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Free maker/intellectual property workshops this summer at (ahem) MSU
by Kristin Fontichiaro 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Hello, colleagues! As you know, the University of Michigan School of Information is offering statewide PD around the maker movement this summer. Registration will open in a few weeks, but you can find a list of dates and locations -- with a few more being added soon! -- here <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/road-trip/>. Additionally, the US Patent and Trademark office is offering free PD around intellectual property and making at MSU this summer. Details are on the attachments and on the forwarded email from our friends in Washington. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- *Subject:* RE: Connected Science Learning Journal--Request for help to spread word about USPTO Summer Teacher Institute Dear ISE colleagues, Please help us pass the word about this “free” professional development opportunity for K-12 formal educators. The date for accepting applications for the USPTO Summer Teacher Institute has been extended. The application deadline is now *Monday, April 18, 2016.* All other dates remain the same. That is, we still expect to notify individuals selected to participate by early May. *Request:* *Please help us get the word out about the extended opportunity to apply for the 2016 program. * Flyers with links are attached for your convenience and distribution. Thanks for your help to get the word out about the extension. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its 3rd. annual free, multi-day professional development training for elementary, middle, and high school teachers in July 2016. "Making," invention, and concepts of intellectual property (IP) will be explored as a means to inspire and support STEM learning in the classroom. We will be in Michigan this year on the campus of MSU. MSU has several Maker Space labs on campus, including the Engineering Maker Space Lab and The Hatch, participating teachers will have access to these spaces during the course of the Institute to facilitate hands-on making, design thinking, and innovation based projects. Projects within these Maker Space labs will allow participants to have practical experience in understanding concepts of IP and an immersion experience that allows them to translate lessons learned to their own classrooms. Space is limited, apply today for the USPTO National Summer Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property (NSTI). The deadline for teachers to apply is March 15. *Click here *to learn more. General Information FAQs Application Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information. Thank you. Best, Joyce Joyce Ward, Director Office of Education and Outreach United States Patent and Trademark Office --an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce 600 Dulany Street, Madison Building Alexandria, VA 22314 (571) 272-8424 [office] (571) 721-9703 [cell] -- 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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Free maker/intellectual property workshops this summer at (ahem) MSU
by Kristin Fontichiaro 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Hello, colleagues! As you know, the University of Michigan School of Information is offering statewide PD around the maker movement this summer. Registration will open in a few weeks, but you can find a list of dates and locations -- with a few more being added soon! -- here <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/road-trip/>. Additionally, the US Patent and Trademark office is offering free PD around intellectual property and making at MSU this summer for *K-12 formal educators*. Details are on the attachments and on the forwarded email from our friends in Washington. Best, Kristin Fontichiaro ---------- Forwarded message ---------- *Subject:* RE: Connected Science Learning Journal--Request for help to spread word about USPTO Summer Teacher Institute Dear ISE colleagues, Please help us pass the word about this “free” professional development opportunity for K-12 formal educators. The date for accepting applications for the USPTO Summer Teacher Institute has been extended. The application deadline is now *Monday, April 18, 2016.* All other dates remain the same. That is, we still expect to notify individuals selected to participate by early May. *Request:* *Please help us get the word out about the extended opportunity to apply for the 2016 program. * Flyers with links are attached for your convenience and distribution. Thanks for your help to get the word out about the extension. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its 3rd. annual free, multi-day professional development training for elementary, middle, and high school teachers in July 2016. "Making," invention, and concepts of intellectual property (IP) will be explored as a means to inspire and support STEM learning in the classroom. We will be in Michigan this year on the campus of MSU. MSU has several Maker Space labs on campus, including the Engineering Maker Space Lab and The Hatch, participating teachers will have access to these spaces during the course of the Institute to facilitate hands-on making, design thinking, and innovation based projects. Projects within these Maker Space labs will allow participants to have practical experience in understanding concepts of IP and an immersion experience that allows them to translate lessons learned to their own classrooms. Space is limited, apply today for the USPTO National Summer Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property (NSTI). The deadline for teachers to apply is March 15. *Click here *to learn more. General Information FAQs Application Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information. Thank you. Best, Joyce Joyce Ward, Director Office of Education and Outreach United States Patent and Trademark Office --an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce 600 Dulany Street, Madison Building Alexandria, VA 22314 (571) 272-8424 [office] (571) 721-9703 [cell] -- 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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Three Upcoming Programs at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Hi - EMU Professor Jesse Mason will show and discuss the latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble's orbit outside the distortion of Earth's atmosphere allows it to take extremely high resolution images with negligible background light. Weather permitting, we will then go outside to look at space from some telescopes set up outside the Warren library. Teens and adults are welcome. This will be held Monday, April 4, 2106 at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center Conference Room. On Wednesday, April 6 at 6 pm learn about Depression Glass from Jan Borrensen-Hector of the Great Lakes Depression Glass Collectors Club. She will also take us on a tour of the glass display currently in our showcases. This program will take place in the Civic Center Conference Room. Alex Tarnavsky spent 25 years researching the assassination of John F. Kennedy. In his fictionalized account, Masters of Deceit, you will experience the mystery of an event that continues to cause controversy to this day. Join us for a lecture, book signing, and a small reception. Friday, April 8 at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center Conference Room. Thank you for helping us promote our programs. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Fwd: March is Reading Month for Early Childhood Students
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Time for the little ones! Please see a message from Brandy Archer, MDE Content Area Literacy Consultant below and share widely! Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org http://twitter.com/meldotorg Begin forwarded message: From: "Archer, Brandy (MDE)" <ArcherB2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ArcherB2@michigan.gov>> Date: March 21, 2016 at 11:45:56 AM EDT To: "Archer, Brandy (MDE)" <ArcherB2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ArcherB2@michigan.gov>> Subject: March is Reading Month for Early Childhood Students Happy Monday! In continued celebration of March is Reading Month for All, this weeks' focus is on Early Childhood students. Please visit the resources here<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html#acc1> to see an example lesson linked to no-cost MeL resources. This example connects the Michigan Reads! 2016 book, Do Unto Otters, to literacy standards and the story available on BookFlix. This is an example of purposeful reading with young learners. Brandy Archer Brandy Archer, Ed.D. Content Area Literacy Consultant Office of Education Improvement & Innovation Curriculum & Instruction Office Michigan Department of Education 517-241-4466 Archerb2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Archerb2@michigan.gov> Visit our March is Reading Month website<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html> for motivating examples and activities that encourage purposeful reading for all Michiganders. [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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Re: [Michlib-l] Overnight loan stickers available, 3 day stickers have been claimed
by Jennifer Perryman 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

