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Larry Martin's World War II In Their Own Words
by Smith, Donna 30 May '14

30 May '14

Larry Martin will make a debut at Jackson District Library's Spring Arbor Branch, 113 E. Main Street, on June 7 at 11:00 a.m. This program will feature a personal appearance by Spring Arbor resident Homer Jackson! Jackson piloted 15 combat missions over Japan during WWII, flying our largest most powerful bomber the B-29. Hear Homer tell of the time when a kamikaze attacked his plane but missed him since they were coming toward each other at over 400 miles per hour. Also find out what it is like to face "flak" and the deadly Japanese Zero fighter plane. Q&A session to follow the presentation. This presentation is free to the public. Please call 517-750-2030 to reserve a seat as space is limited. If you have questions for Mr. Martin or would like to schedule a program at your library, he can be reached at batt.chief(a)yahoo.com<mailto:batt.chief@yahoo.com>. You may also contact him through his website at LMWW2.com. Larry Martin will bring four more WWII Veteran appearances to the Jackson District Library beginning August 2. Watch this list for more information or visit www.myjdl.com<http://www.myjdl.com>. Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK 300dpi small no shadow] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com<http://www.myjdl.com/> Inspiring our community to discover, learn and succeed!

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FW: PopUp Library with free eBook access coming in July
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 29 May '14

29 May '14

FYI...not necessarily endorsing; just passing along... Kind regards, Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4466 [LMSigforEmail] Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. From: ron.maas(a)starwalkkids.com [mailto:ron.maas@starwalkkids.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 5:29 PM To: BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) Subject: PopUp Library with free eBook access coming in July Dear Deb, I'm contacting you to let you know that StarWalk Kids Media is repeating our wildly popular Free Summer Reading program, the PopUpLibrary, for the entire month of July 2014. During this month, our entire collection of 500+ eBooks will be available free to anyone with Internet access - children, families, educators - who would like to access and read our engaging non-fiction and fiction eBooks for children. We hope that you will share this information with all of your member libraries, and urge them to share this URL with their patrons: http://starwalkkids.com/popup Visitors to this site in July can immediately read any eBook in our Pre-K thru 8th grade eBook collection, which is carefully curated for exceptional quality and written by well-known and respected authors including our founder, noted science author Seymour Simon. We allow multiple simultaneous access with no check-in or check-out required. Most of our eBooks also offer a "Read to Me" option for kids, with high quality, professional narration that accompanies the text. We don't require any form of user identification to use this program; we just want to make sure more kids read more eBooks this summer than ever before, and we hope that you will choose to share this great resource with your members. If you have any questions or need more information about the PopUpLibrary, please feel free to contact me at this address for more information. We will also be making promotional support materials like tent-cards and send-home flyers available in pdf form if you would like to share these with your member libraries. Thanks so much for your support, and for encouraging summer reading for children everywhere. Best regards, Ron Maas StarWalk Kids Media Customer Support and Operations 203-257-4077

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Library as Platform workshop
by Lise Mitchell 29 May '14

29 May '14

Where there is a will there is a way. If you are having trouble with the link I sent, please try this link. http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/ConferenceLis… >From this page you can click on either information or register and from the registration page log in and get all signed up. Remember early bird ends Friday May 30 and it really pays to be a MLA member! thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3018 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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Another presenter/program recommendation
by Dominic McLaughlin 29 May '14

29 May '14

Hey everyone, Last night, we hosted a very notable practitioner for face-reading, Lin Klaassen, here at the Romeo District Library for her "Introduction To Face Reading" presentation. She also held a Q&A afterwards, along with picking out several audience members from whom she could read their facial structures and pick out personality traits. Turnout was very good and those in attendance were particularly enthused as to the post-presentation random face-reading. Audience members gave unanimously positive feedback to me afterwards about Ms. Klaassen and her presentation. I would highly recommend her for a good program draw! If interested, she can be reached at 586-773-4230 and by e-mail at lin(a)facereadingbylin.com for more information. Have a great day! Sincerely, Dominic McLaughlin Adult Services Librarian Romeo District Library

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Your experience with online book club
by Sonja Downey 29 May '14

29 May '14

Good afternoon, I am currently looking into establishing an online book club here at Tecumseh District Library. If your library already has an online book club, would you please share your experiences with me? Also, how did you get started with it? Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me. I appreciate your expertise very much! Enjoy this gorgeous afternoon, Sonja -- Sonja Downey Supervisor of Circulation Services Tecumseh District Library Phone (517) 423-2238 Fax (517) 423-5519 sdowney(a)tecumsehlibrary.org 215 N. Ottawa Street Tecumseh, MI 49286

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Larry Martin's WWII In Their Own Words
by bjohnston＠lincolntownshiplibrary.org 29 May '14

29 May '14

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Upcoming Grant Opportunities
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 29 May '14

