February 2015 - Michlib-l

Library Security Questions
by Sherri West 12 Feb '15

12 Feb '15

If any of the libraries viewing this email has any sort of security measures in place I could use some suggestions and or solutions. Does any of the local libraries have a security guard? If so are they during full operation hours? Nights and weekends? Is anyone willing to share pros and cons concerning a guard? We have an updated security camera system, however there is a growing concern that maybe an authoritative presence would be more effective. I would entertain any information or conversation about this concern. Maybe your library is also experiencing an escalated amount of disruptive activity. Are you considering hiring a security guard? If anyone has any recommendations for a security company that could also be of great help. Thank You, Sherri L. West Administrative Assistant/Acq. Westland Public Library 734-326-6123 ext.2827

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Twitter options
by Jennifer Hassell 12 Feb '15

12 Feb '15

Just curious what you guys prefer to use for organizing your Twitter stream. I have never had enough need to use an app to manage my accounts so not sure if TweetDeck, Hootesuite, or some others work best. You can reply to me off list with your thoughts. Thanks in advance! Jen Hassell Adult Services Librarian Farmington Community Library

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EBSCO Representative
by Leiter, Cora I. (MDOC) 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Greetings, By chance does anyone have the contact information for the EBSCO Representative here in Michigan? TYIA, Cora Cora Leiter-Garcia Library Tech R. A. Handlon Correctional Facility 1728 Bluewater Highway Ionia, MI 48846 Phone--616.527.3100 ex 418 Fax-616.527.3161

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Performer Contract
by Lindsey Dorfman 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Hello, I'm looking for a standard library performer contract. Is anyone willing to share? Thank you, Lindsey Dorfman, MLIS. Library Director Allegan Library District 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org <http://www.alleganlibrary.org> facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allegan-District-Library/75692355114> | twitter <https://twitter.com/adllisten>

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Temporary Housing Patrons and Library Cards
by Miriam Andrus 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Hello All, Last month my library board decided to update our library circulation policy to exclude individuals who are living in shelters from getting library cards, due to not having a permanent address and/or not paying taxes (they are also our biggest offenders for fines and not returning materials). They can however use the computers within the library and use any materials within the library just not check them out. This is not to say that the shelters themselves cannot get cards but the individuals living there cannot until they obtain a permanent address. This morning one of my board members was at a meeting where the matter of not issuing library cards to individuals living in shelters was brought up and it was mentioned that it is "just a lawsuit waiting to happen". I have looked through the Library of Michigan Law Handbook 2013 and cannot find anything specific about refusing this type of individual a library card. They are still able to use the library facility and our resources while in the library, just not get a card to check anything out. Does anyone have any words of wisdom or know of a specific place I can look to see if what we are doing is legal or not? Maybe you have faced this at your own library. Any help would be appreciated. Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library 426 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-5234 www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us<http://www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us/> [cid:image001.png@01CFBAE7.27DCD7B0]

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Wayne State's SLIS Updates Graduate Certificate in Information Management
by Stephen Troup Bajjaly 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

The Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science is pleased to announce updates to its Graduate Certificate in Information Management (IM), effective immediately. The IM Certificate is designed to appeal to current Master’s students who want expanded opportunities with technology and data management and to pre- or post-Master’s students who need to enhance or update their information technology and data management skills and practices. Like other SLIS certificates, the IM Certificate requires 15 hours of course work for certificate-only students and 6 hours of additional course work for students presently in the MLIS degree program. Changes to the certificate include updated specializations in line with current professional and technological practices and less restrictive curricular requirements that allow for greater personal flexibility and personalization. Five suggested specializations, with five courses per specialization, are offered: * Software Tools * Web-based Information Services * Health Informatics and Data Management * Data Analytics * User Experience Students are free to select all their courses from one specialization or to combine one or more specializations to create a unique, personalized program of study. A practicum is also an option for students who need practical experience to complement their course work. For complete details, please visit slis.wayne.edu/certificates/information-management.php Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor School of Library and Information Science Wayne State University www.slis.wayne.edu

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Summer Reading - Online Programs webinar recording
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

For those who were unable to attend yesterday's webinar on Online Programs for Summer Reading, the recording and presentation are available in the Summer Reading section of the Youth Library Services page - www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices. There were many good comments in the chat about particular programs and issues. Please feel free to share! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov

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LP book for sale
by Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Hello - We received two large print copies of Tami Hoag's "Cold Cold Heart" from Gale Cengage. Instead of paying to return one of them, I will sell to any interested library and ship via RIDES. Price is $25.00. Thanks! Helena Hayes, Director Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 269-665-7839 (phone) 269-665-7788 (fax)

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Howell Library is selling a few more items
by McKee, Diane 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

The Howell Carnegie Library is selling a few items they no longer need. Search Craigslist for "Howell Carnegie Library" or CLICK HERE http://detroit.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=howell%20carnegie%20library&… ALL ITEMS ARE AS IS Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 www.howelllibrary.org

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cartridges
by Shirley Roos 11 Feb '15

11 Feb '15

Thank you so much for all the information on disposing of cartridges!! I knew all I had to do was ask. Shirley Roos

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