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New ALA Library Support Staff Resource Center Website
by Steven K. Bowers 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

The newly-revised Library Support Staff Online Resource Center website is now available at: http://www.ala.org/offices/hrdr/librarysupportstaff/library_support_staff_r… The site is designed to provide resources of interest for library support staff, paraprofessionals and those interested in library work. -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network www.dalnet.org<http://www.dalnet.org> "DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities."

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Teresa Irish is coming to Parchment!
by Kristy Zeluff 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

We still have room for 17 more people to enjoy this show! Please share this with your patrons, southwest Michigan libraries. We would love to have a nice full house. Parchment Community Library Invites You to a Special Program November 4, 2015, 6:30 pm A Thousand Letters Home -- Author Teresa Irish Presents "The Journey of the Letters" Teresa Irish presents the entertaining, inspirational and life-affirming story of The Journey of the Letters. After the 2006 death of her father, Bud, recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and two Bronze Stars, Teresa found the 1,000 letters he wrote home from WWII and 250 corresponding photographs. Visited only by him over the course of six decades, the letters were postmarked from Nov 1942 to Dec 1945. The fragile, yellowed pages were written to Bud's parents, and to the sweetheart who would later become his wife. These treasures are the basis for the book "A Thousand Letters Home". >From lonesome, moonlit nights listening to the Hit Parade, to the foxholes and front lines in Germany, to correspondence with the heartbroken mothers whose sons died by his side, this is a historic story of life & loss, hope & perseverance, unwavering faith & true love. The program is a heartfelt journey back in time, a tribute to our country's history, freedoms and family values, and a call to citizenship in today's world. Irish's storytelling, accompanied by 1940s photographs and music, has audiences laughing, crying, and reminiscing. This program reaches across generations with a little something for everyone. Hardcover and softcover books will be available for sale & signing. This event is free and open to the public at the Parchment Community Library, 401 S. Riverview Drive, Parchment, MI. Limited to 50 participants, call 269-343-7747 or visit parchmentlibrary.org to register. -- Kristy Zeluff, Adult Services Coordinator Parchment Community Library Ph. 269.343.7747 Kristy(a)parchmentlibrary.org www.parchmentlibrary.org

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Larry Martin's World War II In Their Own Words
by Smith, Donna 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Larry Martin returns to bring our nation's history to the present and foster an appreciation for the hardships endured by our veterans. The final installment of the 4-part series, hosted at the First United Methodist Church (275 W. Michigan Avenue), features German citizen Hubert Lintz on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 am. Hubert tells of Hitler's rise to power and what it meant to the German people and his time in the Hitler Youth. He lived in Cologne, Germany (800,000 population), which was bombed over a two year period by about 1500 bombers at a time. He was a fireman during the fire raids and will tell about rescues and recovery of the victims. Lintz will be present at the program to answer any questions about his experience. Martin will also have a collection of World War II memorabilia on display so come early to view the artifacts. This presentation is free and open to the public. Martin can be reached at batt.chief(a)yahoo.com<mailto:batt.chief@yahoo.com> and more information can be found on his website: LMWW2.com Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK for print 300dpi small] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Ph: 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com

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implementation of "find the [ ] in the library" promotion
by Jennifer Dye 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

I was recently moved to a children's librarian role, so don't have a lot of training or resources to fall back on. I have seen something, possibly on michlib-l, about posting a sign for kids to find a designated item in the library (usually a stuffed animal), and reporting it for a prize. Have not been able to find such a thing in the archives or elsewhere online. A nearby public library had such a sign about a month ago, but I didn't follow up that day, and no one in the children's department knew anything about it when I asked two weeks later. There are a few guesses I could make about implementation, but I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has tried this activity, or a similar one. How do the kids report? Do they describe the location? Do they draw a picture? It seemed straightforward, but when I thought I was ready to start it, I came up with more questions that firm ideas. Any help would be appreciated. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1781 (M-T) 313-481-1871 (W,Th,Sat)

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FREE book discussion sets
by Cari Fry 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Hello! We are weeding some juvenile book discussion sets. If you are interested in any of the following please email me directly. Thanks! Cari Title Approx. age level # copies The Year of Miss Agnes 4.5 14 The Search for Delicious 5.4 8 Nim's Island 5.8 10 Secrets of Droon: Chariot of Queen Zara 4.3 12 Ms. Frizzle's Adventures in Ancient Egypt 3.1 9 Castle in the Attic 4.9 14 Cari Fry Youth Services Westland Public Library cari.fry(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:cari.fry@westlandlibrary.org>

