May 2018 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MLA Executive Summit advanced rates expire today!
by Rachel Ash 25 May '18

25 May '18

MLA Executive Summit Advanced Registration Rates Expire Today! Friday, June 1, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 Does your leadership team apply the elements of change management and strategic leadership to their decision making? Join us for MLA Executive Summit as the strategic performance consultants from MBC Training and Development, Inc. explore leadership and change. In part one of our program, our leadership experts will define strategic leadership. They will explain how to craft a vision to align the library for success, and outline the steps you should take to achieve optimal results using strategic leadership throughout your decision-making process. Part two of our program focuses on change management and how you can apply the necessary measures to impact change. Change management is the discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals to successfully adopt change in order to drive organizational success and outcomes. For complete details visit the MLA website<http://www.milibraries.org/events/executive-summit2018/>, or register here: http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/register.html… Rachel Ash Communications and Membership Coordinator Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice> Instagram<instagram.com/michigan_library_association>

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FREE Box of Cliffs Notes
by Anna Merritt 25 May '18

25 May '18

Free to good home. Box of classic Cliffs Notes. Titles from author including Shakespeare, Crane, and Steinbeck. Books just pulled from our collection as we no longer have room for them. Condition of books range from like-brand-new to a decade+. Please email me and they're yours! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085

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Harwood Lab Training Scheduled for St. Louis, MO
by White, Shannon (MDE) 24 May '18

24 May '18

If you are interested in attending a Harwood Training Lab consider the upcoming event this fall in St. Louis, MO. This training follows the same method as the three that were brought to Michigan recently by the Library of Michigan and MCLS. The American Library Association (ALA) and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation announce a three-day training opportunity to help libraries strengthen their role as agents of positive change in their communities. The Public Innovators Lab for Libraries will be held Oct. 9 to 11, 2018, in St. Louis, Missouri. Librarians, community partners and stakeholders in libraries of all types - public, academic, school and special libraries - are invited to attend. Participants must register online<http://www.eventbrite.com/e/harwood-public-innovators-lab-for-libraries-oct…> by Friday, Sept. 28. The cost is $995 per person, and team participation is encouraged. Through discussions, hands-on activities and collaborations with like-minded library professionals, participants will learn to: * tap libraries' natural values to contribute to the greater good and bring their communities together * surface people's shared aspirations for their communities and help bring them to life * convene and lead productive, insightful community conversations * become stewards of public knowledge ALA and the Harwood Institute have collaborated to offer six Public Innovators Labs, and the two organizations worked together on ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) initiative. The collaboration is based on the idea that libraries, by virtue of their trusted position in their communities, are uniquely suited to help solve challenges of all types, from illiteracy to drug epidemics to distrust in government. The Public Innovators Lab for Libraries is based on Harwood's Turning Outward approach, which emphasizes making the community the reference point for getting things done. This shift in orientation is achieved through practical steps: taking measures to better understand communities; being proactive about community issues; and putting community ambitions first. Libraries and library professionals around the country are using the Harwood Institute's approach to: * lead conversations with community members to better understand their goals and concerns * develop library strategic plans that benefit the library and the greater community * connect with underserved segments of the library's service area * overcome political gridlock * create professional development opportunities that meet the library system's needs Read additional success stories of libraries using the Harwood Institute's Turning Outward approach.<http://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communit…> Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Ukeleles
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 24 May '18

24 May '18

We are thinking about purchasing a couple of ukuleles for patron use and I'm wondering if anyone has a brand recommendation. Skulking around Amazon has not been much help! Thanks for your time! -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Public Library
by Hartford Public Library 24 May '18

24 May '18

Dear Library World, Can one build a 7,000 square foot public library for 2 million dollars? (just building costs) Are there any new libraries within the last 5 years that cost 2 million? I am doing some research. Regards,Stephanie DanielsDirectorHartford Public LIbrary

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MeL Minute: Hidden Tools in MeL Databases
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 24 May '18

