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Rural Library Conference: Geocachers!
by Amber Hughey 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

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Fwd: [Action Required before 4/27] "Dark Store Bill"
by Shawn Andary 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Hello all, Apologies if this is a duplication, but I don't think that I recall seeing any messages on the Michlib-L list. There is at last a bill that will attempt to address the "dark store" tax loophole, and HB 5578 will be taken up this Wednesday by the House Tax Policy Committee. In the forwarded message, you will see the names of legislators serving on that committee. If your representative appears on the list below, please consider sending them a quick email today or tomorrow encouraging them to support this bill. Thanks very much! ******************************** Shawn Andary, ALS System Admin UP Region of Library Cooperation 1615 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 v (906)226-4675 Ext. 4 f (906)228-5627 COSUGI Regional & Special User Group Liaison 2015-16 May 23-25, 2016 (Pre-conference May 22) http://www.cosugi.org/conference ******************************** ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kathleen Carlson <uprlfcoord(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 9:31 AM Subject: Fwd: "Dark Store Bill" To: Please contact the state representative listed below, asking them to support HB 5578. The bill will be taken up on Wednesday, April 27, by the House Tax Policy Committee. Rep. David Maturen introduced legislation to ensure that equitable determinations are made when the entire Michigan Tax Tribunal hears an assessment dispute. House Bill 5578 would require the entire Michigan Tax Tribunal to make its own, independent determination of the highest and best use of the property that is the subject of the appeal and insure that the comparable properties have the same highest and best use. “The Michigan Tax Tribunal, in recent decisions, has taken into account sales of ‘dark stores’ — vacant structures that most often have deed restrictions — when determining the assessed value of fully functional big box retail stores,” said Rep. Maturen, R-Brady Township. “This legislation eliminates the ‘dark store’ loophole, and creates fair policies that will be used for all assessment disputes heard by the entire Tax Tribunal.” Bill would close 'dark store' assessing loophole Equitable, fair determinations on property tax appeal cases before the Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) would be ensured under HB 5578. The bill would require the MTT to make its own, independent determination of the highest and best use of the property under appeal, and ensure that comparable properties are used when comparing the same highest and best use. In recent years, the MTT has used the "dark store" assessing theory when determining the assessed value of fully functional big box retail stores. The result is much lower than expected property valuations because, instead of the true cash value, the property is compared to the sales of vacant structures that most often have deed restrictions that severely limit their use. Once limited to primarily "big box" stores, this issue now has a much larger impact to state and local governments, as fast food restaurants, auto parts stores and national chain pharmacies are seeking the same treatment--all at the expense of local governments, their residents and other businesses in the community. For townships and other local governments, this issue is about far more than their budgets--money that could be spent on fire protection, roads or economic development. It is about ensuring that all taxpayers pay their fair share and that all properties are being properly valued. HB 5578 would create a level playing field based on sound appraisal principles by eliminating the dark store "loophole-"-allowing the use of bad comparables and deed restrictions--that has been used far too often. Rather, the bill would provide a fair, transparent process for all property tax assessment disputes heard by the entire tribunal and require the use of all three methods of assessing--cost, sales comparison, and income--for more equitable determinations. HOUSE TAX POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Mailing address for all Representatives is the same: PO Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909-7514 Kevin Gawronski, Committee Clerk 517-373-2002 Wendell Byrd (3rd District) – Detroit (Wayne County) WendellByrd(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-0144 Lee Chatfield (107th District) – Sault Ste Marie, St Ignace, Petoskey, Harbor Springs,Cheboygan (Cheboygan, Chippewa, Mackinaw, Emmet Counties) LeeChatfield(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-2629 Paul Clemente (14th District) – Lincoln Park, Melvindale, Riverview, Wyandotte (Wayne County) PaulClemente(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-0140 Jeff Farrington, Committee Chair (30th District) – Sterling Heights, Utica (Macomb County) JeffFarrngton(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-7768 Gary Glenn (98th District) – Auburn, Pinconning, Midland (Bay & Midland Counties) GaryGlenn(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-1791 Martin Howrylak (41st District) – Troy, Clawson (Oakland County) MartinHowrylak(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-1783 Brandt Iden (61st District) – Portage (Kalamazoo County) BrandtIden(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-1774 Bill LaVoy (17th District) – Monroe, Flatrock, Rockford (Monroe & Wayne Counties) BillLaVoy(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-1530 David Maturen, Committee Vice Chair (63rd District) – Marshall, Galesburg (Calhoun, Kalamazoo County) DavidMaturen(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-1787 Pat Somerville (23rd District) – Trenton, Woodhaven, Gibraltar (Wayne County) PatSomerville(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-0855 Jim Townsend, Committee Vice Chair (26th District) – Madison Heights, Royal Oak (Oakland County) JimTownsend(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-3818 Michael Webber (45th District)- Rochester, Rochester Hills (Oakland County) MichaelWebber(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-1773 Ken Yonker (72nd District) – Kentwood, Wayland (Allegan, Kent Counties) KenYonker(a)house.mi.gov 517-373-0840 -- Kathleen Carlson, Field Coordinator U.P. Regional Labor Federation 906-361-4240 -- Kathleen Carlson, Field Coordinator U.P. Regional Labor Federation 906-361-4240

