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Brighton District Library Youth Services Librarian
by Carla Sharp 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Good afternoon, The Brighton District Library is accepting applications for a part-time librarian within the Youth Services department. The job posting is available at http://brightonlibrary.info/employment/ and is also attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Applications are due on Monday, September 18, 2017. -- Carla Sharp Head Youth Services Brighton District Library 100 Library Drive Brighton, Mi 48116 810.229.6571.x209 <(810)%20229-6571>

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Job Opening: Part-Time Library Technician at Oakland Community College
by Alger, Tracie L 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Oakland Community College is currently accepting applications for a part-time Library Technician<https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=43608&job=library-technic…>. Title: Library Technician Position Number: 17C03 (B) Job Group: Classified - Part-time Location: Southfield Campus Department: Library Posting Date: 09/07/2017 Application Deadline: 09/27/17 Days: Part-time Hours: Mon to Thu: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Varies by semester) Salary Range: $16.30/hourly Summary of Purpose: Perform clerical and technical duties that require a practical knowledge of library operations in order to support the college's library center. The employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Duties: 1. Provide circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users. Assist students and faculty in locating library materials and provide assistance for use of systems and equipment (e.g. courseware, online interlibrary loan, DVD, video players, scanners, photocopiers). Make appropriate referrals and collect fines as needed. 2. Input and update online circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan records following a standard format. 3. Verify interlibrary loan requests and locate local holding libraries. Maintain accurate files and statistics. 4. Maintain loose-leaf services. Collect, prepare and process library materials for the bindery. Review damaged library materials and handle basic repairs. 5. Check-in serials in all formats on the integrated library system (ILS). Generate claim reports. Generate reports and circulation notices from the ILS and auxiliary applications and distribute as needed. 6. Prepare and maintain library materials for correct shelving order, circulation and resolve shelving conflicts and errors. Assist with inventory projects. 7. Provide clerical support as needed for the Library, including ordering supplies and library materials, reporting and tracking equipment problems, and scheduling and billing for library services. 8. Order supplies and equipment with appropriate approval. 9. Operate office equipment, e.g. photocopier, calculator, telephone, computer, and any other equipment utilized by the college. Maintain and clean equipment. 10. Train and direct college student personnel with appropriate approval. 11. Perform related tasks as assigned. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: * High School graduation or equivalent * Successful completion of Clerical Skills Battery (Language Arts, Math and Microsoft Office - Word and Excel)* * Computer keyboard proficiency: 35wpm REQUIRED* * Successful completion of six (6) college credits in Library Science * One (1) year experience in a library setting *Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be notified, by e-mail, of testing dates and times after the position deadline has passed. Required Documents: All applicants must fill out and "submit" the on-line application form, and then upload a cover letter, current resume and copies of all relevant transcripts as listed in the minimum requirements. All information requested above must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Required Documents Message: Application, Cover Letter, Other, Resume, Transcript, Voluntary Recruitment Questionnaire Please apply online by September 27, 2017. Application and details available here<https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=43608&job=library-technic…>. Tracie Alger Manager of Library Access and Technical Services Oakland Community College

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Interns - pay and benefits
by Kelly Rembert 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Hi, Our intern pay rate has been the same for 15 years. We're reexamining it and we're hoping for more information. If your library has a paid intern program can you please send me the basics of what you pay and if you offer any benefits like tuition reimbursement; health care, vacation time, etc. 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

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Part-time Marketing/Communications Specialist Position
by Jennifer Amormino 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

ELPL has a vacancy for a twenty (20) to twenty-eight (28) hours per week position for an energetic, team-oriented Marketing/Communications Specialist with a strong commitment to public relations; customer service; writing; social media; branding; and writing and content creation for the web and other digital mediums. The Marketing/Communications Specialist will work with the library director, leadership team and programming committee on all projects related to library marketing campaigns; social media; data analysis and reporting; internal and external communication; and event planning and execution. The Marketing/Communications Specialist works to develop marketing strategies for library programs, resources and services. The nature of the work requires daytime, evening and weekend hours. A full job description is available at https://www.elpl.org/working-at-the-library/ Jennifer Amormino East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Volunteer Assistant Coordinator 517.319.6863 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com 517-351-9536 fax _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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Responses: Hiring Pages - How to Attract Them and Retain Them
