December 2015 - Michlib-l

It is About Transparency in Michigan Elections - VetoSB571
by Lance Werner 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Good morning, Please find a link to a post that I wrote on the Everylibrary blog about SB 571 (below). Special thanks to John Chraska and Everylibrary for the opportunity. Hopefully we all get a special holiday gift from the Governor. Also note that the MEA and other municipal associations are fighting along side MLA and the library community. Kind regards and Happy Holidays, Lance Werner Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > > It is About Transparency in Michigan Elections - VetoSB571 > http://everylibrary.org/transparency-michigan-elections-vetosb571/ >

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Free Items to Give Away!
by Jessica Wilhoite 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Hi all, We have FREE items to a good home - one puppet tree rack, three media kit racks (although you can hang anything else you want on them), and a felt board/easel (felt board on one side and an easel on the other). These items are used, but in good condition. I've attached pictures of the items. First come, first serve, but you must pick the items up yourself. However, I will be attending the Youth/Teen TLN meeting on Jan. 8 at Westland, so if you are planning on attending the meeting and you want them items, I can bring them with me. I will be out of the office until Monday, Dec. 29, so please do not expect a response from me before then. Any questions, just ask! Thanks everyone and have a Merry Christmas! -- Jessica Wilhoite Youth Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734)955-4517 Serving Romulus and Huron Township Residents

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MI libraries & SB 571
by Warren, Leslie A 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Library colleagues, I hope that you are following the statewide (and now national) discussion around Michigan's SB 571, which was passed by the legislature late last week. The bill is expected to be formally presented to Governor Snyder soon. Michigan Library Association and EveryLibrary have expressed concerns about its impact on the ability of libraries and schools to provide factual information before elections. You can read more about the bill at http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2015/12/local_governments_schoo…. Press releases are also available from Michigan Library Association (http://www.milibraries.org/mla-urges-governor-snyder-to-veto-sb-571/) and from EveryLibrary (http://everylibrary.org/2000-veto-sb571-signatures-24-hours/) Leslie Leslie A. Warren Dean, Academic Information Services Northern Michigan University 906-227-2117

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microfiche envelopes
by Tanya Procknow 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

We have 2 boxes containing 250 each available. If you can use them they are yours. Send me your zv # and we'll be happy to send them your way. [image: Inline image 2][image: Inline image 1] Tanya R. Procknow Mackinaw Area Public Library Youth Librarian (231)436-5451

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 14, Issue 20
by bart gioia 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Uig me mix j36 On Dec 22, 2015 11:55 AM, <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Director of Public Services position! King County Library > System (Wa) (Jobeth Bradbury) > 2. Rush Revere series (Pam Withrow) > 3. Legislation affecting library millage and bond proposals > (Larry Neal) > 4. Re: Sign Language Interpreter (Keegan Sulecki) > 5. Aspen Institute's Rising to the Challenge (Infopeople > Webinar) - Jan 26 (White, Shannon (MDE)) > 6. Facilities Supervisor salary (Rebecca Higgerson) > 7. found cd (Loretta Sherfield) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:53:07 -0600 > From: "Jobeth Bradbury" <jobethbradbury(a)gossagesager.com> > To: <kingcounty(a)gossagesager.com> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Director of Public Services position! King County > Library System (Wa) > Message-ID: <043c01d13c10$12f4c730$38de5590$(a)gossagesager.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > King County (WA) Library System, Director of Public Service > > > > Share commitment to public service, your passion for the public library's > mission, and King County's vision and values - Join the nationally > recognized King County (WA) Library System <http://www.kcls.org/> as the > Director of Public Service. 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Minecraft
by stephanie daniels 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Does anyone know or have any experience with Apex Minecraft as a host server? I am really confused about about the different set ups. Merry Christmas everyone! Regards,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public LibraryHartford, MI 49057

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Call for Proposals for SEMLOL Spring Meeting: Library Collaborations
by SEMLOL Executive Board 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Hello Everyone, SEMLOL <http://www.semlol.org/index.php> is preparing a program for the Spring meeting on library collaborations. Libraries collaborate with faculty, students, K-12 educators, civic groups, and more to enhance our institutions and our communities. We invite proposals on topics such as consortial projects, innovative faculty/student collaborations, community engagement initiatives, and other examples of library partnerships. Best practices, case studies, and creative ideas are all welcome. The Spring SEMLOL meeting will take place in April. The location, date and time will be announced soon. Presentations should be 40 minutes long, including time for questions. To submit a presentation proposal, please send the title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board(a)gmail.com by February 1, 2016. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of February. We look forward to your submissions! Jonathan Scherger :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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found cd
by Loretta Sherfield 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Hi: We have one cd titled "The Love Dare" disc #1 that has no library markings on it. If you're missing one from your set please let us know and we'll get it right out to you. Thanks, Loretta, ILL Dep't BDLS

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Facilities Supervisor salary
by Rebecca Higgerson 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

I am seeking information regarding the salary range of a Facilities Supervisor or Manager. We are a Class IV library and very lucky to have a person who handles a wide range of facility responsibilities. If you have a similar position, I would like to know the top and bottom salary range. Thanks in advance! Rebecca Higgerson Director Brandon Township Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 (248) 627-1474 (office) (916) 471-9955 (cell) (248) 627-9880 (fax)

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Thermal book repair binding machine question
by Library Director 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Do you have a Thermal book repair binding machine? If you do, what is the make and model and how well do you like it? I am looking at a Cover One Book Repair machine, but it is a bit costly. If any of you have that one, I would be interested in how you like it and if it's worth the price. Thank you for your input, Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 -- Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 231-652-1615

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