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Strategic planning consultants cost
by Gretchen Evans 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Our library is seeking to hire a consultant for strategic planning, and we're wondering about costs. If your library has hired a strategic planning consultant and you are willing to share what you paid, please contact me off-list. Thank you, *Gretchen Evans, MLIS* *Director* *Bridgman Public Library* *4460 Lake Street* *Bridgman, MI 49106* *269-465-3663 <(269)%20465-3663>* *gretchen(a)bridgmanlibrary.com <gretchen(a)bridgmanlibrary.com>* *www.bridgmanlibrary.org <http://www.bridgmanlibrary.org/>* gretchenaevans(a)gmail.com

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Mr. Jim Sport Stacking Program for SRP
by Allison Ferguson 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Greetings, Lyons Township District Library in Lyons, MI (48851) has booked Mr. Jim for a sport stacking program to be presented on Friday, June 30th. His rate for library shows is $350, but there would be financial incentive to book another show for a library nearby us for that day. Are there any neighboring libraries who might like to also schedule him for June 30th? Feel free to contact me for more info. Mr. Jim's website is Mr-Jim.com/library-programs/ Thank you, Allie Ferguson Lyons Twp. District Library 240 E. Bridge St. Lyons, MI 48851 989-855-3414 Lyonslib(a)hotmail.com

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Urgent Action Alert: Help save federal library funding and IMLS!
by Steven Bowers 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

[ALA Membership] Dear ALA member, The time is NOW! If you’re a librarian, a library worker, anyone who cares about libraries, does business with a library, or if you depend on your library for accurate information, then your Congressperson needs to hear from you – and at least five more people that you mobilize – TODAY<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>! At least $210 million in federal library funding is on the budget-cutter’s chopping block. Our champions in Congress need your help to save it and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the agency that distributes most of those funds to every state in the country. Everything you need is at ALA’s Legislative Action Center now<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. As detailed in the ALA Washington Office blog<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>, the President of the United States effectively proposed eliminating all federal library funding and closing IMLS – the small, respected agency that administers $183 million of those funds through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). He also asked Congress to wipe out $27 million for Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL), which school libraries use to buy books and other materials for the nation’s poorest children. But our library champions in Congress have mobilized to fight back and they need your help to succeed. Today, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ3) wrote to every Member of the House of Representatives asking them to support LSTA, and Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX30), Don Young (R-AK), and Jim McGovern (D-MA2) circulated a similar letter asking support for Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL). Both letters urge their House colleagues to sign letters to the Appropriations Committee supporting library funding. The first so-called “Dear Appropriator” letter asks the Committee to fully fund LSTA in FY 2018 and the second does the same for IAL. We know from many past funding fights that these Representatives’ requests of their colleagues simply will not be enough. Members of the House need to hear from their constituents before the April 3rd deadline. Please call your Representative and ask them to sign both the LSTA and the IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters our champions have circulated, otherwise the powerful Appropriations Committees will not make LSTA and IAL a priority, dramatically increasing the odds that they will be cut or eliminated next year. ALA’s Legislative Action Center<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> has everything you – and five of your friends, patrons, relatives, employees and customers – need to identify your Member of Congress and to tell him or her by email, tweet or phone to sign the LSTA and IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters to protect those critical programs in the FY 2018 federal budget. We MUST save federal library funding and IMLS! If not you and your fellow library lovers, who? If not right now, when? Please, act right now<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>! To read my full statement about the President’s draconian budget proposals, please visit ALA's website<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. [Julie Todaro signature] Julie Todaro ALA President [Facebook] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [LinkedIn] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [Twitter] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [AddThis] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NDE5NjUxJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>

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Gauging the Impact of Library Service on Your Community
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

The Library of Michigan is excited to offer a full-day workshop on the implementation of the Public Library Association's initiative, Project Outcome! This workshop is being offered at four different location throughout the state. Registration is now open<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>! Workshop dates and locations are: April 17 - University Center, Mt. Pleasant April 27 - Redford Township District Library, Redford April 28 - Portage District Library, Portage May 3 - Peter White Public Library, Marquette For more information on PLA's Project Outcome, visit LM's Project Outcome<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_58063_78072---…> page. Spot are filling up quickly, so register now<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50] Take time this month to check out the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy<http://www.gomaisa.org/sites/default/files/K-3%20Literacy%20Essentials%203.…>

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women's history sets
by Andrew Cherven 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

We have a couple of women's history sets destined for the recycler unless someone would like them. Though they're from the 90s, the historical subject matter makes them still useful. Both sets are in very good condition. Let me know if you'd like either of them. The young Oxford history of women in the United States c. 1994 Uses personal stories and primary source material to focus on the changes in the lives of American women of all ethnic and economic backgrounds and to discuss the variety and importance of their experiences. Discusses the role of women during World War II and in the postwar years of both expanding and contracting opportunities for them, as many sought their rightful place as full American citizens. v. 1. The tried and the true: Native American women confronting colonization -- v. 2. The colonial mosaic: American women 1600-1760 -- v. 3. The limits of independence: American women 1760-1800 -- v. 4. Breaking new ground: American women 1800-1848 -- v. 5. An unfinished battle: American women 1848-1865 -- v. 6. Laborers for liberty: American women 1865-1890 -- v. 7. New paths to power: American women 1890-1920 -- v. 8. From ballots to breadlines: American women 1920-1940 -- v. 9. Pushing the limits: American women 1940-1961 -- v. 10. The road to equality: American women since 1962 -- v. 11. Biographical supplement and index Illustrated history of women c. 1999 Presents a history of women around the world from earliest times to the present day. v. 1. Early times, prehistory to 499 A.D. -- v. 2. Between darkness and dawn, 500-1399 -- v. 3. Emerging into the light, 1400-1599 -- v. 4. Troubled times, 1600-1749 -- v. 5. Age of revolution, 1750-1829 -- v. 6. Dawn of a new age, 1830-1869 -- v. 7. Opening doors, 1870-1899 -- Winning through, 1900-1929 -- v. 9. Depression and war, 1930-1959 -- v. 10. A new wave, 1960-1998. Drew Cherven Reference Services Petoskey District Library 500 East Mitchell Street Petoskey MI 49770 www.petoskeylibrary.org

