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mel.org is back
by Debbi Schaubman 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

Hello all, The mel.org server is back! Sorry for the inconvenience. Debbi ***************************************************** Debbi Schaubman Manager, Shared Library Systems Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 113 (517) 492-3889 fax schaubmand(a)mcls.org<mailto:schaubmd@mcls.org> [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D31C1F.C333C470] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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mel.org is down but
by Debbi Schaubman 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

We’re working on a fix. Stay tuned for news on that. You can go directly to the MeLCat search screen at http://search.mel.org Debbi ***************************************************** Debbi Schaubman Manager, Shared Library Systems Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 113 (517) 492-3889 fax schaubmand(a)mcls.org<mailto:schaubmd@mcls.org> [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D31C1F.C333C470] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Message 1
by Sarah Rehborg 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

We also use BookFlix often. I promote it with teachers and families, and we use it during big storytimes when we project a book up onto a screen. Loosing access to it will be tough, and will require instruction teachers how to and usage of another resource, which is unfortunate. The loss of Gale databases is also very unfortunate, that is such a great resource! Sarah ~Sarah Rehborg~ Peter White Public Library Youth Services Librarian Prime Time Family Reading Time Coordinator 906-226-4319 srehborgpwpl(a)gmail.com srehborg(a)uproc.lib.mi.us On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM, <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: 'Mamelist' Discussion: RE: MeL Changes (Cindi Place) > 2. bargain on DVD Kwik Cases (Donna Winter) > 3. Library Director job opening - West Branch, MI (Emily Boersen) > 4. Community Engagement Summit registration is now open (David Votta) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2018 09:27:12 -0400 > From: Cindi Place <cindiplace(a)gmail.com> > To: "Lester, Kathy" <kathyl(a)mimame.org> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] 'Mamelist' Discussion: RE: MeL Changes > Message-ID: > <CAF3fkyg1edLN=7Y6KJqW=fB_raPurEW951372C-+ZiG_8U=cdA@ > mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > We use BookFlix a lot as do our patrons. I agree with all of the concerns > about it's non-renewal! What is the plan to replace this resource? Does MeL > have another online resource like BookFlix available? I also believe the > thought that with the overall elimination of school media specialists and > librarians, there are many teachers playing the role of librarians who > might not have had access to the MeL survey. > > Cindi L. Place > Adult Services Librarian > Boyne District Library > (231)582-7861 > placec(a)boynelibrary.org > cindiplace(a)gmail.com > Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back > the right one. > > *?Neil Gaiman* > > > > On Fri, Jul 20, 2018 at 6:59 AM, Lester, Kathy via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > > > Hi All, > > We've been having a discussion on MAME's listserve about MeL changes. > > Steven Bowers suggested that we have this conversation on the broader > > MichLib-L with the thought that it would be useful to share concerns and > > questions. > > > > So, I'm providing a summary below since I did not get everyone's > > permission to share their specific posts. By the way, this discussion > > started before Liz Breed announced the extension of the trial access to > the > > new MeL resources. Thank you, Liz, for sending out that information! > That > > will be helpful as we move forward. > > > > Summary of the posts is below. > > I hope that I did a good job of accurately reflecting the range of > > comments during the discussion. > > > > All my best, > > --Kathy Lester > > > > There is generally expressed concern of loss of Gale Databases along with > > Scholastic BookFlix. School librarians and teachers statewide have > > lessons, pathfinders, presentations, scavenger hunts, Google Classroom > > resources, assignment directions, etc. all developed around these > > resources. For school librarians, they often have to market the > resources > > to get teachers to use them and feel like we will be going back to > square 1 > > trying to convince teachers to use new resources instead of 'Google." > Many > > of us loved the seamless movement (look and feel) across Gale Databases. > > For instance, Middle School students could use "Research in Context" and > > then move to the more advanced "Opposing Viewpoints" with little > > 're-teaching.' Since many schools are 'Google for Education'; our > teachers > > also loved the integration of Gale with Google Products. [Maybe EBSCO > has > > this same integration, we will need to investigate with the trial now > > available.] > > > > Many of us were surprised that BookFlix was not renewed. Based on > > information from the Library of Michigan, BookFlix is the most used > > resource on MeL, in fact, in FY18, Quarter 2, the number of BookFlix > > retrievals was 2,712,952 retrievals which is over a million more > > retrievals than the next highest database (which is WorldBook Kids > > at 1,449,830).