February 2018 - Michlib-l

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

Check out these upcoming WebJunction continuing education opportunities! WebJunction is free to Michigan library staff courtesy of the Library of Michigan and the institute for Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> Are you planning to attend this year’s Public Library Association conference in Philadelphia? If you are, please join us for the OCLC Update Lunch on Thursday, March 22. Join your colleagues and hear from OCLC leaders about what’s new in research, products and services, WebJunction programming, and OCLC membership. Registration is now open<https://www.oclc.org/forms/pla.en.html>. Highlighted Content * Library Offers Training to Enhance Job-Readiness in the Community<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/career-express-program.html>: In 2016, Berkeley County in South Carolina was seeing an increase in businesses opening or moving to the area, bringing new job opportunities for community members. The Berkeley County Library System, along with their partners with the local school district’s Adult Community Education program and the Chamber of Commerce knew that they could support local residents by helping to build the job skills needed for the new employers and the available positions. * A Spark of Inspiration Creates Community Engagement<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/involving-books.html>: Ashe County Public Library's Involving Books launched in spring 2017 and for two months, the library ran a series of programs and events connected to the theme of supporting the local economy and healthy eating. Free WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Visualizing Funding for Libraries: You’ve Gathered the Data, Now What? Wednesday, March 14, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/visualizing-funding-for-libr… In 2017, the Visualizing (and Finding!) Funding for Libraries webinar introduced you to a dynamic and freely available data-visualization tool that enables library professionals and supporters to search for institutional funding for libraries at national, state and local levels. This webinar will re-familiarize you with the tool and then explore how to take the next steps with your data visualizations. Presenters will connect key data findings from the tool to national trends in philanthropic support for libraries. Using the tool to leverage networks and relationships, learn how to generate a viable list of potential funders to research further in order to determine the right fit for your library. You’ll also learn the action steps to take after identifying a funding prospect that will get your proposal to the top of the pile. Presented by: Kate Tkacik, Manager of the Funding Information Network, the Foundation Center<http://foundationcenter.org/>; and Ellen Jacks, Grants and Reference Librarian at University of Wisconsin-Madison Intergenerational Programs at the Library: Connecting Generations for Healthy Communities Thursday, March 29, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/intergenerational-programs-a… Walk into almost any public library and you’ll see people of all ages engaging in the community space. When libraries offer programs and services that intentionally spark connection between generations, they contribute to more vibrant and cohesive communities. Learn how your library can develop inviting opportunities to encourage more intergenerational connections on a day-to day basis. This webinar will discuss why intergenerational relationships are important and will help you develop skills to foster intergenerational communication in your library. We’ll explore ideas and resources that will turn your library into a community intergenerational catalyst. Presented by: Jennifer Kulik, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Silver Kite Community Arts; and Wendy Pender, Older Adults Project Specialist, King County Library System (WA)

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FW: [Mamelist] MeL Databases Webinar today at 3:30 - Test Prep for Students
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

There’s still time!! D. D. R. 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 [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<http://www.michigan.gov/octe> From: mamelist-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:mamelist-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Christine Schneider via Mamelist Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 1:04 PM To: MAME LIST <mamelist(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Mamelist] MeL Databases Webinar today at 3:30 - Test Prep for Students Standardized tests are a reality for Michigan students from elementary through High School. MeL databases provide resources which can bolster achievement. Please join us on February 28, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on MeL resources which prepare students for these important examinations. I'm honored to be presenting this webinar hosted by MCLS. My plan is to briefly discuss how MeL can be used to improve skills needed for tests, and then we will take a quick dive into the new interface of LearningExpress Library. This will be a great opportunity to get familiar with the new look/features that LearningExpress launched a couple weeks ago. We will record the session and post it in a couple days in case you can't make it. Please register for this free webinar at: https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-test-prep-for-students.html Hope to see you online!! Christine -- Christine Schneider K-12 Education Specialist Michigan eLibrary [http://www.michigan.gov/images/MEL_LOGO_25435_7.jpg] Michigan eLibrary, a program of the Library of Michigan and part of the Michigan Department of Education http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915 (m) 248-305-0231 Visit the new Michigan Parent Dashboard for School Transparency [Image removed by sender.] Your Window to Important School Information and Facts Learn more at: http://www.MISchoolData.org/ParentDashboard<http://www.mischooldata.org/ParentDashboard>