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Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2015
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

You can find the 2015 annual report for the Library of Michigan's use of the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) funds at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the LSTA 2016 section. You can also find the 2015 LSTA Fact Sheet, which is a quick overview of the last year. If you have any questions or feedback about LSTA funds and the programs the Library of Michigan supports with those funds, please feel free to contact me. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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WebJunction Content and Upcoming Webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Upcoming Webinars If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the course catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Make, Do, Share: Build a STEM Learning Community Thursday, April 28, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/make-do-share.html Youth in grades K-12 spend an astounding 81% of their time in informal learning environments outside of school. Libraries are a locus of informal learning. As the number of STEM related careers continues to multiply, libraries can play a key role in fostering the interest and excitement for STEM learning that may be missing in schools. Through the generous support of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Kitsap Regional Library System (KRL) has developed a ready-to-use system that empowers libraries of all sizes to become community STEM leaders. If you feel like an "accidental STEM librarian" and are wondering how to get started, staff at this semi-rural library system will share fresh ideas and hands-on, practical advice for planning and implementing impactful programs. Learn how to take the lead with informal learning for youth and families in your community. Presenters: From Kitsap Regional Library<http://www.krl.org/>, Shannon Peterson, Youth Services Manager and Seth Ciotti, BiblioTEC Program Manager This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries<http://arsl.info/>. Introducing Learning Circles: Online Learning, Offline Tuesday, May 3, 2016 ♦ 3 pm Eastern / 12 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/introducing-learning-circles.… Learning Circles<http://learningcircles.p2pu.org> offer a solution to the isolation of online learning by creating study groups for learners who want to take their online courses together, in-person. Developed by Chicago Public Library and P2PU, these librarian-facilitated study groups meet weekly in the library for 6-8 weeks to work through online courses in subjects ranging from resume writing to public speaking to web design. Participants experience the value of sharing strategies, progress and companionship with peers, all in a low-stress environment. Join presenters Grif Peterson of P2PU and Kate Lapinski of Chicago Public Library to learn more details and recent highlights of the program. If you decide that Learning Circles could work at your library, you can take advantage of the P2PU open source toolkit<https://www.p2pu.org/en/facilitate/> for librarians and practitioners around the world who want to start running Learning Circles in their community. Presented by: Grif Peterson, Learning Lead, P2PU<https://www.p2pu.org/en/>; and Kate Lapinski, Learning & Economic Advancement Librarian, Chicago Public Library<http://www.chipublib.org/> 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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Treasures in the Attic - Roseville Public Library
by Tracy Wilson (Roseville Public Library) 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Hi all, I wanted to share an antiques appraisal program we are doing at the Roseville Library this weekend. Saturday, April 30th @ 10 AM Join the Friends of the Library in celebrating the Library's 80th anniversary with an antiques appraisal. Appraisers Dan & Judy Landino & Keith Zessin will be coming to the library for this special Saturday event! There will be a $5 charge per item appraised. Limit two items per person. Payment will be taken on the day of the event and is cash only. Items should be easy to carry & will be publicly appraised. Even if you don't have items to appraise you are welcome to come, listen and learn. Thanks! Tracy Wilson Head of Adult Services Roseville Public Library (P) 586-447-4558 twilson(a)roseville-mi.gov rosevillelibrary.org<http://rosevillelibrary.org> https://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI

