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Disaster Planning Workshop Just Around the Corner
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Don't forget to register for the upcoming Risk Management and Disaster Recovery Programs<https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=338> brought to you by MCLS, the Cooperative Directors Association and the Library of Michigan. The workshop will be taught over two days, September 10 and November 8, 2013. Both days will be held at Delta Township District Library in Lansing from 9:00am to 3:30pm. On September 10 attendees will learn practical hands-on techniques in disaster management with internationally recognized expert Jeanne Drewes. Attendees will tour a library to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities to better prepare against disaster. The first day will conclude with an informational session on developing a disaster plan. On November 8 attendees will discuss, ask questions and finalize their own disaster plans. The issue of property insurance will also be addressed. The cost for the workshop is $120 and this covers both Sept 8 and Nov 10 as well as breakfast and lunch each day. For more details and to register visit the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services website. https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=338 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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Common Core Workshop
by Roxanne Landin 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Hi all - Just a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to register for this workshop, offered by the Lakeland Library Cooperative Continuing Education committee (see attached flyer). Thanks! Roxanne Landin Children's Librarian Fremont Area District Library 104 E. Main St. Fremont, MI. 49412 231-928-0249 rlandin(a)fremontlibrary.net

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Reminder: Milan Public Library P/T Reference Librarian Posting
by barbara＠milanlibrary.org 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

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Fw: New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections through August 30, 2013
by Suzanne Robinson 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

WIDE DISTRIBUTION. Please feel free to share. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations No Bad Days! ------------------- Suzanne Robinson, AMLS MeL Databases Training Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 ----- Forwarded by Suzanne Robinson/mlc on 09/03/2013 09:05 AM ----- From: "Mageski, Emily K" <emily.mageski(a)CENGAGE.COM> To: INFOTRAC2000-L(a)tlaulsv01.thomsonlearning.COM, Date: 08/30/2013 01:23 PM Subject: New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections through August 30, 2013 Sent by: INFOTRAC2000-L(a)tlaulsv01.thomsonlearning.COM Dear InfoTrac Subscribers: Here is the list of new titles added to our periodical resources. These full-text titles were added through August 20, 2013 We will periodically provide an updated list, reporting on the new additions. The titles below have been recently added and can be located in the product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. Titles can be found via Browse Publications within two weeks. Want to receive these updates via RSS feed or learn more about Gale’s periodical resources? If so please visit our periodical solutions website . Academic OneFile African Journal of Disability (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2223-9170 Peer-reviewed African Journal of Laboratory Medicine (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2225-2002 Peer-reviewed African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2071-2928 Peer-reviewed Analitika (Revista de Analisis Estadistico/Journal of Statistical Analysis) (Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Censos) 1390-6208 Peer-reviewed Curationis (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 0379-8577 Peer-reviewed HTS Teologiese Studies (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 0259-9422 Peer-reviewed International Forestry Review (Commonwealth Forestry Association) 1465-5489 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Machine Learning and Application (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2220-2196 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Modern Education Forum (Science and Engineering Publishing Company) 2324-6928 Peer-reviewed Journal of Defense Resources Management (Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies) 2068-9403 Peer-reviewed Journal of the South African Veterinary Association (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 1019-9128 Peer-reviewed Koedoe - African Protected Area Conservation and Science (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 0075-6458 Peer-reviewed Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 0030-2465 Peer-reviewed Pythagoras (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 1012-2346 Peer-reviewed Reading & Writing (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2079-8245 Peer-reviewed Research & Practice in Assessment (Research & Practice in Assessment) 2161-4210 Peer-reviewed School Libraries Worldwide (International Association of School Librarianship) 1023-9391 Peer-reviewed South African Journal of Human Resource Management (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 1683-7584 Peer-reviewed South African Journal of Industrial Psychology (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 0258-5200 Peer-reviewed South African Journal of Information Management (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2078-1865 Peer-reviewed South African Journal of Science (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 0038-2353 Peer-reviewed Suid-frikaanse Tydskrif vir Natuurwetenskap en Tegnologie (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 0254-3486 Peer-reviewed Verbum et Ecclesia (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 1609-9982 Peer-reviewed General OneFile CIRS Newsletters (Georgetown University, on behalf of its School of Foreign Service in Qatar) 2072-6961 Peer-reviewed CIRS Occasional Papers (Georgetown University, on behalf of its School of Foreign Service in Qatar) 2072-5957 Peer-reviewed Frontier (Metropolis International Group Ltd.) 0266-5883 School Libraries Worldwide (International Association of School Librarianship) 1023-9391 Peer-reviewed Educator’s Reference Complete International Journal of Modern Education Forum (Science and Engineering Publishing Company) 2324-6928 Peer-reviewed Research & Practice in Assessment (Research & Practice in Assessment) 2161-4210 Peer-reviewed Health Reference Center Academic African Journal of Disability (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2223-9170 Peer-reviewed African Journal of Laboratory Medicine (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2225-2002 Peer-reviewed African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 2071-2928 Peer-reviewed Pythagoras (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 1012-2346 Peer-reviewed Newsstand None Student Edition None To view a list of all the title changes to the InfoTrac collections and complete coverage information please visit our change list. Best, Emily Mageski Papa, MLIS Research Product Support Specialist Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535 (o) 800.877.4253 x8386 | (e) emily.mageski(a)cengage.com | www.gale.cengage.com To unsubscribe to this list please visit: http://www.gale.cengage.com/enewsletters/join_infotrac.htm

