MAME is the Michigan Association for Media in Education
The statewide association for school library media specialists.
"Mentor all, maximize each!"
Join MAME!
Our membership year runs from annual conference to annual conference, so if you didn't attend the 2014 conference in Ann Arbor or haven't renewed your membership yet, please do! Renew today and continue to receive all the benefits of being a MAME member: networking, advocacy, professional development opportunities, listserv access, and much more!
Retired Lifetime Members and Honorary Life Members do not need to renew. For information on dues and the different membership levels, please see the About Our Membership page.
Our membership year runs from annual conference to annual conference, so if you didn't attend the 2014 conference in Ann Arbor or haven't renewed your membership yet, please do! Renew today and continue to receive all the benefits of being a MAME member: networking, advocacy, professional development opportunities, listserv access, and much more!
Retired Lifetime Members and Honorary Life Members do not need to renew. For information on dues and the different membership levels, please see the About Our Membership page.
Congratulations to this Year's Award Winners!
School Librarian/Teacher Collaboration Award - Erica Trowbridge, Oakridge MS and HS
Community Collaboration Award - David Ross, Community Librarian, Monroe County Library System
District Library Director of the Year - Barbara Clark, Birmingham Schools
Margaret Grazier Award for Contribution to the Profession - Dr. Margaret Lincoln, Lakeview High School
President's Award - Ric Wiltse, MACUL Executive Director Emeritus
President's Award - Karren Reish, Library of Michigan
ISTE Making IT Happen Award - Shannon Clark, Marshall High School
Community Collaboration Award - David Ross, Community Librarian, Monroe County Library System
District Library Director of the Year - Barbara Clark, Birmingham Schools
Margaret Grazier Award for Contribution to the Profession - Dr. Margaret Lincoln, Lakeview High School
President's Award - Ric Wiltse, MACUL Executive Director Emeritus
President's Award - Karren Reish, Library of Michigan
ISTE Making IT Happen Award - Shannon Clark, Marshall High School
Advocacy Efforts Making a Difference!
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Michigan Board of Education Statement on School Libraries On October 14th, 2014, the Michigan State Board of Education released a statement in support of school library media centers, stating that strong school libraries staffed by certified school librarians are critical to student success. Please share this resolution as posted on the MDE web site and our MAME press release on it with your school board members, administrators, staff, parents, reporters, and community groups - all of your potential library supporters! For these documents and more on advocacy, visit the collection of materials compiled by MAME president Kathy Lester at bit.ly/MichSLadvocacy. |
Call to Action for Advocacy All MAME Members are encouraged to participate in our "Call to Action." Make this year your year to communicate with the decision-makers in your school community. MAME President Kathy Lester has created templates of text to be used in letters or emails to advocate for strong school libraries. These include templates addressed to:
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School Libraries Transform Learning: American Libraries Magazine for Sept/Oct 2014 Special Digital Supplement
In this 32-page digital supplement, you'll find terrific articles that showcase the way school libraries and school librarians transform learning. Featuring articles from prominent members of the profession, this publication is available in e-book format and as a PDF.
http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/issue/2014-school-library-digital-supplement.
ABC's of Advocacy: Making Our Voices Carry - Free Webinar hosted by ISTE
As part of our affiliate membership, ISTE is providing a free webinar called ABC's of Advocacy: Making Our Voices Carry. Learn about the successful advocacy strategies used by ISTE members, develop your advocacy action plan, and discover the wealth of tools and resources available via the ISTE Advocacy Network.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 30th
Time: 4:00 pm EST
The room will open at 3:55 - at that time, click on this link to attend the webinar and log in as a guest.
Infographics from MAME, School Library Journal, and the AASL.
Download a copy of each to publicize and gather support for your school library!
 School Libraries in Michigan, created by the Michigan Association for Media in Education, 2014. This infographic is freely available for download provided no alterations are made and that the posting is for education, noncommercial purposes only.
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Librarians as Tech Leaders, created by School Library Journal and freely available for reuse, printing, and posting, highlights the results of their 2013 technology survey.
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 Strong School Libraries Build Strong Students, created by the AASL Legislation Committee, is freely available for download by members of the media and general public provided no alterations are made and that the posting is for education, noncommercial purposes only.
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Join the MACUL Special Interest Group for Library Media Specialists
MAME has worked with MACUL, the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning, and has formed a Special Interest Group for school librarians within MACUL, SIGLIB: Special Interest Group for Library Media Specialists.
Membership in MACUL is free!
Membership in MACUL is free!
- If you're not a member yet, join here, then be sure to sign up to join SIGLIB!
- Current MACUL members, sign in and join the SIGLIB today!
We're Affiliated with ISTE
MAME is an ISTE affiliate member! Build your professional learning community by joining ISTE and check out the wealth of resources on ISTE's page.
Attend ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia
The ISTE Conference & Expo is where thousands of educators from around globe gather to participate and discover real-world solutions and experiment with the latest in educational technology. Visit isteconference.org for more information.
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The ISTE Store: Books, Webinars, and More on Educational Technology
Looking for great information on incorporating the latest in educational technology?
Look no further than ISTE: The International Society for Technology in Education! Please click on the graphic to start your shopping! MAME earns a percentage of the purchase to use towards furthering the causes of school library media in Michigan! |
SL 21 Measurement Benchmarks
Download the latest edition of the School Library 21 (SL21): Measurement Benchmarks for Michigan School Libraries for 21st Century Schools.
The benchmarks measure a library media program in three categories: 1) Teaching for 21st Century Learning, 2) Building the 21st Century Learning Environment, and 3) Leading the Way to 21st Century Learning, in which school libraries can earn a status of Qualified or Exemplary by the Library of Michigan, an Office of the Michigan Department of Education. The status earned is valid for three years. Find complete information on the Library of Michigan's SL21 web page.
Michigan has a total of 126 school libraries recognized as SL21 libraries!
See the complete list at www.michigan.gov/sl21.
The benchmarks measure a library media program in three categories: 1) Teaching for 21st Century Learning, 2) Building the 21st Century Learning Environment, and 3) Leading the Way to 21st Century Learning, in which school libraries can earn a status of Qualified or Exemplary by the Library of Michigan, an Office of the Michigan Department of Education. The status earned is valid for three years. Find complete information on the Library of Michigan's SL21 web page.
Michigan has a total of 126 school libraries recognized as SL21 libraries!
See the complete list at www.michigan.gov/sl21.
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MAME Headquarters
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please complete the specific online form and use the address given.
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