October 2014 - Michlib-l

Cooking Books
by Brian Johnston 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

A big thank you to everyone who responded to the question about cooking books that I sent out last week. I got many responses and they were all appreciated. We are in the process of deciding which ones to use for the program. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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New Video Available on the Michigan eLibrary's Discovery Search Service!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Number 3 in the series is now available on MeL's Discovery Search Service: https://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/_a1103330398/p51jdpblm6t/?launch… You can also find additional overview videos in the "MeL" section of Promotion & Training, http://mel.org/promotions. Please feel free to share widely with your colleagues and patrons! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS 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 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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AARP Tax-Aide Seeks Volunteers (Oakland County)
by Joe Roth 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

Press Release for Immediate Release October 21, 2014 Needed: AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers (Oakland County) The AARP Tax-Aide Program is a national volunteer program founded in 1968 and sponsored by the IRS and the AARP Foundation, in partnership with local community centers. Tax aide volunteers are being recruited now, for Southeast Oakland County, to provide free tax preparation services to low and moderate income taxpayers, especially seniors. Volunteers of all ages are needed for tax preparation and support positions: · Good with numbers? Be a tax volunteer · Skilled in all things digital? Be a technology coordinator · Organized? Help sort tax paperwork, distribute materials, etc. · Love working with people? Be a greeter. · Want to help us get the word out? Be a communications coordinator. This past year our local Tax-Aide sites provided free tax preparation or tax counseling to over 4,000 citizens of SE Oakland County and its surrounding communities. The majority of these local clients are low income seniors in Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield, Clawson, Ferndale, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Southfield, Troy and surrounding communities. Volunteers will receive training in tax law, tax return preparation and IRS tax software during the month of January, 2015 for the tax season starting in February. For more information or to volunteer contact: Chuck Raeder, AARP Tax-Aide District Coordinator Ph: (248)885-8963, Email: craeder(a)comcast.net, or visit http://www.aarp.org/giving-back

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A Fat Old Lady?
by Lois Hartman 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

I'm looking for the origin or at least the author of a totally politically incorrect poem called "The Fat Old Lday" At least that is what my copy says that I found in a folder in a file drawer. This folder pre-dates my time here at the library so I have no idea where they got it from. The poem starts like this: Once there lived an old lady, Who was extremely fat and wide; She loved to snack on junk food, And she never walked outside. Does anyone know of this poem and it's origin or author? I tried googling it and so far have not found anything. Lois Hartman Watervliet District Library

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FEMA representatives at Parkman Branch of the Detroit Public Library
by Jennifer Dye 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

FEMA representatives will be at the Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman,near Linwood, during library hours (12-8 M & W; 10-6 Tu, Th, & Sat), to help people affected by the flooding in August. Call 313-481-1810 for more information. Jennifer Dye Librarian Parkman Branch Detroit Public Library 1766 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238 jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1811 (reference desk) 313-481-1819 (workroom)

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Edge of Eternity
by Jess Hesselgrave 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

It's a Wild World. Our Edge of Eternity (Ken Follett) audio book was returned last week for a very odd reason: disc #27 was NOT Edge of Eternity, but was actually disc #2 of Cat Stevens Gold. I contacted Books of Tape and Random House said that sometimes that happens because the audio book discs are recorded in the same place as music discs. Random House sent me a free replacement disc, but the replacement is also Cat Stevens. I have contacted them again to try to sort this out. I just wanted to share to let you guys know that if anyone ordered this audio book to double check disc #27, as it seems to be a legitimate mix-up from the recording studio. Thanks! -- Jessica Hesselgrave Adult Services Librarian Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Ph. 248-437-6431 x202 Fax 248-437-6593 jhesselgrave(a)ssldl.info <jhesselgrave(a)ssldl.info>

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MAP Year 2 Update: 80+% of MAP Year 1, Only Five Months In
by Jim Flury 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

All, The end of this week, October 24, will mark the five month anniversary of Statewide MAP Year 2. I am glad to be able to share the news with you today that, a few days shy of five months in to Statewide MAP Year 2, you have circulated a bit more than 80% of the total number of MAP passes that were processed in the entire 12 month period of Statewide MAP Year 1. Nice work, everybody! My goal is to be able to report to you on the last workday prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, November 26, a couple of days past the halfway point of Statewide MAP Year 2, that you have circulated 100% of the number of passes in six months of this year's version of the program, that were checked out in the full 12 months of Statewide MAP Year 1. It won't be easy to reach our goal, as several of our popular partner venues, such as the lighthouses, have closed for the season. But I think we can get it done if we work together. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, 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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Loaning MP3 Players
by Sally-Adrina Taylor 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

Hello everyone, I am wondering if anyone currently loans out MP3 players to their patrons. Our library has recently withdrawn a large amount of books on cd and we are getting ready to go completely digital (no end date at this time). Before we complete the switch I would like to help patrons transition to downloadable audiobooks. I would appreciate any information about lending programs, name(s) of equipment used, and if you have had any success. I will share my findings with the list serve at a later date. Thank you for your time. Sally-Adrina Sally-Adrina Taylor Rapid City Public Libraries Public Services - Library Associate I staylor(a)rcplib.org www.rapidcitylibrary.org

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Two Upcoming Programs at Northville District Library
by Karen Fehl 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

FYI- Two interesting upcoming programs: Monday, October 27: Living Downstream: Film & Discussion. This award-winning documentary follows cancer survivor Sandra Steingraber to some of the most beautiful places in North America to bring attention to toxic chemicals in our environment. Learn how they migrate, and how they enter our bodies and once inside, may contribute to cancer formation. Maria Lyzen, President of the Michigan Breast Cancer Coalition, leads a follow-up discussion. Call 248-349-3020 or visit our website at www.northvillelibrary.org to register online at our Events Calendar. Thursday, October 30: Healing Pets & Saving Vets. Pets for Vets assists returning soldiers by pairing them with a specially trained shelter animal who offers emotional support as these men and women transition back to civilian life. Laurie Carr, director of the East Michigan Chapter of Pets for Vets, talks about her organization and introduces us to a Veteran and his furry companion. Call 248-349-3020 to register or visit our website and register online. Karen Fehl, Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 W. Cady St., Northville MI 48167 248-349-3020

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envelopes all taken
by Loretta Sherfield 20 Oct '14

20 Oct '14

All envelopes are gone. Thanks for playing! ;-) Loretta, Branch District Library

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