November 2013 - Michlib-l

Help needed with social media push for tomorrow's election (Tuesday, November 5)
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Hello, library partners. If you get the chance, please help us remind the public about tomorrow's election with the following social media messages. * Twitter: Tomorrow is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in 75 #Michigan<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Michigan&src=hash> counties. Preview your ballot, find your polling place & more at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, November 5 is #Election Day in Michigan! Go to Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to see if your community has an election, view a sample ballot, find your polling place and much more. Much thanks! Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [cid:image001.jpg@01CED949.1905E5E0] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [cid:image002.gif@01CED949.1905E5E0]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [cid:image003.gif@01CED949.1905E5E0] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [cid:image004.gif@01CED949.1905E5E0] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [cid:image005.gif@01CED949.1905E5E0] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Notice Printer
by Chris Singleton 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Greetings, PALnet, located on the Baker College Campus of Flint, Michigan, is offering a Hewlett Packard LineJet 1000Q Notice Printer for any library that may be interested. Any are welcome to take the printer for free on a first come first serve basis, however, you must be able to come and pick it up. If interested, please contact me (Chris Singleton) at chris(a)palnet.info. Regards, Christopher J Singleton PALnet Application Specialist

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Correction: YDL Presents Roy Blount, Jr.
by Mary Garboden 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Hi everyone, Apologies for giving out a bad phone number! Please call (734) 879-1301 with any questions about this Thursday's Roy Blount, Jr. appearance. Thanks, Mary WHAT: Author and humorist Roy Blount Jr. is a frequent guest on NPR's "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" and "A Prairie Home Companion." He will be on stage with WEMU's Bob Eccles in a conversation that promises to be witty, irreverent, and very, very funny. Blount will be signing books immediately following the event. His books will be available for sale courtesy of Nicola's Books. The event is free and open to the public. WHO: Roy Blount, Jr., Author and humorist Bob Eccles, Host of WEMU 89.1's All Things Considered WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Pease Auditorium, 701 E. Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (on Eastern Michigan University's campus) WHY: The Ypsilanti District Library is proud to be able to bring prominent authors to Ypsilanti and offer free events that enrich our community. CONTACT: Lori Coryell, Assistant Director Ypsilanti District Library (734) 879-1301 Coryell(a)ypsilibrary.org This event is sponsored by Bank of Ann Arbor, the Friends of the Ypsilanti District Library, and WEMU. More information is available at www.ypsilibrary.org/RoyBlount Mary Garboden Head of Youth & Outreach Services Ypsilanti District Library ph: (734) 482-4110, ext. 1316 fax: (734) 879-1310

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YDL Presents Roy Blount, Jr.
by Mary Garboden 02 Nov '13

02 Nov '13

WHAT: Author and humorist Roy Blount Jr. is a frequent guest on NPR’s “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” and “A Prairie Home Companion.” He will be on stage with WEMU’s Bob Eccles in a conversation that promises to be witty, irreverent, and very, very funny. Blount will be signing books immediately following the event. His books will be available for sale courtesy of Nicola’s Books. The event is free and open to the public. WHO: Roy Blount, Jr., Author and humorist Bob Eccles, Host of WEMU 89.1’s All Things Considered WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Pease Auditorium, 701 E. Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (on Eastern Michigan University’s campus) WHY: The Ypsilanti District Library is proud to be able to bring prominent authors to Ypsilanti and offer free events that enrich our community. CONTACT: Lori Coryell, Assistant Director Ypsilanti District Library (734) 879-1310 Coryell(a)ypsilibrary.org This event is sponsored by Bank of Ann Arbor, the Friends of the Ypsilanti District Library, and WEMU. More information is available at www.ypsilibrary.org/RoyBlount Mary Garboden Head of Youth & Outreach Services Ypsilanti District Library ph: (734) 482-4110, ext. 1316 fax: (734) 879-1310

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MI KidLib 2014
by Lisa Mulvenna 02 Nov '13

02 Nov '13

Inspired by the annual KidLibCamp at Darien Library, three Michigan youth librarians are starting one in Michigan. Who: Any YS librarian (current or aspiring) What: MI KidLib 2014, an unconference for ys librarians. For those unfamiliar with an unconference, it is discussion-based, rather than presentation-based, and the attendees choose the topics. When: Friday, February 21, 2014 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Twp., MI 48038 (Metro Detroit) Cost: Free (but bring money for lunch) To register, find out more info about what an unconference is, or add to our possible lineup of discussion questions, please visit: https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorrowblog.com/unconference/home Lisa Mulvenna Head of Youth Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax www.cmpl.org<http://www.cmpl.org/> My new favorite book is Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin! My favorite cd is currently Perfectly Purple by The Learning Groove!

