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Braille Enhanced StoryWalk request will open on Wednesday!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

The Braille and Talking Book Library and the Michigan Department of Education- Low Incidence Outreach, in collaboration with the Library of Michigan, is offering public libraries in Michigan the opportunity to host Braille Enhanced Storywalk(r) at their libraries in the summer of 2019! On Wednesday, March 6th, we will open requests at 10:00 AM [EST] with a maximum of 35 libraries who will be able to request the Storywalk(r). The link will open on Wednesday at 10am is: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4876671/Braille-StoryWalk-2019. If you are not at work to request one on Wednesday, please assign that task to a co-worker. This is a first come, first serve basis program with limited quantities. A Braille Enhanced Storywalk(r) is a great opportunity for any public library this summer. Not only can you provide an exciting new program for your patrons, but by including the braille, your library is helping embrace accessibility and equal access to information. Our straight-forward, easy to use kit will provide step-by-step instructions for setting up your Storywalk(r) and using the braille within the program. Books available for selection in 2019 are: * The Giant Jumperee by Julia Donaldson & Helen Oxenbury * The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers * Anywhere Farm by Phyllis Root Library of Michigan, Braille & Talking Book Library and the MDE-Low Incidence Outreach departments will provide your library with the following: * 1 copy of the selected book to place in circulation to the public * Storywalk(r) Instruction Guide that includes the how's & why's of hosting a Storywalk(r) * Step-by-step instruction sheet * Pre-laminated pages of the story * Braille overlay stickers will be pre-adhered to pages. * Evaluation Survey You'll need to provide in-house: * Sign paper & Stakes (approx. $2-5 each) * Public setting to display Storywalk(r) in the Summer of 2019 The StoryWalk(r) Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk(r) is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This resource is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. 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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Jamie LaRue - Featured speaker at upcoming Workshop, April 5
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

Are you interested in learning more about meeting challenges faced by libraries when intellectual freedom issues arise? Join us on Friday, April 5 at Novi Public Library to hear from Jamie LaRue, past ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom and others for a full day workshop in Novi. All library staff and trustees are invited to attend the workshop. Registration details are available at https://fomlevents.org/events/trustee-alliance-workshop/ Be sure to get your registration in today, the deadline is March 22. Friday, April 5, 2019, Novi Public Library "Meeting the Challenge" 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? 8:30 am - Registration and Breakfast Refreshments 9:00 am - Welcome: Jill Sodt, FOML President, and Julie Farkis, Director, Novi Public Library Welcome and Speaker Introduction: Shirley Bruursema, FOML Trustee Alliance, Representative and Trustee, Kent District Library 9:15 am - "Meeting the Challenge: The Trustee Role and Responsibility" Jamie LaRue, Past Director, ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom, (with time for audience questions and answers) 10:15 am - Morning Break 10:30 am - Round Table Discussions with Jamie LaRue, with FAQs about library challenges and case studies 11:45 am - Lunch with Information Sharing and Optional Library Tours 12:45 pm - "Library of Michigan Legal Perspective on Library Challenges", Clare Membiela, Library Law Specialist, Library of Michigan 1:45 pm - Afternoon Break 2:00 pm - Talk About Trustees: What knowledge about governing your library can you share?, What questions do you want answered? 2:45 pm - Wrap-up and Workshop Evaluation, with Shirley Bruursema 3:00 pm - Adjournment This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. 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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Friends of Michigan Libraries and Trustee Alliance Workshops and Member meetings in April
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '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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Openings at the Alcona County Library
by Denise Bearre 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

There are two part-time position openings currently at the Alcona County Library. One is for a circulation clerk, the other for a Branch Clerk at our Mikado Branch. Attached are advertisements, an application and job descriptions. Please apply by Friday March 22, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. You may apply in person at the address below, via email to director(a)alcona.lib.mi.us <mailto:director@alcona.lib.mi.us> , or via mail to the address below. Sincerely, Denise M Bearre, Library Director Alcona County Library 312 W Main St Harrisville, MI 48740 989-724-6796 ex 221

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Remove e-mail
by Sally Alexander 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Due to illness I will be retiring . Please remove my email from the MichLib-Liserv. Thank you. Sally AlexanderRiver Rapids District Library Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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Belleville Local Author Fair
by Amy Greschaw 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Greetings, Libraryland! The Belleville Area District Library is once again hosting a local author fair. The date of the fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, and interested authors who wish to participate have until March 22 to apply. I've attached a PDF of the application, but you can also follow [ http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/events/local-author-fair-2019/ | this link ] to download a copy of the application or apply online with the Google form we have set up. The main qualifications are that authors should be local to Southeastern Michigan and have professionally printed copies of a book to sell. More information can be found on the application or by following the link provided above. As a special added bonus this year, local author and award-winning romance writer Beverly Jenkins will be kicking off the fair with a keynote speech! Please pass along this information to anyone who may be interested. Much thanks, Amy Greschaw Adult Services Belleville Area District Library 167 4th St. Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 699-3291

