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Fellowships for the Reinberger Children's Library Center!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

For anyone interested in a research fellowship opportunity in Children’s Literature; applicants must hold at least a master’s degree. Looks pretty neat, see below! 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> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> *** Please excuse duplicate posts *** Deadline extended to March 1, 2017. Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science is accepting applications for two $1,500 research fellowships: The Jacqueline M. Albers Guest Scholar in Children’s Literature Fellowship was endowed by SLIS alumna Jacqueline M. Albers to support a guest scholar who will study children’s literature using the collections in the Reinberger Children’s Library Center. The Kenneth and Sylvia Marantz Fellowship for Picturebook Research, supported by Dr. Kenneth and Sylvia Marantz, encourages scholarly research on the study of picture books using the resources of the Marantz Picturebook Collection for the Study of Picturebook Art. ***** Each fellowship provides a stipend of $1,500 for outstanding scholars to spend approximately one week on-site, researching children’s literature, picture books, posters or ephemera related to picturebooks in the Reinberger Children's Library Center and Marantz Picturebook Collection at the Kent State University School of Library and Information Science in Kent, Ohio, U.S.A. Funds will be awarded after completion of the on-site research. Mission of the Reinberger Children's Library Center and the Marantz Picturebook Collection for the Study of Picturebook Art From historical books for children to contemporary literature for young people, the Reinberger Children's Library Center and the Marantz Picturebook Collection encompass diverse collections of youth literature that span geographic, cultural, physical, technological and temporal borders. The collections represent the best literature and related materials for young people. They also demonstrate the processes involved in producing, publishing and marketing such literature over time, from evolving means of production to differing constructions of childhood. In addition, the state-of-the-art Center provides opportunities to study connections between literacy, reading and digital technologies, which is valuable for practitioners as well as scholars. The Center’s purpose is threefold: 1) to support and encourage scholarly research within its collections; 2) to provide professional training to students and practitioners; and 3) to engage in activities and outreach to the community and beyond. The Center's collection is of interest to interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners from such fields as youth services librarianship, school library media, children's literature, education, English, communication, media studies, design, and others interested in studying youth literature, publishing, young people and reading in both an historical and contemporary context. The Reinberger and Marantz collections combine to form a research library collection of more than 30,000 books and related ephemera. Following is a sampling of the types of studies which could be done using the collections: · The art of picture book illustration (media and techniques) · Themes and trends in children’s literature · Social construction of childhood through children’s literature · Social justice in children’s picturebooks · Studies of American Children’s Award winners · Historical perspectives on children’s literature (and the work of May Hill Arbuthnot) · Contemporary perspectives (ebook vs. print picture books) · Reviewing studies (Including the work of Ken and Sylvia Marantz) · Publishing studies on books for young readers · Study of pop-ups/paper engineering Criteria for Eligibility Albers: Applicants will be evaluated based on their proven dedication to the study of children’s literature (not specifically picture books) and selection of a topic of study related to the Reinberger and Marantz collections. Marantz: Applicants will be evaluated based on their proven dedication to the study of children’s picture books and selection of a topic of study related to the Reinberger and Marantz collections. Preference will be given to topics likely to be published or otherwise disseminated. Awards also will be based on applicants’ scholarly qualifications. Applicants from diverse academic disciplines are welcome to apply, including but not limited to: youth services librarianship, school library media, children's literature, art, education, English, communication, media studies, design, art education, illustration, publishing, and others interested in studying youth literature, young people and reading. Applicants must hold at least a master’s degree. Application Process Please provide the following materials using the form at this link: http://bit.ly/ksuSLISfellowsApp. · A two-page summary addressing the topic of your proposed study and the potential impact of your work. Include an outline of the project and its relationship to previous and current scholarship in the field, how the resources of the Kent State collections will support your research, as well as the anticipated outcome of the project and plans for publication. · Curriculum vitae / resume including name, title, contact information, education. · A proposed budget of anticipated travel and research expenses, and suggested dates of study in Kent. Stipends must be used within one year from receipt of funds, at which time expenditure reports will be due. Applications must be submitted on the appropriate form (http://bit.ly/ksuSLISfellowsApp) no later than midnight on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Winners will be announced via email on or before Monday, April 3, 2017. Conditions · Recipients of the Marantz Fellowship for Picturebook Research must be willing to present (in-person or online) their research related to the fellowship findings at a future picture book symposium hosted by Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science. Recipients of the Albers Fellowship must be willing to present (in-person or online) their research related to the fellowship findings at a future symposium hosted by Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science. · Recipients must be willing to have their name, photo and title of research promoted via publicity and marketing channels at Kent State University. · Any publications resulting from this support should credit the appropriate fellowship. · Applicants agree to send a copy of any ensuing publications to the Reinberger Children’s Library Center at Kent State University’s School of Library and Information Science. Please contact Michelle R. Baldini, mbaldini(a)kent.edu<mailto:mbaldini@kent.edu>, or Marianne Martens, mmarten3(a)kent.edu<mailto:mmarten3@kent.edu> with questions.

