August 2019 - Michlib-l

Still time to Register for 2019 TLN Technology Forum on October 4
by Angie Michelini 11 Sep '19

11 Sep '19

Hello Everyone! The Technology Forum Committee and TLN invite you to register for the 2019 TLN Technology Forum that will be held on Friday, October 4 at the Bloomfield Township Public Library from 9am to 3:30pm. Registration deadline is September 5, 2019. To register, follow the link below to the registration page… [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/techforum/ | https://tln.lib.mi.us/techforum/ ] This year’s forum will feature speakers Web Accessibility, Network Security, Library Design, a demonstration of Virtual Servers and more! A copy of the program can be found here: [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/TechForum/files/2019TechnologyForumProgram.pdf | https://tln.lib.mi.us/TechForum/files/2019TechnologyForumProgram.pdf ] The cost is $30 and includes a box lunch (so make sure you choose your favorite sandwich or salad from the drop down menu) and a chance to win some valuable door prizes. We hope to see you there! Angie Michelini The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-716-5583 amichelini(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference Call for Proposals
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 07 Sep '19

07 Sep '19

Greetings! Are you from a small or rural library? Do you have idea or successes you would like to share with your peers? If so, the Library of Michigan would like to invite you to submit a proposal for the 2020 Small & Rural Libraries conference. The call for proposals is open through Monday, October 7. Submit your session proposal online at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5146323/2020-SRLC-Proposal-Submission-Form. The conference will be held April 13-April 15, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The conference is a specially crafted to reach the informational needs of small and rural library staff throughout Michigan. The three-day event features exhibitors, awards, keynote speakers and an array of sessions geared to libraries serving small and rural communities. If you have questions about the event or submission process please do not hesitate to contact me. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP - If These Walls Could Talk: Researching Your Historic House - September 6
by HSM Main 31 Aug '19

31 Aug '19

cid:image001.jpg@01D3F289.3AED06D0 Upcoming Workshop . Friday, September 6 If These Walls Could Talk: Researching Your Historic House with Cassandra Nelson, Preservation Lansing Seating is limited! Reserve your spot now. Workshops start at 9 a.m. at the Historical Society of Michigan's NEW BUILDING! 7435 Westshire Dr., Lansing, Michigan. Participants can "attend" remotely too. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Every house or building has a great story to tell. In this workshop, you will learn how to uncover house histories, including who built them and when, their architectural styles, and the stories of the families who called them home. After that, you will learn what to do with that information. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. If you can watch and listen to a video on Facebook or YouTube, you can attend our workshops remotely! See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. cid:image006.jpg@01D3F289.3AED06D0 cid:image007.jpg@01D3F289.3AED06D0 _____ 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 Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Friday, September 20 Museum Newbies - How Do I.? Friday, October 11 Selling History: Operating a Museum Store Friday, October 25 Putting It in Print: Publishing Your History Book Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. If you can watch and listen to a video on Facebook or YouTube, you can attend our workshops remotely! Details for remote connection will be provided. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Historical Society of Michigan's NEW BUILDING, 7435 Westshire Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). If you are a Household member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Household membership. 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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Deadline 12/2/2019: IMLS announces call for new round of funding for small/rural libraries, including school libraries
by Kristin Fontichiaro 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

See https://www.imls.gov/news/calling-small-libraries-imls-opens-grant-program-… for the announcement. This is the second time they have offered this program. The deadline is December 2, 2019, and the informational webinar (which will be archived) is September 12. Benzonia Public Library in northern Michigan was awarded funding in the first round. Be aware that federal grants can be time-consuming (but the payoff is delicious!). For some tips on grantwriting, check out the University of Michigan School of Information's online course on Grantwriting and Crowdfunding <https://www.edx.org/course/grant-writing-and-crowdfunding-for-public-librar…>, which you can audit for free! Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Mackinaw Area Public Library To Go Live With TLN RBdigital Magazines Service
by Jim Flury 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Good Afternoon, I am pleased to share the news that Mackinaw Area Public Library [ https://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ | https://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ ] will be going live with the TLN RBdigital Magazines service [ https://www.rbdigital.com/thelibrarynetworkmi/service/magazines/landing? | https://www.rbdigital.com/thelibrarynetworkmi/service/magazines/landing? ] on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. MAPL is the 101st member library to join the TLN RBdigital Magazines group. Welcome, Jolene and Mackinaw Area Public Library staff and patrons. We hope you enjoy your new service. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Microfilm
by Cora Schaeff 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

