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cards have a home
by Kay Williams 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Thank you! The cards are on their way to their new home. Kay Kay Williams Director Hart Area Public Library 231-873-4476 <http://www.hart.lib.mi.us/> Capture45 small jpeg "Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination."

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Free statewide webinar on the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)
by Sheryl Mase 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

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free to a good home.
by Kay Williams 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

We have a box of small due date cards. Let me know if you're interested. Kay Kay Williams Director Hart Area Public Library 231-873-4476 <http://www.hart.lib.mi.us/> Capture45 small jpeg "Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination."

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2018 ALA Youth Media Award winners
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Here is a complete list of winners. American Library Association announces 2018 youth media award winners DENVER- The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults-including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards-at its Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado. A list of all the 2018 award winners follows: John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature: "Hello, Universe" written by Erin Entrada Kelly, is the 2018 Newbery Medal winner. The book is published by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Three Newbery Honor Books also were named: "Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut," written by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James and published by Bolden, an Agate Imprint, a Denene Millner Book; "Long Way Down," written by Jason Reynolds and published by Atheneum, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, a Caitlyn Dlouhy Book and "Piecing Me Together," written by Renée Watson and published by Bloomsbury Children's Books. Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children: "Wolf in the Snow," illustrated and written by Matthew Cordell is the 2018 Caldecott Medal winner. The book was published by Feiwel and Friends, an Imprint of Macmillan. Four Caldecott Honor Books also were named: "Big Cat, little cat," illustrated and written by Elisha Cooper and published by Roaring Brook Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings Limited Partnership; "Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut," illustrated by Gordon C. James, written by Derrick Barnes, and published by Bolden, an Agate Imprint, a Denene Millner Book; "A Different Pond," illustrated by Thi Bui, written by Bao Phi and published by Capstone Young Readers, a Capstone imprint and "Grand Canyon," illustrated and written by Jason Chin, a Neal Porter Book, published by Roaring Brook Press, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishing Holdings Limited Partnership. Coretta Scott King Book Awards recognizing African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults: "Piecing Me Together," written by Renée Watson, is the King Author Award winner. The book is published by Bloomsbury Children's Books. Three King Author Honor Books also were named: "Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut," written by Derrick Barnes, published by Bolden, an Agate Imprint, a Denene Millner Book; "Long Way Down," written by Jason Reynolds, published by Atheneum, an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, a Caitlyn Dlouhy Book and "The Hate U Give," written by Angie Thomas, published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. "Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets," illustrated by Ekua Holmes, is the King Illustrator Award winner. The book is written by Kwame Alexander with Chris Colderly and Marjory Wentworth and published by Candlewick Press. Two King Illustrator Honor Books also were named: "Crown: An Ode to a Fresh Cut," illustrated by Gordon C. James, written by Derrick Barnes and published by Bolden, an Agate Imprint, a Denene Millner Book and "Before She Was Harriet: The Story of Harriet Tubman," illustrated by James E. Ransome, written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and published by Holiday House. Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award to affirm new talent: "The Stars Beneath Our Feet," written by David Barclay Moore, is the Steptoe Author Award winner. The book is published by Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. "Mama Africa! How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope with Her Song," illustrated by Charly Palmer, is the Steptoe Illustrator Award winner. The book is written by Kathryn Erskine and published by Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC. Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement: Eloise Greenfield is the winner of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award pays tribute to the quality and magnitude of beloved children's author Virginia Hamilton. Eloise Greenfield was born in Parmele, North Carolina, and currently resides in Washington, D.C. Early in life, she discovered a love of reading and writing and realized there were few books that showed the fullness of African American life. She published her first book in 1972 and went on to write and publish more than 40 books. From "Honey, I Love" to "The Great Migration," this multiple award-winning author has captivated audiences through the years. Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults: "We Are Okay," written by Nina LaCour, is the 2018 Printz Award winner. The book is published by Dutton Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. Four Printz Honor Books also were named: "The Hate U Give," written by Angie Thomas and published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers; "Long Way Down," written by Jason Reynolds and published by Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing; "Strange the Dreamer," written by Laini Taylor and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, a division of Hachette Book Group and "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers," written by Deborah Heiligman and published by Godwin Books/Henry Holt, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group. Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience: "Silent Days, Silent Dreams," written and illustrated by Allen Say and published by Arthur A. Levine Books, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc., wins the award for young children (ages 0 to 8). "Macy McMillan and the Rainbow Goddess," written by Shari Green and published by Pajama Press Inc., is the winner for middle grades (ages 9-13). "You're Welcome, Universe," written and illustrated by Whitney Gardner and published by Alfred A. Knopf, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC is the winner for teens (ages 14-18). Alex Awards for the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences: "All Systems Red," by Martha Wells, a Tor.com Book, published by Thomas Doherty Associates; "The Clockwork Dynasty," by Daniel H. Wilson, published by Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House LLC; "Down Among the Sticks and Bones," by Seanan McGuire, a Tor.com Book, published by Thomas Doherty Associates; "Electric Arches," by Eve L. Ewing, published by Haymarket Books; "A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea," by Melissa Fleming, published by Flatiron Books; "Malagash," by Joey Comeau, published by ECW Press; "Roughneck," by Jeff Lemire, published by Gallery 13, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc.; "She Rides Shotgun," by Jordan Harper, published by Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers; "Things We Have in Common," by Tasha Kavanagh, published by MIRA Books and "An Unkindness of Magicians," by Kat Howard, published by SAGA Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. Laura Ingalls Wilder Award honors an author or illustrator whose books, published in the United States, have made, over a period of years, a substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. The 2018 winner is Jacqueline Woodson, whose award-winning works include "Brown Girl Dreaming," "After Tupac & D Foster," "Locomotion" and "Show Way." Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults: The 2018 winner is Angela Johnson. Her books include "Heaven," "Looking for Red," "The First Part Last" and "Sweet, Hereafter," all published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing; "Bird," published by Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers and "Toning the Sweep," published by Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award recognizing an author, critic, librarian, historian or teacher of children's literature, who then presents a lecture at a winning host site. Debbie Reese will deliver the 2019 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture. Dr. Reese is a longtime advocate for Native representation and is a former teacher and university professor. She earned her PhD in Education from the University of Illinois, where she also helped establish the Native American House and American Indian Studies program. Dr. Reese also holds an M.Ed degree in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. She is tribally enrolled at Nambe Owingeh Pueblo in New Mexico. Mildred L. Batchelder Award for an outstanding children's book originally published in a language other than English in a country other than the United States, and subsequently translated into English for publication in the United States: "The Murderer's Ape" is the 2018 Batchelder Award winner. Originally published in Sweden as "Mördarens Apa," the book was written and illustrated by Jakob Wegelius, translated from Swedish by Peter Graves and published by Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC. Three Batchelder Honor Books also were named: "Malala: Activist for Girls' Education," published by Charlesbridge Publishing, written by Raphaële Frier, illustrated by Aurélia Fronty and translated from French by Julie Cormier; "When a Wolf is Hungry," published by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, written by Christine Naumann-Villemin, illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo and translated from French by Eerdmans Books for Young Readers and "You Can't Be Too Careful!," published by Elsewhere Editions, written and illustrated by Roger Mello, and translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn. Odyssey Award for best audiobook produced for children and/or young adults, available in English in the United States: "The Hate U Give," produced by HarperAudio, is the 2018 Odyssey Award winner. The book is written by Angie Thomas and narrated by Bahni Turpin. Five Odyssey Honor Audiobooks also were named: "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage," produced by Listening Library, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, written by Philip Pullman and narrated by Michael Sheen; "A Boy Called Christmas," produced by Listening Library, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, written by Matt Haig and narrated by Stephen Fry; "Long Way Down," produced by Simon & Schuster Audio and written and narrated by Jason Reynolds; "Trombone Shorty" produced by Live Oak Media, written by Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and narrated by Dion Graham and "The Wizards of Once" produced by Hachette Audio, written by Cressida Cowell and narrated by David Tennant. Pura Belpré Awards honoring Latino writers and illustrators whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience: "La Princesa and the Pea," illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal, is the Belpré Illustrator Award winner. The book was written by Susan Middleton Elya and published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Two Belpré Illustrator Honor Books also were named: "All Around Us," illustrated by Adriana M. Garcia, written by Xelena González and published by Cinco Puntos Press and "Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos," illustrated by John Parra, written by Monica Brown and published by NorthSouth Books, Inc., an imprint of NordSüd Verlag AG. "Lucky Broken Girl," written by Ruth Behar, is the Pura Belpré Author Award winner. The book is published by Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Two Belpré Author Honor Books also were named: "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora," written by Pablo Cartaya and published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC and "The First Rule of Punk," written by Celia C. Pérez and published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award for most distinguished informational book for children: "Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961," written by Larry Dane Brimner, is the Sibert Award winner. The book is published by Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights. Four Sibert Honor Books also were named: "Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix," written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and June Jo Lee, illustrated by Man One and published by Readers to Eaters Books; "Grand Canyon," written and illustrated by Jason Chin and published by Roaring Book Press, a Neal Porter Book; "Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability," written by Shane Burcaw, illustrated by Matt Carr and published by Roaring Brook Press and "Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem," written by Patricia Newman and published by Millbrook Press, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc. Stonewall Book Award-Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award given annually to English-language children's and young adult books of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience: "Little & Lion," written by Brandy Colbert and published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group Inc. and "The 57 Bus," written by Dashka Slater and published by Farrar Straus Giroux for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC are the 2018 recipients of the Stonewall Book Awards-Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award. Two Stonewall Honor Books were also named: "As the Crow Flies," written and illustrated by Melanie Gillman and published by Iron Circus Comics and "The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue," written by Mackenzi Lee and published by Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the most distinguished book for beginning readers is "Charlie & Mouse," written by Laurel Snyder and illustrated by Emily Hughes. The book is published by Chronicle Books. Five Geisel Honor Books also were named: "I See a Cat," written and illustrated by Paul Meisel and published by Holiday House; "King & Kayla and the Case of the Missing Dog Treats," written by Dori Hillestad Butler, illustrated by Nancy Meyers and published by Peachtree Publishers; "My Kite Is Stuck! And Other Stories," written and illustrated by Salina Yoon and published by Bloomsbury Children's Books; "Noodleheads See the Future," written by Tedd Arnold, Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, illustrated by Tedd Arnold and published by Holiday House and "Snail & Worm Again," written and illustrated by Tina Kügler and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. William C. Morris Award for a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens: "The Hate U Give," written by Angie Thomas, is the 2018 Morris Award winner. The book is published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Four other books were finalists for the award: "Dear Martin," written by Nic Stone and published by Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC; "Devils Within," written by S. F. Henson and published by Sky Pony Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing; "Saints and Misfits," written by S. K. Ali and published by Salaam Reads, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and "Starfish," written by Akemi Dawn Bowman and published by Simon Pulse, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing. YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults: "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers," written by Deborah Heiligman, is the 2018 Excellence winner. The book is published by Godwin Books/Henry Holt, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group. Four other books were finalists for the award: "#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women," edited by Mary Beth Leatherdale and Lisa Charleyboy and published by Annick Press; "Eyes of the World: Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and the Invention of Modern Photojournalism," written by Marc Aronson and Marina Budhos and published by Henry Holt, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group; "The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives," written by Dashka Slater and published by Farrar Straus Giroux, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group and "The Whydah: A Pirate Ship Feared, Wrecked, and Found," written by Martin W. Sandler and published by Candlewick Press. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, ALA awards guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by judging committees of librarians and other children's experts, the awards encourage original and creative work. For more information on the ALA youth media awards and notables, please visit www.ala.org/yma<http://www.ala.org/yma>. ALA Youth Media Awards<http://www.ala.org/yma> www.ala.org<http://www.ala.org> Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children's and young adult literature and media. The 2017 Youth Media Award announcements will take place on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 at 8 a.m. ET from the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Atlanta. -30-

