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SRP Tracking Compilation
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your library's SRP practices with me. I was hoping for some inspiration and, as always, you did not disappoint! The compiled responses are below: Last year we changed up our summer reading tallying for kids. Instead of minutes, we decided to leave it up to the parents and we just require that the kids have read something during the day to count the day off. I have a very reluctant reader at home and he was always discouraged by the kids who read constantly during the summer, racking up stickers and entries into our grand prize drawing. This way encourages everyone to read and those who get easily discouraged won't be able to compare themselves to the fanatic readers. Parents loved that they could set the time limits themselves too. __________________________________ A few years back we switched to reading 15 minutes a day for 30 days throughout the summer. So we're counting days rather than amount of time or number of books/pages. We're tying it into preventing the summer slide, because having kids fulfill their reading goals in the first week and then not reading for the rest of the summer really defeats the purpose. They don't have to read 30 consecutive days, just thirty days between the day they sign up (earliest registration is June 1) and the last Thursday in August. It has been a well received change. __________________________________ You could create an age appropriate 1/2 sheet "book report" form. Or, extra points go to kids who do a 1 minute video book report. (Extra points for dressing as a character!) __________________________________ One summer we counted pages read. But that was hard with so many picture books not having page numbers. __________________________________ We track sign ups and (self-reported) completion. Our gameboard instructs kids to make a daily reading goal, which can be a number of books, pages, or amount of time, whatever makes sense for that child. Parents are asked to make sure it is an appropriate and achievable goal. Completion is based on them completing their goal at least 5 days per week throughout the seven weeks of the program. I like doing it this way because it empowers kids to do a COMFORTABLE amount of reading. Voracious readers might make a goal of 90 minutes a day and reluctant readers might make it 20 minutes; younger kids might read 5 picture books per day. ALL of these kids and their families can be successful with this model. Since switching to this method we see close to 50% completion district-wide, which is considerably higher than it used to be (20-25%) when we were tracking number of books read. __________________________________ We are moving to 'minutes read' model from 'books read' this year for E and J readers. I'd love to hear what other libraries are doing and why, if you wouldn't mind sharing the compiled responses! __________________________________ Our thinking is that the length of books for E and J readers can vary so much, that 'minutes read' is a better indication of just how much time they have spent with books, rather than 'books read'. __________________________________ At Walled Lake, we tally the number of DAYS that the kids read and encourage the children and their parents to determine how many minutes of reading constitutes a day's worth of reading. This seems to: a. slow down the kids who would otherwise finish in a weekend b. allows a bit of customization -- it might be a big deal for a struggling reader to put in 20 minutes/day but a voracious reader might need to read an hour in a day to count it c. build good habits! __________________________________ We've been doing minutes read for over 10 years for kids and teens. Makes it work for audiobooks, graphic novels, novels, reading aloud to another. And we have them work with their parent to choose length of time. We recommend at least 10 minutes per little circle but some read 15, 20, or even 30. (I've attached a PDF) (We have a teen log that is formatted differently but works the same way and some teens read 1hr.) __________________________________ My library has kids keep of track of how many days they read. We don't care how much they read on any day, that's up to them and/or their parents. For us, if they read anything that day they can mark it off on their log, and we do prizes for every 12 days or so. It's possible to miss a few days and still get all the prizes, but kids who read every single day get an extra entry into the grand prize drawing. __________________________________ We have counted time for the 15 years since I have been doing this job. I like it because if a child reads consistently but only finishes 3 Harry Potter books in a summer, they still get rewarded for their hard work. __________________________________ We have a paper children's reading log with 6 lines and 10 stars per line. The preschoolers read 15 minutes for each star. We know that means someone is reading several books to them at each sitting. The elementary students read 30 minutes for each star. When they complete the line, they bring it in for a reward of their choice. Our teen/adults read 30 minutes for each star. 10 stars per line. 10 lines per page. When they complete a line, they earn a raffle entry. __________________________________ We will continue to issue paper logs to patrons who request it. We are now using Beanstack, an online reading tracker for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and have it set to go for Summer Reading this year too. We still have the same time goals for rewards/raffle entries and we still get our patrons into the library to pick up their rewards/raffle entries. We liked it better than Wandoo Reader. One of the big differences is that your reading statistics don't disappear after the program. Check it out. __________________________________ We do both minutes and books.. you can pick. __________________________________ We switched over to what looks like a board game, game board designed