October 2015 - Michlib-l

Re: [Michlib-l] FINAL REMINDER: HeritageQuest Online Webinars in Celebration of Family History Month!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 19 Oct '15

19 Oct '15

We are happy to celebrate Family History Month in October with webinar/training opportunities with ProQuest trainers on HeritageQuest Online. Your local genealogy society members are also welcome to attend. Teachers will be interested in using HeritageQuest for classroom Family History assignments! One of the Introduction and Beyond the Basics webinars will be recorded. Please see below for content and registration information and share widely including your local genealogy groups, societies! Kind regards, Deb -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Introduction to HeritageQuest Did you know that HeritageQuest Online is now powered by Ancestry.com<http://Ancestry.com>? Join us for this course which will cover tips for using HeritageQuest for family history projects, new search pages for the U.S. Federal Census records from 1790-1940, more than 28,000 family and local history books, Revolutionary War and Freedman's Bank collections, and the U.S Serial Set of action of the U.S Congress. Join a ProQuest Training & Consulting Partner to walk you through all of the exciting features. October 22, 2015 @ 3:30 pm Eastern https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?d=7106202… HeritageQuest: Beyond the Basics Join a ProQuest Training & Consulting Partner to learn specific search strategies for many of the major collections in HeritageQuest, especially the Census, the Books, the Revolutionary War records and the Freedman's Bank Records. This 60-minute session is packed with information about each of these collections and tips for searching them. Other collections will be explored if time allows. Tuesday, October 20, 2015 3:30pm Eastern https://proquestmeetings.webex.com/proquestmeetings/onstage/g.php?d=7144381… Also, the page you access when visiting this link is our standard registration page. On the top left side of the page (next to Event Status), you will find the registration link for each webinar. After registering, participants will receive an email with meeting access information and the meeting password. Registrants will also receive two additional reminders - one two days before the webinar and one two hours before the webinar. 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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13th Annual Geen Filmmaker Festival - Deadline to Apply: Saturday, January 30, 2016
by Farrell Howe 19 Oct '15

19 Oct '15

Teen Filmmaker Festival<http://www.kpl.gov/teens/filmmakerfest/2016/> is celebrating its 13th year (finally a teenager!). We are looking for the best teen-produced and directed films. If you think you have what it takes to become the next Spike Lee or Sofia Coppola, then write your script, cast your talent, gather your camera gear and get recording - Lights, Camera, ACTION! Enter your films in the 13th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival, the best film festival for teens in Michigan. Expert judges will award prizes for the best films in eight categories, plus a grand prize. Audience members will vote for the People's Choice. Deadline to apply is Saturday, January 30th by 5 pm EST to Teen Services Desk<http://www.kpl.gov/teens> at Central Library<http://www.kpl.gov/central/>. Participants must be age 12-19, and residents of Michigan to enter. Award Categories * Grand Prize for Best Film * Best Animation * Best Experimental Film * Best Music Video * Best Short Film * Best Technical Merit * Judge's Choice * People's Choice The 13th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival will be held on Saturday, February 20, at 2:30 pm at Chenery Auditorium<http://www.cheneryaud.com/News-or-Reviews.html>. Submissions and Screening You must attach an entry form<http://www.kpl.gov/uploadedFiles/YBS/Teens/Programs/Filmmaker_Festival/teen…> to each film you enter in the Teen Filmmaker Festival. Only one film per form. Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, January 30. A jury will screen every film entered and select the finalists for screening at the Festival. Filmmakers will be notified via email by Monday, February8,2016, if their film is selected. Not every film submitted to the Festival will be selected for screening at the public event. Titles of selected films will also be posted on the Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/teenfilmfest/>. For official rules, submission requirements and more, please visit kpl.gov/teenfilmfest<http://www.kpl.gov/teenfilmfest>. Want to see who won last year to get an idea of what type of films makes the cut? Watch the 2015 winning films here<http://www.kpl.gov/teens/filmmakerfest/2015/>. The 13th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival is sponsored by Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/>, Kalamazoo Institute of Arts<http://www.kiarts.org/>, Public Media Network<http://www.publicmedianet.org/> and Campaign Pictures. For further information, contact: Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [cid:image002.jpg@01CDBD09.DBA0DB80]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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Program Coordinator position
by Nannette Miller 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

*Elk Rapids District Library* - Searching for a creative, enthusiastic, and energetic self-starter to join our team as Program Coordinator. See our website for job description, www.elkrapidslibrary.org. Send resume and cover letter, plus three references, to PO Box 337, Elk Rapids, MI 49629. -- Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director(a)gmail.com | elkrapidslibrary.org

