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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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MCLS cataloging webinars September 10-12!
by Gwen Haviland 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

There is still time to register for these MCLS cataloging webinars! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Intermediate<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> 3-day class, Sep 10-12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm - 3:00pm Central) Copy Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/copy-cataloging-of-monographs-using-rda-39…> 3-day class, Sep 10-12, 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern (9:00am - 11:00am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Great Michigan Read kick-off event on 9/16 at Flint Farmers' Market
by Katie Wittenauer 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Good morning from Michigan Humanities! >From 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019, you're invited to join us at the Flint Farmers' Market for the Great Michigan Read Kick-Off event. Doors will open at 5 p.m., and the program will begin at 6 p.m., featuring an author conversation and Q&A with Mona Hanna-Attisha, author of this year's Great Michigan Read selection, What the Eyes Don't See. A book signing will follow. Enjoy music from the UM-Flint Jazz Ensemble and light refreshments from the Flint Farmers' Market. Copies of What the Eyes Don't See can be purchased from Source Booksellers at the event. Online registration is available via Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-humanities-2019-20-great-michigan-rea…> and will close at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 13. All are invited to attend, and admission is free. About the Great Michigan Read: Michigan Humanities' Great Michigan Read creates a statewide discussion around the humanities themes of a selected book. Through partnerships with libraries, schools, book clubs, and a wide range of other non-profit organizations, the Great Michigan Read facilitates statewide reading and programs to bridge communities around a common conversation. The 2019-20 Great Michigan Read is supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Meijer Foundation. Beginning in early September, all Great Michigan Read partner organizations will receive free copies of the book and the supplementary educational and promotional materials. If you would like to register as a partner, please visit Michigan Humanities' Great Michigan Read page<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read-3/>. Have an excellent weekend, and please be in touch if you have any questions! Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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MILibraryCard
by Tammy Turgeon 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Hi! This is just a friendly reminder that the MILibraryCard program is still going strong! 99 public and academic libraries are participating. Libraries interested in sharing their materials with other participating libraries' cardholders can fill out the application, available at www.milibrarycard.org . Enjoy the long weekend! Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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MCLS Offices closing at 3PM 8/30
by Jackie Licalzi 30 Aug '19

30 Aug '19

Hello all, The MCLS offices will be closing today at 3:00 PM. We will be back on Tuesday, September 3 to answer your MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES questions. MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org Thanks - Jackie Jackie Licalzi MeLCat System Administrator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 Ext 146 licalzij(a)mcls.org<mailto:licalzij@mcls.org>

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