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FW: Webinar: Unlock Summer Reading: Your Community Holds the Keys
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

[header] Unlock Summer Reading: Your Community Holds the Keys Thursday December 14, 2017; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST [burst]In 2012, Gail Borden Public Library District decided to take summer reading in a new direction: outside the library building. To do so, librarians developed “Gold Star Partners,” which connects community partners with library services and provides all the components of summer reading: reading logs, materials, and support from library staff. Since that first year, Gold Star Partners has grown to account for roughly 50% of all summer reading finishers in the library district. Gold Star Partners received the 2016 Demco Upstart Innovation Award from PLA, which honors a public library’s innovative and creative service program. In this webinar, learn how to maximize flexibility and achieve more with volunteers, receive an overview of Gold Star Partners, and learn how to develop community partnerships with day care centers, community centers, senior residential facilities, and other organizations that serve children and adults to increase summer reading participation. Registration fee: $49/person. Ask us about group rates for parties of 4 or more (email jenny(a)libraryworks.com<mailto:jenny@libraryworks.com>) Presenters: [bahl]Ben Bahl is the Library on the Go Manager at Gail Borden Public Library District in Elgin, Illinois. He supervises a team of five responsible for delivering programming and services to customers of all ages across the library district, which spans more than 65 square miles and serves approximately 150,000 residents. He has been with GBPLD since 2015 and earned his MLIS from Dominican University in 2015. [langlois]Julia Langlois is the Elementary Education Librarian at Gail Borden Public Library District where she develops, coordinates and implements educational outreach services to elementary school students, principals, teachers, librarians, parents and other organizations with the goal of all elementary-age students having equitable access to information, reading materials and acquisition of 21st century literacy skills. [viglucci]Tina Viglucci is Hispanic Services Director at the Gail Borden Public Library District where she is charged with integrating programs and services for the Latino population. Tina has been with Gail Borden for seven years. Prior to that, she held the position of Spanish Materials Specialist at the Aurora Public Library. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tina completed her MLS at the University of Albany in New York in 2005. [godinsky]Glenna Godinsky is the Life Enrichment Liaison at Gail Borden Public Library District. With a background in developing leadership programming for at-risk students in grades 5-8, Glenna directed the creation of 15 original operas from scratch as an Artist in Residence program at Elgin Community College for 15 years. She has extensive experience in dementia care and currently designs and implements library programming for senior nursing/assisted living facilities as well as residential developmental facilities and developmental day programs. [reg]<http://libraryworks.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=765557E&e=C05422&c=A8526&t=0&l=6068C…> ________________________________ About LibraryWorks LibraryWorks' mission is to help you to make informed decisions about library technology, automation and software, collection development and management, facilities and furnishings, staffing, purchasing, and other areas that drive effective strategic planning and day-to-day operations. Our family of resources can enable you to identify best practices, monitor trends, evaluate new products and services, apply for grants and funding, post or find a job, and even enjoy some library humor. Visit us at http://www.LibraryWorks.com<http://libraryworks.bmetrack.com/c/l?u=765557F&e=C05422&c=A8526&t=0&l=6068C…> [fotter] View this email in your browser<http://libraryworks.bmetrack.com/c/v?e=C05422&c=A8526&l=6068C75F&email=F2zS…>

