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Call for MiALA Conference Proposal Reviewers
by heather＠miala.org 22 Nov '19

22 Nov '19

Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA Conference Planning Committee. Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone that may be interested in this message. ******************** The MiALA 2020 Conference Programming Committee is seeking additional reviewers for presentation proposals. Reviewers must be members of MiALA and will need to commit to spending between 2-5 hours to review and score proposals using an online form. Proposals will be available to reviewers from December 13, 2019 – January 3rd, 2020. If interested and able to make the expected commitment, please fill out the <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxlDVLpfOjGrg3wDPdM5dF8pmC74_ufJl…> MiALA 2020 Programming Committee: Reviewer Recruitment Form by Wednesday, December 4th, 2019. Selected reviewers will be notified by December 9th, 2019. For questions about the review process or reviewer selection, please contact Jessica Hronchek at hronchek(a)hope.edu <mailto:hronchek@hope.edu> . Questions about the MiALA 2020 Annual Conference can be sent to conference(a)miala.org <mailto:conference@miala.org> . Best, Jessica Hronchek (on behalf of the MiALA Conference Programming Committee) Jessica Hronchek Research and Instruction | Associate Professor Performing and Visual Arts Librarian Van Wylen Library Hope College 616-395-7124 | hronchek(a)hope.edu <mailto:hronchek@hope.edu> | Me@Hope <https://hope.edu/directory/people/hroncheck-jessica/index.html> | Make an Appointment <http://hronchek.youcanbook.me>

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NEWS RELEASE: Michigan History Day State Finals Move to Central Michigan University
by HSM Main 22 Nov '19

22 Nov '19

cid:image001.jpg@01D049CB.CCD4EF00 Historical Society of Michigan 7435 Westshire Drive Lansing, MI 48917 Contact: Amy Bradfield (517) 324-1828 <mailto:bradfield@hsmichigan.org> bradfield(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release Michigan History DayR State Finals Move to Central Michigan University LANSING, Mich.-The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announces that the 2020 Michigan History DayR State Finals will be held at Central Michigan University (CMU) on Saturday, April 25, 2020. For the past four years, the event was held at Bay City Central High School, but it will now move to the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) on the CMU campus, which is located in Mount Pleasant. The CMU campus can easily accommodate the more than 1,200 people expected to attend the contest, including students, teachers, family members and volunteer judges, all of whom travel from every region of Michigan to participate in the State Finals. "We enjoyed being at Bay City Central High School, but we are so excited to move the contest to CMU," said Michigan History Day state coordinator Amy Bradfield. "As well as being centrally located within the state, CMU provides our student participants the opportunity to present their research in a prestigious academic environment." Throughout the day, student participants and their families can experience what a college campus has to offer, including exploring museums, listening to presentations and joining campus tours. Jay Martin, director of the Museum of Cultural and Natural History and Museum Studies Program at CMU, approached HSM about hosting the State Finals and worked with administration and staff at CMU to make the move possible. Students qualify for the State Finals by participating in one of the 11 district contests across the state. CMU is also hosting the District 5 contest on Saturday, March 21, 2020. "Bringing students and faculty together to share knowledge and celebrate learning is what we do every day at CMU" said CLASS Dean Richard Rothaus. "We are excited to welcome the students, teachers, and families to campus and join in this great Michigan tradition." Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan) is an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan. The yearlong educational program encourages students in grades 4 through 12 to explore local, state, national and world history. Students can enter their work into a series of competitive events, advancing from school contests to district, state and national competitions. For more information, please visit hsmichigan.org/mhd. National History Day is a nonprofit education organization headquartered in College Park, Maryland. Established in 1974, National History Day promotes an appreciation for historical research among middle and high school students through multiple annual programs. Winners from the State Finals move to the national competition in June. To learn more about Central Michigan University, please visit www.cmich.edu. The Historical Society of Michigan, the state's oldest cultural organization, helps connect Michigan's past to students, educators, historical organizations and the public through educational programs, conferences, publications, awards, workshops, referral services, networking opportunities and support for local history organizations. The Historical Society of Michigan is a member-supported educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit nongovernmental organization. For more information, please visit hsmichigan.org. # # # 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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Employment opportunity-Bath Township Public Library
by Kristina Reynolds 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

We are growing and in need of a Library Clerk for the Youth Area of the library. Please see the attachments below if you are interested Thank you, Kristina Reynolds Library Director Bath Township Public Library -- Kristina Reynolds

