October 2019 - Michlib-l

Program recommendation: Larry Martin's World War II-In Their Own Words
by David Stokes 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

Hey Folks, On Monday of this week we had Larry Martin out to our library for a very well-received program about World War II veterans. Mr. Martin shared an interview with Michigan WWII veteran Fred Bahlau, a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne Division who fought at Normandy on D-Day, Operation Market Garden in Holland, and the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. He also had anecdotes and more stories about Mr. Bahlau that he shared after the taped interview. In addition, Mr. Martin brought a plethora of WWII memorabilia to share, including: letters, photographs, and gear used by WWII soldiers--which filled 8 of our tables in our Community Room! With more veterans dying off every day, this was a great program to share with current and future generations the experiences of those who served their country to ensure our freedom. Yours truly, David M. Stokes Adult Services Librarian Adult Services Dept. Milford Public Library 330 Family Dr. Milford, MI 48381 248-684-0845, ext. 305 dstokes(a)milfordlibrary.info

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Re: [Michlib-l] Playaways for giveaway
by melissa 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

They have all been spoken for! Thanks for playing! -- Melissa Lupino Library Director Bessemer Public Library 411 S Sophie St Bessemer, MI 49911 906-667-0404

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Playaways for giveaway
by melissa 23 Oct '19

23 Oct '19

Good morning all! I have 3 Playaway titles I'm hoping to give away to another library that usually circulates them. If you're interested, just let me know. The girl on the train by Paula Hawkins The outliers by Kimberly McCreight Diary of a wimpy kid #1 by Jeff Kinney Thanks! -- Melissa Lupino Library Director Bessemer Public Library 411 S Sophie St Bessemer, MI 49911 906-667-0404

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The ALSC/Candlewick Press “Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved” Grant is now open!
by Melissa Tallis 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Does your library need funding to launch or expand a service/program for an underserved population? Is your idea innovative and impactful to your community? Apply now for the Light the Way Grant! The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Library Service to Underserved Children and Their Caregivers Committee (LSUCTC) are now accepting online applications for the 2020 Light the Way: Library Outreach to the Underserved grant. This $3,000 grant, made possible by Candlewick Press in honor of Newbery Medalist and Geisel Honoree author Kate DiCamillo, will go to a library conducting exemplary outreach to underserved populations through a new program or an expansion of work already being done. Applicants must be members of the American Library Association and applications must be submitted by December 1, 2019. For information go to https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2019/10/light-the-way-grant-2/ Melissa Tallis Youth Services Coordinator Way Public Library 101 E. Indiana Ave Perrysburg, OH 43551 419-874-3135 ext. 109 melissa.tallis(a)waylibrary.info "The opinions expressed do not reflect Way Public Library policies or procedures."

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Free Library 2.0 Mini-Conference: Emerging Technology
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Check out Library 2.0's mini-conference, Emerging Technology. This event will be held on Wednesday, October 30 from 3:00-6:00 PM Our third Library 2.019 mini-conference, "Emerging Technology," will be held online (and for free) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Daylight Time<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Library+2.019&iso…> (click for your own time zone). We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to register now to participate in this event. Tomorrow's technologies are shaping our world today, revolutionizing the way we live and learn. Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Internet of Things, Drones, Personalization, the Quantified Self. Libraries can and should be the epicenter of exploring, building and promoting these emerging techs, assuring the better futures and opportunities they offer are accessible to everyone. Learn what libraries are doing right now with these cutting-edge technologies, what they're planning next and how you can implement these ideas in your own organization. This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded. REGISTER HERE<https://libraryemergingtechnology.eventbrite.com/> to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Webinar: Tiny But Mighty: How Tiny Libraries Can Help Their Rural Communities Thrive
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Tiny But Mighty: How Tiny Libraries Can Help Their Rural Communities Thrive December 9, 2019 2:30-3:30 PM Cost: $35 All libraries provide vital services to their communities, but libraries that serve very small, remote rural populations have the potential to go beyond providing necessary information and access-they can inject vitality and encourage their communities to thrive. Addressing the challenges faced by rural areas can be daunting to a library with few staff and limited resources, but any tiny library can find more ways to support the specific needs of its community. Learn how tiny library director and 2018 Library Journal Mover & Shaker Allie Stevens uses strategic thinking to set priorities, creates new connections with stakeholders, patrons, and volunteers, and applies the concept of growth mindsets to library work to avoid burnout as a solo librarian. Register now<https://www.amigos.org/node/6034>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Free Webinar: Introduction to Website Accessibility - 10/23 @ 3:00PM
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Register for Introduction to Website Accessibility<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=867&reset=1> Are you concerned that your library's website isn't meeting accessibility standards? If not, you should be--lawsuits concerning website accessibility failures are increasing, and libraries do not have immunity. In this one-hour webinar, you'll gain an understanding of which guidelines are used to measure website accessibility in the United States, and how to begin to evaluate your own library's site for potential issues. We'll also discuss some common pitfalls and things to avoid. Topics for this webinar include: * What accessibility means in a web context, and how it differs from web usability * Legal issues surrounding web accessibility and how these can affect libraries; * National and international standards commonly used for accessibility evaluations, and which to use, when * An introduction to automated validators and what they can and cannot do; * Actual code examples for both good and bad implementations of some common HTML elements At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: * Know what website accessibility is and why it matters, including from a legal standpoint * Learn of the two main standards used for website accessibility and when to apply them * Understand how automated validators work and what they can and cannot do * Learn several code examples, both good and bad, for increasing accessibility Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Reminder - Sign up for IMLS Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries Grant writing assistance
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