by BTPL Careers 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Greetings, All-- I wanted to send this individually, but the response requesting this information was huge and my patience with sending attachments in Outlook is miniscule. The responses are attached as a .pdf in this email. This, alas, does not contain all the secrets to hiring happy, smart, pages that will stay with your library for life, but there are some ideas that may spark some of your own. I will let you all know in the future what our library tried to shift our approach to hiring, if it is successful. If it's not, I'm going to just pretend I never brought up any of this... Many thanks for making this a greater library community. Best Regards, Linden Godlove

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NEWS RELEASE: ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 STATE HISTORY AWARDS
by MHM Editor 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D049CB.CCD4EF00 Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 STATE HISTORY AWARDS LANSING, Mich.- The Historical Society of Michigan announces its 2017 State History Awards, which will be presented during its annual State History Conference in Holland, Michigan, Sept. 22-24, 2017. The Society presents the State History Awards every year to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation, collection, preservation and/or promotion of state and local history. The awards are the highest recognition presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, the state's official historical society and oldest cultural organization. The 15 winners are: (Detailed descriptions of each recipient are listed at the end of this news release.) . Lifetime Achievement Award-Le Roy Barnett of Grand Ledge . Distinguished Volunteer Service-Toni Rumsey of Ludington . Books: University & Commercial Press- o "Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture" by Michael G. Smith (Wayne State University Press) o "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, Legacies" by Joel Stone (Wayne State University Press) o "James Jesse Strang: The Rise and Fall of Michigan's Mormon King" by the late Don Faber (University of Michigan Press) o "Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Wright to Googie" by Susan Bandes (Michigan State University Press) . Books: Private Printing- o "Footprints: Stories of Native Americans in West Central Michigan" by Wallace K. Ewing (Wallace K. Ewing) o "We Bought a WWII Bomber: The Untold Story of a Michigan High School, a B-17 Bomber & the Blue Ridge Parkway" by Sandra Warren (Arlie Enterprises) . Businesses-West Michigan Tourist Association in Grand Rapids . Education: Educational Programs-Wild Swan Theater in Ann Arbor for the play "Rosie the Riveter" and its associated educational materials . Institutions-The Local History and Genealogy Collection at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw . Local Societies-Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society in Algonac . Restoration/Preservation-Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University in Detroit for its Michigan Labor History Mural Restoration . Special Programs/Events-University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for "True Blue! A Tribute to Michigan" . Best Article in Michigan History Magazine-"Vincent Chin: A Catalyst for the Asian-American Civil Rights Movement" by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang of Ann Arbor The State History Conference explores significant people, places and events in Michigan's past through a diverse offering of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, workshops and tours. Each year, the conference moves to a different location to feature the local history of that area and to address notable statewide historical matters. Standard registration ends Sept. 10, 2017. Late registration takes place Sept. 11-18, 2017. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-History-Conferen ce-flyer.pdf> Registration details and full session descriptions are available in the conference brochure. The 2017 State History Conference is sponsored by Meijer Inc., the Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation, Hope College, the Holland Museum, Van Raalte Press, and the Joint Archives of Holland. The Historical Society of Michigan also hosts the Upper Peninsula History Conference, which focuses on the history of the Upper Peninsula, and Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, which concentrates on Southeast Michigan and statewide history. The Historical Society of Michigan is the 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. ----------------------------- The 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dr. Le Roy Barnett of Grand Ledge. Barnett earned a bachelor's degree in geography and forestry and a master's in geography and geology from Michigan State University. He received his Master of Library Science degree from Western Michigan University and his Ph.D. in historical geography from Michigan State University. Barnett became a familiar figure to countless amateur and professional historians through his 23 years as a reference archivist for the Michigan History Bureau. Barnett has researched hundreds of papers and articles for various publications and has written numerous books, including "Mining in Michigan," "Shipping Literature of the Great Lakes," and "Michigan's Early Military Forces." The 2017 State History Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service will be presented to Toni Rumsey of Ludington for her years of service to the Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Center. Rumsey manages the organization's reference department and archives, where she has compiled and digitized a vast amount of information about the area. She has served on the museum's board of directors, written books about local history, created exhibits, led tours and trained other volunteers. Her tireless work on behalf of the museum and local history exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism. Detroit architectural historian Michael G. Smith will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture," published by Wayne State University Press. The book spotlights the work of little-known but innovative architect Wirt Rowland, the chief designer working under Albert Kahn, and