August 2015 - Michlib-l

Fw: ALA, Council, and Joint Committee Volunteer Form
by Steven K. Bowers 12 Aug '15

12 Aug '15

Opportunities for ALA members to volunteer . . . ________________________________ Subject: ALA, Council, and Joint Committee Volunteer Form The volunteer form for ALA, Council, and two Joint Committees (Children's Book Council and ALA/SAA/AAM) is open. A press release went out earlier: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/07/volunteer-serve-ala-and-coun…. If you are currently serving on a committee with a term that expires on 6/30/16 and wish to be considered for a second term (if you are eligible and the committee allows reappointment), please fill out the form<http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/07/volunteer-serve-ala-and-coun…>. Please address questions to: Kerri Price Executive Board Secretariat Office of ALA Governance American Library Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 800.545.2433 ext. 3203 312.280.3203 kprice(a)ala.org<mailto:kprice@ala.org>

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MeL Update from Gale
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Attached is some useful information from Gale about selected eResources from the company available via MeL. You will find the updates for Chilton Library, Kids InfoBits, Opposing Viewpoints in Context and our newest resource-Research in Context-of particular interest. Please share with your colleagues! Please let us know if you have any questions. Kind regards, Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image001.png@01D0D468.F1F4E470]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image002.png@01D0D468.F1F4E470] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image003.png@01D0D468.F1F4E470] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg>

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August 4th Public Library Millage Election Results
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

The most current public library millage results from the August 4th elections have been posted on the Library of Michigan's Library Trustee page. If your public library had a millage on the August 4th, 2015 ballot and does not appear on this list "Michigan Public Library Millage Election Results<http://michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2015_Statewide_Library_M…>" please contact me as soon as possible Thank you, Joe 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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Records Retention Policy
by Lindsey Dorfman 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Hello, Do any of you have a Records Retention Policy that you would be willing to share? Thank you, Lindsey Dorfman, MLIS. Library Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org <http://www.alleganlibrary.org> facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allegan-District-Library/75692355114> | twitter <https://twitter.com/adllisten> *Help support arts programing! * <http://alleganfoundation.org/artsalive/> *Vote for the Allegan District Library through Arts Alive! * <http://alleganfoundation.org/artsalive/>

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Fundraising Consultant
by Lindsey Dorfman 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

I'm full of questions today... I am looking for fundraising consultant recommendations. I've already contacted the Brenton Group. Are there any other good firms I should contact. Thanks! Lindsey Dorfman, MLIS. Library Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org <http://www.alleganlibrary.org> facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allegan-District-Library/75692355114> | twitter <https://twitter.com/adllisten> *Help support arts programing! * <http://alleganfoundation.org/artsalive/> *Vote for the Allegan District Library through Arts Alive! * <http://alleganfoundation.org/artsalive/>

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Cybrarian Software
by Julie Censke 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Hi All, CTL is in need of a software to police time limits, etc. on our public computers. What is your library using? Have any of you used Cybrarian Software? If so, could you drop me a line on your experience? Thank you in advance, Julie Censke Colon Township Library --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com

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Advocacy Webinar on Thursday featuring Michigan Library Directors - Register now or view archive later
by White, Shannon (MDE) 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Join your colleagues for the WebJunction webinar below on Thursday at 2pm EST. Because Advocacy Never Stops: New Tools for Taking Action Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 2 pm Eastern - 90 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/because-advocacy-never-stops.… This webinar will highlight free, newly revised downloadable materials for public libraries distilled from landmark advocacy and awareness-building programs. Learn about two resources scheduled for release in summer 2015: updated curriculum from Turning the Page including tools, worksheets and training materials you can adapt locally to grow your team's advocacy knowledge and abilities; and a new online guide that walks through each step of planning and carrying out a local library awareness campaign modeled after Geek the Library. Hear from library leaders who have put these ideas to work to build advocacy know-how, increase staff confidence, and engage more deeply with the community. Whether you are looking to get started, or seeking to maintain momentum following a recent advocacy effort, join us to discuss strategies to take your library to the next level. Presented by: Lance Werner, Director, Kent District Library; Cathay Keough, Statewide Coordinator, Reference Services, Delaware Division of Libraries & Executive Director, Delaware Library Association; Ava Ehde, Library Services Manager, Manatee County Public Library; Barbara McGary, Executive Director, James V. Brown Library; Julie Meredith, Library Director, Clarkston Independence District Library; Mary Lou Carolan, Director, Wallkill Public Library ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp>

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Free Microfilm Giveaway
by Sarah Brooks 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

The Flint Public Library is offering approximately 50 years of the New York Times (1941-1990) on microfilm to other libraries, or similar organizations that would like the film to add to their collection. This giveaway involves local pickup only. We are not able to accommodate other circumstances or requests. If interested, please respond off-list within two weeks from the date of this email. Thank you. Sarah Brooks _______________________________________ Sarah R. Brooks Lead Librarian for Periodicals, I.L.L., and Electronic Resources Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503 (810)232-7111, x. 2182 v (810)249-2365 fax

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Bulk Order Opportunity for Book Michigan Real Estate: Principles & Practices, 6th Edition
by Jim Flury 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

All, TLN has arranged for a bulk order discount for the book Michigan Real Estate: Principles & Practices, 6th edition (March, 2015). As per this listing in Amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Michigan-Real-Estate-Principles-Practices/dp/16298001… the list price of this paperback book is $71.95. If you place your order for this book through TLN via our bulk order arrangement, your cost is $43.17 (40% discount). Please send your orders to us by no later than Friday, September 11, 2015. Books will be shipped via either TLN or RIDES delivery. If RIDES, please provide us with your delivery number. Thanks. Jim 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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Book Detective
by Maria Williams 11 Aug '15

11 Aug '15

Dear Wise Listservers! A patron came into our Library seeking a book he read in the summer of 2008. It was in paperback in 2008, and had a red cover. This is what he remembers about the book: - It was either a novel with five interconnected stories, or a collection of 5 related short stories - A main character was closely involved in the rubber industry, possibly a rubber plantation, in Thailand - possibly during British colonial rule, possibly referred to primarily as "Siam" instead of "Thailand" - It was a love story - He thinks the author was female - It could have been YA, but he's not positive It is not any of these titles: - The Falcon of Siam - anything by Amitav Ghosh - The Harmony Silk Factory - Cutting for Stone Any guesses would be appreciated! Maria Williams, MLIS Head of Adult Services Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4651 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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