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Free MeL webinar - Michigan history with MeL - Oct 25, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Help your genealogists, students, researchers, and history buffs by connecting them with best sources for Michigan history. Join us on October 25 at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on Michigan history resources available through MeL. Learn about tools within MeL Databases which can help your genealogists, students, researchers, and community. 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/michigan-history-with-mel.html>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/michigan-history-with-mel.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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Girls Who Code webinar
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Girls Who Code, the national non-profit dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology is seeking libraries to host its Clubs programs. Computing skills are the most sought-after in the US job market, with demand growing 3X the national average. Computing is where the jobs are - and where they will be in the future - but girls across the US are being left behind. Today, less than a quarter of computing jobs are held by women, and that number is declining. About Clubs: Clubs are FREE after-school programs for 6-12th grade girls to use computer science to impact their community and join our sisterhood of supportive peers and role models. They can be hosted in schools, universities, libraries, community centers, faith-based organizations, or nonprofits. Clubs are led by Facilitators, who can be teachers, computer scientists, librarians, parents, or volunteers from any background or field. Many Facilitators have NO technical experience and learn to code alongside their Club members. Please join the staff of Girls Who Code, as they present this webinar to explain more about Clubs and how to launch a Club for girls in your community. This free webinar opportunity is shared by the Missouri State Library. Please see the registration link for details. 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/> 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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TLN Performers' Showcase @ RHPL 10/13
by Lindsay Fricke 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Hi everyone, Our next TLN Youth and Teen Services meeting will be Friday, October 13th at from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307. Please see attached below. The October meeting features our performers’ showcase and this year we have over 25 different performers who are excited and eager to book with you and visit your Library! With the CSLP theme next year being Libraries Rock, there will be a variety of musicians and music acts along with new performers in the both the morning Youth Services meeting and afternoon Teen Services meeting. Lunch will be held at noon at Rochester Mills Beer Co., 400 Water St, Rochester, MI 48307. You can find their menu information at http://www.beercos.com/. RSVP to Allison Sartwell ( allison.sartwell(a)rhpl.org) by Monday, October 9th if you plan to attend lunch. *9:30 AM: Call to Order* · Introductions · Approval of Agenda and Minutes · State and Local Committee Updates · TLN Updates *9:35 AM: Performers Showcase! Morning performers include:* Wildlife Safari*, *Joe Reilly*, *Pippin Puppets*, *Miss Lynn*, *Cameron Zvara*, *Bichini Bia Congo*, *Alex Thomas*, *It's All About You*, *Madcap Puppets*, *Music Man Dave*, *Doug Scheer*, *and Exotic Zoo *11:30 AM: Shop and Talk with Performers* *12:00 PM: Adjournment and Lunch* *1:30 PM: Call to Order* · Introductions · Approval of Agenda and Minutes · State and Local Committee Updates · TLN Updates *1:35 PM: Performers Showcase! Afternoon performers include:* Phoenix Free Running Academy, Guy Louis, 4th Wall Theater, YoYo, Music Lady, Jim Perkins, Michigan Science Center, Randy Kaplan, Lois Keel, Jeanie B. Music, Phil Kaput, PaleoJoe, Mary Grant, Drummunity, Little Creatures *4:00 PM: Shop and Talk with Performers* *4:30 PM: Adjournment* Hope to see you there! Lindsay [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Lindsay Fricke* | Information Services Librarian Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7218 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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RLC Call for Proposals - Deadline October 16!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Greetings! Is Your Library Providing Amazing Services to a Specific Group? The call for proposals for the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Library Conference is open through Monday, October 16. Submit your session proposal online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLC2018. The theme of the 2018 conference is Open Doors, Open Minds, celebrating diversity and inclusion in libraries. We are particularly interested in proposals covering the providing of services to: Teens, Seniors, the Hearing Impaired, Diverse Populations or any population group. The conference will be held April 30-May 2, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The conference is a specially crafted to reach the informational needs of small and rural library staff throughout Michigan. The three-day event features exhibitors, awards, keynote speakers and an array of sessions geared to libraries serving small and rural communities. The lead presenter of all accepted proposal will receive free registration and one night's lodging at the Grand Traverse Resort! For more information on the conference, visit http://michigan.gov/fyanconference If you have questions about the event or submission process please do not hesitate to contact me. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Free Webinar: Using Project Outcome Data to Improve & Support Library Programming
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Did you attend Project Outcome training last spring? Are you looking to implement Project Outcome in your library? Do you want to improve your library's programming? If so, check out this free webinar offered by the Public Library Association (PLA)! Using Project Outcome Data to Improve & Support Library Programming Thursday, October 19, 2017 | 2:00 PM Eastern PLA is partnering with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office to present this webinar on the benefits of using outcome data to improve and support library programming. Learn how to use Project Outcome data for programming decisions and improvements, funding requests, measuring against strategic priorities, and advocating for the impact your programs and services have on the community. Participants will hear real library examples and have the opportunity to ask questions. REGISTER NOW<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTkyNDcxJnA9MSZ1PTEwODgzOTE1NzQmbGk9ND…><http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTkyNDcxJnA9MSZ1PTEwODgzOTE1NzQmbGk9ND…>! At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will: * Understand what is included in the Project Outcome toolkit and how it works; * Know how other libraries are using resulting outcome data for program improvements and more; and * Be able to apply what they learned to their library programs and services. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Evidence-Based Advocacy for Public Libraries, LAMA Webinar, Wed., Oct 25, at 1:30 CST
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Passing this on as we all work to tell our story, understand outcomes and communicate the impact we have in our communities. -- LLAMA Webinar Explores Evidence-Based Advocacy for Public Libraries -- If you have ever wondered how to tell the story of your library's impact on your community and on individuals in the most effective way, look no further. The answer is by sharing the evidence. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present "Evidence-Based Advocacy for Public Libraries," on Wed., October 25, at 1:30 - 3:00 pm (Central time). This webinar will help you understand how current metrics and measures can tell your library's story in a way that is most meaningful to your stakeholders. Learning Outcomes: -Know how to use metrics and measures to develop enhanced library programs, sponsorship solicitation packages and grant requests -Learn how to attract the attention of sponsors by using collection management reports -Understand location audits in order to develop proper value for cost-per-thousand advertising rates -Know how to use geographic visualization tools and library issue voting patterns to analyze library usage Presenters: Ed Rossman, author of 40+ New Revenue Sources for Libraries and Nonprofits; Renae Rountree, Director, Washington County Public Libraries, Florida This webinar was developed by LLAMA's Assessment Community of Practice and addresses the foundational leadership competencies of "Evidence-based Decision Making" and "Marketing and Advocacy." Registration: LLAMA member $49; Non-LLAMA member $59; LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $199; Non-LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $239; Student: $29 Register online: http://tinyurl.com/3zhtecm <http://tinyurl.com/3zhtecm%20> Register with a purchase order or by mail: registration form<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTk4MjY5JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…> (PDF, 1 pg.). Can't attend the live event? No problem! If you register, you will automatically receive a link to the recorded version for later viewing. Tech Requirements: This webinar uses GoToWebinar software, which may require a small download, For questions about this webinar or other LLAMA programs, contact: Fred Reuland. freuland(a)ala.org<mailto:freuland@ala.org> About the Library Leadership and Management Association The Library Leadership and Management Association (www.ala.org/llama<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTk4MjY5JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…>) advances outstanding leadership and management practices in library and information services by encouraging and nurturing individual excellence in current and aspiring library leaders. LLAMA is a division of the American Library Association. 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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Are you interested in expanding your advocacy efforts?
by Christine Hage 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

