August 2014 - Michlib-l

Library-related Webinars for August
by White, Shannon (MDE) 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

The August list of free library-related webinars is available on the Library of Michigan website today. Each month you can find the document attached and on our CE page. www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> August highlights include: * August 6 - Using Young Adult Literature to Talk with Teens About Sexual Violence and Consent * August 14 - Integrating Mobile Technology Into Libraries * August 21 - Braille and Talking Book Services for Michigan * August 21 - Transitioning from Sage on the Stage to Engaging Learning: Tips and tricks for presenting to adults If you have questions about a particular webinar, please contact the organization that is providing the information. There are links to all the organizations along with the listings. Be sure to note the location of the organization to make certain you are checking for the correct time zone. The items listed in the document are all in Eastern but when you visit an organizations site they may only list their local time. Most of these are recorded by the entity providing the webinar. Please check their website for details on archived recordings. Let us know if you have questions! 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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TLN Adult Service Fall Workshop
by Lawrence Marble 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

The TLN Adult Service Committee invites you to attend our 2014 Fall Workshop "PUTTING ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER" Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Plymouth District Library 9 AM -- 1 PM Session 1: 9:30 -- 10:30 AM Doing More with Less: Ideas on How to Survive and Thrive How does a library do more with less? How do your effectively serve your patrons without sacrificing programming and key services. What roles do your staff and community play when resources are limited? Jenni Gannod, Director of the Clawson Blair Memorial Library, will share her insights and tips as to what works for this Class III library Session 2: 10:45 -- 11:45 AM Lending a Helping Hand: Volunteers and Libraries Libraries limited on staffing, may turn to volunteers to help out. Susan Stoney, Volunteer Coordinator for the Plymouth District Library will present on basic volunteer philosophy. She will include the history of volunteers at Plymouth, and what steps are needed to obtain, train and maintain a volunteer staff. Session 3: 12:00 -- 1:00 PM Beyond the Book Sale: Fundraising for Public Libraries Creativity is unlimited when it comes to fundraising. A panel of three will present on their experiences with fundraising and how others can duplicate the same ideas at their own library. Speakers include: Lynn Severini, Circulation Department Coordinator from Gross Pointe Woods Library, Emily Meloche, Adult Librarian from Chelsea District Library and Carol Souchock, Director of the Plymouth District Library. Registration: Workshop check-in begins at 9 AM with the first workshop session beginning at 9:30 AM. Continental breakfast and workshop materials will be provided. Rates are as follow: $15 for TLN-affiliated libraries, $20 for attendees from libraries not part of TLN, and $10 for library/information science students. This year we are offering two methods of payment for online registration. You can either pay with a check or credit card. Checks can be made payable to The Library Network and either mailed or sent through the TLN delivery route to Delivery Code: TLN #49 Online registration is located on the TLN website under the category, Special Events. Registration deadline is September 1, 2014. Dana Szanti The Library Network Business Office 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 Please direct any questions to: Rob Butler Dearborn Heights Caroline Kennedy Library 313-791-3806 Brochure is attached: Lawrence Marble Head of Adult Clarkston Independence District Library

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FOML & Trustee Alliance Fall Workshops
by Linda Pierce 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

[image: Inline image 2] The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) would like to announce that two FOML workshops will be hosted at the Cascade Township Branch of the Kent District Library: *- Thursday, September 11th, for library Friends groups, and* *- Friday, September 12th, for library Trustees, with special guest speaker Sarah Ann Long ** An agenda <http://foml.org/eventsconferences/2014-october-workshop/> and registration form <http://foml.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014_FOMLSept11WorkshopRegi…> for the Friends workshop are posted on the FOML website (www.foml.org <http://foml.org/>) now. The agenda <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/workshop/> and registration form <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/sitetrustee/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014_…> for Trustees who would like to attend the workshop (with special guest speaker Sarah Ann Long) can find more information on the Trustee Alliance website (www.fomltrusteealliance.org <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/sitetrustee/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014_…>) now. Remember, FOML <http://foml.org/membership/> and FOML Trustee Alliance <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/membership/> members receive a discount. You can find the membership forms on our websites also. Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) Shirley Bruursema FOML Trustee Alliance *[image: Inline image 1] * * 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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New Documents for July
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

