August 2016 - Michlib-l

Free Bound Magazines
by Ted Gregory 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

Hello, everybody, We have a set of hardcover-bound magazines, *Horseless Carriage Gazette *from 1955 - 1968. The first person to email us their RIDES code at mackinaw1(a)gmail.com can have them. Thanks, -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/ and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Webinar Reminder!! Heritage Quest sessions scheduled, please share widely
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

Please open the attached for registration links to upcoming webinars for HeritageQuest Online in MeL. The first in the series is scheduled for next Tuesday, August 16th. Please share with your staff, colleagues and in your networks. The sessions in September specifically target teachers on using HeritageQuest in the classroom for social studies/history research. Best regards, Deb D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image007.png@01D1F31B.908C5EC0]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image008.png@01D1F31B.908C5EC0] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image009.png@01D1F31B.908C5EC0] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg> Hi All-starting August 16th and running through September 14th, ProQuest Trainer and former Kent District Library staff, Jennifer Cornell will be conducting a series of webinars-see attached for content and registration information-on HeritageQuest Online, one of the MeL databases. The September webinars will focus on HeritageQuest for Teachers-so how this resource can be used in the classroom for family history and other social studies/history assignments. Please share with your networks! Best, Deb D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image001.png@01D1E682.BB386FB0]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image002.png@01D1E682.BB386FB0] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image003.png@01D1E682.BB386FB0] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg>

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Authors Selling Books
by Megan Buck 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

Hi, All, Years ago we had someone take issue with the selling of books during an author visit. The solution at the time now seems cumbersome and I would like to propose a change. Before I get ahead of myself I was hoping to gather information on how other libraries are handling this. Some of the questions I have are: Do you allow authors to sell books onsite, and if so who provides/sells the books? (Does the library provide the books to sell and keep any profit? Do you use your Friends group to sell or invite a local bookstore to sell onsite? Do you ask the author sell their own books onsite with no interaction from the library/FOTL group/bookstore?) Do you treat self-published authors differently? Is this something in a policy, or just the way things are done? Thank you in advance for any and all ideas and advice! Megan Buck Director Dickinson County Library Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 774-1218 www.dcl-lib.org<http://www.dcl-lib.org>

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Microfilm cabinet for free
by David A Scott 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

Trying again. We have a nice large microfilm cabinet free (if you can come pick it up). If you are interested, let me know and I can send pictures/details. -- David Scott | Outreach & User Engagement Librarian Ferris State University | FLITE Library [cid:image001.png@01D1F30F.206C6A10] 1010 Campus Dr. - FLT 140-D | Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 591-3540 (W) (231) 591-2662 (F) | www.ferris.edu/library<http://www.ferris.edu/library> [cid:image002.png@01D1F30F.206C6A10]<https://www.facebook.com/david.scott.948494>

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Card Catalog
by Lois Hartman 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

I have someone who would be very interested in purchasing an old free standing card catalog. If you know of one could you please contact me? Thank you! Lois Hartman Watervliet District Library

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PA 164 TOWNSHIP only Libraries
by Sylvia Merz 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

Hello all! Coming off a terrific victory in our reorganization as a PA 164 Township Library here in Leland Township, and now the work begins negotiating with our Township on such items as building and employee issues. LoM tells me that there are 197 libraries in Michigan formed under PA 164, as either Village, City or Township Libraries. I would like to talk with Library Directors who are PA 164 TOWNSHIP only libraries as we move through this process. If you would be willing to be on my 'help' list, and are a PA 164 Township Library (recently formed would be helpful), then please email me off-list. Lelandlibrary(a)lelandtownshiplibrary.org <mailto:Lelandlibrary@lelandtownshiplibrary.org> Thanks everyone. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org

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Substitute Reference Librarian/Substitute Circulation Assistant
by Barbara Beaton 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

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Free Books for Book Clubs
by Betsy Myers 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

We have weeded again allowing these titles to be up for grabs, just email me you rides code if interested: Invisible Wall <https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Wall-Story-Broke-Barriers/dp/0345496108> by Harry Bernstein--10 copies Age of Innocence <https://www.amazon.com/Innocence-introduction-Cynthia-Griffin-Dluzynksi/dp/…> by Edith Wharton-5 copies My Name is Asher Lev <https://www.amazon.com/Name-Asher-Lev-Chaim-Potok/dp/1400031044/ref=sr_1_1?…> by Chaim Potak--7 copies Ballad of the Whiskey Robber <https://www.amazon.com/Ballad-Whiskey-Robber-Transylvanian-Moonlighting/dp/…> by Julian Rubinstein--5 copies Alice I Have Been <https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Have-Been-Random-Readers/dp/0385344147/ref=sr_…> by Melanie Benjamin--11 copies (that includes 1 LP) Giant's House <https://www.amazon.com/Giants-House-Romance-Elizabeth-McCracken/dp/03853408…> by Elizabeth McCraken--10 copies **The links of the titles are just to give you a synopsis of the books, they may or may not be the actual copies available. -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Donations from library
by Julie Grynwich 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

Hello, We have been approached by our community Arts Council to give a $5000 donation to honor a community member, who died last year. This person was a library board member for many years, our board president for many years, and instrumental in community support for our new library. We were given almost $3000 in memorial donations after his death, and spent some on a memorial bench. I'm just not sure it would be legal or appropriate for the library to make a donation. I know we cannot use tax dollars, but can we use donations? Are all library funds considered tax dollars once the library receives them? Is there a publication that explains what is and is not allowed with library funds? I'd love to have it! Julie Grynwich, Director New Buffalo Twp. Library P. 269-469-2933

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New Report on Family Engagement at Public Libraries
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 10 Aug '16

10 Aug '16

Overview: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/08/new-report-family-engagement… "Libraries are supporting families and building pathways for promoting their children's lifelong learning. Beginning in the early years, public library services such as story time and early literacy programming help children get ready for school. Libraries serve as pillars for school-age children's afterschool and summer learning experiences and invite families to participate in diverse activities, from engaging in maker spaces and digital media labs to exploring healthy lifestyles. Through offerings in adult education, job seeking and computer skills, libraries are reinventing themselves as hubs of two-generation learning. According to Clara Bohrer and Kathleen Reif, co-chairs of the Public Library Association's Family Engagement Task Force, "family engagement goes well beyond the support of early literacy and our youngest children, and encompasses the wide range of services offered by libraries for families and children of all ages." Furthermore, libraries are essential community partners in contributing to more equitable learning opportunities for children living in poverty or from low-income homes. For the many children without preschool experience, libraries fill gaps in their access to guided and research-based early learning experiences. For those without access to afterschool programs, libraries offer safe spaces for homework help and enrichment. And for those who are underconnected, free access to high-speed Internet connections and quality digital media and technology makes learning tools available." The full report can be found at: http://www.hfrp.org/family-involvement/projects/libraries-for-the-21st-cent… Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]

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