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Device Purchasing Bid - Personal Purchasing Program Flyer
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 03 May '19

03 May '19

Greetings all, In you case you missed the note in the last message about device purchasing, this program is also open for personal use by staff and families of library workers in Michigan. You don’t go through SPOT for this, though, it’s a different process. Check out the attached flyer for all the details and as always, Karen Hairston is happy to answer any questions. You can reach her at karen(a)remc.org<mailto:karen@remc.org> or 517-927-1982. Happy shopping! Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Bins for STEM Kits
by Jocelyn Levin 03 May '19

03 May '19

Hello Library Friends, If your library has purchased bins or boxes or other containers of some type to house circulating materials like STEM kits, could you please let me know what brands you have been happy with, as well as if there are any that have not worked well for your library? I'm looking to purchase about twenty and I want them to be sturdy enough to last. So far, I've been considering Sterilite ClearView, Ziplock WeatherShield, IRIS WeatherTight, and Rubbermaid Roughneck, but I'm open to suggestions. Thanks for your willingness to share your experience! Sincerely, Jocelyn Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth and Teen Services Librarian jlevin(a)lyon.lib.mi.us Lyon Township Public Library 27005 Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 [ callto:248.437.8800 | 248.437.8800 ] Ext. 615 [ http://www.lyon.lib.mi.us/ | www.lyon.lib.mi.us ]

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Share about your library’s community engagement work with ALA
by Pam Seabolt 02 May '19

02 May '19

*Please excuse cross-posting* The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office is looking for stories from libraries who have done, or are doing, community engagement work. We are interested in learning what that experience has looked like in your library and what the results have been for your institution/community. Please take our survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CEstories Examples of community engagement work might include, but are definitely not limited to: * hosting a conversation with residents to discuss a divisive topic * an information campaign to educate residents about a topic before an election or referendum * learning what services or programs a certain segment of the community needs and revising library offerings/activities based on what you heard Your submission may be used as an example in a forthcoming book, "Empowering Communities: The Library and Community Engagement" (working title), edited by Mary Davis Fournier and Sarah Ostman, to be published by ALA Editions; or featured on ALA's Programming Librarian<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/> or Libraries Transforming Communities<http://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communit…> websites. If your library's story is selected, you will receive acknowledgement credit in the book or on the relevant website. Questions? Please contact ALA’s Public Programs office at publicprograms(a)ala.org<mailto:publicprograms@ala.org>. Thank you! _____________ Sarah Ostman Communications Manager American Library Association Public Programs Office 312-280-5061

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Non-resident Library Card Fee
by Andrus, Miriam 02 May '19

02 May '19

Hello Everyone- Question about non-resident library cards. Does your library charge for a non-resident card based upon the average annual amount a household within your legal service area pays to support your library? If so, how often do you reevaluate your fee? If not, how did your library decide how much to charge for non-resident cards? Any input would be appreciated. Thank you, Miriam Andrus Library Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 Phone 989.837.3431 Fax 989.837.3468 Our Mission: To inspire lifelong learning by connecting people and resources.

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MMLL workshop: #STORYTIMEMATTERS open to all
by Sheryl Mase 02 May '19

02 May '19

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Library of Michigan LSTA Annual Report for 2018
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 May '19

02 May '19

The Library of Michigan has posted the 2018 annual report for the use of LSTA funds in Michigan. It is a quick overview of the statewide projects, training and grants that we did last fiscal year. You can find it at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> or directly at the link below. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Thank you for your participation in these programs! Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2018 * https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_LSTA_2019_Annual_Re… Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> https://www.michigan.gov/lsta https://www.michigan.gov/sl21 May is Teacher Appreciation Month. Use #MIteachAppreesh to recognize outstanding educators - learn more: bit.ly/MIteachAppreesh<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FM…>

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MeL Minute: LearningExpress Resume Builder
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 02 May '19

