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UM-Dearborn Young Authors' Festival for Grades 3-5
by Barbara Kriigel 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Young Authors' Festival Nov. 12; Meet Michigan author Christopher Paul Curt [image: Young Authors' Festival Nov. 12; Meet Michigan author Christopher Paul Curt] *4th Annual Festival * [image: Image of festival logo] *Young Authors' Festival, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 * Everyone is invited to attend the Young Authors' Festival on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Mardigian Library. Christopher Paul Curtis, Michigan author and Newbery Medal winner, is the special guest speaker. The event also includes *fun breakout sessions for children* to develop their writing and reading skills, and for adults to learn tips for supporting their children's literacy development. The Festival is *FREE* and open to the public. Registration is highly encouraged to ensure giveaways for children, food, and seating. Registration begins on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. For more details and registration, visit the event's website: http://library.umd.umich.edu/yaf <https://t.e2ma.net/click/b52zl/b5m7ke/najp4d> Directions to the campus are at: http://umdearborn.edu/maps_directions/ <https://t.e2ma.net/click/b52zl/b5m7ke/32jp4d> [image: Free event image] FREE EVENT ON NOV. 12 [image: Christopher Paul Curtis image] Christopher Paul Curtis 2016 Guest Speaker *Bud, Not Buddy* Newbery Medal Winner 2000 Other titles by Christopher Paul Curtis *Support Children's Writing * Reading and writing are critical literacy skills for children to develop, especially in the primary grades. Our 4th annual Young Authors' Festival provides an opportunity for children to develop these skills, and for adults to learn tips and techniques for supporting their children's literacy development. Please take this opportunity to support children's literacy! *Writing Contest Winners!* Students who win awards in this year's writing contest are invited to read their entries at the festival. This year's theme is "The Importance of Family and Helping Others." As students write a poem, narrative, or expository piece, they are encouraged to write about personal family stories or memories, or to create a story about characters they make up. For more information about the contest, visit the event's website: http://library.umd.umich.edu/yaf <https://t.e2ma.net/click/b52zl/b5m7ke/jvkp4d> Please join us in recognizing the writing achievements of students in grades three, four, and five! [image: Question mark image] *Questions?* Email Barbara Kriigel at bkriigel(a)umich.edu or call her at 313-593-5614. *Sponsored by:* [image: Image of sponsors' logos] University of Michigan-Dearborn | http://umdearborn.edu <https://t.e2ma.net/click/b52zl/b5m7ke/znlp4d> *Share this email:* <https://t.e2ma.net/share/outbound/e/b52zl/b5m7ke> <https://t.e2ma.net/share/outbound/t/b52zl/b5m7ke> <https://t.e2ma.net/share/outbound/f/b52zl/b5m7ke> <https://t.e2ma.net/share/outbound/l/b52zl/b5m7ke> *Manage* <https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/47106/27997/260217181/> your preferences | *Opt out* <https://t.e2ma.net/optout/b52zl/b5m7ke?r=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcHAuZTJtYS5uZXQvYXBwMi…> using *TrueRemove*™ Got this as a forward? *Sign up* <https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/47106/27997.19679581/> to receive our future emails. View this email *online* <https://t.e2ma.net/message/b52zl/b5m7ke>. 4901 Evergreen Road Alfred Berkowitz Gallery, Mardigian Library Dearborn, MI | 48128 US <#m_-1044072932594570007_> This email was sent to bkriigel(a)umich.edu. *To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book.* <http://bkriigel@umich.edu>

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green tote of bags and boxes taken
by Loretta Sherfield 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

-- Loretta Sherfield Branch District Library Interlibrary Loan Department

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bags and boxes to offer
by Loretta Sherfield 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Hi: I have a whole green tote of small and medium bags, and dvd boxes to give away to first library to ask. Thanks, Loretta. -- Loretta Sherfield Branch District Library Interlibrary Loan Department

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AST this week
by Janell T. Perkins 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