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Brother ink cartridges available
by Deborah Haak 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

We have a few ink cartridges for a Brother printer available: (1) magenta cartridge - Brother LC79M (Brother brand). Super-high-yield. (3) black cartridges - replacement for Brother LC-71 / LC-75 (PTi brand). (1) yellow high-yield cartridge - replacement for Brother LC75Y (Innovera brand). All are unopened. Please send your RIDES number to claim! Stay warm, Deborah Haak Accounts Technician Three Rivers Public Library

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Director, Tecumseh (MI) District Library closes February 15
by Marianne Hartzell 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Don’t miss this opportunity! Great community, staff and Board! >>> >>> >>> DIRECTOR –Tecumseh (Michigan) District Library >>> >>> Due to the retirement of the current director, the Board of Trustees of the Tecumseh (MI) District Library is seeking an accomplished and passionate librarian to serve as the next Director and leader of a committed team of staff and Board members. The Tecumseh District Library (TDL) serves a population of over 18,000 from a single facility with a staff of 13. The library is an independent governing authority and levies a tax of 1.35 mills for dedicated support, providing an operational budget of $864,000 and allowing for development of a fund balance. >>> >>> Tecumseh is a “small town with big ideas”; a place where something is always happening. Downtown Tecumseh is a mix of unique shops and restaurants where local festivals and other events happen virtually every weekend. Tecumseh is located in southeast Michigan, just south of Ann Arbor, and within easy driving distance to Detroit and Toledo. Affordable housing, quality schools, and the friendliness of a small town all contribute to an outstanding quality of living. The library enjoys great community support and the staff and trustees, with the support of the Friends of the Library, are committed to providing outstanding service. To learn more about the Tecumseh District Library visit: www.tecumsehlibrary.org; for more information about the city of Tecumseh visit: www.mytecumseh.org. >>> >>> Position requirements: a graduate degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; and a minimum of five (5) years of post-degree employment in a public library, of which at least four (4) years have been in a management/supervisory position. In addition to excellent financial management abilities, the successful candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills; a successful track-record of grant-writing/ fund development; a thorough understanding of library technology and applications; be a proven leader and motivator; be adept at developing effective working relationships within the library and the community; and have an open, inclusive management approach. A positive, professional demeanor with a good sense of humor is essential. >>> >>> For a complete position description visit: www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com . >>> >>> Compensation: salary range mid $60s, dependent on qualifications; comprehensive benefit package including holiday and personal leave time; health and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan. >>> >>> Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by 5 o’clock pm (ET) on February 19, 2018 will receive first consideration. Electronic submissions required. To apply, submit a cover letter, specifically addressing the position requirements, your resume, and the names, and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references to Marianne(a)hartzellmikaconsulting.com. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Marianne Hartzell, Consultant >>> marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com >>> Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC >>> P.O. Box 4396 >>> East Lansing, Michigan 48823 >>> phone: 517-719-3487 >>> fax: 517-324-3637

