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Southfield Public Library will host Friends of Michigan Libraries, FOML and Trustee Alliance Spring Workshops, Mar 8-9
by Linda Pierce 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

The 2018 spring Friends of Michigan Libraries and Trustee Alliance workshops are just around the corner. These two events will be held at the Southfield Public Library on March 8 and 9. FOML Friends 2018 Spring Workshop and Fred Ruffner Symposium is Thursday and is titled, “Best Practices: Key Steps to Improving Your Service as a Library Friend.” Service as a library Friend works best when all the elements of service fall into place and activities are carried out with well-functioning practices and organization. What are the key best practices that will help and guide you along your path to being a productive Friend serving your library and being an advocate for its services? *The registration deadline is this Friday, February 23.* The cost includes a morning snack, a lunch, an afternoon break, as well as workshop materials. For full details and registration links visit: http://foml.org/2018-spring- workshop/ On Friday, March 9 the FOML Trustee Alliance will be hosting its day long workshop for directors and library trustees titled “Best Practices: Key Steps to Improving Your Service as a Library Trustee.” Service as a library trustee requires many important elements of decision-making and policy review and approval. What are the key best practices that will help and guide you along your path to being a knowledgeable trustee serving your library community? *The registration deadline for the Trustee Alliance workshop is also this Friday, February 23.* The cost includes a morning snack, a lunch, an afternoon break, as well as workshop materials. For full details and registration links visit: http://fomltrusteealliance.org/2018-spring- workshop/ The learn more about FOML or the FOML Trustee Alliance, please visit their websites: - http://foml.org/ - http://fomltrusteealliance.org/ with regards, Linda -- 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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2018 Beginning Workshop Registration is OPEN
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Registration for the 2018 Beginning Workshop is now open! For details visit the Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop page www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop<http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop> or you can register now. The Beginning Workshop is a 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification><http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. (Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.) Date: May 16-18, 2018 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline to register: April 15 Registered attendees can pick up their packets from 6-8pm on Tuesday, May 15 in the lobby. You can also pick up packets on Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 am during breakfast. The event concludes by 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 18. Please view the 2018 Attendee Information Packet found on the Beginning Workshop web page for details on the event and lodging instructions. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov>. 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 Stuff!!
by Monica Kroondyk 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Hello! Do any of you circulate vinyl? If so, we have a patron who really wants to donate some classical box sets of LP's to a library. If you're interested, let me know off the list and I can send them to you in RIDES :) Thanks! -- Monica Kroondyk Director Boyne District Library 201 E. Main Street Boyne City, Mi. 49712

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Mailing envelopes
by Kat Lightfoot 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Hello Everyone! The Houghton Lake Public Library has a tote of various sized mailing envelopes available to the first library to reply. Please provide your Rides code. Thanks! -- "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."--Groucho Marx

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Application webinar for Public Library Services Grant
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

I will be hosting a webinar at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 6th on the Public Library Services Grant. The webinar will be at this link<https://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/libraryofmichigan/>. No registration is needed. I will give a brief overview of the program, the grant application site and then take questions. If that time is not convenient, please feel free to call me with any questions. The grant application is due March 26th. See below for more information on applying for the grant. >>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the second year of the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries. The application deadline is Monday, March 26th at 5:00 PM EST. This program provides funding for public libraries to develop a summer program and purchase materials and supplies for that program. There are three selected program topics - technology, children & teens and literacy. Funding is intended to supplement local services. The grant review will focus on small projects that improve community services and are aligned with the LSTA priorities. The LSTA priorities are for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills and expanding services for learning and access to information. The grant period is from June to August 2018. Grants will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Branch libraries may apply individually. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the APPLICATION LINK is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Public Library Services grant section. Please read the Program Application Information<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_LSTA_2017_Small_Gran…> before applying. Please contact me at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child(r). Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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MiAEYC 2018 Early Childhood Conference
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

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Creating Space for Community Engagement
by Pam Seabolt 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Creating Space for Community Engagement Join us Thursday, March 15, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing Space for Community Engagement in our libraries. Our featured guests will be Director of Communication, Jodi Kolo, and Director of Public Services and Programs, Lori Pulliam, from Oak Park Public Library (IL). Jodi and Lori will chat about Idea Box and how and why to create space for community engagement in the library. Idea Box at the Oak Park Public Library is a space created to provide changing exhibits that offers fresh ways to engage the community. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our February chat on Podcasting at the library? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/feb-2018-third-thursday-twitter-chat-podcasting…> it for you. ***************************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Free MeL webinar - Test Prep for Students - Feb 28, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Standardized tests are a reality for Michigan students from elementary through High School. MeL databases provides resources which can bolster achievement. Please join us on February 28, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on MeL resources which prepare students for these important examinations. 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/mel-databases-test-prep-for-students.html>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-test-prep-for-students.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) 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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REPCO Wildlife Program
by Ashley Rossetto 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

We had REPCO Wildlife bring in animals for a youth program at our library today and they were absolutely amazing. We are their first Michigan library so we wanted to spread the word. Crystal does conservation and was a great animal advocate for our kids to see. They had different types of animals and let us choose which ones we wanted the most (or choose a theme, such as Around the World, Asian Animals, Rainforest Animals, etc). She and her team were very professional and super friendly, and we would definitely have them back again. Crystal is the owner and here is their website, phone number, and email http://www.repcowildlife.com/ 585-356-3312 repcowildlife(a)gmail.com -- Ashley Rossetto Youth Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 248-669-8108 ext. 106 <(248)%20669-8108> 248-387-6234 <(248)%20387-6234> (fax) -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Michigan Author Awards: Demolition Derby Announcer Style
by Kathryn Bergeron 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Hey Mibrarians: (Imagine my best demolition derby announcer voice.) (Clears throat.) ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT! February 28 is the last day to nominate<http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/> the best. The Best. THE BEST Michigan authors for the Michigan Author Award. A recap from my last email: This award is given to an author who (1) is from Michigan or who has ties to the state, (2) has at least 3 published titles, (3) has a career of at least 5 years, and (4) is alive at the time of nomination. Think of it as a lifetime achievement award that can be won in less than a lifetime (past winners<http://www.milibraries.org/assets/1/6/Michigan_Author_Award_Past_Winners_v2…>). More info: Criteria and Guidelines<http://www.milibraries.org/assets/1/6/Michigan_Author_Award_Guidelines.pdf> or Submit Nominations<http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/> (scroll down). NOMINATE<http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/> NOW for the best. The Best. THE BEST Michigan Author! Kathryn Bergeron 2017-2018 Michigan Author Award Work Group Chair Proud Mibrarian *Mibrarian: Michigan librarian ** Nominations do not have to come from librarians. Anyone can nominate. Feel free to pass the word to your book clubs, authors, friends, or anyone else. Kathryn A. Bergeron Lead Librarian Oshtemo Branch Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7986 [cid:7D19ECAD-BEC5-41D4-9CB4-BEBBB83463A8]

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