February 2019 - Michlib-l

Save the Date! STEAMers Think Tank: A Maker Unconference
by Jessica Parij 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Good afternoon, all! Please save Thursday, May 2, 2019 for the very first STEAMers Think Tank: A Maker Unconference! We've all seen some iteration of "Makerspace 101" at a conference somewhere, but where do you go from there? This event is geared towards librarians, makerspace staff, and teachers at every level for knowledge sharing, professional development, and networking. This FREE event will be held at Rochester Hills Public Library, and registration will begin on Thursday, March 21. More details to come soon. We hope to see you there! -- *Jessica Parij* *Adult Services Manager* Rochester Hills Public Library 248-650-7132

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TADL got its Michigan Tax Forms yesterday 2-12-2019
by Katheryn Carrier 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Many of our patrons have not yet receive theirs in the mail. Hopefully the Library shipments will be delivered by the end of the week. Katheryn Katheryn Carrier Reference Librarian Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Avenue Traverse City, Michigan 49686 USA 231-932-8502 Reference

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Local Documentary Screening
by Annie Spence 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Have any local libraries screened the local documentary about Indian immigrants called Essential Arrival by Arifa Javed? We've been contacted by the filmmaker and I'm wondering if the program has been successful other places. Thank you, Annie Spence GPPL [cid:image002.jpg@01D4C2D3.AD46E6E0]ANNIE SPENCE OUTREACH LIBRARIAN 313.343.2074 ext. 206 Expand learning, inspire creativity and connect our community grossepointelibrary.org

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Design Consultant/Interior Design for West Michigan
by Ben Knight 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Hello, We're looking to have a design consultant to come in Loutit Distict Library in Grand Haven, MI to help plan the movement of our public computing area. We've looked through some of the resources that MLA and ALA have to offer, but we'd like to have a few options to look at. Has anyone in the Western Michigan area worked with someone that they'd recommend? Thank you in advance. -- Ben Knight Adult Services Librarian Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 616-850-6935 bknight(a)loutitlibrary.org <bknight(a)louitlibrary.org>

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Read By Grade Three: What Public Libraries Need to Know webinar
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Read By Grade Three: What Public Libraries Need to Know<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Tuesday, March 19, 2019 2:00 PM (EST) How can Public Libraries and other key stakeholders support literacy for all young learners in Michigan? In 2015, Michigan ranked 46th in the nation based on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 4th Grade Reading Scores. Join the webinar to better understand the Michigan Read by Grade Three Law, what school districts are doing today, and to learn how libraries can help to promote literacy learning. Registration is now open<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…>. Presenters: Laural Triebel and Lisa Brown, Early Literacy Coaching Consultants, Office of Educational Supports, MDE; Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator, Library of Michigan. Library of Michigan webinars have a limited number of participant seats. If you are unable to attend for whatever reason, please either cancel your registration through your account or contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov>. All Library of Michigan webinars are recorded and archived for later viewing. Links to webinar recordings are posted to Michlib-L within 48 hours after the live session and emailed to registered participants. Closed captioned archived recordings of our webinars are usually available within 30 days. 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/>

