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Join us Thursday May 16th at 1pm Eastern/12pm Central for ALA LLAMA PAM's “Practical Management or Practical Magic: A Change Is Gonna Come” - a free webinar on change management
by Reed, Nyama 07 May '19

07 May '19

A Change Is Gonna Come – As change is inevitable, change management is an inescapable aspect of leading and supervising. Making sure that there is a plan to execute and that there are people who are empowered can help ensure change is managed successfully – cause it’s a coming either way. Please join the ALA LLAMA Practical and Applied Management Committee on Thursday May 16th at 1pm Eastern/12pm Central for “Practical Management or Practical Magic: A Change Is Gonna Come”, an informative discussion on the topic of change management. Our featured moderators are Brian Hart, Deputy Director, Greensboro Public Library (NC) and Cinthya Ippoliti, Director and University Librarian of the Auraria Library<https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.a…> at the University of Colorado, Denver/Metropolitan State University of Denver/Community College of Denver in Denver, Colorado This is the next discussion in our Supervisory Conversation series, in which we strive to offer a synchronous forum for all interested participants--regardless of your membership status in ALA or your position in a library. Join in at the designated hour here: https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/105908882 No preregistration needed. Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org<mailto:N.Reed@WFBLibrary.org> 414-755-6551 (direct line) [WFB Talks No Back Cropped Small] 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.

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Call for Proposals: Mountain Plains Library Association Joint Conference
by White, Shannon (MDE) 07 May '19

07 May '19

If anyone in Michigan is interested in sharing ideas to a larger audience the Mountain Plains Library Association Annual Conference is coming up and the call for proposals is now open. Please see below for details. Dear all, The Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) is a twelve state association of librarians, library paraprofessionals and friends of libraries in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. This October 31st - November 2nd, the conference will be held in partnership with the New Mexico Library Association in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To submit your CE or single workshop proposal, go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBpNLigqSpWw14ob4ZucwicsXLoSznqxA… Our libraries serve an incredible array of communities. As a conference program committee we are excited to see that diversity of experience represented in thriving, complex, and culturally rich Albuquerque. Further, workshops presented in Spanish are welcome and encouraged. Sessions are selected by July 1st, 2019. We can't wait to read your good ideas! Sincerely, Margo ------------------------------- Margo Gustina NMLA Conference Helper Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 517.335.1507, whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Genealogy/History books up for grabs
by Chelsea Johnson 07 May '19

07 May '19

Hello everyone, We had a few boxes of genealogy/history books dropped off last week that are up for grabs. Just message me with titles and your RIDES code and I will get books shipped out. Have a great week, Chelsea *U.S. resources* Ohio Lands: A Short History (Thomas E. Ferguson) Ralegh’s Lost Colony: The Story of the First English Settlement in America (Durant) Yesterday in Oregon: A Pictorial Scrapbook (Culp) Vital Records of Lynn, Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849. Vol II: Marriages and Deaths Historic Helena-West Helena Arkansas, 2nd Ed. (1978) Battle of Helena Exploring Delaware Water Gap History The Chautauqua Movement: An Episode in the Continuing American Revolution (Joseph Gould) My Ancestor was a Merchant Seaman (Christopher and Michael Watts) (1991) My Ancestors were Methodists (William Leary) (1993) For the Love of Children: A History of the P. Buckley Moss Society *U.K. resources* Lincolnshire Marriage Index Series, Vol 15. Holland East Deanery 1813-1837 Lincolnshire Marriage Index Series, Vol 19. Horncastle Deanery 1813-1837 Lincolnshire Family History Society Vol 9 No 1 (Mar 1998) Vol 9 No 2 (Jun 1998) Vol 9 No 3 (Sep 1998) Vol 9 No 4 (Dec 1998) Familia: Ulster Genealogical Review No 14 (1998) No 15 (1999) No 16 (2000) No 17 (2001) No 18 (2002) Pre-1841 Censuses & Population Listings in the British Isles (Colin R. Chapman) Marriage of Index of Marriages within the Archdeaconry of Doncaster, 1800-1837, Vol 10, Surnames ‘K’ Registers of Thorne Congregational Church 1805-1931, Unitarian Church 1813-1837, Wesleyan Methodist Chapel 1841-1928 Parish Register Copies in the Library of the Society of Genealogists, 11th Ed. (1995) Genealogists’ Magazine, Vol 26 No 1 (March 1998) Gravestone Inscriptions. County Down: Vol 5. Blaris, Comber, Kilmood and Killinchy. Hatfield: A Pictorial History. (Sue Kirby and Richard Busby) -- Chelsea Johnson Librarian Marshall District Library Phone: 269.781.7821 ext.23

