April 2018 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

DVD cases needed
by Andrea Estelle 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

Hi All, If you do not use your DVD cases for circulating your DVDs and are interested in sharing the cases with us, we could use some as replacement cases! ZV253 Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director . Otsego District Public Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are! 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org LIKE us on Facebook!

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Library Friends and Liability Insurance
by Rebecca Higgerson 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Does your Friends group carry liability insurance? Asking for a Friend ;) Thanks in advance! *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 248-627-9880 (fax) *“We enhance and strengthen community by providing open access to educational information, recreational materials, and programs that enrich lives and promote lifelong learning.”*

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Two weeks left to make nominations for Upper Peninsula History Awards
by HSM Main 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Just two weeks left to make your nominations for an Upper Peninsula History Award! We are currently accepting nominations for our Upper Peninsula History Awards. Every year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards to those who actively preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. These awards include the Charles Follo Award for individuals and the Superior Award for historical organizations. Those interested in nominating themselves or others must submit applications so that they arrive at the HSM offices on or before Friday, April 27, 2018, at 5 p.m. Application packets should include a completed nomination form and a narrative of at least 500 words that outlines what the candidate has accomplished to warrant an Upper Peninsula History Award. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Click here for more information about our U.P. History Awards. <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomi nation.pdf> Click here to download the nomination form. <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/UPPER-PENINSULA-HISTO RY-AWARDS-PRESENTED-TO-REV.-ROBERT-LANGSETH-AND-DELTA-COUNTY-HISTORICAL-SOCI ETY.pdf> Click here to see the 2017 award winners <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/> Click here to learn more about our other programs and awards. _____ 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 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Click here for more information about our U.P. History Awards. <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomi nation.pdf> Click here to download the nomination form. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/> Click here to learn more about our other programs and awards. <https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/UPPER-PENINSULA-HISTO RY-AWARDS-PRESENTED-TO-REV.-ROBERT-LANGSETH-AND-DELTA-COUNTY-HISTORICAL-SOCI ETY.pdf> Click here to see the 2017 winners The Charles Follo Award, named in honor of school teacher Charles Follo and his work forming historical societies in the Upper Peninsula, recognizes individuals who contribute to the historic preservation of their communities. Examples of this may include helping successfully preserve a historic site, volunteering at a historical society or museum for a long period of time, or extensively researching a community's history. The Superior Award, established in 2006, honors historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations for advancing the understanding and appreciation of history in their communities. Individuals and organizations are able to self-nominate, but we also encourage community members to nominate candidates they believe are deserving of either award. We accept re-nominations as well. 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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Tecumseh District Library - Author Visit - New York Time's bestselling Amish writer Shelley Shepard Gray
by Chuck Harpst 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Tecumseh District Library presents “An Evening with Shelley Shepard Gray” on Tuesday evening, April 17, 2018, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Tecumseh United Methodist Church, 605 Bishop Reed Dr., Tecumseh. Learn about Amish culture, Christian fiction and faith with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray<http://www.shelleyshepardgray.com/bio/>. Currently, she pens inspirational Amish romances for Avon Inspire<https://www.harlequin.com/shop/brand/avon-inspire.html> and historical romances for Harper Collins Christian Publishing<https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/>. In addition to her writing as Shelley Shepard Gray, she has written a dozen novels for Harlequin Romance <https://www.harlequin.com/shop/index.html?cmpid=PSSUPSSEM201307010001&kw=ha…> under the pseudonym Shelley Galloway<https://www.harlequin.com/shop/authors/12496_shelley-galloway.html>. Before writing romances, she lived in Texas and Colorado, where she taught school and earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education. Gray was a finalist for the American Christian Fiction Writers prestigious Carol Award,<https://www.acfw.com/carol> and a two-time HOLT (Honoring Outstanding Literary Talent) Medallion<http://virginiaromancewriters.com/holt-medallion/> winner. She lives in southern Ohio, where she writes full-time and can often be found walking her dachshunds on her town’s bike trail. This special author event is sponsored by the Friends of Tecumseh District Library<http://tecumsehlibrary.org/friends.asp>. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing. Tecumseh District Library invites all to this special event. For additional information, call Chuck Harpst, Reference/Local History Librarian, at the library, 423-2238.

