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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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*Free* roundtable on community engagement!
by Jan Davidson 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. We'll have another round of community engagement roundtable discussions in September! With each round of discussions, we're moving around the states to try to be near as many librarians as possible. For this round, we'll be in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. These discussions are free and open to anyone with an interest, but we ask that you register online so we know how many to expect. Join us for the opportunity to support one another in your community engagement efforts! Thursday, September 21 Kalamazoo Public Library, Central Branch, Van Deusen Room, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo MI Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/A9isL3Q9rnLE6hrX2> Friday, September 22 Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, Harris Branch, 51446 Elm Road, Granger IN Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/9mtQFcD6Sw8Yjv6j2> Questions? Contact Jan at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x111. ********************** 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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Hiring Pages - How Do You Attract Applicants and Retain Them?
by BTPL Careers 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Greetings, All-- We currently have two open Library Page positions. We are having difficulty attracting applicants (and have consistently), and an equally challenging time retaining them. What does your library do to find applicants for the Library Page position? Where do you post for this position? Do you have any methods to help retain them? Any insights would be appreciated. I have attached the job descriptions for both positions. Many thanks! Best Regards, LindenGodlove

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Instruction Librarian position, Central Michigan University
by Kathy Irwin 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

The Central Michigan University is seeking a creative and energetic librarian to join the CMU Libraries as an Instruction Librarian. This full-time, tenure-track position reports to the Director of Library Research & Instruction Services. Apply online at https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/26659 The Instruction Librarian will be expected to lead the Libraries’ effort to craft and implement a comprehensive instructional strategy in line with the curricular and pedagogical needs of the university. The successful candidate will identify instructional best practices, incorporate student-centered learning outcomes in the Libraries’ instructional activities, and engage in assessment activities. Incorporation of information literacy standards and the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education will be a part of this position. This position is responsible for the administration and teaching of LIB 197, a one-credit library skills course, as well as introductory level courses in a variety of disciplines. Duties and Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a formalized plan and goals for library instruction to CMU departments and classes • Identify instructional best practices and share them with the teaching librarians; • Incorporate student-centered learning outcomes into all instruction • Help librarians move from face-to-face to online instruction through an understanding of online teaching best practices, theories of andragogy, etc. • Map information literacy concepts into relevant university courses • Engage with other librarians and campus faculty to develop discipline-appropriate instruction • Develop innovative tools and services for effective library instruction to face-to-face and online classes • Develop and implement methods to assess the effectiveness of library instruction • Take primary responsibility for the administration, scheduling, and teaching of the library’s LIB 197 course • Provide instruction sessions to ENG 101 and 201 and other general and introductory courses • Monitor trends and best practices in library instruction and incorporate them as applicable within the Libraries’ instructional efforts Additional responsibilities: • Serve on library and university committees as appropriate • Participate in library marketing, outreach, and publicity activities • Participate in and contribute to strategic planning to advance the library’s mission and vision • Meet university standards for tenure and promotion

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FW: Britannica Listserv Announcement: Those three little words...
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 30 Aug '17

30 Aug '17

Back to School with Britannica in MeL! 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 Subject: Those three little words... BACK-TO-SCHOOL! It's that time of year again! Classrooms are set up, backpacks have been purchased, and educators are planning their first few weeks of school. At Britannica, we want to make research easy and effective. Here are a few things to help you get started: * Know your Britannica username and password for remote access. This provides educators, students, and parents access to Britannica information anytime, anywhere. Please e-mail salessupport(a)eb.com<mailto:salessupport@eb.com> to request your remote access information. * Educators: know your School Code. This gives you access to additional Britannica resources. Save, organize, and share content, create lesson plans, and browse through teacher-created lessons. E-mail salessupport(a)eb.com<mailto:salessupport@eb.com> for your School Code. Michigan's School Code is: mel5 * Find free graphic organizers, logos, search boxes, and so much more at https://britannicalearn.com/resources<https://britannicalearn.com/resources/#filter=.product-65>. * Michigan page for BritannicaSchool in MeL: https://britannicalearn.com/state-access/welcome-michigan-educators/ Find training and promotion materials, webinar opportunities and more. * In charge of PD this year? E-mail training(a)eb.com<mailto:training@eb.com>. We have a variety of delivery options, including online webinars and full day, half-day, and shorter targeted in-person sessions. Topics cover 21st Century Learning, Information Literacy, STEM, Graphic Organizers, and other key topics. * Follow BritannicaLearn on social media and use #BLearn to share your digital learning experiences with us today!

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