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Upcoming Teen Unconference
by Roxanne Landin 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

Hi all, Please see the attached flyer for information about a great upcoming program offering from the Lakeland Library Cooperative Continuing Education Committee. Registration is now open. Thanks! Roxanne Landin Children's Librarian Fremont Area District Library rlandin(a)fremontlibrary.net (231) 928-0249

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JOBOP: University Librarian and Director of Library Services at Michigan Technological University
by Nora Allred 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

Apologies for cross-postings. Please share with your interested colleagues. Thank you. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs; the Director of the Van Pelt and Opie Library collaborates with colleagues across the library and the University to set priorities; assess strengths; identify challenges and opportunities, and develop educational and service strategies consonant with the University’s strategic plan. The Director is responsible for identifying and enhancing partnerships with the many learning communities throughout the University to advance the University’s teaching and research mission. Overseeing communication strategies, the Director broadcasts their vision to the library’s constituencies and effectively plans and manages the financial resources of the library. Further, the Director plays a leading role in developing fruitful donor relationships, identifying and cultivating external funding sources and advocating for library needs. In addition to the above-mentioned duties, the successful Director develops and coordinates policy direction for the library’s diverse collections in all formats, including but not limited to the main collection, e-resources, and archives and special collections. In concert with Team Leaders in relevant areas, the director works collaboratively to advance strategies that enhance support for teaching, research, publishing, and learning. The Director serves as a library representative to the University and external communities; serves with the Deans and Directors who report to the Provost on an advisory body to the Provost, and performs other duties assigned by the office of the Provost. For more information and application, please visit: https://www.jobs.mtu.edu/postings/6473 Nora Allred Assistant Director for Scholarly Communications Scholarly Communications and Copyright Librarian 213 Van Pelt and Opie Library (906) 487-3208 nsallred(a)mtu.edu

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Fw: ALA News for February 27, 2018
by Steven Bowers 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

