April 2019 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Reminder: MeL Early Literacy Product Trials end 4/30/19
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 29 Apr '19

29 Apr '19

Greetings! The trial period for the MeL Early Literacy product demos will end tomorrow, Tuesday, April 30 at 8pm. If you haven't had a chance yet, please consider checking out the trial products and offering your feedback. We would love to hear from you! Details can be found in this Google Doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6ePD4od9UN3KdbkWdvTNq7u-CUZ-gL8KHEHKRb…>. Products being evaluated: * EBSCO Cricket Media Collection * Capstone PebbleGo * Gale Kids InfoBits * Gale National Geographic Kids * Gale Miss Humblebee's Academy * Gale GVRL Early Lit Collection Many thanks! Liz Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention by learning more from the Children's Trust Fund at www.michigan.gov/ctf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>

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Michigan Notable Author Event May 21 at Kettering University, Anne-Marie Oomen, "Elemental"
by Josh Olsen 29 Apr '19

29 Apr '19

*Michigan Notable Author Anne-Marie Oomen to Discuss "Elemental: A Collection of Michigan Nonfiction"* *Tuesday, May 21 at 7:00pm at Kettering University, in BJ's Lounge (Campus Center Building)* Anne-Marie Oomen will discuss the anthology she edited, Elemental: A Collection of Michigan Nonfiction <https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/elemental>. Anne-Marie Oomen is author of Next Generation Indie Award winner Love, Sex and 4-H, House of Fields and Pulling Down the Barn, both Michigan Notable Books, and a work of poetry, Uncoded Woman, amongst several others works. She teaches at the Solstice Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing Program at Pine Manor College in Massachusetts and Interlochen’s College of Creative Arts as well as conferences throughout the country. This is a free and public event. No registration required. Kettering University is located in Flint, Michigan at 1700 University Avenue. For more information, contact us at library(a)kettering.edu or 810-786-7814. -- Josh Olsen Access Services Librarian Kettering University Library Email: jolsen(a)kettering.edu Phone: (810) 762-7816 Fax: (810) 762-9742 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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MiKidLib 2019
by Lisa Mulvenna 29 Apr '19

29 Apr '19

MiKidLib is fast approaching on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Library of Michigan. This is the free unconference for youth services staff (current, aspiring, or retired). For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/site/mikidlib/ -From the 2019 MiKidLib team Lisa Mulvenna Head of Youth/YA Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax Check out CMPL's services for teachers and students at https://cmpl.org/teacher-portal/.

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Library Director position, Upper Arlington Public Library (OH)
by Jobeth Bradbury 29 Apr '19

29 Apr '19

Upper Arlington Public Library (OH)-Library Director Position Explore-Gather-Grow as the next Director of the Upper Arlington (OH) Public Library<https://www.ualibrary.org/>. The seven-member, governing Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic and engaging Director who will create a new strategic vision and continue to build on the stellar reputation of the Library. Upper Arlington Library's three locations serves its 34,150 residents with a staff of 72.53FTE staff supported by a $6 million annual operating budget. Community support includes an operating levy providing 54% of the Library's budget (expiring in 2022) and an active Friends of the Library group which supports library programming and technology. The City of Upper Arlington<https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/> is a popular and growing northwest suburb of the city of Columbus in central Ohio and is near the Ohio State University campus and the Olentangy River. Upper Arlington is known as one of the most highly educated communities in Ohio, and is very supportive of arts and culture, having established an annual Arts Festival which attracts more than 25,000 visitors each year. The Upper Arlington City School District is not only the city's largest employer but is also known for excellence in education. The City has much to offer families and individuals of all walks of life, including close access to the Columbus metropolitan area. Columbus is known for its excellent higher educational opportunities, nightlife, and cultural opportunities. See Upper Arlington Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/UAlinks.htm> for more information about the Library, the community, and the region. Responsibilities. Essential functions include: overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of library programs and services; envisioning and interpreting community needs, developing new programs and services for all segments of the community; overseeing the provision of a quality collection which meets the needs of the public; effectively communicating the library's services, resources, and programs to the community; recommending policies and advising the Board on operational, fiscal, staffing, and facilities matters; analyzing staffing requirements and selecting candidates to fill professional positions. Learn more about this position by reviewing the full job description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/UAjobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. A Bachelor's degree and progressively responsible professional library experience including a minimum of three years of senior or high-level management and administrative experience is required. A Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library program is highly preferred. Essential skills include a diverse library background, such as experience in public service, personnel management, automated and electronic resources and membership/participation in professional organizations. Experience in successfully engaging with a governing board, leading or supporting a fund raising campaign and/or promoting a local tax levy preferred. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $105,000-$135,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes June 9, 2019. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Donations
by Hartford Public Library 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Dear Library Directors, I am inquiring as to donations for capital campaigns. Did you have a sliding scale such as over $1,000, $500, $250. How did you acknowledge donations, plaque on the wall, etc. We are starting a campaign to raise $300,000 to finish our library. We have one major donor that has committed for $1.3 million and I have an NEH Grant for $400,000. The rest of the money needs to come from a capital campaign. Could you share you experience. It is most appreciated. Regards,Stephanie DanielsDirectorHartford Public Library

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Job Posting - Director of the Library/Head Librarian, Spring Arbor University
by Moyer, Katherine E. 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Please excuse cross-postings. Spring Arbor University is seeking a Library Director. Director of the Library/Head Librarian Hugh A. & Edna C. White Library Spring Arbor University Spring Arbor, Michigan SUMMARY This is an 11-month administrative position with (non-tenure track) faculty rank within the Library. The director of the library should be an enthusiastic, experienced, and innovative leader who demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to leverage library initiatives and resources to provide library services and support for students and faculty at the main campus, online, and across its various locations and delivery systems. Posting details attached and also available at https://arbor.peopleadmin.com/postings/1483 Katherine Moyer Hugh & Edna White Library Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main Street Spring Arbor, MI 49283 517-750-6439 kmoyer(a)arbor.edu https://library.arbor.edu/