24 May '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Completing projects around the house can be so much easier when you use the right tools. The same goes for research! This week's MeL Minute will identify a few (sometimes hidden) tools in MeL that will make research a cinch for library staff, patrons, and students. And stay tuned in July for a MeL Minute on Hidden Searching Tricks in MeLCat! Gale Database Tools * Topic Finder - this is an amazing tool that allows you to visually see related topics, and can help narrow down to a more specific research topic. This tool can be found in all InfoTrac databases, as well as Opposing Viewpoints in Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=OVIC>. For more information about Topic Finder, you can watch the short video<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/video/research-tools/> or read over the Gale Periodical Collections Resource Guide<https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/Galeperiodicalcollections_Res…> and the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Guide<https://assets.cengage.com/gale/docs/training/OVIC_ResourceGuide.pdf>. * Highlights and Notes - In any of the Gale databases, researchers can highlight sections of text in an article, add notes and then download to save. Watch the highlights and notes video<https://support.gale.com/doc/galetools-video2> for more info. * Create a Search Alert - InfoTrac periodical eResources provide Search Alerts to let you know when new articles that match your search are added. Here is a Create a Search Alert Tip Sheet<http://assets.cengage.com/training/SearchTips/InfoTrac/How_to_Create_Search…> for more information. * Help With Research and Reports - The Elementary Students<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/materials/research-and-reports/> and Middle and High School Students<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/materials/research-and-reports-m…> web pages link you to multiple "How To" tip sheets and worksheets that not only will K-12/College students appreciate, but many adults may find the tips quite helpful as well! Britannica School * Britannica School is not just an encyclopedia! It also includes access to over 400,000 periodical articles and over 100,000 photos and images. And it includes a step-by-step research planner and How To guides for book reviews, presentations, research papers and science reports. To access these, click on "Students" in the top right page in either Britannica Middle<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRMD…> or Britannica High<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRHI…>. More MeL Tools If you are looking for even more tools than what could be listed in this MeL Minute, then check out More MeL Tools for Researchers<http://bit.ly/MoreMeLTools> (http://bit.ly/MoreMeLTools) [cid:image002.png@01D3F363.04B885F0]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. #IMLSGrant Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 https://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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2018 Upper Peninsula History Conference in St. Ignace on track to be record-setting event
by HSM Main 24 May '18

24 May '18

The 2018 Upper Peninsula History Conference from June 22-24 in St. Ignace is already shaping up to be a record-setting event! At one month from the conference, registrations are higher than ever before! We are on track for record-breaking attendance. . The Breakers Resort (main conference hotel) is SOLD OUT! . The Baymont by Wyndham has been added as a secondary hotel: 1131 North State Street . St. Ignace, MI 49781 . (906) 643-8411 . The location for the Saturday evening U.P. History <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Awards Banquet and Closing Keynote, Lawless Mackinac, has moved to the Little Bear East Arena & Community Center . 275 Marquette Street . St. Ignace, MI 49781 Register today, and reserve your spot before it's too late! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 22-24, 2018 St. Ignace, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. The Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to U.P. history topics and explores the heritage of the host area. The U.P. History Awards are also presented during the conference. This year's conference offers. . Three keynotes o Behind Every Great Fur Trade Is a Woman with Susan Sleeper-Smith, Michigan State University o The Mighty Mac: Connecting Michigan's Peninsulas with Kim Nowack, Mackinac Bridge Authority o Lawless Mackinac with Jennifer McGraw, Michilimackinac Historical Society . More than 12 breakout sessions that address local and statewide history . U.P. History Awards Banquet . Tours . Workshops . Exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit . Three days of "meet and greets" Come see what all the excitement is about! _____ _____ 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://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Dire Straits: The Wrecks Beneath the Waves with Craig Wilson Can You Dig It? Archaeology for Everyone with Jim Paquette Through Ice and Water: Traversing the Straits Before the Bridge with J. Oliver Boynton and James Boynton Schools of No Choice: Indian Boarding Schools with Charlee Brissette and Eric Hemenway Yooper Talk, Eh? with Kathryn Remlinger The Three Fires Confederacy with Tony Grondin Sentries of the Straits: The Soldiers of Fort Mackinac with Phil Porter Sharing the Faith: The Missions of Mackinac with James Boynton Beyond Duck and Cover: Cold War Civil Defense with Todd Chapman Fish Tales: Family Stories From the Fishing Industry with Russell Rickley Slavery at the Straits with Russell Magnaghi <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. 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. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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CLAIMED: All Titles: Offering: Even More Miscellaneous titles
by Robin Rank 24 May '18

