March 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Invitation: Spring SEMLOL Meeting - April 10 - 1pm - College forCreative Studies, Detroit
by Judy Dyki 29 Mar '15

29 Mar '15

You are invited to the Spring 2015 SEMLOL (Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries) meeting, which will take place on April 10th, 2015, 1-4pm at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. Please see the attached flyer for a full meeting agenda and more details on location, parking, and registration. The meeting program consists of three presentations that focus on the theme of "Libraries as Service" -- "Engaging a Campus to Transform a Library" Elaine Logan and Julia Daniel Walkuski, University of Michigan-Dearborn "Virtual Reference as Service: Addressing Patron Well-Being and Self-Efficacy" Lisa Klopfer and Sara Memmot, Eastern Michigan University "Community Building in the Academic Library: A Retention Strategy" Laura Manley, Marygrove College The early registration fee is $15.00 ($20.00 after April 3rd). You can register online and pay online ... or you can register online and bring check or cash to the meeting as payment: http://semlolspring2015.eventbrite.com Looking forward to seeing you in April. Kindly, Mariela Hristova :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board, Chair Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org<http://www.semlol.org>

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Compiled information about Library Management Systems for Rural School libraries
by Lisa Waskin 28 Mar '15

28 Mar '15

For anyone interested, I have attached a compilation of the responses I received about systems best suited to school libraries. Lisa Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/

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Job Posting - Clerk I - Superior District Library, Bayliss Public Library location
by Lisa Waskin 28 Mar '15

28 Mar '15

The Superior District Library is seeking a part-time, Circulation Clerk I to provide friendly, high-quality customer service at the Bayliss Public Library location in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Duties would include: checking books in and out, data inputting, telephone answering, assisting patrons, shelving materials, and other responsibilities as needed. Qualifications include basic computer knowledge, good communication skills, speak English, able to work flexible hours, prompt, reliable and have a professional appearance. Some college is preferred, but not required. If interested, please send your resume, cover letter and references to the Bayliss Public Library; Attn: Susan James, Manager; 541 Library Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783; or by email to: sjames(a)baylisslibrary.org by Saturday, April 18, 2015. No phone calls please. Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/

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Operating Costs per hour
by Kat Boyer 28 Mar '15

28 Mar '15

Hi everyone, I have another question. We are considering shifting our hours of operation, and in doing so I'd like to determine how much it costs to be open per hour. I know that I could get a rough estimate using just my budget and dividing by our current hours open, but I wondered if you guys had any other suggestions or ways that you determine how much it costs to keep your library open each hour. Thank you, Kat Boyer Interim Director Benton Harbor Public Library

