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Adaptive Umbrella workshop
by Jen Taggart 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

We still have room for more! Registration ends April 16. Join us for the 5th biennial Adaptive Umbrella workshop! This day-long workshop is geared to librarians, educators, and caregivers working with youth who have special needs (including some great ideas and resources for inclusion of teens and adults with special needs). Date: April 25, 2018 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. * Dr. Clayton Copeland (Faculty & Director of the Laboratory for Leadership in Equity and Diversity, University of South Carolina) will present on making your library services, collections, and programming more accessible for people of all ages. * Child development specialist and award-winning children's musician, Jim Gill, will show us how to add music to our programs that is inclusive of youth with special needs. * Planning a new space or rethinking existing spaces? Geraldine Drake (Interior Design Director, Quinn Evans Architects) will talk about incorporating sensory-friendly universal design into those plans. * Learn mindfulness exercises that are a wonderful addition to story times and other programs/services. * Get suggestions and tips from our panel of student self-advocates with disabilities! See brochure for more information: http://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2018-Adaptive-Umbrella-brochure.… Online registration: https://btpl.org/adaptiveumbrella18/ Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800<tel:(248)%20642-5800> www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D30780.CF111D50]

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From the Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML)
by Linda Pierce 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

What does keeping informed and being a member have in common? The answer: access to information. This posting is a reminder to the library community that the Library of Michigan has purchased a statewide membership with United for Libraries for all Michigan public libraries. Membership includes access to Trustee training, Friends resources, and more. You can access this information at www.ala.org/united/michigan. A further reminder to library directors, library staff, Friends and Trustees: Have you renewed your annual membership or taken out a new membership in the Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) and the Trustee Alliance? FOML memberships are low-cost and provide support for the ongoing activities of the organization to include workshop training and advocacy. For Friends membership go to http://foml.org/membership/ and for Trustees membership go to http://fomltrusteealliance.org/membership/ Do you want to stay informed? You can through your membership support for the Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML). Help us so we can help you stay informed. -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Part-time Library Assistant Indian River, MI
by Mara Klco 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

*Position Description: Library AssistantThe Indian River Area Library is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic part-time Library Assistant. Library Assistants are the backbone of the library handling much of the day to day activities of the library. Training will be provided. If you have a passion for books and customer service this position is waiting for you. The LibraryIndian River Area Library is a class 1 public library serving Tuscarora Township. The Indian River Area Library actively addresses changing community needs by providing current, accessible materials and information services for children and adults in a professional and helpful manner.Responsibilities - Circulate library materials- Answer patron questions- Process incoming materials- Maintain the library’s collection- General office tasks Job Requirements - A high school diploma or equivalent- Basic computer skills- Strong interpersonal skillsPreferred Qualifications - A Bachelor's degree from an accredited University or College- Previous experience working in a library, bookstore or other similar environments- Previous customer service experience Compensation$9-$11 per hour commensurate with experienceLibrary HoursTuesday 10:00am-8:00pmWednesday-Friday 10:00am-5:30pmSaturday 10:00am-1:00pmFor more information contact Mara Klco <director(a)indianriverlibrary.org>. Apply via email with a cover letter and resume as a Word or PDF attachment.* Mara Klco *Library Director* *Indian River Area Library* 3546 S Straits Hwy PO Box 160 Indian River, MI 49749 (231) 238-8581 indianriverlibrary.org

