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Self Defense Series At Royal Oak Public Library Jan and Feb 2014
by Mary Ann DeKane 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

Hi, We had such a favorable response to Lee Shaykhet's self defense program that we have asked him to come back and do a series on self defense in January and February of 2014. His rates are reasonable; he is a wonderful speaker, very bright and knowledgeable is also very funny and engages the entire audience. I have attached our flyer for his series in case you might like to attend. You can contact Lee or me for more info. Thanks. Mary Ann DeKane Lee Shaykhet Shaykhet Training shaykhettraining.com lee(a)shaykhettraining.com 248.761.5632 -- Mary Ann DeKane Head of Public Services Royal Oak Public Library 248-246-3714

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handling books with inserts
by shermandirector 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

We recently picked up a copy of S. by Doug Dorst and J.J. Abrams. The book is really neat, but comes with lots of little items and notes tucked into the pages of the book. Does anyone else have this book and if so, how have you handled making it available to patrons? I just do not want to see all of the little pieces lost. Any ideas are welcome; I am hoping to compile a list of options so I can decide what will work best for us. Thanks, TJ Smith Library Director Sherman Township Library (989) 644-5131 shermandirector(a)winntel.net

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Early Literacy Resources Now Complete in the Michigan eLibrary!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

We are delighted to announce that Scholastic's BookFlix has now joined the other excellent early literacy eResources available to all Michigan residents from the Michigan eLibrary (MeL). You can easily find: BookFlix, EBSCO K-8 eBook Collection, NoveList K-8 Plus, World Book Early World of Learning, World Book Kids and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos (World Book Kids, Spanish version) in MeL's Kids Gateway, http://mel.org/kids as well as in the Books and Reading Gateway and the alpha list of databases. An official press release is forthcoming. The Library of Michigan is excited to be able to provide via MeL these targeted and incredibly useful subscription resources to Michigan children, their parents teachers and librarians in order to promote early literacy and the goal of reading at grade level by 3rd grade. Kind regards, 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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Demographis Now Program at Novi Public Library
by Christina Salvatore 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

Hello! We have a great business program this Thursday, December 5 at Novi Public Library and I was wondering if I attached a flyer could you pass it along or send out an e-mail on this listerv? Thanks so much for your help :) Christina [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Christina Salvatore | Communications Coordinator Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7213|Fax 248-869-7242 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

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Part-time librarian position, Oakland University
by Shawn V. Lombardo 02 Dec '13

02 Dec '13

Please excuse cross-posting ****************************** The Oakland University Libraries seek a highly dependable, resourceful part-time librarian to provide general reference service to our users and library instruction to first-year students, and to contribute to various library projects as assigned. *Hours and salary: *Includes weekday, evening and weekend shifts. Starting salary: $20 per hour, approximately 20 hours per week. *Qualifications: * *Required:* ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent with a strong orientation towards teaching and public service; prior experience providing reference service. *Desired:* Library instruction experience, preferably in an academic library setting. *To apply: *Submit a letter of application, current resumé and the names/contact information of three references to Shawn Lombardo, Interim Associate Dean, at lombardo(a)oakland.edu (preferred) or Oakland University Libraries, 2200 N. Squirrel Road, Rochester, MI 48309-4484. Review of applications will begin Dec. 9, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. *Oakland University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn V. Lombardo Interim Associate Dean Oakland University Libraries 300A Kresge Library Rochester, MI 48309

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WebWise Conference keynote announced.
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 Dec '13

02 Dec '13

For those interested in the WebWise Conference, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has announced the program keynote speakers. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> ________________________________ Subject: Dartmouth University's Mary Flanagan and Collections Trust's Nick Poole To Keynote WebWise 2014 To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1819&e=robertsonn@michigan.gov&…>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2013 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Dartmouth University's Mary Flanagan and Collections Trust's Nick Poole To Keynote WebWise 2014 Registration Now Open Washington, DC-Registration is now open for the Institute of Museum and Library Services's 2014 WebWise conference<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=334267&m=1819>, which will take place February 10-12 at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace in Baltimore, MD. The two-and-a-half-day conference exploring digital technologies in museums and libraries will feature keynote speakers Nick Poole from Collections Trust and Mary Flanagan from Dartmouth University. WebWise 2014's theme is Anchoring Communities, and the conference again this year features a participatory and interactive format. Register and help shape the WebWise agenda by voting on workshop topics at the WebWise 2014 website<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=334267&m=1819>. Through hands-on workshops, project demonstrations, project incubation working groups, and lightning talks, conference attendees will be able to take advantage of a diverse program, featuring opportunities to learn new skills, to share an experience, and to forge partnerships and connections with peers at other institutions. Topics will include makerspaces, the Digital Public Library of America, MURKUTU, and 3-D object imaging. A signature initiative of IMLS, the WebWise Conference<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=334267&m=1819> annually brings together representatives of museums, libraries, archives, systems science, education, and other fields to explore the many opportunities made possible by digital technologies. WebWise highlights recent research and innovations in digital technology, explores their potential impacts on library and museum services, and promotes effective museum and library practices in a digital environment. It also provides recipients of technology-based grants from the Institute with an opportunity to showcase their exemplary projects. George Mason University's Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media (CHNM) is helping to organize the conference. Keynote Speakers Nick Poole is CEO of Collections Trust and Chair of the Europeana Network. The Collections Trust is an independent UK-based charity organization working with museums, libraries, galleries, and archives worldwide to improve the management of their collections. Professor Mary Flanagan holds the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professorship in Digital Humanities at Dartmouth University. An artist, writer, researcher, and founder of the Tiltfactor research lab, Flanagan is known for her theories on play culture, activist design, and critical play. Her research examines the role of games in collaboration and in creating paradigms for productive social interaction. She will demonstrate these capacities in the Metadata Games project, which institutions can use to further knowledge about their artifacts through the use of games. 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=4&d=73&mid=334267&m=1819> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=334267&m=1819> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=334267&m=1819>.

