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2012 Michigan Reads! program is coming soon!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

I am pleased to announce that the 2013 Michigan Reads! program kits are coming to libraries soon! Kits will be mailed to all public library and tribal library locations by next week via the post office. Please find Nancy Robertson's letter to the program participants attached. Keep an eye out for the kit with the Target logo for your children and youth librarians! As we announced earlier, the book for this year is Leslie Helakoski's Woolbur, which features a creative young sheep named Woolbur. When Woolbur is asked to do things, he finds original ways to accomplish everyday tasks and shares his ideas with others. The story, the language, the joyfulness of Woolbur's actions, and the wonderful illustrations all come together to make Woolbur a go to book for both children and older readers as they learn how to go about their own day. The launch event will be on Monday, September 9th at the East Lansing Public Library with guest reader Julie Calley and Leslie Helakoski in celebration of International Literacy Day. The author tour will go throughout September and October and is listed at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. To promote your local events, you can also find web ready graphics and a sample press release in the Promotions Toolkit at the same site. Thank you for your support and participation in this program! If you have any questions, please contact me. 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/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Women's National Book Association
by Marika Zemke 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

Interested in the world of books beyond just the format? If you are, then the Women's National Book Association (WNBA) is for you. WNBA was formed in 1917, BEFORE women had the right to vote! This organization gave women all across the nation a chance to be heard, have input on things that interested them, have a voice about information in the allied arts, and to promote recognition of women's achievements. WNBA also serves as a catalyst for all those in the book industry who desire to work together, whether you are a librarian, author, publisher, reviewer or most importantly, a book lover. The Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) launched National Reading Group Month in October 2007 and I am honored to have been selected to serve twice on the national committee selecting books that are guaranteed to make excellent book club choices and have had great fun doing so. WNBA loves and supports libraries. Just some of the things we participate in: 1. U.S. Fund for UNICEF Literacy Campaigns 2. Eastman Grant ~ (Given annually, the WNBA Eastman Grant is a cash grant given to a library association in a state where there is a WNBA chapter. Given to support librarian professional development or training offered by an official library association) 3. WNBA Pannell Award ~ (for bookstores) To recognize and publicly applaud the work of booksellers who stimulate, promote and encourage children’s and young people’s interest in books 4. The WNBA Award (individual woman) Cash award to a living woman who derives most of her income from writing and/or the allied arts I would encourage all those who love books, reading and helping others to consider joining this great organization. Please contact me if you are interested in further information. http://www.wnba-books.org/ Cheers, Marika -- Marika Zemke - Adult Services Manager Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390 Direct Line 248-438-8163, Fax 248-669-3247 mzemke(a)commercelibrary.info

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[Webinar] User Experience Research: Register by Aug. 6
by Liz Markel 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Tuesday, Aug. 6, is the last day to sign up for RUSA's webinar "User Experience Research 101". =================================================== **Know someone who would be interested in this webinar? PLEASE SHARE this information with your colleagues, other listservs, etc.** =================================================== You may be asking yourself, "What is user experience design and research? And where do I get started?" This webinar can help you answer both of those questions. Using real world examples, "User Experience Research 101", which will take place Wed., August 7, 2:00-3:30p.m. Central, will introduce the concept of user experience, research planning, and practical research methods--including focus groups, web analytics, participatory design and interaction design--to librarians who may not have formal training in user experience research. Who Should Attend: This webinar is focused on reference librarians who are interested in using usability and user experience methods to improve services at their libraries; this includes both librarians and staff who manage their libraries' virtual presence (web sites, mobile apps or CMS) as well as librarians and staff interested in improving cross channel user experience. More detailed information about this webinar's content and learning objectives is at the RUSA website: http://www.ala.org/rusa/user-experience-research-101 This webinar will be followed up with a second webinar, "How to Conduct Usability Studies: A Librarian Primer", scheduled for Sept. 4. More information here: http://www.ala.org/rusa/how-conduct-usability-studies-librarian-primer Registration for "User Experience Research 101" starts at $40 for RUSA members. Group rates are available, and there's also 15% savings available when you register for both this webinar and "How to Conduct Usability Studies." Pricing details and more registration info can be found on the RUSA Online Learning page: http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/onlinece REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR NOW: http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/Confe renceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X Questions about registration? Contact registration(a)ala.org or 800-545-2433, option 5. Non-registration questions? Contact RUSA Web Manager Andrea Hill at ahill(a)ala.org. Liz F. Markel, M.A. Marketing & Programs Manager Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) The American Library Association // 50 E. Huron Street // Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433 // p. 312-280-4398 // f. 312-280-5273 // e. lmarkel(a)ala.org Find our divisions online at www.ala.org/rusa & www.ala.org/ascla

