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Linked Data Summit March 16, 2017---Registration Open!
by Michelle Bradley 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

This day-long, multi-state event will take place both in Lansing, Michigan and Indianapolis, Indiana. Speakers and participants will interact both in-person and remotely. The morning will feature an overview and update on the Library of Congress BIBFRAME pilot project from Beacher Wiggins (Director for Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access, Library of Congress) and a presentation from Linked Data industry leader Zepheira<https://zepheira.com/> [new-window-icon.png] on the implications for libraries. Afternoon sessions will include presentations from: * Joshua Barton and Robin Dean of Michigan State University Libraries on how they are preparing staff for the Linked Data environment * Andrea Kappler of the Evansville Vanderburgh (IN) Public library on their experience converting their MARC catalog data to BIBFRAME/Linked Data for publishing on the Web. The presentation will also cover how the library attempted to measure the impact of Linked Data on library services and collection usage. * Indiana State Library on their Evergreen Indiana Linked Data project * MCLS and the Library of Michigan on their MeLCat Linked Data project This summit is an opportunity for librarians to explore the possibilities of what a fully integrated Linked Data world means for libraries and our communities. This event will also provide updates and presentations exploring what is already happening to make that possibility a reality. Per-person rates $99 (MCLS members) $199 (Non-MCLS members) Event Locations Indiana Wesleyan University, Indianapolis North Campus Lansing Community College, West Campus Register today>><https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r…> Questions can be directed to Michelle Bradley, Member Engagement Manager, at bradleym(a)mcls.org<mailto:bradleym@mcls.org>. Michelle Bradley Manager, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Indiana and Michigan Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 125 bradleym(a)mcls.org http://mcls.org

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Registration for Every Child Ready to Read 2017 webinars is now open
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Please register<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> for the 2017 webinar series on Every Child Ready to Read. This series is a continuation of the 2016 webinars<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-62245-370596--,00.ht…> with Sue McCleaf Nespeca: * Thursday, January 5, 2017: Mixed-Aged Storytimes * Thursday, May 11, 2017: Family Engagement in Early Learning * Tuesday, July 11, 2017: Storytime Basics * Thursday, September 7, 2017: Working with Early Childhood Educators & Volunteers in Early Literacy Learning * Tuesday, November 28, 2017: Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan wrap-up! The webinars will be from 2 pm to 3 pm ET. All webinars will be recorded. If a date or time is inconvenient, you can register in order to get a link to the recording emailed directly to you. 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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Branch Manger/Clerk
by Oscoda County Library 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Good morning: If you have a job description for a branch manager or branch clerk could you please email them to me. Thank you in advance! Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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Teen Spaces webinar
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

YALSA is presenting a webinar this Thursday, 2pm, on designing Teen Library Spaces: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/what-do-you-want-do-here-designing-teen-library-sp…. Registration is free to YALSA members or viewing is available for a small fee to non-members after the recording. Don't forget to check-out their offering of free webinars-on-demand: http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinars/webinarsondemand. 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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Job Description - Part-Time Custodian
by B. Kristen Valyi-Hax 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Hi everyone, If you have a job description for a part-time custodian, would you be willing to share it with me? Thank you. -- B. Kristen Valyi-Hax Director Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-343-2575 313-343-2127 (fax)

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Albion District Library Delays Opening until Noon
by Cynthia Stanczak 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Albion District Library will delay opening until noon today to give plows and treatments more time to work, and our staff and patrons more time to safely make their way to us. Cindy Stanczak Director Sent from my iPhone

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Berrien Springs Community Library Closed 12/12/16
by bsclibrary＠comcast.net 12 Dec '16

12 Dec '16

Hi Everyone The Berrien Springs Community Library will be closed today, December 12, due to the inclement weather. Thank you Irene (Jones) BSCL

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Salem-South Lyon District Library closed Sunday, Dec 11
by Donna Olson 11 Dec '16

11 Dec '16

Hello all, Salem-South Lyon District Library will be remain today due to inclement weather. Our scheduled Have a Jazzy Holiday session will be rescheduled . . . with an updated theme. Enjoy the snow! Donna

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"Let's Learn Together Outside" Grant Opportunity
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

****Grant alert!**** Deadline is December 21st - could be a great opportunity for summer learning programs at your library. The National Center for Families Learning is accepting applications for Let's Learn Together Outside<http://www.familieslearning.org/our-capabilities/lets-learn-together-outsid…>, a nature-based learning adventure series for families. Let's Learn Together Outside will equip parents with research-based tools and strategies to engage their children in learning through exploring nature through a series of three workshops. NCFL will award three organizations a $3,000 grant and provide training and support to implement Let's Learn Together Outside events for parents/caregivers and their preschool children. NCFL requests applicants be public libraries, particularly those in urban areas with a high poverty population and a dearth of nature-based learning opportunities, to implement a series of three workshops for families. Funds and other support Winning applicants will receive a $3,000 grant for the purpose of providing three nature-based workshops for families. These workshops will include Parent Time followed by Parent and Child Together (PACT) Time(r). PACT Time - activities that are defined in federal legislation as interactive literacy activities between parents and children Parent Time - activities that are defined in federal legislation as training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children Funding must be used to implement NCFL's Let's Learn Together Outside workshops and can support staff, facilities, supplies, outreach to families, and other direct funding needs as determined by the grantee and reflected in the proposed budget. The grantee will be expected to allocate a portion of grant funding as follows: * Designated Parent Facilitators to implement Let's Learn Together Outside * Meals and childcare for families during programming * Staff participation in trainings Sites will receive the following from NCFL: * Ongoing training and technical assistance * Parent Time and PACT Time materials and guidance. Applicant organization must: * Agree to provide family-focused educational services for at least 20 parents, grandparents, and/or legal guardians and their children ranging in age from 3-5. * Provide three workshops of at least two hours in duration, which includes meal time, and the workshops must be provided in three consecutive weeks. 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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Job Posting: Part-Time Library Assistant - Belding
by BEL Britney Dillon 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Alvah N Belding Memorial Library AVAILABLE POSITION: Part-Time Library Assistant WORK SCHEDULE: Average 24 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours PAY RATE: To be determined based on experience JOB SUMMARY: The Library Assistant performs many support activities involved in operating a library by assisting the full-time librarians following established rules and procedures and policies. May assist in the administration of the library in the absence of a full-time librarian. Library Assistants generally work in both technical and user services. User services work is directly with the public to help them find the information needed. Technical services is acquiring and preparing material for use and dealing less frequently with the public. An employee in this class shall perform routine general library work and should be proficient in both user services and technical services. Library Assistants may work on special projects. May also be involved in some Teen programming. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED required; bachelors degree preferred. Keyboarding and general office experience a must. Basic computer skills. Previous library experience preferred. APPLY: Application and complete position description available online at www.belding.michlibrary.org. Please send completed application and resume with cover letter to: Britney Dillon Alvah N Belding Library 302 E. Main St. Belding, MI 48809 or email packet to belbd(a)llcoop.org DEADLINE: Application materials will be accepted through 5:30 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 PLEASE NOTE: All candidates will be notified of our decision by mail, e-mail, or phone within 4-6 weeks after the deadline date. We ask that no inquiries be made about the status of your application during this period. Thanks, Britney Dillon Library Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E. Main St. Belding, MI 48809 616.794.1450 "You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" - The Doctor

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