MAME Matters Co-Editor - Beverly Banks
Interim Co-Editor - Klaudia Janek
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Kathryn Roots-Lewis, AASL President - A message to MAME
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There is so much to enjoy about fall. Now that we have had some time to think about all the great things we learned at our annual conference, it's time to implement some of those great ideas....
Ask a friend if they have joined or renewed their membership to MAME for this school year. Share the "5 Reasons to Join MAME" video with them.
Please consider writing an article for the December issue of Media Matters. Articles due December 14.
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Have you listened to the new Podcast "School Librarians United"? It's for you!
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Amy Hermon, MAME member and elementary school librarian for Grosse Pointe Public Schools, has recently started podcasting for school librarians. Her podcast is called
School Librarians United
and is full of information for you! Amy says, "The podcast is in its infancy but I have lots of ideas." You can certainly start with Episode 1, but if you want to jump right in try "Episode 8:
Live Your Best...Library
[it]
was all about MAME 45, volunteering at the conference and presenting my session. Episode 9 about assistants included a feature all about the
Awful Library Book Ladies and weeding
(I tied it to my Episode 1 Weeding)."
Subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts. Episode suggestions and feedback welcome!
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By Barbara Carney-Coston
Author and MAME Member

Libraries have always been magical places for me and it started with a connection to rainy days. Instead of getting soaked while walking six blocks from school to home, my mother would pick me up in the car and we would head to the main library in Royal Oak. Like many busy moms, she felt that once in the car, she might as well add a few errands along the way and the library was always on the list. Michiganders know that rainy days usually outnumber sunny ones, so I went to the library a lot! What a treat to come home with a pile of books. For me, a comfy chair with a cup of cocoa and a book that took me to distant lands always won out over kick ball in the neighborhood.
I still get a thrill when I walk into a library today. As an author, I go for reading, for research, and for a knowledgeable librarian who can help find the answer to almost anything. I took a few library science courses in grad school but ended up in a slightly different direction as an instructional media specialist. And that led to educational television and work as a writer/producer for public television and web features for National Geographic. I also wrote outside of my “real” jobs—short stories and non-fiction articles. When, at long last, my first book was published in 2017, there was very little budget for promotion. The school library market was my target audience, so I thought about how I might connect. In my research, I discovered MAME and started reading about the organization. The MAME 44 Conference gave me the incentive to join and hear as much as I could about what school librarians do to support students today. I learned a lot from the speakers and I have continued to be inspired by the wonderful work MAME members do. The information shared on the list-serve is a gift in my mailbox—I follow many of the recommendations for references and research, such as good search engines for kids and updates about MeL. I’ve listened to recommended webinars and video tutorials. Sometimes those links even lead me to information that redirects my writing or stimulates ideas that might just find their way into a new project.
I have attended a few other library conferences in other states and at the national level, but I have been most impressed with MAME’s friendliness. MAME 44 was so welcoming to me as an author. Karen Becknell helped me get my book,
To the Copper Country—Mihaela’s Journey listed in the Michigan Authors and Illustrators Database and offered a recommendation from MeL through a link on Goodreads. And I appreciated the invitation for new MAME members to the earliest breakfast I have ever attended and marveled at the stamina of all assembled! After meeting Cat Kearns there, she reached out to me this year to be part of the MAME 45 Cavalcade of Authors.
Klaudia Janek has graciously asked me to write this post about my experiences as an author and MAME member. So thank you, MAME, for this wonderful opportunity to see your world and think about how an author can be useful in today’s schools and libraries. I’d be happy to return the favor and spread the word about how authors might help you.
To the Copper Country—Mihaela’s Journey
MIPA award for Children’s Fiction and 2018 Winner Outstanding Michigan History Publication, Children and Youth, from the Historical Society of Michigan.
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Censorship in school libraries sometimes starts with the decision not to add a popular/critically-acclaimed but controversial title to the collection. The titles above have been the subject of frequent challenges. When selecting titles, we must consider our community, our administrative support, and our students’ needs. Remember, too, the MAME Intellectual Freedom Committee has your back!
Based upon a Roundtable presentation at the MAME 45 Conference.
