August 2013 - Michlib-l

WEBINAR: Understanding Personalities in the Workplace. Register by Tuesday, Aug. 13!
by Liz Markel 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Today-Tuesday, Aug. 13-is the last day to register for our ASCLA webinar series "Understanding Personalities in the Workplace"! What do tightrope walkers, ringleaders, attendants and clowns have to do with people management at your library? In "Understanding Personalities in the Workplace"--a 3-part webinar series hosted by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA <http://www.ala.org/ascla> ), expert trainer Linda Bruno will lead us through an exploration of these four distinct personality types--tightrope walkers, ringleaders, attendants and clowns--and uncover their strengths and weaknesses, what makes them tick, and how to manage and relate to each of them. Are you an employee? A manager? Do you have a spouse? Children? Friends? Acquaintances? Do you volunteer in an organization, or serve on committees? Do you ever deal with people in any context at all? This 3-part webinar series is an invaluable tool if you find yourself asking, "Why did they DO that?" "Why do I react that way" and "Why don't they see it my way?!" then this webinar series is for you! "Understanding Personalities in the Workplace" will take place Aug. 14, 21, and 28, 2:00-3:00p.m. Central. Registration for this three webinar series starts at $120 for ASCLA members; sign up by TODAY, Tuesday, August 13! Learn more <http://www.ala.org/ascla/understanding-personalities-workplace> and register now <http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/Conf erenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X> . Can't make it for one or more of these times? A link to the session recording will be sent out to paid registrants so that you can catch up on what you missed. REGISTER NOW! <http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/Conf erenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X> Register for this webinar series *and* our second webinar series "Emotional Intelligence in Your Workplace" and save 15%! Learn more. <http://www.ala.org/ascla/emotional-intelligence-your-workplace> Group rates available! Get the details at ASCLA's online learning page <http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaevents/onlinelearning/onlinelearning> . Questions about registration? Contact ALA's registration team at registration(a)ala.org or (800) 545-2433, option 5, or ASCLA Web and Online Learning Manager Andrea Hill at ahill(a)ala.org or 312-280-4397 Liz F. Markel, M.A. Marketing & Programs Manager Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) The American Library Association // 50 E. Huron Street // Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433 // p. 312-280-4398 // f. 312-280-5273 // e. lmarkel(a)ala.org Find our divisions online at www.ala.org/rusa & www.ala.org/ascla

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amazon/Overdrive
by Benzie Shores District Library 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

According to the amazon techies, there is a nationwide problem with Overdrive downloads for all public libraries through amazon. There is no solution at this time but they hope to have it figured out, possibly, today. It has been going on all weekend, so I imagine today will be interesting with LOTS of Overdrive questions. It is download mess. Good Luck. -- Cathy Carter Benzie Shores District Library P.O. Box 631 630 Main St. Frankfort, Mi 49635 231-352-4671 bsdl(a)benzieshoreslibrary.org

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FW: [state-erate] Good Summary of the E-rate NPRM
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Hello Michigan library staff interested in E-rate and proposed changes: Attached is a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) from the FCC regarding E-rate. The American Library Association's Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP) is working to make sure libraries are well represented in this re-consideration of E-rate. If you have comments, you can send them to ALA-OITP or to us here at the Library of Michigan to submit on your behalf. [cid:image001.jpg@01CE9813.C5983410] Sheryl L. Mase Assistant Director Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4331; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 Email: mases(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mases@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan ***visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>*** From: Bob Bocher [mailto:robert.bocher@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 10:08 AM To: E-rate Task Force Cc: State E-rate Coordinators Subject: [state-erate] Good Summary of the E-rate NPRM FYI: I have attached a summary (with permission) of the NPRM from Deb Kriete. Deb is a SECA member and is E-rate coordinator for the S. Dakota Dept. of Ed. -Bob __________________________ Robert Bocher, State E-rate Support Manager Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction (Fellow, ALA Office for Information Technology Policy) robert.bocher(a)gmail.com<mailto:robert.bocher@gmail.com>

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thanks!
by Melissa Malcolm 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hello all-- I received many responses to my request for information about the composition of library board committees. Though I do attend all of the committee meetings as the staff rep, agenda creator and minute taker, other staff members have attended as well and that is creating some problems. As staff membership is not included in the board by-laws, I'll request that we follow those by-laws and see what happens. I believe I'll get some push back but for the health of the institution, the change is needed. I appreciate all your advice, support and wisdom. melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Director Lapeer District Library 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 810.664.9521 extension 3113 810.664.8527 facsimile melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." --Charles Ogletree

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petition
by Shirley Roos 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hello, how do you handle persons wanting to put up a table to gather names on a very controversial subject either inside or outside of the library??? We are having a backyard where we sell table space for all kinds of vendors and they want to purchase space. We have nothing in our policies. Thanks, for your help. Shirley Roos Holly Township

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Reposting - Technology Coordinator/Trainer at Houghton Lake with benefit details
by Donna Alward 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Due to the retirement of long-term employee, Kim Frazho, the library is seeking a great employee to fill this position. Please share with anyone who might be interested. Thank you all. Donna J. Alward, Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 Fax: 989.366.0063 URL: www.hlpl.org

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Coupon Exchange Etiquette
by Erin Schm�ndt 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

(Please excuse cross postings) Hoping for suggestions on a particular situation. We have hosted a coupon exchange at the library for years, possibly decades. We have a table with several boxes where people can donate their unused coupons, go through the ones that have been donated and also donated out of date coupons for the military. We also add all the coupons that come in the papers the library subscribes to, and often, residents drop envelopes of unused coupons in the drop box. Recently, we have had several people waiting in line when we open on Monday morning to get to the coupons first. One woman, if she is the first through the door, will grab the entire stack of fresh weekend coupons, stuff them in her bag and take off. The other patrons who were waiting are quite angry about this. We've offered this casual service for years and this is the first problem we've had. Does anyone else offer this service? Do you have a suggestion on how to offer the Monday morning coupons equitably? Erin Schmändt, MLIS Library Director River Rapids District Library 227 E. Broad Street Chesaning, MI 48616 (989) 845-3211 e.schmandt(a)vlc.lib.mi.us

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composition of library board committees
by Melissa Malcolm 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hi all-- Happy Friday! I have a question about board committees. Those here at Lapeer have traditionally had a staff member on them and currently, that process is causing some headaches. For me. Is staff involvement in a board committee--personnel, facilities--usual, or is the staff usually represented by the library director only? Thank you for your input. melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Director Lapeer District Library 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 810.664.9521 extension 3113 810.664.8527 facsimile melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." --Charles Ogletree

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Berkley's new director
by Celia B. Morse 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

I am delighted to announce that Matt Church has been appointed Library Director for the City of Berkley. Matt comes to us from the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham where he is currently the Associate Director. Matt will begin at Berkley on September 18 and my last day here is September 27. Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Matt! Celia Celia Morse, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley MI 48072 248-658-3440, fax 248-658-3441 cmorse(a)berkley.lib.mi.us

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Special Series on Public Libraries on NPR
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hi All-many or most of you may already be aware of this, but just in case, NPR is doing a special series on public libraries! Entitled, "Keys To The Whole World: American Public Libraries", you can listen to all the stories by clicking on the link below. Just today on Morning Edition, you can find out how libraries play an important role in disaster recovery. http://www.npr.org/series/209598179/public-libraries-in-america I've also posted this to the Library of Michigan's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Library-of-Michigan/54064216770?ref=hl which you are also welcome to "Like"! Cheers, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org

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