May 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Library Asst. position available at Romulus
by Patricia Braden 27 May '14

27 May '14

Please see attached job posting for a part time Library Asst. position at the Romulus Public Library. Thanks, Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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Two Study Carrels to give away
by Robin Rank 27 May '14

27 May '14

Dear List Members, Our library has two round wooden study carrels to give away. Each carrel is twelve feet in diameter, and 56 inches at the highest point. They are divided into four equal desk areas, and can accommodate one or two computers on each desk. Please see https://reason.kzoo.edu/library/carrels/ for photographs. Study Carrels must be picked up from our Library in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu with any questions. Thank you, Robin Rank ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu>

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Clear Boundary Maps
by Erin Schmändt 27 May '14

27 May '14

Does anyone have a good resource for creating very clear maps of your librarys boundaries? Our boundaries follow the school districts lines mostly, but there are some variances and even the school districts lines are rather convoluted. Right now we are using an incorrect map and a combination of school district map, plat maps and the countys online parcel search, which is complicated. Id like to have a digital copy, but be able to print it out township by township as well so that we can see down to a parcel level. (This is necessary, as there are parcels that are out and parcels that are in all sandwiched next to each other.) Any suggestions would be appreciated. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank St. Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 Fax: (989) 673-4777

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Marilyn Miller
by Christine Hage 25 May '14

25 May '14

Marilyn Miller was President of ALA 1992- 1993 and had Michigan connections. http://uncglisaa.wordpress.com/2014/05/23/remembering-marilyn-l-miller-83-l… -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Article about Free Congress Action and Americans for Prosperity.
by Doug Koschik 25 May '14

25 May '14

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20140525/NEWS02/305250005/Supporters-Bi… -- Doug Koschik Director Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 E-mail: doug.koschik(a)baldwinlib.org Telephone: 248-554-4681 Fax: 248-647-6393

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michigan legislation about library boards: Language
by Sylvia Merz 23 May '14

23 May '14

Here is the language in the Bill: Library board positions limited to residents under bill Township library board candidates must be a qualified elector in the township where they are running under a bill concurred by the Senate this week. SB 546, sponsored by Sen. Dave Robertson (R-Grand Blanc Chtr. Twp.), will be sent to Gov. Rick Snyder for signature. Once enacted, the bill will allow a board member to keep serving for the balance of the term if he or she ceased to be a qualified elector, but that member could not seek another term without becoming a qualified elector. -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Robert P. Holley Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 1:09 PM To: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Michigan legislation about library boards Since my local state senator included the following in his weekly report, I'm curious about what the changes will be. Making Changes to Library Act Regarding Library Board Elections SB 546 Senate Bill 546 would amend Public Act 164 of 1877, which governs city, village, and township libraries, to revise provisions regarding library governing boards. Next: Returned to the Michigan Senate, where the bill was given immediate effect and ordered enrolled. It was presented to Governor Snyder on May 22, 2014, and awaits his signature into law. My apologies if I missed any earlier report on this legislation. Thanks. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor, School of Library & Information Science Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 aa3805(a)wayne.edu 248-547-0306 (phone) 313-577-7563 (fax) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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FW: 2014 Michigan Broadband Conference Agenda—Give Us Your Input!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 23 May '14

