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Juvenile (mostly) Book Repairs
by ehansen＠vicksburglibrary.org 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

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Writers Conference Registration Now Open
by Brian Johnston 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Hello Everyone, Registration is now open for the Southwest Michigan Writers' Conference, to take place at Niles District Library in Niles, MI on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. We have lots of great speakers lined up, and perhaps the best part of all: It is free to attend! Sign up by using the link below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LNHCTC7 For more information, visit https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/slides/october-26th-900-a-m-445-p-m/ Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Youth Services Librarian Internship-Please Post
by Rosemary 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

St. Clair Shores Public Library 22500 Eleven Mile Road St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 586 771 9020 *JOB POSTING * Youth Services Librarian Intern Hours: 15-20 hours weekly. Includes evenings and Saturdays Pay: $14.00 per hour; no benefits Internship limited to three years. Qualifications: ·Bachelor’s degree ·Currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Library and Information Science Master’s degree program with 12 credit-hours completed. ·Proficiency in (Knowledge) of computers and computer technology. ·Visual and physical ability to perform duties as assigned. Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Desirable Skills: ·Recent public library or customer service work experience. ·Previous work with children. ·Coursework related to public library and services to children. ·Familiar with e-readers, tablets, digital, electronic and online resources. Responsibilities: ·Provides general reference at the Youth Services and Adult Services Public Information Desk. ·Work collaboratively to plan and present programs for children from birth to age 18. ·Assist Youth Services Librarians with collection development. ·Assist patrons in accessing library resources, including print, non-print, digital, and online resources. ·Create bulletin boards, displays, and program flyers. ·Suggest program and projects ideas. ·Other duties as assigned. Interested parties should obtain and complete a City of St. Clair Shores Application form from www.scsmi.net <http://www.scsmi.net>. The completed form along with a resume and copies of all applicable education and training must be submitted to Rosemary Orlando, Library Director, 22500 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. no later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday, September 23, 2019. The City of St. Clair Shores is an EOE.

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New Documents for August
by Bruce Sarjeant 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Good Morning. A new list of documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for August: What Every Michigan Bicyclist Must Know. Native ground, middle ground, battle ground: the River Raisin, the War of 1812, and the course of North American history. Multiple jobholders in the United States: 2013. Confronting white supremacy. USCIS adult citizenship education program development guide. Occupational Licensing in Michigan. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/135334983/August%202019%20New%20Document… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Museum Curator Part-time City of St. Clair Shores--Please post
by Rosemary 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

*_JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT_* CITY OF ST. CLAIR SHORES ***Job Classification:Part-time Museum Curator* *Wage Rate:*$20.00/hr.10-15 hours per week *Brief Description:* This part-time non-benefited position works under the direct supervision of the Library Director, and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City Museum known as the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum.A copy of the complete job description is available at the City website www.scsmi.net. *Minimum Requirements:* Applicants must possess knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of museum management obtained through the following: A Bachelor’s Degree in History, Museum Studies or a related field. *OR* Equivalent experience, as determined by the Library Director, working in an educational or public service environment related to the operation of an historical museum. *Interested parties should obtain and complete a City of St. Clair Shores Application form from www.scsmi.net <http://www.scsmi.net>.* *The completed form along with a resume and copies of all applicable education and training must be submitted to Rosemary Orlando, Library Director, 22500 11 Mile Road, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, no later than 4:00 P.M. on Monday, September 16, 2019. * **The City of St. Clair Shores is an EOE. *City of St. Clair Shores* *Job Description* *TITLE:*Museum Curator *REPORTS TO:*Library Director *GENERAL SUMMARY:* **Under the general direction of the Library Director is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City Museum known as the Selinsky-Green Farmhouse Museum. *PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:* 1.In accordance with established policies, procedures and professional standards, plans and installs displays, exhibits and other interpretive programs within and on the grounds of the museum. 2.Acts as curator and registrar for objects within the museum’s collection. 3.Responsible for the preparation of press releases, flyers, notices and other public relations related materials. 4.Plans, organizes, conducts, and supervises general and special tours, and a training program for and the scheduling of volunteer guides. 5.Develops and coordinates educational programs in conjunction with local school curriculum. 6.Assist with the researching, writing and implementation federal, state and local grants. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned this classification.They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. *Essential Qualifications, and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Employment* **All of the following qualifications, and knowledge, skills and abilities are essential.An employee in this class, upon date of application must possess the following: *Knowledge* of the principles, methods and practices of museum management. *Knowledge *of Past Perfect and Autographics Montage software preferred*.* *Ability* to plan and prepare exhibits, displays and other interpretative programs. *Ability* to speak and write effectively in the English language. *Ability* to establish and maintain effective working relationships with general public, volunteers and co-workers. *Required education and training* *Possess *a Bachelor’s degree in History, Museum Studies or a related field from an accredited college or university, or, equivalent experience, as determined by the Library Director, working in an educational or public service environment related to the operation of an historical museum.