25 26 27 Mueller Brooks Hammond Dept Meeting Shattuck Hakken Burzmor, J Janell Perkins Special Education Dept. Head Owosso High School 989-729-5523

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overdues procedure
by Perri Saunders 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

We've never had a cut and dried procedure for charging patrons for overdue books. Does anyone have a set procedure for how long to wait before charging? -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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FW: Do a No-Stress Online Book Fair This Year
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

This online book fair<https://www.childrensbookstore.com/> site may be of interest to some Friends groups. Sign-up is free, organizations receive 30% of purchases after the fair. FAQ’s: https://www.childrensbookstore.com/school-fundraising/faq/ 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] From: School Library Journal Partner [mailto:sljemail@schoollibraryjournal.com] Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 2:08 PM To: Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Do a No-Stress Online Book Fair This Year Email not displaying properly? View it in your web browser<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…> For customer support, or to stop receiving future offers from School Library Journal, please scroll to the bottom for instructions. Hold an Awesome Online Book Fair<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…> [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd4cd0676906a7326598a617d/images/eab35c43-43d7…]<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…> Raise Great Funds with a Holiday Book Fair More than half of all children's books are sold between November 1st and December 15th. You can take advantage of this buying season with an online book fair that your families and patrons will love. We have built online book fairs<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…> so that you can raise great funds without closing the library, scrambling for volunteers and lifting heavy boxes of books. You earn 30% of every purchase. At the end of the book fair, we send you a check. There are no minimums and no fees. Books are shipped directly to your families and patrons--no handling inventory. [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd4cd0676906a7326598a617d/images/549b2b15-4540…]<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…> What does it take to hold an awesome online book fair? 1. Ten minutes to fill out a form to set up your book fair. 2. Good communication with your community via email and social media. 3. Parents, teachers ans student who love books. There are more than 200,000 titles available from baby books through young adult titles. We are zealous about making your book fair a success. We provide materials, tips and the training you need to have a great book fair. When you sign up, you will receive the dedicated assistance of one of our staff members who will help every step of the way. There is plenty of time to carry out an excellent book this holiday season. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Sign up I'd love to help you have a great book fair. Please call or email me directly with questions. Happy Reading! Jake Ball Founder, Children's Bookstore<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…> 1-800-824-4789 [http://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd4cd0676906a7326598a617d/images/4eab7118-dda1…]<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…> ________________________________ This email was sent to LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>. To unsubscribe from future SLJ partner promotion mailings, Click Here<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…>. To manage all LJ, SLJ, and Horn Book communications, Click Here<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/rif/10574/s-0d50-1610/-/l-00ac:22…>. VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY: Click Here<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0d50-1610/Bct/l-00ac/l…>. CONTACT US: School Library Journal (a Media Source Inc. company) 123 William Street, Suite 802, New York, NY 10038 Tel: 646-380-0700 Fax: 646-380-0756 Email: sljnfo(a)mediasourceinc.com<mailto:sljinfo@mediasourceinc.com> [http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/o/10574/s-0d50-1610/l-00ac:22aea/…]

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Pearl Harbor Presentation
by Jeanine Taylor 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Last week the Clinton-Macomb Public Library presented Larry Martin's Pearl Harbor presentation and it was a great success. I have already received many compliments on the presentation and would like to refer him to all the libraries in Michigan. Larry Martin is very enthusiastic about military history and his presentation reflects his passion. You may contact Larry at his website at http://lmww@.com. Thank you Jeanine Taylor Librarian Clinton-Macomb Public Library

