June 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Job Posting: Substitute Librarians at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Juliane Morian 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is looking to hire multiple new substitute librarians to work at any of our locations (Main Library: Adult Nonfiction, Children's Services, Popular Materials; North Branch Reference, South Branch Reference). This is also a great opportunity for students who are close to completion of their MSI degree and want an opportunity to gain field experience in a thriving public library. Wage: $20.10-$22.19 an hour Schedule: Variable, seven days a week, up to 20 hours per week Required Qualifications: * ALA-accredited MLS or substantial completion in an MLS program * Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library services * Ability to provide a high quality library service to customers of all ages * Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources * Familiarity with popular reading materials * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels * Ability to prioritize duties and tasks and work independently * Strong oral and written communication skills * Ability to work independently * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors and especially with the public * Ability and skill to adapt to changing procedures and situations Desired Qualifications: * Experience with library automation systems, especially Polaris * Full range of Internet skills and experience * Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs * High energy, self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced library For further information please refer to our posting at: http://www.cmpl.org/AboutUs/JobPostings/Posting%20Substitute%20Librarian%20… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliane Morian Associate Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 USA (586) 226-5091 (586) 226-5028 - fax

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Beginning Workshop Registration Now Open
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

Registration for the 2014 Beginning Workshop is now open at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp. The Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is a 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. (Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.) Register: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp Date: May 13-15, 2014 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline: April 12 Registered attendees can pick up their packets from 6-8pm on Monday, May 12 in the lobby. You can also pick up packets on Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00am during breakfast. The event concludes at 3:00 on Thursday, May 15. Please view the 2014 Attendee Information Packet <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2014_BW_Attendee_Inf…> for details on the event, lodging and a brief agenda. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Re: [Michlib-l] Looking for New Homes for 25 copies of Annie's Ghosts
by Nancy Hasek 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

I shouldn't have gone to dinner after sending out my email! You folks are fast! I am sorry to say that I have no more copies at present. I have contacted the first libraries to request the 28 titles I have but I will keep the emails I have received in case our remaining 'loosely' checked out copies are returned. I'm so glad to be able to share copies of this wonderfully written book. Thank you for your promptness in requesting them. Nancy Hasek Adult Services Librarian Farmington Branch Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street Farmington, Michigan 48335 248-553-6262 nancy.hasek(a)farmlib.org<mailto:nancy.hasek@farmlib.org> “I love books. If I could eat them, I would. I love their scent and often put my nose in to inhale their aroma.” ―Kathleen Grissom, author of The Kitchen House.

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Looking for New Homes for 25 copies of Annie's Ghosts by Luxenberg
by Nancy Hasek 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

I have at least 25 copies Annie's Ghosts that I'm happy to release to new homes! Please let me know (offline) if you are interested. I will be happy to send them via Rides! Nancy Hasek Adult Services Librarian Farmington Branch Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street Farmington, Michigan 48335 248-553-6262 nancy.hasek(a)farmlib.org<mailto:nancy.hasek@farmlib.org> “I love books. If I could eat them, I would. I love their scent and often put my nose in to inhale their aroma.” ―Kathleen Grissom, author of The Kitchen House.

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Full Time Youth Librarian Posting - Southeast Michigan
by Anita O'Brien 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

YOUTH LIBRARIAN Join our team of dedicated and innovative professionals. Bacon Memorial District Library in Wyandotte, MI serves a population of just under 26,000 and is located in the heart of a vibrant riverfront community. We are looking for a full time Youth Librarian to continue to grow our services to children, teens and parents. Benefits: Health insurance, Term Life Insurance, 457B Plan contribution, vacation, accrue sick time and paid membership in MLA. Salary Range: $38,000.00 - $42,000 dependent on experience Evening and weekend hours required Master's degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA accredited college is required. Orders materials for the Youth Department; knowledge of children’s and teen literature a must. Responsible for developing and implementing programming from infant through teens Acts as liaison with community schools, youth groups, parents, and homeschoolers. Produces press releases, calendars, flyers and other publicity materials. Scheduled time on the Reference Desk. Sense of humor and flexibility are essential. Possess strong computer competencies and ability to use social networking. Active participation within state, regional and national library associations. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle needed to attend meetings at consortia level and beyond. Send letter and resume to: Anita O’Brien 45 Vinewood Wyandotte MI 48192 or via email to: aobrien(a)baconlibrary.org Application deadline July 11, 2014. Anita O'Brien Director Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-246-8357

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NEWS RELEASE: Historical Society of Michigan Co-Sponsors National Underground Railroad Conference, July 16-20
by HSM Web 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

For Immediate Release: June 30, 2014 National Underground Railroad Conference Comes to Detroit The annual National Underground Railroad Conference will take place in Detroit from July 16 to July 20, 2014, bringing together scholars, archivists, community researchers and enthusiasts from across the nation. The Historical Society of Michigan is a co-sponsor of this event, which will take place at the Doubletree-Downtown in Detroit. The theme of this year's conference is "I Resolved Never to Be Conquered": Women and the Underground Railroad and will reveal the larger story of women's participation in the movement as freedom seekers and as operatives. This five-day conference will include pre-conference events, renowned keynote speakers, panel discussions, an exhibit hall, and tours of local museums and historic sites. There will also be an affiliated tour to Canada on Sunday, July 20. Registration for the conference is available through the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) at <http://www.asalh.org/ugrr.html> http://www.asalh.org/ugrr.html. Sponsorship, Advertising and Exhibit/Vending opportunities are also available. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Along with the Historical Society of Michigan, sponsors of the conference are the National Park Service, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program (NTF) in collaboration with Michigan Freedom Trail (MFT), the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and the Organization of American Historians (OAH). The NTF, established by legislation passed in 1998, promotes the preservation and interpretation of resources associated with the Underground Railroad. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Job Posting: 5 Month Term Librarian
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Northern Michigan University has reposted our 5 month term librarian position. Application information is found here under the "Faculty and Librarians" button: https://employme.nmu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp Please contact me for any questions. Thank you. 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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Blatant plug for local producers' film!!
by Sylvia Merz 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Leland residents, Becky Reynolds and Jim Carpenter, also produced the film, “Coexist Comedy Tour” (which I also blatantly plugged J a few months ago!). “The Girl on the Train” is now available on Amazon. . .see below for link. And, here is the IMDB link with review information: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2387589/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday — 10 to 5 Wednesday—10 to 6 Saturday—10 to 2 <http://www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org/> www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg@01CE99C7.13A1DE40 From: Rebecca Reynolds [mailto:rebecca8180films@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 4:48 PM To: Leland Library Subject: Jim & Becky's new film THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN / Pre-order on Amazon Hey Sylvia, Our new noir thriller (no sub-titles!) THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN is now available on pre-order at: http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Train-The-Henry-Cusick/dp/B00KINIOVG/ref=sr_1_10… <http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Train-The-Henry-Cusick/dp/B00KINIOVG/ref=sr_1_10…> &qid=1403628695&sr=8-10&keywords=henry+ian+cusick We appreciate your supporting us by ordering copies of our films. And also, we thank you for sending out an e-blast to area libraries who might remember us from the Beyond the Bay Film Series. Thank ye kindly, as Papa Bynum used to say. Best, Becky & Jim - Rebecca Reynolds www.8180films.com

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Save the Date - MCLS Annual Meeting - October 3, 2014
by Heather Ladiski 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Please join your fellow MCLS members and friends for a wrap-up of the past year’s activities, a preview of the plans for the coming year, and thoughtful conversation from all on the future of libraries. When: October 3, 2014, 9:30 am-3:30pm Where: McCamly Plaza Hotel in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan Our keynote speaker will be former ALA President Maureen Sullivan addressing how libraries can engage and transform their community, whether that be their town, county, institution or campus. Following the keynote, a panel of library leaders will respond and present how they are working to engage their very different communities. The panel includes: * Emily Bunyan – Director of the Knox County Public Library in Vincennes, Indiana * Corey Seeman – Director of the Kresge Business Administration Library at the University of Michigan * Christina C. Wray – Librarian at the Center for Disability Information and Referral within the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University – Bloomington Following lunch and the business meeting will be an un-conference of four breakout sessions with topics chosen by attendees. Details on how and when voting begins will be out soon. Watch our website: http://ww2.mcls.org/index.php?cID=280 for further updates!! ******************** 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 Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Expert to verify political signatures
by Lisa Sutton 28 Jun '14

28 Jun '14

If anyone has any ideas for me that would be great! I have a patron who is looking for an expert to verify signatures and verify that items are originals and not copies on framed photos and correspondence. Patron has purchased many political posters, buttons, records, and letters to Mr. Kettle, the Chariman of the Republican Party, from Livingston Co. These documents are from Nixon and Reagan to Mr. Kettle. My patron would go anywhere in Michigan. Thank you very much for helping if you can! Have a nice day! I am clueless! Lisa Sutton Roscommon Area District Library 106 Lake St., P.O. Box 888 Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305

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E-Rate technology plans
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

If you're one of the early birds who submits their technology plans for the E-Rate program in July or August for the following year, this email is for you. It's a very exciting time for E-Rate and changes to the E-Rate program may involve tech plans. Traditionally the Library of Michigan sees a rush of tech plans submitted for the following year (in this case 2015) in July and August of the current year, which is the earliest that we approve them. I'm going to encourage you to hold off on sending in a tech plan at this time for two reasons. First, we don't know if there will be changes to tech plan requirements vis a vis which products or services you are seeking a discount for. Currently, a technology plan is only required when you are seeking "Priority 2 Funding" (internal connections). Second, there's something I want to remind you about in particular this year: language in your goals and strategies section must specifically align to items on your Forms 470 (for instance: "We will improve infrastructure to support greater bandwidth" if you are applying for Priority 2 funding). It remains the case that libraries must have written their technology plan before filing their Form 470 and have it approved before they file Form 486 or before discounted services begin, whichever comes first. Have a great weekend everyone, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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New MeL Marketing URLs
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Greetings everyone, I wanted to send out a quick list of the marketing URLs for the redesigned MeL gateways: * Kids<http://devkids.mel.org> (mel.org/kids) * Teens<http://devteens.mel.org> (mel.org/teens) * Business<http://dev2013.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=832> (mel.org/business) * Jobs<http://dev2013.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=425> (mel.org/jobs) * Government<http://dev2013.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=984> (mel.org/government) * Health<http://dev2013.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=842> (mel.org/health) * Legal<http://dev2013.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=952> (mel.org/legal) * Books & Literacy<http://dev2013.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=841> (mel.org/books) We also have: * Mel.org/melcat * MeL.org/databases * MeL.org/promotions * MeL.org/help * MeL.org/about * MeL.org/disclaimer * MeL.org/contact Use and enjoy them! Have a great weekend, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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Hiring Senior Library Assistant - NMU (Marquette)
by Warren, Leslie A 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

The Northern Michigan University's Olson Library is hiring a Senior Clerk/Senior Library Assistant-Public Services. The work schedule is 11 months/year, evenings and weekends required. Brief statement of the position duties: Assist with library operational functions: create, compile, and maintain records; receive, process, and issue library materials (including interlibrary loan and reserve reading) in a variety of formats; perform collection maintenance and inventory; conduct facilities opening and closing procedures; assist patrons with library transactions; and perform complex clerical functions, including petty cash maintenance. Applications accepted until July 7, 2014. Details at http://employme.nmu.edu/. Summary of benefits at http://www.nmu.edu/hr/sites/Drupalhr/files/UserFiles/Files/Pre-Drupal/SiteS…. Equal Opportunity Northern Michigan University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on such factors as race, color, national origin, gender, religion, height, weight, familial status, marital status, veteran status, disability/handicap, age or sexual orientation in employment, or the provision of services, and provides upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities. Persons having inquiries regarding discrimination/complaints may contact the Equal Opportunity Office at (906) 227-2420. Leslie A. Warren Dean, Academic Information Services Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-2117 906-227-1333 (fax) library.nmu.edu/ais

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To any Girl Scouts out there
by Ann Greene 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Hi: My cousin is looking for the piano music to a GS song. I have searched online and and through all of the song books in my library. I have not had any luck. She wants it for her mother's memorial service on July 12. Her mother was a GS leader for her from Brownies through Seniors. She thought it would be really nice to have some GS songs at the service. The song is: The golden sun sinks in the west; Great spirits call Girl Scouts to rest We’ve had our work, we’ve had our play, And we have lived in the Girl Scout way Each day we’ve done some new good turn: Someone to help, not praise to earn We’ve lived our lives with this in view, And now we pledge our scoutship true Upon my honor I will try To do my duty to God on high To help all other people out And to live the life of a true Girl Scout. If you have the music for this I would be happy to pay for a copy. We just need one for the pianist. Thanks. Ann Greene Eau Claire District Library greenelib(a)yahoo.com

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Employment Opportunity - Library Director, Elm Grove, WI
by Marsh, Nyama 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Forwarded - I have no further details about the position, though I can answer questions about living in the Milwaukee area (It's awesome!). *_Library Director, Elm Grove, Wisconsin_* Library professional to administer and manage a small, friendly public library in a community of active readers with a collection of 50,000 items and an annual circulation of over 100,000. Elm Grove is just west of Milwaukee. Must have excellent technology and people skills. Previous experience as library director preferred. Grade 1 Library Certification, management and budgeting experience required. Starting salary up to $58K depending on qualifications. Deadline 7/15/2014. Résumé or CV to David DeAngelis, Village Manager, 13600 Juneau Blvd, Elm Grove, WI 53122, or email ddeangelis(a)elmgrovewi.org<mailto:ddeangelis@elmgrovewi.org>. EOE. For full position description visit: http://www.elmgrovelibrary.com/librarydirectordescription.htm Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Marsh Library Director n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org> 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) 414-964-5733 (fax) "There are many ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." ~Jacqueline Kennedy "Leaders don't force people to follow - they invite them on a journey." ~ Charles Lauer