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Fw: LITA ITAL : Public Libraries Leading the Way submissions
by Steven Bowers 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

If anyone in public libraries is interested in submitting a tech idea. ________________________________ We only have 3 proposals (from 2 individuals) so far. I've just sent a reminder of the call for proposals to LITA-L, Web4Lib, and Code4Lib. Please... [American Library Association] <https://connect.ala.org> Information Technology and Libraries<https://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/ital/index> (ITAL), the quarterly open-access journal published by ALA's Library Information Technology Association, is looking for contributors for its regular "Public Libraries Leading the Way" column. This column highlights a technology-based innovation or approach to problem solving from a public library perspective. Topics we are interested in include the following, but proposals on any other technology topic are welcome. * 3-D printing and makerspaces * Civic technology * Drones * Diversity, equity, and inclusion and technology * Privacy and cyber-security * Virtual and augmented reality * Artificial intelligence * Big data * Internet of things * Robotics * Geographic information systems and mapping * Library analytics and data-driven services * Anything else related to public libraries and innovations in technology To propose a topic, use this brief form<https://forms.gle/LWgLeaRtPWAuadgm9>, which will ask you for three pieces of information: * Your name * Your email address * A brief (75-150 word) summary of your proposed column that describes your library, the technology you wish to write about and your experience with it. Columns are in the 1,000-1,500 word range and may include illustrations. These will not be research articles, but are meant to share practical experience with technology development or uses within the library. Proposals are due by November 30, and selections will be made by December 15. If you have questions, contact Ken Varnum, Editor, at varnum(a)umich.edu. Sincerely, Ken Varnum, Editor Information Technologies and Libraries

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Baldwin Public Library Job Postings: Part-Time IT Assistant and Operations Assistant
by Rebekah Craft 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

Good afternoon, We are now accepting applications for two part-time positions: Information Technology Assistant - position closes December 9 Operations Assistant - open until filled The job postings and employment application are available on Baldwin's employment webpage <https://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> and are also attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Thanks, Rebekah *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Fw: Call for proposals: voter engagement at ALA Annual
by Cathy Wolford 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

This may be on interest. Thanks, Cathy--- Cathy Wolford Systems Librarian IV DALNET - The Detroit Area Library Network Adamany Undergraduate Library Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 313-577-3316 ________________________________ From: oitpadv-request(a)lists.ala.org <oitpadv-request(a)lists.ala.org> on behalf of Gavin Baker <gbaker(a)alawash.org> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2019 11:01 AM To: alacol2(a)lists.ala.org <alacol2(a)lists.ala.org>; oitpadv(a)lists.ala.org <oitpadv(a)lists.ala.org>; gis(a)lists.ala.org <gis(a)lists.ala.org> Subject: [oitpadv] Call for proposals: voter engagement at ALA Annual Good morning. Please share widely with your networks. Has your library implemented an interesting activity or service related to nonpartisan voter education, voter registration, or services for voters? Does your organization offer a resource that can be used by libraries in those activities? Would you like to showcase that work at ALA Annual in June 2020? As part of ALA’s work on civic engagement, the Public Policy and Advocacy Office (PPA) and Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), in partnership with the Committees on Legislation and Library Advocacy, are pleased to host “Early and Often: Engaging Voters Throughout the Election Cycle” at ALA Annual in June. We are accepting proposals for lightning talks (5 minute presentations) featuring libraries and partner organizations that offer resources, programming, or services to increase voter engagement. Libraries of all types are encouraged to apply. Proposals are due December 20 and can be submitted using this form<https://airtable.com/shrWqA0bwfuKDK63Z>. All proposals will receive a response by January 10. We look forward to hearing about your amazing work! Gavin Baker, MSLIS Deputy Director, Public Policy & Government Relations American Library Association gbaker(a)alawash.org<mailto:gbaker@alawash.org> (202) 628-8410

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Re: [Michlib-l] German Novels
by Valerie Meyerson 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

German novels will be sent to Sterling Heights! Thank you. From: Valerie Meyerson Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2019 12:29 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: German Novels Hello librarians - I have a patron that has a box or so of novels written in German. She would like to donate them, but we do not have a foreign language collection. I am wondering if anyone else would like them? Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library [jpg Blue Small] Please think about the environment prior to printing this email.

