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Mobile hotspots
by James Lenze 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

Are any Michigan libraries lending "mobile hotspots"? James B Lenze, Director jlenze(a)garden-city.lib.mi.us Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135

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Human resources: looking out for the red flags: free webinar from Washington State Library
by White, Shannon (MDE) 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

The Washington State Library is making the following webinar available to other library staff outside of their state. If you are interested in attending this webinar on the topic of Human Resources, please see the message below. The webinar time is Pacific time so please note any change you need to make for your own time zone. http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx Shannon From: ARSL_Membership Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 6:05 PM To: ARSL_MEMBERSHIP(a)LISTSERV.AMRMS.COM Subject: [ARSL_LISTSERV] Human resources:looking out for the red flags: Free webinar from Washington State Human Resources: Looking out for the red flags: First Tuesdays free webinar: October 6 Most supervisors are surprised at the amount of time they spend on human resources issues. Do you have questions about Family Medical Leave, overtime/comp time, how to deal with difficult employees? Join us for a First Tuesday session with Pam Ward and Lynda Ring Erickson of LRE solutions. Bring your questions. As consultants they have worked through these issues and can help you get answers to your questions. First Tuesdays was designed as a continuing-education opportunity for staff of libraries, this free web presentation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Pacific time, allows attendees share their skills and successes and learn about new topics. The special-subject presentations, lasting about 60 minutes, are recorded so that others may listen at their own convenience. Use this link to connect http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx Carolyn Petersen, ARSL board member Assistant Program Manager, Library Development Office of the Secretary of State/Washington State Library

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Assistant Director Position at the Big Rapids Community Library
by Miriam Andrus 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

I apologize for any cross-posting. Big Rapids Community Library Assistant Director Position - FULL TIME If you are a driven, energetic, creative individual Big Rapids Community Library is the place for you! Located in west central Michigan Big Rapids is the perfect place if you love the outdoors, enjoy the creative arts, and want to become an active member in a community. The Big Rapids Community Library recently completed a 1 million dollar renovation and strives to meet the needs of its community. Duties would include: Coordinate/oversee circulation processes, policies, personnel and activities; assist in the preparation of new materials for use in the library; maintain day-to-day library activities; assist in preparing reports; use of information technology equipment; attend Library Board meetings and prepare minutes; assist the Library Director in various administrative matters; and to perform related work as required. Starting salary $34,500-$38,000 Dependent on Qualifications. Required education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Preferred but not required: MLS degree or a Michigan Certificate of Library Experience. One year library experience is also preferred. Complete job description available at the City of Big Rapids Human Resource Office, 226 N. Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307 The position will be open until filled. To be considered in the first review of applications please have your cover letter and application in to Big Rapids City Hall HR Department (226 N. Michigan Ave.) before 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015. Applications can be downloaded here: http://cityofbr.org/clerk/forms/Employment%20Application.pdf Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library 426 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-5234 www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us<http://www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us/> [cid:image001.png@01CFBAE7.27DCD7B0] The Library Hours are as follows Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-5pm Tuesday,Thursday 11am-7pm Saturday 9am-12pm Closed on Sunday The City of Big Rapids is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Family Health & Fitness Day USA and the Michigan Activity Pass program
by Brigette Felix 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

Did you know that Saturday, September 26th is Family Health & Fitness Day USA (http://www.fitnessday.com/family/)? Make the most of the beautiful Fall weather by visiting a state park for Family Health and Fitness Day USA with a Michigan Activity Pass (http://www.michiganactivitypass.info) Here are just a few of the many state parks to choose from in the MAP program: Hoeft State Park, Rogers City - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=456&type=SPRK Island Lake Recreation Area, Brighton - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=462&type=SPRK Lime Island State Recreation Area, St. Ignace - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=695&type=SPRK Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, Waterford - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=485&type=SPRK Port Crescent State Park, Port Austin - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=486&type=SPRK South Higgins Lake State Park, Roscommon - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=496&type=SPRK Happy Family Health & Fitness Day USA!

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Changes in Michigan eLibrary Subscription eResources (Databases), October 1, 2015
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

As hopefully most of you know the Library of Michigan issued an RFP earlier this year for core subscription content for MeL. The process is detailed at, http://michigan.gov/2015melrfp. On October 1st, the subscription eResources (aka databases) will change. Below you will find what is leaving, what is new, and what is staying on. If you link to specific MeL databases on your library's website, please make changes accordingly. We will also be getting new eBooks for MeL's general GVRL Collection. Information on that will be sent in a separate email/posting. If you have any questions on the content, please let me know. If you have any support or implementation questions, please contact: meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:meldatabaseshelp@mcls.org>. Please share with your staff and/or colleagues/members. Leaving: · Databases: Books & Authors, Lansing State Journal, Culture Grams, SIRS Discoverer, SIRS Renaissance, eLibrary, eLibrary Elementary · 3 LearningExpress Centers (Job & Career Accelerator, Computer Skills Center, Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success) which I have outlined in a previous email. New: · Databases: Research in Context, Military & Intelligence, Britannica School, Britannica School - Learning Zone, Britannica School - Elementary, Britannica School - Middle, Britannica School - High Staying (Core/LSTA Funded and State Funded for Early Literacy/Business): · Databases: Academic OneFile with eCollections, Expanded Academic ASAP, Small Business Resource Center, InfoTrac Business Collection, LegalTrac, InfoTrac Newsstand, InfoTrac Junior Edition, InfoTrac Student Edition, New York Times, General OneFile with eCollections, ChiltonLibrary.com, Computer Database, LegalTrac, General Reference Center GOLD, Gale Virtual Reference Library (50 Titles; stay tuned for more on content), Biography & Genealogy Master Index, Health and Wellness Resource Center/ Alternative Health Module, Informe! Académico, Health Reference Center Academic, Nursing Resource Center, Kids InfoBits, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, Michigana: Sources in U.S. History Online, LearningExpress Library, HeritageQuest Online, Scholastic: BookFlix, WorldBook: Early World of Learning, WorldBook for Kids and WorldBook Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos, EBSCO: eBook Collection, eBook K-8 Collection, and Novelist K-8+, Gale: Business Insights: Global, Legal Forms, Directory Library, Virtual Reference Library Business Collection, and Demographics Now, Civic Technologies: Business Decision We will be getting out training opportunities and promotional materials into the Fall and beyond. Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Save the date!
by Lisa Mulvenna 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