using the theme and artwork from the national program. The squares vary between learning objectives and time spent reading. So one square may say "identify a flower" or "draw an imaginary animal" and then the next square would say "read for 15 minutes." There are small prizes along the way and then when the whole board is done, one corner tears off with your name and contact number and goes in the drawing for the big prizes. __________________________________ We switched to time several years ago, measuring in 15 minute increments. I agree with Dillon that it levels the playing field for slow or struggling readers, and it encourages kids to read at their reading level instead of being tempted to just pick short books. It also makes it easier to include other kinds of reading materials, like magazines, game instructions, etc. Reading is reading! We had one clever mom who asked if she could track her kids reading her the signage about the animals at the zoo (she had a reluctant reader and used the stopwatch on her phone to measure). I told her sure! And, it still allows you to give credit when siblings read together – we give credit to the older child doing the reading and to the younger child who listens to the story. I remember that when we switched there was a little resistance (change is hard), but it didn’t take long for people to embrace it. __________________________________ You can access the 2018 SRP Report Card through the LM website: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2018Infographic_644002…, where it shows 34.6% of reporting libraries in MI gaged summer reading for children using “minutes read.” That’s up from the 22.01% average of using minutes read in the 2014-2017 tracking period. Hope this helps, Cathy Lancaster __________________________________ Hi Sharon! This is only my second SRP at my library, but we have always offered patrons the choice of tracking books (10) or minutes read (six hours). I’m not sure how the numbers in particular were decided on. Our patrons overwhelmingly prefer to track by number of books rather than minutes (a little over 2:1). __________________________________ For kids, we do days read. We encourage them to read daily so it's something they're doing regularly throughout the summer. __________________________________ Until last year, our library had a reading goal of 600 pages for the summer reading pages. What constituted a "page" was up to the individual reader. As time went by, some fantastical numbers were being reported, and though they were probably true, it seemed to demoralize some kids who worked hard to reach 600 pages. Last year we experimented with giving kids the option of counting pages (600) or minutes (900) over about six weeks. This year, we are changing over to a goal of 800 minutes. It seems that most schools require 15-20 minutes of daily reading for students after school hours, so they are used to tracking minutes. It also seems a more fair measure: one child may read one page per minute, another may read ten per minute, yet the amount of effort needed is equal. Our log also used to consist of a list of book titles and number of pages read. Now our logs are printed as calendars and we ask only that the total number of minutes read be filled in for each day spent reading. We received a lot of positive feedback about this format. __________________________________ For adults, my library does book reviews submitted. For Youth, it's a points system based on number of books read and activities completed. __________________________________ We encourage them to “set their own goals” with family input, and do not do any minimum counts or time. Our mission is to make reading fun and a part of everyday life and not a contest or set up kids for failure. We are set up to make “reading journals” during our open house days for summer reading but we also have printed log sheets for those who do not want to make a journal. __________________________________ For prizes; everyone can pick a free book at each summer reading program (books are a combination of donations and from scholastic book bundles) and we also do door prize drawings at each program using the registration cards. Winners are pulled each week and once a winner then they are out of the pool drawing. We also let the kids pick their own prize; so for example if we are drawing 6 names then we will have 10-12 prizes that they can pick from. We have a small enough program that every kid will be a winner if they show up at all the sessions. Kids are super excited to “win” and we keep the prizes small and collect them all year around. -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Great Michigan Read announcement at 10 a.m. on 4/24
by Katie Wittenauer 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Michigan Humanities is one day away from announcing the 2019-20 Great Michigan Read! Want to know the title as soon as we reveal it? Watch our live broadcast of the GMR announcement via the Michigan Humanities Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities/> at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24. Partner registration will be available online via a link on the Michigan Humanities website<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read-2/> following the announcement on April 24, and will continue through the summer. Great Michigan Read programming will begin in Fall 2019. Questions? Feel free to contact me directly via email or phone (517-372-7770). We look forward to partnering with libraries, high schools, colleges, and other non-profits across the state! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26<tel:(517)%20372-7770;26> www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Michigan Notable Author Event May 10 at Alma Public Library, Michael Hodges, "Building the Modern World: Albert Kahn in Detroit"