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Re: [Michlib-l] Receipt printers
by Reed, Nyama 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

Hello Kat, In our system (Milwaukee County, WI) we use the STAR TSP654II USB Thermal receipt Printer which this year cost $245.62 each. Our system was able to program the "you saved $" message, but I'm not sure if that is a function of the printer and/or the ILS. While you are looking at receipt printers, please also consider getting the phenol-free receipt paper. Many people do not know this is an issue and the regular paper contains phenol neurotoxins. Phenol-free is a little more expensive but we thought worth the price to protect patrons and staff. Patrons may only get one receipt from us, but staff are handling that paper ALL THE TIME! I now refuse receipts at most stores too unless it's an item I may want to return. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a link and the text from a recent news article on the change at our area libraries. https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/shorewood-public-library-other-branche… Libraries in Milwaukee County are taking a big step to get rid of toxic paper that could hurt your health. The idea to switch the receipt paper came from Meenal Atre, a regular at the Shorewood Public Library. "My goal was to just have the Shorewood Library make that decision and switch to phenol-free paper," said Atre. "The conventional receipts have a chemical in them called bisphenol, which is considered an endocrine disrupter." These are also known as chemicals that can interfere with hormones. Some scientists believe those chemicals can cause cancer if someone is repeatedly exposed. A recent study from the Ecology Center's Healthy Stuff Program found more than 200 receipts from 150 businesses tested positive for the chemical. "It's in almost all of the receipts," said Atre. Rachel Collins, the Shorewood Library director, said the switch to phenol-free receipts costs them about $135 more per year. "It never crossed my mind that there could be toxins or anything wrong with our receipts," said Collins. She was on board right away. "It was a no-brainer that we didn't want our staff working with this or the public, but the staff in particular with these eight-hour shifts, five-hour shifts of touching this paper again and again," said Collins. Collins brought the idea to the Milwaukee County Federated Library System. Most branches switched to phenol-free receipts. Others are in the process. "I love the fact that it was really started with one person who is really driven," said Collins. Atre had no idea her idea would take off like this. "It is possible to start small and make a small difference that can have big impact," said Atre. "You just have to go with it." Going phenol-free is also safer for the environment. Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources. *Please be advised electronic mail becomes a "public record" as allowed under public record laws when sent or received as part of normal business processes. Message: 2 Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:06:53 -0500 From: Kat Boyer <librarykat.15(a)gmail.com> To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Receipt printers Hello everyone, Does anyone have suggestions for receipt printers? Especially ones that allow you to program them to tell patrons how much they "saved" by using the library? I got some grant money to be able to purchase them. Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Dexter - position open
by Paul McCann 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

Greetings everyone, Due to family relocation, the Dexter District Library has an open position. We are seeking an entry level Part Time Adult Reference Librarian to provide excellent customer service to our community of 20,000 residents. If you are interested in adding your talents to our staff, please review the attached or visit out website at http://dexter.lib.mi.us/about/employment/. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Please excuse the cross-posting. Best regards, Paul McCann -- Paul McCann Dexter District Library Library Director 3255 Alpine St. Phone: 734-426-4477 Dexter, MI 48130 Fax: 734-426-1217 www.dexter.lib.mi.us