02 May '19

[A close up of text on a white background Description automatically generated]Here is resume writing help-when MI unemployment is 4.0%1-because U.S. News & World Report state low unemployment is good for job seekers2. So, if you're in the job-seeking market, brush up your resume or write a new one with LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator(r) available free at the Michigan electronic Library (Mel.org) Under LearningExpress<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=lex>, click the Job & Career Accelerator Center. Select Tools to Get Hired, then launch the Build Your Resume career tool. The Resume Builder will help you create effective resumes in a step-by-step manner with expert advice, easy-to-follow instructions, and helpful resume samples. The Resume Builder helps you create new resumes from scratch or upload and edit an existing resume. The easy-to-follow format allows you to set up your resume profile once with your name and contact information, resume name, job category, description, job experience and current work situation, all saved for any additional resumes. When you create a new resume, you may select a first design or skip this step. Navigation takes you through the sections for a headline, job highlights and qualifications, experience, education, skills, licenses and certifications, honors and awards, publications and presentations, professional associations, additional information, endorsements, and a space to add your own defined section. You can use all or none of these sections, reorder them as it suits your needs. If you're not sure how your industry describes certain job skills, there are sample resumes and keyword lists to help you make the best word selections. There are action words and job specific keywords. When you are finished use the Resume Review feature to make edits and reorder sections, apply design formats and save it to your personal MyResume on your secure Dashboard. You can also email, print, copy and download your resume directly from the preview. If you're new to the job market or thinking of making a career switch or ready to take on more responsibility, take advantage of the job-seekers market and write your new resume with EBSCO LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator on MeL.org. 1 The Bureau of Labor Statistics, (n.d.). Geographic Information, Midwest, Michigan. Michigan Economy at a Glance: In percent, seasonally adjusted. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/regions/midwest/michigan.htm#eag 2 Bixler, Ray, (July 20, 2018), U.S. News & World Report, How a Low Unemployment Rate May Affect your Job Search, Retrieved from https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/2018-0… I am re-entering the workforce and the LearningExpress Library resume builder enabled me to easily create a professional looking resume. The questions it asked and suggestions it offered gave me confidence that I was including all of the information that today's employers are looking for in a format that would put my skills and experience in their best light. I haven't had to create a resume in over ten years and LEL eliminated the stress from this portion of the job seeking process. Furthermore, I am visually impaired and I can use this program successfully with my Windows screen enlargement program. -Rebecca S., Haslett, Michigan Brought to you by the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Michigan Kids to See More Summer Technology, Literacy Programs at Public Libraries under 2019 Grant
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 02 May '19

02 May '19

[MDE Logo] Press Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 Michigan Kids to See More Summer Technology, Literacy Programs at Public Libraries Under 2019 Grant $153,554 Available to 92 Libraries Statewide April 30, 2019 LANSING - Michigan children and teens will enjoy more summer technology and literacy programs at 90-plus public libraries with grants of up to $2,0000 each, the Library of Michigan (LM) announced today. Under the 2019 Public Library Services grant program, now in its third year and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>, 92 public libraries in Michigan have received total funding of $153,554 at levels of $500 to $2,000. Grant recipients across the state have a wide range of creative ideas for using their grants, and Michigan's youth are the beneficiaries. Among the programs these grants will fund include: * teens may participate in an arts and ecology program on Rabbit Island through the Portage Lake District Library in Houghton; * teens and "tweens" statewide can learn coding through various robotics activities; and * Southfield Public Library will offer space-science programming based on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. For more information about the LSTA Public Library Services grant program or for a list of individual grantees, please go to www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>. # # # 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…>. * LSTA PL Svcs Grants 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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Facilitation training for Michigan library staff
by Jan Davidson 02 May '19

02 May '19

Apologies for cross-posting. Please help spread the word! Due to the success of last year's workshops and back by popular demand, MCLS, in partnership with the Library of Michigan, will be offering six more trainings on facilitation presented by We Can Work It Out, LLC<http://www.wecanworkitoutllc.com/>. Two dates in July will be offered for the Basic Facilitation workshop (repeats of the courses offered last year) and are available to new participants. Two Advanced Facilitation workshops, on the topics of, "Handling Conflict" and "Coming to Agreement," will be offered in Fall 2019. The trainings will be open to staff of Michigan libraries, with a particular focus on those who have previously gone through The Harwood Institute<https://theharwoodinstitute.org/> Public Innovators labs. They will be most fruitful for those who are working on community engagement projects for their library, or who facilitate group discussions and events. Registration for the Basic workshops is now open! Registration for the Advanced workshops will open in the next few days. The workshops are small and spots are very limited, and available first-come, first-served. Register<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs.html> today! Read more or register<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/facilitation-training/>: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/facilitation-training/ ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org>

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Last Chance to Register for MiALA 2019 Annual Conference
by heather＠miala.org 02 May '19

02 May '19

Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA Annual Conference Planning Committee. Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone and/or group that may be interested in this information! *********************************** Don't miss out on the 2019 MiALA conference <https://www.miala.org/annual_conference_2019.php> ; Our Value: Communicating, Promoting, Visualizing. Registration ends on Monday, May 6th! You definitely don't want to miss our magnificent schedule of breakout sessions <https://www.miala.org/2019_ac_breakout_session_descr.php> , posters <https://miala.org/2019_ac_poster_session_informa.php> , and our wonderful keynote speaker Rebecca Blakiston <https://www.miala.org/annual_conference_keynote_spea.php> ! Be sure to register today <https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=1553 3743> ! Information on hotels and local restaurants is available on the Local Information page <https://www.miala.org/annual_conference_local_inform.php> . We hope you can join us this year! For more information and to register, go to the Annual Conference page at: https://miala.org/annual_conference_2019.php ******************************** Heather M. Ladiski CAP, MEP, OM, PM Administrative Support for MiALA Michigan Academic Library Association <mailto:heather@miala.org> heather(a)miala.org Phone 517-492-3802 Fax 517-492-3803 www.miala.org Like us on Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/mialaorg> https://www.facebook.com/mialaorg Follow us on Twitter: <https://twitter.com/MIALAorg> https://twitter.com/MIALAorg

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