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35 Michigan Libraries Hosting 2019 Braille Enhanced StoryWalk® for Visually-Impaired Kids
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 07 May '19

07 May '19

[MDE Logo] Press Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 35 Michigan Libraries Hosting 2019 Braille Enhanced StoryWalk® for Visually-Impaired Kids May 7, 2019 LANSING – Families with visually-impaired children are encouraged to explore stories by touch and reading aloud while enjoying outdoor activities at 35 public libraries across the state as part of the 2019 Braille Enhanced StoryWalk®, the Library of Michigan (LM) announced today. “StoryWalk is a fun, educational activity conceived as a way to inspire parents and caregivers to take young children outdoors for physical activity and to engage in literacy,” State Librarian Randy Riley said. “By including braille, libraries help embrace accessibility and equal access to information, especially for the hundreds of visually-impaired students in Michigan’s public schools.” The second-annual event is a collaboration of the Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL); LM; and Michigan Department of Education – Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO). The 35 participating libraries are: * Allen Park Public Library * Big Rapids Community Library * Bloomfield Township Public Library * Branch District Library, Coldwater * Briggs District Library, St. Johns * Chesterfield Township Library * Clarkston Independence District Library * Clinton-Macomb Public Library/Macomb Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped * Flint Public Library * Frankenmuth Wickson District Library * Genesee District Library: Fenton-Winegarden Library * Grosse Pointe Public Library * Highland Township Public Library * Homer Public Library * Howard Miller Library, Zeeland * Huntington Woods Library * Jonesville District Library * Jordan Valley District Library, East Jordan * Lenox Township Library * Milan Public Library, Milan * Muskegon Area District Library for the Visually & Physically Disabled * Oscoda County Library * Portage District Library * Portage Lake District Library * Public Libraries of Saginaw: Zauel Memorial Library and Butman-Fish Library * Rawson Memorial Library, Cass City * Redford Township * Richfield Township Public Library * Salem South Lyon District Library * Saline District Library * Spies Public Library, Menominee * Stair District Library, Morenci * Sterling Heights Public Library * Superior District Library, Sault Ste. Marie Please contact a participating library for dates and location. For more information on StoryWalk®, contact Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator at the LM, at 517-335-8129 or at lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov>. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ferguson. This project was made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services funds, administered by the LM. # # # The Library of Michigan is an agency within the Michigan Department of Education and is dedicated to providing the people of this State and their government one perpetual institution to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research and support libraries statewide. To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>. * Braille StoryWalk 2019 press release.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> STAY CONNECTED: [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/facebook.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/twitter.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/youtube.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/envelope.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> ________________________________ This email was sent to norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:norriss2@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Department of Education · 608 W. Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30008 · Lansing, MI 48909

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Please share election reminder today
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 07 May '19

07 May '19

Hello. If possible, please be sure to share the following election reminder on your social media channels and website. I've attached an election image you can also use. Much thanks. Today is Election Day in many Michigan communities. Click here<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/May_7-19a_Elec_Jurisdictions_647220_…> to find out if your community is having an election or visit Michigan.gov/Vote<http://michigan.gov/Vote?fbclid=IwAR0Ei6HTJl2QAkxHixJEOpmNT0YdH_drpFbHuVSCy…> to view your ballot. Make sure your voice heard. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 335-3263 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: SimlarC(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:SimlarC@Michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235>

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Full Time Youth Librarian/Director's Assistant
by BillieJo Bluemer 07 May '19

