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Fw: [alanews] ALA News for November 22, 2016
by Steven Bowers 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

FYI ________________________________ From: alacro-l-request(a)lists.ala.org <alacro-l-request(a)lists.ala.org> on behalf of Heather Cho <hcho(a)ala.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 5:16 PM To: Heather Cho Cc: 'alanews(a)lists.ala.org'; 'ala-allstaff(a)lists.ala.org'; 'prtalk(a)lists.ala.org'; 'alacro-l(a)lists.ala.org' Subject: [alacro-l] [alanews] ALA News for November 22, 2016 ALA News for November 22, 2016 A Message to Members (AL The Scoop blog post 11/21/2016) https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/a-message-to-members/ ALA president responds to concerns from members about press release regarding library priorities and the new administration http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/ala-president-responds-conce… ALA offers expertise, resources to incoming administration and Congress [updated information] http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/ala-offers-expertise-resourc… * For updated information on this press release, please see AmericanLibrariesMagazine.org<http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/a-message-to-members/> ALA President Julie Todaro releases statement on libraries, the association, diversity and inclusion http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/ala-president-julie-todaro-r… Third Sharjah International Book Fair/ALA Library Conference wraps up in UAE http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/third-sharjah-international-boo… Libraries Transform logo receives registered trademark http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/libraries-transform-logo-rec… ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/ala-presidential-citation-innov… Free webinar: 'Civil Rights and a Civil Society: A Library-Law Enforcement Partnership' http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/free-webinar-civil-rights-and-c… ALA Store warehouse is moving http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/ala-store-warehouse-moving Solidarity in Words, Solidarity in Action http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/solidarity-words-solidarity-act… School librarians working together in Tennessee, Texas and Arkansas to advance ESSA state planning http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/school-librarians-working-to… Idaho and Oklahoma school librarians sprinting towards ESSA implementation http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/idaho-and-oklahoma-school-li… PLA to offer free member-exclusive readers' advisory webinar with Becky Spratford http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/pla-offer-free-member-exclusive… AASL invites concurrent session proposals for its 18th National Conference & Exhibition http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/11/aasl-invites-concurrent-sess… New Workshop: How to Respond to a Security Incident in Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2016/11/new-workshop-how-respond-securi… If you no longer wish to receive information via this e-list, here are the instructions on how to unsubscribe: UNSUBSCRIBE INSTRUCTIONS: * Go to http://lists.ala.org/sympa/info/alacro-l * Log in on this page; first time users will need to get a password by following instructions * Choose Unsubscribe from the left-hand column and follow instructions

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employment opportunity CLOSING DATE EXTENDED
by Kate, Scheid 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Employment Opportunity Holly Township Library Circulation Assistant/MeLCat Administration 30 hours per week The successful candidate for this position will be able to deliver excellent customer service, be familiar with library services and technology and be able to learn to administer MeLCat services to patrons. Candidates should have a minimum of an Associate's or Bachelor's degree, be organized, outgoing, energetic, and feel confident in using various technologies. Library experience is desired. A full job description for each position is attached. Weekend and evening hours will be required. Wage Range: $10.75-$12.75 commensurate with experience. Posting Date: 11-21-2016 Closing Date: 12-9-2016 If you are interested in applying for this position please send a cover letter, resume and completed application (attached) to Kate Scheid at kscheid(a)htlibrary.net<mailto:kscheid@htlibrary.net> or 1116 N. Saginaw, Holly, MI 48442 Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754 hollytownshiplibrary.org [Picture1]

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Half Price Mackinac Island Ferry Tickets Available: Star Line
by Jim Flury 28 Nov '16