Martha Spear, MAME Intellectual Freedom Chair
Berkley High School
Tel: 248.837.8112
Email: martha.spear@berkleyschools.org
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Professional Development in the UP
by Nancy Schultz-Speck
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My first MAME conference was in 2006. As I struggled with ways to make my district’s provided Professional Development meaningful, I joined Wayne County’s REMC group. Between these two organizations, I found quality professional development that met the needs of a media specialist and learned so much about being a valuable part of a teaching staff.
But as the statistics show, it doesn’t matter how valuable you think you are, districts cut media specialists. And as I prepared to transition to the the UP after my position at Garden City High school was eliminated, I went with the Advocacy Committee to Lansing to talk to our lawmakers. I used that experience when I traveled to Washington DC recently and talked with National Representatives.
MAME keeps me connected. Did you know you can drive for an entire day and still be in Michigan? So, while it may take a whole day for me to come down state for our conference, it is a trip I am willing to make even if I didn’t stop in Gaylord to visit my son, meet my sisters in Southfield for dinner after the conference, or check in with my mom in Oscoda on the way back up. (missed my inlaws on Beaver Island but planning on going there for Christmas).
So why is the conference so important that I would drive ten to twelve hours (one way) to get there? Because of Cindy and Lynn, of course. Okay, that’s not my only reason, just my favorite. I come because I learn things. I come because I connect with people, regardless of where we live, who have common goals. I come because I put email names with real faces. And I come because I enjoy being a part of our organization. And I’d like to take a minute now to thank everyone involved with the conference from planners to presenters to volunteers because MAME is so valuable to me. (How do you think this SE MI girl found out about a job in Houghton?)
In a land where true librarians are even rare at public libraries and where public school libraries are the public library, it is nice to know what is happening down state. But even I don’t know everything that is happening in the state or the UP, and I have to rely on MAME. One such incident in particular comes to mind when Klaudia’s update about a UP school that closed its school library after the MDE came out with that statement last year. I wouldn’t have heard about it if wasn’t for MAME.
Using the teacher verification tool, in an effort to find more people like me up here, I have stalked area schools to see if there are other media specialists. It is sad how many times a school will call the person who works in the library a librarian. As a society we know better than to call everyone that works at a doctor’s office a nurse, but yet anyone who works in a library is a “librarian”. So if you are a media specialist that works in the UP, please contact me, I am the region 1 representative, but I’d love to hear from 21 or 22. nschultz@hpts.us
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MDE Effective School Library Toolkit for Administrators
by Kathy Lester
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During MAME’s meetings with the Michigan Department of Education on ESSA implementation, MDE requested that MAME put together a Toolkit for Administrators and School Improvement Field Services personnel about the components of an effective school library.
This summer a group of MAME members met to try to finalize a toolkit based on MAME’s preliminary work. Thank you to Klaudia Janek, Kathy Lester, Shannon Torres, Judy Bowling, Mary Bullard, and Cynthia Alvarado for attending that meeting and additionally to Gwenn Marchesano and Nancy Schultz-Speck for also providing comments. Additionally, Kathleen McBroom and Kafi Kumasi from Wayne State University; Karren Reish from the Library of Michigan; Anthony Ruela, administrator from Plymouth Canton Community Schools; and Krista Reid, from the Michigan Department of Education provided comments.
This toolkit includes many links and resources along with three screencast videos created by Kathy Lester, Klaudia Janek, and Shannon Torres.
Kathy Lester, Shannon Torres, and Karren Reish will be presenting about the new toolkit at the MDE Fall School Improvement Conference on November 19th.
Please share this toolkit widely with administrators and school boards especially if you have a connection to a district with no or few certified school librarians.
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What other books would you recommend for a fall themed book list for grades 9-12. Email suggestions to kjanek@mimame.org and then we will create a shared list to push books in the fall.
If anyone wants to create a K-5 or 6-8 list, lets do that! This group has the best suggestions. If you want to volunteer, let Klaudia know.
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Mr. Schu Visits Commerce Elementary
by Tina Entwhistle
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When my principal told me that Mr. Schu was coming to our school, you had to scrape me off the ceiling! I had no idea that a visit from him was in the works, and of course I was thrilled! Only a visit from Prince Harry would be better(I am a huge Royal Family fan).
How did his visit come about? It is all thanks to our determined Book Fair chair, who contacted Scholastic and arranged for the visit. She said she was persistent(well, actually begged was the word she used) and it helped that our book fair is a huge money maker. Surprisingly, there is no cost for his visit.

