February 2016 - Michlib-l

Big Talk for Small Libraries Online Conference
by White, Shannon (MDE) 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

The schedule for the Big Talk for Small Libraries conference has been finalized, and it can be viewed on the conference web site: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/schedule/ Speaker bios and session descriptions will be added as they become available. Once again the program features one of our own Michigan colleagues as a presenter. Be sure to take a look at this year's line up to find a session relevant to you and the work you do. If you haven't registered for this excellent 100% online and no fee conference for small libraries, sponsored by the Nebraska Library Commission and ARSL, you can do so now: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/registration/ This is a great opportunity to learn from colleagues across the country. sdw ----------------------- 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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Presenters on the World War I Era
by Keegan Sulecki 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

Hi Everyone, Chelsea District Library is very excited about our recent grant award from the Michigan Humanities Council to support a WWI Centennial Project. In addition to an installation around town and local history research and preservation, we are interested in providing a variety of programming to commemorate WWI. I have found a few leads on my own, but I am hoping there is more out there that I may have missed. I am interested in presenters who can talk about the war itself or also about life and culture during that time. I already have a line on some sock machine knitters who can talk about how they were used to make socks for soldiers during WWI, but other things like that would also be of interest. I would particularly like to find someone to present on Rin Tin Tin. WWI reenactors are also needed. Any information you might have on WWI presenters that you could share would be greatly appreciated. Thank, Keegan -- Keegan Sulecki Head of Adult Services Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 218 chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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Lib Guides and Enterprise
by l.m.stone＠comcast.net 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

We are looking at Lib Guides for our K-12 libraries, but have Sirsi-Dynix Enterprise for our user interface. We are wondering if and how these two products could work together. Does anyone have Enterprise and use Lib Guides as well? If so, please email me off list. Thanks. Linda Stone Cranbrook Kingswood School Head of Upper School Library

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Cardboard Yoda and Wall Decals For Sale
by Andrea Estelle 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

Hi Everyone! If anyone has use for some Star Wars supplies. we have a few for sale after our Mini Golf event: We have a stand-up cardboard Yoda for $25. You pick up or pay postage. He is a great size for a book display. (Picture attached) It is the same Yoda as this listing on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Yoda-Prequel-Advanced-Graphics-Cardboard/dp/B0009FHBQW /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 <http://www.amazon.com/Yoda-Prequel-Advanced-Graphics-Cardboard/dp/B0009FHBQ W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454681797&sr=8-1&keywords=yoda+cardboard+cutout> &qid=1454681797&sr=8-1&keywords=yoda+cardboard+cutout We also have some wall decals of C3PO and R2D2 for $5 each. They were stuck to the wall for mini golf and then we put them back on the decal paper backing so they can be reused. http://www.amazon.com/Roommates-Rmk1592Gm-Classic-Stick-Giant/dp/B004UISEUG/ ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 <http://www.amazon.com/Roommates-Rmk1592Gm-Classic-Stick-Giant/dp/B004UISEUG /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454683309&sr=8-1&keywords=R2D2+wall> &qid=1454683309&sr=8-1&keywords=R2D2+wall http://www.amazon.com/Roommates-Rmk1591Gm-Classic-Stick-Giant/dp/B004URW4XK/ ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8 <http://www.amazon.com/Roommates-Rmk1591Gm-Classic-Stick-Giant/dp/B004URW4XK /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454683348&sr=8-1&keywords=C3PO+wall+decal> &qid=1454683348&sr=8-1&keywords=C3PO+wall+decal Thanks for considering! Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org

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Teen Tech week resources
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

If you are planning programs around Teen Tech Week, YALSA has resources and information available. Take a look at the information below. Create It at Your Library! Join YALSA in celebrating Teen Tech Week March 8-12, 2015 with the theme "Create It at Your Library." Visit www.ala.org/teentechweek<http://www.ala.org/teentechweek> for information, planning resources, free downloadable bookmarks and posters, free webinars, and online forums to help you plan and prepare for a great event. Teen Tech Week offers library staff the opportunity to throw open their physical and virtual doors and show teens and their families all of the great digital resources the library has to help teens succeed in school and prepare for college and careers. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 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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Michigan speaker
by Laurel Breault 05 Feb '16

05 Feb '16

Could anyone get me contact info on Mary Keithan, she wrote One room schoolhouse and Michigan Barns

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MeL Minute - Google Drive and Google Classroom Tip Sheets
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Hello everyone, This is an update to the November 19, 2015 MeL Minute detailing the partnership between Gale Cengage and Google to integrate use of Google in Gale databases. The Google tools are now available in InfoTrac products such as Kids InfoBits and Opposing Viewpoints in Context, GVRL, and others. Gale Cengage has created Tip Sheets on Google Drive Integration and Google Classroom Integration which we now link to in the MeL Promotion & Training Gateway<http://mel.org/Promotions> under the Gale classification<http://mel.org/index.php?P=MeLGateways&ParentId=135>. Each tip sheet provides step-by-step instructions for how to utilize the tools from within Gale databases to share and download content and are presented as PDFs for easy access and local printing. These two tip sheets are among the over 70 product tip sheets and guides<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/materials/tip-sheets/> provided by Gale which are also linked to on MeL. 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 is now open for the next MCLS MeL Databases training webinar. Over a quarter million Michigan residents speak Spanish. MeL is there to help serve their information needs. Join us on February 24, at 9:30 am, for a brief, half hour free webinar focused on MeL resources for Spanish speakers<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>. 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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Cash Register and Safe for Sale
by Joyce Becker 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Hello, The Orion Township Library has the following items for sale: Electronic Cash Register TE-3000S, $100 - negotiable Sentry Safe Model 6530, $150 - negotiable outside dimensions: 26"(h) X 18"(w) X 24"(d) Inside dimensions: 20"(h) X 13.75"(w) X 18"(d) http://orionlibrary.org/images/cash-register.jpg http://orionlibrary.org/images/safe-3.jpg http://orionlibrary.org/images/safe-6.jpg Let me know if interested. Thanks, ~Joyce Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 248 693-3000 x302 www.orionlibrary.org<http://www.orionlibrary.org/> jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:jbecker@orionlibrary.org>

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My Email Was Hacked
by Tracy Bedford 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Hello - it looks like my gmail got hacked and people are receiving emails from my gmail that I did not send. Please don't open them!

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invite to upcoming readers advisory
by WAY Carol DeBoer 04 Feb '16

04 Feb '16

Hello Everyone, You are invited to join the Lakeland Library Cooperative's Continuing Ed workshop scheduled for May 20. I have attached the flyer with all the information you should need and where to register. Steampunk is a genre that I am not very familiar with and don't know how many of you are in the same boat. Our presenter is Jessica Trotter from CADL and I am excited to have her presenting in this area since she is an avid enthusiast of steampunk! Registration is open today but don't forget to sign up later if you want to check the info out first. Happy reading all:) Carol DeBoer Circulation Supervisor Henika District Library 149 S. Main Wayland, MI 49348 269-792-2891 waycd(a)henikalibrary.org

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