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Salem-South Lyon District Library closed Sunday, Dec 11
by Donna Olson 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

Hello all, Salem-South Lyon District Library will be remain today due to inclement weather. Our scheduled Have a Jazzy Holiday session will be rescheduled . . . with an updated theme. Enjoy the snow! Donna

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"Let's Learn Together Outside" Grant Opportunity
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

****Grant alert!**** Deadline is December 21st - could be a great opportunity for summer learning programs at your library. The National Center for Families Learning is accepting applications for Let's Learn Together Outside<http://www.familieslearning.org/our-capabilities/lets-learn-together-outsid…>, a nature-based learning adventure series for families. Let's Learn Together Outside will equip parents with research-based tools and strategies to engage their children in learning through exploring nature through a series of three workshops. NCFL will award three organizations a $3,000 grant and provide training and support to implement Let's Learn Together Outside events for parents/caregivers and their preschool children. NCFL requests applicants be public libraries, particularly those in urban areas with a high poverty population and a dearth of nature-based learning opportunities, to implement a series of three workshops for families. Funds and other support Winning applicants will receive a $3,000 grant for the purpose of providing three nature-based workshops for families. These workshops will include Parent Time followed by Parent and Child Together (PACT) Time(r). PACT Time - activities that are defined in federal legislation as interactive literacy activities between parents and children Parent Time - activities that are defined in federal legislation as training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children Funding must be used to implement NCFL's Let's Learn Together Outside workshops and can support staff, facilities, supplies, outreach to families, and other direct funding needs as determined by the grantee and reflected in the proposed budget. The grantee will be expected to allocate a portion of grant funding as follows: * Designated Parent Facilitators to implement Let's Learn Together Outside * Meals and childcare for families during programming * Staff participation in trainings Sites will receive the following from NCFL: * Ongoing training and technical assistance * Parent Time and PACT Time materials and guidance. Applicant organization must: * Agree to provide family-focused educational services for at least 20 parents, grandparents, and/or legal guardians and their children ranging in age from 3-5. * Provide three workshops of at least two hours in duration, which includes meal time, and the workshops must be provided in three consecutive weeks. 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> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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Job Posting: Part-Time Library Assistant - Belding
by BEL Britney Dillon 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Alvah N Belding Memorial Library AVAILABLE POSITION: Part-Time Library Assistant WORK SCHEDULE: Average 24 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours PAY RATE: To be determined based on experience JOB SUMMARY: The Library Assistant performs many support activities involved in operating a library by assisting the full-time librarians following established rules and procedures and policies. May assist in the administration of the library in the absence of a full-time librarian. Library Assistants generally work in both technical and user services. User services work is directly with the public to help them find the information needed. Technical services is acquiring and preparing material for use and dealing less frequently with the public. An employee in this class shall perform routine general library work and should be proficient in both user services and technical services. Library Assistants may work on special projects. May also be involved in some Teen programming. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED required; bachelors degree preferred. Keyboarding and general office experience a must. Basic computer skills. Previous library experience preferred. APPLY: Application and complete position description available online at www.belding.michlibrary.org. Please send completed application and resume with cover letter to: Britney Dillon Alvah N Belding Library 302 E. Main St. Belding, MI 48809 or email packet to belbd(a)llcoop.org DEADLINE: Application materials will be accepted through 5:30 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 PLEASE NOTE: All candidates will be notified of our decision by mail, e-mail, or phone within 4-6 weeks after the deadline date. We ask that no inquiries be made about the status of your application during this period. Thanks, Britney Dillon Library Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E. Main St. Belding, MI 48809 616.794.1450 "You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" - The Doctor

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Job Posting: Full-Time Technology Assistant, Marshall District Library
by Angela Semifero 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

*AVAILABLE POSITION:* Full-Time Library Technology Assistant *WORK SCHEDULE:* Average 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours *PAY RATE:* $10.69 per hour with annual merit increases; benefits include pro-rated health insurance, retirement plan options, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays *JOB SUMMARY:* The full-time Library Technology Assistant provides library services to patrons of all ages. These services include: maintaining and updating Library website; providing support for public access and staff computers, printers, and equipment; assisting patrons with public computer use; assisting in the set-up and maintenance of library computers; troubleshooting software and hardware problems; teaching computer classes and one-on-one instructional sessions; delivery of reference, information and reader’s advisory services for patrons of all ages. *REQUIREMENTS:* - Minimum high school degree. College degree preferred. - Experience in web design preferred. - Thorough knowledge of HTML, Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft Office productivity software, tablet technology, and wireless networking issues. - Commitment to customer service excellence. - Computer lab and/or library experience preferred. - Accuracy and skill in keyboarding required. - Excellent oral and written communication skills essential. - Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently. - Creative approach to developing and implementing library programs and services. Additionally to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual will be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, moving, and/or standing for extended periods of time; bending; lifting or moving light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. *APPLY:* Application available at Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068 or online at www.yourmdl.org. Please send a resume or completed application, cover letter, and contact information for three references to Angela Semifero, Library Director, Marshall District Library, 124 W Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068, or electronically to SemiferoA(a)yourmdl.org *DEADLINE:* Application materials will be accepted through 5:30 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 *PLEASE NOTE:* All candidates will be notified of our decision by mail, e-mail, or phone within 4-6 weeks after the deadline date. We ask that no inquiries be made about the status of your application during this period. *The Marshall District Library does not discriminate in its employment practices.*