ALA is forming a Policy Corps and is looking for mid-career library folk who have experience in advocacy to represent the profession in Washington. This press release was released today. http://www.ala.org/news/ member-news/2017/10/ala-president-calls-applicants- newly-launched-ala-policy-corps Christine Lind Hage Director, Rochester Hills Public Library Division Councilor, United for Libraries 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 The E's of Libraries®: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Engagement

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Packaging Envelopes for MeLCat
by Arlene Wall 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Hello All, Saline (zv301) needs more Medium to Large packaging envelopes. If you have any extra, please send them our way and let me know. Thanks! Arlene Wall Support Services Manager arlene(a)salinelibrary.org 734-429-5450

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Director posting for Cadillac Wexford Public Library
by Sheryl Mase 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

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Big Read Dearborn call for family recipes or stories
by Henry Fischer 04 Oct '17

04 Oct '17

Hi everyone, As part of our Big Read celebration of Jhumpa Lahiri's *The Namesake*, we're sending out a call for family recipes or stories. This is open to all ages and anyone is welcome to participate. Details can be found at https://bigreaddearborn.org/call-for-entries/ (I’ve attached the flyer). Family recipes - here’s mainly what we’re looking for: -Recipes passed down from generation to generation, or -something Grandma (or Grandpa, or some relative) used to make, or -any original family recipe Family stories – here’s mainly what we’re looking for: -Immigrant stories -Name stories: do you have a funny or interesting story about how you got your name? Or a story concerning your name or a relative’s name in some way? -Family history – do you have a story you’d like to share about Grandma or some other relative? It’s all part of the history. -Family tree: have you done any research on your family tree? Got any interesting tidbits to share? Length: 1-4 pages, double or single spaced. If it’s a little longer or shorter, that’s fine too. The deadline is *October 31, 2017*. Hope you are considering submitting a family recipe or story! Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! Best wishes, Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Dearborn Public Library 313-943-2341 www.dearbornlibrary.org

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