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customer service training
by Valerie Meyerson 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

Hello all - I am looking for someone that would be able to present a 1.5 - 2 hour session on some basic customer service skills. Wondering if any of you have a good recommendation? Thanks, 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] [Meldatabases-list] MeL Minute: World Book Webquests
by Suzanne Antvelink 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

You can locate the World Book Webquests by going to the "For Educators" link at bottom of the World Book HOME page <https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106> and choosing Educator tools from the pop up list. Then select Webquests <https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106#educationtool>. On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 12:36 PM Anderson, Sara via Meldatabases-list < meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org> wrote: > How do you get to the webquests? > ________________________________________ > From: mamelist-bounces(a)mcls.org [mamelist-bounces(a)mcls.org] on behalf of > Norris, Sonya (MDE) via Mamelist [mamelist(a)mcls.org] > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 8:50 AM > To: Michlib-l(a)mcls.org; mamelist(a)mcls.org; mi-acad-dirs(a)lists.mcls.org; > meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org > Subject: [Mamelist] MeL Minute: World Book Webquests > > [A close up of text on a white background Description automatically > generated]World Book Webquests, available through the World Book Kids > digital database, teach responsible digital citizenship, strong research > skills, and critical and analytical thought—all while making learning an > adventure! > > Webquests are print-and-do activities that take learners on expeditions > through World Book Kids. By following the step-by-step routes through the > database, students learn by reading text, studying images, and hearing > sound (including text read aloud to them). Along the way, students of all > learning types practice basic database research skills. > > In the classroom or as part of library programming, a teacher or librarian > simply needs to print out and distribute a WebQuest, and students can begin > their self-directed exploration. New Webquests on topics ranging from > sports to space are added often to ensure that the activity appeals to > every student. > > Webquests approach every topic in ways that make the information > approachable, digestible, and engaging for all students. Learners are > prompted to imagine that they are right in the action of the topic that > they’re exploring: navigating Ancient Egypt, preparing to blast off as an > astronaut, swimming alongside blue whales, and more! The Webquests begin > broadly, providing learners with a foundational understanding of the topic > and its context. Then, students deep-dive into specifics. Each WebQuest > incorporates multimedia features to ensure understanding from every angle, > and the question formats include true or false, fill in the blank, open > ended, and more to keep learners continuously engaged. > > Correlated by grade range, Webquests can be easily integrated into > classroom curricula or used as supplemental guides for exploration. > > > > 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/> > > _______________________________________________ > Meldatabases-list mailing list > Meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/meldatabases-list > -- Suzanne Antvelink Hopkins High School Media Center 333 Clark Street Hopkins, MI 49328 269.793.7616.ext. 1550 https://hopkinshsmc.wordpress.com/ SuzaAntv(a)hpsvikings.org

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Mesa County Libraries (CO)-Library Director position open
by Jobeth Bradbury 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