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LearningExpress Promotional Materials
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Hi All-we are currently out of the tri-fold brochure we've made available on our LearningExpress resources-LearningExpress Library and Job & Career Accelerator. We do, however, have PDF versions of one-sheets and the brochure available in MeL Promotions and directly from this URL: http://mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResources&ParentId=912 We will be working with LearningExpress on an update of the brochure for 2014 as we plan to switch to LearningExpress Library 3.0 in the new year. Thanks and have a great weekend! Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4466 [LMSigforEmail] Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org

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New Documents for October
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

A list of new government documents has been loaded onto the GODORT of Michigan wiki<http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/70489475/October%202013%20New%20Document…>. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/70489475/October%202013%20New%20Document… There are lots of Michigan goodies this month including: Michigan High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. Drug Market Analysis 2011. Citizen's Guide to [Michigan] State Government: 2013-2014. Firearms Laws of Michigan. Michigan Traffic Safety Facts. Michigan Energy Appraisal: Winter Outlook 2013-2014. And nationally: Economic activity during the government shutdown and debt limit brinkmanship. Preparedness in America: research insights to increase individual, organizational, and community action. Household Income: 2012. Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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Job Vacancy-Public Services Librarian
by Kirby,Andrea 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Please view the attached information or visit www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org> for more details regarding our Public Services Librarian vacancy. Thank you, Andrea Kirby, Human Resources Assistant Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 367-6338 office| (517) 374-1068 fax kirbya(a)cadl.org<mailto:kirbya@cadl.org> | www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org>

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New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections through October 31, 2013
by Megan Dudek 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Forwarded on behalf of Gale: Dear InfoTrac Subscribers: Here is the list of new titles added to our periodical resources. These full-text titles were added through October 31, 2013. We will periodically provide an updated list, reporting on the new additions. The titles below have been recently added and can be located in the product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. Titles can be found via Browse Publications within two weeks. Want to receive these updates via RSS feed or learn more about Gale’s periodical resources? If so please visit our periodical solutions website . Academic OneFile Afro-Hispanic Review (Vanderbilt University, Department of Spanish and Portuguese) 0278-8969 Peer-reviewed All Azimuth: A Journal of Foreign Policy and Peace (Center for Foreign Policy and Peace Research) 2146-7757 Peer-reviewed Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1314 Peer-reviewed Cancer Management and Research (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1322 Peer-reviewed Case Studies (El-Khazindar Business Research and Case Center) Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-7023 Peer-reviewed Clinical Ophthalmology (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1177-5483 Peer-reviewed Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and Applications (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1438 Peer-reviewed ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-6981 Peer-reviewed Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-7007 Peer-reviewed Drug Design, Development and Therapy (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1177-8881 Peer-reviewed Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1365 Peer-reviewed Energy Science and Technology (Canadian Academy of Oriental and Occidental Culture) 1923-8460 Peer-reviewed Health SA Gesondheid - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 1025-9848 Peer-reviewed HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1373 Peer-reviewed Infection and Drug Resistance (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-6973 Peer-reviewed Instructional Course Lectures (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) 0065-6895 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology) Peer-reviewed International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-2005 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Nanomedicine (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-2013 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-7058 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Women's Health (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1411 Peer-reviewed International Medical Case Reports Journal (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-142X Peer-reviewed Journal of Asthma and Allergy (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-6965 Peer-reviewed Journal of Blood Medicine (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-2736 Peer-reviewed Journal of Pakistan Medical Students (Asianet-Pakistan) 2222-2332 Peer-reviewed NORDICOM Review: Nordic Research on Media and Communication (NORDICOM, University of Gothenburg) 1403-1108 Peer-reviewed Principal Leadership (National Association of Secondary School Principals) 1529-8957 Principal's Research Review (National Association of Secondary School Principals) 1558-5948 Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences (RJEAS) (Emerging Academy Resources) 2276-8467 Peer-reviewed Research Journal in Organizational Psychology and Educational Studies (RJOPES) (Emerging Academy Resources) 2276-8475 Peer-reviewed Te Reo (Linguistic Society of New Zealand) 0494-8440 Peer-reviewed General OneFile African Fisherman (African Hunter Magazine) African Hunter Magazine (African Hunter Magazine) All Azimuth: A Journal of Foreign Policy and Peace (Center for Foreign Policy and Peace Research) 2146-7757 Peer-reviewed Business Mirror (Makati City, Philippines) (Asianet-Pakistan) 1908-1189 Business News (Prague, Czech Republic) (Czech News Agency) Daily News (Prague, Czech Republic) (Czech News Agency) Educator’s Reference Complete Principal Leadership (National Association of Secondary School Principals) 1529-8957 Principal's Research Review (National Association of Secondary School Principals) 1558-5948 Health Reference Center Academic Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1314 Peer-reviewed Cancer Management and Research (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1322 Peer-reviewed Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-7023 Peer-reviewed Clinical Ophthalmology (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1177-5483 Peer-reviewed Clinical Pharmacology: Advances and Applications (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1438 Peer-reviewed ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-6981 Peer-reviewed Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-7007 Peer-reviewed Drug Design, Development and Therapy (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1177-8881 Peer-reviewed Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1365 Peer-reviewed Health SA Gesondheid - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS) 1025-9848 Peer-reviewed HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1373 Peer-reviewed Infection and Drug Resistance (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-6973 Peer-reviewed Instructional Course Lectures (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) 0065-6895 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology) 2319-2003 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-2005 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Nanomedicine (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-2013 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-7058 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Women's Health (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-1411 Peer-reviewed International Medical Case Reports Journal (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-142X Peer-reviewed Journal of Asthma and Allergy (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1178-6965 Peer-reviewed Journal of Blood Medicine (Dove Medical Press Limited) 1179-2736 Peer-reviewed Journal of Pakistan Medical Students (Asianet-Pakistan) 2222-2332 Peer-reviewed Newsstand The President Post (Jakarta, Indonesia) (Asianet-Pakistan) Business Mirror (Makati City, Philippines) (Asianet-Pakistan) 1908-1189 Business News (Prague, Czech Republic) (Czech News Agency) Daily News (Prague, Czech Republic) (Czech News Agency) To view a list of all the title changes to the InfoTrac collections and complete coverage information please visit our change list. Best, Emily Mageski Papa, MLIS Research Product Support Specialist Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535 (o) 800.877.4253 x8386 | (e) emily.mageski(a)cengage.com | www.gale.cengage.com

