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Free MeL webinar - Test Prep for Students - Feb 28, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 08 Feb '18

08 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) 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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Program recommendation - Black And White Like You And Me
by Kelly Rembert 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Hi Everyone, I want to send out a program recommendation to the authors of the book Black And White Like You And Me. We had them here tonight for a great presentation with both authors Tom Daniels and Tom "Cookie" Marsh. They talk about how race isn't everything but it did shape the way they experience the world growing up in Detroit. They present for free and if your interested in know more feel free to contact me or Tom Daniels at: thomasfdaniels(a)gmail.com Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org On 8/3/2017 at 7:54 AM, Thomas Daniels <thomasfdaniels(a)gmail.com> wrote: Hello Ms. Rembert, As a co-author of our non-fiction book released in February, 2017, I invite you to visit our website, blackandwhitelikeyouandme.com. Our book and movement has been gaining a lot of traction being featured on TV20 and Channel 7 by Brad Galli, appearances at the Bloomfield Township Public Library and the Source Bookseller in Detroit, written about in the Oakland Press by Scott Burnstein, hosting a black and white like you and me breakfast at Mr. Joe's in Southfield, just to name a few. We will be featured in the next installment of Spiritus, the alumni magazine for the University of Detroit Mercy. We will soon be interviewed on Cliff Russell's radio program on 910 a m. We ask that you consider hosting us at your library after you visit our website which will explain the book. Thank you, Tom Daniels and Tom Marsh

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Did you miss the bus? Sold out "Founding of America Tour" is being repeated.
by Historical Society of Michigan 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Our "Founding of America Tour" was so popular that it filled up months before the deadline, so we are repeating the tour June 6-14, 2018! If you missed getting on the May tour, you still have a chance to join the Historical Society of Michigan's "Michiganders on the Road" for a 9-day, 8-night tour of Washington, D.C., Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, Montpelier, the Gettysburg Battlefield, and much more. Sign up before this tour fills! <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour. pdf> See the detailed itinerary <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/america-tour-regist ration/> Register today <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour- registration.pdf> Download the registration form How did our nation come about? What did the Founders envision for their country? Can a government of the people, by the people, and for the people survive? As one historian has put it, "the road from Jamestown leads to Gettysburg." We'll discover how the United States originated and how it was sustained in our 9-day Founding of America Tour. $1,995* *Includes motor coach transportation; all lodging; all dinners and breakfasts; and all admission fees, taxes, and gratuities. Historical Society of Michigan membership required; memberships start at $25. Price is per person based on double occupancy. Reservation deadline is April 25, 2018. Sign up before this tour fills! _____ _____ 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 2nd Founding of America Tour is here! Sign up before this one fills! <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour. pdf> See the detailed itinerary <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/america-tour-regist ration/> Register today <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour- registration.pdf> Download the registration form The Michiganders on the Road motor coach tour program was developed by HSM to allow participants to experience the culture and heritage of all 50 states. The excursions are not "cookie cutter" tours. Each and every tour is planned, executed and guided by Robert Myers, HSM's assistant director for education programs and events. When planning the adventures, Myers keeps in mind what history enthusiasts look for in their road trips so that the experience meets expectations. 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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Ink has been taken!
by melissa＠uproc.lib.mi.us 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Thanks for speaking up so quickly! Our ink is spoken for! Melissa Lupino Library Director Bessemer Public Library 411 S. Sophie St. Bessemer, MI 49911 (906)667-0404

