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More HeritageQuest Webinars!! Beyond the Basics, Part 2
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

HeritageQuest: Beyond the Basics, Part 2 In Part 1 of this two part series, emphasis was on searching the Census, Books, Revolutionary War and Cemetery records. In Part 2, a ProQuest Training & Consulting Partner will focus on the Freedman's Bank Records, PERSI, US Serial Set and other collections as time allows. Wednesday, November 4, 2015 9:30 AM Eastern https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=ea32… Tuesday, November 10, 2015 3:30 PM Eastern https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef3e… Please feel free to share with your genealogy groups! HeritageQuest Online is also a great resource for K-12 family history projects--can you say: "primary resources"!? Kind regards, Deb Renee Biggs Library of Michigan

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Stranger Danger Speaker
by Jocelyn Baldwin Levin 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Hello Information Mavens, Has anyone had anyone other than their local police or fire department do a presentation about Stranger Danger? I have a patron who is in charge of safety week at the elementary school and she is already having the police and fire departments present on other topics, so she would like some other ideas about who might be able to do a Stranger Danger program. Thanks! Forgive my cross-posting! ~Jocelyn Levin Jocelyn (Baldwin) Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com

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Program recommendation: Teresa Irish and "A Thousand Letters Home"
by Alison Purgiel 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Just add my kudos to the growing record for the "A Thousand Letters Home" program-the Norton Shores Branch Library just hosted Ms. Irish last Wednesday, October 21st. What an amazing evening! Teresa is a mesmerizing personality and the program flows smoothly from World War II to current day. Many of our patrons mentioned the word inspiring when the evening was over, and I couldn't agree more. If you haven't had the opportunity to have Teresa Irish come to your library yet, I recommend her "A Thousand letters Home" presentation. More information is available at www.AThousandLettersHome.com Thanks, Alison Alison D. Purgiel, Manager Norton Shores Branch Muskegon Area District Library 705 Seminole Road Norton Shores, MI 49441 231-780-8844 FAX: 231-780-5436 apurgiel(a)madl.org madl adventure logo7 <https://www.facebook.com/MuskegonAreaDistrictLibrary> http://madl.org/images/facebooklogo.jpg <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p73nXZ_UJBCLvmNkns5gQ> http://madl.org/images/YouTube-icon-full_color2.jpg <https://twitter.com/MADLtweets> http://madl.org/images/Twitter_logo_blueSM.png <http://www.pinterest.com/MADLibrary/> http://madl.org/images/Pinterest_Badge_Red.png <http://www.linkedin.com/company/563557> http://madl.org/images/In-2C-75px-R.png <https://plus.google.com/b/109401944376887037318/109401944376887037318/posts > http://madl.org/images/google_plus-01%20copy.jpg