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Excess of Teen Phone Covers
by Rachael Wiegmann 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Comstock Township Library has an excess of the following items if anyone is interested in purchasing them. Think teen week! (posted on behalf of mylastuart(a)yahoo.com) 14 Boxes of hardcover plastic iphone covers ( says they fit 3G and 3GS iphones*). 180 covers in each box, various styles. $6.00 a box. * 4 boxes (*12 in each box, various styles and colors*) iphone cases that should fit Blackberry Bold, Blackberry 8520, and I phone 4. *$12.00 a box.* 8 boxes (*8 in a box*) of iPod and iPod Touch cases. Various colors and styles. $12.00 a box. Email mylastuart(a)yahoo.com if you are interested. Please! *Please respond to Myla off of list if you would like pictures of the covers... Thanks Myla-Jean Stuart Young People’s Librarian Comstock Township Library 269-345-0136 -- "Take earth for your own large room and the floor of the earth carpeted with sunlight and hung round with silver wind for your dancing place," May Swenson

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MCLS Offices closing
by Susan Alt 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

All- The MCLS Office will be closing at 3 PM today. Have a safe and fun Labor Day Weekend! Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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September Training Highlights at MCLS
by Heather Thomas 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Excuse duplication. Please forward to anyone that you feel could benefit from these training opportunities! ******************************************************** Register today for the following upcoming online workshops offered by MCLS in September: Sept 5 MeLCat Reports (online) Sept 10-12 Assigning Library of Congress Subject Headings (online) Sept 10 Risk Management & Disaster Planning Special Program Day 1 (Lansing, MI) Sept 10 What Does RDA Mean to You? (online) Sept 12 AACR2…Meet RDA (online) Sept 17-19 Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basics (online) Sept 17 MeL Databases Basics Part 1 (online) Sept 18-20 Original Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA (online) Sept 19 MeLCat Refresher Training for DCB Libraries (Lansing, MI) Sept 24 MeL Databases Basics Part 2 (online) Sept 25-27 Original Cataloging of Videos & DVDs Using RDA (online) Sept 26 Everything You Need To Be Doing As a DCB MeLCat Library (online) For more information and/or to register go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/ ******************** Heather M. (Thomas) Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/394-2096 email: thomash(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org

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Youth Outreach Associate Job Vacancy Announcement
by Terry New 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

The Kalamazoo Public Library has an opening for a Youth Outreach Associate in our Youth Services Department. Please see our website at www.kpl.gov/jobs<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs> for more information on the position and how to apply. -- Terry M. New Human Resources Manager 269-553-7931 | terryn(a)kpl.gov<mailto:terryn@kpl.gov> | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [KPL-logo]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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MLA 2013 Early Bird Registration Ends Tomorrow (Aug 30)
by Laura Covey 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

Can you believe it's been a week since we last announced the approaching early bird registration discount deadline? If the past week has flown by for you, imagine how fast the next day will disappear, especially if you are busy getting ready for a long holiday weekend. Don't miss the opportunity to save money on your MLA 2013 registration. Early bird pricing ends tomorrow. Register today to take advantage of ... Your choice of 60 breakout sessions in eight specialized tracks Two keynote addresses from nationally recognized experts in their fields Access to exhibitors representing the products and services you need most NEW Ignite MLA session to spark your imagination and fuel new ideas Poster sessions to extend your learning opportunities beyond the classroom Two networking coffee sessions to get your days off to a great start Welcome Reception to share notes with colleagues and visit with vendors All-Conference Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall to connect with your current reps or discover new product and service solutions in a more relaxed atmosphere Cocktail hour to unwind and catch up with friends or make new ones Free Wi-Fi in the Lansing Center to make staying connected easier than ever NEW mobile app and text alerts to keep you organized and connected so you can maximize your conference participation ... all included in your registration! The knowledge and connections you will gain by attending MLA 2013 are worth well more than even the regular registration rate, but why pay more if you don't have to? Time is running out. Register today to save an additional $40 off your already discounted member rate. Laura Covey Director of Membership, Communications, and Marketing Michigan Library Association 1407 Rensen St., Ste. 2 Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 211 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.mla.lib.mi.us MLA 2013 Annual Conference, October 16-18 in Lansing.

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RFP: Project Director, Guidelines for Provision of Financial Literacy Education Services in Libraries
by Liz Markel 29 Aug '13

29 Aug '13

RFP: Project Director for the creation of Guidelines for Provision of Financial Literacy Education Services in Libraries The American Library Association is seeking an individual to serve as Project Director to oversee creation of guidelines and best practices for financial literacy education (FLE) services provided by libraries, including research and preparation of guidelines and best practices documents, a roll out plan and white paper, a webinar, and measures of the success of these materials through interviews, surveys and questionnaires, as outlined in the grant narrative. This project is funded by a IMLS Sparks! grant. Download the complete RFP: http://www.ala.org/rusa/sites/ala.org.rusa/files/content/RFPSPARKSProjDi rector.pdf Download the grant narrative: http://www.ala.org/rusa/sites/ala.org.rusa/files/content/RUSASPARKSnarra tive.pdf Read more information about the role of the project director and the details of the project on the RUSA blog, including submission instructions and deadlines: http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2013/08/27/rfp-project-director-guidelines-for- financial-literacy-education-services-in-libraries/ Responses to the RFP are due to RUSA Executive Director Susan Hornung by 5:00pm Central on September 23, 2013. Questions? Contact Susan at shornung(a)ala.org or (312) 280-4395. Please note that Susan is out of the office until Tuesday, Sept. 3, and will return all inquiries about this RFP at that time. Please share this message with other listservs or colleagues as appropriate. Thanks! 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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