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Library Director, Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) re-opened!
by Jobeth Bradbury 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Library Director-The Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) Lead the Grand Rapids Public Library is its efforts to connect people to the transforming power of knowledge. The Grand Rapids Public Library<http://www.grpl.org/> seeks a successful, responsible Library Director to provide innovation and inspiration for the library and the City of Grand Rapids. Working with a seven-member Board of Library Commissioners, the successful candidate will have a strong background in developing collaborative external partnerships, and continue to move the library forward as a vital civic institution. GRPL is uniquely positioned through its inherent neutrality and belief in equitable access and envisions a community that is resilient and thriving. Impact priorities include preparing young learners to be successful in school; growing cultural communities to access and use the library; maximizing partnerships; and developing collections of information and thinking for different groups using the library's successful Local History model. The Grand Rapids Public Library serves 196,000 residents with eight locations and a $11.1 million annual budget. This fall, GRPL successfully passed a 20-year millage with the support of 71% of voters. The supplemental millage will be used to enhance early literacy initiatives, digital and streaming services, and asset management. The Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation provides significant support for library programming including Music in the Stacks; One Book, One City for Kids (part of the DigiBridge partnerships with the public schools, which won a ULC Innovation Award); Día de los Muertos; and Taste of Soul Sunday, a celebration of African American heritage and culture. In 2016, 1.5 million people used the library and circulated 1.6 million items. Grand Rapids<http://grcity.us/Pages/default.aspx> is the second largest city in Michigan and ranked as the #19 Best Place to Live in the U.S. It shares big-city excitement without big-city hassle and Midwest friendliness with small-town warmth. Grand Rapids, with its low cost of living, is a great place to live, work, and play, with its emphasis on the arts, sustainability, and neighborhood living. It is a city of active, vibrant neighborhoods. The Heritage Hill neighborhood is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country and includes more than sixty architectural styles, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Meyer May House. Grand Rapids is a desirable, affordable location for families, offering a variety of housing options from a downtown condo to suburban living. In 2012, the Grand Rapids Public School system embarked on transforming education and is seeing significant success resulting in increased enrollment and graduation rates. Long known as "Furniture City," Grand Rapids is now home to world-class health care, technology, and automotive industries. The City also has a significant focus on the arts, from vibrant performing arts, world-class museums, botanical gardens, and zoo to ArtPrize,<http://www.artprize.org/> the world's largest public art competition. Grand Rapids is also known as "Beer City USA." For more details about Grand Rapids, the Library, and the many attractions of both, see Grand Rapids Links.<http://www.bradburymiller.com/grandrapidslinks.htm> Responsibilities. The Library Director is responsible for the efficient overall administration and operation of the library system which includes, but is not limited to, strategic planning; human resources and labor relations issues; public and support services; budget and finance; maintaining effective relationships with local government and legislative bodies, the Board of Library Commissioners, staff, state and national library associations, and the community at large; and compliance with all pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances as well as library policies and procedures. Qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and ten years of executive experience in institutional library leadership, four of which must include experience in a library or similar setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work required. This includes: millage and/or election experience; knowledge of current trends and best practices in executive leadership, public administration, finance, fundraising, and development; ability to develop and sustain significant collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders and local elected officials; and proven success in project management. Prior experience in a public library, library directorship, experience reporting to a governing board, and prior work in a union environment are preferred qualifications. To review the full position description, visit Director Position Description.<http://www.bradburymiller.com/grandrapidsjobdesc.pdf> Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $117,000 - $136,469 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html>. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com> before the closing date of January 14, 2018. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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2017 Outstanding Friends of the Library Merit Award
by Linda Pierce 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Dear Library Friends, As we come to the end of another very busy year and you take stock of your many accomplishments, please don't forget to apply for FOML's *Outstanding Michigan Friends of the Library Merit Award*. Did your Friends of the Library group carry out an outstanding project or a number of successful activities in your community during 2017 that had a significant impact on your library’s services to the community? Tell us about it! It could be for a specific project you carried out in 2017 or based on the full scope of the group’s activities during 2017. The award will be given to two different Michigan Friends groups: one award will go to a library that serves a population of under 12,000 people and one to a library that serves a population of 12,000 or more. Applications will be judged by the FOML Grants Committee on the following criteria: 1. *Planning:* Involvement of the Friends, library, and community in the use of resources, an innovative and appropriate activity, and measurable outcomes (e.g., attendance at event, increase in patron use of the library, etc.). 2. *Implementation:* Public relations, broad membership involvement, and use of resources. 3. *Evaluation:* Assessment of activity or program with measurable results. 4. *Innovation:* New idea(s) for program or activity, creative involvement of community and specific citizens, and creative use of public relations. 5. *Community Involvement*: Evidence of community involvement in planning and implementation. The winning Friends group will receive $400 and a plaque, along with an invitation for 2 of your members to attend the FOML Annual Membership Meeting in 2018 to receive the award. To be eligible for this award, your Friends group must be a 2017 FOML member (membership information can be found at www.foml.org) and completed the project or activities during the 2017 calendar year. *Deadline: Applications for this award must be postmarked or emailed by January 15, 2018.* You will find the application on the FOML website – *http://foml.org/foml-merit-award/ <http://foml.org/foml-merit-award/>* – and click on “Download application form here <http://foml.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017_Outstanding_Friends_Me…> .” Your Friends group could be a winner! Allison Arnold, President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) www.foml.org You are receiving this message because either you are a member of the Michigan Library listserv (MichLib-l), the FOML listserv ( foml(a)inform.palnet.info) or your contact information has been given to FOML during your Friends group membership renewal. If you believe you have received this message in error, please send an email to Janet Newall: janet[at]foml.org. Thank you. -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Meetup.com
by Don Priest 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Have any libraries tried using Meetup.com to advertise library events? It seems like a good platform for outreach, I've used it personally to find local groups, including book clubs. They seem to have non-profit pricing as well, though I'm waiting to hear back on exactly how generous that is; the $35/month groups are normally charged isn't unreasonable anyway. Definitely interested in hearing if using it has proven a success (or failure) for anyone. Don Priest Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 734-258-3002 ext. 3003

