June 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Please share election reminder
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Hello. As part of the statewide partnership with the Secretary of State, we are asking all libraries to post the attached election alert flyer where the public will see it and to include it on your website. In addition, please consider sharing the following message in any public communication channels your library provides, such as public newsletters and website message boards. In the days before the election, we will send you a similar message to push out through social media. Election Alert Polls are open Tuesday, August 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in many communities across Michigan. Know before you go. View your ballot ahead of time by visiting michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. Thank you so much for your help in sharing this reminder. With much gratitude, Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Clerk II
by Marcia Dominick 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Greetings - The Novi Public Library is currently accepting applications for a Support Services Clerk II full time position. The employment posting for this position is available on our website at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp. The closing date for this posting is Monday, July 6, 2015 at 5 p.m.

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Speaker Recommendation
by Elizabeth Campion 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Last night the Shelby Township Library hosted Civil War reenactor Tim Puzzella from the Multi Lakes Association for Civil War Studies.We had about 30 people in attendance and he was very well received. Several people thanked us for having him after the program. He wore era-appropriate clothing and shared a lot of equipment that either a Union or Confederate soldier would have used or carried during the war. Mr. Puzzella does not charge a fee but he does request that a donation be made to his non-profit organization, amount is up to the library. He works as a school teacher during the school year so he is most available in summers. Elizabeth Campion, Librarian Shelby Township Library 586-739-7414 -- A library is a miracle. A place where you can learn just about anything for free. A place where your mind can come alive." Josh Hanagarne, *The World's Strongest Librarian*

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Congratulations to newly certified QSAC libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

The Library of Michigan congratulates the following newly certified QSAC libraries. The following have received certification or renewed their status in the past quarter. Excellent * Kent District Library, Lance Werner, Director, http://www.kdl.org/ Enhanced * East Lansing Public Library, Kristin Shelley, Director, http://www.elpl.org/ Essential Level * Homer Public Library - Trixie McMeeking , Director, http://www.homerpl.michlibrary.org/ * Benzonia Public Library - Amanda McClaren, Director, http://www.benzonialibrary.org/ * Hillsdale Community Library - Nola Baker, Director, http://www.hillsdale-library.org/ If you would like to learn more about the Library of Michigan's Quality Services Audit Checklist, QSAC, program, visit www.michigan.gov/qsac<http://www.michigan.gov/qsac> where you can find information on how to submit a QSAC application as well as other resources to help your library achieve the measures outlined in each level of service. QSAC measures AND certifications are on a three-year update and renewal schedule to ensure the measures and libraries stay on top of quality service. The Library of Michigan works with volunteer librarians every three years to revise the measures based on participating libraries' experiences and new trends in library services, programs and technology. It is our goal that QSAC measures will continue to provide direction and support for libraries as they look to both improve their services and justify their services to funders. Call with any questions about the program! Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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New MAP Partner/Destination (Number 384) Added AND One Month In: Update
by Jim Flury 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

All, I am very pleased to announce the addition of a brand new partner venue to the Michigan Activity Pass program. Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/project/michigan-heritage-park/ is our 384th MAP destination. Welcome to MAP, MHP! And, we are talking to a potential 385th partner! I won't name them yet, as this is still tentative, but I can tell you that their base of operation is about as far north in the Lower Peninsula, or about as far south in the Upper Peninsula, as you can go, and that their name is similar to that of the first name of the character named Horshack from the Welcome Back, Kotter television series of the 1970's, and... Statewide, Year 3 of MAP went live one month ago, on May 24. I perused the checkout stats a bit, and was very pleased to see that thanks to your hard work to promote the program, MAP checkouts for the first month stand at nearly 66% of the TOTAL circulation for the FULL 12 MONTHS of last year's program. Two-thirds as many passes were borrowed in the first month of new MAP as were issued in 12 months of old MAP! Keep up the great work, everyone! We will distribute MAP stats for the period late May and June, 2015 during the first week of July. Last week a TLN library sent us a plastic display holder that contained a copy of a MAP promotional piece from 2012. In looking at this now historic artifact, we were reminded as to how far the program has come in a very short time. The MAP program debuted in Fall, 2007 with 30 partner destinations and public libraries in six metro Detroit counties. That program ran very successfully for five years. At the end of the five year period the sponsor decided to go in a different direction, leaving us with a decision to make. Since MAP usage was and still is, highest during the summer months, we opted to run an abbreviated version of the program for the period May 25, 2012 through September 3, 2012, again with public libraries in six counties. We had 24 partner venues, including some who've been with us since 2007 such as the Detroit Institute of Arts, Howell Nature Center, Arts & Scraps, Anton Art Center, and the Arab American National Museum. At the end of the abbreviated official MAP 2012 season the circulation numbers were good enough that we decided to extend the program into the Fall, knowing we still had to make a decision regarding the future. For Spring, 2013 we decided to take the program from paper checkout cards and passes to all online, and to include all of Michigan's nearly 400 public libraries in 640 buildings in 83 counties, with 60 cultural partner venues. As word caught on that MAP could offer potential cultural partners good promotional value at little or no cost, more destinations joined, which brought us to 100+. This year brought new sponsors, in the form of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, and Michigan Recreation and Parks Association, and the huge expansion of the program with the addition of the nearly 240 DNR sites, bringing us to where we are today, with 640 library buildings and 384 partner destinations. Tomorrow, who knows? Soar and Explore! Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Wayne State University SLIS@ ALA 2015 Conference!
by Stephen Troup Bajjaly 24 Jun '15

