February 2018 - Michlib-l

Part-Time Youth Services Librarian - Grace A. Dow Memorial Library, Midland
by Barnard, Melissa 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland, MI has an opening for a Part-Time Youth Services Librarian. The position requires a Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA college or university. Experience in children's services preferred. The starting hourly rate is $23.67. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, Friday, March 9, 2018. Job description and application at: http://cityofmidlandmi.gov/1412/Current-Job-Openings . Melissa Barnard, Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 989-837-3431 989-837-3468 F mbarnard(a)midland-mi.org<mailto:mbarnard@midland-mi.org> www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/library<http://www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/library>

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FW: Registration open for Spring AND Summer 2018 ALSC online courses
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Please excuse any cross-posting! The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) encourages participants to sign up for Spring and Summer 2018 ALSC online courses. Registration is open for all courses. Spring 2018 (classes begin Monday, April 2, 2018) Two of the courses being offered this semester are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs). The American Library Association (ALA) has been certified to provide CEUs by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). ALSC online courses are designed to fit the needs of working professionals. Courses are taught by experienced librarians and academics. As participants frequently noted in post-course surveys, ALSC stresses quality and caring in its online education options. For more information on ALSC online learning, please visit: http://www.ala.org/alsced NEW! Postmodern Picturebooks: Changing Minds for Life<http://www.ala.org/alsc/postmodern-picturebooks-changing-minds-life> (5 weeks, April 2 - May 4, 2018) Instructor: Diane Hamilton Reading practices may limit reader potential and significantly impact life choices. Wait... What? As a librarian or educator working with young readers, you are in a position to change minds for life through guiding reader engagement with postmodern picturebooks. In this five week online course, you will explore the potential of several postmodern picturebooks to draw children in and excite their imaginations. You will develop practical resources for using these books with young readers by examining specific features of the books, generating storytime plans, and preparing parent guides for several exciting postmodern picturebooks. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Programs Made Easy<http://www.ala.org/alsc/science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-progra…> (4 weeks, April 2 - 27, 2018, 1.2 CEUs) Instructor: Angela Young, Head of Children's Department, Reed Memorial Library Our children are lagging behind in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Schools have begun to concentrate on providing better education in these areas and now libraries are being asked to provide the same. Learn how to provide educational programs using STEM without going to school to become a scientist. Children's librarians and associates will learn to present and adapt programs for multiple ages. Storytelling with Puppets<http://www.ala.org/alsc/storytelling-puppets> (5 weeks, April 2 - May 4, 2018, 2.2 CEUs) Instructor: Steven Engelfried, Youth Services Librarian, Wilsonville Public Library >From "Ask Mister Bear" to Elephant and Piggie, telling stories with puppets can bring new levels of creativity and excitement to storytimes and school presentations. And it's not as hard as you think. This 5-week online course will give participants practical strategies for bringing stories to life with puppets; techniques for using puppets with various ages, from toddlers to early elementary students; tips for adapting folktales and picture books into puppet presentations; strategies for rehearsal, planning, and development of puppet stories; and background about how puppet tales develop narrative skills and reading motivation from the audience. Summer 2018 (classes begin Monday, July 9, 2018) Two of the courses being offered this semester are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs). The American Library Association (ALA) has been certified to provide CEUs by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET). ALSC online courses are designed to fit the needs of working professionals. Courses are taught by experienced librarians and academics. As participants frequently noted in post-course surveys, ALSC stresses quality and caring in its online education options. For more information on ALSC online learning, please visit: http://www.ala.org/alsced Making Your Makerspace Work<http://www.ala.org/alsc/making-your-makerspace-work> (5 weeks, July 9 - August 10, 2018) Instructor: Christian Sheehy, Digital Initiatives Librarian, Xavier University You are planning (or already have) a makerspace! This course provides concrete tips for engaging your users in exciting ways while helping them overcome the "intimidation factor" of using potentially complex (and expensive) equipment