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November 28 is Giving Tuesday. Remember to support the Historical Society of Michigan.
by HSM Main 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

November 28 is Giving Tuesday. It's a day that reminds us that there are those who rely on gifts of support to survive. Remember to support the Historical Society of Michigan in your year-end giving. <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Donate through our Facebook page! Your gift may be doubled through a matching challenge grant! As a nongovernmental nonprofit, we rely on private donations, memberships, and subscriptions to pay for everything we do, including the production of our flagship publication Michigan History magazine and our Historic Michigan Travel Guide. Would you consider making a special year-end gift to our organization so that we may continue providing our outstanding services? <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Donate through our Facebook page! Did you know? If you contribute online to the Historical Society of Michigan through Facebook's donate button starting at 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 28, your gift could be DOUBLED because the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match it! The Gates Foundation has pledged to match up to $2 million worth of donations given on 11/28/17 starting at 8 a.m., and Facebook is waiving all transaction fees for that day, so 100% of your gift will go to supporting the Society so we can keep bringing you great Michigan stories. Not a Facebook user? That's okay! You can still <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> donate though our website or by calling (800) 692-1828. Your support makes it possible for us to produce high-quality publications, such as Chronicle, the membership publication of the Historical Society of Michigan; provide training and resources for local historical organizations; and facilitate Michigan History Day, 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. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> Donate though our website! 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 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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ALA Advocacy Alert: Net neutrality protections eliminated in draft FCC order
by Steven Bowers 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

[Take Action For Libraries] Advocacy Alert: Net Neutrality Send an Email<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=418433&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> What Happened: The day before Thanksgiving, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Pai publicly shared his plan to dismantle network neutrality protections approved by the FCC in 2015 and affirmed by the federal appeals court in 2016. The new draft order is scheduled to be voted on by the five FCC commissioners on December 14. Why It Matters: Net neutrality is the principle that internet service providers (ISPs) must enable access to all legal content and applications regardless of the source and without favoring or blocking specific services or websites. Strong, enforceable rules are critical to the functioning of modern libraries because we rely on the internet to collect, create and disseminate essential online information and services to the public. Libraries and our patrons cannot afford to be relegated to "slow lanes" on the internet. ALA has two resolutions regarding net neutrality: the first affirms net neutrality<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxRZoXktFlT0tpy5L7w…> and the second reaffirms our support.<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxh4Kd0JahQTGrpS5zh…> What You Can Do: Right now, the FCC is not accepting public comments (that may come later), but strong disapproval from members of Congress (especially from Republicans and those that serve on committees with oversight for the FCC) could force a pause in the December 14 vote to derail net neutrality. Make your voice heard now by emailing your member of Congress to support net neutrality protections. Send an Email<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=418433&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Contact Us ALA Washington Office 1615 New Hampshire Ave NW, 1st Floor Washington, D.C. 20009-2520 Phone: 202-628-8410 • Toll Free: 1-800-941-8478 Subscribe Ready to take action? Subscribe to our Action Center.<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx3_9lriczSOaBoOdlZ…> ________________________________ [OGR logo]<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxso15ctE8usQnK2WDv…> [ALA logo] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx6EZuwixErD3RpkVgh…> [OITP logo] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxInHndF2PhJojOuG-l…>

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Get a Library Card, Shop at Costco
by Jim Flury 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

This library does a number of interesting things, and is a very positive force in the community. The "library spokesman" named in the article is a friend of mine, and I am supposed to meet him for lunch Friday. Assuming Ben is open to "talking shop" for at least a few minutes, I am going to ask him how this came to be. Depending upon his answer, maybe it is something we (or at least, libraries that have a Costco in their own community) could pursue! http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2017/11/17/Library-card-will-soon-doubl… Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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How to receive free copies of "Lots & Lots of Coins" by Reid
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

