January 2015 - Michlib-l

Collections at the Core: Revitalize Your Library with Innovative Resources for STEM and the Common Core
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 11 Jan '15

11 Jan '15

A new book from Marcia Mardis, former library school faculty at Wayne State University now at Florida State University that may be of interest to all library types. For your information.... http://news.cci.fsu.edu/cci-faculty/mardis-publishes-new-book/ Kind regards, 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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Covering paperbacks and Accounting
by Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 11 Jan '15

11 Jan '15

Hello, all. What do you all use for covering your paperbacks? The staff at my new library is using packing tape! I'm not sure what is the best type of film to use, or where is the cheapest place to purchase. On the accounting front... we recently became a district library and are in the process of getting all of our finances set up. I was told several years ago that we should use the uniform chart of accounts from the state when doing our budgets and accounting. Is this a requirement for us as a "government entity?" If it isn't, what system do you use? If it is, or even if it isn't but you use it anyway, would you be willing to share your budget (minus the amounts) with me so that I can copy it? Thanks in advance for your answers! If you can reply to me off-list, I would greatly appreciate it. Helena Helena Hayes, Director Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library

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Kim the Piper - Bagpipe Program
by Mary Ann DeKane 10 Jan '15

10 Jan '15

> > Hi, > If you're looking for a very interesting and different program to host, I recommend Kim Johnson (Kim the Piper). She performed today here at the Royal Oak Public Library. Not only does she entertain the audience with bagpipes, the session was very educational with demonstrations of 3 different types of bagpipes, historical facts and a thorough description of the kilts/costumes, and she even taught a Scottish dance at the end. I have cc'd her on this email if you'd like to contact her. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. Mary Ann -- Mary Ann DeKane Head of Public Services Royal Oak Public Library 248-246-3714

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Update on Delivery of Federal Tax Forms
by Debbie Gallagher 10 Jan '15

10 Jan '15

>From the IRS this afternoon, finally. Please note there will be no instructions in the package. TFOP Filing Season Update While we had committed to waiting until next year to making changes to the Tax Forms Outlet Program, the situation has changed. As you may be aware, IRS appropriations were significantly cut in the 2015 Omnibus Appropriations bill recently passed by Congress. Unfortunately this puts us in a position where we have very few options. We want to honor our commitment to you by providing some key products, but we cannot deliver nearly what we have in the past. For this filing season, we will offer the following products:Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZPublication 17, one reference copy for each participant (Taxpayers will be able to access Publication 17 in English and Spanish online from irs.gov/Pub17 and, new this year, it will also be available as a free e-Pub for downloading from IRS.gov and viewing on most e-Readers and other mobile devices.)Publication 4604 (EN/SP), Use the Web for IRS Tax Products & InformationPublication 1132, Reproducible Copies of Federal Tax Forms and InstructionsThe TFOP Poster Package which includes:o Publication 1169, Need Tax Help?o Publication 1258, Where Should I Send This?o Publication 1309, Tax Forms This Way Publicationo Publication 1725, If The Form Fits...Use It! No additional products will be available through the TFOP Program. We will not be sending Form 8635-S, Supplement to Form 8635. We will fill orders for Forms 1040 and 1040A with the quantities you requested on your order form earlier this year. Because Form 1040EZ was not on this year's order form, we will send you 75% of your Form 1040 A order quantity. For example, if you ordered 3000 Form 1040 A, we will send you 2250 Form 1040EZ. It is not necessary for you to place an order for Form 1040EZ; we will automatically ship Form 1040EZ to you once the form becomes available. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Instructions for Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. Your patrons can obtain copies of Instructions through:IRS.gov/Forms - to view and downloadIRS.gov/orderforms - to order tax products to be delivered by mail1-800-829-3676 - to order tax products to be delivered by mailThe decision to reduce the number of tax products available to our TFOP partners was not made lightly. We realize this decision is not ideal and we understand it may impact you and your customers. Please offer Publication 4604 (EN/SP) to your patrons to help guide them to tax products and information available on IRS.gov. We apologize for these late program changes. Thank you for your support,IRS TFOP Administrator

