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by Arleen Wood 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

We had a great program on lighthouses recently that drew a full house (50+) people. Penny & Mike Messer, owners of Penny's from Heaven Fine Art & Photography, customized a program for us focusing on lighthouses in the UP and northeast Michigan. Throughout the photographic journey they narrate with stories of how they got the shot and include a bit of the history. Several times throughout the program the audience clapped and laughed at the stories. The program ran 1.5 hours. They were reasonably priced. They welcome inquiries about library programs at: 810-644-2372 or email pennysfromheaven1(a)charter.net www.pennysfromheavenllc.com Arleen --

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BritannicaSchool (in MeL) for Public Library Staff: Recorded Webinar Now Available!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Hi All--you may recall seeing List posts about a state-wide training opportunity for MeL's BritannicaSchool in a workshop geared toward public library staff--particularly youth and teen staff. Unfortunately, we did not have sufficient registrations to bring the trainer in from Chicago, so that in-person training has been canceled. Hopefully we will be able to reschedule at some point in future. But wait! There's more...Jenn Keating, our Michigan trainer has put together a 40 min. overview recorded webinar which you can access at this link: https://vimeo.com/180242674 Please take the time to familiarize yourself and your staff/colleagues with BritannicaSchool, a resource that can really help the kids, teens and homeschool families with whom you work and feel free to share this webinar widely. Think about including BritannicaSchool in your youth and teen programming! Best regards, Deb Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org http://twitter.com/meldotorg

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Call for Proposals for Fall Meeting: Data-driven Decision Making
by SEMLOL Executive Board 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

Good morning, SEMLOL <http://www.semlol.org/> is preparing a program for the Fall membership meeting on data-driven decision making. We welcome presentation and lightening talk proposals sharing your data collection practices and how you are using data to inform your work. Best practices, case studies, projects, and creative ideas are all welcome. Presentation should be 40 minutes long, including time for questions. Lightning talks will be no longer than 10 minutes. The Fall SEMLOL meeting will take place on Friday, November 18, 2016, 1:00pm - 4:00pm at Madonna University’s Livonia campus. To submit a presentation proposal, please send a title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board(a)gmail.com by Friday, September 16th, 2016. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of September. We look forward to your submissions! Katrina Rouan :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board, Chair Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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Free Webinars and Courses from WebJunction!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 26 Aug '16

26 Aug '16

The Library of Michigan provides libraries with free access to the many webinars, archived webinar recordings and self-paced courses via WebJunction. For a full list of available content, visit WebJunction.org. Here are a few highlights: Support Small Business Development at Your Library Thursday, September 15, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/support-small-business-develo…<http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/support-small-business-develo…> Economic development and job opportunities are concerns in most communities, and thriving small businesses are important to ensuring a community's economic health. Join the Small Business Information Center<http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/small-business/> (SBIC) Librarian from the Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) to learn how your library can be a part of the formula for building and supporting a stronger local economy. You'll learn how CCPL has developed the SBIC since its inception in 2003, growing from a shelf of books to a personalized service, with examples and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Find out how your library can be an excellent resource for aspiring and experienced business owners. This session will cover the basics of collection development, classes, marketing, partnerships and more. Hear how libraries are not only helping launch small businesses, but as these businesses continue to thrive, they are able to give back to the community. For an awe-inspiring example, watch this story<https://vimeo.com/65566578> of CCPL’s role in a local small business with global impact. Presented by: Laura Metzler, Small Business Information Librarian, Cecil County Public Library (MD) Teen Programming: A Mover & Shaker’s Recipe for Impact and Success Tuesday, September 20, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/teen-programming.html< http:/www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/teen-programming.html> When "Change Agent" Courtney Saldana was featured as a 2016 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, we were treated to a sampling of her outstanding work with teens, and knew that all libraries could benefit from hearing more. Learn about her teen programming basics along with practical and actionable steps for doing a teen needs assessment, creating a teen space and hosting a teen book fest. Courtney will also introduce us to Skills for Teen Parenting (STeP), a program connecting teens with what they need to succeed as adults and parents: how to interview successfully, dress professionally, deal with conflict and time management, care for their child, postpone or prevent a second pregnancy, and more. Expanding from local success to state-wide implementation, the STeP program embodies a wonderful example of the replicable innovation brought to the field by Movers & Shakers. This webinar is part of a series highlighting the work of recent LJ Movers & Shakers<http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/03/people/movers-shakers-2016/movers-shak…> and is hosted in collaboration with Library Journal<http://lj.libraryjournal.com/>. Presented by: Courtney Saldana, Youth Services Supervising Librarian, Ontario City Library (CA) Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]