analyzes Rowland's accomplishments in building design and his influence as a leader of Detroit's architectural community throughout the first half of the 20th century. A State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press will be presented to Joel Stone for "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, Legacies," published by Wayne State University Press. Stone, the senior curator of the Detroit Historical Society, edited 25 essays from journalists and historians to craft a book that leads to a better understanding of one of the worst civil disturbances in American history. In "Detroit 1967," Stone presents a series of powerful writings that take readers down a timeline from colonial slavery, the Jim Crow Era and the summer of 1967 to the present day. The late Don Faber of Ann Arbor will be presented a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "James Jesse Strang: The Rise and Fall of Michigan's Mormon King," published by University of Michigan Press. Faber's book chronicles Strang's remarkable story. During the time he spent in Michigan, Strang attempted to fill a power vacuum left by the death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith and, for six years, ruled as "king" of a colony of believers on Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan. His book brings to life the Mormon leader's role in the early history of Michigan. Susan Bandes will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Wright to Googie," published by Michigan State University Press. The book explores the rich variety of modernist architecture that sprang up in the mid-Michigan area around Lansing and East Lansing from 1940 to 1970. "Mid-Michigan Modern" instills a sense of appreciation for the forward-looking, progressive ideals expressed in the mid-century's architectural designs. Wallace K. Ewing, Ph.D., of Grand Haven will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing for his self-published "Footprints: Stories of Native Americans in West Central Michigan." His book documents the lives of hundreds of Native Americans who lived in the Grand River Valley area. The book's genealogical section includes concise biographical sketches of almost 1,700 individuals. Eight watercolors by artist Linda Foley illustrate the book, and Jay Sam of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians provided the book's foreword. Sandra Warren will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing for "We Bought a WWII Bomber: The Untold Story of a Michigan High School, a B-17 Bomber & the Blue Ridge Parkway," published by Arlie Enterprises. Her book chronicles an episode in the World War II "Buy A Bomber" campaign, where students at South High School in Grand Rapids purchased a B-17 Flying Fortress. "We Bought a WWII Bomber" brings to life the stories of South High's participation in the "Buy A Bomber" program, the Spirit of South High Flying Fortress, and wartime patriotism. The 2017 State History Award for Businesses will be presented to the West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) for its promotion and publications of the history of western Michigan. Founded in 1917 as the nation's first grassroots tourist organization, the WMTA remains a nonprofit company funded by its west Michigan business members and promotes west Michigan travel destinations to a national audience. To celebrate the centennial of its founding, the WMTA created a 100-year timeline of the region and published a book of photographs and images entitled "100 Years of Carefree Days in West Michigan" and a 2017 travel guide that focused on its organizational history. The 2017 State History Award for Education: Educational Programs will be presented to the Wild Swan Theater in Ann Arbor for its production of "Rosie the Riveter" and the educational materials it developed for the play. Wild Swan created its original production of "Rosie the Riveter" to tell the story of the women who filled factory jobs during World War II to take the place of men who were called up for military service. The program was designed for students in grades 4 to 12. The 2017 State History Award for Institutions will be presented to the Local History and Genealogy Collection at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw. The Hoyt Library opened in 1890 and, in 1960, created its local history and genealogy department as a central repository for Saginaw history. The department now numbers among the Midwest's premier local history collections. In 2016, the library added a Saginaw Latino American Community Collection to represent and preserve Saginaw County's Latino-American culture. The 2017 State History Award for Local Societies will be presented to the Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society of Algonac. The society was founded in 1991 and began collecting artifacts and archival materials as it sought a location for exhibits, eventually moving into the Bostwick Building and converting it into the Community Museum. Another site includes a log cabin, an interurban railway station, and a building that features farming and logging exhibits. The society's "Legends" statue honors the Chris Smith-Gar Wood Boat factory and the area's boating industry, and its Maritime Museum opened in 2013. The 2017 State History Award for Restoration/Preservation will be presented to the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University for its Michigan Labor History Mural Restoration. The Reuther Library's two-year project preserved, restored and exhibited a 9- by 20-foot oil painting in its public reading room. The restoration project repaired 75 years of stains and damage and returned the painting to its original beauty. The 2017 State History Award for Special Programs/Events will be presented to the University of Michigan for its production of "True Blue! A Tribute to Michigan." The live-action multimedia presentation celebrated the bicentennial of the university's founding. It incorporated music, theater, and dance and featured celebrated alumni performing alongside faculty and students from many University of Michigan schools and colleges. Performed for an audience of 3,500 people, "True Blue" hailed the university's history, accomplishments, tradition and character. The 2017 State History Award for the Best Article in Michigan History Magazine will be presented to Frances Kai-Hwa Wang for her article "Vincent Chin: A Catalyst for the Asian-American Civil Rights Movement." The article appeared in the magazine's March/April 2017 edition and examined the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American auto industry draftsman. Two men were charged with second-degree murder, pled guilty to manslaughter, and were sentenced to probation and fines. The light sentence outraged the nation's Asian-American community and led to changes in hate-crime law and minimum sentencing, along with recognition of victims' rights. # # # 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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NEWS RELEASE: ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 STATE HISTORY AWARDS