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Big Talk from Small Libraries - Feb 22 -- Registration Open - Free online conference
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better! Each of our speakers is from a library serving fewer than 10,000 people, or directly works with small libraries. Topics range from technology to programming to new roles for the library. This event is a great opportunity to learn about the innovative things your colleagues are doing in their small libraries. Everyone is welcome to register and attend, regardless of how big or small your library. But, if your library serves a few hundred to a few thousand people, this is the day for you! Free Registration: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/registration/ Date and Times: Friday, February 22, 2019, 7:45 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Visit the site to learn more or view session descriptions below. This year's Big Talk from Small Libraries features one of our own Michigan library directors, Amber Alexander, Director of the Presque Isle District Library in Rogers City. Be sure to join in on this great online opportunity crafted especially for libraries serving less than 10,000 people. Schedule: 8:45-9:00am Welcome to the Conference & Introductions - Christa Porter, Library Development Director, Nebraska Library Commission; Kieran Hixon, Association for Rural and Small Libraries Past President; Jennifer Pearson, Association for Rural and Small Libraries Vice President/President Elect. 9:00-9:50am Accreditation, Grants, and Seed Library all in One Year Debra Fairbanks<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#DebFairbanks>, Director, and Mandy Koperski<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#MandyKoperski>, Library Assistant, Maltman Memorial Library, Wood River, NE (Population served: 1,354) Typically, Nebraska libraries and librarians take up to three years to do it, but Maltman Memorial Library earned their Nebraska Public Library Accreditation and the librarians earned their Public Librarian Certifications all within one year. We will talk about how our library became accredited at the Silver level and how our librarians became certified. This also opened up a whole new door with grants that helped us grow. And we will share about the new seed library that is helping to feed the community. 10:00-10:50am Teaching iPad and iPhone to Seniors Barbara Friedman<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#BarbaraFriedman>, Library Director, Erving Public Library, Erving, MA (Population served: 1,776) Seniors are highly motivated to learn to use devices, but have few opportunities to attend classes that address their needs to use. Most are unaware of how these devices can connect them to the free library services of Hoopla, Freegal, Libby (Overdrive) and their local online catalogs. The presentation will include an outline of what can be taught in five 90-minute classes. Highlighted will be the 20 apps every senior needs to know and practical advice on such topics as: offering classes outside of the library, fee-based classes and limiting class sizes. 11:00-11:50am Best Small Library in America 2018: Madison County Public Libraries Shawna Bryce<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#ShawnaBryce>, Technology Instructor, Madison County Public Libraries, Mars Hill, NC (Population served: 21,746) Madison County Public Libraries<http://www.madisoncountylibrary.net/> has been named the 2018 Best Small Library in America<https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljx180902BestSmall> by Library Journal. Library Journal's annual award, with the support of sustaining sponsor Baker & Taylor (B&T), was originally created in 2005 to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of libraries serving populations under 25,000. 12:00-12:50pm Lightning Round! Library @ the Theater Amber Alexander<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#AmberAlexander>, Library Director, Presque Isle District Library, Rogers City, MI (Population served: 14,878) Presque Isle District Library was gifted a historical theater owned and operated since 1937. The historic art deco building is host to new and classic movies, film festivals, visiting authors, live music, presentations, stand-up comedy, and live plays presented by Rogers City Community Theatre. The district library collaborates with other entities on programming and enables the library to provide creative and unique programming. We kept an open mind about the possibilities and potential of the theater owned by the library. Libraries are diverse and growing, we must think outside of the box. In this case, a whole theater box office. Marketing Out Loud: How Small Libraries Can Make Marketing Fun & Interactive Courtney Hicks<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#CourtneyHicks>, Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Southhaven, MS (FTE: 7,400) Marketing isn't always a joyful experience. But with a smaller student population, it can be a fun and interactive experience that puts us face-to-face with our patrons. This lightening round will discuss several different ways to create marketing opportunities while also interacting with patrons and getting the word out about all the library has to offer. Building New Services from Scratch: Lessons Learned from Startup Library Cultures Raymond Pun<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#RaymondPun>, Instruction/Research Librarian, Alder Graduate School of Education, Redwood City, CA and Jennifer Shimada<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#JenniferShimada>, Library Director, Relay Graduate School of Education, New York City, NY (Population served: 150) In this lightning presentation, the presenters will share their experiences as solo librarians in starting and organizing new library services from scratch for a new startup graduate school of education in California and hybrid services in New York. The students and faculty are based throughout the U.S. Students from both programs are graduate students interested in becoming public school teachers and educators in accelerated programs. This talk will highlight best practices and lessons learned from distance-learning service models, open educational resources and outreach and communication methods to support a growing number of remote learners. SAT Bootcamp Patricia Smith<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#PatriciaSmith>, Director, Robert W. Rowe Public Library District, Serhidan, IL (Population served: 5000) We host an SAT Bootcamp every Wednesday night starting in October and running until March when the juniors and seniors are scheduled to take their SAT Exams. We invite all the local high school students form surrounding communities to participate. Students who are proficient in one area assist those who may need a little extra help in another area they are weak in. Students can come and go as their schedule allows. Tiny Library Inside Small Library Rossella Tesch<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#RossellaTesch>, Director, Chadron Public Library, Chadron, NE (Population served: 5800) The story of the development of Indigenous People of North America Collection at Chadron Public Library. 1:00-1:50pm Make a Mini Makerspace Britney Musial<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#BritneyMusial>, Teen/Tween Librarian, and Lizzy Boden<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#LizzyBoden>, Adult Services Librarian, North Riverside Public Library, North Riverside, IL (Population served: 7,000) Under the staircase, an old study room, an accessible storage closet... anywhere can become a mini makerspace! The North Riverside Public Library, a small library outside Chicago, was able to cobble together funding using our budget and grants to create mini makerspaces in small nooks around our library. We will talk about our process, research on materials and space design, and how we solicited valuable feedback from patrons. We'll also discuss our failures and successes throughout the planning and implementation process, including budgetary constraints and unique workarounds that we discovered. This talk will be applicable to any small or rural library willing to get creative. 2:00-2:50pm Small Library, Big Partnerships Leah Hamilton<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#LeahHamilton>, Executive Director, Phelps Library and STEAM Lab Makerspace, Phelps, NY (Population served: 7,100) In 2025, three million job openings will go unfilled due to technical skills gaps, an inability to pass drug tests, and a lack of awareness that these opportunities exist. Small libraries have the power to change these statistics by developing strategic alliances and providing innovative educational opportunities to meet the social, technical, and economic needs of our communities. Hear how one small library nurtured unique partnerships, designed new marketing strategies, and expanded STEAM and technical classes to connect people to educational and workforce opportunities, while simultaneously increasing the library's visibility and community impact. 3:00-3:50pm But We Don't Have an OA Librarian: Open Education with No Budget Shanna Hollich<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#ShannaHollich>, Collections Management Librarian, Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA (FTE: 1,030) Open Access, Open Educational Materials, and Open Pedagogy are becoming increasingly important in higher education. But how can you learn about, fund, and promote open initiatives on a small campus with a correspondingly small budget and small number of staff? Presenter will discuss the free and low-cost training opportunities available to librarians at small institutions and also show how she was able to begin educating faculty and staff about open initiatives with no dedicated budget. Specific content covered will include: copyright, licensing, and open licensing resources; how to perform a campus culture survey; how to talk to faculty about open education; strategies for integrating open educational resources into the classroom. 4:00-4:50pm Improving Graphics Workflow for Efficient, Consistent Service: SRSU Case Study Betsy Evans<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/speakers/#BetsyEvans>, Education and Outreach Librarian, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX (FTE: 2,400) Sul Ross State University is Texas' smallest publicly funded university. Following the University's lead in rebranding to present a more cohesive university across four campuses in far West Texas - a huge undertaking to say the least - Library staff are working to increase efficiency in outreach and promotion while maintaining high quality service and style consistent with the updated aesthetic. In doing so, the Education and Outreach Librarian is piloting a template-based graphics workflow using accessible and/or free software like Canva and PowerPoint to tie together print promotion, social media posts, and in-house signage. This talk will cover simple best practices for the creation and storage of digital assets that translate well between different mediums including LCD screen advertisement, print publication, and social media. Participants, especially those responsible for outreach or marketing for their small library, will leave thinking more about how they can make the most of their creative time by maximizing the use of graphics and other promotions. Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Albion District Library Delays Opening until 1:00pm
by Stanczak, Cindy 13 Feb '19

