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Please Respond to our Employer/Co-Worker Survey: Wayne State School of Library & Information Science
by Stephen Bajjaly 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

The Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) is currently preparing its written program presentation in advance of its continuing accreditation review in the fall of 2016. As part of our review, we are surveying employers and co-workers of our recent graduates in order to identify areas of strength and needed improvements concerning the way we prepare our students for work as librarians and information professionals. We are asking you to please respond to this survey if you have hired or worked with a SLIS graduate who was a student during this review period (2009 - present). Here's the link to the survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/sliscoa2016<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/sliscoa2016> We very much look forward to your feedback. Please respond by March 7, 2016. Sincerely, Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor WSU School of Library and Information Science

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1040 EZ Instructions, Anyone??
by Stanczak, Cindy 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

Has anyone received their 1040 EZ Instructions? We've received everything but that. Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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Registration for Fall 2016 Prime Time Family Reading Now Open
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

>From James Nelson of the Michigan Humanities Council: Registration for Fall 2016 Prime Time Family Reading Now Open The Michigan Humanities Council is now accepting applications for libraries and schools interested in hosting Prime Time Family Reading Time. Grants of up to $14,000 are available to host sites. To learn more about Prime Time please visit our website at: www.michiganhumanities.org/prime-time-family-reading-time/<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/prime-time-family-reading-time/>. For more information on how to apply please contact Program Manager James Nelson at 517-372-7770 or jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org> The deadline for fall 2016 applications is May 2, 2016 Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Visit our March is Reading Month website<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html> for motivating examples and activities that encourage purposeful reading for all Michiganders. [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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MAP: New Partners and New Website and New Mobile Version, All Coming Soon!
by Jim Flury 02 Mar '16

02 Mar '16

All, It has been some time since our last MAP confab (I know, you are SO glad of that fact). Well, meteorological Spring (as opposed to calendar Spring, which will debut on March 20) arrived yesterday (you can tell by the color of the grass and roads) and with it, some very exciting news regarding the Michigan Activity Pass program that I just have to share with you. But first, a summary of where we stand, MAP-wise, as of today. Thanks to your hard work and promotional efforts you have circulated nearly three times as many MAP passes since program go live on May 24 as was the case for the entire previous twelve month period of the program! The number of "hits" to the MAP website is closing in on 500,000. The number of "likes" for the MAP Facebook page has surpassed 1,700. Etc. Keep it up everyone! You are doing a great job, and it is being noticed. Which brings me to the subject of the message... Today, we are very excited to announce that MAP has entered into a brand new partnership with the National Park Service and its Every Kid in a Park program. As a result, the following seven Michigan NPS sites will be added to the MAP website, with passes available beginning on or about May 21: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore http://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm River Raisin National Battlefield Park http://www.nps.gov/rira/index.htm North County National Scenic Trail http://www.nps.gov/noco/index.htm Isle Royale National Park http://www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore http://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm Keweenaw National Historical Park http://www.nps.gov/kewe/index.htm MotorCities National Heritage Area http://www.nps.gov/auto/index.htm Our partnership with NPS and the addition of these seven new destinations will only serve to enhance the visibility and usage of the MAP program by Michigan's public library patrons. We are also talking to several municipal (county and city) parks and recreation agencies, which could result in additional new partner venues for MAP. More details regarding that a little later. Finally, I don't think anyone would disagree that after nearly three years, the MAP website is in need of a refresh. Well, we have that covered, too! Thanks to our partners Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and Plymouth Rocket a completely redesigned MAP website is in the works. This new MAP website, including a MOBILE version, will be ready for use in time for the roll out of statewide MAP Year 4 in late May. Look for additional information regarding the new website, new partner venues, and new mobile version, very soon. 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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Seeking Telephone Vendors - Plymouth District Library
by Carol Souchock 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

The Plymouth District Library is seeking responses to our RFP for a VOIP Telephone system upgrade. Have you had a good experience with your telephone system provider? Please direct them to our website http://plymouthlibrary.org to view the RFP (request for proposal). Responses are due by Monday March 14 at 2 pm. Thank you! Carol Souchock Library Director Plymouth District Library http://plymouthlibrary.org 734-453-0750, ext. 218 csouchock(a)plymouthlibrary.org

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1040 booklets
by Sheila Little 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Saline has extra copies we will send to your library. Please include your Rides info. Sheila Little, Support Services Supervisor Saline District Library 555 N. Maple Saline, MI 48176 734-429-5450 sheila(a)salinelibrary.org MeL-zv301 TLN-Saline #219

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MI 1040 forms
by Laura, Hauch 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

I have an extra box of MI 1040 forms that I can break up and send out to any library that would like them. Reply off list with your RIDES code if interested. Laura Hauch Circulation Manager Buchanan District Library zv045 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax http://buchananlibrary.org<http://buchananlibrary.org/>

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Re: [Michlib-l] When you're looking for authors--where to find local author contact info
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Thanks Shutta for the great reminder. You’ll find both of these in MeL. The Michigan Authors resource can be found in MeL in a variety of ways - under the full database list<http://mel.org/databases>; the Kids Gateway, Parents page<http://kids.mel.org/Parents>; the Books & Literacy Gateway<http://mel.org/books>; and the Teens Gateway, Reading Zone<http://teens.mel.org/MeLReadingZone>. Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators is in the Books & Literacy Gateway, Authors & Writing<http://mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=88> Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli, Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517.241.4996 Toll Free: 877.479.0021 Fax: 517.373.5700 From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Shutta Crum Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 11:51 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] When you're looking for authors--where to find local author contact info Hey all! As National Reading Month rolls around again, I keep getting emails about where/how to contact local authors for school and library presentations. Please remember that the Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators has a very active chapter in Michigan (400+ members). A listing of those published who do talks is at the Mi--SCBWI site: https://michigan.scbwi.org/authors-illustrators . Also the State keeps a list known as the Mich. Authors & Illustrators Database. It's at: http://libraryofmichigan.state.mi.us/Authors . And do remember, the sooner you can schedule an author for Reading Month, the better. Many are completely booked months out. Have a happy March! (And it isn't too soon to start preparing for next March!) Ciao! Shutta Shutta Crum www.shutta.com<http://www.shutta.com/> WILLIAM AND THE WITCH'S RIDDLE (Coming, 2016. Knopf) UH-OH! (Alfred A. Knopf) DOZENS OF COUSINS (Clarion, HMH) MINE! (Alfred A. Knopf) THOMAS AND THE DRAGON QUEEN (Alfred A. Knopf) 32 Reviewers on How to Choose a Good Book<http://blog.shutta.com/2014/10/howtochooseagoodbook/> (Babies & Books!)

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March is Reading Month Message from the Department of Education
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

[Michigan Dept of Ed header] Do Unto Otters March is Reading Month and the State Superintendent is asked each year to come to schools all across Michigan and read to the students. He loves reading to kids, especially his grandkids. Because State Superintendent Brian Whiston's schedule doesn't allow him to reach all of the schools that ask, he wanted to provide a video of himself reading a children's book that schools and early childcare centers can play to the children. Brian offers a brief message about the importance of learning to read, followed by him reading Do Unto Otters. HAPPY READING MONTH! http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_45256-377817--,00.html<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo] Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> STAY CONNECTED: [Visit us on Facebook]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [Visit us on Twitter]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [Sign up for email updates]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Books from Kits up for grabs
by Betsy Myers 01 Mar '16

01 Mar '16

Elegance of a Hedgehog, Story of Beautiful Girl and Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, Bel Canto and Shanghai Girls are all gone. As well as one less on all the other titles. -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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