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Survey on ECRR webinars
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

Hello! If you attended any of the Every Child Ready to Read webinars in 2017 with Sue McCleaf Nespeca, we ask you take a quick 5 minute survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ECRR17websurvey by Friday, January 5th. The trainings were funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and this survey helps report on our funding. I appreciate your input! If you want to go back and re-watch, or see ones you may have missed, they can be found on our webinar archives site: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-301245--…. Thank you so much for your time, 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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FW: summer learning grants, leadership e-course, best YA lit & more from YALSA
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

Subject: summer learning grants, leadership e-course, best YA lit & more from YALSA Happy almost-2018! Here's some news from YALSA that may be of interest: LAST CHANCE: Apply by Jan. 1 for Summer Learning Grants We're giving away 20 $1,000 grants to support libraries' efforts to reach underserved teens over the summer months, as well as another 20 $1,000 grants to support hiring teen interns over the summer. Learn more and apply at http://summerreading.ning.com/page/summer-learning-grants Build Your Leadership Skills Registration is open for a new e-course from YALSA which runs from Jan. 22nd through Feb. 18th. Participants will enhance their leadership skills by exploring how best to lead one's self and delving into the basics of leading others. The course combines reading, reflection, opportunities to test the ideas raised with colleagues and community members, and small group activities to support peer learning and leadership skill development. Registration rates start at $130. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2pFsMfi Libraries are for Creating! We have everything libraries need to plan great TTW activities for March 4 - 10 at www.ala.org/teentechweek<http://www.ala.org/teentechweek>. Join YALSA in celebrating the many ways teens can leverage technology to effect positive change in their lives and communities with the "Libraries are for Creating" theme! Best YA Literature of 2017 Last month YALSA announced the finalists for our Morris Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/morris-award>, a debut award for YA literature and our YA Nonfiction Award<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction-award>. We also announced the final selections for our Quick Picks for Reluctant YA Readers and Amazing Audiobooks for YAs lists: http://bit.ly/2zCCe2N Looking for Inspiration and Encouragement in 2018? Join YALSA! Dues in YALSA/ALA start at $63 per year, and anyone is welcome to join! Your membership connects you with over 4,800 other passionate, creative library staff and gets you free access to: live monthly webinars, over 40 on-demand webinars, a weekly eNews, and more! Join online or contact Letitia Smith to see what discounted rates you qualify for: lsmith(a)ala.org<mailto:lsmith@ala.org> or 312.280.4390. For details on all the member perks, check out this free video: https://youtu.be/TaGJr5CCKXg Upcoming YALSA Activities & Events * Jan. 18, Recognizing & Addressing Implicit Bias webinar, www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> * Jan. 22 - Feb. 18, leadership e-course http://bit.ly/2pFsMfi * Feb. 9 - 12, ALA Midwinter Meeting, https://2018.alamidwinter.org/ * Feb. 12, youth media award winners announced, www.ala.org/yma<http://www.ala.org/yma> * Feb. 15, a Collaborative Model for Supporting Teen Leadership webinar, www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> * Mar. 4- 10, Teen Tech Week, www.ala.org/teentechweek<http://www.ala.org/teentechweek> * March 8, Teen Growth & Development Webinar, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * March 22, Teen Growth & Development Twitter chat, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * April 1, deadline to apply to be the next YALSA Liaison to ALA groups, http://www.ala.org/yalsa/ala-liaison * April 3, registration opens for the 2018 YA Services Symposium in Salt Lake City, UT www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium> * April 12, Teen Read Week site launches & Teens' Top Ten nominees announced, www.ala.org/teenread<http://www.ala.org/teenread> * April 12, Positive Interactions with Teens webinar, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * April 26, Positive Interactions with Teens Twitter chat, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * May 10, Creating Learning Environments for/with Teens webinar, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * May 24, Creating Learning Environments for/with Teens Twitter chat, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * June 1, deadline to apply for 2019 Midwinter Paper Presentation travel stipend, www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/mwpaper<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/mwpaper> * June 1, deadline to apply for 2018 Symposium travel stipends, www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium> * June 14, Creating Learning Experiences for/with Teens webinar, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU * June 22 - 26, ALA Annual Conference, www.ala.org/conferencesevents/annual-conference<http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/annual-conference> * June 28, Creating Learning Experiences for/with Teens Twitter chat, http://bit.ly/2kn8HYU For more events and information, visit http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Calendar_of_Events or https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=yalsa@ala.org&ctz=America/Chicago… -Beth Beth Yoke, CAE Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 byoke(a)ala.org<mailto:byoke@ala.org> @yalsa_director Please support YALSA's leadership initiatives<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/givetoyalsa/give#donation%20opps> with a $10 donation<https://ec.ala.org/donation/YAL-5793-LEADEN?amount=10>!

