August 2013 - Michlib-l

MICHICARD - replacement?
by Donna Alward 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Houghton Lake Public Library began participating in MeLCat in 2006. As many MeLCat libraries would attest, it was work but work that we needed to do! And yes, there were costs because equipment needed to be upgraded and catalog software had to be purchased. We had to write grants and, in the end, still had to reduce our wish list of "modules" - library service had changed. MeLCat was the way to dramatically improve our library service! Houghton Lake also chose to participate in "Visiting Patron" and believe it is an efficient and beneficial customer service. We withdrew from Michicard 3 1/2 years ago because the benefits of that system had dwindled. MeLCat makes more sense - responsibility for lost or non-returned items is assigned. Michicard does not reimburse. Plus, the "Visiting Patron" option checks the standing of a patron immediately when they offer their card! Instead of the cooperatives working to revive and provide Michicard, would their energies be better spent in resolving the issues for those who have expressed their wish to continue Michicard? Even if the coops could deliver a "Michicard" type program that has been described as "no cost" to libraries, there is always a cost. If we are spending money, let's spend it wisely to improve and expand MeLCat. Let's get as many Michigan libraries in and using the "Visiting Patron" option as we possibly can and make that the new, improved MICHICARD! 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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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Library Workshop
by James Pletz 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

All, TLN is presenting a workshop on ACA for librarians who will face the issues of working with a very confused public starting October 1, 2013. In addition we encourage library directors and/or their Human Resources staff to attend to learn the Rule of 50, role of ACA Navigators and the ongoing rules which will impact your library, library staff and patrons. The workshop is free - registration is required. Location: Novi Public Library Date - Time: September 11 - 1 to 4 PM See flyer attached for more details Warm regards, Jim Pletz. -- Jim Pletz Director The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248 536 3100 ext. 107

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Reminder re: State Librarian's Excellence Award Nominations Deadline
by Robertson, Nancy (MDE) 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Hi all, Just a reminder that the nomination form for the State Librarian's Excellence Award can be found here: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2013_lmfoundation_SLEAA… The deadline for submission is September 13th. Nancy Nancy R. Robertson State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9464 Email: robertsonn(a)michigan.gov<mailto:robertsonn@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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Job Posting at Traverse Area District Library
by Gail Parsons 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

*COORDINATOR OF YOUTH SERVICES* *Traverse Area District Library* *Traverse City, Michigan* The Traverse Area District Library, headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, is searching for an enthusiastic, well-rounded and technologically savvy professional librarian to serve as Coordinator of Youth Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of innovative and exciting library services for children from birth through grade five throughout the library district. Located in one of Michigan’s most desirable communities, the region is also home to Northwestern Michigan College, Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Traverse City Film Festival, the National Cherry Festival and Munson Medical Center. The Traverse Area District Library serves a population of 83,388 – Grand Traverse County and an additional three contracted townships. The staff of approximately 70 is partially unionized with a newly ratified agreement through 2015. The main library, two branches and three contractual libraries have a total budget of over $4.6 million and circulate over 1.25 million items annually. The position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent ALA accredited degree with three years of relevant public library experience, including some supervisory experience. Salary range: $43,000 - $53,000 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Additional information about the library as well as the complete job description and requirements can be found at www.tadl.org/jobs and the area at http://www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/ and http://www.visittraversecity.com/ To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, completed library application form (available on the website) including three references to Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686; or by email to gparsons(a)tadl.org with “Coordinator of Youth Services” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. * * -- Gail A. Parsons-Doughty Assistant Director for Human Resources and Finance Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686 231-932-8527 (phone) 231-932-8500 (fax) gparsons(a)tadl.org (email)

