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3-D printer grant and summer reading grants
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Please see the note below on apply to receive a free 3-D printer and summer reading resources grants from YALSA. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Subject: summer reading grants, 3D printer give-away & more from YALSA Happy October, State Library Youth Consultants! Here's some news that may be of interest. -Beth Apply Now for 2015 Summer Reading/Learning Grants * YALSA is distributing twenty $1,000 summer reading resources grants. The grant is meant to help libraries boost their collections by providing funds to purchase reading materials, especially those that help English Language Learners and struggling readers. * YALSA will provide 20 libraries with $1,000 each to recruit, train and compensate teen assistants to help with summer reading programs. Individual library branches within a larger system may apply. Applications are due January 1, 2015. Funding is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. Learn more or apply at http://ow.ly/C8ajW Apply Now to Receive a Free 3D Printer 3D Systems will donate up to 4,000 new 3D printers to museums and libraries across the country that join a new MakerLab Club and establish access to 3D printing and design opportunities for their communities. Online applications accepted until November 17, 2014 at https://3dsystems.teamplatform.com/pages/78593?t=pz9ril1dlnna. Donated printers allocated on a competitive basis. Learn more at www.3dsystems.com/education/partnersandresources/makerlab-club<http://www.3dsystems.com/education/partnersandresources/makerlab-club>

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New Documents
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

New government documents have been loaded on the Godort of Michigan wiki. Of note for September: Funding the Legacy: The Cost of Municipal Workers' Retirement Benefits to Michigan Communities. Great Lakes Restoration Initiative: Action Plan II. Michigan Department of Corrections 2013 Statistical Report. Influence of Open-Lake Placement of Dredged Material on Western Lake Erie Basin Harmful Algal Blooms. A study of active shooter incidents in the United States between 2000 and 2013. Instances of Use of United States Armed Forces Abroad, 1798-2014. Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 16, Issue 1
by Dale Parus 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

On the request from Bad Axe on finding a home for book donations: The Library of Michigan recently sent out requests to obtain donations on Michigan history, etc., to replenish their research collection. Here's what they published in the summer newsletter: Material Donations to the Library of MichiganLM4X Summer 2014 http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/bulletins/c61ad3[9/4/2014 12:41:47 PM] The Library of Michigan seeks donations of printed and published material relevant to the state of Michigan. Given the vast diversity of the state we need the help of residents to help build our collections to their greatest research potential. Please take a moment to view our presentation to get just a small sample of the material and genres we seek for the Library. The Library accepts gifts of material donations at the following address: Library of Michigan Attn: Gift Coordinator 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Check out the links below or the library to make sure, but the books on the list seem to be materials that the LOM would be most welcome to receive. https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2014_lm4x_Summer_46… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsO4ivqh0u4&feature=youtu.be -- Dale Parus, Director Ionia Community Library Phone: (616) 527-3680, ext. 104 E-mail: parusdhpw(a)gmail.com *MLA Legislative Committee member* *--*

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Part Time Position Available - Senior Information Research Specialist, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Michigan
by Platts, Barbara 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

Please excuse the cross posting. Good Afternoon, Munson Medical Center has a part time (20 hour per week) position open in the Knowledge Management Services Department at the Traverse City campus. This position includes a benefit package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, vacation, paid holidays, retirement services, legal assistance, and flexible spending accounts). For a complete job description and to apply online go to: www.munsonhealthcare.org<http://www.munsonhealthcare.org> and follow these steps: 1. Find a Job 2. Munson Medical Center 3. Find a Job Thank you, Barbara Platts, MLIS, AHIP Knowledge Management Services Munson Healthcare 1105 Sixth Street Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 935-6544 bplatts(a)mhc.net<mailto:bplatts@mhc.net>

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WSU SLIS at Grad Fairs Around Michigan -- next Week!
by WSU School of LIS 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

