August 2019 - Michlib-l

student attendance on Saturdays
by Grai, Rebecca 20 Aug '19

20 Aug '19

We are a small, private, business university and our attendance on Saturdays is dismal. I'd like some ideas on increasing it. Does anyone do special things on Saturdays to bring in students? Any ideas on increasing attendance in general? Any advertising verbiage that might attract students attention? Our Sunday attendance is decent because they are getting ready for Monday, but on Saturdays, it's nothing but crickets. Grateful for any ideas. Rebecca Grai Head of Circulation Strosacker Library Northwood University 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640 Office: 989.837.4333 grai(a)northwood.edu northwood.edu<http://www.northwood.edu/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodU/>

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Responses: Michigan Author Resources
by Adrianne Schinkai 20 Aug '19

20 Aug '19

Good morning everyone, I just wanted to send out the responses and resources that we recommended to me yesterday in regards to Michigan Author Resources. Here is the list of suggestions: · Michigan Notable Authors from the Library of Michigan o https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88854_90002---,00.h… · 2019 Michigan Notable Books! o https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88854_90002-486650-… · Michigan Authors and Illustrators Database from the Library of Michigan o http://libraryofmichigan.state.mi.us/authors/home · Fantastic Fiction o https://www.fantasticfiction.com · Wikipedia List of Michigan Writers o https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Michigan_writers#Fiction · Popular Michigan Authors Books from Goodreads o https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/michigan-authors · Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators o https://www.scbwi.org/speakers-bureau/?speaker_name=&book_title=&role=&reg=… · Lenawee District Library’s example of their local author search term o http://lenawee.polarislibrary.com/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=5.1033.0.0.… Thank you again to everyone who responded, especially Cherie Edmonds, Josh Olsen, Jan Gillis, Judy Murray, Alan Naldrett, Danielle Leithauser, Shutta Crum, Lindsey Sanford, Arleen Wood, and Tim Gleisner. Thanks again everyone! -- Adrianne M. Schinkai - Head of Reference and Circulation Services - Vicksburg District Library, Vicksburg, MI - Work Email <aschinkai(a)vicksburglibrary.org> - Personal Email <amschinkai(a)gmail.com> - LinkedIn Account <https://www.linkedin.com/in/amschinkai/> ----------------------------

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Last chance to take advantage of advanced facilitation training for Michigan library staff!
by Jan Davidson 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Last chance to take advantage of advanced facilitation training for Michigan library staff! In partnership with the Library of Michigan (with funding provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services), MCLS will be offering four more trainings on facilitation presented by We Can Work It Out, LLC<http://www.wecanworkitoutllc.com/> this fall. The workshops will be on the topics of "Handling Conflict" and "Coming to Agreement," and will be hosted at four libraries across Michigan. These trainings are open to all staff of Michigan libraries. They will be most fruitful for those who are working on community engagement projects for their library (such as Community Conversations), or who facilitate meetings, group discussions, or events. Friday, Sep. 20, Coming to Agreement, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/facilitation-training-gvs…> Monday, Sep. 23, Handling Conflict, Traverse Area District Library, Traverse City, MI<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/facilitation-training-tra…> Thursday, Oct. 3, Handling Conflict, Southfield Public Library, Southfield, MI<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/facilitation-training-sou…> Friday, Oct. 4, Coming to Agreement, Redford Township District Library, Redford, MI<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/facilitation-training-red…> Registration<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs.html> is open, and several are already close to full. These sessions are small and spots are very limited and available first-come, first-served, so register today! Read more>><https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/facilitation-training/> ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Job posting: Acquisitions Manager at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Juliane Morian 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Want to join a team of professionals who love what they do and the communities they serve? If you've got the passion for managing a database of records, improving cataloging workflows, and overseeing acquisitions then we need you to round out our team. We have a vacancy for a full-time Acquisitions Manager (salary starts at $47,754 and increases to $59,639 based on our current 10-step scale) at our Main Library location. Our system wide priorities are focused on the following outcomes: inspire lifelong reading and learning; grow young readers; advance student success; and connect the community. Our full job description and application requirements are available here: http://cmpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/CMPL-Acquisitions-Manager-Full-t…. We want you to join our team and make a difference in the communities of Clinton and Macomb Townships. ................................................... Juliane Morian Associate Director/UX Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-226-5091

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CANCELLED: Collaborating Partners Workshop November 15, 2019
by Denise Hooks 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Hello, The Collaborating Partners are committed to providing timely, relevant and thoughtful workshops for the Michigan library community. After careful consideration and input from library staff around the state, we have decided to cancel the "Who Are We?" workshop scheduled for November 15, 2019. Our intent is to revisit the agenda for a Spring workshop to make certain that the day provides authoritative information, considerate discourse, and represents varying perspectives. Collaborative Partner workshops are designed and presented to cover topics that are valuable to library administration, staff, and board members in serving patrons and supporting employees. Thank you for your interest and support as we move forward. The Michigan Collaborative Partners: Michigan Cooperative Directors Association Library of Michigan Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Michigan Library Association Michigan Academic Libraries Association Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 48402 (810) 232-7119 (810) 232-6639 Fax dhooks(a)mmlc.info<mailto:dhooks@mmlc.info> www.mmlc.info

