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Need info on what your library charges
by Julie Censke 17 Mar '15

17 Mar '15

Greetings, It's almost the beginning on a new fiscal year and consequently, budget time. In an effort to increase revenue, we are forced to take a look at raising fines and prices for copying. Currently, we charge .20 daily for overdue books, .25 for DVDs, .20 for black and white copies, and .30 color copies. We have a $2.00 price cap on all fines. Here's my question. What do you charge for fines at your library? What is your price cap? How much do you charge for both color and black and white copies? I would also appreciate any ideas to increase revenue. Thank you in advance. Julie Censke Colon Township Library --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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by Myla Stuart 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Our library board is seeking input on the number of employees and number of board members libraries approve to attend ALA and/or MLA conferences. Comstock is a class 4 library, but I would be interested in statistics from all library classes. Please respond to mylastuart(a)yahoo.com . Thanks in advance, Myla-Jean -- *Myla-Jean Stuart, Director* Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway PO Box 25 Comstock, Michigan 49041 269-345-0136

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Invitation to Pinckney Library's upcoming Library After Hours presentation with Rex Halfpenny on History of Apples, Ciders & Hard Ciders
by Hope Siasoco 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Dear Library Colleagues, We cordially invite you, your family, friends and community to attend an upcoming Library After Hours program called, "History of Apples, Ciders & Hard Ciders" on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at 6:30pm. Mr. Rex Halfpenny, of the Michigan Beer Guide, is returning to the Pinckney Library for a presentation about Apple Ciders, both sweet and hard. #pinckneylibrary [1] #livingstonreads [2] Rex's presentations are always interesting and fun. Since samples are served, this program is for patrons 21 years of age and older. Please call to register. For more information, please call the library at 734-878-3888 or check out our Facebook page: http://bit.ly/PCPLCiderPresentation [3] Thank you for your attention and help in publicizing this event. We hope very much to see you for this program! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-3888 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org Links: ------ [1] https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/pinckneylibrary [2] https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/livingstonreads [3] http://bit.ly/PCPLCiderPresentation

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Early Literacy and Public Libraries - Supporting Reading Proficiency webinar on April 29th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Join the Library of Michigan and Anjie Gleisner, Youth Librarian and co-leader of the early literacy workgroup from Kent District Library, for a new webinar on Early Literacy and Public Libraries - Supporting Reading Proficiency on April 29th at 1 pm. You can register for the webinar directly at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp or go to www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. The webinar will focus on early literacy support in public libraries. Everyone is talking about early literacy and 3rd grade reading proficiency these days and public libraries are a hot spot for significant early literacy services. From national programs like Every Child Ready to Read to local programs like Kent District Library's Play Grow Read, public libraries are an important part of early and family literacy. Come join us to learn about programs, developmentally appropriate activities and putting it all into practice in your library. We'll also talk about how to message to parents, educators and officials in your community about the important role you play in community literacy efforts. 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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Last week to register for "Pubmed for Experts"
by Figg, Bethany J 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Happy Monday! This is the last week to register--there is still room for you! The MDMLG Professional Development Committee cordially invites you to attend the free April CE Course "PubMed for Experts" on Thursday, April 2, 2015, from 9am to 1pm in the Shiffman Medical Library. This course is accredited for 4 MLA CE credits. We hope you can join us! Please register, using the online form (http://www.mdmlg.org/PubMed%20for%20Experts%20Registration.docx) by March 20th! There is no cost for this class! We look forward to seeing you! Thank you, The MDMLG Professional Development Committee Bethany Figg, MBA, MLIS *: bethany.figg(a)cmich.edu<mailto:bethany.figg@cmich.edu> *: Visit us online!<med.cmich.edu/ks> Librarian | CMU Medical Education Partners 1000 Houghton, Saginaw MI 48602 *: 989-583-6950 | 6: 989-583-6898 Central Values: Integrity | Respect | Empathy | Inclusiveness | Social Responsibility | Excellence | Innovation

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Employee bonuses - results of query
by aldenlib＠torchlake.com 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

