October 2014 - Michlib-l

Michigan Users Group meeting for SirsiDynix customers on 10 October 2014 at Walsh College
by Steven K. Bowers 03 Oct '14

03 Oct '14

MUG Annual Meeting Friday, October 10, 2004 Plan to attend the Michigan Users Group meeting for SirsiDynix customers on 10 October 2014 at Walsh College, in Troy. This is your opportunity to see and hear locally from SirsiDynix representatives about what the company is working on. This event is for anyone that uses SirsiDynix products. Register Online Registration ends Monday! -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network 1.313.577.6789 www. dalnet .org DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities. We've moved! Our new mailing address is: DALNET / 5150 Anthony Wayne Drive / Detroit, Michigan 48202

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E-rate training in 7 locations around Michigan
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 03 Oct '14

03 Oct '14

Greetings, I am happy to announce that the Library of Michigan is able to address the need for regional E-rate training this fall with help from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). First, our long-time consultant Linda Schatz will be at the Library of Michigan on November 20th for an all-day session on E-rate and the changes to the program. Time: 8:00 - 4:30. Cost: $30. This session will solely contain library-specific information. The class will cover the changes to the E-rate program and information needed by new and experienced E-rate filers to get ready for this exciting new time in the E-rate program. Participation is limited to staff from Michigan libraries. You can register for it here: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?61. In addition, the Michigan Department of Education has graciously invited Michigan library staff to attend the regional training that they are providing in six locations during October and November. Individuals well-versed in E-rate will be presenting the training along with a representative from E-rate Central. At each location, there will be a two-hour session on the changes coming to E-rate in the morning from 10:10 to 12:10: "Come learn how the Universal Service Fund (USF) E-rate program is evolving in its Funding Year 2015. This funding year is anticipated to be the first of several years in which there are going to be changes that will dramatically affect the E-rate program. Better known as E-rate 2.0 these changes will transform the program. Anticipate positive and negative impacts to the scope and what services are eligible for funding" And a two-hour session in the afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00: "designed for those who are new to the E-rate process or those who would like to rejuvenate their skills. This training will go over the basics of the form 470 and 471 and also the changes for the 2015 funding year." You are welcome to attend morning, afternoon, or both. Training is free to attendees. Lunch is provided by the consortia host. To register for the locations below that are provided through MDE, email Debbie Kopkau at dkopkau(a)msbo.org<mailto:dkopkau@msbo.org>. Include: Your Name, Your Library, Contact Information, the Location you want to attend, and whether you are attending for the morning, afternoon, or both These sessions hold only 30 people each; please register promptly if you plan to attend. October 22, 2014 Consortia Host: Rural Northern MI Location: Marquette Alger RESA 321 E Ohio St, Marquette, MI 49855 October 27, 2014 Consortia Host: Greater Michigan Location: Oakland Schools 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd, Waterford Township, MI 48328 November 3, 2014 Consortia Host: Greater Michigan Location: Genesee ISD 2413 W Maple Ave, Flint, MI 48507 November 7, 2014 Consortia Host: South West Michigan Location: KRESA Service Center 1819 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002 November 10, 2014 Consortia Host: Kent Location: Kent ISD 2930 Knapp St. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 November 24, 2014 Consortia Host: Intra-Michigan Consortium Location: Traverse Bay ISD 1101 Red Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684 Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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Re: [Michlib-l] [Melcat] MeLCat Request Drops
by Deahl, Jonathan 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

