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Incentivized device purchasing window through TRIG ends August 14th
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

INCENTIVIZED PURCHASE WINDOW ENDS AUGUST 14, 2015 ORDER SOON AND DON'T MISS OUT! All public, public school academies and non-public K-12 and pre-school buildings, districts, intermediate school districts and Michigan public libraries are eligible to purchase using the 2015 TRIG Bid Contract. There are 36 devices and related accessories and upgrades available this year. To view the catalog, go to the TRIG Catalog in SPOT<http://www.remcbids.org/catalog/view/cat/21444> and select one of the categories on the left to view the items. You can also use the subcategories to narrow down the list. A spreadsheet of the catalog items<http://22itrig.org/downloads/device_purchasing/catalogdata-forimport-comple…> has also been created for your convenience. This spreadsheet contains information about all awarded items including devices, accessories and upgrades. The accessories and upgrades are listed under the device to which they are related. Remember that to receive the bid pricing and the incentive funding, you must have a SPOT account and upload your purchase orders through SPOT. Information on setting up an account and purchasing through SPOT can be found in the SPOT FAQs<http://22itrig.org/activities/activity-four/spot-faqs/>. As of July 14, 2015, over $46 million worth of devices and accessories have been purchased statewide. The (unverified) total number of devices purchased is 110,919, including 95,937 Personal Learning Devices (Chromebooks, notebooks, tablets) and 14,982 Desktops (small form factors, all-in-ones, minis). Further broken down by device type, the quantities purchased are: Desktops-Chrome 2,008 Desktops-Mac 379 Desktops-Windows 12,595 Chromebooks 58,332 Notebooks-Mac 4,700 Notebooks-Windows 10,171 Tablets-Android 100 Tablets-iOS 21,933 Tablets-Windows 701 Grand Total 110,919 If you have an interest in this information or any other questions related to Device Purchasing, email spot(a)remc.org<mailto:spot@remc.org>. More information on the 2015 TRIG Bid can be found on http://22itrig.org/activities/activity-four/spring-2015-bid-information/spr…<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pnL8oaA_1XMdqnoTRIOtvg8e10RlpLaV6x0ZDXNbfMae…>. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 http://mi.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Consider being a sponsor or site for the Summer Food Service Program and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars in August
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Please share these upcoming WebJunction opportunities with colleagues at your library. Don’t forget that all library staff in Michigan can take advantage of these continuing education offerings. Below you can find information on an advocacy webinar that features a couple of our own Michigan library directors, Lance Werner and Julie Meredith. It’s an opportunity to see how your colleagues in Michigan and beyond are making use of advocacy tools available to everyone to make a difference in their communities. Mark your calendars for August 13 at 2pm EST. Highlighted content from WebJunction · Start from Scratch<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/start-from-scratch.html>! Read about a new program at the Bucks County Free Library that helps patrons bring their old computers back to life using freely available, open source software. · Health is more than healthcare<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/more-than-healthcare-community-…> - how libraries are uncovering and supporting community health needs. The article includes links to online data resources that can help you identify local needs. August Webinars Remember, if you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are archived and available when you are in the course catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>! Because Advocacy Never Stops: New Tools for Taking Action Thursday, August 13, 2015 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 90 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/because-advocacy-never-stops.… This webinar will highlight free, newly revised downloadable materials for public libraries distilled from landmark advocacy and awareness-building programs. Learn about two resources scheduled for release in summer 2015: updated curriculum from Turning the Page including tools, worksheets and training materials you can adapt locally to grow your team’s advocacy knowledge and abilities; and a new online guide that walks through each step of planning and carrying out a local library awareness campaign modeled after Geek the Library. Hear from library leaders who have put these ideas to work to build advocacy know-how, increase staff confidence, and engage more deeply with the community. Whether you are looking to get started, or seeking to maintain momentum following a recent advocacy effort, join us to discuss strategies to take your library to the next level. Presented by: Lance Werner, Director, Kent District Library; Cathay Keough, Statewide Coordinator, Reference Services, Delaware Division of Libraries & Executive Director, Delaware Library Association; Ava Ehde, Library Services Manager, Manatee County Public Library; Barbara McGary, Executive Director, James V. Brown Library; Julie Meredith, Library Director, Clarkston Independence District Library; Mary Lou Carolan, Director, Wallkill Public Library Best Small Library in America 2015 Tuesday, August 18, 2015 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/best-small-library-in-america… With just six staff members serving a community of 12,700 outside of Bozeman, MT, the Belgrade Community Library won this year’s Library Journal Best Small Library in America Award<http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/01/awards/the-loaves-and-fishes-library-b…>. This award, cosponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was created in 2005 to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of libraries serving populations under 25,000. What is Belgrade’s secret award-winning sauce? With a robust volunteer base, they have reimagined library services and aggressively developed new outreach efforts to meet the community’s changing needs. The result is intense engagement and support from the community and an impact beyond Belgrade’s borders through leadership to small libraries throughout the state. Learn how to replicate and adapt Belgrade’s ambitious outreach efforts on a small-library budget. This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries and Library Journal, and will include an overview of the nomination process<http://features.libraryjournal.com/awards/best-small-library-in-america-awa…> and details for next year's award (Deadline: September 9). Presented by: Gale Bacon, Director, Rebekah Kamp, Children and Youth Services Librarian and Keiley McGregor, Public Services Librarian, all at the Belgrade Community Library; and Meredith Schwartz, Executive Editor, Library Journal. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up – and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp>