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Library Director position open-Cromaine District Library (Hartland, MI)
by Jobeth Bradbury 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Library Director - Cromaine District Library (Hartland, MI) Cromaine District Library's<https://www.cromaine.org/> Board of Trustees seek a community-centric Director excited and ready to lead a well-respected and well-funded Library in serving the community with increasingly vibrant opportunities for cultural enrichment, community engagement, and education-all to advance the well-being and prosperity of area citizens. Cromaine serves an independent library district comprised of all of Hartland, and parts of five other townships, with 26,391 residents. The 18,200-square foot building was recently (2017) expanded and renovated (2019). The Library has a staff of 29 (22.49 FTEs), a collection of over 77,000 physical items including a Library of Things, as well as 1.8 million e-items, and an annual general fund (operating, capital, and gift) budget of $2.874 million. A productive and generous Friends of Cromaine group, business sponsors, in-kind nonprofit partnerships, and vibrant adult and teen volunteer programs boost the Library's accomplishments. Cromaine Library is focused on the community it serves and all of the individuals who choose to live, work, and learn within the district. Known for its friendly, high-quality service and for offering exceptional events, such as Hartland's Polar Express Day and the Summer Concert Series, as well as classes for people of all ages and interests, it is the place to learn, discover, and connect. An integral touchstone of a nearly 100-year-old legacy called the Hartland Area Project, Cromaine has led in the use of technologies among libraries its size in the state. Expect to find up-to-date digital resources and exciting new technologies, including 3-D printing and AR/VR tools. Key opportunities include representing the Library externally to community stakeholders and partners, completing the current strategic plan and laying the groundwork for planning beyond 2022, maintaining vibrant library programming and innovative utilization of the Hartland Music Hall<https://www.facebook.com/hartlandmusichall/>, and working with the community to achieve a successful millage renewal campaign in 2020. The Hartland area<http://www.hartlandliving.com/> of Michigan, "a community connected," is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. It enjoys small town charm with convenient big-city access to Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint, and Detroit. Hartland's location, schools, and beautiful setting make it a desirable place to call home and appeals to all generations. Recognized regionally as one of the area's most welcoming and engaged communities, "Hartland Living" (Partners in Progress-the Cromaine Library, Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce, Hartland Consolidated Schools, and Hartland Township) is a unique collaborative partnership created to promote and enhance the Hartland area's excellent quality of living. Hartland Township is committed to preserving green spaces while pursuing smart growth. The Hartland School District is a Premier School of Choice district because of its reputation for embracing a whole child approach to education. The Chamber works to connect businesses, civic groups, local government, education, and the community to advance the economic, professional, and civic welfare of the Hartland area. The Library serves as the cultural center of the community supporting learners, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement. For more information about the Library and the area, see Hartland Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/hartlandlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under the general direction of the seven-member elected Cromaine District Library Board of Trustees, the Director is responsible for all library operations and overall administration and management of the District. Specific areas of responsibility include board relations; planning, organization and evaluation of library services; general administration and financial management including development and fundraising; internal and external communications; and professional and staff development. See the full position description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/hartlandjobdesc.pdf> for complete details and illustrative duties and functions. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program; a minimum of five years of progressively more responsible library experience including supervisory and budget development experience; and the ability to obtain and retain a Librarian's Professional Certificate (Level 1) from the Library of Michigan as required by state law for a Class 5 library. The successful candidate will exhibit visionary leadership; creativity; excellent listening skills responsive to the needs and concerns of staff, patrons and the community; financial and political acumen; the ability to build productive partnerships through civic engagement; the ability to foster a team environment through coaching and development; excellent interpersonal skills; and a desire to achieve operational excellence. Successful experience as a library director reporting to a governing board and experience with a successful millage campaign are highly desirable. Compensation. The starting salary range is $76,000 - 93,000 (with placement dependent upon qualifications) and an attractive benefits package, including immediate vesting of the employer's contribution of 10% to TIAA, 160 hours of paid vacation accrued per year and usable after three months of the six-month introductory period, and fully paid insurances for the employee, with opt-in for dependents at employee's cost. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of October 20. 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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MIUG Conference Registration deadline
by LLC Sheryl Vanderwagon 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Good morning everyone, ***Please excuse any cross-posting*** The annual Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Conference will be held Friday, September 13, at Lansing Community College West Campus from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. MIUG represents the best opportunity for you and your colleagues to keep informed about Innovative, Sierra, and Polaris updates and news. Network with your Innovative User Group peers in Michigan and attend presentations from III representatives and your colleagues. Early bird registration has closed. If you haven't registered yet, you have this week to do so. Late registration is $55.00. This year's Keynote speaker is award winning Michigan children's author, Denise Brennan-Nelson. Lunch is included in the registration cost. Early Bird registration ended on August 31. Register now at http://miug.org/. Visit the website for details about the program. Looking forward to seeing you in next week! Sheryl VanderWagen ILS Manager Lakeland Library Cooperative 4138 3 Mile Rd NW Grand Rapids MI 49534-1134 (616)559-5253 x2010 (Phone) 616-559-4329 (Fax) (616)559-9111 (Lakeland Help Line) sheryl(a)llcoop.org <mailto:sheryl@llcoop.org> ; tech-help(a)llcoop.org <mailto:tech-help@llcoop.org>