by HSM Infor 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

cid:image001.jpg@01D049CB.CCD4EF00 Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 STATE HISTORY AWARDS LANSING, Mich.- The Historical Society of Michigan announces its 2017 State History Awards, which will be presented during its annual State History Conference in Holland, Michigan, Sept. 22-24, 2017. The Society presents the State History Awards every year to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation, collection, preservation and/or promotion of state and local history. The awards are the highest recognition presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, the state's official historical society and oldest cultural organization. The 15 winners are: (Detailed descriptions of each recipient are listed at the end of this news release.) . Lifetime Achievement Award-Le Roy Barnett of Grand Ledge . Distinguished Volunteer Service-Toni Rumsey of Ludington . Books: University & Commercial Press- o "Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture" by Michael G. Smith (Wayne State University Press) o "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, Legacies" by Joel Stone (Wayne State University Press) o "James Jesse Strang: The Rise and Fall of Michigan's Mormon King" by the late Don Faber (University of Michigan Press) o "Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Wright to Googie" by Susan Bandes (Michigan State University Press) . Books: Private Printing- o "Footprints: Stories of Native Americans in West Central Michigan" by Wallace K. Ewing (Wallace K. Ewing) o "We Bought a WWII Bomber: The Untold Story of a Michigan High School, a B-17 Bomber & the Blue Ridge Parkway" by Sandra Warren (Arlie Enterprises) . Businesses-West Michigan Tourist Association in Grand Rapids . Education: Educational Programs-Wild Swan Theater in Ann Arbor for the play "Rosie the Riveter" and its associated educational materials . Institutions-The Local History and Genealogy Collection at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw . Local Societies-Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society in Algonac . Restoration/Preservation-Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University in Detroit for its Michigan Labor History Mural Restoration . Special Programs/Events-University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for "True Blue! A Tribute to Michigan" . Best Article in Michigan History Magazine-"Vincent Chin: A Catalyst for the Asian-American Civil Rights Movement" by Frances Kai-Hwa Wang of Ann Arbor The State History Conference explores significant people, places and events in Michigan's past through a diverse offering of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, workshops and tours. Each year, the conference moves to a different location to feature the local history of that area and to address notable statewide historical matters. Standard registration ends Sept. 10, 2017. Late registration takes place Sept. 11-18, 2017. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-History-Conferen ce-flyer.pdf> Registration details and full session descriptions are available in the conference brochure. The 2017 State History Conference is sponsored by Meijer Inc., the Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation, Hope College, the Holland Museum, Van Raalte Press, and the Joint Archives of Holland. The Historical Society of Michigan also hosts the Upper Peninsula History Conference, which focuses on the history of the Upper Peninsula, and Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, which concentrates on Southeast Michigan and statewide history. The Historical Society of Michigan is the 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. ----------------------------- The 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dr. Le Roy Barnett of Grand Ledge. Barnett earned a bachelor's degree in geography and forestry and a master's in geography and geology from Michigan State University. He received his Master of Library Science degree from Western Michigan University and his Ph.D. in historical geography from Michigan State University. Barnett became a familiar figure to countless amateur and professional historians through his 23 years as a reference archivist for the Michigan History Bureau. Barnett has researched hundreds of papers and articles for various publications and has written numerous books, including "Mining in Michigan," "Shipping Literature of the Great Lakes," and "Michigan's Early Military Forces." The 2017 State History Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service will be presented to Toni Rumsey of Ludington for her years of service to the Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Center. Rumsey manages the organization's reference department and archives, where she has compiled and digitized a vast amount of information about the area. She has served on the museum's board of directors, written books about local history, created exhibits, led tours and trained other volunteers. Her tireless work on behalf of the museum and local history exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism. Detroit architectural historian Michael G. Smith will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "Designing Detroit: Wirt Rowland and the Rise of Modern American Architecture," published by Wayne State University Press. The book spotlights the work of little-known but innovative architect Wirt Rowland, the chief designer working under