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starting an ESL group
by Katie Rothley 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Hi Michlib! Southfield is considering an ESL conversation group and I wondered if any of you have an established ESL conversation group already at your library. Would you be willing to share some insight into how you started it, patron participation and response, and what your level of involvement is? My email is krothley(a)southfieldlibrary.org if you want to email me off the list. Thanks! Katie Rothley Katie Rothley, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd Southfield, MI 48076 (248)796-4380 southfieldlibrary.org

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Library Science Media Intern Job Posting
by Andrea Aragona 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE POSITION TITLE: Library Science Media Intern - 2 Positions DEPARTMENT: Adult Services, reporting to Adult Services Department Head Youth Services, reporting to Youth Services Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive public service in the Media Center for children, teens, and adults, including media advisory, reference service, instruction in the online catalog and information. Indirect public service: compiles bibliographies and similar tools to promote the Media collection; prepares displays; assists the public service departments in maintaining order, weeding, and other collection development activities for non-print materials. Create and maintain online reading lists and newsletters. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. Professional development: maintains knowledge of state-of-the art technologies and directions. Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: Current enrollment in a library science Master's degree program. Able to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desire to serve the public in a positive energetic manner. Desirable: Public library work experience. Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with staff and Library users. HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours weekly. Includes evenings and weekends. Internship limited to three-year length. WAGE & BENEFITS: $16.47 per hour. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday, and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance provided. APPLICATION, COVER LETTER & RESUME DUE: September 30, 2015 TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 E-mail: careers(a)btpl.org Andrea Aragon Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113

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Fwd: The Fight for Effective School Libraries needs your support now
by Steven K. Bowers 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

FYI [https://secureimages.capwiz.com/ala/actionalerts_mlm.png] Currently, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions are preparing to reach an agreement on the reauthorization of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The provisions included in ESEA through the Every Child Achieves Act would support effective school library programs and we need your help to ensure that they are included. Talking Points: * Maintain the provisions included under S. 1177<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxerOuzXCX7BwWL5eQO…>, the Every Child Achieves Act, that would support effective school library programs. In particular, ALA is pleased that effective school library program provisions were adopted unanimously during HELP Committee consideration of S. 1177 (amendment offered by Senator Whitehouse (D-RI) was adopted by voice vote) and on the Senate floor (amendment offered by Senators Reed (D-RI) and Cochran (R-MS) was adopted by a vote of 98-0). * Title V, Part H - Literacy and Arts Education - Authorizes activities to promote literacy programs that support the development of literacy skills in low-income communities (similar to the Innovative Approaches to Literacy program that has been funded through appropriations) as well as activities to promote arts education for disadvantaged students. * Title I - Improving Basic Programs Operated by State and Local Educational Agencies - Under Title I of ESEA, State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) must develop plans on how they will implement activities funded under the Act. * Title V, Part G - Innovative Technology Expands Children's Horizons (I-TECH) - Authorizes activities to ensure all students have access to personalized, rigorous learning experiences that are supported through technology and to ensure that educators have the knowledge and skills to use technology to personalize learning. Send a Tweet<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=126199&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Make a Call<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=126198&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Send a Letter<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=126333&ep=AAAAC2Flc0…> Contact your Senators and Representatives and let them know that any agreement to reauthorize ESEA must maintain the school library provisions <http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxANuetQ8FIVYNPWaik…> overwhelmingly adopted by the HELP Committee and the full Senate under S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act.

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Library of Michigan Research Open House
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Library of Michigan Research Open House Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in Michigan History The National History Day welcomes you to explore the theme, Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History, during the 2015- 2016 academic year. This theme is broad enough in scope to encourage investigation of topics ranging from local to world history and across any geographic area or time period. Consider this theme an invitation to look across time, space, and geography to find examples in history of when people took a risk and made a change. LM staff will be giving tours of the Library with a special focus on this year's History Day theme, Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History<http://www.nhd.org/contest-affiliates/annual-theme/>. Students, teachers, librarians and parents, it's never too early to get started with research! Please join us for a Library Open House and Tour 1:30 - 3:30, Saturday September 12th. Lake Huron Room, 2nd floor. A bibliography of Michigan based topics will be available. Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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"For Reference" stickers - have been claimed
by Jennifer Perryman 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

