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OFFER - free labels
by Ellen McNally 08 May '19

08 May '19

We have 12 rolls of these generic labels available - for free! The actual label is 3" x 3", with 1000 labels per roll, wording: "Property of Public Library, Do Not Remove". Please email me if you are interested, can send via RIDES. [cid:image003.jpg@01D505AA.B9C43340] ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ellen K. McNally, Librarian Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-226-5046

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Harrison District Library millage results
by Sheila Bissonnette 08 May '19

08 May '19

Good morning, I am thrilled to share that our operating millage for the Harrison District Library passed overwhelmingly yesterday. Our millage request was 1 of 3 in our county and the only one to pass. Voters turned out on a special election and supported funding the library for the next 10 years. Yes - 337 No - 146 It is truly a great day!!! Sheila - Sheila M. Bissonnette, MLIS Library Director Cell phone: (989) 878-0450 Currently Reading<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/64338135?utm_med…> [Book Cover]<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/64338135?utm_med…> [Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature> Get your own email signature<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> Harrison District Library 105 E. Main Street P.O. Box 380 Harrison, MI 48625 (989) 539-6711 ext 6 (989) 539-6301 (fax) www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. Fourth Street Clare, MI 48617 (989) 386-7576 ext 4 (989) 386-3576 (fax) www.pmdl.org

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CD Display Rack for Sale at White Lake Library
by Rachel Weaver 08 May '19

08 May '19

Hi, White Lake Twp. Library has a CD display rack for sale ($100 or best offer). Pictures attached below. The display has 264 slots divided over 8 columns (33 slots per column). Measurements: 49 inches long, 23.5 inches wide and 3 feet tall. Must pick up. Thank you! Rachel

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[Job Opportunity] Sub Librarians at Belleville ENDS MAY 12
by Amy Greschaw 08 May '19

08 May '19

Deadline Approaching: The Belleville Area District Library in Belleville, MI, is hiring substitute librarians. The posting is below. A pdf version of the posting and the employment application can be found at [ http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ | http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ ] A great opportunity for students who'd like to gain reference experience! Thank you, Amy Greschaw Head of Adult Services Belleville Area District Library 167 4th St. Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 699-3291 JOB POSTING Substitute Librarian Salary: MLIS degree-holder $18 / hour MLIS student $15 / hour Hours: Occasional hours as needed, including days, nights, and Saturdays. Potential for regularly scheduled hours. Posted : Wednesday, April 24 , 2019 Deadline: Sunday, May 12 , 2019 The Belleville Area District Library is a Class V Library serving a diverse population of 42,000 in Belleville , Van Buren Township, and Sumpter Township. The library’s staff is highly collaborative and endeavors to provide the public with superior customer service. The library is located 10 minutes west of Metro Airport and 15 minutes east of Ypsilanti, with close proximity to I-94 and I-275. We currently occupy an 11,000 square foot building and are in the process of building a new 32,000 square foot building in downtown Belleville and a 1,300 square foot media center in Sumpter Township. Staff is currently engaged in multiple projects for the new building, and there will be many opportunities for substitute librarians to participate. Responsibilities: * Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to adult, teen, and juvenile library patrons. * Assists patrons with library catalog, public computers, personal devices, and digital resources such as databases and downloadable books. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program. Students currently in their final year (within 30 credit hours of completion) of an MLIS program are welcome to apply; completion of basic reference course preferred. * Must have a strong public service orientation * Enthusiastic, friendly, and self-motivated * Able to handle confidential information in an appropriate and secure manner * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Able to do basic troubleshooting of computers and printers * Knowledge of Office 2013, social networking, downloading eBooks, and other Web-related technologies * Comfortable instructing others in the use of digital resources * Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk, stand, and lift up to 20 pounds To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and Belleville Area District Library employment application to Amy Greschaw, Head of Adult Services, at agreschaw(a)belleville.lib.mi.us. Application can be found at [ http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ | www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ ]

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Extra books
by Hartford Public Library 07 May '19

07 May '19

Dear Librarians, The Hartford Public Library has many extra paperback books to give away. They are great for summer reading. Here is what we have: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Mark Twain)Soldier's Heart (Gary Paulsen)The Miracle Worker (William Gibson)I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou)Lord of the Flies (William Golding)Frankenstein (Mary Shelley)Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry (Mildred Taylor)Animal Farm (George Orwell)October Sky (Homer Hickam)The Sound and the Fury (William Faulkner)Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury) You can have as many copies as you want. I can send them via RIDES. Regards,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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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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