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MiALA Annual Conference Presentation Proposal Reminder
by Heather Ladiski 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Excuse duplicate postings. Please forward to anyone that you feel could benefit from this information. Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA annual conference planning committee. *********** Heather @ MI-ALA <http://www.miala.org/v_newsletters/newsletter_2796837.htm> Difficulty viewing this email? Click here... <http://memberleap.com/newsletter/2796837/1042090729/headerimage2285.gif> MiALA Annual Conference Presentation Proposal Reminder Remember to Submit Presentation Proposals! This is a reminder to submit your presentation proposals by Monday, December 12 for the MiALA Annual Conference! Please consider sharing your innovations, creative endeavors, and practical solutions in librarianship! Participation from librarians, library staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries is encouraged. Proposals for 50-minute long (including Q & A) presentations and workshops can be submitted only through the <https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=1701925> online submission form and must be received by Monday, December 12, 2016. The primary contact for proposals will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted and decisions on proposals will be communicated to the primary contact by Friday, January 20, 2017. Questions about proposals can be sent to Hazel McClure ( <mailto:mcclureh@gvsu.edu?subject=inquiry%20from%20MI-ALA%20conference%20web%20page> mcclureh(a)gvsu.edu ) or Cara Cadena ( <mailto:cadenac@gvsu.edu?subject=Inquiry%20from%20MI-ALA%20Conference%20Webpage> cadenac(a)gvsu.edu ). Questions about the conference in general can be sent to <mailto:conference@miala.org?subject=Inquiry%20from%20MI-ALA%20Conference%20Webpage> conference(a)miala.org . Orange Header - MiALA Annual Conference Presentation Proposal Reminder

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Book missing "In Transit"
by Trixie L. McMeeking 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Kent Dirstrict Library sent the book "Fighting Destiny" by Amelia Hutchins barcode # 31298024569538, to Homer Public Library on Oct. 21, 2016. It has never arrived here in Homer. Could you check around and see if it is languishing somewhere out there in library land? It needs to go home to Kent District Library if found. Thank you! 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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NOAA Recreational charts
by Mary Cornell 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Hello all, We have some of the NOAA recreational charts from the early 1990's that we are withdrawing. I don't know if anyone would be interested in any of them, but if so please let us know and we will send them to you via RIDES. I have attached a photo of the version of the Detroit River edition to give an idea of what they look like. The volumes we have are as follows: Recreational Chart 14846: West End of Lake Erie, 8th edt, June 1991. Recreational Chart 14842: South shore of Lake Erie; 9th edt, Mar 1992 Recreational Chart 14853: Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River; 10th edt. Recreational Chart 14926: Chicago and south shore of Lake Michigan; 5th edt, Jan 1990. Recreational Chart 14886: Inland route, Cheboygan to Conway; 9th edt., June 1992 Thank you! Best, Mary Cornell Technical Services Supervisor Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us<http://www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us>

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MeL Minute - Research in Context
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Hi all, A few weeks ago MeL.org<http://mel.org/> database provider Gale Cengage Learning<http://www.gale.com/> announced enhancements to Kids InfoBits<http://kids.mel.org/HomeworkHelpers>, (found in the MeL Kids Gateway under Homework Helpers) with the addition of educational videos. Now, they've announced similar enhancements to MeL eResource Research in Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=MSIC> (found in the Kids Gateway under Homework Helpers and Teens Gateway under Homework Help). "Approximately 750 videos, including videos on topics frequently studied in middle school earth science and physical science courses, have been added to Research In Context. Examples include: biomes, electromagnetism, motion, tectonic plates, photosynthesis, and several others." Available videos will be listed as a format type after selecting a subject or on the results page from a specific search. Videos are generally just a few minutes long and include content providers such as NOVA, AP (Associated Press), and Visual Learning Systems, Inc. Remember, while Research in Context includes content for literature, social studies, science, and history, these videos are geared to middle school earth science and physical science topics. Want to let your patrons/followers know about this great resource? Feel free to use this message: "Michiganders - Research in Context has 750 earth & physical science videos in Kids & Teens Homework Help @meldotorg http://kids.mel.org/HomeworkHelpers " MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [Check out MeL on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew> [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today.

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MeLCat labels
by maureen＠romeodistrictlibrary.org 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

We're trying to find a way to reduce the size of our patron labels for MeLCat items and we were wondering what everyone else uses and what information do you include on the MeLCat stickers for patron holds and for outgoing items. Also, if you know where we can get removable sticky labels that are about in between the 3" x 4" ones and the 1 1/2" x 3" ones. Thanks for your help. - Maureen Swanwick Head of Circulation Romeo District Library

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Microfilm Boxes
by Brenna Wade 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

We have about 45 microfilm boxes that we are giving away to a library that can use them. The box pictured has labels on it, but many of the boxes do not, as some have never been used. I believe they hold about 8 reels. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you, Brenna Wade Public Services Librarian Hillsdale College Mossey Library 33 E College St Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517) 607-2606 bwade(a)hillsdale.edu

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