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Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - April 2017 Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 01 May '17

01 May '17

To subscribe to our monthly ECRR Newsletter & early literacy emails go to: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new Family Engagement & Kindergarten Readiness [every child ready to read] Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - April 2017 In This Issue: * Family Engagement & Kindergarten Readiness * New Books of the Month * New Websites of the Month * Reflections... This Month's Wisdom... "Experts say when trying to determine if a child is ready, one should not just consider whether or not he or she has mastered specific academic skills. Instead, his or her readiness to learn should be considered. " ~ Sue McCleaf Nespeca Family Engagement & Kindergarten Readiness [mom and daughter]Family Engagement is a hot topic in library land. The Public Library Association (ALA) began emphasizing family engagement in 2015, and created a task force charged with helping public libraries learn about and implement successful family engagement practices. PLA defines family engagement as "respectful partnerships that offer the information, guidance, and opportunities for families to be active in their children's learning and development." Recently PLA released the report "Ideabook: Libraries for Families<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>." The Every Child Ready to Read Project which supports parents and children by encouraging them to engage in early literacy practices creates an atmosphere which engages families. So, by using ECRR in storytimes or in trainings, you are actually supporting this family engagement movement. PLA's research points to the following features as successful family engagement. 1. Family engagement is about building relationships with families. It gives families an opportunity to design how they would like to promote their children's learning and development. 2. Family engagement builds on family strengths. This means that families can learn from librarians and librarians can learn from families. 3. Family engagement is not a one-size-fits-all process. 4. Family engagement invites meaningful participation. It is not about teaching, but about creating family interactions through programs and services. 5. Family engagement is systemic. Librarians need to reach, serve, and involve families as partners in children's lifelong learning, and community partnerships are essential. It is an easy connection to recognize that families and early childhood educators play an important role in helping to prepare children for their entry into kindergarten. Kindergarten readiness is another hot topic, and librarians can help play a role here also. There are many charts or indicators of what constitutes kindergarten readiness and many states have their own standards. Here are some general considerations of what parents can do which is issued by the Mayo Clinic: * Keep your child healthy * Develop routines * Encourage the development of basic skills * Read, rhyme and play games with your child * Expose your child to learning experiences * Encourage socialization * Talk about kindergarten Two documents on kindergarten readiness that are particularly important to consider in the state of Michigan are: 1. Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy Prekindergarten<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> and 2. Early childhood Standards of Quality for Prekindergarten<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. I will delve into both these topics, Family Engagement and Kindergarten Readiness, in an upcoming webinar to be hosted by the Library of Michigan on Thursday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. I hope you will consider registering for this webinar<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ New Books of the Month [Dinosaurs cover]Here are a few new song picture books - read them, sing them, do both! We Are the Dinosaurs. Laurie Berkner. Simon & Schuster, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-4814-6463-5. $17.99. Who does not love this song by the famous children's musical artist? Recorded on several of her albums, including Whaddaya Think of That and The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band, after reading the book, you need to share it a second time singing it and having the children stand up and march along. There are many animal asides added to each double page spread, which you will need to ignore when sharing in a group. Those will be fine for one-on-one reading or browsing. This is another great choice for a dinosaur storytime. If you can handle two dinosaur song picture books in one storytime, add Groovy Joe Ice Cream and Dinosaurs by Eric Litwin. ISBN: 978-0545883788 Old MacDonald's Things That Go. Jane Clarke. Nosy Crow, 2017. ISBN: 978-0-7636-9326-8. $15.99. This Old MacDonald just loves things that go, and he rides them one-by-one. Each double-page spread introduces children to a different type of vehicle, such as a tractor, combine harvester, digger, bike, truck, bus, train, plane and boat. The familiar refrain E-I-E-I-O is replaced with "He loved things that go." Farm animals ride alongside Old MacDonald in vehicles of their own. Definitely a possible storytime pick, this would be fun