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It’s Almost LITA Forum Time!
by Greenlee, Michael 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

2016 LITA Forum<http://litaforum.org/> Fort Worth, TX November 17-20, 2016 #litaforum<https://twitter.com/search?q=#litaforum&src=typd> Online registration closes at midnight, Sunday November 13, 2016<http://forum.lita.org/registrationtravel/>. Onsite registration will be available at the Forum site, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel<https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-worth/meetings/lita-forum-fall-2016>. Check out the 2016 LITA Forum website<http://litaforum.org/> now for the schedule, program descriptions<http://forum.lita.org/schedule/> and speakers<http://forum.lita.org/speakers/>. You’re sure to find sessions and more sessions that you can’t wait to attend. Register Now!<http://forum.lita.org/registrationtravel/> Join us in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel<https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-worth/meetings/lita-forum-fall-2016> located in Downtown Fort Worth, for the 2016 LITA Forum, a three-day education and networking event featuring 2 preconferences, 3 keynote sessions, more than 55 concurrent sessions and 20 poster presentations<http://forum.lita.org/schedule/>. It’s the 19th annual gathering of the highly regarded LITA Forum for technology-minded information professionals. Meet with your colleagues involved in new and leading edge technologies in the library and information technology field. Registration is limited in order to preserve the important networking advantages of a smaller conference. Attendees take advantage of the informal Friday evening reception, networking dinners, movie night, game night and other social opportunities to get to know colleagues and speakers. Other conference highlights including the Keynote speakers and the Preconferences. Keynote Speakers:<http://forum.lita.org/keynote-speakers/> Cecily Walker<http://forum.lita.org/speakers/cecily-walker/>, Vancouver Public Library Waldo Jaquith<http://forum.lita.org/speakers/waldo-jaquith/>, U.S. Open Data Tara Robertson<http://forum.lita.org/speakers/tara-robertson/>, @tararobertson The Preconference Workshops:<http://forum.lita.org/pre-conference-speakers/> Librarians can code! A “hands-on” computer programming workshop just for librarians<http://forum.lita.org/sessions/librarians-can-code-a-hands-on-computer-prog…> Letting the Collections Tell Their Story: Using Tableau for Collection Evaluation<http://forum.lita.org/sessions/letting-the-collections-tell-their-story-usi…> Get the latest information, register and book a hotel room at the 2016 Forum Web site.<http://litaforum.org/> We thank our LITA Forum Sponsors:<http://forum.lita.org/sponsors/> OCLC<http://www.oclc.org/>, Yewno<http://corp.yewno.com/>, EBSCO<https://www.ebsco.com/>, BiblioCommons<http://www.bibliocommons.com/> See you in Fort Worth. Michael Greenlee Digital Services Specialist, MLIS Jackson District Library<http://www.myjdl.com/> P: 517-905-1310<tel:517.905.1310> E: greenleem(a)myjdl.com<mailto:greenleem@myjdl.com> T: @greenleeMichael<https://twitter.com/greenleeMichael>

