March 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Time Clocks & QuickBooks
by Irene Bancroft 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Julie, It has been our experience that there are many organizations nationwide utilizing QuickBooks. The product is especially useful for libraries, non-profit organizations, small business and governmental agencies. MMLC has used QuickBooks Pro for over 20 years. In October, 2015, I completed an extensive QuickBooks certification training. The class had over 30 participants from the mid-Michigan area who are just starting to utilize this product. Our auditor, and the auditors of many of our members, routinely recommend QuickBooks Pro for its versatility and ease of use. Many of our public library members utilize this software for book-keeping and payroll, and agree that this software meets all their bookkeeping needs. Last year, we had an independent auditor contact the MMLC office to obtain permission to share our QuickBooks manual with their non-profit clients. You can find our manual at this link on the MMLC website: http://mmlc.info/documents/QuickBooks%20Procedure%20Manual.pdf We have however found that you need to use the full QuickBooks Pro version, not the Cloud version. The Cloud version does not lend itself well to full payroll and bookkeeping functionality. If you have other questions about QuickBooks please feel free to contact me. Irene Bancroft Administrative Specialist Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Julie Grynwich Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 5:01 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Employee Time Clocks Hello, Although we have a small staff, we are in the market for a time clock. I would like a networked unit that we can download employee hours for my bookkeeper to use for payroll. I've seen some that interface with QuickBooks, but reviews say reports and exports can be unreliable. Also, some of the cheaper models lose their data during a power loss, so we want a battery backup option. What do you use at your library? How well does it work? I need recommendations! Also, if you do payroll and bookkeeping in-house, what software do you use? Just wondering, as our auditor said not very many organizations use QuickBooks anymore. Thanks! Julie Grynwich, Director New Buffalo Twp. Library P. 269-469-2933

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HR Basics, Part II - March 31st
by Sheryl Mase 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

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Big screen displays
by Ed Burns 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Good day. We're toying with the idea of getting some kind of a big screen display to electronically advertise programs and such. I don't even know what I'm looking for. If you have such a set up, could you please tell me what you have? Thank you. Ed -- Ed Burns Assistant Director Ferndale Area District Library (248) 546-2504 xt3 edburnsiii(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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Tax Forms
by Mulliken District Library 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

The Mulliken District Library has 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ forms and booklets available (approximately 20 of each). Please message me with your RIDES code if you are in need of these forms and we will send them out today. Thanks! Dawn Hufnagel Mulliken District Library mulldistlib(a)gmail.com 517-649-8611

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Free maker/intellectual property workshops this summer at (ahem) MSU
by Kristin Fontichiaro 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Hello, colleagues! As you know, the University of Michigan School of Information is offering statewide PD around the maker movement this summer. Registration will open in a few weeks, but you can find a list of dates and locations -- with a few more being added soon! -- here <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/road-trip/>. Additionally, the US Patent and Trademark office is offering free PD around intellectual property and making at MSU this summer. Details are on the attachments and on the forwarded email from our friends in Washington. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- *Subject:* RE: Connected Science Learning Journal--Request for help to spread word about USPTO Summer Teacher Institute Dear ISE colleagues, Please help us pass the word about this “free” professional development opportunity for K-12 formal educators. The date for accepting applications for the USPTO Summer Teacher Institute has been extended. The application deadline is now *Monday, April 18, 2016.* All other dates remain the same. That is, we still expect to notify individuals selected to participate by early May. *Request:* *Please help us get the word out about the extended opportunity to apply for the 2016 program. * Flyers with links are attached for your convenience and distribution. Thanks for your help to get the word out about the extension. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its 3rd. annual free, multi-day professional development training for elementary, middle, and high school teachers in July 2016. "Making," invention, and concepts of intellectual property (IP) will be explored as a means to inspire and support STEM learning in the classroom. We will be in Michigan this year on the campus of MSU. MSU has several Maker Space labs on campus, including the Engineering Maker Space Lab and The Hatch, participating teachers will have access to these spaces during the course of the Institute to facilitate hands-on making, design thinking, and innovation based projects. Projects within these Maker Space labs will allow participants to have practical experience in understanding concepts of IP and an immersion experience that allows them to translate lessons learned to their own classrooms. Space is limited, apply today for the USPTO National Summer Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property (NSTI). The deadline for teachers to apply is March 15. *Click here *to learn more. General Information FAQs Application Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information. Thank you. Best, Joyce Joyce Ward, Director Office of Education and Outreach United States Patent and Trademark Office --an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce 600 Dulany Street, Madison Building Alexandria, VA 22314 (571) 272-8424 [office] (571) 721-9703 [cell] -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> 734.647.3593