If you have seen Mr. Schu, you know about his energy, his inspiration, and his love for books. If you have not seen him, I can’t describe the way he fills a room.
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A former school librarian, he is the Ambassador for Reading for Scholastic, and travels all over the country bringing his message to adults and children. He is truly amazing!
He told the kids about his teaching career, his love for Kate DiCamillo, Dav Pilkey’s journey from non-reader to best selling author, and gave away a lot of books! My kiddos were mesmerized! It was easily the best assembly we have ever had.
And what did I take away from seeing Mr. Schu? Hope! Like school librarians all over Michigan, I have seen huge cuts in our program. Ten years ago my district had a full time school librarian and full time para in each school. Today our middle and high schools have part time paras and our twelve elementaries share six librarians. The six of us only exist because we give contractual release time. At MAME I spoke to people with 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 schools!
But, Mr. Schu gives me hope! Maybe the tide is turning! If a librarian can create the kind of energy and love for books he does, maybe administrators will see the importance of librarians. And reading. And books. And maybe Prince Harry will come to my school next.
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School Librarian, Jill Baker, offers a Brain Break Activity
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I bought a "stick together "mystery mosaic collaborative poster and the middle school teachers and students are going to town ! This is especially exciting to see, as this is the first activity that teachers are coming into the Library during their planning time for an offered activity!
Jill Baker
Dickinson West and Kosciuszko Middle School
Hamtramck
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Research Sprint at MSU
by
Margaret Lincoln
Lakeview Schools District Librarian
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On October 15, Lakeview High School Library hosted a visit by Michigan State Librarian Randy Riley and Department of Education Superintendent Sheila Alles for having received the Model SL21 (School Libraries for the 21st Century) Award. The visit included a demonstration of Lakeview students’ participation in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) History Unfolded newspaper research project and a real-time connection allowing for a conversation with Michigan State University Librarian Deborah Margolis. This virtual hookup served to preview MSU library resources that students would use during a subsequent field trip to MSU the following Friday, October 19 for a Research Sprint.
Students traveling to MSU were those enrolled in the blended online course World At War World War II taught by Lakeview Social Studies teacher Scott Durham who is based out of East Lansing as he pursues a history doctoral program. LHS Librarian Dr. Margaret Lincoln supervises and supports LHS students in course work during the school day when they report to the library for the onsite portion of their class which employs the Course Content Management System Moodle. As a USHMM Teacher Fellow, she has also helped promote Museum programs and resources nationwide.
During the Research Sprint, after first hearing a lecture by MSU Professor Kirsten Femaglich on WWII era newspapers, Lakeview students successfully uploaded articles from the
Detroit News
to the Museum site where research is being compiled. Student efforts thereby contributed data that has helped to inform the Museum’s current exhibition on Americans and the Holocaust and that will enhance scholarly research about the American press and the Holocaust.
A tour of the new MSU virtual reality lab capped off a very worthwhile day. Lakeview looks forward to continuing our collaboration with MSU Library. In light of the recent tragedy in Pittsburgh, Holocaust education (now mandated in the state of Michigan) could not be more timely and relevant.
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Fall is known as the season of change
by Christine Schneider
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Fall is known as the season of change, and this fall certainly has been just that! As many of you know, I recently left the Michigan eLibrary and joined Gale as a K-12 eResources Specialist. While I’m sad that I will not be training in Michigan like before, I am very excited at the potential and direction of my new role. I have always loved working with Gale resources, and truly believe in the benefits and quality of the content and platforms for our students and educators. That’s what makes my job easy to love.
One of the main responsibilities of my new role includes standards alignment of Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) eBooks. My first project was for a local Michigan district who asked for a small K-5 STEM eBook collection. It was perfect timing too! I had just attended MAME the week before and there was an NGSS pre-conference session and a regular session on Promoting STEM Through Literature. I learned a tremendous amount that I was able to implement immediately, and can now translate that learning directly to our valued customers. Thank you MAME leadership for an outstanding conference this year!
