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IMLS Invites You to a Public Hearing on Libraries and Broadband
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

For those who are interested in federal efforts for broadband and libraries, IMLS is hosting a public hearing that is available on YouTube and Google +. You can also send comments in at the email address in the message below. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: "IMLS News " <imlsnews(a)imls.gov<mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov>> Date: April 4, 2014 at 4:36:09 PM EDT Subject: IMLS Invites You to a Public Hearing on Libraries and Broadband To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2027&e=robertsonn@michigan.gov&…>. [IMLS logo] April 4, 2014 Dear Colleague, On behalf of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), I invite you to a public hearing, "Libraries and Broadband: Urgency and Impact." Federal Communications Commission Chairman Thomas Wheeler will make opening remarks, and expert panelists from across the library, technology, and public policy spectrum will explore the issue of high-speed broadband in America's libraries. The hearing will take place on Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW, Washington, DC 20001. The hearing will be live streamed on YouTube<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=334267&m=2027> and Google+<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=334267&m=2027>. IMLS is charged with advising the President and Congress about the library, museum, and information service needs of the American public. As the FCC embarks on efforts to modernize the e-rate program, IMLS is conducting this hearing to establish a public record on the need for and impact of high-speed broadband connectivity in America's libraries and to document forward-looking strategies to improve broadband connectivity. You are also invited to provide comments for the public record. Comments received by Monday, April 24, will be published on the agency's website. Send comments to comments(a)imls.gov<mailto:comments@imls.gov>. IMLS Director Susan H. Hildreth will chair the hearing along with members of the National Museum and Library Services Board, including Christie Pearson Brandau, Iowa; Charles Benton, Illinois; Winston Tabb, Maryland; and Carla Hayden, Maryland, who will lead three panels during the hearing: * The Vision: What happens when we get it right? This panel will explore innovative practices and partnerships and new strategies that have the potential to serve individuals and communities well. * The Data: Panelists will explore what we know about broadband connections and services in America's libraries. * Moving Forward: During this section, we will explore solutions for connectivity in libraries. In addition to Thomas Wheeler, speakers and panelists will include Reed Hundt, former Chairman of the FCC; Clarence Anthony, Executive Director of the National League of Cities; Chris Jowaisas, Senior Program Officer at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and many others. Click here for a complete agenda<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=334267&m=2027>. If interested in attending the event, please RSVP to events(a)imls.gov<mailto:events@imls.gov> by April 10th. We look forward to seeing you there. Sincerely, [signature] Mamie Bittner Director, Office of Communications and Government Affairs Institute of Museum and Library Services

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1040A Fed Instruction all gone now Fwd: Anyone need 1040A Federal Instruction booklets?
by Amy W 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

> ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Amy W <amy(a)westbranchlibrary.org> > To: michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org > Date: April 7, 2014 at 11:08 AM > Subject: [Michlib-l] Anyone need 1040A Federal Instruction booklets? > > Hi There, > > We seem to have too many of the Federal 1040A Instruction booklets. > > Is there any library in need of a few extra instructional booklets? > > If so, please send me an email. > > Just let me know how many you'd like along with your library RIDES code. > > > > Thank you, > > Amy @ West Branch District zv351 > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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MeL Webinar Training Opportunities: BusinessDecision
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

There are 2 more training opportunities available this month for BusinessDecision from the Michigan eLibrary. To register for webinars on April 16 and 17 at 11:00 a.m., please go to: http://civictechnologies.com/training/ Please feel free to share these training opps. with your endusers. Thank you! Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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It's Time to Make Your Nominations for the U.P. History Awards
by HSM Web 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

HSM-news-release.jpg April 7, 2014 at-a-glance-column2.jpg The nomination deadline for the Upper Peninsula History Awards is April 30, 2014. Postmarks will not be accepted. Materials must be received by HSM by this date. _____ Save the Date! Upper Peninsula History Conference June 20-22, 2014 Manistique, Michigan Held every summer since 1950, the annual Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to Upper Peninsula history topics and themes. The annual Upper Peninsula History Awards are also presented at this conference. It's the Upper Peninsula History Awards Nomination Time! Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula? To learn more about these awards or to download the nomination form, please visit our Upper Peninsula History Awards page. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Maybe it's someone who has volunteered his or her time for years at the local historical society or archives. Or maybe you know about an organization that has successfully preserved a historic home, industrial complex, streetscape, or archeological site. Or perhaps you are aware of a person or organization that has interviewed and recorded the memories of older citizens before their passing or tirelessly researched and documented the history of your community. Then it's the perfect time to nominate him or her for a Charles Follo Award or the organization for a Superior Award. To learn more about these awards or to download the nomination form, please visit our Upper Peninsula History Awards page. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Nomination deadline is April 30, 2014. Postmarks not accepted. Materials must be received by HSM by this date. _____ history-at-your-fingertips2.jpg _____ 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. _____ 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. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 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 e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Anyone need 1040A Federal Instruction booklets?
by Amy W 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