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Re: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading 2020 Ideas
by Katie Ester 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Hi Anna, This summer we had a great speaker talk about mythology, specifically constellation mythology (to go with the space theme of the summer.) Harry Campion is a local high school mythology teacher and was engaging and knowledgeable. The program was well-received by our patrons and we will likely invite him back again next summer to do another program. I'd recommend him for all ages and he can speak on a number of specialized mythology topics. He can be reached at harrycampion(a)gmail.com -- Katie Ester Director Shelby Township Library 51680 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 726-2344 From: Anna Merritt via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Date: Thu, Aug 29, 2019 at 2:50 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading 2020 Ideas To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Hello All, I know most of us are still licking our wounds from this year’s summer reading. However, looking forward to next year’s topics: fantasy, mythology, and fairytales… I was wondering if anyone had any resources, presenter suggestions, or ideas they could pass along for ADULT PROGRAMS on these topics (something I am struggling to think of ideas for) Any feedback would be appreciated. J Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/

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IMLS Grant Funding for Small/Rural Libraries Available - Deadline Dec 2
by White, Shannon (MDE) 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Seeking Proposals for Transforming School Library Practice, Community Memory, and Digital Inclusion Funding This grant program from IMLS is directed at small and/or rural libraries and archives. A pre-application webinar is scheduled for September 12. A FAQ document and other details can be found below. For a second year, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting grant applications for Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries (APP). https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/accelerating-promising-practices-smal… The deadline to apply is December 2, 2019. APP is a special initiative of National Leadership Grants for Libraries, a program that supports library and archives services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. The funding opportunity, launched for the first time in the fall of 2018, was designed to strengthen the ability of small and/or rural libraries, archives, and related organizations to serve their communities. In July, IMLS announced the first awards made under the program. "Small libraries and archives serve as the backbone of communities throughout America," said Cyndee Landrum, Deputy Director of Library Services. "Not only do they provide critical programs and services locally, but they also have the potential to further new practices throughout the library and archives fields. We're proud to support funding for these organizations for a second year." CATEGORIES The initiative is in line with the IMLS Strategic Plan 2018-2022, Transforming Communities, which includes goals of lifelong learning, increasing public access, and building capacity. Three categories of APP grants are available to applicants: * TRANSFORMING SCHOOL LIBRARY PRACTICE: School libraries support learning and the development of critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills. IMLS is interested in furthering how K-12 school library professionals can serve as integral instructional partners to classroom teachers. Grant projects could include programs and services that prepare students for success in college, career, and life, or foster early, digital, information, health, financial, media, civic, and other types of literacies. * COMMUNITY MEMORY: Libraries and archives not only serve as stewards of our nation's knowledge and collections, but also as trusted spaces for community engagement and dialogue. This project category centers on engaging local communities in the collection, documentation, and preservation of their local histories, experiences, and identities. Proposals could include events and programs to digitize materials related to community histories, such as photographs, artifacts, or texts, or oral history projects that involve community members in the documentation and preservation of local histories. * DIGITAL INCLUSION: Libraries have an important role in promoting digital inclusion and increasing access to information, ideas, and networks. This category focuses on projects that support the role libraries play in promoting digital literacy, providing internet access, and enabling community engagement through civic data and civic technology. Grant proposals could include deploying technologies to provide residents with increased abilities to address the homework gap, increase small business development and entrepreneurship, or plan for emergency preparedness. Cohort Learning and Evaluation APP was also designed to build grantee capacity through participation in a community of practice based on their project category. Three third-party mentor organizations will lead these cohorts, providing expert guidance and facilitating communication between grantees. This component of the grant is designed to promote shared knowledge, build grantee capacity in relevant areas, and grow networks in the library and archives fields. In addition, IMLS intends to identify and support a third-party organization to evaluate this initiative. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? This grant opportunity is designed for small and/or rural libraries and archives, and applicants should consider how their organization might be a good fit. There are a number of ways to be "small," and attributes of "small" libraries or archives could include: * number of staff members and volunteers; * operating budget and sources of revenue; * size of the collection and range of services provided; * size of facility and property; * types, numbers, and geographic distribution of audiences served; and size relative to other organizations of the same discipline or within the same geographic region. Institution types could include rural or urban public libraries, Native American tribal libraries, school districts representing elementary through secondary school libraries, or research or special libraries. FAQ For more details, please read the notice of funding opportunity and the frequently asked questions. https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/faq-accelerating-promising-practices-… WEBINAR A pre-application webinar will be held with program staff to answer questions from potential applicants on Thursday, September 12, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. https://www.imls.gov/webinars/fy-2020-accelerating-promising-practices-smal… Recordings of the webinar will also be made available on-demand https://www.imls.gov/webinars. 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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Flag Policies?
by Valerie Meyerson 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Anyone have a policy to share on what flags fly on the library's flag pole? Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library [jpg Blue Small] Please think about the environment prior to printing this email.