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Associate University Librarian, UC Santa Barbara-Closes Sunday!
by Jobeth Bradbury 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Associate University Librarian-UC Santa Barbara Lead the UCSB Library Scholarly Resources & Content Strategies programs and explore new strategies providing scholarly information to support research and teaching missions; increase the visibility of the Library's distinctive collections and their research value; align resources with the UCSB's campus's teaching and research mission; and facilitate discovery and use of data created and published by UCSB researchers and scholars. The <http://www.ucsb.edu/> University of California, Santa Barbara, one of ten campuses of the University of California system, seeks a successful Associate University Librarian (AUL) who will provide leadership and program oversight of key programs and services committed to the activities of UCSB researches and scholars. The AUL will set library-wide policy for collection development, data curation, digitization initiatives, scholarly communications, licensing, acquisitions, and preservation. Teamwork is essential-the chosen candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, subject librarians, collections staff, the California Digital Library (to provide access to electronic resources meeting the UCSB's needs), sister UC campuses and other cooperative partners. The AUL will convene ad hoc or functional groups to work creatively together with all staff engaged in collection issues. A key new project will be exploring new ways to strengthen collaborative collection development, shared collections, and c-investments for content needed by UCSB researchers and scholars. Responsibilities. With five direct reports and 45FTE personnel, the <http://www.gossagesager.com/AULjobdesc.pdf> Associate University Librarian reports to the University Librarian. Key responsibilities include: establishing criteria of excellence and effectiveness for all aspects of the Library's intellectual content-collection building, digital initiatives, and access to collections; mobilizing and supporting staff to meet criteria through shared processes and practices; managing the information resources budget and serving as key spokesperson for collections to faculty, students and other patrons; providing campus wide leadership working closely with faculty and colleagues charting a sustainable future for scholarly communications; and supervising and providing strategic direction to the Library's Acquisition & Resource Management Services, Cataloging and Metadata, Collection Development, Digital Services and Scholarly Communication departments. The AUL shares decision making authority for personnel actions, resource management, and policy development. The AUL also represents the Library in the appropriate University, regional and national bodies and contributes through publications, formal presentations, and professional participation. Qualifications. Required qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent degree with relevant experience; significant work experience in an academic research library; demonstrated understanding of building research collections; demonstrated leadership fostering partnerships; demonstrated understanding of scholarly communication issues and new models shaping future publishing; proven management experience in a complex, multi-functional library; superior interpersonal skills and team builder; ability to work in a diverse setting with diverse staff and campus communities; a strong commitment to staff development; and superior analytical and problem solving skills. Preferred qualifications include: a second Master's degree and/or Doctorate; playing a responsible role in acquisitions and collections; experience with digital scholarship, data-intensive research support, data curation, and digital initiatives and preservation; library fundraising efforts, and a significant record of publications and/or presentation experience. Compensation. The position offers a starting salary range of $99,100 to $178,500 and an attractive <http://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/welcome> benefits package. UCSB is one of only sixty-one research intensive institutions elected to membership in the Association of American Universities. The Library is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, innovation, and collaboration with a vision to be the premier scholar resource and information leader advancing UCSB's mission of research, teaching and service to California and beyond. The Library is actively engaged with partners to provide extensive resources and services to advance information discovery for research, scholarship and creativity in a dynamically evolving teaching and learning environment. The Library's collections of 3 million volumes and 6 million non-print and digital resources supports undergraduate and graduate programs in thirty-three academic areas. The Library takes pride in providing outstanding service. For additional information on the Library, the University and the region, please visit <http://www.gossagesager.com/ucsantabarbaralinks.htm> UC Santa Barbara Links. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html> Bradbury Miller Associates via email or phone. To start the application process, send an in-depth cover letter and your curriculum vitae as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> Jobeth Bradbury on or before the closing date of October 30, 2016. Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check. The Library is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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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Register today for the MCLS Annual Meeting - November 18, 2016
by Heather Ladiski 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Excuse duplicate postings. Please forward to anyone that you feel could benefit from this information! ********************************* Register today for the MCLS Annual Meeting will be held on November 18, 2016. The theme of this year's meeting will be Innovation in Libraries. Our morning keynote speaker will be Maxine Bleiweis of Maxine Bleiweis and Associates who will present on her experiences with innovation as director of the Westport Public Library in Connecticut. Our afternoon keynote speaker will be Barbara I. Dewey, Dean, University Libraries and Scholarly Communications at Penn State University who will present on new innovative projects happening at her university. We will have a "state of libraries" presentation from Randy Riley, State Librarian of the Library of Michigan and Jake Speer, State Librarian of the Indiana State Library. A business meeting will be held during lunch and you will be able to participate in roundtable discussions with current MCLS board members. This year, we will be simulcasting from three locations: Lansing Community College - West Campus, Lansing, Michigan Indiana Wesleyan University - North Campus, Indianapolis, Indiana Northern Michigan University - Olson Library, Marquette, Michigan Agenda (all times below are listed in Eastern Time. Adjust accordingly to your time zone if needed) 9:30 am Registration 10:00 am Innovation in Public Libraries Maxine Bleiweis, Maxine Bleiweis & Associates 11:15 am The State of Libraries in Michigan & Indiana Jake Speer, Indiana State Librarian Randy Riley, Michigan State Librarian 12:15 pm Lunch 12:45 pm Annual Membership Business Meeting 1:45 pm Libraries at the Intersection of Invention, Inspiration, and Innovation Barbara I. Dewey, Dean of University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, Penn State University 3:00 pm Roundtable Discussions with MCLS board members 4:00 pm Adjourn The cost to attend from any location is $75 for MCLS members and includes lunch. To register, go to the MCLS annual meeting registration page<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…>. Contact me at the information below if you have any questions! - Heather Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800-530-9019 x133 Fax: 517-492-3885

