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NEH Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants Available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today announced a new grant program designed to create and sustain humanities infrastructure. Cultural institutions are eligible to receive up to $750,000 grants. NEH’s new Infrastructure and Capacity-Building Challenge Grants<https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/infrastructure-and-capacity-buildin…> program seeks to strengthen the institutional base of the humanities in the United States through matching grants to libraries, museums, archives, colleges and universities, historic sites, scholarly associations, and other cultural institutions for efforts that build institutional capacity or infrastructure for long-term sustainability. These challenge grants, which require a match of nonfederal funds, may be used toward capital expenditures such as construction and renovation projects, purchase of equipment and software, sharing of humanities collections between institutions, documentation of lost or imperiled cultural heritage, sustaining digital scholarly infrastructure, and preservation and conservation of humanities collections. “For decades NEH has played a vital role in helping build the humanities infrastructure of the United States,” said NEH Senior Deputy Chairman Jon Parrish Peede. “These new grants expand that role by leveraging federal dollars to spur increased private investment in our nation’s libraries, museums, and cultural centers to ensure the long-term health and growth of these institutions. The result will be greater access to historical, cultural, and educational resources for all Americans.” The new grant program includes a special encouragement to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and two-year colleges. The application deadline for the first NEH Infrastructure and Capacity-Building Challenge Grants<https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/infrastructure-and-capacity-buildin…> is March 15, 2018. Interested applicants should direct questions about grant proposals to challenge(a)neh.gov<mailto:challenge@neh.gov?subject=Infrastructure%20and%20Capacity%20Building%20Challenge%20Grants> or 202-606-8309. Shannon White

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Edcamp Schoolcraft
by Michele Fuher 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

Schoolcraft College will host its fourth annual Edcamp on Saturday, February 10, 2018. This free unconference is mostly attended by K-12 teachers and school library media specialists, but public librarians are also encouraged to attend. To find out more and to register, visit www.schoolcraft.edu/edcamp Michele Fuher, Programming Coordinator Direct Dial | 734-462-4584 Continuing Education & Professional Development | 734-462-4448 [Signature block graphic] 18600 Haggerty Rd., Livonia, MI 48152-2696 www.schoolcraft.edu<http://www.schoolcraft.edu/>/cepd [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/schoolcraftcepd>Like CEPD on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/schoolcraftcepd> [KOC Open House Banner]<http://www.schoolcraft.edu/docs/librariesprovider10/Kids-on-Campus/koc-2018…>

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Job Posting: Digital Projects Librarian
by Sara Volmering 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

Digital Projects Librarian (posting #0604325) Western Michigan University Libraries The University Libraries at Western Michigan University seeks candidates for the tenure-track, fiscal-year position of Digital Projects Librarian. The Digital Projects Librarian oversees a portfolio of digital library projects and provides the coordination and technical expertise needed to complete projects successfully. This position works collaboratively with librarians and staff to determine project priorities, technical standards and workflows for locally-held collections. The Digital Projects Librarian also takes an active role in grant-supported and multi-institution projects, such as the Michigan Hub for the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA). The position coordinates and optimizes ongoing workflows in the realm of digitization, digital object publication and digital preservation and works collaboratively with the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian on metadata creation. The position is responsible for exploring and helping to implement new software frameworks to support the creation, delivery and preservation of digital objects and maintains in-depth knowledge of national standards and best practices in the digital library field. The Digital Projects Librarian provides outreach and education, including demonstrations and consultations on the creation and use of digital collections for the Libraries and the WMU community. The position participates in library-wide activities and committees and may supervise staff. A master's degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and relevant professional experience are required. Please visit https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs for further information regarding the position and application procedures. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package. Expected Start Date: Flexible Procedures: A cover letter, vita, and list of references must be submitted online to WMU's career and job posting website: https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin February 19, 2018 and continue until position is filled. University Libraries: With more than 1.5 million titles, and almost 500 databases, Western Michigan University Libraries is the fourth largest university library system in Michigan and among the top 100 in the country with active instructional and collection development programs. The WMU Libraries are housed at four locations: Dwight B. Waldo Library (Main), the Charles C. and Lynn L. Zhang Legacy Collections Center, the Gary and Rita Swain Education Library, and the Harper C. Maybee Music and Dance Library. Information concerning the University Libraries' digital collections can be obtained at http://www.wmich.edu/library/collections/digital. Western Michigan University: Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 25,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities. WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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Gale National Library Legislative Day Scholarships!
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

Hello! National Library legislative Day is just around the corner, May 7-8, 2018! If you are still on the fence about joining your Michigan colleagues in DC, here is an opportunity that may help encourage you: Gale Cengage is once again generously sponsoring TWO scholarships to assist Michigan Librarians in attending NLLD! Interested? Please check out http://galesupport.com/legislativeday/ for details and application. Submissions MUST be received by March 20, 2018, and winners will be notified on April 1, 2018. Every single person helps us tell our Congressional Representatives and Senators that Libraries need & deserve their support. Now more than ever, it is important to raise our voices. Join us and Raise Your Voice for Michigan Libraries! http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld Questions? Please don't hesitate to contact me via e-mail, or phone, below. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. 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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Fw: ALA GLBTRT seeks nominees for Awards! - reminder deadline extended to 2/1
by Steven Bowers 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