ALA News for February 27, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION American Library Association gears up for 2018 ALA election Polls will open at 9 a.m. Central time on March 12, 2018 for the Association’s annual election and will close on Wednesday, April 4 at 11:59 a.m. Central time. On April 11, the Election Committee will meet at the ALA offices to certify the election. Election results will be released following that meeting. This year members are asked to vote for the next ALA president-elect and for 33 Councilor-at-Large candidates to serve a three-year term (2018-2021) as well as two Councilor-at-Large candidates to serve a two-year term (2018-2020). Members are also being asked to vote on two measures, proposed dues adjustments and the ALA Executive Director degree requirement. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/american-library-association-ge… Chen, Barnes, Garcia, and McCauley elected to ALA Executive Board Diane R. Chen, Tamika Barnes, Edward A. Garcia and Maria Taesil Hudson McCauley have been elected to serve on the American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board. The new board members were elected by the ALA Council in a vote taken at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting, held February 9 - 13 in Denver. Barnes, Garcia, and McCauley will each serve three-year terms beginning in July 2018 and concluding in June 2021. Chen was elected to complete the unexpired term of Loida Garcia-Febo who was elected as ALA President-elect in April 2017. Her term begins immediately and will conclude at the close of the 2018 Annual Conference. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/chen-barnes-garcia-and-mccauley… New ALA Statement Affirms Net Neutrality is Essential to Intellectual Freedom At the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting, ALA Council adopted the statement “Net Neutrality: An Intellectual Freedom Issue.” Written by the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, the document affirms that Net Neutrality is essential to the promotion and practice of intellectual freedom and the free exercise of democracy. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-ala-statement-affirms-net-n… ALA Council Adopts Library Bill of Rights Interpretation on Visual and Performing Arts ALA Council adopted a Library Bill of Rights interpretation at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting that emphasizes the role art plays in libraries and states libraries should present a broad spectrum of viewpoints in developing art exhibits and programs. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/ala-council-adopts-library-bill… Doris Kearns Goodwin, Presidential Historian is Auditorium Speaker at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference World-renowned presidential historian, public speaker, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author for "No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II," Doris Kearns Goodwin is the author of six critically acclaimed books, including her most recent, "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism," a dynamic historical portrayal of the first decade during the Progressive era, a tumultuous time as the nation was becoming unseamed and reform was in the air. Film and television rights have been acquired by Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks Studios for the book, making this her second juncture with Spielberg, as they worked together on Lincoln, based in part on Goodwin’s award-winning book, "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," winner of the Lincoln Prize and the inaugural Book Prize for American History. The session will take place from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/doris-kearns-goodwin-presidenti… Actress Viola Davis to Close the 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Viola Davis will close the 2018 Annual Conference as she discusses her children’s book, "Corduroy Takes a Bow." Illustrated by Jody Wheeler, Davis celebrates 50 years of America’s favorite teddy bear with a brand new, classically illustrated picture book. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/actress-viola-davis-close-2018-… 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits comes to a close with focus on transformative role of libraries Where society’s institutions leave off, our nation’s libraries pick up. This is especially true in Denver, where public libraries provide social workers to address such instances as substance abuse, housing and mental health services. The American Library Association (ALA) hosted its 2018 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center and nearby locations for national discussions on the transformative role of libraries. The conference was attended by more than 8,000 librarians, library workers, and library supporters, including more than 2,600 U.S. exhibitors. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-ala-midwinter-meeting-exhi… Applications close next week for 2018 ALA Leadership Institute Applications for the 2018 “Leading to the Future” ALA Leadership Institute (August 6-9, Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, Illinois) will be accepted through March 9, 2018. The institute is designed to help future library leaders develop and practice their leadership skills in areas critical to the future of the libraries they lead. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/applications-close-next-week-20… Courtney Young named recipient of the Larry Romans Mentorship Award The American Library Association (ALA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender and Government Documents Round Tables (GLBTRT and GODORT) are proud to announce Courtney Young as the 2018 recipient of the Larry Romans Mentorship Award. The Award's namesake, Larry Romans, mentored numerous librarians at Vanderbilt University, where he worked for over 30 years. For decades, he was also tremendous leader and mentor in the Tennessee Library Association, providing a positive influence on the association and the careers of innumerable librarians, many of whom have gone on to be leaders in ALA. Of particular note, during his 23 years of service to ALA Council, Larry mentored countless new and veteran councilors. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/young-2018-recipient-larry-r… ACRL releases Applying Library Values to Emerging Technology: Decision-Making in the Age of Open Access, Maker Spaces, and the Ever-Changing Library The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Applying Library Values to Emerging Technology: Decision-Making in the Age of Open Access, Maker Spaces, and the Ever-Changing Library,” edited by Peter D. Fernandez and Kelly Tilton. The title is book number 72 in ACRL’s Publications in Librarianship series. This thorough and practical book uses the ALA’s Core Values of Librarianship as the primary reference point and captures actionable, real-world applications for applying library values to new technologies. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/acrl-releases-applying-library-… AASL Standards storytelling campaign promotes enduring examples of teaching and learning As part of the implementation of its new “National School Library Standards,” the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has launched a video storytelling campaign. With Every Standard Tells A Story, school library professionals can submit their own narratives on how school libraries transform teaching and learning for real people in real places through examples of the things they already do every day that meet the AASL Standards. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/aasl-standards-storytelling-… ALA PUBLISHING Building kids’ literacy skills through creative writing http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/building-kids-literacy-skills-t… A guide to LGBTQAI+ books for children and teens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/guide-lgbtqai-books-children-an… Charting the course of the future library through sustainable thinking http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/charting-course-future-library-… ECOURSES AND WEBINARS Music Reference Skills for Every Librarian http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-ecourse-music-reference-ski… Storytime Shenanigans: Building Great Programs for Preschoolers http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-iteration-storytime-shenani… How to Market Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-iteration-how-market-your-l… Present a webinar and make professional development connections during School Library Month http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/present-webinar-and-make-profes… AWARDS AND GRANTS Collard named 2018 ACRL/EBSS Distinguished Librarian http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/collard-named-2018-acrlebss-dis… Ethiopia library wins first International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Mission Enhancement Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/ethiopia-library-wins-first-… Brandon West named recipient of 2018 GLBTRT Award for Political Activism http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/west-recipient-2018-glbtrt-a… Gulfport Public Library awarded 2018 GLBTRT Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the GLBT Community http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/gulfport-public-library-208-… Joanna Voss receives ProQuest Coutts Award for Innovation http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/joanna-voss-receives-proquest-c… Bruce Johnson selected for Margaret Mann Citation http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/bruce-johnson-selected-margaret… Maggie Townsend wins a year of free AASL membership http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/maggie-townsend-wins-year-free-… Susan Davis recipient of Ulrich’s Serials Librarianship Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/susan-davis-recipient-ulrich-s-… 2018 Cunha-Swartzburg Award to Sandy Nyberg http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-cunha-swartzburg-award-san… Nuth and Blanchat book wins ALCTS Outstanding Publication Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/nuth-and-blanchat-book-wins-alc… Big Ten Academic Alliance Cooperative Cataloging Partnership receives ALCTS Collaboration Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/big-ten-academic-alliance-coope… Swanson Best of LRTS Award to Neville and Henry http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/swanson-best-lrts-award-neville… NLA Intellectual Freedom Round Table receives the 2017 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/nla-intellectual-freedom-round-… Majkut receives YALSA 2018 National Library Legislative Day Stipend http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/majkut-receives-yalsa-2018-nati… 2018 YALSA Summer Learning Resources Grant recipients announced http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-yalsa-summer-learning-reso… 2018 YALSA Summer Teen Intern Grant recipients announced http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-yalsa-summer-teen-intern-g… ALCTS’ Piercy Award to Alison M. Armstrong http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/alcts-piercy-award-alison-m-arm… Juán-Pabló González awarded Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/ju-n-pabl-gonz-lez-awarded-jan-… First Step Award to Natascha Owens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/first-step-award-natascha-owens Treshani Perera awarded first Lois Mai Chan Professional Development Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/treshani-perera-awarded-first-l…

