- Michlib-l - liblists.org

'Libraries That Podcast' Webinar Happens on November 19!
by Christine Illichmann 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Read this email on the Web<https://go.wayne.edu/4a9fae> [School of Information Sciences - Wayne State University]<https://go.wayne.edu/4abeb9> [http://sis.wayne.edu/news/podcasting_webinar.jpg] Join us on November 19 at Noon EST to learn more about libraries that podcast! Interested in podcasting at your library? Wondering how it can impact your library community? Concerned about the pros and cons or unsure of where to even start? Then be sure to join us for this Lunch Time Webinar featuring library podcasters! Mary Jo Staal, School Media Specialist at Hudsonville Christian School, will join us to discuss her book talk podcast that entices her students in grades K-5 to explore new titles and read more. Troy Eller English and Dan Golodner, Archivists at the Reuther Library at Wayne State University, will share their experiences with podcasting and how they have used podcasting to highlight specific collections and interview researchers. RSVP for this webinar to receive the access link and follow up recording: https://events.wayne.edu/sis/2018/11/19/sis-lunch-time-webinar-libraries-th…<https://go.wayne.edu/4ad11f> In the meantime, catch up on recent podcasts: Kids Reviewing Books Podcast by Mary Jo Staal: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-reviewing-books/id1290774282<https://go.wayne.edu/4ae61c> And Tales from the Reuther, created by the Walter P. Reuther Library team: https://reuther.wayne.edu/podcasts<https://go.wayne.edu/4afacc> [Wayne State University]<https://go.wayne.edu/4b0f09> [Warrior Strong]<https://go.wayne.edu/4b20ac>

1 0

Practical Management or Practical Magic Webinar: The Job Market for New Librarians - Tuesday, November 27, 2018 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time
by Reed, Nyama 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Hello Everyone, Please consider attending or passing this on to people it applies to. Practical Management or Practical Magic Webinar: The Job Market for New Librarians Tuesday, November 27, 2018 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Time Please join the LLAMA Practical and Applied Management Committee on Tuesday November 27 at 2pm Eastern Time for “Practical Management or Practical Magic?,” a lively discussion on the topic of the job market for new librarians. This discussion is part of 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. Our featured moderators are Polly Boruff-Jones, Dean of the Library at Indiana University Kokomo, and Josephine Tucci, Head of Reference at Berwyn Public Library. This event is open to everyone, no membership in an association required. 1. Register: https://bit.ly/2QLwHQQ 2. Submit specific questions/scenarios to address in the webinar: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0PPXLbV8jrGZhwFTn0jPjCBhCfwbw0mZ… 3. Take the post-webinar-survey(it will be active at 3:00 pm Eastern Time on November 27, 2018): https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXPRhJCNSg07O0B Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org<mailto:N.Reed@WFBLibrary.org> 414-755-6551 (direct line) 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.

1 0

MeL Minute: AtoZdatabases
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

[cid:image002.png@01D47CE5.BE1D6720]We're excited to offer AtoZdatabases, a new eResource in MeL. This powerful tool offers content useful for demographic profiles, business site location studies, traffic studies, proposal/grant writing, mapping a geographic area, conducting city or regional comparisons, research and development, and studying industry segments. Whether you currently offer support to your local business community or you're considering doing so in the future, AtoZdatabases can help enhance and build your efforts. Some of the most common questions small business owners ask can be fielded using AtoZdatabases. * How do I find new customers to grow my business? * Should I expand my business in this new geographic area? * Where can I get a mailing list to promote my new service or products? * How can I learn more about my community? * I need to secure additional funding. Where can I find information about the potential in my market? There is also a criminal background search tool. Great for HR departments! AtoZdatabases also offers a job search tool. Searches can be done using job titles, keywords, business names, geography, and salary. There are over 7 million jobs to search and these listings are updated in real time. Job seekers can apply on the spot. If your job seeker is having trouble with their resume, AtoZdatabases offers resume templates, as well as questions to help prepare for interviews Training and tutorials for library staff are available in AtoZU, AtoZdatabases' University. Visit the AtoZU site<https://www.atozdatabases.com/atozu> to register for regularly recurring live webinars. If the live webinars don't fit your schedule AtoZU also makes recorded introductory videos<https://www.atozdatabases.com/introvideos> available. We hope you have fun exploring this new, powerful tool in MeL, and if you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask! Brought to you by Liz Breed of 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 databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-1498 MY NUMBER HAS CHANGED TO 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