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MeL Minute - MeL Usability
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Hi All, This week's MeL Minute highlights the work of MeL Team member Sonya Schryer Norris and her research assistant Aris Bailey in evaluating users' experiences using the search box on the MeL<http://mel.org/> homepage. The study and article she authored appears in the October, 2016 issue of Computers in Libraries magazine, Encore Duet: How the Michigan eLibrary Tweaked Configuration Options to Improve the User Experience<http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/oct16/Norris--Encore-Duet.shtml>. In it she explains the goals, methodology, and results in conducting a "...user experience evaluation of our implementation of the discovery service Encore Duet 4.4. We wanted to determine how well it was serving patrons and librarians using the Michigan eLibrary (MeL; mel.org<http://mel.org/>). Was the search box we designed as the gateway to our resources providing easy access to what users wanted? First, we used industry-standard evaluation methods and made recommendations based on user input. Then we worked with the vendor, applied changes to the configuration options, and created custom JavaScript to improve our users' experience." We invite you to read the article for an interesting behind-the-scenes look at evaluating and configuring MeL. Sonya will also be presenting her findings during a poster session at this year's Library Information Technology Association (LITA) conference in Ft. Worth later this month. 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. Registration is now open for the next LM/MCLS webinar. Standardized tests are a reality for Michigan students from elementary through High School. MeL databases provides resources which can bolster achievement. Please join us on November 30, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on MeL resources which prepare students for these important examinations. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>. 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> [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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Closes Sunday, Nov. 6! Information Technology Manager, Sanibel (FL) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Information Technology Manager-Sanibel (FL) Public Library Is the <http://www.sanlib.org/> Sanibel Public Library "Your Library Reimagined?" Join the Library's Leadership Team and celebrate the Library's future while honoring its history as their new Information Technology Manager. The successful candidate, with generosity of spirit, time and creativity, will significantly contribute to the Library's $5 million interior renovation project focusing on the Library as a "space" and a "place" serving people-both external and internal customers. Key opportunities are: working on the Library's Your Library Reimagined project-developing user-centered design including more flexibility and portability, using technologies effectively, and preservation of Sanibel's local history through the Sanibel Memory project. The Sanibel Public Library, governed by a seven member elected Board of Library Commissioners, includes a committed fourteen-member Staff Team, and has a $1.8 operating budget. The Library, serving 6,500 people (swelling to 35,000 in the winter season), continues to be a community anchor encouraging discovery, enrichment and lifelong learning. Warm weather, beautiful beaches, a blue-ribbon elementary school (Lee County School District), an outstanding library, and an international airport provide a superb quality of life on <https://sanibel-captiva.org/> Sanibel Island, Lee County, FL-part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida region. Due to easy causeway access, Sanibel's 17.5 square miles is a popular global tourist destination and is known for its shell beaches and wildlife refuges. The Island hosts the Sanibel Historical Village, other museums and theaters as well as the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, and the Sanibel Sea School. Sanibel has thoughtfully and deliberatively maintained a balance between development and preservation of the island's ecology. For more information about the Library and Sanibel Island, visit <http://www.gossagesager.com/sanilbellinks.htm> Sanibel Links. Responsibilities. The IT Manager serves on the Library's Management Team and reports to the Library Director. Illustrative responsibilities include: leading the Library's overall technology activities (IT, web development and digital collections); ensuring that successful technology services align with the Library's mission and plan; planning, preparing and monitoring the technology budgets; developing and implementing staff and customer training; and providing the technology vision, leadership, infrastructure, tools and services to support excellent customer service. Visit the complete <http://www.gossagesager.com/sanibeljobdesc.pdf> position announcement. Qualifications: Minimum required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of five years' experience in information technology, computer services and internal/external technology support. Preferred qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS; a minimum of three years' experience in a library setting; a sound working knowledge of metadata tools, ILS software, web technologies, image editing programs; a working knowledge of PC hardware, applications, and current library technology trends; and supervisory experience. Professional initiative, creativity and flexibility are highly desirable traits. Compensation. The salary range is $60,080-85,500 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Miller Associates via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> Jobeth Bradbury. The position closes November 6, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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NEW Michigan Activity Pass Partner/Destination
by Jim Flury 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

All, I am pleased to announce the addition of Bundy Hill Preserve http://www.chippewawatershedconservancy.org/bundy-hill-wakelin-kathleen-mcn… Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, as our newest and 421st partner destination in the Michigan Activity Pass program. Bundy Hill Preserve consists of 100 acres in Isabella County and includes the highest geologic point in that county, at 1,270 feet. Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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OverDrive Training Materials
by Dillon Geshel 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hello, I am looking for any resources librarians may have created for training library staff on using OverDrive to download digital materials. I have been utilizing the OverDrive Help page to draft some training materials on my own, but I thought I'd check and see if anyone has created their own materials I could use for reference. If you have worked with library staff on OverDrive training, I would also be interested in hearing how you structure that staff training, and what type of activities staff take part in during training. Thank you, Dillon -- Dillon Geshel Library Director Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI (906)-482-4570