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Interest Group
by Brian Johnston 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Hello Everyone, I previously wrote looking for people to join a self-publishing interest group, and I've decided that I'd to expand this into a general adult services readers' advisory group, with this being just one component of it. If you are an MLA member and would like to join a group that makes book purchase recommendations for adults, please let me know. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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ALA News for April 10, 2018
by Steven Bowers 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

ALA News for April 10, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION New report affirms invaluable role of our nation’s libraries This week the American Library Association (ALA) released its 2018 State of America’s Libraries report, an annual summary of library trends released during National Library Week, April 8 – 14, that outlines statistics and issues affecting all types of libraries. The report affirms the invaluable role libraries and library workers play within their communities by leading efforts to transform lives through education and lifelong learning. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/new-report-affirms-invaluabl… Join the Libraries Transform campaign in honor of National Library Week When you sign up for the Libraries Transform campaign, you’ll gain instant access to free marketing and advocacy information, ideas, and graphics for showcasing the value of libraries—including ALA’s new easy-to-edit Because statement templates. As a special National Library Week offer, anyone who registers for the campaign in April will be entered to win one of 10 Libraries Transform swag packages from the ALA Store; each package will include a Because statement banner, a set of window clings, several bookmarks, and more ($100 approximate value). http://www.ilovelibraries.org/librariestransform/join-libraries-transform-c… RUSA president's program features a conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden RUSA President Chris LeBeau invites all ALA Annual Conference attendees to attend the Reference and User Services Association's (RUSA) President’s Program, “New Dawn for Libraries: A Conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden” on Saturday, June 23, 4 – 5:30 PM in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and the first African-American Librarian of Congress, is an avid proponent of proactive public services that support discovery and enrich communities. In her new role, she seeks to make the Library’s collections and stories come alive for all Americans regardless of their proximity to the nation’s capital. Former ALA President Courtney Young will engage Dr. Hayden in a wide-ranging conversation about forging roles for library services in meeting the needs of today’s varied and diverse populations. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/new-dawn-libraries-conversation… AASL President’s Program to focus on diversity with speaker Jervette Ward Dr. Jervette R. Ward, associate professor of English at the University of Alaska Anchorage, will conclude the American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Awards Ceremony & President’s Program taking place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, as part of the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/aasl-president-s-program-foc… Apply now for the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten Book Giveaway In celebration of the upcoming announcement of the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten nominees on the Thursday of National Library Week, 50 sets of the 2018 Teens’ Top Ten nominees will be given away to libraries in need with funding generously provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. With the set of new titles, libraries will not only be able to further enrich their young adult collection, but also attract teens to the library. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/apply-now-2018-teens-top-ten-bo… Sue Halpern slated as featured speaker at Andrew Carnegie Medals ceremony Sue Halpern, who has written about butterflies and therapy dogs, as well as solitude and neuroscience, in both her warm and witty creative nonfiction and her incisive novels, is confirmed as the featured speaker for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction Ceremony and Reception, which will take place on June 23, 2018, at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/sue-halpern-slated-featured-spe… Preservation project focuses on maintaining the cultural heritage of New Orleans On Friday, June 22 the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS) Preservation and Reformatting Section (PARS) will hold its third Preservation in Action (PiA) program at Preservation Hall in New Orleans. Designed to promote an understanding of the importance of preservation while engaging with cultural heritage collections during the 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, this program will provide attendees with a hands-on opportunity to help preserve the culture and traditions of New Orleans. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/preservation-project-focuses… New issue of the ‘Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy’ now available online The Journal of Intellectual Freedom and Privacy (JIFP), a quarterly journal published by the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, provides a forum for discourse on intellectual freedom and privacy issues arising in libraries, archives, and educational institutions. The Journal is available by subscription for $50 per year. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/new-issue-journal-intellectual-… ALSC announces 2018 Notable Children’s Recordings The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected its 2018 list of Notable Children’s Recordings. The list includes recordings for children 14 years of age and younger of especially commendable quality that demonstrate respect for young people’s intelligence and imagination, exhibit venturesome creativity and reflect and encourage the interests of children and young adolescents in exemplary ways. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/alsc-announces-2018-notable-… 2018 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Author Robert Fieseler named Auditorium Speaker http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/author-robert-fieseler-auditori… 2018 ALA ANNUAL PRECONFERENCES Jumpstart your conference with Preconference programs from ALCTS http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/jumpstart-your-conference-preco… OPPORTUNITIES LITA Education Call for Proposals http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/lita-education-call-proposals ONLINE LEARNING Digital Humanities for All Librarians http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/new-ecourse-digital-humanities-… Instructional Design for Online Teaching and Learning http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/new-ecourse-instructional-desig… Getting Started with Library Service Design http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/new-iteration-getting-started-l… Providing Services to People Living with Alzheimer's Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/new-session-providing-services-… Make Your Training Stick: Facilitating Learning that Lasts http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/new-workshop-make-your-training… AWARDS AND GRANTS NCSU Libraries wins 2018 ALA/Information Today Library of the Future Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/ncsu-libraries-wins-2018-ala… Robert E. Lee High School named National School Library Program of the Year http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/robert-e-lee-high-school-nam… Judy Deichman receives AASL Innovative Reading Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/judy-deichman-receives-aasl-… Black wins United for Libraries/SAGE Academic Friend Conference Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/black-wins-united-librariess… Applications for United for Libraries’ Baker & Taylor Awards due May 1 http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/applications-united-librarie… Halaychik and Maynor receive 2018 ACRL ULS Outstanding Professional Development Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/halaychik-and-maynor-receive-20… Brearcliffe wins Emerging Technologies Section Achievement Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/04/brearcliffe-wins-emerging-techn… Winners of the 2018 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries announced http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/winners-2018-will-eisner-gra… Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund winner announced http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/bogle-pratt-international-li… Carnegie Whitney Grant 2018 Award winners announced http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/carnegie-whitney-grant-2018-… Dr. Ismail Abdullahi wins 2018 John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/04/dr-ismail-abdullahi-wins-201…