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Dorr Township Director Position: CORRECTION
by Tara Cornelius 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Please see correct job posting below. I apologize for any inconvenience. *JOB POSTING: Library Director, Dorr Township Library* Dorr Township Library seeks a Library Director to promote and continue the Library’s commitment to quality library services for the Township of Dorr and surrounding communities. Dorr Township Library is part of the Lakeland Library Cooperative which shares resources across eight west Michigan counties. The Director will work closely with the Board of Trustees and the library staff and volunteers to articulate its vision for library services, create and implement library procedures, administer the library budget, assist the Library Assistant in directing library programs and services, manage facility needs, and execute fundraising and resource development. Dorr Township is a thriving and growing community situated in northern Allegan County and the Library services rural and suburban patrons of all ages. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and obtain a Level 3 Certification from the Library of Michigan within 1 year of hire. The successful candidate will have a strong customer-service focus, excellent interpersonal skills, solid managerial and budget management abilities, and is able to work in a team-based environment. We are seeking a candidate with an innovative and creative approach to library functioning who is also able to reach out to the community at large to keep them informed of the library’s wide range of resources, programs, and funding needs. Experience in library leadership, sound fiscal planning and management, and best current practice for public libraries is preferred. Applications will be accepted through September 20, 2013. To apply for this position, please email a meaningful cover letter, resume, and 2 professional references to: dor(a)llcoop.org ATTN: Library Search Committee Alternatively, you may also mail the above material to the address below if you do not have access to email: Library Search Committee 1804 Sunset Drive Dorr, MI 49323 -- Tara Cornelius, Ph.D.

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Friends and Facilities
by Heidi Nagel 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Hello Everyone, For those libraries or library branches with designated Friends of the Library Book Store or sale area, I am interested in information regarding a lease or contract your library may have with the Friends group. This could refer to any outside group with exclusive use of a certain space in a library facility, but I imagine this is most likely to be a relationship with a Friends group. Please reply to me off list at hnagel(a)kdl.org. Thank you! -Heidi Heidi Nagel Communications Manager Kent District Library 814 West River Center Dr NE Comstock Park MI 49321 616-647-4146 hnagel(a)kdl.org Sign up for our eNewsletter at www.kdl.org!

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Final Month to Register for the State History Conference, September 27-29
by Larry J. Wagenaar 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

My apologies if this is a duplicate - I am also sending to my personal contacts. Larry Final Month to Register for the State History Conference, September 27-29 Get ready to learn about everything from the history of Michigan's breweries to the impact of Abraham Lincoln's visit to Kalamazoo at the Historical Society of Michigan's 139th Annual Meeting and State History Conference. Scheduled for September 27-29, the three-day event will be held in Kalamazoo and is ideal for history professionals and enthusiasts alike. To register by the September 20th deadline, visit www.hsmichigan.org or call (800) 692-1828. Hosted and sponsored by the West Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, the conference will include four keynote presentations relating to Michigan's history. These include: . Celebrating the Automobile-Kalamazoo Style (David O. Lyon of the Gilmore Care Museum) . John E. Fetzer: Broadcast Pioneer, Detroit Tigers Owner & Spiritual Seeker (Bruce Fetzer of the Fetzer Institute) . Tale of Two Cities: St. Joseph and Benton Harbor (Frank L. Walsh of Meridian Township) . The Sins of Kalamazoo (Tom Dietz of Kalamazoo Valley Museum) There were also be several sessions and mini-workshops on Saturday. Topics include: . The Great Beer State: Breweries in Michigan . The Kalamazoo State Hospital: Treatment Center and Refuge for the Mentally Ill . Counterbalancing the Suburbs: The Impact of the First Outdoor Pedestrian Mall . The Underground Railroad and Emancipation in Michigan . Lincoln's Michigan Visit: Shocking New Discoveries . Obama Visits Kalamazoo . The History of the Arts in Kalamazoo . Kalamazoo Fishing Giant: The Shakespeare Company . The Power of Perseverance: Anishnaabek Involvement in the War of 1812 and its Drastic Repercussions . Fort St. Joseph and the Dig . The Copper Strike of 1913: Company Houses Along the Picket Line . Leading the Way: The Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association . An Alternate Definition of Philanthropy: The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research . Building the University of Michigan Law Quadrangle . Mini-Workshops: o Grant Writing for Special Projects o Navigating Social Media for Historical Organizations o Volunteer Recruitment and Management The conference will begin Friday, September 27 with an optional pre-conference workshop reviewing basic curatorial skills for small museums and historical societies. Participants can also elect to attend one of three pre-conference tours, which will visit 1) The Underground Railroad House and Celery Flats Interpretive Center, 2) historic downtown Kalamazoo, or 3) the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and WMU's new Zhang Legacy Collections Center. The evening will come to a close with the Annual President's Reception and State History Awards Banquet, during which the Society will announce the recipients of the 2013 State History Awards. Registration for the full event (including Friday's awards reception and banquet, Saturday refreshments and lunch, Sunday morning tour, and all regular sessions) is $149 for members of the Historical Society of Michigan and $179* for non-members. Admission for Saturday-Only (including all Saturday daytime sessions and lunch) is $109 for HSM members and $139* for non-members. In honor of our host institution, a discount is available to Kalamazoo County residents. For overnight accommodations, contact Holiday Inn West at (269) 375-6000 and ask for the "State History Conference Rate" of $89/night. For more information or to register online, visit www.hsmichigan.org or call (800) 692-1828. Established in 1828, the Historical Society of Michigan is considered to be the oldest cultural organization in the state. The Society, founded by Territorial Governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft, focuses on five major mission areas: publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programs, and support for local historical organizations. For more information, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/press/> www.hsmichigan.org. *All non-member rates include a one-year Level 1 membership to the Historical Society of Michigan. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 FAX: (517) 324-4370 Email: <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org Website: <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line or body of the e-mail. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org.

