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Help secure increased federal library funding for FY 2018
by Steven Bowers 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

[Take Action For Libraries] Advocacy Alert: FY 2018 Budget Send an Email<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=443273&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> This week, the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxbiBo-ag6xcgZzP4Ux…> (also known as Labor HHS) is working on the FY 2018 appropriations bill that includes funding for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Currently, LSTA is funded at $183.6 million, but the recent announcement of a bipartisan two-year budget agreement has the potential to provide additional funding for domestic programs like LSTA. To take advantage of this opportunity, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is requesting $200 million for LSTA for FY 2018. This week is critical as senators are returning from recess and we know that finishing the FY 2018 budget is a priority before they move on to the FY 2019 budget<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAx2JTIRFxPUMEqOCrTF…>. We are contacting you because one or both of your senators are part of the Labor HHS subcommittee. Please take a moment today to contact your senator and ask that they support $200 million for LSTA for FY 2018. Send an Email<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=443273&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Need more information about the FY 2018 budget? Check District Dispatch<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxEFbKDBrRbRnFdxQQu…>. 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=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxG69cDdH5iXIyb5oEQ…> ________________________________ [ALA logo] <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxnqq_IQJBFtmJqgd5v…>

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seeking an old edition of DDC
by Erin Marsh 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Hello librarians! I have a patron who is a former librarian, and she has taken on a cataloging project for a gardening organization. She needs to catalog a couple thousand items. For that reason, borrowing it from MeL does not make sense for her. I was wondering if any of you had an old Dewey Decimal Classification set that you would be willing to donate. I don't think she needs something specific; any edition would be useful to her. Please contact me off list if you have one you are willing to let go. Many thanks, Erin Marsh Assistant Director/Youth Services Specialist Ransom District Library 180 S. Sherwood Ave. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 685-8024 emarsh(a)ransomlibrary.org

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Thanks for the quick response on Doug
by Mary Daugherty 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Hi, We booked him for our kick off! YEAH!

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Ready to Read Michigan Programming Guide<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2018-RTRM-Programmin…> is available online, containing storytime ideas and activities for ECRR's Talk, Read, Play, Write, Sing. For the tour schedule, newsletters and more information about the program, go to www.mi.gov/readytoread<http://www.mi.gov/readytoread>. This program is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional support provided by Bloomsbury Publishing, Consumers Energy and the Library of Michigan Foundation. CSLP Online Resources: www.CSLPreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org/> - includes access to PSA's, National Summer Reading Champion releases, diversity resources, and more! * www.pinterest.com/cslpreads<http://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads> - CSLP's official Pinterest sight with crafts, activities, and book recommendations to meet the theme. * CSLPreads also has Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/cslpreads/> & Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/cslpreads> accounts. * Hashtags: #MiSummerReads #CSLPreads 2018 = #LibrariesRock I had a sneak peek at Leeza Hernandez's art for 2019's "A Universe of Stories" Early Lit & Children's Manuals and I love it! Will be able to share it with you all in the coming months. Access information to the 2018 Manuals, along with catalogs to CSLP's promotional materials via Upstart and Scholastic, were mailed to libraries in November 2018. Please contact me at LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> with your USPS address if you would like the information sent again. Wandoo Reader The next Wandoo Reader webinar for Michigan libraries is: March 7TH 2:00 - 3:00 PM EST https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8675513268523099649. Please register, even if you cannot attend live, so that Demco can send you a recording link. Demco will also be hosting 2 training sessions at our Rural and Small Libraries Conference<http://w3.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-142226--,…>, end of April. If you are interested in having a site for your library, then please have the library director contact me directly for the site request form. Letters About Literature The Library of Michigan is happy to have the Michigan Reading Association (MRA) taking over LAL. With MRA at the helm, they can connect directly with classroom teachers and students. The Michigan Reading Association is seeking judges<https://www.postermywall.com/index.php/poster/view/cfcee1e1de939e26eaba0037…> for the Letters About Literature submissions. If you'd like to volunteer for the Michigan Reading Association's panel of judges, please complete their form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbnmYF9A95nnOPjzE_2v4RQx1q4GkzKJ6…>, they will be meeting at the Library of Michigan or via conference phone, March 21st or 22nd. ALSC Webinar LGBTQAI+ Books to Share, Conversations to Have<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z7Z6SBD> registration is now open for March 21st, 2:00 PM EST. YALSA Free Webinar Series on Teen Competencies Topics Starting in March, we're hosting a free monthly webinar series based on our new teen services competencies guidelines! Learn<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> more and tell your colleagues about the upcoming March 8th webinar which takes place at 2PM EST and will focus on Teen Growth and Development<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…>! Missed February's Youth Can: A Collaborative Model for Supporting Teen Leadership? View the recording<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> and slides<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> and learn about how to give teens leadership opportunities so that they can make change in their communities. #NeverAgain - Students Demand Action In the wake of the tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida this week, student survivors are demanding<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> that adults take action to prevent tragedies like this from occurring. It is incumbent on all adults, including library staff, to support these youth as they speak out and call for change in their communities and in our country. Read<https://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> more. Hope to see folks at MLA's Spring Institute<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/spring-institute/gen…> in March! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP -- Keeping Cemeteries Alive! Preserving Headstones and Monuments - March 9
by Historical Society of Michigan 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, March 9 Keeping Cemeteries Alive! Preserving Headstones and Monuments with Jessie Lasorda, Rediscovered History and Loretta Stanaway, Memorial Minders <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Cemeteries contain an abundance of historical information, but those stories can be lost if the cemetery is in disarray. The speakers will discuss the importance of preserving, maintaining, and enhancing cemeteries. Participants will learn how to establish a "friend group" for preservation and relationships with governing agencies for the purpose of maintenance. 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. Friday, March 2 Selling History: Operating a Museum Store Wednesday, March 7 Special Off-Site Workshop in Coloma The Do's and Don'ts of Successful Grant Writing Wednesday, March 14 Special Off-Site Workshop in Adrian Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs Tuesday, March 27 Special Off-Site Workshop in L'Anse Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs 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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NGS Conference
by Pacer, Matt (MDE) 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Hello Michigan library community, The National Genealogical Society 2018 Family History Conference is almost here. The conference is from May 2nd through May 5th. Prior to the conference on May 1st is Librarians' Day. Please see the attached pdf for more information on this pre-conference program. Matthew Pacer Reference Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-8443 pacerm(a)michigan.gov<mailto:pacerm@michigan.gov> mel.org/Michigana<http://mel.org/Michigana> librarian(a)michigan.gov<mailto:librarian@michigan.gov> Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<http://www.michigan.gov/octe>