FYI ________________________________ From: AEdCS <elig(a)lists.ala.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 3:57 PM Just a reminder! Deadline is February 1, 2018! http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/glbtrt-seeks-nominations-2018-a… The American Library Association (ALA) will be accepting nominations for our three awards soon. Please stay tuned for the links to the nomination forms and begin thinking about nominees! Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the GLBT Community <http://www.ala.org/rt/glbtrt/awards/newlen-symons-award-excellence-serving-…> The award will honor recent library initiatives that demonstrate excellence in library services to or for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) community. The award consists of a citation and $1,000 cash award. The award will be announced during the ALA 2018 Midwinter Meeting. The award honors a library, librarian, library staff member, library board and/or library friends groups who over a period of time have demonstrated change in the way libraries serve the GLBT community. Innovation, collaboration, risk taking and being a change-agent as an individual or institution will all be taken into account as part of the criteria for the award. The award will go to a person, library or group known for developing and implementing programs that are responsive to the needs of GLBT community. The award will be given to a person or group who has invested time and talent to make positive changes to GLBT service in their institution or community. The award is funded by and named after Robert R. Newlen, chief of staff, Library of Congress and John and Ann Symons. Ann Symons is past-president and former treasurer of the ALA and a past chair of ALA's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table. Larry Romans Mentorship Award<http://www.ala.org/rt/glbtrt/awards/larry-romans> The Larry Romans Mentorship Award is given annually by the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association. The purpose of the award is to recognize librarians who, through their sustained mentoring efforts, have made a difference in our profession. Each year, the award will honor a librarian who has demonstrated excellence in the area of mentoring, who has successfully encouraged others to serve as mentors, and who has impacted the lives and careers of others through tirelessly devoting time, energy, and talent toward helping others succeed in our profession. The award consists of a citation and $1,000. The award will be presented at the GODORT Awards Program at the ALA Annual Conference GLBTRT Award for Political Activism<http://www.ala.org/rt/glbtrt/awards/political-activism> Awarded annually by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association, the purpose of the award is to honor librarians, library related organizations (including libraries, library staff, library boards, library friends), and other individuals or groups (public or private) that have demonstrated excellence in the area of GLBT activism. The award is designed for someone who is involved in efforts to promote GLBT issues, impedes the progress of anti-GLBT efforts, or raises awareness of GLBT matters locally, statewide, nationally or internationally. The award recognizes the work of taking a clear stance on an issue, voicing an opinion and working to ensure that positive change happens for the GLBT community. The award may be given for a specific action, repeated actions (like a campaign), or a lifetime of work. This award will be presented to an individual, group, or organization that has demonstrated positive and lasting change for GLBT individuals. Innovation, collaboration, risk-taking, and being a change-agent will all be taken into account as part of the criteria for the award. The award will be given to a person, group, or organization that has invested time and talent to make positive changes for GLBT people. The award consists of a citation and $1,000.

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In case I'm the last one to know about Amanda Griggs
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

I apologize if this has already been posted... Amanda Griggs of Michigan's very own Dickinson County Library in the UP is going to be on Jeopardy (at least) tonight. Go! Amanda! Go! I'll be watching and rooting for you. http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/A-UP-resident-takes-the-st… Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cid:image002.png@01D38FAC.8A8BA1F0]Visit the new Michigan Parent Dashboard for School Transparency Your Window to Important School Information and Facts Learn more at: http://www.MISchoolData.org/ParentDashboard<http://www.mischooldata.org/ParentDashboard>

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Job Posting: Digital Services Librarian at Kalamazoo College
by Stacy Nowicki 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

Kalamazoo College Library seeks a self-motivated and creative Digital Services Librarian to implement, maintain, support, and expand a wide range of library technologies. The Digital Services Librarian works closely with the Collection Services Librarian and with campus IT to support library enterprise systems, including Alma, Primo, ILLiad/Tipasa, and EZ Proxy. The Digital Services Librarian participates in appropriate faculty and professional activities including serving on college and departmental committees. This is a full time, twelve-month administrative staff/non-teaching faculty appointment. Although experience with a variety of technologies is desirable, early career librarians are encouraged to apply. Candidates with technological aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a collegial approach to problem solving will be given serious consideration. Please submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references through Kalamazoo College Human Resources at https://reason.kzoo.edu/hr/employ/staff/diglibrarian0118/. Application review will begin February 16, 2018 and will continue until filled. For more information about Kalamazoo College see http://www.kzoo.edu/. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director Kalamazoo College Library 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 email: Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu "The biggest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge." -- attributed to Daniel J. Boorstin