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Extra 1040, 1040A & MI forms & booklets
by goikea＠libcoop.net 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

I have an extra boxes of 1040 & 1040A booklets & forms and MI booklets that I am willing to split and send to libraries. Just let me know what you need and I will sent until they are gone. Please sent me your Rides code. Thank you, Annette M. Goike Assistant Director MacDonald Public Library 36480 Main St New Baltimore, MI 48047 586-725-0273 x5 goikea(a)libcoop.net

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SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 13, 2016 - KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR JASON REYNOLDS
by Farrell Howe 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Meet Award-Winning Author Jason Reynolds! Save the Date: April 13, 2016, 6:30 pm Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/cen> - 315 South Rose Street Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> is proud to invite you to meet the 2016 winner of the inaugural Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children's Literature<http://weneeddiversebooks.org/we-need-diverse-bookstm-announces-the-2016-wi…>, Jason Reynolds! Event<http://kpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails.aspx?EventId=7653&lib=> will take place on Wednesday, April 13, 6:30 pm at Kalamazoo Public Library's Central location<http://www.kpl.gov/cen> - 315 South Rose Street, Kalamazoo. Doors will open at 6 pm. This event is free and open to the public. Reynolds will speak about his life experiences and what inspires him as a writer. Doors will open at 6 pm. Reynold's books will be offered for sale by a local independent bookstore, Bookbug<http://www.bookbugkalamazoo.com/>. If you have not heard Jason Reynolds speak, trust us you don't want to miss this epic event! In the meantime, be sure to visit your local Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> location and check out his latest, All American Boys<http://kzpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/KPL/search/results?qu=All+American+B…>! About Jason Reynolds Jason Reynolds<http://www.jasonwritesbooks.com/> is crazy - about stories. After earning a BA in English from The University of Maryland, College Park, he moved to Brooklyn, New York, where you can often find him walking the four blocks from the train to his apartment talking to himself. Well, not really talking to himself, but just repeating character names and plot lines he thought of on the train, over and over again, because he's afraid he'll forget it all before he gets home. Jason is the author of critically acclaimed When I Was the Greatest<http://kzpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/KPL/search/results/?lm=ALLLIBS&qu=Wh…>, for which he was the recipient of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe Award for New Talent; the Coretta Scott King Honor books Boy in the Black Suit<http://kzpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/KPL/search/results/?lm=ALLLIBS&qu=Bo…> and All American Boys<http://kzpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/KPL/search/results?qu=All+American+B…> (co-written with Brendan Kiely); and As Brave as You<http://books.simonandschuster.com/As-Brave-As-You/Jason-Reynolds/9781481415…>, his middle grade debut. You can find his ramblings at JasonWritesbooks.com<http://www.jasonwritesbooks.com/>. Photos and more information available - contact Farrell Howe at farrellh(a)kpl.gov<mailto:farrellh@kpl.gov>. Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [cid:image002.jpg@01CDBD09.DBA0DB80]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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2 student positions at Library of Michigan
by Driedger, Kevin (MDE) 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