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New phone system responses
by Rebecca Higgerson 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for information! I've collated the answers below and believe I've included everyone. What a great group of colleagues!!! 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) We have one of those fancy VOIP systems, made more complicated by all our locations. I'm only writing to let you know that BCS (Business Communications Systems) out of Sterling Heights has not been good to deal with when it comes to service. Part of that is cost, which may be a result of my not having a lawyer look over the contract. The other is response time, which is terrible and at times has taken phone call after phone call. The phones that we have from them are NEC, and the phones themselves are pretty reliable. I understand that Brady's Business Systems from Grand Blanc works with phones as well as the copiers and printers that they've provided for us. Their service is wonderful. I can't say anything about any phone product that they offer, but the printers and copiers that we bought from them are workhorses. Melissa Malcolm Lapeer We are currently in the middle of installing a new phone system. Our tactic was to hire a consultant from Convergent Technology Partners (http://ctpartners.net) to manage both the bid process and project. They were extremely helpful and worth the extra money. The phone vendor we are working with is BSB Communications (http://www.phonesystemssaintclairshores.com) which is a Mitel Phone vendor. So far, we have been very pleased with them as a vendor. We have been training this week and plan to cut over on March 26. Kevin King Head, Branch and IT Services Kalamazoo Public Library We replaced a very old (and dead) system last year. We used Technology Solutions and purchased the Zultys system. We did not have an opportunity to look at other systems, since the phone system died suddenly. We used Technology Solutions when we built the library back in 2003 and we were happy with their service. We've been very pleased so far. I especially like that there is a connection to our computers and we can mark from the computer whether we're at lunch, in a meeting, etc. My contact at Technology Solutions is Kevin Murphy kmurphy(a)ts-llc.com 1-734-793-6201 Tina L. Hatch, Director Milford Public Library We got a new phone system fairly recently. We used Amerinet out of Ann Arbor. 734-995-1233. We went to a VoIP system. http://www.amerinet.com/ Diane McKee Howell We recently updated from an old PBX style system to a Hybridized VOIP system (it's a proper VOIP system using the old 2 wire cat3 wiring). We used CTS/Unitel out of Ann Arbor as our vendor. Our contact is "Mark Coley" <mcoley(a)cts-companies.com>, and they provide mostly a Toshiba based system that we're very happy with. We didn't need a lot of bells and whistles either, and while going through the process, we were offered ALL the bells and whistles. It made sorting out the companies we talked to very easy, as some wanted (even demanded that we needed the bells and whistles to be "modern") to sell us full scale service contractors (any problem? Call us! We'll fix it, and then we'll bill you.) We have caller ID, holds, 4 lines for 27 phones, it will send messages via email when a voice mail is received (easy to use WAV files), as well as do normal voice mail. The menu system is easy to configure and CTS offered to set us up with a fairly reasonable service plan (but we've chosen to go with the pay per issue service). The only "downside" is we'd like a little more flexibility to the auto-close and holiday functionality. Other vendors we spoke with were: CCI Solutions - "Michael Weatherly" <mike.weatherly(a)cci4solutions.com> Clear Rate - "Bethany Wurtsmith" <bwurtsmith(a)clearrate.com> Premises Systems - "Jonathan Jarvis" <jjarvis(a)PREMSYS.NET> SunTel Systems - "Charlie D Mitchell" <CharlieMitchell(a)Suntel.com> TDS Metrocom - "Shellee Corwin" <shellee.corwin(a)tdsmetro.com> Unknown if any of these are still at their respective companies, but they were all very strong companies with a lot to like. We spent awhile choosing which company to go with. Lastly, as I'm sure you're aware, TLN is working on a rather large VOIP solution with multiple vendors, and it would be worth contact Angie Michelini (amichelini(a)tln.lib.mi.us) if you haven't already to ask for more details on what they're working on. She noted at the TLN Tech Comm meeting today that they expect to do a VOIP demo very soon with a chosen or several identified vendors. Michael McEvoy Northville We haven't done it yet, but have been talking with a gentleman that I trust implicitly when it comes to any IT matters who is not installing Internet based phone systems. His name is Ben Hahaj and his company is called Priority Computer. He can be reached via e-mail or phone. He has two e-mail addresses: ben(a)pcs4you.com and ben(a)prioritycomputer.biz. Phone and address: 6561 Lonewolf Drive, South Bend, IN 46628, (574) 236-5979. I'm not sure how far Ben strays from home, but you could check with him. Again, we haven't gone to his phone system yet, but as soon as we can, we intend to. Ben has done a significant amount of IT work for us and he is great. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library We received bids from 9 VoIP vendors. We are in the process of reviewing the bids. Since your library is on cable, I have a few questions. Is your Charter cable connection on a business connection vs. residential? What is your download/upload speed? Since VoIP works over the internet, the connection speed is very important as well as the stability and reliability of the connection. Most of the libraries that are interested in the TLN VoIP solution are on our wide area network and have fiber connections with guaranteed bandwidth speeds. One suggestion is for you to call Charter. I believe they offer phone services. I think Northfield Township Library has been using them for phone service. You may wish to call Zaley Nelson or Marion Beard at that library and ask them about it. Their number is 734.449.0066. Thanks, Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network [In 2002 we had phone system bids from Allied Communications (the low at $20,262 and next highest was a little over $2,000 more), REH Associates, Communications Technologies, Suntel, Technology Solutions, CTS Unitel, BSB Communications, ITI, RN Communications and All-Tronics (the high at $39,201.03) I do still have the Request for Bid document, although i know that technology has changed ] For this round we had considered working with Bill Craig at Convergent Technology Partners (http://www.ctpartners.net/) but not quite ready to go that route. Our Township is looking to establish a local phone system, just installed a system with Dynamic Enterprise Solutions. (BearHall is the guy's name, http://www.desi-us.com/) Milford Library put in a new phone system last year. From Technology Solutions , I think. Also, I see that Katie Page, Technical Services Coordinator at Plymouth District Library, had posted a MichLib query re: RFP for phone system in January of 2015 - she may have garnered some info? --- jude halloran, Highland Library We're using some erate money to upgrade our system. We're going with s VOIP Shoetel (sp?) system. Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library We are facing the same issue in Ferndale. Our phones are currently part of the city's digital system, but they are switching to a VOIP. We are exploring options in terms of getting our own independent system, joining the city's VOIP, or possibly joining the TLN VOIP when that becomes available. I did receive a quote from Mary Ellen of MBM Technology Solutions for a digital system. She can be reached at 248-597-1095. I would be happy to receive recommendations for any other vendors as well. Good luck! Jessica