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Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - August 2016 Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Focus on Babies & Young Toddlers [every child ready to read] Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - August 2016 In This Issue: * Focus on Babies and Young Toddlers! * New Book of the Month * Websites of the Month * Reflections... This Month's Wisdom... "When sharing books with few words (such as point-and-name books), model to the parent how to extend the text by describing the object." ~ Sue McCleaf Nespeca Focus on Babies and Young Toddlers! [baby with book] For the next three newsletters, the focus will be on various age groups targeted for increasing early literacy skills. This month the focus will be on babies and young toddlers (ages 0-2); next month ages two’s and three’s, and the following month ages four’s and five’s. A reminder that a webinar was already held for two of the groups above. June 14 was on babies and toddlers and August 22 covered children ages two and three. On November 10, the final group, ages four and five, will be highlighted. I am not going to repeat here what was covered in the webinars, and I highly recommend that if you are interested in the topic, that you access the archived webinars when you have time, and listen to them. You can find them here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>; scroll down to webinars, and click on the date. In the webinar for babies and toddlers, the following topics were covered: tips for incorporating books and activities on the five practices of ECRR (Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play) into storytimes; what types of books are recommended for babies along with suggested titles; music and play activities for babies and toddlers, and fun activities that will help babies develop the small motor skills they will need later to learn to write. So mentioned here will be some other tips for baby storytimes that were not specifically covered in the webinar. First, here are some tips on conducting baby storytimes: · This program is really for the caregiver. The librarian models how to share books, rhymes and songs with babies, encouraging the caregiver to continue these activities at home. · This is not a “simplified” toddler or preschool program – rather the program needs to be developmentally appropriate for infants. · Babytimes are commonly held for children newborn up to age two. · Programs need not be thematically arranged – the importance is sharing rhymes through the use of lap games and simple hand, feet and finger games, also using music and songs. · When sharing books with few words (such as point-and-name books), model to the parent how to extend the text by describing the object. · Generally, limit the group to ten to fifteen caregivers with their infants so that everyone can see. This can increase if you have a storytime pit, or different levels, so that no one is blocked. · Have adults sit in a circle holding their baby in their lap. The librarian is part of the circle. · Repeat rhymes so adults will learn movements. Clap after each rhyme and song. (Babies love to clap!) · Keep a list of the rhymes and activities that you plan to use near you so that you can quickly move from one activity to another. · You might want to use a doll or teddy bear to demonstrate the rhymes. · Keep the program short – approximately twenty minutes in length. After the structured program you can share other types of learning activities or have some developmentally appropriate toys for infants available for playtime. · Provide a take-home sheet for caregivers with words to rhymes and songs used in the program. Encourage them to continue activities at home. · Have a display of board, cloth, high-contrast, pattern, touch-and-feel, flap, and Mother Goose/nursery rhyme books that can be checked out and taken home. · Programs are typically held in the morning or early evening hours due to baby nap times in the afternoon. · A series of programs will be appreciated, but that is not necessary if staffing does not permit numerous programs. It is more important to reach as many caregivers as possible with the importance of sharing language and music to babies from birth. · Consult the following resources: Campana, Kathleen, J. Elizabeth Mills & Saroj Nadkarni Ghoting. Supercharged Storytimes: An Early Literacy Planning and Assessment Guide. ALA, 2016. Carlson, Ann & Mary Carlson. Flannelboard Stories for Infants and Toddlers. ALA, 1999. Diamant-Cohen, Betsy. Mother Goose on the Loose. Neal Schuman, 2006. Ernst, Linda L. Baby Rhyming Time. Neal-Schuman, 2008. Ernst, Linda L. Lapsit Services for the Very Young. Neal-Schuman, 1995. Also, Lapsit Services for the Very Young II. 2001. Ernst, Linda L. The Essential Lapsit Guide: A Multimedia How-To-Do-It Manual and Programming Guide for Stimulating Literacy Development from 12 to 24 Months. Neal-Schuman, 2013. Ghoting, Saroj and Pamela Martin-Diaz. Storytimes for Everyone. ALA, 2013. MacMillan, Kathy & Christine Kicker. Baby Storytime Magic. ALA, 2014. Maddigan, Beth and Stefanie Drennan. The Big Book of Stories, Songs, and Sing-Alongs: Programs for Babies,Toddlers, and Families. Libraries Unlimited, 2003. Marino, Jane. Babies in the Library. Scarecrow, 2003. Marino, Jane and Dorothy F. Houlihan. Mother Goose Time: Library Programs for Babies and Their Caregivers. H.W. Wilson, 1992. McPhail, David. My Mother Goose. Roaring Brook Press, 2013. Nespeca, Sue McCleaf. Library Programming for Families with Young Children. Neal-Schuman, 1994. Pages 66-75. Yolen, Jane. Wee Rhymes: Baby’s First Poetry Book. Simon & Schuster, 2013. If you have not done a baby storytime before, here is a suggested template: Opener (Song or Rhyme but song is suggested. Use same opener every week.) Book Appropriate for Babies (Share with group or provide copy for each parent to show to baby while you are reading a copy) Rhymes (3 or 4 – different types of rhymes; repeat each one) Song (Live voice or recorded music – but emphasis should always be on live voice) Book Appropriate for Babies (Share with group or provide copy for each parent to show to baby while you are reading a copy) Rhymes (3 or 4 – different types of rhymes; repeat each one) Song (Live voice or recorded music – but emphasis should always be on live voice) Closing Song or Rhyme Share Time (Optional – can be educational toys, choosing books specifically pulled for storytime, open-ended art, etc.) New Book of the Month ________________________________ [Sing with Me] Sing With Me: Action Songs Every Child Should Know. By Naoko Stoop. Holt, 2016. ISBN: 978-0805099041. $16.99. Here is a new book for babies and young toddlers that you will definitely want in your collection. But, more importantly, it is a great book to recommend to new parents, or to give as a gift at a baby shower, or anytime you need a gift for a baby. We know the importance of singing with babies, and this book certainly encourages the practice. The thirteen songs are familiar ones including: Down by the Station; Head Shoulders, Knees and Toes; Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear; Pat-a-Cake; Twinkle Twinkle Little Star; Row, Row, Row Your Boat; Wheels on the Bus; If You’re Happy and You Know It; Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush; and some less familiar ones: What Does Your Kitty Say?; Rain is Falling Down; and Polly Put The Kettle On. What I like is that the motions given are developmentally appropriate