November 2016 - Michlib-l

audio and video review sources
by Shannon Powers 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Hello, For the libraries/librarians who purchase audiobooks, what review sources (other than Library Journal or Booklist) have been most helpful for developing adult BOCD collections? Does anyone subscribe to audiofile? On a similar note, what review sources have been most helpful for purchasing adult non-fiction DVDs? Does anyone subscribe to Video Librarian? Thanks for your time! -- Shannon Powers Adult Services Librarian | Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 402 spowers(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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E-Reader Policies
by Brian Johnston 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Hello Everyone, If your library checks out e-readers to patrons, and you have a written policy on this, could you please share it? Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Fwd: Metrics from MAP
by Jim Flury 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

All, A week shy of six months into the current cycle of MAP, below are some (great!) numbers I provided earlier today to our partners at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Keep up the good work, everyone! 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 ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> To: "Miller Allen, Suzanne" "Benjamin J. Puchala" Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 9:33:29 AM Subject: Re: Metrics from MAP Suzanne, For the period May 23, 2016 to date: Number of passes circulated: 6,296 Number of participating cultural destinations: 419 Number of participating libraries: 638 Number of hits to the MAP website: 324,970 Number of searches performed on the MAP website: 74,770 Number of likes for the MAP Facebook page: 3,694 Number of followers on the MAP Twitter Feed: 311 Finally, we had a goal that we discussed when all of us met at the mParks office in Lansing. You will recall that the goal was 1,000,000 hits to the MAP website. I am happy to report that the total number of hits to the MAP website for the period May 24, 2015 through today now stands at 1,007,001! Isn't that great? Thank you so much for your support! One other thing: MAP is turning 10 in 2017. Let's start a discussion as to how we can celebrate the 10th birthday of this great program. Thanks again. 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Miller Allen, Suzanne" To: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> Cc: "Benjamin J. Puchala" Sent: Friday, November 11, 2016 2:36:34 PM Subject: Metrics from MAP Jim, can you provide metrics for the Michigan Activity Pass for this year to date? BJ and I are working on our performance review. Suzanne Miller Allen Director, Community Responsibility Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Author visits
by Trish Burns 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Good morning! My great Friends group wants to sponsor an author visit in 2017. For those of you have had successful author visits, would you please let me know who it was and whether you went through an agent or booking service? Thanks much - Trish Burns, Director Bay County Library System 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org 989-894-2837 ext.2214

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Books up for grabs
by Betsy Myers 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

We have ten copies of Cowboys are my Weakness <https://www.amazon.com/Cowboys-Are-My-Weakness-Paperback/dp/0393326357> by Pam Houston and The New Punk <https://www.amazon.com/New-Punk-Zev-Lawson-Edwards/dp/0996311610/ref=sr_1_1…> by Zev Lawson Edwards for whoever responds first. I can send them through RIDES if you tell me your number. Thanks! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Walled Lake City Library: youth services librarian position available
by Alyson Lobert 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

The Walled Lake City Library is currently accepting applications for a part-time youth services librarian. The posting for this position is attached and is also available at the library's website <http://walledlake.ploud.net/about-us/employment-volunteer-opportunities>. The closing date is November 28, 2016. Thanks, Alyson Lobert Library Director Walled Lake City Library 1499 E. West Maple Walled Lake, MI 48390 248.624.3772 walledlakelibrary.org

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Baldwin Public Library: Part-Time (28 hours per week) Adult Services Librarian Job Posting
by Rebekah Craft 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Good afternoon, The Baldwin Public Library has an opening for a part-time, 28-hours per week, librarian in our Adult Services department. The job posting is available on Baldwin's employment webpage <http://www.baldwinlib.org/get-involved/employment> and is also attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. The posting will be open until Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Thanks, Rebekah *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Recommendations for Santa and Puppet Show for December
by Crystal Jolly 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Hello everyone, I would like to book a Santa and a holiday puppet show for our Winter Blast program in Detroit. Are there any recommendations for a Santa or a holiday puppet show? Thanks in advance for your help everyone. Kind regards, Crystal Jolly M.L.I.S.

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Letters About Literature due beginning December 2nd
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

________________________________ [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] Letters About Literature Submission Deadlines are Coming up [Cathy Lancaster]A reminder that the 2017 Letters About Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> (LAL) program is now accepting submissions, but deadlines begin December 2nd (see next paragraph for details). The Library of Michigan is host for this national program from the Library of Congress. LAL is a reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. The 2017 letters will be due in two waves. Level III entries (Grades 9-12) have a deadline of December 2, 2016, and Level I and II entries (Grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 9, 2017. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2017. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. You will find the 2017 flyer and entry form here: http://www.read.gov/documents/LAL16-Guidelines.pdf. Please let me know if you have any questions about the program. A panel of volunteer judges will select state finalists to be sent to the national level. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences/Sign up for more<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscribers/new?preferences=t…> | Unsubscribe All<%5b%5bONECLICK_UNSUB_URL%5d%5d> | Help<https://subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com/>

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Free MeL webinar - Using MeL resources for test prep - Nov 30, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Standardized tests are a reality for Michigan students from elementary through High School. MeL databases provides resources which can bolster achievement. Please join us on November 30, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on MeL resources which prepare students for these important examinations. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… This webinar will be recorded, archived, and made available. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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