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Teen Art/Drawing workshop presenter
by Kenneth B. Bignotti 21 May '15

21 May '15

Colleagues: I had booked a local art/drawing workshop presenter to do two comics drawing workshops as part of our Teen Summer Reading Program. Unfortunately, they had to cancel. I was wondering if anyone could suggest a replacement in the southeast Michigan area for a fair fee that I could book on short notice for a June and July date. Thanks in advance! Ken Bignotti Teen Services Librarian Livonia Public Library (Ph) 734-421-4235 (M, W) (Fax) 734-421-4860 (Ph) 248-893-4010 (Tu, Th) (Fax) 248-476-6320 (Ph) 734-466-2460 (F, Sa) (Fax) 734-421-4860 bignotti(a)livonia.lib.mi.us

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WebJunction Adds 17 new webinars and new self-paced courses
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 May '15

20 May '15

May is full of exciting new updates at WebJunction, including tons of new content in the course catalog. WebJunction has added 17 new webinar archives from the Nebraska Library Commission, Washington State Library, and Infopeople. Not only that, but thanks to the Idaho Commission for Libraries, you now have access to the entire suite of ABLE courses for library staff to enjoy. If you're not familiar with ABLE, the Alternative Basic Library Education program, there's no better time to check it out. Some of the categories that are bolstered with new content include Advocacy and Outreach, eBooks and Devices, Library Services, Marketing and Messaging, Technical Services and Training and Development. WebJunction is always adding new, great content to both the website and course catalog, so be sure to check back often for updates, courses, and webinar archive additions. Visit www.webjunction.org<http://www.webjunction.org> and create your own account now to start learning! sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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! 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>

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Program recommendation 1913 Copper Strike
by Maren Kroening 20 May '15

20 May '15

Hello, We had a really great presentation here at the Miller Library the other night. Author Donna Searight Simons spoke about the 1913 Copper Miner's Strike in the UP. She's also written a novel about the strike and had copies for sale/book signing, as well. We attracted a good sized group of seniors on top of our regulars for this program and it was amazing how many of our patrons had family connections to Copper Country. I've attached her flyer and you can feel free to contact her at dksyooper(a)yahoo.com Thank you, Maren Kroening Branch Librarian - Arthur Miller Branch Warren Public Library 5460 Arden, Suite 303 Warren, MI 48092 586.751.5377 mkroening(a)cityofwarren.org

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Freegal question
by Kat Boyer 20 May '15

20 May '15

Hi all, Our library was curious about Freegal. I've tried looking at the site, but I can't see information about library subscriptions or how to contact them for information regarding library usage. Does anyone have information about Freegal that they can pass on? Thanks! Kat Boyer Interim Director Benton Harbor Public Library

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Looking for a speaker clarification
by Betz, Joyce 20 May '15

20 May '15

I apologize for the previous message, I have brain fog this morning, and I was not clear about what topic the committee would like the speaker to address. The committee would like to have a speaker who can talk about dealing with difficult patrons. Joyce Betz Staff Development and Training Coordinator Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4087 ext 1303 betzja(a)myjdl.com

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Looking for a speaker
by Betz, Joyce 20 May '15

20 May '15

I am working with a committee to plan an All Staff Day in August for the Jackson District Library. I do not have a lot of detail about what want specifically, but They are meeting on June 2, and I was hoping I would have something to share with them. I am hoping that some of you may have some experience in speaking about this topic, or know someone who does. We have a small budget, and I know that it is short notice. Thank you in advance for your help. Joyce Betz Staff Development and Training Coordinator Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4087 ext 1303 betzja(a)myjdl.com

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Memorials
by Brian Johnston 20 May '15

20 May '15

Hello Everyone, We are researching policies that other libraries may have regarding memorials outside the building, besides materials or money, given by an outside party. If you have such a policy and are able to share it, please let me know. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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private meeting room for one person
by Rebecca Karlis 20 May '15

20 May '15

Greetings collective wisdom, Can anyone recommend a facility in the vicinity of Detroit that has meeting rooms available where a person could have an uninterrupted 2-hour Skype call, I believe related to a business call? Thank you in advance for you assistance! Rebecca Karlis Marygrove College Detroit, MI

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MAP Video
by Jim Flury 20 May '15

20 May '15

All, Our mission statement at TLN is as follows: "To provide and facilitate quality services developed through collaboration of our member libraries." MAP is an excellent, expanded, statewide example of the TLN mission statement in action. Plenty of collaboration, not to mention work, some of it actually pretty hard work :), has gone into the development of this program. But all work and no play makes MAP a dull boy, and I believe you would agree that the goal of MAP is for library patrons to have fun. TLN Executive Director Jim Pletz decided that MAP needed to have fun, too. So TLN Senior Delivery Driver Alex Thomas produced a MAP video, which we encourage you to watch, have fun, and share. The (human) stars are Damon Dye and Mike Vela from TLN. Scenes were shot at The Library Network, Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan Science Center, and Yankee Air Museum. To indulge, go to the TLN homepage http://tln.lib.mi.us/ scroll down to The Michigan Activity Pass in Action, click the play button, and enjoy! 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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New StoryBlocks videos
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 20 May '15

20 May '15

FYI for those looking for short training videos on early literacy for themselves or for parents and caregivers. The videos listed below includes non-English language ones, with new ones in Arabic as well. We do have additional videos linked in the For Librarians and Teachers section of the Michigan Reads site – www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Crist, Beth [mailto:Crist_B@cde.state.co.us] Subject: [YSCON] New StoryBlocks videos, summer reading parent survey Hi all, We just posted 6 new StoryBlocks videos here in CO, including videos in 3 new languages (Arabic, Vietnamese and French)! Check ‘em out: http://www.storyblocks.org/ Storyblocks is a collection of 52 short videos, produced in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS, that demonstrate rhymes and songs appropriate for early childhood to parents, caregivers, librarians, and other ECE educators. Each video comes with ECRR-based early literacy tips. There are now videos in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, French and Arabic! Visitors can search the videos by age group (babies, toddlers, preschoolers), activity type (rhymes, songs), and language. If interested, please share these widely with library staff in your state, along with parents and other educators. … Thanks! Beth Beth Crist Youth & Family Services Consultant Colorado State Library, Library Development [cid:image1c792f.PNG@ceed4052.439a05fb]<http://www.cde.state.co.us> P 303.866.6908 201 East Colfax Avenue, Room 309, Denver, CO 80203 Crist_B(a)cde.state.co.us<mailto:Crist_B@cde.state.co.us> | www.cde.state.co.us<http://www.cde.state.co.us>

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