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Free Books
by Hartford Public Library 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Dear Friends, Does anyone want large print westerns? They are free and in very good condition. We will send them through delivery.Our readers have changed their interests. Regards,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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Re: [Michlib-l] PUBLIB Digest - 15 Oct 2015 to 16 Oct 2015 (#2015-327)
by Marsh, Nyama 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Hello Elizabeth. I recently have been looking at people counters since we are having trouble with ours. Turns out we just need new batteries. :-) In the process of looking I received many positive recommendations for Sensource, which we currently use. Our counter is wireless and uses a break-beam to count. After my research, I am now considering an overhead thermal counter. A couple libraries let me know they purchased those in the last year and love them. They are much more accurate - but also more expensive to purchase. If you are a small library, cost may be a driving force. Do you want high accuracy for $2000 (per counter) or moderate accuracy for under $1000. Our break-beam system was purchased in 2011 for $750. It seems the batteries need replacing every 6 months to the tune of $50 for 4 batteries (they are special). The break beam does not need to be hard wired to the Ethernet so you can place it anywhere, rather it is wireless and requires batteries for power. If you get a thermal overhead one, then it has to be hardwired to Ethernet, which provides the electricity so there is no need for batteries. One library said this purchased this basic counter in the last year. http://www.peoplecounters.us/People-Counter.aspx# ($250!) A couple libraries recently used Sensource for overhead thermal counters, and those seem to run about $2000 per counter. Also, the Sensource ones have software that enables you to run reports for counts up to every 5 minutes to determine busy and slow periods. I plan to track every 30 minutes. http://www.sensourceinc.com/intelligent-imaging-people-counters.htm If you are adventurous, you can make a people counter out of a Raspberry Pi for under $100! Not sure how accurate it is... http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-People-Counter-with-Raspberr… Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Marsh Library Director n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) "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 ________________________________________ From: publib [PUBLIB(a)OCLC.ORG] on behalf of PUBLIB automatic digest system [LISTSERV(a)OCLC.ORG] Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 10:00 AM To: PUBLIB(a)OCLC.ORG Subject: PUBLIB Digest - 15 Oct 2015 to 16 Oct 2015 (#2015-327) There are 4 messages totalling 266 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. suggestions for gate counters 2. (Last) Call for Speakers Internet@Schools track at Computers in Libraries 2016 3. STEM/STEAM programs for adults? 4. (Job) Library Executive Director: Chicago suburbs ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 22:52:55 +0000 From: Elizabeth Kreiter <Elizabethk(a)WARMAN.CA> Subject: suggestions for gate counters Hello! The library I work in needs an electronic gate counter. We don't have magne= tic gates and are not interested in installing them; I just need something = that will count people as they enter the library. We currently use a hand-h= eld clicker thing that we click every time someone enters the library, and = I am amazed that everyone doesn't already have tendinitis. I had been looking at the EZ People Counter with Data Recorder [http://shop= .ezpeoplecounters.com/People-Counter-With-Data-Recorder-EZ-PC-DR.htm] but h= eard that it might not be as robust as I'd hoped. Minimal installation requ= irements, robustness, and easy maintenance are key criteria. All suggestion= s welcome! Thanks! Elizabeth Kreiter Community Librarian The City of WARMAN Wheatland Library | #7-701 Centennial Blvd | Warman, SK | S0K 4S2 | P: 306.933.4387 elizabethk(a)warman.ca<mailto:elizabethk@warman.ca> | www.warman.ca<http://ww= w.warman.ca/> P Please consider the environment before printing this email. Post to publib(a)oclc.org To drop or change your list settings http://listserv.oclc.org/scripts/wa.exe?REPORT List archives at http://listserv.oclc.org/archives/publib.html