28 Nov '16

Cyber Monday sale that actually started at Midnight on Black Friday. Sale ends tonight at midnight. Limit of 10 tickets per purchase. Good any day between April 20, 2017 and October 31, 2017. Enjoy! https://www.mackinacferry.com/order-tickets-online-6/?x=1&Action=Shop_secti… Jim 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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Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - November 2016 Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Partnering with Other Caregivers in the Community [every child ready to read] Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - November 2016 In This Issue: * Partnering with Other Caregivers in the Community * New Book of the Month * Resource Books to Share with Early Childhood Educators * Websites of the Month * Reflections... This Month's Wisdom... "Planning a storytime and you need some additional ideas? Go to the "Everything Preschool<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>" theme site. Themes are listed alphabetically. For example, for "Pets" click on "P" and then pets. Then you can find suggested songs, art ideas and games. They also list books, but I think we can do better picks here than what they have listed!" ~ Sue McCleaf Nespeca Partnering with Other Caregivers in the Community [group] One of the workshops in the Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) Manual is a workshop to collaborate with community partners to help children get ready to read. The workshop lasts around 45-50 minutes and includes topics such as: research on early literacy; the importance of early literacy skills; the important role caregivers and parents play; the five practices; the importance of a child's home environment; and how the public library can help. Here are just a few of the groups you can attempt to reach with the importance of early literacy. 1. Preschools - (both school-run and faith-based) commercial preschools and preschools at colleges and universities. 2. Public schools that have preschool programs 3. Head Start and Early Start programs 4. Healthcare providers, particularly those who already participate in the national Reach Out And Read Project 5. County public health agencies 6. Local chapters of or affiliates of the National Association for the Education of Young Children 7. Human services agencies and shelters 8. Regional or state-wide early literacy coalitions or initiatives such as Success by 6, the Family Reading Partnership, Parent-Child Home Programs etc. 9. Teen parents at vocational or high schools 10. Families at homeless centers 11. Parents attending WIC (women, infant and children) centers 12. Families at migrant camps 13. Families in housing projects or low-income housing 14. Caregivers at adult literacy classes 15. Foster Parent Groups In addition to handouts provided in the ECRR manual, here is another tip sheet you might wish to share: "Do's To Promote Literacy Experiences" * Read Aloud to Children On a Daily Basis * Read to Children for Enjoyment - Not to Teach Them to Read or to Learn Phonics * Do Not Use Worksheets or Ditto Sheets * Allow Children to Ask Questions About Books You Have Read * Talk About the Books You Have Read * Read Different Types of Stories * Use Wordless Books and Have Children Tell the Story Through the Pictures * Use Literature Extensions Whenever Possible * Have a Variety of Writing Materials * Have Books For Children to Look at During Free Times New Book of the Month ________________________________ [5 Little Ducks]Five Little Ducks. Denise Fleming. Beach Lane, 2016. ISBN:978-1-4814-2422-6. $17.99. It is exciting to see a new book by author/illustrator Denise Fleming, as her books are so perfect for very young children. Her paper-making technique, pulp painting, lends itself well to the large and bright child-appealing illustrations found here. The familiar song, "Five Little Ducks," is presented with a few twists, but the traditional song would make a great extension after sharing this version. In addition, days of the week are introduced for young children to learn. And the back matter is excellent. There is much to discover with facts presented about the characters seen in the book: the mallard duck family; green frogs, flying squirrels; wild turkeys, box turtles, pigs and a little girl named Anna who is photo bombed by a squirrel. And then, there is a third way to use this book, as children are asked to go back through the story and find dragonflies, whirligig beetles, flies, a rabbit, a deer, sheep, a horse, crows, cows, squirrels, a dog, and a cat and kittens. Regarding the ECRR five early literacy practices, this book works well for all five --- to child participation (talking), singing, reading (again and again) playing (acting out the story) and writing (drawing a favorite character from the book as one example.) This is must purchase for every library! ________________________________ Resource Books to Share with Early Childhood Educators [Muffin Man]Many libraries have a "parent/teacher" section with useful resource books that can be borrowed by early childhood educators. Even if you do not have such a section, it would be great if you could have useful resource books for ECE teachers to borrow (and you will love them too, as they will help with programming.) Some of my favorites, that are popular with ECE teachers, have been written by consultant Pam Schiller. Here are a few of her books that every library should consider for purchase: * And the Cow Jumped Over the Moon: Over 650 Activities to Teach Toddlers Using Familiar Rhymes and Songs * Do You Know the Muffin Man? Literacy Activities Using Favorite Rhymes and Songs. * Where is Thumbkin? 