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Summer Reading @ Your Park opportunity
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

The Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with the Library of Michigan to bring outdoor recreation activities to your Summer Reading program. We have a brief survey for you to fill out if you are interested in having Summer Reading programs at your state or local parks. If you are interested, give us your contact information and preferred dates and you will be contacted in January to set up a program appropriate to your Summer Reading plans. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SummerReadingatYourPark The deadline to respond is the end of November. If you have any questions, please contact me! 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>

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars for June and July
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

Are you subscribed to Crossroads, WebJunction’s free enewsletter? Each month, Crossroads highlights new articles on WebJunction.org, including upcoming webinars and new course content. Subscribe today<http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/wj-news/crossroads.html> and be part of the online learning community! Highlighted content from WebJunction · Books and Beyond: Dynamic Programming for Adults<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/books-and-beyond-dynamic-progra…>: explore new ideas for events and activities at your library. This webinar was filled with inspiring ideas and resources. · Looking for even more great programming ideas? Read the latest issue of The Social Library<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/the-social-library-volume-seven…> to see what your colleagues around the country have planned this summer. June and July Webinars Beyond Books Sales: Practical Ideas for Raising Funds for Your Library Tuesday, June 23, 2015 ♦ 2 pm Eastern ♦ 60 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/beyond-book-sales.html It's time to take a fresh look at ideas for raising funds for your library. Although book sales have been a standard library fundraiser, they take a lot of time and effort, with dwindling returns on investment in recent years. Whether considering new types of events or tried-and-true activities, you’ll learn the "12 Must-Know Facts About Fundraising." Find out how to assess your library’s capacity for fundraising, enlist the right volunteers, engage the community, and create a sustainable plan to boost your library’s bottom line and raise visibility. With this strong foundation, libraries of any size can move into new directions to grow support for their libraries. This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries<http://arsl.info/>. Presented by: Sue Hall, Director of Library Strategies<http://thefriends.org/consulting/> No Job Seeker Left Behind: Library Services to Meet Their Needs Thursday, July 9, 2015 ♦ 2 pm Eastern ♦ 60 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/no-job-seeker-left-behind.html Every day, libraries around the country are filled with people seeking help with jobs and careers. How do library staff find time and resources to assist them all? Learn a variety of practical ways to deliver career development services in your library from two certified ALA Career Development Facilitators. They have strategies and resources to help you cover the spectrum from a quick "on the fly" toolbox of forms and templates to ideas for one-time classes, workshop series, and even one-on-one personalized career sessions for patrons. You really can support those job-seekers. Presented by: Aileen Luppert, Librarian, Spokane County Library District (WA); and Michelle Simon, Program Coordinator, Business and Career Development Services, Pima County Library (AZ) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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

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Book Return
by Christine Hage 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

It is taken. Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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LOEX Fall Focus 2015 Conference: ACRL Framework - Call for Breakout Session Proposals
by Brad Sietz 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

--Excuse cross-posting---* LOEX****Fall Focus 2015 Conference: **ACRL Framework*** ****Call for Breakout Session Proposals**** */November 13-14, 2015/**/ *Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, Ypsilanti MI*/* You are invited to submit a proposal for LOEX’s first Fall Focus Conference, a library instruction conference focused on showcasing some of the current best practices and most interesting viewpoints regarding the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. We are excited to bring together librarians from all over to discuss all aspects of the Framework and learn how it can be most effectively utilized in our libraries and institutions. Proposals for 50-minute long presentations can be submitted only through the online submission form and must be received by*Monday, August 3, 2015*. The primary contact for the proposal will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted and will be notified if the proposal has been accepted for presentation by*Friday, August 28, 2015*.You do not need to be a LOEX member to submit a proposal. For more details, please visit http://www.loexconference.org/ff2015/proposals.html -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Brad Sietz Director, LOEX 734-340-2653 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Free Book Return
by Christine Hage 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

We have a used book return that we no longer need. Free, but you have to pick it up. [image: Displaying IMG_20150617_110645274_HDR.jpg] Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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NASA STEM resources on Pluto for the summer
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

