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Dec 21 -DEADLINE to submit Harwood Institute training application
by David Votta 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

The Library of Michigan and MCLS are offering a robust, extensive, and essentially free community engagement training opportunity. The Library of Michigan and MCLS are pleased to announce a several month long community engagement training program for Michigan library staff. The training will be led by coaches from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, and is being offered at no charge to selected Michigan libraries, with generous stipends provided through Library of Michigan LSTA funding. The program On March 15 and 16, 2016, a cohort of up to 50 Michigan library staff will convene in East Lansing, Michigan for a 1.5 day workshop led by two certified Harwood Institute coaches. That training will be followed up by nine months of coaching calls from Harwood, and guidance and support from Harwood trained Library of Michigan and MCLS staff. The Harwood Public Innovators Workshop is a 1.5 day experience to help you and your organization learn what it means to turn outward – to use the community, not your conference room, as your reference point for choices and action. Although free of charge to participate, this program will be rigorous. With support and guidance from MCLS and the Library of Michigan, cohort members are expected to develop action plans, implement those plans, and demonstrate how their efforts are making a change in their communities. Only those who can commit the time and energy are encouraged to participate. The Library of Michigan and MCLS have been using the tools of the Harwood Institute and sharing them with libraries since 2013. We are excited to be able to support training for a cohort of Michigan library staff. Eligibility Applicants must be an employee or trustee of a Michigan library. Applicants may be from any type of library; academic, public, school, institutional or special. A maximum of 2 persons per library will be awarded scholarships. It is strongly encouraged that applications include two persons. Applications including two persons will be ranked higher based on our criteria. Collaborative applications with two individuals from different libraries in geographic proximity are welcomed, and will receive the same ranking as two individuals from the same library. The award Those awarded this opportunity will receive free tuition for the training and follow-up support. Those awarded will receive stipends for two nights hotel lodging (strongly encouraged March 14 and 15) and travel expenses. The stipends will be on a sliding scale depending on the distance of travel from Lansing, MI: o Zone 1 (Less than 100 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $395 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o Zone 2 (100-250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $545 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o Zone 3 (More than 250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $795 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o It is encouraged for participants to car-pool to conserve resources when possible. o In the event of a collaborative submission please note in the application which library/participant is responsible for transportation. A space is included in the application for this. Meals are included and will be onsite, except for dinner/dine-around on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, which is factored into the travel stipend. Lodging and the workshop will take place at the Kellogg Center on Michigan State University’s campus. There will be a pre-workshop dinner held Monday evening, March 14, 2016, at the Kellogg Center. Timetable/deadlines Applications must be submitted by 5pm (EST), December 21, 2015. Notification to recipients will be on or before January 15, 2016. Checks (payable to the library) will soon follow. o Recipients will need to make their own hotel reservations. It is encouraged to make the reservations as soon as possible after notification. A link to register for the hotel will be available at mcls.org/micohort2016 at the time of notification. The application A link to the downloadable application is available in MSWord on the Michigan Harwood Cohort 2016 webpage at mcls.org/micohort2016. Applications should be emailed to David Votta, Community Engagement Librarian at vottad(a)mcls.org. Questions should be sent to David Votta, MCLS Community Engagement Librarian, at vottad(a)mcls.org or call David at 800-530-9019 ext. 122 Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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MeL Minute - Thankful for MeL
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 26 Nov '15

26 Nov '15

Hello everyone, Happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of the season, MeL would like to acknowledge all who contribute to the great content and resources available in MeL for all Michigan residents - nonprofits, library archives, library support organizations, commercial vendors, educators, researchers, schools, federal and state funding agencies, government agencies, libraries of all types - public, school, academic, special; and many others. Thank you also, to you, the MeL users and supporters! Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one.-Neil Gaiman 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 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image003.png@01D0EC76.E81F3600]Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children.

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MCLS Holiday closing
by Susan Alt 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

The MCLS offices will be closing early for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back on Monday, Nov. 30. The help staff for MeLCat and MeL Databases will not be available. Enjoy your holiday! Thanks Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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2016 CSLP Webinar Series from Upstart
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

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interested in feedback on freetran.com
by Yvonne Brown 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

Hello. Are any libraries using freetran.com ? This site describes its service as providing "free certified human translations for your patrons. From immigration documents to birth certificates, transcripts to family letters...80 languages supported." Are you pleased with the service? How smooth is the setup process? Does this require patron authentication? Do you have any feedback from patrons? Would you recommend this service? Is it really free? Thanks, everyone! Yvonne ============= Yvonne Brown Lapeer District Library www.library.lapeer.org 810-664-9521

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HP Printer Cartridges
by Brenda Rodammer 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

Hello, We have two, brand new, HP LASERJET printer cartridges, model CC364X that we can no longer use. Make an offer and I will announce it a week from Friday. We paid $305 each. Thanks, Brenda [cid:image003.jpg@01D12761.01493160] Follow us on Facebook!<http://www.facebook.com/saginawlibrary>

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Coloring Book Clubs
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Hi All--I'm just reading an article in the Nov./Dec. issue of American Libraries (pg. 18-19) on public libraries who have coloring book clubs. I recently purchased some "adult" coloring books as I loved to color as a child and think it would be a good stress reliever; wondering if any Michigan libraries are doing this? Have a great weekend! Deb Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org http://twitter.com/meldotorg

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Re: [Michlib-l] e-mail sign ups with no cell phone
by Jennifer Perryman 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

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Job posting - Oakland University - Reference/Instruction Librarian (part-time)
by Shawn V. Lombardo 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

The Oakland University Libraries seek a highly dependable, resourceful part-time librarian to provide exceptional research assistance at our research help desk and through individual research consultations with library users, and to deliver in-person library instruction to first-year students. The successful candidate will also contribute to various library projects as assigned. *Hours and salary*: Includes weekday, evening and weekend shifts. Starting salary: $20 per hour, approximately 20 hours per week. *Qualifications*: *Required*: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent with a strong commitment to teaching and public service; prior experience providing reference service.* Desired*: Library instruction experience, preferably in an academic library setting. *To apply*: Submit a letter of application, current resumé and the names of three references to Shawn Lombardo, Associate Dean, at lombardo(a)oakland.edu. Review of applications will begin Dec. 9, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled. *Oakland University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn V. Lombardo Associate Dean Oakland University Libraries 300A Kresge Library Rochester, MI 48309

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Job openings at Kalamazoo Public Library
by Terry New 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Kalamazoo Public Library has four open positions: Circulation Supervisor (full-time) Facilities Specialist (full-time) Network System Support IT Intern (part-time) Library aide - Washington Square branch (part-time) For more information on these positions, please visit our website at www.kpl.gov/jobs/<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs/> -- Terry M. New, SPHR 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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