February 2016 - Michlib-l

Tax Season @ MI Libraries
by Debbie Gallagher 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Two important tax season dates: January 19, 2016 - The date the IRS and MI will start accepting tax returns April 18, 2016 - The filing deadline for returns for IRS and MI (due to federal holiday.) Still no word on when the IRS will start shipping forms & instructions. Debbie Gallagher

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CD/DVD Boxes
by Hartford Library 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Hello, If anyone has surplus CD or DVD boxes for shipping in Mel that they would like to get rid of we would be happy to take them, we are in desperate need. Thanks! ~Sarah (zv152 Hartford) HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 15 Franklin Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)621-3408http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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Fwd: Where's It Hanging
by Donna Olson 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Hello Everyone! If you haven't already booked this program, you should consider it. T his is an exceptional opportunity to connect with your local arts/crafts/student/hobby/entrepreneurial community. Where's It Hanging : An Art Marketing Workshop Wednesday March 2 from 3pm-5pm at SSLDL By Steve Feinman, SCORE Thanks! Donna

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Supervised Visits Policy
by Barbara Wallace 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Hello, Would any library be willing to share their formal policy regarding supervised visits with parents and social workers? Thank you! Barbara Wallace, MLS Director 269.695.1911 color logo

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Scheduling software
by Ron Andrews 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Hello, We have been doing our staff scheduling using an excel spreadsheet for the past few years which has and is working ok. However I am wondering if anyone is using any software to do scheduling - specifically for a 2 floor building, each floor having a service desk. If you have any thoughts or recommendations please private me at my work email below. Much thanks!! Ron -- Ron Andrews, Technology Librarian Chelsea District Library 221 South Main Street Chelsea, MI 48118 734-475-8732 x 223 randrews(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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New Continuing Education Coordinator at LM - Welcome!
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

The Library of Michigan would like to introduce Evette Atkin as our new Continuing Education Coordinator. We are very pleased to have Evette on board with us this month. She comes with a wide variety of library experience in both public and academic libraries, plus a library service organization. She will be taking over responsibilities for the upcoming Small and Rural Libraries Conference, Beginning Workshop and all other LM continuing education initiatives and partnerships. You can reach Evette as atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> or 517-373-3746. Don't hesitate to email or call. Welcome Evette! Shannon -------------------------------------- Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services 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 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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Station Eleven Great MI Read Extra Materials
by Laura J. Kraly 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

I have three teacher's guides, 27 reader's guides and the standing poster left from our Great MI Read event with Emily last year. If you'd like them for your upcoming event, please send me your RIDES code and I'll get them out to you in delivery. -- Laura J. Kraly Head of Adult Services Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 842-5560 x220 lkraly(a)loutitlibrary.org

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Statistics on remote bookdrops?
by Jessica Holman 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Good morning, The Negaunee Public Library serves both the City of Negaunee and Negaunee Township, and we are located in the Negaunee City Hall. We are currently exploring grant opportunities to hopefully install a remote bookdrop in the township, to increase circulation and better serve the township. If you have a large service area, and have a remote bookdrop, would you happen to have statistics showing a positive trend in patron or circulation numbers after you added the bookdrop? Thank you! -- Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18

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Drawing Made Easy with Michigan Book Illustrator Gijsbert “Nick” van Frankenhuyzen
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Drawing Made Easy with Michigan Book Illustrator Gijsbert “Nick” van Frankenhuyzen A free hands-on event at the Library of Michigan Geared towards children (but adults may join in) Gijsbert takes the group through a step by step process using circles, squares and triangles showing how easy it is to draw. Everyone goes home with 3 – 4 drawings and a real sense of accomplishment in their artist skills. Mr. van Frankenhuyzen has illustrated over 25 books the latest being, S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes by Kathy-jo Wargin, Sleeping Bear Press, 2015 [cid:image004.png@01D15DBF.1BA945B0]March 12, 2016, 1:30 – 3:30, Lake Michigan Room, 3rd floor Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 517.373.1300 Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook> www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan<http://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan>

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Just weeks left to register for 2016 Michigan in Perspective Conference: The Local History Conference March 11-12
by HSM Web 08 Feb '16

08 Feb '16

Just weeks left to register for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! March 11-12, 2016 . Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/ Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this year's conference offers. . Four keynotes o Reflections on Representing Michigan With Former U.S. Senator Carl Levin o Forged by Fire: Detroit's Riots and Rebellions and How Chaos Created a Community With Jamon Jordan o A Family's Story: Asian-American Immigrants 1965 - Present With Theresa Q. Tran o Natural and Cultural Resources: A Marriage Made in Michigan With Sandra S. Clark . Twenty-five "breakout" sessions that address local and statewide history. . Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. . Friday Reception featuring the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. . Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals. . Saturday Gala: Echoes of Yesteryear: A Cavalcade of Characters >From Michigan's Past _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Architectural Oases: Yamasaki in Detroit With John Gallagher Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes With Joel Stone Entering the Ranks: African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps With Eugene Owens Thanksgiving Day Magic on Woodward Avenue With Romie Minor Rose Capital of the United States With Lynn Anderson The Mighty Mac With Robert J. Sweeney The Ghosts of Politics Past: Michigan's Importance in Presidential Politics With Chuck Stokes Another Round for the "Great Beer State" With Scott Graham >From Texas to the Thumb With John Espinoza Midnight Women: Female Freedom Fighters With Oyatunde Amakisi Trolleying Along Detroit's Street Railways With Michael Jackman and Kenneth E. Schramm A Circle Not Yet Complete: The Changing Face of Native Education in Michigan With Eric Hemenway Has the Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald Faded? With John R. Beck This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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