1 0

David Baldacci Visiting the Detroit Public Library
by Kathryn Dowgiewicz 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Author David Baldacci Visits the Detroit Public Library The Detroit Public Library is very excited to welcome author David Baldacci. The New York Times bestseller is making Detroit his only Michigan stop on the fall tour for his new novel, Long Road to Mercy. On Sunday, November 18, 2018, Mr. Baldacci will be at the Main Library at 5201 Woodward to discuss his latest novel and sign copies. Literati Bookstore will be on hand to sell books. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. in Old Fine Arts. Mr. Baldacci has published 36 adult novels which have topped both national and international bestseller lists. His first book published in 1996, Absolute Power, became a hit movie directed and starring Clint Eastwood. Since that time, Mr. Baldacci’s books have been published in over 80 countries and in more than 45 languages, with over 130 million in worldwide sales. "The library is very happy to be able to host Mr. Baldacci. His books are hugely popular with our patrons and they are very excited he is coming to Detroit" said Christine Peele, librarian and co-chair of the author series committee. For event details and to RSVP: http://bit.ly/DPLBaldacci Katie Dowgiewicz Public Relations Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1344 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

1 0

We Know Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are Important… Now What?
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Greetings! If this is a question you’ve asked yourself, check out this free webinar on December 13, by Infopeople! To register and for more information, visit the Infopeople event page<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=809&reset=1>. (https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=809&reset=1) Start Time: Pacific - 12 Noon, Mountain - 1 PM, Central - 2 PM, Eastern - 3 PM [allyson can][https://infopeople.org/sites/default/files/civicrm/persist/contribute/…: Laurel Johnson<https://infopeople.org/people/laurel-johnson> and Allyson Coan<https://infopeople.org/people/allyson-coan> · Are you aware of the basics of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), but unsure of how to move forward with staff training in your organization? · Do you need to convince anyone that EDI in the library is important? · Are you looking for training and promotion ideas? It seems like everyone is talking about equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), but what does it really mean to put these values into practice at your library? In this webinar, the presenters will a provide a “starter kit” for EDI training in libraries. They will cover topics such as staff and management buy-in, low-cost training, and how to meaningfully engage staff in an effort to create a workplace culture that is affirming, representative, and inclusive. Additionally, attendees will learn to develop their own practical, useful, and actionable plan for implementing EDI staff learning in their own library. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: · Be able to articulate the need for an organizational commitment to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion · Learn how to attain buy-in from library leadership and staff · Have a foundation of resources to use when developing their own EDI initiatives · Have a "starter kit" of activities to implement in their own library (book/media discussions, Word of the Month) This webinar will be of interest to library staff looking to further their library’s internal equity, diversity, and inclusion work. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

