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TODAY is your last chance to register!
by Jan Davidson 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Hurry! Today at 2pm, registration closes for next week's "Writing for the web<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/writing-for-the-web.html>" online workshop! Is your library's website written in language for the online world? Learn how appropriate writing for the web for your library's website will make for a better user experience for your patrons. We will discuss strategies to help your patrons to get the information they need faster, and help make content easier for library staff to manage. Instructor: Jessica Barnes has spent her career working in and for Indiana public libraries. After receiving her MSLIS from the University of Illinois in 2004, she worked in and managed reference, circulation, teen, and technical services departments in three northern Indiana public libraries. As the northern Indiana regional coordinator for the Indiana State Library, Jessica created and presented continuing education programs and was involved in the Evergreen Indiana shared catalog project. She has spoken at countless staff days, webinars, and conferences. Jessica is currently perfecting her children's librarianship skills with the help of her two-year-old daughter, Audrey. You won't want to miss this! Register today!<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/writing-for-the-web.html> https://store.mcls.org/index.php/writing-for-the-web.html ********************** 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: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Call for award nominations for Rural Libraries Conference
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

We all enjoy the feeling of being recognized by our peers for a job well done. This is your opportunity to take a few hours between now and January 12th to put together a nomination packet for one of four awards being given at RLC 2018 in Traverse City. Please consider who you know that meets the quality of excellence in the profession. Do you know someone at a small or rural library who is a leader in our profession? Do you have a Trustee or Friend who goes above and beyond the call of duty to promote and advance your library? Do you know a small or rural library that truly excels? We want to hear from you! It's time again to nominate libraries, staff, trustees, and friends of small and rural libraries for a Loleta Fyan Conference Award. Self-nominations are accepted for the Mendel award that goes to a library and it includes a cash prize! The conference will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme outside Traverse City April 30-May 2, 2018. Nominations are due by Friday, January 12, 2018 to norriss2(a)michigan.gov<norriss2(a)michigan.gov%20> or by post to Sonya Schryer Norris, Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909. There will be four awards in 2018. The categories are: * Outstanding Small/Rural Librarian Award * Trustee/Friend Award * Patron Service Award (includes children's services) * The June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service (this award goes to a small/rural library) Please note that library cooperative staff and conference planning committee chairs are not eligible for conference awards. To qualify for the award the library must serve a population of 25,000 or less. Branch locations of larger libraries do not qualify for nomination. Nominations may come from a library director or staff, another library, a library user, a community business or organization, a library cooperative or a library may self-nominate for the June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service. The award nomination form is attached and can also be found at this link: Award Nomination Form<http://michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Call_for_Nominations_2018_R…>. Nominations are due by Friday, January 12, 2018 but we encourage you to get them in early. Have a great Labor Day weekend, everyone. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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eNews from HSM: Upcoming History Hounds, Fun Facts, Upcoming Workshop, HSM's Buggy Visitor, Upcoming Events
by Historical Society of Michigan 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Coming Up Next With History HoundsT. A First Taste of Prohibition: Banning Booze in Midland - September 13 http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/prohibition-dog.jpgAlth ough Prohibition did not begin throughout the United States until 1920, the Michigan city of Midland had already outlawed liquor 12 years earlier. Filled with many historical images, this lecture tells the story of Midland banning alcohol in 1908 and its continued exclusion of liquor-by-the-glass until 1967 - 34 years after national Prohibition ended. History HoundsT is a fun, interactive lecture series produced by the Historical Society of Michigan centered around interesting historical subjects from all areas of Michigan. Lectures are available for HSM members, and an HSM member organization has the option to live-stream the lecture for its members. It is FREE to attend! Remote attendance is also supported via our zoom communications system. Membership organizations and individuals interested in attending but do not have the means to attend in person can register for remote attendance. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> For more information about attending remotely, see our website or give us a call at (517) 324-1828. All History HoundsT lectures are held at 7 p.m. in the Meijer Education Center, located at 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, Michigan. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To learn more, check out our website! Michigan's Capital Moves to Lansing Did you know Michigan's first state capital was in Detroit, not Lansing? Michigan's 1835 constitution stated that the capital would be in Detroit until 1847, when the legislature would then decide on a permanent site. Many towns wanted to become the capital, including Ann Arbor, Jackson, Marshall and Grand Rapids. The legislature finally chose the nearly uninhabited Lansing Township. When the location was chosen, Lansing Township was not even a formal city-it became its own city after the capitol arrangements had been made. The first capitol in Lansing was a wooden building and used from 1847 until 1878, when Michigan's current domed capitol was finished. Don't miss our next History Skills Workshop. Archives 101 September 15 - 9 a.m.-12 p.m. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> workshop-emblemDesigned for small organizations that struggle with how to preserve and organize archival materials in their collections, this workshop will discuss proper storage and handling of collections, basic arrangement techniques, and affordable solutions for supplies and enclosures. The session will also address how to organize collections materials in a manner that makes them accessible to researchers, students, and members of the general public. These training opportunities help historical organizations and interested history advocates gain skills that can be applied in museums, organizations, and personal collections. Registration is required for participation. Remote attendance is also supported via our zoom communications system. Membership organizations and individuals interested in attending but do not have the means to attend in person can register for remote attendance. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> For information on the remote attendance process, see our website or give us a call at (517) 324-1828. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> To learn more, check out our website! HSM's "Buggy" Visitor On Tuesday, the Historical Society of Michigan had a visit from its first "buggy" history fan. Those of you who follow us on Facebook probably noticed our new history lover, but for those of you who missed out on the action, here is a photo! Our director, Larry Wagenaar, used his hand as a model for scale size as this specimen was quite large. As many of you noted on Facebook, the mantis community is out and about this season! This mantis female left our office shortly after arriving, but we enjoyed her company while she visited us. Want to get in on our latest updates and interesting news? <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Follow us on Facebook! _____ _____ 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 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/> Calling all HSM Member Organizations! We're still looking for one-of-a-kind artifacts and items! Do you have an unusual, one-of-a-kind artifact or item in your collections? We're looking for eligible items to include in our publications. If you think you have a unique item of interest, let us know! Eligible items and artifacts that belong to an HSM member organization will be featured in our publications, along with your organization's site information. Please e-mail <mailto:editor@hsmichigan.org> editor(a)hsmichigan.org for more details. Don't forget to check us out on Facebook! <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Image result for facebook icon <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> HSM page Did you know we have an online calendar listing history-related events? One of our membership benefits for local historical organizations is our online calendar. Tailored to promote local history events around the state, our online calendar highlights member organization events and exhibits. Do you have an event or exhibit you'd like displayed? See our instructions below to submit to our calendar! Upcoming Events From Our Members The Iron County Historical Society presents "Miner's Labor Day Picnic," Saturday, September 2, in Caspian. The Elk Rapids Area Historical Society presents "Animals in the Civil War: Beyond Old Abe and Traveller," Thursday, September 7, in Elk Rapids. The Northville Historical Society presents "Northville Heritage Festival," Friday through Sunday, September 15-17, in Northville. The Little Traverse Historical Society presents "Historic Home Tour," Saturday, September 23, in Petoskey. The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents "Aromatherapy History," Wednesday, September 27, in Orchard Lake. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum presents "7th Annual Whitefish Point: Run for the Light 5K/10K Walk/Run," Saturday, October 14, in Paradise. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event on HSM's online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you'd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here. 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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Every Child Ready to Read Kit
by Barbra Krueger 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Hi Cathy I would love to have the second edition of the ECRR Kit and the ECC Toolkit. Barbra Krueger Dorsch Memorial Branch Libary 18 East First Street Monroe, MI 48161 Thank you for making these resources available -- and at a price that fits everyone's budget. Barbra Krueger Monroe County Library System

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Magic by Jania
by Faith Wolbers 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Hello All- I am curious if anyone has ever hosted the magician "Magic by Jania" or had the "Wanda The Wacky Witch Halloween Fun Magic Show" or any of her other programs. Just curious to hear any reviews you might have. Thanks in advance for your help! Faith Wolbers Assistant Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street P.O. Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3431 fax: (269) 468-8077 www.colomapubliclibrary.net <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/>