Mesa County (CO) Libraries -Library Director Join the Mesa County Libraries<https://mesacountylibraries.org/> team, district, and communities as its next proven, visionary leader. The successful candidate will be a library champion-capable of inspiring a committed library staff and the community. As the "face and voice" of the Library, the Director will build relationships and lead the advance toward new service frontiers. Under the general direction of the seven-member appointed Board of Trustees, the Director will serve 150,000 Mesa County residents from eight locations with a $6.8 million annual operating budget. Working with a collaborative, high-performing team of 74FTE, the Director will have a significant impact on an exceptional Library District and community in a solid well-financed environment. Key opportunities include assuring that the Library evolves to meet user needs- expanding the innovative uses of the 970West Studio; finalizing funding and building of a new branch; supporting and promoting organizational values of trust, staff participation, and team management; and continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Grand Valley<https://www.gjep.org/live-grand/> enjoys cultural events, performing arts, museums, and is home to Colorado Mesa University. The area has the natural beauty and dramatic red rock landscape of the Colorado National Monument in a mild, temperate high desert climate; exhilarating outdoor adventures including hiking, camping, or skiing on the nearby Grand Mesa; miles of world-class mountain biking trails; and is home to more than twenty wineries and vineyards that produce and serve some of Colorado's best wines including several national award winners. There is also a highly vibrant and engaged arts community (Art On The Corner, the Art Center, Friday Night Art Walk)-650 people identify themselves as artists in the Valley. While located in Mesa County, the Mesa County Public Library District is a distinct entity separate from Mesa County government. Mesa County Libraries is the largest cultural institution in the county and provides quality services and programs. The Library's mission is to enrich lives and build community through opportunities to learn, discover, create, and connect. For more information on the Library and the region, visit Mesa County Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/Mesalinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of all library services and programs. The Director collaboratively develops and implements the strategic plan, works in conjunction with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement library policies, prepares and presents the annual budget, stays abreast of library and industry best practices, pursues sound facilities management, and sets the standard of excellence for all operations. The successful candidate will also model a collaborative, positive style of leadership ensuring proper management of personnel and encouraging a climate of inclusivity. In addition to internal collaboration and team building, the Director will be the primary spokesperson and ensure that the Library is successful in fundraising, development, and communications. Working with community leaders and elected officials is a critical part of the position. Please see the position description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/Mesajobdesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of progressively responsible experience in a library environment or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work and lead the organization. Essential skills include a strong commitment to customer service, the ability to adapt to change, a willingness to take initiative and act on opportunities, political savvy, and the ability to collaborate in a team environment through strong administrative skills. Successful experience reporting to a governing board and experience in a multi-branch environment are preferred. Compensation. $98,509 -$125,061 (commensurate with experience) with an excellent benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close April 7, 2019. 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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CSLP Newsletter: February 2019
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