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Signed up?
by Anita Zelmon 02 Sep '19

02 Sep '19

Hello Ms. Lancaster: Am I signed up for everything related to Michlib and the CSLP? If not, could you please sign me up for e-mails, newsletters, etc. from your department. Thank you. Anita Zelmon Lincoln Park Public Library 1381 Southfield Lincoln Park, MI 48146 (313) 381-0374 Cell: 248-217-0816

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Fwd: [Statereps] CSLP Newsletter: August 2019
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 02 Sep '19

02 Sep '19

Some fantastic news & a new look for CSLP’s 2020 Imagine Your Story! ~ Cathy View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] ATTENTION: Important CSLP website information! We are doing some fall cleaning on our website and removing inactive users. If you have or have had a login to the CSLP website, and are interested in keeping your account active, please log in by December 31, 2019. If you have not logged in by that date, your account will be deleted. You will be able to re-sign up in the future if you would like to. Please log in today!: https://www.cslpreads.org/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> 2020 Incentive will be live September 3rd! Click here to view! https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> 2020 "Imagine Your Story" is Here! [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/0200b80a-124…] A New Look for an Old Friend! At the time of this writing the 2020 Program Manual is in full production. After countless hours of work by library volunteers, graphic designers, and State Youth Consultants, the 2020 manual has a brand new look and structure. As well as a brand new layout, the 2020 manual has a renewed focus on sharing "adaptation ideas". These ideas are designed to help inspire you to look at programming through a wider lens, and provides you with the tools you need to help shape your summer programming to meet the needs of your individual patrons and community. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/6ce14eda-8e8…] The print manual is arranged into six thematic chapters, and contains ideas for children, teens, adults, and multigenerational programs. However, your DVDs and USBs do contain the programming ideas arranged by age group, so you still can access all the age specific ideas at a glance. Early Literacy has seen an overhaul as well. This year you will find five thematic ideas containing a wealth of songs, activities, and tips for a successful summer. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ee802f89-46c…] The 2020 manual marks a significant change from our previous layout. Your feedback is welcome, and while we did our best for 2020, with your help, 2021 will be even better! Speaking of 2021, there is still plenty of time to submit a program idea for consideration for "Tails and Tales"! https://forms.gle/ebHUdBKUsJfu1VNbA<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/a2bca2f8-221…] Increasingly, public libraries are feeding hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s ad hoc Child and Community Well-Being committee is developing resources to support and encourage library participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives to help kids and teens stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. These resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website, themed downloadables for upcoming programs, and a series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. For August, to celebrate the end of summer, we bring you not one but two stories, one from Massachusetts and one from Ohio. Enjoy! Summer Meals at Palmer Library By Stephanie Maher, Director, Palmer Public Library About seven or eight years ago, I picked up a copy of School Library Journal and read about California’s amazing public library summer lunch program. I immediately knew I wanted to start a program like that at the Palmer Library. For years, kids and teens would spend all day in the library during the summer eating junk food or nothing at all. Moreover, I knew from talking with the parents and grandparents in our community that they could use some help during the summer months. Unfortunately, we were short-staffed, I had just taken over as head of the Youth Services Department, and our Young Adult librarian had just left. I kept the idea in the back of my mind, waiting until the time was right. A few years later, with the Youth Services Staff positions filled, I reached out to someone at the Massachusetts Department of Childhood Services to find out how to start a summer lunch program. They quickly put me in contact with Project Bread and CNOP (Childhood Nutrition Outreach Program). They helped me team-up with the wonderful Food Services Staff of the school system in the next town over in Monson. They were running a summer lunch site through the extension of the Free and Reduced Lunch Program through the USDA at their elementary school and without hesitation agreed to make food for us too. Our first summer, we served lunch twice a week for six weeks, and we were averaging about 30-40 meals a day. It quickly became evident that we needed to expand, and for the past three years, we have been running the lunch program from Monday-Thursday. The feedback has been nothing but positive, and families, kids, teens, and caregivers are grateful. The biggest surprise was how easy it was on our end. The Food Services team in Monson puts it all together for us, we transport it and hand it out! Word got out quickly about the program, thanks to a billboard put up by Project Bread in the center of town. We got calls from local churches and service organizations asking how they could help. With a combination of staff and volunteers, we have handed out over 2,450 meals to kids and teens in our area! A year ago I was hired as director, and it is my mission to continue this program, grow it, and to find new ways to bring materials, programs, food, and fun to our community! Filling a Void in Middletown by Ally Doliboa Youth Programming Library MidPointe Library System The Middletown branch of the MidPointe Library System is in our fourth year of participating in the Summer Food Service Program. During this time, we have made a handful of adjustments to better serve our youth, ranging from adjusting serving times, Sponsors that best fit our needs, and adding additional meals. When we started our SFSP journey in 2016, we were approached by a Sponsor that offered hot meals three days a week and cold meals the other two days. We loved the variety that we could offer, and it turned out that our patrons loved the variety as well! Due to our limited room space (the room that we serve lunches in is the same room that we book for our Summer Reading special performers) we opted to try an earlier serving time for our first year; we served from 11 AM to 12 PM. That turned out to be a tad too early for our kids. It aligned well with the programs we offered in the morning time frame and gave us plenty of time to get ready for the special performers in the afternoon, but most of our patrons came in closer to noon for