in a new and unfamiliar space. No matter what planning stage you are in for your makerspace, these tips will ensure you are better prepared for any unexpected challenges so you can stop worrying and start making! Weekly discussions cover hardware, software, and pedagogical trends in making. By the end of the course, participants will have a detailed plan of makerspace implementation as well as a compiled number of event plans and resources that can be used in their own makerspace. Let's make your makerspace work! Postmodern Picturebooks: Changing Minds for Life<http://www.ala.org/alsc/postmodern-picturebooks-changing-minds-life> (5 weeks, July 9 - August 10, 2018) Instructor: Diane Hamilton Reading practices may limit reader potential and significantly impact life choices. Wait... What? As a librarian or educator working with young readers, you are in a position to change minds for life through guiding reader engagement with postmodern picturebooks. In this five week online course, you will explore the potential of several postmodern picturebooks to draw children in and excite their imaginations. You will develop practical resources for using these books with young readers by examining specific features of the books, generating storytime plans, and preparing parent guides for several exciting postmodern picturebooks. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Programs Made Easy<http://www.ala.org/alsc/science-technology-engineering-and-math-stem-progra…> (4 weeks, July 9 - August 3, 2018, 1.2 CEUs) Instructor: Angela Young, Head of Children's Department, Reed Memorial Library Our children are lagging behind in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Schools have begun to concentrate on providing better education in these areas and now libraries are being asked to provide the same. Learn how to provide educational programs using STEM without going to school to become a scientist. Children's librarians and associates will learn to present and adapt programs for multiple ages. Storytelling with Puppets<http://www.ala.org/alsc/storytelling-puppets> (5 weeks, July 9 - August 10, 2018, 2.2 CEUs) Instructor: Steven Engelfried, Youth Services Librarian, Wilsonville Public Library >From "Ask Mister Bear" to Elephant and Piggie, telling stories with puppets can bring new levels of creativity and excitement to storytimes and school presentations. And it's not as hard as you think. This 5-week online course will give participants practical strategies for bringing stories to life with puppets; techniques for using puppets with various ages, from toddlers to early elementary students; tips for adapting folktales and picture books into puppet presentations; strategies for rehearsal, planning, and development of puppet stories; and background about how puppet tales develop narrative skills and reading motivation from the audience. The Newbery Medal: Past, Present and Future<http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb/courses/newberym…> (6 weeks, July 9 - August 17, 2018) Instructor: KT Horning, Director, Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin- Madison What does it mean when we recommend Newbery Award winners to the children in our communities? Should the ALA seal of approval stand for 100 years? Why is that gold medal often considered the "kiss of death" by kids? How can we help parents and teachers understand what the Newbery Medal is - and isn't? This 6-week online course will give participants a solid grounding in the history of the Medal and how it's changed over time; an opportunity to read, discuss and consider past and present Newbery winners with their colleagues from across the nation; a chance to talk to former Newbery Committee members and a Newbery author, and suggestions for programming using Newbery-winning books. Detailed descriptions and registration information is available on the ALSC website at http://www.ala.org/alsced. Fees are $115 for personal ALSC members; $165 for personal ALA members; and $185 for non-members. Questions? Please contact ALSC Program Officer for Continuing Education, Kristen Figliulo at kfigliulo(a)ala.org<mailto:kfigliulo@ala.org> or 1 (800) 545-2433 ext 4026. ALSC is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. With a network of more than 4,000 children's and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries. To learn more about ALSC, visit their website at www.ala.org/alsc<http://www.ala.org/alsc>. Kristen Figliulo Program Officer for Continuing Education Association for Library Service to Children 50 E Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4026 (tel)| 312-280-5271 (fax) | kfigliulo(a)ala.org<mailto:kfigliulo@ala.org> [badge 2] This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential information and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message; please do not copy it or use it for any purposes, or disclose its contents to any other person. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Fwd: [aaslforum] Last call - Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Youth Experience (YX) (Offered online) – Deadline 2/28