#LibrariesLiftoff View this email in your browser<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.campa…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] What is in store for CSLP this March: * Development of the 2021 products RFP begins * Development of the new online store continues * Work on the Teen and Adult artwork for 2021 begins If you ever have a question for these or any CSLP activity, please contact Luke Kralik at luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> or Karen Day at karen.day(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:karen.day@cslpreads.org> 2019 Incentive Catalog is live! Click here to view!<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshopcslp.c…> 2019 Summer Reading PSAs! CSLP is delighted to share its 2019 Summer Reading Public Service Announcements. This year we are offering one :30 second, broadcast ready PSA, and three web-based PSAs for use online, on social media, or streaming in schools or libraries. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/d349898c-15f…] If you want to view the PSAs, or need a link to the streaming versions, visit: https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> There you will find the three long form vignettes as well as the streaming versions of the English and Spanish "Broadcast Ready" PSA. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/bdf4b92a-65a…] To access the Broadcast encoded files of the :30 Sec PSA, as well as the .wav version for radio, you will need to login to the CSLP website. Once you have logged in, visit https://www.cslpreads.org/manual-downloads/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> and select "2019 PSAs" from the menu on the left sidebar. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/8b0e006e-894…] If your library successfully uses the CSLP PSA we would love to share your ideas and stories. Please send your PSA story to Luke Kralik at luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org>. Call for Nominations for the 2019 CSLP Elections Dear CSLP State Representatives and CSLP Members, The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee is seeking nominations for election to the CSLP Board, with terms beginning January 2020. The open positions are: President-elect, Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Committee Chair, Vendor Chair, two At-Large Positions, and the Chair of the Children's Program Committee. All terms are two-year terms, except the President-elect, who will serve a year as President and a year as Past-President after their year as President-elect, for a total of three years. We are seeking nominations through April 30, 2019. We have created a Google form at http://bit.ly/CSLP2020Nominations<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCS…> so you can self-nominate, or if you know someone you would like to nominate, please consider doing so! The Nominating and Leadership Development Committee will follow up with everyone who is nominated. Elections will take place at the Annual Meeting in Indianapolis during the third week of September. CSLP encourages active participation of our members. If you are interested in serving on the Board but don't yet know about the commitment, please reach out to any member of the Board or the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee. If you have been involved with CSLP for a short period of time, you may be interested in serving as an At-Large Board Member. That is a great way to jump in and become more familiar with how the Board functions! The Board also encourages CSLP members to attend our monthly Board Meetings. We meet online on the first Wednesday of the month via video-conference using the Zoom platform. Karen Day sends out a link to the meeting about a week in advance of the meeting. Please consider joining us for the March Board Meeting on 6th! If you aren't quite ready to run for a position on the Board, there are a number of committees that you can join. They are listed on the CSLP Website, www.cslpreads.org<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslprea…>, under "Membership" but you must be logged in to see it. Finally, whether or not you are interested in being a candidate in this year's election, the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee will be focusing on creating opportunities for CSLP members to gain leadership skills for work within CSLP or your own libraries. We hope to provide more information after the summer! Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Matt McLain, Chair Josephine Camarillo, CSLP President-elect April Mazza Kate McCartney Jasmine Rockwell Karen Yother Luke Kralik, Ex-Officio Did you have a program that brought a little music (or actual rocks) to the world this summer? Please send your photos and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinter…> 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://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> page on the CSLP website, manual resources and downloadables for upcoming programs, and a series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. ________________________________ Summer Lunch at Our Library By Janet Reynolds Library District #2 of Linn County-La Cygne, KS lacygnelibrary(a)gmail.com<mailto:lacygnelibrary@gmail.com> Perseverance pays off! Read the whole story <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> of how Library District #2 of Linn County found the summer lunch model that works best for its small, rural community. Summer lunch is great! You have to find the model that works for you. I don't want to discourage anyone from trying it. We tried several ways before we found one that the community liked and that worked well for us. We are self-prep and self-funded! [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/9f47b1e4-269…] No matter which method you choose, just realize that there is some work involved. Being simply a site is the easiest; if your school district will sponsor you, it's even easier because they are used to all the paperwork. Keep in mind the saying: "have food, kids will come" and build your summer reading program around it. We have our story times and activities close to lunch, so kids come for one and stay for the other. Take advantage of possibilities and partnerships to make this beneficial for your library as well. Our Friends group helps, as do several retired teachers. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/1a31ceee-e4e…] Good luck with your program, and if you have any questions I'd be happy to share our program and model with you. Check out photos on our library Facebook page: Linn County Library District #2<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebo…>. We are small - about 1200 in our town and 2400 in our taxing area - and rural, so our biggest problem is getting kids to the library to eat. Still, we have been hugely successful. Our slowest days we served about 20 lunches, and during the summer we served 190 different kids. My advice is jump in slowly and try to involve some folks that will help you make decisions and who see the big picture, including the library's situation and involvement. Link to full story on CSLP website. Inclusion Corner - Multilingual Women's History Month Storytime by Kathryn Baumgartner Every month, there are a plethora of observances that take place in the United States, as well as internationally. Wikipedia has a handy list of them, which may be found here<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikiped…>. These observances are an excellent opportunity for librarians to celebrate diversity and educate the public on everything from Alzheimer's Disease to Native American Heritage. There are a number of observances assigned to each month, but my busy programming schedule does not allow me time to hold a separate event for all of them. Rather than choose one group or cause over another, I find ways I can combine as many of them as possible into one program. My format of choice is a storytime followed by a craft, as I am primarily a children's librarian. However, it is certainly possible to adapt these programs for a teen or adult audience. The month of March is both Women's History Month and National Foreign Language Month. In order to incorporate both, I decided to select picture books about famous women from around the world, written in both English and the native language of the heroine. The first step was choosing which languages to use. My own language skills are limited to English, Spanish, and German. The latter is not prevalent in my library's community, which is largely Asian American, so I determined the languages that would make the most sense were English, Spanish, and Chinese. Unable to speak or read Chinese, I decided to draw on the talents of my coworkers. Several of the clerks at my branch speak Chinese as a first language, and enthusiastically agreed to help out. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/19fc8238-76e…] With the languages selected, choosing books, music, and a craft was much easier. Although some children in the community are bilingual, I did not want to make the storytime inaccessible to those who are not. With that in mind, I selected books that contained a combination of English and either Chinese or Spanish, as well as some books entirely in English. The books I selected are: She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Young, Gifted, and Black by Jamia Wilson, both of which I only used excerpts of; Frida and Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx, both by Jonah Winter; Mulan by Li Jian; and The Girl Emperor of China: The Story of Wu Zetian by Jillian Lin. The audience for this program is upper elementary students, though siblings are welcome. Although this is a slightly older audience than I would normally do fingerplays and nursery rhymes with, I decided that songs like "If You're Happy and You Know It" would be useful for teaching words in other languages. For example, replacing "happy" with "contento" increases the audience's Spanish vocabulary, and setting it to music will help them remember it. I found StoryBlocks.org<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.storyb…> to be a useful resource when selecting songs and rhymes. Wanting to continue to combine the month's themes, and wishing to give children a way to remember some of the new words they have learned, I created a craft that would accomplish both: A thank you card written to a woman who has inspired them, with "thank you" written in English, Chinese, and Spanish. Kids may use crayons, markers, and embellishments such as sequins and feathers to decorate the card however they choose. Launch into STAR Net's "Summer of Space"! [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/6aee1f18-bc1…]<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starnet…> As we prepare for the 2019 summer learning program, "A Universe of Stories", CSLP, STAR Net, and NASA have been working together on a virtual launch pad filled with numerous STEM resources that libraries can utilize in their celebration of space exploration. With items including vetted STEM activities, partnership opportunities, printables and many other valuable resources, STAR Net's "Summer of Space" website<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starnet…> can provide your library with valuable tools to help your summer learning program achieve great success. Encourage public libraries in your state to register and become eligible to receive additional STEM resources. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/daf8f235-836…] Apollo Next Giant Leap Student Challenge Offers a Fun Way to Explore the Moon [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/2bc1f04c-ee2…] Image Credit: Dennis Wise/University of Washington As we gear up for the Universe of Stories summer learning event and NASA's Apollo 11 50th anniversary, NASA@ My Library<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net…> and the Northwest Earth and Space Science Pipeline<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net…> are collaborating to promote a unique engineering challenge from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA, offering students the chance to land on the "Moon". Well, a map of the Moon at least. Read the Full Blog and Get More Details!<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net…> How Your Library Can Utilize NASA's Night Sky Network and Solar System Ambassadors [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/6cbbb2ab-52f… out this quick how to video<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtub…> on connecting your library to NASA's network of amateur astronomy clubs and volunteers sharing the latest science and discoveries of NASA's missions. They help libraries create fun and engaging programs! Hands-on STEM: Jump to Jupiter<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclearinghou…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/45dfe686-c26…] Participants jump through a course from the grapefruit-sized "Sun," past poppy-seed-sized "Earth," and on to marble-sized "Jupiter" - and beyond! By counting the jumps needed to reach each object, children experience first-hand the vast scale of our Solar System. Make sure to leave a review on STAR Net's STEM Activity Clearinghouse to let other programming staff know of tips and advice for facilitation. This activity will be featured in the Solar System Scale Activities Webinar in March. Upcoming 2019 Webinars - More Registration Slots Opened: Solar System Scale Activities for "A Universe of Stories" - March 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. MT - REGISTER HERE <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2F…> What's the most common thing in outer space?...it's SPACE! Our solar system is enormous, and the size of and distance between the Sun, planets, asteroids, and comets can be difficult to comprehend. With "A Universe of Stories" right around the corner, this webinar will highlight activities that allow patrons to experience the vast distances between objects in the solar system using foods or household objects. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to facilitate these activities; in fact, they're affordable, simple, and easy for anyone to run! What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2019: Theme/Space; Slogan/"A Universe of Stories" Artist/Leeza Hernandez 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 Was this forwarded to you? 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Paid Internship at the Comstock Twp. Library (temporary)
by Rachael Wiegmann 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