New documents have been posted for July to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Plenty of Michigan-related documents this month including: Health, United States, 2013. Two guides for veterans in Michigan: Military and Veterans Legal Services Guide, and the Michigan Guide to Military Family Law. The Handbook of Michigan Off-Road Vehicle Laws Straits of Mackinac Contaminant Release Scenarios: Flow Visualization and Tracer Simulations "Up North" trails website (northern Lower Peninsula) Great Start, Great Investment, Great Future: The Plan for Early Learning and Development in Michigan Impediments to job creation in Michigan (House of Representatives hearing) and a geographic name change for a creek in Berrien County. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/83587654/July%202014%20New%20Documents%2… 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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Has anyone bought from bettermousepads.com? Sent a vendor your UPS account?
by Tessa Betts 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

Hello to library-land, Our library is looking in to buying from http://www.bettermousepads.com/ Has anyone bought from them? Also, has anyone ever had a vendor ask for your UPS/FedEx number? And if so, did you give it to them? Thank you for the assistance. Tessa Betts Reference Librarian Baker College of Clinton Township (586) 790-9595

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Teresa Irish Recommendation
by Katie Bir 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

Yet another plug for Teresa K. Irish, "A Thousand Letter's Home". She presented at the Sturgis District Library last night and was WONDERFUL. She had a positive, uplifting message along with war stories and memories from possibly one of the greatest men on earth, her father. Highly recommend that every library treat their community to this gem! :) http://www.athousandlettershome.com/ Katie -- Katie Bir Children's Librarian Sturgis District Library 269-659-7224 Ext 2513 kbir(a)sturgis-library.org

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Has anyone bought from bettermousepads.com? Sent a vendor your UPS account?
by Tessa Betts 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

Hello to library-land, Our library is looking in to buying from http://www.bettermousepads.com/ Has anyone bought from them? Also, has anyone ever had a vendor ask for your UPS/FedEx number? And if so, did you give it to them? Thank you for the assistance. Tessa Betts Reference Librarian Baker College of Clinton Township (586) 790-9595

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Take the Library Broadband Speed Test by August 8
by White, Shannon (MDE) 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

The deadline for public libraries to gauge the quality of public access to the internet has been extended until August 8. The speed test study is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and is supported by the Association of Rural and Small Libraries, the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies, the Public Library Association, and the Urban Libraries Council. The new study will complement findings from the 2013-2014 Digital Inclusion Survey<http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/content/survey-analysis-results> released last week, providing a snapshot of the broadband speed a library patron experiences at the device level (pdf<http://www.districtdispatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/library_broadban…>). Taken together, the data will help inform the Federal Communications Commission's current E-rate proceeding, including questions about future funding needs. This new data collection effort seeks responses from a sample of about 1,000 libraries, while allowing any library to capture the broadband speed data for their advocacy use. No software needs to be downloaded, and libraries will be asked to run the speed test at least twice during open hours. Logon at digitalinclusion.pnmi.com/speedtest<http://digitalinclusion.pnmi.com/speedtest/> before August 8 to capture data. Results from the speed test study will be published in September 2014. 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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Get artistic with the Michigan Activity Pass program
by Brigette M. Felix 01 Aug '14

01 Aug '14

The top ten art activities in the MAP program offer many opportunities to learn and be creative! Check out the list 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.) Art Activities Anton Art Center, Mt. Clemens 586-469-8666 | <http://theartcenter.org/> http://theartcenter.org/ Argus Camera Museum, Ann Arbor 734-769-0770 Art Experience, Pontiac 248-706-3304 | <http://theartexperience.org/> http://theartexperience.org/ Arts & Scraps, Detroit 313-640-4411 | <http://theartexperience.org/> http://theartexperience.org/ Carr Center, Detroit 313-965-8430 | <http://www.thecarrcenter.org/> http://www.thecarrcenter.org/ Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts, Frankfort 231-352-4151 | <http://oliverartcenterfrankfort.org/> http://oliverartcenterfrankfort.org/ Plymouth Community Arts Council, Plymouth 734-416-4278 | <http://www.plymoutharts.com/> http://www.plymoutharts.com/ Newaygo County Council for the Arts, Fremont 231-924-4022 | <http://www.ncca-artsplace.org/> http://www.ncca-artsplace.org/ Nokomis Learning Center, Okemos 517-349-5777 | <http://www.nokomis.org/html/about.html> http://www.nokomis.org/html/about.html Pontiac Creative Arts Center, Pontiac 248-333-7849 | <http://www.pontiac.mi.us/about/creative_arts/> http://www.pontiac.mi.us/about/creative_arts/ Brigette Felix Shared System Librarian The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x137

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