500 Activities to Use with Songs You Already Know * The complete Resource Book for Infants: Over 700 Experiences for Children from Birth to 18 Months * The Complete Resource Book for Toddlers and Twos: Over 2000 Experiences and Ideas * The Complete Resource Book for Preschoolers: An Early Childhood Curriculum with Over 2000 Activities and Ideas * The Complete Book of Rhymes, Songs, Poems, Fingerplays, and Chants * The Bilingual Book of Rhymes, Songs, Stories and Fingerplays: Over 450 Spanish/English Selections ________________________________ Websites of the Month [read]The recommended "New Book" in the above article was written and illustrated by Denise Fleming. At her web site you can find some wonderful colorful posters about reading, librarians, and how she does her pulp painting. Each poster is a PDF and you can download them in color in either an 8 ½ x 11 size OR 13 x 17. To see these posters, go to: http://www.denisefleming.com/pages/posters/posters-main.html<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Planning a storytime and you need some additional ideas? Go to the "Everything Preschool<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>" theme site. Themes are listed alphabetically. For example, for "Pets" click on "P" and then pets. Then you can find suggested songs, art ideas and games. They also list books, but I think we can do better picks here than what they have listed! So you have your theme for storytime and book ideas. How about songs? We know from ECRR the importance of using several songs in a storytime program. Go to http://www.kididdles.com/<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, click on "All Songs" for hundreds of song ideas, listed alphabetically. Lyrics are given, but many songs have music notes after their title, which means you can also hear the song sung in case you forgot or don't know the tune. Many of us use Pinterest for program ideas. If you want a one-stop place for over 1,000 open-ended art ideas (a fun end to a preschool storytime) follow this link<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> to a great board on Pinterest. Reflections... ________________________________ [toddler]Doing Outreach When You Have No Time to Do Outreach I have worked in all sizes of public libraries, and I did in reverse order for some reason. I started at a large city system and worked my way up to Head of the Children's Room. Then, I moved to a medium-size city system and was Children's Coordinator for the Main Library and several branches. My next move was to a small town library were I headed the children's section and was Assistant Director. I finally ended up at the largest regional system in Ohio as the Children's Specialist. At each location, there were many of the same responsibilities in programming- from storytimes to summer reading etc. What was entirely different at each site was what I was able to do in terms of outreach to early childhood educators and those who work with young children. It was frustrating to know what you should be doing, but were unable to because of time or staffing constraints. So, let's just say that doing outreach is vitally important if there is any way you can do it. But let's reflect on what you might do if going outside of the building is next to impossible. 1. Assemble thematic storytime kits that can be requested and picked up at the library for special loan (some libraries allow a longer loan period). 2. House specialized collections at Child-Care headquarters for teachers to check out. 3. Provide monthly/quarterly newsletters developed especially for teachers of young children - mention new books at your library that would be great for story sharing. Also, cover programs you are offering for young children. 4. Model to ECE's how to do a storytime when groups visit including having children participate in at least one story. 5. Provide special Teacher Resource Collections. 6. Provide an annual workshop on topics of literacy, storytelling etc. ________________________________ 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> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences/Sign up for more<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe All<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This email was sent to LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Michigan · 702 W. Kalamazoo St · P.O. Box 30007 · Lansing, MI 48909-7507 · 1-877-479-0021