to compare to Old MacDonald Had a Truck, published in 2016. ISBN: 978-1-45213-260-0. [Macdonald cover] [Owl cover] The Owl and the Pussy-cat. Edward Lear & Charlotte Voake. Candlewick, 2017. ISBN: 978-0-7636-9080-9. $16.99. The well-known poem by Edward Lear is illustrated here by a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year winner. The pen and ink and watercolor illustrations should be appealing to young children. Will children enjoy this tale written in the 1800's? Like nursery rhymes, children will benefit from being exposed to the unusual vocabulary such as runcible spoons, mince, quince and Bong-trees. Most storytellers will just read this, but the tune to sing it to can be found on YouTube, such as the one by Oxbridge Baby<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ New Websites of the Month ________________________________ [Reading Rockets]Reading Rockets has some wonderful articles related to whether a child is ready for kindergarten, what skills should be expected during kindergarten, and reading tips for kindergarten parents. Here are four of my favorite articles that I like to recommend to parents of children ready to enter kindergarten. 1. <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten? <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> "Kindergarten is where most children learn to read and write. Though some kids can do this before entering kindergarten, it is not required or expected. Being ready for kindergarten means having well-developed preschool skills, and being academically, socially, and physically ready for the transition. Here are some signs that your child is ready for kindergarten." 2. Kindergarten Accomplishments<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. The Committee for the Prevention of Reading Difficulties in Young Children compiled a list of what the typical child can do in kindergarten, such as knowing parts of a book, retelling parts of story, making predictions based on illustrations, and so forth. 3. Goals for Kindergarten: Experimental Reading and Writing<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. From the National Association for the Education of Young Children: "What children at the kindergarten phase should be able to do, and what teachers and families can do to support their development at this stage." 4. Reading Tips for Parents of Kindergarteners<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Fun ways a parent can help a child become a happy and confident reader. Reading tips for babies, preschoolers, and more can also be found on the Reading Rockets website, including tip sheets in 11 different languages. Reflections... [Girl reading]I entered first grade at age 5. (We had no kindergarten classes in our school district at this time, and there were no rules saying that you had to be a certain age to enter first grade.) I grew up in a rural area, and the only person who lived near me that I had to play with was my female cousin, who was a year older than me. So, when she entered first grade, my Mom thought it would be terrible for me to be alone all day by myself, so off I went to school early. That same female cousin became a kindergarten teacher and many times throughout my life she told me how I should never have entered first grade at age 5, and what a terrible mistake that had been. I am not completely clear on how I was damaged, but I think she meant that I was probably not socially and emotionally ready to enter school, and that it affected me in many ways throughout all my school years. How does one know when a child is ready to start kindergarten? Experts say when trying to determine if a child is ready, one should not just consider whether or not he or she has mastered specific academic skills. Instead, his or her readiness to learn should be considered. How well is the child able to communicate and listen? Is the child able to get along with other children easily? Thus, the child's development and readiness for school is based on other skills besides their academic abilities. Being able to listen and follow directions, certain motor skills, and social and emotional development are all very important. Some parents choose to delay a child's entrance into kindergarten, believing that the child will have an advantage in academics by being older than average for his or her grade. This is more common among parents who have boys with birthdays near the school's cutoff date, thinking their child needs more time to mature. However, research suggests that parents who postpone enrollment for their child who is old enough for kindergarten doesn't perform any better than a child who enters school at the usual age - particularly if the child remains in an environment where readiness skills aren't stressed. Some studies show that a child who is old for his or her grade is at higher risk of behavior problems during adolescence. There is a lot to consider when deciding if a child is ready for kindergarten! ________________________________ About Sue [Sue McCleaf Nespeca]Sue McCleaf Nespeca is an early literacy & children's literature specialist heading Kit Lit Plus Consulting. She is a trainer for the Every Child Ready to Read Project and The Very Ready Reading Program. In addition to her M.L.S., she has a M.Ed in Early Childhood with a specialty in early literacy. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>

