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Facilitation training for Michigan library staff - Three opportunities left
by David Votta 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Good afternoon, In partnership with the Library of Michigan, presenters from We Can Work It Out, LLC<http://www.wecanworkitoutllc.com/> will be coming to Michigan libraries this spring to lead trainings on facilitation. These three, day-long trainings are open to staff of Michigan libraries, with a particular focus on those who have gone through The Harwood Institute<https://theharwoodinstitute.org/> Public Innovators labs, with the purpose of helping you increase skills and knowledge necessary to ensure successful community engagement projects in your local communities. The day will include learning theory, as well as practice of skills and peer feedback. There are a limited number of slots for each training, so reserve your spot today! Dates and locations: Herrick District Library (Holland, MI) April 3, 2018 9:30am - 4:00pm Eastern Public Libraries of Saginaw April 5, 2018 9:30am - 4:00pm Eastern Traverse Area District Library May 7, 2018 9:30am - 4:00pm Eastern Read more and register>><https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs.html> https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs.html Thank you, David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Workshop Reminder
by Roxanne Landin 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Hi all - Just a reminder that there is one more week to register for the Teen Unconference on Monday, April 9th. (See attached flyer for details). Thanks! Roxanne Landin Children's Librarian Fremont Area District Library rlandin(a)fremontlibrary.net (231) 928-0249

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Michigan Tax forms give away
by Amy Winter 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP -- Archives 101 - March 30
by Historical Society of Michigan 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, March 30 Archives 101 with Meghan Courtney, Wayne State University <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Designed for small organizations that struggle with how to preserve and organize archival materials in their collections, this workshop reviews proper storage and handling of collections, basic arrangement techniques, and affordable solutions for supplies and enclosures. The session will also address how to organize materials to make them accessible to researchers. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ 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 Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Tuesday, March 27 Special Off-Site Workshop in L'Anse Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs Wednesday, March 28 Special Off-Site Workshop in Escanaba Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums Thursday, March 29 Special Off-Site Workshop in St. Ignace What Do We Do With This Stuff? Deaccessioning, Found Items, and Unclaimed Loans Wednesday, April 4 Special Off-Site Workshop in Grand Rapids Archives 101 Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). Off-site workshops are held 1-4 p.m. If you are a personal member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 [Basic] membership. 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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Upcoming webinar offerings from MCLS! Hurry, register today!
by Jan Davidson 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Upcoming webinar offerings from MCLS! BIBFRAME: An Overview<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/bibframe-an-overview-151.html> Instructor: Autumn Faulkner Tues, Apr 3, 2 - 4pm Eastern (1 - 3pm Central) Credits: 2 T-LEUs for IN staff! This course will provide an overview of the developing BIBFRAME project, intended to replace the MARC21 standard. Topics will include: An Overview of the history of its development; An introduction to RDF and linked data concepts; An overview of BIBFRAME and how it implements various standards and models (RDF, vocabularies); Examples of BIBFRAME records and current projects; Tools currently available to work with current MARC records to BIBFRAME conversion RDA for Non-Catalogers: What Do I Need to Know?<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rda-for-non-catalogers-what-do-i-need-to-k…> Instructor: Susan Pritts Thursday, Apr 5, 2 - 4pm Eastern (1 - 3pm Central) Credits: 2 T-LEUs for IN staff! Have you thought that your catalogers been talking a new language lately? Using terms like RDA and FRBR? RDA Resources, Description and Access is the new cataloging standard, implemented in 2013 to replace AACR2. FRBR is part of the infrastructure of this new code. What does this mean to the non-cataloger? What kind of changes should library staff and the end user expect to see as a result of RDA? What are some of the major changes between AACR2 and RDA? Original Cataloging of Sound Recordings Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-sound-recordings-us…> Instructor: Dawn Olmsted Swanson April 10, 11, 12, 1:30 - 3:30pm Eastern (12:30 - 2:30pm Central) Credits: 6 LEUs for IN staff! This workshop teaches participants how to do original cataloging of physical sound recordings (CDs, MP3s and cassettes, both musical and nonmusical), using such tools as RDA and OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards. The class will address original cataloging in the MARC format. The instruction will cover issues like the preferred source of information, physical description, authorized access point, content/media/carrier types, and choice of additional access points. In addition, participants will learn the MARC fixed and variable fields for sound recordings, and will study the relationships among these fields. Several MARC record examples will be examined, and three hands-on exercises will be included. The online versions of the RDA Toolkit and OCLC's Bibliographic Formats and Standards will also be used. PLEASE NOTE: Basic navigation in the RDA Toolkit will NOT be covered. You will need to attend Original Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA prior to attending this program. Register for these or many other workshops today at https://store.mcls.org/! Questions? Email 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/

