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Wi-Fi thermostats
by Rebecca Higgerson 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

Our thermostats are old and don’t even match, so reprogramming them is a nightmare. Do any of you use Wi-Fi thermostats in your library and what are the pros and cons from your experience? I like the idea of being able to access the system remotely, but maybe the cost doesn’t justify the technology in my small library. Thanks in advance!! *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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last chance - registration ends today!
by Jan Davidson 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

Last chance to register for Understanding GPO Cataloging for Federal Documents<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/understanding-gpo-cataloging-for-federal-d…>, an advanced cataloging workshop from MCLS! Andrea Morrison, who is an expert in government documents cataloging, oversees Indiana University Libraries' federal depository, and is the expert for state, local governments, international, and foreign government documents, will teach this class on Understanding GPO cataloging for federal documents. This workshop is intended for catalogers who already have base knowledge and understanding of MARC; this will be an Advanced cataloging course. December 14, 2017 3 - 5pm Eastern (2 - 4pm Central) Online Credit: 2 LEUs for Indiana staff! Registration closes at 5pm today, so hurry and register now<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/understanding-gpo-cataloging-for-federal-d…>! Trouble registering? Contact Gwen at 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> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://store.mcls.org/ [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Collection grant opportunity
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

From: alsc-l-request(a)lists.ala.org [mailto:alsc-l-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Elisa Gall Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 1:06 PM To: binawillbinawill(a)aol.com via alsc-l Mailing List <alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org> Subject: [alsc-l] CSK Awards Book Donation Grant: apply before 1/31 Dear colleagues, The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation Grant committee is now accepting applications for 2018 grant recipients. Every year, the Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) of the American Library Association receives extra copies of books under consideration for the 2018 awards, including a full set of the 2018 winning titles for the Coretta Scott King Book Award. The grant provides books by African American creators to organizations that provide educational services to children and are looking to expand their book collections, especially underfunded organizations (libraries, schools, and more). If you are interested in applying for the grant, or know someone else who might be, please help us spread the word! The application process is open through January 31, 2018, and the official press release announcing the grant is located at this link<http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/applications-sought-2018-cor…>. To learn more about the grant and to apply, visit http://www.ala.org/rt/emiert/cskbookawards/bookgrant. Thank you very much, and have a great day! Best wishes, Elisa

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Web 2.0
by Catherine Sossi 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

I'm a current grad student writing a paper on Web 2.0/Library 2.0 and information behaviours. My concern is that while there are plenty of scholarly article (even within the past few years), the impression I get from library Facebook groups is that they are outdated concepts, but I have yet to see anything 'replacing' them, aside from participatory culture. What are your thoughts on this disparity and have we moved on from the 2.0s? Thanks

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Summer Reading webinar & updates
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

The Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council is pleased to present "Libraries Rock! Programming Ideas & Tips for 2018," a webinar on Tuesday, January 30th at 2pm. Please register here<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>; the webinar will be recorded if you cannot attend live. The webinar will focus on children's & teen programs. 2018 National Summer Reading Champion<https://www.cslpreads.org/nationalsummerreadingchampion/> will be (drum roll...): Secret Agent 23 Skidoo!!! Secret Agent 23 Skidoo<http://secretagent23skidoo.com/> is a Grammy winning, internationally touring, purple velvet tuxedo wearing family funk phenomenon. Combining the positive, primal power of hip hop with the surreal storytelling of science fiction, 23 Skidoo has concocted a potent potion that wows family crowds across the planet. Look for PSA's, music & more to promote summer reading from Skidoo this Spring. 2018 Teen Video Challenge<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169_62259---…> is open! Please see details & submission forms online. A CSLP Tutorial: "How CSLP can help you make friends at school<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyTntPSRR6M>!" is a 6 minute video on how CSLP materials can help your library partner with schools, and it also covers the rules of use for materials. Reports from CSLP are looking strong for manual downloads from the webiste. Your packets should have arrived in your Library Director's mailbox last month with instructions on how to access the 2018 Libraries Rock manual online, along with the Demco Catalog & Scholastic Book Order form. Please contact me off-list if you have any questions or concerns. 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/> This project is supported in part by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/>.

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Youth/Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