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Director Position-Sodus Township Library
by Barbara Gordon 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

This position is posted at the request of Gina Edwards, President of the Board of Trustees, Sodus Township Library. The Sodus Township Library is currently accepting resumes and seeking a highly qualified applicant for the position of Library Director. (approximately 26 hrs/week) The Library Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Library operations to efficiently and effectively serve the public needs. We are seeking a candidate with strong communication skills, computer literacy and progressively responsible library service. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; and one year of full time library employment or its equivalent in library experience. Serious applicants are invited to apply by submitting a resume, cover letter and three references to : Sodus Township Library Attn: Library Board President 3776 Naomi Rd. Sodus, MI 49126 Or soduslibpresident(a)gmail.com<mailto:soduslibpresident@gmail.com> Deadline for applications April 24, 2018 (4:00 pm) Barbara Gordon, MLS Director Buchanan District Library 269.695.1911

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Tomorrow: learn how to get info without sending surveys, Save the Data webinar 11 am
by Kosinski, Kathy (MDE) 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Hello everyone! Are you tired of using surveys to learn about your patron's preferences? Are your patrons tired of answering survey after survey? Curious about learning something new? Register for tomorrow's Save the Data webinar!<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessio…> Tomorrow Joe Hamlin and I will be presenting on alternate methods of data capture. It is the fifth in our line of casual, Friday morning webinars on library data. At these webinars you can expect informal, quick presentations on data-related topics. While they are all recorded and sent out to those who register (so you should really register even if you can't make it live!), we always leave time for questions, so you can get real time responses. Questions? Comments? Concerns? We are always here and happy to help! I hope to see you there tomorrow! Best, Kathy (and Joe) Kathy Kosinski Statewide Library Services Analyst Library of Michigan Michigan eLibrary team 517-241-2149

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upcoming CSLP slogans for summer reading
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Hi all, I'm attending the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) and the votes are in! Upcoming slogans are the following: 2020: "Imagine Your Story" (theme: Fairytales/ Fantasy/Mythology) 2021: "Tails and Tales" (theme: Animals) 2022: "All Together Now!" (theme: Change the World) More details will follow from the CSLP meeting, but I wanted to share the news on the slogans today! 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/> 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/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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MeL Minute: Early World of Learning
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Have you explored World Book's Early World of Learning<https://worldbookonline.com/ewol/home?subacct=O6106> lately? Our World Book databases are some of our most popular, with Early World of Learning nearing 100,000 retrievals for March alone! Try out their reading section where users can dive into both classics and World Book originals to read along and practice their comprehension skills. The Trek's Travels section is a great early literacy resource with topics covering shapes, sounds, colors, and other fundamentals in both English and Spanish. At the bottom of each story is a list of related topics, whether videos, encyclopedia entries, or other stories, that allows children to continue to learn more about the story they just read. The games section of the website has even more options, including "Put the Story in Order" games that test reading comprehension. Don't have a lot of time for in-depth training? World Book Online includes a training section<http://www.worldbookonline.com/training/ewol/index.htm> with screenshot walk throughs that are easy to minimize if you have to quickly help a patron, and just as easy to return to. Have 15 minutes for a full video tutorial? They have that as well.<http://www.worldbookonline.com/training/html/webinars_ewol.htm> [MICHIGAN e LIBRARY] Brought to you by Kathy Kosinski of the MeL Team. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, 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. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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