September 2016 - Michlib-l

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by Jen Taggart 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Please join us for our Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) meeting next month. If you have not attended a SNSR meeting before and you would like to discuss library services for patrons of all ages with special needs, consider adding this fall meeting to your calendar! • Share programming and collection ideas • Updates on resources and adaptive technology • Discuss accessibility and inclusion in the library We will also have a presentation on "transitioning after high school" and an introduction/visual tour of the fantastic new Play-Place for Autistic Children in Sterling Heights, MI. (See attached agenda.) Meeting: Thursday, October 13 Time: 12 – 3 p.m. (You can purchase an optional pizza/salad lunch from Buddy’s Pizza, or you may bring a lunch with you.) Place: Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 RSVP: Jen Taggart taggartj(a)btpl.org<mailto:taggartj@btpl.org> or (248) 642-5800 by 10/7/16 Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org> 248-642-5800

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Five Year Plans
by Ms. TJ Smith 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hello all- We just made it through our first millage renewal and are in the process of creating our first five year plan. If you are willing or able, could you send a copy of your library's plan to me off list? We're a Class II library, but I'm willing to read through plans from libraries of all sizes. One of the primary goals we'll be covering is expanding our space, so any that include similar topics would be of the greatest help. Thanks all! Ms. TJ Smith Library Director Sherman Township Library (989) 644-5131

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Last Call: MMLC Performers Showcase workshop
by Irene Bancroft 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

We have just a few places still available if you would like to attend... [Summer Reading Letterhead.png] A collaborative effort between Library of Michigan and Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative to bring Summer Reading programming and educational opportunities to Michigan libraries throughout the year. Performers Showcase for 2017 Programs 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:45 a.m.) Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Genesys Conference & Banquet Center 805 Health Park Blvd., Grand Blanc, MI v Build a Better World Summer Programming ideas with Library of Michigan Youth Services Coordinator Cathy Lancaster v New Directions in Programming Displays v Showcase of Performers from Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative's 2016-17 Performers List .6 CEU's pending $60.00 Registration Fee, includes lunch Reservations are now being accepted at Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative. To register, phone (810) 232-7119; fax (810) 232-6639 or email ibancroft(a)mmlc.info<mailto:ibancroft@mmlc.info> Registration Deadline: Friday, September 16th

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PPT reimbursements
by Melissa Malcolm 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hi all-- Though I have been assured by Treasury that the reimbursement will be coming and I don't need to do anything to get it, I am really nervous about adding the figure to millage income in this FY2017 budget. Is any of you feeling the same, and adding the figure anyway? Or are you not putting it in and will be overjoyed when it comes? I hope I'm not the only not-so-trusting director out there. melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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Kwik cases
by Patricia Braden 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any DVD Kwik cases that you want to get rid of? If so, we are willing to take them off your hands! Please email me off list. Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Re: [Michlib-l] PPT reimbursements
by susan.wess＠milanlibrary.org 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

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Volunteer Management Software - good and bad - and volunteer manuals
by Kay Schwartz 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hi, all, If you use volunteer signup and/or management software that you recommend or recommend avoiding, will you share that information with us? We are just beginning a formal volunteer tracking program. If anyone has a volunteer manual and/or volunteer job descriptions to share, much appreciated! (I've seen the compilation from Sharon at Allegan County Library last fall in the Michlib archives, but I get the Michlib digest and don't get attachments, so if anyone can respond directly to me with attachments, great.) Kay ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kay Schwartz Flint Public Library Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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Up for grabs--slip printer ink cartridges
by Susan Sandula 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

I have a box of slip printer ink cartridges for a 61035 Citizen IR60/DP600. Ink ribbon is black/red. Susie Sandula Dryden Township Library

