January 2014 - Michlib-l

ReadersFirst Guide to Library E-Book Vendors
by Jim Flury 21 Jan '14

21 Jan '14

All, Below is a link to the inaugural edition of the ReadersFirst Guide to Library E-Book Vendors. I felt it worthy of a share, and hope you will agree: http://readersfirst.org/ReadersFirst-Guide--Library-E-Book-Vendors.pdf Jim 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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Adobe help from the collective
by Helena Hayes 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

Hello, All - Has anyone used any of the promotional materials from OverDrive? I would like to use some of their bookmarks, but I don't know how to get rid of the crop marks. I've looked at their "help" pages, and have also looked online but so far have had no luck. I would appreciate any suggestions! Thanks in advance! Helena Hayes, MLIS Marketing Coordinator Fremont Area District Library 104 East Main Street Fremont, MI 49412 Phone: 231-924-3480, ext. 270 FAX: 231-928-0261

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Call for nominations extended!
by natalie bazan 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

With our deadline fast approaching (along with the next round of arctic weather), we are giving you a little bit more time. New deadline: February 15th. So nominate your favorite librarian today! Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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free ink cartridges
by scody＠threeriverslibrary.org 19 Jan '14

19 Jan '14

two HP 920 combo-packs, each containing one High Capacity XL Black and three Standard color cartridges (one each of cyan, magenta, and yellow). Contact Deborah Haak at dhaak(a)threeriverslibrary.org or 269-273-8666. Shirley Cody Three Rivers Public Library Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8667

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Inkster Public Library Reopening
by Denise Bearre 19 Jan '14

19 Jan '14

Hurray! The roof has been fixed! The Inkster Public Library will reopen on Tuesday January 21, 2014 with our regular business hours. -- Denise M Bearre, Library Director Inkster Public Library 2005 Inkster Rd Inkster, MI 48141 313-563-2822 dbearre(a)inksterlibrary.org

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Health Happens in Libraries - Resources to support health literacy needs
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

As open enrollment for ACA continues you may be interested in additional resources to add to your website or use with patrons. Below you can find five important websites to support your library's health information services. * MedlinePlus<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001baP_nuYFwiKsEPkUMUUXMeFDusYWAPAxlHjmxjFQv98R…> is a free, comprehensive site of trusted health information provided by the National Library of Medicine. It includes resources for personal health management for different age groups and health care topics, health news, and interactive engagement tools for visitors. Patrons may find this site useful for exploring personal health considerations in easy-to-understand language. * The National Library of Medicine also includes the National Network of Libraries of Medicine<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001baP_nuYFwiKsEPkUMUUXMeFDusYWAPAxlHjmxjFQv98R…>, which works to extend and improve public access to health information across eight regions nationwide. Regional network centers support collaboration between libraries and other information centers that serve health information needs. Library staff can identify the region where their library is located and access health information resources specific to their state. * HealthCare.gov<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001baP_nuYFwiKsEPkUMUUXMeFDusYWAPAxlHjmxjFQv98R…> is the primary website for individuals to explore and apply for health insurance options available to them as part of the Affordable Care Act. Individuals from every state can visit this site and be directed to the most relevant resources in their community, simply by identifying the Affordable Care Act Marketplace where they live<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001baP_nuYFwiKsEPkUMUUXMeFDusYWAPAxlHjmxjFQv98R…>. From here, patrons can explore common questions and answers, identify local application and enrollment assistance, and obtain coverage. * While much discussion and speculation regarding the Affordable Care Act occurs in the media, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001baP_nuYFwiKsEPkUMUUXMeFDusYWAPAxlHjmxjFQv98R…> HealthCare site provides clear information about the administration and implications of this complex law, as well as portrays details about many facets of the law for each state. * The Rural Assistance Center<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001baP_nuYFwiKsEPkUMUUXMeFDusYWAPAxlHjmxjFQv98R…> is a portal for health and human services information for specifically for rural communities and stakeholders. Topic and state-specific guides can support patrons and library staff alike in understanding the health and human services needs and resources in their community. Please share with us any other favorite sites as you work with community members searching for information on the Affordable Care Act. Don't forget that WebJunction offers resources to support libraries responding to health information needs. Visit the Health Happens in Libraries section, http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/ehealth.html, for opportunities, ideas and resources for your staff and patrons. Webinar: the next Health Happens in Libraries webinar is scheduled for 2pm on January 22. This webinar will provide more information about health information resources available from the National Library of Medicine and the NN/LM to strengthen health literacy of your community. For full details and free registration online visit http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/health-information-resources-… 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 The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Reminder!! Annual Report/State Aid Application Closing February 3rd, 2014
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