by Kristin Fontichiaro 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Hello, librarians! Just making sure you have this on your radar. Dr. Subramaniam is top-notch and very involved in how librarianship is supporting youth in new and emerging ways. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mega Subramaniam <mmsubram(a)umd.edu> Date: Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 11:03 AM Subject: [aaslforum] Last call - Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Youth Experience (YX) (Offered online) – Deadline 2/28 To: aaslforum(a)lists.ala.org Apologies for cross posting! Applications for the second cohort of students in the Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Youth Experience (YX) offered by the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland is *now open.* This innovative, online post-masters certificate gives youth service librarians and school librarians the skills they need to integrate the latest research on learning, technology, community partnerships, and design thinking into their practice with youth ages 0-18. Limited scholarships, generously supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, are available on a competitive basis. To learn more about the certificate program, watch this short video available at https://youtu.be/ihNJBlLpgo8 or visit http://yx.umd.edu/ Deadline for applications: *Feb 28, 2018* Questions? E-mail us at yxischool(a)umd.edu Mega Mega Subramaniam, Ph.D. Associate Professor Associate Director of Information Policy and Access Center (iPAC) College of Information Studies University of Maryland (301) 405 3406 mmsubram(a)umd.edu http://www.terpconnect.umd.edu/~mmsubram/ Co-Editor, School Library Research YALSA 2016-2019 Board Member Twitter: @mmsubram -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 <(734)%20647-3593> Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Last call - Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Youth Experience (YX) (Offered online) – Deadline 2/28
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Learned about this Grad Certification in Youth Experience at YALSA and it is pretty interesting. Applications for the next cohort due 2/28/18 – see email below for details. 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: alsc-l-request(a)lists.ala.org<mailto:alsc-l-request@lists.ala.org> [mailto:alsc-l-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Mega Subramaniam Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 11:06 AM To: alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org<mailto:alsc-l@lists.ala.org> Subject: [alsc-l] Last call - Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Youth Experience (YX) (Offered online) – Deadline 2/28 Apologies for cross posting! Applications for the second cohort of students in the Graduate Certificate of Professional Studies in Youth Experience (YX) offered by the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland is now open. This innovative, online post-masters certificate gives youth service librarians and school librarians the skills they need to integrate the latest research on learning, technology, community partnerships, and design thinking into their practice with youth ages 0-18. Limited scholarships, generously supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, are available on a competitive basis. To learn more about the certificate program, watch this short video available at https://youtu.be/ihNJBlLpgo8 or visit http://yx.umd.edu/ Deadline for applications: Feb 28, 2018 Questions? E-mail us at yxischool(a)umd.edu<mailto:yxischool@umd.edu> Mega Mega Subramaniam, Ph.D. Associate Professor Associate Director of Information Policy and Access Center (iPAC) College of Information Studies University of Maryland (301) 405 3406<tel:%28301%29%20405%203406> mmsubram(a)umd.edu<mailto:mmsubram@umd.edu> http://www.terpconnect.umd.edu/~mmsubram/ Co-Editor, School Library Research YALSA 2016-2019 Board Member Twitter: @mmsubram

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Marketing Materials
by Miriam Andrus 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Hello All, Big Rapids Community Library wants to create magnets with our hours on them to send out to patrons. If your library has used a company to print magnets could you please let me know who the company was and if you liked the product and working with the company. Thank you in advance! Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library 426 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-1055 www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us<http://www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us> This institution is an equal opportunity provider. TRS users may dial 711 for service

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CSLP Newsletter: February 2018