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Libraries Read: 1 Book 2018 - Submit titles now!
by Jan Davidson 26 Mar '18

26 Mar '18

Please share! Libraries Read: 1 Book Libraries Read: 1 Book is an annual project of MCLS, a "library community read" focused on professional development. Library staff from all types of libraries are encouraged to participate by voting on which book should be selected, then participate in the discussion, whether online or in-person. We will join together, across state lines and library types, to read and discuss the same book. Submit titles for 2018 Libraries Read: 1 Book! Last year's process of inviting YOU, our community, to submit titles for consideration was such a success, we'd like to do it again! We hope that by opening the submission process to a wide group of library professionals, we'll discover the perfect book to read together! How this works: * Go to the Google title submission form<https://goo.gl/forms/DyQuSWQv3AULUpwn2> and submit one or two titles for consideration. Submissions will be accepted until Monday, April 16, 2018. * MCLS staff will consider all submissions and narrow the list to four titles. We will then ask for votes on our Facebook page in early May. We'll tally the votes and announce the selected title near the beginning of June. * Once the title has been selected, start reading! MCLS will announce the Twitter chat and other discussions to take place in August 2018. We look forward to getting your title submissions over the next couple of weeks! Read more here<https://www.mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/>! https://www.mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/ ********************** 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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IMLS Receives Funding Increase for Remainder of FY 2018
by Riley, Randy (MDE) 24 Mar '18

24 Mar '18

Great news. FY 2018 Budget Is $240 Million [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=12f639c1-150f-4379-a024-eeb8ba7a0f57&a=1121448…] [http://files.constantcontact.com/546fe8b1501/b25c3c0f-6ea3-4bc1-ba52-4d47e9…] News Release<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2018 Contact: Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> IMLS Receives Funding Increase for Remainder of FY 2018 Washington, D.C. -- Today, President Donald Trump signed into law a $1.3 trillion spending bill to fund the federal government through the end of September 2018. The legislation includes $240 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which is $9,000,000 above the FY 2017 enacted funding. The legislation includes increases over FY 2017 enacted funding levels for the following programs and offices. · Grants to States (+$4,700,000) · Native American Library Services and Native Hawaiian Library Services (+$1,000,000) · Museums for America (+$1,750,000) · Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (+$500,000) · Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (+$750,000) · Research, Evaluation, Data Collection (+$300,000) Funding levels for IMLS administration and other programs remain at their current enacted levels. "The increases in IMLS's Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations are an acknowledgement of the enduring value of our nation's museums and libraries," said IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew. "We are honored to be able to carry out our strategic role in support of America’s museums and libraries and their transformative work for communities." For a complete appropriations table, please view the IMLS Appropriations Table: FY16-FY18<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…> (PDF, 68 KB). About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's approximately 120,000 libraries<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…> and 35,000 museums<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…> and related organizations. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…> and follow us on Facebook<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…> and Twitter<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…>. Direct comments or errors with your subscription to webmaster(a)imls.gov<mailto:webmaster@imls.gov>. Connect with IMLS [Facebook]‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…> [Twitter] ‌ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001dznh9Wt5WC7qmMA3XLXiIE7ZTVi8xQkuuvCsvkHvthNE…> [Pinterest] ‌ Institute of Museum and Library Services | 955 L'Enfant Plaza North SW, Suite 4000, Washington, DC 20024 Unsubscribe tcherubini(a)cosla.org<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001D8hgXul_SGfc0nOX4g6VFw%3D&…> Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001D8hgXul_SGfc0nOX4g6VFw%3D&…> | About our service provider<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by imlsnews(a)imls.gov<mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov>

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Big federal funding increases for libraries
by Steven Bowers 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