Dear Library Directors, The FY 2013/2014 Annual Report/State Aid Application is coming to a close on February 3, 2014. To be eligible to receive State Aid, the FY 2013/2014 Annual Report/State Aid Application must be submitted on or before February 3, 2014 and the Certification of Information page with original signatures must be postmarked on or before February 5, 2014. To all those libraries that have begun or submitted their Annual Report/State Aid application, thank you!! For those of you that have not yet logged in please access the report at https://mdoe.state.mi.us/AnnualReport/AnnualReport.html as soon as possible. If you have any questions concerning the report please contact me at hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> or Kathy Webb at webbk1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:webbk1@michigan.gov> . 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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Bryan Collier at Willard in Battle Creek too!
by Liz Voorheis 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

llustrator Bryan Collier >From a young age, Collier's interest in art was encouraged. He developed a unique style of painting that incorporated both watercolor and collage. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 p.m. Miller Stone Building Doors open at 6:00 p.m. For more information 269-968-8166 x517 http://www.willard.lib.mi.us/ -- Liz Voorheis , MLIS Head of Children & Teen Services Willard Library 7 W Van Buren Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-968-8166 x517

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Michigan Compiled Laws etc.
by Carol Kuchta 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

Hi, We have a complete set of Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated as well as the 14 volume set European Writers (Scribner 1983-1991), and the 12 volume set of Masterplots (Rev. Second ed. 1996) available for the taking. If you would like any (or all) of these sets please email me at kuchtac(a)cantronpl.org<mailto:kuchtac@cantronpl.org> by January 25, 2014. Carol Kuchta Information Services Canton Public Library 1200 Canton Public Library Canton MI 48188 734-397-0999

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2014 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference - March 28-29
by Nancy Feldbush 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

pagebanner.JPG 2014 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference - March 28-29 The 56th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference will be held March 28-29, 2014, in Macomb County at the Best Western Sterling Inn Banquet & Conference Center in Sterling Heights. The conference is one of the Historical Society of Michigan's four major history conferences. Lead sponsors of the event include Meijer and the Detroit Historical Society. Organized by the Michigan in Perspective Planning Committee, the conference will feature several keynote speakers and breakout sessions focused on local history in Michigan. Sheila Cockrel from Crossroads Consulting and a former Detroit City Council member will present the opening keynote Detroit Bankruptcy: A City in Transition. Other keynotes include Revisiting "Rosie the Riveter": The New Workers in the Arsenal of Democracy with Charles K. Hyde of Wayne State University; Henry Ford's $5 Day: Too Good to Be True? with John Staudenmaier of the University of Detroit Mercy; and Detroit People Mover with Bill Sproule of Michigan Technological University. To see the full conference flyer or to register online, visit http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference. Breakout sessions will cover topics such as local history, communication and arts, and cultural diversity. They include: * Detroit Sound Conservancy Oral History * Maritime Trilogy: Submerged History & Heritage in Southeast Michigan * Michigan's First Prison: The Jackson Prison * History of and in Detroit's Pubs and Bars * Defending Freedom: Detroit's Military Airports * Digital Challenges for the Analog-Minded: Reference, Research, and Accessibility Strategies for Digital Archives * Origin of U.S. Immigration Controls on the U.S.-Canada Border * Great Female Artists of Detroit * Hank Greenberg: Love and Hate in Detroit * Grant Writing for Local Historical Organizations * Preserving Our Past: Historic Preservation in Detroit * New Books in Michigan History: Old Slow Town: Detroit During the Civil War; Beyond Pontiac's Shadow; Michigan: A History of Explorers, Entrepreneurs, and Everyday People * The Detroit Elders Project * Civic Detroit: Centennials of Kiwanis International and Junior League of Detroit * Traveling Through Time: Michigan Historical Markers * Ethnic Detroit: Arab and Asian Communities * Researching and Writing a Historical Novel * Demographics of Detroit: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? * Marketing Tips for Small Museums * The Underground Railroad: Dispelling Myths and Telling Our Stories in the Detroit River Region * Respecting Those Who Came Before Us: Why Is Repatriation So Important to Tribal Communities * Metro Detroit's History of African Americans in Communication & Media Arts * Women at Work in the Nineteenth Century Open to anyone interested in state or regional history, registration for the two-day event is only $45 ($55 after March 18). Meals that feature keynote speakers, including lunch on both days and breakfast on Saturday, are available by reservation on a space-available basis. The luncheons are $23 per ticket, and the Saturday breakfast is $17 per ticket. Register online <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/> or by calling (800) 692-1828. The first day of the conference will close with a Friday evening reception at the Sterling Inn. The reception is free for all registered conference attendees, but tickets are required and can be secured during the conference registration process. In addition to our lead sponsors, the conference's other featured sponsors include the Detroit Public Library, Michigan State University Press, University of Michigan Press, Walter P. Reuther Library, and Wayne State University Press. The Local History Conference is also supported by Algonquin Club of Detroit & Windsor, Bentley Historical Library, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research, Inc. , Fred Hart Williams Genealogical Society, Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Jewish Historical Society of Michigan, Michigan Genealogical Council, Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame, Oakland County Historical Commission, Troy Historical Society, and William L. Clements Library. Members and friends of the Society will receive a printed copy of the conference flyer on or around February 1, 2014. The flyer can be downloaded from our website or by clicking here. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/LHC-2014-brochure.pdf> The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. 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 email with "remove" in the subject line or body of the email. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org.

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