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ALA News for March 13, 2018
by Steven Bowers 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

ALA News for March 13, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA and AASL release joint statement on Florida Senate Bill 7026 American Library Association (ALA) President Jim Neal and American Association of School Librarians (AASL) President Steven Yates released a joint statement in response to legislation that will allow for the arming of school librarians in Florida schools. Senate Bill 7026 would permit librarians, counselors, and coaches to carry firearms in Florida Public Schools. In the statement, they said, “While we are all too aware of the gun violence that affects the communities that we serve, including our schools, we do not believe that allowing the arming of school librarians with guns is the answer to preventing violence and mass shootings. Schools need more resources, including the expertise of a certified school librarian for teaching and learning." http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/ala-and-aasl-release-joint-s… Jason Reynolds calls school libraries 'places of recognition for young people' in new PSA A new public service announcement featuring New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds is now available from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) as part of the 2018 celebration of School Library Month. In the PSA, Reynolds speaks to how school libraries are places of refuge and recognition for students who want to feel less alone. School librarian professionals and advocates for school libraries are encouraged to download and share the PSA throughout their communities in celebration of School Library Month. Reynolds is the bestselling author of “Ghost,” “Patina,” “Long Way Down,” and “Miles Morales: Spider-Man.” He writes on his website that he knows there are a lot of young people who hate reading, mostly out of boredom. His plan? To not write boring books and to aim the books towards the non-believers. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/jason-reynolds-calls-school-… Sarah Jessica Parker book club pick explores the meaning of faith Honorary Book Club Central Chair Sarah Jessica Parker has selected Jonathan Miles’ "Anatomy of a Miracle," on sale today, as the latest addition to the American Library Association’s (ALA) Book Club Central SJP list. Anatomy of a Miracle is a remarkable novel about a paralyzed young man’s unexplainable recovery, and explores faith, science, mystery and the meaning of life. Book Club Central, designed in consultation with expert librarians, provides the public with the very best in reading and is a place for engaging content and information for book clubs and readers everywhere. Book Club Central Sponsoring Partners are Booklist, the book review magazine of the ALA; United for Libraries, a division of the ALA; and Libraries Transform, the ALA’s public awareness campaign, along with Corporate Platinum Partner Penguin Random House. Corporate Gold Partners include NoveList, OverDrive, and Sisters in Crime. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/sarah-jessica-parker-book-cl… Polls now open in 2018 PLA Board Election Six nominees will stand for three positions on the Board of Directors: PLA President and two Director-at-Large seats. These are crucial leadership roles that will guide PLA into the next several years, ensuring the organization delivers on its core purpose to strengthen public libraries and their contribution to the communities they serve. The polls will be open from March 12 through April 4, and the election results will be announced on April 11. For the 2018 elections, eligible members will receive their voting credentials via email between March 12 and March 14. Any individuals whose emails bounce will be sent a “snail-mail” letter with their voting credentials. To be eligible to vote, individuals must be members in good standing of ALA as well as applicable divisions and round tables as of Jan. 31, 2018. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/polls-now-open-2018-pla-board-e… Important reminders for members as ALA gets ready to launch the new ALA Connect on April 25 ALA will launch the new ALA Connect on Wednesday, April 25, bringing with it new features and updates to members’ online collaborative space for networking, learning, growing, and engaging on a variety of topics of interest. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/important-reminders-members-ala… YALSA announces 2018 Teen Read Week™ theme The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), will feature “It’s Written in the Stars…READ” as the theme for this year’s Teen Read Week celebration, which will take place October 7-13. Teen Read Week is generously supported in part by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Library staff, afterschool providers and educators can use this theme to encourage teens to think and read outside of the box, as well as seek out fantasy, science fiction and other out-of- this-world reads. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/yalsa-announces-2018-teen-read-… LITA Announces Inaugural Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists The Library and Information Technology Association released its first Excellence in Children's and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Lists at the American Library Association's Midwinter Meeting in Denver. The annotated Lists are designed to assist children, their parents, and librarians in selecting books that use (future) science and technology rather than fantasy or magic. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/lita-announces-inaugural-excell… M. Kathleen Kern named Reference and User Services Quarterly Journal editor Kern began as editor-designate in early February and will assume the position of editor on July 1, 2018. She is currently director of the Miller Learning Center at the University of Georgia Libraries. She has published widely, including a book, multiple peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and other articles, and has worked as an adjunct instructor for the library schools at both the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Rutgers University. She previously served as a column editor (Accidental Technologist) and a member of the RUSQ Board, as well as an occasional referee for the journal. She is also a past president (2013-14) of RUSA. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/m-kathleen-kern-named-reference… PLA VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PLA Virtual Conference registration to close March 14 http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/pla-virtual-conference-registra… ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2018 Call for Proposals for 2018 ALA Annual Conference Conversation Starters & Ignite Sessions http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/call-proposals-2018-ala-annu… AWARDS AND GRANTS Public libraries invited to apply for ‘The Great American Read’ PBS programming grants http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/public-libraries-invited-app… Brager, Mars, and Pittman win 2018 ACRL IS Innovation Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/brager-mars-and-pittman-win-201… Nutefall receives 2018 ACRL Instruction Section Ilene F. Rockman Publication of the Year Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/nutefall-receives-2018-acrl-ins… Scherlen named 2018 Marta Lange/SAGE-CQ Press Award winner http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/scherlen-named-2018-marta-lange… Jay Bansbach wins a year of free AASL membership http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/jay-bansbach-wins-year-free-aas… Lindsey Whittington Receives Immroth Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/lindsey-whittington-receives-im… WEBINARS AND ONLINE LEARNING Make a Giant Leap for Patron Privacy: Prepare for Choose Privacy Week with a Free Webinar on Library Privacy Audits http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/make-giant-leap-patron-privacy-… Share your expertise as an ACRL e-Learning presenter http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/share-your-expertise-acrl-e-lea… New on the Job http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-iteration-new-job-ecoursee-… Web Design Basics for Librarians http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-iteration-web-design-basics… Sign Language for Children in Storytime or in the Classroom: A Practical Guide http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-ecourse-sign-language-child…