Hi There, We seem to have too many of the Federal 1040A Instruction booklets. Is there any library in need of a few extra instructional booklets? If so, please send me an email. Just let me know how many you'd like along with your library RIDES code. Thank you, Amy @ West Branch District zv351 > > >

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ACA Resources for Library Staff - includes webinar on 4/7
by White, Shannon (MDE) 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

We have a few more resources library staff may find useful regarding the health insurance marketplace and the ACA. The webinar is scheduled for today, Monday, April. 7. * CMS has announced a webinar for Monday, 4/7 called Coverage to Care, for anybody working with individuals who may be new to health insurance. More information is available at: http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USOPHSOMH/bulletins/af1ad4 * A recent resource update, including a free webinar archive of Health Happens in Libraries: Prioritizing Patron and Partner Engagement, and CMS resources on health insurance literacy, is available here: http://webjunction.org/news/webjunction/resources-webinar-archive-roadmap.h… * A recent article on library and ACA health insurance marketplace best practices is also available at: http://webjunction.org/news/webjunction/looking-beyond-open-enrollment.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 Experience Michigan libraries in a new light: listen to live music, find a job, start a business, learn video production or computer programming, prepare for the GED and leave the building and go out into the community in this video from the Bright Side television show from CEDAM. Visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ to watch the 21st Century Libraries episode .

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Beginning Workshop Registration Deadline is April 12
by White, Shannon (MDE) 07 Apr '14

07 Apr '14

The deadline to register for the upcoming Beginning Workshop is April 12. Please visit our online registration system for information and registration details. Registration for the 2014 Beginning Workshop is available at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp. The Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is a 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. (Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.) Register: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp Date: May 13-15, 2014 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline: April 12 Registered attendees can pick up their packets from 6-8pm on Monday, May 12 in the lobby. You can also pick up packets on Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00am during breakfast. The event concludes at 3:00 on Thursday, May 15. Please view the 2014 Attendee Information Packet <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2014_BW_Attendee_Inf…> for details on the event, lodging and a brief agenda. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to 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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SEMLOL Spring Meeting, April 11, 2014: "Instruction Innovation"
by Judy Dyki 06 Apr '14

06 Apr '14

Please join your library colleagues at the Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries (SEMLOL) Spring 2014 Membership meeting, to be held the afternoon of April 11th from 1:00-4:00 pm at Schoolcraft College's VistaTech Center (directions at: http://vistatech.schoolcraft.edu/Planners/MapsandParking.aspx) The topic is "Instruction Innovation: BI >> IL >> ??," presenting trends in library instruction paired with a practical workshop. Come survey the instruction landscape, and take new ideas back to your library. Convenient parking is available in Schoolcraft's north parking lot, just off Haggerty Road. More information can be found on the attached flyer. You can register online for the meeting at http://semlolspring2014.eventbrite.com. Register before April 7th to secure the early bird rate of $15. Registration on or after April 7th is $20. SEMLOL's biannual meetings remain the area's most affordable regular professional development opportunity, and attendance is open to all (not just members). We look forward to seeing you there to share, discover and learn with us! Thanks, Joshua Neds-Fox SEMLOL Chair, 2013-2014 Wayne State University Library System jnf(a)wayne.edu<mailto:jnf@wayne.edu>

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Employment Opportunity - PT Programming Aide Intern
by Julie Meredith 06 Apr '14

06 Apr '14

The Clarkston Independence District Library (successor to the Independence Township Library) seeks a creative, enthusiastic part-time intern to assist with Children's programming. Full job posting attached. Send resume by email, mail or fax to: Julie Meredith Library Director Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Road Clarkston, MI 48346 juliem(a)indelib.org Fax: 248.625.8852 Deadline for applications: Monday, April 14, 2014 at 5:00pm An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Fwd: MDE Low Incidence Outreach services (MDE-LIO)
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 04 Apr '14

04 Apr '14

Please see the information/link below which may be of interest to you and those with whom you work. Kind regards, Deb 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 Begin forwarded message: The Low Incidence Outreach unit of MDE provides services to children with visual disabilities. As an FYI for the types of services your visually impaired students may have available to them, please see the MDE-LIO newsletter attached. * Newsletter 04-2014.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________

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