Aside from the NGSS standards alignment and custom alignments based on requests, another fun endeavor is aligning our professional development collections to teacher evaluation frameworks for
Gale’s PD Plus
. My counterpart, Nicole (
@GVRLNicole
), launched the Danielson framework alignment recently, and I have just begun work on aligning to Marzano. These collections are amazing. Within GVRL, users can choose a standard from the bookshelf, and it will bring up all of the aligned material from the collection for that standard. Here is a screenshot from The Danielson Framework for Teacher Evaluation collection alignment:
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Two other projects that might be of interest to you include a 2019 AASL conference session submission and assisting National History Day (NHD) state affiliates with content. For AASL, I’m collaborating with administrators and school librarians from a large school district (101,000 students) in Kentucky and will soon be submitting a great session about school library advocacy and how to become a change agent within a district. Fingers crossed the session gets accepted!! Regarding NHD, Nicole built an eBook collection for this year’s theme: Triumph and Tragedy. Internally, we are working with state affiliates in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, plus have outreach to at least 3 other states. If your school participates in the national history day competition, please let me know! I’d love to know who is in charge of the competition at your school.
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As I reflect on the past several months, I am reminded of writer William Arthur Ward’s comments that, “Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk.” The changes I’ve encountered this fall have certainly been a blessing as well as the dawn of new endeavors. I look forward to continuing to contribute to the school library profession and all of the amazing members of MAME. Please email me at
Christine.Schneider@cengage.com
to stay in touch, or to get more information related to Gale’s PD Plus, custom eBook alignments, presenting at national conferences, or even National History Day. You can also follow me on Twitter
@K12Christine
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A Day with Librarians from ISACS Schools
By Cheri Dobbs, Carol Keeler, and Kelly Hincks
Detroit Country Day Schools
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On Wednesday, November 7th we held an EdCamp-style workshop called “A Day with Librarians from ISACS Schools” at Detroit Country Day Middle School Library. ISACS stands for Independent Schools Association of the Central States. This organization provides professional development and resources for 235 independent school across 13 states.
“
A Day with Librarians from ISACS Schools
” was inspired by a similar event that was held by librarians Patty Dunn and Pat Kellicker at the Wellington School in Columbus, OH, November 2016, prior to the ISACS annual conference. At general school conferences sometimes there are not many sessions that focus on topics specific to librarians and libraries, so an EdCamp would give us the chance to connect with other librarians in a meaningful way.
Because the ISACS Conference was in Detroit this year we thought it would be a great opportunity to host a similar event that would allow us to connect and learn from other librarians in the ISACS organization.
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We started planning last spring, and we set the date as the day before the ISACS Conference to make it easy for librarians from other states to attend. Using an email distribution list and twitter we shared a Save the Date notification. In September we created a Google Form for registration as well as a
website
to share information. We also created a Google Doc with a checklist for planning for ourselves.
We chose to use the EdCamp model for several reasons. First, EdCamps are free! Second, there were many resources available for us to use through the EdCamp
website
.
Additionally, it was fairly easy to plan because we did not need to worry about sessions and presenters, but just the logistics of the day.
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Finally, the focus of the day was to allow for open discussion and making connections. We wanted to make sure the participants got to talk about what was currently important to them.
We started the day by playing the AASL Standards Card Game.
This was a great "ice breaker" and provided an opportunity to think about potential discussion topics
. Then we began building our discussion boards. We brainstormed any topics we wanted to discuss on put them on sticky notes. We posted the notes to a large wall and then sorted them into categories to see what topics floated to the top. After placing the topics into categories we placed stars by our top three. We ended up having conversations about promoting a positive reading culture, digital vs. print resources, genrefying, scope and sequence development, and fixed vs. flexible scheduling. We held our discussions in groups divided by the ages that we serve.
The feedback has been positive. We learned from each other and were able to even continue conversations with our new friends over the next two days at the all-school ISACS Conference. We are excited to see what this will mean for independent school libraries in the future. We would definitely plan an event like this again!
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MAME4Ever Updates
by Teri Belcher
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The retirees have been very busy, since last you heard from us. Our fall, “Not going back to school” trip was to Lexington, Michigan and although it was hot, we had a great time. We visited the “Stones and Bones Museum” in Sarnia, Canada and enjoyed a lively conversation with the owner about everything from how he got all of his exhibits to the political climate of the USA. There were trips to the lighthouse at Port Huron, and even fabric stores. One of the highlights of the trip was our group visit to the Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum in Port Sanilac. They provided us a tour guide even though it was past their season’s end, and she shared some very interesting local history with us. Of course we shopped, but an activity that we have added each year is crafting. This year we had quilting and jewelry making lessons. We can’t wait until you can join us.
During the past year, we have provided a scholarship to the Summer Institute and 3 to the annual fall conference in Troy. Several of our members volunteered at the conference and joined us for our annual meeting during the Past-Presidents’ luncheon.
