March 2019 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Information Services Library Intern
by Marcia Dominick 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* Are you our next great Library Intern? Here is your opportunity to work at a great library with a fun staff. Join our team and work collaboratively to provide programs and outreach to our community. Gain experience on the reference desk, collection development, summer reading program planning and implementation, and much more. *Position: Information Services Library Intern, Part-time* *Job Duties:* - Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. - Participates in collection development and maintenance as needed, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. - Plan, implement and promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community. - Engage in outreach opportunities within the community. - Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. *Job Requirements:* · Currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Library/ Information Science from an ALA accredited program. · Knowledge of adult and youth literature preferred. · Ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands, and resolve problem situations in a positive manner. · Communicate effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues. · Perform other duties as assigned. · Dedication to public service. · Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. · Excellent oral and written communications skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. · Evening and weekend hours are required. *Salary: *$11.52 per hour *Hours:* 19 hours per week · Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. · Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. · Friday/Saturday Rotation (A Team), 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Benefits:* None *Application:* · Resume, cover letter and application required. · Available at: https://novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline: *Until Filled [image: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1a1hecCo_tHMMH0i3Pb03DPoNkUQOHx4x] *Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Phone:* 248-869-7211*|Fax:* 248-349-6520 *|Office:* 248-869-7204 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.* *City of Novi Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence 1969-2019*

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President's 2020 Budget
by Riley, Randy (MDE) 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Dear Michigan Libraries, You may have seen that President Trump released his federal 2020 budget this morning. IMLS is proposed for elimination. Here is ALA's statement<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>. This action kicks off the "Dear Colleague" (or "Dear Appropriator") letter campaign. ALA has issued an action alert<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcqrcengage…> for both the LSTA and IAL ("Innovative Approaches to Literacy") letters. The House's LSTA letter started circulating today and signatures are due by March 28th. Reps. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and Don Young (R-AK) are leading the charge on it. ALA Washington Office is working on getting a copy and will share as soon as available. The Senate LSTA letter is expected a bit later, in mid-April. We're hopeful that Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) will join Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) as lead for it. Libraries are encouraged to let their members of Congress know how important their continued support for LSTA funding and IMLS is to Michigan libraries. ALA has once again made a "signer tracker" available at http://www.ala.org/advocacy/fund-libraries<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>. You can use this to see the signer status for each member of your state's delegation. To get an idea of possible talking points, attached to this message are 2 pdf documents developed by ALA for their recent fly in event. We have been through this process before. COSLA will be discussing this in detail at the next Board meeting. Thanks, r. Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-1517 Rileyr1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Rileyr1@michigan.gov>

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Save the Date - TLN Adult Services Spring Workshop
by Danielle Hansard 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Hello all, Please save Wednesday, May 22, 2019 for the TLN Adult Services Spring Workshop, Mad Skillz for Librarians. This continuing education workshop focuses on professional development and current library issues and is geared towards librarians, library students, library staff, and anyone interested in learning more about adult services. This year’s event will be held at the Redford District Library<http://redfordlibrary.org/> from 9 am – 1 pm. We’ll have speakers to talk about program planning, readers’ advisory, and new MeL databases. A registration link will be sent out in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! ---------------------------------------------------------- Danielle Hansard Reference Librarian William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Pkwy. Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 ext. 2845 danielle.hansard(a)westlandlibrary.org

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Exploring Library card vendors
by Sonja Downey 11 Mar '19

11 Mar '19

Dear Members, I am getting ready to order a new batch of library cards. We have been with data 2, but they do no longer manufacture library cards. I am now exploring other vendors and their prices. Could you please let me know who you are buying your library cards from and if possible, what you paid for them? Thank you so much, I am looking forward to all your answers. Thanks for taking the time. Sonja Downey Supervisor of Circulation Services Tel.: (517) 423-2238 Fax: (517) 423-5519

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Best fundraising ideas for boards, friends groups, and foundations?
by Kosinski, Kathy (MDE) 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Hello! I'm working on a project for United for Libraries and would like to get a nice round-up of some of the great fundraising ideas that are happening in Michigan right now. If your library has done any really cool or unique fundraising, I would love to hear about it! Crowdsourcing, big events, ideas that spanned multiple age groups, your old standbys: I want to hear them all. Best, Kathy Kathy Kosinski Statewide Library Services Analyst Library of Michigan Michigan eLibrary team 517-241-2149