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Memoir Writing Workshop at the Warren Civic Center Library in September
by fabak＠libcoop.net 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Hello, Author and teacher Gloria Nixon-John was with us in March to help writers compose fiction. Participants were very enthusiastic about the experience and wanted us to have here back. So we have asked her to return to the Warren Civic Center library in September. This time she will conduct a memoir writing workshop. She will use excerpts from her own writing and the memoir of other authors to guide participants in crafting their own life stories. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. If you need any more information or have any questions, please let me know. Kathy Faba Branch Librarian Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch

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One Book, One Community
by Jessica Little 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Rich Text Editor Hi, I'm looking for information about "One Book, One Community" programs, especially the numbers side of it. These are my two critical first questions: If you tracked participation, how did participation numbers compare to the size of your service area population? Did you provide copies of the selected book for the program, and if so, what was the cost? If you're so inclined, I'm also wondering about the following: Did you notice higher participation levels for a specific demographic of the population and/or were you attempting to reach a specific demographic by your choice of title? (Teens/Seniors/etc.) How long did you promote the program before your first/only event? How many events did you have associated with the program? Have you ever run a "One Book, One Community" program focused on a local author or group of local authors? Would you consider the program a success/would you run another "One Book, One Community" program? Is there anything else someone running such a program for the first time should know? Please reply off list. If there's someone associated with your library or Friends group that might have this information and is not on the listserv, I'd be happy to get their contact information as well. Thank you for your time! Jessica Little -- Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-5141 cutlerlibrary(a)live.com

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Michigan Legal Help Training Program for Public Librarians
by Mancini, Laura 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

The Michigan State Bar Foundation is funding a statewide training program for the public library community entitled: Michigan Legal Help: How the Public Librarian Can Assist Those Representing Themselves in Court. Attendees will learn about the self-represented community in Michigan and the challenges they face. Librarians will get a better understanding of why this community turns to the public library for help and will have the opportunity to discuss strategies for assisting them. The differences between legal information and legal advice will be covered and attendees will learn when they can assist the self-represented patron and when they cannot. Lastly, attendees will be introduced to the new Michigan Legal Help website and will be able to see how this tool can assist in addressing many of the matters that the self-represented needs assistance with when they visit their local library. Sessions will be on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the following dates and locations: September 6, 2013 Traverse Area District Library September 20, 2013 Livonia Public Library September 27, 2013 Bloomfield Township Public Library October 4, 2013 Genesee District Library And Sault Ste. Marie Superior District Library October 11, 2013 Otsego County Library (Gaylord) Sessions will be limited to 30 registrations per session. To register for any of these dates, please click on the link below: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?29 For additional information please contact Kimberly Koscielniak at the Library of Michigan (koscielniakk(a)michigan.gov or Laura Mancini at the Adams-Pratt Oakland County Law Library (mancinil(a)oakgov.com) The Michigan Legal Help training program has been made possible through a grant from the Michigan State Bar Foundation and is administered by the Library of Michigan Foundation Laura Mancini Director-Library Services Oakland County Library 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI 48341 248-858-0380 mancinil(a)oakgov.com

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FW: 2013: The Summer of E-rate
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

