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ALA News for November 28, 2017
by Steven Bowers 29 Nov '17

29 Nov '17

ALA News for November 28, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Public Library Association (PLA) Webinar to introduce core concepts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries This webinar will provide an introductory understanding of the concepts of power, identity, and oppression, and how they impact public libraries’ staff, services, programs, collections, and spaces. Panelists include Katie Dover-Taylor, a reference librarian at the William P. Faust Public Library in Westland, Michigan; Jody Gray, the director of the ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS); and Amita Lonial, the principal librarian for learning, marketing, and engagement at San Diego (California) County Library, who also serves as co-chair of the PLA Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. It will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 1 - 2 p.m. Central Time. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/pla-webinar-introduce-core-conc… Applications sought for 2018 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants Underfunded libraries, schools and non-traditional organizations that provide educational services to children are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants. Every year, in the process of choosing the Coretta Scott King Book Award winners and honor books, the Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT) of the American Library Association receives multiple copies of approximately 60-100 titles by African American authors and illustrators. Awarded by the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee, the grant program provides books submitted for consideration for the Coretta Scott King Book Awards to libraries and other organizations to expand their collections. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/applications-sought-2018-cor… Academic library workers invited to free dialogue and deliberation workshop at Midwinter 2018 The American Library Association (ALA), Association of College & Research Librarians (ACRL) and National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) will offer a free one-day workshop to teach academic librarians how to convene and facilitate community conversations on issues of importance to their communities and the nation. The workshop, “Libraries Transforming Communities: National Issues Forums Workshop for Academic Libraries,” will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, during the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/academic-library-workers-invite… Public libraries sought for PLA/DC Public Library digital archiving project The Public Library Association (PLA) and DC Public Library are seeking applications from public libraries interested in establishing robust digital preservation/archiving programs. Seven public libraries will be selected to join the Memory Lab Network. These libraries will receive training, mentoring, and financial support to create their own Memory Lab programs. They will establish digitization stations and curriculum to build public knowledge and skills around the complex and paralyzing problems of personal digital archiving. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/public-libraries-sought-pladc-p… ALA PUBLISHING A comprehensive resource to help public libraries create and manage homework centers http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/comprehensive-resource-help-pub… ACRL ACRL releases Disciplinary Applications of Information Literacy Threshold Concepts http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/acrl-releases-disciplinary-appl… GRANTS AND AWARDS United for Libraries Friend Conference Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/applications-united-librarie… Applications available for ALA Awards and Grants http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/applications-available-ala-a… 2018 Bogle Pratt International Travel Fund http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/nominations-sought-2018-bogl… 2018 IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/call-proposals-2018-irrt-mis… 2018 ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projectshttp://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/nominations-being-ac… John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/nominations-open-john-ames-h… WEBINARS Get Your Digital Life Decoded – a LITA webinar http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/get-your-digital-life-decoded-l…

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Early Reading and Reading Levels - ECRR November Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