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Job Posting - Sorter
by Tammy Turgeon 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Hi! The Suburban Library Cooperative is looking for a sorter for our cooperative-wide delivery system. Information about the position is below. Tammy POSITION OPEN SORTER This position reports to the Library Support Assistant and will perform sorting duties for the Suburban Library Cooperative delivery service. *Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* * High school diploma or equivalent * Ability to lift 30lb sorting bins and stack them up to 5 feet high * Ability to multi-task * Ability to work effectively with other employees * Prepares for emergencies and helps maintain a safe work environment * A good attitude toward the necessity for dependability, promptness, neatness, and accuracy * Wise judgment and initiative *Essential Functions of the Job:* This person will be able to perform the following essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation: ·Unpack incoming bins ·Sort materials by library ·Pack outgoing bins ·Perform other related duties as assigned Hours 20 hours per week. Schedule is 1 – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Salary and Benefits $8.50 - $10 per hour. No benefits. To Apply Send resume to Tammy Turgeon, Director, Suburban Library Cooperative, 44750 Delco Boulevard, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Email: turgeont(a)libcoop.net OPEN UNTIL FILLED -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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Up for grabs--Slip printer ink cartridges
by Dryden Library 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

I have a box of slip printer ink cartridges for a 61035 Citizen IR60/DP600. It's for a black/red printer. Susie Sandula Dryden Township Library 5480 Main Street P.O. Box 280 Dryden, MI 48428 Phone 810.796.3586 Fax 810.796.2634 drydentownshiplibrary(a)hotmail.com<mailto:drydentownshiplibrary@hotmail.com> www.drydentownshiplibrary.org<http://www.drydentownshiplibrary.org>

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Fwd: [alsc-l] Take Action Tuesday: Create a Banned Books Week Display
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Banned Books Week is just 2 weeks out! Send a picture in to Every Day Advocacy of your display (details below). ~Cathy Lancaster Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Jenna Nemec-Loise <ALSC.Jenna(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ALSC.Jenna@hotmail.com>> Date: September 13, 2016 at 8:13:36 AM EDT To: ALSC-L Listserv <alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org<mailto:alsc-l@lists.ala.org>> Subject: [alsc-l] Take Action Tuesday: Create a Banned Books Week Display Reply-To: Jenna Nemec-Loise <ALSC.Jenna(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ALSC.Jenna@hotmail.com>> Create a Banned Books Week display. Thinking about how you'll celebrate Banned Books Week<http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/> (http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/) with kids and families this year from September 25-October 1? Get started today with a display highlighting the 2016 theme of diversity. Check out the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom's Frequently Challenged Books<http://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks> (http://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks) page for lists of diverse titles by decade. Why note take your display one step further by adding note cards or table tents with title summaries and reasons for challenges? Send us a photo of your display at everyday-advocacy(a)hotmail.com<mailto:everyday-advocacy@hotmail.com?subject=Everyday%20Advocacy%20Matters%20E-Newsletter%20(October%202016)>. Championing intellectual freedom and every kid's right to read is Everyday Advocacy<http://www.ala.org/everyday-advocacy/> (http://www.ala.org/everyday-advocacy/) in action! ________________________________ Jenna Nemec-Loise, MLIS Everyday Advocate. Relationship architect. Community builder. E: jnemecloise(a)outlook.com<http://outlook.com> | T: (847) 917-3402 | Twitter: @ALAJenna Division Councilor, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Member Content Editor, ALSC Everyday Advocacy Website & Electronic Newsletter

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Eileen Pollack author appearance!
by francinemenken＠comcast.net 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

PLEASE JOIN US! "AN AFTERNOON WITH EILEEN POLLACK" AUTHOR OF "A PERFECT LIFE" FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 AT 1:30 PM RSVP: Francine Menken 248.432.5546 or fmenken(a)jccdet.org

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Thank you to Maria at BPL! A Successful Program
by Katie Rothley 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Hey Michlib! I held the "Cut the Cord" presentation that Maria from Baldwin Public Library shared with us months ago, and I had 40 people in attendance! Our patrons were incredibly engaged and asked all kinds of questions. In short, it was AWESOME. Maria- Thank you for sharing the idea and the presentation with us! Sincerely, Katie Katie Rothley, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd Southfield, MI 48076 (248)796-4380 southfieldlibrary.org

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Teen Librarian Wanted
by natalie bazan 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Hello Everyone, We are excited to begin our search for a teen librarian in the wonderful town of Dorr MI! Please check out our job application and think about joining us here in Dorr to create a teen program here! http://www.dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org/library-board/job-openings Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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MeLBusiness Twitter Chat: September 13th!!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