23 May '14

Forwarding as an FYI and for your consideration in helping ConnectMichigan to craft the 2014 conference agenda. Please see link to survey below. Kind regards, Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4466 [LMSigforEmail] Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. From: Eric Frederick, Connect Michigan [mailto:efrederick=connectmi.org@cmail3.com] On Behalf Of Eric Frederick, Connect Michigan Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 11:51 AM To: BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) Subject: 2014 Michigan Broadband Conference Agenda—Give Us Your Input! If you are unable to see the message below click here<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r/e/xiijkly/jlyhjrjtky/r/> to view. [Image removed by sender. Connect Michigan logo]<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-h/> 2014 Michigan Broadband Conference [Image removed by sender.] Last year’s conference brought together more than 300 on-site attendees and 155 online participants from 14 states and together nearly 200 different organizations to share and learn best practices for expanding broadband access, adoption, and use throughout the Michigan. This year, community leaders from education, libraries, economic development, local government, healthcare, and technology sectors will be there to share and learn cross-collaborative best practices for expanding broadband and technology access, adoption, and use and move Michigan to the forefront of the digital economy. The conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Lansing on Wednesday, October 29. For additional information visit our webpage at http://www.connectmi.org/broadband-summit<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-k/>. We are still crafting the agenda and you can help by clicking the link http://www.connectmi.org/conference_survey <http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-u/> and providing your input on our brief questionnaire. Additionally, if you or your organization is considering sponsoring this year’s event, a sponsorship form is available here: http://www.connectmi.org/sponsorship<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-o/>. We look forward to seeing you there. [Image removed by sender.] Connect Michigan | 7150 Harris Drive | Lansing, Michigan 48909 | 866-881-8424 Click here to change the types of e-mails you receive from Connected Nation<http://connectednation.updatemyprofile.com/r/xiijkly-A6856CDA-jlyhjrjtky/y> or Unsubscribe<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r/u/xiijkly/jlyhjrjtky/j/> from all e-mails [Image removed by sender. facebook]<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-b/> [Image removed by sender. twitter]<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-n/> [Image removed by sender. flickr]<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-p/>

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Video Cases
by kristina knezic 23 May '14

23 May '14

Hello All We are doing a bit of cleaning and found roughly 100 new and lightly used video cases. Is anyone interested? They're free! Kristina Knezic Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269.471.7074 269.471.4433 fax kknezic(a)hotmail.com

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Michigan Activity Pass Year 2: Go-Live is Saturday, May 24, 2014
by Jim Flury 23 May '14

23 May '14

All, Unless you've been living under a rock, or in Ohio, during the past several months I'm sure you are aware that the second year of the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program will kick off tomorrow, Saturday, May 24, 2014 at http://michiganactivitypass.info MAP Year 2 is bigger, and better, with 108 participating venues, the complete list of which is included in the attached press release. Of the 108, 55 were partners last year, which represents an 89% renewal rate of last year's list of 62 venues. This, along with the fact that we have brought on board for MAP 53 brand new partner venues, tells me that museums and cultural institutions place great value on their participation in your program. We've marketed and promoted (hyped?) MAP very heavily recently, via a variety of listservs. You've indulged us in that regard, and your rewards for said indulgence are two: 1. MAP goes live May 24, 2014! 2. This should be our final MAP-related message for the foreseeable future. Promotional material for MAP can be found here: http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ The brochure was re-designed last week and as such, it does not include the names of a couple of new MAP partners that joined the program this week. The popular MAP brochure 2014 will be updated in the very near future so as to include all partner venues that are listed in the press release. MAP passes can be reserved as much as 14 days in advance. In looking at the pass reservations during the past two weeks, I was very pleased to see that passes are already being circulated for some of our new partners, such as the Gilmore Car Museum, the Michigan Science Center, and the Nokomis Learning Center. Also, I've seen MAP passes circulate in libraries for the upcoming year of MAP 2, which had very limited or in some cases no, MAP pass activity in Year 1. This morning I will speak with a librarian at Indianapolis Public Library, subject MAP. They want to start their own MAP program, heard about our program, perhaps via the press release that appeared in American Libraries Direct, and reached out to us for advice. Thank you for your support, promotion and indulgence of our MAP-related hype during the past several months, and please let me know if you have any questions. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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GED audiobook for non-reader?
by Lisa Sutton 23 May '14

23 May '14

Hi, I had an adult come in and ask for an audiobook to study for the GED because he can't read. I can't find anythng. Does anyone have any ideas on how we can help him? I have contacted my Literacy Council, but have not heard anything back from them yet. Thank you very much!! Lisa Sutton Roscommon Area District Library 241 E. Federal Highway Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305

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