Albert Kahn, and analyzes Rowland's accomplishments in building design and his influence as a leader of Detroit's architectural community throughout the first half of the 20th century. A State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press will be presented to Joel Stone for "Detroit 1967: Origins, Impacts, Legacies," published by Wayne State University Press. Stone, the senior curator of the Detroit Historical Society, edited 25 essays from journalists and historians to craft a book that leads to a better understanding of one of the worst civil disturbances in American history. In "Detroit 1967," Stone presents a series of powerful writings that take readers down a timeline from colonial slavery, the Jim Crow Era and the summer of 1967 to the present day. The late Don Faber of Ann Arbor will be presented a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "James Jesse Strang: The Rise and Fall of Michigan's Mormon King," published by University of Michigan Press. Faber's book chronicles Strang's remarkable story. During the time he spent in Michigan, Strang attempted to fill a power vacuum left by the death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith and, for six years, ruled as "king" of a colony of believers on Beaver Island in northern Lake Michigan. His book brings to life the Mormon leader's role in the early history of Michigan. Susan Bandes will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "Mid-Michigan Modern: From Frank Lloyd Wright to Googie," published by Michigan State University Press. The book explores the rich variety of modernist architecture that sprang up in the mid-Michigan area around Lansing and East Lansing from 1940 to 1970. "Mid-Michigan Modern" instills a sense of appreciation for the forward-looking, progressive ideals expressed in the mid-century's architectural designs. Wallace K. Ewing, Ph.D., of Grand Haven will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing for his self-published "Footprints: Stories of Native Americans in West Central Michigan." His book documents the lives of hundreds of Native Americans who lived in the Grand River Valley area. The book's genealogical section includes concise biographical sketches of almost 1,700 individuals. Eight watercolors by artist Linda Foley illustrate the book, and Jay Sam of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians provided the book's foreword. Sandra Warren will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing for "We Bought a WWII Bomber: The Untold Story of a Michigan High School, a B-17 Bomber & the Blue Ridge Parkway," published by Arlie Enterprises. Her book chronicles an episode in the World War II "Buy A Bomber" campaign, where students at South High School in Grand Rapids purchased a B-17 Flying Fortress. "We Bought a WWII Bomber" brings to life the stories of South High's participation in the "Buy A Bomber" program, the Spirit of South High Flying Fortress, and wartime patriotism. The 2017 State History Award for Businesses will be presented to the West Michigan Tourist Association (WMTA) for its promotion and publications of the history of western Michigan. Founded in 1917 as the nation's first grassroots tourist organization, the WMTA remains a nonprofit company funded by its west Michigan business members and promotes west Michigan travel destinations to a national audience. To celebrate the centennial of its founding, the WMTA created a 100-year timeline of the region and published a book of photographs and images entitled "100 Years of Carefree Days in West Michigan" and a 2017 travel guide that focused on its organizational history. The 2017 State History Award for Education: Educational Programs will be presented to the Wild Swan Theater in Ann Arbor for its production of "Rosie the Riveter" and the educational materials it developed for the play. Wild Swan created its original production of "Rosie the Riveter" to tell the story of the women who filled factory jobs during World War II to take the place of men who were called up for military service. The program was designed for students in grades 4 to 12. The 2017 State History Award for Institutions will be presented to the Local History and Genealogy Collection at the Hoyt Library in Saginaw. The Hoyt Library opened in 1890 and, in 1960, created its local history and genealogy department as a central repository for Saginaw history. The department now numbers among the Midwest's premier local history collections. In 2016, the library added a Saginaw Latino American Community Collection to represent and preserve Saginaw County's Latino-American culture. The 2017 State History Award for Local Societies will be presented to the Algonac-Clay Township Historical Society of Algonac. The society was founded in 1991 and began collecting artifacts and archival materials as it sought a location for exhibits, eventually moving into the Bostwick Building and converting it into the Community Museum. Another site includes a log cabin, an interurban railway station, and a building that features farming and logging exhibits. The society's "Legends" statue honors the Chris Smith-Gar Wood Boat factory and the area's boating industry, and its Maritime Museum opened in 2013. The 2017 State History Award for Restoration/Preservation will be presented to the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University for its Michigan Labor History Mural Restoration. The Reuther Library's two-year project preserved, restored and exhibited a 9- by 20-foot oil painting in its public reading room. The restoration project repaired 75 years of stains and damage and returned the painting to its original beauty. The 2017 State History Award for Special Programs/Events will be presented to the University of Michigan for its production of "True Blue! A Tribute to Michigan." The live-action multimedia presentation celebrated the bicentennial of the university's founding. It incorporated music, theater, and dance and featured celebrated alumni performing alongside faculty and students from many University of Michigan schools and colleges. Performed for an audience of 3,500 people, "True Blue" hailed the university's history, accomplishments, tradition and character. The 2017 State History Award for the Best Article in Michigan History Magazine will be presented to Frances Kai-Hwa Wang for her article "Vincent Chin: A Catalyst for the Asian-American Civil Rights Movement." The article appeared in the magazine's March/April 2017 edition and examined the 1982 murder of Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American auto industry draftsman. Two men were charged with second-degree murder, pled guilty to manslaughter, and were sentenced to probation and fines. The light sentence outraged the nation's Asian-American community and led to changes in hate-crime law and minimum sentencing, along with recognition of victims' rights. # # # 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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MeL Minute: InfoTrac Collections
