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DEADLINE July 14 to submit a Harwood Institute training application
by David Votta 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

The Library of Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> and MCLS are pleased to promote a second round of our several-month long community engagement training program for Michigan library staff. The training will be led by coaches from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation<http://www.theharwoodinstitute.org/> . It will be robust, extensive, and is being offered at no charge to selected Michigan libraries, with generous stipends provided through Library of Michigan LSTA funding. The program On October 5-6, 2016, a cohort of up to 50 Michigan library staff will convene in Lansing, Michigan for a 1.5 day workshop led by two certified Harwood Institute coaches. That training will be followed up by nine months of coaching calls from Harwood, and guidance and support from Harwood trained Library of Michigan and MCLS staff. The Harwood Public Innovators Workshop is a 1.5 day experience to help you and your organization learn what it means to turn outward - to use the community, not your conference room, as your reference point for choices and action. Although free of charge to participate, this program will be rigorous. With support and guidance from MCLS and the Library of Michigan, cohort members are expected to develop action plans, implement those plans, and demonstrate how their efforts are making a change in their communities. Only those who can commit the time and energy are encouraged to participate. The Library of Michigan and MCLS have been using the tools of the Harwood Institute and sharing them with libraries since 2013. We are excited to be able to support training for a cohort of Michigan library staff. Eligibility * Applicants must be an employee or trustee of a Michigan library. * Applicants may be from any type of library; academic, public, school, institutional or special. * A maximum of 2 persons per library will be awarded scholarships. * It is strongly encouraged that applications include two persons. Applications including two persons will be ranked higher based on our criteria. * Collaborative applications with individuals from different libraries in geographic proximity are welcomed, and will receive the same ranking as two individuals from the same library. o Libraries that have already sent staff to Harwood training and are looking for additional training would also have equal consideration. The award * Those awarded this opportunity will receive free tuition for the training and follow-up support. * Those awarded will receive stipends for two nights hotel lodging (strongly encouraged October 4 and 5) and travel expenses. The stipends will be on a sliding scale depending on the distance of travel from Lansing, MI: * Zone 1 (Less than 100 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $395 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. It is encouraged to carpool to conserve resources. * Zone 2 (100-250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $545 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. It is encouraged to carpool to conserve resources. * Zone 3 (More than 250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $795 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. It is encouraged to carpool to conserve resources. * In the event of a collaborative submission please note in the application which library/participant is responsible for transportation. A space is included in the application for this. Meals and lodging are included. Dinner on Wednesday October 5, will be a dine-around. That meal is factored into the travel stipend. The workshop will be held at Lansing Community College - West Campus. Lodging will be at a nearby hotel. There will be a pre-workshop dinner held in Lansing on Tuesday evening October 4, 2016. Timetable - Deadlines * Applications must be submitted by 5pm (Eastern) July 14, 2016. * Notification to recipients will be on or before August 5, 2016. Checks (payable to the library) will soon follow. * Recipients will need to make their own hotel reservations. It is encouraged to make the reservations as soon as possible after notification. A link to register for the hotel will be available at mcls.org/micohort2016<http://mcls.org/training-events/events/michigan-harwood-cohort-2016/> the time of notification. The application * A link to the downloadable application is available in MSWord on the Michigan Harwood Cohort 2016 webpage at mcls.org/micohort2016<http://mcls.org/training-events/events/michigan-harwood-cohort-2016/>. * Applications should be emailed to David Votta, Community Engagement Librarian, at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org>. Questions Questions should be sent to David Votta, MCLS Community Engagement Librarian, at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> or call David at 800-530-9019 ext. 122 This project is supported by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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Advocacy Webinar Series - free from ALA July 2016
by White, Shannon (MDE) 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Are you looking for training on how to create an effective advocacy campaign for your library? Check out the free training coming up in July. Library Campaign Training Institute Developed and presented by Libby Post of Communication Services, these free webinars will teach attendees how to create, market, and implement an effective advocacy campaign for their library. (Note: Registration is mandatory, and "seats" in the virtual room are first-come, first serve. All sessions will be recorded and archived for future viewing; registrants will be sent a link after each session to watch the recorded webinar. Thanks in advance for understanding!) Part 1: Building your Base - July 14, 2016, 12:00 Part 2: The Best Defense is a Good Offense - July 21, 2016, 12:00 Part 3: Message, Marketing, & Media - July 28th, 2016, 12:00 Part 4: Connecting with YES Voters: August 4, 2016, 12:00 Part 5: Get out the Vote (Immediately following Part 4): August 4, 2016 Visit http://www.ala.org/advocacy/library-campaign-training-institute for additional details and registration links to each individual webinar. ----------------------------------------- Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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MAP: Twice As Much Fun As Last Year AND Another New Partner, Too!
by Jim Flury 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

