September 2013 - Michlib-l

The Digital Inclusion Survey funded by IMLS
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Dear Public Library Directors, Please participate in the Digital Inclusion Survey funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services by November 15th 2013. The survey will generate unique and valuable data in the areas of digital literacy, economic and workforce development, civic engagement, and public access to the internet. You can access the survey by going to http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu. The Digital Inclusion Survey is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and conducted by the American Library Association and the Information Policy & Access Center at the University of Maryland College Park, in partnership with the International City/County Management Association. Why is your participation important? Participation in the survey will allow your library to: * Get a better sense of your community's needs, challenges, and opportunities through interactive tools<http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/content/interactive-map> and how your library's services add value to your community. * Communicate with decision makers about the value of your library's technology-enabled services and public access technologies. * Articulate how your library helps build a digitally inclusive community<http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/content/di-initiatives>, supporting 21st century workforce development, digital literacy, education, and a healthy community. * Identify where your library's services and resources are meeting community needs and where there might be room for improvement or a need for new partners to extend the library's reach. Results from the survey and speed test will provide valuable new data for advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. Please complete the survey by November 15, 2013. How do you participate? Go to http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/ and follow the Complete the Survey button. In addition to the survey questions, libraries are requested to complete a speed test. Instructions are on the first page when you log in to the survey. Speed capture is automatic. Can you see the survey questions before answering them? Yes, you can access a PDF version of the survey sections on the survey project website<http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/content/digital-inclusion-survey>. Please note that the print and Web surveys are slightly different (not in terms of the questions, but in terms of layout and presentation). Can you save your answers and finish the survey later? Yes, you can save your answers at any time by clicking the 'stop and resume later' button at the bottom of each survey question page. To get back into the survey later, use your ID to login, find your library and click the button that says 'resume' or 'completed.' You can also print a copy of the completed survey for your records. How long will it take to complete the survey? Test estimates ranged from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. Thank you, Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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Children's Cards - Who and How Old?
by Stanczak, Cindy 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Hello all! You've been an *amazing* help on my most recent questions and we've had another one come up that'd like to some feedback on. We currently allow parent or guardian to sign up a child (under age 18) for a library card, and, in doing so, accepting legal responsibility for any fines, fees, and damages accrued on the child's card. But we've had issues with grandmothers signing up children and parents objecting. What about grown siblings? We've also had incidents of non-custodial or just not parent saying that they're parent and signing the child up. In essence, my question is: Who do you allow to sign up a child (under 18) for a Library card (parent, legal guardian, grandparent, auntie/uncle, custodial step-parent, foster parent, non-custodial parent, grown siblings) and what do you ask for in terms of proof? Thank you!!! Cynthia Stanczak Adult & Teen Services Librarian Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993

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Early Literacy demonstration videos - Storyblocks
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

The Colorado State Library has the following videos as part of their Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy Initiative. These are good for parents, teachers and librarians. "check out our new Storyblocks videos at http://www.storyblocks.org/! We just added 10 new videos, including 4 in Spanish. Storyblocks is a project of CLEL-Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy-that produces short videos featuring librarians demonstrating a rhyme or song and delivering an early literacy tip. The videos are great for parents, library staff, and ECE educators alike. Produced by our statewide PBS station, they're great quality. They can be sorted into English or Spanish, as well as age group (babies, toddlers, and preschoolers). About a third are in Spanish." - from Beth Crist at the Colorado State Library. 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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library leasing?
by Three Oaks Township Public Library 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

Hi all, If anyone has a policy about renting or leasing library space, I would be very grateful for a copy. Our building has a lot of unused space that could be providing revenue but we have one very troublesome board member that insists on seeing the "statute" that allows this. Thanks in advance! "A Library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." Henry Ward Beecher Cheryl Kersey, Director Three Oaks Township Public Library 3 North Elm Street Three Oaks, MI 49128 phone 269.756.5621 fax 269.756.3004 www.threeoaks.michlibrary.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Three-Oaks-Township-Public-Library/320985…

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Toledo War - a historical presentation at the Romeo District Library on September 18
by Dominic McLaughlin 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