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Library of Michigan LSTA Public Library Services Grant 2018 application is open!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

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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Library of Michigan LSTA Public Library Services Grant 2018 application is open!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

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://w3.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_LSTA_2017_Small_Grant…> 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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Program question
by Dave Ewick 10 Feb '18

10 Feb '18

Hi Everyone, Have any of you adapted the crazy game show "Silent Library" into a program? I think it would be a fun event to host but wondered if anyone else shared my idea and had some tips. What's that? Never heard of Silent Library? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=silent+library I will happily summarize and post replies if you will send your ideas to me. Best, 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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2018 Radical Libraries, Archives, + Museums @ AMC Call for Proposals
by Shoshanna Wechter 10 Feb '18

10 Feb '18

Hello there! My name is Shoshanna Wechter and I’m a librarian at the Ypsilanti District Library. I’m sending out this Call for Proposal to solicit presentations for the 2018 Radical Libraries, Archives, + Museums track at the 20th Allied Media Conference, which takes place in Detroit, this June. If you have any questions, feel free to email me off list, or to any of the contact emails at the bottom of the Call for Proposals. Hope the weekend is treating you well! Shoshanna Ruth Wechter [cid:image001.jpg@01D3A27A.BE79A7B0] 2018 Allied Media Conference Radical Libraries, Archives, + Museums Libraries, archives, and museums do media-based work that educates, informs, and creates bridges to culture and technology. The Radical Libraries, Archives, + Museums (RadLAM) track will address a broad range of media-based organizing themes: envisioning libraries, archives, and museums as centers supporting movements for social equity; providing information and cultural heritage; and serving as places to explore how to use art, media, and technology for social transformation. Coordinators of this track are: Amanda Seppala, Bekezela Mguni, Celeste Â-Re, Irina Rogova, Jessea Young, Laurel Johnson, Linda Nguyễn, Nakenya Lewis-Yarbrough, Porchia Moore, Shoshanna Wechter, Sine Hwang Jensen, Tess Wilson, Veronica Leigh Milliner, Wit Lopez. We welcome proposals for sessions that will be accessible to participants of all professional backgrounds, and interpret the work of libraries, archives, and museums through the lens of media-based organizing<https://www.alliedmedia.org/media-based-organizing>. In previous years we have covered a range of subjects such as restorative justice practices in teen librarianship, community archives that center the narratives of people of color, and anti-racist pedagogy for museum education. We are especially interested in sessions that: · Provide interactive hands-on trainings, workshops, and skillbuilding for attendees; · Challenge traditional library, archive, and museum structures, institutions, and organizations; · Consider the role of librarians, archivists, and curators in strengthening the knowledge, culture, and collective memory of communities impacted by social and economic disparity and state-sanctioned violence; · Address racism, sexism, white supremacy, homophobia, transphobia, and issues of inclusion in libraries, archives, or museums; · Sessions led by or centered around the voices of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, and members of nondominant communities. Beyond the themes outlined above, if the idea of Radical Libraries, Archives, + Museums resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you! The deadline to submit proposals is March 16, 2018 at 11:59pm EST. Submit proposals on the Allied Media website form<https://www.alliedmedia.org/news/2018/01/31/propose-session-amc2018>: https://www.alliedmedia.org/news/2018/01/31/propose-session-amc2018 For questions about Radical Libraries, Archives, + Museums, or to discuss session ideas with our coordinating team, please contact Veronica Leigh Milliner at vmilliner(a)gmail.com<mailto:vmilliner@gmail.com> or Nakenya Yarbrough at nyarbrough03(a)gmail.com<mailto:nyarbrough03@gmail.com> or Shoshanna Wechter at my.name.is.shoshanna(a)gmail.com<mailto:my.name.is.shoshanna@gmail.com> Shoshanna Wechter Reference Librarian Ypsilanti District Library 229 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48197 she / her / hers

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