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Job Posting - Youth Teen Librarian
by B. Kristen Valyi-Hax 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

The Harper Woods Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, patron-focused person to work as a Youth-Teen Librarian (part time). Evening and weekend hours will be required. The pay rate is $18 per hour for applicants with a Master’s Degree in Library Science or $15 per hour for currently enrolled MLS students. A full job description can be seen at http://www.harperwoodslibrary.org/about-us/employment.html. Applications can be obtained in the Harper Woods City Offices or online at http://www.harperwoodscity.org/f/jobapp.pdf. A completed application, cover letter, and resume should be emailed to hwl(a)libcoop.net or turned in to the Harper Woods City Clerk’s office at 19617 Harper Ave., Harper Woods, MI 48225. Applications received by February 2, 2018 will be given first priority. The City of Harper Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- B. Kristen Valyi-Hax Director Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-343-2575 313-343-2127 (fax)

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Looking for the owner
by Margaret Bentley 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

A flannelgraph kit for *There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly* was recently returned in our bookdrop which not borrowed through MeL. The only identifying material is the barcode 30003000003911 under "RRC-Ingham". We would like to return it to its rightful owner. If anyone know who this would be, please contact me. We have called the Ingham County Intermediate School District, but they do not know either. Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Street Owosso, Michigan 48867 989-725-5134

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January Gale Webinars for MeL Resources
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

There’s still time to register! First one is tomorrow—Jan. 18th: Gale Directory Library Please share widely! Thank you, Deb D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> Like MeL on Facebook – http://facebook.com/mel.org [cid:image003.png@01D38F9E.AF846310]Visit the new Michigan Parent Dashboard for School Transparency Your Window to Important School Information and Facts Learn more at: http://www.MISchoolData.org/ParentDashboard<http://www.mischooldata.org/ParentDashboard> From: Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 1:56 PM To: meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org; mi-acad-dirs(a)lists.mcls.org; acad-ref(a)lists.mlcnet.org <acad-ref(a)mail2.mcls.org>; MHSLA Listserv (GMR-MHSLA(a)LIST.UIOWA.EDU) <GMR-MHSLA(a)LIST.UIOWA.EDU> Subject: MeL Minute: January Gale Webinars [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] MeL Minute: January Gale Webinars [Deb Renee Biggs and Sonya Schryer Norris]Greetings, For your continuing education pleasure, please note the following Gale resources for January. The following webinars are all available at no cost to help further understanding and use of MeL’s Gale database content. Please register soon and share widely. Your small business owners/entrepreneurs are welcome to attend the Gale Directory Library and DemoNow webinars and homeschool families the education resource webinars. Gale Directory Library January 18, 2018 @ 1 pm EST Register: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef408436efaf6d680e7f98… Search titles like Encyclopedia of Associations and Ward’s Business Directory online in the new Gale Directory Library provided by MeL. The new experience is fully mobile-responsive, and offers a user-friendly experience including the integration of G-Suite, Microsoft Office, and other popular features available in leading Gale products. In this session, we will cover the new features available as well as well as best practices when searching in Gale Directory Library. DemographicsNow: How to pull business or household information to create mailing lists! January 22, 2018 @ 10 am EST Register: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=e65c818a19d2b276f08a4b… Companies, small businesses, and organizations of all sizes recognize the power of big data for growth and success. However, typical approaches to gathering and analyzing data can be time consuming, costly, and complicated. DemographicsNow, available to all residents in Michigan through MeL (Michigan eLibrary), is a single resource solution that offers up-to-date and easy access to demographic data, consumer spending data, and more! Join this session to learn more about how to create a list using the business and people directory in DemographicsNow. We will learn how you can use these lists to target mailings and gather more information about the people & businesses in a certain area. DemographicsNow: How to pull demographic data, consumer spending data, and more! January 25 @11 am EST Register: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1ab8e42d33a2dde8bce25… Companies, small businesses, and organizations of all sizes recognize the power of big data for growth and success. However, typical approaches to gathering data can be time consuming, costly, and complicated. DemographicsNow, available to all residents in Michigan through MeL (Michigan eLibrary), is a single resource solution that offers up-to-date and easy access to demographic data, consumer spending data, and more! Join this session to learn more about the demographic data, psychographic data, and consumer spending data available in DemographicsNow. You will also learn how to pull this data for various geographies & how to customize reports to provide you with only the data you are looking for. Meeting the Needs of Middle School Students with Gale’s Research In Context January 31, 2018 @ 2pm EST Register: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=e20bc098540255aef948a3… Research In Context, available through Michigan eLibrary, is created specifically for middle school level researchers. It brings together authoritative content in a variety of formats on one modern, student-friendly, and mobile-responsive interface. Join us in this webinar to learn more about how to use Research In Context as a classroom tool, as a homework helper, and for entry level research projects at the middle school level. Brought to you by Deb Renee Biggs and Sonya Schryer Norris, Library Consultants at the Library of Michigan MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? 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