November 2013 - Michlib-l

Guess the book
by Appel, Andrea 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Hi all, I received a book request from a patron who got the description from someone else, so something may be getting lost in translation. It doesn't sound familiar to us and I came up with nothing looking online. An elderly grandmother is dying and wants to see her baby grandson one last time. Her family brings him over and leaves him with her upstairs while they go back downstairs. They hear music come on upstairs, possibly Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, and as the music gets louder and louder they realize it's the grandmother's last moments. There is a maid who thinks that this will be the last day she is in the house. The boy grows up and goes to a concert with his girlfriend where the orchestra plays Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (?) and he starts to shake uncontrollably but doesn't know why. Afterwards the girlfriend comments that the music seemed to really affect him. Supposedly this is based on a true story. Thank you for your help. Andrea Appel Adult Services Librarian Waterford Township Public Library

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December Meet-up with LibraryBiz Connect
by Olson, Donna 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Attention: Public Librarians Connecting with Local Businesses: The first Monday of the month is approaching. Set your schedule for the next LibraryBiz Connect meet-up: at 11:am (EST) on December 2. We will host the second teleconference. To join your fellow librarians and business support nonprofits, RSVP to librarybizconnect(a)gmail.com. Include contact information and any (professional) problems, concerns and/or successes that you would like to address during the teleconference. The items will be added to the meeting agenda. Agendas and access information will be provided to you beforehand via the contact information supplied. Thanks! LibraryBiz Connect [cid:image001.gif@01CED4C1.FAC600A0]<http://www.howelllibrary.org/> Donna Olson Information Specialist 314 W Grand River, Howell, MI 48843 (517) 546-0720 x131 | (517) 546-1494 (fx) www.howelllibrary.org<http://www.howelllibrary.org/> “Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” Groucho Marx

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New Webinar on Using MeL Business Resources for High School Assignments
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Hi All-Dinah Ramirez, Gale Training Specialist has recently added this new Webinar to the Gale Product Trainings for MeL at http://tinyurl.com/mqbbh3a. Please share with high school teachers who are working in business education and with young entrepreneur programs. These webinar trainings run about an hour. You can also consult the training page for recorded webinars one of which details Using Demographics Now for Small Business. If you have other webinar training ideas for our business resources, please do not hesitate to let us know! Kind regards, Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 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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old card catalog cards
by Klaudia Janek 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

I'm considering hosting some makerspaces in my school library. Some of my students have been inspired by Pintrest by making art cards on old library card catalog cards. I thought I'd put out a request to see if anyone had a way of getting some? Or had some in boxes :) They are pretty hard to get now. Thanks- Klaudia Klaudia Janek, MLIS IB Teacher-Librarian Extended Essay Coordinator International Academy 1020 East Square Lake Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 248 341 5925 www.iatoday.org http://iamediacenter.blogspot.com/

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source for Affordable Care Act premium information
by Jennifer Dye 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

I heard about this last week, but finally got onto the site to confirm. The state Department of Insurance and Financial Services has set up a tool to estimate premiums and tax credits. It is NOT a tool to enroll, but it can help people who are trying to find out what their costs might be before enrolling. http://www.michigan.gov/difs/0,5269,7-303-12902_35510_66707-313356--,00.html I also found out on the difs site that Michigan will allow insurers to reinstate cancelled plans, which I had not heard yet. Regards Jennifer Jennifer Dye Librarian Hubbard Branch Detroit Public Library 12929 W. McNichols Detroit, MI 48235 jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1751 (reference desk) 313-481-1750 (workroom)

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Free foreign language books
by nussk＠libcoop.net 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

The Center Line Library has the following foreign language books available to whomever would like them. We will be happy to box them for you but you'll have to pick them up from our library. Center Line is located in Macomb County in the center of Warren, MI (10 mile and Van Dyke). Please call Kathy at 586-758-8274 if you have any questions. I. Childrens II. Adult A. Spanish A. Spanish 1. BB 6 1. Fiction 21 2. E Easy 24 2. BIO 4 3. J Juv Fic 6 3. NF 22 4. J Juv NF 41 B. Arabic B. Arabic 1. BB 7 1. Fiction 7 2. E Easy 1 2. NF 8 3. J Juv Fic 9 3. BIO 1 C. Albanian C. Albanian 1. E Easy 2 1. Fiction 19 2. J Juv Fic 1 2. BIO 2 3. J Juv NF 3 3. NF 11 D. Polish D. Polish 1. J Juv Fic 5 1. Fiction 1 2. J Juv NF 3 2. BIO 8

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Job Posting
by Carol Kirchoff 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

Goodland Twp. Library in eastern Lapeer County seeks a part-time director to replace interim librarian. The library is open 20 hrs. per week with no other staff. Candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree with some library experience in small rural libraries. Must be energetic, skilled in working with children and adults, and have the ability to create plans for library development. Send resume to Goodland Township, 2374 N. Van Dyke, Imlay City, MI 48444 c/o Mavis Roy. Resumes should have three professional references.

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Big Read CDs
by Patricia Braden 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

Hello, We have unopened CD audio guides for The Big Read books for anyone who would like them. Just let me know. Thanks, Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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Adult Services Librarian--East Lansing Public Library
by Kristin Shelley 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

The East Lansing Public Library is looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, tech-savvy Adult Services Librarian for a 28-hour per week Adult Services Librarian position. Applications will be accepted through the close of business on Monday, January 6, 2014. The posting is attached http://www.elpl.org/content/working-library, available on www.elpl.org and www.cityofeastlansing.com. Please contact Shannon Lake at slake(a)cityofeastlansing.com with questions. Thank you, Kristin Shelley Kristin Shelley, Director East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 517-319-6913 (office) 517-420-0340 (cell) _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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Immigration Resources for Public Librarians
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 Nov '13

22 Nov '13

FYI, the Institute of Museum and Library Services will be hosting a webinar series on immigration resources for public libraries. Please see more details below. Karren Reish Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 Reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:36 AM Subject: New Federal Webinar Series Explores Immigration Resources for Public Librarians To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1803&e=robertsonn@michigan.gov&…>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2013 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> New Federal Webinar Series Explores Immigration Resources for Public Librarians The first webinar is December 12, 2013 Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the first in a series of four free webinars for public libraries about immigration and U.S. citizenship issues. The webinar series was developed as part of a broader effort through a federal partnership between IMLS and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=334267&m=1803> to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. The first webinar, entitled Immigration and Naturalization 101, will take place December 12 from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EST. The webinar will include a question-and-answer session and will cover * basic immigration procedures and benefits, * the role librarians can serve, and * new online resources for librarians on the USCIS website. Presenters include * Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director; * Rachel Ellis, Branch Chief of Customer Access Branch in the Public Engagement Division, USCIS; and * Haleh Holly Taghavi, Management and Program Analyst in the Public Engagement Division, USCIS. To participate, go to this Blackboard Collaborative Meeting Room<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=334267&m=1803> at the time of the webinar. You may listen using your computer's speakers, or dial 1-866-299-7945 and when prompted, enter the passcode 7434925#. To sign up for updates about upcoming webinars and additional immigration and citizenship resources, register your email address at the USCIS website here<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=334267&m=1803>. The series will comprise four quarterly webinars in all, covering such immigration topics as the naturalization process and test, the unauthorized practice of immigration law, and USCIS systems such as E-Verify and the USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS). About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=334267&m=1803> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=334267&m=1803> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=334267&m=1803>.

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