December 2014 - Michlib-l

MIALA update
by Christina Radisauskas 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

The MIALA Interim Board met today and approved bylaws for the organization. To see the approved bylaws and the minutes from our last meeting, go to: http://miala.org/ Happy holidays everyone! Christina Radisauskas, MIALA Interim Board -- Christina Radisauskas Information Literacy Librarian Grace Hauenstein Library Aquinas College 1607 Robinson Rd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-632-2124

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web server
by Donna Winter 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

Hi Gang, I am also looking into moving our web site hosting service. I have narrowed our best choices down to Arvixe and Liquid Web. Would anyone using these services please let me know your satisfaction/experience with them? Thanks. ------------------ Donna Winter, Automation Services Librarian Livonia Civic Center Library 32777 Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154 ph: 734-466-2675

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Employment Opportunity at Traverse Area District Library
by Gail Parsons 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

We currently have an opening for a part-time Library Assistant in our Youth Services Department at our main library on Woodmere Ave. Please see the link below for details. http://www.tadl.org/sites/default/files/12/library_assistant__0.pdf -- Gail A. Parsons Interim Director/Assistant Director for Human Resources & Finance Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686 231-932-8527 (phone) 231-944-3630 (cell) 231-932-8500 (fax) gparsons(a)tadl.org (email)

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tahquamenon area library fundraising
by Dion Mindykowski 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

Hello, I wanted to share one of our fund raising efforts towards air conditioning the library. I will be returning to the Winter Death Race in Pittsfield, VT and am asking for pledges per each hour that I survive the race. I thought this might give those of you that participate in races another idea for raising funds. If you're interested in hearing the results of this fund raiser, please feel free to contact me via email. The following article details the race and the need for air conditioning. http://www.sooeveningnews.com/article/20141210/News/141219932 Also, the pledge form can be seen here. http://tahquamenon.eup.k12.mi.us/Page/2205 Along with questions about the fund raising, pledges are also welcome from those that would like to help out. I am also available to speak about the race. Please email for more details. Thank you, Dion Mindykowski, Director Tahquamenon Area Library 700 Newberry Ave. Newberry, MI 49868 906-293-5214

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Book Bulk Purchase Opportunity: Raisin Bran and Other Cereal Wars: Michigan Author
by Jim Flury 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

All, TLN has arranged a 40% bulk purchase discount on the book Raisin Bran and Other Cereal Wars: 30 Years of Lobbying for the Most Famous Tiger in the World. List price of the book is $14.95; your cost is $9.00. We will place one order, and the books will be shipped and invoiced here. We will distribute the books to your libraries and invoice you, too. Below is a link to an interview with the book's author, George Franklin, that took place on the WUOM radio show Stateside with Cynthia Canty yesterday, December 16: http://michiganradio.org/post/new-memoir-shares-details-lobbying-kellogg http://www.amazon.com/Raisin-Bran-Other-Cereal-Wars/dp/1491739193/ref=sr_1_… George will deliver the books to TLN for free, so no s/h cost, either. Please send me your orders by no later than Friday, January 16, 2015. Happy Holidays to you and yours. 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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Job Posting--Metadata and Electronic Resources Management Librarian--Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
by Leah M Monger 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

Job Posting: Metadata & ERM Librarian, Ferris State University Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan is seeking applicants for the position of Metadata and Electronic Resources Management Librarian. This is a 12-month tenure track position. Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individual with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. The Metadata and Electronic Resources Management Librarian is responsible for coordinating both the management of metadata and the management of electronic information resources. This librarian works collaboratively with other librarians and staff to ensure consistent indexing, findability, and display of library holdings across multiple platforms including the library's catalog database and discovery service. This position will provide leadership in implementing electronic resources management (ERM) functionality, adopting new cataloging and metadata standards, and transitioning from the MARC-based catalog to next-generation library management systems, linked data, and multiple metadata schemas. For full posting information and to apply, see https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/21267

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FW: "E" is for essential: support historic FCC E-Rate gains
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ALA Washington Office <districtdispatch(a)alawash.org<mailto:districtdispatch@alawash.org>> Date: Tue, Dec 16, 2014 at 4:58 PM Subject: "E" is for essential: support historic FCC E-Rate gains [Image removed by sender.] "E" is for essential: help "lock in" historic FCC E-Rate gains Educate your Members of Congress today! Librarians know how essential the E-rate program has been and will be to meeting their communities' needs for high-speed broadband internet access and online services, critical in the 21st century. That's why ALA fought hard to create the program and, for the past 18 months, to encourage the Federal Communications Commission to dramatically increase the program's funding and streamline the application procedures. Libraries did it! Starting in 2015, an additional $1.5 billion will be available to libraries across the country, to be used to further narrow and ultimately close the digital divide...and those funds will be easier to apply for. No legislation from Congress is needed for the FCC's E-rate order to go into effect. In an era of tight budgets, however, Congress has the means to undermine the momentum of the order. Since the E-rate program hasn't been before Congress in most of a decade, and the incoming Congress has over 70 new Members (including 13 Senators), now is a great time to remind and/or educate both of your Senators and your Representative about just how vital E-rate funding is to your local library and community. Returning and new Members of Congress are home for the holidays, but their local offices are open for business and always eager to hear from local constituents like you! Please, take 5 minutes this month to call your Representative and both of your Senators' offices. Simply tell the staffer who answers the phone that you'd like their boss to 'support the E-rate program" because it's fundamental to supporting 21st century library services. Briefly explain one reason that it is important for the education, employment and/or civil engagment of your patrons and community - or better yet, invite your Members to visit the library and see for themselves how E-rate benefits the community every day. It's as easy as that. Call Congress Today!<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/take-action?engagementId=72441&ep=AAAAC2Flc0N…> More information is also available from the Washington Office blog, District Dispatch<http://cqrcengage.com/ala/app/thru?ep=AAAAC2Flc0NpcGhlcjAxtl0cGUkbPy1RoWSPD…>.

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We did it! We're a district!
by Colleen Leddy 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

We just received official word that our District Library Agreement was approved, effective December 31, 2014! We formed the district with the City of Morenci and the remaining area of Morenci Area Schools that was not already part of a district library. Many thanks to the many people in the library community who answered countless questions over the past months. If I can be of help to anyone contemplating this process, please don't hesitate to ask. Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair Public Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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READ Posters CD
by Andrea Estelle 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

Would anyone like a CD for making READ posters and bookmarks? Let me know and I will send it to you in RIDES Thanks, Andrea 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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CD sleeves
by Perri Saunders 16 Dec '14

16 Dec '14

We have MANY CD sleeves that would be used in an audiobook case, or could be used for DVD storage. Some are different in design, but very close to the picture below. They are free to a good home. Please let me know if you're interested, and I'll send them through RIDES. [http://www.okokchina.com/Files/uppic18/CD%20Sleeves%20(2-pc)717.jpg] Thanks, Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 Phone 269.483.7409 Fax 269.483.9923 perri(a)monroe.lib.mi.us<mailto:perri@monroe.lib.mi.us> Brighten the corner where you are.

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