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Summer Meals: Register for Upcoming Conference Calls and Webinars
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Please see below for several webinars on the Summer Food program from the Food Research and Action Center. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> -------- Original message -------- From: Food Research and Action Center <mambrose(a)frac.org> Date:10/19/2015 14:16 (GMT-05:00) Register Now for these Upcoming Conference Calls and Webinars Access past call and webinar recordings here...<http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=9wUbHThiWYdzLtDy%2B%2FrGXJjph…> Click on the call/webinar title to register. Summer Meals Matter (Calls are at 1pm eastern.) Building a Summer Meals Workgroup<http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=WZ3b6TgfK6m39nvtlbErVkbVjQTq%…> (Nov 5, 2015) Establishing a summer meals workgroup or taskforce is an effective strategy for identifying underserved areas and sharing best practices across networks. By convening invested partners early and often, you can share resources and develop an extensive outreach plan that will ensure the success of your program. Join us to learn the most effective ways to form and maintain the momentum of a summer meals workgroup. Summer Meals at Libraries<http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=6SpTeJ271TnFBTUOg7B6g0bVjQTq%…> (Dec 3, 2015) Increasing numbers of libraries are partnering with anti-hunger organizations, school districts, and city agencies to provide summer meals alongside programming. Participating in the Summer Nutrition Programs not only allows libraries to become a key ally in eliminating childhood hunger and promoting healthy foods, but also helps contribute to the library’s success. Learn ways to engage your community’s libraries around promoting and serving meals through the Summer Nutrition Programs. Afterschool Meals Matter (Calls are at 1pm eastern.) Marketing Your Afterschool Meal Program<http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=sC7U3B3sgaYT%2Fg1N8ZgLI0bVjQT…> (Nov 19, 2015) Developing a cohesive outreach strategy is an effective way to increase the visibility of your program and build participation. Hear about effective methods and resources that state agencies, advocates and program providers use to promote the Afterschool Meal Program in their community. Providing Quality Programming at your Afterschool Meal Program<http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=vz8uG3PXUL8u%2FkC9a%2F%2FUeUb…> (Dec 17, 2015) Serving meals at your afterschool program can significantly boost enrollment by children, but offering engaging and interesting activities can also be just as critical to maintaining participation. Learn about quality educational programming ideas that you can offer and resources that you can access at little to no cost to support your program. Breakfast Matters (Webinars/calls are at 3pm eastern.) Principal Champions for Breakfast After the Bell in Secondary Schools<http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=DncgaSkQaq1UHilXelrRAkbVjQTq%…> (Nov 12, 2015) Principals play a pivotal part in the successful rollout of Breakfast After the Bell programs. Join us to hear highlights from the Food Research and Action Center and the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ upcoming joint report which captures the experiences of over 100 secondary school principals who have implemented an alternative breakfast service model. Principals will discuss what it takes to garner support, plan and launch an alternative breakfast service model and how such programs have supported student academic success in their school buildings. Starting Breakfast in the Classroom Mid-Year<http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=9uxAl45eV63rNJzU%2BFe1uEbVjQT…> (Dec 10, 2015) Did you know that you don’t have to wait until the start of next school year to start Breakfast in the Classroom in your school district? Join us to hear from school nutrition directors across the country who successfully rolled out alternative breakfast models during the school year. We will discuss what it takes to transition to a new delivery model mid-year and also share best practices for garnering stakeholder support, communications, and training. ________________________________ About Us: The Food Research and Action Center (www.frac.org) is the leading national organization working for more effective public and private policies to eradicate domestic hunger and undernutrition. Visit our Web site (www.frac.org<http://org2.salsalabs.com/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=Wd0xAlYdTzRfafJw%2B3tioEbVjQT…>) to learn more. 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Copious amounts of books--GONE
by Betsy Myers 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Thank you! -- *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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Teresa Irish and "A Thousand Letters Home" coming to Parchment Community Library!
by Kristy Zeluff 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

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, at the Parchment Community Library “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 1940’s photographs and music, has audiences laughing, crying, and reminiscing. This program reaches across generations with a little something for everyone. This is for all Americans…Lest we forget. 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. www.AThousandLettersHome.com. -- Kristy Zeluff, Adult Services Coordinator Parchment Community Library Ph. 269.343.7747 Kristy(a)parchmentlibrary.org www.parchmentlibrary.org

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MeL Minute - Digital Literacy
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Hello all, At the 2015 Michigan Broadband Conference<http://www.connectmi.org/broadband-summit> held in Lansing, October 20, the topic of connectivity and access was widely explored in breakout sessions and conversations among attendees. One common thread throughout was the role libraries can and do play in these efforts. To that end, included in MeL is the Books & Literacy Gateway<http://mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=841> with a specific classification for Digital Literacy<http://mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=1055> resources. Here you can find links for self-directed tutorials, tools for teaching, and how to stay safe online. Not an exhaustive list but some solid starters. Among them is DigitalLearn.org<http://digitallearn.org/> a site from the Public Library Association funded by an IMLS grant which aims "...to create an online hub for digital literacy support and training." Despite what you hear, not everyone is tech savvy and connected online - yet! MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Registration<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> is now open for the next MCLS MeL Databases Training webinar to be presented October 28, 2015 at 9:30am. MeL Genealogy Resources is the topic of this free event. 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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Copious amounts of books
by Betsy Myers 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

We weeded our Book Club Kits again and have the following books up for grabs, let me know if you would like any: The Help by Stockett--12 copies The Help, Large Print--3 copies Brain on Fire by Cahalan--4 copies One Thousand White Women by Fergus--5 copies The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bryson--10 copies Bold Spirit by Hunt--8 copies -- *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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Director, Knowledge Curation & Innovation, The Westport (CT) Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 26 Oct '15

