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Mobile Hotspot Information
by Michael Mccaffery 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Hi all When I floated the request for information on hotspots a few months ago, I got some feedback that some wanted to know how it went, and wanted to know how I approached it. So far a month in the program has been going very well for us. We have five hotspots from T-Mobile and they rarely are in house for longer than a day. T-Mobile's rates are around $30 per month per unit, and the cost is in the neighborhood of $100 per unit. The devices run well and I have had no complaints about the quality of the internet the hotspots provide. I intend to get five more. There were some hiccups with initial setup. Although not insurmountable, you will want to make sure you have someone who keeps track of IMEI, Sim card and phone numbers of each unit so you can call and cancel service on any of them should they not return on time. There is also reporting software that should be up soon so devices can be shut down without a call, and some aggregate data can be gleaned. When the hotspots come in you will have to plug them into a desktop computer to download access software and then change the name of each device, change the password and take down the associated phone number. Then record the relevant numbers somewhere for future access. We have a clipboard signout sheet that a patron must sign to verify they agree to our policy. The patron gets a package that includes the hotspot, adapter cord, case and a small card a copy of the hotspot agreement with password. We use a $20.00 case logic camera case to store all relevant materials. Some relevant things to consider when writing policy include: 1) Age of users- since filtering would be difficult, patrons have to be 18 to check them out. It is also very clear in the agreement there is no filter. 2) Specifically where and how they are to be returned. 3) How many times per month they can be checked out. I have included a picture of what we include with our hotspot checkouts and our policy. Let me know if you have any questions and thanks! MPM -- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights City Libraries 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us

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Duplicates for sale
by CRO Diane Greiner 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Two hardcover duplicates for sale at $9.00 each. The titles are as follows: Fridays with the Wizards by Jessica Day George Warriors, Dawn of the Clans, Path of Stars (book 6) by Erin Hunter Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615

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Periodical question
by CRO Diane Greiner 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Do you use a magazine service for ordering your magazines from one source? If so, who do you use and are you happy with them? I use a service at my school and this is the time of year for renewal. Several magazines weren't available any more from this service and they say I have to order direct from the publisher. Have you experienced this? Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615

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20 Hour Technical Services Clerk
by Andrea Aragona 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Employment Opportunity The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic employee committed to high quality library service and ready to join the Technical Services team. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library, with a service population of 41,700 people and strong community support for the library and the collections, services and programs offered. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. Position Title: Clerk Department: Technical Services, reporting to Department Head Hours: Part-time, 20 hours weekly, including evenings and Saturdays. Wages & $15.48 per hour, increasing to $16.02 per hour after successfully completing a 90 day orientation period. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits i.e. Benefits sick, personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation. Opportunity to participate in professional development. Requirements: Minimum: High school diploma; experience working with windows or Java and in highly detailed, deadline-oriented clerical production. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner. Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials, including small text, and discern voice and audible tones. Desirable: Copy cataloging and/or acquisitions experience in a library setting. Experience with MARC format and Dewey Decimal classification. Public library work experience. Responsibilities: Provides positive, professional service to the public, volunteers, book donors and receiving area visitors. Provides copy cataloging and materials acquisitions. Keeps statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including materials processing and database maintenance. Application, resume & cover letter due: April 4, 2016. A clerical skills test must accompany your application. Test is available at the Library Welcome Desk. TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 Email: careers(a)btpl.org Employment application available at www.btpl.org Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113 It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. -Helen Walton

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Newbery Award Committee Nominee
by katola13 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Hello Everyone, My name is Katie Lawrence and I am a librarian with the Northview Public School District, in the Grand Rapids area. I am happy to be back home in Michigan, after earning my MLIS and working as a librarian in Chicago for several years. I am writing to all of you because I am honored and truly humbled that I have been nominated to serve on the 2018 Newbery Award Committee. The ALA's annual election begins March 15th and goes through April 22nd. There are 15 of us appearing on the ballot, but only 8 of us will actually make it on the committee. I am the only Michigander appearing on any of the award committee ballots this year and it would be a great honor to represent our state, as well as the profession on this prestigious committee. If you are a member of the ALA as well as the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) I would be grateful if you would consider voting for me when voting opens this week. Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Best, Katie Lawrence Teacher Librarian West Oakview School

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Job Announcement: Youth Services Coordinator - Apply by April 5, Dowagiac District Library
by White, Shannon (MDE) 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Youth Services Coordinator The Dowagiac District Library is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to provide top-notch programming and library services to youth of all ages. A bachelor's degree or higher is required and recent MLS/MLIS graduates are encouraged to apply. Job Description: Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs professional library work related to: * Planning, organizing, and executing library programs and activities designed for children ages birth through grade 12, including the Summer Reading Program. * Submitting press releases on programs to local media outlets. * Coordinating in-house activities with staff. * Assisting patrons in the selection and use of library materials and electronic resources. * Developing and maintaining library collections and program supplies within the Children's Department. * Performing outreach to area schools, daycares, and others to promote the Library. * Providing excellent customer service and management of the children's circulation desk. * Participating in continuing education opportunities, including attending conferences and meetings. * Processing children's materials for the collections. * Performing other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: * Requires a bachelor's degree and experience working with children and teens. * Masters in Library and Information Science candidates preferred. * Strong knowledge of children's books and series. * Experience with eBooks, tablets, and other current technologies. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Self-motivated and creative. * Strong organizational skills. Hours: 40 hours per week, including one Saturday a month and one evening a week. Salary: $27,000-$30,000/yr. depending on experience. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance and paid time off. To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and program description writing sample to Library Director Matt Weston at mweston(a)dowagiacdl.org. Applications received by 5:00pm Tuesday, April 5th will be given first consideration. Program Description Writing Sample: In one paragraph, write a program description for a special children's or teen library program of your choice, as it might appear on the Library's website or in the local paper. **The Dowagiac District Library is an equal opportunity employer**

