MAME is the Michigan Association for Media in Education
The statewide association for school library media specialists.
"Mentor all, maximize each!"
Want all the goodness the MAME 45 Conference has to offer, but need funds to go? Check out these scholarship opportunities:
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MAME Conference Student Scholarship:
The Leslie Joan Allen Continuing Education Scholarship allows a student working to complete a library science or equivalent Master's level degree to attend the conference. Please feel free to apply for this opportunity to offset the cost of attending our annual conference. The selected recipient will receive free two-day conference registration and up to two hotel nights at the Somerset Inn (Wednesday and Thursday) to attend the MAME 45 Conference in Troy, Oct 25-26, 2018. Transportation, special event, SCECH, and additional food charges are the responsibility of the recipient. |
Application Requirements:
The recipient will be acknowledged at the MAME Awards ceremony Thursday night. In return for the scholarship, you are expected to write an article about your conference experience for the MAME Newsletter. Apply by September 23rd for consideration. |
PD: S'MORE Follett Collections is rescheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Did you attend the Follett Collections pre-conference workshop?
Is your Follett Destiny ready for creating Collections, but you just ran out of time during the school year?
This workshop is for you! So much has changed in Follett Collections in the last year and if you have not been using it on a regular basis, you may have missed some of the upgrades.
We all know there is never enough time to get everything done during the school year. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to be productive with your MAME colleagues. Have fun and earn PD hours at the same time!
Is your Follett Destiny ready for creating Collections, but you just ran out of time during the school year?
This workshop is for you! So much has changed in Follett Collections in the last year and if you have not been using it on a regular basis, you may have missed some of the upgrades.
We all know there is never enough time to get everything done during the school year. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to be productive with your MAME colleagues. Have fun and earn PD hours at the same time!
Library Media Placements Update
MAME worked with the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation Services, (OPPS) to create a help sheet or "quick sheet" to assist Superintendents and other school administrators in understanding proper placement of ND certified personnel (School Librarians/Media Specialists).
The Library Media Placements document can be found here.
The Library Media Placements document can be found here.
Save the date for our annual conference!
School librarians create environments that promote reading and prepare students to be effective users of information and innovative users of technology. Join us at our annual conference in Troy, October 24-26, 2018 as we empower school librarians to lead the way!
Statement in Support of School Libraries and School Librarians
MAME would like to thank the Michigan Reading Association (MRA), President Sean Kottke, and the MRA Board of Directors for this statement in support of school libraries and librarians. Click below to download the statement.
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Infographics from MAME, School Library Journal, and the AASL.
Download a copy of each to publicize and gather support for your school library! Access our Advocacy Toolkit for the complete collection of advocacy literature.
Download a copy of each to publicize and gather support for your school library! Access our Advocacy Toolkit for the complete collection of advocacy literature.
School Libraries in Michigan, created by the Michigan Association for Media in Education, 2015. 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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MAME Affiliations:
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MAME is an affiliated organization of AASL,
the American Association of School Librarians. |
MAME is an affiliate member of ISTE,
the International Society for Technology in Education. |
MAME Partner:
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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 118 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 118 school libraries recognized as SL21 libraries. See the complete list at www.michigan.gov/sl21.
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Join MAME!
Our membership year runs from annual conference to annual conference, If you aren't able to attend this year's annual conference in November, be sure to renew to continue receiving all the benefits of being a MAME member: networking and listserv access, advocacy assistance, and professional development opportunities.
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, If you aren't able to attend this year's annual conference in November, be sure to renew to continue receiving all the benefits of being a MAME member: networking and listserv access, advocacy assistance, and professional development opportunities.
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.
MAME Headquarters
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When mailing payment for membership or event attendance,
please complete the specific online form and use the address given.
please complete the specific online form and use the address given.