We occasionally receive an item that has no matching request in the patron record as well, but I haven't noticed it happen recently. Usually, when I investigate materials coming in that have no hold record, it looks as though the item had already been received and returned by the patron and somehow made its way back to us after it was returned. I've had no complaints from patrons that they've requested an item that dropped off of their account before it arrived. We're a DCB 2 library if that helps. Jonathan Deahl Circulation Services Coordinator Waterford Township Public Library 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.1618 jdeahl(a)twp.waterford.mi.us -----Original Message----- From: melcat-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:melcat-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Judy Dyki Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 2:50 PM To: melcat(a)mcls.org; michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: Re: [Melcat] [Michlib-l] MeLCat Request Drops In our case, we ARE receiving books for our students that have no matching request in the patron record. The lending libraries ship the books, and by the time we receive them, the requests have dropped off the patron records. Judy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Judy Dyki Library Director Cranbrook Academy of Art and Art Museum 39221 Woodward Avenue, Box 801 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801 248-645-3364 voice 248-645-3464 fax jdyki(a)cranbrook.edu -----Original Message----- From: melcat-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:melcat-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Graff, Susan Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 2:45 PM To: melcat(a)mcls.org; michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: Re: [Melcat] [Michlib-l] MeLCat Request Drops Good Afternoon, I'm wondering about those cases of the Melcat InTransit request, aside from whether the patron gets an email or not. If it is InTransit status that means the lending library intended to send, did indeed check it out. If the book doesn't arrive at the borrowing library (if you aren't getting a bunch of books that have no matching request in the patron record) then this might be a symptom of books turning around in shipment. Book is InTransit, gets turned around and sent back to lender, lender checks it in and the request is gone from the Borrowing patron record. Could that be part of the problem? Susan Graff InterLibrary Services/Stacks Maintenance Michigan State University Libraries, 517-884-6459 -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Barbara Dinan Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 1:54 PM To: Goupil,Heather Cc: melcat(a)mcls.org; michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] MeLCat Request Drops My apologies if you have already considered this ... Have the patrons in question updated their emails on their MeL accounts? (MeL issues a default email and patrons need to change them to their personal emails.) If the lending library can not fulfill the request, an email is sent to the patron to let them know that the request will be canceled. If MeL doesn't have the patrons' email, then it could look like what you have described -- the request would "disappear" and the receiving library would have no notice because there was nothing for them to receive. Every time I have had a patron complaint about dropped or missing MeL requests, this has turned out to be the case. I hope this helps. Barb Dinan Plymouth Library > I have had complaints from patrons on In Transit MeLCat items dropping > from accounts, but have not been able to verify these reports at this > time, so no help ticket has been submitted. These reports have > happened in the last two weeks. We are an Innovative library, just > FYI if thatâ€™s a factor in any system issues. > > I am copying this to the melcat listserv as well for wider responses. > > Thanks for starting this discussion, in case there is a larger system > problem! > > Heather Goupil, MeLCat Coordinator > Capital Area District Libraries - Administration > 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 > 517-334-1531 | goupilh(a)cadl.org<mailto:goupilh@cadl.org> > www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/> | zv194 > > > > From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] > On Behalf Of Thomas Moore > Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:25 AM > To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Subject: [Michlib-l] MeLCat Request Drops > > Are any other libraries having trouble with MeLCat requests being > dropped from patron accounts? > > We have been getting more and more complaints from patrons over the > past several weeks about their requests disappearing from their MeLCat > accounts. It seems to be happening before items are in transit, but we > are not receiving any notice that the holds have been cancelled. We > are hearing about it so often and it has been happening so much more > lately that it is clear that it is not just patron error. Has anyone > else been having the same issue? > > Thanks for your input, > > Thomas Moore > Adult Services Librarian > Delta Township District Library > 5130 Davenport Dr. > Lansing, MI 48917 > 517-321-4014 x603 > tmoore(a)dtdl.org<mailto:tmoore@dtdl.org> > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > _______________________________________________ MeLCat mailing list MeLCat(a)mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/melcat

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Library-related Webinars for October
by White, Shannon (MDE) 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

The October list of free library-related webinars is available on the Library of Michigan website today. Each month you can find the document attached and on our CE page. www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> October highlights include: * Digitization and Libraries - Thursday, Oct. 9 * Pitching the Library: How to Explain What School Librarians Do - Wednesday, Oct. 15 * Anatomy of a Successful Library Campaign: Real World Tips for Getting the Funding You Need - Tuesday, Oct. 21 * Five Hats of Instructional Design - Thursday, Oct. 27 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. 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. Let us know if you have questions! 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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Library Associate position, Youth Services
by Andy Schuck 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

The William P. Faust Public Library of Westland is hiring a part-time Library Associate for its Youth Services Department. This is a 32 hour per week position, including evenings and weekends, starting at $14.50 per hour. There are no benefits available for the position. Responsibilities of the Position: Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services, performs paraprofessional work serving library patrons directly or indirectly. Provides information and recommendations that can be used for materials selection in the Youth Services Department. Plans, organizes, and conducts library services and programs in Youth Services. Organizes library displays. Assists patrons with ready-reference questions and readers' advisory, bibliographic instruction, and database searching. Assists with collection maintenance, such as weeding. Maintains pamphlet file and prepares bibliographies. Strong customer service skills are essential. For a more detailed description of the position, please visit the library's employment page at: http://westlandlibrary.org/about/jobs Email cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references to: Andy Schuck, Department Head of Youth Services at andy.schuck(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:andy.schuck@westlandlibrary.org> Andy Schuck Head of Youth Services William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123, ext. 2844 www.westlandlibrary.org