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Meditation Program Responses
by Kimberly Young 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Thank you for the great response to my request!!! Please see the compiled list of responses below: 1. My yoga studio has a teacher who does meditation workshops. Her name is Liz Fulsher. The number at the studio is 616-893-5661, and the website for the studio is http://thehammockllc.com <http://thehammockllc.com/index.html> 2. If you don't have a holistic health/wellness business in your area, you may want to contact Red Bloom Center for Community Wellness in Mt. Pleasant or Beyond the Path Organics in Weidman/Lake Isabella. 3. Smiling Lotus Yoga rebecca(a)smilinglotusyoga.com Her name is Rebecca Urick and I know she is willing to travel! 4. We have a meditation program coming up with Heatherleigh Navarre ( heatherleighnavarre(a)gmail.com, and her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherleigh-navarre-8aa8249 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherleigh-navarre-8aa8249>) from Ferndale. I'm not sure what she would charge to come up to you but you could reach out and see if she would have other contacts in your area. I also contacted Beaumont Hospital's Center for Mindfulness ( https://legacybhsapps.beaumont.edu/centers-services/ center-for-mindfulness/ <https://legacybhsapps.beaumont.edu/centers-services/center-for-mindfulness/>) but they never got back to me. I only emailed, though, you could try calling. 5. We're hosting a meditation program in the fall by Heartfull Meditation. Although they prefer to do a 4 session class they do not charge a fee and have done library programs before The contact info is as follows Bhavani Kodali <kodali_bhavani(a)yahoo.com> http://heartfull.life/ 6. I did notice a flyer on our staff bulletin board for a Meditation class offered by Beaumont Hospital. Here's the link to their instructor info: https://legacybhsapps.beaumont.edu/centers-services/ center-for-mindfulness/instructors/ <https://legacybhsapps.beaumont.edu/centers-services/center-for-mindfulness/…> 7. We had volunteers from Heartfulness Meditation do a 6-week class here last winter. Those who attended were very happy with their experience. I think they have volunteers around the country. They have conducted classes in other SE Michigan libraries as well. Here’s their website: http://en.heartfulness.org/ 8. https://www.nearnorthnow.com/news/t-m-bringing-calm-to-the-cloud 9. We have not used their services. However, I did save their card from some time ago: Stephen & Theresa Bangle - 808-214-7158 <(808)%20214-7158>. I am not guaranteeing they are still available. 10. We did not have a library program, but had a program for staff. Our Staff Senate contacted the Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara in Southfield. Venerable Yatinuwara Sankichcha Thero visited for an hour and talked briefly about meditation and led us through guided meditation. 11. We have a meditation program scheduled for early March with a woman named Denise Miller. She is from Kalamazoo, and has done a similar program for us before. Her email address is denisemiller227(a)aol.com. We found Denise by contacting a local yoga center. 12. I had instructors from Still Mountain Meditation in Ann Arbor come out to do a 6 week beginning meditation course. It was very in-depth, and some of the participants found it to be more difficult than they anticipated. However, they were excellent instructors, and the course was very much worthwhile for anyone willing to put the work in. You can find contact information on their website: http://www. stillmountainmeditation.org/contact.html <http://www.stillmountainmeditation.org/contact.html> I have not personally hosted them, but many libraries have had a group called Heartfulness Meditation out to teach classes. They are free, and I've heard positive feedback! But again, no personal connection. This is their website: http://en.heartfulness.org/ I've also had the Isha Foundation out for a one-off meditation workshop. They are also free, and more widespread than the other two, I believe. Personally, I was not overly impressed with the workshop - they sent a facilitator, but most of the class was taken up by a video she showed. Their guru talks a bit about the organization's philosophy, then leads everyone through a guided meditation. I will say, though while I wasn't impressed, I did hear from several participants that they did enjoy the meditation - they just wanted more! And I do know several libraries who have hosted workshops from this group multiple times. Website: http://www.ishafoundation.org/Ishakriya <http://www.ishafoundation.org/Ishakriya> Thanks again for all the great responses! Have a beautiful day! Kimberly Young Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989-366-9230 kyoung(a)hlpl.org

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ink for giveaway
by melissa＠uproc.lib.mi.us 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Would anyone have use for some mistakenly ordered ink cartridges?? I have 3 boxes of Epson 220 ink (multipacks of black and colors) to give away. They are all unused, though 2 cartridges were opened. Send me your RIDES code, and they are all yours! Melissa Lupino Library Director Bessemer Public Library 411 S. Sophie St. Bessemer, MI 49911 (906)667-0404

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Job Posting
by Mary Cook 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