The Library of Michigan has openings for two student positions Federal Documents Student Assistant The Library of Michigan is looking for student to assist our federal government documents program. The majority of the work will involve handling and processing federal government documents. The student employee will also assist with scanning and processing digital materials, other library and office tasks such as shelving books, sorting mail and other projects. This position requires good computer skills, and attention to detail. Processing Student Assistant The Library of Michigan is looking for student to assist our processing and MeLCat programs. The majority of the work will involve processing, labelling and rehousing of library materials, and assisting with MeLCat work. The student employee will also assist with other library and office tasks such as shelving books, sorting mail and other projects. This position requires good computer skills, and attention to detail. Both positions are part time working no more than 24 hours/week. EDUCATION: Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Excellent knowledge of standard office procedures and computer applications * Library or archives related training or experience * Ability to focus on detailed work * Ability to resolve problems * Ability to communicate effectively CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. Deadline date to apply: Apply by March 30, 2016 to receive fullest consideration To apply for the position please send a cover letter, resume, current transcript, and a list of 3 references (can be work, academic, or personal) to Grace Wirth at wirthg(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wirthg@michigan.gov>. Kevin ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v Kevin Driedger Librarian for Conservation and Digitization Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48913 517-373-9440 driedgerk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:driedgerk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> Visit our March is Reading Month website<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html> for motivating examples and activities that encourage purposeful reading for all Michiganders. [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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Library Director position closes March 27! Downers Grove, IL
by Jobeth Bradbury 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Downers Grove (IL) Public Library - Library Director Learn, grow and thrive as Library Director for the <http://www.downersgrovelibrary.org/> Downers Grove Public Library. The Board of Trustees seeks its next leader to build on the success of this superb Illinois library. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; experience as budget officer developing the annual budget proposal linked to Board policies and priorities; foster a team environment; and have the ability to create and implement a shared vision of stellar library services for the Downers Grove community. With a committed, customer focused staff, a newly renovated 67,000 square foot facility, an annual $5.2 million operating budget, and significant support from an active Friends organization and Foundation, the Downers Grove Library serves 48,000 Village residents circulating 990,000 items in 2015 to 30,000 card holders. The Library is an independent library governed by a six-member appointed library Board with a permanent tax rate exclusively dedicated to public library services. <http://www.downers.us/> The Village of Downers Grove is a comfortable western Chicago suburb that combines residential suburban living balanced with economic growth. Located in the heart of DuPage County, Downers Grove is a family friendly and business friendly destination. Residents, small businesses and large corporations thrive in the small town "feel" of Downers Grove. With commuter rail service to Chicago and access to two major airports, the Village has 49 parks, two award winning public school districts and is home to the main campus of Midwestern University. Forbes Magazine named Downers Grove as the 8th friendliest town in the United States and Liveability.com selected it as one of the "Top 10 Best Cities for Kids." Additional information on the Downers Grove Public Library and the Village of Downers Grove can be found at <http://www.gossagesager.com/downersgrovelinks.htm> Downers Grove Links. Responsibilities and requirements. Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program with a broad knowledge of the principles and practices of librarianship; eight years of public library experience in increasingly responsible positions with a minimum of four years at the management level. (Or equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to effectively perform the work required.) Essential skills include excellent administrative, financial planning, communication, and personnel management skills; ability to speak to diverse groups concerning library affairs; ability to handle critical incidents and resolve conflicts involving patrons, staff, materials, and facilities; ability to participate in meetings and conferences outside of normal working hours; ability to inspire and lead staff; initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the Library Board, staff and with community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, developing a strategic plan and experience in library technology are preferred. For the complete position description, please visit <http://www.gossagesager.com/downersgrovejobdesc.pdf> Downers Grove Director. Compensation. The starting salary range is $115,000-$136,500 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit <http://www.gossagesager.com> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury. This position will close March 27, 2016. 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! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Kids Count in Michigan Data Book 2016
by Jim Flury 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

http://www.mlpp.org/kids-count/michigan-2/mi-data-book-2016 Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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