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Michigan Author Resources
by Adrianne Schinkai 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Hello everyone, My public library is interested in creating a Michigan authors collection. Are there any specific resources you can recommend when it comes to finding local authors and their latest works? Thanks in advance for your help! -- Adrianne M. Schinkai - Head of Reference and Circulation Services - Vicksburg District Library, Vicksburg, MI - Work Email <aschinkai(a)vicksburglibrary.org> - Personal Email <amschinkai(a)gmail.com> - LinkedIn Account <https://www.linkedin.com/in/amschinkai/> ----------------------------

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Staff Training
by Lynn Schofield-Dahl 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

Hi Have any other Public LIbraries done Active Shooter Training or other Workplace Safety Training? If so, how was it taken by your staff, and can you suggest any presenters? Thank-you in advance Lynn Schofield-Dahl Three Rivers Public Library -- Lynn Schofield-Dahl Director Three Rivers Public Library 920 W. Michigan Avenue Three Rivers, MI 49093 269.273.8666 www.threeriverslibrary.org Read. Learn. Grow.

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Hacked Email on Friday, August 16
by Carol Taggart 19 Aug '19

19 Aug '19

My apologies. My account was temporarily hacked on Friday and an email with a link to a proposal was sent to many of you, include the listserv. Please delete this email. If you just clicked on the link, there is no danger. If you clicked on the link and entered your email credentials into the fake page, you will need to reset your email password right away. Again, my apologies for this inconvenience. Kind regards, Carol Carol Taggart Director of Advancement [MiHumanities_2 col Logo] Michigan Humanities 119 Pere Marquette, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 517.372.7770 www.michiganhumanities.org #MIHumanities

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Checking In with CADL
by Smiley,Trent 18 Aug '19

18 Aug '19

Hello, I just wanted to share some of the great things happening at Capital Area District Libraries. Capital Area Reads Title We're excited to announce that CADL patrons chose There There for our 2020 Capital Area Reads title. This debut novel by Cheyenne and Arapaho author Tommy Orange is a breathtaking, complex and haunting look at contemporary urban Native life. It was a finalist for the 2019 Pulitzer, among many other awards. We will host an appearance from the author in spring of 2020. Expansion of Student Success Initiative Thanks to Haslett Community Schools and Ingham Intermediate School District, this fall 2,700 more students will join this initiative. CADL's Student Success Initiative helps local students access library services and resources more easily. Instead of keeping track of physical cards, all students within a participating school district can provide their student number or student ID to check out up to three books, magazines or audiobooks at a time, use our digital collection and library public computers. We launched this initiative last year with 500 students from Webberville Schools. We hope to add more districts throughout the school year. Library of Things Jr. (ad attached) We're welcoming a new addition to the family! Library of Things Jr. is filled with items kids can use for school or fun. Use an Adult or a Youth card to check out items like these: * Botley Coding Robot Activity Set * City Building Blocks * American Girl dolls * Polaroid Cube Act II Action Camera Our original Library of Things collection is very popular and includes bus passes, Rokus and musical instruments. Library Card Promotions CADL secured FREE print and digital ads from Lansing State Journal to communicate the value of a library membership. In addition to money saving services we will create awareness of our Member Rewards program which provides discounts on selected performances at Wharton Center and performance venues in Detroit. We also conduct Member Meetup events as a great opportunity to connect members with one another and our staff. Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Special Dessert Cruise on the SS Badger at the Michigan History Conference, September 27-29.
by HSM Main 17 Aug '19

17 Aug '19

Seats are filling up fast! Join us in Ludington this fall for a one-of-a-kind experience on the SS Badger at the Michigan History Conference. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/> Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 27-29, 2019 Ludington, Michigan <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> See the booklet for more information and session descriptions. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/mhc-onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. Standard Registration Ends: September 15, 2019. Conference hotel rate is guaranteed until September 5, 2019. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Dessert Cruise on the SS Badger sponsored by SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry Following the Saturday Closing Banquet, attendees will take a short two-block walk or drive to the SS Badger for a scenic evening dessert cruise on the historic Lake Michigan car ferry. The cruise will follow the Lake Michigan shoreline, while attendees can explore the Badger and learn more about the ship and its history. Only conference attendees are eligible to participate in the cruise, and a purchased ticket is required to board. Plus, we will have a breakout session about the SS Badger on Friday, September 27-don't forget to join us for that session too! <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/mhc-onlin e-registration/> Register for the conference today <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/mhc-onlin e-registration/> and join us on the SS Badger! The 145th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference will be held in Ludington, September 27-29, 2019. The main sessions of the conference will take place at West Shore Community College, and other events will be held at exciting venues throughout the city. This conference celebrates all aspects of Michigan's history and offers a close-up look at the heritage of the host area. The State History Awards will also be presented during the conference. _____ _____ 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 7435 Westshire Drive . Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> See the booklet for more information and session descriptions. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/mhc-onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Michigan and the Moon: 50 Years Since Apollo Idlewild: A Respite From Racism On the Hook: Lake Michigan Fishing Industry Timber! The Lumber Industry in Manistee and Mason Counties Built Michigan Tough: Ludington State Park When Evil Strikes: The Good Hart Murders Blossoming in Michigan: The Story of Betty Bloomer Ford Pere Marquette: The Man, The Mission, The Memorial Sentinel on the Shore: The Big Sable Point Lighthouse Time for a Road Trip: The West Michigan Pike 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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