The School of Library and Information Science will be at Graduate and Professional Fairs around Michigan next week on October 6, 7 and 8. Learn program details of our MLIS and various graduate certificates, how to apply, and speak with a program representative! Please see complete details below and a flyer at http://slis.wayne.edu/prospective/gradfairs2014.pdf Monday, October 6, 2014 Western Michigan University Graduate and Professional Fair 3:00 to 6:00 PM Bernhard Student Center East Ballroom 1903 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5242 RSVP at http://events.wayne.edu/slis/2014/10/06/slis-western-michigan-university-gr… Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Grand Valley State University Graduate School Fair 10:30am - 1:30pm Allendale Campus Henry Hall Atrium 1 Campus Drive Allendale, MI 49401 RSVP at http://events.wayne.edu/slis/2014/10/07/slis-grand-valley-state-university-… Wednesday, October 8, 2014 Michigan State University Graduate and Professional School Fair 3:00 to 6:00 PM Spartan Stadium Office Tower 4th Floor 535 Chesnut Rd East Lansing, MI 48824 RSVP at http://events.wayne.edu/slis/2014/10/08/slis-michigan-state-university-grad… The ALA-accredited Masters of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University's School of Library and Information Science is available completely online, in addition to our Graduate Certificates in Information Management and Public Services to Children and Young Adults. The Archival Administration Certificates are available on-campus. Questions? Please contact Edras Rodriguez-Torres, Diversity Graduate Student Assistant, 313.577.1825 or edras.rodriguez-torres(a)wayne.edu. We look forward to seeing you! Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science 106 Kresge Library Detroit, MI, 48202 313-577-1825 • Toll free: 877-263-2665 • Fax: 313-577-7563 www.slis.wayne.edu • asklis(a)wayne.edu

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National Friends of Libraries Week
by Linda Pierce 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

“Winter, spring, summer, or fall, all you have to do is call and I’ll be there, yeah, yeah,/you’ve got a friend.” (James Taylor, “You’ve Got a Friend”) The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) would like to remind Michigan libraries that October 19-25 is *National Friends of Libraries Week*. The national Friends-support organization, United for Libraries, released this announcement: Friends of Libraries groups have their very own national week of celebration! United for Libraries will coordinate the ninth annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 19-25, 2014. The celebration offers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate Friends. Use the time to creatively promote your group in the community, to raise awareness, and to promote membership. This is also an excellent opportunity for your library and Board of Trustees to recognize the Friends for their help and support of the library. There are PR and Marketing Materials (including a sample press release that can be customized for your library/Friends group). Marketing materials link: http://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/folweek/materials Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Consultant needed
by Sylvia Merz 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

Hello everyone. My Board has asked me to try to locate a 'consultant' who can take a look at our operational staffing needs from a standpoint of use of volunteers vs paid staff at the circulation desk. We currently use only volunteers to staff our circulation desk, and that is becoming increasingly difficult because not only because of the technical aspects of the service, but with the detailed knowledge required. So I am proposing an additional paid staff person who would be called a Circulation Clerk. The Board wonders if there is such a consultant who could outline the merits/benefits of having a paid staff, not replacing the volunteers, but rather supervising them, while being the primary contact with our patrons at the front desk. Does anyone know of such an animal out there? Appreciate your insights. . Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org <http://www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org/> cid:image001.jpg@01CE99C7.13A1DE40

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Harrison Township Public Library Now Live With MAP!
by Jim Flury 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

All, I am pleased to announce that Michigan's newest public library, Harrison Township Public Library, is now live with the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program at http://michiganactivitypass.info The addition of HTPL means we now have a total of 750 MAP participating venues, consisting of 638 library buildings and 112 cultural partners. While 750 is a nice, round number, if you've been reading our MAP-related messages you have probably come to the conclusion that MAP is not a program to rest on its laurels. Being as that is the case, we are always glad to preach the gospel of MAP to perspective new cultural partners. And of course if any of you are planning to build a new library, or if your district or municipality is adding a branch, we want to know all about that, too in order that we might welcome the new arrival into the family that is MAP. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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Sandra Novacek and Border Crossings
by Ceci Marlow 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