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Free maker/intellectual property workshops this summer at (ahem) MSU
by Kristin Fontichiaro 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Hello, colleagues! As you know, the University of Michigan School of Information is offering statewide PD around the maker movement this summer. Registration will open in a few weeks, but you can find a list of dates and locations -- with a few more being added soon! -- here <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/road-trip/>. Additionally, the US Patent and Trademark office is offering free PD around intellectual property and making at MSU this summer for *K-12 formal educators*. Details are on the attachments and on the forwarded email from our friends in Washington. Best, Kristin Fontichiaro ---------- Forwarded message ---------- *Subject:* RE: Connected Science Learning Journal--Request for help to spread word about USPTO Summer Teacher Institute Dear ISE colleagues, Please help us pass the word about this “free” professional development opportunity for K-12 formal educators. The date for accepting applications for the USPTO Summer Teacher Institute has been extended. The application deadline is now *Monday, April 18, 2016.* All other dates remain the same. That is, we still expect to notify individuals selected to participate by early May. *Request:* *Please help us get the word out about the extended opportunity to apply for the 2016 program. * Flyers with links are attached for your convenience and distribution. Thanks for your help to get the word out about the extension. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is offering its 3rd. annual free, multi-day professional development training for elementary, middle, and high school teachers in July 2016. "Making," invention, and concepts of intellectual property (IP) will be explored as a means to inspire and support STEM learning in the classroom. We will be in Michigan this year on the campus of MSU. MSU has several Maker Space labs on campus, including the Engineering Maker Space Lab and The Hatch, participating teachers will have access to these spaces during the course of the Institute to facilitate hands-on making, design thinking, and innovation based projects. Projects within these Maker Space labs will allow participants to have practical experience in understanding concepts of IP and an immersion experience that allows them to translate lessons learned to their own classrooms. Space is limited, apply today for the USPTO National Summer Institute on Innovation, STEM, and Intellectual Property (NSTI). The deadline for teachers to apply is March 15. *Click here *to learn more. General Information FAQs Application Please let me know if you have questions or need additional information. Thank you. Best, Joyce Joyce Ward, Director Office of Education and Outreach United States Patent and Trademark Office --an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce 600 Dulany Street, Madison Building Alexandria, VA 22314 (571) 272-8424 [office] (571) 721-9703 [cell] -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> 734.647.3593

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Three Upcoming Programs at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Hi - EMU Professor Jesse Mason will show and discuss the latest images from the Hubble Space Telescope. Hubble's orbit outside the distortion of Earth's atmosphere allows it to take extremely high resolution images with negligible background light. Weather permitting, we will then go outside to look at space from some telescopes set up outside the Warren library. Teens and adults are welcome. This will be held Monday, April 4, 2106 at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center Conference Room. On Wednesday, April 6 at 6 pm learn about Depression Glass from Jan Borrensen-Hector of the Great Lakes Depression Glass Collectors Club. She will also take us on a tour of the glass display currently in our showcases. This program will take place in the Civic Center Conference Room. Alex Tarnavsky spent 25 years researching the assassination of John F. Kennedy. In his fictionalized account, Masters of Deceit, you will experience the mystery of an event that continues to cause controversy to this day. Join us for a lecture, book signing, and a small reception. Friday, April 8 at 6:30 pm in the Civic Center Conference Room. Thank you for helping us promote our programs. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Fwd: March is Reading Month for Early Childhood Students
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

Time for the little ones! Please see a message from Brandy Archer, MDE Content Area Literacy Consultant below and share widely! Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org http://twitter.com/meldotorg Begin forwarded message: From: "Archer, Brandy (MDE)" <ArcherB2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ArcherB2@michigan.gov>> Date: March 21, 2016 at 11:45:56 AM EDT To: "Archer, Brandy (MDE)" <ArcherB2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ArcherB2@michigan.gov>> Subject: March is Reading Month for Early Childhood Students Happy Monday! In continued celebration of March is Reading Month for All, this weeks' focus is on Early Childhood students. Please visit the resources here<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html#acc1> to see an example lesson linked to no-cost MeL resources. This example connects the Michigan Reads! 2016 book, Do Unto Otters, to literacy standards and the story available on BookFlix. This is an example of purposeful reading with young learners. Brandy Archer Brandy Archer, Ed.D. Content Area Literacy Consultant Office of Education Improvement & Innovation Curriculum & Instruction Office Michigan Department of Education 517-241-4466 Archerb2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Archerb2@michigan.gov> Visit our March is Reading Month website<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html> for motivating examples and activities that encourage purposeful reading for all Michiganders. [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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Re: [Michlib-l] Overnight loan stickers available, 3 day stickers have been claimed
by Jennifer Perryman 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

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Extra 1040, 1040A & MI forms & booklets
by goikea＠libcoop.net 21 Mar '16

21 Mar '16

I have an extra boxes of 1040 & 1040A booklets & forms and MI booklets that I am willing to split and send to libraries. Just let me know what you need and I will sent until they are gone. Please sent me your Rides code. Thank you, Annette M. Goike Assistant Director MacDonald Public Library 36480 Main St New Baltimore, MI 48047 586-725-0273 x5 goikea(a)libcoop.net

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