August 2013 - Michlib-l

REMINDER: MeL New Business Resources In-Person Training at 7 Locations around the State!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

Workshops start next week but sign-up is still going on! Please consider attending and encouraging those in your community who work with small business/entrepreneurs and in economic development to join us! We could use some more registrations in the Marquette, Grayling and Saginaw locations :) Read on: We have scheduled 7 locations around Michigan August 21-30 for training workshops on the new business resources we have recently added to the Michigan eLibrary, http://mel.org/databases or http://mel.org/bizandjobs. These resources will be especially useful as you work with those who are starting or growing businesses both individuals and with any economic development organizations in your community. Plus libraries can use BusinessDecision and DemographicsNow to understand their own markets/target audiences! High schools who have business education and/or young entrepreneur programs will also be interested in the new business resources in MeL. Academic librarians will want to share these resources with their business faculty and students and special libraries will be interested in how they can use the new business resources for their organizations/companies! Something for everyone so please share widely--Economic development organization staff, chambers of commerce staff, SCORE, MichiganWorks! staff, etc. are welcome to attend the trainings! Below you will find dates, location, registration and contact information. Workshops run from 9 a.m. to 3 pm. A.M. refreshments and lunch included. Workshops are available at *no* cost: August 21 - Troy Public Library (Troy, MI) Register at, www.troylibrary.info<http://www.troylibrary.info> (then click on programs calendar on the left), or call the Tech Desk at 248.524.3542. Contact Cathy Russ for more information or questions, c.russ(a)troymi.gov<mailto:c.russ@troymi.gov> August 22 - Jackson College Library (Jackson, MI) Register at, http://fs22.formsite.com/jcclibrary/form4/index.html or go to http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/handbook/business.pdf for an informational flier. Contact Stephanie Davis, for more information or questions, davisstephand(a)jccmi.edu<mailto:davisstephand@jccmi.edu> August 23 - White Pines Library Cooperative (Saginaw, MI) Register at, http://www.wplc.org/registrations/2012-2013/mel_business_resources.cfm Contact Karen Puszykowski, k.powski(a)vlc.lib.mi.us<mailto:k.powski@vlc.lib.mi.us> or Byron Sitler, b.sitler(a)vlc.lib.mi.us<mailto:b.sitler@vlc.lib.mi.us> for more information or questions. August 27 - Peter White Public Library (Marquette, MI) Register at http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SLC/images/pdf_files/registermelbusiness.pdf or email: Pam Malmsten, pamm(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:pamm@uproc.lib.mi.us> or Fax to Superiorland Co-op (906) 228-5627. Contact Pam as well for more information or questions. August 28 - Deveraux Memorial Library (Grayling, MI) Register at http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SLC/images/pdf_files/registermelbusiness.pdf or email: Pam Malmsten, pamm(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:pamm@uproc.lib.mi.us> or Fax to Superiorland Co-op (906) 228-5627. Contact Pam as well for more information or questions. August 29 - Portage District Library (Portage, MI near Kalamazoo) Register at, http://host4.evanced.info/portage/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=4355&rts=&disp… Contact Nicolette Sosulski, nsosulski(a)portagelibrary.info<mailto:nsosulski@portagelibrary.info> for more information or questions. August 30 - Lakeland Library Cooperative (Grand Rapids, MI) Register at http://arwen.llcoop.org Contact Sheryl VanderWagen for more information or questions, 616-559-5253 x210. Webinar training will continue to be available for MeL business resources and well as all the other MeL databases. You can check http://mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResources&ParentId=968 for vendor and training from the MeL Team at MCLS. We look forward to seeing many of you at the August workshops! Kind regards, 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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Broadband Conference 10-24-13 - SAVE THE DATE!
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