It's that time of year again! Sign-up for Money Smart Week 2018 here: http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h. Plan a program around this year's selected picture book and have free copies to give-away. Don't forget you can create a teen or adult program, too, and receive support. Full details in the email below. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)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/> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:34 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Money Smart Week 2018 The Library of Michigan encourages libraries to join Michigan's 2018 Money Smart Week campaign. Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn basic money concepts in fun and engaging ways. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. During Money Smart Week 2017, Michigan libraries across the state held more than 200 story times and gave away donated books to more than 8,000 families in 53 counties. We hope to build on this success by once again promoting Money Smart Kids Read and encouraging you to request free copies of Lots and Lots of Coins by Margarette S. Reid, for your Money Smart Week story times. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in once again helping coordinate this program for Michigan Libraries, and the Michigan Credit Union Foundation for their generous donation of books. For more information and details on how your library can receive copies of Lots and Lots of Coins for your Money Smart Week story time program, submit your request at the following link before December 31, 2017: http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h * Randy Riley, State Librarian --------------------------------------------------- DETAILS: Michigan's Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is just around the corner and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to obtain, read and give away free books to children attending a story time at your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among others. These groups work together each year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 21-28, 2018. Between April 21-28, 2018, libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of Lots and Lots of Coins, to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a money-themed story time event during Money Smart Week, April 21-28, 2018. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/298788/lots-and-lots-of-coins-by-m… The Michigan Credit Union Foundation has generously offered to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. More than 200 Michigan libraries successfully participated in "Money Smart Kids Read" last year! What does it mean to "participate" you ask? 1. Register as a Money Smart Week Partner today at http://www.moneysmartweek.org/partners_signup. (Note: if you registered as a MSW partner last year, your login username and password should still be valid. Please test this before you attempt to enter your story time details, just in case you need to reset your password or re-register.) 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 21-28, 2018. Recommended age for Lots and Lots of Coins is 5 - 8 years old. The story line and supplemental activities can be "aged up" or "aged down" to the age and knowledge level of your participants. 3. Request to participate in this initiative, and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this questionnaire before December 31, 2017. http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h 4. Between January 15th and March 31st, login and register your story time event(s) details at http://www.MoneySmartWeek.org/. 5. Proactively promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through all your channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) If someone from your local credit union reaches out to you, please be sure to engage them. 7. Take delivery of your books late March, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Lots and Lots of Coins book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, sing money songs, do finger plays, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers. From the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, in April you'll receive an email notice of where to submit. Yep. It can be that easy. (Although, if you want to plan more money-related events for youth or adults, we can help you with that too! Email the Chair and she can share a children's librarian list of ideas with you.) There must be a catch, right? Here it is: By December 31, 2017, the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many free copies of the book you can use! There is a limited quantity, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to the Novi Public Library (thank you Julie Farkas!), sorted, packaged, and distributed through the state-wide RIDES/TLN delivery service. Your order should arrive at your library around March 30, 2018. Please complete the questionnaire to request participation in Michigan's Money Smart Kids Read initiative, and obtain free books for families in your community. http://bit.ly/2iC6Z1h Questions about this initiative or Money Smart Week in general? Feel free to contact Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman, Kelly Masters, directly at 248.761.1762 or MoneySmar<mailto:MoneySmar>tMichigan(a)gmail.com. *********************************************************************************************************** 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/> 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/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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ALA News for November 21, 2017
by Steven Bowers 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