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

ALSC Championing Children's Services Toolkit<http://www.ala.org/everyday-advocacy/speak-out/alsc-championing-childrens-s…> The concept of the Championing Children's Services Toolkit was developed by the 2016-2018 Chair of ALSC's Public Awareness Committee, Christy Estrovitz. Inspiration came from the fourth Advocacy objective of ALSC's Strategic Plan (2017-2020), which calls for an, "increase [in] targeted messaging to the wider library profession and the public about the expertise of ALSC and our members to demonstrate the purpose and value of strong and meaningful children's librarianship by September 2019." After receiving approval for the project from the ALSC Board, the Public Awareness Committee began working on the toolkit in September 2017. Under co-chairs Skye Corey and Mary Schreiber, the committee continued the work started by Estrovitz, completing the toolkit in June 2019. The Championing Children's Services Toolkit encompasses a variety of easy to use advocacy resources to empower Children's staff to engage their communities to build healthy successful futures for children. Nominations open for 2020 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity<http://www.ala.org/tools/lemony-snicket-prize-application> Librarians face adversity every day, whether they are defending a challenged book, responding to collection and building damage after floods and fires, remaining open as a safe space during civil unrest, or fighting to provide services on a limited budget. If you know a librarian who has gone above and beyond the normal requirements of librarianship to stand up in the face of adversity with dignity and honor, please consider giving that person some much needed recognition by nominating them for the 2020 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity. ALA is currently accepting nominations through Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 for this award. The prize consists of $10,000 along with an odd, symbolic object from Snicket's private stash, and a certificate. The nominee must be a librarian. To nominate a librarian: http://www.ala.org/tools/lemony-snicket-prize-application. YALSA Updates 2019 Teens' Top Ten Official Titles The 2019 Teens' Top Ten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> titles were announced last month. Download the full list<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> with annotations now and share them with your teen patrons. Have your teens read a good book recently? They can submit<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/public-nomination-form> it to be considered as a nominee for the 2020 Teens' Top Ten. Teens First: Basic Learning Outcomes Guide Setting specific, practical learning goals for your teen program is important to ensure quality learning for teens. Our free basic learning outcomes resource<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/Teens%20First_%2…> makes it easy for you to identify and set them. View<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/Teens%20First_%2…> the quick, one-page guide now. Need additional guidance? Check out our Teen Programming Guidelines<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-programming-guidelines>. Highlights from YALSA Blog: NaNoWriMo Inspiration for Teens<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/11/15/nanowrimo-inspiration-for-teens/> Reaching out to Teens in Group Homes<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2019/11/09/2019-summer-learning-resources-grant-r…> Offsite Programming Extends Opportunities for Youth<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2019/11/08/2019-summer-learning-resources-grant-o…> LM Webinars *New* Starting a School Outreach Program from Scratch: What Worked, What Didn't, and Everything In Between<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventR…> A webinar with Clinton-Macomb Public Library's Amy Young and Brittany Wesner Wednesday, January 15, 2020 2:00 PM ET We will discuss how Clinton-Macomb Public Library went from little school outreach to developing a streamlined plan that allows us to see over 20,000 students a year. Specifically, we will focus on how developing curriculum-based, grade specific programs helped us to appeal to teachers and administrators while still attracting students to participate. These strategies can be adapted to serve communities of any size. Additionally, we will talk about the differences between curriculum-based school outreach and relationship-based school outreach as well as how to meet the need of schools from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live. Imagine Your Story: Ideas & Tips from the Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, January 7, 2020 2:00 PM ET Programming ideas and tips for the Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2020 summer reading program, "Imagine Your Story," will be shared from your peers in the field. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Stepping Gently Outside of Your Comfort Zone! With Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, January 21, 2020 2:00 PM ET So...you have been doing Storytime for years! You have a reliable plan and you have developed your own special storytime groove! That is wonderful! But...maybe it's time shake it up and try something new! In this interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will encourage you to step gently out of your comfort zone and create storytime programs with a new twist and some unique razz-a-ma-taz! Jen will be presenting innovative, "Out of the Box" ideas for storytime planning and model NEW use-right-away songs, stories and activities. In this webinar you will: * Learn how to insert cool yoga moves into your next storytime * Add more movement using oddly interactive props and games * Learn to use large group writing projects as a story time finale * Sandwich each storytime with memorable beginnings and endings beyond songs * Collaborate with community partners to offer a Pop-up Storytimes in new and different places! This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Parade of Elephants: Ready to Read Michigan 2020 with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Thursday, February 20, 2020 2:00 PM ET In 2020, the Library of Michigan's Ready to Read Michigan program will feature the book, Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes. In this informative and interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will feature Parade of Elephants and then share a plethora of ideas to build a storytime for your youngest patrons using this sweet, action-filled story. In this webinar you will: * Be introduced to the book: Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes with several examples for how to share it with your youngest patrons and caregivers. * Include the Five Practices with Elephant songs, dances and activities! * Sing and tell other interactive songs and stories that partner well with the featured book. * Learn "Act it Out and Play Options" for the theme that include patterns, counting, colors and opposites. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Beyond Storytime: The Care and Feeding of Teens at Your Library with Jenifer Strauss<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, March 24, 2020 2:00 PM ET "If you feed them, they might come", but food alone will not keep teens coming back to your library for more! A sense of place, belonging and strong programming will. Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out "why they act that way" and what it takes to really connect with tweens and teens at your library. In this webinar you will: * Understand the workings of the teenage brain * Learn new programming ideas that will entice teens * Find out how to create a Teen Advocacy Group & attract teen volunteers * Discover ways to funnel teen creativity into programs that focus on contribution * Learn how to collaborate with community partners that offer what teens need This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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