for the ages for which the book is intended. Motions for preschoolers would be more complicated for these same songs, but here, the simplest of actions allows the youngest listener to be involved. My only quibble: though it is clear they expect the parent to do the difficult first finger motions in Itsy Bitsy Spider; how nice it would have been if a motion would have been given that a toddler could do – simply wiggling fingers up and down, or climbing fingers up one arm. But this is a minor quibble, and everything else is appropriate. The illustrations, by the same artist who illustrated the well-received Red Knit Cap Girl, are perfect. Sweet animal characters join very young children in colorful spreads that were done in acrylics, ink, pencils and paper collage on plywood which gives the pictures a wonderful texture. ________________________________ Websites of the Month [baby singing] There are so many web sites that I would like to share with you in regards to babies, it is hard to limit them. But I will stick to four (one was already mentioned in the June issue, but I am listing again in case you missed it.) If you have listened to any of my webinars thus far, you will know that I love to sing. That does not necessarily mean I am good at it, but I know how important it is to share songs with the 0-5 set. Thank goodness there are others that agree, and here is a wonderful article on “10 Ways Babies Learn When We Sing to Them<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>.” The authors, singers who have recorded music for children, say singing to babies is important because it helps with: 1. Bonding 2. Handling transitions 3. Language comprehension 4. Learning new vocabulary 5. Recognition of rhythm and rhyme 6. Playing 7. Family Fun 8. Baby learning his/her name 9. Listening skills 10. Showing baby you love him/her! On a similar note, what are the advantages of sharing nursery rhymes with babies? In this article <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> a case is made here for the benefit of nursery rhymes for the following skills: Cognitive, Verbal, Motor, Listening, Reading, Language, Social, Auditory, Imaginative, and Memory Skills. How does the state of Michigan compare with other US states in relation to reading to their babies daily, telling stories and singing daily? You can find out by clicking this link<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. There is also a link to detailed Michigan State Baby Facts on the same page. Don’t forget about this wonderful site I shared with you in June: Babies Need Words Every Day<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>: Talk, Read, Sing, Play by The Association of Library Service for Children, a division of the American Library Association. There are wonderful free resources for you here. Reflections... ________________________________ [boy with mom] How often have you heard parents talk to their baby in a high-pitched voice saying nonsense words such as “Goo-Goo” or sentences like “Who's my li-i-ttle baybee?” Maybe you are a parent and have done the same yourself. There is a term for this type of high-pitched talk, "parentese," which includes using nonsense words, stretching out vowels when talking to a baby, using a sing-song language, and exaggerated facial expressions. It is not just an English-speaking habit – parents all over the world engage in parentese. Patricia Kuhl, a University of Washington neuroscientist has done much research on how infants master the complex task of acquiring speech. She is a proponent of parentese as is the Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL), funded by the U.S. Department of Education. See their article on this subject here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Despite its supporters, there are others who disagree, feeling parentese hinders language development. What could possibly be the benefits? Researchers from Vanderbilt University and the University of Colorado at Denver actually conducted some studies of parents using parentese, but also parents who were considered depressed (information gained through interviews) and spoke in low, flat-toned voices. Research by these institutions found that children may actually be hindered in their learning over the long term if exposed only to flat low-pitched tones. Speaking parentese actually was shown to help babies learn the sounds of their native language. So, go ahead and use parentese and encourage parents attending your programs to do the same. But, more importantly, share with them how important it is to talk to their baby whenever they can. Even if baby is not old enough to respond, it is great for a parent to continue a running conversation with their child, talking while changing diapers, while doing chores around the house, while dressing baby etc. Well, that is, unless the baby is sleeping! ________________________________ 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> ________________________________ 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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Looking for realistic STEM programming & equipment for your library?
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Register now for one of our September STEM Programming & Inclusive Storytimes workshops! There are a few seats left, so please go to: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?82 Each of the one-day workshop offers 3 sessions for public library youth & teen staff members. In the morning session, all participants will have the opportunity to learn how to use & implement programming on MaKey MaKey and littleBits. Each participant will be given one MaKey MaKey and one littleBits to take back to their library for programming use and/or circulation to the public ($200 value!). The afternoon will offer two breakout sessions. The first being for children's staff: an interactive Inclusive storytime session with hands-on activities and implementation ideas with Bloomfield Township Public Library's Jen Taggart and Michigan Braille & Talking Book Library's Stephanie Wambaugh (Bridgid Turner from LARA will be speaking on behalf of Stephanie at our Marquette workshop). The second afternoon breakout is for staff working with Teens & Tweens: a Portable MakerSpace Kit session, where ideas and tips for fun, easy-to-do, "on the go" STEM programming will be shared and hands-on demos of various equipment. $25 registration, lunch provided. The deadline to register and also to cancel with a full refund is 5 pm on Friday, September 2, 2016. If you register and do not attend the event or cancel your registration by September 2nd, you will be billed for the full registration amount. * Thursday, September 15th - Houghton Lake Public Library, 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (If able, please bring a laptop or chrome book) * Friday, September 16th - Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI 49855 (If able, please bring a laptop or chrome book) * Thursday, September 22nd - Pontiac Public Library, 60 E Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48342 (computers provided) * Friday, September 23rd - Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (laptops provided) Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact Mary Anne Smith, at 517-373-1580 (voice) or 517-373-1592 (TDD) no less than 10 days in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. 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> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]