PLEASE SHARE FREELY!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference Thursday, October 24, 2013 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Kellogg Center 219 South Harrison On the Campus of Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan The 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference will bring together community leaders from education, libraries, economic development, local government, healthcare, and technology sectors to share and learn cross-collaborative best practices for expanding broadband and technology access, adoption, and use and move Michigan to the forefront of the digital economy. Nationally recognized broadband and technology experts will join local leaders to provide attendees with best practices and insights into leveraging technology for improved community and economic development, education, healthcare, and workforce development. Actionable information and case studies will be provided to empower participants to work with local stakeholders and broadband providers in their communities to expand technology access, adoption, and use. Featured Keynote Speaker: Blair Levin Blair Levin became Communications & Society Fellow with the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program on May 10, 2010, following his departure from the Federal Communications Commission, where he served as the Executive Director of the Omnibus Broadband Initiative. In his role at the Federal Communications Commission, Mr. Levin oversaw the development of a National Broadband Plan, a project mandated by Congress in the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Mr. Levin rejoined the Commission in June, 2009, after eight years as an analyst at Legg Mason and Stifel Nicolaus. As Barron's Magazine noted, Levin "has always been on top of developing trends and policy shifts in media and telecommunications ... and has proved visionary in getting out in front of many of today's headline making events." For sponsorship inquiries, vendor opportunities, and questions, please contact Eric Frederick, State Program Manager, at efrederick(a)connectmi.org or call 517-994-8024. For more information or to register for the event, please visit http://www.connectmi.org/events/2013-michigan-broadband-conference. ***Library staff may register for free by using the promo code Libraries4Broadband*** [cid:image001.jpg@01CE99A0.497ED8F0] 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/>***

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Posting monthly financials
by natalie bazan 15 Aug '13

15 Aug '13

I have a quick question that I'm hoping someone may have experience with. I had a public comment last night at our library board meeting wondering why we don't post our monthly treasurer's reports on our website. I've looked at quite a few library webpages and did not see anyone posting this information. Has anyone had this request? Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library 118 E. Main St. Hopkins, MI 49328 269-793-7516 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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Affordable Care Act Webinar and Resources for Libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

If you missed the latest WebJunction webinar on the Affordable Care Act and libraries be sure to register for the August 28 event. Meaningful Use: Libraries connecting patrons to ACA resources -- This webinar will explore strategies for libraries to identify ACA resources, hear from libraries that are working to prepare for patron requests, and obtain key policy and resource updates from ACA experts. http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Libraries_and_ACA_Resources.h… As libraries look ahead to the October 1 open enrollment date for the health insurance marketplace, there is an abundance of information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and many opportunities for public libraries. One of the key roles that libraries can play is to maintain an awareness of available resources in your area, and develop an approach for connecting patrons to those resources in the way that makes the most sense for your community. Please join us for this interactive session, where we will discuss strategies for libraries to identify ACA resources, hear from libraries that are working to prepare for patron requests, and obtain key policy and resource updates from ACA experts. The webinar will take place at 1pm Eastern time. Also, be sure to visit MeL.org Health and Wellness for links to key information resources for your community. http://www.mel.org/index.php?P=SPT--BrowseResources&ParentId=984 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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Summer Reading manual ideas for 2015
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

The Collaborative Summer Library Program committees are beginning to work on the 2015 manuals and are looking for great ideas and suggestions. The manuals now include four sections: Early Literacy, Children, Teen and Adult. We are looking for your best program ideas for all four. The theme for 2015 is Heroes. Please take a minute to go to the survey and let us know what you are looking for in the Heroes Summer Reading manual. The survey is REALLY SHORT too! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRP2015ACTIVITIES Please respond by September 25th. Thank you for all your creativity! FYI: I will be sending out the 2013 Summer Reading feedback and participation statistics survey next month and your 2014 manuals will be shipped out in October. 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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Rochelle Riley Brunch ~ 2013 Bookwoman Award
by Marika Zemke 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

