August 2014 - Michlib-l

Harrison Township Millage Passes!
by Melissa Goins 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

So happy to report that the Harrison Township Library Millage passes in Macomb County (.5 mill for 10 years)! I'm going to have a lot of questions coming up for all of you. We're a brand new library moving from 5 years as a volunteer library operating on fundraisers and donations to a fully funded library. Thankful I know where to find help, Melissa Goins Volunteer Directory Harrison Township Public Library www.htplib.org

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Oxford Public Library Millage Request Failed
by Bryan J. Cloutier 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Colleagues and Friends: Oxford Public Library failed to pass a Headlee Override (.4518 mills for a period of 10 years). This was our second attempt in three years for a similar request, both of which were unsuccessful. The results were: 2,213 No 1,743 Yes This was a dangerous and slippery directive from our public to live off the Fund Balance. Regards, Bryan J. Cloutier Library Director Oxford Public Library 530 Pontiac Road Oxford MI 48371-4844 Voice: 248.628.3034 x 211 Fax: 248.628.5008 Web: www.MiOPL.org

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Bloomfield Hills extends its contract with Baldwin Public Library for six years
by Doug Koschik 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

I'm very happy to report that Bloomfield Hills residents have voted to extend their library millage (i.e., the millage that enables them to enjoy the services of the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham) for an additional six years. The vote was: Yes 677 69.4% No 298 30.6% Doug -- Doug Koschik Director Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 E-mail: doug.koschik(a)baldwinlib.org Telephone: 248-554-4681 Fax: 248-647-6393

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Oyster Books
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Hi All--what do you know about Oyster books? Oyster.com Thanks in advance! Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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FW: [MeL databases-list] MeL - World Book Access Issues
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

-----Original Message----- From: meldatabases-list-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:meldatabases-list-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Megan Dudek Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2014 2:58 PM To: meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org Subject: [MeL databases-list] MeL - World Book Access Issues Hi all - We are currently experiencing access issues with the MeL World Book products: World Book Kids, Early World of Learning and Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos. The vendor is working to resolve the issues. I will let you know when everything is back up. Please contact meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org with questions - thanks! Megan Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org _______________________________________________ Meldatabases-list mailing list Meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/meldatabases-list

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Michigan Activity Pass: Follow Us on Twitter!
by Jim Flury 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

All, MAP is now on Twitter! Thanks to Michigan Activity Pass Social Media Coordinator Brigette, the MAP balloon has soared to heretofore unprecedented new heights in order to explore the followusphere. We even have three followers now! I say that on account Brigette just created the MAP Twitter "handle" a bit ago. To find us, follow the Twitter bird to http://www.twitter.com/MapPass2014 The MAP website http://michiganactivitypass.info/ also has a new link to @MapPass2014 embedded in it. We will "tweet" relevant (and sometimes even irrelevant but it has to be fun) MAP-related info as we find the time to do so. 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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FW: LearningExpressLibrary Changes
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Attached is a product update from LearningExpress Library along with a narrative below as an FYI. Of particular interest is the Common Core State Standard (CCSS) aligned resources in the "School Center" and the updates in the Computer Skills Center. Kind regards, Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4466 Visit MeL at: 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. >> Dear LearningExpress Library Subscriber, >> >> We are pleased to announce that LearningExpress Library, version 3.0 >> has new resources and a brand new School Center with content aligned >> to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Highlights of the new >> resources include: >> >> New School Center >> On August 4, 2014, you'll see a new School Center. It is organized >> and aligned to the Common Core State Standards and includes many new >> resources and features. Resources will continue to be added in the >> coming months. If your library has a direct link to the School >> Center, you will need to remove the existing link and replace it with >> the new link that will take effect on August 4th. Instructions for >> direct linking can be found on page 3 of the Logos & Images tab on >> the Administrator link, located in the grey footer of any page on >> your LearningExpress Library website. >> >> New Practice Tests and Tutorials >> There are new practice tests and tutorials in the High School >> Equivalency Center for the HiSET(r) and TASC test, plus new practice >> tests and an introductory tutorial for the Spanish-language version >> of the 2014 GED(r) test. >> >> New eBooks & Flash Reviews >> Our library of downloadable eBooks continues to grow, with new titles >> in almost every center and Flash Reviews for Nursing Assistant/Nurse >> Aide, Pharmacy Technician, and TOEFL iBT(r). >> >> New Computer Tutorials >> We've added PowerPoint 2013 courses for basic, intermediate, and >> advanced levels, and a PowerPoint 2013: What's New tutorial. This >> extends the collection of Microsoft Office 2013 products (Word, >> Access, Project, and Excel) for libraries that have Computer Skills >> and Popular Software Tutorials. We are also removing older versions >> of Microsoft Office products. >> >> Updated Products >> More than 35 products were updated to take advantage of all the new >> features in LearningExpress Library 3.0.