Our volunteering activities will take us to Airport Schools and Saginaw Heritage High School in November, and then we will take a break to be thankful for all our blessings. We are excited to see what next year will bring us!
Please remember, if you are retired, we would love to have you join us in any or all of our activities. You pay $150 once and become a MAME4Ever member for life.
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by Judy Hauser
Some of my favorite phone apps are old standbys. I have used each of these apps for a long time and they are always useful and helpful. As of this writing all apps are available for iPhone and Android and all are free.
Simplenote: This easy-to-use app can be passcode-protected or, on the iPhone, Face ID protected. It truly is a simple app for keeping lists and notes, sharing and alphabetizing your content.
Wunderlist: Another great list-making app. There are numerous free list apps available but this one has always been a favorite of mine.
Dictionary.com: This app has been the go-to dictionary on my iPhone for as long as I can remember. I love the Favorites List because I can flip through and test myself on the definitions of adumbrate, syncope or castellated!
Flipboard: You choose the news categories you want to view and then “flip” through the content. Whether it’s News, Literature, Librarianship or Vintage Flipboard provides a panoply (thank you dictionary.com) of news and updates several times a day.
IMDb: The Internet Movie Database is great for, not only, movie locations but for details on a movie. In addition to finding content on the cast of a movie but you will also find Critic Reviews, User Reviews and the Parent’s Guide which may very well help in your movie-watching decision-making.
7 Little Words: This is a fun word game. It makes you think as you put 2 or 3 letter blocks together to answer the Clues. It’s good to test your noggin now and then!
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Three Themes from the ISACS Conference
By Kelly Hincks
Detroit Country Day Lower School Librarian
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Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the ISACS Conference. ISACS stands for Independent Schools Association of the Central States. This organization provides professional development and resources for 235 independent school across 13 states. This is an annual two-day conference that happens each fall. This year the conference was held in Detroit at Cobo Hall on November 8th and 9th.
As with most education conferences it was filled with amazing presenters and inspiring ideas. It was exciting to learn and make connections with other teachers from independent schools. Here are three themes that were woven into various presentations throughout the conference.
Spread Book Love
- There were two sessions given by Mr. John Schu. He spoke about book access and the importance of being a reading champion for the children that we teach. He shared the impact that stories can have on our students and how children need to see themselves in books.
Power of Positivity
- This was a theme in several sessions, however, listening to Mr. Ron Clark really brought it to the forefront. True to his personality he stood on tables and had an unmatched amount of energy. He shared that there are four types of people that you can find in a school:
Runners
- These are the people who focus on the positive and see the opportunities for growth. They are those who uplift others and connect with people. Runners leadership drives a school forward.
Joggers
- These are the people who do a great job, but need others to take notice. They need to let others know how much is on their plate, but they do get things done and done well.
Walkers
- People who are walkers are those who are negative. They do their job, but only focus on all the things that are not working.
Riders
- He described the riders as those you want to fire. These are the people who drag down the momentum and culture of a school.
Remember the Purpose
- Timothy D. Walker, author of
Teach Like Finland
, shared how schools in Finland differ from those in the United States. He discussed that schools in Finland have a greater emphasis on responsibility rather than accountability. Additionally, he identified that the focus is on instruction and practice and not all the “stuff” that can sometimes be found in American schools. It was amazing to learn how play is such a part of schools in Finland. Students take a fifteen minute break after every forty-five minutes of instruction. He presentation revolved around the idea that we need to think about what we do and why we do it.
Moving forward I am excited to see how I can incorporate these themes into my own library program.
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ISTE NEWS by ISTE Affiliate Liaisons Gwenn Marchesano & Cat Kerns
ISTE in Detroit
ISTE/Future Ready Librarians Framework Crosswalk
With the support of Follett, ISTE and Future Ready Librarians have created a crosswalk between the ISTE Standards for Educators and the FRL framework.
Download the document for free.
The Best of ISTE Chicago 2018
If you missed the Best of ISTE session at the MAME Conference, check out the
presentation slides
highlighting ed tech trends and the sessions Cat Kerns & Gwenn Marchesano attended at the ISTE Conference June 2018 in Chicago.
Survey: How do you use student learning data?
