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political poetry series!
by francinemenken＠comcast.net 02 Apr '17

02 Apr '17

This Series is Open to the Public:

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Political Poetry Series
by francinemenken＠comcast.net 02 Apr '17

02 Apr '17

This series is open to the public:

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Fwd:
by Mary J 01 Apr '17

01 Apr '17

Hello Michlib Team, Job Corps is a wonderful FREE opportunity for our young adults: “Job Corps is the nation's largest career technical training and education program for young people ages 16 through 24. Students can earn a high school diploma, a high school equivalency credential, or college credits through Job Corps. We offer career technical training in more than 100 career areas. *Students receive housing, meals, basic health care, a living allowance, training, and preparation for a career, all at no cost.* For up to 21 months after graduation, a career transition counselor will help your student make the transition from Job Corps into the real world.” https://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/Home/Information <https://recruiting.jobcorps.gov/Home/Information> Thanks to Randi Williams from the Detroit Job Corps Center for the information! Here is a link to the general Job Corps Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzUY6ScGlxiVeDB2SUduLTl3V0U/view?usp=shari… Here is a link to the Grand Rapids Center Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzUY6ScGlxiVV3Jzbk53MUpseFE/view?usp=shari… Here is a link to the Flint Genesee County Center Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzUY6ScGlxiVMmtDNUROajlGQ00/view?usp=shari… <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzUY6ScGlxiVMmtDNUROajlGQ00/view?usp=shari…> H <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzUY6ScGlxiVMmtDNUROajlGQ00/view?usp=shari…>ere is a link to the Detroit Center Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzUY6ScGlxiVbGc0NEpEZk8yVmc/view?usp=shari… Thanks for sharing this information with our young people! Mary Jo Vortkamp Franklin Branch of the Detriot Public Library 313-481-1740 ------------------------------ *From: *"Randi Williams" <Williams.Randi(a)jobcorps.org> *To: *"Mary Jo Vortkamp" <mvortkamp(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org> *Sent: *Wednesday, March 29, 2017 3:59:45 PM Hello, Enclosed is a Flyer that you should be able to use for the list serve which has orientation dates and locations for each center that can service applicants. I have also included a digital copy of all brochures for the state of Michigan. Thank you again for everything and contact me if you need anything else. *Best Wishes, * *Randi Williams * *Outreach & Admissions Counselor * *5555 Conner St. Suite 3218* *Detroit, MI 48213* *Cell Phone: (810)-252-2961 <(810)%20252-2961>* *Office Phone: (313)-267-4033 <(313)%20267-4033> * *Fax: 1-(844)-308-9402 <(844)%20308-9402>* *Williams.randi(a)jobcorps.org <Williams.randi(a)jobcorps.org>* [image: cid:image006.png@01D0618A.C3654740] [image: cid:image005.png@01D0618A.C3654740] *Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps is the nation's largest career technical training and education program for students ages 16 through 24. Job Corps is a U.S. Department of Labor Equal Opportunity Program.* *CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE*: This email, including attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, or disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately and destroy all copies of the original message.

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Library Advocacy information Sheet
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Hello: There have been many questions regarding how (and whether) libraries can advocate for support of Federal library funding. The attached information sheet may have some information that would be helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Your Voice Matters! The Public Comment period for Michigan's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Plan is open until March 16. Provide your input NOW at www.michigan.gov/essa<http://www.michigan.gov/essa> [cid:image001.png@01D2AA53.F40B8990]