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Talk to me about your broadband sucess story
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

The Library of Michigan wants you to be a part of our "One Gigabit Many Libraries" session at the upcoming Connect Michigan Broadband Conference for which we are a sponsor. The event will be at the MSU Kellogg Center in Lansing on Thursday, October 24th from 10-5 and the session is from 1:45 - 2:30. We're putting together a panel where one gigabit libraries can showcase how their capacity has helped individuals and businesses in their communities. We're looking for large and small libraries and examples that are interesting and unique to your situation or geographic area. If you have a cool story about how your gigabit broadband capacity has helped patrons, we want to hear it. Merit will be doing the introduction but you do not have to receive service through Merit to be on this panel. You'll have about 10 minutes to speak and a multimedia presentation is welcome but not necessary. A stipend will be available to defray travel expenses. Please reply to me at norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:norriss2@michigan.gov> as well as to Shannon White at whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> with your story if you are interested in being on this panel, we look forward to hearing from you! Whether you want to be on the panel or simply to attend the conference, we welcome you to join us on October 24th. Attached please find the program flyer. There is no cost for library staff to attend but you will need this promotional code on the registration page: http://www.connectmi.org/events/2013-michigan-broadband-conference Libraries4Broadband Cheers, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/>

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Elmore Leonard died
by Christine Hage 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/21/books/elmore-leonard-master-of-crime-fict… Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122

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Revised ending date -- Michicard program ends December 31, 2013
by Robertson, Nancy (MDE) 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Dear Michigan library directors and staff, please note the revised end date for Michicard in the following re-release of my original notice below: The Michicard program will end December 31, 2013. As anticipated for some time now, Michicard has been eclipsed in terms of service and convenience by the Michigan eLibrary Catalog and Resource Sharing system (MeLCat<http://elibrary.mel.org/search>). We encourage all libraries that participated in Michicard to become participating libraries in MeLCat. MeLCat is an online catalog and delivery service that allows patrons of hundreds of participating Michigan libraries to borrow materials - books, movies, CDs and more - from all over the state and have them delivered to their home library. The Michicard system required the patron to travel to the library owning the material to both check out and return items. Libraries interested in offering the same in-library access that Michicard once provided are invited to join MeLCat and sign up as a library that offers Visiting Patron Service<http://mcls.org/cms/sitem.cfm/library_tools/melcat/melcat_resource_sharing_…>. Click here<http://mcls.org/cms/sitem.cfm/library_tools/melcat/melcat_participation/> to learn more about becoming a MeLCat participating library. More details will come soon about training opportunities or informational sessions regarding the MeLCat Visiting Patron service and how a library begins participating in it. Solutions for libraries unable to join MeLCat but interested in providing similar service to that offered by Michicard: * Enter into reciprocal borrowing agreements with other library systems. * Build Cooperative-wide library sharing services. * Offer guest cards to out of service area patrons. * Charge a membership fee to out of service area patrons. * Remember, your library determines its own circulation and borrowing policies. The only requirement from the Library of Michigan is that if you offer MeLCat services to a designated patron group, you shall not charge patrons for MeLCat services. I encourage you to look at this change as an opportunity to review and update your circulation and reciprocal borrowing practices and policies to meet your patrons' most up-to-date needs. We have posted a Michicard/MeLCat FAQ containing the most commonly asked questions concerning Michicard and MeLCat on our Michicard page at www.michigan.gov/michicard<http://www.michigan.gov/michicard>. Thank you in advance for moving with the times on this and rolling with the change. Regards, Nancy Nancy R. Robertson State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9464 Email: robertsonn(a)michigan.gov<mailto:robertsonn@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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