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Creating Space for Community Engagement
by Pam Seabolt 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Creating Space for Community Engagement Join us Thursday, March 15, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing Space for Community Engagement in our libraries. Our featured guests will be Director of Communication, Jodi Kolo, and Director of Public Services and Programs, Lori Pulliam, from Oak Park Public Library (IL). Jodi and Lori will chat about Idea Box and how and why to create space for community engagement in the library. Idea Box at the Oak Park Public Library is a space created to provide changing exhibits that offer fresh ways to engage the community. 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 February chat on Podcasting at the library? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/feb-2018-third-thursday-twitter-chat-podcasting…> 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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Call for Proposals: MLA 2018 Annual Conference
by Rachel Ash 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

MLA 2018 Annual Conference October 17 - 19, 2018 Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi The MLA 2018 Annual Conference work group seeks a variety of program and poster proposals that will address topics representing the wide-range of professional responsibilities found in libraries and those that will introduce new ideas or solutions to the challenges currently facing Michigan libraries. Library professionals interested in sharing their insights, experiences and knowledge are invited to submit a program or poster proposal for consideration. We encourage participation from librarians, staff and administrators from all types of libraries. To submit your proposal, please complete this online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MLA2018Novi The submission form for 2018 can be used for both program and poster proposals. Submissions are welcome through March 31, 2018 Visit the Call for Proposals<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/annual-conference/ca…> web page for complete details. Rachel Ash Communications and Membership Coordinator Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice> Instagram<instagram.com/michigan_library_association>

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How goes RTRM?
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

Just checking in, hoping all is going well for March is Reading Month! A reminder to keep track of your programming numbers around I Got the Rhythm, as well as your outreach. Details and a link to the survey are in the message below. A reminder that this year's programming guide<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2018-RTRM-Programmin…> is specifically designed around the ECRR 5 practices and laid out for storytimes. There is still some confusion around whether this is school-aged or not; it is aimed at ages 0-5 and their caregivers. For details go to: www.mi.gov/readytoread<http://www.mi.gov/readytoread>. If your library needs additional copies of the book for outreach, please contact me directly off-list. If an educator or school contacts you requesting a kit there is a link provided on the website<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_83061---,00.ht…> to a form for them to complete. 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/> [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50] From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2018 11:57 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Ready to Read Michigan books The Library of Michigan's Ready to Read Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_83061---,00.ht…> (RTRM) program, part of "March is Reading Month" programming at public libraries, gives libraries the tools to conduct outreach and promote the importance of reading aloud to young children throughout the state. Designed for public library use in storytimes and for outreach to further develop early literacy skills in the young child, RTRM is meant to model to parents and caregivers the five practices of early literacy from the Public Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) initiative: talk, read, play, sing, write. This program is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan, and supported by the Consumers Energy Foundation and Library of Michigan Foundation. As your library reaches out to area early childhood centers, Great Starts, Head Starts, young 5's, etc., for "March is Reading Month," please remember that your location received those extra I Got the Rhythm Books to hand-out to your community and the programming guide<http://w3.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2018-RTRM-Programming…> is to help you model ECRR practices to caregivers and families. In April we are asking you complete this survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2018RTRM> on how you used the books in your library community. Questions listed in the survey include number of in-house programs around Ready to Read Michigan, outreach events/readings you offered for RTRM, how many attendees total for RTRM events, and the percentage of young children (ages 0-5) attended. Please keep track of those to help provide the Library of Michigan feedback. The survey also asks for additional feed back on the program as a whole, as we look towards shaping this new RTRM program for 2019, and for any quotes or stories you hear at the library regarding the program. Have a great "March is Reading Month" with Ready to Read Michigan!!! 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/>

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Opening: Head of Youth Services
by Jessica Enget 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

The Lincoln Township Public Library is accepting applications for the position of Head of Youth Services. This is a salaried full-time position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program and one to three years ofprofessional experience in a library setting required. Benefits include Health Insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and a retirement savings plan. Under the direction of the Director, the Head of YouthServices focuses the activities of their staff team; leads the department in providing programs, services, and collections that educate and entertain children and families; and addresses and promotes infant, child, and adolescent learning and development in library services. This person enjoys collaboration, is a team builder open to innovation, and establishes a welcoming, supportive, and functional environment for youth, their caregivers, and department staff. Anyone interested may apply by providing a cover letter, updated resume, and 3-5 professional references by end of day Friday, March 30, 2018. Interested applicants should send their documents to: jenget(a)lincolnlib.org Available employment opportunities at Lincoln Township Public Library can be found at: https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/ Regards, Jessica Enget Director Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W John Beers Rd Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 ext 126

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Book Club Kit Set Available
by Betsy Myers 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

The title is Bloodroot by Amy Greene. <https://www.amazon.com/Bloodroot-Vintage-Contemporaries-Amy-Greene/dp/03073…> We have 12 copies (2 of them are large print). Who would like them? -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Have Extra Packaging Bags
by Amy Winter 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

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Sharing Jack London photos
by Eileen Button 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

We are passing on a collection of cool Jack London photos that were kindly shared with us for our Big Read. A photo of our display is attached. Please let me know if you're interested, and I'll put them in Rides. Thanks so much! Eileen Button GDL Community Relations Asst. 4195 W. Pasadena Ave. (810) 230-3327

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GRPL Announces New Director
by Kristen Krueger-Corrado 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