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SCBWI: looking for Michigan bloggers/kid-lid activists
by Shutta Crum 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Hi all! I'm a member of the Soc. of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators and our monthly Michigan newsletter is looking to interview kid-lit activists/advocates. (See paragraph below for how they define this.) "KidLit Advocates. This can be anyone who's doing an exceptional job to connect readers to books, supporting authors, etc. We've been focusing on librarians and bloggers, and so far we have Colby Sharp, Travis Jonker, and Ed Spicer." We would imagine this person would have an active social media platform that reaches out to kids and teens. In addition to teachers and librarians, this could be a parent, bookseller, or ? The reason I am reaching out to you is that our advisory board is hoping to find other Michigan activists, esp. trying to get a more diverse round-up. While I know all librarians are book advocates, we're hoping to find folks that go above and beyond to touch the lives of kids. And we'd especially like to connect with more women activists and people of color. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! Shutta *Shutta Crum* *www.shutta.com <http://www.shutta.com/>* *twitter.com/Shutta/ <http://twitter.com/Shutta/>* *www.facebook.com/ShuttaCrum <http://www.facebook.com/ShuttaCrum>* *MOUSELING'S WORDS (Coming 2017, Clarion)* *WILLIAM AND THE WITCH'S RIDDLE (Alfred A. Knopf)* *UH-OH! (Alfred A. Knopf)* *DOZENS OF COUSINS (Clarion, HMH)* *MINE! (Alfred A. Knopf)* *THOMAS AND THE DRAGON QUEEN (Alfred A. Knopf)* *BABIES & BOOKS! <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvFfYkDaEiQ&t=4s>*

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Check out these FREE WebJunction webinars and online courses brought to you, in part by the Library of Michigan! Free WebJunction webinars for you! There are three upcoming webinars now open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Whole Person Librarianship: Fostering Empathy in Challenging Times Tuesday, March 28, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/whole-person-librarianship.ht… Libraries are among the few public spaces that feel safe and welcoming to everyone in our current political landscape. As librarians striving to provide equitable service, we are challenged to meet the needs of patrons whose life experiences are markedly different from our own. To address these challenges, we have much to learn much from social workers, who are trained to approach their clients with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries. Whole Person Librarianship draws from social work concepts to help librarians become more confident in learning from, interacting with, and serving diverse patrons. Learn basic ideas to build your empathy skills, such as cultural humility and person-in-environment, to apply right away to your library practice, as well as where to find more in-depth information and support. Presented by: Sara Zettervall, Founder, Whole Person Librarianship<https://wholepersonlibrarianship.com/>, and Adult Services Librarian, Hennepin County Library (MN); and Mary Nienow, PhD Candidate in Social Work, and beginning in August 2017, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (WI) Civility Goes Viral: A New Approach for a New Era Tuesday, April 18, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/civility-goes-viral.html To "choose civility" means to celebrate diversity and choose respect, compassion, empathy, and inclusiveness when interacting with others. Civility is the healing power we need to counteract the divisive, fragmented forces that seem to be undermining our social fabric. Since 2006, Howard County Library System (MD) has been leading the way toward community connectedness with their Choose Civility<http://choosecivility.org/> initiative. They, along with three library systems across the country, invite you to join the movement to nurture civility in your own community. Learn how kindness creates communities, how to challenge stereotypes effectively, and cultivate random acts of civility. Find opportunities to implement Choose Civility to enhance internal and external customer service, develop partnerships and community support, and create a more connected community of people who will #choose2Bkind. Let’s see civility go viral in 2017. Presented by: Valerie Gross, President & CEO, Howard County Library System; Christie Lassen, Director of Public Relations, Howard County Library System; and Sonya Durney, Business and Government Team Leader, Portland (ME) Public Library Build Your Political Literacy Skills for Advocacy Tuesday, April 25, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/build-your-political-literacy… Advocacy efforts to sustain funding for your library are crucial in the best of times. Challenging times call for new ways to engage and activate advocates for your library. Level up your political savviness by taking lessons from successful campaigns. Whether or not you have a library ballot measure on the horizon, learn how to put these proven techniques to work for your library funding requests. Explore innovative options to energize, focus and build your skills and confidence. You’ll come away with actionable tips and tools to market your library to garner a wide base of support from your community constituents. This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries<http://arsl.info/>. Presented by: John Chrastka, Executive Director, EveryLibrary<http://everylibrary.org/>; and Carrie Andrew, Director, Lone Cone Library District<http://norwood.colibraries.org/>, Norwood, CO

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Renovated Schools into Libraries
by Amber Clement 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

Library Community, Does anyone else have examples of old schools being renovated into libraries? Or, if you do have an old school, has it been renovated into something? What is it? I already know of the Charlevoix Public Library. Amber Clement Library Director Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie Street Rogers City, MI 49779 989.734.2477, 222 www.pidl.org

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ALA News for March 21, 2017
by Steven Bowers 22 Mar '17

22 Mar '17

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USF Filing
by Hartford Public Library 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Dear Directors,Can anyone recommend a company that specializes in filing the Universal Service Fund forms for internet reimbursement? regards,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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