A reminder for those that are interested that these dates are coming up. We hope to talk with you! >>>09/27/2019<<< For those public libraries interested in the 2nd round of the IMLS Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries grant, Kristin Fontichiaro from the University of Michigan and I will be doing a Q & A webinar and a proposal review to help libraries apply for this grant. We strongly encourage you to watch the recording of IMLS's pre-application webinar as well. See below for more information! If you aren't sure about what goes into applying for a grant like this, you can take a look at this sample Work Timeline - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V694cbBID3rVuVzEGkH4Gbmzcs9qF2SF2AKixf1…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> as well as participate in the webinars and review meeting listed below. * Grant Application Deadline: December 2, 2019 * Grant Eligibility and Application Information - https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/fy20-ols-app-nofo.pdf * Grant FAQ - https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/faq-accelerating-promising-practices-… * IMLS Pre-Application webinar - Thursday, September 12 - RECORDING Link<https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2019-09-12.1044.M.FEB3AC5E26B7FEC75A…> Q & A Webinar with Karren and Kristin * Friday, October 25th, 2:00 PM * Register for Q & A webinar at this link - https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5213092/IMLS-Accelerating-Promising-Practice… * Attendance link: https://zoom.us/j/769537110 Proposal Review meeting (1 hour time slots) * Friday, November 22nd, pick a time slot when you register * Attendance online or in-person (in-person is at Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915/4th floor - Lake Michigan Room) * A full draft of a proposal is necessary for the meeting * Register for Proposal Review meeting at this link - https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5213167/IMLS-Accelerating-Promising-Practice… 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://www.michigan.gov/sl21 [cid:image001.png@01D588DC.286EA460]Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through October 6. Nominate an educator at http://bit.ly/2020-2021MTOY<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2…>. For more information visit www.michigan.gov/mtoy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>.

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Job posting: South Branch Adult-Focused Librarian (full-time) at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Juliane Morian 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

Want to join a team of librarians and paraprofessionals who love what they do and the communities they serve? If you've got the passion for reader's advisory, the creativity for adult-services programming, and a healthy interest in technology then we need you to round out our team. We seek an enthusiastic individual with cutting-edge skills to apply for the South Branch Librarian position (salary starts at $45,005 per year and increases to $56,206 based on our 10 step scale). Our priorities are focused on the following goals: inspire lifelong reading and learning; grow young readers; advance student success; and connect the community. Our full job description and application requirements are available here: http://cmpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CMPL-37.5-hour-South-Branch-Adul… Clinton-Macomb Public Library is the largest library in Macomb County and has a reputation for adapting new technologies and embracing innovative ideas. This person will be based at the South Branch Library location, and will report to the South Branch Manager. Please consider joining our team and making a difference in the communities of Clinton and Macomb Townships! ................................................... Juliane Morian Associate Director/UX Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-226-5091

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Free Ink
by Andrus, Miriam 22 Oct '19

22 Oct '19

The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has two HP LaserJet 15x - Black C7115x cartridges available to anyone who wants them. Please send me your ZV Code. They are already in small boxes so they shouldn't take up much space in a Rides tote :) Miriam Andrus, MSLS Library Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 Phone 989.837.3431 Fax 989.837.3468 Our Mission: To inspire lifelong learning by connecting people and resources.

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