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Executive Director position, Poudre River Public Library, Fort Collins, CO
by Jobeth Bradbury 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Executive Director Position! Poudre River Public Library District-Fort Collins, Colorado Embrace the Colorado lifestyle as <http://www.poudrelibraries.org/> Poudre River Public Library District's next Executive Director! Lead an outstanding public library district headquartered in exciting Fort Collins, one of the Top 10 Healthiest cities and one of America's Most Innovative Tech Hubs. Promote and execute the Library's strategic vision-a vision with focus-People, Partners, and Place-to be realized with superb services, outstanding programs, and exceptional customer service. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the seven-member Board of Trustees, the County and Library staff to deliver new services and programs to a region with significant growth and unlimited potential. The Library focuses on continuous learning, awareness and marketing efforts, creating a sense of place, and building sustainable external partnerships throughout northern Larimer County, CO. The Library's three locations, anchored in Fort Collins, and its outreach department circulates 3.2 million items annually to a population of 186,000+ residents with an annual budget of $9.9 million, a committed staff of 160, and a vital Friends of the Library. The District serves an 1,800 square-mile region and is dedicated to matching diverse community needs, interests and priorities with exceptional opportunities for learning, intellectual stimulation and personal enjoyment. Just as the Poudre River flows through the region and sustains life across the high plains of northern Colorado, The Poudre River Public Library District is where the free flow of information cultivates growth and serves as a steady, limitless source of renewal for all of its communities. Located in northern Colorado, <http://www.fcgov.com/> Fort Collins enjoys and celebrates its reputation for wonderful cultural and recreational amenities, an outstanding public school system, first rate medical care, and Colorado State University. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, the County Seat, offers 300 days of sunshine a year and is a regional hub for shopping and employment. As a renowned technology corridor, major employers include Hewlett Packard, Intel, and Avago Technologies. Live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining (Fort Collins is known for its breweries), can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the quality of life of a small community with the exhilaration of a large city-a place in which you can reinvent and reinvigorate yourself. For more information on Fort Collins, Larimer County, and the Poudre River Public Library District, visit <http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrelinks.htm> Poudre River Links. Responsibilities include planning and directing all phases of library operations-financial, personnel, facilities, and business for the library district with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers; assisting the Board of Trustees in the development of policies providing overall direction for the District; working closely with the Board, Larimer County, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and contributing to northern Colorado's community, culture, lifestyles and interests focusing on active civic engagement promoting external partnerships; promoting best practices analyzing continuous improvement, library services and programs consistent with community expectations; understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience working with new capital projects; and proven experience mentoring, developing, and evaluating staff. For the complete position description, see <http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrejobdesc.pdf> Poudre River Public Library District Executive Director. Qualifications. Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and five years of library experience in increasingly responsible library positions or an equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to effectively perform the work required. Essential skills include excellent administrative, financial planning, communication, and personnel management skills; ability to inspire and lead staff; initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the staff, Library Board, Friends of the Library and community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and successful strategic planning and implementation are highly preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $125,000-145,000 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit <http://www.gossagesager.com> Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to <mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> Karen Miller. This position will close June 12, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> (formerly Gossage Sager Associates) 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Executive Director position, Poudre River Public Library, Fort Collins, CO
by Jobeth Bradbury 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Executive Director Position! Poudre River Public Library District-Fort Collins, Colorado Embrace the Colorado lifestyle as Poudre River Public Library District's<http://www.poudrelibraries.org/> next Executive Director! Lead an outstanding public library district headquartered in exciting Fort Collins, one of the Top 10 Healthiest cities and one of America's Most Innovative Tech Hubs. Promote and execute the Library's strategic vision-a vision with focus-People, Partners, and Place-to be realized with superb services, outstanding programs, and exceptional customer service. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the seven-member Board of Trustees, the County and Library staff to deliver new services and programs to a region with significant growth and unlimited potential. The Library focuses on continuous learning, awareness and marketing efforts, creating a sense of place, and building sustainable external partnerships throughout northern Larimer County, CO. The Library's three locations, anchored in Fort Collins, and its outreach department circulates 3.2 million items annually to a population of 186,000+ residents with an annual budget of $9.9 million, a committed staff of 160, and a vital Friends of the Library. The District serves an 1,800 square-mile region and is dedicated to matching diverse community needs, interests and priorities with exceptional opportunities for learning, intellectual stimulation and personal enjoyment. Just as the Poudre River flows through the region and sustains life across the high plains of northern Colorado, The Poudre River Public Library District is where the free flow of information cultivates growth and serves as a steady, limitless source of renewal for all of its communities. Located in northern Colorado, Fort Collins<http://www.fcgov.com/> enjoys and celebrates its reputation for wonderful cultural and recreational amenities, an outstanding public school system, first rate medical care, and Colorado State University. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, the County Seat, offers 300 days of sunshine a year and is a regional hub for shopping and employment. As a renowned technology corridor, major employers include Hewlett Packard, Intel, and Avago Technologies. Live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining (Fort Collins is known for its breweries), can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the quality of life of a small community with the exhilaration of a large city-a place in which you can reinvent and reinvigorate yourself. For more information on Fort Collins, Larimer County, and the Poudre River Public Library District, visit Poudre River Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrelinks.htm>. Responsibilities include planning and directing all phases of library operations-financial, personnel, facilities, and business for the library district with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers; assisting the Board of Trustees in the development of policies providing overall direction for the District; working closely with the Board, Larimer County, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and contributing to northern Colorado's community, culture, lifestyles and interests focusing on active civic engagement promoting external partnerships; promoting best practices analyzing continuous improvement, library services and programs consistent with community expectations; understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience working with new capital projects; and proven experience mentoring, developing, and evaluating staff. For the complete position description, see Poudre River Public Library District Executive Director<http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrejobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and five years of library experience in increasingly responsible library positions or an equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to effectively perform the work required. Essential skills include excellent administrative, financial planning, communication, and personnel management skills; ability to inspire and lead staff; initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the staff, Library Board, Friends of the Library and community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and successful strategic planning and implementation are highly preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $125,000-145,000 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close June 12, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> (formerly Gossage Sager Associates) 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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We Need your Help - 5 more days to Honor U.P. History champions
by Larry J. Wagenaar 25 Apr '16