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Historic maritime activities available through the Michigan Activity Pass program
by Brigette M. Felix 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Michigan has a wealth of historic maritime attractions to explore. Check out the Michigan Activity Pass top ten historic maritime attractions listed below. For more information on the Michigan Activity Pass see the brochure at: <http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%202014-2015%20brochure%20v2.pdf> http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%202014-2015%20brochure%20v2.pdf (Prior to your visit, please call ahead or check the museum's website in order to verify hours of operation, etc.) Historic Maritime Big Sable Lighthouse, Ludington 231-845-7417 | http://www.splka.org/lights.html Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum, Northport 231-386-7195 | http://www.grandtraverselighthouse.com/ Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena 989-356—8805 | http://thunderbay.noaa.gov/maritime/glmhc.html Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Paradise 888-492-3747 | http://www.shipwreckmuseum.com/ Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Mackinaw City 231-436-9825 | http://themackinaw.org/ Inland Water Route Historical Museum, Alanson 231-557-2205 | http://www.americanheritage.com/content/inland-water-route-historical-socie… Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Mears 231-845-7417 | http://www.splka.org/littlesable.html Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse, Ludington 231-845-7417 | http://www.splka.org/ludingtonbreak.html USS Silversides Submarine Museum, Muskegon 231-755-1230 | http://silversidesmuseum.org/ White River Light Station and Museum, Whitehall 231-845-7417 | http://www.splka.org/whiteriver.html Brigette Felix Shared System Librarian The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x137

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Tattoo Program?
by Christine Wedge 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Has anyone hosted a program on tattoos and the history of tattooing? Tattoos are increasingly popular in our area and I'd like to explore a program which would incorporate a history of the practice in cultures like ancient Egypt and move right up into modern changes (tattoos becoming more mainstream and shifting to a broader demographic, etc). I could get some local tattoo artists to talk about the work they do and interesting tattoos they have created, and there are television programs, but I'm interested in a speaker who could address the historical and cultural roots of the practice as well. Recommendations? Similar programs? Please advise Christine Wedge -- Christine Wedge Library Development Coordinator Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library 211 N. First Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 989-356-6188 x25

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Coin Counting/Rolling Question
by Andrea Estelle 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Happy Friday Everyone! Just wondered if anyone out in library land has a coin counter or rolling machine that they really like and if so can you please share the details on it? Or does anyone have any tips on efficient procedures for counting and rolling coins? Thanks for your help, Andrea Andrea Estelle, Library Director "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library 401 Dix Street Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 www.otsegolibrary.org <http://www.otsegolibrary.org>

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MI-ALA discussion
by Stacy Nowicki 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

I haven't seen much discussion on these listservs about MI-ALA, which I find curious. Since it wasn't widely disseminated, I would just like to point out Veronica Bielat's open letter to the steering committee here: http://www.miala.org/updates/minkinr/mi-ala-purposes-organization-are-now-o… I remain concerned about starting a new organization without the infrastructure MLA can provide. If we want more opportunities for academics within MLA, then we have to participate -- not withdraw. Further, MLA's efforts to support public libraries also support academics -- the kids who use public libraries become our students, after all. Stacy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director and Title IX Coordinator Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 fax: 269.337.7143 email: Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu green dot: a single choice in one moment that makes our college safer http://www.livethegreendot.com/

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LearningExpress Library 3.0 and Kids InfoBits in MeL
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Just a reminder that these 2 subscription eResources in MeL will change to their new interfaces on July 1, 2014. For those who have been using the current version of LearningExpress Library, all the practice tests, course and eBooks you've been using will not transfer to LearningExpress Library 3.0; a new user account will need to be created. If you haven't yet explored LearningExpress Library 3.0 there's a lot of great new functionality including the new GED practice tests/prep. For Kids InfoBits, you will find a new and exciting interface that will be even more appealing to students needing to find quality, vetted information for their school projects, reports and general information. You can register for free webinars on Kids InfoBits at http://tinyurl.com/p9x969o. Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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ChiltonLibrary outage Wednesday July 2nd from 7:30 – 8:30 AM
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Please note that there is a planned outage for ChiltonLibrary next Wednesday, July 2nd, from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning EST. This updated will include upgraded support for the following browsers: Win 7/8 – IE9, IE10 (IE10 Metro on Win 8), Firefox (newest version), Chrome (newest version) Mac OSX 10.5/10.6 – Safari 5/6, Firefox (newest version), Chrome (newest version) iOS 7 – Safari Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child’s future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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FW: Important BusinessDecision News
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

FYI; please scroll down… 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: Julie Peterson [mailto:julie@civictechnologies.com] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:58 PM To: BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) Subject: Important BusinessDecision News Dear Deb, We have important information to share regarding BusinessDecision. We are working on an exciting project to migrate BusinessDecision to a new platform with new data sources, a new look and feel, and other updates. We will make the changes in two to three stages over the summer months. The first stage is to migrate BusinessDecision to a new platform at Esri. This migration will happen on Friday, 6/27, after 5:00 pm PDT. The change will be transparent to your end users with one exception--thematic maps will not be available in this version. Thematic maps will be restored as soon as the next stage of migration takes place this summer (see details below). We apologize for this temporary interruption in service. The second migration will happen later this summer. With the move to BusinessDecision 3.0, a number of changes will take place. * Thematic maps will be restored and expanded as part of the new application design. * New data sets will be added to BusinessDecision including expanded consumer expenditure data and expanded business and employee data. * The BusinessDecision interface will be updated and refreshed. * We are investigating the feasibility of quarterly data updates. We are excited about the upcoming changes and will provide more details on our migration schedule and data sources over the next few weeks. Best, Julie Peterson julie(a)civictechnologies.com<mailto:julie@civictechnologies.com> 888-606-7600 p.s. I am sending this message to you, your library's primary BusinessDecision contact. Please forward the email to other staff that use BusinessDecision.

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Director- Albion District Library
by marianne 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

The Board of Trustees of the Albion (MI) District Library is seeking an exceptional leader with a thorough understanding of public library service and the skills necessary to move this warm and friendly customer-service focused library forward. The Albion Library is a district library with a dedicated source of funding and an independent Board of Trustees, an operating budget of nearly $600,000, a skilled and a dedicated staff of 18, including 4 professional staff. The Library, located along the I-94 corridor in south central Michigan, serves a diverse, multi-cultural population of over 12,000.Nestled among the forks of the Kalamazoo River, Albion features tree-shaded streets, turn of the century homes, and an abundance of parks and recreational opportunities.The campus of Albion College, a private, liberal arts college with approximately 1,700 students, is just blocks from the Library and adds to the community's diversity and energy.The Albion District Library and Albion College collaborate closely on projects of mutual benefit. *The position**requires* an MLS/MLIS from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.Additional qualifications include: 4 years of professional library experience in a public library of which at least two years have been in a management or supervisory position; a thorough knowledge of public library service; proven experience in successful financial management; an understanding of technology and its application in public libraries; strong management skills; excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups.The successful candidate will have the ability to empower and inspire others and a passion for public library service.Experience in a millage or bond election is desirable.Complete position description at: http://www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com/positions_available.html *Salary*: from $60,000 dependent on qualifications; benefit package . Additional information about the library can be found at www.albionlibrary <http://www.albionlibrary>.org and the community at www.forks.org <http://www.forks.org> and www.albion.edu. *Applications*will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by *August 1, 2014 *will receive first consideration. Electronic submission _required_; include a cover letter _specifically_ addressing the position requirements, a resume, and three professional references with contact information (including email address). Electronic submissions and requests for additional information should be directed to: Marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com -- Marianne Hartzell, Consultant marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 517.719.3487 Online at: www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com check us out on Facebook!

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The Library Network/Friends of Michigan Libraries team up
by Linda Pierce 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

[image: Inline image 1] Effective July 1, the Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) will be moving some of its service functions to The Library Network (TLN) in Novi, thanks to a collaborative arrangement agreed to by the FOML Board, the TLN Director, Jim Pletz, and the TLN Board of Trustees. The service functions performed by TLN include finances, memberships, and workshop registration. The Kettering University Library and its Administrative Assistant, Linda Pierce, will continue to be the central switchboard for responding to questions about FOML and the FOML Trustee Alliance, for general information, and for FOML publications (e.g., the *FOML Friends Manual* and newsletters). That contact number is (810) 762-9840. The FOML website (www.foml.org) will continue to be the most up-to-date source for those seeking information about the Friends of Michigan Libraries or the Trustee Alliance. Anyone seeking information about FOML should go to the website as the first option. Paul Snyder President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Upcoming FOML Workshops
by Linda Pierce 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

[image: Inline image 1] The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) would like to thank all those who participated in our recent workshops at the Canton Public Library on April 3 for library Friends and on April 4 for library Trustees. Looking ahead, two FOML workshops will be hosted at the Cascade Township Branch of the Kent District Library: *Thursday, September 11th, for library Friends groups* *Friday, September 12th, for library Trustees, with special guest speaker Sarah Ann Long** Registration information will be posted on the FOML website (www.foml.org <file:///L:/Public%20Files/FOML/Workshops/MichLib-L%20posts/www.foml.org>) and the Trustee Alliance website (www.fomltrusteealliance.org) at the end of summer 2014. Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) [image: Inline image 2] * This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Part-Time Reference postion - Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library
by Eileen Schulz 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

Bay County Library System PART TIME REFERENCE This position will work the following hours at Alice and Jack Wirt Public Library and Saturday Group (2) on a 3 week rotation at the Wirt Library. Monday: noon -5 pm Tuesday and Wednesday: 4-8 pm Friday: 9-1 pm Starting Wages: $13.50/hour - Bachelor Degree $17.01/hour - Master Degree Employees can work up to 20 hours per week/999 hours per year. Primary responsibilities include: Ø Assisting patrons with reference and computer questions Ø Performing basic computer skills with accuracy, including using the Internet Ø Assisting on projects and activities Ø Communicating clearly and effectively Ø Working with patrons, co-workers and supervisors in a positive, supportive, and cooperative manner that is in the best interest of the library Ø May include maintenance and development of pamphlet and miscellaneous reference files, or other collection development responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree with a minimum of two years experience in a library environment and or a Masters Degree in Library Science with one year experience. Equivalent combination of experience and education may be accepted. If interested please submit a cover letter and resume by email, eschulz(a)baycountylibrary.org or mail to: Bay County Library System Eileen Schulz, Administrative Assistant 500 Center Avenue Bay City MI 48708 by July 9, 2014 by 5 pm

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Friends benefits
by Nannette Miller 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

We are trying to build membership in our Friends group. What benefits do other Friends groups offer their members? What entices people to join? Another question I am interested in is if you charge a membership fee, and if so how much? Thank you, Nannette Miller Elk Rapids District Library

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compiled responses to my inquiry about accepting credit/debit cards at the Library
by Sylvia Merz 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

Hello - and thanks to those Libraries who took the time to share their information with me. Attached is a word document compiling the information we received. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org <http://www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org/> cid:image001.jpg@01CE99C7.13A1DE40

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RIDES item lost in transit
by Bob Barringer 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

Please check your shelves for the following item and return to Troy PL if found: Barcode : 31273009873973zv331 Home Library : zv385-Schultz-Holmes Mem Librar Item Location : zv331-Troy Public Library Title : The reason for God : belief in an age of skepticis Call Number : [Adult] 239 K Thank you. Bob Barringer, PhD Director 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) www.blissfieldlibrary.org

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MCLS 'soft' launches new website
by Elaine Meyer 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

Good afternoon everyone, After much hard work, MCLS is very pleased to announce the 'soft' launch of our newly redesigned website. For the next two weeks, you can check out the new MCLS website from the link provided on the current website, www.mcls.org. You'll see many improvements! Please keep in mind that it's still a work in progress - you'll see a little construction dust. New features We are excited to offer many new and improved features on the new MCLS website: Redesigned homepage - the homepage has been redesigned to be more intuitive with streamlined navigation and a much improved site search, so you can quickly find the information you need. In addition, with the targeted news feeds on the homepage, you can more easily stay on top of the latest news, special offers, and training classes from MCLS. Product Search - find eResources and products much more easily through searching by product type, library type and/or keyword. Upcoming Training & Events - the Training & Events list is now more intuitive, scannable and easier to use. Logging in to the MCLS website With two websites live at the same time, the old login page will be shared between the two websites. If you login from the new site, you will be taken to the old site login to place your order/renew your subscription/etc. Melba Moose You might notice the absence of Melba Moose from our new site - Melba decided it was time for retirement. She's now spending her days basking in the sunshine at Potter Park Zoo, just a few miles down the street from the MCLS offices in Lansing. (Her retirement name is 'Willow'). Please wish her well in retirement, and stop by Potter Park Zoo to say hello! Online survey During the next two weeks, please take a few minutes to check out the new MCLS website and let us know what you like, any bugs you might find, suggestions for improvement, and what else you might like to see via this online survey. We would love your feedback to help us make the new site even better. We hope that you find the new MCLS website a pleasurable experience! Sincerely, Elaine Meyer User Experience Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: 800-530-9019 ext 152 Phone: 517-492-3852 Fax: 517-492-3887 meyere(a)mcls.org http://mcls.org/

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New eMagazine Service: Magzter/WT Cox
by Jim Flury 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

All, Another new eMagazine option is now available for libraries, in the form of Magzter. Serials jobber WT Cox has formed a partnership to offer Magzter, which has sold eMagazines to the consumer market for several years, to libraries. As the promoter and distributor of the statewide WT Cox print subscription offer to Michigan library cooperative member libraries, TLN also hopes to be able to take the lead with the WT Cox/Magzter partnership, too. We have met with Shannon Caison, Director of Inside Sales for WT Cox, and also with Dana A. Reeves, Regional Director of Sales for WT Cox, and as a result we hope to be able to broker either a statewide or library cooperative wide discount schedule with WT Cox for Michigan libraries with Magzter. Below are links to copies of a press release and an information sheet regarding the new WT Cox/Magzter partnership. Magzter Press Release: http://www.wtcox.com/files/Press_Release_Magzster.pdf?inf_contact_key=ed394… Magzter Information Sheet: http://www.wtcox.com/files/Magzter%20Flyer.pdf?inf_contact_key=5a6e25e0d9e4… Shannon and Dana at WT Cox are cc'd on this message. Please feel free to contact either of them or myself, if you have any questions regarding the new WT Cox eMagazine partnership with Magzter. Thanks. 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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Library of Michigan MeL.org surveys are open! Please respond!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