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Data Driven Public Libraries Webinar Series
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

A colleague/friend made me aware of this series from Library Journal. I may be late to the game on this, but figured I would pass it along in any case ;-) http://lj.libraryjournal.com/webcasts/data-driven-libraries/#_ Best regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Job Posting: Part-Time Youth Services Librarian
by Rebekah Craft 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Good afternoon, Baldwin currently has an opening for a part-time Youth Services Librarian. The position posting has been added to Baldwin's employment page <http://baldwinlib.org/employment/> and is attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply for this position. Cover letter, resume, and application (also attached) are due by Wednesday, July 22. Thank you, Rebekah *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Re: [Michlib-l] Dear Southfield Patron
by Olson, Donna 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

LOVE THIS!! How fun! Congrats Southfield! Ps Dave, are you lip-synching? Lol Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: Deb Lawson Date:07/15/2015 3:37 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'LLC Sandra Wilson' , 'Kelly Rembert' , 'Michlib' Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Dear Southfield Patron “Dear Future Husband” – made even better by tying to the LIBRARY! Very creative and cute!!! Deb Lawson Tecumseh, Trustee From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of LLC Sandra Wilson Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 3:17 PM To: Kelly Rembert; Michlib Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Dear Southfield Patron How cool is this!!! Perked up a quiet afternoon. Sandra Wilson Lakeland Library Cooperative Director sandra(a)llcoop.org<mailto:sandra@llcoop.org> 616-559-5253 x201 616-559-4329 FAX 4138 Three Mile Rd. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 ---------- Original Message ----------- From: "Kelly Rembert" <krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org>> To: Michlib <michlib-l(a)mail2.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org>> Sent: Tue, 14 Jul 2015 13:46:04 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Dear Southfield Patron > Hi, > > Southfield Library has done our first video - Dear Southfield Patron - take a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw1TWuhVTXs. > > Thanks, > Kelly > > Kelly Ireland Rembert > Outreach Librarian > Southfield Public Library > 26300 Evergreen Rd. > Southfield, MI 48076 > > (248) 796-4367 > krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> > www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> > ------- End of Original Message -------

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Dear Southfield Patron
by Kelly Rembert 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Hi, Southfield Library has done our first video - Dear Southfield Patron - take a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw1TWuhVTXs. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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School Library Journal - SummerTeen Virtual Conference
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Please see below for information from the School Library Journal about their free upcoming SummerTeen virtual conference on YA books and teen programming. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004] School Library Journal Virtual Conference: SummerTeen - August 13, 2015 Register today<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0443-1506/Bct/l-0223/l…> for SLJ's fourth SummerTeen<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0443-1506/Bct/l-0223/l…> virtual conference to learn about the biggest upcoming YA books and get expert advice on building successful teen programs. Hear directly from authors about their current and forthcoming titles in an engaging conversational format, including live Q&A with the audience. Learn from innovative librarians about teen services including, gaming in the library, setting up teen volunteer groups, and launching a "Con" in your library. Panels will focus on important teen issues and trends, including the transgendered experience, selecting quality nonfiction, and navigating complicated teen romance. Attendees will engage directly with publishers and can download catalogs, excerpts and enter to win exciting prizes! SummerTeen is a free, completely virtual conference-no traveling and no cost. Learn More<http://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/ct/10574/s-0443-1506/Bct/l-0223/l…> #SLJteenLive Kaitlyn Mills Sales Assistant 123 William St, Suite 802 New York, NY 10038 T:(646) 380-0753 [cid:image002.png@01D0BF08.64371740] www.libraryjournal.com<http://www.libraryjournal.com/>; 2015 LJ Media Kit<https://s3.amazonaws.com/WebVault/sales/media_kits/LJ_MediaKit2015_FULL.pdf> www.slj.com<http://www.slj.com/>; 2015 SLJ Media Kit<https://s3.amazonaws.com/WebVault/sales/media_kits/SLJMediaKit2015_FULL.pdf>

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Still time for important essential cataloging workshops at MCLS
by Suzanne Robinson 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Wide distribution - please share with anyone who may be interested in these "foundation" courses." Both classes have seats left at this time. LEUs available for Indiana staff. July 22 1:30-3:30pm EST AACR2...meet RDA https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… July 28-30 1:30-3:30pm EST Copy cataloging of monographs using RDA https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Please send questions to training(a)mcls.org Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9a - 3p, with slight variations I work from home also, and I check email regularly. Email is the best way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 mcls.org

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Children & Teen programming ideas & CSLP
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

As summer reading is wrapping up and you need just a new idea for a lapsit or teen group activity, take a look at the Collaborative Summer Library program on Facebook and Pinterest. CSLP and many youth librarians have posted a range of creative programming ideas, both active and passive. Post your own go to programs to share too! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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Are you using the MeL Discovery widget on your library website?
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Jul '15

15 Jul '15

Greetings, I'd love to see some examples from the field of libraries using the MeL Discovery widget which is available here: http://mel.org/widget/meldiscoverywidget.html Could you please email me off-list with a link to the page where you have it if you're using it? Thank you! Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 http://mi.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Consider being a sponsor or site for the Summer Food Service Program and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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