February 2019 - Michlib-l

Baldwin Public Library Job Postings: Library Assistant, Operations Assistant
by Rebekah Craft 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '19

Good morning, We are now accepting applications for two open positions: Part-time Youth Library Assistant - 20 hours per week, applications due March 8, 2019 Part-time Operations Assistant - 12-20 hours per week, open until filled The job postings are available on Baldwin's employment webpage <https://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> and are also attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Thanks, Rebekah *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Friends of Michigan Libraries and Trustee Alliance Workshops and Member meeting in April
by White, Shannon (MDE) 22 Feb '19

22 Feb '19

The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) will hold its annual membership meeting at its April 4th workshop at the Novi Public Library. Election of FOML Board officers and new board members will take place at that time. Be sure to register for the upcoming FOML and FOML Trustee Alliance workshops on April 4 and 5. Details about the events and registration links are below. Friends of Michigan Libraries, FOML, and the FOML Trustee Alliance, will be providing two 1-day workshops in April for library friends and trustees. Each day will feature Jamie LaRue, speaking about intellectual freedom and related topics, as well as other presenters. These workshops will be held at the Novi Public Library on April 4 & 5, 2019. Workshop synopsis: Libraries are viewed as open access organizations, providing information resources and materials to their communities without barriers to those services. Libraries have an obligation to provide materials and information which represent all points of view and which reflect diversity of opinion. What happens when a library is challenged about its selection of materials or its use of meeting room space? How does a library meet that challenge? Registration and full details, including an agenda for each day, can be found using the links below. Thursday, April 4, Friends of Michigan Libraries FOML – https://fomlevents.org/events/spring-workshop-and-fred-ruffner-symposium/ Friday, April 5, FOML Trustee Alliance - https://fomlevents.org/events/trustee-alliance-workshop/ The cost for each is $25 for members and non-members is $35. This registration rate includes all workshop materials, refreshments and lunch. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Shannon --------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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East Lansing Public Library Full Time Youth Services Librarian Position
by Brice Bush 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

Good afternoon, The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) is seeking a dynamic, full-time Youth Services Librarian with a strong knowledge of children’s, tween and teen services; and of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) programming. We seek someone with strong customer service skills, experience working with diverse communities, a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, and an interest in developing new skills. Please see the attached positing and description for additional information. You may also view complete employment information on our website: https://www.elpl.org/working-at-the-library/ Brice Bush, Assistant Director East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 bbush(a)cityofeastlansing.com 517-319-6939 (office) 989-284-7598 (cell) _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/eNews today!

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Half Remembered Picture Book
by Kimberlee Gardner 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

Hello amazing librarians! We had a patron come in earlier inquiring about an old picture book she read when she was a little girl in the early or mid-1980's. While she doesn't remember the title or the author of the book she was able to describe a few key features of the story. According to the patrons memory, the gist of the story is a sword swallower who injures himself while swallowing a sword. While in the hospital his daughter draws with chalk on the sidewalk outside until his release. She said she remembers the illustrations as being really nice. I've had no luck searching Mel or Worldcat. Any ideas? Please reply to me directly. Thank you, *Kimberlee Gardner, MLIS* Youth Services Librarian kimberlee.gardner(a)rhpl.org *P* (248) 650-7145 *W* http://www.rhpl.org <http://goog_1564729760>

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Call for Proposals: Community College Lightning Talks at MiALA 2019
by Fiero Jennifer R 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

***Please excuse duplicate postings*** Proposals are currently sought for 5-minute lightning talks at the 2019 MiALA (Michigan Academic Library Association) Annual Conference, held on May 13 and 14, 2019 at Saginaw Valley State University. We are looking for 6 presenters to discuss topics relevant to community college librarians and staff. This is a great opportunity to get your feet wet if you've never presented at a conference before! Potential subjects include (but are not limited to): - Managing multiple job responsibilities & diverse projects - Engaging library staff - Making connections with faculty & adjunct faculty - Balancing needs of diverse student population - Student worker training & engagement - Connecting with administration & proving value To submit a proposal, please visit https://goo.gl/forms/bUGz4bx9QA3uU1LE2. Deadline for proposals is April 5, 2019. Jen Fiero (She/Her/Hers) Reference & Instruction Librarian Atkinson Library Office: (517) 787-0800 x8295 Circ Desk: (517) 796-8622 Reference: (517) 787-0800 x8374 [cid:image001.jpg@01D4BC6C.16EBF7C0] 2111 Emmons Road Jackson, MI 49201 [cid:image002.jpg@01D4BC6C.16EBF7C0]<https://www.facebook.com/JacksonCollege/>[cid:image003.jpg@01D4BC6C.16EBF7C0]<https://twitter.com/jacksoncollege>[cid:image004.jpg@01D4BC6C.16EBF7C0]<https://www.youtube.com/user/JccJets>[cid:image005.jpg@01D4BC6C.16EBF7C0]<http://www.jccmi.edu/>

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Please consider sharing with customers
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