Hope you all have a great "Turkey Wobble<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLM0OGTUiYY>" week! (That song has been stuck in my head for days...) Upcoming YALSA Webinars * December 14, 2017 - Community Partnerships for Teen Success<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/community-partnerships-teen-success> * January 18, 2018 - Implicit Bias * February 15, 2018 - Seattle Youth CAN: A Collaborative Model for Supporting Teen Leadership All YALSA webinars are at 2:00 PM EST and you do need to be a member to register. If you didn't catch it, my update from the YALSA Symposium earlier this month was in the most recent issue of the LM Dispatch e-newsletter<https://lnks.gd/2/5w_8-x>. Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP): Updates are posted on our website<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169-236191--…> and I shared out the CSLP Nov Newsletter & Teen Video Challenge to the list last week. Contact me with any questions. Babies & Books Video: Michigan author/librarian Shutta Crum shared with me her "How to Choose a Good Book" video and libraries are welcome to use it on display monitors, etc. She has signed permission from all parents/guardians of the babies featured - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvFfYkDaEiQ&t=4s Every Child Ready to Read: New research finds ECRR curriculum leads to successful family engagement through libraries<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-research-finds-every-child-…> and promotes school readiness<http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/new-research-librarians-prom…>. Read the full report here: http://everychildreadytoread.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-ECRR-Repor… Our final ECRR webinar of 2017, with Sue McCleaf Nespeca is scheduled for 2:00 PM EST on Tuesday, November 28th. Register here: https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessio… This training series was brought to us with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Best Storytime Practices a webinar series with Jenifer Strauss continues: * Full Body Storytime<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>: Moving and Grooving with Stories, Songs, Rhythms and Rhymes Tuesday, December 19, 2017, 2pm EST Description: Movement is a child's first language! Combine movement with rhythm and you have the foundation for literacy skills like listening, speaking, reading and writing. In support of healthy early childhood learning experiences and the ALA Every Child Ready to Read initiative, narrative consultant/storyteller, Jenifer Strauss will host a live webinar featuring stories, songs, play, and movement. Participants will learn how to plan and execute a well-balanced storytime that will allow young patrons to be active and creative with language. Directions for making percussion instruments and props included. PDF handouts of song lyrics and supporting research provided. Books: I Knew an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (your favorite version) The Talkative Tortoise (India, Haiti, Anishinabek origins) The Enormous Turnip, a folktale illustrated by Kathy Parkinson (or your favorite retelling) * Ready to Read Michigan: "I Got the Rhythm!"<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> Tuesday, January 16th, 2pm EST Join us to learn about a Ready to Read Storytime designed for outreach to your local early childhood providers & schools! This year's book selection is "I Got the Rhythm" by Connie Schofield-Morrison and illustrated by Frank Morrison. Copies of the title will be shipped to libraries mid-January-early February, so this is a sneak peek if you do not already have the book in-hand. School Library Journal - Best Books of 2017! The list is out - Find their recommendations here: http://www.slj.com/bestof2017/ Additional Continuing Ed opportunities: * Getting Started with Sensory Storytimes<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=727> an online course from InfoPeople. * Supercharged Storytimes<http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/supercharged-storytimes.html> for all program from WebJunction. * Unlock Summer Reading<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7215281559805570050> from LibraryWorks.

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Library Director Position Opening
by Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

Frankenmuth Wickson District Library is seeking applications for a Library Director. The job requirements and preferences are listed on the attached document. They will be accepting applications until March 1. For more information please visit our website at www.wicksonlibrary.org. -- Mary Chasseur, Library Director Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 S. Franklin St. Frankenmuth, MI 48734 989-652-8323

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MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat
by Pam Seabolt 11 Dec '17

11 Dec '17

Hello everyone! We are taking a Twitter Chat break for the month of December 2017 as it is so close to the holidays. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! We will return to our Third Thursday Twitter Chats on Jan. 18, 2018, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) with a discussion on The Human Library. Our featured guests will be Highland Lakes Librarian Allison McFadden-Keesling with Oakland Community College in Waterford, MI and Head of Adult and Teen Services Trisha Shively with Kokomo-Howard County Public Library in Kokomo, IN. The Human Library is designed to create positive conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. In The Human Library real people are on loan to readers to answer difficult questions. 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 November chat on Best Practices in Makerspaces? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/best-practices-in-makerspaces> 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> [cid:image001.png@01D37261.14C1B670]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D37261.14C1B670] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D37261.14C1B670] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Magazines available
by Karen Tower 08 Dec '17

08 Dec '17

Good Afternoon. We are weeding our magazine storage at Berkley, and have the following items available. Life Misc. issues 1957-1958 Single issues 1959-2000 National Geographic Bound issues 1914-1960 Single issues 1961-2014 Saturday Evening Post Single issues 1961-2014 Time Bound issues 1952-1957 Single issues 1958-2014 Delivery can be arranged through MEL. Karen Tower Librarian Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 ktower(a)berkley.lib.mi.us

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Equipment for Sale
by John Martin 08 Dec '17

08 Dec '17

Loutit District Library has two microfilm/fiche readers being decommissioned. The tables they sat on and storage cabinets (two -- each are 10 drawers, 29" deep x 23" wide x 52" high) that held film are also available. Cabinets are in like new condition. Tables are in great shape (24" deep x 48" wide x 29" high). Readers work but are (obviously) not new. ANY reasonable offer will be considered. Transportation is on you. Photos are below. [image: Inline image 1][image: Inline image 2][image: Inline image 3][image: Inline image 5] JM John Martin, Director Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: 616.842.5560 x212 Fax: 616.847.0570 jmartin(a)loutitlibrary.org www.loutitlibrary.org

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