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Bryan Collier at Willard in Battle Creek too!
by Liz Voorheis 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

llustrator Bryan Collier >From a young age, Collier's interest in art was encouraged. He developed a unique style of painting that incorporated both watercolor and collage. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. Miller Stone Building Doors open at 6:00 p.m. For more information 269-968-8166 x517 http://www.willard.lib.mi.us/ -- Liz Voorheis , MLIS Head of Children & Teen Services Willard Library 7 W Van Buren Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-968-8166 x517

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Michigan Compiled Laws etc.
by Carol Kuchta 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

Hi, We have a complete set of Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated as well as the 14 volume set European Writers (Scribner 1983-1991), and the 12 volume set of Masterplots (Rev. Second ed. 1996) available for the taking. If you would like any (or all) of these sets please email me at kuchtac(a)cantronpl.org<mailto:kuchtac@cantronpl.org> by January 25, 2014. Carol Kuchta Information Services Canton Public Library 1200 Canton Public Library Canton MI 48188 734-397-0999

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2014 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference - March 28-29
by Nancy Feldbush 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

pagebanner.JPG 2014 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference - March 28-29 The 56th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference will be held March 28-29, 2014, in Macomb County at the Best Western Sterling Inn Banquet & Conference Center in Sterling Heights. The conference is one of the Historical Society of Michigan's four major history conferences. Lead sponsors of the event include Meijer and the Detroit Historical Society. Organized by the Michigan in Perspective Planning Committee, the conference will feature several keynote speakers and breakout sessions focused on local history in Michigan. Sheila Cockrel from Crossroads Consulting and a former Detroit City Council member will present the opening keynote Detroit Bankruptcy: A City in Transition. Other keynotes include Revisiting "Rosie the Riveter": The New Workers in the Arsenal of Democracy with Charles K. Hyde of Wayne State University; Henry Ford's $5 Day: Too Good to Be True? with John Staudenmaier of the University of Detroit Mercy; and Detroit People Mover with Bill Sproule of Michigan Technological University. To see the full conference flyer or to register online, visit http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference. Breakout sessions will cover topics such as local history, communication and arts, and cultural diversity. They include: * Detroit Sound Conservancy Oral History * Maritime Trilogy: Submerged History & Heritage in Southeast Michigan * Michigan's First Prison: The Jackson Prison * History of and in Detroit's Pubs and Bars * Defending Freedom: Detroit's Military Airports * Digital Challenges for the Analog-Minded: Reference, Research, and Accessibility Strategies for Digital Archives * Origin of U.S. Immigration Controls on the U.S.-Canada Border * Great Female Artists of Detroit * Hank Greenberg: Love and Hate in Detroit * Grant Writing for Local Historical Organizations * Preserving Our Past: Historic Preservation in Detroit * New Books in Michigan History: Old Slow Town: Detroit During the Civil War; Beyond Pontiac's Shadow; Michigan: A History of Explorers, Entrepreneurs, and Everyday People * The Detroit Elders Project * Civic Detroit: Centennials of Kiwanis International and Junior League of Detroit * Traveling Through Time: Michigan Historical Markers * Ethnic Detroit: Arab and Asian Communities * Researching and Writing a Historical Novel * Demographics of Detroit: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? * Marketing Tips for Small Museums * The Underground Railroad: Dispelling Myths and Telling Our Stories in the Detroit River Region * Respecting Those Who Came Before Us: Why Is Repatriation So Important to Tribal Communities * Metro Detroit's History of African Americans in Communication & Media Arts * Women at Work in the Nineteenth Century Open to anyone interested in state or regional history, registration for the two-day event is only $45 ($55 after March 18). Meals that feature keynote speakers, including lunch on both days and breakfast on Saturday, are available by reservation on a space-available basis. The luncheons are $23 per ticket, and the Saturday breakfast is $17 per ticket. Register online <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/> or by calling (800) 692-1828. The first day of the conference will close with a Friday evening reception at the Sterling Inn. The reception is free for all registered conference attendees, but tickets are required and can be secured during the conference registration process. In addition to our lead sponsors, the conference's other featured sponsors include the Detroit Public Library, Michigan State University Press, University of Michigan Press, Walter P. Reuther Library, and Wayne State University Press. The Local History Conference is also supported by Algonquin Club of Detroit & Windsor, Bentley Historical Library, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Inc. , Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society, Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, Michigan Genealogical Council, Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame, Oakland County Historical Commission, Troy Historical Society, and William L. Clements Library. Members and friends of the Society will receive a printed copy of the conference flyer on or around February 1, 2014. The flyer can be downloaded from our website or by clicking here. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/LHC-2014-brochure.pdf> 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. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 FAX: (517) 324-4370 Email: <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org Website: <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.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 email with "remove" in the subject line or body of the email. 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.

