September 2015 - Michlib-l

M.O.R.E. in MeL will be No More
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

All-sadly, we announce the closing of the Michigan Online Resources for Educators; please see official message below. Please share with those who may need to know: Thank you for your interest and use of the Michigan Online Resources for Educators (M.O.R.E. http://more.mel.org) portal! This site, part of the Michigan eLibrary, its tools and linked resources have assisted teachers in their classrooms since 2008, but due to a change in funding, M.O.R.E. will no longer be available as of October 1, 2015. Please make sure to download any lesson plans that you've created in the site and bookmark your favorite resources that are in your Resource Locker. Thank you to all of the teachers that helped with alignments and supported the Michigan Online Resources for Educators since 2008! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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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Larry Martin’s WWII: In Their Own Words
by Smith, Donna 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Larry Martin’s WWII: In Their Own Words Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. Larry Martin returns to bring our nation’s history to the present and foster an appreciation for the hardships endured by our veterans. This installment of the series, hosted at the First United Methodist Church (275 W. Michigan Avenue), features Bill Rappley. He was an Infantryman in the 9th Infantry Division and started fighting in the Harz Mountains in 1945. He was also at the meeting with the Russians at the Elbe River. He witnessed the transfer of two German soldiers to the Russians who immediately shot the Germans and felt that the American officer who turned the Germans over to the Russians should have been court-martialed. Rappley will be present at the program to answer any questions about his experience. Martin will also have a collection of World War II memorabilia on display. This presentation is free and open to the public. Martin can be reached at batt.chief(a)yahoo.com<mailto:batt.chief@yahoo.com> and more information can be found on his website: LMWW2.com This presentation is sponsored by Jackson District Library. Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK for print 300dpi small] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Ph: 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com

