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Kwame Alexander will not be able to attend 2017 MLW
by Keegan Sulecki 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Hi Everyone, Due to international flight complications, Kwame Alexander will not be appearing at this Saturday's Midwest Literary Walk. However, the wonderfully talented Airea D. Matthews will be still be joining us for the 4pm session for a poetry reading and discussion of her creative process. Please visit midwestliterarywalk.org for more information Sincerely, Keegan -- Keegan Sulecki Head of Adult Services Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 218 chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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In need of funding for SRC program or event?
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Do you have summer reading events for teens or youth that you need materials for, such as STEM or cultural enrichment supplies? Are you planning a tech program where you need tablets or other interactive equipment? What about an early literacy station or ESL collection? Whatever you're planning, you are expanding programs or services for learning this summer. So, don't forget to check out the Library of Michigan's "Public Library Services Grant Program<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_77699_79723---…>!" Deadline is May 22nd, with grants awarded in June. A quick turn-around, just in time for Summer Reading! See our website<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_77699_79723---…> for details or Karren Reish's email below. Funded through the Institute for Museum & Library Services. 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> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce a new Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries. LSTA allows grant funds for public library services and has priorities for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills and expanding services for learning and access to information. This program provides funding for public libraries to purchase materials and supplies that meet the selected program topics for a given year and are for an identified program or service the library will be providing. Funding is intended to supplement local topical services that improve information access and quality of service in their communities. The focus will be on small projects that improve community services, with a focus on the LSTA priorities listed above. The grant period will be from June to August annually, as funding allows. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. The application deadline is May 22, 2017. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the application, is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Event at Lincoln Township Public Library
by Brian Johnston 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Hello Everyone, On May 22 at 6:00 p.m., Lincoln Township Public Library in Stevensville, MI is hosting a Self-Published Authors Open House. We will have some self-published authors here to discuss their experiences with self-publishing their book. The event is free and open to anyone who is interested in learning more about publishing a book or who wants to connect with other local writers. I have attached a flyer for advertising the program. If your library is able to post one, we would appreciate it. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Fwd: Used DVD cases free to a good home
by Library Director 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

All the used DVD cases are gone. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Diane Greiner <croton.twp.lib.director(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 6:24 PM Subject: Used DVD cases free to a good home To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org We have recently changed over to security cases and have approximately 150 used DVD cases left, free to good home. You can take all or part and are available to first responders. Please include your RIDES number. Thank you, Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 <(231)%20652-1615> crodg(a)llcoop.org -- Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 231-652-1615

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Lake Superior Libraries Symposium Registration is now open
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Registration for the sixth annual Lake Superior Libraries Symposium, is now open! LSLS17: Beyond Neutral will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the University of Minnesota Duluth. https://www.lakesuperiorlibrariessymposium.com/symposia/lsls17/ Library staff, administrators, trustees, and students from the Upper Midwest and beyond are invited to attend and participate. Register today https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-superior-libraries-symposium-2017-registr…! For just $55, you'll experience: * Keynote by Dr. Loriene Roy, Professor in the School of Information at the University of Texas at Austin, 2007-2008 President of the American Library Association, and recipient of the 2015 Distinguished Service Award from the American Indian Library Association. * 16 inspiring presentations that will challenge = participants to examine their professional values and rethink the conception of libraries as neutral spaces. * A Thursday evening pre-conference pub trivia night at Blacklist Artisan Ales Taproom * A Friday evening post-conference social event hosted by Northern Waters Restaurant Register by May 30th to ensure that any dietary requests can be accommodated. PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Join us for a pre-conference workshop on libraries serving Native communities, led by Dr. Loriene Roy on Thursday, June 8 from 1:00-4:00 PM. LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS Our conference is located in beautiful Duluth, the gateway to the North Shore of Lake Superior. The region features world class breweries, restaurants , and outdoor activities. Our conference website lists several options for accommodations in Duluth: https://lakesuperiorlibrariessymposium.com/symposia/lsls17/accommodations/ SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS Students currently enrolled in a library science program are encouraged to = apply for a scholarship to attend the 2017 Lake Superior Libraries Symposium. The scholarship will cover conference registration ($55). ABOUT US The Lake Superior Libraries Symposium is a conference developed by library staff members from Northwestern Wisconsin and Northeastern Minnesota. The Symposium was created to promote resource sharing and communication between organizations and to help librarians develop enhanced professional networks . Our continued operations are thanks to the in-kind and monetary contributions of our supporters. Have more questions? Contact us: http://lakesuperiorlibrariessymposium.com/contact/ --------------------------- 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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Last Call- Community Collaborations: Mental Health First Aid
by Rachel Ash 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