Just a reminder to please participate in both the staff and patron survey efforts! >>>>>>>>> The MeL.org surveys are live! Please help us learn how to improve the MeL by responding the library staff survey and posting the library user survey on your site through July 4th. We are interested in responses from all library types and from all levels of staff. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MELPATRONS - OPEN through Friday, July 4th https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MELSTAFF - OPEN through Friday, July 4th If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for your participation! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan will be conducting surveys about MeL.org in the coming month. As part of managing our Library Services & Technology Act funds as well as maintaining and improving the Michigan eLibrary, we will have three surveys in June. One will be a random phone survey of Michigan residents. The other two will be online surveys - one for library staff at all levels and from all library types and one for library patrons. We will need your help in order to have a good response. When the surveys are available, please consider posting the library patron survey link on your web site or newsletter and also encouraging your staff to complete the library staff survey. Thank you so much for your assistance with this. I will have the survey links soon! 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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for sale--magazine rack
by Vermontville Township Library 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

We have a magazine rack we will no longer be using. 7 ft. long, pictures attached. Make an offer. Carla Rumsey Director Vermontville Township Library 120 E. First Street, P.O. Gox G Vermontville, MI 49096 517-726-1362 <http://vmtlib.michlibrary.org> http://vmtlib.michlibrary.org

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ENVELOPES
by Vermontville Township Library 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

We have extra envelopes to share. Let us know what you need. Carla Rumsey Director Vermontville Township Library 120 E. First Street, P.O. Gox G Vermontville, MI 49096 517-726-1362 <http://vmtlib.michlibrary.org> http://vmtlib.michlibrary.org

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Computer Lab Policies
by Trish Burns 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Good afternoon! I am looking for examples of computer lab policies - if you are willing share, please send off list. Thanks - Trish Burns Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw 505 Janes, Saginaw MI 48607 989-755-9833 989-755-9828 (fax) tburns(a)saginawlibrary.org www.saginawlibrary.org ALA Chapter Councilor for Michigan [cid:image001.jpg@01CF8FC6.AEB667C0]

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Exciting widget from MeL
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Greetings, The discovery service of the new MeL is now ready for placement on your library website. You can both view and use the widget as well as get the code here: http://mel.org/widget/meldiscoverywidget.html It does not require end users in Michigan to enter their driver's license/state ID or participating library card number to view results as it is based on geo-ip authentication. It will work inside your library as well as at your patron's homes or offices. If someone uses this widget outside of Michigan they will be prompted to demonstrate residency with driver's license/state ID or participating library card number. This widget harnesses the resources of MeL databases as well as MeLCat. Results from the discovery service widget are full text database content, vetted websites from the MeL gateways, and/or direct you to a MeLCat resource. It is regularly updated with new information from all sources. It functions the same way the search box on the MeL homepage does and we welcome you to test drive it today. There is also a MeLCat Classic widget that continues to be available at: http://mel.org/widget/melcatwidget.html Have a great week everyone, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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Two questions...
by G Nartker 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Hello Library Community - I have two questions to pose to anyone interested in providing some advice / assistance: (1) Is there a source for free braille material that would be appropriate for a 1st grader? One of our local teachers is looking for Easy materials that are written in braille with words accompanying the braille text. I have given her paperwork and information for LBPH at St. Clair County Library System, but would love any further help in this matter. (2) The tech director at one of our local schools is facing a problem with a local automation system. He asked me if I would pose a question to this group concerning the use of an open source library system (ie. Evergreen) to run a very small school library. Of course, the school system has next to no money to spend on technology and the old system has crashed with (probably) no back up. Any information on whether open source is a viable 'fix' would be greatly appreciated. As always, thank you in advance for any and all advice! Gail Nartker, Director Sandusky District Library http://sandusky.lib.mi.us

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Accepting credit card payments at the Library
by Sylvia Merz 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Hello All! We are investigating doing this, and of course the best place to get information on the best, cheapest, easiest method to use is to ask my library peers. Please send me info off list at lelandlibrary(a)lelandtownshiplibrary.org As always, thanks for the help. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org <http://www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org/> cid:image001.jpg@01CE99C7.13A1DE40

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Annual conference on Underground Railroad coming to Detroit
by Matt Church 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Good morning, Dr. Roy Finkenbine of the University of Detroit Mercy asked that I share the below with all of you. Dr. Finkenbine has lectured at public libraries in the area on topics related to the Civil War and Solomon Northup (12 Years a Slave). The National Park Service hosts an annual conference on the Underground Railroad each summer. This year it is hosted in Detroit from July 16 to July 20. Pre-conference events on July 15 include workshops for researchers, teachers, etc. Information about the conference can be found at http://www.nps.gov/subjects/ugrr/annual-conference.htm. Specific questions can be directed to Diane Miller of the National Park Service (402-661-1588, diane_miller(a)nps.gov) Thanks, Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 mchurch(a)berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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Upper Peninsula History Awards Presented to Marilyn Fischer and Les Cheneaux Historical Association
by Larry J. Wagenaar 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

cid:image004.jpg@01CF5D4D.54021000 For Immediate Release: June 21, 2014 Upper Peninsula History Awards Presented to Marilyn Fischer and Les Cheneaux Historical Association MANISTIQUE, Mich.-Marilyn Fischer and the Les Cheneaux Historical Association won top honors at the Historical Society of Michigan's 65th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference in Manistique, Mich., for their outstanding efforts to preserve and promote the history of the Upper Peninsula. Fischer, who hails from Gulliver, Mich., received the Charles Follo Award, which acknowledges the work of an individual. The Superior Award, which recognizes the achievements of historical societies, museums and other history-related organizations, was awarded to the Les Cheneaux Historical Association, located in Cedarville, Mich. The awards were presented during the Society's Upper Peninsula History Awards Banquet at the Historic Blaney Inn, in Blaney, Mich., on June 21, 2014. For more information about the Historical Society of Michigan and its award programs, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or call (517) 324-1828. THE 2014 CHARLES FOLLO AWARD Marilyn Fischer, this year's Charles Follo Award recipient, is originally from Detroit but has dedicated the last 30 years of her life to the history of the Upper Peninsula. Fischer helped form the Gulliver Historical Society in 1988 and spearheaded the restoration of the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, which is now listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places and is open to the public as a museum. She has also authored four books about Seul Choix Point and the Gulliver area, including Seul Choix Point Light and Spirits at Seul Choix Point; researched and wrote the scripts for four history video productions; conducted oral history interviews with more than 50 Schoolcraft County families; and written 20 successful grants to fund historic preservation and restoration. The Charles Follo Award was established in 1979 and is named in honor of an Escanaba school teacher who worked to establish historical societies and promote the history of the Upper Peninsula. The Historical Society of Michigan presents this annual award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Upper Peninsula history. THE 2014 SUPERIOR AWARD This year's Superior Award recipient, the Les Cheneaux Historical Association, originated in 1967 as a display of photographs and artifacts in a dock-based storage shed. As it nears its golden anniversary, that association's volunteers and nine-person staff oversee a historical museum, maritime museum, a nationally known antique wooden boat show and festival of arts, and many other programs that preserve and interpret the Les Cheneaux area's history. The Historical Association's exhibits and programs focus on the area's unique past, especially logging and lumber camps, summer resort hotels, and boating. It offers a wide variety of events, including an annual Antique Wooden Boat Show, a juried art fair, "Artist of the Week" programs, "Music at the Maritime Museum" evenings with local musicians, a Christmas tree auction, and a boat-building workshop. The Historical Society of Michigan created the Superior Award in 2006 to recognize historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced Upper Peninsula history. _____ cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 cid:image006.jpg@01CF5D4D.54021000 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush(a)hsmichigan.org _____ _____ The Charles Follo Award was established in 1979 and is named in honor of an Escanaba school teacher who worked to establish historical societies and promote the history of the Upper Peninsula. The Historical Society of Michigan created the Superior Award in 2006 to recognize historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced Upper Peninsula history. For more information about the Historical Society of Michigan and its award programs, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or call (517) 324-1828. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Michigan Activity Pass: Eight Percent Increase in Usage For Year 2/Month 1 Vs. Year 1/Month 1
by Jim Flury 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

All, The MAP numbers are in for Year 2/Month 1, and I am pleased to share the with you the following: Usage of MAP for the first complete month of Year 2 is UP eight percent vs the first complete month of MAP for Year 1. This is significant for a number of reasons: 1. The debut of any program receives considerable press coverage and hype, which certainly was the case with statewide MAP last year. This results in increased awareness and thus, usage of said program. Going forward, press coverage can be tougher to get. "Been there, done that." Thus, the eight percent increase in usage vs. last year is significant. 2. We have seen checkouts at libraries in this first month of MAP Year 2, that had no checkouts at all in twelve months of MAP Year 1. As press coverage has leveled off, this tells us that library promotion is making the difference. Keep it up! 3. Our new MAP partner venues are seeing good traffic. Michigan Science Center and Gilmore Car Museum are particularly popular. And the majority of our 50 brand new destinations for MAP Year 2 have already had visitors, destinations such as Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan, Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum, USS Silversides Submarine Museum, Mid-Michigan Children's Museum, and Dennos Museum Center. One brand new partner, Lowell Area Historical Museum, had a checkout on the first day they joined MAP! And of course long time MAP partners Detroit Institute of Arts, Cranbrook Art Museum and Holocaust Memorial Center are continuing to educate and enlighten the public library patrons of Michigan. The bottom line is, if you promote it, he/she/they will come, and check out a MAP pass, too. Look for another edition of Brigette's "MAP Top Ten List" this Friday. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. 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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MI-ALA organizational documents open for review
by Minkin, Rachel 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Colleagues, For all interested parties, the MI-ALA Steering Committee has drafted an organizational document that will serve as a guideline for the design and establishment of MI-ALA and its bylaws and policies. The document may be viewed in its entirety at http://www.miala.org/updates/minkinr/draft-organizational-document-ready-re…<http://www.miala.org/updates/minkinr/draft-organizational-document-ready-r> We are now seeking input from the wider community. Please submit your comments and questions by either commenting on this blog post or by emailing the Steering Committee directly at steeringcommittee(a)miala.org. Respectfully, Rachel M. Minkin

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Fwd: ARSL Conference in Tacoma!
by Colleen Leddy 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Just passing along this information regarding the Association of Rural and Small Libraries conference....see below. Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair Public Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 There are only six weeks left to register at the Early Bird rate for the Association for Rural & Small Libraries' annual conference to be held in Tacoma, WA. Registration sold out last year for this event and the conference hotel is already completely booked, so now is the time to be making your decisions! Counting down the first five reasons you should come to Tacoma on September 4th through the 6th! *This is what you tell your boss:* #10 - Keynote Speaker Daniel Rasmus: Libraries Reimagined! Daniel Rasmus is the futurist whose session our colleague raved about when she returned from the Computers in Library conference. #9 - Pre-conference: Library Tours I could learn about space planning from three very different libraries in the morning: · A modular library built quickly & green which uses the bookstore method to shelve materials. · Or I could see how King County Library, one of the best in the country, builds in flexibility · Check out an exquisitely restored and repurposed Carnegie library Then in the afternoon I could go to Rooms that Rock: practical tips for library space planning. #8 - More Pre-conference: Which do you think I should attend-how to design a literature festival for our community or crafting a successful adult education program? #7 - Which would benefit our community more? Should I attend the Gizmo Garage pre-conference at which I could simultaneously increase my skill level with gadgets and learn about the program or do I need to take the preconference about delivering youth services now that Thelma is retiring? #6 - Keynote Speaker Samantha Becker: You don't have to do it all! Samantha is going to cover that new benchmarking system for technology, The Edge Initiative. It will give us information to use with stakeholders. *This is what you tell your family:* #10 - Would you like to go hiking Mt Rainier, the snowy volcano which dominates the eastern skyline? #9 - Or should we take a ferryboat ride on scenic Puget Sound? #8 - Which would you prefer? Getting up close and personal with polar bears at the Point Defiance Zoo or enjoying the zip line at Northwest Trek Animal Park? #7 - How about a gondola ride up Crystal Mountain with spectacular views of Mt. Rainier? #6 - Decide between LeMay: America's Car Museum which has a special Mustang review downtown or go ten miles away to the LeMay complete collection which covers acres? NOT CONVINCED YET? STAY TUNED FOR THE LAST FIVE REASONS TO ATTEND! Or check out the website at http://arsl.info/category/conferences/conference-2014/ Have you already made up your mind and are ready to register? https://www.amrms.com/ssl/arsl/membership/Conference/Registration.aspx See you in Tacoma! -- Vicki Grimli Ortonville/Graceville/Kerkhoven Public Library320-839-2494/320-748-7332/320-264-2141

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Scholarly Communications Outreach Coordinator - GVSU Libraries
by Julie Garrison 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Grand Valley State University Libraries seeks energetic and innovative applicants for a Scholarly Communications Outreach Coordinator position, responsible for the overall management and direction of the Libraries’ scholarly communication program and repository services. The person in this position reports to the Head of Collections and Scholarly Communications and provides outreach to GVSU community on scholarly communications issues and services and leads the Libraries’ efforts to support new models of scholarly communication. Responsibilities include advocating for alternatives to traditional publishing models, working with faculty and liaison librarians in identifying and adding materials to the repository, serving as a primary point of contact on copyright issues, and developing and providing University-wide educational opportunities for sharing information about scholarly communications, open access, copyright and institutional repositories. Promotes and administers the Libraries’ Open Access Publishing Support Fund. The successful candidate will contribute to the libraries’ overall leadership team. Required qualifications include a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent; experience working in higher education or an academic library setting; knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly communications, open access publishing, and data management and sharing; knowledge of current issues regarding intellectual property, copyright, and fair use; ability to plan and manage projects and project teams; ability to understand and manage the needs of various constituencies, including faculty, students and other administrative offices; excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to be flexible and manage change; ability to adapt to emerging practices in higher education and scholarly publishing. Experience working with the Digital Commons institutional repository platform or other digital publishing tools and knowledge of current metadata schemas and standards preferred. GVSU librarians are full members of the university faculty and must possess the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and are expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, service to the institution, and institutional governance. Qualified applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Salary range is commensurate with experience. GVSU librarians enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including support for professional development. A complete position description, as well as required qualifications and application information, can be found at www.gvsujobs.org. Application deadline is July 25, 2014. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Grand Valley State University attracts nearly 25,000 students with high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley is a comprehensive university serving students from all 83 Michigan counties and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand Valley offers 81 undergraduate and 31 graduate degree programs from campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, and from regional centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships.

