October 2014 - Michlib-l

3D Printers
by Hartford Public Library 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

Dear Library Friends, Does anyone have a 3D printer in your library? If so, would you share your experiences, pros and cons? What printer do you have or do you have any recommendation? I appreciate your input. Regards, Stephanie Daniels Hartford Public Library

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FOML 2014 Outstanding Friends Group Merit Award
by Linda Pierce 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

Did your Friends of the Library carry out an outstanding project or a number of successful activities in your community during 2014 that had a significant impact on your library’s services to the community? The FOML Outstanding Friends Group Merit Award will be given to a Michigan Friends group for a specific project carried out in 2014 or based on the full scope of the group’s activities during 2014. Applications will be judged by the FOML Membership & Marketing Committee on the following criteria: *Planning:* Involvement of the Friends, library, and community in the use of resources, an innovative and appropriate activity, and measurable outcomes (e.g., attendance at event, increase in patron use of the library, etc.). *Implementation:* Public relations, broad membership involvement, and use of resources. *Evaluation:* Assessment of activity or program with measurable results. *Innovation:* New idea(s) for program or activity, creative involvement of community and specific citizens, and creative use of public relations. *Community Involvement*: Evidence of community involvement in planning and implementation. The winning Friends group will receive $400 and a plaque, with an invitation for two members of the winning Friends Group to attend the FOML Annual Membership Meeting and Workshop free of charge in April of 2015 to receive the award. To be eligible for this award, *your Friends group must be a 2014 FOML member* (membership information can be found at www.foml.org) and completed the project or activities during the 2014 calendar year. Deadline: Applications for this award must be received by January 16, 2015. Go to the FOML website – www.foml.org – and click on “FOML Merit Award” under the “Membership” tab for more information and an application form. Your Friends group could be a winner! Paul D. Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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MLA Technology and Trends CFP--deadline in a month!
by Malcolm McBryde 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

The Michigan Library AssociationTechnologies & Trends work group is seeking proposals for presentations at the MLA’s 2015 Technologies and Trends workshop. This one-day event, on June 5, 2015, at Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, will attract a wide variety of library practitioners-- and is being keynoted by Michael Stephens, Library Journal columnist and creator of the Tame the Web blog. The work group is seeking proposals for sessions from public, academic, special, and school-library professionals and staff that will share new library technologies or introduce innovative ways libraries can use technology to be more effective and efficient. Possible topics could include but are not limited to updates on discovery systems, the library staff-IT relationship, technology for improving accessibility for people with disabilities, copyright, and responsive web design. Other technology-related ideas also are welcome. To submit a proposal, fill out the submission form at http://goo.gl/U3BCBL . The deadline is Friday, November 14. Questions? Contact Malcolm McBryde at jmcbryde(a)kvcc.edu , (269) 373-7867 , or Patrick Roth at rothpa(a)gvsu.edu , (616)-331-2615. Malcolm McBryde Reference Librarian Kalamazoo Valley Community College jmcbryde(a)kvcc.edu www.kvcc.edu/library Arcadia Commons Campus Library 269.373.7867 Texas Township Campus Library 269.488.4380

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Free HP toner
by Amy Goldyn 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

I have three unopened HP toner cartridges that I am giving away. The cartridge number is: C4096A and works in HP LaserJet series 2100 & 2200. They have been sitting in my office for a little while, so I am unsure if they will still work. If you would like them, please email me. Thanks, Amy Goldyn Finance Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504 Phone: 810-230-3334 Fax: 810-732-1161

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Free Reference Series
by Todd Reed 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

We have "Something About the Author" Volumes 2-135 available for free. Please let me know if you are interested. Thank you. Todd Reed, Director Sturgis District Library

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ALCTS presents its Midwinter Symposium on Evolving Strategies for Collections
by Regina Gong 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