[See information far below from an October 2017 MeL minute > > about MeL use perception versus reality.] > > > > We wonder if because there are so few school librarians in our state > right > > now, if responses to the surveys did not include enough school responses. > > We believe that school librarians, (and yes, teachers without school > > librarians at their schools) use resources like BookFlix to introduce MeL > > to elementary school students (staff & parents). Once they are there, it > > is easy to show them the other great resources at MeL! > > > > Also, there was concern in our mamelist conversation that with the > > emphasis on early literacy and the 3rd grade reading law in our state, > that > > there will now be inequity of access to a resource like BookFlix. School > > districts that are *well funded* and who have librarians (or other staff) > > "in the know" about this resource will be able to purchase it separately. > > Others [most?] will not be able to do so. > > > > > > Finally, the discussion also included some concern about > > https://endsexualexploitation.org/ebsco/ > > https://endsexualexploitation.org/wp-content/uploads/DD_2017 > > _EBSCO_Notification-Letter_02-21-2017.pdf > > > > Information was shared about this extremist group as follows: > > > > The https://endsexualexploitation.org group is purportedly a site that > > defines sexual exploitation and pornography in a way that does not fit > the > > understood definitions of the words to the general population. That is, > > they may see things such as soap ads in a magazine as pornography if they > > show more than they want to see. This group has been hounding lots of > > libraries and states that provide broad database access. Their work is > > similar to groups or individuals that as libraries not to carry books on > > viewpoints that they do not agree with. > > > > > > It is good to know the above site exists, so that if anyone asks about it > > you can prepare a reply. But many (most?) of the materials that the > group > > objects to are found in any general library database that has general > > magazines in it. The state (and libraries in general) provides access to > > many materials that not everyone likes. Especially for those of us that > > provide services to children, we have to be aware of what we have access > to > > and ready to provide a thoughtful answer to those who may question the > > access we provide. > > > > I checked an article listed in their letter earlier and the same articles > > are in the Gale products. Articles about sex exist in general databases, > > perhaps with links to porn sites. Some academic articles in academic > > research journals or even in grocery-check-out-line magazines are useful > or > > entertaining to adults but not recommended for children. Hopefully the > > kid-specific databases from EBSCO are more "safe." > > > > > > Here is a little info on how some have dealt with this group: > > > > https://www.oif.ala.org/oif/?p=11496 > > > > > > They are not just against EBSCO, but ALA, and others, that promote access > > to material they find objectionable. > > > > > > EBSCO even made it into their Wikipedia article: > > > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Center_on_Sexual_Expl > > oitation#EBSCO_controversy > > > > *MeL Minute EMAIL FROM DEB BIGGS 10/2018 to mamelist* > > > > As you may be aware, we recently conducted a large-scale survey of the > > Michigan library community about MeL database usage. We received 426 > > responses. One question we asked was: What are the top 3 most used > > databases by your library/patrons? Here's what library staff had to say: > > > > > > > > 1. Chilton?s (117 times it appeared somewhere in the top 3) > > > > 2. Learning Express (117) > > > > 3. Opposing Viewpoints in Context (94) > > > > 4. Academic OneFile (87) > > > > 5. Britannica school (68) > > > > > > > > We decided to cross-reference this in two ways. First, we looked at the > > total number of full-text retrievals from the MeL databases. > > > > > > > > 1. BookFlix > > > > 2. WorldBook Kids > > > > 3. Academic OneFile > > > > 4. Britannica Suite > > > > 5. Opposing Viewpoints in Context > > > > All 5 of these received over 1 million full-text retrievals for the 2017 > > fiscal year! > > > > As you can see, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, Britannica and Academic > > OneFile made both of these lists. > > > > > > > > Let's look at one other metric and that's the rate at which items were > > clicked on from MeL.org in the month of September of this year. This is > the > > percentage of outbound traffic from MeL.org. > > > > > > > > 1. BookFlix (40%) > > > > 2. Academic OneFile (6%) > > > > 3. Learning Express (4%) > > > > 4. Opposing Viewpoints in Context (3%) > > > > 5. Chilton?s (3%) > > > > > > > > Looking at this list, we can see that Chilton's and Learning Express, two > > resources rated highly in the survey, come back to the fore. However, by > > far and away the resource with the highest traffic at MeL.org is > BookFlix, > > an early literacy resource. > > > > > > > > Many thanks to Kathy Kosinski, our data analyst, for pulling these > > numbers together and allowing us to compare and confirm our ideas about > > database usage with actual usage. > > > > > > > > *Brought to you by Deb Renee Biggs and Sonya Schryer Norris, Library > > Consultants at the Library of Michigan* > > > > > > > > > > > > Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA > > *Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014* > > Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) > > *Region 3 Director* > > American Association of School Librarians (AASL) > > *SIGLIB Communications Director* > > Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) > > *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach* > > *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* > > *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century > > 2016-2019* > > East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools > > *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* > > *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* > > *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* > > kathyL(a)mimame.org > > twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> > > 810.333.5873 > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Michlib-l mailing list > > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > > > >