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Information for Friends' groups
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Hi Debra: In addition to the wonderful FOML resources, you may also wish to consider these resources on the Library of Michigan website: Friends of the Library Part I - Incorporation<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_18689-74…> And Friends of the Library Part II - Fundraising<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_18689-77…> I would also take a look at United for Libraries' Friends group page <http://www.ala.org/united/friends> United for Libraries is a division of ALA devoted to Trustees. Their Friends groups page has some good resources such as "Libraries Need Friends: Starting a Friends Group or Revitalizing the One You Have<http://www.ala.org/united/sites/ala.org.united/files/content/friends/librar…> (PDF, 100 kb) by Sally Gardner Reed, Executive Director, United for Libraries, is a free toolkit geared mostly toward public library Friends groups, but with good tips on membership and outreach for Friends groups of any type." There are portions of the page you may need to login to in order to access the materials. The Library of Michigan buys a membership to United For Libraries for all Michigan Libraries and Trustees/Friends. The account information is: Username = michigan Password = greatlake1837 As always, please don't hesitate to contact us here at the Library of Michigan if we can offer any assistance for your Friends Group or anything else! Sincerely Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above is for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

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MeL Minute - African American/Black History Month resources
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Hi all, This month's celebration is a great opportunity to highlight some MeL eResources that you might not use on a regular basis but which contain varied resources to satisfy users completing a school assignment or seeking personal enrichment. Here are three: Michigana: Sources in U.S. History Online<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=SMIH> is a rich digital archives covering the time period of 1500-1926 in American history. Primary source documents include personal narratives and memoirs, pamphlets and political speeches, sermons and songs, legal treatises, images, and maps are all included in 25+ different document types. Browse topics or do a search. Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=GVRL> contains full text reference books and encyclopedias in 15 collections including General Reference, History, and Multicultural Studies. A basic search in Multicultural Studies for slavery provided a link to the Manifesto of the American Anti-Slavery Society<http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=GVRL&sw=w&u=lom_accessmich&v=2.1&it=r&id=…>, a primary source document. HeritageQuest Online<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-proq.php?database=HERI…> is a treasure trove for historians and genealogists alike. Look under Research Aids for information on African American family research (explaining free or slave, slaveholders, property and probate records, ship manifests, Freedmen's Bureau records, and more). Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Want to let your patrons/followers know about these great resources? Feel free to use this 140 character message: Michiganders, for African American History Mth resources check http://mel.org/databases Michigana, GVRL, HeritageQuest, & your local library 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:image001.jpg@01D27BD4.275C9DB0] [cid:image002.png@01D27BD4.275C9DB0] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> Visit www.acteonline.org/ctemonth <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> for more information on Career and Technical Education February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan.

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Information Services Adult Librarian position part-time
by Marcia Dominick 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Information Services Adult Librarian, Part-time* *Job Duties:* · Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. · Trains and assists patrons with day-to-day computer questions and learning new technology and software. · Plan, implement and promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community. · Participates in collection development and maintenance, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. · Engage in outreach opportunities within the community. · Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. *Job Requirements:* · MLS from an ALA accredited school. · Knowledge of adult literature. · Dedication to public service. · Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. · Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. *Salary: *$19.08 per hour *Hours:* 18 hours per week · Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. · Wednesday, 2:30 - 9 p.m. · Friday/Saturday (C Team), 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Benefits:* None *Application:* · Resume, cover letter and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline: *Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 5 p.m. Regards, Marcia Dominick [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Information Services Youth Librarian position part-time
by Marcia Dominick 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Information Services Youth Librarian, Part-time* *Job Duties:* · Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. · Trains and assists patrons with day-to-day computer questions and learning new technology and software. · Plan, implement and promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community. · Participates in collection development and maintenance, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. · Engage in outreach opportunities within the community. · Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. *Job Requirements:* · MLS from an ALA accredited school. · Knowledge of youth literature. · Dedication to public service. · Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. · Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. *Salary: *$19.08 per hour *Hours:* 18 hours per week · Tuesday, 2:30-9 p.m. · Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. · Friday/Saturday (B Team), 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Benefits:* None *Application:* · Resume, cover letter and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline: *Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 5 p.m. Regards, Marcia Dominick [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Wixom Public Library PT Children's Librarian Position
by Andrea Dickson 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

The Wixom Public Library is accepting applications for an enthusiastic and energetic part-time Children's Librarian. The posting and full job description are available on our website at wixomlibrary.org/employment. The deadline to apply is February 22, 2017. Andrea Dickson Library Director Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393 (248) 624-2512

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Small Town & Rural Development Conference Registration Open - April 10-12 at Crystal Mountain
by White, Shannon (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Calling our small and rural public libraries! There is a spot for you here. Check out the upcoming Michigan Rural Council Small Town & Rural Development Conference. It will be held in Thompsonville April 10-12. Find details and registration here: http://rural.cedam.info/conference/ Shannon ------------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Free World Book Encyclopedias - Gone
by Ted Gregory 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Hello, everybody, The World Book Encyclopedias and Student Discovery Science Encyclopedias are all spoken for. Thanks for all the interest! -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Extra, Extra: Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum! Read all about it!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Attn: Public Libraries This year's Michigan Reads! shipment has a bonus coming your way - an extra kit with a book + poster will be arriving at your library. This is not a mistake, you're just lucky recipients! Please consider putting the book into circulation, adding it to your storytime reference collection, or donating it to a day care or PreK group that you reach out to and share the story. This extra copy is a wonderful way to help you promote March is Reading Month and model early literacy skills for your community. Don't forget the wonderful coloring pages, read alike's, and more, found in our 2017 Michigan Reads Programming Guide<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2017_Michigan_Reads_…>, with single page printables also found on www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. Looking forward to seeing your March programming pictures; #MiReads #MiLibraries. Here's hoping you "get stuck in a good book," 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> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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2017 Beginning Workshop Registration is now open!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 02 Feb '17

02 Feb '17

Greetings! Registration<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?cou…> (http://tinyurl.com/beginningworkshop) for the Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is now open! Beginning Workshop is a yearly 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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