I was going to post an attachment but wasn't sure how to do it so it would be available to the list, so here are the results to my request on the listserv for info on how bonuses for staff members are determined at other Michigan libraries, without the submitters' names (and in some cases, shortened to pertinent data) : Each full-time staff member received the same bonus amount. I think it had something to do with the 20% pay for insurance FT staff pay into. The part-time staff received a percentage of the full-time amount based on the number of hours they worked. 1. …all part-time staff receive a $50 bonus annually and full-time get $100, regardless of level of responsibility, position title, or number of years worked. In addition, during the annual employee appreciation dinner, longevity certificates for full-time employees are given out for milestone years: 5-, 10-, 20-, and 30-years-of-service. Along with the certificate recognizing service there are Chamber of Commerce certificates (so not cash, but money that can be spent at almost any business in the county). I haven't worked full-time long enough to know if these increase with the service years, but at 5-years the recognition was valued at $50.00. 2. My Board decided to enact a 'longevity bonus' system. It is separate from regular wage increases and has four steps at five year increments. The bonuses are for all employees...PT and FT. $250/yr for years 5-9 $500/year for years 10-14 $750/yr for years 15-19 $1,000/yr for years 20+ The Board reserved the right to analyze this annually and determine if funds were available. The bonus is paid with the payroll check that encompasses the employee's anniversary. You could structure this any way your Board would like. It was a nice appreciation when budgets were pretty lean. We do have quite a few employees on the low end, several in the middle two tiers and a couple at the top. I can't say this is the reason for retention, but it helps. _-I wonder what the pay ranges are for your employees, in order to compare them with mine, for an estimate of a comparable bonus relative to pay. Sue_ General starting wages are: Clerk - $10.59/hr (all PT) up to $15/hr Reference Librarian - $16.52 (PT) up to $20/hr Dept. Head - $21.63/hr (FT) up to $25/hr Director - $28.84/hr (FT) up to $32/hr 3. We receive very generous bonuses at Christmas. They are mostly based on years of service and whether they are part time or full time. 4. …for what it is worth - when I worked for the State [Library of Michigan], they had longevity pay based on hours worked - some sort of formula. It did not kick in until you reached a threshold and then it increased by intervals of additional hours worked. 5. We pay 0.50 for every hour you worked (not including holidays, vacation or anything like that). I get $0.25 per hour my part timers are at $0.50. If it makes any difference they and I have always gotten very positive reviews. In Dorr the board won't authorize paying bonuses but we have a credit card [Citi Bank Thank you Rewards card] that accumilates points so everyone picked a gift card that they wanted and that's what they got. Interest rates are [competitive], but we earn points; the most popular choices here are: Cabela's, Home Depot, TJ Max, Barnes and Noble, Victoria Secret and Kohl's but there also some great restaurant ones as well. It also helps us thank our volunteers who also got a gift card last year. We can get them in $25 denominations. 6. We issue longevity bonuses at the end of each year. 5-9 years $250 10-14 years $400 15 + years $500 This comes to about $2000 in bonuses each year. We are a class 4 library and both full and part time employees are eligible for the bonuses Thank you to all who responded; it helped facilitate the discussion with my board! Susan Riegler, Director Alden District Library

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partnerships with literacy groups
by Melissa Malcolm 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Hi all-- We have a contract with our county literacy group to provide programming within the library; the group is paid for every program. I am interested in libraries that provide different types of support: office space for the group (if so, is any rent charged), free use of study rooms, copying and faxing service, providing office supplies or staffing, and/or other financial help. I appreciate any and all stories of other ways in which the library is working with literacy organizations. Thanks so much. melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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Spring Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) meeting
by Jen Taggart 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

(We still have room in our meeting, if you find yourself asking any of these questions and more!) Would you like to share and discuss program ideas & services for patrons of all ages with special needs, in a casual roundtable discussion with other librarians? Looking for advice on some of the latest Apps and accessibility technology geared to youth and adults with different needs? Craving some recommendations and sources for collection materials to support the families with special needs in your community? Please join us for our second meeting of the Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR)! All librarians and library science students interested in offering services to children, teens, and adults with special needs are welcome. We will discuss programming ideas, technology, vendors, share resources and strategize ways to serve our differently-abled patrons better. Meeting: Thursday, April 16 Time: 12 - 3 p.m. (You can purchase an optional pizza/salad lunch, or you may bring a lunch with you.) Place: Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 RSVP by April 1 to Jen Taggart at taggartj(a)btpl.org <mailto:taggartj@btpl.org> or (248) 642-5800 Jennifer Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Rd. Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 ext. 137 taggartj(a)btpl.org

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Invitation to participate in "Libraries Read: 1 Book" for Indiana and Michigan libraries
by Michelle Bradley 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

MCLS Announces “Libraries Read: 1 Book” MCLS invites library staff of all types in Indiana and Michigan to participate in an exciting upcoming professional development opportunity! We will join together both physically and virtually to read and discuss the same book. With your help, we will select a book that is relevant to our profession, provides thought-provoking ideas for discussion, and has appeal across all types of libraries. “We heard in our community conversations with library staff that they want more discussions across multi-types of libraries,” said Randy Dykhuis, MCLS Executive Director. “By reading one book together, we aim to create deeper connections among libraries that span geographic and other boundaries. By breaking out of our silos, we can learn more about each other and our profession.” How this works: · Go to the MCLS “Libraries Read: 1 Book” Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/816571621730767/and vote for one of four selected titles. Voting will remain open until April 4, 2015. · MCLS will tally the votes and announce the selected title on April 13, 2015. · Once the title has been selected, MCLS will announce discussions and other events related to the title that will take place throughout the summer of 2015. What you can do to participate: · Vote for a title and encourage others in your organization to vote. · Read the book. · Discuss the book at your own staff meetings. · Attend regional discussions and other related events. · Participate in a live twitter chat about the title. · Offer to host and lead a discussion for other librarians at your location by sending an email to Heather Ladiski at ladiskih(a)mcls.org Discussion questions will be provided. For more information about “Libraries Read: 1 Book”, contact Michelle Bradley at bradleym(a)mcls.org or David Votta at vottad(a)mcls.org. ***************************************************************************** Michelle Bradley Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910-3657 Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 125 bradleym(a)mcls.org http://mcls.org/

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Invitation from Atlas and Zepheria for ACRL attendees
by Heather Ladiski 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Good morning all, For MCLS members who are interested in learning more about Linked Data and the new BIBFRAME environment, Zepheira will be offering a discounted online training curriculum commencing in July, 2015. More information about this opportunity will be coming soon. In the meantime, if you will be attending the ACRL Conference in Portland, and are interested in learning more, please see the following message below regarding a networking opportunity from Atlas and Zepheria. While you’re in Portland for the ACRL Conference, join Atlas and Zepheira for an informal gathering. Date: Friday, March 27 Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm Location: Henry’s 12th Street Tavern (Upstairs Room) 10 NW 12th Ave. (In The Pearl) www.henrystavern.com RSVP: visiblelibrary.rsvpify.com Stayed tuned for news on upcoming training opportunities from Zepheria that will be hosted by MCLS! ******************** Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/492-3885 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: http://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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