January 2016 - Michlib-l

{WITH CORRECTED LINK} Re: Making in Michigan Libraries PD tour dates set; next Maker Office Hours Fri 1/29, noon
by Kristin Fontichiaro 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Oops! The original announcement had an incorrect link. It's been corrected below. Sorry about that! On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 10:12 PM, Kristin Fontichiaro <font(a)umich.edu> wrote: > Howdy! > > > > We've been busy making some makery plans and wanted to share them with you > in hopes that you'll join us! > > > > *Maker Office Hours #2: Projects Under $1* > > *Friday, Jan. 29, noon-1pm* > > For many of us, low-cost projects are key to the long-term health and > sustainability of making in our schools, libraries, and communities. In > this edition of Maker Office Hours, we’ll share some of our favorite > dollar-or-less open-ended makery projects, then open up the conversation so > you can share yours! Free, no registration required. For login information, visit > the Maker Office Hours page > <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/maker-office-hours/>, where last > month's Office Hours are archived. > > > > > > *Save the Date for Free, Statewide Maker Workshops This Summer!* > > We are delighted to have set dates for our Making in Michigan > Librariesprofessional development for Summer 2016 > <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/road-trip/>. We have nine hub > locations and are offering a face-to-face, three-day workshop at each. So > far, we've just got the dates penned, because the next step is for us to > co-create a custom agenda for each community that features local makers. > Workshops will be *free*, and SCECHs will be available at a small cost. > So save the date and stay tuned! > > > This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and > Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15. > > > > We look forward to seeing you online or face-to-face! > > > Best, > > Kristin Fontichiaro & Mayank Khanna > > > > -- > > Kristin Fontichiaro > University of Michigan School of Information > 4427 North Quad > 105 S. State St. > Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 > Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project > <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment > <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> > 734.647.3593 > > > -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> 734.647.3593

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Making in Michigan Libraries PD tour dates set; next Maker Office Hours Fri 1/29, noon
by Kristin Fontichiaro 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Howdy! We've been busy making some makery plans and wanted to share them with you in hopes that you'll join us! *Maker Office Hours #2: Projects Under $1* *Friday, Jan. 29, noon-1pm* For many of us, low-cost projects are key to the long-term health and sustainability of making in our schools, libraries, and communities. In this edition of Maker Office Hours, we’ll share some of our favorite dollar-or-less open-ended makery projects, then open up the conversation so you can share yours! Free, no registration required. For login information, visit the Maker Office Hours page <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/maker-office-hours/>, where last month's Office Hours are archived. *Save the Date for Free, Statewide Maker Workshops This Summer!* We are delighted to have set dates for our Making in Michigan Libraries professional development for Summer 2016 <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/maker-office-hours/>. We have nine hub locations and are offering a face-to-face, three-day workshop at each. So far, we've just got the dates penned, because the next step is for us to co-create a custom agenda for each community that features local makers. Workshops will be *free*, and SCECHs will be available at a small cost. So save the date and stay tuned! This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15. We look forward to seeing you online or face-to-face! Best, Kristin Fontichiaro & Mayank Khanna -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> 734.647.3593

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Illegal downloading
by Pamela Spoor 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Has anyone received notices from the Internet Service Provider of patrons downloading movie files illegally? Using Bit Torrent or other file sharing applications? If so, what is the organization doing to combat this, if anything?

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Call for Nominations: MeLCat Advisory Committee 2016
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

The Library of Michigan seeks to fill vacancies on the MeLCat Advisory Committee. All library types are needed! The purpose of the committee is to advise the State Librarian on policies for the statewide catalog and resource-sharing system with a specific focus on standards, system evaluation, borrowing/lending policies and best practices. Members serve 2 year staggered terms. Representatives from MeLCat libraries of varying sizes and types--public, academic, school and special -- are sought as well as those using a variety of library automation systems. Membership encompasses people with a wide range of expertise in such areas as cataloging, shared catalog creation and management, circulation, inter-library loan, and resource sharing in individual as well as shared library systems. Two Library of Michigan staff serve as permanent members. Committee oversight comes from the MeL Coordinator as well as a MeLCat staff member from the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) who is also a permanent committee member. The Committee will meet 3 times/year at the MCLS office in Lansing. Bringing together staff with a wide range of backgrounds will promote an integrated approach to policy design and problem solving. Committee members will be responsible for soliciting feedback from their constituencies. When necessary, subcommittees and task forces will be created to address specific issues. Then next meeting in 2016 will be in March or April. Please send via separate email to: Deb Renee Biggs, MeL Coordinator, biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> the following: Nominee's Name Position Library Address/Phone/Email Relevant Experience/Qualifications ILS used at your library Nominator's Name (omit if a self-nomination, which are encouraged) Nominator's contact information (omit if a self-nomination) DEADLINE: January 29, 2016 Deb Renee Biggs, 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 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 intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 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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Free Brother PC-201 Fax Printing Cartridges
by goikea＠libcoop.net 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