There's still time! Join MLA tomorrow for Community Collaborations: Mental Health First Aid, an interactive workshop designed to help library professionals provide effective services to patrons affected by mental illness. Friday, April 28, 2017 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Location: Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 Register Today!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xsvNj2LgcW3pfazG7Xvbek7K44rdaEiGMcetPQqvlHMI…> The workshop will be divided into two concurrent sessions, one designed for those who work primarily with adults, and one for those who work specifically with youth. Participants will be provided with learning manuals, resources and referral information for patrons and families experiencing mental illness as well as a certificate of completion in Mental Health First Aid. During the registration process you will be prompted to select adult or youth training. Mental Health First Aid is a formal education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental illness. The training will give participants the skills to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a crisis. Studies show that individuals trained in the program: * Grow their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illnesses and addictions. * Can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction. * Increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress. * Show increased mental wellness themselves. To learn more about Mental Health First Aid, visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org. Questions can be directed to MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> or 517-394-2774 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> [cid:image001.jpg@01D23421.3AF4C2D0]

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Every Child Ready to Read webinars
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

I’m happy to announce that all 2016 + January 2017’s ECRR webinars with Sue McCleaf Nespeca are now available with closed captions on our Webinar Archives<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-301245--…> page. Feel free to tune in and learn more about early literacy & storytime tips. Don’t forget that <http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?77> Registration is open<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> for our 2017 ECRR webinars: * Thursday, May 11, 2017: Family Engagement in Early Learning * Tuesday, July 11, 2017: Storytime Basics * Thursday, September 7, 2017: Working with Early Childhood Educators & Volunteers in Early Literacy Learning * Tuesday, November 28, 2017: Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan wrap-up! The webinars will be from 2 pm to 3 pm ET. All webinars will be recorded and posted on our WEBINAR ARCHIVES<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-301245--…> page once they are made closed captioned. If a date or time is inconvenient, you can register in order to get a link to the recording emailed directly to you. 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> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child®. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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Job posting: Administrative Aide to the Library Director
by Elizabeth Madson 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

The Chesterfield Township Library is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Aide to the Library Director. Position: Administrative Aide to the Library Director Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt, At-will Schedule: 20 hours/week Salary: $16.77/Hour Application Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2017 General Summary: The Administrative Aide assists the Director in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office; the administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs as they relate to Human Resource record keeping, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, employment, and personnel file maintenance, including Payroll and Purchasing responsibilities. Visit the library's website @ http://www.chelibrary.org/employment to see the full job posting and application. Elizabeth Madson Library Director Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Ave. Chesterfield, MI 48051 (586) 598-4900 x237 emadson(a)chelibrary.org

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[Job Opportunities] Youth Services Librarian and Systems Clerical Assistant
by BTPL Careers 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

Greetings, All-- We have two fabulous positions open at our splendid library, waiting for just the right person to have a great job. The Systems Clerical Assistant (Computer Help Desk) position closes on Monday, May 22. The Youth Services Part Time position closes on Monday, May 15. Best Regards, Bloomfield Township Public Library Careers

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Fight for Senate Support of LSTA and IAL Funding is ON!
by Steven Bowers 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

[ALA Membership] Dear ALA Members, Library Leaders, Volunteers, Vendors, and All Library Users and Lovers: I promised you I would be back! I’m writing you this morning because it’s time once again to Fight for Libraries!<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> in Washington. As you will remember, that’s the campaign web page for federal library funding advocacy we launched last month to enable all library supporters to easily ask their member of the House of Representatives to #save IMLS and to sign letters to the House Appropriations Committee specifically supporting LSTA funding in FY 2018 of $186.6 million and $27 million for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. And thousands of you did! Ultimately, one-third of the entire House of Representatives<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> signed one or both of these vital “Dear Appropriator” letters. Thank you! Now, we’ve got to do even better in the Senate, where similar letters for LSTA and IAL are circulating right now. It’s no exaggeration to say that “failure is not an option.” With the President proposing the total elimination of IMLS and effectively all federal library funding, we have to convince a majority of Senators to put their support for LSTA and IAL in writing by signing the separate LSTA and IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters our bipartisan champions have sent all their fellow Senators to review. And we’ve got just a few short weeks to succeed. At Fight for Libraries!<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>, it’s fast and easy to see if your two U.S. Senators have signed<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> both of our letters and, if not, to take action now. As their constituents, your request—not ALA’s or our lobbyists’—is the only one that will really count. So... * Today, please use Fight for Libraries!<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> to contact the offices of both of your U.S. Senators by email, tweet or phone (or all three!). * Simply ask them in the language suggested or your own words to “sign the FY18 LSTA and IAL Dear Appropriator letters.” * Then, ask your library staff, your governing and advisory boards, your volunteers, vendors, employees, Friends, foundation members and your patrons—every library lover you know—to take action too! * Check up on your Senators. Use our easy tracking tool<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> and, if you don’t soon see your Senator listed as a signator of the LSTA and/or IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters, ask them again to sign on right away. We can do this. You can do this. If you care about libraries and all they do with more than $210 million in federal funding that flows to every state in America, you must do this. Thank you [Julie Todaro signature] Julie Todaro ALA President [Facebook] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [LinkedIn] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [Twitter] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [AddThis] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>

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