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Free Library Related Webinars for November!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Greetings! The November free webinar list is now up and ready. Please check out all of the wonderful offerings at http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-november-webinars-for-libr…. Highlights include: November 10 High School Diplomas @ the Public Library (Library Journal)<http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/> Our panelists will share why they chose the program and what it's meant in terms of community partnerships, exposure, demonstrating outcomes, etc. They will also give insight into the day-to-day program operations, share best practices and tell a tale or two about how this program has benefitted the lives of their COHS students and graduates. November 15 FREE virtual conference Planning and Digitizing Yesterday to Preserve it for Tomorrow<http://newprairiepress.org/cpndam/> November 15-16 7 Steps to Deliver Better Customer Experiences (Harvard Business Review)<https://hbr.org/webinars> Using seven key steps, brand-building expert Denise Lee Yohn helps companies design and deliver dramatically improved experiences by using a customer experience architecture. This framework enables companies to deliver optimal experiences to different customer segments. To learn about a proven, practical tool for transforming your organization's customer experience, join Denise Lee Yohn and HBR on November 15. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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National Runaway Safeline Pt. 2
by Mary J 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Hi Team, Sorry, I got the wrong link for the free promotional materials: https://www.1800runaway.org/free-promotional-materials/ National Runaway Safeline also has a free curriculum about alternatives to running away. "*Let’s Talk:Runaway Prevention Curriculum *is a free, evidence-based <http://www.1800runaway.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/RPC-Evidence-Based-Pa…>, interactive, 14 module curriculum intended to educate young people about alternatives to running away as well as to build life skills so that youth can resolve problems without resorting to running away or unsafe behavior. " The link to it is here: http://www.1800runaway.org/runaway-prevention-curriculum-sign-up/ In addition NRS has "Kids Call" where their prevention specialist will lead a group discussion. It is "a hands-on way for youth to learn more about the issues that youth in crisis face and the solutions available to them- straight from the NRS front line team of staff and volunteers. Kids Call helps participants further grasp what runaway and homeless youth are going through, as well as familiarize themselves with NRS’ services in case they, or anyone they know, end up in crisis. We’ll answer questions such as: “How long are runaways gone? What makes someone run away? What can I do instead of running away?” the link is here: https://www.1800runaway.org/providers-educators/kids-call/ <https://www.1800runaway.org/providers-educators/kids-call/> Thanks again! Mary Jo -- Mary Jo

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Last call: 4 person computer station free
by Melissa Huisman 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

I thought I’d try one more time before it went to the dumpster. Anyone want this? I’d say it is roughly five feet deep by six feet wide and regular table height. Melissa From: Melissa Huisman Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 9:30 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: 4 person computer station free Hi! Free for any library that wants it - 4 station computer unit. The monitors are sunk inside and sit on little shelves and the keyboards are on trays. Both the monitor stands and the keyboard trays can be removed and you’d just have a normal table but with 4 glass panels on the surface. Also, the frosted privacy glass was added later and can be removed. Chairs aren’t included. You’d have to come here and pick it up. It fits in the back of an SUV when taken apart. And it is already all taken apart. Thanks! From: Melissa Huisman Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:07 AM To: Melissa Huisman <mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org>> Subject:

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National Runaway Prevention Month
by Mary J 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

November is National Runaway Prevention Month. It is spearheaded by National Runaway Safeline (NRS) and National Network for Youth (NN4Y). Studies Have Shown That: -One in seven young people between the ages of 10 and 18 will run away> -Youth age 12 to 17 are more at risk of homelessness than adults -75 percent of runaways are female -Estimates of the number of pregnant homeless girls are between 6 and 22 percent -Between 20 and 40 percent of homeless youth identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning (GLBTQ) -46 percent of runaway and homeless youth reported being physically abused, 38 percent reported being emotionally abused , and 17 percent reported being forced into unwanted sexual activity by a family or household member -75 percent percent of homeless or runaway youth have dropped out or will drop out of school To support prevention NRS offer *free *materials, including posters, bookmarks and brochures that you can download or have mailed to you. http://www.1800runaway.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storytelling-toolkit.… They also have a list of suggested media http://www.1800runaway.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Storytelling-toolkit.… The True Colors Fund has a list of 10 things you can do personally to support National Runaway Prevention Month: https://truecolorsfund.org/2016/11/01/november-is-national-runaway-preventi… Please share this with anyone you think could use it. Thanks for your continued support of our young people! Please excuse any cross-posting. -- Mary Jo Vortkamp Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library (313)-481-1741

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Fwd: Britannica Listserv Announcement: Consider It a Date!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

Straight from the Horse's Mouth: Explore Past Events with Firsthand Accounts! Join us for this one-hour webinar to dig deep into history's greatest events by exploring Britannica's wide variety of primary source documents. Learn how primary sources make history come alive for K-12 students and help them to make connections to past figures, events, and time periods. We'll discover text, images, audio, and video content paired with practical strategies to engage students in critical thinking. Come along for the ride on Thursday, November 10th 3 PM (CST); 2 PM (EST)!! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6769199789425680132 Please share with your networks! Thank you, Deb Deb Renee Biggs Library Consultant &Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan

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