All, A couple of quick MAP updates: 1. We welcome the Albert L. Lorenzo Cultural Center http://www.lorenzoculturalcenter.com/ in Clinton Township as our newest (and 427th, if you are keeping track) partner destination in the MAP program. Thanks for getting on board with the Michigan Activity Pass program! 2. MAP is twice as much fun as last year. How can that be, and how do we know? Well, you've already circulated more than twice as many MAP passes during the period May 24, 2016 through June 30, 2016 (and June 30 is still young; the rest of today we will see big MAP reservation numbers) as was the case for May 24, 2015 through June 30, 2015. Therefore, we can conclude that library patrons find MAP to be twice as much fun as last year! Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Please share voter registration reminder thru normal channels
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Hello, library partners. Please share the following message about voter registration (along with the attached image) through your social media and other communication channels: REMINDER: The deadline to register to vote in the August primary election is July 5. Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> for more information. Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Meet Up Eat Up promotional materials for your community
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

Many children go hungry in the summer without school lunches. Please see the links below for a free downloadable flyer, bookmark template & yard sign template from the Michigan Department of Education, United Way & Michigan Hungry to help promote summer meal events in your area. You may even see a window for library outreach at local events. Call 211 or text Food to 877877 for a location near you! You can also go to www.michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp> for more information or to request pre-printed yard signs. Downloadable Flyer: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2016_SummerFood_Flye… Downloadable Bookmarks: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2016_SummerFood_Book… Downloadable Yard Signs: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2016_SummerFood_Yard… Thank you, 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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spine tags taken
by Christi Mortell 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

thanks for the response. all tags taken

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spine tag stickers
by Christi Mortell 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

We have gone to a more color coding system and have several boxes of leftover spine tags. 3 accelerated reader boxes 1 large print 2 mystery 1 library use only 2 fantasy if you're interested just message me and I will send along to you christinblibrary(a)gmail.com

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Extra summer reading time sheets
by BillieJo Bluemer 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

We have 36 extra time sheets with stickers; our sign up time is finished. First to reply with RIDES code may have them. BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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FW: Youth Services Consultant - South Carolina State Library
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

Job Opportunity for Youth Librarians. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Youth Services Consultant South Carolina State Library Location: Columbia, SC Job Description: The Youth Services Consultant takes a leadership role to ensure South Carolina library staff are well supported in the provision of children's and teen services to meet the needs of children, teens and families. The State Library offers an outstanding professional development environment for consultant staff, and plenty of encouragement for a creative, innovative approach to the work. * Serve as the Agency's project lead for early childhood literacy initiatives, statewide teen activities, the summer reading program, and other projects. * Engage in field work to assess conditions in public libraries and build supportive relationships with library staff and management, to improve library environments for youth services. * Collaborate with other Library Development staff to create and implement learning opportunities for librarians, including 21st Century skills development. * Act as a liaison between school and public libraries for the coordination of services and for furthering collaborative projects and efficiencies. * Participate in identified children's and youth services initiatives and forums at the state and national level. * Research and recommend for purchase tools and resources for service improvement and innovation statewide. * Advocate at all opportunities for improved services and resources for youth. * Advise State Library administrators on needed services and resources for youth, actively work to support agency goals, and participate fully as a Library Development Team member. The South Carolina State Library is the primary administrator of federal and state support for the state's libraries. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the State Library develops, supports, and sustains a thriving statewide community of learners committed to making South Carolina stronger. We serve the people of South Carolina by supporting state government and libraries to provide opportunities for learning in a changing environment. Salary: Pay Band 06- $38,703- $71,608 Minimum Requirement and Additional Requirements: Master's degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association and experience in professional public and/or school library positions with responsibilities directly related to children's and teen services. Knowledge of public library principles and practices; broad general educational background. Knowledge of typical library issues and problems, especially as related to children and teen audiences. Knowledge of programs and resources currently available to address those concerns. Ability to speak confidently in front of a group. Additional Comments: The State Library actively promotes professional development and learning opportunities for staff. Frequent day travel required; occasional overnight travel expected/encouraged. Candidates should be passionate about library services to children, teens and families, and be strong advocates for literacy. Candidates must evidence strong interest in and openness to innovation in children's/teen services. A confident, patient, and encouraging approach is needed to work effectively in all kinds of library situations, including rural and underserved communities as well as well-supported libraries. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, including social media, to ensure information that benefits children, teens, and their families reaches those audiences. This position is key in developing a strong network of children's services providers throughout the state. How to Apply: APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.jobs.sc.gov Additional Comments: * Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from consideration for employment. * Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work/salary history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed state application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. * Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Reference and background check will be conducted. Find a full position description and instructions for applying on the SC Library Jobs List: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/jobs/youth-services-consultant Company Info: South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29201 Website: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov

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twirly book racks
by Rachael Birgy 29 Jun '16

29 Jun '16

We have two used mar-line rotor island book racks in good condition for free, must be picked up, unless within 25 miles. Rachael Birgy, Youth Services Director Kalkaska County Library 247 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska, MI 231-258-9411

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