Hello. Michigan is now allowing no-reason mail-in voting. (Today is the first day voters can request an absentee ballot for the May 7 election.) If you'd like to share this information with your customers, I've provided the information below to make it simple. As always, I am so grateful for any help you can provide. For Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS/posts/2204452806277683 For Twitter: Secretary of State @JocelynBenson<https://twitter.com/JocelynBenson> @MichSoS welcomes era of no-reason mail-in voting in Michigan https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/bulletins/2314395 ...<https://t.co/FMeMjd8cl4> For other communication channels: No-reason mail-in voting has launched in Michigan Convenient option available to every registered voter https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/.../bulletins/2314395<https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/bulletins/2314395?fbclid=IwA…> Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 335-3263 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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MeL Minute: Get Today’s New York Times! Access Via Opposing Viewpoints in Context
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

[A close up of text on a white background Description automatically generated]Sometimes conventional ways to search aren’t always an option. It’s not so unusual for a patron entering a library to inquire about a book by stating, “I remember the cover of the book was sort of green.” That might be matched with some deeper knowledge such as, “The author is a man,” or, “The article is really short.” When vague descriptions happen, we always inquire further. Sometimes luck is on our side, and we’re given the title of the resource and the approximate date of publication, “I read it in the doctor’s office last month. It was in The New York Times, I think.” Score! If you have the publication title and approximate date it was published, there is another way you can search MeL to access individual database subscriptions. To find articles by date for your patron, simply follow this unassuming path: >From the home page, click the eJournal link. 1. That will take you to a search bar, where you can enter the publication title (Example: New York Times). 2. Click the eResource (Example: Opposing Viewpoints in Context) that houses that subscription. 3. Click the date of the publication you’re seeking. 4. If you’re searching a newspaper, you will need to click the news/number combination at the top of the page to expand and see all the articles from that date. 5. If you’re searching a journal or magazine, all the articles will be listed from that date’s publication. 6. Click the article title, and you will be given the same options as you would in any other result: PDF or HTML format, link to Google Drive, citation options, text to speech, print, etc… This is powerful information, as you can also utilize this path to search journals, magazines and newspapers that are currently for sale in your local store. It is also a great route to follow if you’re inquiring about subscriptions that feed the individual eResources. For example, if you want to know which eResources house a subscription to Scholastic News, you will see this result after you search the publication title: Scholastic News<http://web.b.ebscohost.com/ehost/viewarticle/render?data=dGJyMPPp44rp2%2fdV…> ISSN: 0736-0592. Elementary Education. Full Text Access<http://web.b.ebscohost.com/pfi/results?vid=1&sid=a34499a7-0493-46f3-b3be-cf…> Education Source<http://web.b.ebscohost.com/pfi/ExternalLinkOut/PubFinderLinkOut?sid=a34499a…> 09/06/1999 - present MasterFILE Complete<http://web.b.ebscohost.com/pfi/ExternalLinkOut/PubFinderLinkOut?sid=a34499a…> 09/06/1999 - present Primary Search<http://web.b.ebscohost.com/pfi/ExternalLinkOut/PubFinderLinkOut?sid=a34499a…> 09/06/1999 - present Science Reference Center<http://web.b.ebscohost.com/pfi/ExternalLinkOut/PubFinderLinkOut?sid=a34499a…> 09/06/1999 – present This is not the only way to find out which subscriptions populate the individual eResources provided by MeL. EBSCO has provided a list<https://www.ebsco.com/title-lists> of all the subscriptions inside each of their eResources. These are helpful tools that inform MeL users about all the content available in the Michigan eLibrary. Discovered! And Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen, K12 Engagement Specialist of the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, 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. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Michigan Tax Forms update
by Sarah Brooks 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

Many thanks to all who sent me contact information with the State of Michigan for Michigan tax forms. Below is what was shared with me for contact: Email TreasForm2me(a)michigan.gov<mailto:TreasForm2me@michigan.gov> We also called Joanna at 517-636-6823 for additional information on why our order for tax forms only included the one box on the Home Heating Credit. Regards, Sarah _____________________________________ Sarah R. Brooks Lead Librarian, Periodicals, Nonfiction, and Electronic Resources Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503 810-249-2182

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Canada Reads Facebook Page
by Rebecca Higgerson 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

We’re just a couple of American librarians who love the Canada Reads debates, so we created a Facebook page to open the discussion of the five contenders for 2019! https://www.facebook.com/Canada-Reads-American-Style-239222650357424/ Everyone—Patrons, Librarians, Trustees, Friends, and ANYONE who can read—is welcome to follow us and contribute!!! If you don’t know what Canada Reads is all about, you can find more information here: https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads The debates take place March 25-28, 2019. Join us!!! *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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Call for Grant Peer Reviewers
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

The Library of Michigan is looking for grant reviewers for our Improving Access to Information Grant program and our Collaborative Library Services grant program. Both programs have applications due May 31st for projects that will begin October 1, 2019. Grant proposals are reviewed by the LSTA Advisory Council members as peer reviewers as well as Library of Michigan staff. We would like to have additional peer reviewers participate in the review process. Our grant reviewers will review grant proposals in June and early July and meet in July to discuss the applications. If you are selected as a reviewer, we will provide training on the grant program priorities and our online grant review site. Peer reviews of our grant applications are a vital part of our program. If you are interested, you can find descriptions of the grant programs at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. To volunteer to be a grant reviewer, please go to https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4857663/LSTA-Grant-Reviewers. Thank you for your interest! 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 [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acteonl…> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michiga…>

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