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FW: applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant due Jan. 9
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

Hello! Attached and below is information on the United For Libraries/Thrift Books Friends Grant! This is a great opportunity for a member of your Friends group to experience the ALA Annual Conference, which is a wonderful development opportunity! For additional information on this opportunity, contact Jillian Wentworth at (312) 280-2161 or jwentworth(a)ala.org<mailto:jwentworth@ala.org>. Jillian Wentworth Marketing/Public Relations Specialist United for Libraries A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 phone (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united> like United for Libraries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries<http://www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries> follow United for Libraries on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ala_united Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 From: friends-request(a)lists.ala.org [mailto:friends-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Jillian Wentworth Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 4:29 PM To: statefriends(a)lists.ala.org; friends(a)lists.ala.org Subject: [friends] applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant due Jan. 9 United for Libraries is accepting applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant through Jan. 9, 2017. The United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friends Grant enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a public library to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Applicants must be first-time attendees and must be active in their public library Friends group. The winner will receive a grant of $850, plus full ALA Annual Conference registration. For more information and to apply, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks<http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks>. The Thrift Books Library Program provides an easy solution for libraries and schools to earn top dollar for discarded and donated books while making a difference. Libraries receive greater fundraising paid monthly, detailed reporting, easy shipping options and worldwide online exposure with a #1 used bookseller. Your unwanted books find new homes by online resale or donation to literacy programs worldwide. For more information, visit www.thriftbooks.com<http://www.thriftbooks.com>. For more information about applying, contact Jillian Wentworth at (312) 280-2161 or jwentworth(a)ala.org<mailto:jwentworth@ala.org>. Jillian Wentworth Marketing/Public Relations Specialist United for Libraries A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 phone (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united> like United for Libraries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries<http://www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries> follow United for Libraries on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ala_united

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PLA's Project Outcome Training - Save the Date!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

PLA's Project Outcome is Coming to Michigan! How Well do you Understand the True Impact of Your Library's Services and Programs? PLA's Project Outcome is a free toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the true impact of essential library services and programs by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes. Project Outcome also provides libraries with the resources and training support needed to apply their results and confidently advocate for their library's future, helping them turn better data into better libraries. This special training opportunity brings an expert trainer to facilitate deep-dive training into outcome measurement using the Project Outcome tools. Convene a cohort of public libraries interested in implementing outcome measurement to drive change, influence decision making, and demonstrate the true impact of their library's programs and services on the community. The Library of Michigan in conjunction with the Public Library Association will be offering this workshop at four different locations this Spring! April 17 - University Center, Mt. Pleasant April 27 - Redford Township District Library, Redford April 28 - Portage District Library, Portage May 4 - Peter White Public Library, Marquette Registration will be opening soon! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Re: [Michlib-l] Lego Activity Table
by Marty Ferriby 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Hi Nicole -- We have a duplo table in our adult department computer room. Keeps the little guys busy while grownups check their email. A boon to all of us, and it's popular with the kiddos too. We have duplos because we have the table for little unsupervised kids while their parents are glued to the screen and we were worried about choking too. No choking at all and it's been over 5 years. It would be really, really hard to choke on a duplo....they're just too big. We do have Family Lego Day once a month in the youth services department with regular size legos, but in that situation bigger kids (and often parents) are building away in a supervised situation. Marty Ferriby, Director Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 231-722-8003 At 01:48 PM 12/15/2016, Nicole Gillies wrote: >Hello, >I am wondering if anyone has a Lego activity table and if there has >been any concerns about smaller children and choking. I would like >to put one out but another staff member has mentioned that Legos can >be a problem for younger kids if not properly supervised. Thoughts >and advice welcome. > > >Nicole Gillies, MLIS >Youth Librarian >Bacon Memorial District Library >45 Vinewood >Wyandotte, MI 48192 >734-246-8357 > >_______________________________________________ >Michlib-l mailing list >Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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QSAC Revisions Effective January 1, 2016
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Greetings! A new revision of the Quality Services Audit Checklist (QSAC) will be implemented for 2017. If your library is currently working on QSAC certification, we will accept applications using the 2013 (current) version until December 31, 2016. The revised checklist will be released on January 3, 2017 For more information on QSAC, please visit http://michigan.gov/qsac. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Vietnamese Books Claimed
by Claire Mueller 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

The Vietnamese books have been claimed. Thank you! Claire Mueller Public Library of Westland

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Lego Activity Table
by Nicole Gillies 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Hello, I am wondering if anyone has a Lego activity table and if there has been any concerns about smaller children and choking. I would like to put one out but another staff member has mentioned that Legos can be a problem for younger kids if not properly supervised. Thoughts and advice welcome. Nicole Gillies, MLIS Youth Librarian Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-246-8357

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Vietnamese books to give away
by Claire Mueller 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

