MAME is the Michigan Association for Media in Education
The statewide association for school library media specialists.
"Mentor all, maximize each!"
Connect the Dots at MAME's 41st Annual Conference
Join us at MAME's 41st annual conference, held this year in at the Sheraton Ann Arbor on October 22-24th. This year, we'll be focusing on helping each other to “connect the dots” to empower school librarians in Michigan.
Read more on our Annual Conference page! |
Thank you to the following exhibitors supporting MAME! Be sure to stop and say hello at this year's conference!
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Infographics for School Library Advocacy
Download a copy of the infographics below 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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Your Voice is Needed!
House of Representatives proposes cutting all funding for the Institute of Museum & Library Services
Funding from the Institute of Museum & Library Services matters for Michigan libraries and communities! Specifically, the IMLS provides vital funding to the Library of Michigan for supporting MeL. Not only is it necessary for continuing to operate MeL, it also draws out matching funds, such as additional database funds received from the Governor and local spending to support MeLCat.
It's time for library professionals to speak out!
Get informed! Take a look at the following...
2. Supporting the unique role of museums and libraries in preserving and providing access to collections and content.
3. Promoting library, museum, and information service policies that ensure access to information for all Americans.
It's time for library professionals to speak out!
- Read about this proposed funding cut here in the District Dispatch, the official ALA Washington Office Blog.
- Contact your U.S. Senators and Representatives by going to ALA's Legislative Action Center and urge them to support funding in the 2015 fiscal year for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL).
Get informed! Take a look at the following...
- Click here to read more about how the Library of Michigan distributes the federal funds received under the Museum and Library Services Act of 2010 to support statewide initiatives and competitive grant programs.
- Read the Library Services & Technology Act Michigan report for 2013,which is the annual report for the Library of Michigan's statewide library service activities funded through Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA).
- Read about the Institute of Museum & Library Services five-year strategic plan which targets five goals that focus on:
2. Supporting the unique role of museums and libraries in preserving and providing access to collections and content.
3. Promoting library, museum, and information service policies that ensure access to information for all Americans.
Read All About It: School Library Advocacy in Michigan!
Library of Michigan video series:
The Library of Michigan has created a video series highlighting Michigan libraries—public, school and academic—and how they are making a big difference in their communities and to those they serve in the 21st century.
For the video segments on how teachers and students are using their libraries and resources provided by MeL, scroll down to the additional segments titled “Youth,” “Digital Literacy,” and “Michigan eLibrary.” Get more information on advocating for school libraries on MAME's Advocacy page!
The Library of Michigan has created a video series highlighting Michigan libraries—public, school and academic—and how they are making a big difference in their communities and to those they serve in the 21st century.
For the video segments on how teachers and students are using their libraries and resources provided by MeL, scroll down to the additional segments titled “Youth,” “Digital Literacy,” and “Michigan eLibrary.” Get more information on advocating for school libraries on MAME's Advocacy page!
Libraries Change Lives:
Declaration for the Right to Libraries
Be sure to support ALA President Barbara Stripling’s initiative by signing a "Declaration for the Right to Libraries" document during our conference!
More importantly, please commit to holding a signing event in your community in order to build public awareness and sustained support for America’s right to libraries of ALL types, including School Libraries!
Barbara also has an article in American Libraries titled "The Peril and Promise of School Libraries" and names five areas in which you can advocate for your library!
For more information, go to www.ala.org/advocacy/declaration-right-libraries.
Declaration for the Right to Libraries
Be sure to support ALA President Barbara Stripling’s initiative by signing a "Declaration for the Right to Libraries" document during our conference!
More importantly, please commit to holding a signing event in your community in order to build public awareness and sustained support for America’s right to libraries of ALL types, including School Libraries!
Barbara also has an article in American Libraries titled "The Peril and Promise of School Libraries" and names five areas in which you can advocate for your library!
For more information, go to www.ala.org/advocacy/declaration-right-libraries.
Join MAME!
Our membership year runs from annual conference to annual conference, so if you didn't attend the 2013 conference in Kalamazoo or haven't renewed your membership last year, 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.
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.
About Our MACUL Affiliation...
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!
About Our ISTE Affiliation...
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 and consider going to the great conference they host!
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 use our linked graphic here to start your shopping trip! MAME will earn a percentage of the purchase to use towards furthering the causes of school library media in Michigan! |
ISTE 2014 Conference and Expo
Make plans to attend the world’s premier ed tech conference and exposition--ISTE 2014
June 28 - July 1, 2014 in Atlanta, GA. For more than three decades, ISTE’s Conference and Expo has been the premier forum in which to learn, exchange ideas and survey the field of education technology. The event attracts upwards of 18,000 attendees and industry representatives—including teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policy makers. Attendees enjoy world-class keynotes, hundreds of sessions in a variety of formats, and a massive expo hall. MAME Member Benefits: Indicate you are a MAME affiliate when you register in order to receive...
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Strong School Libraries Build Strong Students
Download a copy of the new infographic created by
created by the AASL Legislation Committee at www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/resources.  |
SL 21 Measurement Benchmarks
Get to know 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 123 school libraries recognized as SL21 libraries! See the complete list at www.michigan.gov/sl21. |
MAME has shirts, clothing, digital device covers, bags, cups and other accessories available for online purchase!
See just a sampling here on the right, then go to www.cafepress.com/mimame for the complete selection! |
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MAME Headquarters
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1407 Rensen St. |
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