ALA News for November 21, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA strenuously opposes FCC proposed order on net neutrality Today American Library Association President Jim Neal released the following statement regarding the proposed order on net neutrality released by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. “Preserving net neutrality is essential for equitable access to online information and services and thus a vital concern for our nation’s libraries. Now that the internet has become the primary mechanism for delivering information, services and applications to the general public, it is especially important that commercial Internet Service Providers are not able to control or manipulate the content of these communications. Libraries, our patrons and America’s communities will be at risk if the FCC repeals all protections contained in its 2015 Open Internet Order with no plans to replace with any enforceable rules. We strenuously disagree with the FCC’s actions and will continue to advocate for essential net neutrality protections.” The FCC Commission will vote on the proposed order at the December open Commission meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm EST. The meeting will be webcast live on the FCC’s website. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/ala-strenuously-opposes-fcc-… ALA and REFORMA create Adopt a Library program to assist libraries in the Caribbean Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated much of the Caribbean and libraries were not spared. In addition to its fundraising efforts, the American Library Association (ALA) is partnering with REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and Spanish Speakers on an Adopt a Library Program<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y7GTL6C> to match damaged or destroyed libraries in the region with libraries in the United States and elsewhere that would like to assist in their recovery. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/ala-and-reforma-create-adopt… AASL sets new standards with National Conference & Exhibition, providing school librarians with tools to think, create, share and grow The American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) closed the curtain on a landmark National Conference & Exhibition Nov. 9-11 in Phoenix, Arizona, after introducing new standards school librarians will use for years to come. Attended by more than 2,500 school librarians, administrators and exhibitors, the conference affirmed and strengthened the common beliefs of school librarians as they carry on their mission to make the school library the hub of a learning community that prepares learners for college, career and life. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/aasl-sets-new-standards-nati… Accepting appointments for career counseling at Midwinter The American Library Association’s (ALA) JobLIST Placement and Career Development Center will offer complimentary career counseling sessions Saturday and Sunday, February 10 - 11, 2018 during the ALA 2018 Midwinter Meeting in Denver. Sign-up now<http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a084aafa8283-alacareer11>. Also, as part of its continuing efforts to provide networking opportunities for employers and job seekers, the ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center will host an Open House/Job Fair from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sunday, February 11, 2018 http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/accepting-appointments-career-c… http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/accepting-employer-participants… New research finds Every Child Ready to Read curriculum leads to successful family engagement through libraries Libraries are taking a proactive approach toward engaging parents and caregivers in supporting the early literacy development of their children, and the Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® (ECRR) Program is an excellent tool to ensure libraries’ success. These were two of the key findings of a study released this month by Dr. Susan B. Neuman, a professor of childhood education and literacy development at New York University. ECRR is based on two core concepts: reading begins at birth, and parents are a child’s first and best teacher. Currently more than 6,000 libraries have invested in the ECRR Toolkit, which is used to implement ECRR in the library. In addtion, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA) have published a report called Bringing Early Literacy Home: An Evaluation of the Every Child Ready to Read Program<http://everychildreadytoread.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-ECRR-Repor…>. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-research-finds-every-child-… http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/new-research-librarians-prom… NILOA and ACRL release paper showing importance of collaboration between librarians, stakeholders on campus The National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA) announces the release of “Creating Sustainable Assessment through Collaboration: A National Program Reveals Effective Practices” in partnership with the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). The occasional paper was written by Kara J. Malenfant, ACRL Senior Strategist for Special Initiatives, and Karen Brown, professor in the School of Information Studies at Dominican University, Illinois. The full paper is available on the NILOA website<http://learningoutcomesassessment.org/occasionalpaperthirtyone.html>. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/niloa-and-acrl-release-occasion… AWARDS AND GRANTS Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research now accepting submissions http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/jesse-h-shera-award-support-… 2018 Loleta D. Fyan Grant now accepting proposals http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/2018-loleta-d-fyan-grant-now… Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research now accepting submissions http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/jesse-h-shera-award-distingu… Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant now accepting proposals for 2018 award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/carroll-preston-baber-research-… WEBINARS AND WORKSHOPS Upcoming webinar reviews intellectual freedom basics http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/upcoming-webinar-reviews-intell… Hear How We’re All Makers – a LITA webinar http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/hear-how-we-re-all-makers-lita-… December webinar highlights Project Outcome as strategic planning tool http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/december-webinar-highlights-pro… Blend It 2018: Blended Learning in Our Library Learning Landscape http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-workshop-blend-it-2018-blen… ELEARNING Level Up Your Library to Content Marketing Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-session-level-your-library-… Demystifying Copyright: How to Educate Your Staff and Community eCourse http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-iteration-demystifying-copy…

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Expanding E-Rate service capacity at the state level
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Greetings Michigan Library Community, In fiscal year 2017, the legislature appropriated one full time employee to support E-Rate administration for the State of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Education Office of Data and Information Management is pleased to announce that Joseph Polasek has accepted the position of E-Rate Specialist in the Educational Technology Unit. In funding year 2016, Michigan school districts and libraries were reimbursed over $68 million dollars for internet access and internal connections (WIFI). Joe will assist districts and libraries in maximizing their E-Rate reimbursements as recent programmatic changes to E-Rate at the federal level have been challenging for applicants. Additionally, he will assist districts with leveraging federal funds to meet connectivity targets for transforming teaching and learning, not simply to enable online assessments. The position also will assist districts and libraries in moving to consortium applications for internal connections, paralleling the migration of ISDs and subsequently school districts over to the Michigan State Education Network (MISEN) for internet access. The E-Rate Specialist will work more broadly on infrastructure issues and with community anchor institutions to narrow the homework gap, extending internet access to unserved and underserved areas through private sector partnerships and pilots. I will still be working on E-Rate as well, but it is only a small sliver of my job. The best way to reach Joe and myself with E-Rate questions is to email erate(a)michigan.gov<mailto:erate@michigan.gov>. Welcome Joe! 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/> Explore the #GoOpen Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_80670---,00.html> movement and how to make it a reality. Register today<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> for the #GoOpen Michigan Summit - 12/5/17. [GoOpen Logo - Transparent.gif]<http://www.michigan.gov/mde-goopen>

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