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meeting room question
by Kat Boyer 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Hi all, We have a meeting room that can be rented out, and we have a request for it that I wanted to ask about. One of the home school families would like to rent out our meeting room and attached kitchen for their high school chemistry class to do experiments. Have any of you had this kind of request? Or any suggestions? I am a bit hesitant to do this because I have safety concerns with them doing experiments in an area that is not specifically set up to be a lab. Kat Boyer Interim Director Benton Harbor Public Library

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Ann Patchett to speak in Alpena on Sunday, Oct 4
by Eric Magness-Eubank 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

We are excited to announce our Fall 2015 Author: Ann Patchett. She will appear on Sunday, October 4 at 7:pm at the Alpena High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Library, or online at www.alpenalibrary.org Ann Patchett is a celebrated author, a devoted reader and a champion of literary culture. She has written seven books and is a frequent contributor to many publications, including The New York Times, Atlantic Monthly and The Wall Street Journal. She has served on the board of the Nashville Public Library Foundation and in 2011, when the last of Nashville's bookstores had been shuttered; Ann declared "I have no interest in living in a city without a bookstore." And so, in November of that year she opened Parnassus Books, a new refuge for the written word in the old "Athens of the South." In 2012 TIME named Ann one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World for her efforts on behalf of the literary community. Writing of her friend on the occasion of that event, novelist Elizabeth Gilbert described Ann as "a woman of wisdom, determination, generosity and courage." Ann published her first story in The Paris Review while still a student at Sarah Lawrence College. Bel Canto, her fourth novel, was published in 2001 and was awarded the Orange Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award. The world-renowned Lyric Opera Company of Chicago has commissioned a production based on that novel that will premiere in 2015. Her most recent novel State of Wonder was published in 2011. The Washington Post called that book "the smartest, most exciting novel of the summer" and Library Journal described it as "superbly rendered." State of Wonder will be our Community Read book this year. Ann is also the author of two works of nonfiction including Truth & Beauty, which won the Heartland Prize for Nonfiction in 2004. For more information contact Eric Magness-Eubank Library Director Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library emeacl(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.356.6188 ex 11

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My Candidacy for ALA President
by Christine Hage 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Today I have opened an e-petition as a candidate for Vice-President of the American Library Association. I am beginning work on a platform, website and Facebook page, but first I must become an official candidate. I hope you will be willing to sign the electronic petition. It is very easy. All you have to do is go to: http://www.ala.org/CFApps/epetition/index.cfm?pid=A53D8E257CC617F6 and fill out the form. I’d greatly appreciate your support in this and will keep you informed as my campaign starts to shape up. Thanks for your service to ALA and for your support of my candidacy.

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Library Programs from the National Association of Library Performers
by Live Tribute Productions 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

*WE STILL HAVE A FEW OPEN DATES ON OUR 2015/16 BOOK & PROGRAM TOUR* > Author Visits: $250......Live Programs from $ 350 > > We have enjoyed presenting Mark Twain, Abe Lincoln and even Elvis at over > 300 Libraries in 44 States, including Michigan, We are happy to announce > that we have received sponsors for 2015/2016 for our programs in Michigan. > These sponsors have made it possible to offer very low costs on any of the > following programs: > > Mark Twain, 100 Years Later > > http://www.libraryperformersassociation.com/nonmusicshows/twainlibraryprogr… > > Abe Lincoln and the Civil War > > http:// > www.libraryperformersassociation.com/nonmusicshows/lincolncivilwarprogram.h… > > Music Americana > > http:// > www.libraryperformersassociation.com/musicshows/elvissuperstars.html, > > > Author Visits: > > www.libraryperformersassociation.com > > Thanks, > Dave Ehlert > > <https://www.facebook.com/Libraryperformersassociation?ref=aymt_homepage_pan…> > > National Association of Library Performers > 800-358-4795 > Cell > 417-527-1100 > > daveelvisehlert(a)gmail.com > www.libraryperformersassociation.com > www.bransonsuperstars.com > www.livetributeproductions.com >

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Tween Books
by nussk＠libcoop.net 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Hi, If any of you have a special Tween section of books I was wondering how you label them? I started by looking in DEMCO to see if there was a sticker available but did not find one. Perhaps we can make up our own but I thought I would send out the question first. Kathy Nuss Assistant Librarian Center Line Public Library

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