May 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MLA Technologies & Trends 2014 --registration open
by Beth Johns 06 May '14

06 May '14

Registration for MLA Technologies & Trends 2014 is open! Who among us isn't involved with library technology? Our guess is no one. The 2014 Technology & Trends workshop will introduce attendees to new and useful library technologies in several breakout sessions on a variety of technologically inspired topics, which are designed to inform and educate. Whether you work in a public, academic, school or special library, are new to the field or a veteran, you will find something of interest at this event! The workshop will take place at the Kresge Library at Oakland University on Friday, May 16, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. More information and registration can be found on the MLA website . We'll see you there! Beth M. Johns, MLIS Chair, MLA Technologies & Trends 2014 989-964-2158 bmjohns(a)svsu.edu

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Fwd: book festival - not too soon to plan
by Rebecca Dunkle 05 May '14

05 May '14

The University of Michigan Library is one of the partners in the summer Ann Arbor Book Festival, which is celebrating its 10th year. Not too soon to plan! Registration is now open for the Writer's Workshop, vendor applications are being accepted for the street fair, and we are finalizing the writers and poets for the free moonlight book crawl to pubs and bookstores over 3 nights. Mardi Jo Link is one of our featured writers this year - don't miss it! aabookfestival.org Rebecca Dunkle Associate University Librarian for Library Operations University of Michigan – 818 Hatcher Library 913 South University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 49109

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Job Posting / Comstock Twp. Library / Youth Library Aide
by Ashlee McClaughry 05 May '14

05 May '14

The Comstock Township Library now has a position open for a Youth Library Aide. This is a non-professional part-time position working under the direction of the Young People's Librarian. Attached is the full job description. Please send an application and resume to Ashlee McClaughry at ashlee.ctl(a)gmail.com. All applications must be received by 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 to be considered. Thank you! -- Ashlee McClaughry, Young People's Librarian Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway P.O. Box 25 Comstock, MI 49041 269-345-0136 ashlee.ctl(a)gmail.com

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Separation of Township and Library
by Jaema Berman 05 May '14

05 May '14

Dear Colleagues, The issue is whether or not the Township needs to cosign all or our expense/employee checks. Perhaps someone with this experience can clarify this issue for us. I have asked the library lawyer and he has responded that since our Board of Trustees are elected independently of the Township and because the library staff is not on the payroll of the Township, the Township Treasurer does not have to sign our expense or employee checks. But I have also been told that since we are spending taxpayer dollars to operate, the Township must cosign all of our checks. When I asked the lawyer for the township, he told me to ask our lawyer. Sincerely, Jaema Berman -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon

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Extra books
by Marian Volek 05 May '14

05 May '14

We have the following quantities of these titles if anyone would like to use them for book discussion groups: The Great Gatsby (hardcover)---3 State of wonder by Ann Patchett---11 Widow's War by Sally Gunning---7 Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd---4 Beyond the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo---3 NW by Zadie Smith---3 Please let me know if you would like any of these--we can get them to you through RIDES Marian Volek West Iron District Library 116 W. Genesee St. Iron River, MI 49935 (06) 265-2831

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Kerrytown Bookfest
by McKee, Diane 05 May '14

05 May '14

[cid:image001.png@01CF6876.7F4FF590] Featuring: Over 40 Authors & Artists National award-winning children's book illustrators "Speedbump" artist Dave Coverly Michigan treasure Loren D. Estleman Community Book Award Winner Nicola Rooney Activities for Adults & Kids! ___________________________________ Author Panels * Booksellers & Publishers Used & Rare Books * Book & Paper Artists * Workshops Letterpress Printing * Children's Storytellers & Puppeteer ______________________________________ Farmers Market, Ann Arbor, MI Sunday, September 7th 2014, 11 am to 5 pm kerrytownbookfest.org __________________________________ Major Sponsors: Michigan Humanities Council Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tearoom Kerry town Market & Shops Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720, ext. 114 www.howelllibrary.org<http://www.howelllibrary.org>

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by Trixie L. McMeeking 05 May '14

05 May '14

Good morning all, If you attended RLC this last week and are looking for something to do with your name tag holder from Gale/Cengage, I would like them! I have a summer reading project in mind for them, so send them along to zv 164. Thank you very much! Hope everyone had a great conference, I know I certainly did. Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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Contemporary Authors and Literary Cavalcade -- Any Takers?
by Stephanie 05 May '14

05 May '14

Hello everyone -- We have a set of Contemporary Authors and quite a few old sets of Literary Cavalcade that are no longer needed. If you'd like them please let me know and we can work on getting them sent to you in batches through RIDES. They need to be claimed by Thursday. Thank you! -- Stephanie Masin, Director Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market St. St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-7167 (phone) 269-983-5804 (fax)

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Compiled list of suggestions for customer service speakers
by Dominic McLaughlin 05 May '14

05 May '14

Hello, everyone! Thank you to all who responded to my original post looking for customer service speaker/presenter recommendations! Here is the compiled list, if you're interested: ZingTrain from Zingerman's Deli - call for rates at 734-930-1919 [Website: zingtrain.com] Bill Schroer - by phone at 269-963-4874 or by email at info(a)socialmarketing.org. Ken Delaat - by phone at 231-414-4173 or by email at kdelaat1(a)aol.com. Kevin King - Kalamazoo Public Library - by phone at 269-553-7881 or go here to contact him by email: http://www.kpl.gov/contact/Default.aspx?to=534. Marilyn Suttle - by phone at 248-348-1023 or by email at marilyn(a)marilynsuttle.com. Good luck and have a great day! Regards and gratitude, Dominic McLaughlin Adult Services Librarian Romeo District Library 586-752-0603 dominic(a)romeodistrictlibrary.org

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New Document for April, 2014
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 05 May '14

05 May '14

New documents have been posted to the Godort of Michigan wiki. Among the notifications this month: Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2013. GEO Great Lakes. Not alone: the first report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault. An estimate of housing discrimination against same-sex couples. Recipes for healthy kids. Cookbook for child care centers. Great Lakes Network Communication Plan, 2014-2018. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/79887050/April%202014%20New%20Documents%… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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