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Free ECRR Toolkit offer
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 01 May '17

01 May '17

Thanks to funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Library of Michigan is offering attendees of our past 2 years of Every Child Ready to Read workshops, or those with manuals in their libraries, a chance to order (at no cost to you) the new ECRR Toolkit<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11997>. Requests for your free copy CLOSE on May 12, 2017. This kit is primarily aimed at public library staff as a how-to manual to train early childhood educators. Please submit this form<https://goo.gl/forms/ThHrSUqwhZj4waGb2> (one per library location) if you would like to request the toolkit from the Library of Michigan. 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>

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NEWS RELEASE: 2017 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED
by HSM Infor 01 May '17

01 May '17

Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release 2017 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAYR STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED BAY CITY, Mich.-A total of 176 students received top honors at the State Finals competition of Michigan History DayR on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Bay City Central High School in Bay City, Mich. More than 530 Michigan elementary, middle and high school students-a record-setting number-took part in this year's Michigan History Day, which is an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan. The finalists in the junior and senior divisions will now move on to the National History Day competition this June in College Park, Md. The state champions for Michigan History Day 2017 include students from Ada, Bay City, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Brimley, Cassopolis, Fraser, Grand Rapids, Holland, Houghton, Howell, Kalamazoo, Kentwood, Lake Linden, Marshall, Montague, Owosso, Redford, Richland, Sault Ste. Marie, South Haven, St. Joseph, Traverse City, Troy, Village of Clarkston, Whitehall and Ypsilanti. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/MICHIGAN-HISTORY-DAY-S TATE-CHAMPIONS-2017.pdf> Click here to download a PDF with the names of the winners, what school they are from and the awards they won. "We were very impressed with this year's projects," said Amy Bradfield, Michigan History Day state coordinator. "The students took this year's theme-Taking a Stand in History-to heart and created some very innovative and impassioned entries in all five of our categories-performances, exhibits, papers, websites and documentaries." Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan) offers a fascinating opportunity to move beyond routine learning. Based on the annual theme, students choose to explore and research a local, national or international historical topic. They then present their work through the disciplines of writing, art, literature, music, drama and/or visual communications. Lead sponsors of Michigan History Day 2017 are Meijer, Amway and Bay City Public Schools. # # # Editor's Note: For high-resolution photos of the individual winners, please contact the Historical Society of Michigan at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org.

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Offering: miscellaneous history, art, culture book titles
by Robin Rank 01 May '17