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2017 is ticking to a close. Please remember the Historical Society of Michigan in your year-end giving.
by HSM Main 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

2018 is right around the corner! Just a few days left to make a year-end gift to the Historical Society of Michigan. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! As a nongovernmental nonprofit, we rely 100% on private donations and subscriptions to pay for everything that we do, including the production of our flagship publication, Michigan History magazine. Would you consider making a special year-end gift to our Society so that we may continue providing our outstanding services? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! For those who donate at the Bronze level ($50) or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you a free book as a token of our appreciation. You can choose the book you would like from the list below! To increase your chances of receiving your favorite book, send in your donation today! . Michigan's Heritage Barns . Rethinking Michigan Indian History . Introducing Russell . Railroads for Michigan . Detroit Resurgent . To Repay A Debt/To Rebuild A Life Set . Beyond Pontiac's Shadow Your support makes it possible for us to produce high-quality publications, such as the Historic Michigan Travel Guide; provide training and resources for local historical organizations; and facilitate Michigan History DayR, a program that engages Michigan students from every area of the state to compete and gain recognition in local, regional, state, and national competitions for historical projects. Won't you help us keep our Michigan history-related activities going and growing? Please consider making a special contribution to HSM as we gear up for our next fiscal year and make plans for new and exciting projects. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online! For those who donate at the Bronze level ($50) or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you a free book as a token of our appreciation. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate online at hsmichigan.org! This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Free MeL webinar - MeL Statistics for Libraries - Jan 19, 11:00am Eastern
by David Votta 28 Dec '17

28 Dec '17

Reporting your impact to your community is essential for libraries. MeL provides statistics and tools to tell the story of how your individual library is working on crucial issues, like early literacy and more. Please join us on January 19 at 11:00am Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on how you can access and utilize vital resources to communicate to your community and stakeholders the good work your library is already doing. 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-libraries…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-libraries… 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) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Employment Opportunity: Richland Community Library
by Dennis Kreps 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

The Richland Community Library seeks applicants for an Assistant Director. As an enthusiastic and service-oriented team member, you will have the opportunity to build on and further develop the Library's mission and commitment to being an valuable and integral part of its community. For a complete job description and application instructions, click or cut/paste the following link: https://www.richlandlibrary.org/jobs.asp Join our team and make a difference in your community. Direct any questions to: Dennis Kreps Director, Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 [269] 629-9085 (phone) [269] 629-5330 (fax) dkreps(a)richlandlibrary.org

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level books
by Kate Scheid 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

Hello We are evaluating our easy reader level book collection and I feel confident some out there has a great idea on how to manage this collection. As each publisher has their own level criteria, it can be confusing to parents trying to choose like items in a specific level based on the levels assigned. Does anyone have any great solutions to unite like books across publisher's levels. Also any thoughts on shelving in this area? We also have many easy readers which are technically non-fiction but we want to keep them in the easy reader area. Any input on those and whether they are interfiled with fiction easy readers or not would be helpful. Thanks *Kate Scheid* *Brandon Township Library* *304 South St.* *Ortonville, MI 48462* *(248) 627-1460* [image: Image result for brandon township library]

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Donor Management
by Valerie Meyerson 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

Hello all - Wondering how you all manage your donors... We currently are using MSExcel and have grown out of it. We are planning to do an endowment campaign, but need something easier to use. What software do you use? Please share your pros and cons, and include your library size, number of current donors, and cost of the software. I will compile and repost. Thank you - Valerie Meyerson, Director Petoskey District Library

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The National Day of Racial Healing Jan. 16, 2018
by Mary Jo Vortkamp 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

Hi Team, This one totally slipped by me, but might come in handy for next year. Here are the best 2 things I could find on their web site Key messages: http://healourcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Key-Messages-NDORH… Conversation Guide: http://healourcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NDORH-Home-Convers… Take care! Mary Jo Mary Jo Vortkamp B.A., M.L.I.S. Manager and Children's Librarian Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 13651 E. McNichols Detrot, MI 48205 313-481-1741 Hours: M, W, S 10-6 T & Th 12-8 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Children's Authors - Skype School Visit
by Carol Wolfe 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

Need your help! The Friends of the Montague Library, branch of Muskegon Area District Library in Michigan, are interested in hostinga children's author that would be willing to do a school visit through Skype. If anyone has had any experience and/or recommendations, they would be appreciated.We also would like to apply for a grant to assist in the expenses. If anyone has any grant recommendations, thattoo would be appreciated. Please respond to: whisperingpines6857(a)yahoo.com (Carol Wolfe) Thanks,Carol WolfePresidentFriends of the Montague LibraryMontague, MI

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In search of... used video sleeves
by Helena Hayes 27 Dec '17

27 Dec '17

Hi, guys! It's me again! :->) I am looking for some of these video browser paks - https://www.demco.com/products/Audio-Visual/AV-Media-Packaging/Browsing-Syst em-Storage/Video-Browser-reg-Paks/_/A-B00173495. I need about 100 of them. If you have any laying around that you're not using, or if you're getting rid of some and would be willing to send them my way, I'd appreciate it! They look like this... Thanks! Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org

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