HERRICK DISTRICT LIBRARY Library Assistant I Herrick North Branch Starting Wage: $15.87/hour Full Time with Benefits General Summary and Qualifications: The Herrick District Library has a full-time Library Assistant position available at the North Side Branch located at 155 Riley Street. This position performs a variety of library functions from clerical to para-professional in nature. Contact with the public is extensive. The applicant must be able to plan and carry out successful children’s programs, help facilitate outreach events, and enjoy working with children. This person will also be responsible for a variety of circulation duties. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, excellent computer skills, written skills and great interpersonal skills. Additional requirements include demonstrated customer service excellence with desire to positively reflect library vision and values. Bilingual language skill preferred. Hours: Monday: 10:30am – 7:00pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm Wednesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm Thursday: 9:30am - 6:00pm Friday: 9:30am – 6:00pm Saturday: (every 3rd) 9:00am - 2:00pm. Please note, when working a Saturday, Friday will be a day off but 3 extra hours need to be added into the weekly schedule to complete a full work week. Occasional Sunday at the downtown location: 1:00 – 6:00pm Flexibility is required. The above hours may vary. Interested and qualified applicants should submit resume or application no later than 4:00 pm Monday, February 12th, 2018 to: jobs(a)herrickdl.org<mailto:jobs@herrickdl.org> Director Herrick District Library 300 South River Avenue Holland, MI 49423 616-355-3723 Mary Cook Assistant Director Herrick District Library 300 S. River Ave Holland MI 49423 616.355.3724

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Speaker recommendations
by Alger, Tracie L 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Ellen’s email (thank you!) about the Detroit Historical Society Speakers Bureau got me to thinking about what other options might be out there. Would anyone know of a speakers bureau or a speaker they would recommend for an in-service for library technicians at an academic institution? As far as topic, I’m willing to see what is available to spur some ideas. Tracie Alger Manager of Library Access & Technical Services Oakland Community College

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Register for Makerspace & Maker Events Virtual Conference: 2 weeks from today, February 21, 2pm-6pm
by Ben Rearick 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Hi, All: *Schedule and Registration are up at* *http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/* <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/> On February 21st from 2pm-6pm, the University of Michigan School of Information will hold an online Virtual Conference of live webinars presented by practicing public librarians from around the state on the topics of planning, budgeting, implementing, and programming around makerspaces in Michigan libraries. Please plan to attend online! This event was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15 Please email Ben Rearick at brearick(a)umich.edu with any questions!

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ALA News for February 6, 2018
by Steven Bowers 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