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free inkjet cartridges
by Stacy Pasche 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

We have one hp45 black and one hp78xl color inkjet cartridges new in box. If anyone can use them, please let me know and I'll send along through Rides. Thanks, -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director

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Blissfield book
by Bob Barringer 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Sorry to all of you who receive plain text email. If you didn't get the graphics, you wouldn't have gotten much out of that email I sent about the book I've put together. The book is an Arcadia Publishing Images of America book entitled _Blissfield_. Arcadia publishes local histories. There are many on Michigan towns and cities. Large cities have several on different topics. In it, I try to tell some of the history of Blissfield, Michigan in photographs. The book will be available at the Blissfield library and many other places in Blissfield, online at the publisher and at Amazon.com and other places. Bob Barringer, PhD Director 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) www.blissfieldlibrary.org -----Original Message----- From: Bush, Betsie (LARA) [mailto:BushB2@michigan.gov] Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 8:34 AM To: barringer(a)blissfieldlibrary.org Subject: FW: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 12, Issue 15 Hello, I saw your message about a book you published. What is the title, and what is it about? Betsie Bush Reader Advisory Librarian/Recording Studio Coordinator Michigan BSBP, Braille & Talking Book Library 702 W. Kalamazoo St., PO Box 300007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 1-800-992-9012 / 517-373-0501 / bushb2(a)michigan.gov -----Original Message----- Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2014 17:18:52 -0400 From: "Bob Barringer" <barringer(a)blissfieldlibrary.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] New Book by Director at Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library (Blissfield) To: <michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org> Message-ID: <000001cf8d96$69f18340$3dd489c0$(a)blissfieldlibrary.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" HI, all. A book I put together will be published on July 7, 2014. We will have a book launch reception at the library on July 10, 2014 from 7-9 pm. The public is invited. All are welcome The book will be available at the library. All proceeds from books sold at the library go to the library. We really aren't set up for mail order at the library, so we're only offering in-person sales, but the book is also available at Amazon.com, other big box stores, and from the publisher at www.arcadiapublishing.com <http://www.arcadiapublishing.com> . You can also call the publisher at 888-313-2665. Bob Barringer, PhD Director 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) www.blissfieldlibrary.org

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E-Rate Changes
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

There are fundamental changes coming to the E-Rate program that could benefit your library! In short, 2 billion dollars over 2 years are slated to increase wi-fi capacity in schools and libraries, particularly in rural and high-poverty areas. Join us at the Library of Michigan for Advanced E-Rate training in October to learn the details and stay tuned to Michlib-l and LM4X<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>, the Library of Michigan's quarterly newsletter. Registration information will be available soon and advertised both on Michlib-l and at LM's E-Rate page: http://michigan.gov/erateforlibraries. To read more, please see these links from the FCC and ALA: FCC Chairman Wheeler proposes landmark E-Rate Modernization to bring high speed wi-fi to every student and library<http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2014/db0620/DOC-327…> [PDF icon] June, 2014: Chairman Wheeler circulated an E-Rate Modernization proposal to his fellow Commissioners to revitalize the E-Rate program for the world of personalized learning. During the past 18 years, E-Rate has helped transform schools' and libraries' access to modern communications networks. But educational connectivity has changed: whereas once it was revolutionary to connect a computer lab down the hall to the Internet, harnessing the full value of digital learning today means enabling all students to go online from their desk or from any library workspace. * Official FCC Blog: Access to the Underserved: Keeping Up with the Times<http://www.fcc.gov/blog/access-underserved-keeping-times> by: Tom Wheeler, Chairman * ALA encouraged by FCC Chairman's commitment to a multi-stage E-rate reform<http://www.districtdispatch.org/2014/06/ala-encouraged-fcc-chairmans-commit…> District Dispatch: The Official ALA Washington Office Blog: The American Library Association (ALA) recognizes the difficult task in front of the Commission to move the E-rate program from basic connections to high-capacity broadband and is supportive of its effort to do so. ALA and libraries also have fully engaged in this challenge with our school colleagues and hundreds of other stakeholders to answer an urgent call to meet 21st century learning demands. And there is broad consensus that we cannot meet these demands with funding that has hardly budged in 18 years. We must establish a sustainable foundation for the future. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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FW: Geological Documents
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

From Weber State University for your consideration: Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child’s future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)] From: JaNae Kinikin [mailto:jkinikin@weber.edu] Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2014 5:22 PM To: Norris, Sonya (MDE) Subject: Geological Documents Ms. Norris, I work at a smaller university library in Ogden, Utah. We are in the process of weeding our geosciences collection and would like to find homes for the following documents. Would you be willing to forward this email to the Michlib-1 listserv? Thank you for your time. JaNae Geological survey of Michigan Reports 1869 73 1903 4 QE125.A12 Lower peninsula 1873 1876 QE125.A122 v.3 1876 Our rock riches QE125.A37 no.1 1964 Rocks and minerals of Michigan QE125.A37 no.2 1965 Oil and gas fields of Michigan a discussion of depositional and structural features of the Michigan basin QE125.A4 no.38 Occasional papers for 1946 on the geology of Michigan QE125.A4 no.45 Middle and Upper Ordovician rocks of Michigan QE125.A4 no.46 1952 index of the geology of Michigan 1823 1955 QE125.A4 no.50 Geology of Michigan QE125.D66 1970 Report on the geology of the Lake Superior land district QE125.F68 1851 Geological report on Bay County Michigan QE126.B3C7 1906 Geological report on Wayne County QE126.W4S5 1913 -- JaNae Kinikin, Science Librarian Weber State University Stewart Library 3921 Central Campus Dr., Dept. 2901 Ogden, UT 84408-2901 jkinikin(a)weber.edu<mailto:jkinikin@weber.edu> 801-626-6093

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Central Michigan University job posting - Director of Library Technology
by Kathy Irwin 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Central Michigan University Libraries seeks applications for the position of Director of Library Technology. The Director of Library Technology provides vision and strategic leadership for Library Systems in a team- and service-oriented environment. The Director is responsible for overseeing and managing the full life cycle of the University Libraries’ systems, applications, hardware, and web services. The Director manages the departmental budget, leads a department of six staff members, and serves as a member of the Libraries' senior management group. The Director will develop and employ strategies to ensure that the library systems support the academic needs of a 21st century university. *Submit an online application using this link: https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/19808 <https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/19808> * *Screening of Application Materials will begin August 4, 2014* *Required qualifications:* M.L.I.S. degree or equivalent from ALA-accredited library school ; or Master’s degree in a field related to position Five years recent experience in library systems Three years recent, successful leadership and supervisory experience Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of a variety of library technologies Evidence of the ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently Demonstrated experience in project management and problem solving Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage a variety of responsibilities and projects Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills and effective interpersonal skills *Preferred qualifications:* Recent systems and management experience in higher education Progressive leadership experience and responsibility Experience with library applications such as Innovative Interfaces Inc. Millennium or Sierra systems, Ex Libris SFX or Primo, ILLiad, OCLC, or CONTENTdm Experience with a variety of technologies: MS Office applications; Windows and UNIX computer and server operating systems; Database programming and querying; Microsoft SharePoint; Web site design and development, authoring tools, markup and scripting languages; Google Analytics or other web analytics; user interface design and usability testing. *Submit an online application using this link: https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/19808 <https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/19808>* *Screening of Application Materials will begin August 4, 2014* Central Michigan University was established in 1892 and is among the nation’s 100 largest public universities. As a tier-one university, CMU serves nearly 20,000 students on its Mount Pleasant campus. It also enrolls more than 7,000 students and working adults online and at 50 out-of-state locations. CMU delivers a superior educational experience for students that is built on close relationships with faculty and staff, hands-on learning including undergraduate research, an emphasis on leadership and volunteerism, and a global perspective. With a $440 million budget, CMU offers more than 200 academic programs from the undergraduate to doctoral levels. Premier programs include the sciences, business, accounting, health professions, communications, teacher preparation, educational leadership, engineering, neuroscience, psychology, apparel merchandising design, music, and political science. CMU in 2013 launched the nation’s 137th College of Medicine. CMU offers top NCAA Division I athletics. The university is located in a classic college community in the heart of lower Michigan, where residents find active outdoor features, family attractions and Midwestern life in a vibrant university culture. --- Kathy M. Irwin Associate Dean of Libraries (989) 774-6421 | irwin1km(a)cmich.edu Central Michigan University | Park 407 | Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

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NEWS RELEASE: Upper Peninsula History Awards Presented to Marilyn Fischer and Les Cheneaux Historical Association
by HSM Web 22 Jun '14

22 Jun '14

cid:image004.jpg@01CF5D4D.54021000 For Immediate Release: June 21, 2014 Upper Peninsula History Awards Presented to Marilyn Fischer and Les Cheneaux Historical Association MANISTIQUE, Mich.-Marilyn Fischer and the Les Cheneaux Historical Association won top honors at the Historical Society of Michigan's 65th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference in Manistique, Mich., for their outstanding efforts to preserve and promote the history of the Upper Peninsula. Fischer, who hails from Gulliver, Mich., received the Charles Follo Award, which acknowledges the work of an individual. The Superior Award, which recognizes the achievements of historical societies, museums and other history-related organizations, was awarded to the Les Cheneaux Historical Association, located in Cedarville, Mich. The awards were presented during the Society's Upper Peninsula History Awards Banquet at the Historic Blaney Inn, in Blaney, Mich., on June 21, 2014. For more information about the Historical Society of Michigan and its award programs, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or call (517) 324-1828. THE 2014 CHARLES FOLLO AWARD Marilyn Fischer, this year's Charles Follo Award recipient, is originally from Detroit but has dedicated the last 30 years of her life to the history of the Upper Peninsula. Fischer helped form the Gulliver Historical Society in 1988 and spearheaded the restoration of the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, which is now listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places and is open to the public as a museum. She has also authored four books about Seul Choix Point and the Gulliver area, including Seul Choix Point Light and Spirits at Seul Choix Point; researched and wrote the scripts for four history video productions; conducted oral history interviews with more than 50 Schoolcraft County families; and written 20 successful grants to fund historic preservation and restoration. The Charles Follo Award was established in 1979 and is named in honor of an Escanaba school teacher who worked to establish historical societies and promote the history of the Upper Peninsula. The Historical Society of Michigan presents this annual award to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Upper Peninsula history. THE 2014 SUPERIOR AWARD This year's Superior Award recipient, the Les Cheneaux Historical Association, originated in 1967 as a display of photographs and artifacts in a dock-based storage shed. As it nears its golden anniversary, that association's volunteers and nine-person staff oversee a historical museum, maritime museum, a nationally known antique wooden boat show and festival of arts, and many other programs that preserve and interpret the Les Cheneaux area's history. The Historical Association's exhibits and programs focus on the area's unique past, especially logging and lumber camps, summer resort hotels, and boating. It offers a wide variety of events, including an annual Antique Wooden Boat Show, a juried art fair, "Artist of the Week" programs, "Music at the Maritime Museum" evenings with local musicians, a Christmas tree auction, and a boat-building workshop. The Historical Society of Michigan created the Superior Award in 2006 to recognize historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced Upper Peninsula history. _____ cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 cid:image006.jpg@01CF5D4D.54021000 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush(a)hsmichigan.org _____ _____ The Charles Follo Award was established in 1979 and is named in honor of an Escanaba school teacher who worked to establish historical societies and promote the history of the Upper Peninsula. The Historical Society of Michigan created the Superior Award in 2006 to recognize historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced Upper Peninsula history. For more information about the Historical Society of Michigan and its award programs, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or call (517) 324-1828. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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New Book by Director at Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library (Blissfield)
by Bob Barringer 21 Jun '14

21 Jun '14

HI, all. A book I put together will be published on July 7, 2014. We will have a book launch reception at the library on July 10, 2014 from 7-9 pm. The public is invited. All are welcome The book will be available at the library. All proceeds from books sold at the library go to the library. We really aren't set up for mail order at the library, so we're only offering in-person sales, but the book is also available at Amazon.com, other big box stores, and from the publisher at www.arcadiapublishing.com <http://www.arcadiapublishing.com> . You can also call the publisher at 888-313-2665. Bob Barringer, PhD Director 407 S. Lane St. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) www.blissfieldlibrary.org

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Answer to annual snowfall question!
by Sylvia Bly 21 Jun '14

21 Jun '14

Well, I wanted to let everyone know how very helpful they were in pointing me to the right direction! I ended up finding it where I started, at NOAA. They have another area that is connected called the National Climatic Data Center http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/ . Still not the most user-friendly, but I was able to answer the question posted to me. Thanks again! Sylvia J. Bly Construction Records Specialist Facilities Planning & Management WSU Design and Construction Services 5454 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 Phone: <callto:313-577-1973> 313-577-1973 Fax: <callto:313-577-1817> 313-577-1817 Email: <mailto:sylvia.bly@wayne.edu> sylvia.bly(a)wayne.edu

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Genesee District Library job Posting
by Kelly Richards 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

RESUMES will be accepted for this position through Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 5:00PM Mr. Kelly Richards Branch Operations Manager Genesee District Library G-4195 W. Pasadena Ave. Flint, MI 48504 Phone 810-230-3330 Fax 810-732-1161 [cid:image001.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<https://www.thegdl.org/> [cid:image002.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Genesee-District-Library/45467758516> [cid:image003.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://gdlbusinesscenter.blogspot.com/> [cid:image004.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://www.linkedin.com/company/2620384?trk=cws-btn-overview-0-0> [cid:image005.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://pinterest.com/gdlibraries> [cid:image006.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://www.youtube.com/user/GeneseeDistrict> [cid:image007.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://www.thegdl.org/index.php/events?format=feed&type=rss>

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Book Display Island Available
by Debby Stassek 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Hello All, we have a ... *Large book display island for sale:*Measures approximately 41 inches wide by 112 inches long and is 44 inches tall.Adjustable shelving on both sides, with some minor wear.Gray-flecked laminate countertop and end panels in excellent condition.Has been used for book displays, large plants, and some sorting operations.Could be used as a room divider.Might also have uses in a staff work area, but may be a little tall for some people.Pictures available at http://www1.youseemore.com/vanburen/contentpages.asp?loc=99 Asking $100.Would need to be picked up at Van Buren District Library, 200 N. Phelps St., Decatur.Phone 269 423-4771 for more information. Debby -- Debby J.Stassek Assistant Director -- dstassek(a)vbdl.org Van Buren District Library, 200 N. Phelps Street, Decatur, MI 49045 voice (269) 423-4771 * fax (269) 423-8373 * http://vbdl.org

