May 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Save the Date for LWW 2015
by Norris, Scott (LARA) 15 May '15

15 May '15

Good Morning All, Tuesday, June 2 the Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) is hosting another Libraries Without Walls conference. This year's conference theme is Open Access ... Removing Barriers ... Creating Opportunities for All. This one-day conference runs from 9:00-4:00 at the Lansing community college west campus 5708 Cornerstone Dr, Lansing. The target audience is librarians, educators, patrons, and other interested parties. Cost is $15 which includes morning refreshments, lunch, and an afternoon snack. The keynote speaker is Brian MacDonald, President National Braille Press (NBP). After the keynote there are breakout sessions at 11:00-12:00, 1:30-2:30, and 2:45-3:45. See what's hot in k12 reading using the iOS platform; check out an Android device reading downloaded library books; learn what it takes to produce a braille book; see a comparison of screen enlargement programs; and find out about the latest improvements in screen reading technology. Registration details can be found at www.michigan.gov/btbl<http://www.michigan.gov/btbl>. . Scott Scott J. Norris Adaptive Technology Librarian BARD Administrator BSBP Braille and Talking Book Library 702 W Kalamazoo St PO Box 3007 Lansing, MI 48909 V: 517-373-5516 F: 517-373-5516 www.michigan.gov/btbl<http://www.michigan.gov/btbl>

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Director Search - Henika District Library
by WAY Elysha Cloyd 15 May '15

15 May '15

Good Morning, The Henika District Library in Wayland, MI is accepting applications for the position of Library Director. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled, however, first preference will be given to application submitted by Friday May 29th. See attachments and the library's website (www.henikalibrary.org) for more information. Thanks, Elysha Cloyd -- Elysha Cloyd Library Director Henika District Library 269-792-2891 x 114 <mailto:wayec@henikalibrary.org> wayec(a)henikalibrary.org <http://www.henikalibrary.org/> www.henikalibrary.org

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Child-sized Coat Rack needs a home
by Julie Meredith 15 May '15

15 May '15

Hello Everyone! We have a black metal child-sized coat rack (with locking wheels) that needs a new home. It measures 32”w X 24”d X 42”h (including the castors). It has 10 metal coat hooks on each side (20 total). They are attached to the bars but are able to slide to make room for additional hooks or hangers. A photo is attached. The recipient will need to pick it up. Thanks! Julie Julie Meredith Director Clarkston Independence District Library

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SAE Paper give away
by Dawn Swanson 15 May '15

15 May '15

Please excuse cross-posting. We have an incomplete set of SAE papers to give away. They are mainly from 1980-1998. There are also a few from earlier years. The number of papers are less then 6 linear feet. We were wondering if anyone might be interested having these papers. If you are interested in acquiring these papers please let me know. Thanks, Dawn Olmsted Swanson -- Dawn Olmsted Swanson Technical Services and Metadata Librarian - Lead Library dswanson(a)kettering.edu Phone: (810) 762-7817 Fax : (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University “Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail.” ~ Charles F. Kettering

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Job Posting - Library Director, Bullard Sanford Memorial Library in Vassar
by Eric Andreychuk 14 May '15

14 May '15

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Re: [Michlib-l] Disc Resurfacing Machines
by Amber Clement 14 May '15

14 May '15

I was hoping if someone could reshare the information about disc resurfacing machines and which ones are the best to use? Thank, Amber Clement, Archivist & Librarian Bayliss Public Library of Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 www.baylisslibrary.org

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USPTO Special Presentation at Lawrence Tech: Wed. May 20, 2015
by Gary R. Cocozzoli 14 May '15

14 May '15

Lawrence Technological University will be hosting a special presentation on Wednesday May 20, 2015 at 4:00 pm from the Elijah J. McCoy Detroit Satellite Office of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): *101 Post-Alice: How USPTO and Practitioners are Reacting* "Alice" refers to a legal decision by the Supreme Court in the Alice Corp. vs. CLC Bank International about what aspects of technology can and cannot be patented. The decision will have a major impact on the Circuit Courts as they begin deciding upcoming cases. This lecture and panel discussion is of interest to people in the legal profession, electrical and computer engineering, engineering, game design, and software design . Any entrepreneurs, inventors, business people, and profession als who create and protect Intellectual Property will benefit from this session . There is no admission charge, and everyone is welcome to attend. Lawrence Tech is honored to be the first to host this lecture for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's Midwestern tour. The legal lecture will be followed by a panel discussion will run from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, followed by a question and answer period until 5:30 pm. The Marburger Auditorium is located in the Science Building (S100) in Building #14 on the campus map (http://www.ltu.edu/map/) There is plenty of free parking in either Lot D or Lot C, which are closest to the Science Building. Enter the campus from either 10 Mile Rd. or southbound Northwestern Highway (by the tall entry sign). If there are any questions or if directions are needed, contact the LTU Library at 248-204-3000. Cath y Phillips ___________________________________________________ Catherine J. Phillips Head of Technical Services Lawrence Technological University Library Board of Directors- Inventor's Assoc. of Metro. Detroit (IAMD) 21000 W. Ten Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075 248 204-2994

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Detroit Society for Genealogical Research Magazines
by barbara＠milanlibrary.org 14 May '15

14 May '15

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Author Thomas R. Dilley at the Alvah N. Belding Library
by BEL Deb Jones 14 May '15

14 May '15

Hello All - please share this great news! Thank you. Deb. Alvah N. Belding Library today announced that Thomas R. Dilley, author of "The Art of Memory: Historic Cemeteries of Grand Rapids, Michigan" will pay a special visit to the library at 7:00 pm, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, for an evening of first-rate storytelling; book signing and question-and- answer time with guests. He will also share information regarding common themes about our Belding cemeteries. Mr. Dilley is visiting the Alvah N. Belding Library as part of the Library of Michigans 2015 Michigan Notable Authors Tour. This year, authors whose engaging works were chosen as 2015 Michigan Notable Books selections will visit nearly 50 libraries throughout the state. Deborah L. Jones, Director beldrj(a)llcoop.org Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 belding.michlibrary.org Imagine the Possibilities @ Your Library! A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. Jo Goodwin This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Library Scholarship
by Julie Grynwich 14 May '15

14 May '15

Unfortunately, one of our board members passed away recently. We received donations in his name, and the family would like to set up a scholarship through the library, or our Friends, that would be available to two graduating seniors (in our school district) each spring. To keep the scholarship going the family would hold a fundraiser each year, such as a softball tournament. At this time the donations total almost $3000, so we could begin this year, as the family has requested. The family feels that a separate bank account should be established, and future donations could be deposited in this account. The board member has 8 children, two of which, are lawyers. The man who is requesting this is a lawyer, and believes this can be done legally, as long as donations are used. I wonder if any other library does this, and if so, I would like to hear about your experience. Also, if there are any reasons why this is not a good idea, I'd sure like to know that, soon! Julie Grynwich, Director New Buffalo Twp. Library P. 269-469-2933

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