lunch. We kept the same Sponsor in 2017 and knowing that the early serving time didn’t seem to work out as planned, we decided to try serving from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We still received both hot and cold lunches, and the time combination and the meal options seemed to be a good hit! [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/90a27cad-fb6…] In 2017, we more than doubled the amount of youth we served lunches to. 2018 was an unusual year, as our State approval was taking longer than usual for our site to be up and running. Since there are various other sites supplied by a different Sponsor throughout Middletown, we seemed to be losing the youth that we had previously fed for the last two summers. While we were glad that they had access to lunches in our city, we were sad to see our numbers drop. It turned out that our school district had a long summer to finish up a construction project and we wanted to make sure we provided meals to our youth until they returned to school. Luckily, we had a Sponsor in town that was willing to add us on as one of their sites for the remainder of the summer, since our initial Sponsor did not have that capability. Our kids had access to lunches their entire summer break and that was important to us at the Library, and to our new Sponsor. 2019 brought even more changes for us to better serve our patrons. We got approached by yet another Sponsor that could offer us hot meals Monday thru Friday! Throughout our years of being a serving site, our most common feedback was asking if we could have hot meals the entire week. With our previous two Sponsors, that was beyond our control. Now we had the option for hot or cold meals – and we decided upon hot meals. Another added benefit we had with this new Sponsor was the option of adding a snack time later in the afternoon. We immediately jumped at this offer, knowing once the word got out, we would have happy youth (and guardians)! While we have had ups and downs over the past four years, our main goal is to make sure the youth in our city have access to healthy meals, and we are doing just that. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/87a5a3e4-1fc…] Deaf Awareness At Your Library by Susan F. Cohen, Coordinator, Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library Libraries have two opportunities to celebrate Deaf Awareness during the month of September. The first is International Week of the Deaf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwfdeaf.org…> (IWDeaf) and the second, is International Day of Sign Languages. IWDeaf, an initiative of the World Federation of the Deaf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwfdeaf.org…> (WFD), was first launched in Rome, Italy in 1958 to promote human rights of deaf people and highlight topics critical for awareness. In 2018, International Day of Sign Languages, adopted by the United Nations, is now celebrated annually on September 23. According to WFD, IDSL serves to “raise the awareness of sign languages and strengthen the status of sign languages around the world.” [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/c12b6772-9e3…] As libraries recognize these two observances, we celebrate the diversity of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community*. Many culturally Deaf adults usually do not view deafness as a disability. The authors of “Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States” (Leigh, Andrews, Harris, 2018) note in their book: Deaf culture is a different way of looking at deaf people. (Holcomb, 2013; Padden & Humphries, 1988). “It legitimizes how they look at life, how they function, and how they define themselves, not by how hearing people define them." (Leigh, Andrews, & Harris, 2018, p. ) Conversely, individuals who became deaf as adults may view their deafness as a disability because they did not grow up as part of the Deaf Community. While the needs of both communities may be different, the two distinct groups do share many issues in common, including for example, communication access, captioning, and visual accessibility. *These communities include many subgroups such as non-Deaf and Deaf parents of Deaf children, oral Deaf individuals, Deaf persons with disabilities, DeafBlind persons, and so on. In the spirit of celebrating Deaf Awareness, we have the following suggestions for library staff: * The Association of Specialized Government and Cooperative Library Agencies lists tips<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asgcl…> on how library staff can best communicate with library customers who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. * Invite Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals to form a Library Advisory Committee to help provide guidance on best ways to reach the target community through outreach, services, and library programs. * On the library website and in all marketing materials, describe how deaf and hard of hearing library customers can request accessibility services (e.g. interpreters, assistive listening device systems, CART).Montgomery County Public Libraries’ “Accessibility at MCPL<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmontgomer…>” webpage is one such example. * Collaborate with local or statewide Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community organizations<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.o…> to help plan programs of interest to the target community. * Feature titles written by Deaf and Hard of Hearing authors during IWDeaf and IDSL via social media channels or through a material display. * Offer ASL classes by instructors preferably native to the language for the community or staff may prefer to sign up for an online ASL language learning course through American Libraries Association. For additional information, guidance, or suggestions, contact the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmontgomer…>. For Deaf Awareness for library staff, we have these title suggestions: * Deaf Community in America: a history in the making, M. Nomeland & , R. Nomeland, Ronald (2012) * Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States, I.W. Leigh; J.F. Andrews & R.L. Harris (2018) * For Hearing People Only: Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Deaf Community, its culture and the Deaf reality, M.S. Moore & L. Levitan (2004) * Introduction to American Deaf Culture, T.K. Holcomb (2013) * My Life of Language: a Memoir, P.W. Ogden (2017) What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2020: Theme/Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy; Slogan/”Imagine Your Story” Artist/LeUyen Pham 2021: Theme/Animals; Slogan/”Tails and Tales” Artist/Salina Yoon 2022: Theme/World-Social Justice-Unity-Kindness-Inclusion-Change-Diversity-Equity-Make a difference-Embrace different cultures; Slogan/”All Together Now” Artist/Sophie Blackall [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/53439c2e-a9d…] Was this forwarded to you? 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Free workshop 9/26: Senior (Citizens) Summer Camp for making and creativity
by Kristin Fontichiaro 01 Sep '19