[https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/263754268/m_reasonably_small.jpg]<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmeldotorg%3F…> Michigan eLibrary<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmeldotorg%3F…> @meldotorg<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmeldotorg%3F…> = Tomorrow's the day! The #MeLBizChat<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3…> runs 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 13. Use the hashtag #MeLBizChat<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3…> to participate [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CsKcdf2WIAAEXLn.jpg:medium]<https://twitter.com/i/redirect?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmeldotorg%2F…> We'd love to have you join us!! Deb Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant/Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Multiple Choice: Finding an Early Literacy Partner - Registration closes on Friday!
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Registration deadline is this Friday! Register now! Maybe you have heard of Every Child Ready to Read, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library or 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, but but you have no idea which one of these programs might work in your library or how to get one of them started. Maybe you've tried a program but you're floundering and need a boost? Join the Children's & Teen Services Committee from the Woodlands Library Cooperative as they present *Multiple Choice: Finding an Early Literacy Partner*. We will explore these three early literacy initiatives, all of which are happening in Michigan libraries. In an exciting new venture, Woodlands is offering the same workshop in three different locations, all in our service area. Join us for one, or if you're feeling adventurous, join us for all of them! All programs are from 1:30pm to 4:30pm and are being held at the following locations: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - Schoolcraft Community Library Wednesday, September 21, 2016 - Jackson District Library Concord Branch Thursday, September 22, 2016 - Monroe County Library System - Ellis Branch Speakers and location details, along with registration information, is on the attached flier and online at http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/ calendar/workshops/ $10 for staff from Woodlands member libraries, $20 for non-WLC libraries. Registration deadline is Friday, September 16, 2016. See you there! kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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On-Demand "Getting Started with Statistics for Librarians"
by Figg, Bethany J 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Good afternoon! The MDMLG and Wayne State University had a great turnout for the MLA Webinar "Getting Started with Statistics for Librarians" last Wednesday! And the On-Demand is ready for viewing. If you did not previously have time to register, I will keep registration open for one more week for those who are interested. Just send an email to Bethany.Figg(a)cmich.edu and I will get you registered and send you your free On-Demand handouts and link to the webinar. Thanks again to the GMR for funding this great course! Have a nice day! Bethany MDMLG Professional Development Committee Bethany Figg, MBA, MLIS, AHIP bethany.figg(a)cmich.edu<mailto:bethany.figg@cmich.edu> Visit us online!<https://www.cmich.edu/colleges/cmed/Education/Residency/GME/Pages/default.a…> Graduate Medical Education Administrator | CMU College of Medicine 1000 Houghton Street, Saginaw MI 48602 *: 989-583-7406 | 6: 989-583-6907 Central Values: Integrity | Respect | Empathy | Inclusiveness | Social Responsibility | Excellence | Innovation

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Packing bags: a Thank you & another ask
by M. Converse 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Many, many thanks to our kind friends who have saved our books with their excess mailing bags! May I be so bold as to ask once again, if you have an excess of #1, #2, or #4 size mailers, could you send them to zv010? We are sending out lots of material every day . . . Thank you so very much! M. Converse, Reference Department Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library zv010

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Job Posting - Circulation Supervisor Howell Carnegie Library
by Diane McKee 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

LIBRARY CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR The historic Howell Carnegie District Library has a full-time position available for a Circulation Supervisor to oversee the operation of the library's Circulation Department - Enthusiastic, positive public service orientation - Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written presentations - Ability to handle multiple tasks successfully - Supervisory experience - Experience working with Innovative Interfaces - Sierra application - Experience working with MelCat Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by September 30, 2016 will receive first consideration. Interested individuals should forward a cover letter which specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume and three references with contact information, including email addresses[hcdl logo3]. See full posting at http://www.howelllibrary.org/employment_opportunities.htm Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720 ext. 114 www.howellibrary.org<http://www.howellibrary.org>

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Donor Tree Information
by BillieJo Bluemer 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