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BIG READ 2015 at Cromaine Library in Hartland!
by Ceci Marlow 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

The 2015 Big Read at Cromaine Library kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, March 28, at 10:00 am at the Cromaine Library in Hartland. This is the library's seventh Big Read and we are VERY excited since this year we are able to bring author, Tobias Wolff, of the Big Read book "Old School" to Michigan. He'll speak Wednesday, April 22 at 7:00 pm at the Hartland Music Hall. Many thanks to our sponsors--National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest, Friends of Cromaine Library, First National Bank, Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce, Meijer, Walmart, Ranger's 4-H, Livingston Daily and Marketing Impact/PrintComm. Tomorrow, not only will we give away about 250 copies FREE of "Old School" but we'll enjoy the music of the 1960s from our partners the Livingston Women's Chorus from 11:30-12:30. The nine winners of the Big Read Writing Contest will read their works aloud beginning at 10:00 am. And, you can really immerse yourself in the lighter parts of the 60s by playing Twister, Game of Life, painting a paint-by-number kit and dining on the beverage of the astronauts--TANG!--while enjoying appetizers that were faves--grape jelly meatballs, shrimp cocktail, asparagus roll-ups and more! Please be sure to check out our amazing line-up of events at www.cromaine.org. We are fortunate to have three MSU scholars coming--Kirsten Fermaglich to talk about name-changing in the 20th century on April 2, and Stephen Rachmann and Ann Larabee in the April 15 panel called "An Evening with Hemingway, Frost, and Ayn Rand"--right out of "Old School." M.L. Leibler and the "Beatles" will provide an exceptional evening April 17, also at the Hartland Music Hall, with a multimedia presentation (as only Leibler, slam poet and WSU prof can do). Need more info? Call us at 810-632-5200. Register for events at www.cromaine.org. We'd love to share this terrific series with you!

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Teen/Tween Librarian Job Posting
by kroondykm boynelibrary.org 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

Hello! The Boyne and Petoskey District Library have a unique teen/tween position available. Interested applicants need to submit their cover letter and resume no later than April 13 to be considered. Please see attached job posting for a list of duties and qualifications. Thanks, Monica

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You are invited/award winning author at Carson City Public Library
by CAR Carson City Public Library 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

Please join us. Please feel free to post the attached flyer. Thank you very much. Beth O'Grady, Carson City Public Library Sean Madigan Hoen, author of "Songs Only You Know: A Memoir" will speak at the Carson City Public Library as a part of the Michigan Notable Book Award author tour on Saturday April 25, at 2 p.m. Sean grew up in Dearborn, Michigan and was well known in Detroit's Punk Rock scene in the 1990's and early 2000's. While Sean was a teen his dad became addicted to crack. His family experienced great pain and tragedy. I was very moved by Sean Madigan Hoen's book, and look forward to meeting him and hearing him speak. Thanks for taking the time to read this message. Beth O'Grady

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Michigan Interactive Library Directory Updates
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

Hello Michigan Library Directors, Please visit Michigan's Interactive Library Directory at www.michigan.gov/librarydirectory<http://www.michigan.gov/librarydirectory> and make sure that the information listed for your library or libraries is correct. If changes need to be made click on the Library Directory Updates link at the bottom of the page or go to http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668-161642--,00.ht… . Note: The public library view is the default view for the directory, if you would like to see academic, school, or special libraries (Cooperatives, BTBL, Medical and Business libraries), please choose that library type from the dropdown menu at the top of the page. Thank you, Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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After the Wind
by Valerie Meyerson 27 Mar '15

27 Mar '15

After the Wind is written by a Harbor Springs man and it will be coming to theaters this fall as a major motion picture. Same topic, but from a different perspective, as Into Thin Air. Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library 231.758.3120 Please think of the environment before printing this email.

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