February 2016 - Michlib-l

double dutch jump rope group in Michigan?
by KristyZeluff . 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Hi, all - Does anyone know of a double dutch jump rope group that does performances and workshops in southwest Michigan? The Michigan Rope Twisters is not able to come over to this side of the state, and I have not been able to get a response from the Jumpin' All Stars. Thanks in advance! Kristy Kristy Zeluff, Youth Services Librarian Portage District Library Ph. 269.329.4544 x8725 kzeluff(a)portagelibrary.info <http://www.parchmentlibrary.org>

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Yellow Pages
by Devin Erlandson 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

I am wondering if any of you with local history collections/local history rooms keep your out-of-date phone books and yellow pages. We have our historic City Directories which we are definitely keeping, and we also have Polk Directories for all the years for which we have out-of-date phone books and yellow pages. Our main concern is space and condition of the phone books (the older ones are in pretty bad shape). Could you let me know if you keep yours? We are leaning to getting rid of them but if there's a good reason to keep them that I'm not seeing, I'm open to keeping them! Thanks. -- Devin Erlandson, MLIS Information Coordinator Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org

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St. Charles District Library closing at 1:00 p.m. today
by Nannette Pretzer 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

The St. Charles District Library will be closing at 1:00 p.m. today due to the Winter Storm Warning. Nannette Pretzer Director St. Charles District Library 104 W. Spruce Street St. Charles, MI 48655 www.stcharlesdistrictlibrary.org 989-865-9371 n.pretzer(a)stcharlesdistrictlibrary.org

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Dewey Decimal Classification book
by Helena Hayes 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Good morning! Does anyone have a relatively current edition of a DDC book that they would be willing to give or sell cheaply? We continue to have questions come up and my cataloger would like a book to consult! Please respond to me off-list if you can help. Thanks! -- Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 269-665-7839 (phone) 269-665-7788 (fax)

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Digital Time Cards
by Jennifer Ray 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Anyone use a digital system for clocking in an out? Jennifer Ray Cass District

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Fw: ALA task force seeks your input on economic implications of participating at ALA functions
by Steven K. Bowers 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TEDI3. ALA task force seeks your input on economic implications of participating at ALA functions For Immediate Release Mon, 02/22/2016 Contact: Jody Gray Director Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services American Library Association 312-280-5295 jgray(a)ala.org<mailto:jgray@ala.org> CHICAGO - The ALA Task Force on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion was created in the spring of 2014 by then ALA President Barbara Stripling. Before moving forward with programs, actions or recommendations, the members of the Task Force on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion believe it is important to understand the culture of the association, the profession and our communities with respect to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our short surveys are an opportunity to include input and ideas from the professional community, while complementing the rich data collection efforts of the larger association. We recognize that incidents of racial bias and injustice continue to occur across the country on a regular basis. This third survey, however, focuses on the economic implications of participating in ALA functions. The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TEDI3. Responses will be collected through March 18, 2016. ALA members and non-members are encouraged to participate. Please take a few minutes to answer the survey, which should take no more than seven minutes to complete. "Embracing and celebrating diversity and creating a more inclusive profession have been long-standing goals of the American Library Association. With your help, we hope to ensure these values are upheld," said Task Force co-Chairs Trevor A. Dawes and Martin L. Garnar. Questions about the survey can be sent to the Task Force at diversity(a)ala.org<mailto:diversity@ala.org>. Should technical issues arise, please contact the ALA Office for Research and Statistics at ors(a)ala.org<mailto:ors@ala.org> or call 1 (800) 545-2433. ext. 4273 ======================================== Daniel Cornwall Internet and Technology Consultant Alaska State Library http://library.alaska.gov/dev/libdev.html Ph: 907-465-6332 Email: daniel.cornwall(a)alaska.gov<mailto:daniel.cornwall@alaska.gov>

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MACUL SIGLIB Twitter!
by Hauser, Judy 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

The MACUL SIGLIB now has a Twitter feed! Please Follow us on https://twitter.com/siglib_macul Thank you!

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Quik Cases for Sale
by Sarah Neidert 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

The Brighton District Library has 1300 Quik Cases, used condition, for sale. $2/each OBO If you are interested please contact me to discuss shipping and/or pickup. Make me an offer! -- Sarah Neidert | Head, Automated Services Brighton District Library | 100 Library Dr., Brighton, MI 48116 (810) 229-6571 x213 | www.brightonlibrary.info | Sign up for our e-Newsletter <http://brightonlibrary.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=fb55c129e43a6e0052b4…> <http://www.brightonlibrary.info> <http://www.brightonlibrary.info/>

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Big Talk From Small Libraries Online Conference - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

Big Talk From Small Libraries Online Conference This free one-day online conference will be on February 26, THIS FRIDAY. Registration is available at: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/registration/. This event is aimed at librarians from small libraries. The day features 12 presentations <http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=16cf8dbd855f296dd038805497d0060e0bd255078d6fce5…> from professionals serving populations from 1,400 to 23,647 around the United States and Canada. Topics range from technology to programming to partnering with your community. Everyone is welcome to register and attend, regardless of how big or small your library is. This conference is organized and hosted by the Nebraska Library Commission and is co-sponsored by the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. For more information, visit: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/schedule/ Evette Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Summer Reading sample flyers for parents and teachers
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

If you don't have time to do a flyer to hand out at schools or to parents, take a look at the sample flyers for the 2016 program on the Library of Michigan Summer Reading page. You can personalize these for your library. Feel free to edit! Library of Michigan Summer Reading page - www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section - or directly at - Flyer for parents - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Summer_Reading_Flyer_for_parents_2012… Flyer for teachers - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Summer_Reading_Flyer_for_teachers_201… 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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