ALA News for February 6, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Smart Cities, Creative Spaces the Focus for Midwinter Civic Innovation Session Smart cities and creative spaces will be the focus of the “Libraries Transform – Civic Innovation” plenary session, from 8:30 - 10 a.m. on Monday, February 12, at the Colorado Convention Center, Room 405/407. Part of the Symposium on the Future of Libraries at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver, the civic innovation session offers attendees a chance to learn with experts about the future of cities and communities. Featured speakers Margaret Hunt of the Colorado Creative Industries Division and Jake Rishavy of the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance will be joined by PLA President Pam Sandlian Smith, director of Anythink Libraries. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/smart-cities-creative-spaces-fo… ‘Spotlight on Book Clubs’ at Midwinter to highlight book club picks Attendees of the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver are invited to attend the “Spotlight on Book Clubs” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Colorado Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Participating exhibitors will host author signings and giveaways (while supplies last) for titles that are great choices for book clubs. Learn about ALA’s Book Club Central (www.bookclubcentral.org) a place for engaging content and information for book clubs designed in consultation with expert librarians. “Spotlight on Book Clubs” is sponsored by Book Club Central, United for Libraries, Booklist and ALA Conference Services. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/spotlight-book-clubs-midwint… AASL Celebrates 2018 School Library Month with Spokesperson Jason Reynolds Jason Reynolds, author of “Ghost,” “Patina,” “Long Way Down,” and “Miles Morales: Spider-Man,” will serve as the national spokesperson for the 2018 celebration of School Library Month (SLM). Observed in April and sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), School Library Month celebrates school libraries as approachable, equitable, and personalized learning environments necessary for every student’s well-rounded education. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/aasl-celebrates-2018-school-… K-8 school libraries invited to apply for ALA’s 2018 Sara Jaffarian Award School libraries are invited to apply for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming in kindergarten through eighth grade, the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office announced. Nominations for the 2018 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming will be accepted until May 4, 2018. Applications, award guidelines and a list of previous winners are available at www.ala.org/jaffarian. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/k-8-school-libraries-invited… DC Public Library, Public Library Association announce Memory Lab Network Grant recipients People and families in seven communities moved one step closer to being able to digitize and preserve video tapes, photographs and other family keepsakes at their library. Their libraries have been awarded a Memory Lab Network Grant. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/dc-public-library-public-lib… Tickets available for 2018 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Naomi Shihab Nye The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), Western Washington University and the Whatcom County Library System announced that tickets for the 2018 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture featuring Naomi Shihab Nye are now available. The lecture, titled "REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED - Our Lives of Reading & Writing” will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the Western Washington University Performing Arts Center. Required tickets are free for the lecture and must be obtained through the Whatcom County Library System website. The daughter of a Palestinian father and an American mother, Naomi Shihab Nye grew up in St. Louis, Jerusalem and San Antonio, Texas. The author and/or editor of more than 30 books for adults and children, her latest for young people, 'The Turtle of Oman,' was chosen as a 2015 Notable Children's Book by the ALA. She has received four Pushcart Prizes, was a National Book Award finalist, and has been named a Guggenheim Fellow, amongst her many honors. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/tickets-available-2018-arbut… PLA releases 2017 Year in Review The Public Library Association (PLA) has released its 2017 Year in Review, an annual report highlighting the association’s work in 2017. Featuring numerous images from PLA's 2017 events, the report covers such areas as honors and achievements, advocacy, continuing education, initiatives, leadership, membership and publications. In a message to PLA members, which accompanied the report, PLA President Pam Sandlian Smith wrote, "As we dive headfirst into the new year’s challenges and opportunities, it’s important to reflect upon the progress we’ve made in the past twelve months. In 2017, PLA worked hard to help libraries support the needs of their communities. We expanded programs that help libraries measure their impact, provide health information to patrons, and increase digital literacy in the community. PLA also worked to build a more diverse field through an amazing library internship program, and much more!" http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/pla-releases-2017-year-review ALA 2018 MIDWINTER MEETING Sparking change -across the curriculum and campus the focus of Midwinter Education Innovation Session http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/sparking-change-across-curricul… Leaders of Change Share a Vision for the Future at Midwinter Diversity & Equity Session http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/leaders-change-share-vision-fut… OPPORTUNITIES Content experts sought for YALSA’s teen programming database http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/content-experts-sought-yalsa-s-… YALSA seeks new editor for research journal JRLYA http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/yalsa-seeks-new-editor-research… APPOINTMENTS ALCTS appoints ALA representatives to NARDAC http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/alcts-appoints-ala-representati… AWARDS AND GRANTS Kitchens and Townsend win 2018 Baker & Taylor Collection Development Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/kitchens-and-townsend-win-2018-… Anderson and Phillips win 2018 Frances Henne Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/anderson-and-phillips-win-2018-… Brickey wins 2018 MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/brickey-wins-2018-mae-award-bes… Lisa Kranz wins a year of free AASL membership http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/lisa-kranz-wins-year-free-aasl-… ALA PUBLISHING How libraries can promote individual and community health http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/how-libraries-can-promote-indiv… An updated handbook for understanding metadata http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/updated-handbook-understanding-… CHOICE Choice publishes white paper on new directions for institutional repositories http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/choice-publishes-white-paper-ne… EFORUMS Assessing Electronic Reference Services http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/eforum-assessing-electronic-ref… TOOLKITS Understanding Accessibility Challenges for Patrons http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/understanding-accessibility-cha…

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