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UPCOMING HISTORY HOUNDS: Grist for the Mill: Holland’s DeZwaan Windmill - March 13
by Historical Society of Michigan 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

cid:image002.jpg@01D3849D.922A1640 Upcoming Lecture • Wednesday, March 13 Grist for the Mill: Holland’s DeZwaan Windmill with Alisa Crawford, Windmill Island Gardens, City of Holland Seating is limited! Reserve your spot now. Lectures start at 7 p.m. at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. Participants can “attend” remotely too. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Learn more and register on our website. HSM members attend for FREE! Non-members, $7. “Grist for the Mill: Holland’s DeZwaan Windmill” will take place on Wednesday, March 13, at 7 p.m. One of Holland’s most marvelous structures, the DeZwaan Windmill, is a genuine, working Dutch windmill that remains the only one of its kind in the entire United States. Come listen to our speaker explain how the DeZwaan Windmill came to be known as one of Michigan’s greatest Dutch treasures. _____ If you enjoy “sniffing out” and exploring Michigan’s most fascinating historical facets, join us for our evening series of in-depth lectures. The Historical Society of Michigan’s History Hounds™ Lecture Series allows attendees to delve into Michigan’s history and dig up a bone or two of new appreciation to take home. Seating is limited! Reserve your spot now. Lectures start at 7 p.m. at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. Participants can “attend” remotely too. HSM members attend for FREE! Non-members, $7. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. _____ cid:image009.jpg@01D2AC8B.99D17B80 _____ 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 Coming Soon… Wednesday, April 10 Votes for Women: A Century of Suffrage <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. Lectures start at 7 p.m. (unless noted) at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. The lecture and Q&As usually last about an hour. Seating is limited and pre-registration is suggested but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Registration for each History Hounds lecture closes at 3 p.m. the day BEFORE the scheduled talk. If you are a household member of HSM, registration is FREE. Registration for non-members is $7. Participants can “attend” remotely, if they prefer, through Zoom Video Communications and will be able to interact with the speaker and other attendees.* For in-person attendees, light refreshments will be available. *For full interaction, microphone and webcam are required on your device. Instructions on how to remote-in to the workshop will be sent to attendees. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. 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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Playaways
by Hartford Public Library 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Dear Colleagues, We are considering Playaways for our collection. I am inquiring about your experience with this format. Are they popular with adults, children or teens? What is their longevity? What is most popular classic fiction or best sellers? They seem to be very expensive. I appreciate your input. Regards,Stephanie DanielsDirectorHartford Public Library

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compiled cultural competency recommendations
by Kristy Cooper 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Hi everyone, A few weeks back I asked the list for cultural competency training recommendations, either online or in person. and have compiled all of the responses I received for everyone here: · Try Marla Ehlers, Assistant Director, of Grand Rapids Public Library. She did something like this for MLA several years ago. Here is a presentation by her here: https://mostatelibrary.watch.more.net/#/videos/c41237bd-7aa0-49cd-9cfb-4c42… · Taryn Petryk *tpetryk(a)umich.edu <tpetryk(a)umich.edu>* (Michigan Ross Director of Diversity and Inclusion) · I recently took Balancing Books and Social Issues: Homelessness and Trauma put on by Elissa Hardy, a social worker in the Denver Public Library system, and while the webinar specifically talked about people experiencing homelessness, she also did a great job talking about the language we use about patrons and how harmful it can be. I highly recommend it. https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=818&reset=1 · https://amplifycolectivo.com/nonprofit-small-business-and-corporate-trainin… · *http://us2consulting.com/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fus2consulting.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3…>* · WebJunction offerings are free. A list available that are self-paced courses that match your need can be found here: https://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=cultural · Here is a link to a post about inclusive practices with connections to other resources. https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/stories-of-inclusion-inclusive… · Here are a number under their topic of Access & Equity https://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/access-equity.html · If you are looking for training for library staff serving children and youth you may want to review YALSA's offerings such as http://www.ala.org/yalsa/cultural-competence-library Thanks! -- Kristy Cooper

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Filtering Software
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Happy Friday, everyone! We are embarking on e-rate funding which, of course, requires some type of filtering/blocking mechanism on all of our computers, something we don't currently provide. I'm interested to hear about anyone's experiences with filtering/blocking software: Is there anything you'd recommend; pro's and con's, etc. I very much appreciate your time; I know it is in great demand! Thanks so much for any help you can provide. -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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Youth Services Updates!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 08 Mar '19