25 Apr '16

Dear Friends, The submission deadline to nominate an individual or an organization for an Upper Peninsula History Award is quickly approaching - we need your nominations by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29. You can download the nomination form here: http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomina tion.pdf For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles Follo Award. The Follo Award is given to an individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Upper Peninsula history. For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the Superior Award. The Superior Award recognizes historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced Upper Peninsula history. The awards will be presented during our annual U.P. History Conference, which will be held in Munising this year, on June 24-26. Time is short. Please mail 10 copies of your completed nomination form and supporting materials to 5815 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911 OR e-mail your completed form and supporting materials to hsm(a)hsmichigan.org <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> by 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 29 with the subject line "U.P. Award Nomination" to get your nomination in before the deadline (if you submit your nomination via email, you must still also mail 10 hard copies to the Historical Society of Michigan at the address indicated above). If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 692-1828. We look forward to hearing from you! Larry Wagenaar Larry J. Wagenaar Executive Director, Historical Society of Michigan Publisher, Michigan History Magazine L3C 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 Fax: (517) 324-4370 Email: wagenaar(a)hsmichigan.org Website: www.hsmichigan.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 18, Issue 18
by Dale Parus 23 Apr '16

23 Apr '16

In cased you miss her appearances in the Detroit area, we are hosting Barbara VanderMolen, author of the two volume set Discovering Michigan County by County, in Ionia in a couple of weeks. We are looking forward to her fun, fact-filled talk as we ramble through our state's beautiful peninsulas one county at a time. She will be here Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. Please note that our program will be held across the street at Ionia First United Methodist Church, 105 E. Main St., due to lack of meeting space at our lovely - but lacking - Victorian Italianate home. Please feel free to join us. --- Dale Parus, Director *Enriching Your Life* 126 East Main St. Ionia, MI 48846 Phone: (616) 527-3680, ext. 104 *A member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative* --- On Sat, Apr 23, 2016 at 12:00 PM, <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> wrote: > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Head of Circulation/Reference (John Sheridan) > 2. Employment Opportunity- BDL Head of Youth Services > (monica(a)boynelibrary.org) > 3. Early Learning Environments webinar is April 26th - Every > Child Ready to Read project (Reish, Karren (MDE)) > 4. Kwik cases (Patricia Braden) > 5. Re: Discovering Michigan County by County (Wendy Mutch) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:05:49 +0000 > From: John Sheridan <stcdld(a)hotmail.com> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] Head of Circulation/Reference > Message-ID: > < > DM3PR13MB0506DFF4827FBF940BDE9735C76F0(a)DM3PR13MB0506.namprd13.prod.outlook.com > > > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > John Sheridan has shared a?OneDrive?file with you. To view it, click the > link below. > > > < > https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr… > > > [https://r1.res.office365.com/owa/prem/images/dc-docx_20.png]< > https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr… > > > > Head of Circulation opening.docx< > https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B5238E0B062476F9!3748&authkey=!AHmWxr… > > > > > > > The Vicksburg District Library, located in the Friendliest Village in > Michigan, has an opening for Head of Circulation/Reference. > > This position requires a MLS from and accredited library school, > experience preferred but recent graduates are invited to apply. > > The ideal candidate knows how to trouble shoot problems with laptops and > tablets, be patron orientated, have good writing skills and maintain a > website. > > > Duties, wages and benefits as well as job duties can be reviewed in the > attached job description. > > > We will be taking applications through May 7th. Please apply online with > cover letter, resume and references. > > > John Sheridan, Director > > Vicksburg District Library >

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Discovering Michigan County by County
by Gretchen Krug 23 Apr '16

23 Apr '16

We recently hosted Barbara VanderMolen, author of the two volume set Discovering Michigan County by County http://discovermichigancountybycounty.com/. She gave an informative and fun, fact-filled talk about our beautiful Great Lakes state. It's a great program for history buffs and people who like to travel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gretchen Krug, Branch Manager Clinton-Macomb Public Library, North Branch 16800 24 Mile Road, Suite 2 Macomb Township, MI 48042 586-226-5081 | fax 586-226-5088 gkrug(a)cmpl.org

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