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Soft Skills Learning Videos Available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

In addition to many webinars and training sessions we promote each month on library topics I wanted to point out a resource available through the Pure Michigan Talent Connect web site providing a new eLearning Soft Skills Program. "The goal of this Lifelong Soft Skills eLearning series is to raise awareness among students and employees about key skills needed for workplace success" Fourteen learning modules are provided on four broad soft skill areas including: * Critical Thinking * Communication * Collaboration * Creativity You can find the eLearning modules here: http://www.mitalent.org/elearning-soft-skills-program/ and also linked on the Library of Michigan's Continuing Education page. If you have found other resources to help staff develop their own soft skills let us know so we can add them to our resource bank. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator 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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Mel Minute – Training & Promotion
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

Hello, Have we got some fun resources for you this week! I’m sure you’ve just been wishing there were bookmarks, table tents, user guides, or tutorials already created that you could use to promote MeL and the fabulous resources it contains. Well, your wishes have been answered! Take a peek at the Training & Promotion section<http://mel.org/promotions> found on the MeL homepage<http://mel.org/> for what’s available. It’s organized by MeL subscription eResource (database) and vendor. Listed are widgets, videos, and webinars for viewing and sharing, as well as marketing materials you can customize with your library’s information (in some cases) and print locally. Or, order standard products<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_39174_39176---…> from the Library of Michigan which we’ll ship directly to you. 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 Michigan.gov/mel<http://www.michigan.gov/mel>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Borrelli MeL Internet Librarian Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507<x-apple-data-detectors://2/0> Ph: 517-<tel:517-373-9489>241-4996; Fax: 517-373-5700<tel:517-373-5700> Toll free: 877-479-0021<tel:877-479-0021> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Braille and Talking Book Library Webinar Recording now available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

If you missed this morning's webinar on the services provided by the Braille and Talking Book Library don't forget to visit our Webinar Archives page to access the recorded session and slides. The Braille and Talking Book Library recording can be found under Patron Services. Webinar recordings from the Library of Michigan are available online at http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-301245--… Take a look at today's session as well as others on library technology, preservation, summer reading and more. If you have questions about our webinars or recordings, please contact us. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator 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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Job Opening - Adult/Teen Full Time Librarian
by Kay Schwartz 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

Please see attached or visit www.fpl.info<http://www.fpl.info> - pass along! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Kay Schwartz Director Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502 Phone: 810-249-2038 Fax: 810-249-2633 Email: kschwartz(a)fpl.info

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U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils New, Free, Online Search Tool for Recalls Using Vehicle Identification Number
by Jim Flury 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

All, As you are probably aware, there have been a number of vehicle recalls in the United States this year. A new website launched yesterday by the USDOT/NHTSA gives your car-conscious Michigan library patrons the ability to enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to quickly learn if a specific vehicle has NOT been repaired as part of a safety recall in the last 15 years. I tried the search with both of our cars, one of which is two years old and the other 10, and the results for both cars were the same, namely: Number of Open Recalls: 0 The search would NOT have worked for my recently traded in 1998, 330,000 miles on the odometer, rapidly approaching hooptie status sedan, as recall information is only available going back to January 1, 1999. http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Press+Releases/New-free-online-search-tool… 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!! Michigan Online Resources for Educators Overview Recording
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

The second in the series has debuted! You can now listen to a recording on the Michigan Online Resources for Educators (M.O.R.E.) in MeL, http://more.mel.org. The 2014 Teachers - M.O.R.E. Overview Recording can be accessed directly from, https://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/_a1103330398/p3xu44mx86c/?launch… You can also find it in the "MeL" and "Teachers-M.O.R.E." section (look to the left for the links) on http://mel.org/promotions. Please use this recording and others that will follow with your teachers, pre-service teachers/faculty, homeschool parents and share with your colleagues! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 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.

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1987 Tuscola County Directory
by Amber Hughey 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

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[sla-cmi] SLA-MI Ann Arbor Networking Event
by Randy Dykhuis 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

The SLA MIchigan Chapter is organizing an evening out for librarians on Thursday August 28. It'll be held in Ann Arbor. Details below. Hope you can join us! SLA-MI Ann Arbor Networking Event Let's get together in our third networking event this year in Ann Arbor! These events are an opportunity just to gather and see a familiar face or meet and get to know your peers from libraries of all sizes & types a little better. There will be no formal agenda set and you can also use this as an opportunity to invite friends or colleagues who are interested in Michigan libraries. Please RSVP. Bill's Beer Garden is an outdoor venue and if the weather is poor, we want to let you know our back up location. Bill's doesn't sell food, so we will have some appetizers to share and can carry in food. When: Thursday, August 28, 5:30-8:00 or later Where: Bill's Beer Garden http://www.billsbeergarden.com Who: Anyone, members and non-members are invited RSVP: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SLA-MI_Ann_Arbor This is the third of several events that will be organized in different areas of the state. If you're unable to attend this time, look out for a future event in other parts of the state.

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Look!: Letters from the Front
by Krueger, Cindy (DNR) 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

The news in this news item seems like something that might be of interest to librarians and their customers. You can also subscribe to the "Michigan Historical Center News" or other DNR mailing lists by going to our subscriber page https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/subscriber/new Please feel free to share if you feel it is appropriate. Cindy Krueger Marketing and Outreach Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources 517-284-6053 kruegerc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:kruegerc@michigan.gov> From: Michigan DNR Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 1:33 PM Subject: Courtesy Copy: Look!: Letters from the Front ________________________________ Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page<http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/cad473>.[Bookmark and Share]<http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/bulletins/cad473?reqfrom=share> [Michigan Historical Center News] Look!: Letters from the Front [World War I soldiers]This month marks the one hundredth anniversary of the start of World War I. To mark the occasion, Jessica Harden of the Archives of Michigan looks at letters that a World War I solider wrote to his family in Saginaw. To read the article, click World War I letters<http://seekingmichigan.org/look/2014/08/19/bandemer?source=govdelivery&utm_…>. ________________________________ The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. ________________________________ [Michigan Historical Center logo] Questions? Contact Us<http://www.michigan.gov/mhc/0,4726,7-282-61086-288685--,00.html?source=govd…> STAY CONNECTED: [Visit us on Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganHistoricalMuseum?source=govdelivery&utm_med…> [Visit us on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/seekingmichigan?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm…> [Sign up for email updates]<http://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDNR/subscriber/new>

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Summer Reading program surveys are up!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 20 Aug '14

20 Aug '14

With Summer Reading and summer finishing up, please remember the Summer Reading surveys at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section. The Library of Michigan uses the information you provide to improve the manuals and to support the funding for the program. We appreciate your time. There will be a prize for one respondent for each program level so make sure you are in the running! Please find direct links to the surveys below. The surveys will be open through September. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014ChildrensSRP https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014TeenSRP https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2014AdultSRP Thank you! 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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