Looking to gain library experience while working on your M.L.S. or M.L.I.S.? The Comstock Township Library has a paid, temporary position which will run from the middle of April until the first week of September. This position will mostly work the reference desk under the supervision of the reference staff. Learn to catalog utilizing RDA standards, assist patrons with readers' advisory, assist with programs, and learn the resources and subject headings to utilize when aiding patrons with reference questions. The potential candidate must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed and have a flexible schedule. Coursework in reference and cataloging is preferred and enrollment in library school is required. Starting wage is $12.50 an hour. Please submit your letter of intent and resume to rachael(a)comstocklibrary.org . This position is located right outside Kalamazoo, Michigan. For more information about our library, visit: www.comstocklibrary.org Thank you so much! Sincerely, Rachael A. Wiegmann Information Services Librarian Comstock Twp. Library

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Free WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

Did you know that Michigan library staff have free access to all of WebJunction’s webinars and online courses? Please check out the highlighted content and upcoming webinars below. For a full list of available continuing education, visit WebJunction.org<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjunc…>. Free access to WebJunction is brought to you in part by the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum & Library Services. Highlighted Content on WebJunction * 5 Ways to Make WebJunction Part of Your Day<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…>: at WebJunction, our tagline is "The learning place for libraries." To help you explore all the learning that we have to offer, we've put together a quick list of five things you can do to get started. * Fortnite "In Real Life" at the Emporia Public Library<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…>: the library hosted a Fortnite event and is sharing details on how the very successful event was planned and implemented. Free WebJunction Webinars for You These 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 https://learn.webjunction.org/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.webj…>. Supercharge Your Storytime Assessment: Using Data to Tell Your Story Tuesday, March 5, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/supercharge-your-storytime-a…<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…> We know that Supercharged Storytimes DO make a difference in building early literacy skills and giving children an early start on reading readiness. But do the administrators and decision makers in your library community know this? It's critical to keep telling the story of your impact and advocating for the value of storytimes for early learning, and having data to back it up will reinforce your message. In this webinar, you’ll hear from practitioners who have overcome their hesitancy around storytime assessment and have discovered the power of data to tell their library story. Get answers to how the Project Outcome early learning assessment tools can make data collection and reporting easy. With feedback from your storytime families, you can improve your services and gather stories that give life to the impact you and your library are having. Strategic Planning in a Deeply Weird World: The Flexible Roadmap Field Guide Approach Tuesday, March 26, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/strategic-planning-in-a-deep…<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…> It's a big task to define the library’s future over the next three or five years, and strategic planning is becoming less and less effective in a rapidly changing world. The Salt Lake City Public Library (SLCPL) has created a new approach that is flexible, staff-driven, and human-centered. SCLPL's Strategic Roadmap is not a 100-page plan in a binder-on-a-shelf; it’s an experiential learning tool that invites all staff to participate in the co-creation of meaningful outcomes and experiences for the community. The Roadmap focuses less on planning and more on building capacity of staff to adopt a human-centered service design mindset and skillset. SLCPL staff are adopting a new perspective, continually experimenting with and adapting spaces, collections, services, programs, and their own roles, to responsively address community needs and aspirations in an ever-changing landscape. Join us for this webinar to learn how to cultivate new skills to help bring the Roadmap to life for your library’s strategic planning.

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MeL Minute: World Book Webquests
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

[A close up of text on a white background Description automatically generated]World Book Webquests, available through the World Book Kids digital database, teach responsible digital citizenship, strong research skills, and critical and analytical thought-all while making learning an adventure! Webquests are print-and-do activities that take learners on expeditions through World Book Kids. By following the step-by-step routes through the database, students learn by reading text, studying images, and hearing sound (including text read aloud to them). Along the way, students of all learning types practice basic database research skills. In the classroom or as part of library programming, a teacher or librarian simply needs to print out and distribute a WebQuest, and students can begin their self-directed exploration. New Webquests on topics ranging from sports to space are added often to ensure that the activity appeals to every student. Webquests approach every topic in ways that make the information approachable, digestible, and engaging for all students. Learners are prompted to imagine that they are right in the action of the topic that they're exploring: navigating Ancient Egypt, preparing to blast off as an astronaut, swimming alongside blue whales, and more! The Webquests begin broadly, providing learners with a foundational understanding of the topic and its context. Then, students deep-dive into specifics. Each WebQuest incorporates multimedia features to ensure understanding from every angle, and the question formats include true or false, fill in the blank, open ended, and more to keep learners continuously engaged. Correlated by grade range, Webquests can be easily integrated into classroom curricula or used as supplemental guides for exploration. 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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starting Friday, 3/1: Poetry Out Loud State Finals
by Katie Wittenauer 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