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Survey for the 2016 Every Child Ready to Read webinar series
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

If you participated in one or more of the 2016 ECRR webinar series with Sue McCleaf Nespeca, please take a couple of minutes to answer this short survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QKTZG3M>. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Cathy 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 Offer - Wayne RESA
by Barbara Walker 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Library Consultant Apply Online<https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJo…> Category: Central Office Date Posted: 11/21/2016 Location: Wayne RESA Education Center Date of Availability: TBD Date Closing: 12/06/2016 * Library Consultant Job Description<http://www.applitrack.com/resa/onlineapp/1BrowseFile.aspx?id=273820> Library Consultant Internal/External Wayne RESA seeks a Library Consultant to provide library leadership by creating and sharing a vision for transforming traditional libraries into 21st century libraries that promote learning through collaboration, exploration, and effective use of technology and media resources. Position: The successful candidate will: * Share and model best practices in library automation and library management systems for Wayne County districts. * Provide professional development learning opportunities around: o - information literacy skills focusing on ethical use of information (e.g., copyright/fair use). o - database searching skills and effectively using electronic resources such as: Discovery Education Streaming, MeL databases, and OER. o -connecting AASL 21st Century Standards with Michigan Curriculum Standards and ISTE standards. * Collaborate with other Educational Services departments and how library resources can support department/district initiatives (e.g., DIP, SIP, curriculum integration, 21st century literacies, effectively using online databases for research and curriculum support, etc.). * Lead the Library Media Leaders and the Destiny Users groups in using research and best practices to promote 21st century skills into teaching and learning. * Maintain county-wide web-based Follett library automation system including, information technology department coordination, district consultation, training, ongoing support, and user's group meetings, negotiating with Follett Software Co., coordinating the billing/ payment process, and networking with other ISDs/RESAs to maximize efficiencies and learning opportunities around this work. * Facilitate the Library Media Leaders council by coordinating regular professional development activities, business meetings, website and listserv for Wayne County librarians along with creating virtual training opportunities to ensure that learning opportunities are available to all clients in multiple formats. Build district capacity to effectively and efficiently run RESA supported library programs. * Maintain Professional Development collection of materials and eBooks. Coordinate cataloging, classification, processing and inventory facilitation of instructional, professional and research media and resources for specialized collections, such as ELL. * Maintain professional liaisons with the library community by staying active in local, state, and national professional organizations to remain current with recent trends and to contribute to the profession. * Collaborate with the instructional technology team to coordinate professional development opportunities for internal staff and district library media/instructional technology leaders. * Use professional judgment and act effectively to carry out the functions of this position within the direction provided by the RESA mission, goals, and objectives. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * Master's degree in Library Sciences or equivalent required * Michigan teacher certification preferred * Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an educational library system with comprehensive cataloging and research services required * Experience in understanding and implementing on-line library systems required * Thorough knowledge of Integrated Library Management systems, computer applications related to library procedures and centralized library media cataloging, and data base searching required. * Excellent communication, both oral and written, organizational, human relations, and interpersonal skills required. * Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging forms of technology into professional activities and public presentations required. * Demonstrated skill in budget and accounting management required. * Demonstrated consultation, training, group facilitation and process skills required. * Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills required. Compensation: Current WCSSF 11-Month Salary Schedule - Grade M ($66,607 - $100,979 FY) Application Process and Timeline: Internal and external applicants must complete and submit an online application at http://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx (Job ID #7791) by 3:00p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2016 in order to be considered. 11/21/2016 WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Wayne County Schools Employment Network uses the applicant tracking<https://www.applitrack.com/?r=email> system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online. ________________________________ This email is intended only for the use of the addressee(s) named herein. It may contain legally privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or an authorized representative, consider this notification that any review, copying, or distribution of this email or attachments is prohibited. If this email was received in error, please immediately notify the sender by return email and delete the email. Thank you.

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New MAP Partner: 826michigan
by Jim Flury 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

All, I am pleased to welcome our newest partner to the Michigan Activity Pass program, 826michigan https://www.826michigan.org/ Here is an excerpt from their mission statement: "826michigan inspires school-aged students to write confidently and skillfully with the help of adult volunteers in their communities." Talk about a perfect fit for libraries! And they already have existing partnerships with some of our public libraries in Michigan, such as Detroit Public Library: https://www.826michigan.org/wp-content/uploads/How-the-Detroit-Public-Libra… 826michigan offers tutoring at three different locations in Detroit, Ypsilanti, and Ann Arbor. Welcome, 826michigan! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from the Michigan Activity Pass team. 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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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Seeks Arts Librarian (revised)
by Malcolm McBryde 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Please see an updated job description Thanks, Malcolm McBryde -- Librarian *The Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library* Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S. Park St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-349-7775, ext. 3165 malcolmm(a)kiarts.org www.kiarts.org/page.php?menu_id=68 Art Detectives: fun with art for kids <http://www.kiarts.org/page.php?page_id=955>

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Don’t miss these great MCLS training workshops coming up in December!
by Jan Davidson 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Don’t miss these great MCLS training workshops coming up in December! Register today! Stop saving paging slips! Streamline the MeLCat process to save yourself time<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, Dec 5 (online) MeLCat cataloging<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, (3 day class), Dec 6 - 8 (online) Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: intermediate<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, (3 day class), Dec 6 – 8 (online) MeLCat refresher training for DCB libraries<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, Dec 7 (live, Lansing) Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: advanced<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, (3 day class), Dec 13 – 15 (online) Questions? Email Training(a)mcls.org<mailto:Training@mcls.org> or visit our list of trainings to register<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/>! ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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JOB OFFER: Systems Librarian, San Antonio, TX
by Carla Smith 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

Closes Friday 12/2/2016 For more information, please visit the job posting: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/456752600/

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