The Women’s National Book Association Detroit Chapter is proud to announce the winner of the 2013 Bookwoman Award, given bi-annually since 1991, to honor women in the book world who have made significant contributions to libraries, reading, writing, or publishing. The winner of this year’s award is Rochelle Riley. Rochelle Riley has won numerous awards, including the 2013 National Headliner Award and the 2013 Distinguished Leadership in Media award. She is a past winner of the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award and the Neal Shine Award for Media Commitment to Philanthropy. She is a four-time winner of the Michigan Associated Press Editorial Association Award, a two-time winner of a first place Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists, and her columns covering the city’s corruption scandal were included in the entry that won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. The Detroit Chapter of the Women’s National Book Association is honored to bestow the 2013 Bookwoman Award to Rochelle Riley. Presentation of the Bookwoman Award will be a brunch held on Saturday, September 28th at BRAVO Cucina Italiana, 17700 Haggerty Road, Livonia MI 48152, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Space is limited and tickets are $25.00. For information on how to purchase tickets, please contact Tanya Davidson at 313-533-8056 or Tanyareahdavidson(a)gmail.com. -- Marika Zemke - Adult Services Manager Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390 Direct Line 248-438-8163, Fax 248-669-3247 mzemke(a)commercelibrary.info

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U.S. Unveils New Consumer Auto Recall Database
by Jim Flury 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

My apologies in advance if the below turns out to be a duplicate posting to the listserv: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This ought to garner at least some interest among library patrons in a state that is unarguably, despite some recent challenges, still the automobile capital of the world: Link to Detroit News article: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130814/AUTO01/308140073/U-S-unveils-ne… Link to Website: http://www.safercar.gov/ Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Re: [Michlib-l] Coupon Exchange Box
by Diane O'Keefe 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

We have had a coupon box for many years, first at one of our smaller branches, and now at the Main branch, since the smaller branches closed. We have a Disability Network volunteer who comes in twice a week to clip and file the coupons by subject in the box. This makes it a little more difficult for someone to grab them all, although there have been occasions recently where that happened. Our volunteer comes in on Wednesdays and Fridays, so that is when we get the lines. We moved the box to the Reference desk, so patrons have to come and ask for it and return it to the librarian when finished. This seems to be working to keep patrons from emptying it. We also put a note on the box, asking patrons to consider others and not take all of the coupons. Diane M. O'Keefe Lead Librarian Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Flint, MI 48503 810-249-2456 dokeefe(a)fpl.info

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Library Related Webinars This Month
by White, Shannon (MDE) 14 Aug '13

14 Aug '13

Don't forget about our monthly list of library-related webinars is available on the Library of Michigan website. The document is full of FREE webinar content you may find useful. Each month you can find the document here: www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> Scroll down to the Online Education (National) section to find the PDF document for this month. Some of the highlights still remaining this month include: * August 14 (9-10 am) -- EveryoneOn @your library * August 16 (12-1 pm) -- People - Difficult or Different? * August 21 (9-10 am) -- Libraries Lending eReaders * August 22 (9-10 am) -- MeLCat Help! Finding the Answers To Your MeLCat Questions * August 29 (11-12 pm) -- Marketing Libraries: What the not-for-profits can learn from the lots-of-profits If you have questions about a particular webinar, please contact the organization that is providing the information. There are links to all the organizations along with the listings. Also, be sure to note the location of the organization to make certain you are checking for the correct time zone. The items listed in the document are all in Eastern but when you visit an organizations site they may only list their local time. Most of these are recorded by the entity providing the webinar. Please check their website for details on archived recordings. 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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Youth Librarian Part-Time Job Opening
by Anne Barnard 13 Aug '13

13 Aug '13

Position available at the Orion Township Public Library for a Part-time Youth Librarian, includes evening and weekend hours. Assist the Head of Youth Services in providing service to children and caregivers, including youth reference, programming, readers' advisory and collection development and maintenance. Complete posting, including required qualifications, and application available at: http://orionlibrary.org/library-employment/. Applications deadline is Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Submit application to: Joyce Becker, Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362, 248-693-3000 x302. Electronic submissions to: jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org. Anne Barnard ILS Coordinator Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 248-693-3000 x339 248-693-3009 fax abarnard(a)orionlibrary.org

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