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Trouble viewing? (View as a webpage<https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-newsletter-february-2018/>) [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CSLP-Newsletter-Logo.j…]<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CSLP-Newsletter-Logo.j…>February 2018 September: 2018 Manuals are sent to the printers Libraries Rock! The 2018 Program Year has started! March: Stop by and say hello at PLA! 2018 CSLP Annual meeting: April 8th – 12th. Denver, CO New slogans and themes will be announced! The 2018 Incentive catalog is live! Check it out today at shopcslp.com<http://www.shopcslp.com>! Be sure to check out this year’s webinar on the Early Literacy and Childrens Manuals hosted by the manuals editor. http://shopcslp.com/cslp/pages/webinars<https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-webinars/> National Teen Lock-in: Rock Your World 2018! [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ntl-rock-your-world.jp… the National Teen Lock-in Committee What is NTL? The National Teen Lock-ln<https://sites.google.com/view/nationalteenlockin/home> began in 2011, sparked by the efforts of Jennifer Lawson of the San Diego County Library and her fellow teen services librarians in California. Since its inception, NTL has gone national with the participation of over 70 libraries from across North America in 2017. As a collective, NTL participants can leverage author visits and other resources that are out of reach for many individual libraries. Since 2011, teens at participating libraries have had the opportunity to chat virtually with best-selling YA authors including: Nicola Yoon, Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, Cecil Castellucci, Claudia Gray, Andrew Smith and many more. Participation in NTL is free for individual libraries and the organization of the event is completely volunteer driven. Planners are youth and teen services librarians and library paraprofessionals who serve on NTL committees in addition to their normal library duties, working to bring teens across the country together virtually with one another and with their favorite authors, to facilitate interactive gaming and competitions, and to promote library services to our teen patrons. ln addition to the author chats, NTL committees provide interactive challenges such as Online Gaming (i.e. Minecraft, Roblox), 3D Design Challenges, Escape Rooms, Photo Scavenger Hunts and Minute-to-Win-it Challenges and give participants the chance to virtually meet with teens from other libraries through Online Connections. We share craft ideas, recipes, and science experiments. Participation in NTL connects you with a community of energetic and enthusiastic library professionals working toward the same goal – providing a unique and positive experience to teen patrons. Co-chair Dawn Iocca holds an overnight Lock-In every year, from 8pm to 8am. She has held the overnight Lock-In at the Jackson District Library – Spring Arbor Branch for the past four years. It is an amazing event for teens that lasts 12 hours! It is their tradition to start off the evening with a water balloon fight in the local park behind the library. [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ntl1.jpg](Kids pictured above having their traditional water balloon fight to kick off NTL at the Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library) Then they go in and eat pizza, play Wii games, participate in author chats, have a Henna artist, play on computers with Minecraft or other games, Tinkercad for 3D Design, crafts, snacks, drinks, Nerf wars, dance contests at 3 in the morning, minute to win it challenge, photo scavenger hunt, board games, connections with other libraries having a NTL, trivia games, art on t-shirts, food, did she mention food, food and more food. She has 25 kids attend each year, which is the maximum number of attendees her branch can hold with the addition of 8 chaperones. They have a GREAT time every year! The kids do not ever get bored, some even READ! They have too many activities for them to get bored! They look forward to spending the night at the library with their friends and having so much to do while attending. They are already planning their fun filled event for this July! [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ntl2.jpg](Teens pictured above chatting with Teens from an out of state library taking advantage of NTL’s “Online Connections”) The National Teen Lock-In traditionally holds their event on the last Friday of July. Many libraries hold a Teen Lock-in as a finale event and reward for teens participating in the Summer Reading Program. This year the Lock-in will be held on Friday, July 27th with the theme “Rock Your World”. There is no requirement stating what time to hold Lock-in programming on July 27th, libraries do not even have to stay open after hours to hold an event. The planning committees are currently underway and working on the Wiki that is created for the event each year. Registration for NTL will open up on March 19th 2018. If you would like to contact NTL, please email nationalteenlockin(a)gmail.com<mailto:nationalteenlockin@gmail.com>, for volunteer opportunities as well as information on our upcoming event. Committee members needed: Help improve the quality of health programming at public libraries! Are you, or a librarian you know, passionate about creating health related programming for their library? If so, we need your help! CSLP is partnering with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) to produce a unique, space themed, health programming addendum to the 2019 program manual. NNLM is dedicating two of their staff to this project, with the hopes of increasing the role public libraries play in sharing health related information within their communities. To make sure this project is a success, we will be creating an Ad Hoc committee to support our colleagues at the NNLM. The committee will meet through