We are pleased to welcome John McNaughton as the new Director of the Grand Rapids Public Library! http://bit.ly/2FzXCNt --

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Fw: Vote Peter Hepburn for ALA President
by Steven Bowers 09 Mar '18

09 Mar '18

Posting as a personal member of ALA. I have worked with Peter, he is very dedicated to ALA, and he does a lot of work within the association already. I support his bid for ALA President. And for what its worth, his husband is from Escanaba! -Steve ________________________________ From: ALA on behalf of Peter Hepburn (ala(a)ala.org) <ala(a)ala.org> Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2018 3:10 PM To: Steven Bowers Subject: Vote Peter Hepburn for ALA President [Peter for ALA logo and headshot] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDM0NTUzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…> https://www.peterforala.org Hello! I’m Peter Hepburn, Head Librarian at the College of the Canyons, a community college in Los Angeles County. I’m asking for your vote for the 2019-2020 ALA Presidency. Let me tell you why. WHAT ALA NEEDS STABILITY: With a new executive director to be hired and in place by the end of the 2019-2020 presidential term, ALA will undergo a dramatic change. For a new ALA executive director, there will be a steep learning curve and a need for a capable partner in the president. Being able to draw on the president’s wealth of hands-on experience across ALA’s roundtables, divisions, committees, and governance will put the new executive director on solid footing for a successful career within ALA. I have that experience to share. We also must not lose sight that we are operating in a broader context of national political and social uncertainty that, among other things, affects users of our libraries in profound ways. ALA needs to navigate this environment carefully to ensure support for libraries and for policies that relate to the values that matter to us as an association. Knowledgeable leadership for the association will be essential to this work. SUSTAINABILITY: ALA is not an association in crisis, but we do face challenges to association sustainability and growth. Membership fluctuates but has retreated from its peak several years ago. Conference attendance has trended downward, and publishing has not met revenue targets for some time now. On the plus side, the endowment continues to grow, facilitated by fundraising initiatives from our Development Office. ALA’s reputation is solid, and lawmakers in DC express respect for our association. As your president, I will encourage our successes and work with the Executive Board, Council, as well as the divisions and round tables on strategies to address concerns in the areas where we face challenges. WHAT I CAN OFFER My work in libraries stretches back over twenty years and encompasses public, research, and academic libraries. My ALA career has most recently included a term on the ALA Executive Board and appointment to the Budget Analysis and Review Committee (BARC), but also election to Council, conference committee work, and other financial committee work. My roots within ALA are even deeper. I have found a home in the round tables, especially the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table, and in ACRL on the divisional side. I belong to several round tables and divisions, and have done board and committee work in some of them. My history of experience and involvement within ALA gives me deep understanding of the association as a whole, an overview of how the pieces fit together and work. My website, www.peterforala.org<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDM0NTUzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>, includes a full overview of my ALA and other professional experience. MY COMMITMENT TO ALA My vision for ALA is one of organizational stability, sustainability, and even growth. In the presidential year, I will ensure that important work within ALA, such as addressing matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion and the work of the Task Force on Sustainability, is supported and comes to fruition rather than putting forward a new presidential initiative. As an active and engaged ALA member for the past 18 years, I have a firm grasp of the critical issues that face our association and our libraries, and a clear vision of what ALA needs from its president. My time in the association has shown me that any ALA president must be able to address a variety of issues. I offer ALA the deep and wide-ranging experience in the association that lends itself to the work that needs doing. My networks within the association are broad, and my understanding of the structure and governance of ALA is sound. I am keen that ALA flourish through the years ahead, and that my presidency will build the foundation needed to ensure a strong American Library Association for the future. I am eager to work for you, for libraries, and for our library users, for this association. I ask for your vote for the 2019-2020 ALA Presidency. [ALA American Library Association] American Library Association (ALA), 50 E. Huron, Chicago, IL 60611 www.ala.org<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDM0NTUzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…> <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDM0NTUzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>

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Free Book Club Sets Available
by Jackie Skinner 08 Mar '18

08 Mar '18

Hello! We have the following book sets available. The sets are free to any interested Library. Title Format Author ISBN Copies The Great Gatsby Softcover Fitzgerald 9780743273565 26 The Great Gatsby Large Print Fitzgerald 9781871510195 7 The Great Gatsby Book on CD Fitzgerald 9781455165124 4 A Lesson Before Dying Softcover Gaines 0375702709 58 A Redbird Christmas Hardcover Flagg 9781400065059 7 The Sleuth Sisters Softcover Pill 9780990380429 3 House of Thieves Softcover Belfoure 9781492633082 7 The Living Great Lakes Softcover Dennis 9780312331030 9 Bootlegger's Daughter Softcover Maron 9780446403238 8 A Morbid Taste for Bones Softcover Peters 9781504001939 9 Go Set a Watchman Softcover Lee 9780062409867 3 Three Doors to Death Softcover Stout 9780553251272 9 Mrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind Softcover Brightwell 9780425235249 10 Outlander Softcover Gabaldon 9780440212560 5 Thank you, Jackie Jacqueline Skinner Public Services Librarian Otsego County Library 700 South Otsego Avenue Gaylord, Michigan 49735 http://www.otsegocountylibrary.org jskinner(a)otsego.org (989) 732-5841 (989) 732-9401 FAX

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