01 May '17

Dear List Members, Our library is offering these titles to give away to other libraries. We can send via RIDES. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank Title: What is art? : an introduction to painting, sculpture, and architecture Author(s): Canaday, John, 1907-1985. Publication: New York : Knopf : Distributed by Random House Edition: 1st ed. Year: 1980 Description: 386 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0394503201; 9780394503202; 0394324501 ((pbk.)); 9780394324500 ((pbk.)); 0870992252; 9780870992254 LCCN: 79-23256 Title: France Author(s): Hürlimann, Martin, 1897-1984. Valéry, Paul,; 1871-1945. Publication: London, Thames & Hudson, Year: 1968 Description: 272 pages (chiefly illustrations (some color), maps) 32 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 68-140968 Title: French art of the eighteenth century : [paintings, furniture, ceramics, gold and silverware, gilt, bronze, wood paneling, carpets, tapestries and textiles, sculpture, interior design] Author(s): Faniel, Stéphane, editor. Publication: New York : Simon and Schuster Year: 1957 Description: 231 pages : illustrations (some mounted, some color) ; 32 cm. Language: English Series: Collection Connaissance des arts ;; 1 Standard No: LCCN: a 59-882 Title: The century of the impressionists Author(s): Cogniat, Raymond, 1896-1977. Publication: New York : Crown Publishers Year: 1967 Description: 206 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 33 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 70-69421 Title: Victorian painting. Author(s): Reynolds, Graham. Publication: New York, Macmillan Year: 1967, ©1966 Description: 208 pages illustrations (some color) 29 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 67-10581 Title: Manet. Author(s): Manet, Édouard, 1832-1883. Faison, S. Lane; 1907-2006. ; (Samson Lane) Publication: New York, H.N. Abrams; Art Treasures of the World Year: 1953 Description: 5 pages, 16 color plates illustrations 39 cm. Language: English Series: An Abrams art book; Standard No: LCCN: 53-4262 Title: Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) Author(s): Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. Schapiro, Meyer,; 1904-1996. Publication: New York : H.N. Abrams Year: 1952 Description: 7 pages, [15] leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 38 cm. Language: English Series: Art treasures of the world; Title: Cézanne. Author(s): Cézanne, Paul, 1839-1906. Novotny, Fritz,; 1903-1993. Publication: Vienna, Phaidon Press; New York, Oxford University Press Edition: 2d ed. Year: 1937 Description: 20 pages plates (some color mounted), portraits 26 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 37-28404 Title: Monet Author(s): Monet, Claude, 1840-1926. House, John,; 1945-2012. Publication: Oxford : [England] : Phaidon ; New York : Dutton Year: 1977 Description: 16 pages, [24] leaves of plates : chiefly color illustrations ; 31 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0714818097; 9780714818092 LCCN: 77-78376 Title: The world of Gainsborough, 1727-1788 Author(s): Leonard, Jonathan Norton, 1903-1975. Corp Author(s): Time-Life Books. Publication: New York : Time-Life Books Year: 1969 Description: 192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm. Language: English Series: Time-Life library of art; Standard No: LCCN: 73-84574 Title: The sculpture of Donatello. Author(s): Janson, H. W. 1913-1982. (Horst Woldemar) Lányi, Jenö. Publication: Princeton, N.J., Princeton University Press Year: 1963 Description: xix, 260 pages illustrations, 128 plates 29 cm Language: English Standard No: Other: BX62007041 LCCN: 62-7041 Title: Pre-Columbian art of Mexico and Central America Author(s): Von Winning, Hasso. Stendahl, Alfred. Publication: London : Thames and Hudson Year: 1969 Description: 388 pages : illustrations ; 34 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0500231117; 9780500231111; National Library: 003816189 Title: Gods and heroes of the European Bronze Age Author(s): Demakopoulou, Kaite. Corp Author(s): Council of Europe. ; Nationalmuseet (Denmark) ; Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. ; Galeries nationales du Grand Palais (France) ; Ethnikon Archaiologikon Mouseion (Greece) ; Council of Europe.; Art Exhibition ; (25th :; 1999-2000 :; Denmark).; Gods and Heroes of the Bronze Age. Europe at the Time of Ulysses. Publication: London ; New York : Thames & Hudson Year: 1999, ©1998 Description: xi, 304 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0500019150; 9780500019153; National Library: 008744589 LCCN: 98-74860 Title: The Anglo-Saxons Author(s): Campbell, James, 1935- John, Eric. Wormald, Patrick. Publication: Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press Year: 1982 Description: 272 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0801414822; 9780801414824; 0714821497 ((Phaidon)); 9780714821498 ((Phaidon)); 0140143955; 9780140143959; 0174821497 LCCN: 81-70710 Title: All color book of Egyptian mythology Author(s): Patrick, Richard. Publication: London : Octopus Books Ltd. Year: 1972 Description: 72 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0706400763; 9780706400762; 070640128X ((hc)); 9780706401288 ((hc)); National Library: 002793142 LCCN: 73-156503 Abstract: Color pictures of the treasures of Ancient Egypt. Title: Egypt, civilization in the sands Author(s): Flers, Pauline de. Flers, Philippe de. Publication: Köln : Könemann, Year: 2000 Description: 238 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 