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Cell phone policy - for staff
by Dave Ewick 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

Hi All - I'm hoping someone has a great cell phone policy that assists staff in best practices for the use of cell phones on the job, especially when one is at a public service desk. Our policy is the grand old: "Use your best judgment" but it seems that some are taking advantage of their colleagues and over-using their phones. Reply to me off-list and I will generate a collection of the responses to share with everyone. Thanks, Dave David L. Ewick, MLS, MS City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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JOB: Director-Chicago area, Grayslake Public Library District
by John Keister & Associates 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

Director, Grayslake Area Public Library District (Chicago area) The Grayslake Area Public Library District in Grayslake, Illinois, seeks a new Library Director. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of the previous director. Grayslake is a thriving, family friendly suburb north of Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a beautiful, well-run library with friendly staff, a supportive library board, and residents who appreciate the best in community library service. For more information and to apply for this opportunity, please visit johnkeister.com/grayslake/ <http://www.johnkeister.com/grayslake/>. We welcome and encourage inquiries. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> grayslake(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:grayslake@johnkeister.com> 847-955-0541

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Fwd: Info on Early Literacy Institutes for district teams
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

Early Literacy Institutes in August and September 2018 As the landscape of education continues to change, Michigan has declared it will embark on a journey to become a Top 10 Education State in the next 10 years. The Michigan Department of Education, MAISA, and GELN Early Literacy Task Force are excited to offer two K-3 Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy Institutes on August 6-9, 2018, and September 24-27, 2018. These 4 day institutes offer deeper learning around the K-3 Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy and are intended for individuals or district teams made up of Literacy Coaches, Lead Teachers, Special Education Directors, English Learner Practitioners and Leaders, Building Administrators, Curriculum Directors, and Superintendents. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Early_Lit_Institutes_628006_7.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> To find out more go to: https://www.smore.com/htdc8. I have spoken a number of times, as has MeL's K-12 Specialist Christine Schneider, on the Early Literacy Essentials<http://literacyessentials.org/> being used to guide the early literacy educational world here in Michigan. These institutes are designed for educators, but I thought it an important topic to at least be on youth librarians' radars, perhaps pass along to your school contacts and collaborate in the future... Thank you, 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/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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Community Engagement Summit registration is now open
by David Votta 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

MCLS, in partnership with the Library of Michigan, is pleased to announce a Community Engagement Summit to be held in September 2018. Richard C. Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation<https://theharwoodinstitute.org/>, will be the keynote presenter. The day will include other national leaders in community engagement, as well as a panel of Michigan libraries who are making great strides in engaging their own communities. Registration is now open to anyone interested in community engagement. Details Date: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 Time: 8:30am - 4pm Eastern Location: East Lansing Marriott at University Place<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lanea-east-lansing-marriott-at-univer…>, 300 M.A.C. Ave, East Lansing, MI Map of venue<https://www.google.com/maps/place/East+Lansing+Marriott+at+University+Place…> Cost: * $100 per person * $50 subsidized fee for Michigan library staff who have NOT participated in a Cohort or Lab * Free for MI library staff individuals who have been participants in the Spring 2016, Fall 2016, or Fall 2017 MCLS/Library of Michigan Harwood Public Innovators Cohorts or for Michigan library staff who have attended a Harwood Institute Public Innovators Lab All registrations includes continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack break. This event is highly subsidized by the Library of Michigan, and is valued at over $150/person. Tentative Agenda (subject to change) 8:30 - 9:30 Registration & continental breakfast 9:30 Welcome & introduction 9:45 Libraries & Engagement: Rich Harwood, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation 11:00 Break 11:15 National community engagement Q&A with Mary Davis Fournier of ALA and Courtney Breese of NCDD 12:15 Lunch (provided) 1:15 Community Mapping: Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus (WI) Public Library 2:15 Break 2:30 Panel discussion, MI libraries engaging their communities 3:45 Reflection & wrap-up 4:00 Adjournment Registration Registration<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/community-engagement-summ…> is open. More Information & Details More information can be found on the event page: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/ce-summit. [IMLS logo.png] This project is supported, in part, by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 [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/> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Library Director job opening - West Branch, MI
by Emily Boersen 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

