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paid time off ?
by Kate, Scheid 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

I'm trying to figure out and equitable management of paid time off for my staff. The quirky part is pto is established as a number of days. All staff though have different numbers of hours that constitute their "days". This is essentially unequal in that one may be getting an 8 hour vacation day while another gets a 5 hour vacation day. Initially I was operating on the understanding that a week off would reimburse an employee for the pay they would normally get in a work week. I have had a few issues of staff asking for an unpaid day off when they work a short shift to save their longer days for reimbursement. I understand their point of view but theoretically I could have an instance of staff taking an unlimited amount of time off if they requested it without pay. This is problematic to me from a management standpoint because it either leaves us understaffed and consequently giving poor customer service or I have to fill in those hours and it might of necessity have to be filled by an employee with a higher wage and that could potentially impact our budgeted costs for personnel. I would appreciate thoughts and recommendations. Thanks Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754 hollytownshiplibrary.org [Picture1]

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JOB: Director, Lorain Public Library (northern Ohio)
by Library 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

The Lorain Public Library System, located on the shores of Lake Erie west of Cleveland, seeks an involved and enthusiastic leader to serve as Library Director. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of the previous Director. The library system has six locations, an operating budget of $11 million, and provides services to about 138,000 residents in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/lorain/ <http://www.johnkeister.com/lorain/> for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> lorain(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:lorain@johnkeister.com> p: 847-955-0541

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Free July PD: f2f Maker workshops and virtual data literacy conference
by Kristin Fontichiaro 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Hello, colleagues! We have three PD events this month and hope you will join us! *July 12 - 14* *Making as Learning for Youth* *Centreville, MI* *(in Southwest Michigan near Indiana Border)* Looking to add open-ended, hands-on learning to the youth in your school, library, community center, troop, or civic group? The maker movement offers youth the opportunity to explore the intersection of STEM, technology, design, aesthetics, creativity, and prototyping. In this workshop, you’ll become immersed in exploring the facets of the maker movement. Over the course of three days, you will meet fellow maker mentors, examine multiple possible entry points for developing or refining your maker program, identify pathways for discovering maker and community needs, design and explore possible programming ideas for formal and informal learning, and grapple with how to mesh together open-endedness assessing them fairly, You’ll engage in a variety of hands-on activities, from creating with recycled materials to 3D printing and modeling, robots to LED bulbs, so you can test out multiple materials and tools to see which fit your community best. You’ll come away with concrete ideas you can use to build or enhance making for the youth in your community. Unique to this location is an exclusive focus on youth and a concentrated focus on LEGO hands-on and digital activities. For details and to register, please visit http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu/road-trip *Attendance is free and sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Information, in partnership with the Nottawa Township Library. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant RE-05-15-0021-15.* Question? contactmichiganmakers(a)umich.edu ____________________________________________________________________________________ *July 14 - 15* *4T Data Literacy Virtual Conference * Do your high school students struggle to read and write with data across subject areas? Do they cherry-pick statistics they don't really understand and "like" corporate infographics without realizing they are advertising? Do you wish you could access data sets to add power to your curriculum area? Join a team of curious, inquisitive presenters from around the country as they explore how to support high school students in becoming savvier consumers and creators of data. Registration is free, and so are SCECH continuing ed credits (minimum of 3; maximum of 12) for Michigan educators. Visit the 4T Data Literacy Conference site (http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu/conference) to learn more and to register. <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu/conference/> *This conference is free and organized by the University of Michigan School of Information and the University of Michigan Library with technology support from the University of Michigan School of Education. The conference is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-00-15-0113-15.* Questions? Email us: contact.data.literacy(a)umich.edu ____________________________________________________________________________________ *July 20 - 22* *Making as Learning* *Alpena, Michigan * *(Northeast corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula)* Looking to add open-ended, hands-on learning to your school, library, community center, troop, or civic group? The maker movement offers youth the opportunity to explore the intersection of STEM, technology, design, aesthetics, creativity, and prototyping. In this workshop, you’ll become immersed in exploring the facets of the maker movement. Over the course of three days, you will meet fellow maker mentors, examine multiple possible entry points for developing or refining your maker program, identify pathways for discovering maker and community needs, design and explore possible programming ideas for formal and informal learning, and grapple with how to mesh together open-endedness with fair assessment of work. You’ll engage in a variety of hands-on activities, from creating with recycled materials to 3D printing and modeling, robots to digital stencils, so you can test out multiple materials and tools to see which fit your community best. You’ll come away with concrete ideas you can use to build or enhance making in your community. Unique to this location will be a workshop on etching, an introduction to soldering, Strawbees, and an Arduino microcontroller workshop. For details and to register, please visit http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu/road-trip *Attendance is free and sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Information, in partnership with the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, grant RE-05-15-0021-15.* Question? contactmichiganmakers(a)umich.edu ____________________________________________________________________________________ *And coming up in August (details at http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu/road-trip <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu/road-trip>):* Aug. 2 - 4 Coopersville (near Muskegon and beautiful Lake Michigan) Aug. 8 - 10 Iron River (Western Upper Peninsula near Wisconsin border) Aug. 16 - 18 Benzonia (near Traverse City) Aug. 23 only Saginaw (approx. 90 min. north of Detroit) Aug. 24 - 26 Frankenmuth (Michigan's Little Bavaria, about 90 min. north of Detroit) ____________________________________________________________________________________ -- 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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Re: [Michlib-l] YA Historical fiction
by brian ryckman 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

