November 2013 - Michlib-l

Digital Public Library of America is looking for volunteers
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

I'm passing along the following information about the need for Digital Public Library Community Representatives. Library staff and community members are encouraged to apply to be a community representative. DPLA Community Reps will be selected based on their creative ideas, experience, and geographic distribution. The DPLA will be accepting the first class of Reps in early December 2013 and additional classes in the future. DPLA Community Reps The DPLA wants you! We are looking for volunteers to help us spread the word in local communities. If you are enthusiastic about open access, digital collections, and the potential of a national digital library, get involved in building the DPLA by becoming a DPLA Community Rep. DPLA Community Reps will: * Organize activities that promote the DPLA as a service, tool, or platform using DPLA materials; * Share outputs (blog posts, group notes, Storify stories, images, video, etc.); * Check in with DPLA staff about progress and share experiences via the DPLA Reps listserv; * Be willing to participate in speaking or event opportunities; and * Represent the DPLA formally as an acknowledged Rep on our website and informally through various networks. Reps will receive a "box" containing DPLA slidedecks, event ideas, one-pagers, and swag to use in their efforts. The DPLA staff will also offer periodic webinars to share updates, new activities, and new resources. DPLA Community Reps will be selected based on their creative ideas, experience, and geographic distribution. We will be accepting our first class of Reps in early December 2013 and additional classes in the future. For more information and to fill out a DPLA Community Reps Application Form visit: http://dp.la/info/get-involved/reps/ 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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Millage Renewal Success
by Ken Miller 06 Nov '13

06 Nov '13

I am pleased to announce that the Superior District Library (Chippewa County--part, Mackinac County--part, and Sault Sainte Marie) millage passed! It is the first ever library millage in this area and passed the first try! Ken Miller Kenneth B. Miller, Jr. Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f <mailto:kmiller@uproc.lib.mi.us> kmiller(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/> http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/

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Sample Device Liability Waver
by Steven Smith 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Do any libraries out there use liability wavers before trying to fix or set up a patron's device? That is, if someone comes into the library and asks for help setting up their iPad to download electronic books, does anyone have a waver they must sign relieving the library of all liability should the device be dropped or in any other way damaged? This was a question that came up recently, and we are researching different options. Thank you in advance. Steven F. Smith Administrative Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 943-2812

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Fwd: Computer desks
by G Nartker 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

These units are available free of charge to any interested party. You will need to make arrangements to pick them up. If anyone is interested, we would like to hear from you by Friday, November 8, 2013. You may contact me: Gail Nartker 810-648-2644 gnartker(a)sandusky.lib.mi.us -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Computer desks Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:38:26 -0500 From: John <jbezotte(a)sandusky.lib.mi.us> To: Gail Nartker <gnartker(a)sandusky.lib.mi.us> See attached. -- John Bezotte Sandusky District Library

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Open Meetings Act
by Michael McGuire 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Some of the best summaries of the Open Meetings Act AND the Freedom of Information Act are published by the Attorney General's office and are available at: http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-164-20988_18160---,00.html Something that your Board may want to be aware of is that conducting official business by email may subject the communications to the Freedom of Information Act. If email is used as a method of deliberating or making decisions on official business, it may be considered a method of evading the requirements of the Open Meetings Act because it is a form of 'round robin' action. These matters are covered very well and in simple language in the A.G. publications. Michael D. McGuire Grand Rapids, MI mdmcguire(a)yahoo.com

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Summer Reading survey prize winners!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Congratulations to our Summer Reading survey prize winners and thanks to all of you for submitting your statistics and feedback on the program. We appreciate the help! Lynn, Margo and Julie have won a selection of Michigan Reads books and 2014 Summer Reading t-shirts. Thanks again! Prize Winners! (as selected by the random number generator) 1. Lynn VanderLinde from the Alcona County Library 2. Margo Bonini from the Sebewaing Library 3. Julie Kintner from the Traverse Area District Library 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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MDMLG ACA Panel & Meeting - Last Week to Register
by Angela Sponer 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

This is a reminder that it is the last week to register for the Metropolitan Detroit Medical Librarian Group's ACA Panel and general business meeting: Please join us on November 21 from 11:30am-3:30pm at the Royal Oak Public Library. 222 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking <http://www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/portal/webfm_send/230> (248) 246-3700 Map<https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Royal+Oak+Public+Library&fb=1&gl=us…> *Program*: Affordable Care Act Initiatives: Perspectives from Public Libraries In this panel discussion, we will be hearing from public library representatives on what they have been doing to educate themselves and their patrons on the Affordable Care Act. Panel: Mary Ann DeKane from the Royal Oak Public Library Rebecca Havenstein-Coughlin from the Canton Public Library Sherlonya Turner from the Ann Arbor District Library *Lunch and Discussion*: Enjoy a boxed lunch with sandwich and salad options from Ridley’s Bakery Café for $7, while sharing your library’s experiences with literature tracking apps such as BrowZine or QxRead. Facilitator: Karl Ericson – University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry Library Cost: $7 if ordering a lunch from Ridley’s, free if you are not ordering a lunch Register Here: http://www.mdmlg.org/November%202013%20Registration.pdf Please register if you plan to attend. Payment Methods: PayPal - http://www.mdmlg.org/paypal-november-meeting-2013.htm Check - make out to *MDMLG*, may be mailed to Angela Sponer at Henry Ford Hospital, Sladen Library K-17, 2799 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 We hope to see you there! Angela Sponer, MLIS Librarian Henry Ford Hospital Sladen Library, K-17 asponer1(a)hfhs.org (313) 916-2550

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Resources for Small Business from Michigan Electronic Library
by fabak＠libcoop.net 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Hello, As we know, Michigan Electronic Library provides a number of free resources for business owners and aspiring business owners. This is the place to find location analyses, market comparisons, brand preferences and attitudes and much more! On Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 we will have Dinah Ramirez from Gale-Cengage to introduce patrons to these great resources. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. If you have any questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thanks, Kathy Faba Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch

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Cromaine's November 2nd Author Fair
by Ceci Marlow 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Cromaine is very grateful to the Michigan Center for the Book which provided (via the Library of Michigan Foundation) a grant for this event. Our door count for the drop-in 10am to 3 pm event was 300. We were surprised to see 35 folks pretty much glued to their seats for the day! One attendee commented, "motivated me to keep on with my book." Another said, "Lots of great info! Information I wish I had before I published." And, "Meeting local publishers; being with writers; sharing info--inspiring!" As an affiliate of the Michigan Center for the Book, this event (and others like it that MCFB has supported in the past) make our membership a cost-benefit positive by far. On top of it, the MCFB meetings are themselves an incredible platform for finding out what works and what doesn't in event planning, who to contact (and possibly, who to avoid). As well as programming on a shoestring, building community partnerships, and sharing resources for member libraries. Yep, this is an out-and-out plug to get your library to become a Michigan Center for the Book affiliate! ceci

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Open Meetings Act response summary
by Dave Ewick 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Original Question: Does anyone have a 1-2 page summary of the Open Meetings Act? I'd like to have a single sheet to hand out to my board members for their Trustee binders; something that is quick and easy to use as a reminder. Board members sometimes use email between board meetings to keep up to date on issues - this is touched upon in the OMA, but I am still uncomfortable with how far behind the times the OMA lags. I'd like to be able to put that reminder right at our fingertips. Here is a summary of the responses I received, including links and attachments. http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_18689---,00.ht… http://www.mml.org/pdf/glv/appendix2.pdf Pages 21-23 of this pdf: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/openmtgsfreedom.pdf Best, Dave David L. Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)sfldlib.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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