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MeL Minute: Your LearningExpress Library has a new look!
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, On February 14th, the LearningExpress Library<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-lxpress3.php?database=MAIN> platform underwent a major update to the user interface. Overall, you'll find the platform has a cleaner, sleeker look. Under the surface, however, is an easier site to navigate. The most obvious change is the removal of the carousel, which has been replaced with full access to all learning centers and their respective categories from the homepage. Another improvement is relocating the keyword search box to the center of the homepage to make it more prominent. Guidance has also been improved to be more topic-specific. You'll now see a "Learn More - Guidance" tab when browsing resources by topic. All of these changes have resulted in a 50% reduction in the number of clicks to get to tests, tutorials, and eBooks, making access easier for patrons. And the new and improved site has been optimized for performance and is responsively-designed for use on smart phones and tablets, making it even more accessible to patrons on-the-go! The new enhancements present a great opportunity to reintroduce LearningExpress Library to colleagues and patrons, and to promote it in your community. LearningExpress has made it very easy to do so with a link dedicated to promotional resources<https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/LearningExpress/LearningExpress_Library/L…> that does not require login. Promotional tools are also available in-product on the Administrators & Librarians tab in the grey footer of any page of the site. Once there, click Help Guides to access all promotional resources, including instructions for Creating Direct Links<https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/LearningExpress/LearningExpress_Library/C…> to each learning center. Creating direct links increases the number of access points for LearningExpress Library on your website, thus maximizing the visibility of this important resource and ultimately driving patron usage. LearningExpress has something for everyone in the community; it's just a matter of spreading the word! [cid:image003.png@01D3BC61.7F0A7E00]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/> [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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Rochester Hills Job Posting: Programming Intern/Library Page
by Jessica Parij 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Good morning, Rochester Hills Public Library is seeking a Adult/Teen Services Programming Intern/Page. The internship posting is linked on our website and attached. Please apply by April 1. https://www.rhpl.org/current-openings Best, Jessica -- *Jessica Parij* *Adult Services Manager* Rochester Hills Public Library 248-650-7132