13 Feb '19

Albion District Library will delay opening on Wednesday, February 13, until 1:00pm. This time will allow more streets and sidewalks to be plowed and treated, and give our staff and patrons more time to make their way safely to us. Our Brown Bag feature documentary will be rescheduled to a future date. Stay safe out there! *Cynthia Stanczak* Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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pay it forward service question
by Lisa Waskin 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

We have recently had a lot of homeless patrons in the library, or people who just can't afford a cup of coffee. I saw a restaurant where people could buy a meal for someone (pre-pay) and then people who are hungry can go there and get a free meal when they need it. I would like to do the same thing with the Friends of the Library Browse and Brew coffee bar here at the library. It wouldn't affect the money since people would be paying ahead, and no credit extended, and it might actually generate a little more money for the FOL, since people might buy several at a time when they buy themselves a cup. I would want to limit it to one per day per patron, but I think it would be a nice thing to have available here. It won't affect their bottom line, but it would probably mean purchasing coffee/cups/etc. more often. Are there any libraries out there that are doing a Pay if Forward kind of program for coffee now? If so, I would appreciate any advice, things to do or not do, pitfalls we may not have thought of, and so on. Based on the number of times I have had my toll paid for me at the bridge by the car in front of me, I know this is a very giving community when it comes to paying it forward. The recent government shut down brought out the best in people as restaurants and stores offered free food and meals to all personnel not receiving a paycheck. I think this could be a great program, but want to do it the best way possible. No reason to reinvent the wheel. I appreciate all of your help in advance. Warm Regards, Lisa Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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shelving/labeling series books
by Karyn Ruley 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

We are considering labeling all of our series books and were wondering how other libraries handle this process, if at all. We've labeled our sci-fi and Christian sections already and have attempted to use different font colors and label colors per series, but have found it's not always easy to go back and match those colors when books are added to a series. Do you label series books? If so, do you change the style per series or keep them consistent? Have you found a simple process or was the project too much trouble? Do you bother labeling books when you only have one or two in a series? Are those single books shelved as if in a series? Did labeling help your patrons to more easily find materials? I know this is asking a lot. Any experience/ideas would be helpful to us. Karyn Ruley Technology Associate Crawford County Library 201 Plum St. Grayling, MI 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Fax: 989-348-9294

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Carpeting
by Don Priest 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

I'm hoping to get some new carpet in next year, and I'd like to hear from anyone who has undertaken a carpeting project in recent years. I know it's going to be a big undertaking, I'm open to hearing any warnings, suggestions, or opinions you may have. If you have a recommendation of a company that did a great job for you, I'd love that too. Please reply off list, I'll compile the answers. No hurry, nothing happening anytime soon! Thanks! Don Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 734-258-3002

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