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Michigan Manufacturers Directory 2018
by Alger Newberry 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Hello Fellow Librarians, I have a copy of the 2018 Michigan Manufacturers Directory that I am looking to re-home. First library to give me their MeL code can become the new owner of this beautiful 1,400 page tome. Alger C. Newberry III, Business Librarian Grand Blanc-McFarlen 515 Perry Rd. Grand Blanc, MI 48439 Phone: 810-694-5190 Fax: 810-694-5313 anewberry(a)thegdl.org<https://email.thegdl.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=W1HaGTOjlEaNkw2Lkfph0kiSJgCrz9AIq…> The opinions expressed here are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the GDL.

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Got coloring sheets?
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Finger puppets? Booklists? Action cards? Shadow puppets? All these & MORE can be used by your library for thanks to our 2019 Ready to Ready Michigan Programming Guide<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_RTRM_Programmi…> for Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson! [cid:image004.jpg@01D4D368.644A7DD0] This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as well as HarperCollins Publishers, Consumers Energy Foundation, and the Library of Michigan Foundation. 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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NNLM Greater Midwest Region Funding Opportunities Announced for Public Libraries in Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

The Greater Midwest Region (GMR) of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) has released nearly $500,000 in funding opportunities! Public libraries in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are encouraged to apply*. Projects should include promotion of NNLM resources such as MedlinePlus. For information visit: https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding Our office is calling for applications due April 1st for the following funding opportunities: * Research Data Award: Up to $20,000 (Applications due April 1st) * Emerging Initiatives Award: Up to $10,000 * substance misuse/opioids, science, embedding health information in library and information sciences (LIS) programs, and HIV/AIDS. * Health Information Outreach Award: Two funding levels available up to $20,000 and $50,000 * NNLM All of Us Public Library Partnership Award: Up to $20,000 * Expert Speaker Award: Up to $2,500 (Two application deadlines: April 1st & September 2nd) Two additional awards will be open for application on May 1st: * NNLM All of Us Consumer Health Collection Award: Up to $1,000: * Small and Medium-size libraries will receive funding to purchase health books for their collection. A list of titles to choose from will be provided. * NNLM All of Us Consumer Health Information Kiosk Award: Awardees receive a preconfigured kiosk A few examples of past funded projects: * Outreach Award: Senior health outreach https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8710 * Public Library: Akron-Summit Fitbit Cohorts https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8741 * Public Library: Community Conversations with Seniors https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/8680 * Community Engagement: Health & Wellness Backpack Program https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/6125 * Target Project: Tales and Travel: Developing Community Partnerships? https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/6105 * Health Info Outreach to the Skokie Assyrian Community https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding/funded/5551 * Adulting 101 https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7872 * Crockpot Freezer Meals for Low-Income Families and Seniors https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7796 * Mental Health Awareness Resource and Family Movie Nights https://nnlm.gov/mcr/funding/funded/7811 'The Greater Midwest Region includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. For more information on funding opportunities, and to apply, please visit our funding page, https://nnlm.gov/gmr/funding. A sincere thanks to our advisory groups who provided valuable input on the development of our awards this year! https://nnlm.gov/gmr/about/advisory-groups Please feel free to contact me via email with questions. Bobbi Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Greater Midwest Region (GMR) Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa bobbi-newman(a)uiowa.edu<mailto:bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu> 319-335-4987

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Invitation to Pinckney Library March 7th presentation on Appalachian Music
by Hope Siasoco 05 Mar '19

05 Mar '19

Dear Colleagues, We invite you, your friends, family and community to the Pinckney Library's upcoming musical presentation called "The Hills Are Alive... With the Sound of Music" on Thursday, March 7th starting at 4pm. This presentation by local musician and founder of the Huron River Revivalist band, Grace Reynolds, will focus on Appalachian music and is a tie-in program for our 2019 Livingston Reads: One Book, One Community Program. For more detail, check out: https://bit.ly/2TeACLk This program is appropriate for all age groups and is free to the public. Our 2019 Livingston Reads: One Book, One Community title this year is A WALK IN THE WOODS by Bill Bryson. To find out other upcoming tie-in events offered by all six Livingston County public libraries, please visit our 2019 Livingston Reads website: http://www.livingstonreads.org/ We hope very much to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ---- Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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