As we plan our new library, my Board is looking at options for donor recognition. They are considering a tree of some kind, either metal or wood. If you have something similar, would you share what company you used. They are hoping to find a company in Michigan. BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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Associate University Librarian! University California Santa Barbara
by Jobeth Bradbury 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Associate University Librarian-UC Santa Barbara Lead the UCSB Library Scholarly Resources & Content Strategies programs and explore new strategies providing scholarly information to support research and teaching missions; increase the visibility of the Library's distinctive collections and their research value; align resources with the UCSB's campus's teaching and research mission; and facilitate discovery and use of data created and published by UCSB researchers and scholars. The <http://www.ucsb.edu/> University of California, Santa Barbara, one of ten campuses of the University of California system, seeks a successful Associate University Librarian (AUL) who will provide leadership and program oversight of key programs and services committed to the activities of UCSB researches and scholars. The AUL will set library-wide policy for collection development, data curation, digitization initiatives, scholarly communications, licensing, acquisitions, and preservation. Teamwork is essential-the chosen candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, subject librarians, collections staff, the California Digital Library (to provide access to electronic resources meeting the UCSB's needs), sister UC campuses and other cooperative partners. The AUL will convene ad hoc or functional groups to work creatively together with all staff engaged in collection issues. A key new project will be exploring new ways to strengthen collaborative collection development, shared collections, and c-investments for content needed by UCSB researchers and scholars. Responsibilities. With five direct reports and 45FTE personnel, the <http://www.gossagesager.com/AULjobdesc.pdf> Associate University Librarian reports to the University Librarian. Key responsibilities include: establishing criteria of excellence and effectiveness for all aspects of the Library's intellectual content-collection building, digital initiatives, and access to collections; mobilizing and supporting staff to meet criteria through shared processes and practices; managing the information resources budget and serving as key spokesperson for collections to faculty, students and other patrons; providing campus wide leadership working closely with faculty and colleagues charting a sustainable future for scholarly communications; and supervising and providing strategic direction to the Library's Acquisition & Resource Management Services, Cataloging and Metadata, Collection Development, Digital Services and Scholarly Communication departments. The AUL shares decision making authority for personnel actions, resource management, and policy development. The AUL also represents the Library in the appropriate University, regional and national bodies and contributes through publications, formal presentations, and professional participation. Qualifications. Required qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS or equivalent degree with relevant experience; significant work experience in an academic research library; demonstrated understanding of building research collections; demonstrated leadership fostering partnerships; demonstrated understanding of scholarly communication issues and new models shaping future publishing; proven management experience in a complex, multi-functional library; superior interpersonal skills and team builder; ability to work in a diverse setting with diverse staff and campus communities; a strong commitment to staff development; and superior analytical and problem solving skills. Preferred qualifications include: a second Master's degree and/or Doctorate; playing a responsible role in acquisitions and collections; experience with digital scholarship, data-intensive research support, data curation, and digital initiatives and preservation; library fundraising efforts, and a significant record of publications and/or presentation experience. Compensation. The position offers a starting salary range of $99,100 to $178,500 and an attractive <http://www.hr.ucsb.edu/benefits/welcome> benefits package. UCSB is one of only sixty-one research intensive institutions elected to membership in the Association of American Universities. The Library is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, innovation, and collaboration with a vision to be the premier scholar resource and information leader advancing UCSB's mission of research, teaching and service to California and beyond. The Library is actively engaged with partners to provide extensive resources and services to advance information discovery for research, scholarship and creativity in a dynamically evolving teaching and learning environment. The Library's collections of 3 million volumes and 6 million non-print and digital resources supports undergraduate and graduate programs in thirty-three academic areas. The Library takes pride in providing outstanding service. For additional information on the Library, the University and the region, please visit <http://www.gossagesager.com/ucsantabarbaralinks.htm> UC Santa Barbara Links. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html> Bradbury Miller Associates via email or phone. To start the application process, send an in-depth cover letter and your curriculum vitae as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> Jobeth Bradbury on or before the closing date of October 30, 2016. Appointment and/or continued employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check. The Library is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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Children's Librarian Job Posting
by Kaela Cochran 10 Sep '16

