November 2014 - Michlib-l

We are Looking for the Best Literature Program for Teens!
by Stephanie Charlefour 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

**Please excuse the cross-posting** *MAE Award Press Release* YALSA members who have run an exceptional reading or literature program in the 12 months leading up to Dec. 1, 2014 are eligible to apply for the 2015 MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens, which recognizes an outstanding reading or literature program for young adults. Do you run a spectacular teen book club that engages underserved audiences? Did your summer reading program or literature festival connect teens with literature in an innovative way? Is your Reader’s Advisory always three steps ahead of a trend? Have you connected teens to literature or helped them gain literacy skills via some other exciting means? Whether the program was large or small, if it was good, you could win $500 for yourself and an additional $500 for your library by applying for this award! Individual library branches may apply. The MAE Award is sponsored by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust. Applications and additional information <http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/mae> about the award are available online. Applications must be submitted online by Dec. 1, 2014. For questions about the award, please contact the jury chair, Tony Carmack (tcarmac(a)yahoo.com) The winner will be announced the week of Feb. 9, 2015. Not a member of YALSA yet? It's not too late to join so you can be eligible for this award. You can do so by contacting YALSA’s Membership Marketing Specialist, Letitia Smith, at lsmith(a)ala.org or (800) 545-2433, ext. 4390. Recognize the great work you are doing to bring teens together with literature and apply today! Warmest Regards, Stephanie Stephanie Charlefour Tween and Teen Librarian Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393

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Vassar Library Renewal Passes
by Eric Andreychuk 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

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Northville Library Election Results
by Julie Herrin 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

The Northville District Library won our Millage Renewal Election with 76% of the vote. We are proud of the community support and the hard work of the Committee to Support the Northville Millage Renewal. Julie Herrin Director Northville District Library

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Millage passed
by BillieJo Bluemer 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

The Rauchholz Memorial Library (Richland Twp, Saginaw County, Hemlock) Headlee Override Millage (in perpetuity) was passed by the township with a 1010 -564 vote. BillieJo Bluemer Library Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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Oxford Public Library Millage Failed
by Bryan J. Cloutier 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Oxford Public Library Millage Failed 3367-Yes to 3612-No (245) This was OPL's third attempt in three years to pass a .4518 Headlee Override. It failed first in August of 2012, also in August 2014, and again last night. The last increase in funding for the library was nearly 20-years ago. We were ahead at one point in the evening giving us some hope-but absentee ballots are what ultimately took us out in the end. Unlike our previous attempts-we had a strong campaign committee, but the editor of our local newspaper continues to run his own anti-campaign using his editorial column as his outlet. We were the only funding request on the ballot that failed locally. We shared the ballot with police and fire/ems, both of which were rather substantial requests in comparison to what we were asking our voters to support. Subsequently we were also the only item on the ballot that the local newspaper strongly encouraged voters to vote "NO" on. Sort of mindboggling, isn't it? Change is inevitable-so we will be making changes to our operations, plan of service and service hours beginning January 1, 2015. As a courtesy, outside of Michlib-l we will notify our neighboring communities of those changes shortly. Regards, Bryan J. Cloutier Library Director Oxford Public Library 530 Pontiac Road Oxford MI 48371-4844 Voice: 248.628.3034 x 211 Fax: 248.628.5008 Web: www.MiOPL.org

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Marquette millage results
by Bruce MacDonald 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

There were two township proposals on the ballot yesterday for contracting services from the Peter White Public Library. Although they are probably not reading MICHLIB-L, we appreciate all the advocates for the library who came forward in each community! Marquette Township millage renewal request of 1 mill as reduced by Headlee for a term of two years. Marquette Township has had a millage in place since 1993. 1,154 yes 392 no Powell Township millage request of 1 mill for a term of four years. Powell Township has been served by PWPL during some recent years, but for the most part has gone without contracted library service. A similar ballot measure in 2012 failed by nine votes. 198 yes 216 no Bruce A. MacDonald Assistant Director Peter White Public Library Marquette, Michigan

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Free Toner
by Andrea Estelle 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Hi Everyone, Closet cleaning this week.had a pile of toners from printers and fax machines we no longer have. Free Toner available - let me know if you could use any of these: (2) HP 701 HP 20 HP LaserJet 4000 - C4127x Brother TN450C HP LaserJet 1150 - Q2624A Andrea Estelle, Library Director "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library www.otsegolibrary.org <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/>

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Job Posting-marketing assistant
by Shipra Sharma 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Hi Sonya Canton Public Library has new job opening for a part time marketing assistant and we would like to post this on the Michlib-I list. I am attaching the positions details. Please let me know if anything else is required. Thanks [vsmCPLlogo] Shipra Sharma Administrative Assistant-Business Services sharmas(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1068

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Hackley Library wins election
by Marty Ferriby 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Good morning -- The Hackley Public Library won the election yesterday by an unofficial count of 5127 to 2494. The voters approved a $3.2 million bond to replace the boiler, add air conditioning, replace and repair windows and doors, replace and elevator, and improve the entrance so it is more accessible. Marty Ferriby, Director Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 231-722-7276

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E-Rate Question from Marian
by Knox,Sheryl Cormicle 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Posting for Marian the Librarian from Lake Neverwuz Library: I overheard a colleague, Mindy Sue. She had a great suggestion for getting started with E-Rate. She said consider hiring a consultant for the first year if you're new to it. You'll learn all the paperwork and figures you'll need for subsequent years and you can watch the consultant navigate the forms and process. Then, you might not need a consultant after year one. Does anyone on here use an E-rate consultant they would recommend? Do I have to have a lot of money up front to try this route? Thanks, Marian

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