ISTE has partnered with Project Unicorn to better understand how student learning data and privacy issues impact educators in their daily practice. Fill out this brief survey and be entered to win one of five awesome prize packages including free registration for you and a colleague to attend ISTE19!
Take the survey
by Dec. 14 to be eligible!
ISTE 2019 Around the Corner!
Before you know it, ISTE 2019 housing and registration will be open. Philadelphia is in striking distance, so mark your calendar for June 23-26.
Sign up
for conference news & alerts.
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Do you wonder what is going on in other types of libraries around the state? Your MAME leadership team attend the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees meetings.
Click on the agenda and notes here.
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Want to know more about updates to ND certification in Michigan?
Need to know what or who to report to if a district is out of compliance in terms of a secondary school library?
This document is for you!
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This experimental program seeks to address the critical shortage in Michigan of certified school librarians by building an abbreviated pathway for teachers to earn the ND endorsement outside of the Master of Library and Information Science degree. This experimental school library certificate (SLC) program can be completed within 15 credit hours, the same amount of hours it takes to obtain another certificate in the School of Information Sciences.
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Bethany's Book Nook
Coming Soon!
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MAME's Advocacy Committee News
by Kathy Lester
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MAME’s Outstanding Government Official Award
Congratulations to Representative Adam Zemke, Representative Darrin Camilleri, and Representative Christine Greig for receiving the MAME Outstanding Government Award!
Representative Darrin Camilleri and Representative Christine Greig were both re-elected in their house congressional elections on November 6th. [Good news!]
Next Steps
Members of the MAME Advocacy Committee met with Michigan Education Association (MEA) Lobbyist Dr. David Michelson in October to talk about support from MEA for school libraries and certified school librarians. MEA is willing to support MAME in their efforts as we move forward and we have plans to meet with MEA again in early January once the new House Education Committee is formed.
In addition, the Advocacy Committee, through recommendations of both the ALA Office for Library Advocacy and EveryLibrary, will be working on building a Coalition or Task Force of different organizations and individuals to support our advocacy for equitable access to effective school libraries for all students in our state. Watch mamelist or upcoming newsletters for more information about this.
What can you do?
AASL Past-President Audrey Church had an initiative called “Advocacy Begins With Each of Us”. This is true; everyone needs to be involved in advocacy efforts! Here are some suggestions for ways that you can get involved:
Reach out to the administration in your district to make sure they know about the “K-8 Access to Librarian/Media Specialists” ESSA Indicator. In addition, it is important for your district administration to know about MDE’s Library Media Placements Quick Sheet and associated memos. Finally, district administration should also understand that Title IIA funds can be spent to help assist teachers to get library media certification as well as to provide current school librarians with professional development. See page 2 of
http://bit.ly/MIslib
for the correct links for this information.
Make sure your building administrator, teachers, and parents in your school community know about all the great things you are doing in your library! You can use the SL21 Benchmarks with your principal (
www.michigan.gov/sl21
), chat informally with stakeholders, publish a newsletter, invite parents into your library, use social media, and more! You can find other ideas at:
https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/category/blogs/advo/
The Kansas Association for School Librarians (KASL) also recently published a
Google Folder
that includes templates and resources such as:
communicating library services to students, staff, and parents
newsletter articles featuring library programs and services
free resources available from their state library such as ebooks and research databases
templates for sharing statistics and reports
Write an opinion letter about the importance of school librarians to your local newspaper! If you would like to do this and need support, please contact Kathy (
kathyL@mimame.org
)
If you have a new legislator representing you, congratulate them and let them know about the importance of school libraries to the education community, most importantly to students!
Interested in joining the advocacy committee?
Please consider joining the Advocacy Committee. All individuals are welcome. Please contact Advocacy Committee Chair, Kathy Lester (
kathyL@mimame.org
) if you are interested or if you have any questions.
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Annette Haley Spirit Scholarship
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Battle of the Books Community Collaboration Award
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Karen Becknell Pat Slocum Award
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Lisa Brakel and Margaret Grazier Award
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Great Michigan Read Commendation
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John Hester School Librarian of the Year with Family and Staff
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Tam Cummings and Leslie Joan Scholarship Award
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MAME Presidents Award - Lynne Gibson and Chris Smith
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Carolyn Wheeler and Beth Jorgensen Newest MAME4Ever members
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A huge thank you goes out to Katherine Pfeiffer for providing such wonderful pictures and on such short notice. Thank you Katherine!
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