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Contemporary Authors free to a good home
by Jennifer Ray 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

We are ready to part with our volumes of Contemporary Authors and Contemporary Authors New Revision Series. Our holdings: Contemporary Authors volumes 101 - 160 Contemporary Authors New Revision Series volumes 1 -62 If anybody is interested, perhaps we could work out getting them sent through the delivery. If that isn't possible, I'm willing to help get them to you. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library 319 M 62 North Cassopolis, MI 49031 269.445.3400 ext. 25

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MAP: Two New Venues!
by Jim Flury 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

All, We are pleased to announce the addition of two brand new venues to the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program. This brings our total number of MAP destinations to 112 (help us recruit an additional dozen MAP participants, and we can double last year's 62 number)! Please welcome the Midwest Miniatures Museum http://www.midwestminiaturesmuseum.com/ and the Lowell Area Historical Museum http://www.lowellmuseum.org/ to the MAP program. The former is located next to the Gilmore Car Museum http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/ which is also a MAP partner. A less progressive thinker would suggest that your lady patrons visit the MMM while their gentleman partners visit the Gilmore next door, but I'll do my best to refrain from doing so. Truth be told that is exactly how things would play out in our household during any potential visit to Hickory Corners, but... Thank you for your continued support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program in your library. 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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Nature centers, parks and village activities available through the Michigan Activity Pass program
by Brigette M. Felix 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Are your patrons looking for some activities to do outdoors now that it’s summer? Check out the Michigan Activity Pass top ten nature centers, parks and villages listed below. For more information on the Michigan Activity Pass see the brochure at: <http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%202014-2015%20brochure%20v2.pdf> http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%202014-2015%20brochure%20v2.pdf (Prior to your visit, please call ahead or check the museum's website in order to verify hours of operation, etc.) nature centers, parks and villages Chippewa Nature Center, Midland 989-631-0830 | http://chippewanaturecenter.org/ Greenmead Historical Park, Livonia 248-477-7375 | http://www.ci.livonia.mi.us/tabid/188/Departments/Community%20Resources/Gre… Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton 517-431-2060 | http://hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu/ Howell Conference & Nature Center, Howell 517-546-0249 | http://howellnaturecenter.org/ Mill Race Historical Village, Northville 248-348-1845 | http://www.millracenorthville.org/ Old Mill Museum, Dundee 734-529-8596 | http://www.dundeeoldmill.com/ Nelis’ Dutch Village, Holland 616-396-1475 | http://www.dutchvillage.com/ River Raisin Territorial Park, Monroe 734-240-7780 | http://www.co.monroe.mi.us/government/departments_offices/museum/index.html Troy Historic Village, Troy 248-524-3570 | http://troyhistoricvillage.drupalgardens.com/ Waterford Historic Village, Waterford <http://www.waterfordhistoricalsociety.org/index.html> 248-343-3694 | http://www.waterfordhistoricalsociety.org/index.html Brigette Felix Shared System Librarian The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x137

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New QSAC Libraries!
by White, Shannon (MDE) 19 Jun '14

19 Jun '14

We have several newly certified QSAC libraries to congratulate. Enhanced Level * Canton Public Library * Kent District Library * Rawson Memorial Library Essential Level * Benzie Shores District Library * Buchanan District Library * Canton Public Library * Kent District Library * Rawson Memorial Library If you would like to learn more about the Library of Michigan's Quality Services Audit Checklist, QSAC, program, visit www.michigan.gov/qsac<http://www.michigan.gov/qsac> where you can find information on how to submit a QSAC application as well as other resources to help your library achieve the measures outlined in each level of service. QSAC measures AND certifications are on a three-year update and renewal schedule to ensure the measures and libraries stay on top of quality service. The Library of Michigan works with volunteer librarians every three years to revise the measures based on participating libraries' experiences and new trends in library services, programs and technology. It is our goal that QSAC measures will continue to provide direction and support for libraries as they look to both improve their services and justify their services to funders. Feel free to call with any questions about the program or register for a free informational webinar to learn more about the program, http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?47 QSAC webinars are scheduled for September 8 and December 5 this year. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Ann Arbor Book Festival and Writers Conference
by Rebecca Dunkle 19 Jun '14

19 Jun '14

It starts today with the Thursday book crawl, and continues with the Friday and Saturday book crawl and the Writers Conference and street fair on Saturday. Rebecca Dunkle Associate University Librarian for Library Operations University of Michigan

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Building lease samples
by Nancy Folaron 19 Jun '14

19 Jun '14

Good afternoon, We are a district library with two buildings that are owned by our local municipalities. We share some of the building expenses such as heating and a/c maintenance, roofing repairs, etc. We pay our own utilities. If you have a similar situation could you please e-mail me a copy of your agreement or lease? We are planning to negotiate a new lease and would like some comparable leases to review. Thanks, Nancy Folaron -- Nancy Folaron, Assistant Director Shiawassee District Library/Durand Memorial Branch 700 N. Saginaw St. Durand, MI 48429 989-288-3743 phone 989-288-3740 fax

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NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Students Honored at 2014 National History Day
by HSM Web 19 Jun '14

19 Jun '14

cid:image004.jpg@01CF5D4D.54021000 For Immediate Release: June 19, 2014 Michigan Students Honored at 2014 National History Day COLLEGE PARK, Md.-Michigan students were among the thousands of participants from across the United States and several territories competing in the 2014 National History Day Contest, which took place June 15 - 19, 2014, in College Park, Md. "This year's theme-Rights and Responsibilities in History-was a wonderful platform for our students to examine some interesting subjects," said Tamara Barnes, State Coordinator for Michigan History Day (National History Day in Michigan). "We are very proud of the work presented by our students throughout the History Day program." Michigan students competing in the National History Day competition represented several cities, including Ada, Ann Arbor, Bay City, Grand Rapids, Gobles, Holland, Kalamazoo, Owosso, South Haven, Traverse City, Troy and Whitehall. SPECIAL RECOGNITION Mariah Olsson from Montague School in Montague, Mich., was selected to represent Michigan at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History with her exhibit, "Exploiting A Culture, Exploding the Land: Nuclear Testing in the Marshall Islands." Mariah was sponsored by Jan Klco. Caroline Yapp of Hackett Catholic High School in Kalamazoo, parent Petra Jodelis, placed fifth in the nation for Senior Individual Exhibit with her entry "Men Behind Barbed Wire: Rights of POWs During World War II and the Geneva Convention." Yapp also received the Senior Division Outstanding State Entry Award, designating her as best-in-state. Katie Chung, Lauren Wojciechowski and Kellie Zhou, of Forest Hills Northern Middle School in Grand Rapids, teacher Mary Beth McMahon, placed sixth in the nation for Junior Group Exhibit with their entry "Ellis Island: The Right to a Right Start." Chung, Wojciechowski and Zhou also received the Immigration History Award. Alex Vonhof of Kazoo School in Kalamazoo, teacher Robert Bradford, placed eighth in the nation for Junior Papers with his entry "Plessey v. Ferguson Court Case of 1896." Vonhof also received the Junior Division Outstanding State Entry Award, designating him as best-in-state. TEACHER AWARDS The Patricia Behring Award recognizes two teachers from each state, one at the junior level and one at the senior level. Traci Welch from Hancock High School in Hancock, Mich., received the senior division award, and Abby Kuhn from Ann Arbor Learning Community in Ann Arbor, Mich., received the junior division award. The teachers selected have shown outstanding creativity, commitment, and inspiration in developing student interest in history. Each teacher will receive a cash award of $500 in honor of their contributions to history education through the National History Day program. _____ National History Day in Michigan-known statewide as Michigan History Day-is an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan, the state's oldest cultural organization. Major sponsors of Michigan History Day are the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Meijer Inc., the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation, and Amway. _____ cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 cid:image006.jpg@01CF5D4D.54021000 Contact: Tamara Barnes barnes(a)hsmichigan.org (517) 324-1828 _____ Mariah Olsson with her exhibit showcased at the National Museum of American History. (Contact HSM for a hi-res version of this photo.) _____ Caroline Yapp placed fifth in the nation for Senior Individual Exhibit and won best-in-state. (Contact HSM for a hi-res version of this photo.) _____ Kellie Zhou, Katie Chung and Lauren Wojciechowski placed sixth in the nation for Junior Group Exhibit and won a special award for immigration history. (Contact HSM for a hi-res version of this photo.) _____ National History Day in Michigan-known statewide as Michigan History Day-is an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan, the state's oldest cultural organization. Major sponsors of Michigan History Day are the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Meijer Inc., the Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation, and Amway. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Bedtime Math and Summer Reading webinar recording
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

For those who were unable to attend this afternoon's Bedtime Math and Summer Reading webinar with Diana Pecina, please find the recording at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section or directly at http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p88ql7ykpjt/ 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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Michigan Reads book recording by Kwame Alexander
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

Sleeping Bear Press and Kwame Alexander have provided a recording of Kwame reading Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band for our 2014 Michigan Reads program. We are delighted to be able to share this. You can find the recording at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> in the Programming Guide section of the web site. Enjoy! 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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WORKSHOP: Managing Historic House Museums - June 27
by HSM Web 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, June 27 Managing Historic House Museums With Samantha Engel, Whaley House Museum <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. cid:image005.jpg@01CF2329.B82FB7C0Why are historic houses necessary to their communities? How are historic house museums unique? Participants of this workshop will explore answers to these questions while learning more about management, collections, and interpretation issues specific to house museums. Other discussion topics will include programming; maintenance and security concerns; landscaping; and the development of effective interpretive themes, storylines, and tours. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Future History Skills Workshops Friday, July 18 Launching a New Historical Organization Friday, July 25 Basic Film Preservation Friday, August 8 Digitizing Collections: Basic <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Keynote Speaker Announced - Michigan Instruction Exchange 2014
by Michigan Instruction Exchange 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 18, 2014 Grand Valley State University Libraries is excited to announce that the keynote speaker for the Michigan Instruction Exchange (MIX) 2014 is Merinda Kaye Hensley. Ms. Hensley is the Instructional Services Librarian and an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also the co-coordinator of the Scholarly Commons, a library unit that serves the emerging research and technology needs of scholars in data services, digital humanities, digitization, and scholarly communication. She is serving as vice chair (soon to be chair) of ACRL's Student Learning and Information Literacy Committee and is a member of the ACRL Information Literacy Standards Revision Task Force. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Arizona and a Master of Science in Library Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Michigan Instruction Exchange (MIX) is a focused day of discussion and learning for instruction librarians. Unlike a large conference full of presentations, MIX offers several opportunities for the participants to talk with each other about issues specific to information literacy instruction in academic libraries. Breakout sessions and round table discussions are facilitated by instruction librarians from around the state. GVSU will be hosting the 2nd biennial MIX on Friday, August 8, in Allendale, just west of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Registration is capped at 120 participants. Registration will be open until July 18 or until filled. MIX was created in 2012 by the Instructor College at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. For more information and to register, please visit www.gvsu.edu/library/mixconference

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Flipster
by Jim Flury 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

All, TLN has been talking to EBSCO regarding possible statewide and/or library cooperative pricing for their new eMagazine product, Flipster. EBSCO has indicated that for the foreseeable future, orders for Flipster titles will be priced on a library by library basis, according to the library's population served. That said, here is some general information regarding pricing (and more) for Flipster, taken from an actual price quote for a Class 4 public library in Michigan with a population served of 32,000: 1. The Flipster pricing model differs from Zinio in that there is no access fee. Flipster titles can be purchased on an individual basis, as many or as few as you like. For this Class 4 library with a pop served of 32,000 prices ranged from a per-title low of $7.47 for Soundings, to a high of $2,309.85 for Consumer Reports (ouch). I added the prices for 96 of the 97 available Flipster titles, throwing out Consumer Reports on account its price would skew the results, and divided the total by 96. This gave an average price of $80.91 per Flipster title. Remember, your results will vary, unless you are a Class 4 public library with a population served of 32,000. 2. I compared a few prices for 10 popular titles that are available for purchase from both vendors. Prices were taken from the quote for the Class 4 library in the case of Flipster, and from the master pricing spreadsheet for Zinio. The results were as follows: Newsweek: Zinio, $74.97. Flipster, $250.00 Oxygen: Zinio, $74.97. Flipster, $62.42 Cosmopolitan: Zinio, $149.97 Flipster, $149.93 O, Oprah Magazine: Zinio, $59.97 Flipster, $149.93 Car and Driver: Zinio, $59.97 Flipster, $149.93 New Old House: Zinio, $41.94 Flipster, $17.48 US Weekly: Zinio, $209.85 Flipster, $174.88 Women's Health: Zinio, $75.00 Flipster, $49.98 Rolling Stone: Zinio, $89.95 Flipster, $74.88 Popular Mechanics: Zinio, $59.97 Flipster, $149.93 Keep in mind that on account the differing pricing models, and differing caps (or not), that the above is not a strict apples to apples comparison. Rather, more like apples to pomegranates? Or, as a very wise uncle of mine would have said, the above pricing info and a quarter will buy you a cup of coffee (obviously my uncle's era pre-dated that of Starbucks and its prices for a cup of coffee). 3. As noted, Flipster currently offers a total of 97 titles. While this may not sound like very many when compared to the nearly 2,000 titles offered by Zinio, keep in mind that a large percentage of Zinio's available titles are published in the UK, New Zealand, Mexico, South Africa, etc and thus would be of interest only to the largest public libraries in the United States. In contrast, all 97 Flipster titles would be potential "buys" in any public library. For some perspective, TLN's shared Zinio collection https://www.rbdigital.com/thelibrarynetworkmi/service/zinio/landing contains 239 titles. 4. The Flipster model also differs from Zinio in that while the majority of currently available Flipster titles offer an unlimited number of simultaneous users, other Flipster titles have a "cap" on the number of simultaneous users of either 500 or 50. Of the 97 currently available Flipster titles, 65 are unlimited, simultaneous use, while 32 have a "cap" of either 500 or 50 simultaneous users. Zinio recently converted its model from one of unlimited use, to one featuring per issue, annual circulation caps that vary by title. The most prevalent per issue circ "cap" number for Zinio is 2,500, although some titles, such as The Economist, have a much lower per issue annual circulation cap. To summarize, Flipster could be a good choice for libraries that want to try offering individual eMagazines to patrons, but don't want or can't afford, an access fee and/or aren't part of a cooperative group that shares the content fee. If Flipster keeps adding new titles at a rapid rate, it could potentially provide some price negotiation leverage to use when talking to Zinio, in the form of competition. There is a great deal of overlap in terms of the selection of available titles, although Consumer Reports is an EBSCO exclusive title these days. Flipster also offers some other library popular titles, such as National Review, that are not available from Zinio. Please contact either EBSCO sales rep Matthew Antonucci email mantonucci(a)ebsco.com or myself if you would like more information about Flipster. Thanks. 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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Smoking on Grounds
by Shanni Kerr 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