We have a winner! - The patron is extremely happy - thanks for the help! It is indeed - The courting of Ann Maria by Lucile McDonald and Zola Ross. https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/leigh-merrell-2/the-courting-of-… On Tuesday, July 5, 2016 3:52 PM, "goikea(a)libcoop.net" <goikea(a)libcoop.net> wrote: Brian, How about The courting of Ann Maria by Lucile McDonald and Zola Ross. Please see the attached review: https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/leigh-merrell-2/the-courting-of-… Hope this helps, Annette On 07/05/2016 11:27 am, brian ryckman wrote: > Hello, everyone, > > Long time reader, first time poster for this type of thing. I had a > question from a patron trying to find a book. I was given the following > information: > > My friend read it when she was in 2nd grade, which was roughly in 1970. > The book was written for a middle grade audience of about 11-15. She > believes the title is "The Courtship of Annemarie" though it could be > "courting" or Annemarie could spelled any number of ways. She does not > know the author. > > Definitely fiction. Set in either America or Canada during the time of > land grants. > > It's a story about a young lady who is courted by two young men, one > rich and disapproving, one not rich but smart and hardworking. If they > marry before a certain date they get a land grant. The deadline comes > and goes and the rich boy married elsewhere to get the land. The poor > boy comes to her house the next day to say he can get his own land but > needs her. > > Does this ring a bell with anyone? > > Thanks in advance for the assistance. > > Brian > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l [1] Links: ------ [1] http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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cardboard magazine boxes FREE
by Lise Mitchell 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Hi, We have a plethora of collapsible cardboard magazine boxes. Size: 3.5" w x 11" d x 14" h. Free for the asking. Tell me how many you would like -- we have them in bundles of 25 -- and what your Rides code is. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3550 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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"Learning About Your Teens" archived webinar
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