video conferencing once a month, and be active from March through August. The committee’s charge is as follows: The NNLM Health Programming Manual Addendum Ad Hoc Committee is charged with assisting with coordination for development of the NNLM Health Programming Manual Addendum. The Ad Hoc Committee is responsible for contributing content to the Addendum as well as vetting, testing, revising and improving the ideas that are submitted. The Ad Hoc Committee works closely with representatives from the NNLM to create an organized, creative and useful manual. If this is something that sounds interesting to you, or someone you know, please send an email to Luke Kralik at luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> Summer Programming: School Library Journal There is a wonderful article featuring CSLP and several CSLP libraries in this month’s issue of School Library Journal. Written by April Witteveen, the article details several programming ideas by librarians preparing for this year’s theme Libraries Rock. If you are looking for some fantastic and inspiring ideas for this year, or are just interested in seeing what some of your colleagues are up to, be sure to check out: Summer Programming Ideas, from Ska Storytime to Outdoor Treasure Hunts<https://www.slj.com/2018/02/programs/summer-programming-ideas-ska-storytime…> Is your Library Ready to Rock? [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/el_color_poster_small.…] Do you have a great programming idea for this year? Have you started the summer early? Please send your photos and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/ CSLP Annual Meeting – Denver, Colorado – April 9 – 12, 2018 The 2018 CSLP Annual meeting will be held at The Westin Denver Downtown Hotel, in downtown Denver, Colorado. If you are planning to attend the annual meeting, please note that the deadline for registration is quickly approaching – March 1, 2018! You will find all of the meeting information on the CSLP website at: https://www.cslpreads.org/membership-sponsorship-2/member-libraries/annual-… or you can use the links below to complete your plans. Please note that the Book Donation Project was recently added to the website along with preparing for Denver’s High Elevation. * Registration, Travel, and Hotel Information<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-annual-meeting.pdf> * On-line CSLP Registration Form<https://goo.gl/forms/QgvOWkS9QUYfTMNq2> * Hotel reservations<https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1712141189&key=2EAA2…> * Brief Agenda<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018agenda-brief.pdf> * Travel Policy<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cslpconferencetravelpo…> * Travel Voucher<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/travelvoucher-fillable…> * Voting Proxy Form<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/proxy-form-fillable-20…> * Denver Visitor Guide<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/denvervisitorguide_upd…> * Light Rail Video<http://www4.dmpemail1.com/visitdenver/main/index.php?action=t&tag=Ym38f_nd6…> * Prepare for Denver’s High Elevation<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/prepare-for-high-altit…> * Book Donations<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-cslp-book-donatio…> [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/10_Guitar_Girl-copy.jpg] Spotlight on a Reading Superstar! As any teacher will tell you, getting children to write can be a difficult challenge. There are many different skills to master, and there is always the prickly issue of capturing their interest. This is why Jake Marcionette’s<http://justjake.com/about.html> story is so wonderful. Encourage to write on a daily basis since he was very young, Jake is the youngest author to ever appear on the New York Time’s Best Sellers list with his semi-autobiographical book “Just Jake”. Taking it upon himself to find an agent and have his book published, Jake is truly an inspiration to both aspiring and reluctant young writers. “I think I’m a pretty good writer and I knew I had a message to tell people.” If there a young reader (or writer) making a big difference in your state, please let us know! We would love to share these inspirational stories with the entire CSLP membership! Please send information to: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> Invitation to Bid on CSLP 2020 Summer Library Program Clothing, Print Items, and Incentives The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), is a consortium of public libraries with a presence in all fifty states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Guam, Mariana Islands and Micronesia. We work together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children, teens, and adults to our member libraries. CSLP produces themes, manuals and works with artists and vendors to produce materials designed for our members to use. Participating libraries can purchase program manuals, posters, reading logs, bookmarks, certificates, and a variety of reading incentives. The result is unified and high-quality promotional and programming products for its 16,000 member libraries. Members have access to the same artwork, incentives, and publicity in addition to an extensive manual of programming and promotional