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New IT intern positions at Kalamazoo Public LIbrary
by Terry New 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Kalamazoo Public Library has two new internship opportunities within our IT department. The ILS System Support intern will assist with the installation, implementation, operation, and management of the Integrated Library System (ILS), online catalog, related applications, and 3rd party vendor products under the supervision of the ILS specialist. The Web Content and Systems Support Intern will provide support to the Web Coordinator for website content development and maintenance, Content Management System (CMS) maintenance, web writing and implementation of WordPress and custom PHP/LAMP solutions. Please see our website www.kpl.gov/jobs/<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs/> for more information. -- Terry M. New, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Human Resources Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7931 | TerryN(a)kpl.gov<mailto:TerryN@kpl.gov> | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [Description: KPL-logo]

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ALA News for January 23, 2018
by Steven Bowers 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

ALA News for January 23, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Anthony Graves to keynote 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunrise Celebration at Midwinter Author and activist Anthony Graves will deliver the keynote address at the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance and Sunrise Celebration during the American Library Association’s (ALA) Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits in Denver. The 2018 Celebration will be held from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 in the Colorado Convention Center. Graves spent over 18 years in prison – including 12 years on death row – after being wrongfully convicted for murder. Upon his exoneration in 2010, he founded the Anthony Graves Foundation, a non-profit that works towards furthering criminal justice reform with a special emphasis on the Texas criminal justice system. Through his foundation, initiatives such as the Humane Investigation Project, Exoneree Speakers Bureau, and C.H.O.I.C.E.S. have provided legal assistance, outreach, and education to people impacted in unjust ways by the criminal justice system. Graves’ book, “Infinite Hope,” was released on Jan. 16 (Beacon Press, January 2018) and his participation as keynote is generously made possible by Beacon Press. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/anthony-graves-keynote-2018-… OIF to showcase new selection policy toolkit at Midwinter The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) will showcase an expanded and updated toolkit at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado, to ensure libraries have an essential policy to protect against censorship. Titled “Selection & Reconsideration Policy Toolkit for Public, School, & Academic Libraries,” this comprehensive resource is designed for libraries of all types and sizes and offers practical guidance and resources on responsibility for selection, selecting controversial materials and reconsideration requests. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/oif-showcase-new-selection-poli… United for Libraries to host Institute for Friends, Foundations, and Trustees at Midwinter A free “United for Libraries Institute: Friends, Foundations, and Trustees” will be held Friday, Feb. 9, 1-4 p.m., at the Colorado Convention Center 107/109/11 at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver. Library Trustees, Friends groups, Foundations, and staff are invited to join a free afternoon of expert speakers and learning opportunities. Miguel Figueroa of ALA’s Center for the Future of Libraries will deliver the keynote on “Friends, Foundations, Trustees, and the Future of Libraries.” http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/united-libraries-host-instit… Public library staff in small, mid-sized or rural communities invited to free learning series on dialogue and deliberation facilitation The American Library Association (ALA), the Public Library Association (PLA) and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) invite public library staff serving small, mid-sized or rural communities to attend a free learning series to learn to lead productive conversations in their communities. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/public-library-staff-small-m… AWARDS AND GRANTS AASL opens nominations for Social Media Superstars http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/aasl-opens-nominations-social-m… AASL introduces National School Library Standards implementation grant for Affiliates http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/aasl-introduces-national-school… Susan Yutzey wins a year of free AASL membership http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/susan-yutzey-wins-year-free-aas… St. Lucie County (Florida) Library System awarded 2018 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/st-lucie-county-florida-libr… South Carolina State Library receives Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/maureen-hayes-authorillustra… Chelton receives YALSA’s 2018 Outstanding Achievement Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/chelton-receives-yalsa-s-2018-o… ALA PUBLISHING A guide to books on the experience of immigrant children and teens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/guide-books-experience-immigran… An up-to-date guide to finding answers to legal questions http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/date-guide-finding-answers-lega… The Chief Data Officer's Playbook http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/chief-data-officers-playbook ACRL ACRL releases Financial Management in Academic Libraries: Data-Driven Planning and Budgeting http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/acrl-releases-financial-managem… WEBINARS AND ONLINE LEARNING January Project Outcome webinar focuses on measuring outcomes from library partnerships http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/january-project-outcome-webinar… DigitalLearn.org Year in Review http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/digitallearnorg-year-review Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language Workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/new-session-liven-baby-and-todd…