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Guns in Libraries Reponses
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Greetings! Thanks so much for all of your help and the time it took to comment on this difficult issue! I was asked to share the responses, which follow. Thanks, again! Because this is such a touchy topic, I strongly suggest you contact your attorney. We had our attorney re-write our weapons policy last year in light of the issues. Anne Seurynk of Foster Swift. ____________________________________________________________________ Our attorney wrote our policy to discourage weapons in the library, but not prohibit them, as the laws do not allow that. It is also flexible to take into account that laws can and do change from time to time. See #12 in our patron rules of conduct. “Carrying guns, pistols, firearms or other weapons is prohibited, except where carrying such guns, pistols or firearms is (1) specifically permitted by law and/or (2) exempt from local regulation by law.” ____________________________________________________________________ The result of the CADL v. Mich Open Carry court case was indeed to confirm that public libraries may not impose restrictions on firearms that are not already a matter of State Law. I have attached an information guide that I wrote covering this topic. Please note that this guide does NOT yet include any information on any firearm or gun bills that are currently in consideration in the legislature, or that have been considered in the wake of the Parkland shooting. I hope it is helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance. [I’ve attached it to this message since its 8 pages long and I believe it has been shared directly] ____________________________________________________________________ To my knowledge it has never been permissible for libraries to prohibit weapons. GDL has the following section in our Patron Code of Conduct: “3. All weapons are banned from Library premises to the fullest extent permitted by law.” In practice, we tell our staff to contact local police whenever they see a gun. The philosophy behind this is, a) If it is a concealed carry they shouldn’t be seeing it, b) If it is open carry they cannot legally ask the person to leave, c) no staff should confront a person carrying a guy, we leave that to trained law enforcement. We also have active shooter procedures as follows: If outside the building (if steps can be done SAFELY) 1. Barricade all outside doors. 2. Get all individuals on the floor and out of the line of fire. 3. Call 911 and report your location. 4. Remain calm until an “all clear” is given by authorities. 5. Call your emergency contacts. If inside the building (if steps can be done SAFELY) 1. Flee to safe place if possible. 2. If not, barricade yourself behind a closed door. 3. Wedge something under the door OR 4. Slide heavy object (desk or file) against the door OR 5. Tie door shut with a belt or fashion tie. 6. Get on floor an out of the line of fire. 7. Call 911 and report your location. 8. Remain calm until an “all clear” is given by authorities. 9. Call your emergency contacts. ____________________________________________________________________ Open carry/concealed cannot be restricted by libraries. The info sheet in the thread is indeed accurate. One thing about the info sheet that may need an addition: Federal law prohibits firearm ownership for anyone in the following groups: Federal law establishes the baseline regarding the types of persons who are ineligible to purchase firearms. The federal Gun Control Act of 1968, codified at 18 U.S.C. § 922, generally prohibits the sale of firearms to any person who: • Has been convicted of, or is under indictment for, a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year;23 • Is a fugitive from justice; • Is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance;24 • Is underage;25 • Has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution;26 • Is unlawfully in the United States or has been admitted to the U.S. under a nonimmigrant visa; • Has been dishonorably discharged from the military; • Has renounced his or her U.S. citizenship; • Is subject to a court order restraining him or her from harassing, stalking or threatening an intimate partner, his or her child or a child of a partner, or engaging in other conduct that would place an intimate partner in reasonable fear of bodily injury to the partner or child; or • Has been convicted of a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence.27 I believe Michigan adheres to these guidelines as well from what I have gathered. -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Correction: Congratulations to QSAC Libraries!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

My deepest apologies. Correction: Royal Oak Public Library, Mary Karshner, Director (https://www.romi.gov/148/Library) Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Atkin, Evette (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 10:58 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Congratulations to QSAC Libraries! Greetings! The Library of Michigan congratulates the following newly certified QSAC libraries. The following libraries have recently received certification or renewed their status. Essential Level Benzonia Public Library, Amanda McLauren, Director (https://www.benzonialibrary.org) Salem-South Lyon District Library, Donna Olson, Director (https://www.ssldl.info/) Benzie Shores District library, Cathy Carter, Director (http://www.benzieshoreslibrary.org/) Royal Oak Public Library, Mary Karshner, Director (https://www.romi.gov/148/Library) Enhanced Level Salem-South Lyon District Library, Donna Olson, Director (https://www.ssldl.info/) If you would like to learn more about the Library of Michigan's Quality Services Audit Checklist, QSAC, program, visit www.michigan.gov/qsac<http://www.michigan.gov/qsac> where you can find information on how to submit a QSAC application as well as other resources to help your library achieve the measures outlined in each level of service. QSAC measures AND certifications are on a three-year update and renewal schedule to ensure the measures and libraries stay on top of quality service. The Library of Michigan works with volunteer librarians every three years to revise the measures based on participating libraries' experiences and new trends in library services, programs and technology. It is our goal that QSAC measures will continue to provide direction and support for libraries as they look to both improve their services and justify their services to funders. If you have any questions regarding QSAC, please do not hesitate to contact me! Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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CPR and Defibrillators
by Rebecca Higgerson 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

I am curious about how many libraries have ever had *staff* administer CPR or use a defibrillator on a patron or another staff member? Thanks, *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 248-627-9880 (fax) *“We enhance and strengthen community by providing open access to educational information, recreational materials, and programs that enrich lives and promote lifelong learning.”*