24 May '18

Dear List Members, All titles offered in this morning's message have been claimed. Thank you for your interest. Robin ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D05682.E72C9420] "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Robin Rank via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2018 8:20 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Offering: Even More Miscellaneous titles Dear List Members, Offering these titles to give away to other libraries. We can send via RIDES. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank Title: The Horizon book of lost worlds Author(s): Davidson, Marshall B. Cottrell, Leonard. Publication: New York : American Heritage Pub. Co. : Book trade distribution by Doubleday Year: 1962 Description: 431 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 32 cm Standard No: National Library: (AMICUS)000001173179 LCCN: 62-19438 Title: History of art Author(s): Janson, H. W. 1913-1982. (Horst Woldemar), Janson, Anthony F. Publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall ; New York : Harry N. Abrams Edition: 5th ed. / rev. and expanded by Anthony F. Janson. Year: 1995 Description: 960 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 30 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0131584294; 9780131584297; 0810934213 ((Abrams ;); 9780810934214 ((Abrams ;); LCCN: 94-14001 Title: Gardner's art through the ages. Author(s): Gardner, Helen, 1878-1946. Tansey, Richard G. Kleiner, Fred S. Publication: Fort Worth : Harcourt Brace College Publishers Edition: 10th ed. / Richard G. Tansey, Fred S. Kleiner. Year: 1996 Description: xvi, 1200 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0155011413 ((hardbound)); 9780155011410 ((hardbound)); 015100241X; 9780151002412; 0155016180; LCCN: 95-76264 Title: The White House and its thirty-two families. Author(s): Jensen, Amy La Follette, 1912- Publication: New York, McGraw-Hill Year: 1958 Description: 270 [10] pages illustrations, portraits 31 cm Standard No: LCCN: 58-13008 Title: History from the air Author(s): Muir, Richard, 1943- Corp Author(s): University of Cambridge. Publication: London : M. Joseph Year: 1983 Description: 270 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations ; 31 cm Abstract: Cambridge University Collection of Air Photographs. Standard No: ISBN: 0718123069; 9780718123062; National Library: 008437281; B84-10659 LCCN: 84-139421 Title: Europe: an aerial close-up. Author(s): Rotkin, Charles E., 1916- Corp Author(s): Mazal Holocaust Collection. Publication: Philadelphia, Lippincott Edition: [1st ed.]. Year: 1962 Description: 221 pages illustrations 36 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 62-14807 Title: The English world : history, character, and people : texts Author(s): Blake, Robert,; 1916-2003. Publication: New York : Abrams Year: 1982 Description: 268 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0810908654; 9780810908659 LCCN: 82-1788 Title: Lost London. Author(s): Hobhouse, Hermione. Publication: Boston, Houghton Mifflin Edition: [1st American ed.]. Year: 1972 Description: 250 pages illustrations 29 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0395135214; 9780395135211 LCCN: 71-132787 Title: Victoria R.: a biography with four hundred illustrations based on her personal photograph albums Author(s): Gernsheim, Helmut, 1913-1995. Gernsheim, Alison,; author. Publication: New York, Putnam Edition: [1st American ed.]. Year: 1959 Description: 307 pages illustrations 29 cm Standard No: LCCN: 59-11013 Title: The history of the coronation. Author(s): Tanner, Lawrence E. 1890-1979, author. Publication: London : Pitkin Pictorials Year: 1952 Description: 96 pages : illustrations, portraits, facsimiles ; 31 cm Standard No: Other: B5303347 LCCN: 53-6961 ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D05682.E72C9420] "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary

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Sad news
by Thomas Library 24 May '18

24 May '18

Hi everyone, I was asked share the sad news. Peggy Olsen, former director of the Millington Arbela District Library, passed away from stage 4 cancer yesterday. Her daughter, librarian Erica Firment, and her husband Bob Olsen were there with her. There will be a memorial service, but the time, place and date have not been announced yet. In her time at the MADL, Peggy made some wonderful changes, from bringing in computers, to the creation of the district library, to buying the property next door. She was able to retire in 2016. Sincerely, Amber L Hughey

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Bookkeeper Job Description
by Lyons Library 24 May '18

24 May '18

Hello Library Land, I find myself in need of hiring a new bookkeeper as our current employee is leaving for another position. Do any of my fellow librarians have written job descriptions for bookkeeper positions that they would be willing to share with me? I'd rather not reinvent the wheel if possible. Thank you in advance, Allie Ferguson Director, Lyons Township District Library

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