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missing item
by M. Converse 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

An item requested from CADL South Lansing: -- Independence day: resurgence : the official movie novelization / novelization by Alex Irvine -- apparently has a 'received' at Alpena status, but it's not checked out to the patron, and it's not here. It's a mystery! Could this have somehow come to another library? Barcode 28604000931789 Anyone finds this item, would they please let us know or return it to CADL South Lansing - zv194? Thank you! M. Converse, Reference Department Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library zv010

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Job Opportunity: Library Administration Clerk
by BTPL Careers 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

Greetings! We have a job opening at Bloomfield Township Public Library ----------------- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: Administration Clerk DEPARTMENT: Administration, reporting to Assistant Library Director HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends WAGE & BENEFITS: $15.50 per hour with increase possible upon completion of three-month orientation. Pro-rated paid time off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation program. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides positive, pleasant professional services to patrons and staff; greets all library callers and visitors at Welcome Desk; answers questions and directs as appropriate; assists public with meeting room reservations; assists with promotion of library events by preparing flyers, posters, newsletters, press releases; keeps statistics for reporting; implements library policies and procedures; makes use of technology to complete job duties and communicate; works as a member of the Administration team; seeks opportunities for professional growth REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: High school diploma; experience with Microsoft Office especially Word, Publisher, and PowerPoint; strong organizational and communication skills; able to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones; desire to serve the public in a positive manner. Desirable: Public library and reception and/or clerical experience; graphic design skills. Application, resume, cover letter, and clerical skills test due January 20, 2017. Application is available on the Library’s website at www.btpl.org. Clerical skills test must be taken in the library during regular library hours. Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 OR email to careers(a)btpl.org The following are activities an Administration Clerk might do in a typical week: • cover Welcome Desk • complete word processing assignments • file departmental typing projects • assist patrons with meeting room requests • coordinate meeting room set-ups with Facility Services staff • complete and send meeting room contracts to registrants • compile weekly schedule for meeting room calendar • troubleshoot meeting room conflicts • manage in-house forms on the Intranet • enter the library’s daily meetings and events on the computer • attend department meetings • compile meeting room statistics for monthly activity report • photocopy materials for library staff • create posters on plotter • enter promotional information on online calendars • maintain meeting room use files • draft news releases • post approved public literature in lobby • collect patron comments • create promotional graphics for website • draft statistical reports and charts

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Re: [Michlib-l] Great Lakes Shipwrecks Speaker?
by Bradley Scott 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

If your interest extends to musical presentations, check out Lee Murdock. He's a folk-musician, historian and storyteller with a lifelong focus on the Great Lakes. He gave a very well-attended and well-received presentation at the Brighton District Library when I worked there some years ago. www.leemurdock.com/about-lee http://leemurdock.com/arts-in-education/ I also enjoyed hearing from Frederick Stonehouse when I lived in Marquette. Bradley A. Scott

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Arabic Vendor for International Books
by Shannon O'Leary 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

Dear All, Good Morning, my name is Shannon O'Leary and I attended the ICLR fall meeting. I had a quick question for those of you who order books in Arabic. What vendor are you using? I am currently using multiculturalbooksandvideos.com and I am experiencing issues, and my coworker and I were wondering if any of you know of any alternate vendor? Thanks . Shannon Shannon O'Leary | Intern Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-349-0720 |Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

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Labeling Graphic Novels
by Diana Simpson 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

Can anyone suggest best practices for labeling and organizing graphic novels so that patrons can easily find what they want on the shelves? We plan to have two graphic novel collections, one for teens and another for younger audiences. Diana Simpson Cataloger/Technical Services Alma Public Library 500 E. Superior St. Alma, MI 488801 989-463-3966 dsimpson(a)alma.lib.mi.us Inline image 1

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Re: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading Programming Webinars for 2017's "Build a Better World"
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 20 Dec '16