We are considering a policy of no smoking on library grounds. Does anyone else have a policy that we could take a peek at? Thank you! -- Shanni Kerr Ionia Community Library 126 E Main Street Ionia MI 48846 616.527.3680

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MCLS Training Calendar July - December Now Available
by Heather Ladiski 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

I am happy to announce that the MCLS Training Calendar for July - December 2014 is now available. You can also check out our latest training offerings anytime by going to: http://mcls.org/workshops New MCLS classes include: Finding Classical Music: A Reference Primer Government Documents: Michigan & Federal New MeLCat classes include: Pack/No Pack Staples/Tape; RIDES Packaging Best Practices Stop Saving Pagin Slips! Streamline the MeLCat Process to Save Yourself Time The MeLCat Overdue Process Other upcoming highlights include: -Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction taught by Ruth Dukelow, Executive Director of Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (and former MCLS Associate Director) to be held on July 14, 2014. -Book Repair: An Introduction will be held in Lansing on August 14 -MCLS Annual Meeting on October 3 (more information to be posted online very shortly) For more information on these or any other of our over 60 classes scheduled (including 30 MeL workshops), go to: http://mcls.org/workshops If you have any questions on our workshops, contact me at the information below. 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 Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] FREE Stickers
by shermandirector 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

All stickers are spoken for. Thanks! Ms. TJ Smith Library Director Sherman Township Library shermandirector(a)winntel.net (989) 644-5131

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Invitation to upcoming Game of Thrones Mini Renaissance Fair at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Dear Colleagues, Please feel free to share with anyone whom you think would be interested in attending this program: _GAME OF THRONES_ MINI RENAISSANCE FAIR "Winter is Coming" There is no shelter from the storm… _Game of Thrones_ will be coming to the Pinckney Community Public Library. After a wildly successful program based on PBS's Masterpiece series _Downton Abbey_, the Pinckney Community Public Library will be hosting an even bigger program based on _Game of Thrones_, featuring George R.R. Martin's _A Song of Ice and Fire_ books and the HBO series that these books inspired. On Friday, June 20, 2014, from 6:15pm to 9pm, prepare to be transported to the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and the Free Cities of Essos! _"When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die. There is no middle ground."_ The program schedule is divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of presentations that are "family friendly" and open to guests of all ages. Included in the festivity's performances are: * RING OF STEEL ACTION THEATRE AND STUNT TROUPE (ringofsteel.org) will do a 90-minute presentation in full costume of the different fighting styles, battles, and arms used in the fantasy world featured in the _A Song of Ice and Fire_ book series and the _Game of Thrones_ HBO series. They will also include a discussion of how the fantasy battles and duels compare with historical medieval fighting styles. * THE ARBOR CONSORT: A CAPPELLA SINGING GROUP (thearborconsort.org) will perform Madrigal Music of the Renaissance Era and will also perform certain songs that work with the _Game of Thrones_ fantasy world. * LEGENDS LARP members will talk about LARPing (Live Action Role Playing) basics: the different styles, the different themes and the overall mechanics. They will bring costumes and props, which will include realistic LARP weapons (all latex and 100% safe around all ages). Members will also be on hand to discuss more about this particular Howell/Brighton area LARP group. * D-20 CAFÉ ON MAIN STREET IN PINCKNEY will hold their OFFICIAL FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC: THE GATHERING TOURNAMENT (Modern Format). Registration begins at 7pm and play starts around 7:30pm. Contact Jessica Brown at 734-355-8599 for more details about joining the tournament. * _GAME OF THRONES_ AND _A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE_ TRIVIA GAMES--win for the honor of your House! (Grand prizes include: A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, Game of Thrones a Pop-Up Guide to Westeros, George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set, A Game of Thrones: The Grapic Novels Vols. 1-3, and more!) The remaining hour will be dedicated to a discussion of George R. R. Martin's _A Song of Ice and Fire_ book series and HBO's _Game of Thrones_ TV Series. This portion of the evening contains mature content and may include spoilers for both the books and the TV series. Theme-inspired refreshments will be served throughout the evening and will include recipes from _A Feast of Ice Fire: __The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook_. Pinckney Library's "Game of Thrones Mini Renaissance Fair" has been paid for by a grant from the Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society's JAMES C. DANCE AWARD FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. For more information or to register for this event, call the library (734-878-3888) or visit: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152410031013672&set=pcb.101524100… We hope very much that you can attend this free and entertaining program! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Community Public Library Tel: 734-878-3888 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org -- PINCKNEY LIBRARY HAS MOVED! Our new address is: Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam Street Pinckney, MI 48169

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Fwd: Author Joelle Charbonneau at Southfield Library, Thurs., June 19!
by Connie Ilmer 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Connie Ilmer Head of Public Services 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 phone: 248.554.4651 fax: 248.647.6393 www.baldwinlib.org ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Colleen Kammer <bookbeatcolleen(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 2:07 PM Subject: Fwd: Author Joelle Charbonneau at Southfield Library, Thurs., June 19! To: connie.ilmer(a)baldwinlib.org Author Joelle Charbonneau at Southfield Library, Thurs., June 19 <http://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/2014/05/02/author-joelle-charbonneau-at…> [image: the testing] <http://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/13326831.jpg>Book Beat and the Southfield Public Library <http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> are proud to host YA author *Joelle Charbonneau* at the *Southfield Public Library *(26300 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076) on *Thursday, June 19* from *6:30-8:30pm *to promote the conclusion of her best-selling *The Testing* series, *Graduation Day.* A new trilogy* f*or fans of *The Hunger Games* and *Divergent*, this is a great way to kick off your summer reading; a suspenseful thriller you’ll quickly devour. We hope you’ll join us. This event is *free and open to the public.* Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event courtesy of Book Beat. This signing will be the first to honor the books release. To reserve copies ahead of the event, call Book Beat or visit soon.*(248) 968-1190 <%28248%29%20968-1190>*. “An exciting story bound to capture readers’ imaginations… Charbonneau works action, romance, intrigue, and a plausible dystopian premise into a near-flawless narrative. ” *—Publisher’s Weekly *starred review <http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-547-95910-8> * “Conspiracies, counterconspiracies, lies and double crosses: It’s quite a ride.” *—Kirkus* “The Testing is a page-turner! [with] strong romantic heart and gripping plot that’s sure to fully engage dystopian fans.” –*Emmy Laynourne*, author of *Monument 14 * “YA dystopia lovers, rejoice!” –review from YA Books & More <http://naomibates.blogspot.com/2013/10/the-testing-by-joelle-charbonneau.ht…> “Charbonneau has created an enthralling world where passing the test really is the difference between life and death.” –The ALA recommends: What to Read <http://www.aasl.ala.org/aaslblog/?p=4308> “It’s graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire *Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes)* is celebrating. All Cia can think about—hope for—is whether she’ll be chosen for *The Testing*, a United Commonwealth program that selects the best and brightest new graduates to become possible leaders of the slowly revitalizing post-war civilization. When Cia is chosen, her father finally tells her about his own nightmarish half-memories of The Testing. Armed with his dire warnings (”Cia, trust no one”), she bravely heads off to Tosu City, far away from friends and family, perhaps forever. Danger, romance—and sheer terror—await.”- publisher description http://youtu.be/LGX9BWLwWc4 Are you ready for the test? Visit: THE TESTING TRILOGY SITE <http://www.hmhbooks.com/thetestingtrilogy/> *About the author:* [image: charbonneau$joelle] <http://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/charbonneauj…>Joelle Charbonneau is a storyteller at heart. She has performed in a variety of operas, musical theatre and children’s theatre productions across the Chicagoland area. In addition to her stage work, Joelle has also performed with several bands and worked as a solo performer. She is the author of the *Rebecca Robbins* (Minotaur Books), the *Glee Club Paige Marshall* (Berkley) mysteries and the YA *The Testing* trilogy (The Testing, Independent Study and Graduation Day Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s). view more <http://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/2014/05/02/author-joelle-charbonneau-at…> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, please click on the link below Unsubscribe now <http://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/wp-content/plugins/sendit/delete.php?ac…> -- Book Beat Bookstore 26010 Greenfield Oak Park, MI 48237 www.thebookbeat.com

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USCIS Webinar for Public Librarians on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

FYI for those libraries with immigrant populations that may be eligible for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is hosting a webinar to provide information on this topic for librarians. Please see registration information below. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2014 4:06 PM Subject: USCIS Webinar for Public Librarians on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2146&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=11…>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2014 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> USCIS Webinar for Public Librarians on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals USCIS-IMLS webinar scheduled for June 25 Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer the fourth in a series of free webinars for public librarians about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security announced that certain people who came to the United States as children and meet several guidelines may request consideration of “deferred action” for a period of two years, subject to renewal. The webinar, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, presented by USCIS and hosted by IMLS, will provide librarians with a basic understanding of deferred action, specifics on who may qualify, and identify how to file. It is not necessary to have participated in previous USCIS-IMLS webinars to participate in this session. Details: Webinar Title: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Date and Time: Wednesday, June 25, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST. To register for the webinar, please visit the USCIS Public Engagement Division registration page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146>. All registrations must be received byTuesday, June 24, 2014. Please follow the steps below: * Enter your full name and organization * Enter your email address and select “Submit” * Select “Subscriber Preferences” * Select the “Event Registration” tab * Complete the questions and select “Submit” Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days of registering, please email Public.Engagement(a)uscis.dhs.gov<mailto:Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov>. This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about the partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146> of the IMLS website. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146>. About U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit www.uscis.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146> or follow us on Facebook (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146>), Twitter (@uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146>), YouTube (/uscis<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146>), and the USCIS blog The Beacon<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=10&d=73&mid=363882&m=2146>.

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FREE stickers
by shermandirector 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

We have a baggie full of movie classification sticker rolls and 4 boxes of other classification stickers (picture attached). Some boxes seem full others have been used. Send me your RIDES code and I'll get them in our next tote. Ms. TJ Smith Library Director Sherman Township Library shermandirector(a)winntel.net (989) 644-5131

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New Kids InfoBits Webinars for MeL Users!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Kids InfoBits in MeL from Gale has had a redesign and includes new content! We will be switching over to the new interface on June 30th, so to get you ready, Dinah Ramirez, Michigan's Gale eResource trainer has scheduled 2 webinars. You can most easily find Kids InfoBits in MeL's Kids Gateway in Homework Helpers: http://kids.mel.org/homeworkhelpers. To register, please go to http://tinyurl.com/lvquoht Academic librarians-an excellent resource to share with your education faculty and pre-service teachers! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 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.

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Incident at the Kalamazoo library
by Jessica Keyser 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

I was very sorry to read that the Kalamazoo Public Library's summer reading party was disrupted by an individual who felt the need to bring his gun to the party. Kudos to Ann Rohrbaugh and her staff for handling a difficult situation well. http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/06/man_with_gun_at_kalam… -- Jessica Keyser, Director Ferndale Public Library 222 East Nine Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 547-6000 (248) 545-5840 fax jkeyser(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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Braille ESPN magazines
by Perri Saunders 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

I have three braille ESPN magazines (from March and April of 2014). Let me know if your library can use them and I'll send through RIDES. 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> Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. -Unknown

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Registration Open: 2014 Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Annual Conference
by Regina Gong 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

**** Please excuse cross-posting *** Registration is now open for the 2014 Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Annual Conference to be held at Lansing Community College - West Campus on Friday, July 25th, 2014. We have an exciting line-up of sessions for all attendees. In addition, we will have Joe Murphy<http://joemurphylibraryfuture.com/>, trend-spotter, futurist, and Director of Library Futures at III as our keynote speaker. An early bird registration fee of $45 will be applicable through July 18th. The registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Parking is free at the venue. To register online, please go to: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/miug-meeting-2014-tickets-11988406647 For more information about the Conference including the agenda and directions, please visit the MIUG website<http://www.miug.org/>. We hope to see you at this year's MIUG. Thanks, Regina, MIUG Conference Chair Regina Gong, MLIS Manager of Technical Services and Systems Lansing Community College Library 517-483-1663 | lcc.edu/library Connect with us [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/lcclibrary> [twitter] <http://www.twitter.com/lcclibrary> [tumblr] <http://lcclibrary.tumblr.com/> [pinterest] <http://www.pinterest.com/lcclibrary> [flickr] <http://www.flickr.com/lcclibrary> [youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/lcclibrary>

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Library of Michigan MeL.org surveys are open! Please respond!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

The MeL.org surveys are live! Please help us learn how to improve the MeL by responding the library staff survey and posting the library user survey on your site through July 4th. We are interested in responses from all library types and from all levels of staff. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MELPATRONS - OPEN through Friday, July 4th https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MELSTAFF - OPEN through Friday, July 4th If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you for your participation! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan will be conducting surveys about MeL.org in the coming month. As part of managing our Library Services & Technology Act funds as well as maintaining and improving the Michigan eLibrary, we will have three surveys in June. One will be a random phone survey of Michigan residents. The other two will be online surveys - one for library staff at all levels and from all library types and one for library patrons. We will need your help in order to have a good response. When the surveys are available, please consider posting the library patron survey link on your web site or newsletter and also encouraging your staff to complete the library staff survey. Thank you so much for your assistance with this. I will have the survey links soon! 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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Freading MARC records
by Jessica Little 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Hi, For those of you who provide the Freading ebook collection to your patrons, have any of you loaded their new MARC records into you library catalog? I contacted their help desk for more information and they couldn't really provide much from a library and patron perspective. If you have loaded their records, I'm looking for the following information: What is the URL for your library catalog? I'd like to see how they look in your system. Were there any headaches/glitches involved? Have you seen a large increase in Freading usage? Have you had any feedback from you patrons (for example, confused or inconvenienced by the records for items not the shelf)? Thank you! Jessica Little -- Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-5141

