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Register today! Upcoming webinars from MCLS
by Jan Davidson 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Upcoming webinar offerings from MCLS! BIBFRAME: An Overview<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/bibframe-an-overview-151.html> Tuesday, April 3, 2 - 4pm Eastern (1 - 3pm Central) This course will provide an overview of the developing BIBFRAME project, intended to replace the MARC21 standard. Topics will include: * An Overview of the history of its development * An introduction to RDF and linked data concepts * An overview of BIBFRAME and how it implements various standards and models (RDF, vocabularies) * Examples of BIBFRAME records and current projects * Tools currently available to work with current MARC records to BIBFRAME conversion Child's Play: Cataloging Children's Materials<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/child-s-play-cataloging-children-s-materia…> Wednesday, April 4, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9 - 11am Central) In this course, we will: 1) Explore the possibilities of value-added cataloging, 2) be able to identify and deal with the anomalies found in cataloging children's materials, and 3) know how to use cataloging tools and resources available for this special focus. We'll start the course with some thinking about why we even want to catalog children's materials. We will discuss some of the irregularities that occur with cataloging children's books (board books, books with moving parts, books with no words, etc.), kits (for example books with accompanying stuff -- CDs, plush toys), and "realia" (puzzles, toys, games). We will talk about several ways to add value to the catalog record -- ways to tie in with curriculum, reading levels, reading programs, library programming and displays, and just generally providing some depth to the data available to the catalog user. RDA for Non-Catalogers: What Do I Need to Know?<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rda-for-non-catalogers-what-do-i-need-to-k…> April 5, 2 - 4pm Eastern (1 - 3pm Central) Have you thought that your catalogers been talking a new language lately? Using terms like RDA and FRBR? RDA Resources, Description and Access is the new cataloging standard, implemented in 2013 to replace AACR2. FRBR is part of the infrastructure of this new code. What does this mean to the non-cataloger? What kind of changes should library staff and the end user expect to see as a result of RDA? What are some of the major changes between AACR2 and RDA? Register for these courses, and more, today at https://store.mcls.org/! Questions? Email Training(a)mcls.org<mailto:Training@mcls.org>. ********************** 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>

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Digital Library Cards
by Pam Seabolt 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '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. 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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Freebies
by Denise Bearre 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

The Alcona County Library has two book sets and a set of sign holders for" stack ends" for free to the first takers. Pictures are attached. The Historian's History of the World is a 25 volume set The University of Literature is a 17 volume set Photo attached of the sign holders. Denise M Bearre, Library Director Alcona County Library 312 W Main St Harrisville, MI 48740 989-724-6796 ex 221

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SEMLOL Spring Workshop - April 13th - Accessibility for All - Registration Open
by SEMLOL Executive Board 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessibility-for-all-tickets-44234209712> for the Spring SEMLOL Workshop - Accessibility for All - is now open! Presenters are: *"A Digital Accessibility Team: Creating Advocates and Audits" * Bridget Burke, University of Michigan Library (1:00 pm) *"Are PDFs Ruining Your Accessibility Efforts?" * Bill Marino, Eastern Michigan University (2:55 pm) SEMLOL is hosting its first ever networking happy hour. Please join fellow members at the Corner Brewery <https://arborbrewing.com/location/cornerbrewery/https://arborbrewing.com/lo…> in Ypsilanti from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Hope to see you in April! :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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Average Book Prices, 2018
by Jim Flury 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

You look forward to this every year! You have been waiting for this since March, 2017! Yeah, right :) Just like that pesky weed that pops up in your lawn, attached is a copy of TLN's perennial (on account it seems to return every year) "Average Book Prices" compilation. Information taken from School Library Journal, March 21, 2018. The 2018 figures are ytd. The 2017 figures have been updated from ytd to total. We will also post a copy of this to http://tln.lib.mi.us/dept/technical-services/acq/ Happy Spring! Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Free MeL webinar - MeL Statistics for Patron's Research - Mar 28, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