07 May '19

Rauchholz Memorial Library in Hemlock, MI is looking for a fun, creative person to join our library team. We are a Class 2 library located in Saginaw County. POSITION: Youth Librarian/Director's Assistant--- Full time (40 hours) includes evening hours; during Sept. -May includes Saturday hours QUALIFICATIONS: associate degree, Bachelor preferred. Experience in public library with emphasis on youth services (teen and children), cataloging skills, communication skills, knowledge of technology, electronic resources, Internet, social media, online catalog, ability to create and implement projects and programs. RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducting programs and outreach activities-primarily children and teen but may include adult services, cataloging, assists with teen and children collection development, provides instruction and support to patrons use of technology and devices, circulation duties, and other duties as assigned. SALARY RANGE: $25,000 - 28,000 per year BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental and optical, vacation, holidays, personal days DEADLINE: Saturday, May 18, 2019 APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, 3 professional work-related references, attached application form to library(a)rauchholzlibrary.org or to Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N. Hemlock Road Hemlock, MI 48626 BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 Rmlsmall

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The Director's Cut - East Lansing Public Library Podcast
by Andrea Smiley 07 May '19

07 May '19

Hello Everyone, A new episode of "The Director's Cut", an East Lansing Public Library podcast with host Director, Kristin Shelley, is now available at the following link: http://bit.ly/ELPLpodcastJohnWagner. This episode features a conversation with John Wagner, a resident of East Lansing, and the author, photographer and pilot of the Michigan Lighthouse series. John began the series in 1985 as an incidental photographic interest. In 1989, the concept of a book unfolded. The first printing of the book, Michigan Lighthouses, An Aerial Photographic Perspective, occurred in January 1994, and was sold out in November 1996. Enjoy! Andrea Smiley Andrea Smiley Marketing & Public Relations Specialist East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 asmiley(a)cityofeastlansing.com _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/eNews today!

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Discard books
by Caryn Noel 06 May '19

06 May '19

Hello all - Now that the ROSEY program no longer exists, how is everyone dealing with discards? I am anxious to hear everyone's responses. We don't have a lot, but I feel remiss just throwing them away - Thanks in advance for your knowledge - Caryn [Email-Signature-Seal.jpg]<http://www.walshcollege.edu/> Caryn Noel, MLIS Library Director Walsh College Troy, Novi, Clinton Twp., Port Huron O: 248-823-1254 cnoel(a)walshcollege.edu<mailto:cnoel@walshcollege.edu> Connect on LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdevera/> | Follow on Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/walshcollege> | Like on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/WalshCollegeOfficial>

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP - Oral History 201 - May 17
by Historical Society of Michigan 06 May '19

06 May '19

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, May 17 Oral History 201 with Dean Rehberger, Michigan State University Seating is limited! Reserve your spot now. Workshops start at 9 a.m. at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. Participants can "attend" remotely too. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Completing the interviews for an oral history project is a major accomplishment, but it is not the final step. Attendees will understand the significance of properly cataloging and storing oral histories. This workshop is perfect for organizations embarking on an oral history project and those with boxes of old tapes. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. If you can watch and listen to a video on Facebook or YouTube, you can attend our workshops remotely! See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Friday, June 7 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Portraying the Challenging Side of History Friday, June 21 Acting 101: Playing Your Part Friday, July 12 Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. If you can watch and listen to a video on Facebook or YouTube, you can attend our workshops remotely! See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). If you are a Household member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Household membership. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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Updated info on Lounge chairs
by Mary Barker 06 May '19

06 May '19

The Pentwater Library has 4 Fully upholstered Studio Q lounge chairs with durable contract grade fabric, wood frame and solid natural maple feet for sale. Chairs are less than 18 months old and in fantastic condition. Please see the photo attached. We are asking $800 Each. The original price was over $1600 each. The chairs just don't fit in the small space we planned to use them. Please direct questions offline to mbarker(a)pentwaterlibrary.org Mary Barker, Director Pentwater Township Library 402 E. Park Street Pentwater, MI 49449-7710 231 869-8581

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