January 2016 - Michlib-l

sample employee handbooks
by Colleen Leddy 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Good afternoon! My relatively new Class 2 district library board is formulating a new employee handbook/manual and would like to see samples from other libraries. Do you love your handbook and have a moment to share? If you could email it to me in a Word document I would appreciate it. Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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IRS Tax Forms
by Dillon Geshel 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Hello Michigan Library Hive Mind! I've got a question about printing tax forms for our library patrons. Even though we don't receive any federal forms for our patrons, we have printed them off from the IRS website in the past. Today, when a patron requested form 1096, I found the PDF on the IRS website, but it includes a warning that the form cannot be printed and scanned. Instead, it asks the user to order the form. Does anyone know why this would be? Is this only the case with certain forms? Thank you, Dillon -- Dillon Geshel Library Director Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI (906)-482-4570

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Experience with the free Great Reading Adventure SRC software?
by Jennifer Roth 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

It is out of Maricopa County in Arizona and looks too good to be true for free. Please let me know your experiences with it. Thanks, Jennifer Roth Youth Services Manager Cromaine District Library 3688 Hartland Rd Hartland, MI 48353 (810) 632-5200 x 114

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MeL Minute - Responsive Design and more
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Hello everyone, Until recently, I had never heard the term "responsive design" in any context let alone regarding databases and websites. I've come to find out it "... is an approach to web design aimed at crafting sites to provide an optimal viewing and interaction experience ... across a wide range of devices" (per Wikipedia<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Responsive_web_design>). Why mention this? Because, more and more of the MeL Databases<http://mel.org/Databases> are now rendered in responsive design which means users can view them on a desktop computer, tablet, mobile device, or smartphone with equal ease and functionality. In December, 2015, MeL Database Kids InfoBits<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=ITKE> was updated to a responsive design. Just this week, Chilton Library<http://galesupport.com/chilton_branding/splashPage.php?loc=lom_accessmich> (vehicle repair) has been optimized making it "... accessible at home, in the field, or out in the garage." We'll keep you informed of other responsive design upgrades as they are announced. 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> 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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GVSU Liaison Librarian Job Posting
by Julie Garrison 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Grand Valley State University Libraries is seeking applicants for a liaison librarian (see attachment for full description). This position reports to the Head of Professional Programs, in the Research and Instructional Services Unit, and is located on GVSU’s Grand Rapids campus. The incumbent will serve the departments of Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Hospitality and Tourism Management programs which are housed in the College of Community and Public Service. For additional information please contact Beth Martin (martelia(a)gvsu.edu)

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Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness travelling exhibit
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Northern Michigan University’s Olson Library has been selected to host a new traveling exhibition, Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the free exhibition explores the connection between wellness, illness and cultural life through a combination of interviews, artwork, objects and interactive media. It will be on display at NMU Feb. 3-March 17. The exhibit will be available for viewing during Olson Library’s regular hours of operation, which can be viewed at www.nmu.edu/library. In addition to the library, NMU sponsors of the exhibition include the Center for Native American Studies, the School of Nursing and the department of Sociology and Anthropology. Two programs are scheduled, both open to the public. A panel discussion, "A Lifetime of Native Health" will be held on February 18th from 4-5:50. This will serve as our official opening with reception to follow. The second program is a decolonizing diet cookbook release party on March 8th from 4-6 http://library.nmu.edu/nativevoices/ We aren’t the only library in Michigan to be hosting this exhibit (just, surprisingly, the first). The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is scheduled in October 2017, and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is scheduled in April 2019. If you are in the Marquette area over the next month and a half, please stop by. Thank you. Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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MI Tax Forms @ Libraries
by Debbie Gallagher 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Latest update from Heather Case at MI Treasury:Our distribution vendor will begin shipping tax materials to libraries tomorrow (1/29/15.) We had a delay in printing the home heating credit book (out of our control) and the books were recently completed. Libraries can expect to receive their materials next week. Debbie Gallagher

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reference collections
by Kate, Scheid 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Hi I'm wondering what others have done with collections of MI Compiled Laws, Michigan Administrative Codes and Michigan Manuals? It looks to me like the compiled laws are available only back to 2013 on the state's page and public acts back to 1998 and the manuals back to 1999. Any input or advise from those of you much more knowledgeable would be appreciated! Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248.634.1754 www.hollytownshiplibrary.org<http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D159C5.5CC6D920] I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book. --Groucho Marx

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Survey on family engagement from PLA and Harvard Family Research Project
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

Please see below for a PLA/Harvard Family Research project on family engagement and children’s learning in libraries. For those who are interested, they ask that directors of both library systems and local library branches complete this survey in consultation with librarians and staff as needed. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View as a web page<http://iz4.me/UN8t2z5621V1>. ________________________________ Dear Colleague, Public Library Association and Harvard Family Research Project are delighted to be working together on a new project to explore family engagement in children’s learning through libraries. As part of this project, we are asking that directors of both library systems and local library branches complete this survey<http://iz4.me/VN8t2z5621V1> in consultation with librarians and staff as needed. We anticipate the survey will take about 8-10 minutes of your time. Please complete the survey by February 26, 2016. We plan to share results by the summer of 2016. You can link to the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLAFamEngage<http://iz4.me/VN8t2z5621V1> The purpose of this survey is to gather information about how libraries are engaging families and the family engagement topics libraries are interested in learning more about. We define family engagement as a shared responsibility among families, schools, and communities to support children’s learning and development. Family engagement is important from birth through young adulthood and it happens everywhere children learn – including the library. For families, family engagement is about knowledge, attitudes, values, and behaviors that enable children to be motivated, enthusiastic, and successful learners. For libraries, family engagement entails respectful partnerships that offer the information, guidance, and opportunities for families to be active in children’s learning and development. Please contact Harvard Family Research Project at fine(a)gse.harvard.edu<mailto:fine@gse.harvard.edu> with any questions you might have. You can learn more about the project and get involved at: www.hfrp.org/libraries<http://iz4.me/WN8t2z5621V1>. Best, Public Library Association and Harvard Family Research Project ________________________________ www.pla.org<http://iz4.me/XN8t2z5621V1> • (800) 545-2433 x5PLA American Library Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 ala.org<http://iz4.me/aN8t2z5621V1>. If you do not wish to receive further e-mails from PLA, please click here<http://iz4.me/bN8t2z5621V1>.

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PT job opportunity
by Mary Rzepczynski 28 Jan '16

28 Jan '16

The Delta Township Manager's Office will be accepting applications for a part-time position at the Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Road in Lansing. LIBRARY ASSISTANT, ADULT SERVICES (part-time) This position plans adult programs, provides readers advisory, informational assistance, and responds to computer related questions for all ages; and assists as requested in other areas of the library. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Additional information can be found at: http://www.dtdl.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ Qualified applicants interested in applying for these positions may submit an application and resume to Linda F. Wells via email (lwells(a)deltami.gov<mailto:lwells@deltami.gov>) ; fax (517-327-1703); or mail c/o the Manager's Office, 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Mary Rzepczynski | Library Director Delta Township District Library | dtdl.org | @DeltaTwpLibrary Currently reading: Alison Bechdel, Fun Home Currently listening to: Elizabeth Peters, Deeds of the Distruber Currently binge watching: You're the Worst

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