1 0

Job Posting - Assistant Professor, Digital Strategies Librarian, Oakland University (Rochester, MI)
by Amanda Nichols Hess 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Job posting - Assistant Professor, Digital Strategies Librarian, Oakland University (Rochester, MI) **PLEASE EXCUSE CROSS-POSTINGS** Oakland University’s Kresge Library seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual to join us as an Assistant Professor and Digital Strategies Librarian to provide leadership for the Library’s digital initiatives in its teaching-focused environment. In collaboration with both faculty and staff, the Digital Strategies Librarian explores, discovers, acquires, plans, implements, and manages digital projects and assets. Successful applicants to this position will possess technical skills and strong project management experience, as well as high-level knowledge of digital collections, metadata creation/maintenance, digital archiving, and preservation. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities include: - Providing leadership in prioritizing and managing digital initiatives throughout the project lifecycle for both digitized and born-digital items, including recommendations for related hardware/software and funding opportunities - Designing, documenting, and overseeing efficient digital production workflows that may involve stakeholders from library and university departments - Engaging with a variety of preservation tools and employing metadata standards, controlled vocabularies, and archival schema as appropriate, while keeping abreast of emerging trends in these areas - Ensuring best practices for digital collections as they relate to preservation, copyright, usability, and accessibility - Collaborating with subject librarians and disciplinary faculty to enhance discovery of digital collections for teaching and research purposes - Contributing to broader scholarly conversations through publications and presentations - Participating in library, university, and professional service activities Minimum qualifications: - Master of Library Science degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program. - Experience working on digital projects employing best practices in collection processing, description, access, management, and preservation. - Demonstrated experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is a tenure-track faculty position with an eight-month schedule. Salary will be determined by credentials and experience. Oakland University offers excellent fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF and Fidelity retirement plans. Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. FOR MORE INFORMATION, AND TO APPLY ONLINE, PLEASE SEE FULL POSTING AT: http://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/15224 -- Amanda Nichols Hess, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Oakland University Libraries 248.370.2487 | nichols(a)oakland.edu

1 0

Free Resources & Activities from STAR Library Network
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Thanks to our NASA @ My Library partners, we have a great overview below of free resources and programming offered to public libraries on STAR Net. Perfect timing for all your STEM programming as well as this summer's "A Universe of Stories!" Please excuse any cross-posting. Calling All STEM Superstars (and Newbies, too!) Find Free Resources from the STAR Library Network (STAR Net) [cid:image027.jpg@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0] Explore new ways to bring science, technology, and fun into your programs and services with the STAR Library Network<http://www.starnetlibraries.org> (STAR Net). Help us build on the successes (and challenges) of the 2017 solar eclipse by joining this vibrant - FREE! - network for libraries and their communities across the country. Caption: Participants in the 2015 Public Libraries & STEM conference provided input on library strengths and opportunities in STEM in this word cloud. STAR Net focuses on helping library professionals facilitate STEM learning for their patrons by providing "science-technology activities and resources" (STAR) and training to use those resources. Whether you are new to STEM or are building on past experiences, STAR Net offers resources and collaborations to take lifelong STEM learning to new levels in your library: * STEM Activity Clearinghouse<http://clearinghouse.starnetlibraries.org/> (for activities and programs and valuable resources) * Blogs<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/blog/> (share success stories!) * Webinars<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/resources/webinars/> (online professional learning) * Workshops and meet-ups at conferences<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/resources/conferences/> (in-person professional training) * STEM mobile apps from SciGames.org<http://www.scigames.org> * Reports and tools<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/stem-in-libraries> for library leaders * Information about upcoming national STEM Events<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/upcoming-events/> * Join<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/register/> this FREE network to receive STAR Net News (online newsletter) [cid:image028.png@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0]Search the STEM Activity Clearinghouse for hands-on STEM activities for all age levels and related resources. Use search tools to filter activities by content area, age group, time to complete activity, time needed to prep activity, cost associated with activity materials, difficulty level (by content), or mess level. Or, view featured collections of activities. Find an activity that worked well in your library? Leave a review to provide feedback for other library staff! [cid:image029.png@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0]Engage public audiences nationwide in informal and lifelong learning