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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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