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Reminder: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha at Great Michigan Read author events on 10/21 & 10/22
by Katie Wittenauer 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

Greetings from Michigan Humanities! Coming up next week in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Dearborn, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha will be speaking as part of the Great Michigan Read author tour for What the Eyes Don't See. We hope to see you at these events, which will all include a conversation with Dr. Mona, an audience Q&A, and a book signing. All are open to the public and free, though some require an RSVP. October 21 Daytime event: Co-hosted by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at U of M, WSC Academy, Ypsilanti District Library, and Bailey Library at WCC 10 a.m. Venue: Washtenaw Community College: Towsley Auditorium, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 RSVP required to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at (734) 998-9351 or olli.info(a)umich.edu<mailto:olli.info@umich.edu> Conversation partner: Stephen Henderson Evening event: Co-hosted by Wilder Branch of Detroit Public Library and local GMR partners 6 p.m. Venue: Osborn Academy, 11600 Seven Mile E, Detroit, MI 48205 Conversation partner: Russ Bellant October 22 Daytime event: Co-hosted by Farmington Community Library, Oakland Community College, and West Bloomfield Township Public Library 1 p.m. Venue: Oakland Community College, Orchard Ridge Campus: Smith Theatre, 27055 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 RSVP required via Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/great-michigan-read-author-event-with-dr-mona-…> Conversation partner: John Mitchell Evening event: Co-hosted by the Arab American National Museum, Caroline Kennedy Library of Dearborn Heights, and Dearborn Public Library 7 p.m. Venue: Arab American National Museum: Annex, 13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 RSVP recommended via online registration<https://19997a.blackbaudhosting.com/19997a/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=ee7fdfe6-c…> Conversation partner: Abdul El-Sayed If you are interested in registering your organization as a Great Michigan Read partner to receive free copies of the book and educational and promotional materials, visit our Michigan Humanities Great Michigan Read website (https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/) for details and a registration link. Have a great weekend, and please let me know if you have any questions. Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26<tel:(517)%20372-7770;26> www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Small and Rural Libraries and Advocacy - WebJunction Webinar for You
by White, Shannon (MDE) 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

Advocacy 101: When Advocacy Becomes Second Nature Thursday, November 7, 2019 3:00 pm Eastern Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/advocacy-101.html<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> If advocacy is a scary word to you, this webinar may change your feelings about it. Advocating for increased support for your library is an action that promotes the library's success and contributes to your own enhanced ability to do your job well, with improved resources. Join us for this webinar to help your library begin to build advocacy into your everyday routines. Learn about inexpensive ideas and activities, how to tap into the Friends of the Library and other groups, and how to figure out what matters to "them" (i.e. funding partners, community, grantors). Before you know it, you will be advocating like a natural. This webinar is presented in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. Presented by: Lisa M. Shaw, Rural & Small Libraries Specialist, Maine State Library; and Kate Brunner, Children's Services Manager, Pine River Library (CO) and Regional Literacy Specialist, Southern Region at the Colorado State Library WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for viewing after the session. The Library of Michigan's support of WebJunction was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507, whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Recommendation for an excellent program at your library
by Robin Loughlin 18 Oct '19