26 Oct '15

Director, Knowledge Curation & Innovation Transform, Transcend, & Deliver new models of information curation, delivery and access as Westport Library <http://westportlibrary.org/> s Director, Knowledge Curation & Innovation. The Director, Knowledge Curation & Innovation will support traditional library adult and teen collections, reference, and readers advisory while growing new service models, fostering content development, and delivering new approaches to collections, information, and outreach services. He/she will work with a team of professionals across the Library to oversee the selection of digital resources, books and other learning tools. Designing and implementing new approaches to building collections, information delivery, and content creation is vital to the position. The Director, Knowledge Curation & Innovation, must have a respect for the past and the ability to see the future of library collections and services. With a strong love of information gathering and sharing, this valued Library team member will strategically develop new ways of content access and delivery. A customer service focus-both internally and externally-is essential. This position contributes to short and long-range planning, program development, and evaluation, and provides input into allocation of resources in support of the Librarys collections and services. The Westport Library is a vibrant and welcoming community hub that reflects Westports spirit, creativity and entrepreneurship. Each day, an average of 1,300 patrons of all ages visit the Library to read and research (borrowing nearly 674,000 items last year), attend one of the Librarys 1,600 programs, consult with the Librarys expert reference librarians, use one of the Librarys ten 3-D printers, shop the Library store, meet friends at the Library Café or simply enjoy the camaraderie of being in a dynamic shared space. In 2013, the Library Journal designated the Westport Library as a Five-Star Library, a distinction earned by less than 1% of the nations libraries and in 2015 the Library was one of five finalists for the IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Services. The Westport Library was also among the first in the nation to establish a Maker Space, a place for creation, collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. The Library is supported by a $4.3 million annual Town appropriation and supplemented by an active development effort, as well as grants, fees and earned income, resulting in a $5.6 million annual operating budget. For more about the Library and the Town, see Westport Links. <http://www.gossagesager.com/Westportlinks.htm> Qualifications. The successful candidate will have an ALA accredited Masters of Library Science (preferred) and a minimum of five (5) years professional experience in a public library setting or information-based environment demonstrating progressively responsible management experience. Desired attributes and skills include knowledge of current library trends in the areas of collections and content development; strong computer and technology skills; a customer service orientation; excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment. Flexibility and ability to thrive in a complex, changing environment with competing demands and proven success in planning, introducing, and managing change is crucial. This position must be flexible to work evenings and weekends when required. For the full job description, visit Director Knowledge Curation <http://www.gossagesager.com/westportkcijobdesc.pdf> & Innovation. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $70,000 to $85,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> . This position closes November 20, 2015. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates! _____ <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> Avast logo This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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FW: Reminder: MI-ALA Inaugural Conference Call for Presentation Proposals
by Kristin Meyer 24 Oct '15

24 Oct '15

Colleagues, Please see the following reminder about the Call for Proposals for the inaugural MI-ALA Conference in May. Regards, Kristin Meyer User Experience Librarian Mary Idema Pew Library Learning & Information Commons University Libraries Grand Valley State University 616-331-3294 meyerkr(a)gvsu.edu From: MI-ALA Communications [mailto:communications@miala.org] Sent: Friday, October 23, 2015 10:59 AM To: Kristin Meyer Subject: Reminder: MI-ALA Inaugural Conference Call for Presentation Proposals [http://www.memberleap.com/message/21451889/1047147365/header_MALA.jpg] Shaping Our Vision: New Possibilities for Academic Libraries in Michigan Inaugural MI-ALA Conference May 12 & 13, 2016 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI You are invited to Central Michigan University for the inaugural MI-ALA conference to showcase your innovations in library science. We are excited to see how librarians across the great state of Michigan are harnessing their vision to shape the future of libraries in Michigan. We are interested in proposals on topics in every area of librarianship that address the issues critical to academic libraries. We welcome proposals that explore the present and the future of academic libraries: · Collections, · Staffing, and · Services Broad participation is encouraged from librarians, staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges). Proposals for 45-minute long presentations can be submitted only through the online submission form and must be received by Friday, December 4, 2015. The primary contact for proposals will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted and decisions on proposals will be communicated to the primary contact by Friday, January 15, 2016. Regardless of the decision on a proposal MI-ALA encourages you to attend the conference. Poster session proposals may also be submitted if your presentation proposal is not accepted. Submit a presentation form here: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=1701925 Find out more information about the conference here: http://miala.org/annual_conference_2016.php Learn more about how your company or organization can support the MI-ALA annual conference. http://miala.org/annual_conference_2016_sponsor.php Find out more information about this exciting new organization here: http://www.miala.org/ If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please click here to unsubscribe<http://www.memberleap.com/members/optout.php?orgcode=MALA&msg=21451889&mid=…> Message sent by Terence ONeill < communications(a)miala.org<mailto:communications@miala.org> > Michigan Academic Library Association | 1407 Rensen Street | Lansing, MI 48910 [cid:svc_footer]<http://www.viethconsulting.com>

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