32 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 3829054416; 9783829054416 LCCN: 2002-399440 Title: Atlas of the Roman world Author(s): Cornell, Tim. Matthews, John ; (John Frederick) Publication: New York : Facts on File Year: 1982 Description: 240 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0871966522; 9780871966520 LCCN: 81-19591 Title: Panorama of the classical world Author(s): Spivey, Nigel Jonathan. Squire, Michael. Publication: Los Angeles : J. Paul Getty Museum Year: 2004 Description: 368 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0892367695; 9780892367696; LCCN: 2004-7903 Title: An illustrated history of the Popes : Saint Peter to John Paul II Author(s): Walsh, Michael J., 1937- Publication: New York : St. Martin's Press Year: 1980 Description: 256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 031240817X; 9780312408176 LCCN: 80-50818 Title: Vatican museums: Rome. Author(s): Dalli Regoli, Gigetta. Publication: New York, Newsweek Year: 1968 Description: 171 pages color illustrations, plans 30 cm. Language: English Series: Great museums of the world; Standard No: LCCN: 68-20026 Title: Treasures of the British Museum Author(s): Caygill, Marjorie. Boltin, Lee. Corp Author(s): British Museum. Publication: New York : H.N. Abrams Year: 1985 Description: 240 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0810916878; 9780810916876 LCCN: 84-27990 Title: Flowers from a painter's garden; the watercolors of Paul Gell, with commentaries by the artist; botanical notes by Ronald King. Author(s): Gell, Paul. King, Ronald; 1914- Publication: New York; Abrams Year: 1983 Description: 68 p., [70] p. of leaves; col. ill. ; 32 cm. Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0810914794; 9780810914797 LCCN: 82-13893 Title: The story of American painting Author(s): Davidson, Abraham A. Publication: New York, H.N. Abrams Year: 1974 Description: 168 pages illustrations (some color) 30 cm Abstract: Companion volume: The story of painting, by H.W. and D.J. Janson. Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0810904985; 9780810904989; 0810920697 ((pbk.)); 9780810920699 ((pbk.)) LCCN: 74-5116 Title: The art of the Great Lakes Indians. Corp Author(s): Flint Institute of Arts. Publication: [Flint, Mich.] : [Flint Institute of Arts] Year: 1973 Description: xxxviii, 114 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 28 cm Language: English Standard No: National Library: 790195186 LCCN: 72-97819 Title: Portrait of the Old West; with a biographical check list of western artists. Author(s): McCracken, Harold, 1894-1983. Publication: New York, McGraw-Hill Edition: [1st ed. ]. Year: 1952 Description: 232 pages illustrations, plates (some color) 29 cm Language: English Standard No: National Library: 002307667 LCCN: 52-9455 Title: A taste for splendor : Russian imperial and European treasures from the Hillwood Museum Author(s): Odom, Anne, 1935-2011. Paredes, Liana,; 1961- Publication: Alexandria, Va. : Art Service International Year: 1998 Description: 340 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0883971283 ((pbk.)); 9780883971284 ((pbk.)) LCCN: 97-41835 Title: Art treasures in Russia; monuments, masterpieces, commissions, and collections. Author(s): Obolensky, Dimitri,; 1918-2001. Myers, Bernard S.,; 1908-1993, ; editor. Publication: New York, McGraw-Hill Year: 1970 Description: 174 pages illustrations, color plates 29 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 71-101167 Title: A history of Far Eastern art Author(s): Lee, Sherman E. Publication: New York, H.N. Abrams Edition: Rev. ed. Year: 1973 Description: 532 pages illustrations 30 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0810901137; 9780810901131 LCCN: 73-2670 Title: Living Buddhism Author(s): Powell, Andrew, 1957- Harrison, Graham. Publication: New York : Harmony Books Edition: 1st American ed. Year: 1989 Description: 208 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm. Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0517572664; 9780517572665 LCCN: 88-32846 Title: The Forbidden City Author(s): MacFarquhar, Roderick. Corp Author(s): Newsweek, inc.; Book Division. Publication: New York : Newsweek Year: 1972 Description: 172 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm. Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0882250221; 9780882250229; 088225023X ((deluxe ed.)); 9780882250236 ((deluxe ed.)) LCCN: 70-178708 Title: Flowers; the flower piece in European painting. Author(s): Salinger, Margaretta M.; 1907-1985. Publication: New York, Harper Edition: [1st American ed.]. Year: 1949 Description: 27 pages color plates 29 cm. Language: English Series: Painters and their subjects; Standard No: LCCN: 49-4905 Title: Decorative floral engravings; 118 plates from the 1696 Accurate description of terrestrial plants Author(s): Munting, Abraham, 1626-1683. Publication: New York; Dover Publications Year: 1975 Description: vi, 120 pages; illustrations ; 32 cm. Language: English Series: Dover pictorial archive series; Standard No: ISBN: 0486231178; 9780486231174; National Library: 7508530 LCCN: 74-83764 Title: Universe Author(s): Dinwiddie, Robert. Publication: New York : DK Pub. Edition: 1st American ed. Year: 2005 Description: 512 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0756613647; 9780756613648; 9780756616588; 0756616581; LCCN: 2005-4794 ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D05682.E72C9420] "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary

