January 2015 - Michlib-l

Free items available
by Cindy Mack 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

The Wixom Public Library has 5 upholstered chairs and one large marble table available for free. You would be responsible to pick them up. Pictures are attached. -- Cindy J. Mack Library Director Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, Michigan 48393 248-624-2512 (p) 248-624-0862 (f)

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BedTime Math
by Andy Schuck 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

We're thinking about implementing the BedTime Math program this summer at our library. It looks like a lot of fun and a worthwhile investment of our time (one of our Associates taught elementary math in the past, tho all of our Youth staff are pretty excited). I was hoping to hear responses from other libraries who've tried it, specifically how you treated the 8 week timetable and getting kids to come to each one. It doesn't sound like every week builds on the next, though many do. How much of an issue is it if kids miss 1 week? I was also curious to hear if any libraries implement this during the school year and how often. Please feel free to respond to me off list. Thank you in advance for your time, Andy ------------ Andy Schuck Head of Youth Services William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123, ext. 2844 www.westlandlibrary.org Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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FW: MI Library Card
by Shirley Roos 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Hello, libraries are telling our patrons their cards will expire so I thought I would try and clear this up. Shirley Roos From: turgeont(a)libcoop.net [mailto:turgeont@libcoop.net] Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 3:48 PM To: Shirley Roos Subject: Re: MI Library Card Hi Shirley! I'm not sure who told them that their cards expire, but no, they do not have to renew. The program is ongoing. We update the list of participants quarterly and if your library wants to stay on, then you don't have to do anything. Tammy On 01.06.2015 4:14 PM, Shirley Roos wrote: Hello, Shirley Roos from Holly Township Library here-my patrons have been told that their MI card will expire in February if we don’t renew.?????? Can you clarify this for me or tell me what we have to do to continue this program. Thanks you for your help. Shirley J. Roos Director sroos(a)comcast.net

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Supplemental Sick Leave Banks?
by Andrea Estelle 19 Jan '15

19 Jan '15

Good Morning Everyone, My library board is interested in looking at policies for supplemental sick leave banks (which employees can contribute sick leave hours to when they have maxed out their sick time or as they wish to). Does anyone currently offer such a sick leave bank and can you send me your policy/procedure of how it is implemented? I know when I was at Kent District Library they did have one - not sure if it is still in existence? Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle, Library Director "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library www.otsegolibrary.org <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/>

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Part-time Librarian
by Alison Keller 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

Rochester College is posting a position for a part-time librarian for manage our web site and ERM services. Please use the link below to access the job description and application forms. Part-time MediaLibrarian <http://www.rc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Part-time-MediaLibrarian.pdf> -- Allie Keller Director of Library Services Ennis & Nancy Ham Library Rochester College 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI. 48307 akeller(a)rc.edu 248-218-2268 "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library." Jorge Luis Borges Rochester College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 North LasSalle, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL., 60602. Phone 312-263-0456

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MI-ALA meeting notes
by Christina Radisauskas 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

Hello all, The notes from the December 17 meeting of the Interim Board of MI-ALA can be found here: http://www.miala.org/updates/minkinr/board-notes-121714/ Have a great weekend! -- Christina Radisauskas Information Literacy Librarian Grace Hauenstein Library Aquinas College 1607 Robinson Rd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-632-2124

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Local Author Collection
by Jessica Enget 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

We are exploring putting together a separate special collection of Local Author books for our library, and are trying to develop workable criterion for its collection development policy. Do you have a "Local Author" collection, or how do you handle books by local authors? What are your policies on donations vs purchase, reviewed or not reviewed? Do you separate, or integrate (but mark in some way with a special spine label)? How do you define local? By your city? County? Region? Or State? Do they need to be currently residing, or are "formerly but originally a resident of" ok? Thank you in advance for your time and feedback! Jessica L. Enget Library Associate, Adult Services Portage District Library 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002 Ph. (269) 585-8711 Fx. (269) 324-9222

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Mark Twain Impersonator or Expert...
by BEL Deb Jones 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

Hello All we would very much like to hire a Mark Twain Impersonator or an expert on Mark Twain for a community wide program. We would also like to hire a United States history expert who could speak about the 1870s in America. Please let me know if you have any ideas. Thank you very much. Deb. Deborah L. Jones, Director beldrj(a)llcoop.org Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 belding.michlibrary.org Imagine the Possibilities @ Your Library! A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. Jo Goodwin This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Still time to register for "Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: Basic"
by Suzanne Robinson 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

WIDE DISTRIBUTION. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE. There is still time to register for our online, 3-day webinar teaching the basics of assigning Library of Congress call numbers. This is a great opportunity to take the first class in a series. We also offer Intermediate and Advanced. https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… You can also add several cataloging classes together to work toward the MCLS Basic or Advanced Cataloging Certificate: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/cataloging-certificate-program/ Sign up soon! For questions, please email training(a)mcls.org. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9a - 3p, with slight variations I check email regularly -- best way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134

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2015 MeL Databases Survey
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

Hello Michigan Library Community! Our current contract for "core" MeL resources is in its 4th (extension) year which will end on September 30, 2015. We welcome your input to help us craft a Statement of Work that will be part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new set of subscription content, beginning October 1, 2015 for the Michigan eLibrary. Please respond to a short survey which you can find at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015melrfp The survey will be available through February 1, 2015. Please share widely with your colleagues! For more information on the 2015 MeL Databases Selection Process, please go to: http://michigan.gov/2015melrfp Thank you very much for your feedback and please let me know if you have any questions, etc. 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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