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Grant Available - Freedom to Read Foundation Offers 2017 Banned Books Week Grants
by White, Shannon (MDE) 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Applications are open for the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) Banned Books Week Grants, offered through the Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund. Each year FTRF distributes grants to non-profits to support activities that raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship issues during the annual Banned Books Weeks celebration (Sept. 24 - 30, 2017). Libraries, schools, universities and community organizations are encouraged to apply. Grants are awarded at two levels: $1,000 and $2,500. The deadline to apply is May 12, 2017. Banned Books Week Grants provide a wide variety of groups with a way to use creativity and fun to shed light on seldom discussed topics. To see examples of the organizations and projects that past recipients have created, and to apply, please visit the grants page of the FTRF website http://www.ftrf.org/?page=Krug_BBW . To be eligible for a grant, organizations must not have been a recipient of an FTRF grant within the past five years. Grantees also receive an ALA 2017 Banned Books Week Promo-Kit, as well as wide promotion and recognition through FTRF. FTRF Founder Judith F. Krug was a fierce proponent of education and intellectual freedom. During Krug's lengthy career, she worked non-stop to prevent censorship and protect First Amendment rights. Librarians and intellectual freedom advocates have an opportunity to continue this work and stand up for the First Amendment by providing innovative and educational programming to highlight Banned Books Week. Visit the Freedom to Read Foundation website http://www.ftrf.org/ to learn more about past projects or to apply. Contact FTRF staff at FTRF(a)ala.org or 312-280-4226 with questions. ---------------------- 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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Fax machine recommendations
by Patricia Braden 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

We are a medium size library and are interested in replacing our fax machine. Any recommendations for what type to get? Please reply off list. Thanks, Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Belleville Area Local Author Fair
by Amy Greschaw 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Greetings, Libraryland! The Belleville Area District Library will be hosting its first ever Local Author Fair on Saturday, May 20. Selected authors will have the chance to sell and sign their books, and meet and greet the local community. Authors of all genres, for all audiences, fiction and nonfiction, traditional or self-published are all welcome. The only qualifications necessary are that the author be local to Southeast Michigan, and have physical copies of a book to sell during the fair. Applications are available now; I've attached a copy to this email. (If you're reading the digest version of Michlib-l and can't see attachments, you can find a PDF copy of the application on our website. Just click the slider banner advertising the author fair.) We'll accept as many authors as we can, but due to limited space, acceptance is not guaranteed. Applications are due April 14. If possible, please distribute to any writers' groups, or pass the word on to any local authors you know who may be interested. Much thanks, Amy Greschaw Adult Services Librarian Belleville Area District Library 167 Fourth St. Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 699-3291

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Key Broadband Topics and the FCC - Update on 6 topic areas of interest to broadband stakeholders
by White, Shannon (MDE) 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

With a new Chairman, Ajit Pai, now leading the Federal Communications Agency, FCC, a number of discussions are happening around the topic of broadband. Connected Nation has posted a policy brief that helps explain six topics around the issue of broadband and how recent developments may impact stakeholders. The brief covers the Lifeline program, E-rate, Net Neutrality, USF Connect America Fund, USF Mobility Fund and National Broadband Infrastructure. You can find the short 6-page policy brief here: http://www.connectednation.org/sites/default/files/connected-nation/images/… Connected Nation, http://www.connectednation.org/, and its local partner here, Connect Michigan, http://www.connectmi.org/, work to bring affordable high-speed Internet and broadband-enabled resources to all areas. ------------------- 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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Best practices guidelines for posting to Michlib-l
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Greetings Michigan Library Community, This is a best practices update for posting to Michlib-l; I'll be sending this out quarterly going forward. We welcome your participation on Michlib-l. There are a few guidelines that help improve the experience for everyone: 1. Please keep in mind when composing your messages that attachments are removed from posts for digest subscribers and in the archives. For maximum reach, embed the text you wish readers to see in the body of your message. If an attachment is especially important for its images, formatting or other reasons, upload it to your website and then link to it in your message to Michlib-l. 2. Do not post replies that are meant for one person to the entire list. You can accomplish this by using the "Reply" feature and not "Reply All." 3. If you ask for group input on a topic, offer to collect the responses and then re-post them to the list so everyone can benefit. Be sure to embed those responses in the body of your message. And, of course, a little patience goes a long way. We've all accidentally posted something to a list that was only meant for one person so gentleness with each other is helpful as well. Have a fabulous day in Library Land, Sonya 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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Job opening - Library Director
by Jobs ＠Darcy Library 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Our current Director has resigned and will be leaving us soon. Accordingly, the Darcy Library of Beulah is recruiting a replacement Library Director. If you know of any qualified individuals who maybe interested, please have them apply. The job posting is attached. Thank you. Dan Schoonmaker, Trustee/Treasurer

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