April 2018 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MeL Minute: Have you dived into HeritageQuest lately?
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, More than a simply a genealogical resource, HeritageQuest Online Library Edition (HQO) allows teachers, students, history aficionados, and those generally curious to find amazing primary source. For example, did you know that... * Kishtowag, otherwise known as Elizabeth Madosh, was from the Ojibwe (Ojibbeway) tribe recorded by the MacKinac Agency in 1922. * Nanny Dudley, complexion dark, lived on Caruther's Plantation in Georgia in 1870 when she opened her first bank account. * Joseph St. John of Cooper Township had 1 horse, 2 milch cows, 4 working oxen, 9 other cattle, 6 sheep, and 6 swine all worth $200 in 1850 (that's nearly $6000 in today's world!). Elizabeth is recorded in the Indian Census Rolls. These census records span 1855 - 1940 and cover Native American populations throughout the United States. Both Indian name and English name, date of birth, gender, relationships, and tribe/agency name are recorded. Currently accepted spellings of tribal names are used on the index but in the census rolls themselves, obsolete spellings are often used; and the name of a tribe may be spelled several ways in different rolls. Nanny's bank record is part of the Freedman's Bank Record collection, 1865- 1871. The forms asked questions regarding personal information and identification-such as complexion (color), height, and name of plantation as well as required a signature (which more times than not was an X). The exact questions asked on each form varied between years and branches. Classroom discussion starters and public library displays are launched from these primary sources. Finally, Mr. St. John's farm information can be found in the Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880. This collection is a fun way to recreate a region or township or neighborhood with accuracy. It includes agriculture as well as industry and manufacturing. Searching by keyword (blacksmith, farmer, etc.) is a way to envision your ancestor or town through the lens of livelihood. Other unique collections in HQO are the Mortality Schedules (useful for tracing and documenting genetic symptoms and diseases as they list causes of death), Library of Congress Photo Collection (think photos of Carnegie Libraries or faces of Hoovervilles), Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, and even records from South America, Caribbean, and Central America. You can find additional help for using the great resources at HeritageQuest here: https://proquest.libguides.com/hqo. [MICHIGAN e LIBRARY] Brought to you by 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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We'd love to hear YOUR ideas! Libraries Read: 1 Book 2018
by Jan Davidson 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Ten more days to submit titles; please keep the submissions coming! Libraries Read: 1 Book is an annual project of MCLS, a "library community read" focused on professional development. Library staff from all types of libraries are encouraged to participate by voting on which book should be selected, then participate in the discussion, whether online or in-person. We will join together, across state lines and library types, to read and discuss the same book. Submit titles for 2018 Libraries Read: 1 Book! Last year's process of inviting YOU, our community, to submit titles for consideration was such a success, we'd like to do it again! We hope that by opening the submission process to a wide group of library professionals, we'll discover the perfect book to read together! How this works: * Go to the Google title submission form<https://goo.gl/forms/DyQuSWQv3AULUpwn2> and submit one or two titles for consideration. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, April 16, 2018. * MCLS staff will consider all submissions and narrow the list to four titles. We will then ask for votes on our Facebook page in early May. We'll tally the votes and announce the selected title near the beginning of June. * Once the title has been selected, start reading! MCLS will announce the Twitter chat and other discussions to take place in August 2018. We look forward to getting your title submissions over the next couple of weeks! Read more here<https://www.mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/>! https://www.mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/ ********************** 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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Call for Volunteers! Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference
by Angela Semifero 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Hello! In just a few weeks the Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference will be held from April 30-May 2 at the Grand Traverse Resort. We are seeking volunteers to help out at this conference, and we hope that you'll consider giving us a hand. Volunteers introduce presenters and serve as room monitors for break-out sessions during this conference. It's easy, and super fun! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me off list at semiferoa(a)yourmdl.org. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you! Angela Semifero -- Angela Semifero Library Director Marshall District Library 124 W. Green St. Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-7821x11 semiferoa(a)yourmdl.org

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Meet Up & Eat Up: Youth in your community are hungry over the summer...
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Join Sara Harmon, Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Consultant, on this free webinar<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> brought to you by the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education to learn more about Meet Up & Eat Up. The Michigan Department of Education aims to feed the whole child the whole year. Learn about expanding the SFSP to your area. The webinar will cover SFSP basics, requirements for sponsors who operate the SFSP, sites who provide healthy meals to children, and site activity options. A great way to collaborate with organizations in your community while helping to cut hunger. Date: Thursday, April 19th Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST Register: https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessio… 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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Old card catalog
by Christine Heron 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Good day library folks! We are in the second season of offering a Seed Library to our patrons. We are in search of a unit to house our seeds. Would anyone have an old card catalog available? Please message me off-list. Thanks, Christine Heron Senior Librarian Genesee District Library - Fenton Winegarden Branch 810-629-7612

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System Director Position Closing this Sunday! April 8-Southwest KS Library System, Dodge City, KS
by Jobeth Bradbury 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