by Diana Simpson 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Michigan Notable Author Michael Hodges to Discuss Book, "Building the Modern World: Albert Kahn in Detroit" Friday, May 10 at 7:00 pm at the Alma Public Library Michael H. Hodges will speak about industrial architect Albert Kahn, a giant in Detroit's heroic age, the visionary who invented the humane "daylight factories" that helped birth both modern manufacturing and modern architecture. In his lecture and slideshow, the author, fine arts writer for The Detroit News, will review Kahn's local legacy, his vigorous defense of Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry murals against attack, and his role helping the Soviets beat the Nazis in 1941-42. Hodges is the fine-arts writer for The Detroit News, where he's worked since 1991. "Building the Modern World: Albert Kahn in Detroit" is his second illustrated book on local architecture, and was recently honored by the Michigan Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, as well as being named a 2019 Notable Book by the Library of Michigan. His visit to Alma is part of the 2019 Michigan Notable Authors Tour, made possible thanks to the generous support of the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Humanities, Meijer, and the Michigan Center for the Book. After the presentation Hodges will be available to answer questions and sign books, available for purchase, along with Detroit architecture postcards. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Alma Public Library is located in downtown Alma at 500 E. Superior St. For more information, at contact us at dsimpson(a)alma.lib.mi.us or 989-463-3966 or see the event Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/331648787488534/ Diana Simpson Cataloger/Technical Services Alma Public Library 500 E. Superior St. Alma, MI 48801 989-463-3966 Inline image 1

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Tornado Procedure
by Tracy Logan 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Hello All, Does anyone have an emergency procedure for tornadoes they would be willing to share? I am especially interested in the procedure to establish that there is imminent danger. Our town has a siren system but you can't hear it from inside our building. Thank you! -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Job Posting - (Royal Oak) Oakland Community College part-time Learning Resources Technician
by Alger, Tracie L 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Please share an opportunity to work at the Royal Oak campus library at Oakland Community College. Direct Link<https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=55101&job=pt-learning-res…> Job Details Title: PT - Learning Resources Technician Job Group: Classified Location: Royal Oak Campus Regional Worksite Location: Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, & Southfield Division: Learning Resources Discipline: Libraries Posting Date: 04/22/2019 Application Deadline: 05/10/2019 Days: Monday-Thursday Hours: 1:00pm-8:00pm Salary Range: $20.11 Summary of Purpose: Perform complex clerical and technical duties in support of the functions of the libraries. The employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Duties: 1. Search, input and update online records including bibliographic, patron, reserve and interlibrary loan records following a standard format. Assist with library services platform record maintenance. 2. Verify interlibrary loan requests and locate local holding libraries. Maintain accurate interlibrary loan reports, files and statistics for interlibrary loans. 3. Assist library faculty, as needed, in answering library user questions, including complaints or concerns, making appropriate referrals and assuming responsibility for operation of the public rooms. 4. Maintain course reserves and periodical holdings information in the library services platform. 5. Prepare library materials for shelving and circulation. Organize and conduct inventory projects. Resolve shelving conflicts and errors. Maintain correct shelving order for library materials. 6. Provide clerical support for the libraries, including ordering supplies, reporting and tracking equipment problems and scheduling and billing for library services. 7. Prepare computerized and manual reports (e.g. Alma Analytics, public service statistics) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others. 8. Train and direct college student personnel with appropriate approval. 9. May be required to work additional hours. 10. Performs related tasks as assigned. Campus: 1. Provide circulation, interlibrary loan and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users. Negotiate fines, collect money, and transfer funds to campus business office. Review policies and serve as first-line troubleshooter for related patron problems. Make appropriate referrals. 2. Help patrons locate library material and provide assistance for use of systems and equipment. Coordinate the search process for missing library materials. 3. Assist librarian with bibliographies, instructional materials and background collection development activities. 4. Process and maintain the government documents depository collection from the Federal Depository Library Program by dating, affixing document numbers, shelving and updating and discarding records in the online library catalog. 5. Maintain loose-leaf services. Collect, prepare and process library materials for the bindery. Review damaged library materials and handle basic repairs. 6. Create tutorials and documents procedures for the ILS and related applications. Conduct workshops, as needed. 7. Assist with the tracking and resolution of problems/issues related to automated library systems and library services platform. 8. Attend meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions. Library Systems: 1. Perform copy cataloging in all formats using national and local standards and practices. Prepare materials for physical processing. 2. Organize and oversee library services platform projects within the department and across the libraries. 3. Handle OCC's contributions to collaborative lists of serial holdings. Collect, input and update data for update serial lists for the campus libraries. 