18 Oct '19

I want to share an amazing program we had at the Brandon Twp. Library this week, "Surviving the USS Indianapolis." Dick Thelen was 18 years old when he was in the Navy, aboard the USS Indianapolis, when they delivered parts of the Atomic Bomb, which was a secret mission that the sailors on board did not even know they were carrying. After it was delivered, on the return trip, the ship was torpedoed and sunk in a matter of 12 minutes. Over 900 men were alive when the ship went down, but over the next 4.5 days in the shark infested water, so many died from shark attacks, dehydration, delirium, that only 317 survived. No one was looking for them, and it is a miracle how they were rescued. Dick is one of the few remaining survivors that is alive today, and is 92 years old. We were blessed and honored to have him at our library. Larry Martin is the contact for this event. He is a history buff, who was done a lot of research and interviews with a variety of amazing people. He did an excellent interview with Dick and has it on DVD. It is about an hour long. We had a packed room, and everyone was riveted during the entire DVD presentation. Afterward, Dick and Larry fielded questions for about 30 minutes. It was wonderful to have them both available for questions, which were many. Larry also brought along a lot of WW II memorabilia for people to look at. We had this presentation from 2-3:30 pm on a Tuesday, and our room was packed with close to 100 people. People of all ages attended, including many homeschooling families. It was a very moving presentation, and a piece of history that needs to be shared. I have been in charge of adult programming for the past year at the Brandon Library, and this by far, has been one of the most talked about and well attended events. I have attached some pictures as well. Many people stayed after to get their pictures taken with Dick, and also Irene Hosking, who had been an Army Nurse during WW II. She is now 101 years old. Larry Martin's website is lmww2.com He has a huge list of people that he has interviewed over the years, and has all of the interviews on DVD that can also be shown at our libraries. Larry can be contacted through his website or reached at 517-783-0761 or emailed at batt.chief(a)yahoo.com. I highly recommend this program! Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you! -- Robin Loughlin Library Associate Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=304+South+Street&entry=gmail&source=g> Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1462 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•* * EMPOWER*

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Friends of Michigan Libraries Merit Award
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Did your Friends of the Library carry out an outstanding project or a number of successful activities in your community during 2019 that had a significant impact on your library’s services to the community? The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) invites Michigan Friends groups to apply for this award. There are two $400 award categories: a Friends group serving a population under 12,000, and a Friends group serving a population of 12,000 and higher. (Consult with your library director for service population information.) Applications must be postmarked or emailed by Sunday, January 12, 2020. The winner will be presented with the award at the FOML Annual Membership Meeting. Find a description of the FOML Merit Award at http://foml.org/foml-merit-award/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ffoml.org%2…>

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National Park Service Now Accepting Proposals for the Save America’s Treasures Grant Program
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

FYI for those looking for funding to conserve historic special collections. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 Grant applications will be accepted through December 10, 2019. [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=8cf9b058-9bd4-41d9-85ad-365b8cf9d8b1&a=1121448…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/546fe8b1501/b25c3c0f-6ea3-4bc1-ba52-4d47e…] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> National Park Service Now Accepting Proposals for the Save America’s Treasures Grant Program Application Deadline is December 10, 2019 [https://files.constantcontact.com/546fe8b1501/8ef4725d-1a63-42e1-8428-381a2…] WASHINGTON, DC—The National Park Service, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), is now accepting applications for $13 million in matching grants to support the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections through the Save America’s Treasures program. Since 1999, the Save America’s Treasures program has leveraged more than $340 million in federal appropriations through the Historic Preservation Fund and attracted $399 million in private investment to help communities preserve nationally significant properties and collections across the country, creating more than 16,000 jobs along the way. “In many ways, history is stewarded at the grassroots level. Dedicated residents and their partners help to preserve the historic places and collections that powerfully evoke our nation's stories.” IMLS Director, Kathryn Matthew said. “These competitive matching grants help forge community collaborations involving federal, state, tribal, local government, and nonprofit partners.” Save America’s Treasures grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-Federal match, which can be cash or documented in-kind services. To be considered for this funding, historic properties must be listed as National Historic Landmarks or at the national level of significance in the National Register of Historic Places, and a case must be made for a collection’s national significance. For more information about the Save America’s Treasures grant program, visit http://go.nps.gov/sat<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…>. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov<http://Grants.gov> by December 10, 2019 (11:59 pm, Eastern Time). Application instructions and materials for both types of projects are available through Grants.gov<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…>. Photo Credit: Orange County Regional History Center Click here to view this email online.<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> and follow us on Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> and Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…>. Direct comments or errors with your subscription to webmaster(a)imls.gov<mailto:webmaster@imls.gov>. Connect with IMLS [Facebook] ‌ <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> [Twitter] ‌ <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> Institute of Museum and Library Services | 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024 Unsubscribe reishk(a)michigan.gov<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.c…> Update Profile<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.c…> | About Constant Contact<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.consta…> Sent by imlsnews(a)imls.gov<mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov>

