awards – Barbara Gittings Literature Award and the Stonewall Book Awards – Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award. The awards will be presented to the winning authors or editors at the American Library Association Annual Conference in New Orleans in June. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/2018-stonewall-book-awards-a… 2018 Rainbow Book List highlights quality GLBTQ books for children and teens The 2018 Rainbow Book List, a project of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA), was announced at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits, held Feb. 9-13 in Denver. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/2018-rainbow-book-list-highl… 2018 AILA Youth Literature Awards Announced The American Indian Library Association (AILA), an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected three titles to receive the 2018 American Indian Youth Literature Award. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/2018-aila-youth-literature-a… 2018 YOUTH MEDIA AWARDS Renée Watson, Ekua Holmes win 2018 Coretta Scott King Book Awards http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/ren-e-watson-ekua-holmes-win… 'The Hate U Give' wins 2018 William C. Morris Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/hate-u-give-wins-2018-willia… Angela Johnson wins 2018 Edwards Award for Heaven, Looking for Red, The First Part Last, Sweet, Hereafter, Bird, and Toning the Sweep http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/angela-johnson-wins-2018-edw… 'Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers' wins 2018 Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/vincent-and-theo-van-gogh-br… HarperAudio wins 2018 Odyssey Award for 'The Hate U Give' http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/harperaudio-wins-2018-odysse… Jacqueline Woodson wins 2018 Wilder Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/jacqueline-woodson-wins-2018… Laurel Snyder, Emily Hughes win Geisel Award for 'Charlie & Mouse' http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/laurel-snyder-emily-hughes-w… Larry Dane Brimner wins 2018 Sibert Medal http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/larry-dane-brimner-wins-2018… Juana Martinez-Neal, Ruth Behar win Pura Belpré Awards http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/juana-martinez-neal-ruth-beh… Juana Martínez-Neal y Ruth Behar ganan premios Pura Belpré http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/juana-mart-nez-neal-y-ruth-b… Debbie Reese to deliver 2019 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/debbie-reese-deliver-2019-ar… 2018 Batchelder Award honors Delacorte Press for 'The Murderer’s Ape' http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/2018-batchelder-award-honors… YALSA announces Alex Awards http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/yalsa-announces-2018-alex-aw… ‘We Are Okay’ wins 2018 Printz Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/we-are-okay-wins-2018-printz… Schneider Family Book Awards http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/2018-schneider-family-book-a… 2018 BOOK AWARDS 2018 Notable Books List: Year’s best in fiction, nonfiction and poetry announced The Reference and User Services Association's Notable Books Council, first established in 1944, has announced the 2018 selections of the Notable Books List, an annual best-of list comprised of twenty six titles written for adult readers and published in the US including fiction, nonfiction and poetry. The list was announced during the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting in Denver. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-notable-books-list-year-s-… Reference experts announce annual Outstanding Reference Sources list for adults The most noteworthy reference titles published in 2017 have been named to the 2018 Outstanding References Sources List, an annual list selected by experts of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the American Library Association. The list was announced at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting in Denver. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/reference-experts-announce-annu… Readers’ advisory experts announce 2018 Reading List: Year’s best in genre fiction for adult readers The Reading List Council of the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced the 2018 selections of the Reading List, an annual best-of list comprising eight different fiction genres for adult readers. A shortlist of honor titles was also announced. The list was announced during the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting held in Denver. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/readers-advisory-experts-announ… Ilana Kurshan named winner of 2018 Sophie Brody Medal for achievement in Jewish literature The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) has announced its selection for the 2018 Sophie Brody Medal, an annual honor bestowed by the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES) at ALA’s Midwinter Meeting in Denver. This year’s winner is Ilana Kurshan, author of “If All the Seas Were Ink: A Memoir” published by St. Martin’s Press. This engaging memoir chronicles the author’s experience with Daf Yomi, the practice of studying a page of Talmud daily. Contemporary life and Jewish learning intersect as Kurshan searches for answers to the changes and challenges of her own life. The cycle of Daf Yomi provides a map for the author’s journey. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/ilana-kurshan-named-winner-2018… PLA 2018 CONFERENCE Three outstanding authors to speak at PLA 2018 Conference luncheons http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/three-outstanding-authors-speak… AWARDS AND GRANTS David W. Lewis named 2018 ACRL Academic/ Research Librarian of the Year http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/david-w-lewis-named-2018-acr… ALSC announces Steven L. Herb receives 2018 ALSC Distinguished Service Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/alsc-announces-steven-l-herb-20… 'The Music of Central Asia' awarded 2018 Dartmouth Medal for excellence in reference http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/music-central-asia-awarded-2018… ASCLA mentoring program now accepting applications http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/ascla-mentoring-program-now-acc… ALA PUBLISHING A definitive handbook of library architecture http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/definitive-handbook-library-arc… Fake News, Real Concerns: Developing Information Literate Students http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-session-fake-news-real-conc… ECOURSES AND WORKSHOPS Engaging Teens with Digital Media: Creating Stories and Games http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-iteration-engaging-teens-di… Cataloging for Non-Catalogers http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-iteration-advanced-ecourse-… Embracing DIY Culture at Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-workshop-makerspaces-embrac… Hosting Your Own Comic Con: The Ultimate All-Ages Program Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-session-hosting-your-own-co… Online Tutorials: Creating them Easily and Effectively http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-iteration-online-tutorials-… Graphic Novels for Adults: Readers’ Advisory and Collection Development http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-ecourse-graphic-novels-adul… Children’s Services Fundamentals http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-advanced-ecourse-children-s… Using Snapchat to Reach Library Patrons Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-session-using-snapchat-reac… PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Public and health sciences librarians to gather in May for collaborative symposium http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/public-and-health-sciences-l… Public Library Association to offer diversity-focused youth internship program in 2018 http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/public-library-association-o…

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