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Results of exercise at your library
by Perri Saunders 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Thanks for all of your responses! I'm not sure how our programming will evolve, but your answers will help move us forward. See below for string of responses. Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 Phone 269.483.7409 Fax 269.483.9923 perri(a)monroe.lib.mi.us<mailto:perri@monroe.lib.mi.us> Brighten the corner where you are. exercise classes @ your library [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Perri Saunders Do you offer ongoing exercise opportunities at your library? If yes, what is the payment structure? Do you pay the presenter and offer the classes for free? Is there a charge to the patrons who attend? Do they pay the presenter directly, or pay the library? Mon 9/14 [X][X] Perri Saunders [X][X][X] Actions[X] To: M michlib-l ‎[michlib-l@mcls.org]‎ Sent Items Monday, September 14, 2015 11:39 AM [X] [X] [X] Do you offer ongoing exercise opportunities at your library? If yes, what is the payment structure? Do you pay the presenter and offer the classes for free? Is there a charge to the patrons who attend? Do they pay the presenter directly, or pay the library? Do you have waivers for patrons to sign? Could you share? Thanks for any information/advice you can give. Have a fantastic Monday! Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 Phone 269.483.7409 Fax 269.483.9923 perri(a)monroe.lib.mi.us<mailto:perri@monroe.lib.mi.us> Brighten the corner where you are. [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Kat Boyer We don't offer these at the library but I would be interested in any information that you receive. -Kat Boyer Kat Boyer Interim Director Benton Harbor Public Library Mon 9/14 In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] ConnieJo Ozinga We have on occasion paid a local yoga instructor $35.00 to do a YA program. Connie Mon 9/14 [X][X] ConnieJo Ozinga [cjozinga(a)commercelibrary.info] [X][X][X] Actions[X] In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 To: M Perri Saunders Monday, September 14, 2015 11:55 AM [X] [X] [X] We have on occasion paid a local yoga instructor $35.00 to do a YA program. Connie In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Patricia Braden Perri, We looked into offering exercise classes but were not able to have them because our meeting room is carpeted. It's apparently a safety issue. Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Mon 9/14 [X][X] Patricia Braden [pbraden(a)tln.lib.mi.us] [X][X][X] Actions[X] In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 To: M Perri Saunders Monday, September 14, 2015 12:41 PM [X] [X] [X] Perri, We looked into offering exercise classes but were not able to have them because our meeting room is carpeted. It's apparently a safety issue. Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library<http://www.romulus.lib.mi.us/> 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us<http://www.romulus.lib.mi.us> Serving Romulus and Huron Township <http://www.romulus.lib.mi.us>[X] In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Christina Golm Hi Perri, We are looking to do something. Could you give me the feedback that you receive on this question? Thanks, Christina Christina Golm, M.L.I.S. Library Director Newaygo Area District Library 231-652-6723 newaygolibrary(a)gmail.com http://newaygo.llcoop.org/ Mon 9/14 In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Eileen Button We offer yoga at two branches. We pay the certified instructor $35/class and offer the program for free to our patrons up to a 30-person limit. Our insurance covers our liabilities so we don’t have them sign a waiver. Our patrons absolutely LOVE the classes, Mon 9/14 [X][X] Eileen Button [ebutton(a)thegdl.org] [X][X][X] Actions[X] In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 To: M Perri Saunders Monday, September 14, 2015 1:41 PM [X] [X] [X] We offer yoga at two branches. We pay the certified instructor $35/class and offer the program for free to our patrons up to a 30-person limit. Our insurance covers our liabilities so we don’t have them sign a waiver. Our patrons absolutely LOVE the classes, and we’re thinking of other low-impact classes we can offer. (Our floors are carpet-covered concrete, so we can’t offer anything too high-impact.) Here are the classes scheduled for fall: http://www.thegdl.org/exercise. Definitely worth it! Eileen Button GDL Community Relations Manager 4195 W. Pasadena Ave. (810) 230-9613 In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Melissa Huisman Yes, we do. The way it happened is this: We paid or got an instructor to come in one time and do a demo class for us – free for the patrons. If there was a lot of interest, I asked the instructor if they wanted to hold regular classes at the library. They take Mon 9/14 [X][X] Melissa Huisman [hudmh(a)llcoop.org] [X][X][X] Actions[X] In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 To: M Perri Saunders Monday, September 14, 2015 1:50 PM [X] [X] [X] Yes, we do. The way it happened is this: We paid or got an instructor to come in one time and do a demo class for us – free for the patrons. If there was a lot of interest, I asked the instructor if they wanted to hold regular classes at the library. They take care of all registration details and payments and flyers, etc. We just have the room ready for them. In return, I ask that they donate back to the library the cost of one participant’s class fee each class. So, if the yoga class meets for ten weeks and it is $5 each time – they pay me $50. This is supposed to help pay for electricity, water, cleaning, etc. They must also, once a year, offer one free class session for the public – it helps us and helps them by giving folks a chance to try it out for free. They take care of health waivers, etc. In this way we can say it is a “library sponsored” program and that is why they are entitled to use our room. Otherwise, we don’t rent it out to anyone – we use it too much ourselves. We offer three classes of yoga/pilates per week (1 morning, 2 evening) (1 beginning, 1 continuing, and 1 mixed.) register in advance $5 each time if you register for whole 12-16 week session, otherwise $7 drop in. We offer two Zumba gold classes on Monday and Thursday evenings. $3/session drop in. We’re just starting Tai Chi with a local hospital community outreach program. $5/session for 10 weeks. All instructors are certified. Any other questions, let me know. We love it! In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Shauna Swantek Please share results. Thanks. Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrow www.putnamlib.org 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723 Mon 9/14 In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Myla Stuart I'd look forward to seeing the responses as well. Good question. Mon 9/14 In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Dave Ewick Here in Southfield, we leave the exercise classes to the Parks & Recreation Dept. Since we are a City department, we don't want to step on someone else's turf. ;-) Best, Dave David L. Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Tue 9/15 [X][X] Dave Ewick [dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org] [X][X][X] Actions[X] In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 To: M Perri Saunders Tuesday, September 15, 2015 9:49 AM [X] [X] [X] Here in Southfield, we leave the exercise classes to the Parks & Recreation Dept. Since we are a City department, we don't want to step on someone else's turf. ;-) Best, Dave David L. Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:dewick@southfieldlibrary.org> P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. >>> Perri Saunders <perri(a)monroe.lib.mi.us> 9/14/2015 11:39 AM >>> In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 [X][https://email.monroe.lib.mi.us/owa/14.3.210.2/themes/wrld/pgrs-sm.gif] [X][X] Ryan Deery Perri, My name is Ryan Deery and I am emailing from the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library up on the Leelanau Peninsula. We are a small Class II library with very little budget for programming but we have a large senior population that lives in the area and Tue 9/15 [X][X] Ryan Deery [librarian(a)suttonsbaylibrary.org] [X][X][X] Actions[X] In response to the message from Perri Saunders, Mon 9/14 To: M Perri Saunders Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:52 AM [X] [X] [X] [X] You replied on 9/15/2015 11:00 AM. Perri, My name is Ryan Deery and I am emailing from the Suttons Bay Bingham District Library up on the Leelanau Peninsula. We are a small Class II library with very little budget for programming but we have a large senior population that lives in the area and uses the library so I spent some time asking around the community to see if anyone would be interested in offering Yoga or Pilates or a very basic exercise class aimed at beginners/retirees at the library. I was specifically looking for another retired individual that did not need income from the classes as I feel very strongly about not charging patrons for any programs held at the library and also because I knew we could not afford to pay the instructor much. As it turns out, I came upon a fairly well to do retiree that had participated in a Yoga instructor workshop, was a regular practitioner and focused specifically on gentle Yoga. She offered to do twice a week Yoga classes at the library free of charge for 10 weeks each fall (last year and again this year). These have been well attended with anywhere from 18-24 people at each class which is the max our meeting room can hold. It has also worked out for the instructor in that a few attendees then requested private, paid for Yoga instruction in their own homes leading to a little revenue. The down side of offering a free class, at least free for the library I mean, is that there is a little less accountability on the case of the instructor. For instance, just today, the instructor informed me that she will miss next week’s class and while such things happen with paid help as well, I do feel that payment does lead to someone putting a little more thought into showing up or not. We also do not have waivers, we thought about this but an informal legal adviser didn’t think it was worth it. The instructor is also very clear about only doing what you can do and not pushing it. Hope that helps, Ryan Deery Suttons Bay Bingham District Library librarian(a)suttonsbaylibrary.org<mailto:librarian@suttonsbaylibrary.org> www.suttonsbaylibrary.org (231)271-3512