[every child ready to read] Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - November 2017 In This Issue: * Early Reading (Beginning to Read) Books and Reading Levels * Recommended Websites on Leveling Books * New Books of the Month * Reflections... This Month's Wisdom... "If we follow Fountas & Pinnell's recent suggestions, also recommendations by the American Library Association, we will stop levelling, and have parents and children follow the five-finger rule." ~ Sue McCleaf Nespeca Early Reading (Beginning to Read) Books and Reading Levels [child reading]I have been teaching graduate library school students at Kent State's iSchool for 20 years now, and one of the most common questions I hear from students is why do different publishers have different reading levels for their "I Can Read" or "Beginning to Read" books. They are frustrated that there is no universal standard. It is also a subject discussed often by public librarians --- "How do you arrange your easy reading books? "What system do you use?" Over the years, I have heard many librarians state that they arrange their easy readers using one of the most popular and widely used reading systems, developed by Irene C. Fountas, professor in the School of Education at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA, and Gay Su Pinnell, professor in the School of Teaching and Learning at Ohio State University, called the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient. I am imaging librarians' shock when Fountas and PInnell recently stated (October 12, 2017, School Library Journal) that they felt librarians should not arrange their books using their system, nor should they organize by levels, but rather librarians should "guide readers by interest, not by level." Both researchers were adamant that "their leveling system was designed as a teacher's tool, not a child's label." And, "levels have no place in classroom libraries, in school libraries, in public libraries." For more information on their interview, see the recommended website link below. So what do librarians do now? If they already arranged their easy reader books using the Fountas & Pinnell system, do they completely redo their arrangement, and how should they shelve the books now? Many librarians also feel pressured by parents to arrange books by certain levels. If we follow Fountas & Pinnell's recent suggestions, also recommendations by the American Library Association, we will stop leveling, and have parents and children follow the five-finger rule. Here is a description of this rule by the Reading Rockets site. [hands]Five Finger Rule 1. Choose a book that you think you will enjoy. 2. Read the second page. 3. Hold up a finger for each word you are not sure of, or do not know. 4. If there are five or more words you did not know, you should choose an easier book. Still think it may not be too difficult? Use the five finger rule on two more pages. So, if you decide to have children use the five-finger rule, and you wish to stop leveling books, what arguments can you use to discontinue leveling? Here are some reasons to stop leveling: 1. You are limiting the child's range of books based on their interests. The books they can choose from will be more narrow and restrictive, and not necessarily on subjects that will interest him/her. 2. Leveling can influence a child's sense of confidence while choosing books, since they are often restricted to picking books from just one level. 3. Children can be frustrated (just like librarians) due to the various levels publishers use, and the inconsistency between different publishing houses. 4. Leveling books can take the joy out of reading for children, and reading books may no longer be considered fun. ________________________________ Recommended Websites on Leveling Books * [books] Fountas and Pinnell say, "Librarians Should Guide Readers by Interest, Not Level<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>." School Library Journal, October 12, 2017. * "Thinking Outside the Bin: Why labeling books by reading level disempowers young readers.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>" School Library Journal, August 28, 2017. * "Booksellers, Publishers Decode Leveled Books for Early Readers<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>." By Liz Button. American Booksellers Association, July 20, 2016. * American Library Association. "Recommended Reading: Leveled Readers<libguides.ala.org/recommended-reading/leveled-reading>" * "What Is a 'Just Right' Book? Reading Levels Explained<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>." Melissa Taylor. Brightly. ________________________________ New Books of the Month [Book jacket]This is a Good Story. Adam Lehrhaupt. Simon & Schuster, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-48142-935-1. $17.99. The author of this book also wrote Warning: Do Not Open this Book! which won several awards and was an ALA Notable Book; also he is the author of Please, Open This Book! So we know that he has a fascination with books and reading, which makes us as librarians very happy. This centers on HOW a book is written, and language arts teachers in the early primary grades are going to love this one. Children are introduced to what comprises a setting in a story, how conflict should be added, what a plot is, how plot twists are necessary, and why revisions are essential, all done with humor, while a young girl tries to write a good story. This is a wonderful choice for any child who likes to make up stories or wants to be a creative writer. There is "A Friendly List of Words Used in this Book" in the back of the book which is helpful, though some may be for a slightly advanced reader. (protagonist, antagonist). As one reviewer stated about this book "This is a story within a story about the parts of a story." (SLJ) That should be clear! [7 ate 9]7 Ate 9. Tara Lazar. Disney/Hyperion, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-48471-779-0. $17.99. When I first heard of this book, two marketing folks from Disney/Hyperion did a tandem reading of the story at the ALA Midwinter Conference. I have been waiting for it to be published ever since, because it contains the type of sarcastic humor that I love. And, to be honest, some of the humor will probably go over the heads of the very young, but don't you love a book that has puns that only adults get, with enough jokes for the younger set also. The letter "I" is a, well, Private I of course, a detective at the Al F. Bet agency. (Read the name of that agency again, in case you missed it.) Into his office runs number 6, who says he has it on good authority that number 7 ate 9. "And now he is after me," quips number 6. ""Well, technically, he's always after you," answers Private I. "Stay here. I'll get to the root of this," says I. "I hope so," responds 6. "I fear my days are numbered," and so it goes. There is even a Café Uno that serves Pi (okay that's one for the parents). We get to ponder important issues such as whether being in "seventh heaven" is better than having "nine lives." A wonderful tongue-in-cheek mystery; I dare you to read this book without laughing (or possibly groaning). [creepy underwear]Creepy Pair of Underwear. Aaron Reynolds. Simon & Schuster, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-44240-298-0. $17.99 Remember Creepy Carrots that won a Caldecott Honor for Peter Brown? The same author and illustrator team has paired up for a continuing story of Jasper the Rabbit. Jasper is excited about his new green undies, but he does not realize that they glow in the dark until he turns off his bedroom light. He tries every way imaginable to get rid of them (stuffs them in laundry hamper; throws them in a garbage can; sends them off to China) but like the cat in the song "The Cat Came Back," so do his undies! When he finally gets rid of them, his dark bedroom makes him miss his undies, so off he goes to buy another pair. The humor and expressions on Jasper and the undies' faces will guarantee that this will be a good storytime choice. ________________________________ Reflections... [storytelling]We are now nearing the end of the two-year Early Literacy Initiative developed by the Library of Michigan. The focus was on the "Every Child Ready to Read" project, a parent education initiative commissioned by the American Library Association. Two divisions, The Public Library Association (PLA) and Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) concluded that public libraries could have an even greater impact on early literacy through an approach that focused on educating parents and caregivers. Most public libraries in Michigan received the ECRR manuals and face-to-face training was conducted in several locations throughout the state. Ten webinars were offered, and they were taped, so if you missed any of them and would like to hear them, they can be found on the Library of Michigan's Webinar Archives <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> page. Topics included: "ECRR Library Staff Workshop"; "Early Literacy & Learning Spaces"; "Storytimes for Babies with Early Literacy Tips"; "Early Literacy Tips for Storytime: 2's and 3's"; "Early Literacy Tips for Storytime: Preschool"; "Mixed Aged Storytime Tips"; "Every Child Ready to Read Family Engagement & Kindergarten Readiness"; "Developmentally Appropriate Storytime Basics"; "Working with Early Childhood Educators and Volunteers for Early Literacy"; and "Supercharged Storytimes & the Very Ready Reading Program." There were also 19 newsletters <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> that can still be accessed online. It has been a pleasure to work with the State Library on this initiative, and I hope that many of you will continue to encourage parents to use early literacy practices with their children, and that you will include early literacy tips within your storytime programs. ________________________________ About Sue [Sue McCleaf Nespeca]Sue McCleaf Nespeca is an early literacy & children's literature specialist heading Kit Lit Plus Consulting. She is a trainer for the Every Child Ready to Read Project and The Very Ready Reading Program. In addition to her M.L.S., she has an M.Ed in Early Childhood with a specialty in early literacy. [IMLS Logo] This project 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. ________________________________