01 Sep '19

tl;dr - Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senior-summer-camp-workshop-for-public-librari… to register for our free September 26 workshop discussing our pilot project to build a Senior Summer Camp for 55+. Also check out our free-for-Michiganders Cutting-Edge Librarianship webinars series ( https://www.eventbrite.com/o/university-of-michigan-school-of-information-a…) which starts September 17 with a fascinating workshop linking traditional global crafting practices with contemporary coding activities.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Details: *In Summer 2019, the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue Branch and the University of Michigan School of Information piloted Senior Summer Camp. Many senior citizens grapple with having downsized and a reduction in in-home space for creative efforts, lower income in retirement, increased isolation and loneliness, and loss of visual or physical mobility. Our hypothesis was library-based maker programming could provide social engagement, a sense of purpose, and new tools to facilitate making. Our participants surprised us with what drew them to events, what grabbed their attention, what made them return, and who they were. Our participants had a strong desire to make beautiful things, structure early retirement days, or socialize. Over eight weeks, residents aged 55 and up were invited to participate in 90-minute sessions with a variety of traditional and digital tools. Each week, new materials and processes were introduced, and previous weeks' supplies remained available for repeat interactions. While our pilot project was short, we see many opportunities for further exploration. Join us for a to explore our Summer 2019 Senior Summer Camp pilot program and take time to consider how its activities might be modified for your own library's senior citizens. Presenters: Kayla Carucci, Doctoral Student, University of Michigan School of Information Joy Cichewicz, Manager, Ypsilanti District Library Michigan Avenue Branch Kristin Fontichiaro, Principal Investigator, Making in Michigan Libraries Project, University of Michigan School of Information Free parking is available behind the library. Additional street and public parking is available nearby. This workshop is made possible in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15. Questions? contactmichiganmakers(a)umich.edu Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senior-summer-camp-workshop-for-public-librari… -- 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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