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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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Wilsonstak Hinged Periodical Display fronts free to a good home
by Diane Greiner 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

We have Wilsonstak shelving that came with hinged Periodical Display fronts (brown in color). We have use for only a handful of the Periodical Display fronts that came with the shelving. If you have this type of shelving and have a use for hinged Periodical Display fronts (along with the brackets to attach them to your shelving), contact me off list and tell me how many you would like. We probably have about 200 of them that need to find a new home. You can take all or part of what we have. You would just need to arrange for pick-up of these fronts. I have attached a couple pictures. It is just the front periodical display that needs a new home. The width is about 35". Diane Greiner Library Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 <mailto:crodg@llcoop.org> crodg(a)llcoop.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] Question About Order Economical Children's Books in Bulk
by Steven K. Bowers 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Thanks, everyone, for all the ideas. Here is a summary of what I received. The agency seems happy so thanks for the assistance! Bargain Bundles www.schoolwide.com Book Depot www.bookdepot.com First Book Marketplace https://www.fbmarketplace.org/ Scholastic FACE Program http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/face/ Scholastic Literacy Project http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/literacypartnerships/ Free e-access for all MI residents: http://kids.mel.org http://teens.mel.org http://www.mel.org (general/all) Free statewide borrow: http://elibrary.mel.org (If your library participates.) On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 3:06 PM, Steven K. Bowers <sbowers(a)wayne.edu<mailto:sbowers@wayne.edu>> wrote: Colleagues, I was contacted and asked if I could find out contacts for venues to order bulk children's books at an economical price. I believe this is for a social agency that will be purchasing lots of books for handing out to its clients to encourage daily reading to children in their families. If you have any suggestions to pass along I would appreciate it. Off-list is fine. Thank you! -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network www.dalnet.org<http://www.dalnet.org> "DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities." _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Adult Services Librarian position
by Patricia Braden 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Hi all, The Romulus Public Library is seeking to fill a part-time Adult Services Librarian position. See posting attached. Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Hunting Knives in the Library
by Joanna Sturgeon 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Hi All, I'm searching the Michigan Penal Code for information on carrying knives in public. Specifically, a patron entered the library with openly displayed hunting knives on his belt. Our policy forbids knives, but I was hoping to find a legal reason to forbid them as well. The only sections that seem to deal with knives are 750.226a and 750.227. Thanks, Joanna Sturgeon Cataloger/Melcat Services Vicksburg District Library 215. South Michigan Ave. Vicksburg, Mi 49097 269-649-1648

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Free video browsers
by Kat Lightfoot 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

Houghton Lake Public Library has a large amount of video browsers available to give away. They're clear plastic and 8 x 12. Attached is a link to the product description at Demco. Please include your RIDES code and we'll ship to your library. http://demco.com/goto?BLS173495&ALL0000&es=20151023102611176369 -- Kat Lightfoot Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Ph. 989-366-9230 klight(a)hlpl.lib.mi.us www.hlpl.org

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Calling all Michigan libraries! Engage your communities. This is a fantastic opportunity for our state.
by David Votta 23 Oct '15

23 Oct '15

The Library of Michigan and MCLS are offering a robust, extensive, and essentially free community engagement training opportunity. The Library of Michigan and MCLS are pleased to announce a several month long community engagement training program for Michigan library staff. The training will be led by coaches from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, and is being offered at no charge to selected Michigan libraries, with generous stipends provided through Library of Michigan LSTA funding. The program On March 15 and 16, 2016, a cohort of up to 50 Michigan library staff will convene in East Lansing, Michigan for a 1.5 day workshop led by two certified Harwood Institute coaches. That training will be followed up by nine months of coaching calls from Harwood, and guidance and support from Harwood trained Library of Michigan and MCLS staff. The Harwood Public Innovators Workshop is a 1.5 day experience to help you and your organization learn what it means to turn outward – to use the community, not your conference room, as your reference point for choices and action. Although free of charge to participate, this program will be rigorous. With support and guidance from MCLS and the Library of Michigan, cohort members are expected to develop action plans, implement those plans, and demonstrate how their efforts are making a change in their communities. Only those who can commit the time and energy are encouraged to participate. The Library of Michigan and MCLS have been using the tools of the Harwood Institute and sharing them with libraries since 2013. We are excited to be able to support training for a cohort of Michigan library staff. Eligibility · Applicants must be an employee or trustee of a Michigan library. · Applicants may be from any type of library; academic, public, school, institutional or special. · A maximum of 2 persons per library will be awarded scholarships. o It is strongly encouraged that applications include two persons. Applications including two persons will be ranked higher based on our criteria. o Collaborative applications with two individuals from different libraries in geographic proximity are welcomed, and will receive the same ranking as two individuals from the same library. The award · Those awarded this opportunity will receive free tuition for the training and follow-up support. · Those awarded will receive stipends for two nights hotel lodging (strongly encouraged March 14 and 15) and travel expenses. The stipends will be on a sliding scale depending on the distance of travel from Lansing, MI: o Zone 1 (Less than 100 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $395 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o Zone 2 (100-250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $545 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o Zone 3 (More than 250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $795 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o It is encouraged for participants to car-pool to conserve resources when possible. o In the event of a collaborative submission please note in the application which library/participant is responsible for transportation. A space is included in the application for this. Meals are included and will be onsite, except for dinner/dine-around on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, which is factored into the travel stipend. Lodging and the workshop will take place at the Kellogg Center on Michigan State University’s campus. There will be a pre-workshop dinner held Monday evening, March 14, 2016, at the Kellogg Center. Timetable/deadlines · Applications must be submitted by 5pm (EST), December 21, 2015. · Notification to recipients will be on or before January 15, 2016. Checks (payable to the library) will soon follow. o Recipients will need to make their own hotel reservations. It is encouraged to make the reservations as soon as possible after notification. A link to register for the hotel will be available at mcls.org/micohort2016 at the time of notification. The application · A link to the downloadable application is available in MSWord on the Michigan Harwood Cohort 2016 webpage at mcls.org/micohort2016. · Applications should be emailed to David Votta, Community Engagement Librarian at vottad(a)mcls.org. Questions should be sent to David Votta, MCLS Community Engagement Librarian, at vottad(a)mcls.org or call David at 800-530-9019 ext. 122 Please share. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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