Deadline for first consideration of this great opportunity is less than two weeks away! The Board of Trustees of the West Branch (MI) District Library is inviting applications for the position of Director. This gem of a library is located in a recently expanded and renovated 10,000 square foot building in the heart of the downtown area. The West Branch District Library serves a population of just under 10,000 with a budget of about $300,000 and a staff of three (3) full-time and three (3) part-time employees. As a district library, the Library is an autonomous governmental unit that has a dedicated millage. A member of the Valley Library Consortium, the Library participates in a shared automation system using SirsiDynix - Horizon 7.5.4.1. The Library enjoys excellent community support and prides itself on a strong Friends of the Library organization, an active Board of Trustees, and a professional, friendly staff. West Branch is located in beautiful Ogemaw County in northeast Michigan, which abounds in lakes, streams, hiking trails, and countless recreational activities. Just off I-75, West Branch is easily accessible. For additional information about the Library, visit <http://www.westbranchlibrary.org/> www.westbranchlibrary.org. To learn more about the community, visit <http://www.westbranch.com/> www.westbranch.com and <http://www.wbacc.com/> www.wbacc.com. The position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; a Master's degree in library science or library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association is preferred. In addition, the position requires a minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional library position, of which at least two (2) years have been in a position of administration and supervision in a public library. The successful candidate will be a community - oriented individual who values the opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on director; is flexible and energetic; has strong communication skills and is comfortable with public speaking; has a comprehensive understanding of library finances and budgeting; and has an overall understanding of current public library operations and services. Successful experience in working with Friends of the Library and in fund-raising and/or grant writing is desirable. A complete position description is available at: <https://westbranchlibrary.org/Director%20position.pdf> https://westbranchlibrary.org/Director%20position.pdf Salary: $40,000 - $48,000 dependent on experience and educational qualifications; excellent benefit package Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by 5 o'clock pm (EDT) on August 5th, 2018, will receive first consideration. Electronic submissions required. Interested individuals should forward a cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume, two references with contact information, as well as two letters of recommendation to the library director at emily(a)westbranchlibrary.org <mailto:emily@westbranchlibrary.org> . Emily Boersen Director West Branch District Library 119 N. Fourth Street West Branch, MI 48661 p | 989.345.2235 f | 989.345.8735 <mailto:emily@westbranchlibrary.org> emily(a)westbranchlibrary.org

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Job Opening – Adult Services Manager
by Melissa DeWild 20 Jul '18

20 Jul '18

The Spring Lake District Library has an Adult Services Manager position open. Description Initiative, creativity, and leadership ability are key parts of the Adult Services Manager position at the Spring Lake District Library. The library is located in Spring Lake, Michigan, very close to beautiful Lake Michigan. The job involves supervisory and collection management responsibilities and reports to the Library Director. Both short and long range planning are a part of the duties of the position. It also includes the full range of reference and reader's advisory duties as well as some community outreach. Requirements The job requirements are an MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program and eligibility for a Librarian's Professional Certificate (Level 2) from the Library of Michigan or the ability to obtain certification. Supervisory experience in a library or related institution is required. An enthusiastic customer service philosophy is important as are strong communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public, library staff, and community members and groups is essential. A working knowledge of the principles of library operations and basic reference resources is required. A full job description and application are available upon request from splcs(a)llcoop.org. A resume, cover letter, and references should be included with your application. Review of applications begins August 15.

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bargain on DVD Kwik Cases
by Donna Winter 20 Jul '18

20 Jul '18

We have decided to remove the bulk of our DVD collection from security cases, so have a plethora of DVD cases from Gressco item number 89011 see attached image. $1.00 each. Note: these are the fully enclosed cases with the black bottom. If you want some, contact me and we'll make arrangements. Donna Winter, Automation Services Librarian Livonia Public Library 32777 Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154 ph: 734-466-2675

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