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 07 Sep '17

07 Sep '17

Do Academic OneFile or General OneFile sometimes feel just too big? They're great resources but a search can bring back so many results that you spend valuable time just sifting through them. Luckily, Gale has broken down these powerhouses into 27 separate Collections that can be searched independently. The InfoTrac Collections<http://www.gale.com/databases/infotrac> (what used to be termed PowerPacks) span the continuum from fine arts to popular magazines to home improvement and psychology. You can search them individually and, if there's a particular topic that would interest your patrons, you can embed a link to it on your website. Here are those Collections with a URL that will allow anyone in Michigan to access the resources. If the patron is a Michigan resident who happens to be outside of the state they will be prompted for their driver's license/ID card or MeLCat-participating library barcode. Happy searching! Agriculture Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPAG Business Economics and Theory http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPBE Culinary Arts Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPCA Criminal Justice Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPCJ Communications and Mass Media Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPCM Diversity Studies Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPDS Environmental Studies and Policy http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPES Fine Arts and Music Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPFA Gender Studies Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPGB Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPGB General Science Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPGS Home Improvement Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPHI Insurance and Liability Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPIL Information Science and Library Issues http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPIS Military and Intelligence Database http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPMI Nursing and Allied Health Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPNU Pop Culture Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPOP Psychology Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPPC Popular Magazines http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPPM Religion and Philosophy Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPRP Small Business Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPSB Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPSM Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPTH U.S. History Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPUS Vocations and Careers Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPVC World History Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPWH War and Terrorism Collection http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=PPWT 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. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. 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/> 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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JOB: Library Director, Park Ridge, IL
by John 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Library Director: Park Ridge, IL (Chicago area) The Board of Trustees of Park Ridge Public Library <http://johnkeister.com/parkridge/> seeks a visionary leader to serve as its next Library Director. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to move the library forward and reinvigorate its role in the community. The City of Park Ridge is located in the north suburbs of Chicago, an easy commute to both the Loop and O’Hare Airport. This is a lively and engaged community that enjoys an active business district, plentiful cultural attractions and entertainment options, and excellent schools. For more information on the library and Park Ridge, and to apply for the position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/parkridge/ <http://johnkeister.com/parkridge/> Please contact us with any questions. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> parkridge(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:parkridge@johnkeister.com> p: 847-955-0541 Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience.

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Meet Pam, the newest staff member of MCLS, and more, on Coffee with the Executive Director!
by Jan Davidson 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Coffee with the Executive Director Our next online coffee and chat with MCLS Executive Director Randy Dykhuis will be Friday, September 8, at 9am Eastern (8am Central). This is an open chat, a chance to ask Randy any questions you have and talk about what MCLS can do for you, our members. Randy will also be introducing our newest staff member, Pam Seabolt, Community Engagement Librarian for Indiana. We hope you'll log in for this short interview and a chance to meet Pam! No need to register; just follow the steps on our webpage<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/coffee-executive-director/> to go to the Zoom meeting! Get instructions on setting up Zoom on your computer and logging into the chat>><http://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/coffee-executive-director/> See you Friday online! ********************** 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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