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MeLCat!
by Sheryl Mase 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

I could not be online this morning, but I wanted to say happy birthday to MeLCat, our state’s statewide catalog and resource sharing system. It is hard to believe it has been ten years since we went live! It took a lot of talking with vendors, surveying library staff, surveying the public, learning from pilot projects, looking at other states, crafting specifications, evaluating responses, negotiating a contract, and figuring out statewide delivery before we could finally implement the system. I am proud of our collaboration and sharing, and hope to see it grow even more in the future. We are stronger when we work together ;-) Stay warm everybody! -Sheryl Mase

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Michigan Reads 2014 program final report
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

We've had a wonderful 10th year for the Michigan Reads program. Our book was Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band and we hosted both the author, Kwame Alexander, and the illustrator, Tim Bowers, on a tour of Michigan schools and libraries. As we are reviewing the survey results and thinking about what book to select for 2015, please contact me if you have a book suggestion. The author should be able to do a tour and preferably be from the Great Lakes area. The book should be appropriate for preschoolers to 2nd grade. I have attached the final report for your information. Thank you for your participation! 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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Couch to 5K program
by Marsh, Nyama 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Hello, Have any of you done a Couch to 5K program at your library? An actual full-length weekly training, not just a one night informational session? I'm thinking of something along the lines of having a local guru lead the program with weekly runs from the library, culminating in (optional) participation in a local 5k race. If you have done anything like this please let me know how it went, what hiccups you encountered, participation, etc. Thanks. 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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Job Posting: Willard Library, PR Librarian
by Leah Dodd 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

*Willard Public Library* *Job Posting* *CLASSIFICATION:* Librarian (F.T.) *POSITION TITLE:* Public Relations Librarian *MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:* Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, performs professional library work. *ILLUSTRATION OF KEY DUTIES:* 1. Works public service desks and assists patrons in the use of the library collections and equipment. 2. Coordinates, promotes, and participates in library programs and projects. 3. Coordinates all publicity including advertising, public reports, and events calendar. 4. Writes press releases and copy for public relations materials for library programs and promotion. 5. Acts as a liaison to community groups and organizations. 6. Evaluates the effectiveness of library programs. 7. Demonstrates appropriate professional business decorum. 8. Performs other related work as assigned. *SALARY: * Commensurate with experience. *EXPERIENCE: *Course work or professional experience in marketing, public relations, or journalism preferred. *EDUCATION:* 1. Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university. 2. Eligibility for appropriate Library of Michigan certification. *START DATE:* February 15, 2015 *APPLICATION DATES:* January 9, 2015 – January 17, 2015 *SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND A 3-5 PAGE WRITING SAMPLE TO:* Leah Dodd, Director Willard Library 7 West Van Buren Street Battle Creek, MI 49017 ldodd(a)willard.lib.mi.us *EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER* -- Leah Dodd | Director | Willard Library 7 W. Van Buren St. | Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 269-968-8166 ext. 526

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by Lin Light 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Lin Light Technical Services Manager Herrick District Library Holland,Michigan 616-355-3727 616-355-1426 llight(a)herrickdl.org

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Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference - save the date!
by David Votta 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Mark your calendars!! June 5, 2015 (Preconference and Tours – June 4, 2015) Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Kalamazoo, Michigan Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center Conference Planning Committee: Denise Forro, Michigan State University Jane Plass, Reaching Across Illinois Library System Mike Hawthorne, Wayne State University Susan Powers, Central Michigan University Lorna Newman, University of Cincinnati Leslie Burke, Kalamazoo College Shelly Miller, OHIONET David Votta, Midwest Collaborative for Library Service Heather Ladiski, Midwest Collaborative for Library Service A special thank you to: MCLS (website, fiduciary support, meeting host) CMU Libraries for designing our logo and marketing Check out our web site and watch for updates: http://glrsc.org/ Best, David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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