[ALA Membership] Dear Colleagues: We are thrilled that Congress has passed an FY2018 omnibus spending bill today that includes significant federal funding increases for our nation's libraries! One year ago, the White House proposed eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and slashed millions of dollars in federal funding for libraries. Twelve months and tireless advocacy efforts later, ALA advocates have helped libraries: * win $9 million more for IMLS than it had in FY2017, including $5.7 million for the Library Services and Technology Act. * restore $27 million for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program. * provide $350 million for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Congress also appropriated an unexpected $700 million for Title IV education programs, which opens doors to new funding for school libraries. On top of the good news about funding for libraries, Congress added a policy provision that has been on our advocacy agenda for years: Congressional Research Services (CRS) reports will now be published online by the Library of Congress, ensuring for the first time permanent public access to valuable government information. The path<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDgwMDg5JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…> through the FY2018 appropriations process has been long. One lesson from this budget cycle is that when libraries speak, decision-makers listen. At critical points in the process last year, ALA members from every U.S. congressional district responded to our calls to action. As a result, a record number of representatives and senators signed our FY 2018 "dear appropriator" letters last spring. As the House and Senate Appropriations Committees worked on their respective bills last summer, ALA members made more targeted phone calls and visits and leveraged their local media to tell their library stories. Our advocacy earned bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress. The persistence of library advocates has paid off for every single community in our nation, from big cities to small towns. This is a time to honor the power of ALA's advocacy. This is also a time to strengthen our resolve. The FY2018 budget passage represents a major win for libraries – a win that needs to fuel even more aggressive efforts to advocate for federal library funding in FY2019<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDgwMDg5JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>. To protect federal library funding, we need to keep reminding Congress that libraries bring leaders and experts together to solve difficult problems, that we deliver opportunities, from academic success to work-readiness. We need to invite elected leaders into our libraries to see what we do for their constituents with a small investment of federal dollars. And we need to engage our library users and other community leaders in this important work. ALA's Washington Office will continue to provide the expertise, strategy and resources that have helped make our advocacy so effective. To get involved, visit ala.org/fundlibraries<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDgwMDg5JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>. Again, congratulations on a job well done! Jim Neal American Library Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 www.ala.org<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03NDgwMDg5JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>.

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Grant opportunity: Better World Books 2018 Literacy Grants
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

Better World Books announces their eighth-annual Literacy Grants designed to address the literacy needs of communities across the world. Libraries and educational nonprofit literacy organizations can apply for funds to support their efforts to further literacy in their communities. As a Founding B Corporation, Better World Books has raised over $26 million to date for literacy causes worldwide. Libraries and nonprofits may pitch only one project each, with a maximum award of $15,000 (or equivalent) per project. Organizations must clearly outline the project elements that require the requested funds. The Better World Books Literacy Council will review the projects. The Literacy Council will select library and nonprofit winners. The deadline for both library and nonprofit applicants is May 31, 2018, at 11:59 PM ET. To learn more about our Literacy Grants, read about past winners or to apply for a grant visit https://cares.betterworldbooks.com/grants/. Good luck! The Better World Books Literacy Council Christina Griffin 55740 Currant Rd Mishawaka, IN 46545 O: 888-510-7103 Ext.5133 F: 678.527.1580 cgriffin(a)betterworldbooks.com<mailto:cgriffin@betterworldbooks.com> betterworldbooks.com<http://betterworldbooks.com> | facebook.com/betterworldbooks<http://facebook.com/betterworldbooks> | twitter.com/bwbooks<http://twitter.com/bwbooks> betterworldbooks.com<http://betterworldbooks.com> | facebook.com/betterworldbooks<http://facebook.com/betterworldbooks> | twitter.com/bwbooks<http://twitter.com/bwbooks> Better World Books is a for-profit social enterprise that collects and sells books online with each sale generating funds for literacy initiatives around the world.

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Grant Opp: Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 23 Mar '18

23 Mar '18

The Dollar General Youth Literacy Grant program provides funding to public libraries, schools, and nonprofit organizations to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. Grant funding is provided to assist with implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs, purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives, and purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs. Applications for 2018 Youth Literacy Grants are being accepted through May 17, 2018<x-apple-data-detectors://42>. For more information and to apply: www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx#youth_literacy<http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx#youth_li…> Sent from my iPad

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