August 2014 - Michlib-l

Free Youth Book Club books
by Claire Mueller 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

We have multiple copies of books we had used for youth book clubs to give away. If anyone is interested in having them, please contact me. Thank you! 8 copies of Artemis Fowl, The Arctic Incident 15 copies of The Midnight Library: Voices Claire Mueller Youth Services Teen Volunteer Coordinator Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway 734-326-6123 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org>

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Request for Quote/Proposal
by Nannette Pretzer 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

I know this has been sent out several times before, but does someone have Request for Quote/Proposal template that they wouldn't mind sharing? Thank you. Nannette Pretzer Director St. Charles District Library 104 W. Spruce Street St. Charles, MI 48655 www.stcharlesdistrictlibrary.org 989-865-9371 n.pretzer(a)vlc.lib.mi.us

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Microfiche reader, coin-op unit, & map cabinet - free to good home
by Jennifer Dean 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Hi, all - We have a few more items to give away - if you think your library could use any or all of these items, or you would like more details or specific measurements, please let me know. 1 microfiche reader - it is a DataMATE 1000 1 coin-op unit (may have been used with the reader at one time) - it is an AnaComp PolyTech Single Coin unit, takes dimes only and does not give change 1 metal map cabinet - about 5 feet tall and maybe 2-3 feet deep and wide, it has two garage-type doors that open to access sliding trays for maps If you think you may be able to use these, please let me know by this Friday, 8/29. All are heavy, so you would need to be able to pick them up here in Adrian. Thank you - hope you are well! Jennifer Jennifer L. Dean, Library Director Siena Heights University 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr. Adrian, MI 49221 517-264-7152 517-264-7711 FAX jdean1(a)sienaheights.edu<mailto:jdean1@sienaheights.edu> http://www.sienaheights.edu/Library.aspx

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Book case and showcase doors for sale
by Kate Van Auken 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Hi everyone, Sorry for cross posting... After a mini renovation project we find we are no longer in need of two 2-sided book cases and two sets of locking showcase doors. Pictures are attached and the dimensions are as follows: two 2 sided Book Cases 10” deep on top, 28” deep on bottom 48” tall 60” wide 4 shelves per side ¾” birch plywood 2 sets locking Showcase Doors ¾” deep 47¾” tall 24” wide European hinges If interested please contact me off list. Thanks! Kate Van Auken Rawson Memorial Library 6495 Pine Street Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-2856 989-872-4073 fax www.rawson.lib.mi.us kvanauken(a)rawson.lib.mi.us

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Michigan Academic Library Association (MI-ALA): Call for Volunteers for interim board members
by Minkin, Rachel 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Colleagues, MI-ALA is asking for nominations (and self-nominations) for one community college librarian and one private university or college librarian to join the MI-ALA interim board. Appointments will begin this Fall and run through to our first election cycle in late spring. Nominations should be sent to the MI-ALA Steering Committee<mailto:steeringcommittee@miala.org?subject=Interim%20Board%20Nomination> by Monday, September 8th. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Rachel M. Minkin Head of Reference Services MSU Libraries 366 W. Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 517.884.0874

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Fwd: Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham, MI) seeking two library pages
by Kathryn Bergeron 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

The Baldwin Public Library in downtown Birmingham is seeking two library pages. You can find the relevant posting information below: - Position posting <http://www.baldwinlib.org/assets/PDFs/Employment/Library-Page-Posting.pdf> - Application for Employment <http://www.baldwinlib.org/assets/PDFs/Employment/employmentapplication.pdf> Baldwin’s employment page <http://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> provides links to both. Thanks, 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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wine/beer or food tasting programs
by Colleen McWhinnie 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

Hello! We are looking to dip our toes into wine and/or beer tasting or food tasting programs and are wondering if any of you have had any experience planning these or can suggest any good presenters. Thanks! Colleen McWhinnie Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 848-4317 Colleen.McWhinnie(a)farmlib.org

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MeL Early Literacy/Elementary eResources Training in Jackson, Clare and Pickford
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

Hi All--it's not yet too late to sign up for an amazing day of training provided by our vendor trainers on MeL's eResources that can can really make a difference for the little ones who you work with in your libraries and schools. Academic librarians will also want to know more about these resources so they can better inform their pre-service teachers and education faculty. Each session will run 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<x-apple-data-detectors://11> with training beginning at 9:00 a.m.<x-apple-data-detectors://12> 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 the locations that are still accepting registrations: August 26<x-apple-data-detectors://16> – Jackson College Library, Jackson, MI For more information and to register, contact: Stephanie DeLano Davis,davisstephand(a)jccmi.edu<mailto:davisstephand@jccmi.edu><mailto:davisstephand@jccmi.edu> or 517-796-8482<tel:517-796-8482> August 27<x-apple-data-detectors://20> – Pere Marquette District Library, Clare, MI For more information and to register, contact: Denise Hooks, dhook(a)mmlc.infoo<mailto:dhook@mmlc.infoo> or 810-232-7119<tel:810-232-7119> August 28<x-apple-data-detectors://24> – Pickford Community Library, Pickford, MI (eastern Upper Peninsula; 45 minutes NE of St.<x-apple-data-detectors://25> Ignace) For more information contact: Ann Marie Smith, amsmith(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:amsmith@uproc.lib.mi.us><mailto:amsmith@uproc.lib.mi.us> or 906-647-1288<tel:906-647-1288> To register contact: Pam Malmsten,pamm(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:pamm@uproc.lib.mi.us><mailto:pamm@uproc.lib.mi.us> or 906-228-5627<tel:906-228-5627> Thanks so very much; hope you can join us next week! Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Congratulations to our new QSAC libraries!
by White, Shannon (MDE) 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

We have a few newly certified QSAC libraries to congratulate. Enhanced Level * Dorr Township Library - Natalie Bazan, Director, http://www.dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org/ * Alcona County Library - Carol Luck, Director, http://library.alcona.lib.mi.us/ Essential Level * Bay County Library System - Thomas Birch, Director, http://www.baycountylibrary.org/ * Schoolcraft Community Library - Bobbie Truesdell, http://www.schoolcraftlibrary.org/ 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. Call with any questions about the program or register for a free informational webinar to learn more about the program. QSAC webinars are scheduled for September 8 and December 5 this year. Register online at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp 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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New Director and Advanced Director Workshop Registration Available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

This is a reminder that the 2014 New and Advanced Director Workshops are scheduled to be held at the Library of Michigan in Lansing on the following dates: New Director Workshop - Thursday, September 18, 2014 Advanced Director Workshop - Friday, September 19, 2014 The cost for each of these events is $30. Online registration is now open, http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp If you have any questions about the workshops, please feel free to contact us at 517-373-1580. Information about Library of Michigan Continuing Education can be found here: www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Attendance at these workshops is necessary for director certification as part of the qualification criteria for state aid to public libraries. Current standards for state aid for public libraries require: Classes 1 - 3: The director shall complete the New Director Workshop within 1 year of initial directorship appointment. Classes 4 - 6: The director shall complete the New Director Workshop within 1 year of initial directorship appointment and complete the Advanced Director Workshop within 2 years of initial appointment. 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 at michigan.gov<http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l><mailto:whites29 at michigan.gov<http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l>> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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