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MeL Minute: New Gale Virtual Reference (GVRL) Titles Added to MeL!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 01 May '17

01 May '17

Hello Everyone! We have new additions to MeL's Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=GVRL…>) to tell you about this week! The new titles include: * Countries of the World and Their Leaders Yearbook, 2016 * Philosophy: Environmental Ethics, 2016 * Philosophy: Medical Ethics, 2016 * Life and Career Skills Series (4 vol.), 2015 * Personal Finance, 2015 * UXL Civics, 2015 * UXL Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters, 2016 * Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices, 2015 * Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations, 2017 * The Study of Science (6 vol.): Earth Science, Geography, Geology, Human Evolution, Physical Science, Space Exploration, 2017 These are great reference eBooks to use with students, teachers and your general patrons. GVRL integrates with both Google Classroom/Drive and Microsoft 360 which makes class assignments using these and other GVRL title in MeL even more useful in Michigan schools. Find out more about these titles at Gale's GVRL page<http://www.cengage.com/search/showresults.do?N=197+4294904997>. 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. Warm regards, Deb D. R. 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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Game of Thrones
by Joann Crater 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

The set is gone. Thank you everyone. Joann CraterDirectorHudson Carnegie District Library (zv170)205 S. Market St.Hudson MI 49247517-448-3801director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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Microfilm reader
by Helena Hayes 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

Good afternoon - We have a Dukane "Microreader" (Model 27A25) that is looking for a new home. As far as I know, it works, we just don't use it / need it. If you can come pick it up, you may have it for your library. Helena Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org

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Drinking Fountain Repair
by Michael Mccaffery 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

Hi all I was wondering if anyone has a drinking fountain repair specialist they would be willing to share? We have two that need repair. Thanks MPM -- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights City Libraries 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us

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Game of Thrones
by Joann Crater 29 Apr '17

29 Apr '17

We have a like new, never read boxed paperback set of the Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin to give away. It includes: A Clash of Kings, A Feast for Crows, A Game of Thrones, A Dance with Dragons, A Storm of Swords. Please include your RIDES number in your request. Have a wonderful weekend!! Joann CraterDirectorHudson Carnegie District Library (zv170)205 S. Market St.Hudson MI 49247517-448-3801director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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Theater (owned by library) Manager Position Opening
by Amber Clement 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

The Presque Isle District Library is happy to announce that we have a position opening at our Rogers City Theater. Please see attachment for details. Send application and resume to the following: 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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