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Libraries and Active Shooter Resources
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

If your library is reviewing policies and procedures about active shooter situations, don't forget that there are resources available from the 2014 collaborative program provided by MCLS, the Cooperative Directors Association and the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. All our the event's handouts, as well as videos of the presentations can be found here: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/archived-events/041014program/ Your local law enforcement agency should be your first stop for assistance in planning and training for active shooter situations. Additional resources to help you develop plans for your library are listed below: * WebJunction Online Course - Active Shooter Procedure for Libraries<http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=shooter> * Article in Library Journal about Active Shooter Policies session at ALA Annual 2016<http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/07/shows-events/ala/active-shooter-polici…> * FEMA.gov One Page handout on Active Shooter Procedures<https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1472672897352-d28bb197db5389e4ddedc…> * ALA LibGuide on Gun Violence and Libraries: Safety and Security for the Library Public<http://libguides.ala.org/gunviolencelibraries/security> The State of Michigan also provides the reminders below: IF AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY: RUN * Have an escape route and plan in mind * Leave your belongings behind * Keep your hands visible HIDE * Hide in an area out of the active shooter's view * Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors FIGHT * As a last resort and only if your life is in imminent danger - fight * Attempt to incapacitate the active shooter * Act with physical aggression and commit to your actions Please watch the following video<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> from the Michigan State Police and the Department of Technology, Management and Budget for more information on how to create a plan in the event of an active shooter situation. The September 2016 collaborative training program<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/archived-events/michigan-library-safet…> also involved the topic of safety programs. You can find handouts and information from the event online. If you have ideas or resources to share, please let us know. Shannon Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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MiALA Pre-conference And Conference Scholarship Grants Available
by Heather Ladiski 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA Conference Planning committee. Excuse posting to duplicate lists. Please forward to anyone that you believe would benefit from this information. ************************************************* Interested in attending the 3rd annual MiALA conference, but funding is in short supply? Apply for the MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant! The MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant has been developed to support a current MiALA member's attendance at the Annual Conference. We will be awarding 7 Pre-Conference Workshop grants and 7 MiALA Annual Conference grants. The Pre-Conference grant is intended to cover the cost of the pre-conference workshop fee only. The Annual Conference grant will cover full registration (excluding pre-conference) and one night's expense (room rate and tax only) at a hotel at which the conference has a room block reserved. Awardee and/or awardee's institution will be expected to cover any remaining conference or travel costs. All current members of MiALA are eligible to apply for the annual conference registration grant. Applications will be due February 15, 2018 to allow amount to be awarded before the early bird registration deadline To apply, please fill out the form at the following website: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=2094187 Want more details? Check out the following page: https://miala.org/2018_ac_scholarship_informatio.php

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Licensing Lingo and Logistics: a virtual conversation with MCLS
by Services 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Licensing Lingo and Logistics: a virtual conversation Does reading license legalese stress you out? What does the acronym VPAT stand for and what, if anything, does it have to do with accessibility? How do your colleagues at other libraries deal with strict ILL clauses that don't allow lending to overseas institutions? What should you even be asking for in a license, and when? Join us and your colleagues at 10:30am Eastern (9:30am Central) Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, for a conversation about these questions and more. Please register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9CSoZdeMkccofxCu6FXWDKNTQNVyCBCg…> and then don't forget to update your calendar. For more information, please contact Chrystal Babbitt at services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> or (800) 530-9019 ext 401.