MiKidLib will be held on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library in Clinton Township, MI. MiKidLib is an unconference geared towards youth and teen librarians and staff. An unconference is designed to let the attendees drive the sessions in subjects and content. Watch our site for registration to open in early 2016. https://sites.google.com/site/mikidlib/announcements/home Thanks! MiKidLib Unconference Team Anne Clark, Lisa Mulvenna, and Andrea Vernola Lisa Mulvenna Head of Youth/YA Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax www.cmpl.org<http://www.cmpl.org/> Do you know a teacher? Sign up today for our bimonthly Top-Notch Teacher e-Newsletter at http://bit.ly/1oCS1G2.

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INALJ meetup in Plymouth, Thursday, September 24
by Jennifer Dye 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

NALJ (I Need a Library Job) is holding a meet-up in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area for drinks, nibbles and great conversation. All are welcome to attend. RSVP to karly(a)ix.netcom.com. See the below FAQ for more info. Library and information science students, librarians, information professionals, research analysts, prospect researchers, usability auditors, library directors, professors, deans – basically anyone looking for a library job or who can give advice to someone looking for a library job. This is a networking event similar to a no host dinner or open house at a professional conference. You will meet other librarians and information professionals in the area for informal conversations (bring business cards!). There is no charge to attend; you just pay for your own food and drink. Students are more than welcome to join us. Sean O’Callaghan’s in Plymouth: http://seanocallaghanspub.com Thursday, September 24, 6-8 pm E-mail Karly Szczepkowski at karly(a)ix.netcom.com if you plan to attend. Why do I have to RSVP? We want to make sure there are enough seats for everyone and be able to contact you if there are any last minute changes so you’re not left standing outside of a closed pub (don’t worry – the pub has never been closed before!). We promise not to use your e-mail address for any other purposes and all e-mail addresses will be deleted after the event. 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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FW: Creating a Welcoming Library Environment for & with Teens: YALSA E-Course - Only a Few Seats Left
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

For those looking for a class on teens and library environment. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Nicole Munguia [mailto:nmunguia@ala.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:50 PM Subject: Creating a Welcoming Library Environment for & with Teens: YALSA E-Course - Only a Few Seats Left Creating a Welcoming Library Environment for & with Teens October 5- 31, 2015 $155 YALSA Members / $195 ALA Members / $215 Non-Members Libraries of all sizes can create a welcoming learning environment for teens using existing space and resources! Using the YALSA Teen Space Guidelines as a foundation for this four-week course, participants will learn how to conduct a community needs assessment to gauge their teens' needs and interests, and how to use their own unique resources and library space to most effectively to help teens learn and achieve their goals. Funding options and staffing models for designing a welcoming library environment will also be discussed. Registration details available online<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/creating-welcoming-li…> (http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/creating-welcoming-li…) or by completing paper registration at: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/U91gSdDKx7amAbGB. Group registration for an organization-exclusive online course offering is available to groups of 20 or more participants, at the cost of $155 per person. Nicole R. Gibby-Munguia Program Officer, Continuing Education Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 P: 800-545-2433 x5293 D: 312-280-5293 F: 312-280-5276 E: nmunguia(a)ala.org<mailto:nmunguia@ala.org> W: www.ala.org/yalsa<http://www.ala.org/yalsa> Check out YALSA's newest publication, Teen Services 101: A Practical Guide for Busy Library Staff<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11341>, on sale now in the ALA store in print<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11341> & as an e-book<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11372>!

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Letters about Literature 2016 program announcement
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2016 Letters about Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> program. We are the Michigan host for this national program from the Library of Congress. It is a reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. The 2016 letters will be due in two waves. Level III entries (grades (9-12) have a deadline of December 4, 2015 and Level I and II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 11, 2016. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2016. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. Please find the 2016 letter and entry form at the direct links below. * 2016 Program Letter<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2016_LAL_promo_lette…> * 2016 Program Guidelines and Entry Form <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2016_Letters_about_L…> If you have any questions about the program, please contact me. We look forward to reading your student and patron letters! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 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. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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White Lake Township Library LA 500 events
by Denise Harris-Fiems 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

Sorry for cross posting. We are one of the libraries selected by the NEH & ALA to do a series of programs,* Latino Americans: 500 Years of History. * Attached are the press release and our event brochure. Thank you for any help in promoting these programs. -- *Denise Harris-Fiems* *Reference Librarian* *White Lake Township Library* *7527 E. Highland Rd.* *White Lake, MI 48383* *248-698-4942, ext. 9104*

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