FYI for libraries that are interested in STEM programming. The Lunar & Planetary Institute is partner of the Collaborative Summer Library Program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Shared on behalf of our partner Lunar & Planetary Institute. Please direct any questions about the content to: Keliann LaConte Informal Education/Explore! Program Lead Education and Public Outreach Lunar and Planetary Institute 3600 Bay Area Boulevard Houston, TX 77058-1113 (281) 486-2166 (281) 244-2006 Fax laconte(a)lpi.usra.edu<mailto:laconte@lpi.usra.edu> www.lpi.usra.edu<http://www.lpi.usra.edu/> NASA Explores Pluto This Summer! On July 14, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft will become the first mission to get up close and personal with distant Pluto and its moons. The New Horizons mission will help us understand the small, icy worlds at the edge of our solar system. New Horizons launched on January 19, 2006 and will capture the first up-close images of Pluto and its moons on July 14, 2015. As part of an extended mission, the spacecraft is expected to head farther into the Kuiper Belt to examine more icy, mini-worlds. Download the Libraries’ Guide to Solar System Exploration: The New Horizons Mission at the Pluto System<http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/look_up> for programming resources. Find online resources for hosting a night sky viewing in partnership with a local amateur astronomy club<http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm>, as well as information about exploring the solar system and the New Horizons mission to the Pluto system. Connect with social media and STEM events around the nation using NASA’s Pluto Toolkit<https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/plutotoolkit.cfm>. Make your own “planets” out of modeling clay, Styrofoam™ balls, and other common materials, and invite children to plan a mission to explore these “new worlds” using paper towel tube “telescopes.” Find a complete materials list, supporting resources, and facilitation strategies with the Explore! activity planning guide, Strange New Planet<http://www.lpi.usra.edu/explore/beyondEarth/activities/newPlanet.shtml>. Are you planning to host a Pluto/New Horizons event? Have you hosted a NASA mission milestone event in the past? We’d love to hear which resources you used and what other types resources you would like to see! Join the conversation at http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/explore/community_corner/?story_id=127!

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Free Furniture
by Maria Williams 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Dear Michlib- The Baldwin Public Library is happy to offer the following items on a first come, first served basis: - Desk with three hanging file drawers and two shallow drawers (70" long x 30" wide x 28" tall) - Large, floor-standing metal tax (or other) form holder If you would like either (or both!) of these items, or if you have questions about them, please contact me off-list. Warmly, Maria Maria Williams, MLIS Head of Adult Services Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4651 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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Recommended delivery vehicles?
by Jennifer Ray 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Hello Everyone: Has anyone purchased a delivery vehicle recently? Our van is 20 years old and really ailing. I feel a new vehicle purchase imminent. Just wondering if anyone has had great luck with any particular vehicle. Thanks for any recommendations, suggestions, thoughts. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library

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Director - Holly Township Library
by Denise Hooks 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Hello, There is still time to apply for this exceptional position. Did you know that Holly was voted the 11th best town to raise a family in Michigan? Holly Township Library is one of the highlighted reasons for that ranking! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; those received by Friday, June 19, 2015 will receive first consideration. Please send your cover letter, resume and references to the email address in the posting below. Thank you for your interest! Holly Township Library - Director Opening Posted: 5-28-15 This is an exciting opportunity to direct a busy Class IV library serving a population of 23,088. The library is located in Holly Township, Michigan, nestled in the northwest corner of Oakland County, and just north of the quaint Village of Holly. In addition to Holly Township residents, the library serves residents in Groveland and Rose Townships. The Board is seeking a library administrator who is a dynamic leader with excellent knowledge of libraries and has superior communication skills. The director is responsible for administering a budget of nearly $360,000 (including a 1 mill voted levy), supervising a staff of 8 FTE, managing a 6,000 square foot library, overseeing a collection of 50,000 items, and maintaining an automated ILS. The library participates in MeLCat statewide resource sharing, MiLibraryCard borrowing program, and OverDrive electronic materials lending. Education & Experience A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution; possession of a Level 2 Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain one; a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative capacity. Work Hours/Compensation Salaried; Exempt Position; 40 hours per week; will include some evening and weekend hours for programs and meetings; on-call after business hours and on weekends in emergency situations. Beginning salary: $45,000 - $55,000; placement dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits available. Responsibilities/Job Qualifications A complete job description and more information about the library may be found at: www.hollytownshiplibrary.org<http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org> Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled; applications received by Friday, June 19, 2015 will receive first consideration. Application Process: Qualified applicants should send a current resume, cover letter detailing qualifications for position, and three professional references to: Holly Township Library Director Search ATTN: MMLC 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 48502 Electronic submissions will also be accepted at: dhooks.mmlc(a)gmail.com<mailto:dhooks.mmlc@gmail.com>. Holly Township Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 484503 (810) 232-7119 (810) 232-6639 Fax

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Community Engagement and Makerspace programming
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has an interesting post on how the Madison Public Library is including the community in developing Makerspace programming. FYI. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 10:26 AM Subject: New IMLS Blog Post: You Can Make it Here...and Here's How To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2683&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=16…>. [IMLS logo] June 16, 2015 -- New Blog Post from UpNext: The IMLS Blog<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> [http://www.imls.gov/assets/1/workflow_staging/News/208x209/5308.JPG] You Can Make it Here...and Here's How Madison Public Library is tapping into their community of artists and makers to design programming for their makerspace, The Bubbler. Read full post online at http://blog.imls.gov/?p=5822<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> Pictured: The Bubbler space at Madison Public Library invites patrons to share what they want to make. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683>. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683>. Y

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