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MeLCat Request Drops
by Thomas Moore 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Are any other libraries having trouble with MeLCat requests being dropped from patron accounts? We have been getting more and more complaints from patrons over the past several weeks about their requests disappearing from their MeLCat accounts. It seems to be happening before items are in transit, but we are not receiving any notice that the holds have been cancelled. We are hearing about it so often and it has been happening so much more lately that it is clear that it is not just patron error. Has anyone else been having the same issue? Thanks for your input, Thomas Moore Adult Services Librarian Delta Township District Library 5130 Davenport Dr. Lansing, MI 48917 517-321-4014 x603 tmoore(a)dtdl.org

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MeL Minute - Opposing Viewpoints in Context
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Hello, MeL Minute – Opposing Viewpoints in Context There is a veritable swirl of social issues around us--terrorism, infectious diseases, climate change, reproductive rights, to name but a few. The Michigan eLibrary, http://mel.org has a resource that can help make sense of subjects that get debated officially or unofficially. Opposing Viewpoints in Context (OVIC) is a targeted resource which helps students, teachers and those who are interested in both sides of an issue or controversy and all the background that goes with it. An eResource from Gale, OVIC, http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=OVIC<http://teens.mel.org/index.php?P=GoTo&ID=4972&MF=4> features viewpoint essays, news, statistics, images, primary sources and much more. Did you know that the National Debate Topic is covered in OVIC? Find Opposing Viewpoints in Context in the alphabetic list of MeL Databases http://mel.org/Databases and in the MeL Teens Gateway, http://mel.org/teens, in Homework Help and Life Happens. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week’s MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit michigan.gov/mel<http://michigan.gov/mel>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Please share election reminder
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Hello. As part of our ongoing partnership, we are asking all libraries to post the attached flyer about the important statewide election on November 4. In addition, please consider including the following message in any public communication channels your library provides, such as public newsletters and website message boards. Election Alert Polls are open Tuesday, November 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a statewide election. Know before you go. View your ballot ahead of time by visiting michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. As always, thank you so much for your help in sharing this reminder. With continued gratitude, Cathleen Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Part Time Position Available - Senior Information Research Specialist, Munson Medical Center, Traverse City, Michigan
by Platts, Barbara 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Please excuse the cross posting. Good Afternoon, Munson Medical Center has a part time (20 hour per week) position open in the Knowledge Management Services Department at the Traverse City campus. This position includes a benefit package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, vacation, paid holidays, retirement services, legal assistance, and flexible spending accounts). For a complete job description and to apply online go to: www.munsonhealthcare.org<http://www.munsonhealthcare.org> and follow these steps: 1. Click on Find a Job 2. Click on Munson Medical Center 3. Click on Find a Job 4. Use the search box - select part time status, Munson Medical Center, Business Professional Thank you, Barbara Platts, MLIS, AHIP Knowledge Management Services Munson Healthcare 1105 Sixth Street Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 935-6544 bplatts(a)mhc.net<mailto:bplatts@mhc.net>

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Re: [Michlib-l] [Melcat] MeLCat Request Drops
by Bill Bowman 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

There have been about 10 here as well, over the last 2 weeks.f Bill Bowman Head of Circulation / IT Manager Clarkston Independence District Library 248.625.2212 phone 248.625.8852 fax -----Original Message----- From: melcat-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:melcat-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Goupil,Heather Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:41 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Cc: melcat(a)mcls.org Subject: Re: [Melcat] [Michlib-l] MeLCat Request Drops I have had complaints from patrons on In Transit MeLCat items dropping from accounts, but have not been able to verify these reports at this time, so no help ticket has been submitted. These reports have happened in the last two weeks. We are an Innovative library, just FYI if that’s a factor in any system issues. I am copying this to the melcat listserv as well for wider responses. Thanks for starting this discussion, in case there is a larger system problem! Heather Goupil, MeLCat Coordinator Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-334-1531 | goupilh(a)cadl.org<mailto:goupilh@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/> | zv194 From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Moore Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:25 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] MeLCat Request Drops Are any other libraries having trouble with MeLCat requests being dropped from patron accounts? We have been getting more and more complaints from patrons over the past several weeks about their requests disappearing from their MeLCat accounts. It seems to be happening before items are in transit, but we are not receiving any notice that the holds have been cancelled. We are hearing about it so often and it has been happening so much more lately that it is clear that it is not just patron error. Has anyone else been having the same issue? Thanks for your input, Thomas Moore Adult Services Librarian Delta Township District Library 5130 Davenport Dr. Lansing, MI 48917 517-321-4014 x603 tmoore(a)dtdl.org<mailto:tmoore@dtdl.org> _______________________________________________ MeLCat mailing list MeLCat(a)mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/melcat

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