with the excitement of NASA exploration and discovery<http://science.nasa.gov> through new NASA@ My Library resources! Find activities, apps, video clips, and more [cid:image030.png@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0] through the STEM Activity Clearinghouse. Caption: Patrons explore NASA science and discovery through NASA@ My Library hands-on activities. Images courtesy of Alpena County and Chelsea Public Libraries. [cid:image031.jpg@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0]Visit SciGames.org<http://www.scigames.org/apps.php> for free games and activities for your phone or tablet. Our newest app: Space Stage, is a "green screen" activity that lets you take selfies and record videos as if from other worlds. Use the companion literacy activities<http://clearinghouse.starnetlibraries.org/search?controller=search&orderby=…> to engage youth in creating "weather reports" and "commercials" for visiting those other worlds. (Space Stage is currently only available for some Android devices. Stay tuned for expanded capability!) [cid:image032.png@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0]Find reports and tools for planning your programs and partnerships through our curated STEM in Libraries<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/stem-in-libraries/> resource area. Peruse this living resource collection from the 2015 Public Libraries & STEM conference, including presentation and poster files, as well as reports, evaluation instruments, and a digital copy of the conference program and abstracts. Download recent publications like the Global Family [http://www.starnetlibraries.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/STEM-Equity-Info…] Research Project's Living Ideabook: Libraries for Families<http://www.nc4il.org/images/papers/STEM-Equity-Informal-Learning-Settings-1…> and DATUM Advisors' STEM Equity in Informal Learning Settings: The Role of Libraries<http://www.nc4il.org/images/papers/STEM-Equity-Informal-Learning-Settings-1…>. The resources are organized as the following collections: * Why STEM? * Collaboration * Diversity * What is STEM in the library? * Evaluation * The Future [cid:image034.png@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0] Many libraries are experimenting with STEM - hear about their successes, and share your own, through the active STAR Net blogs<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/blog/>. Register<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/register/> to receive STAR Net News and learn about upcoming webinars<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/resources/webinars/>, workshops and meet-ups at conferences<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/resources/conferences/>, and upcoming national STEM Events<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/upcoming-events/>. [cid:image035.jpg@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0] >From July '17 - July '18, STAR Net hosted 17 webinars for library professionals, reaching 943 live attendees. YouTube recordings<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAlTEzl-kWDOrWf6-GBvpYQ> were viewed over 2000 times. Register<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/resources/webinars/> to be part of this professional learning experience! [cid:image036.jpg@01D47CC2.2F14D0E0] STAR Net is built upon a strong network of collaborators and partners, led by the Space Science Institute's (SSI) National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL). Partners include the Afterschool Alliance, American Library Association's Public Programs Office, American Society of Civil Engineers, Cornerstones of Science, Datum Advisors, Education Development Center, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Pacific Science Center, and University of Virginia. Major funding is provided by the National Science Foundation, NASA Science Mission Directorate, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, visit www.starnetlibraries.org<http://www.starnetlibraries.org>. [cid:image023.png@01D47CC2.0D813C20]<https://www.facebook.com/STARLibraries/> [cid:image024.png@01D47CC2.0D813C20]<https://twitter.com/STARNet_Project> [cid:image025.png@01D47CC2.0D813C20]<https://www.pinterest.com/Star_net/> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAlTEzl-kWDOrWf6-GBvpYQ #STEMINLIB Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

1 0

Today is Third Thursday Twitter Chat
by Pam Seabolt 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat A Conversation with Randy Join in the conversation TODAY, Thursday, November 15, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. This month, Midwest Collaborative for Library Service’s Executive Director Randy Dykhuis joins us for a conversation before his retirement. Join us for this opportunity to chat and share with Randy! Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our October chat on Strategic Plans that Work? We archived<https://twitter.com/mclsorg/timelines/1053000280885927937> it for you. ***************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

1 0

Free Spinner
by Darwin McGuire 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

We have a free spinner available. That's right-FREE! This has 4 sections, 24 openings each for a total of 96. Each opening is 7 3/8" tall-big enough for mass market paperbacks, but maybe not for DVDs. This spinner is in good condition. Please let me know if you're interested. Darwin McGuire Technical Services Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave. Flint, MI 48504 Tel. 810-230-3329 FAX 810-732-1161

1 0

claimed -- HP office jet cartridges have a new home
by Chris Cook 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Thanks Chris Cook Assistant Director Big Rapids Community Library 426 So. Michigan Avenue | Big Rapids, MI 49307 231.796.5234, x2005 | 231.796.1078 fax "This institution is an equal opportunity provider". "TRS users may dial 711 for service".

1 0