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Free DVD
by Ted Gregory 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Hello, We have a DVD up for grabs of the 2012 movie ZERO DARK THIRTY that appears to be a region 2, Spanish-language version. We'll send it to the first library to email us their RIDES code. Thanks, -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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ALA News for August 29, 2017
by Steven Bowers 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

ALA News for August 29, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA offers support for Clovis-Carver Public Library in wake of shooting American Library Association (ALA) President Jim Neal has released a statement regarding a mass shooting at the Clovis-Carver Public Library in New Mexico, stating, “ALA offers its full support to Clovis-Carver Public Library, the New Mexico Library Association, and the New Mexico State Library as they deal with this senseless violence.” http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/ala-offers-support-clovis-carve… ALA, library community work to support Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts In the wake of historic flooding fueled by Hurricane Harvey, the American Library Association (ALA) and the library community continue their commitment to disaster relief efforts within the Gulf Coast Region. “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is being affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and along the Gulf Coast,” said ALA President James (Jim) Neal. “The ALA has reached out to the Texas Library Association (TLA) and Texas State Library to offer support as they work with local libraries dealing with storm-related damage." http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/ala-library-community-work-supp… Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT) announces free student memberships Beginning Sept. 1, 2017, students may join SustainRT for free. SustainRT, which strives to achieve a more equitable, healthy and economically viable society, is a member of the ALA’s recently formed Office of Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), which supports library and information science workers in creating responsible and all-inclusive spaces that serve and represent the entire community. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/sustainability-round-table-anno… United for Libraries designates Pennsylvania library a Literary Landmark in honor of Modernist author United for Libraries, in partnership with Lehigh University and Bethlehem (Pa.) Area Public Library, will designate the library a Literary Landmark in honor of Hilda Doolittle (H.D.) on Friday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m. Growing up, H.D. (1886-1961) lived in a home located just across the plaza from the library, where city hall now stands. Her innovative and experimental poetry and prose established her as a leading Modernist artist in the 1910s and 1920s. She remains a key literary figure in the Lehigh Valley. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/08/united-libraries-designate-b… AASL UPDATE AASL commends six programs aligned with its values and mission http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/08/aasl-commends-six-programs-a… YALSA UPDATE Ashley selected as 2017-2018 The Hub member manager http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/ashley-selected-2017-2018-hub-m… ALA PUBLISHING No-nonsense guidance on project management http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/no-nonsense-guidance-project-ma… WEBINARS Best Websites for Teaching & Learning the focus of AASL webinar http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/only-best-all-new-aasl-webinar LLAMA webinar explores 21st Century library ethics http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/llama-webinar-21st-century-libr…

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Reminder: Scholarships are available for MLA 2017- application deadline is September 2
by Rachel Ash 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

The deadline to apply for a MLA Scholarship to attend MLA 2017 Annual Conference<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/annual-conference/fe…> is this Saturday, September 2! The MLA scholarship fund assists individuals with defraying costs for attending MLA workshops, educational events and the association's annual conference. Applicant must be an individual member of MLA to quality for an "Individual Member Scholarship." Organizational members may apply for a scholarship on behalf of any staff member, if that person is an individual member of MLA. Visit our website for more information and to download the application form.<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/scholarships/> Completed applications should be emailed to rfitschen(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfitschen@milibraries.org>. Rachel Ash Communications and Membership Coordinator Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice> Instagram<instagram.com/michigan_library_association>

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Hiring Circulation Librarian
by Sanilac District Library 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Sanilac District Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic Circulation Librarian who desires to make a career in library service. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to providing quality public service and to work in a team environment. Application and more information may be found at: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us | | | Sanilac District Library - Home | The deadline has been extended to September 15. Beverly Dear, Director Sanilac District Library 7130 Main Street PO Box 525 Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Phone: 810.622.8623 FAX: 810.622.9041 Website: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us

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ECRR Manuals available
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Hello, We have some Every Child Ready to Read, Second Edition Kits<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3404> available for free. If your library does not already have one, please send me an email off-list and please include your shipping address. Also available, (only 3 left) digital copies of the new ECC Toolkit for Serving Early Childhood Educators<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11997>. For that I just need your email. Please make sure you check to make sure your library does not already have a digital copy. All FREE to you, while supplies last! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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