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Did you know that the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and library Services (IMLS) provides access to WebJunction free of charge to Michigan library staff? See below for information on upcoming online courses and webinars. Highlighted Content on WebJunction * Online Basic Reference: Updated Course<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> - This one-hour course will help you provide basic online reference service involving email and chat. The course addresses the advantages and disadvantages of online reference, gives step-by-step guidance, and provides tips and resources. * Social Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> - Highlighting innovative programs and services that libraries promote via social media. Great ideas and inspiration! WebJunction Webinars for You In addition to the webinars highlighted in the Hooray for Freedom series above, the following 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…>. Supporting Connected Learning for Youth in Libraries with the ConnectedLib Toolkit Thursday, September 12, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/supporting-connected-learnin…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> The connected learning educational framework is an approach to creating learning experiences driven by teen interests and supported by their peer relationships. The ConnectedLib Toolkit<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fconnected…> is a free resource aimed at building library staff capacity to engage and promote connected learning and 21st century skills among today’s digital youth. The Toolkit was created by researchers at the University of Washington and University of Maryland in partnership with public libraries. This session will introduce the connected learning framework, orient you to the Toolkit’s content and features, and discuss how it can be customized for your community’s needs. Learn more about connected learning and how you can use the Toolkit to create programming that engages teens in learning that aligns with their goals. Presented by: Dr. Katie Davis, Associate Professor, University of Washington Information School, Adjunct Associate Professor, UW College of Education, and founding member and Co-Director, UW Digital Youth Lab; and Dr. Mega Subramaniam, Associate Professor, College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, and founding member and Co-Director of the UMD Youth eXperience (YX) Lab Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft: How Libraries Can Help Thursday, October 17, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/scams-fraud-and-identity-the…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Consumers are faced with increasingly complex scams and schemes used to defraud millions of people each year. As libraries strive to increase the digital and information literacy skills of their patrons, and provide timely and effective strategies for fraud protection, keeping up with options for consumer protection can be overwhelming. This webinar will explore the free resources available in multiple languages and formats provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that can be used by your patrons to protect their identity and to recognize and avoid scams. You’ll also hear how Johnson County Library is partnering with local agencies to provide programs and resources to empower consumers in their community. Presented by: Carol Kando-Pineda, Counsel, Division of Consumer and Business Education, Federal Trade Commission; and Marty Johannes, Careers/Personal Finance Librarian, Johnson County Library (KS) Public Libraries Partner to Respond to the Opioid Crisis Wednesday, October 30, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/public-libraries-partner-to-…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> As communities across the country experience the impact of the opioid epidemic, public library staff are finding themselves on the front line of this public health crisis. How should libraries engage? Public Libraries Respond to the Opioid Epidemic with Their Community<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> is an IMLS-funded project led by OCLC and PLA to expand libraries’ capacity to support their communities. The project studied a diverse set of communities where the library is an active partner in addressing the epidemic and facilitated discussions with library leaders and a range of government, public health, and community organizations. Presenters will share insights gained from the case studies and emerging practices, opportunities, and challenges, and share resources to help library staff guide their libraries’ response to the opioid crisis. This is the first in a series of webinars on this topic, highlighting the project findings. Presented by: Lynn Silipigni Connaway, OCLC; Michelle Jeske, Denver Public Library; Marion Rorke, Denver Dept of Public Health and Environment; and Kendra Morgan, WebJunction

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