24 Jun '15

Attending ALA Annual 2015 this week? Join Wayne State University SLIS students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends at the following events! SLIS will be at booth #3531 in the exhibit hall from Friday, June 26 - Monday, June 29 . Stop by, say hello and get a SLIS ribbon sticker for your conference badge! We'd love to see you and hear news about your library. And since a librarian can never have too many tote bags at ALA Annual, the first five visitors will receive a free SLIS tote bag! SLIS will have a special presentation at ALA on Project Increasing Diversity of Libraries (IDoL) . Learn about this unique IMLS grant, meet the fellows and the grant PIs. We welcome your participation! When and where: Saturday, June 27, 2015 10:30am-11:30am Parc 55 - San Francisco, Powell Room 55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco, CA 94102 Last but not least, SLIS will also be at the ALISE Cooperative Library and Information Studies Alumni Reunion on Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm! Eat, drink and be merry with SLIS students, alumni and faculty. Visit with colleagues, catch up with friends, and get an update from your fellow Wayne State University graduates. M ix and mingle and swap tales of floppy disks, CD-roms and classes that once upon a time involved card catalogs. There will be plenty of appetizers that will go fast and a cash bar for all to enjoy. <blockquote> When and where: Sunday, June 28, 2015 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. InterContinental San Francisco 888 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94103 </blockquote> For further details, please go to http://events.wayne.edu/2015/06/28/slis-ala-annual-in-san-francisco-59712/ Not going to be at the conference, but would like to share where you're at and what you're up to? Just fill out our 'Keep in Touch' form . We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you! Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science 106 Kresge Library Detroit, MI, 48202 313-577-1825 • Toll free: 877-263-2665 • Fax: 313-577-7563 www.slis.wayne.edu • asklis(a)wayne.edu

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Presque Isle District Library - Director Opening
by Mike Grulke-PIDL 24 Jun '15

24 Jun '15

Presque Isle District Library - Full time Director. MLS and 4 years administrative experience required. For details go to <http://www.pidl.org> www.pidl.org. Send resume, letter of application, and three professional references to: Personnel Committee Chair, 181 E. Erie Street, Rogers City, MI 49779 by June 30, 2015.

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Yearbooks Claimed
by Andrea Smalley 24 Jun '15

24 Jun '15

Hi All, The yearbooks have been claimed. Thank you! Andrea Smalley Head of Circulation Vicksburg District Library 215 S. Michigan Ave. Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-1648

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Free (Discarded) Yearbooks
by Andrea Smalley 24 Jun '15

24 Jun '15

Hello, Does anyone have any interest in the following yearbooks? Unfortunately, they are discards and do contain library markings. Can send through RIDES. The Spartan Wolverine 1927 The Michigan State College Wolverine 1928 The Michigan State University Wolverine 1958 The Michigan State University Wolverine 1959 The Western Michigan College Brown & Gold 1947 Andrea Smalley Head of Circulation Vicksburg District Library 215 S. Michigan Ave. Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-1648

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Speaker on Digital Reader's Advisory
by Kate Kloor 24 Jun '15

24 Jun '15

Hello! I am looking for a librarian who has successfully integrated social media or other digital outlets to provide reader's advisory for their community and who would be interested in sharing their story. The Library Network is putting together an adult services seminar for member librarians in Southeastern Michigan this fall and looking for someone (or perhaps a panel) to speak for about an hour. Please let me know if this is something your library has done. I can fill you in on the details and see if it would be a good fit. Thanks so much, Kate Kloor Kate Kloor Adult Services Librarian Orion Township Public Library 248.693.3000 x308

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