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Job posting: Rare Book Room Curator at Kalamazoo College
by Stacy Nowicki 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Kalamazoo College Library seeks a self-motivated and creative Curator oversee all operations of the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room. Under the general direction of the College Archivist, the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room Curator is responsible for rare book exhibits, opening and staffing the Rare Book Room during the academic year and by appointment, and working directly with researchers. This is a part time (10-15 hours per week), nine-month administrative staff appointment during the following months: September through November and January through June. Working hours are expected to be scheduled between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references through Kalamazoo College Human Resources at https://reason.kzoo.edu/hr/employ/staff/rbrcurator0118/. Application review will begin February 9, 2018 and will continue until filled. For more information about Kalamazoo College see http://www.kzoo.edu/. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director Kalamazoo College Library 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 email: Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu "The biggest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge." -- attributed to Daniel J. Boorstin

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It's Michigan's Birthday!
by HSM Info 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

<http://hsmichigan.org/2017/10/26/celebrate-michigans-statehood/> It's Michigan's Birthday! Happy 181st Birthday, Michigan! To celebrate our great state's 181st anniversary of statehood, we're offering Michigan History for just $19.95! TODAY ONLY! <http://hsmichigan.org/2017/10/26/celebrate-michigans-statehood/> Michigan joined the Union as the nation's 26th state on January 26, 1837, making this the 181st anniversary of Michigan's statehood! Join the Historical Society of Michigan in saying. Happy Statehood Day, Michigan! Just $19.95 for a one-year subscription - new or renewal! That's more than 50% off the newsstand price! <http://hsmichigan.org/2017/10/26/celebrate-michigans-statehood/> This sale is only for Michigan's Birthday-get your subscription today! <http://hsmichigan.org/2017/10/26/celebrate-michigans-statehood/> Subscribe now Sale ends at 11:59 p.m., January 26, 2018. _____ _____ 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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MAP/Michigan Science Center: New Discount Terms!
by Jim Flury 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

All, We have renegotiated our Michigan Activity Pass agreement with our most popular (wintertime) destination partner, Michigan Science Center. Effective immediately MAP pass holders will receive $3.00 off a regularly priced admission ticket, limit 4. The previous offer was a free IMAX or Planetarium ticket with purchase of a regularly priced admission. But over the years we found that many MSC MAP pass users asked for discounts on admission. The new terms represent a savings of $12.00 for a family of four who use a MAP pass, and also work for MSC on a revenue basis. Win win! 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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Webinar: Getting Things Done: Managing Your Time...When You Have No Time, January 31 at noon, online
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Webinar: Getting Things Done: Managing Your Time...When You Have No Time Wednesday, January 31, 2018, 12:00-1:00 PM EasternPresenter: Shelley Walchak, Director, Pine River Library For most people, time is a tricky concept that we can only try to control. The reality is that we cannot manage time, we can only manage ourselves, others and work. This webinar will explore various aspects of time management and discuss the work-life management system, ‘GTD’—Getting Things Done. The notion of GTD is that ‘with a complete and current inventory of all your commitments, organized and reviewed in a systematic way, you can focus clearly’. Learning Objectives: 1. Recognize time management issues 2. Learn how to work with one time management system and establish priorities 3. Assist with performance and managing stress. The following topics will be covered: * Managing our Time – what does that mean? * Five time management issues * GTD – a time management system * Productive behaviors * Five stages of workflow Connection Information: You do not need to register for this free webinar. Please be aware that the capacity of the webinar room is 100 participants; get there early to get a “seat!” Audio will be via VOIP. You can listen to the webinar with a USB headset or your computer speakers. In advance of the meeting, please run through the connection test: https://na1cps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm Access the meeting room online at https://enetlearning.adobeconnect.com/ripl/ Please enter your name as you log in as a guest. Please consider logging in to the meeting 5-10 minutes in advance to make sure we can troubleshoot any technical issues, and not take time away from our session to do so. The webinar will be recorded and the archive will be available afterward at ripl.lrs.org/webinars<http://ripl.lrs.org/webinars>.