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Congratulations to QSAC Libraries!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Greetings! The Library of Michigan congratulates the following newly certified QSAC libraries. The following libraries have recently received certification or renewed their status. Essential Level Benzonia Public Library, Amanda McLauren, Director (https://www.benzonialibrary.org) Salem-South Lyon District Library, Donna Olson, Director (https://www.ssldl.info/) Benzie Shores District library, Cathy Carter, Director (http://www.benzieshoreslibrary.org/) Royal Oak Public Library, Mary Harshner, Director (https://www.romi.gov/148/Library) Enhanced Level Salem-South Lyon District Library, Donna Olson, Director (https://www.ssldl.info/) If you would like to learn more about the Library of Michigan's Quality Services Audit Checklist, QSAC, program, visit www.michigan.gov/qsac<http://www.michigan.gov/qsac> where you can find information on how to submit a QSAC application as well as other resources to help your library achieve the measures outlined in each level of service. QSAC measures AND certifications are on a three-year update and renewal schedule to ensure the measures and libraries stay on top of quality service. The Library of Michigan works with volunteer librarians every three years to revise the measures based on participating libraries' experiences and new trends in library services, programs and technology. It is our goal that QSAC measures will continue to provide direction and support for libraries as they look to both improve their services and justify their services to funders. If you have any questions regarding QSAC, please do not hesitate to contact me! Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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MiALA Annual Conference Registration is now open!
by Heather Ladiski 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

This message is forwarded on behalf of the Michigan Academic Library Association conference planning committee. Excuse posting on multiple lists. Feel free to forward this information to anyone/group that may be interested in this information. Please send any questions to Rachel Minkin and Shannon White, Conference Planning Committee Chairs, at conference(a)miala.org<mailto:conference@miala.org>. ********************************************* Good morning! Registration<https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=1143…> for MiALA's 3rd annual conference starts today! This event will be held May 17-18 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing. We're excited about all this conference has to offer, including: * Keynote Speaker from Data Driven Detroit<https://datadrivendetroit.org/> * Pre-conference reception from 5-7pm Wednesday, 5/16 at the MSU Union<https://union.msu.edu/> (open to all attendees) * 25 breakout sessions throughout the conference presented by your Michigan academic library colleagues * A networking lunch on Thursday * Poster session/Information fair * A tour of the MSU Libraries' Digital Scholarship Lab * Dinearounds<https://www.miala.org/annual_conference_dinearounds.php> for dinner on Thursday night - a great way to explore what East Lansing has to offer! * The MiALA annual membership meeting on Friday morning - see what MiALA has accomplished in the past year, and what's in store for the future! * "Birds of a Feather" boxed luncheon featuring Interest Group sessions * Here's the registration link<https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=1143…> Registration costs are as follows: Full Conference: $150 MiALA & ALAO members, $200 non-members, $50 LIS students One-day: $100 MiALA & ALAO members, $150 non-members, $25 LIS students A room block has been secured for the nights of May 16 & 17 at the conference hotel. Go to the MiALA Annual Conference webpage<https://miala.org/annual_conference_2018.php> for instructions on how to reserve your room. The deadline to reserve a room is April 16, 2018. We're excited about this conference, and can't wait to see you there. For more information, go to the MiALA Annual Conference webpage<https://miala.org/annual_conference_2018.php>.

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Creating Space for Community Engagement
by Pam Seabolt 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Today! MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Creating Space for Community Engagement Join us today, 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 Digital Content Specialist, Ashley Boyer, from Oak Park Public Library (IL). Jodi and Ashley 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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Register for the Small & Rural Libraries Conference!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Greetings! Registration for the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is open! To register, please visit the Library of Michigan's registration system<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?cou…> (https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?cou…) For more information on the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference, check out the Library of Michigan's Conference Page<http://michigan.gov/fyanconference> (http://michigan.gov/fyanconference) We strongly encourage you to read the full Attendee Information Packet available at Michigan.gov/fyanconference<http://michigan.gov/fyanconference> before registering online and definitely BEFORE making hotel reservations. The conference registration is $110 per person. This includes 7 meals and conference materials. Our special nightly lodging rate at the Grand Traverse Resort is $75. Please see the attendee packet for complete details on lodging. A preliminary program showing program titles, dates and times is available on the website. A full program, with complete descriptions is coming soon. Presenters should have already received their speaker agreements and information. Please use the information provided directly to you as a presenter to make arrangements. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us! We will be sending out more information about the conference throughout the registration period. We look forward to seeing you this Spring! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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