I have free to a good home Brother® PC-2012PK black fax toner cartridge 2-pack designed for use with PPF-1170, 1270, 1270E, 1570MC, 1575MC; MFC-1770, 1780, 1870MC and 1970MC. Thank you, Annette M. Goike MacDonald Public Library ZV239 36480 Main St New Baltimore, MI 48047 586-725-0273 x5 goikea(a)libcoop.net

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MeL Minute - Michigan History Day resources
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hello everyone, Michigan History Day<http://www.hsmichigan.org/mhd/> research is underway now throughout the state as students start their projects to submit in local competitions. Described as "An educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan, it encourages students to explore local, state, national, and world history." This year's theme is "Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History". Students create projects in one of five categories: paper, exhibit, documentary, website, or performance. Right about now they are in need of primary resources, images, articles; i.e., resources that are reliable, grade appropriate, and relevant to their individual project. Here are a few suggested MeL resources to point them to: MeL Michigana<http://mel.org/Michigana>, explore Michigan's heritage through photos, diaries, oral histories and more. Britannica School<http://mel.org/Databases> which in addition to articles and primary sources provides copyright free images (with appropriate citation). Michigana: Sources in U.S. History Online<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=SMIH> which covers Michigan history and Michigan's place in U.S. History. Good luck to all students who complete projects. 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. Registration<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> is now open for the next MCLS webinar on MeL Resources, College Prep for Teens, to be held January 27, 3:30-4pm Eastern time. 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> 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 intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan .

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extra copies for reading group
by Howe Memorial 14 Jan '16

14 Jan '16

Hi all I have 2 copies of Liar's Bench--Kim Richardson 1 copy of The story of land and sea--Katy Smith up for grabs...send rides number Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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HooplaDigital
by stephanie daniels 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Dear Directors, If your library subscribes to HooplaDigital, what has been the response from your patrons? What are the pros and cons and does anyone have problems downloading material? Is it as easy as they say? Is it better than OverDrive or the same? Thanks for the input. Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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potential author visit
by Hamlin,Jolee 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Hi there - I have been in touch with a publicist from Candlewick about a forthcoming book from a Michigan illustrator who is having his first picture book published by them. The illustrator, Francis Vallejo, will publish Jazz Day<http://candlewick.com/cat.asp?browse=Subject&mode=book&isbn=0763669547&bkvi…> in early March. It tells the story of the making of the iconic photo Harlem 1958. Francis grew up in what he calls "the deep rougher areas of Detroit" ;-) and is keen to do school or library visits in Detroit or elsewhere in Michigan. Here is a brief biographical video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki0cSioKGjs . He has begun planning for school and library visits that would involve a drawing activity; an introduction to the book; and discussion of his work and background (including growing up in Detroit) and the process of becoming an illustrator, with an optional slideshow, depending upon a/v capabilities. But he's flexible. I thought I would pass this on to you as it sounds like it could be a cool program, and he is not asking a fee except for mileage. Here are some reviews: When readers eventually open a foldout page to see the photograph, the moment is magic-alive with the presence and skill of the musicians, as well as the promise and potential of the children around them. Beyond being a glorious tribute to these jazz greats, the book is also a phenomenal debut for Vallejo, whose dynamic acrylic and pastel images bring readers into the heart of the action of a day like no other. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) -------- Vallejo's acrylic-and-pastel paintings vividly capture the shoot's vignettes and the skittish excitement of neighborhood kids. Pulling details from a 1995 documentary film and other resources, Orgill and Vallejo offer a dynamic, multifaceted work that deftly juxtaposes biography with praise poem, information with imagination. Teachers, librarians, jazz-loving families: take note. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The contact is Phoebe Kosman at Candlewick Press: phoebe.kosman(a)candlewick.com<mailto:phoebe.kosman@candlewick.com> ; 617-588-4445. I am looking into having him visit some branches at CADL in the fall. Thanks! Jolee Hamlin, Associate Director of Public Service Capital Area District Libraries -- Administration 401 S Capitol Ave Lansing MI 48933 517-367-0810<tel:517-367-0810> (external); ext. 1810 (internal) | hamlinj(a)cadl.org<mailto:hamlinj@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/>

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Troubled laminator seeks a new home
by Andrea Smalley 13 Jan '16

13 Jan '16

Hello All, We have a GBC HeatSeal H800 Pro laminator that doesn't quite function correctly- it will turn on and heat up, but not enough to create a full laminating seal. To further unsweeten the pot, this model has been discontinued. However, if there is someone out there who is handy, interested, and able to pick up the machine in the Vicksburg/Kalamazoo area, we would be delighted to see it get a second shot at life. Please let me know if you're interested or have any questions. Thanks! Andrea Smalley Head of Circulation Vicksburg District Library 215 S. Michigan Ave. Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-1648

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