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Early-bird pricing ending soon! Register today for the 2019 U.P. History Conference in Escanaba, June 28-30
by Historical Society of Michigan 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Only 5 days left to take advantage of our early-bird pricing! Early-bird pricing ends April 30, 2019. The Upper Peninsula History Conference Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 28-30, 2019 Escanaba, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the booklet for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. The Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to U.P. history topics and explores the heritage of the host area. The U.P. History Awards are also presented during the conference. This year's conference offers. . Three keynotes o Inventing the Outdoors: The Marble Arms Company with Dennis Pace, "Inventing the Outdoors" Special Exhibit From the Michigan Historical Museum o Miners Died and Widows Cried: Remembering the Barnes-Hecker Mine Disaster with James Paquette, Marquette Regional History Center o Secrets of the House of Ludington Hotel with Karen Lindquist, Delta County Historical Society and Kathleen Bennett, Gladstone Area Schools (Ret.) . More than 12 breakout sessions that address local and statewide history . U.P. History Awards Banquet . Tours . Workshops . Exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit . Three days of "meet and greets" Come see what all the excitement is about! _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the booklet for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. Here are just a few of the sessions that will be presented at the conference. Sites of Refuge and Resilience: Anishinaabe Logging Settlements with Eric Drake, Hiawatha National Forest >From Sunburns to Snowstorms: U.P. Weather with Karl Bohnak, TV6 Meteorologist, and Jack Deo, Photo-Historian The Russians Are Coming: Cold War in the U.P. with Daniel Truckey and Cassandra Somes, Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center Braving the Waves: Life-Saving Service on the Shipwreck Coast with Bruce Lynn, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum We Were Here Too: Women of the Central U.P. with Karen Lindquist, Delta County Historical Society Pasties, Cudighi, and Nisola: The U.P.'s Ethnic Foods with Russell Magnaghi, Northern Michigan University 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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Michigan Humanities grant workshop at CMU on May 8
by Katie Wittenauer 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Good afternoon, Michigan Humanities invites you to join us for our first grant workshop on May 8. We will be hosting interactive workshops throughout 2019 to not only help you learn about the grants and programs we have available, but to also register to apply and learn what makes for a great grant proposal. We will walk you through the registration process, answer any questions, and help you navigate Foundant, our application portal. The first grant workshop will be: Wednesday, May 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (lunch will be provided) Central Michigan University Public Media 1999 East Campus Drive Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 You can register for this grant workshop here<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-humanities-grant-workshop-tickets-590…>, and we will be posting future workshop dates on our website, here<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/grant-workshop/>. If you have any questions about this workshop or any of our grants and programs, please do not hesitate to contact us at 517-372-7770. Thank you for the work you do in your communities! We hope a Michigan Humanities grant or program can help you create even more conversations. Enjoy the weekend, and we look forward to talking with you soon! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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SRP Tally/Logs, Cont.
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Greetings, once again! One of the responses to my inquiry included an attached pdf, from the Loutit District Library. With their permission I am including it (as an attachment) here. Hope this all comes in handy; it certainly has for me! Thanks so much for everyone's input! -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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Free Content and Webinars from WebJunction
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Greetings! Did you know that you can access hundreds of free webinars, online courses and featured content at WebJunction.org? WebJunction is brought to Michigan library staff free of charge by the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Highlighted Content on WebJunction * New Tools for Getting Beyond the Survey to Discover Your Community Needs<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: The most common approach to assessing community needs is to conduct a survey. Surveys have their strengths; they cast a wide net, get distributed electronically or on paper, and collect quantitative data that can be filtered and parsed. However, surveys are not necessarily the best tool to reveal the heart and aspirations of the community. The biggest drawback is that they are impersonal. Community discovery is not intended to arrive at a statistically significant, quantifiable representation of your community. It is a process to build connection and conversation between the library and community members. Explore this article about tools for getting beyond the survey. * Crowdsourcing Alternatives to “There Are No Stupid Questions”<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: Libraries are a place for finding answers, but first come the questions. Whether working at the reference desk or teaching a class, you've likely had more than a handful of patrons approach you to say, "I have a stupid question." One librarian took to Twitter to find out how people respond to this statement and gathered some great suggestions. Free WebJunction Webinars for You Upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog: https://learn.webjunction.org/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.web…>. Is That Real? A Crash Course in Verifying Online Content Wednesday, May 22, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/verifying-online-content.html<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Dive into the tools and skills that you and your patrons need to verify the authenticity of user-generated content, and learn how to create engaging fact-checking investigations that will empower learners to detect and debunk misinformation online. News Literacy Project (NLP) covers topics such as developing keen observation skills that help detect images circulating in a false context; using reverse image searches to find the origins of a digital image; using webpage archivers to explore deleted or changed content; and using Google Street View to explore and confirm details of locations around the world. This webinar will help you boost your own skills and give you confidence to help patrons evaluate their sources, too. The session will also include a brief overview of NLP’s work with public libraries and strategies for adapting its resources for non-school settings. -- Kendra Morgan OCLC · Senior Program Manager, WebJunction 220 W. Mercer St., Ste 200, Seattle, WA USA 98119 T +1-206-336-9211 · T +1-800-848-5878 x1311 [OCLC]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oclc.o…> OCLC.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oclc.o…> · Blog<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oclc.o…> · Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebo…> · Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.co…> · YouTube<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtub…>

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