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Hurricane Harvey Damage in Texas
by Riley, Randy (MDE) 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Mark Smith the State Librarian in Texas emailed me to say that " the damage to some libraries in Texas has been significant and the full extent of the damage is still not known." The Texas State Library is working with the Texas Library Association to coordinate a response at this time. For more information and possible ways to help damaged Texas libraries visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/relief No word on the damage in Florida yet... r. Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 373-5860 rileyr1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:rileyr1@michigan.gov>

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Fwd: [Mamelist] Back to School with the Michigan eLIbrary - Letter for Parents, Teachers, and Students
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 12 Sep '17

12 Sep '17

Hello Everyone--please see below for some great info/resources for Back to School from MeL K12 Education Specialist, Christine Schneider. Please also note the link to a new/fun MeL Back to School Video which is also on MeL's Facebook page: http://Facebook.com/Mel.org Publics - great info to share with your parents and home school families and in your efforts with outreach to the schools in your service areas. Academics - great info for your Education faculty/pre-service teachers. Best regards, Deb Deb Renee Biggs Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/MDE ------------------------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org Begin forwarded message: From: Christine Schneider via Mamelist <mamelist(a)mcls.org<mailto:mamelist@mcls.org>> Date: September 11, 2017 at 5:46:19 PM EDT To: MAME LIST <mamelist(a)mcls.org<mailto:mamelist@mcls.org>> Subject: [Mamelist] Back to School with the Michigan eLIbrary - Letter for Parents, Teachers, and Students Reply-To: Christine Schneider <cschneider.mel(a)gmail.com<mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com>> Welcome to the 2017-18 School Year! As everyone heads back to school, please keep in mind that the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) offers many quality and vetted online resources to aid with class assignments. And best of all - they are FREE for all Michigan residents! To help remind all parents, teachers, and students that MeL is an important go-to tool for school, we are providing a MeL Back to School Letter (https://goo.gl/F5Sq3h) and video (https://goo.gl/tXcoii) that can be shared with everyone in Michigan. School Administrators can share with their staff. Teachers can email it to parents and students, or include the link in a newsletter or on their webpage. Copies of the letter can be given out during Curriculum/Back to School nights. Public Libraries can also share out with their patrons and local schools. Please help Michigan students succeed this year by sharing the MeL Back to School letter and video widely. Also, please note, the MeL Back to School letter is currently available as a PDF in English. Arabic and Spanish versions will be available soon, so watch your email for their release! Have a great school year Michigan! -- Christine Schneider K-12 Education Specialist Michigan eLibrary [http://www.michigan.gov/images/MEL_LOGO_25435_7.jpg] Michigan eLibrary, a program of the Library of Michigan and part of the Michigan Department of Education http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915 (m) 248-305-0231 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] _______________________________________________ Mamelist mailing list

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SF convention October 13-15 in Romulus
by Jennifer Dye 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Some of you may remember that I have announced a convention with a different name in past years. ConClave is now The Continuum. This year's theme is Pirates, Rogues, and Unlikely Heroes. More information and registration at www.contimuumcon.org<http://www.contimuumcon.org>. I also have some postcard-sized flyers that I will gladly share. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Children's Librarian, Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Lincoln Branch (M-Tu) 1221 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48203 313-481-1782 Wilder Branch (W, Th, Sat) 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1872 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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TWO Free PLA Project Outcome Webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Greetings! The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering two free, 1-hour webinars on Project Outcome! Measuring the Impact of Digital Literacy Services with Project Outcome & DigitalLearn.org Thursday, 9/14/2017 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Eastern) Digital literacy services are offered in nearly all public libraries, from computer classes to individual tutoring assistance to online training resources. How can you provide consistent digital literacy training to the most frequently asked questions? How can you measure the success of these services, and how can you identify areas for improvement? PLA has two free tools that can help you provide and measure digital literacy services. DigitalLearn.org provides tutorials on essential basic technologies designed for use in library patron training, and also offers the ability to create a custom site branded for your library. Project Outcome provides simple survey tools to measure the outcomes of digital literacy programs and services. This free webinar will show you how to use both of these tools together to augment your digital literacy training and measure the impact your digital literacy services have in the community. Using Project Outcome Data to Improve & Support Library Programming Thursday, 10/19/2017 2:00 PM-3:00 PM (Eastern) The Public Library Association (PLA) is partnering with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office to present this webinar on the benefits of using outcome data to improve and support library programming. PLA's Project Outcome is a free online toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the impact of their programs and services by providing simple, standardized surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes. Learn how to use Project Outcome data for programming decisions and improvements, funding requests, measuring against strategic priorities, and advocating for the impact your programs and services have on the community. Participants will hear real library examples and have the opportunity to ask questions. For more information, or to register for these webinars, visit PLA's online learning webpage<http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars>. 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 Art Classes for Kids at Wilder Branch
by Jennifer Dye 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

ProjectArt brings art for kids to the Wilder Branch from September 2017 through May 2018, except for holidays and library close dates. There is one class for ages 8-12 4:00-5:00 on Wednesday, and two classes on Saturday, one each for ages 4-7 (1:00-2:00) and 8-12 (2:00-3:00. Classes start September 13. Some classes will run an hour and a half to make up for dates that the branch is not open. Register at projectart.org/enroll Email questions to jessica(a)projectart.org I can also answer questions about the program. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Children's Librarian, Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Lincoln Branch (M-Tu) 1221 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48203 313-481-1782 Wilder Branch (W, Th, Sat) 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1872 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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[Job Opening] Systems Technician
by BTPL Careers 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Greetings-- We have a Systems Technician position open at Bloomfield Township Public Library. You can read about it here: https://btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ ...or see the attachment. Best Regards, Linden Godlove

