June 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Free Books
by stephanie daniels 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Dear Library Friends, We have three boxes of Christian fiction paperbacks to give away to the first responder. We can sent them through delivery. Any takers? Regards,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Libraryzv152

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Processing Credit Cards
by Cory Grimminck 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Our board is considering whether or not to accept credit cards at the library, and they were interested in how many other libraries are currently doing so. They are particularly interested in hearing from other Class IV libraries. So . . . - Do you accept credit cards at your library? - If so, do you charge a transaction fee or have a minimum amount that can be charged? - Did accepting credit cards change the amount of money paid for fines, lost books, etc? Thanks, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library

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Michigan Activity Pass & World Sauntering Day
by Brigette M. Felix 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

Did you know that June 19th is World Sauntering Day (http://holidaysinyear.com/day/world-sauntering-day/)? It is said to have begun at the Grand Hotel in Michigan and its purpose is to remind people to take it easy and enjoy life. Take a break (with a book or a frog) and celebrate World Sauntering Day by checking out a MAP pass (http://www.michiganactivitypass.info) for a park near you! Here are some parks with events on June 19th: Grand Haven State Park –Tales on the Trails - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--351988--evt,00.html Hoffmaster State Park – Fabulous Frogs - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--357319--evt,00.html Newaygo State Park – Tales on the Trails - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--351990--evt,00.html Tahquamenon State Park – Upper Falls Guided Tour - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--331928--evt,00.html

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IOSCO-ARENAC DISTRICT LIBRARY SURPLUS SALE
by Stephanie Mallak Olson 19 Jun '15

19 Jun '15

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free American Library Directory 2014-2015
by Cathy Sullivan Seblonka 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

We withdrew our 2 volume set of the American Library Directory 2014-2015 67th ed. Would another library like this set? We will send it via RIDES to the first library to respond. Thanks. Cathy Sullivan Seblonka Collection Development/Reference Librarian Peter White Public Library 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4312 cathys(a)pwpl.info

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FOIA Packet from Library of Michigan - Developing Documents and Summaries for the 2015 FOIA Amendments
by White, Shannon (MDE) 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

This message was originally sent out on Monday afternoon to library directors and cooperatives. If you did not receive this information at that time and are a district library needing FOIA information to create policies, please review the message below. You may find information to assist you in the process. Other library types may find the information useful as well though they should consult with their local FOIA coordinator for guidance. Shannon Dear Library Director, Attached you will find a packet of information from the Library of Michigan titled "Developing Documents and Summaries for the 2015 FOIA Amendments." The samples are adapted from documents developed by and for State of Michigan state government agencies. They are primarily intended as information for district libraries and library cooperatives, but may be helpful to other types of public libraries in processing FOIA requests. For libraries under the umbrella of a municipality or county, please consult with the FOIA Coordinator for that local government entity for guidance. All libraries should discuss specific concerns or circumstances surrounding FOIA requests and the 2015 Amendments with their legal counsel. Any questions on the following materials may be directed to Kimberly Koscielniak at the Library of Michigan. The information attached summarizes the 2015 Amendments to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231 et seq, or "FOIA," which require a public body to post on a website, or otherwise make accessible to the public, specific information on how the public body processes a request for public records and assesses fees. Public libraries are included in the definition of "public bodies," and must follow the Amendments, which become effective on July 1, 2015. Included in this material are samples of three documents that a public body is required to develop and make accessible to the general public: 1. The public body's FOIA Procedures and Guidelines (Part II) 2. A fee itemization form to be included in the FOIA Procedures and Guidelines (Part III) 3. A written summary of the procedures and guidelines that is easy-to-read (Part IV) You can also find the amending act included within the attached PDF packet. 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 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunities - Support Services Clerk I positions (2)
by Marcia Dominick 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

Greetings - The Novi Public Library is currently accepting applications for an 18-hour and a 15-hour Support Services Clerk I position. The employment posting for this position is available on our website at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp . The closing date for the postings in Sunday, June 28,2015 at 5 p.m.

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Build strong reading fundamentals - Free MeL early literacy webinar on June 24!
by David Votta 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

Please join us on June 24, at 9:30 am (EST) for a brief, half-hour, free webinar on utilizing MeL databases early literacy resources. This class draws on the collective knowledge of experts in the field, Michigan practicing school and youth librarians, who specialize in early literacy resources and training in our state. Learn from them what resources they draw upon from MeL to get kids reading and how they instill a lifelong love of the written word in their pupils and patrons. Read more and register for the webinar. https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Please share this opportunity. 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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Visually Impaired Volunteer
by barbara＠milanlibrary.org 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

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MeL Minute - Turfgrass Information File database
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 18 Jun '15

18 Jun '15

Hi all, When I first moved to Michigan, I heard mention of the Turfgrass Library at Michigan State University. Turfgrass wasn't a term I was familiar with and I wondered what a library devoted to it would consist of. Since then, I've learned - Number 1, that Turfgrass is an area of planted grasses (think golf courses, sports fields, parks, landscape design, roadsides); Number 2, that MSU is known world-wide for their extensive resources of publications, studies, and research on this topic; and, Number 3, that the Turfgrass Information File<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-msu.php> (TGIF) is a MeL Database. Established in 1983 as a cooperative project of the United States Golf Association and the Michigan State University Libraries' Turfgrass Information Center, TGIF provides bibliographic and descriptive records of all types of work related to Turfgrass culture. So, what kind of information might you look for in this MeL database? Some examples include: grub control, fertilization, winterkill, invasive plants, and pesticides residue. Parks and grounds managers, landscapers, and golf course managers are among the businesses and organizations in your community who might be interested in the specialized information found in the Turfgrass Information File<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-msu.php>. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image001.png@01D09307.7F4E33B0]<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5683_57223---,00.html>Did you know most Michigan educator certificates expire June 30th of any given year? Educators can check expiration dates and renew certificates using the Michigan Online Educator Certification System at www.michigan.gov/moecs<http://www.michigan.gov/moecs>.

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