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Re: [Michlib-l] Amazon will start charging sales tax in Michigan
by Helen Dewey 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Compilation of replies: 1) I called the business number available online and an agent talked me through it and set it up. Very easy. 2) You can find information to sign up here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/taxExemption?ie=UTF8&ref_=ya_atepplus 3) did this yesterday. I just went through Amazon's preformatted sales tax exemption procedure. It is under Your Account>>Settings>>Amazon Tax Exemption Program and enter your password. You can either upload the State form or walk through Amazon's steps. If filled it out yesterday and is is already active. I haven't ordered yet and I think there is some caveat language that the Amazon certificate doesn't carry over to third party providers. It was pretty easy. 4) I found the process for tax exempt with Amazon. Hope this helps. It is attached. Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=help_search_1-2?ie… 5) My Director has already completed our application. She mentioned that she had to use the mouse to “write” her signature to sign the application. Helen From: LLC Sandra Wilson Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 10:06 AM To: Helen Dewey Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Amazon will start charging sales tax in Michigan Helen, When you get an answer can you send it out too? Sandra Wilson Lakeland Library Cooperative Director sandra(a)llcoop.org 616-559-5253 x201 616-559-4329 FAX 4138 Three Mile Rd. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 ---------- Original Message ----------- From: "Helen Dewey" <rhdewey(a)charter.net> To: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Sent: Wed, 30 Sep 2015 20:11:56 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Amazon will start charging sales tax in Michigan > Michigan Libraries - > Amazon will start charging sales tax in Michigan on October 1. If you have let them know of your state sales tax exemption, what was the procedure? Do they require a mailed document? Can you just tell them the tax exemption number? > Helen > > Helen Dewey > Benzonia Public Library Board > rhdewey(a)charter.net ------- End of Original Message -------

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Monday is the submission deadline for Rural Libraries 2016
by White, Shannon (MDE) 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Please consider sharing information and expertise with your colleagues at the 2016 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference in May 2016. Some areas that attendees asked for on in the evaluation from 2014 are listed below. If you have skills or information you want to share in these areas as well as any others, please don't hesitate to submit a session proposal. Some topics that were listed as area of need in 2014 evaluation -- Managing staff Resolving conflict - other soft skills Problem patrons Collaborations with community, schools and other organizations Local history Friends and Volunteers ebooks and eReaders Grant writing The call for proposals for the 2016 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Library Conference is open through October 19. Submit your session proposal online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLC2016 Thank you! Shannon From: White, Shannon (MDE) Sent: Monday, October 12, 2015 12:23 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Rural Libraries Program Submission Deadline is October 19 The call for proposals for the 2016 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Library Conference is open through October 19. Submit your session proposal online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLC2016 The conference will be held from May 4-6, 2016 at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. This is a specially crafted to reach the informational needs of small and rural library staff members throughout Michigan. The event features vendors, awards, keynote speakers and an array of sessions geared to libraries serving small and rural communities. You can find a copy of the proposal form to help you plan your submission content on the conference web page: www.michigan.gov/fyanconference<http://www.michigan.gov/fyanconference> If your session proposal is chosen you will receive one complimentary registration and one night's lodging at the conference hotel as a presenter. It's a great way to help fund your professional development and share with colleagues ideas and work from your own library. The deadline to submit a proposal is soon so submit your session proposal online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLC2016 Please let us know if you have any questions. Shannon -------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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John Kozak
by Howe Memorial 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

Just wanted to let everyone know what a wonderful presentation we had with John last night. I would recommend highly recommend him. Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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(Job) Library Executive Director: Chicago suburbs
by John Keister 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

The Broadview Public Library District in Broadview, IL (Chicago suburbs) seeks a strong leader to become Executive Director. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to move the library forward as it assumes a growing role in the community. Please visit http://www.johnkeister.com/broadview/ <http://www.johnkeister.com/broadview/> for details and to apply. John Keister & Associates Executive Search: Library Leaders p: 847-955-0540 www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> www.linkedin.com/in/johnkeister <http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkeister> twitter @JKALibrary

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E-Rate EPC Access Technical Assistance Webinar - Updated announcement
by White, Shannon (MDE) 16 Oct '15

16 Oct '15

The announcement below is updated with dates and links to help you register for the webinars. E-Rate EPC Access Technical Assistance Webinars All E-Rate related activities will now take place in the Universal Service Administrative Company's (USAC) new portal, the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC). The TRIG E-Rate Activity will be hosting four technical assistance webinars for EPC access and to discuss any concerns the field may have regarding EPC. Beginning October 30, 2015, there will be weekly webinars held on Fridays from 10 - 11 am that will assist districts with problems with account access in EPC. The dates of the webinars are below and all Eastern time: 10/30 10-11 a.m. 11/6 10-11 a.m. 11/13 10-11 a.m. 11/20 10-11 a.m. Connection information: http://remc.adobeconnect.com/epc/ Telephone: 1-888-398-2342 Access code: 355 0170 Please direct questions regarding the webinars to Ann-Marie Mapes, mapesa(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mapesa@michigan.gov> . Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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