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Invitation to Grand Opening of Ingham County Legal Self-Help Center
by Fields, Amanda (MDE) 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

The State Law Library is pleased to announce the opening of the Ingham County Legal Self-Help Center. The Self-Help Center is located within the State Law Library and offers the public access to a private room with high speed internet access where Navigators can help the public use the Michigan Legal Help website. We would like to invite you to the Grand Opening of the Ingham County Legal Self-Help Center on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. An invitation to the Grand Opening is attached. Please contact LMLawLib(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LMLawLib@michigan.gov> with any questions. Please feel free to pass on the invitation to anyone you think would be interested. Visitor parking for the Library of Michigan is located south of the building with a $1 per hour fee, with a maximum of $8 per day. A credit card is required for entry, and payment is made upon exit. Visa, MasterCard and Discover will be accepted. Visitors should approach on Kalamazoo Street and turn north onto the circle drive to enter the visitor parking lot. Additionally, metered parking is available on Kalamazoo Street, and a limited amount of 2-hour parking is available on Butler Street to the west of the building. We look forward to celebrating with you! State Law Library Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 lmlawlib(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lmlawlib@michigan.gov> Law Desk: 517-335-1480 Main Library: 517-335-1477 www.michigan.gov/lawlibrary<http://www.michigan.gov/lawlibrary>

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Envelopes needed
by Hartford Public Library 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Dear Libraries, The Hartford Public Library is in need of packing envelopes. zv152 Please help. Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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[Employment Opportunities] Youth Services Library Intern - Closes 10/23
by BTPL Careers 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Greetings, All-- There's still time to apply for this excellent paid internship opportunity. Join our fantastic Youth Services team in growing young readers and introducing kids to a world of library resources. Don't miss out! This position is open now through Wednesday, October 23 to students currently working towards their MLA. Read the job description here: https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Youth-Services-Library-Intern-J… Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library ________________________________________

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Reminder: Join us for an eResources Training Day!
by Kate Andrade 17 Oct '19

17 Oct '19

Timing or budget didn't allow you to get to the Michigan Library Association annual conference this year? Never fear - you are invited to join the eResources Committee and the Continuing Education Committee at Woodlands Library Cooperative as we spend a day with representatives from our eResources vendors! While these eResources vendors are Woodlands-specific, colleagues and friends from non-Woodlands libraries are welcome to join in on the fun. Confirmed: OverDrive, ProQuest (Ancestry Library Edition), Mango Languages and Midwest Tape (Hoopla!). Enjoy one-on-one time with vendor training representatives and get questions answered. This event is open to all levels of library staff and everyone will go home with lots of awesome vendor swag, too! *eResources Training Day * Tuesday, October 29, 2019 9:00am to 4:00pm Albion District Library 501 S. Superior Street Albion, MI 49224 You are encouraged to bring samples of your promotional or training items you use with staff and patrons to share! $10 for WLC Members / $20 for non-WLC members and includes lunch and snacks. Full agenda and registration: http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/events/eresourcesday/ kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services

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Job Posting: Albion District Library - FT Head of Public Services
by Stanczak, Cindy 16 Oct '19

16 Oct '19

Albion District Library is seeking a creative, curious, enthusiastic, and service-oriented Head of Public Services. Under the general supervision of the library director, the Head of Public Services designs, promotes, delivers, and evaluates programs for patrons of all ages and interests, with a team of programming assistants. The work schedule includes some nights and Saturdays. *Salary and Benefits* This is a full-time, hourly position scheduled for 35-40 hours per week. Wages are dependent on qualifications, $33,900-41,400. Benefits include health, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and pension. *Application Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2019* The full job posting and application can be found at: http://www.albionlibrary.org/about/employment-opportunities/ Please send a cover letter, resume, and completed application by November 15, 2019, to Albion District Library, Attn: Cynthia Stanczak via mail (address below) or email to director(a)albionlibrary.org. *Cynthia Stanczak* Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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