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2015 Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference – Registration now
by David Votta 26 May '15

26 May '15

(Please excuse any cross-posting) The second annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference is fast approaching! Join us on June 4 and 5, 2015 at the Radisson in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Register at http://glrsc.org/registration. The registration fee is $95. Schedule in brief: · Thursday, June 4, 2015 – 1:00 to 2:30PM – Tour of Kalamazoo Institute of Arts · Thursday, June 4, 2015 – 3:00PM to 5:00PM – OCLC Update · Thursday, June 4, 2015 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM – Opening Reception · Friday, June 5, 2015 – 9:00AM to 3:45PM (Keynote and concurrent sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch included) Keynote Address: Mark Sullivan, Executive Director of the IDS Project, a New York based library cooperative that focuses on community and innovation. Concurrent Sessions: · Beyond Patron-Driven Acquisition: Broader Uses of Resource-Sharing Data in Collection Development · Don’t Miss the Boat! Navigating the Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States · Crowd-Funding for Open Access E-Resources · Charting New Waters: Partnering to Provide “On Demand” Services · Indiana ILL, They Are A-Changin’ · And many more! Conference Rates: The conference registration fee is $95 and includes the preconference on Thursday June 4, all sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch on Friday, June 5. Join your resource sharing partners and “set sail for uncharted waters” with us!! For hotel reservations and other information, please see the website. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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CLAIMED - The Great Authors of the Western Literary Tradition
by Three Oaks Township Public Library 22 May '15

22 May '15

The series has been claimed "Great Courses - Great Authors of the Western Literary Tradition" 2nd edition, by The Teaching Company, copyright 2004. Cheryl Kersey, DirectorThree Oaks Township Public Library3 North Elm StreetThree Oaks, MI 49128phone 269.756.5621fax 269.756.3004www.threeoaks.michlibrary.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Three-Oaks-Township-Public-Library/320985… "A Library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." Henry Ward Beecher

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program recommendation: Tammie Ortlieb and Happiness 101
by Kristy Zeluff 22 May '15

22 May '15

Hey, all - I just had local psychology instructor and author Tammie Ortlieb in to do a talk on "Happiness 101" - concrete tools you can use to increase your happiness level. It was very well received! She did a great job, and our attendees are all eager to have come back and continue on this topic. If you would like her contact information, message me off-list and I will send it along. Thanks, Kristy -- Kristy Zeluff, Adult Programming Coordinator Parchment Community Library Ph. 269.343.7747 Kristy(a)parchmentlibrary.org www.parchmentlibrary.org

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The Great Authors of the Western Literary Tradition
by Three Oaks Township Public Library 22 May '15

22 May '15

Hi everyone,Someone recently donated to our library a set of "Great Courses - Great Authors of the Western Literary Tradition" 2nd edition, by The Teaching Company, copyright 2004. There are CD/DVDs and corresponding books. We have no use for these and I'm wondering if someone else would like them. I can send them by RIDES if anyone's interested.Have a great weekend! Cheryl Kersey, DirectorThree Oaks Township Public Library3 North Elm StreetThree Oaks, MI 49128phone 269.756.5621fax 269.756.3004www.threeoaks.michlibrary.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Three-Oaks-Township-Public-Library/320985… "A Library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." Henry Ward Beecher

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Don't Miss These June Programs and Events at the Novi Library
by Christina Salvatore 22 May '15

22 May '15

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis [cid:image002.jpg@01D09497.E3F4D3F0]Wednesday, June 3, 6-7:30pm Christina Caon, R.N., M.S.N., NP-C is an advanced level Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the care of Multiple Sclerosis patients. She is also the Assistant Director of Clinical Research at the Wayne State University MS Program and will be the presenter for this program. Family & Friends are welcome as they can learn a lot about their loved ones. A light supper will be provided. The Library is partnering with Teva Pharmaceuticals for this program. [cid:image003.png@01D092E5.D800EDD0] We're Turning 5! Saturday, June 6, 1-3pm Novi Library is celebrating 5 years in our new building and we would like to celebrate with you! Drop in on Saturday, June 6 from 1-3pm to celebrate and enjoy games, cupcake decorating for children and fun with balloon animals. A special thanks to Vibe Credit Union for sponsoring this event! Time for A De-Clutter Sunday, June 7, 2-3pm [cid:image005.jpg@01D09497.E3F4D3F0]Is the mess in your life causing you stress? Would you like your space to be organized and clutter free? Help is at hand and this is a program you don't want to miss. Presented by Soo Porter from Your Cluttered Space, a professional organizing service. Planning for a Healthy Future [cid:image007.png@01D09497.E3F4D3F0]Wednesday, June 10, 7-8pm Learn how to leverage long term care insurance to assist with your health care needs. Cherie Curry and Cole VanAssche from New York Life will be our presenters.

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Books Available | 4 copies of Water for Elephants
by Andrew Sutherland 22 May '15

22 May '15

Hello all, The West Branch District Library has 4 copies of Water for Elephants available. One copy is large print. Will send via RIDES. Please include agency code in email. Regards, Andrew ------------ Andrew Sutherland Assistant Director West Branch District Library 119 North Fourth Street West Branch, MI 48661 P:989.345.2235 | F:989.345.8735 | W:westbranchlibrary.org

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Gale Webinar on Updates to GVRL, OVIC & InfoTrac Products and BusinessInsights: Global in MeL
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 22 May '15

22 May '15

Hi All-Dinah Ramirez, amazing Gale trainer has recorded the recent webinars she had on the Gale products in MeL listed in the subject line of this message. So, if you missed, just go to https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?PRID=13faba7fdaf74a78b2b282… and you can listen and learn! Each are less than an hour in length. Thanks very much! Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Great Conf. at the MAZZA Museum for you/your patrons
by Shutta Crum 22 May '15

22 May '15

If you have patrons interested in children's books or art. The MAZZA Museum in Findlay, Ohio has a fantastic summer conference with an amazing line-up of artists who will be speaking during one week. July 13-17th. There is also a writing strand. The artists include: Sophie Blackall Mark Teague Adam Rex Jeff Mack Deborah Freedman Charles Santore David Hyde Costello Rafael Lopez Elisha Cooper Jonathan Bean Aaron Becker Lou Fancher Steve Johnson FYI: The Mazza Museum is the largest museum of original artwork by children’s book illustrators in the world. The museum’s goal is to promote literacy and enrich the lives of all people through the art of children’s literature. And it's fairly close to those of us in SE Michigan. The link for the conference: http://www.mazzamuseum.org/portfolios/summer-conference/ *Shutta Crum* *www.shutta.com <http://www.shutta.com/>* *UH-OH! (Alfred A. Knopf)* *DOZENS OF COUSINS (Clarion, HMH)* *MINE! (Alfred A. Knopf)* *THOMAS AND THE DRAGON QUEEN (Alfred A. Knopf)* *32 Reviewers on How to Choose a Good Book <http://blog.shutta.com/2014/10/howtochooseagoodbook/>*

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Youth Librarian full time
by James Lenze 22 May '15

22 May '15

The Garden City Public Library has an opening for a Youth Librarian full-time. See attached posting for details.

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Free to good home senior high core collection book
by sault＠brandonlibrary.org 22 May '15

22 May '15

Brandon Twp Public Library has a Senior High Core Collection 18th edition that is looking for a free home. We can send through mel delivery. 1st response wins the prize. Sara Aultsault at brandonlibrary.org Thanks,Sara

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