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LAST CALL for CJCLS/EBSCO Awards accepting nominations through Dec. 1
by Stuit, Martha - Staff <marthastuit＠delta.edu> 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

LAST CALL Community College Librarians, The Community and Junior College Libraries Section (CJCLS) of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) is excited to be accepting nominations for the annual EBSCO Community College Learning Resources Leadership Award and EBSCO Community College Learning Resources Program Award! Awards sponsored by EBSCO Information Services: For both awards, a plaque to honor the winner's achievements and $750 cash sponsored by EBSCO Information Services will be presented to the winner at a special ceremony during the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans, June 2018. Submissions must be received by December 1, 2017, 11:59 PM. Self-nominations are welcome! For complete information about these awards, the application form and past winners, please visit: * http://www.ala.org/acrl/awards/achievementawards/learningresourcesaward * http://www.ala.org/acrl/awards/achievementawards/libraryachievementaward The applicant for the Learning Resources Leadership Award should demonstrate achievement in one or more of the following areas: * Nominees for the leadership award should demonstrate significant achievement in advocacy of learning resources/library programs or services, or * Nominees for the leadership award should demonstrate leadership in professional organizations that are associated with the mission of community, junior, or technical colleges. The applicant for the Learning Resources Program Award should demonstrate achievement in the following area: * Nominees for the program award should demonstrate significant achievement in development of a unique and innovative learning resources/library program. Questions and nominations must be emailed to: Sandy C. McCarthy, Washtenaw Community College, mccarthy(a)wccnet.edu<mailto:mccarthy@wccnet.edu>. -- Martha Stuit Reference Librarian Delta College Library 989-686-9874 marthastuit(a)delta.edu<mailto:marthastuit@delta.edu>

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2018 Michigan Notable Book Program news
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Greetings! Before the holidays are in full swing, I would like to remind everyone of the Michigan Notable Book Program 2018. I have attached the 2018 Library Tour application so it may be at the ready when the list is released in January. Should you have any questions, please feel free to inquire. Edwina Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 517 373 4376 Follow us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan<http://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/