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Library Director Search Firms/Headhunters
by John Rucker 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Our library board is looking into hiring a search firm to fill our director vacancy. They have asked for quotes from 6 search firms. 1 responded with a quote, 2 declined taking new clients at this time, and 3 simply haven’t responded. 1 quote is not enough to base a decision on, so we were wondering if any libraries out there who have employed search firms for a director position in the pat would be willing to share how much that cost so we can have a better idea as to where this quote lies on the price spectrum. Thanks very much, John John Rucker Asst. Director/Systems Administrator Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036 RuckerJ(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org http://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org 517-278-2341 ext. 15 FAX 517-279-7134

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Library Manager Bath Township
by res10f5yd＠frontier.com 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Bath Township is posting its Library Manager position at Employment Opportunities | | | | | | | | | | | Employment OpportunitiesBath Charter Township | | | | View on www.bathtownship.us | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | The library is fully functioning at this point in time but a person with ideas for the future would be an asset. Linda Neely,MA, MLSBath Library Advisory C0mmittee

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Reminder: Many Michlib-l recipients on digest do not receive attachments
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 22 Sep '15

22 Sep '15

Greetings library community, This is a reminder that many subscribers to Michlib-l are on the digest version and when they receive their daily email of everything that's come out on Michlib-l the attachments are removed. Attachments are also scrubbed in the archives. If you have content such as a poster, job posting or other attachment in Word, PDF, Excel etc. that you want to make sure is seen please be sure to include a link to that content posted on your website or other server as well as attaching it to the email to ensure the greatest distribution. Have a great week! Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and research help from LM librarians at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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Public Libraries: Celebrate World Site Day by becoming a Demonstration Site for BTBL!
by Wambaugh, Stephanie (LARA) 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