In both private and public sectors statistics through demographic information and government data sets are used to conduct and improve research. If your patrons are entrepreneurs, your local municipality, or students they need access and the knowledge of how to leverage this information. Please join us on March 28 at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on how you can access and utilize these vital resources. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff, educators, and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-patrons-r…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-patrons-r… This webinar will be recorded, and made available on demand anytime. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ MeL training is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional service support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/> (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. 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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Deadline! Library of Michigan LSTA Public Library Services Grant applications due March 26th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

A reminder that the applications for the summer quick grants for public libraries are due next Monday, March 26th no later than 5:00 PM EST. We hope to see a proposal from you! Karren >>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the second year of the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries. The application deadline is Monday, March 26th at 5:00 PM EST. This program provides funding for public libraries to develop a summer program and purchase materials and supplies for that program. There are three selected program topics - technology, children & teens and literacy. Funding is intended to supplement local services. The grant review will focus on small projects that improve community services and are aligned with the LSTA priorities. The LSTA priorities are for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills and expanding services for learning and access to information. The grant period is from June to August 2018. Grants will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Branch libraries may apply individually. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the APPLICATION LINK is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Public Library Services grant section. Please read the Program Application Information<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_LSTA_2017_Small_Gran…> before applying. Please contact me at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child(r). Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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2018 Summer Pen Pal Program
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

FYI - Please excuse any cross-posting. Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: "Shea, Shana" <shea(a)townofwindsorct.com<mailto:shea@townofwindsorct.com>> Date: March 19, 2018 at 11:33:51 AM EDT To: "'alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org<mailto:alsc-l@lists.ala.org>'" <alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org<mailto:alsc-l@lists.ala.org>> Subject: [alsc-l] 2018 Summer Pen Pal Program Reply-To: "Shea, Shana" <shea(a)townofwindsorct.com<mailto:shea@townofwindsorct.com>> For the 2017 Summer Reading program I coordinated a pen pal program among Children’s/Youth Services Departments across the United States. We had approximately 50 libraries sign up. We are doing it again this summer so I’m sending out this google form and the below description to see if other libraries are interested in participating this summer. Google Form https://goo.gl/forms/zZMYkWXhjxuf2RB23 Children are encouraged to participate every time they visit by drawing pictures and writing general letters about what it’s like to be a kid where they live. We’re not looking to do one-on-one exchanges between children, because there’s no guarantee of continued participation and we don’t want any kids getting heartbroken because of someone else’s inability to regularly participate. In the case of my library I have a bulletin board space where I hang the letters and pictures we receive and place a mailbox for our patrons to place the letters/cards/pictures they want to send. I periodically gather those items and send them off to other participating libraries. We also kept track of where we got letters from on a map with flag pins. This year I’ve proposed the option to libraries about whether they wish to mail freely or have an assigned partner library. Please fill out the google form if you’re interested in participating, and please feel free to email me if you have any questions. Thank you! Shana Shea Head of Children’s Services 860-285-1917 Windsor Public Library www.windsorlibrary.com<http://www.windsorlibrary.com/>

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News on Scholastic Road Trip, CSLP partner: #PLA2018
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Subject: [Statereps] Please share: Announcing the winners of the Scholastic RV Road Trip sweepstakes! At PLA! [https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8PUTr0mZIU1RPY9397KbKCCQ646AQKu1U2k…] Stop by and visit us at Booth 1054 on Thursday, 3/22 at 12:00pm to share in the excitement as we announce the four winners of this year's CSLP and Scholastic RV Road Trip sweepstakes. When you visit us, please make sure to pick up a Libraries Rock brochure. It includes a special curated list of books and collections at fantastic prices that will keep children reading this summer. [https://ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/S_0V7qBAEchoHJjxrdH56VteFHby-lDuzGC…] We look forward to seeing you at PLA! [https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/sMiYUbab_k2e-c_Toj5tyEtqQCWCk9L8z9i…] _______________________________________________ http://cslpreads.org/mailman/listinfo/statereps_cslpreads.org

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Inquiry Re: ALA Annual Conference 2018
by Julia Eisenstein 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

If any of you are in public library HR or library directors with experience negotiating salaries *and *you are attending ALA Annual in New Orleans, would you please contact me off list? We have a program that may need your expertise. Thanks! -- Julia Eisenstein Associate Librarian University of Detroit Mercy Chair, ALA-APA Committee on Salaries and Status of Library Workers

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