(Please excuse the duplicate postings.) Hello, Research librarian and published local historian Alan Naldrett will give a presentation at the Romeo District Library on the Toledo War, the relatively little-known conflict between Michigan and Ohio which is continued today in their famed collegiate sports rivalry. The talk will cover such topics as the players involved, the strategies of the armies, and the background behind the entire conflict. He will be presenting on Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 PM at the Romeo District Library's Graubner Library, located at 65821 Van Dyke in Washington Township. Refreshments will be served and no registration is required! I am attaching a Powerpoint flyer with both poster-sized and quarter-sheet handouts if anyone would like to print some copies for patrons. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Thanks, Dominic McLaughlin Adult Services Librarian Romeo District Library

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Toledo War - a historical presentation at the Romeo District Library on September 18
by mclaughlindominic＠hushmail.com 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Hello, Research librarian and published local historian Alan Naldrett will give a presentation at the Romeo District Library on the Toledo War, the relatively little-known conflict between Michigan and Ohio which is continued today in their famed collegiate sports rivalry. The talk will cover such topics as the players involved, the strategies of the armies, and the background behind the entire conflict. He will be presenting on Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00 PM at the Romeo District Library's Graubner Library, located at 65821 Van Dyke in Washington Township. Refreshments will be served and no registration is required! I am attaching a Powerpoint flyer with both poster-sized and quarter-sheet handouts if anyone would like to print some copies for patrons. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Thanks, Dominic McLaughlin Adult Services Librarian Romeo District Library

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oak drop-box available
by Marilyn Kwik 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Hi Everyone, Westland Library is looking for a home for an oak drop-box. The box is in tip top condition. Dimensions: 36" wide, 25" deep, and 48" tall. 2 spring loaded carts included along with a working lock. Contact me if you are interested. First come, first serve. You must be able to pick it up. No delivery. See attached pictures. Marilyn Kwik marilyn.kwik(a)westlandlibrary.org

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Hosting Driver's Training
by Michael McGuire 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

This looks to me like a much bigger question than " Hosting Driver's Training." It seems like a question of how the Library wants to serve and be a part of the community. It seems to me like the local PTO (presumably non-profit) is the organization that is putting on the event. The fact that they've hired someone who is licensed by the State to do it doesn't seem very different that a non-profit presenting a speaker or performer and paying that that individual a fee or honorarium. >From a community service point of view, it seem that making it possible for local folks to do this locally in a well-known and familiar environment would be a plus for the Library. Is it a certainty that the Library will be the venue or might the participants have to drive to another locality to have the classes? >From a public relations point of view, you'd be getting a lot of people into the library on a regular basis who might not otherwise be there and showing the community how you want to work with it on matters of community interest. Finally, it is educational and that is the Library's mission. All that said, if the company will pay for the venue, so much the better for the bottom line of the Library. Otherwise, it will be the parents paying the fee the Library charges and that isn't the image that the Library wants to put out there. Nor is it a battle that the Library wants to fight - even if it "wins." There has already been considerable disruption to the community because of the change in the school system. This is an opportunity for the Library to be a community restoring force. Hopefully, looking at the bigger picture will provide a different perspective. Michael D. McGuire Grand Rapids, MI mdmcguire(a)yahoo.com

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MeL Basics classes in September
by Suzanne Robinson 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Wide distribution - please feel free to share: We still have openings available in both Basics 1 (afternoon of Sept 17) and Basics 2 (afternoon of Sept 24.) This is a good chance to tune up your MeL skills or to offer training to new staff members. These classes can provide free SCECH's for K12 staff and Library of Michigan CEU's for public library staff. To register, just go to Basics Part 1 - https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=240 Basics Part 2 - https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=241 If you have any questions, please contact me off list. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations No Bad Days! ------------------- Suzanne Robinson, AMLS MeL Databases Training Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134

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Author coming to the Warren Civic Center Library on October 7
by fabak＠libcoop.net 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Hello, Detroit-born poet and novelist Jeanne Sirotkin has recently published her first book of short stories called Wrestling the Bear. These stories chronicle remarkable moments of coincidence when lives collide. Sirotkin writes with poetic language and rhythm, reflecting her background in poetry and performance. Jeanne Sirotkin will be with us on Monday, October 7 at 6:00 for a presentation and book signing. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. All are welcome! Thank you. Kathy Faba Branch Librarian Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch

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