08 Mar '19

Hope you all are enjoying my periodic attempt at updates… Trying not to overfill your inboxes with multiple messages every week (so much happening in libraryland!). Scroll down for webinars, workshops, Summer Reading, Ready to Read MI, and more programming news! Upcoming Workshops & Webinars LM offers access to Wandoo Reader, a tracking program for reading clubs. If your library is interested in starting an account, please contact me directly. There is a monthly webinar and recordings available on Demco’s site if interested in a demo<http://evancedtraining.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=15360&backT…>. A hands-on workshop on April 29th will be held for those with accounts - please contact me with any questions at LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov?subject=Wandoo%20Reader%20>. In A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Fact, Fiction & Folklore for SRP 2019 Family Programs<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Thursday, March 21, 2019 2:00 pm (ET) Combining her years as a science teacher and storyteller, Jenifer Strauss will help you build programs for families using the 2019 Summer Reading Theme; Space: A Universe of Stories. Jen will be sharing factual and fictional stories and songs and then demonstrating cool STEM activities for families to engage in together including some rocket launching and moon rock making! In this webinar you will * Learn the brain-powering reasons for sharing fiction before fact * Watch and participate in the telling of several factual and fictional stories about SPACE * Learn songs with call and response, sign language and movement that will have you orbiting the moon and spinning through the stars. * See demonstrations of really cool STEM activities that you can share with families next summer. Read By Grade Three: What Public Libraries Need to Know<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofm…> 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. Presenters: Laural Triebel and Lisa Brown, Early Literacy Coaching Consultants, Office of Educational Supports, MDE; Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator, Library of Michigan. Act It Out and Play! Stories Just Made for Participation<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Tuesday, April 16, 2019 2:00 pm (ET) Every Child Ready to Read states, “Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. They learn about language through playing as the activities help them put thoughts into words and talk about what they are doing”. In this highly active webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will be presenting books that lend themselves to PLAY! In this webinar you will * Learn fun facts from current research about the Power of Play! * Be introduced to authors and books that lend themselves to creative expression and encourage silly improvisation. * Learn four traditional and literary stories that are perfect for adaptation and group participation (titles, props and costume lists will be provided) * Learn some easy group games to add cooperation to storytime programs. 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. If you missed a LM webinar be sure to check out our archives<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245-…>. Ready to Read Michigan Now that you have Touch the Brightest Star, don’t forget to use the printables from the programming guide<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_RTRM_Programmi…>! Once you complete your March is Reading Month programming, please submit the Ready to Read survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTRM2019>. Additional reproducible materials for your library (such as activity dice, poster, booklist, etc) based on the 5 Practices of Every Child Ready to Read™. They are up on the LM’s website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9264,7-381-88855_89743_89749--…>, so be sure to check them out. Please share posts & pictures on social media using #ReadytoReadMi so LM can like & re-share! A Universe of Stories PSAs for Summer Reading now available via CSLP: https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/ “A Universe of Stories” manuals are available with a code online, once you login on the top right corner. Teen Video Challenge has morphed to a summer program! Submissions are easier to submit and teen librarians will have access to materials to support the program; prizes will still be awarded. Runs June 1-August 2nd. Check it out: https://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/2019-teen-video-challenge/ Programming Money Smart Week<https://www.moneysmartweek.org/> is coming up fast! March 30th-April 6th. Voting is open for Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards: https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=childrens-and-teen-choice-book-awards PBS Offers Free Educator Credential in Media Literacy: https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=pbs-offers-free-educator-credential-in-med… Children’s Book Week is celebrating 100 years! New logo & art work available: https://everychildareader.net/cbw/100th/?fbclid=IwAR2CD8w460adRCpfLbUIbX43w… It runs April 29-May 5th. Storytime Copyright Q&A: https://www.ohionet.org/blog/2019/02/copyright-q-whats-story-storytime Sharing Wordless picture books: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/sharing-wordless-picture-books Support for these programs in part thanks to the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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/> Celebrate March is Reading Month by learning more: Read by Grade Three Parent Awareness Toolkit<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>. [cid:image001.png@01D4CF86.1E331AE0]

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