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Free Fax Machine
by edurrett＠milanlibrary.org 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Good Afternoon, We have recently replaced our Brother Fax-4750e fax machine with a newer model. However, this fax is still in good working condition and free to a good home. We will either send it through Rides or if you are close by, you are more than welcome to pick it up. Thanks, Erin Erin Durrett, M.L.I.S. | Reference Librarian Milan Public Library | 151 Wabash Street | Milan, MI 48160 T: 734-439-1240 F: 734-439-5625 www.milanlibrary.org

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New Documents for October
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

A list of new government documents has been added to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note this month: Regional Climate Hub Assessment of Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies (Midwest Hub). Examining FDA's role in the regulation of genetically modified food ingredients. School Enrollment in the United States: 2014. A conceptual framework for Lake Michigan coastal/nearshore ecosystems, with application to Lake Michigan Lakewide Management Plan (LaMP) objectives. Firearms Laws of Michigan. Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2015. Addressing domestic violence in professional sports. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/102550564/October%202015%20New%20Documen… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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Money Smart Week reminder
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Please see State Librarian Randy Riley's message below on the 2016 Money Smart Week opportunity. The deadline to sign up is Nov. 13th. P Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> ________________________________ The Library of Michigan encourages libraries to join the 2016 Money Smart Week campaign. Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn basic money concepts in fun and engaging ways. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. During Money Smart Week 2015, Michigan libraries across the state held more than 170 story times and gave away donated books to more than 6,000 families in 50 counties. We hope to build on this success by once again promoting Money Smart Kids Read and encouraging you to request free copies of Rosemary Well's Bunny Money for your Money Smart Week story times. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in once again helping coordinate this program for Michigan Libraries, and the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates for their generous donation of books. For more information and details on how your library can receive copies of Bunny Money for your Money Smart Week story time program, submit your request at the following link before November 13: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016. r. _______________________________________________________________________________ Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan rileyr1 at michigan.gov<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l> (517) 373-5860 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/> _______________________________________________________________________________ DETAILS: Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is just around the corner and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to obtain, read and give away free books to children attending a story time at your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among others. These groups work together once a year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 23-30, 2016. Between April 23-30, 2016, libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of Rosemary Wells' Bunny Money book to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a money-themed story time event during Money Smart Week, April 23-30, 2016. http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/330184/bunny-money-by-rosemary-well… The Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates has once again generously offered to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. More than 170 Michigan libraries successfully participated in "Money Smart Kids Read" last year! What does it mean to "participate" you ask? 1. Register as a Money Smart Week Partner today at http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/<http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/%3Chttp:/www.moneysmartweekpartners.o…>>. (Note: if you registered as a MSW partner last year, your login username and password should still be valid. Please test this before you attempt to enter your story time details, just in case you need to reset your password or re-register.) 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 23-30, 2016. Recommended age for Bunny Money is 3 - 6 years old. 3. Request to participate in this initiative, and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this SurveyMonkey questionnaire before November 13. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016 4. Between January 1st and 31st, login and register your story time event(s) details at http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/<http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/%3Chttp:/www.moneysmartweekpartners.o…>>. 5. Proactively promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through all your channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) If someone from your local credit union reaches out to you, please be sure to engage them. 7. Take delivery of your books mid-March, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Bunny Money book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, sing money songs, do finger plays, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week Partners website.<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/> Yep. It can be that easy. (Although, if you want to plan more money-related events for youth or adults, we can help you with that too! Email the Chair and she can share a children's librarian list of ideas with you.) There must be a catch, right? Here it is: By Friday November 13, the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many free copies of the book you can use! There is a limited budget, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to the Novi Public Library (thank you Julie Farkas!), sorted, packaged, and distributed through the state-wide RIDES/TLN delivery service. Your order should arrive at your library around March 23. Please complete the Survey Monkey questionnaire to request participation in Michigan's Money Smart Kids Read initiative, and obtain free books for families in your community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016. Questions about this initiative or Money Smart Week in general? Feel free to contact Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman, Kelly Masters, directly at 248.761.1762 or MichiganChair at MoneySmartWeek.org<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l>.

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What libraries have old phonebooks?
by Andrea Estelle 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Hi All, I have a request for access to a phonebook from the 1970s - are there any libraries in Michigan that have old telephone books digitized? Thanks, Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org

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Social Media Push on Nov. 3 Election
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Hello, Michigan libraries! Please help us remind the public that tomorrow is Election Day in many communities by sharing the following social media messages. You can find a complete list of communities hosting an election here<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/sos/Elections_by_County_444556_7.pdf?2015…>. * 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, Nov. 3 is #Election Day in many communities across Michigan! Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to find out if your community is having an election. You can also view a sample ballot; find your polling place and much more. As always, thank you so much for your help. 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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