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Ready to Read Michigan Newsletter - January 2018
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Please note that all public library locations in Michigan will be receiving their kits in early February. If you are not a public library and would like to request a copy of the kit, while supplies last, there is a link in the newsletter below to do so. Thank you, Cathy Introducing RTRM! [every child ready to read] Ready to Read Michigan - January 2018 In This Issue: * Introducing "Ready to Read Michigan" * The Ready to Read Michigan Book Program * In the News * New Books for Storytime Ready to Read... "Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his needs, is good for him." ~ Maya Angelou Introducing "Ready to Read Michigan" [RTRM Logo]The Library of Michigan is excited to launch the Ready to Read Michigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (RTRM) program! RTRM is a program for public librarians to access resources and training for storytimes and outreach, to further develop early literacy skills, and to model to parents and caregivers the five practices of early literacy from Public Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (ECRR); Talk, Read, Play, Sing, Write. The Past: From 2016-2017 the Library of Michigan, thanks to funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, offered a series of webinars, workshops and newsletters from Early Literacy Specialist Sue McCleaf Nespeca. We are in the planing process to offer additional training over the coming years. Short Term: 2018 is the launch of the RTRM book program (see article below for details) and we begin the process of building a website that will host early literacy information, printable resources and more! Big Picture: The Library of Michigan plans to continue to offer public library staff professional development, book and print resources, opportunities to exchange ideas, and tools to engage families and caregivers of the very young. Your input is very important to the Library of Michigan, so please take a moment to complete our brief RTRM Big Picture<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> feedback form. ________________________________ The Ready to Read Michigan Book Program [IGTR Book Cover]RTRM is sending a kit for public libraries designed to help their staff model early literacy skills directly to families and caregivers. Public library staff is encouraged to use the kit in storytimes and for outreach shaped around the five practices of early literacy from Public Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (ECRR); Talk, Read, Play, Sing, Write. The 2018 book selection is I Got the Rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illustrated by Frank Morrison. For complete details, go to www.mi.gov/readytoread. All public library locations in Michigan will be receiving their kits in early February. If you are not a public library but interested in requesting a kit if we have any extras, pleae complete the RTRM Kit Request <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> form for your organization. Please be mindful that this is not the Michigan Reads program and kits do not get mailed to schools, Great Start or Head Start programs automatically. Any extra kits will be mailed in the order the request was received, while supplies last, in late Febraury/early March. [Consumers Logo]Support for Ready to Read Michigan is provided by the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education. Additional support provided by Consumers Energy Foundation, Macmillan Publishers and the Library of Michigan Foundation. [IMLS Logo] ________________________________ In the News [Children Reading]Early Literacy Play Space Thinking of creating an early literacy space in your library? Perhaps just looking to update an already existing space? Check out this article from ALSC on "Updating Your Early Literacy Space<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>." Cultural Poverty & Libraries Toronto's Star published an article demonstrating that "Libraries are one of the major tools we have, like education, that allow the underprivileged to overcome their condition," entitled I Am Proof Libraries Are Critical to Solving Cultural Poverty<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ New Books for Storytime [Ducks]Ducks Away! by Mem Fox. Scholastic, 2018. ISBN 9781338185669 A fun, cheery counting book for the young. Large colorful but simple spreads by illustrator Judy Horacek. My Family Four Floors Up by Caroline Stutson. Sleeping Bear Press, 2018. ISBN 9781585369911. A recommended read-aloud for storytimes, this picture book has a playful, rhythmic, feel as a child, her father, cat, and dog move throughout an "ordinary day" in the city. Snow Scene by Richard Jackson. Porter/Roaring Brook, 2017. ISBN 9781626726802. A very simple, almost wordless picture book illustrated by Laura Vaccaro Seeger. A page-turner (close in the art) for a storytime on the four seasons. ________________________________ Contact Information [Cathy Lancaster]For additional information on the Ready to Read Michigan program, please go to www.mi.gov/readytoread or contact Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator at the Library of Michigan: LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> To subscribe: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>

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