20 Dec '16

Registration for our 2017 Build a Better World Youth Programming Ideas webinar on 1/9/17 at 3PM is still open. Please register here<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>, even if you can’t attend live; we will send you a link to the recording. This webinar is put on by your peers serving on the Library of Michigan’s Youth Service Advisory Council. I’ve been informed the " Playful Building Hands-on Activities” webinar from STAR_Net is already full. They will have the link online of the recording after January 18th. For STAR_Net’s "Dream Big to Build a Better World" that took place on 12/14/16, you can now find the recording online<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/resources/webinars/>! Engineers use their skills to solve problems and make the world a better place. Join Jeannine Finton from the American Society of Civil Engineers as she shares a variety of hands-on engineering resources, activities, presentation tips and techniques designed to make engineering fun for all ages. Find out how to connect with local engineers who may be able to assist with a program. Finally, for those serving teens, be sure to register for “Introduction to the 2017 CSLP Teen Programming Manual” on Thursday, January 5, 2017, 2:00 PM EST. To register, please go to https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator today. -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 4:29 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading Programming Webinars for 2017's "Build a Better World" Please note the January 9th webinar listed below is brought to you by our new Youth Services Advisory Council! We’ll share ideas for summer reading team members are doing in libraries across Michigan and we’ll open it up for participants to share their ideas/questions, too. 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<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov%3cmailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>> ________________________________ [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] Summer Reading Programming Webinars for 2017's "Build a Better World" [Poster]The following are webinar opportunities on the 2017 Summer Reading theme "Build a Better World." Please follow the links to register for the individual webinars. If you're unable to attend live, recordings will be sent out if you are registered. * Dream Big to Build a Better World Wednesday, December 14th, 2016 3:00 pm EST Engineers use their skills to solve problems and make the world a better place. Join Jeannine Finton from the American Society of Civil Engineers as she shares a variety of hands-on engineering resources, activities, presentation tips and techniques designed to make engineering fun for all ages. Find out how to connect with local engineers who may be able to assist with a program. The STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net)<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/> is a hands-on learning network for libraries and their communities across the country. To register, please click here.<https://t.e2ma.net/click/e771q/q8ohzs/yezvsg> Password is “star”. * Build a Better World Youth Programming Ideas for 2017 Summer Reading Monday, January 9, 2017 3:00 PM EST The Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council would like to invite you to join us for a webinar on the 2017 CSLP themed "Build a Better World." Programming ideas, the CSLP manual and various summer reading club topics will be discussed. To Register, please click here<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. * Introduction to the 2017 CSLP Teen Programming Manual Thursday, January 5, 2017 2:00 PM EST Are you planning creative, fun, and educational programs for your 2017 teen summer library program? This webinar, presented by Michelle Beebower and Nichole Chagnon of the Austin Public Library, that will introduce programs and activities in the 2017 Collaborative Summer Library Program Teen manual that will inspire unforgettable summer library programs for teens in your community! To register, please click here<https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html>. This webinar will be recorded and archived for later viewing. Thank you to the Texas State Library for organizing this webinar – you will be participating with YA librarians across the country. * Playful Building Hands-on Activities Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 3:00 pm EST Join us for a FREE online training in conducting a selection of hands-on engineering activities. The STAR_Net project’s Playful Building activities are designed to engage children, tweens, and families in hands-on engineering fun at the library, and they rely on inexpensive materials! Play along with us – have the following materials<https://t.e2ma.net/click/e771q/q8ohzs/6c3vsg> on hand to try the activities yourself. The STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net)<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/> is a hands-on learning network for libraries and their communities across the country. To register, please click here.<https://t.e2ma.net/click/e771q/q8ohzs/m53vsg> Password is “star”. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov%3cmailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences/Sign up for more<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscribers/new?preferences=t…> | Unsubscribe All<%5b%5bONECLICK_UNSUB_URL%5d%5d> | Help<https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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FW: Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - December 2016 Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