4. Assist configuring and maintaining library services platform to enable data exchange. 5. Serve as a resource to answer inquiries about bibliographic and holding records. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: * An earned Associate Degree or higher in Library Science -or- Any Associate degree or higher with 16 college credit hours in Library Science AND * Successful completion of Clerical Skills Battery (Language Arts, Math and Microsoft Office - Word and Excel) * Computer keyboard proficiency: 35 wpm * Minimum Two (2) years experience in a library setting * Demonstrated customer service experience Qualifications: To be considered all applicants must complete and submit an on-line application and upload a current resume. NOTE: All information requested must be submitted to evaluate your qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation as listed on the job posting will eliminate an applicant from further consideration. Required Documents Message: Resume

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May 7 Election - New Voting Rights Flyer (please share)
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Hello, library partners. As you know, last November Michigan voters amended our state Constitution with the passage of new rights for voters, including absentee voting for all and the ability to register to vote all the way up to and including Election Day. Attached (and linked here<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/New_rights_for_Michigan_voters_flier…>) you will find a flyer explaining these new voting rights. If your community is having an election on May 7 (check here<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/May_7-19a_Elec_Jurisdictions_647220_…> to find out), we would very much appreciate you sharing this flyer through your normal communication channels and on your website. We also hope you will consider posting it inside your library where the public can see it. Thank you so much for your never-failing support in helping us alert the public about Michigan's elections. In the coming days, I will be sending some short text you can share through social media regarding the May 7 election, so stay tuned! 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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April Library Law Spotlight Webinar - Contracting
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Greetings! As part of the monthly Library Law Spotlight Webinar series, WEDNESDAY (April 24, 2019, at 10:30am) There will be a FREE 45 minute webinar discussing Contracting , as it pertains to Public Libraries, and particularly as it pertains to contracting for library service. Thinking of reviewing existing contracts for Library Service? Looking to negotiate new contracts? I will discuss the basic components of a valid contract, and highlight certain red flags library Directors and Boards should look for when reviewing library service contracts After this webinar, participants may expect to : Participants will gain: * An basic understanding of what makes contracts valid * Basic knowledge of the "Red Flags" to look for when reviewing contracts. * Tips to consider when negotiating or re-negotiating contracts for library service. The webinar is FREE, but registration is required. To register, please go to https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=180& Can't make it, but interested? The webinar will be recorded and then posted on the LM website for later viewing. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention by learning more from the Children's Trust Fund at www.michigan.gov/ctf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> [cid:image001.jpg@01D4E931.779D8BF0]

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Continuing ED - Teens in Focus
by BEL Britney Dillon 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Hi, all- The registration for the May 24 "Teens in Focus" workshop at Flat RiverCommunity Library is now open. This is a great opportunity for ANY LIBRARYSTAFF MEMBER - not just youth services people! The workshop is FREE for LLC members, and $15 for non-LLC members. Please see the attached flyer,and follow the link to register. Feel free to email or call with any questions. http://arwen.llcoop.org/eventsignup.asp?ID=2905&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcal… Thanks, and have a great week! Britney Library Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E. Main St. Belding, MI 48809 616.794.1450 "You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" - The Doctor ------- End of Forwarded Message ------- Library Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E. Main St. Belding, MI 48809 616.794.1450 "You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" - The Doctor

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Book Repair Basics in MIDLAND - June 3
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Greetings! Registration is now open for "Book Repair Basics" at the Grace A Dow Memorial Library in Midland, Michigan. Spaces are limited. This full day workshop will take place on Monday, June 3. The cost of this workshop is $25 and includes the tools necessary to complete basic repairs during the workshop and at their library. For more information and to register, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=217&>. [https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=217&] This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Summer Reading Count
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Greetings, friends! We are considering a change from the library's decades-long practice of reaching summer reading goals by tallying the numbers of books read. We may switch to amount of time spent reading, currently the only other option I can think of. I'd love to hear how other libraries handle that piece of summer reading, if you have a half a moment to share. Thanks so much for your time! I know it's in short supply. -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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