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Reminder: Michigan Reads program survey deadline - 12/6
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 Dec '13

02 Dec '13

For those still planning on doing the MIchigan Reads program survey, the deadline is this Friday, December 6th. Thank you all! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Reish, Karren (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:43 PM To: michlib-l (michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org) Subject: Michigan Reads program survey - Please respond! The Library of Michigan has heard from a lot of libraries about great programs they built around the Michigan Reads book and kit. As you are wrapping up any fall programming with the kit, please take a few minutes to respond to the VERY SHORT survey at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. The survey button is at the bottom of the page. We appreciate your statistics (estimates are fine) and any feedback on the program. You can also take a look at the pictures in the Press and Pictures section (the link is MICHIGAN READS EVENT PICTURES!<http://www.flickr.com/photos/michiganreads/>). We have some great pictures of wonderful programming ideas and will be adding more. If you'd like us to post any of your pictures, please send them to me. Thank you all for a successful program year. 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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Rural Libraries Conference Logo Contest Entries Due Dec 15
by White, Shannon (MDE) 02 Dec '13

02 Dec '13

The 2014 Loleta Fyan Rural Libraries Conference is April 30 - May 2 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Are you an artist who would like to use your talent to represent the conference and win a free registration to the conference? Enter the 2014 RLC Logo Contest! Attached to this email is a copy of the 2009 and 2012 logos. Previous logos have been similar to these and include the event name and theme. We are open to new suggestions and ideas for the 2014 logo. The theme for the 2014 RLC is "Partnerships, People, Progress." Please submit your logos by December 15, 2013 in electronic format to me at whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov>. The winner will be announced along with the programs in January 2013. Logos will be used on conference bags, on the Library of Michigan website and on the printed program. Please let me know if you have any questions about the contest. 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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Detroit Public Library used book sale, Saturday December 7
by Jennifer Dye 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

The Friends of the Detroit Public Library used book and media sale will be at the main library (5201 Woodward) 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7. This is the day of Noel Night, a fantastic street party that stretches along Woodward in midtown. There are special events and opportunities for shopping until very late. Those festivities start in the evening; this sale starts in the afternoon. Parking is available in the staff lot off Putnam all day Saturday. It's a good sale. Lots of books, plus CDs, DVDs, and audio books. Books are always being added from storage, so there's usually still a lot to choose from. Jennifer Dye Librarian Hubbard Branch Detroit Public Library 12929 W. McNichols Detroit, MI 48235 jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1751 (reference desk) 313-481-1750 (workroom)

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Replies to Blog Aggregator question
by Dave Ewick 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Blog Aggregator question with answers From: Dave Ewick dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org To: michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 2:18:28 PM Subject: Blog Aggregators When Google Reader died I shed a tear or two. I never found another blog aggregator I really liked. Google Reader was so simple to set up and then let run - I just read the items I liked and skipped the rest. Now I find I'm missing out on things I used to keep up with easily and want to start following several blogs again. So, for those of you who read many blogs, what are you using? Any & all suggestions are welcomed. - Dave I've been really happy with Feedly (http://feedly.com) I use it mainly on my phone and iPad. - Matt Church, Director at Berkley Public Library I too was an avid Google Reader fan. I have been using Feedly. I use it on my phone and iPad, as well as my browser on my desktop at work. They have made improvements to make it more like Google Reader. - Erin Schmandt I switched to Feedly. It is easy to use and I like it. - Judy Hauser My favorite is Feedly. I used to use Google Reader as well and it was an easy transition when I had to move the feeds over. - Kathryn Ribant-Payne, Programming Specialist at Sterling Heights Public Library I have substituted theoldreader.com . I don't like the name and it lacks the feature that allows you to just e-mail things, but oh well.... - Gail Powers-Schaub, Library Director at Baker College Great question! I'm curious to hear any suggestions. I started a Feedly account when this unfortunate incident happened. Feedly is adequate, but not great. I've run into a few glitches when trying to subscribe to some of the same sites I subscribed to with Google. In addition, there's some inconsistencies with displaying some images. - Kimberly Schaaf, Librarian at Springfield Twp. Library Yes, I still miss Google Reader, but I had over 250 journals I was keeping up with, so just switched to feedly.com as suggested by Google. I still don't like it as much as reader, but they have fixed some of the more annoying glitches that they had when first started. - Molly Mahony Use feedly! I really enjoy it; it just takes a little bit to get use to. - Vicki Kouchnerkavich, Youth Services Supervisor at Henika District Library (AW) I just started using Blog Lovin', but haven't used it enough yet to decide if I like it or not. – Syntha Green I have seen positive reviews of The Old Reader ( http://theoldreader.com/%20%20%20) . Some other similar tools are Pulse, AOL Reader, Digg Reader, and Flipboard. Hope that is helpful! - Ashley Rosener, Grand Valley State University I tried a bunch and then stuck with Feedly. I don’t like it as much as Google Reader, but what can ya do? I find Twitter is increasingly my go-to site for tracking most social media and blogging activity. Most blogs tweet new posts, and those that don’t should. - Kevin Driedger, Librarian for Conservation and Digitization at Library of Michigan

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