Sandy Novacek (formerly Scherba and a Cromaine Library Director) was the feature of a two-part fundraiser for our Friends in May. She was absolutely wonderful! Not only is the book "Border Crossings" a compelling story of a child warrior (even in WWII we had them) the story of how the book came to be is an incredible inspirational journey itself. On top of speaking at a brunch and speaking at an evening Czech fest (complete with Bayanina performing eastern European music on accordion), Sandy also shared an exhibit of Charles Novacek's paintings--just a few of the 400 Sandy has, but an amazingly varied collection chosen for our exhibit space. In addition to all the time Sandy shared with us already, she is coming to our Adult Fiction Book Club which is reading the nonfiction "Border Crossings." (Thank you, Sandy!) As you look at planning your upcoming programs, I strongly recommend you consider Sandra Novacek. Sandy's on this list--and at Grosse Pointe Library as well as at 1021 Press and sn(a)charlesnovacekbooks.com. ceci -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105On

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REMINDER--BookFlix Webinars in October: Same Dates But Please Note TIME CHANGE!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 30 Sep '14

30 Sep '14

Hi All--Skip Dyson, Scholastic trainer, will be doing 3 webinar trainings on BookFlix in MeL on October 6-8 all at 4:00 pm. I’ve had requests from elementary school librarians to change the time to 4:00 pm to afford a better timeframe to attend. Each has a separate link/login. I've listed each below, so if you can attend, please note on your calendar which one you'll attend so you will be easily able to login on the scheduled day in October. BookFlix is an eResource that you can use for early literacy development; it's great for storytime--project the book on your whiteboard, big screen so all can see! BookFlix pairs fiction and non-fiction and contains Common Core alignments. Academic Education liaison librarians, this is a great resource to share with your faculty and pre-service teachers! Please let me know if you have any questions and thanks very much! Deb Topic: BookFlix Training Date: MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 Time: 4:00 PM EST. Meeting Number: 298 381 470 Meeting Password: clifford ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=maca3755cf58fd4acd08f2b4… 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: clifford 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=mce2d5958196e286a3ed2c9d… ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------------------------------- 1-866-422-5206 Please use participant code #7734935080 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". You can contact me at: lthomka(a)scholastic.com<mailto:lthomka@scholastic.com> 1-800-387-1437 To update this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=m3a97ea1c52fd8c44b7795f9… WebEx will automatically setup Meeting Manager for Windows the first time you join a meeting. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by clicking this link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php The playback of UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files requires appropriate players. To view this type of rich media files in the meeting, please check whether you have the players installed on your computer by going to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/systemdiagnosis.php. Topic: BookFlix Training Date: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 Time: 4:00 EST. Meeting Number: 290 458 396 Meeting Password: clifford ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=m5067cc8e74dd87b3e92e697… 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: clifford 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=m6a38358c33b69a59e0fdae4… ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------------------------------- 1-866-422-5206 Please use participant code #7734935080 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". You can contact me at: lthomka(a)scholastic.com<mailto:lthomka@scholastic.com> 1-800-387-1437 To update this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=m4cbea4432aa1118598192b0… WebEx will automatically setup Meeting Manager for Windows the first time you join a meeting. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by clicking this link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php The playback of UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files requires appropriate players. To view this type of rich media files in the meeting, please check whether you have the players installed on your computer by going to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/systemdiagnosis.php. Topic: BookFlix Training Date: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2014 Time: 4:00 EST. Meeting Number: 291 034 151 Meeting Password: clifford ------------------------------------------------------- To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!) ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=m10780630d659f39db6f7e5a… 2. If requested, enter your name and email address. 3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: clifford 4. Click "Join". To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=m92844502d5d4864d60e911b… ------------------------------------------------------- To join the teleconference only ------------------------------------------------------- 1-866-422-5206 Please use participant code #7734935080 ------------------------------------------------------- For assistance ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Go to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/mc 2. On the left navigation bar, click "Support". You can contact me at: lthomka(a)scholastic.com<mailto:lthomka@scholastic.com> 1-800-387-1437 To update this meeting to your calendar program (for example Microsoft Outlook), click this link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/j.php?MTID=mcc1d2b55cc3960cb7cb2b2c… WebEx will automatically setup Meeting Manager for Windows the first time you join a meeting. To save time, you can setup prior to the meeting by clicking this link: https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/meetingcenter/mcsetup.php The playback of UCF (Universal Communications Format) rich media files requires appropriate players. To view this type of rich media files in the meeting, please check whether you have the players installed on your computer by going to https://scholastic.webex.com/scholastic/systemdiagnosis.php. Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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