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MeL Early Literacy and Elementary School eResources Workshops Scheduled for late August: Please Share!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Is it August already!? In preparation for the new school year, the Library of Michigan has put together a week long training on Michigan eLibrary resources so you can help your pre-schoolers through 4 graders when they're back in school this Fall! The week of August 25th the following libraries will host our vendor trainers in a day long session at which you will learning how the eResources found most easily in MeL's Kids Gateway (Homework Helpers), http://mel.org/kids can best be used with your youth, students and so you can inform their parents and teachers and academic librarians, your pre-service teachers and faculty! Each session will run 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with training beginning at 9:00 a.m. Five vendors will be joining us this week to showcase the eResources that we make available statewide in MeL: Gale, ProQuest, EBSCO, Scholastic, and WorldBook. The trainers will take you through their resources and show you how they align to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Morning coffee and lunch provided. Below you will find all the locations that we'll be visiting: August 25 - Canton Public Library, Canton, MI For more information and to register, contact: Laurie Golden, goldenl(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:goldenl@cantonpl.org> August 26 - Jackson College, Jackson, MI For more information and to register, contact: Forthcoming in a message later this week. August 27 - Pere Marquette District Library, Clare, MI For more information and to register, contact: Irene Bancroft, ibancroft(a)mmlc.info<mailto:ibancroft@mmlc.info> or 810-232-7119 August 28 - Pickford Community Library, Pickford, MI (eastern Upper Peninsula; 45 minutes NE of St. Ignace) For more information contact: Ann Marie Smith, amsmith(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:amsmith@uproc.lib.mi.us> or 906-647-1288 To register contact: Pam Malmsten, pamm(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:pamm@uproc.lib.mi.us> or 906-228-5627 August 29 - Kent District Library Service Center, Comstock Park, (Grand Rapids area) MI For more information and to register, contact: Sheryl VanderWagen at http://arwen.llcoop.org after August 6. Please let me know if you have any questions and please feel free to share this training opportunity with your children's librarians and pre-school through 4th grade teachers or homeschool parents you may know. Looking forward to meeting you at the end of August! 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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Real Estate Exam Prep in LearningExpress Library
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

I just took a call from someone looking for the real estate exam prep. in LearningExpress Library and knowing it had been in LEL 2.0 I figured that it would be in the new Career Center, but it was not. This is what I found out from my contact at LEx: "The real estate tests and eBooks were not migrated to LEL 3.0 because of outdated content. We plan to have an updated exam by the end of this year. I will update you on it when I find out further details." I, in turn will keep you posted! 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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Jackson District Library Meijer Branch Dedication and Family Fun Day
by Smith, Donna 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Jackson District Library (JDL) is happy to announce the completion of the Meijer Branch Library's 8,500 sq. ft. addition and the renovation of the original building! JDL will host a dedication of the library and celebration for the Jackson County residents on Saturday, August 9 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Join us at 10:00 am for a formal dedication of the library and ribbon cutting. At 11:30 am, Cranbrook Institute of Science staff will present fun and exciting activities for the whole family. Enjoy some great refreshments, too! [Dinosaurs - Learn about fossils and casts of different dinosaurs and become a paleontologist by digging for bones. Electricity - See how electricity can be generated, create a circuit to power a light or motor and harness electricity to make a simple device. Bug Out - Observe live and specimen bugs using magnifying glasses and microscopes to learn their unique characteristics. Simple Machines - See how gears, pulleys and wedges each act to give us an advantage when performing work. Things that Fling - Compare catapults, try a model trebuchet and build a simple catapult to take home.] The library's new addition features a space for teens, quiet study and tutoring rooms, a digital media studio, more computers, a fireplace and a book store operated by the library's Friends group. A drive-thru has also been included for after-hours pickup and drop off of materials. New features to the renovated space include a community room, complete with kitchenette, which can accommodate large groups for events as well as new spaces and activity areas for young children and families. 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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