For library staff new to working with teens (and tweens) in the community this webinar, presented by Dolly Goyal of the San Mateo County Library, provides information about today's teens, their needs and how to use that knowledge to create engaging teen programs. Ideas for a variety of teen programs & various methods for successful marketing are shared. Please follow this link<http://watch.more.net/media/learning-about-your-teens-webinar> for the archived webinar (May 2016) out of Missouri. Thanks, 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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Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan Newsletter - June 2016 Issue
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Please see below for the June 2016 newsletter for Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan or access it online at: https://lnks.gd/2/2-Tr3D 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> From: Library of Michigan [mailto:library@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov] Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2016 3:25 PM To: Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan Newsletter - June 2016 Issue Fun with Words for Parents and Children [top-cork header] Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan June 2016 [Every Child Ready to Read] ________________________________ [Young Boy reading with mother] Fun with Words for Parents and Children Last month we looked at a workshop that can be presented to parents, grandparents, and childcare providers called "Fun with Letters for Parents and Children." This month, the focus will be on a similar workshop, "Fun with Words for Parents and Children." Here is a brief look at this workshop. The workshop was created because of the importance of children having a large vocabulary, which has been proven to be related to reading success and is also a predictor of long-term reading achievement. This workshop will discuss both the importance of a child's listening vocabulary and also speaking vocabulary. One interesting point --- this workshop is geared to children ages two to five, though we know the importance of sharing words with babies from birth. However, ALSC has addressed babies and words in a separate effort (see Website of the Month below.) For the workshop you will be need the following books: wordless picture books, predictable books, information books, books with nursery rhymes and poetry, riddle and joke books, and books by Dr. Seuss. You also need to pick a song that has more unusual or rare words --- the one used in this workshop is "Everything Has A Shape" by Hap Palmer, however you can use what ever song you want. In this workshop (as every other workshop), you will explain the five simple practices: Talking; Singing, Reading, Writing, and Playing, and then you go through each practice, relating each to the importance of words and vocabulary. Talking - Suggestions are to play labeling games and label objects and events in the child's world. It is also stressed to label feelings. Adults are also encouraged to talk about what they are doing as they go throughout their day. They are to ask children questions, listen to the answers, and then ask another question based on what the child said. Also, adults can tell stories about their day, memories growing up, or memories from their child's life. Librarians are asked to share wordless picture books and explain why they are so important to use with young children. Singing: The song used in the manual is "Everything Has A Shape" by Hap Palmer, though you can use another song if desired, but choose one with rich vocabulary. Reading - Children learn more words from books then they do from everyday conversation, so the importance of sharing picture books is mentioned. The librarian should then share a predictable book that invites verbal participation. Examples are: Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?; Is Your Mama a Llama; Jump, Frog, Jump!; and Rhyming Dust Bunnies. Writing - Activity suggestions include making a word jar, making a book of a child's favorite words, or asking a child to give a caption for a picture or drawing, which the parent then writes. Playing - Fun books are used here: books with made-up words (example Dr. Seuss); silly poetry books; and riddle and joke books. There is handout that accompanies this workshop and it contains "Storytime Starters" for parents. Here are just a few examples: * Tell your child how you felt the day he or she was born. * Talk to your child about his/her childhood. * Use simple props (puppets, stuffed animals) to tell a story. * Use family photos to tell stories. * Make a word book by clipping photos from magazines. * Encourage your child to tell a story about a favorite event. ________________________________ New Book of the Month [Some Bugs Book Cover] Some Bugs by Angie Di Terlizzi Beach Lane, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-4424-5880-2 $17.99 Since the focus of the newsletter this month is on words, I want to share a new favorite book that is wonderful for introducing preschoolers to new and rare words. One of the important reasons to share picture books with children (Or the "Read," in ECRR's five practices of Talk, Read, Sing, Write & Play) is the exposure to new vocabulary, and this book fits the bill perfectly. It will make a great storytime addition to any bug storytime. A second wonderful feature is that the text is completely written in rhyme, which is helpful for young children's phonological awareness. So this books stars in three of the six original skills (ECRR 1st edition) which we now know are crucial for young children learning to read. In addition to the above two, children may be intrigued to notice that the rhyming words are done in a larger font in bright colors - perfect for print awareness. And if you need another reason to consider adding this book to your collection, there is a wonderful STEM extension at the end of the book. "Some bugs STING, some bugs BITE, Some bugs STINK, and some bugs FIGHT!" begins the text. (Make sure you hold your nose when you say "stink" while reading the text, and also emphasize the rhyming words.) Following are