Training Staff on ECRR Principles Happy Holidays! [every child ready to read] Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - December 2016 In This Issue: * Training Staff on ECRR Principles * New Books of the Month * Website of the Month * Reflections... This Month's Wisdom... "...early literacy practices are natural things to do with children that will lay the important foundation so that a child will be able to learn to read easily when arriving at school." ~ Sue McCleaf Nespeca Training Staff on ECRR Principles [boy]One of the workshops in the Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) Manual is a workshop to train library staff, including the library director and other administrative staff, youth services staff, and others who may be involved in planning for or delivering early literacy programs. The workshop is intended to last under an hour and incorporates background information on ECRR and an overview of the Parent Workshop. Here are just a few key points that are covered in this workshop: A. To become successful readers, children need an understanding that written letters (a code) represent spoken sounds. B. Children also need comprehension skills to understand the meaning conveyed by print. C. Children develop decoding and comprehension skills through interactions with adults and their environment. D. Learning letter names and sounds is critical to learning how to decode, or read, words. E. Print conventions like knowing how to hold a book, turn pages, and follow sentences on a page help a beginning reader, but they are not a predictor of later reading achievement. F. Experiences that develop oral language, phonological awareness, and letter knowledge play an important role in helping children get ready to read. G. Reading together with children continues to be one of the most powerful ways to develop early literacy skills H. How parents read to children makes a difference. Talking about books and extending the conversation about a story by asking and answering questions leads to greater learning. I. Repeatedly reading the same book helps children learn vocabulary, how stories are structured, and other literacy skills. J. Reading and writing go together. Writing activities help children learn about letter names and sounds, that print has meaning, and that writing has a purpose. K. The environment influences learning. Spaces at the library (and at home) can be organized to support the development of early literacy skills. How space is arranged and used affects how often and how long children engage in early literacy activities. For more information on this workshop (and to see actual PowerPoint slides that are included) you may wish to listen to the webinar that was offered in March of this year and that was recorded. You can find the webinar here: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-62245-370596--,00.ht…<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (March 8, 2016 recording.) ________________________________ New Books of the Month [Todd Parr]Be Who You Are! Todd Parr. Little, Brown, 2016. ISBN: 978-0-316-26523-2. $17.99. It's true that Todd has addressed this theme before with his 2001 book It's Okay to Be Different, but quite frankly, I have not seem much of a change from 2001 with children in relation to issues of bullying or accepting others that are different from them in some way. Unfortunately, there still seems to be a need for this book. Parr's usual bright colored child-like appealing illustrations are in evidence here too. The last page of the book pretty much sums up the rest of the text. "It doesn't matter what color you are, where you are from, or who's in your family. Everyone needs to be loved. Always love yourself and just be who you are!" [Bill Martin Jr]Lift-the-Tab: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? 50th Anniversary Edition. Bill Martin Jr. Holt, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-62779-723-8. $13.99 Why buy this version of Brown Bear...? I think this version will be perfect for children's narrative skills (child participation.) Let's face it --- when you ask children "Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see?" you have to turn the page before children can answer that question (unless they already have the book memorized.) Now, you do not have to turn the page --- you simply point to the tab (red bird) and they can guess the answer before you turn the page. Granted, this is just a slightly larger board book size, so it might be better for one-on-one reading or for a small group, unless you have the funds to buy multiple copies and parents can share with their child in storytime while your read the book. On another note, because of the 50th anniversary, a new board book version has been released also. It is slightly larger than the original board book (which is great) but the cover is also padded. What a wonderful gift this would be for a baby! ________________________________ Website of the Month [Reading Rockets]Often library staff that are not children's specialists will need to assist patrons/parents who have children and will be asked for reading tips for their young children. When training or sharing information with other staff members, you might want to recommend the excellent Reading Rockets website. If you are not familiar with Reading Rockets, you might want to spend a little time exploring their site as there is an incredible amount of useful information. Reading Rockets is described as "a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help." The following links would be useful for ALL library staff to be aware of, but also the tips could be reproduced on bookmarks to hand out to parents or distribute at programs. Most importantly the information is given in numerous languages including Spanish, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Korean, Navajo, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. Here are just a few tips under each age group. A. Reading Tips for Parents of Babies: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-babies<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> A few of the recommended tips: 1. Keep books where your baby can reach them 2. Talk with your baby all day long 3. Develop a daily routine (and make reading a part of it) B. Reading Tips for Parents of Toddlers: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-toddlers<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 1. Don't expect your toddler to sit still for a book 2. Keep reading short, simple and often 3. Encourage play that involves naming, describing, and communicating C. Reading Tips for Parents of Preschoolers: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-tips-parents-preschoolers<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 1. Read with fun in your voice 2. Talk about writing too 3. Point out print everywhere ________________________________ Reflections... [Training]Justifying Early Literacy Training to Library Directors or Administrators Just this month (December) I completed several days of training to librarians that were from various library systems in the state of Florida. On the first day, I stood dumbfounded when an attendee said that her library director reluctantly allowed her to attend my workshop because he felt early literacy training was not necessary. In his opinion, a child would be taught how to read and write when entering school and there was no reason to "teach" the child before arriving at school. For one of the first times in my life, I was speechless. This was a library director of a large public library system who made this comment. For the rest of the day, whenever I made a point, or quoted relevant research, I would find myself saying "You need to tell your library director this." Just to be clear, I also agree that we do not "teach" a child any of the early literacy skills. The early literacy practices are natural things to do with children that will lay the important foundation so that a child will be able to learn to read easily when arriving at school. Seriously though, if a library director feels this way, then it will be very difficult to center your programming for young children around early literacy practices. In this small space, it is difficult to list all the reasons why early literacy programming is important, but here are just a few statistics from research that might be useful. 1. "Roughly 35% of children in the United States enter school without the skills necessary for learning to read." Carnegie Foundation of New York. Starting Points: Meeting the Needs of Our Youngest Children. Waldorf, MD: Carnegie Corp of NY, 1994. 2. "Research shows the development of early literacy skills through early experiences with books and stories is critically linked to a child's success in learning to read. Children who are read to from an early age have a larger vocabulary and better language skills when they start school. " Contacts of Literacy: What Children Learn from Learning to Read Books in W. H. Teale Emergent Literacy: Writing and Reading, Norwood, NJ: Ablex, 1986. 3. "Research shows that children with larger vocabularies have higher school achievement." Duke, Neil and Annie Moses. 10 Research-Tested Ways to Build Children's Vocabulary, Scholastic Professional Paper. Scholastic, 2003. 4. "Children's phonological awareness begins to develop during the preschool years. Unless children are given help from teachers, parents, or other adults, those with low levels of phonological awareness will continue to be delayed in this skill from the late preschool period forward." Marilyn Adams. Beginning to Read: Thinking and Learning About Print. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1990. ________________________________ ________________________________ 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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Book Giveaway
by Elizabeth Campion 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

