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Free Bayonets from MCLS - Claimed
by Megan Bauerle 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Thanks so much everyone! All of the bayonets have been claimed. Best, Megan Bauerle Group Purchasing Assistant Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Ph: 800-530-9019 Ext: 156 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/MCLSMegan>

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"Reply" vs. "Reply All"
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Greetings Michigan Library Community, When you are responding to a particular individual who has posed a question on Michlib-l, please "Reply" just to them. If appropriate, they can them summarize the responses and let everyone know the results. Thanks for helping us to keep messages on the list relevant to as many readers as possible. Have a great week. 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/> [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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Ideas for getting started in community engagement - March 28 Google Hangout
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

If you are looking for some information on how to get started with community engagement next week’s Google Hangout with Cindy Fesemyer, Director of the Columbus Public Library in Wisconsin, will be sharing experiences in a Google Hangout. See below for complete details on the opportunity. Google Hangout: Columbus (Wis.) Public Library’s Action Potlucks (and other ideas for getting started in community engagement) Tuesday, March 28 2pm EDT Getting started in community engagement work can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to. You can get your feet wet with simple, fun gatherings that bring new faces into your library and get them working together. Cindy Fesemyer, director of the Columbus (Wis.) Public Library, organized a series of popular Action Potlucks where her residents got together over shared food to brainstorm and execute small improvement projects for their town. Join Cindy for a casual conversation about her Action Potlucks and other community engagement projects on Tuesday, March 28, at 2pm EDT/1pm CDT. Joining this Google Hangout is easy – all you need is the internet and a Google login, no webcam or microphone needed as you can communicate by chat. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LTCCINDY and we will send you instructions on how to join. Questions? Email us at publicprograms(a)ala.org<mailto:publicprograms@ala.org>. _______________ Sarah Ostman Communications Manager Public Programs Office American Library Association 312-280-5061 Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Computer Time
by Debra Greenacre 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Happy Monday! How many minutes before closing do you shut down your public computers? Thanks and have a great week! Debra Greenacre, MLIS Library Director Three Rivers Public Library 920 W. Michigan Ave. Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666

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MeL Minute: Michigan's Digital Public Library of American (DPLA) Hub
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Hello Everyone! Apologies for the delay in the MeL Minute-you'll get 2 this week!?-I was immersed in 3 back-to-back conferences last week!?! Are you familiar with the Digital Public Library of America<https://dp.la/> (DPLA)? If not, in a nutshell, it is a national digital library freely available to anyone with Internet access containing books, images, historic records and audiovisual materials. First talked about in the 1990s and with serious planning occurring in 2010, the DPLA officially launched in April 2013. Michigan's "service hub responsibilities are shared by the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Wayne State University, Western Michigan University, the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Collections shared with DPLA cover topics including the history of the Motor City, historically significant American cookbooks, and Civil War diaries from the Midwest." So, what does this mean for you and your patrons? Plenty. It's collaboration on a grand scale that supports educational uses through sharing curated primary source sets<https://dp.la/primary-source-sets>, support of National History Day<https://dp.la/info/education/national-history-day/>, Public Library Partnerships Project<https://dp.la/info/about/projects/public-library-partnerships/>, and more. The Michigan content totals a little more than 40,000 items from the initial five institutions working on the project. This will grow as we move forward adding content and additional organizations to the Michigan Service Hub. When you have a chance, take a look at the DPLA<https://dp.la/> site - you won't be disappointed. 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? 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. ~Deb Deb Renee 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

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Manistee is looking for a director
by Sheryl Mase 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

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Serving People with Mental Illness at Your Library April 25, 2017 to May 22, 2017
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Serving People with Mental Illness at Your Library <https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=659> An Infopeople 2-week online course, April 25, 2017 to May 22, 2017 Instructor: Josh Berk <https://infopeople.org/people/josh-berk> In this timely course, the instructor will share a practical, compassionate and understanding approach to the delivery of library services to patrons who have a mental illness. You will gain the information and tools you need to better understand mental illnesses. You will also have the chance to look at examples of the challenges faced by libraries and their patrons, and learn from the exemplary approach some libraries are taking as they seek to meet the challenges. Keep your eye out this summer for a Michigan collaborative program covering this and more! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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WORKSHOP: Genealogy 101 - March 31
by MHM Editor 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, March 31 Genealogy 101 by Kris Rzepczynski, Archives of Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. The study of genealogy can be an incredibly engaging experience for those interested in learning more about the histories of the ancestors who have influenced their lives. This workshop introduces the study of family history. Attendees will become familiar with basic concepts of research, including locating sources, identifying categories of sources, and organizing information. The workshop is designed to give participants a systematic approach to researching family histories. New for 2017! Participants can now "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our 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. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Future History Skills Workshops Friday, April 14 Museum Stores: Driving Revenue in Today's Economy Friday, May 5 Byte-size Collections: Basic Digitizing of Collections Friday, May 19 Fund-raising to Friend-raising New for 2017! Participants can now "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. 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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Thank you
by Trixie L. McMeeking 18 Mar '17

18 Mar '17

Thank you to all the libraries that sent their extra copies of "Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum" to us here at Homer Public Library. The day was a great success and we were able to give each child a book that came to the program. Each of the kids signed a poster to thank all of the wonderful people in library land. I have attached the picture but I think the filters may take it out. But just remember, you are appreciated more than you will ever know. Thank you again! Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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Save the date
by Jean Montgomery 18 Mar '17

18 Mar '17

May 6 - 13th is Robots @ the Library week. Please contact your local Robotics team to setup a day and time for them to come to the library. They can demonstrate this year's robot and also help with the kick-off of your summer reading program. Students from the Robotics teams are great to help with STEM/STEAM projects. More information to come! Jean Montgomery Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation Superiorland Library Cooperative 1615 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 228-7697 x3

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