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Director's Position Fraser Public Library
by Amy Shaughnessy 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

FYI -----Original Message----- From: Library-Lady [mailto:library-lady@ix.netcom.com] Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 2:22 PM To: Mich Lib Subject: Director's Position Fraser Public Library Hello All below please find the posting for the Director's Position at the Fraser Public Library as our friend Jean has decided to retire. The posting can be found at the City of Fraser web site. http://mi-fraser.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs… Thank you. Loretta P. Vitek ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Position: Library Director Location: Fraser Public Library 16330 Fourteen Mile Road Fraser MI 48026 Salary and Hours: Part-time up to 29 hours per week. Pay range from $30-35/hr DOQ. JOB POSTING >From Wednesday, October 30 until Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Qualifications & Responsibilities: • Master’s Degree in Library Science. • Thorough knowledge of Library operations, planning and management principles and practices. • Ability to make prompt decisions on complex matters and make evaluations concerning day to day operations. • Ability to perform or supervise the performance of a variety of projects, receive unexpected top priority assignments and solve interpersonal or procedural problems simultaneously amidst frequent interruptions. • Ability to resolve complex problems which require the evaluation of alternative methods or solutions. • Ability to set objectives, delegate, and prioritize workflow in such a way that the overall mission and/or goals of the Department are met. • Ability to solicit cooperation from persons and departments throughout the City. • Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and review the work of subordinate employees/supervisors. • Skills and abilities in written and oral communication sufficient to handle sensitive projects and problems, develop strong working relationships with divergent groups and communicate technical and philosophical concepts to lay persons. • Directs overall library operations, implementing and administering programs, policies, and procedures. Revises and makes recommendations to the library board for approval, as needed. • Prepares preliminary budget and administers and monitors final approved budget based on past programs and expectations of future needs. • Selects and procures materials and equipment as needed, keeping within budget limits and providing the best possible library services to the community. Selects and orders print and non-print materials to be added to the collection. Selects and procures library equipment and determines necessary inventory of library supplies, selecting vendors and maintaining records. • Coordinates library personnel and program schedules along with materials and equipment needed, keeping within budget limits, and providing the best possible library services to the community. • Serves as a primary reference service to patrons. Also assists patrons with more difficult complaints on problems responding to correspondence and other various communications dealing with library policies and procedures. • Prepares and oversees the preparation of grant applications and a variety of reports to the library board and the City of Fraser and various federal, state, and local agencies regarding library finances, policies, and procedures. • Confers with outside library administrators and state agencies concerning current policies, programs, and possible alternative funding sometimes available to library services. • Attends regular, special city council, library board and other meetings, representing the library. • Publicizes library services through community group presentation and lectures, news releases, and bulletins, and by advertising library programs of public interest. Send your letter of interest, application and resume describing your qualifications to City Manager’s Office 33000 Garfield Rd Fraser MI 48026 no later than Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. http://www.Dragon-Story.com There is always a story, be a shame not to share it! Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons For thou would be crispy and good with Sauce! Arriverdella

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