Greetings from Lansing -- The Michigan Humanities Council (MHC) invites you to the Poetry Out Loud State Finals taking place this week on March 1 and 2 at the Lansing Crowne Plaza. As you may know, Poetry Out Loud<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/poetry-out-loud-3/> is a national high school poetry recitation contest that MHC coordinates through a partnership with the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Additional support is generously provided by Meijer and the Liesel Litzenburger Meijer Fund. I've attached a flyer that shares some additional details about the program and our 2019 schedule, including the timeframes for each round of competition. You can also find updates via a recent press release about POL<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/michigan-high-school-students-bring-poet…> and on our POL Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganPoetryOutLoud/>. This year marks our fourteenth State Finals competition, and we're anxiously awaiting two days of talented, courageous students taking the stage to recite known works of poetry for their peers, families, teachers, and a panel of judges. If you are available on the afternoon of Friday, March 1, or morning of Saturday, March 2, please consider joining us for the rounds of competition, which are open to the public. Finally, if you'd like a sneak peek of what's ahead for this year's Poetry Out Loud State Finals, you can view a short video<https://youtu.be/xRbX1R7e_EI> that we produced following last year's event. Questions about the POL program or State Finals? Please don't hesitate to reach out via phone or email. Best, 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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Nominations for the 2019 Michigan Author Award are due tomorrow!
by Rachel Ash 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

Help us celebrate talented authors from our great state! Submit a nomination for your favorite Michigan author online at https://www.milibraries.org/2019-michigan-author-award-call-for-nominations Nominations are due tomorrow! The Michigan Library Association Michigan Author Award was established in 1992 with the intention of recognizing significant Michigan authors with a lifetime achievement award. Over the years, the award has been given to a diverse collection of writers working in a variety of genres and styles. A panel of judges representing Michigan Library Association members determines the recipient on overall literary merit. The winner will be announced at MLA 2019 Annual Conference in Novi. Learn more about the Michigan Author Award: https://www.milibraries.org/michigan-author-award <https://www.milibraries.org/michigan-author-award> Rachel Ash Communications and Membership Manager Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/>

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Job Posting: Emerging Technologies Librarian - Grosse Pointe (Revised)
by Peggy Kitchel 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

Job Posting Job Title: Emerging Technologies Librarian (Woods Branch) - Full Time Reports to: Branch Manager Department: Adult Services Job Responsibilities: * Provide reference and reader's advisory to patrons, through use of print and electronic resources * Provide patron assistance and instruction in the use of library computers, catalog, electronic resources, digital downloads and Wi-Fi * Supervise library environment to maintain safety and fair enforcement of library policies * Collaborate with colleagues to identify, recommend and implement emerging technology for adoption by the library * Participate in emerging tech-related outreach to the public library community * Perform ongoing evaluation of digital resources to assess use, usability and value * Support and manage access to the Library's digital resources * Provide technology training to staff as needed in cooperation with Information Technology department * Creation and posting of content to website and online calendar, when necessary * In cooperation with Adult Services team, present culturally relevant and thought- provoking programs to the community * Encourage and promote communication, collaboration and excellent customer service throughout the library * Work positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish Library goals * Participate in the selection of appropriate print and electronic resources for the Library, with a focus on reflecting the growing cultural diversity of the community * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from ALA accredited university. * Enthusiasm for serving the public * Knowledge of and ability to apply collection development principles and techniques * Ability to effectively plan and organize work * Familiarity with electronic methods and resources to analyze collections * Effective oral and written communication skills * Ability to work successfully in a team environment * Knowledge and enthusiasm for emerging information technologies and trends * Knowledge of automated library systems and equipment * Knowledge of current publishing practices and consumer use * Familiarity with developing and managing collection budgets SALARY Starting Salary: $49,225 This full-time position is currently at the Woods branch. Location of position could change at any time. DEADLINE: March 13, 2019 Please send or email resume with cover sheet to: Personnel Department Grosse Pointe Public Library 10 Kercheval Avenue Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 khart(a)grossepointelibrary.org<mailto:khart@grossepointelibrary.org> [https://assets.grossepointelibrary.org/email/text-logo.jpg] PEGGY KITCHEL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 313.343.2074 ext. 208 Expand learning, inspire creativity and connect our community grossepointelibrary.org<https://grossepointelibrary.org/>

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