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Head of Finance & Budget
by Terry New 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Kalamazoo Public Library is currently seeking candidates for the position of Head of Finance & Budget. See our www.kpl.gov/jobs/<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs/> for more detailed information. Deadline for applications is Friday, September 9, 2016. -- Terry M. New, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Human Resources Manager 269-553-7931 | terryn(a)kpl.gov<mailto:terryn@kpl.gov> | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [KPL-logo]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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Re: [Michlib-l] New Overtime Rule
by aldenlib＠torchlake.com 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

My board is still discussing this, but I think they will probably keep my position salaried and any overtime will be paid by dividing my annual salary by annual hours and multiplying by one and a half per hour. The Dept. of Labor blog has a good discussion on this. https://blog.dol.gov/2016/05/18/plenty-of-options-with-new-overtime-rule/ -- _Susan Riegler_ Susan Riegler, Director Alden District Library

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Two Upcoming Programs at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Hi All - On Wednesday, September 7 at 6 pm in the Warren Civic Center Conference Center, Wayne State University professor and writer Jack Lessenberry will be speaking about his latest book, The People's Lawyer: The Life and Times of Frank J. Kelley as part of the Michigan Notable Books program. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the event. Do you cringe every time you open your cable bill? Are you tired of fighting your cable company to get adequate service? Learn how to cut the cord and still get the programming you want. The Library will offer tips and tricks for a cordless future. Tthis program takes place Thursday, September 15 at 6 pm in the Warren Civic Center Conference Center. Please call 586-574-4564 to register. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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overhead projector
by Kate, Scheid 25 Aug '16

25 Aug '16

Please contact me if you are interested in a 3M overhead projector. We even have some acetate sheets. Thanks Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754 hollytownshiplibrary.org [Picture1]

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