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Call For Host Institution: Michigan Instruction Exchange (MIX) 2018
by Jo Angela Oehrli 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

*The Michigan Instruction Exchange (MIX) is looking for a college or university library to host MIX 2018, a biennial, statewide conference that focuses on academic library instruction. This one-day conference takes place in August during even-numbered years. Please contact us if your institution would like to host the MIX conference in August 2018.The host institution will have significant control over conference content and should consider the following factors before volunteering. - Low cost meeting space availability. Depending on the needs of the conference, there may be a need for a large room for all 50-100 attendees as well as a potential need for smaller rooms nearby if breakout sessions are desirable.- Local commitment to hosting a conference.- Possibilities for coordinating lunchPast organizers acknowledge that this may be short notice for some institutions. This year past organizers were able to secure funding to support the conference from the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) through the Instruction and Information Literacy Interest Group. The previous MIX organizers are grateful for this support. It is anticipated that the host institution may not have to provide much funding on their own and will have some support from the MiALA Instruction and Information Literacy Interest Group. Previous conference information can be found on the University of Michigan Libraries web site <https://www.lib.umich.edu/instructor-college/mix-michigan-instruction-excha…> and on the Wayne State University Libraries web site <http://guides.lib.wayne.edu/mix2016>. Please contact Angie Oehrli by March 23rd at jooehrli(a)umich.edu <jooehrli(a)umich.edu> if you have any questions or if you would like to host the conferene. My apologies for any duplication. Thank you.Angie* -- Jo Angela Oehrli Learning Librarian Children's Literature Librarian University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1185 http://www.lib.umich.edu/users/jooehrli 734 936-2376

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*Free* Roundtable on community engagement!
by David Votta 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. We'll have another round of community engagement roundtable discussions in March! With each round of discussions, we're moving around the states to try to be near as many librarians as possible. For this round, we'll be in Caro, MI and Fort Wayne, IN. These discussions are free and open to anyone with an interest, but we ask that you register online so we know how many to expect. Join us for the opportunity to support one another in your community engagement efforts! Friday, March 2 Caro Area District Library, 840 W Frank St, Caro, MI Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/LpsbgziiZw6ENlNX2> Friday, March 30 Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/cjudkNwaZi8bX3Il1> Questions? Contact David at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> 800-530-9019 ext. 122. 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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patience please
by Loretta Sherfield 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Hi: Just wanted to let you all know that I've been out for the last month with a knee replacement. In that time, overdues, reports etc., were not done. I will work on them this week. Please be patient while I catch up. Thanks, Loretta. -- Loretta Sherfield Branch District Library Interlibrary Loan Department

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Sanitizing Bins
by Mary Dewley 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

Hello everyone! I'm interested in what your thoughts are on sanitizing bins? Does anyone have them set up currently at their library, or are you using another method to collect toys or items that have been played with to be later sanitized by staff or volunteers. Any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated! Have a wonderful day, Mary -- Mary Dewley Library Associate/Youth Services Brandon Township Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1462

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