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Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

YALSA has now published Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/guidelines/yacompetencies> to help current & future library staff serve teens better. Professional tools & free webinars (beginning March 2018) are also available on the YALSA website. These new competencies (here<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/TEEN%20SERVICES%…>, at a glance) are important to the role library staff does play in preparing teens for college & careers, so please familiarize yourself and keep an eye out for additional messages from YALSA and/or myself on this topic. 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/>

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Room Reservation Software
by Smith, Steve 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

What kind of meeting room reservation software does your library use? Do you use it just for public room reservations or do you use it for staff meeting reservations as well? Thanks in advance, Steven F. Smith Administrative Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 943-2812 ssmith(a)ci.dearborn.mi.us<mailto:ssmith@ci.dearborn.mi.us> Start Here - Go Anywhere

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JOBOP: GVSU Adjunct Business Liaison Librarian Winter 2018
by Elizabeth Martin 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

**** Please excuse cross postings **** Assistant-Associate Librarian-Research and Instructional Services (Adjunct Faculty, Winter Semester 2018) University Libraries at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is accepting applications for an adjunct librarian for Winter Semester 2018 in the Research and Instructional (R&I) Division. The librarian will serve as a liaison to the Seidman College of Business during the interim appointment. Responsibilities include supporting student learning and faculty teaching through instruction on the use of print and electronic resources; research assistance through reference consultations via person-to-person, email, and telephone interactions; collection development activities, and weekly office hours held at Seidman College of Business. In addition, the librarian assists with library instruction for WRT 150: Strategies in Writing. The successful candidate will work 28 hours/week starting January 8, 2017, primarily weekdays with occasional adjustment of hours for evening and/or weekend classes. This position is located on the Grand Rapids Campus of GVSU with occasional travel to the campus in Allendale for meetings and instruction. There are no expectations of scholarship or service for this adjunct librarian however, opportunities may be pursued if time permits. Required qualifications are · MLIS from an ALA accredited program · Ability to work both independently and as part of a team · Knowledge of current academic library environments and trends · Computer/technology skills appropriate for face-to-face and online instruction Preferred qualifications · Reference and instruction experience at a collegiate level · Education, background, or experience in working with students and faculty from the following areas: business, management, marketing, and/or economics Please send a CV or resume, 3 references, unofficial transcripts, and a cover letter to: Beth Martin, Head of Professional Programs, martelia(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:martelia@gvsu.edu> -- Beth Martin Grand Valley State University University Libraries Head of Professional Programs DEV 132A, Steelcase Library 616.331.7344

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locking video cases
by Lori Haas 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

We are having an increasing problem with receiving dvds that are in cases that are locked. They are either not being unlocked prior to sending them out in Mel or they are sliding back to locked position while in transit. We don’t use the locking case system at our library so its problematic to receive a locked dvd. Life would be easier if we could just unlock the dvds oursleves. Can anyone with this system share the manufacturer name and contact info so that we can order the tool to unlock the dvds when they come in? Thanks for your help. Lori Haas Director Montmorency County Public Libraries P.O. Box 438 Atlanta, MI 49709 voice & fax - (989)785-3941 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Free MeL webinar - MeL school projects resources - Dec 20, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Science fairs, family history, and community photography are just a few of the interactive projects students engage with every day. MeL has the resources to help make your projects fun and educational. Please join us on December 20 at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on ideas and resources that will make your students want to participate in school projects. 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-school-projects-resources.html>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-school-projects-resources.html 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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Understanding Power, Identity, and Oppression in the Public Library
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Greetings! Check out this FREE webinar from the Public Library Association (PLA). Tuesday, December 5 from 2:00-3:00PM In alignment with ALA's strategic direction on equity, diversity, and inclusion, this webinar will provide an introductory understanding of the concepts of power, identity, and oppression, and how they impact public libraries' staff, services, programs, collections, and spaces. Through presentation and dialogue, the panelists will discuss the role of allies in addressing these concepts. Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will: * Have gained an introduction to concepts of power, privilege, and oppression; * Understand how privilege and oppression play out in public libraries-interpersonally and institutionally; and * Be aware of opportunities and strategies for interrupting oppression and the role of allies. To register and view more of PLA's Continuing Education offerings, visit the PLA Online Learning Page<http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/understanding>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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