delightful double page spreads, illustrated by Brendan Wenzel (or as the cover states - Bugs by Brendan Wenzel) describing all the different things bugs do. Listen to the awesome vocabulary presented midway in the text: "Stinging, Biting, Stinking, Fighting, Hopping, Gliding, Swimming, Hiding, Building, Making, Hunting, Taking - bugs are oh-so-FASCINATING!" But the best part is when the narrator invites the reader to investigate their own backyard and see what bugs can be found there. To help, there is a double-page spread identifying over 40 different kinds of bugs (also depicting Oskar the cat character.) This leads to a wonderful STEM activity where children can go outside and find bugs on their own. For libraries, this would be a great summer reading activity! "Use family photos to tell stories." - Sue ________________________________ Reflections You might have heard the phrase "The Thirty Million Word Gap." This refers to a study done by University of Kansas researchers Betty Hart and Todd R. Risley titled The Early Catastrophe: The 30 Million Word Gap by Age 3. A summary can be found here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. The study showed that unfortunately, children's vocabulary skills are directly related to the economic background of their parents. This means that by age 3, there is a 30 million word gap between children from the poorest families compared to those children from the wealthiest families. The gap shows up long before age three however. By 18 months, children in different socio-economic groups already display dramatic differences in their vocabularies. (Fernald, A., V.A. Marchman, & A. Weisleder. 2013. "SES Differences in Language Processing Skill and Vocabulary Are Evident at 18 Months." Developmental Science 16 (2): 234-48.) Thus, the workshop described in this newsletter is very important for librarians to offer to parents. However, if you are unable to offer the workshop due to time constraints, here are some general ideas you can suggest to parents and early childhood educators, in addition to what is given above. 1. Use new and interesting words in natural conversations you are having with your children. Introducing a new word in context helps children learn what it means and remember the word. For example, children will learn what a guitar is when they can see and hear it. At storytime programs, I would always have the children line up so each child would have a chance to strum my guitar. They loved it! 2. Sing with children and recite rhymes to introduce children to new vocabulary. Songs and nursery rhymes include many rare words. 3. Talk with children and ask questions that cannot be answered with one word responses. 4. Sharing picture books is vital. Children are introduced to three times as many rare words through picture books then through regular conversations or through dialogue they hear on TV or on DVD's. 5. Take field trips to new places children have not been before, such as a zoo. Think about equity though --- the above should be happening with all children, not just children coming to library programs. How can you reach new audiences with this information? Example: Sharing with Head Start parents? ________________________________ Website of the Month: Babies Need Words Every Day [Babies Need Words Flyer] Babies Need Words Every Day: Talk, Read, Sing, Play by The Association of Library Service for Children, a division of the American Library Association.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Don't you love resources you can use in your library that you can obtain for free? ALSC has provided templates for beautiful posters you can make and hang in your library or storytime room on the importance of sharing words with babies. They were designed to bridge the 30 Million Word Gap (see below). The posters are available thus far in both English and Spanish. There is a blog with ideas on how libraries have used these posters, but here are a few more suggestions from ALSC: * Post above changing tables in child care centers. * Post in doctors' waiting rooms and anywhere else where children and their caregivers have a moment to talk, read, sing and play. ALSC also provides a downloadable book list that recommends books for parents and caregivers to request at their local library that are perfect for babies acquiring new words. ________________________________ [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. [bottom page tape] 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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YA Historical fiction
by brian ryckman 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Hello, everyone, Long time reader, first time poster for this type of thing. I had a question from a patron trying to find a book. I was given the following information: My friend read it when she was in 2nd grade,which was roughly in 1970. The book was written for a middle grade audience ofabout 11-15. She believes the title is “The Courtship of Annemarie” though itcould be “courting” or Annemarie could spelled any number of ways. She does notknow the author. Definitely fiction. Set in either America or Canada duringthe time of land grants. It’s a story about a young lady who is courted by two youngmen, one rich and disapproving, one not rich but smart and hardworking. If theymarry before a certain date they get a land grant. The deadline comes and goesand the rich boy married elsewhere to get the land. The poor boy comes to herhouse the next day to say he can get his own land but needs her. Does this ring a bell with anyone? Thanks in advance for the assistance. Brian

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Free microfilm unit
by Patricia Braden 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

The Romulus Public Library has a free microfilm unit available. Great for a Seed Library. You will need to pick it up. Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Free Atlas Stand
by Patricia Braden 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

The Romulus Public Library has a free atlas stand available. You will need to pick it up. Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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