*** Please excuse cross-postings *** CHICAGO - The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS<http://www.ala.org/alcts>) presents "Collection Development Strategies in an Evolving Marketplace: an ALCTS Midwinter Symposium," a presentation of the ALCTS President's Program Committee and organized by Michael Levine-Clark. Join your colleagues from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. This symposium explores strategies for selecting, acquiring and budgeting for new materials such as streaming media, unbundled content, and institutional open access models. Presenters address front line issues such as how to maximize resources to support user needs, how to manage unknown elements of these new models and how to market and build the library's profile. The speakers will explore long term effects on our collections and how traditional collection development may be changing. Attendees will come away from this symposium with a greater understanding of how to implement new content and acquisition programs in their own libraries from these presentations: A presentation based on the article "Collection Directions: The Evolution of Library Collections and Collecting." (portal: Libraries and the Academy 14, no. 3 (2014): 393-423) * By one of its authors to be confirmed Demand-Driven Acquisition of Monographs from several perspectives * Steve Bosch, Andrew Meyer, Kathi Fountain, Michael Levine-Clark Unbundling journals by accessing articles on demand * Rick Anderson, Christina Mune, Steve Oberg New forms of content: What aren't we doing (or are just starting) that should be part of CD? * Kay Downey Panel Discussion: What is the future of collection development? Where do we go from here? * Moderated by Michael Levine-Clark Space is limited so registration early online through the ALA Midwinter<http://alamw15.ala.org/ticketed-events> website. Look for "Ticketed Events" and then the ALCTS Symposium. Registration fees are $219 for ALCTS members (use special code ALCTS2015), $269 for ALA members, and just $99 for students and retired members. For more information or questions, contact Julie Reese, jreese(a)ala.org<mailto:jreese@ala.org>. ALCTS is a division of the American Library Association. Thanks, Regina, ALCTS President's Program Committee Member Regina Gong, MLIS Manager of Technical Services and Systems Lansing Community College Library 517-483-1663 | lcc.edu/library Connect with us [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/lcclibrary> [twitter] <http://www.twitter.com/lcclibrary> [tumblr] <http://lcclibrary.tumblr.com/> [pinterest] <http://www.pinterest.com/lcclibrary> [flickr] <http://www.flickr.com/lcclibrary> [youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/lcclibrary>

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Eaton Rapids Library Director Employment Opportunity
by Jack Denton 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

The search committee for Eaton Rapids Public Library's Director position would appreciate having the attached document added to the list of available employment opportunities on the michlib-l site. Thank you, Janet Denton Library Board President

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Bibliotherapy Suggestions (9 year old girl)
by Davis Stephanie D 17 Oct '14

17 Oct '14

Hi! I've been asked to identify books for a 9 year old girl dealing with anxiety, loss and stress, possibly linked to her adoption. She likes to read and her counselor suggested bibliotheraphy. Several years ago, I taught children's literature so I know there are books out there on this topic, but I'm not familiar with the current titles. Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you, Stephanie DeLano Davis, Library Director Atkinson Library, Jackson College 2111 Emmons Road Jackson, MI 49201 davisstephand(a)jccmi.edu<mailto:davisstephand@jccmi.edu> 517-796-8482 "Always forward, never back." ~ Junipero Serra

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Invitation to upcoming Genealogy Workshop at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Dear Colleagues and Friends, We cordially invite you, your friends, family and community to an upcoming genealogy workshop entitled: "Breaking Down Your Genealogy Brick Walls" at the Pinckney Library on Saturday, October 18, starting at 12 noon. This workshop is open to the general public and appropriate for any level of genealogy researcher. (Refreshments will be served.) Librarian Sarah Hatter will be sharing strategies to get beyond "trouble spots" in your search for your family's history. Feel free to bring in your brick wall problems to the class and get advice from participants on what you might be able to do next. For details, check out our flier on Facebook: http://bit.ly/PCPLBrickWallWorkshop [1] We would appreciate you sharing this information with anyone else whom you feel would be interested in coming to this informative workshop. Please call the library at 734-878-3888 to let us know if you're planning on coming so we have an appropriate count for any hand outs that might be shared. Thank you so much for your attention and we look forward to seeing you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Community Public Library Sign up for our Genealogy eNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/3FHtv [2] Check us out on tumblr: http://pcplgenealogy.tumblr.com/ [3] Tel: 734-878-3888 -- PINCKNEY LIBRARY HAS MOVED! Our new address is: Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam Street Pinckney, MI 48169 Links: ------ [1] http://bit.ly/PCPLBrickWallWorkshop [2] http://eepurl.com/3FHtv [3] http://pcplgenealogy.tumblr.com/

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Movie Licensing
by Joann Crater 16 Oct '14

16 Oct '14

Hi again.Who do you use for your movie licensing? We've always had one company, but at renewal time I guess I want to know if that is the best deal out there.Thanks so much!Just Joann @ Hudson

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