10 Sep '16

Lincoln Township Public Library is looking to hire two 30-hour MLS/MLIS Children's Librarians. We are located in Stevensville, MI, two miles from Lake Michigan and twenty minutes from the Indiana/Michigan border. Please see the job description and details below. Lincoln Township Public Library Children’s Librarian Open: 10-Sept-2016 to 7-Oct-2016 Stevensville, MI $15.61/Hour, Part time Hours per Week: 30 Number of Openings: 2 Union: 2% raise on April 1, 2017 and 8% raise after first year of employment JOB SUMMARY: Under administrative direction, the Children’s Librarian will participate in the activities of the Youth Services Department and staff the public service desk as needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Provides programs for children and their families, including during the annual children’s summer reading program. Duties include, but are not limited to: planning, presenting, and evaluating programs; networking with community groups; tracking statistics; and preparing supporting materials. · Prepares, presents, and/or assists in weekly story times. · Staffs public services desks as operations require. · Maintain cleanliness and order of Early Literacy Center. · Promotes infant, early literacy, child, and adolescent learning and development in a balanced and comprehensive manner. · Creates bibliographies, user guides, promotional materials, and publicity spotlighting the Youth Services Department’s collections, services, and programs. · Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to adults and children, including face to face interactions and preparation of reading lists. · Creates displays to enhance the library experience and promote the use of library resources. · Contributes to social media platforms and the Early Literacy Newsletter. · Assists in maintaining and developing a collection of youth materials, both print and non-print, which includes selecting items for purchase and withdrawal under the direction of the Head of Youth Services. · Makes suggestions for equipment purchases and maintenance of the department. · Performs other related work as required or assigned by management. JOB REQUIREMENTS: · This job requires a Masters of Library and/or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. · Successful experience working with children. · Professional experience working in public library preferred. · Working knowledge and understanding of basic library principles, procedures, technology, goals, and philosophy of service. · Ability to plan and implement library service goals and evaluate effectiveness of service to our patrons. · Demonstrated capacity to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines. · Capability to enforce library policies and make sound judgment decisions when necessary. · Competence to read and understand information contained in memoranda, reports, bulletins, and other written forms. · Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with various library staff and patron in an effective and courteous manner. Effectively communicate in both verbal and written form. · Aptitude to prepare presentations and speak in front of groups. · Capacity to identify networking opportunities and communicate with others in the profession, especially other children’s librarians. · Skill to do basic math without the aid of a calculator and more complex calculations with a calculator. · Capability to write and administer a budget effectively. · Knowledge of technology functions such as email, internet searching, printing, and basic word processing and spreadsheet software. · Willingness to maintain skills in above-mentioned areas through active participation in appropriate professional learning experiences. · Ability to operate a variety of library equipment including a telephone, computer, fax and copy machine, printer, calculator, cash register, audiovisual equipment, library automation systems, software programs, and other equipment as added or required. · Position requires some evening and weekend shift availability. To be considered for this position please submit your library application, resume, and cover letter to Lincoln Township Public Library Youth Services Manager Kaela Cochran at kcochran(a)lincolnlib.org by October 7, 2016. Employment applications can be accessed at http://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/.

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Labeling question: continuing series after original author has died
by Janelle Martin 10 Sep '16

10 Sep '16

Hello, A lot of authors of popular series have died (Robert B. Parker in particular) and other writers have picked up the deceased author's series and continued to write it. Looking at our catalog, it looks like half of the libraries are under the original series author and half are under the new author's name. Currently, ours are strictly under the author's last name but they are numbered as part of the same series. However, I am considering putting them under the series author instead of the book author and I wanted to know what other libraries are doing... How are you cataloging these new additions to the series? Are you putting it under the new author in the fiction section because they are technically the author of the books and patrons might discover other books by that author at the same time? Or are you putting it under the original author that created the series because patrons would expect to find the whole series in the same section? Or are you putting the whole series under the series title to keep them together? Or are you doing something completely different? Thank you in advance, Janelle Janelle Martin Head of Fiction Marguerite deAngeli Library Lapeer District Library 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org 810-664-6971 ext 3218