29 May '14

Reposting with the full link for AASL listed. >>>>>>>>> For those looking for funding for teen materials, see the Margaret Edwards Teen Collection Development grant information below. The American Association of School Librarians has also posted information on forthcoming awards and grants. 1. Margaret Edwards Teen Collection Development Grant Deadline: December 1, 2014 This grant awards $5,000 for a library to use towards improving or expanding its teen collection. Funds may be used for print, non-print and/or digital materials. All personal YALSA members who represent a public library or school library are eligible to apply. Up to four grants will be awarded in 2014. All applicants must be current personal members of ALA/YALSA at the time the application is submitted. A link to the application and more details can be found on the website<http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Sd6YhVG0Qbeeg2um7IetcD869>. 2. AASL Awards and Grants information - http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards 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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Society Receives Kellogg Grant to Fund Diversity Efforts and Michigan History for Kids Magazine
by Larry J. Wagenaar 29 May '14

29 May '14

May 28, 2014 Society Receives Kellogg Grant to Fund Diversity Efforts and Michigan History for Kids Magazine The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to achieve its project "Expanding the Story: Engaging Michigan's Urban, Minority, and Underserved Communities." This $300,000 grant will allow HSM to accomplish two significant objectives: 1) to continue the work of its original Kellogg Foundation grant to more fully engage Michigan's minority and underserved communities in the appreciation of state history, and 2) to begin a new initiative to re-launch Michigan History for Kids magazine. The grant period will be from July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2016. "We are very happy that a major element of this grant will enable us to bring back Michigan History for Kids," said Larry J. Wagenaar, Executive Director of the Society. "Besides being an important tool for the study of history for elementary-age children, this magazine will feature lessons in history that reflect the diversity of our state." Geared toward students in the third and fourth grades, Michigan History for Kids will be launched in several stages. "We will be working from the ground up on this magazine," continued Wagenaar. "From hiring a new Education Outreach Director and Editor of Michigan History for Kids who will oversee the project to developing content that reflects the stories of all Michigan peoples, Michigan History for Kids and its related efforts will be a huge undertaking, but one we are looking forward to bringing to fruition." The Education Outreach Director and Editor of Michigan History for Kids will also assist with education outreach by developing curriculum, in tandem with teachers, that ties together school requirements with content from the magazine, the Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan) competition, and other educational initiatives of the Society. The re-launch for Michigan History for Kids is expected to include the debut of a digital version that children will be able to access over the Internet. A print version will also be available. Limited availability of Michigan History for Kids is expected in the fall of 2014 as HSM undertakes a "soft launch" with select schools to allow for feedback and improvements in preparation for larger scale availability in 2015. The grant will also continue the work of HSM's original Kellogg Foundation grant, "Exploring the History of All Michigan Peoples," which ended December 31, 2013. This round will see support and increased services for Michigan's minority and underserved communities through a multitude of channels. First, HSM will extend in-depth field services and professional consulting to organizations that are focused on preserving and interpreting minority history so that they become sustainable institutions within their communities. Second, outreach to communities with high populations of minority students will continue so that more children will be able to participate in the Michigan History Day competitions. There will also be opportunities for after-school clubs and schools to receive additional support in order to partake in the Michigan History Day program. Third, HSM will continue to offer diverse content in every facet of its publications, conferences, and workshops. For more information on HSM and its programs, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 For Immediate Release The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 Fax: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org Contact Nancy Feldbush Communications Manager (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush(a)hsmichigan.org This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Upcoming Grant Opportunities
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 29 May '14

29 May '14

For those looking for funding for teen materials, see the Margaret Edwards Teen Collection Development grant information below. The American Association of School Librarians has also posted information on forthcoming awards and grants. 1. Margaret Edwards Teen Collection Development Grant Deadline: December 1, 2014 This grant awards $5,000 for a library to use towards improving or expanding its teen collection. Funds may be used for print, non-print and/or digital materials. All personal YALSA members who represent a public library or school library are eligible to apply. Up to four grants will be awarded in 2014. All applicants must be current personal members of ALA/YALSA at the time the application is submitted. A link to the application and more details can be found on the website<http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/Sd6YhVG0Qbeeg2um7IetcD869>. 2. 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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Michigan legislation about library boards
by Robert P. Holley 29 May '14

29 May '14

Since my local state senator included the following in his weekly report, I'm curious about what the changes will be. Making Changes to Library Act Regarding Library Board Elections SB 546 Senate Bill 546 would amend Public Act 164 of 1877, which governs city, village, and township libraries, to revise provisions regarding library governing boards. Next: Returned to the Michigan Senate, where the bill was given immediate effect and ordered enrolled. It was presented to Governor Snyder on May 22, 2014, and awaits his signature into law. My apologies if I missed any earlier report on this legislation. Thanks. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor, School of Library & Information Science Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 aa3805(a)wayne.edu 248-547-0306 (phone) 313-577-7563 (fax)

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