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2016 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED
by Larry J. Wagenaar 02 May '16

02 May '16

My apologies if this is a duplicate. I am also sending this to my personal contacts. This was a fabulous event! So many students really into history - and our experts for the day!! Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release 2016 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED BAY CITY, Mich.-A total of 153 students received top honors at the State Finals competition of Michigan History Day on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Bay City Central High School in Bay City, Mich. Nearly 500 Michigan elementary, middle and high school students-a record-setting number-took part in this year's Michigan History Day, which is an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan. The finalists in the junior and senior divisions will now move on to the National History Day competition this June in College Park, Md. The state champions for Michigan History Day 2016 include students from Ada, Bay City, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Brighton, Cassopolis, Cedarville, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Madison Heights, Marshall, Midland, Muskegon, Newberry, Pickford, Portage, Richland, Saginaw, South Haven, Traverse City, Westland and Whitehall. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/MICHIGAN-HISTORY-DAY-S TATE-CHAMPIONS-2016.pdf> Click here to download a PDF with the names of the winners, what school they are from, and the awards they won. "This year's theme-Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History-challenged the students to really think outside the box," said Andrea Lorion, Michigan History Day state coordinator. "As a result, there are many outstanding and diverse entries in all five categories-performances, exhibits, papers, websites and documentaries." Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan) offers a fascinating opportunity to move beyond routine learning. Based on the annual theme, students choose to explore and research a local, national or international historical topic. They then present their work through the disciplines of writing, art, literature, music, drama and/or visual communications. Lead sponsors of Michigan History Day 2016 include Meijer, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Amway and Bay City Public Schools. # # # This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Please share Election Day reminder ...
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 02 May '16

02 May '16

Please help us remind the public that tomorrow is Election Day in many communities by sharing the following social media messages. * Twitter: Tomorrow is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in many communities in MI. Find out if your hometowns is having an election and view your ballot at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, May 3 is #Election Day in many Michigan communities. Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view your ballot and find your voting location. Thank you so much. 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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NEWS RELEASE: 2016 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED
by HSM Conference 01 May '16

01 May '16

Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release 2016 MICHIGAN HISTORY DAY STATE CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED BAY CITY, Mich.-A total of 153 students received top honors at the State Finals competition of Michigan History Day on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Bay City Central High School in Bay City, Mich. Nearly 500 Michigan elementary, middle and high school students-a record-setting number-took part in this year's Michigan History Day, which is an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan. The finalists in the junior and senior divisions will now move on to the National History Day competition this June in College Park, Md. The state champions for Michigan History Day 2016 include students from Ada, Bay City, Berkley, Bloomfield Township, Brighton, Cassopolis, Cedarville, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Houghton, Kalamazoo, Madison Heights, Marshall, Midland, Muskegon, Newberry, Pickford, Portage, Richland, Saginaw, South Haven, Traverse City, Westland and Whitehall. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/MICHIGAN-HISTORY-DAY-S TATE-CHAMPIONS-2016.pdf> Click here to download a PDF with the names of the winners, what school they are from, and the awards they won. "This year's theme-Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History-challenged the students to really think outside the box," said Andrea Lorion, Michigan History Day state coordinator. "As a result, there are many outstanding and diverse entries in all five categories-performances, exhibits, papers, websites and documentaries." Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan) offers a fascinating opportunity to move beyond routine learning. Based on the annual theme, students choose to explore and research a local, national or international historical topic. They then present their work through the disciplines of writing, art, literature, music, drama and/or visual communications. Lead sponsors of Michigan History Day 2016 include Meijer, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Amway and Bay City Public Schools. # # # This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Fwd: Virtual Library Legislative Day Links and Resources
by Lester, Kathy 01 May '16