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WORKSHOP: How to Successfully Publish Your History Book - September 16
by HSM Infor 09 Sep '16

09 Sep '16

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, September 16 How to Successfully Publish Your History Book by Thomas Vranich, Bookability <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. All of the necessary steps in planning your book project will be covered in this workshop, including creating financial and production goals, what material to include, how to illustrate, defining your market, developing a work plan, and marketing the volume to the public. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Future History Skills Workshops Friday, October 7 Basic Archives Friday, October 21 Advanced Archives Friday, November 4 Taking Oral Histories One Step Further <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Help Nashville Eat Ice Cream, please.
by Shauna Swantek 09 Sep '16

09 Sep '16

Greetings, Libraryland - Please consider this your formal invitation to come and visit Nashville, Michigan. We are building an ice cream sundae that will feed 14,000 people so could really use your help! (I've also attached a poster if you'd like to print and post and/or shoot out to your contacts digitally.) My library's role is many-leveled but primarily I serve as the information contact point. See the press release below for more details AND the link to the facebook event which the library helps to populate with entertaining memes. Have a great weekend. Perhaps I'll see you here next weekend. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT:ShaunaLea SwantekNashvilleRoute 66 Business District269-838-3909517-852-9723nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.comhttps://www.nashvilleroute66.comhttps://www.facebook.com/events/527944530737346/ Small Town, BigSundae: Twice As BigNashville,MI, September 1, 2016 – Lastspring, when the village of Nashville, Michigan set out to break a worldrecord, they needed a lot of ice cream eaters. Over 5,000 people showed up to help eat their 1,832’ long sundae. And their Facebook event drew so muchattention, the company sent a camera crew to film the day. To date, their Facebook Stories video hasbeen viewed over a half a million times. Unbeknownst to the Nashville Route 66 Business District, theplanners behind the event, a town in New Zealand had recently made an attemptand, sadly, theirs was longer. Not to bedeterred from holding a title, the Nashville business group claimed the titleof “Longest Sundae in the U.S.A.” That record was broken early this summer inLudington with a 2,970’ sundae. The small village, located approximately 30 minutes fromLansing, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids is not easily deterred and plans to createa sundae twice as long as last year’s attempt. They will again need lots of ice cream eaters and are inviting everyoneto help them break the world record for the longest ice cream sundae. The event will take place Saturday, September17 with spoons dipping in at exactly noon. Should the weather be glum, the attempt willhappen at 6 pm. Souvenir 2016 color-changing spoons commemorating the eventwill be available to participants for $2 each if purchased in advance or $3each the day of the event. “Last year’s event started out about breaking a world recordand inviting people to visit our village,” said Shauna Lea Swantek, PutnamDistrict Library’s director and Route 66 board member. “It ended up accomplishing that and more. It showed how well this community workstogether and supports each other. We’vehad a year full of other successes, such as reviving Sandyland, our outdoorevent venue, and officially breaking the world record featuring MOO-ville icecream will be the cherry on top!” Sandyland, a regionally famous music venue in the lateseventies and early eighties, was brought back to life early this summer with alarge outdoor concert hosted by the business group. Music will also be part of the day’sactivities on September 17 in Nashville. At 3 pm, area churches will come together at Sandyland for a localChristian concert. The public is invitedto bring their blankets and lawn chairs. A goodwill offering will be taken. To break the record, the downtown portion of M-66 will beclosed down and the project team will be using over 220 eight foot tables and alot of ice cream and toppings. For moreinformation about the event including where to park and catch a shuttle intodowntown, visit the Nashville Route 66 Business District Facebook page. ABOUTTHE NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICTThe Nashville Route 66 Business District is a group of over45 local businesses focused on supporting each other. The goals of the group are to provide anopportunity for local businesses to support each other and to make Nashville adestination location. Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrowwww.putnamlib.org 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723