System Director - Southwest Kansas Library System - New Hiring Range & New Close Date! Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the <https://swkls.org/> Southwes<https://swkls.org/>t Kansas Library System<https://swkls.org/> (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader-responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals-as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for member library directors, trustees and staff, strong outreach services, and support for innovative technologies to its public, academic, and school library members. For more information on the System, visit SWKLSLinks<http://www.bradburymiller.com/swklslinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The System Director, under the direction of the Executive Board, has overall responsibility for leadership and management of a twenty-one county multi-type library system that seeks to pursue leadership and innovation in library service. Duties include management of planning, budgets, personnel, service functions, and legislative advocacy. The System Director works with the Board, staff, member libraries, other Kansas systems, and the State Library to establish the strategic vision for the System-aligning its mission with member library needs and priorities. The Director will also ensure an active SWKLS presence in the statewide library community and professional activities. For complete details, visit SWKLS<https://swkls.org/about/employment/> System Director Job Description.<https://swkls.org/about/employment/> Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science and three years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior interpersonal skills; flexibility; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a desire to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation within the System. Success working with and reporting to a governing board, political advocacy experience, the ability to work with member libraries on legal, governance and policy issues, and prior experience in regional systems or consortia are additional preferred qualifications. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $70,000-90,000 (placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package including full health care coverage including family members by the System. For further information, contact Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes April 8, 2018. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates! Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Día 2018 #sharebookjoy
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Ok, Michigan! Time to get ourselves on the map! If you are planning a to celebrate Dia then please add your library to the registry below. Cathy From: alsc-l-request(a)lists.ala.org <alsc-l-request(a)lists.ala.org> On Behalf Of Angela Hubbard Sent: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 10:52 AM To: alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org Subject: [alsc-l] Día 2018 #sharebookjoy #sharebookjoy for Día 2018 April 30 is Día! It's a celebration of children of all cultures and diverse books. Have you registered your Día event in the National Día Program Registry<http://cs.ala.org/websurvey/alsc/dia/index.cfm>? There is still time! Enter your details now and use your customized event page link to promote your celebration. [cid:image001.jpg@01D3CC0B.9E4365C0]<http://cs.ala.org/websurvey/alsc/dia/index.cfm> Visit our Free Program Downloads<http://dia.ala.org/content/free-program-downloads> page to create a poster to spread the news, and free booklists for great reading suggestions. ALSC will share news and information about Día 2018 using the hashtags #diatogether, #STEAMwithDia and #sharebookjoy. Join us! [Image of Dia booklists]<http://dia.ala.org/content/free-program-downloads> Angela N. Hubbard Program Officer, Projects & Partnerships Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) ahubbard(a)ala.org<https://owa.ala.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=kXhoA1gv0E66LrlnrES9aqu2-_njZdIId2thta…> | (312) 280-1398 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. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), encourages libraries and community organizations to connect children with diverse books and programming opportunities through Día. Día is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children from all backgrounds. It is a daily commitment to linking children and their families to diverse books, languages and cultures. The common goals of all Día programming are to: · Celebrate children and connect them to the world of learning through books, stories and libraries. · Recognize and respect culture, heritage and language as powerful tools for strengthening families and communities. · Nurture cognitive and literacy development in ways that honor and embrace a child's home language and culture. · Introduce families to community resources that provide opportunities for learning through multiple literacies.

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Cybersecurity webinar - April 12
by Sheryl Mase 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

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TWO brand-new webinars coming up from MCLS! Hurry, register today!
by Jan Davidson 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Please excuse cross-posting. Two upcoming, brand-new webinar offering from MCLS! Investigating Open Educational Resources (OER): What Librarians Should Know<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/investigating-open-educational-resources-o…> Instructor: Jan Woodall Tuesday, April 10, 10am - 12noon Eastern (9-11am Central) Credits: 2 LEUs for IN staff! In this 2-hour workshop, participants will learn about Open Educational Resources. The class will concentrate on basics such as defining OERs, who is using them, why they are used, and what the benefits are to students and educators. Information on what OERs contain, current resources for finding and creating OERs, getting started, and licensing will be included. Website Accessibility<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/website-accessibility.html> Instructor: Christina Wray Thursday, April 19, 10am - 12noon Eastern (9-11am Central) Credits: 2 T-LEUs for IN staff! Websites these days need more thought than ever, in order to make your information available to everyone, including those challenged by a variety of disabilities. Learn about making your website accessible to all. Don't miss your chance! Register today at https://store.mcls.org/! Questions? Email Training(a)mcls.org<mailto:Training@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/

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Early Literacy Librarian posting GLADL
by Lise Mitchell 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Do you have a passion for getting little ones reading and making tired parents smile? Do you want to spend as much time outside of the library as in the library meeting people and helping us motivate readers of all ages? Are you tired of boring websites and want to be a part of making something new and easier to use? We would love to meet you! *Early Literacy Librarian (Part-Time)* The Grand Ledge Area District Library is a Class IV library in a thriving suburb west of Lansing with a service population of 16,000 people and annual operating budget of $750,000. We want your ideas on how to enhance our collections (90K items), draw new users to the library (70K annual visitors), and create new readers (98K annual circulation). Lots to do in Grand Ledge and the greater Lansing area (music, plays, arts, river, parks) and we love a parade! *Major duties* include promoting early literacy to children and adults throughout the library’s entire service area (on-site and off-site) through programming, collection development, and digital services. Also responsible for assisting with website development and innovation to meet patron’s changing informational needs. See http://grandledge.lib.mi.us/about-us/jobs for complete job description. *QUALIFICATIONS:* Candidates should be innovative and enthusiastic; be able to communicate effectively; know how to adapt to a fast-paced work environment; enjoy collaboration; and be able to serve the public cheerfully. · Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution, as well as experience in a public library environment. *SALARY:* $18.00 per hour (negotiable based upon experience) *HOURS: 24 hours per week*—schedule includes some evening hours. In addition, participate in weekend desk coverage on a monthly rotation. *BENEFITS:* Limited benefits include annual paid personal time, life insurance/disability package, holidays, and 1% matching 457 retirement plan *SUBMIT:* Letter of interest, completed job application, contact information for three professional references and resume. *APPLY TO:* Lise Mitchell, Library Director, Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson, Grand Ledge, MI 48837, grandledgelibrary.adm(a)gmail.com *APPLICATION DEADLINE:* Position open until filled -- 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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