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2016 LITA Forum – Programs, Schedule Available
by Greenlee, Michael 24 Oct '16

24 Oct '16

Check out the 2016 LITA Forum website<http://litaforum.org/> now for the preliminary 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 really want to attend. Register Now!<http://forum.lita.org/registrationtravel/> Fort Worth, TX November 17-20, 2016 #litaforum<https://twitter.com/search?q=#litaforum&src=typd> Participate with your LITA<http://www.ala.org/lita/> and library technology colleagues for the excellent networking opportunities at the 2016 LITA Forum<http://litaforum.org/>. * The guaranteed discount hotel rate at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel<https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/fort-worth/meetings/lita-forum-fall-2016> ends Friday October 28th, 2016, and as available thereafter. * Online registration<http://forum.lita.org/registrationtravel/> closes Sunday November 13th, 2016 And don’t forget the 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 It was her frustration with the way that software was designed to meet the needs of highly technical users rather than the general public that led her to user experience, but it was her love of information, intellectual freedom, and commitment to social justice that led her back to librarianship. Waldo Jaquith<http://forum.lita.org/speakers/waldo-jaquith/>, U.S. Open Data The director of U.S. Open Data<https://usopendata.org/>, an organization that works with government and the private sector to advance the cause of open data Tara Robertson<http://forum.lita.org/speakers/tara-robertson/>, @tararobertson “I like figuring out how things work, why they break, and how to make them work better. I’m passionate about universal design, accessibility, open source software, intellectual freedom, feminism and Fluevog shoes.” 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…> Computer programming has a reputation for being highly technical, unintelligible, and out of reach for the average librarian. Meanwhile, kids as young as 7 years old are learning to code at library programs every day. This workshop will convince you that you can code. It’s not as hard as you think! Letting the Collections Tell Their Story: Using Tableau for Collection Evaluation<http://forum.lita.org/sessions/letting-the-collections-tell-their-story-usi…> The increased accessibility of data visualization platforms, both in cost and ease of use, has opened a floodgate of possibilities for telling stories. With our data in Tableau Public, available to all, we are encouraging sharing of library collections data, for the purposes of comparing measures and setting benchmarks. Full Details<http://litaforum.org/> 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 25 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 and other social opportunities to get to know colleagues and speakers. Get the latest information, register and book a hotel room at the 2016 Forum Web site.<http://litaforum.org/> <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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