World Site Day is October 8, 2015! This annual day of awareness is held to generate global attention on blindness and vision impairment. To celebrate, the Braille and Talking Book Library is encouraging even more public libraries to get signed up as Demo Sites for our program. For those of you unfamiliar with our free service, BTBL offers audio books, magazines, and braille titles to Michigan residents with visual or physical disabilities that are unable to utilize standard print materials. Demo sites are issued a digital talking book machine, a book on cartridge, and promotional materials to display at the discretion of each location. We already have close to 60 public library demo sites throughout Michigan. If you are interested in signing up your public library as a demo site, please contact BTBL at 1-800-992-9012 for more information. And, as always, a BIG thank you to all the public libraries out there that are already Demo Sites. We appreciate you! Happy (almost) World Site Day! Stephanie Wambaugh Reader Advisor, Outreach & Youth Librarian BSBP Braille & Talking Book Library P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909-7507 517-373-5357 / wambaughs(a)michigan.gov

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Tiny Tot's Social Hour
by Miriam Andrus 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

Hello All, The Big Rapids Community Library is expanding our programs offered to preschool aged children. We currently offer story time but want to do more. We are thinking of creating a program where parents can bring their children to the library to play together while at the same time providing a social time for the parents. What I am wondering is... We are planning on purchasing some wooden blocks, toys, or something to engage children that need little to no supervision. Do any of you offer a program like this? What do you provide for the kids? Blocks, toys? We aren't sure and what to know what would work best and what will hold up. Any advice would be appreciated! Please reply off list. Thanks! Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library 426 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-5234 www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us<http://www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us/> [cid:image001.png@01CFBAE7.27DCD7B0]

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Job Announcement - Student Assistant, Library of Michigan Statewide Library Services Dept.
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

This is the last week to get in your application for the opening of Student Assistant in the Statewide Library Services area at the Library of Michigan. Please see the full announcement below and pass along to any mailing lists or individuals that may be interested in the opportunity. Statewide Library Services Student Assistant LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN 702 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI Deadline date to apply: Apply by September 25, 2015 at 5PM The Library of Michigan is looking for a customer service oriented and technically savvy student to assist our Statewide Library Services department. The majority of the work will involve assisting library consultants carry out services and programs for the Michigan library community using Library and Services Technology Act funds. A high degree of proficiency with MS Excel is required. The student assistant will be working with the MeL Team in compiling statistics as well as assisting Library Consultants on continuing education and early literacy projects. The student employee will also assist with general office tasks such as sorting mail, filing, handling calls and queries from the library community and other projects. This position requires good computer skills, excellent attention to detail, the ability to quickly learn new software and high degree of customer service. This position will provide a broad view of library systems and services from a state library perspective. This is an excellent opportunity for a LIS student interested in gaining insight to state level operations. This is a part time position working no more than 24 hours/week. EDUCATION: Current enrollment in vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: * Excellent knowledge of standard office procedures and computer applications * Library or archives related training or experience * Ability to focus on detailed work * Ability to resolve problems * Ability to communicate effectively CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution. Questions about the position can be sent to Shannon White whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov>. To apply for the position please send a cover letter, resume, current transcript, and a list of 3 references (can be work, academic, or personal) to Grace Wirth at wirthg(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wirthg@michigan.gov> --------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Resources to Help Teach Computer Classes in the Library
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Sep '15

21 Sep '15

Pamela- You can find a wealth of technology training materials, including lesson plans, handouts and other instructional materials for public classes at the Library Creation & Learning Centers Site provided by the Colorado State Library. http://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/ You can find tools for teaching classes at www.DigitalLiteracy.gov<http://www.DigitalLiteracy.gov> as well. Use the "Find Educator Tools" link on the top to navigate to areas your staff are planning to cover in the classes. Also, WebJunction has some resources under their "Explore Topics", "Computer and Internet Basics" area here: http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/computer-internet-basics.html Hope that helps. Shannon ---------------------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pamela Withrow Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 2:14 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Computer Classes Hello Everyone, We are making preparations to offer basic computer classes this winter. Do you have a format, topics, handouts, worksheets, or notes that you've found helpful and would be willing to share with us? Thank you very much. Sincerely, Pamela Withrow Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433

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