01 May '16

Please see the forwarded message for resources from ALA for Virtual Library Legislative Day -- May 2nd, 3rd. Please participate to show support for our nation's libraries. It will be easy -- beginning tomorrow you can visit ALA's Legislative Action Center <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/home> for assistance in sending a tweet or an email or making a call. Kathy Lester -- Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA MAME Past-President, 2014 School Library Meda Specialist / Technology Coach East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimame.org cell: 810-333-5873 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: District Dispatch <ala.washingtonoffice(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 4:14 PM Subject: Virtual Library Legislative Day Links and Resources To: Great news! Thanks to you, we have tied the Harry Potter Alliance members in pledged advocacy actions for Virtual Library Legislative Day, bringing us to 1,400 advocates and counting! Ahead of next week's Virtual Library Legislative Day activities, I have a few resources to pass along. ALA's top 2016 Legislative Day Priorities this week are as follows: • CONFIRM Dr. Carla Hayden as the next Librarian of Congress • SUPPORT LSTA and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Funding • PASS Electronic Communications Privacy Act Reform • RATIFY the Marrakesh Treaty for the print-disabled ASAP Starting anytime May 2-6th, you can visit ALA's Legislative Action Center <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/home> to send an email, post a Tweet, or make a call to the offices of your elected officials. The Action Center will provide you with talking points and pre-written emails and tweets that you can use, or the option to write your own if you wish. We also have more in-depth information available on this year's issue briefs <http://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/04-25-16%2…>, and the Washington Office staff will be discussing the briefs Monday morning, during the National Library Legislative Day live stream <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzPtq7M-znI>. You can tune in to hear the discussion, and to catch the keynote by former Member of Congress Rush Holt, from 9am-noon Eastern on May 2nd. Together, we can make the Capitol echo with the voices and messages of library advocates in Washington and online. Please feel free to contact Lisa Lindle <llindle(a)alawash.org>, Grassroots Communications Specialist for ALA Washington, if you have any questions.

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Maker workshops begin in 10 days in Benton Harbor!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

Howdy, Michigan librarians! It may be taking spring a while to settle in, much less summer, but we kick off our summer of making around the state a week from Tuesday with a free daylong workshop at Benton Harbor Public Library on Tuesday, May 10. We are grateful to the Institute of Museum and Library Services for making this free to all attendees. SCECHs are available. Bring your in-building or community-wide partners and enjoy the opportunity to spend the day thinking about how you can build maker culture within and beyond your organization's walls. You can register for this or any other workshop by visiting http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu/road-trip . Best, Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> 734.647.3593

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Free MAP Tower
by Melissa Henry 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

We have a MAP tower that we would like to give away! It is in very good condition, and free to the first interested party on the condition that you pick it up. Thank you, Melissa [Email Signature]

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Author Program
by Julie Farkas 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

Hello Library Land- Last week, Novi Library hosted an author fair. Below is information about one of the authors that presented. Our young attendees enjoyed her presentation and meeting her. Thanks, Julie [cid:image001.jpg@01D1A2D7.D98A8FA0] [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Julie Farkas | Library Director Novi Public Library | 45255 West 10 Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 T: 248-869-7233 C: 248-331-7815 F: 248-869-7232 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> INFORM. INSPIRE. INCLUDE.

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Berkley Public Library hiring librarians (part-time and substitute)
by Matt Church 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

Good morning, The Berkley Public Library is hiring librarians for part-time and substitute openings. Please see http://www.berkleymich.org/fintreas_employment.shtm for job posting details and application instructions. Thanks, Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3449 mchurch(a)berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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Free Books
by Hartford Public Library 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

Dear Children's Librarian, If you have a young adult or junior book club or group, I have the following books free for the asking. 20 copies of Lost in Time by De LaCruz8 copies of Wart, Son of Toad by Alden Carter9 copies of The Enchantress by Michael Scott10 copies of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time by Frank Boyce15 copies of Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper10 copies of Body & Soul by Stacy Kade10 copies of Ditched by Robin Mellom Just let me know how many and I will send them through delivery.Thanks,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Libraryzv152

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Job Posting: Library Circulation Operations Supervisor
by Jason Hendrix - GRPL 29 Apr '16

29 Apr '16

*GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY** **JOB POSTING* Grand Rapids Public Library believes in the power of knowledge to transform both individuals and communities for the better. A nationally recognized and innovative leader in library service, GRPL is currently welcoming applications for a full-time Library Circulation Operations Supervisor. *JOB TITLE: *Library Circulation Operations Supervisor *LOCATION:* Grand Rapids Public Library (Main Library) *STATUS:* Non-Exempt *WAGE RANGE:* $43,085 to $55,107 per year *HOURS:* 40 hours per week (weekend and evening hours will be required) *SUPERVISOR:* Library Circulation Services Supervisor To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please visit the GRPL jobs page: http://www.grpl.org/about/get-involved/employment/

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