For those interested in E-rate and the potential beneficial changes that we can help shape ;-) From: Alan S. Inouye [mailto:ainouye@alawash.org] Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 3:41 PM To: 'ertf(a)ala.org' (ertf(a)ala.org) 'state-erate(a)ala.org' Cc: oitpadv(a)ala.org Subject: [state-erate] 2013: The Summer of E-rate http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/08/2013-the-summer-of-e-rate/ E-rate, always someplace on the ALA policy agenda, is now way up at the top, thanks to the ConnectED initiative announced by President Obama last month<http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/06/supporting-the-multi-user-environme…>. A few weeks ago, Linda Lord, the state librarian of Maine, testified<http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/07/maine-state-librarian-touts-e-rate-…> about E-rate at the Senate Commerce Committee. On Tuesday, July 23rd, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released<http://www.fcc.gov/document/fcc-launches-update-e-rate-broadband-schools-an…> a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the E-rate program<http://www.districtdispatch.org/category/e-rate/>. When I first perused this NPRM, my reaction was WOW! Actually, I paraphrased slightly, as my reaction included one of the FCC's seven dirty words, not appropriate for District Dispatch. The FCC is soliciting comments about virtually every facet and form of the E-rate program. It isn't every day that a federal agency puts an entire existing program out for public comment, so this is truly extraordinary, and ALA appreciates the opportunity the FCC has presented. On July 30th, I served on a panel to explore this NPRM, which was sponsored by the National Coalition<http://www.nctet.org/> for Technology in Education and Training and took place at the U.S. Capitol. My panel, moderated by Jon Bernstein, co-chair of the Education and Library Networks Coalition<http://www.edlinc.org/> (EdLiNC), included Trent Harkrader, an associate bureau chief of the FCC, and Bill Ziegler, a high school principal from Pennsylvania. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel opened the session. The panel discussions clearly identified the huge challenge in sifting through the hundreds of questions and figuring out those of highest priority on which to focus limited time and resources. Comments are due on September 16th and so we have our work cut out for us. Given that August is vacation time for many of us in D.C., no doubt we will be mixing leisure time and E-rate rules (hey maybe that could make for a neat cocktail-e-rate-tini anyone?). I want to emphasize the importance of this NPRM to the library community. The E-rate program provides a couple of hundred million dollars to the library community each year. The FCC has placed the biggest questions about this program on the table: Should it increase the overall funding level and if so, by how much and in what way? Should the priorities within the program be changed? Should the FCC consider new ways to allocate funding? How can the application and disbursement processes be simplified and improved? How can applicants obtain better pricing on their telecommunications services? You get the idea... So look for more information from ALA in the very near future. The entire ALA E-rate team is mobilized, so our friends around the country may well be called upon to provide expert advice on various aspects of the program and the realities of participating in the E-rate program. Here's to the E-rate!

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magazine subscription service
by Patricia Garavoglia 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Does anyone have experience with Rivistas Subscription Services for Libraries? Please direct any response to me offlist. Thank you, Patricia Garavoglia Northville District Library

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Evergreen
by Linda K. Neely 04 Aug '13

04 Aug '13

Hello folks, I am seeking information on Evergreen, specifically I need to know whether there is still a Michigan Evergreen union catalog that enables interlibrary lending/borrowing. Please contact me offlist if you are an Evergreen user and have the answer. Thanks, Linda Neely on behalf of Bath Library Center Bath MI

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Position Opening--Blissfield
by Bob Barringer 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Library Clerk/Youth Services Coordinator—part-time. The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library is looking for a person with a pleasant, out-going personality, strong organizational and creative skills, and multi-tasking experience to serve library patrons and deliver the library’s children’s and teen’s programming. Other duties include customer service, some programming for adults, materials processing, library maintenance and general office work. Normally 20-25 hours a week including regular evening and Saturday hours. Occasional additional hours to cover absences and busy periods, particularly during the summer months. $10/hr. No benefits. High school diploma required; some college preferred. Preference given to those with experience in children’s programming or education. Interested parties should fill out an application at the library, 407 S. Lane St., Blissfield by Wednesday, August 14, 2013. The Village of Blissfield is an equal opportunity employer. Bob Barringer, PhD Director The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 www.blissfieldlibrary.org

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