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Book covers taken
by Margaret Bentley 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

All of the book covers have been taken. -- Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-5134

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Services for Students with visual or hearing disabilities
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

For those who have K-12 patrons who have a visual impairment or are deaf and/or hard of hearing, the Department of Education has an office that provides resources and services through schools, the Low Incidence Outreach (LIO) office. In an effort to keep libraries informed of services that may be available for their patrons, please find the current LIO newsletter attached. A full description of the LIO Office with contact information is below. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Michigan Department of Education, Low Incidence Outreach (MDE-LIO) Programs and Services Contact: LIO Office at (517) 373-2887; toll free (888) 760-2206 The current MDE-LIO program was previously known as Michigan School for the Blind-Low Incidence Outreach. The MDE-LIO staff provide outreach services to all local education agencies (LEAs), public school academies (PSAs), intermediate school districts (ISDs), children with a visual impairment, students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing, and their families, as well as other resource agencies. The overarching goal is to provide technical assistance and resources to enable local service providers to serve and improve the quality of education for students with a visual impairment or those who are deaf and/or hard of hearing including those with multiple impairments.

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Free law materials looking for a new home
by Sheila Bissonnette 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

Good afternoon, A local attorney has some law materials that she is interested in giving to any library interested. The collection includes 100 volumes of American Law Reports 3D. Also the American Law Reports 4th (62 volumes) If anyone is interested just let me know. Sheila Sheila M. Bissonnette, MLIS Library Director Pere Marquette District Library & Harrison District Library Pere Marquette District Library Harrison District Library 185 E. 4th Street 105 E. Main Street Clare, MI 48617 P.O. Box 380 www.pmdl.org<http://www.pmdl.org/> Harrison, MI 48625 www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org<www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org%20> Phone: (989) 386-7576 ext 4 Phone: (989) 539-6711 Fax: (989) 386-3576 Fax: (989) 539-6301 Cell: (989) 878-0450 [PMDLLogoSign] [Description: hdlsign] This institution is an equal opportunity employer: If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request a form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send you completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake(a)usda.gov<mailto:program.intake@usda.gov>

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Net Neutrality court decision
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

Court of Appeals decision made regarding net neutrality: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/01/ala-troubled-court-s-net-neu…

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Summer Reading Performer
by Michelle Moore 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

Evart & Lake City would like to book The Spoon Man this summer, but we need a third library who can book him for Thursday, July 17th in the afternoon (about 4pm?). If we have 3 libraries within an hour of each other, he will offer us the special price of $300 per library, instead of the regular $400. Please contact me if you are interested. I have not seen him, but I am told he is very good, and I wanted something different this year. Have a super day! Michelle :) Michelle Moore Library Director Ardis Missaukee District Library 210 S. Canal #340 Lake City, MI 49651 231-839-2166 moore(a)missaukeelibrary.org<mailto:moore@missaukeelibrary.org> www.missaukeelibrary.org<http://www.missaukeelibrary.org/> “No man can be called friendless when he has God and the companionship of good books.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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Memoir Writing Program Recommendation for Great Michigan Read
by Darlene Hellenberg 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

Hi Everyone, I'd like to pass on information about a wonderful program we're going to have at the Ferndale Library this Spring for our Great Michigan Read program. It's a memoir writing program put together by the women who own Your Personal Memoir, a business in town. More information about the program is listed below. They'd love to work with you if you're interested. They're very professional and lovely to work with. We're really looking forward to hosting them. *Memoir-Writing Workshop for Great Michigan Reads* *Your Personal Memoir, LLC. *– a metro Detroit-based memoir writing company – is offering a *“How to Write Your Memoir”* workshop to participating Great Michigan Reads libraries or any libraries interested in inspiring programming. The one to two hour workshop explains the value of preserving family stories, how to get started on a memoir, interviewing techniques and how to self publish. Participants will practice writing and come away inspired to record their stories to be enjoyed for generations to come. Your Personal Memoir is owned by Gigi VanderWeele, a former Detroit Free Press reporter, and Susan Carroll, a former human resources executive. The two help individuals or families preserve life stories with beautiful, heirloom-quality hardcover books. For more information visit www.yourpersonalmemoir.com . For information about a “How to Write Your Memoir” workshop call 248-629-0697. -- Darlene Hellenberg Adult Services Librarian Ferndale Public Library (248) 547-6008

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FW: Webinar on Immigration Resources for Public Librarians Scheduled
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

For those working with immigrant populations, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are beginning a series of free webinars for public libraries about immigration and U.S. citizenship. Please see more detailed information below. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Subject: Webinar on Immigration Resources for Public Librarians Scheduled To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1876&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=93…>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2014 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Webinar on Immigration Resources for Public Librarians Scheduled The Tuesday, February 4 webinar will feature USCIS representatives Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present the first in a series of free webinars for public libraries about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=1876> to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. The USCIS Customer Service Tools and Resources: An Overview for Libraries webinar will highlight the agency’s work with libraries, ways in which libraries can find immigration and citizenship information online, and practical activities libraries can implement to engage the immigrant community. The webinar will take place February 4, from 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. EST. No pre-registration is required. To participate, click on this link at the time of the webinar: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2012653&password=M.6C6A7E79AD0A9BABDF…<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=1876> (The link will enable you to enter the Blackboard Collaborative Meeting Room only at the time of the webinar and is provided now for your reference.) You may listen using your computer’s speakers, or dial 1-866-299-7945 and when prompted, enter the passcode 9910420#. To add this webinar session to your calendar, please click the following link: https://sas.elluminate.com/mvc?sid=2012653&miuid=078D04CD4FB31CB668B8BC338F…<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=1876> To sign up for updates about upcoming webinars and additional immigration and citizenship resources, register your email address on the USCIS website<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=1876>. 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 and 17,500 museums. 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=1876> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=1876> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=1876>.

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