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Submission for Mailing list: MLA 2016 Annual Conference Call for Proposals Ends April 1
by Kary Askew 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Don't miss your chance to submit a proposal for MLA's annual conference this year, deadline is April 1. The MLA 2016 Annual Conference work group seeks a variety of program and poster proposals which will address topics representing the wide-range of professional responsibilities found in libraries and introduce new ideas or solutions to the current challenges in Michigan libraries. We encourage broad participation from librarians, staff and administrators from all types of libraries. MLA 2016 will feature innovative education tracks to re-frame the issues and solutions Michigan professionals are employing in the ever-changing library landscape. * Download the Call for Program and Poster Proposals for complete details (PDF)<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y2aCUBpSbDxCm5trAxAk7FeQTnGLxH138PAp1eirQPZp…> * Submit your program proposal online here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y2aCUBpSbDxCm5trAxAk7FeQTnGLxH138PAp1eirQPZp…>. * Submissions are due April 1, 2016 The April 1 deadline for program and poster proposals is firm and will not be extended. Submit your proposal today to take advantage of this opportunity. The sharing of experiences among colleagues is an essential part of enriching and improving the library community statewide. By presenting a program or poster at MLA 2016 you will help open dialogs, facilitate networking and spark new ideas for success. Questions? Feel free to contact MLA at (517) 394-2774. Kary Askew Garcia Communications and Membership Manager Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517.394.2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517.394.2675 kaskew(a)milibraries.org<mailto:kaskew@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org [SI Logo] Please join us for the 2016 Spring Institute Conference April 14 - 15, 2016. Learn more here<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/spring-institute/fea…>!

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Receipt printers for sale
by Julie Farkas 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Novi Public Library has some extra receipt printers with autocutter available for sale: * 4.5" per second print speed * Two-color printing capability * Autocutter rated at 1 million cuts * Windows, Linux, and Mac OS Drivers available 5 Star TSP143U Gray - Brand new in box - never been used - $60 [cid:image002.jpg@01D17DF9.1E71D3C0] 3 Star TSP143U Gray - Gently used - $45 [cid:image004.jpg@01D17DF9.1E71D3C0] Please contact Barb Rutkowski, brutkowski(a)novilibrary.org<mailto:brutkowski@novilibrary.org>, off list if you are interested in purchasing any of the scanners. Thanks!

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Call for Proposals for 2nd Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference!
by Driedger, Kevin (MDE) 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Call for Proposals for 2nd Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference! The 2nd Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference (#UMDCC16) will be held on August 9-11th at St. Ambrose University<http://www.sau.edu/> campus, Davenport, Iowa (Quad Cities<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quad_Cities>). The conference will be held jointly with the 2016 CONTENTdm User Group Meeting, sponsored by OCLC, on August 10-11th. Call for Proposals You can help make this a great conference! Consider sharing your experience and expertise by submitting a program proposal<https://docs.google.com/a/umn.edu/forms/d/18m7cOWiG7id_OzFcJq88DNKXVINt91UL…> for a session, workshop, or lightning presentation. The planning committee has created a list of potential topics of interest, but proposals on all relevant topics are welcome. Submit your proposal by Friday, April 29, 2016. Suggested Topics Below is an abbreviated list of topics, but you can view the full list here<http://www.wils.org/news-events/wilsevents/upper-midwest-digital-collection…>. * Accessibility and access * CONTENTdm user topics * Digital preservation and content management * Metadata * Project planning & project management * Promoting use and reuse of digital collections Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you! - Sara Ring (ring0089(a)umn.edu<mailto:ring0089@umn.edu>) and Emily Pfotenhauer (emily(a)wils.org<mailto:emily@wils.org>), on behalf of the UMDCC planning committee More About the Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference The UMDCC provides opportunities for digital collections creators and curators in the region and beyond to network, share best practices, participate in hands-on workshops, and learn from leaders in digital cultural heritage. Minitex, RAILS, and WiLS, along with a regional planning committee, are the primary organizers of the Upper Midwest Digital Collections Conference. In addition, St. Ambrose University Library is the local host and is donating staff time and planning support for this three-day event. The CONTENTdm Users Group meeting (August 10-11th) is sponsored by OCLC; their support means that this portion of the conference is free to current and potential CONTENTdm users. Visit the conference website<http://www.wils.org/news-events/wilsevents/upper-midwest-digital-collection…> for more information. ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v Kevin Driedger Librarian for Conservation and Digitization Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48913 517-373-9440 driedgerk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:driedgerk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 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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Program for newsletter
by Katrina Schultz 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

We're planning to start sending out a newsletter soon. If you send out a newsletter, what program do you use to create it (MailChimp, etc.) and what are your thoughts on it? -- Katrina Schultz Crawford County Library

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