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Average Annual Snowfall for Detroit Area?
by Sylvia Bly 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Okay, I feel like a dunce. I browsed NOAA for a good two hours yesterday, and I am either looking in the wrong place, or it simply is not there. I'm looking for a chart of the average snowfall for Michigan for the past 20 years or so. I thought NOAA would be the go-to place, but I'm not having much luck. Any help greatly appreciated! Sylvia

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Receipt Paper
by Kathryn Bergeron 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Dear Michlib-L Baldwin Public Library has 47 rolls of receipt paper that we can no longer use that we're offering for free on a first-come first-serve basis. The specs for the receipt paper is below. 47 rolls total Thermal 1-ply POS rolls 44mm x 220', 7/16" core Note that the rolls are 2 11/16" diameter, NOT 3" diameter Possibly were Impresso stock #3105 (no longer available) Email me if you're interested. - 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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Packing materials
by Sally Alexander 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Hey everyone!, Chesaning is in need of packing materials. If have any envelopes to spare, could you please pass a few our way. Thanks in advance. CHE ZV066 Sally Alexander River Rapids District Library Chesaning, MI 48616 (989) 845-3211

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Michigan Code Books: Three New Updates Now Available for Order
by Jim Flury 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

All, As in past years we are offering you the opportunity to order through TLN, new editions of the various Michigan construction codes. Below are details regarding three new updates that came to our attention yesterday. Please send me your orders for any/all by no later than Friday, July 4. Books will be ordered by and shipped/invoiced to, TLN. We will ship/bill your library/cooperative as you choose. 1. Michigan Elevator Rules, 2010 (not a mistype) edition, goes effective on July 11, 2014. Cost is $10.00. 2. Michigan Building Code, 2012 edition, goes effective on October 9, 2014. Cost is $120.00. 3. Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings, 2012 edition, goes effective on October 9, 2014. Cost is $76.00. Again, please have your orders to me by no later than Friday, July 4. Thanks. 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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MI-ALA Purposes of Organization are now open for your review and input
by Hyslop, Colleen 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

The MI-ALA Steering Committee has drafted the Purposes of Organization as follows below. We are now seeking input from the wider academic community, asking respondents to keep in mind that these Purposes are designed to reflect the overall goals of our new association and encompass a wide range of future activities without a need for frequent change. The purposes of the association are to: * provide opportunities for professional development, growth, leadership, and committee service for all academic librarians working in any college, community college, or university library in Michigan. * strive to advance academic librarianship, libraries, and services * serve as a catalyst for statewide collaboration and as a connector to national academic library interests * educate and inform appropriate communities of the value and contributions of academic libraries and librarians Please submit your input by June 20 to the MI-ALA steering committee at steeringcommittee(a)miala.org<mailto:steeringcommittee@miala.org>. You may also submit input by responding to the blog posting on the MI-ALA website found at http://www.miala.org/updates/minkinr/mi-ala-purposes-organization-are-now-o…

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Executive Director-Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma City, OK
by Jobeth Bradbury 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Is the Metropolitan Library Systemyour inviting, innovative link to the world as its new Executive Director? The Metropolitan Library System <http://www.mls.lib.ok.us/> Commission seeks a talented, thoughtful, and pioneering leader to chart the exciting future for 14 large, full-service libraries and five smaller extension libraries located throughout the communities of Oklahoma County <http://www.oklahomacounty.org/> . Funded by a 5.2 mill property tax ($33 million annual budget) and governed by a 27-member appointed Library Commission, this large, diverse system of urban, suburban and rural libraries serves 750,000 Oklahoma County residents living within 708 square miles. In 2013, 500 dedicated staff welcomed 2.9 million visitors circulating 6.6 million items. With its vast array of programs, services and events, the Library promotes flexibility and change as it reaches out to the many communities throughout the County. The Friends of the Library raise funds, volunteer, and advocate for the Library and the Library Endowment Trust provides an excellent opportunity for contributions to be invested on a permanent basis. The deep-rooted charm and energetic atmosphere of Oklahoma City <https://www.okc.gov/> and central Oklahoma invite people to call it home. The City is part of a spirited urban renaissance <http://www.visitokc.com/things-to-do/> which includes the Bricktown Entertainment District, Film Row, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Dubbed the Loud City, sports fans have the opportunity to cheer on the NBA basketball team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Oklahoma City Red Hawks (Houston Astros Triple A baseball team). Families enjoy a wide range of events throughout the year-Olympic and Paralympic Rowing in the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River, The Red Earth Festival, deadCENTER Film Festival, Festival of the Arts, Downtown in December and the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. The area is also rich in history and tradition. In addition to forging new entrepreneurial frontiers and a dynamic creative economy, the area is also part of the Great American Frontier. Supported by a renowned accelerator infrastructure, the city attracts entrepreneurs from both coasts. Oklahoma Citys solid and successful economy is fueled by 5 key business ecosystems: Energy, Information & Financial Services, Transportation & Distribution, Aviation & Defense, and Agriculture & Biosciences. These ecosystems are supported by an engaged academic community with five major universities in the region including the renowned University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Too, since 1997, i2E has fueled Oklahoma small business development. The Metropolitan Library System is a key partner shaping the future in economic and cultural/arts development with the County and the City. For additional information on the Library and the area, please visit Metro Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/MLSlinks.htm> . Responsibilities. The Executive Director plans, coordinates, and directs the Library systems staff, services, and programs administratively, under the direction of the Library Commission. The Executive Director serves as the Secretary and non-voting ex-officio member of the Library Commission. The Executive Director is responsible for working with the Library Commission and staff to develop long-term plans and directions for the Library; planning and directing the overall operations and management of MLS; providing effective leadership to the staff; working collaboratively with civic organizations and community agencies; and working effectively with state and local elected officials. The Executive Director also functions with a maximum degree of latitude for independent action within the scope of the organizational policy set by the Library Commission. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Masters degree in Library Science/Information Studies from an ALA-accredited institution and a minimum eight years of progressively responsible administrative supervisory experience, preferably in a major urban public library/library system. Additional qualifications are a demonstrated proven ability to formulate and implement policies and procedures, strategic planning, and management and development of staff, services, finances, collection, and facilities. The successful candidate will also have experience working in a multi-branch system, success working with talented and self-directed staff, success in developing internal and external relationships, and proven ability to provide vision and direction for future public library services and expertise in working with political structures, multiple governmental agencies and an administrative board. Advanced degrees such as an MPA or MBA are highly desirable. Compensation. The starting salary range is $135,000-$165,000 with a competitive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> or Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date of August 17, 2014. The Metropolitan Library System provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of any attribute outlawed by applicable federal, state or local laws. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

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Thank you and pictures
by natalie bazan 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

I want to say a quick thank you to all the libraries that sent me their library cards and let you know what we were doing. I had a wonderful volunteer crew who came in to renovate areas of the library before Summer Reading and one of the projects we did was install your new 'measure yourself in library cards' wall. That's where you all came in. I saw this idea at the Public Library Association Conference from the Bergeron Group (I believe that was their name). They had some fantastic ideas but too expensive for me. So,we got crafty! Thank you all! Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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There Really is a New MeL!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

Today, June 16, 2014, the Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the official debut of the new and improved Michigan elibrary, http://mel.org! Besides an amazing new "look and feel" for the website, we have implemented a discovery service, so you will see a search box on both the MeL homepage and also on the Michigana homepage. Using the search box on the MeL homepage, you will access MeLCat, selected MeL subscription eResources (databases), curricular content/websites from the Michigan Online Resources for Educators (M.O.R.E.), MeL gateway websites, and selected digital Michigan history projects. Currently, not all of the databases and their content are included in the discovery search; for a list of those that are not now available for discovery, please see the alpha-list in MeL Databases and look for the red asterisk. Using the search box on the Michigana homepage, you will discover the content of many of the digital history collections which have been harvested for inclusion in MeL. We have also redesigned both MeL Kids and Teens Gateways. At MeL Kids, http://mel.org/kids, you will see to our new mascot, "Brookie" and his pal "ReadIt" who will introduce young MeL users to resources that can help them be successful in school and have fun too. MeL Teens, http://mel.org/teens is just, well....cool! We've also done some reorg of the other MeL Gateways: * Business (http://mel.org/business) * Jobs (http://mel.org/jobs ) * Government (http://mel.org/government) * Health (http://mel.org/health) * Legal (http://mel.org/legal) * Books & Literacy (http://mel.org/books) The MeL Teams at the Library of Michigan and the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services have been working on this redesign for well over a year with Innovative Interfaces Inc., http://iii.com/ and EBSCO EDS, http://ebscohost.com/discovery for the discovery service and with Strudell Studios, a division of Courtland Consulting, http://www.strudellstudios.com/index.php for the website design. It has truly been a process and a work in progress, but it's time to launch! Please let us know what you think, and as with any website, there will be tweaks/updates/additions along the way, but we are pleased, and hope that you will find the new MeL even more useful and relevant that you have in the past. With kind regards for the whole MeL Team, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 _____________________________________________________________________________ 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.

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New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in May
by Megan Dudek 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

On behalf of Gale: Dear InfoTrac Subscribers: Here is the list of new titles added to our periodical resources. These full-text titles were added in March and April of 2014. We will periodically provide an updated list, reporting on the new additions. The titles below have been recently added and can be located in the product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. Titles can be found via Browse Publications within two weeks. Want to receive these updates via RSS feed or learn more about Gale’s resources? If so please visit our product updates blog. Academic OneFile Al Jazeera America (The Content Agents) Critical Studies in Television (Manchester University Press) 1749-6020 Peer-reviewed Current Issues of Business and Law (International School of Law and Business) 1822-9530 Peer-reviewed ESSACHESS- Journal for Communication Studies (ESSACHESS) 2066-5083 Peer-reviewed Ethnicity and Race in a Changing World: A Review Journal (Manchester University Press) 1758-8685 Peer-reviewed Gothic Studies (Manchester University Press) 1362-7937 Peer-reviewed Grand Rounds (E-Med Ltd.) 1470-5206 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (Manchester University Press) 0020-7209 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education (Manchester University Press) 0306-4190 Peer-reviewed International Schools Journal (John Catt Educational Ltd.) 0264-7281 Peer-reviewed Irish Economic and Social History (Manchester University Press) 0332-4893 Peer-reviewed ISRN Agronomy (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-7656 Peer-reviewed ISRN Algebra (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-6285 Peer-reviewed ISRN Analytical Chemistry (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-7311 Peer-reviewed ISRN Anesthesiology (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-5548 Peer-reviewed ISRN Artificial Intelligence (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-7435 Peer-reviewed Journal of Specialized Nursing Care (Fluminense Federal University, Nursing Activities Interest Group) Peer-reviewed LIAMES - Linguas Indigenas Americanas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas) 1678-0531 Peer-reviewed Media History Monographs (David Alan Copeland) 1940-8862 Peer-reviewed Nineteenth Century Theatre and Film (Manchester University Press) 1748-3727 Peer-reviewed Paideia (Ribeirao Preto) (Universidade de Sao Paulo. Programa de Pos-graduacao em Psicologia) 1982-4327 Peer-reviewed Romanian Journal of Artistic Creativity (Addleton Academic Publishers) 2327-5707 Peer-reviewed The Arabidopsis Book (American Society of Plant Biologists) 1543-8120 Peer-reviewed The Journal of Transport History (Manchester University Press) 0022-5266 Peer-reviewed General OneFile Al Jazeera America (The Content Agents) Avenue (Manhattan Media LLC) 0279-1226 Educator’s Reference Complete International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (Manchester University Press) 0020-7209 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education (Manchester University Press) 0306-4190 Peer-reviewed International Schools Journal (John Catt Educational Ltd.) 0264-7281 Peer-reviewed Health Reference Center Academic Grand Rounds (E-Med Ltd.) 1470-5206 Peer-reviewed ISRN Anesthesiology (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-5548 Peer-reviewed Journal of Specialized Nursing Care (Fluminense Federal University, Nursing Activities Interest Group) Peer-reviewed Newsstand Al Jazeera America (The Content Agents) Student Edition Al Jazeera America (The Content Agents) Critical Studies in Television (Manchester University Press) 1749-6020 Peer-reviewed Ethnicity and Race in a Changing World: A Review Journal (Manchester University Press) 1758-8685 Peer-reviewed Gothic Studies (Manchester University Press) 1362-7937 Peer-reviewed Irish Economic and Social History (Manchester University Press) 0332-4893 Peer-reviewed Nineteenth Century Theatre and Film (Manchester University Press) 1748-3727 Peer-reviewed The Journal of Transport History (Manchester University Press) 0022-5266 Peer-reviewed Informe Academico Anuario del Instituto de Historia Argentina (Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educacion) 1668-950X Peer-reviewed Ciencia Florestal (Universidade Federal de Santa Maria) 1980-5098 Peer-reviewed Cuestiones de Sociologia: Revista de estudios sociales (Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educacion) 1668-1584 Peer-reviewed EconoQuantum: revista de economia y negocios (Universidad de Guadalajara) 1870-6622 Peer-reviewed Index.comunicacion (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos) 2174-1859 Peer-reviewed Innovacion Educativa (Instituto Politecnico Nacional (lPN) Coordinacion Editorial) Peer-reviewed Lampsakos (Fundacion Universitaria Luis Amigo) 2145-4086 Peer-reviewed Lecturas de Economia (Universidad de Antioquia, Departamento de Economia) 0120-2596 Peer-reviewed LIAMES - Linguas Indigenas Americanas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas) 1678-0531 Peer-reviewed Medicina naturista (Universidad de Zaragoza. Facultad de Medicina) 1576-3080 Peer-reviewed NAER - Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research (Universidad de Alicante) 2254-7339 Peer-reviewed Paideia (Ribeirao Preto) (Universidade de Sao Paulo. Programa de Pos-graduacao em Psicologia) 1982-4327 Peer-reviewed Revista Chilena de Derecho y Ciencia Politica (Universidad Catolica de Temuco) 0719-2150 Peer-reviewed Revista Ciencia y Tecnologia (Universidad Nacional de Trujillo) 1810-6781 Peer-reviewed Revista CS (Universidad ICESI) 2011-0324 Peer-reviewed Revista de Administracao (Universidade de Sao Paulo) 0080-2107 Peer-reviewed Revista Historia Y MEMORIA (Universidad Pedagogica y Tecnologica de Colombia. Doctorado en Historia) 2027-5137 Peer-reviewed Revista Mediterranea de Comunicacion (Universidad de Alicante. Grupo de investigacion Comunicacion y Publicos Especificos) 1989-872X Peer-reviewed Sistemas & Telematica (Universidad ICESI) 1692-5238 Peer-reviewed To view a list of all the title changes to the InfoTrac collections and complete coverage information please visit our change list. Best, Emily Mageski Papa, MLIS Research Product Support Specialist Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535 (o) 800.877.4253 x8386 | (e) emily.mageski(a)cengage.com | www.gale.cengage.com