We have six copies of Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh available. They were in perfect, or almost perfect condition, with no marks. Elizabeth Campion, Librarian Shelby Township Library 51680 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Township, MI 48316 586-739-7414 -- A library is a miracle. A place where you can learn just about anything for free. A place where your mind can come alive." Josh Hanagarne, *The World's Strongest Librarian*

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Re: [Michlib-l] LibraryUpload 2017 - The IT Event for It Professionals in Public Libraries!
by Kevin King 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

The deadline for registration is December 30! Questions? Please email Amanda (apaffhausen(a)willard.lib.mi.us<mailto:apaffhausen@willard.lib.mi.us>) or Kevin (kevink(a)kpl.gov<mailto:kevink@kpl.gov>). [cid:image001.jpg@01D12149.10707630] Technology and IT departments in libraries can be small - or sometimes non-existent! Ever feel isolated in your tech projects? Or feel like you must be reinventing the wheel? If so - please register for the second annual LibraryUpload event<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Sw1c5CLknB4xcopGsvYrmxnHrcVSgt3nIZB4XI_BC…>! The focus of these meetings will be projects and issues that face anyone with the responsibility of IT in their library. The goal is to get together, share our own projects, ask questions, and learn from others in similar IT-type situations. This is the event created by IT people for IT people. Last year's event was a HUGE success! IT professionals from all over Michigan attended. Please register by December 30, 2016. If you decide to share any current or future projects, please indicate that on the registration form. When: Friday, January 27, 2017, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Kalamazoo Public Library Cost: $10/person covers lunch Tentative Agenda 9:15-9:30 Welcome 9:30-10:15 Short Presentations - TBD 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:15 Upload Stations - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 11:15-12:00 Keynote - TBD 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:45 Lightning Round Talks - TBD 1:45-2:00 Break 2:00-2:45 Upload Stations - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 2:45-3:00 Wrap-Up More info to come! If you have any questions, please email kevink(a)kpl.gov<mailto:kevink@kpl.gov> or apaffhausen(a)willard.lib.mi.us<mailto:apaffhausen@willard.lib.mi.us>. -- Kevin King Head, Branch and IT Services Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7881 | kpl.gov/social-media [cid:image001.jpg@01CDC339.A1971E00]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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searching for picture book title
by Karen Fehl 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

A patron was asking about a picture book she read as a child in the 80s. The story line had something to do with a rabbit that gave a carrot to his neighbor animal as a gift, and the gift was passed on. She can't remember title, nor author, but does recall it was beautifully illustrated. It may have been a folktale. It may have had "rabbit's gift or winter gift" in the title. It is NOT "Rabbit's Gift" by George Shannon. Any ideas? Thank you! Karen Fehl, Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 W. Cady St., Northville MI 48167 248-349-3020

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