We have several Vietnamese books to give away that have been in our Youth collection. Let me know if you are interested! Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (#5) 5 chapter books by Nguyen Nhat Anh Chapter book by Tu Ke Tuong 7 more picture/folk tale books Claire Mueller Youth Services Teen Volunteer Coordinator Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway 734-326-6123 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org> Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Registration now open for "Power Up"
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Power Up: A Conference in Leadership for Youth Managers and Staff will be held March 30-31, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Library & Information Studies Continuing Education department, the conference features keynotes by Gretchen Caserotti and Deborah Taylor plus workshops and sessions for youth leaders from libraries of all sizes around the country. This leadership conference is perfect for any youth staffer wherever they are in their career path or organizational structure. For more information, visit: https://slis.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/ Please note the dates do conflict with MLA's Spring Institute<http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/events/spring-institute-20…>, the youth conference right here in Michigan. The Library of Michigan does offer contining education funding for which you can apply to attend conferences and workshops. For grant details please go to: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--…. 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> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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MeL Minute - MeL Toolbars, Widgets, & Helper Applications
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Hi all, Talking with some library directors recently about increasing MeL<http://mel.org/> and MeLCat<http://mel.org/melcat> visibility in their communities, one commented that adding the MeL Discovery Search Box to the library's website might be beneficial. Another suggested that adding a MeLCat search widget could be equally useful. Actually, you can do both with the tools available on the Library of Michigan's site under MeL Information, MeL Toolbars, Widgets and Helper Applications<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_39174---,00.ht…>. We offer quite a variety from Britannica Apps to a MeLCat keyword search plug-in for Firefox. Promoting MeL on your website reinforces the idea that your library (public, school, academic, special) is the place for community members to start when looking for resources for personal enrichment, research, and school assignments and connecting with the larger Michigan library family. Thanks! MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [Check out MeL on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew> [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today.

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Facing a divided nation, ALA offers free trainings
by Steven Bowers 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

From: Sarah Ostman <sostman(a)ala.org> Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:11 PM Subject: Facing a divided nation, ALA offers free trainings ALA and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) today announced a new initiative that will train library professionals in dialogue facilitation and deliberation techniques. Scroll down for full details or visit www.ala.org/LTC-models<http://www.ala.org/LTC-models>. Highlights: · Library professionals from ALL types of libraries may register now for a FREE introductory webinar (Feb. 9, 2017) to learn what is to come in this two-year project. · Library professionals from public libraries serving large or urban communities may register now for a FREE three-part webinar series (March-May 2017) designed for their community size/library type. Those who view all three parts may register to attend a FREE in-person preconference at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference (June 2017, registration for the conference workshop not yet open). · Later series will be offered for academic libraries and smaller public libraries (fall 2017 and winter/spring 2018, respectively). To be alerted when future sessions are announced, sign up for the Programming Librarian newsletter<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/about/get-our-enewsletter>. ************** Facing a divided nation, ALA offers libraries free trainings in dialogue facilitation and deliberation<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/12/facing-divided-nation-ala-offer…> (published Dec. 15, 2016) CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office and the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) invite library professionals to attend a free learning series to explore various dialogue facilitation approaches and position themselves to foster conversation and lead change in their communities. “As our nation becomes increasingly divided, ALA sees tremendous opportunity for libraries to be a leading force for reconciliation, progress and common ground,” said ALA President Julie Todaro. “We are proud to make community engagement resources available to all libraries, free of charge, through this initiative.” Through Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change<http://www.ala.org/LTC>, a two-year project, ALA and NCDD will produce ten webinars and three in-person workshops. Change-making leaders, such as Everyday Democracy, National Issues Forum and World Café, will develop and lead the trainings, which will be customized to meet the needs of various library types and sizes: large public library systems; small, medium-sized and rural public libraries; and academic libraries. Registration is currently open for four learning sessions. * Libraries of all types and sizes are invited to attend a one-hour introductory webinar about the resources and opportunities available throughout the initiative. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Overview” (Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-mo…> Representatives of public libraries serving large or urban communities are invited to attend the following three-part series: * In Session 1, NCDD will discuss the range of dialogue and deliberation models available to large public library systems. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Introduction to Dialogue & Deliberation” (Thursday, March 9, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-in…> * In Session 2, leaders from World Café will discuss their method for bringing together large groups of people in a series of small, conversational rounds to spark in-depth conversation. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: World Café” (Thursday, April 6, 1 p.m. CST)<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-wo…>. * In Session 3, representatives of Everyday Democracy will share their Dialogue to Change process, which encourages diverse groups of people to come together, engage in inclusive and respectful dialogue, and find common solutions to community problems. Register for “Libraries Transforming Communities: Every Democracy’s Dialogue to Change Process” (Monday, May 1, 1 p.m. CST).<http://programminglibrarian.org/learn/libraries-transforming-communities-ev…> Each session will be recorded and archived for free on-demand viewing on the Programming Librarian website<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/learn>. Individuals who view all three webinars, live or recorded, will be invited to attend a free pre-conference workshop at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Future learning sessions will be designed for academic libraries (fall 2017) and small, mid-sized and rural public libraries (winter/spring 2018). Details for future sessions will be announced in 2017. To stay informed about future offerings, sign up for the Programming Librarian e-newsletter<http://www.programminglibrarian.org/about/get-our-enewsletter>. Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change follows up on Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC)<http://www.ala.org/transforminglibraries/libraries-transforming-communities>, a two-year initiative offered in 2014-15 by ALA and the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation that explored and developed the Harwood Institute's "Turning Outward" approach in public libraries. With this second phase of LTC, ALA will broaden its focus on library-led community engagement by offering professional development training in community engagement and dialogue facilitation models created by change-making leaders such as Everyday Democracy and National Issues Forums. LTC: Models for Change is made possible through a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. _______________ Sarah Ostman Communications Manager Public Programs Office American Library Association 312-280-5061

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