February 2014 - Michlib-l

Materials Recovery/Fine Collection Options
by LTDL 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Hi all, We're having a major issue at our library with unreturned materials and collecting fines from patrons. At the moment, we're just making phone calls and sending letters to patrons, which obviously aren't the most effective options at getting our books or our money back. Does anyone here recommend some relatively inexpensive solutions to this problem? Thank you for your time, Allison Ferguson Director Lyons Township District Library (989) 855-3414 lyonslib(a)hotmail.com

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Summer Food Program and Libraries
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

For those interested in collaborating with local food sites or becoming a local food site, we have information on this in the Summer Reading section of the Library of Michigan web site. The Summer Food Program is a program of the Department of Education that provides funding for lunches over the summer for low income children. You can find more information on this and active sites in your area by checking www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> and going to the Summer Reading section. If you have any questions, just contact me. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Advocacy training grant opportunity
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

For those looking for training/consulting on how to advocate for your library, please see the Citizens Save Libraries grant information below. The deadline is April 15th. ............ Applications are currently being accepted for cycle two of the Citizens-Save-Libraries grants from United for Libraries, made possible by a grant from the Neal-Schuman Foundation. The 10 libraries that are selected will receive two days of onsite consultation by advocacy experts, who will help friends of the library groups, library directors and trustees develop individual blueprints for advocacy campaigns to restore, increase or save threatened library budgets. Among the criteria to apply is a willingness to "pay it forward" by sharing what is learned with others in their states through presentations at local conferences, articles written for the state library association journal and a willingness to answer questions and support other advocacy campaigns via digital media and Skype. The first 10 libraries were selected in 2013. As part of the grant, a Citizens-Save-Libraries Power Guide that lays out a step-by-step blueprint for libraries to follow in generating advocacy campaigns is available to all libraries at no cost. The Power Guide is available at www.ala.org/united/powerguide<http://www.ala.org/united/powerguide>. For more information and to apply for the grants, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/neal-schuman<http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/neal-schuman>. Information from the Library Grants blog. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Amaray DVD Case Locking Clip
by Kathryn Bergeron 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

The Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham, MI) has a few hundred Amaray DVD Case Locking Clips that we are no longer using. If your library is interested in them and can pick them up, they'll go to the first interested library that responds. You can find the product information here<http://www.vernonlibrarysupplies.com/amaray-dvd-case-locking-clip.html>. Attached is a picture of the number of clips that we have to give away (two boxes). Please respond off-list. - Kathryn -------------------------- Kathryn Bergeron, MSI Associate Director Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 248-647-1700 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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Long Range Plan Consultants
by Dave Ewick 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

I couldn't remember if I'd sent this previously, but attached is a Microsoft Excel file that lists information on the Long Range Planning consultants I gathered with your help. Now my City Administration is asking me to talk to a "Library Staffing Efficiency Expert" to see if we have the "right" staffing configuration for our building & community size. We've downsized so dramatically that I believe he wants to get some kind of outside view on where we should go if/when we get to start hiring again. Please send me names & contact information on anyone in the metro-Detroit area whom you believe could fill this bill. I figure the folks on my Long Range Plan consultant list could do it, but I think they want it done before the LRP begins... Thanks, Dave David L. Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)sfldlib.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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Limiting Time on a Stand Alone Computer
by Andrea Estelle 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Hi, Does anyone out there have a clever way to put a time-limit system on a stand alone computer - specifically a Mac? We are getting a Mac and it won't be tied into our time limit manager (PC Cop) We've thought about handing out a digital timer from the circ desk but I wondered if there are any other options. Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/

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Upcoming MCLS workshops - Register Today!
by Heather Ladiski 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Register today for the following workshops offered by MCLS in the next few weeks: Feb 18 MeL Databases for Kids (online) Feb 19-21 Dewey Decimal Classification (online) Feb 24 & Mar 3 Creating Makerspaces in Your Library (NEW CLASS) Feb 25 - 27 Authorities Workshop (online) Feb 25 - 27 Original Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA (online) Feb 25 MeL Databases Health Resources (online) Feb 26 The New MeLCat Paging Slip (online) (FULL - waiting list available) Feb 27 MeLCat Refresher Training for DCB Libraries (in Lansing - almost full) Mar 4-6 Copy Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA (online) Mar 6 MeL Databases for Young Adults Part 1 (online) For more information on these or any of our other training opportunities, go to: http://mcls.org/workshops and click on the workshop(s) of your choice. Thanks!- heather ******************** Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/492-3885 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: http://mcls.org/workshops

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Would the library with the $400 circulation desk for sale please contact me if it is still available?
by Moss, Melba 12 Feb '14

12 Feb '14

Melba J. Moss Branch Coordinator St. Clair County Library System 810-987-7323 x136

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Free CD Stand
by Jennifer Ray 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

Hello Everyone: We have a CD stand with flipper trays free to a good home. You need only pick it up from our main library in Cassopolis. I'm attaching a few pictures. The stand measures 50" wide, 32" high, and 38" deep. Please call or e-mail if you have further questions. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library 319 M 62 North Cassopolis, MI 49031 269-445-3400 ext. 25 jray(a)cass.lib.mi.us

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Summer Reading 2016 and 2017 Slogans and Theme - Survey
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 11 Feb '14

11 Feb '14

The survey will close on the 20th so you still have time to respond. Thanks for your time! >>>>>>>>>>> It is time to think about what slogans for the 2016 Summer Reading program we want and what theme we want for the 2017 program. Please take a moment to respond to the short survey linked below, which is soliciting suggestions for slogans and themes, as well as other feedback on the program. The Library of Michigan will take the suggestions and comments to the annual Collaborative Summer Library program meeting in April to represent Michigan libraries' interests. Thank you for your time! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SummerReadingSlogansTheme Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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