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Part-Time Library Science Student Intern Position
by Robyn Lowenstein 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for Part-time Library Science Student Intern. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. Plymouth District Library – Job Posting http://plymouthlibrary.org TITLE: Library Science Student Intern Part-time - 12hrs/wk Schedule includes day, evening, and weekend hours OUR LIBRARY: The library’s mission is to connect, enrich, and improve lives through information, services, and spaces. Our core values include access, literacy, community destination, and personalized service. The Plymouth District Library is located in beautiful downtown Plymouth, MI in northwestern Wayne County. The library is a member of The Library Network. We serve the diverse residents of the city of Plymouth and Plymouth Township, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network. Over 57,000 area residents are library card holders. In 2016, over 345,000 people entered the library for programming, borrowing materials, computer use, and other activities, and over 880,000 items were circulated. Our physical collections total over 250,000 items. POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES: Library Science Student Interns are primarily responsible for providing reference and readers advisory services to patrons of all ages. Interns serve the public at three of the library’s service desks: Reference, Reader Advisory, and Youth. Other regular duties include supporting patrons’ use of the library’s technology services, such as databases and e-books, facilitating holds and interlibrary loan requests, program registration, and equipment assistance such as copy machines and scanners. Other Internship projects may include event planning and presenting, collection management, making displays, creating web content, and implementing strategic planning initiatives. The goal of the Internship is to provide supervised, varied experiences that prepare library science students for the work of professional librarians. We can provide opportunities across library departments, and are also open to project ideas from the Interns. SALARY: $15.39/ per hour This position does not include benefits. REPORTS TO: Adult/Teen and Youth Services Coordinators QUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree  Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Library and/or Information Science with preference to those with at least one year remaining in the program before graduation. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:  Patron-centered public service attitude  Ability to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment  Working knowledge of common computer applications, including Microsoft Office and the Internet  Discretion and consideration for patron privacy  Written and verbal communication skills consistent with graduate-level work  Punctuality and dependability PREFERRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:  Advanced research skills  Technology skills specific to mobile devices and apps, coding, and content management systems  Familiarity with library systems such as automation, interlibrary loan, and databases  Public library experience, either as an advanced user or library employee at any level of service SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Robyn Lowenstein, Business/HR Manager humanresources(a)plymouthlibrary.org DEADLINE: Friday, September 29 by 4:00pm This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested. Robyn D. Lowenstein Business and Human Resource Administrator Plymouth District Library (734) 453-0750 ext. 215 rlowenstein(a)plymouthlibrary.org

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Register for the 40th Annual Mary Caletto Rife Youth Literature Seminar: November 16 & 17
by Farrell Howe 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

40th Annual Mary Calletto Rife Youth Literature Seminar The 40th Annual Mary Calletto Rife Youth Literature Seminar<http://www.kpl.gov/yls> will welcome Mitali Perkins, Gary Schmidt, Javaka Steptoe and Matt Faulkner on November 16 & 17 at the Fetzer Center<https://wmich.edu/fetzer/>. All four guest authors will share in the annual Meet the Authors<http://www.kpl.gov/youth-literature-seminar/meet-the-author.aspx> event on Thursday evening, November 16, 6:30 pm, at Central Library<http://www.kpl.gov/cen>. Meet the Authors is a free event and open to the public. Space is limited. Also, back by popular demand will be local experts Ed Spicer, Lynn Rutan and Cindy Dobrez, plus K.T. Horning will share her immense knowledge from her work as the Director of the Cooperative Children’s Book Center. LEARN MORE * Meet the Authors<http://www.kpl.gov/youth-literature-seminar/meet-the-author.aspx> * Schedule of Events<http://www.kpl.gov/youth-literature-seminar/schedule.aspx> * Featured Speakers<http://www.kpl.gov/youth-literature-seminar/speakers.aspx> * Register Online<http://www.kpl.gov/youth-literature-seminar/youth-literature-seminar.aspx> Contact for more information: email<mailto:jilll@kpl.gov?subject=> call: 269-553-7804 Submitted by: Farrell Howe Marketing and Communication Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 [cid:623F2C87-D130-4AA2-B000-AD62596DAE12]

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Summer Reading stats survey
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

It's that time of year again! When your summer reading program wraps up, please take a few minutes to complete the annual survey; it provides us with useful feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiSRP17 Adult program, Teens & Children's stats are all covered in this 1 survey, but you do not need to complete all 3 age groups, just the one(s) you coordinate. Feel free to forward to other departments (childrens/teens/adults) for them to complete their portion. If you're submitting a district-wide report (in lieu of branch-by-branch), please note that in the "Name of branch" box. Please submit your responses by Friday, September 8, 2017, to be eligible for a prize drawing. Questions include: * Total number in age group registered * Total number in age group completed minimum goals * Total number of events specific to age group in summer reading program * Total attendance at said events * Suggestions for 2019/2020 summer reading! Thank you, 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> 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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bags, padded, for Rides
by M. Converse 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Hello, libraries of Michigan! We hope you're all well & enjoying life. Recently we in Alpena have experienced a huge increase in Mel requests, which put a strain on our packaging materials. We've purchased quite a bit, but if anyone has extra padded mailers, we'd be very grateful to (temporarily) receive them. Thank you so very much! M. Converse, Reference Department Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library zv010

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