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Digital Literacy Tools at GCFLearnFree.org Webinar on July 16
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Connecting Your Patrons to Free Online Learning with GCFLearnFree.org - Webinar If you would like to learn more about the GCFLearnFree.org website and the 21st skills tutorials and resources it provides join the Library of Michigan for a free webinar Wednesday, July 16 from 3:00-3:45pm EST. Register online at: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp This webinar is designed to acquaint library staff with the free online learning opportunities made available through GCFLearnFree.org. The 45 minute webinar takes participants on a virtual tour of GCFLearnFree.org, which includes digging into some of the topic areas covered via self-paced tutorials, as well as the online classes in Microsoft Office that provide online learners continuing education units (CEUs). The webinar also includes information about free resources provided to libraries and shares examples of how GCFLearnFree.org has provided libraries around the country with free educational content. About GCFLearnFree.org: For the past decade, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 90 tutorials, including more than 1,000 lessons, videos, and interactives, completely free. The webinar will be presented by Jessica Meadows of GCFLearnFree.org. Audio will be provided using Voice Over Internet Protocol, VoIP. Computer speakers or headphones are required for listening to the audio portion of the program. A telephone audio option is NOT provided for this webinar. Attendees will have a Text Chat option to type in comments and questions. An archived version of the webinar will be made available via the Library of Michigan website. For more information feel free to contact me. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Public Library Directors New Annual Report/State Aid Application Software
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Public Library Directors, We are excited to announce that the Library of Michigan is moving to a new and improved system for the collection of data for our annual statistical report. When the FY 2014/2015 Public Library Annual Report/State Aid Application opens on October 1st of 2014, the Library of Michigan will be using Counting Opinions' Library Performance Assessment software LibPAS. This new software with its intuitive design, allows for a much smoother data collection process and many more robust reporting features for libraries. The Library of Michigan will be offering LibPAS training webinars, open to all public library directors or their designated staff that complete the Annual Report/State Aid Application. Public Library Directors will also receive a letter early next week containing their libraries login information, please feel free to explore the new software. Acclimation time to the new software is anticipated to be very short as the survey order and data entry will remain unchanged. However, the new software does have some features that users will not be familiar with and we ask you to please attend one of the webinars offered. LibPAS Webinars: * July 1st at 1:00pm * July 23rd at 2:00pm * July 31st at 3:00pm Participants may register to attend one of these webinars at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?49 An archived recording will be made available for those who cannot attend. If you have any questions please contact me at hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> or at (517)-373-3828 Thank you, Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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24" wide carrels for sale - one pair still available
by Helen Dewey 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Update – one pair (starter and add-on) is still available at $200. Helen From: Helen Dewey Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 7:53 PM To: Michlib-L listserv Subject: 24" wide carrels for sale Michigan Libraries - Benzonia Public Library has been renovating, and we no longer need these 24” wide carrels. Height is adjustable from 28” to 36”. We have assembled them as 3 pairs (starter and add-on in each one) and are asking $200 for each pair. They can be assembled in different configurations if you need them that way. They are 3 years old. You would be responsible for transporting them from Benzonia (which is 32 miles WSW of Traverse City and worth a summer visit to the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes – “most beautiful place in America”.) The photo shows 2 of the pairs, and the others match. Sorry about the construction dust on the end of the carrel in the photo! (You can see new carrels in the Demco catalog at http://www.demco.com/goto?BLS174154&ALL0000&es=20140525154614375176) Library Phone: 231-882-4111 Library Director Amanda McLaren email: benzonialibrary(a)gmail.com Helen W. Dewey Secretary Benzonia Public Library Board

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Michigan Reads 2013 Woolbur kits
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

The Library of Michigan has 30 remaining Woolbur program kits from last year. Please contact me with a full mailing address if you would like one of these kits for your library. Have a good weekend! 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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Marathon County Public Library – Library Services Manager
by Marsh, Nyama 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

See below. Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Marsh Library Director n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org> 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) 414-964-5733 (fax) "There are many ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." ~Jacqueline Kennedy “Leaders don’t force people to follow – they invite them on a journey.” ~ Charles Lauer From: Inese Christman [mailto:ichristman@wvls.org] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 8:49 AM To: WISPUBLIB, a DLT Discussion List. Cc: ichristman(a)wvls.org<mailto:ichristman@wvls.org> Subject: [wispublib] Job Posting for WISPUBLIB Marathon County Public Library – Library Services Manager Our Library Services Manager has been named the new director of a library in Indiana. While we are sorry to see her leave us, we know that she will be a wonderful asset to her new community and library. This means that for the right candidate there is an opportunity to work at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau, Wisconsin. Here you will find year-round recreation while living in a safe, healthy, family-friendly community! We are seeking an experienced manager with an ALA accredited master’s degree to oversee the Adult Services, Children’s Services, and Branch Services teams. Follow the link below to learn more about this once in a lifetime chance to live and work in beautiful North Central Wisconsin. Here is the link to the complete job posting: http://tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/searchResults.jsp?org=MARATHON&cws=1 Inese Christman Assistant Director Wisconsin Valley Library Service 300 N. First Street Wausau, WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-7257 E-mail: ichristman(a)wvls.org<mailto:ichristman@wvls.org> --- You are currently subscribed to wispublib as: n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org>. To unsubscribe click here: http://lists.dpi.wi.gov/u?id=196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987&n=T&l=… (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-194478-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987(a)lists.dpi.wi.gov<mailto:leave-194478-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987@lists.dpi.wi.gov> [Image removed by sender.]<http://facebook.wvls.org> [Image removed by sender.] <http://twitter.wvls.org> --- You are currently subscribed to wispublib as: n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org>. To unsubscribe click here: http://lists.dpi.wi.gov/u?id=196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987&n=T&l=… (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-194482-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987(a)lists.dpi.wi.gov<mailto:leave-194482-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987@lists.dpi.wi.gov>

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TPA MEBS group health
by Suzanne Dees 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

I would like to hear off list from any library administrator who contracted in 2014 for group health Third Party Administrator service with Michigan Employee Benefit Services (MEBS). Particularly, I would like to share information with any library having problems with the transition to Associated Mutual and/or EHIM. Suzanne Dees Superiorland Library Cooperative 1615 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 228-7697 ext 110

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Family and educational activities available through the Michigan Activity Pass program
by Brigette M. Felix 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Are your patrons looking for some family activities to do now that their kids are out of school? Check out the Michigan Activity Pass top ten family and educational activities below. For more information on the Michigan Activity Pass see the updated brochure at: http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%202014-2015%20brochure%20v2.pdf (Prior to your visit, please call ahead or check the museum's website in order to verify hours of operation, etc.) There is also a Michigan Activity Pass themed coloring sheet (http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%20coloring%20sheet.pdf) and word search (http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%20word%20search.pdf) for kids to do. Family and educational activities available through the Michigan Activity Pass program Copper Country Fire Fighters Historical Museum, Calumet 906-231-2861 | http://www.keweenawheritagesites.org/site-UP_Firefighters_Museum.php (open July 1 - Labor Day) Fire Barn Museum, Muskegon <http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/> 231-722-0278 | http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/ Jiffy Mix Factory Tour, Chelsea 800-727-2460 | http://www.jiffymix.com/index.php/tours/ Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum, Albion 517-629-8023 | http://www.kidsnstuff.org/ Longway Planetarium, Flint 810-237-3400 | http://www.sloanlongway.org/Longway-Planetarium Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti 734-547-0663 | http://michiganfirehousemuseum.org/ Michigan Science Center, Detroit 313-577-8400 | http://www.mi-sci.org/ Mid-Michigan Children's Museum, Saginaw 989-399-3015 | http://midmicm.org/ Sloan Museum, Flint 810-237-3450 | http://www.sloanlongway.org/Sloan-Museum Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, Marquette 906-226-3911 | http://www.upchildrensmuseum.com/ Brigette Felix Shared System Librarian The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x137

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24" wide carrels for sale
by Helen Dewey 12 Jun '14

12 Jun '14

Michigan Libraries - Benzonia Public Library has been renovating, and we no longer need these 24” wide carrels. Height is adjustable from 28” to 36”. We have assembled them as 3 pairs (starter and add-on in each one) and are asking $200 for each pair. They can be assembled in different configurations if you need them that way. They are 3 years old. You would be responsible for transporting them from Benzonia (which is 32 miles WSW of Traverse City and worth a summer visit to the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes – “most beautiful place in America”.) The photo shows 2 of the pairs, and the others match. Sorry about the construction dust on the end of the carrel in the photo! (You can see new carrels in the Demco catalog at http://www.demco.com/goto?BLS174154&ALL0000&es=20140525154614375176) Library Phone: 231-882-4111 Library Director Amanda McLaren email: benzonialibrary(a)gmail.com Helen W. Dewey Secretary Benzonia Public Library Board

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Invitation to the fourth and final session of a 4-part Genealogy Series at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 11 Jun '14

11 Jun '14

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Previous Genealogy Workshop Attendees, We would like to invite you, your friends and family to attend the fourth and final session of our four-part Genealogy series called: "A Bridge to the Past" on SATURDAY, JUNE 14 at 10:30AM. (The workshop series is sponsored by the Friends of the Pinckney Library.) This fourth session is entitled: SEEKINGMICHIGAN.ORG--Find out more about your Michigan ancestors by using the collections available from the Library of Michigan and the Archives of Michigan. Collections include death certificates from 1897-1920, state census records from 1884-1894, plat maps and Civil War records. This is a not-to-be-missed resource! During the second part of the program, participants are given time to work together and help with attendees' personal research questions or "brick walls" they might have encountered in their research. There will be time for group help and brainstorming during each session. These workshops are free to the general public and refreshments will be served. We ask, however, that attendees call in advance to register so that we have a good count for how many handouts to print. For more details on each of the workshop activities, check out: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152425829248672&set=a.90749028671… For more information or to register for the workshops, please contact the Pinckney Community Public Library at 734-878-3888 or visit our website, Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Community Public Library Tel: 734-878-3888 Fax: 734-878-2907 http://www.pinckneylibrary.org -- PINCKNEY LIBRARY HAS MOVED! Our new address is: Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam Street Pinckney, MI 48169

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Larry Martin's WWII In Their Own Words
by Smith, Donna 11 Jun '14

11 Jun '14

Larry Martin's WWII- In Their Own Words program was held at the Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library on Saturday, June 7, 2014 Homer Jackson of Spring Arbor, was featured in Larry's DVD interview and Homer's comments after brought his story to life. Homer was a pilot of a B-29 bomber, which was one of the most powerful at that time. Mr. Jackson was enthusiastic to tell his story and the group of visitors enjoyed the presentation. At this program we also had four other gentlemen who served in WWII, a submarine vet, PT Boat vet, a Seabee and another from the Navy. Mr. Martin also brought memorabilia from the war. One of the more interesting pieces was a silk map that was included in a pilot's and crew's life jackets along with other items to help them if their plane went down. Thank you Larry Martin and Homer Jackson ! Please watch for four more of Larry's programs starting August 2 with Army Combat Engineer, Bob Dietsch; September 6 with Sam Willoughby, RAF; October 4 with Russian Lieutenant, Lezer Kelektor; and November 1 with Jim Lewis a Submarine crew member. Each event with feature a personal appearance by the WWII Veterans. Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK 300dpi small no shadow] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com<http://www.myjdl.com/> Inspiring our community to discover, learn and succeed!

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Library Director Posting
by LVW Genealogy Account 11 Jun '14

11 Jun '14

Tamarack District Library (TDL) is seeking a forward thinking Library Director. It is ideal for an energetic librarian with a passion for exceptional library service. The Director will work to enhance and market Tamarack District Librarys role as a creative, innovative, and cultural resource center serving the Lakeview community as well as the surrounding areas. The position duties include planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the facility. A detailed Job Description can be found at: http://tamaracklibrary.org Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day library operations to ensure performance within budget and represent the library to the community and public at large Ensure customer-service focus, train, and evaluate professional and paraprofessional staff Manage, create and/or deliver exceptional programming and educational opportunities within the library and through community outreach and oversee collection development Create and sustain excellent relationships with community groups and other organizations partnering with the library Attend the Library Board/Committee meetings Qualifications: Bachelors Degree required, Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university preferred Ability to operate with minimum supervision and work in a team environment to build partnerships, find solutions and make service enhancements Excellent oral, written and electronic communications abilities Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with proven ability to motivate and lead others Public library hands-on experience and supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to make sound management decisions, exercising good judgment dealing with people and situations Ability to connect positively with library and community constituencies including the local governing authorities, community leaders and organizations, library staff, library board, library patrons and the general public Ability to complete satisfactory background check Resume, letter of interest and credentials sent to: Mrs. Cheri Chapin President TDL Board 5619 60th Avenue Remus, MI 49340 Also must email Resume, letter of interest and credentials to: cchapin60(a)gmail.com All interested applicants should have resume, letter of interest and credentials submitted by June 30, 2014, 4p.m. The Tamarack District Library Board will offer a competitive regional compensation based on the experience of the successful applicant. TDL is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Tamarack District Library 832 Lincoln Avenue Lakeview, MI 48850 Phone 989.352.6274 Fax 989.352.7713 Email: lvw(a)llcoop.org

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Follow up to Square Card Reader for Credit/Debit
by Erin Schmändt 11 Jun '14

11 Jun '14

Many librarians have emailed me asking for the compiled results of this query. I have attached them, but I have to say that it is looking good. Thanks to all who responded. 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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