January 2019 - Michlib-l

Youth Reference position PT
by Paul McCann 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

Due to advancement, the Dexter District Library is seeking a Part Time Youth Reference librarian to provide excellent customer service to our community of 20,000 residents. Our Youth Department is well used by our community and forms the core of our library services. If you are interested in adding your talents to our staff, please review the attached or visit out website at http://dexter.lib.mi.us/about/employment/. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Paul McCann -- Paul McCann Dexter District Library Library Director 3255 Alpine St. Phone: 734-426-4477 Dexter, MI 48130 Fax: 734-426-1217 www.dexter.lib.mi.us

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SSLDL will be open tomorrow from 9am-9pm
by Donna Olson 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

We will serve as a warming station. Thank you, Donna

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All Grand Rapids Public Libraries closed Wednesday
by Kristen Krueger-Corrado 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

All GRPL locations will be closed on Wednesday, January 30 due to the weather. Please stay safe out there. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity.

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Capital Area District Libraries
by Smiley,Trent 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

Good evening, CADL closed early this evening (7 p.m.) and will be closed on Wednesday (1/30). Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Milan Library closed 1/30
by Susan Wess 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

Due to the extreme cold temps, we will be closed on Wednesday. Everyone stay warm & safe. Sent from my iPhone

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James White Library Severe Weather Closure
by Anne Oyerly 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

James White Library at Andrews University has closed as of 5 pm today (Tuesday) due to the extreme winter conditions. We will reopen at 10 am on Thursday, January 31. Anne E Oyerly Building & Stacks Manager James White Library Andrews University 269-471-6117

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Deadline CHANGE: Library of Michigan LSTA Collaborative Grant program Intent to File
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

With many libraries closed this week, including the Library of Michigan yesterday, we are extending the deadline for the LSTA Collaborative Library Services grant program Intent to File. The Intent to File form is now due Monday, February 4th at 5:00 PM. For those who have or will submit a form, the Library of Michigan will respond to submissions next week. Please share widely. Thank you and stay warm! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> >>>01/04/2019<<< ... Collaborative Library Services Grant Program: Interested applicants must submit an Intent to File form by January 31, 2019. This grant program is designed to provide Michigan libraries with the opportunity to develop innovative programs or services that have the potential to develop into sustainable regional or statewide programs, and include strong partnerships between libraries, and/or local community groups or agencies. The full application deadline is May 31, 2019. Grants will be awarded in August and awarded projects will begin October 1, 2019. Eligible applicants include Michigan public, academic, school and special libraries as well as non-profit organizations that serve Michigan libraries. Applicants may propose a library program or service in any content area appropriate for library services, such as: * To develop an innovative service or program to meet a newly identified community need; * To meet the increased community demand for a service or resource; * To improve or develop new services to target populations, such as people from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; and individuals with limited functional literacy, limited English proficiency or limited information literacy skills. The grant period will be from one to three years (October through September) and funding will be for $50,000 to $225,000 per year up to a possible total of $500,000 over three years. Grant selection is competitive. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, Intent to File form, and the application questions are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michiga…> in the Collaborative Library Services grant section. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> https://www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> https://www.michigan.gov/sl21<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> 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<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2Fto…>/ [cid:image001.jpg@01D43ED5.6883A0C0]

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Charlotte Community Library Closing Wednesday
by James Oliver 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

Because of the extreme cold, the Charlotte Community Library will close on Wednesday, 1/30/19. Jim Oliver Director Charlotte Community Library

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CADL Branches closed 1/30/2019
by Duimstra,Scott 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

Due to inclement weather, all Capital Area District Library branches will be closing at 7 PM on Tuesday, January 29 and remain closed on Wednesday, January 30. Thank you, Scott Scott Duimstra, Executive Director Pronouns: he, him, his Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-0813| duimstras(a)cadl.org<mailto:duimstras@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org_&d=DwMF-g&…> | Twitter: www.twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…> | Facebook: www.facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_cadlib…>

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Accessibility Chat workshop canceled tomorrow
by Jen Taggart 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

Due to the extreme weather conditions predicted for tomorrow, The Michigan Alliance for Cultural Accessibility (MACA) workshop "Accessibility Chat: A Conversation with Disability Self-Advocates and Caregivers" scheduled for Wednesday, January 30 at 2:30 p.m. has been canceled. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessibility-chat-registration-53652503081 The MACA programming committee is currently looking into rescheduling this program at a later date. Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800<tel:(248)%20642-5800> www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> www.adaptiveumbrella.blogspot.com<http://www.adaptiveumbrella.blogspot.com> [cid:image001.png@01D30780.CF111D50]

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