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CADL Announces Partnership with Google
by Smiley,Trent 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

https://audioboom.com/posts/6696664-scott-duimstra-talks-about-grow-with-go… Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Baldwin Public Library: Part-Time Youth Services Librarian Job Posting
by Rebekah Craft 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Good afternoon, The Baldwin Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time, 28 hours per week, librarian in our Youth Services department. The job posting is available on Baldwin's employment webpage <https://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> and is also attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Applications are due Friday, March 23, 2018. Thanks, Rebekah *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Last chance to register!
by Jan Davidson 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Don't miss your chance to participate in these great workshops! Register by Friday! Legal Resources on the Internet<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/legal-resources-on-the-internet-146.html>, Mar 6-7, online Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basics<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…>, Mar 6-8, online MeLCat Processing Policies & Procedures<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/melcat-processing-policies-procedures-172.…>, Mar 8, 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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public libraries and google suites?
by Lise Mitchell 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Hi, Looking for a public library that is using google suites for email, calendar and file sharing. Would like to pick your brain about your experience and how you have setup your file sharing. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3550 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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Whoa - I didn't know Patterson had another book out!
by Melissa Huisman 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

This is a pretty simple question - but I'm interested in how folks deal with it: How do you let non-computer savvy folks who like to just drop in and browse know about brand new titles that have come out? Most of the time the best sellers get whisked away to fill a long hold list and they never get a chance to see it. We have an odd system now where we keep the book on display for a week before we fill holds - but it seems like a shame to make folks wait. All I can think to do is make a color copy of each book cover and put it on display in place of the book - but this seems like it would take a lot of ink. Does someone at your library make a flyer each week showing a list of the new books with smaller cover art? Any other ideas? Melissa Huisman, Library Director Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville 3338 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville MI 49426 Phone: 616-669-1255 X 5 Fax: 616-669-5150 Email: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org

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