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Digital Library Cards
by Pam Seabolt 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Digital Library Cards Join us Thursday, April 19, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing issuing and the use of Digital Library Cards. These cards are issued online to allow users access to a library’s digital resources without having to visit the library. Our featured guest will be Assistant Director of Library Services, Eric Mims, from Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (IN). Eric will chat about how MPHPL uses digital library cards, the ins and outs of their program, and answer any questions you might have. 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 March chat on Creating Space for Engagement? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/third-thurs-twitter-chat-march-2018-creating-sp…> it for you. *************************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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MeL Minute: Have you dived into HeritageQuest lately?
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, More than a simply a genealogical resource, HeritageQuest Online Library Edition (HQO) allows teachers, students, history aficionados, and those generally curious to find amazing primary source. For example, did you know that... * Kishtowag, otherwise known as Elizabeth Madosh, was from the Ojibwe (Ojibbeway) tribe recorded by the MacKinac Agency in 1922. * Nanny Dudley, complexion dark, lived on Caruther's Plantation in Georgia in 1870 when she opened her first bank account. * Joseph St. John of Cooper Township had 1 horse, 2 milch cows, 4 working oxen, 9 other cattle, 6 sheep, and 6 swine all worth $200 in 1850 (that's nearly $6000 in today's world!). Elizabeth is recorded in the Indian Census Rolls. These census records span 1855 - 1940 and cover Native American populations throughout the United States. Both Indian name and English name, date of birth, gender, relationships, and tribe/agency name are recorded. Currently accepted spellings of tribal names are used on the index but in the census rolls themselves, obsolete spellings are often used; and the name of a tribe may be spelled several ways in different rolls. Nanny's bank record is part of the Freedman's Bank Record collection, 1865- 1871. The forms asked questions regarding personal information and identification-such as complexion (color), height, and name of plantation as well as required a signature (which more times than not was an X). The exact questions asked on each form varied between years and branches. Classroom discussion starters and public library displays are launched from these primary sources. Finally, Mr. St. John's farm information can be found in the Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880. This collection is a fun way to recreate a region or township or neighborhood with accuracy. It includes agriculture as well as industry and manufacturing. Searching by keyword (blacksmith, farmer, etc.) is a way to envision your ancestor or town through the lens of livelihood. Other unique collections in HQO are the Mortality Schedules (useful for tracing and documenting genetic symptoms and diseases as they list causes of death), Library of Congress Photo Collection (think photos of Carnegie Libraries or faces of Hoovervilles), Indexed Early Land Ownership and Township Plats, and even records from South America, Caribbean, and Central America. You can find additional help for using the great resources at HeritageQuest here: https://proquest.libguides.com/hqo. [MICHIGAN e LIBRARY] Brought to you by the MeL Team. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, 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. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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We'd love to hear YOUR ideas! Libraries Read: 1 Book 2018
by Jan Davidson 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Ten more days to submit titles; please keep the submissions coming! Libraries Read: 1 Book is an annual project of MCLS, a "library community read" focused on professional development. Library staff from all types of libraries are encouraged to participate by voting on which book should be selected, then participate in the discussion, whether online or in-person. We will join together, across state lines and library types, to read and discuss the same book. Submit titles for 2018 Libraries Read: 1 Book! Last year's process of inviting YOU, our community, to submit titles for consideration was such a success, we'd like to do it again! We hope that by opening the submission process to a wide group of library professionals, we'll discover the perfect book to read together! How this works: * Go to the Google title submission form<https://goo.gl/forms/DyQuSWQv3AULUpwn2> and submit one or two titles for consideration. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, April 16, 2018. * MCLS staff will consider all submissions and narrow the list to four titles. We will then ask for votes on our Facebook page in early May. We'll tally the votes and announce the selected title near the beginning of June. * Once the title has been selected, start reading! MCLS will announce the Twitter chat and other discussions to take place in August 2018. We look forward to getting your title submissions over the next couple of weeks! Read more here<https://www.mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/>! https://www.mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/ ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://store.mcls.org/ [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Call for Volunteers! Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference
by Angela Semifero 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Hello! In just a few weeks the Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference will be held from April 30-May 2 at the Grand Traverse Resort. We are seeking volunteers to help out at this conference, and we hope that you'll consider giving us a hand. Volunteers introduce presenters and serve as room monitors for break-out sessions during this conference. It's easy, and super fun! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me off list at semiferoa(a)yourmdl.org. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you! Angela Semifero -- Angela Semifero Library Director Marshall District Library 124 W. Green St. Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-7821x11 semiferoa(a)yourmdl.org

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Meet Up & Eat Up: Youth in your community are hungry over the summer...
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Join Sara Harmon, Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Consultant, on this free webinar<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> brought to you by the Library of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education to learn more about Meet Up & Eat Up. The Michigan Department of Education aims to feed the whole child the whole year. Learn about expanding the SFSP to your area. The webinar will cover SFSP basics, requirements for sponsors who operate the SFSP, sites who provide healthy meals to children, and site activity options. A great way to collaborate with organizations in your community while helping to cut hunger. Date: Thursday, April 19th Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM EST Register: https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessio… 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/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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Old card catalog
by Christine Heron 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

Good day library folks! We are in the second season of offering a Seed Library to our patrons. We are in search of a unit to house our seeds. Would anyone have an old card catalog available? Please message me off-list. Thanks, Christine Heron Senior Librarian Genesee District Library - Fenton Winegarden Branch 810-629-7612

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System Director Position Closing this Sunday! April 8-Southwest KS Library System, Dodge City, KS
by Jobeth Bradbury 04 Apr '18

04 Apr '18

System Director - Southwest Kansas Library System - New Hiring Range & New Close Date! Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the <https://swkls.org/> Southwes<https://swkls.org/>t Kansas Library System<https://swkls.org/> (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader-responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals-as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for member library directors, trustees and staff, strong outreach services, and support for innovative technologies to its public, academic, and school library members. For more information on the System, visit SWKLSLinks<http://www.bradburymiller.com/swklslinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The System Director, under the direction of the Executive Board, has overall responsibility for leadership and management of a twenty-one county multi-type library system that seeks to pursue leadership and innovation in library service. Duties include management of planning, budgets, personnel, service functions, and legislative advocacy. The System Director works with the Board, staff, member libraries, other Kansas systems, and the State Library to establish the strategic vision for the System-aligning its mission with member library needs and priorities. The Director will also ensure an active SWKLS presence in the statewide library community and professional activities. For complete details, visit SWKLS<https://swkls.org/about/employment/> System Director Job Description.<https://swkls.org/about/employment/> Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science and three years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior interpersonal skills; flexibility; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a desire to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation within the System. Success working with and reporting to a governing board, political advocacy experience, the ability to work with member libraries on legal, governance and policy issues, and prior experience in regional systems or consortia are additional preferred qualifications. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $70,000-90,000 (placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package including full health care coverage including family members by the System. For further information, contact Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes April 8, 2018. 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! 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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