ideas, aimed to promote summer reading for all ages. The working theme for 2020 will be Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy. The Collaborative is pleased to work together on behalf of children, teens and adults and looks forward to exploring, with you, ways in which we can help improve the lives of all summer reading participants. There are three Requests for Proposals (RFP) issued for the 2020 program year. Bids may be submitted for one, two, or all three requests. Details, as well as the RFP files can be found here: https://www.cslpreads.org/invitation-to-bid-on-2020-summer-library-program-… Bids and samples must be sent electronically to ensure that the CSLP vendor committee members have equal access to all bid components. Submissions must be sent to Luke Kralik, Organizational Coordinator, at luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> no later than 12:00 noon PST on Friday, April 6, 2018. What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2018: Theme/Music; Slogan/”Libraries Rock”; Artist/Brian Pinkney 2019: Theme/Space; Slogan/”A Universe of Stories” Artist/Leeza Hernandez 2020: Theme/Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy; Artist/LeUyen Pham 2021: Theme/To be Determined; Artist/Salina Yoon [https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Libraries-Rock-Las-Bib…]

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Host a Braille Enhanced StoryWalk(R)
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Heads up that the survey will open Thursday, February 22nd at 10:00AM. Only the first 30 applicants will be awarded the kit, so mark your calendars to sign-up! The Braille and Talking Book Library and the Michigan Department of Education- Low Incidence Outreach, in collaboration with the Library of Michigan, are offering public libraries in Michigan the opportunity to host Braille Enhanced StoryWalk* at their libraries again in 2018! This is a great opportunity for any public library that wants to do a StoryWalk* at their location or collaborate with a local park. Not only can you provide an exciting new program for your patrons, but by including the braille, your library is helping embrace accessibility and equal access to information. Our straight-forward, easy to use kit will provide step-by-step instructions for setting up your StoryWalk* and using the braille within the program. Register for a kit<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7SqE9mLKK7LbElDT5T64irQqAjM4-PL2…> starting Thursday, February 22nd - limited kits are available. Books available to choose from: * Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum by Lisa Wheeler * Hilda Must Be Dancing by Karma Wilson * This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt * Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo by John Lithgow We'll provide: * 3 copies of the selected book to make your signs * StoryWalk* Instruction Guide that includes the how's & why's of hosting a StoryWalk* * Step-by-step instruction sheet * Braille overlay stickers that you will attach to the signs -OR- Select to have pages come individually laminated, however they will be pre-brailled so you will have to mount them directly to signs. * Evaluation Sheet You'll need to provide in-house: * Sign paper & Stakes (approx. $2-5 each) * Lamination of pages to signs (approx. $3/page or in-house) (or select individual laminated sheets above) To apply to host a Braille Enhanced StoryWalk* at your library, please complete the following form: https://goo.gl/forms/mhijFuvzGukyrv0w2, limited kits are available. The StoryWalk(r) Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk(r) is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This resource is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. 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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Royal Oak Twp Public Library Black History Month Program 2/28 REVISED
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

A huge thank you to those who have emailed me to let me know of my mistake on the flyer. Here is the updated and corrected one. thanks so much ! Lisa Lisa Valerio-Nowc Library Administrator Royal Oak Twp Public Library 21131 Gardenlane Ferndale, MI 48220 248-542-9205 lvalerio-nowc(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Maternity/Parental Leave Policy-Directors
by Barbara Gordon 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Hello, I would be interested in hearing from any Director who negotiated a paid maternity/parental leave which included some work. Did you work from home? Make a weekly visit? Check in via phone or email? How frequent? Were you expected to use sick time for some or all of the leave? Anything is helpful! Thank you, Barbara Gordon, MLS Director Buchanan District Library 269.695.1911

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KONE elevator service contractors?
by Lise Mitchell 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Hi, We have a new elevator for our renovated building and was looking for recommendations for vendors for service contracts. Do other libraries only go with KONE for service or are you getting support from a third party? 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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