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Sharpen your social media & marketing skills at Salem-South Lyon District Library
by Donna Olson 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Social Media/Marketing Business Workshops at Salem-South Lyon District Library - Sign up now! *Social 101 - Social Media Basics: The why, the what, and the how for your small business * Tuesday September 13, 2016 9am-11am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 They’re Out There – How Do You Reach Them? You know your prospects, clients and members are active on social media. Are you asking: can social media really be harnessed for your business or nonprofit? Perhaps you’re not convinced that it works – or you are, but you’re feeling overwhelmed and are not sure how to get started marketing your business with social media. This seminar will show you the value of using social media to reach your customers, members and prospects – plus how it can drive repeat business from your current customers, and how it can lead to new customers, members and volunteers! We’ll take a look at the 5 most popular social media networks – Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram – and discuss: • What each network is about • What to post • How often to post • The business benefit of using each social network We’ll also look at what comes next: what kinds of engaging, share-worthy content to post to social media, how to get started, and how to use a content calendar to plan your social media posts. Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ *Social 102: You’re Social, Now What? * Tuesday September 27, 2016 9am-11am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 Find out which networks are right for you and how to use them. You’ve thought about what social networks to use for your business or nonprofit, and you’re ready to take the next step. Where do you go from there? This seminar will give you a closer look at the popular social media networks – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram. We’ll show you the benefits of using each, what kind of content to create, tips on using photos and videos, and examples of how other organizations are marketing with them. You’ll also get tips on how to use analytics tools to tell if your social media activity is working. Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ *Automate Your Marketing: Planning Ahead to Convert & Keep* Tuesday October 11, 2016 9am-10:30 am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 Do you send the same information over and over? Do you ever forget to follow up with new subscribers, customer anniversaries and birthdays? How do you share your great case studies, success stories and customer testimonials? Or introduce customers to your diverse product or service offerings? And do you wish you had a way to reward new subscribers & inspire them to take action right NOW, when their interest is HOT? Autoresponder campaigns do what YOU wish you had the time to do! Us them to follow up, inform, entertain, & provide incentives for action & engagement - they work automatically while you focus on your business. This seminar will help you: • Learn the difference between automated messages and autoresponder campaigns • Decide where autoresponders can help you do better marketing communications • Understand key actions that trigger emails to be sent • Identify what steps to take to design effective autoresponder campaigns • Design the “evergreen content” that works best for your audiences We’ll also cover dos and don’ts, show a sample autoresponder calendar, and share real case studies of success with autoresponder campaigns. Join us! Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ *Promotions Planning & Design* *Creating & Delivering Offers that Work! * Tuesday October 25, 2016 9am-11:00 am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 When planning the email marketing strategy for your small business or nonprofit, there is a world of ideas to explore that can help you engage with your audience and have a real conversation with your customers and supporters. But your marketing goals should always come back to the thing that’s going to keep your organization successful and growing: generating revenue and donations. This webinar will help you identify the different types of offers and promotions that could work for your organization, and you will learn how to run a successful promotion, from goal-setting to measuring your results. In this seminar, you will learn: • How to identify your goals and develop your marketing strategy • Tips for identifying your audience, choosing the campaign type for you, and when to send your • promotional emails • The best practices for sending high-impact, great-looking emails about your offer, and sharing the details on social media • Tips on measuring the results of your promotion and using the results to plan future offers Join us and learn some great strategies to help develop your next offer or promotion. Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ *Rock Your Holiday with a Great Promotion: Plan for Small Business Saturday Now!* *Give Yourself the Gift of New Customers*! Tuesday November 15, 2016 9am-11:00 am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 Holiday spending and sales are going to be UP - so take action now to make the most of the months ahead & ROCK the Holidays -- You’ll learn: • How to Create a Plan - with clear & measurable goals • Select just right Offer for audiences • Select/create just the right lists (check it twice? you bet!) • Ways to make your offer POP! -- especially on mobile • How to take it Social & make it Shareable • Specific "how-tos" for every kind of campaign: deal, donation, downloads and more Join us for this lively, information-packed event just in time to help your (and your customers') Holidays ROCK! Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ *Digital Marketing Trends for Small Businesses * Tuesday December 6, 2016 9am-10:30 am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 We are surrounded by technology, and that technology has changed the ways that businesses and consumers interact. The changes permeate all aspects of business: running operations, designing and building products, overseeing human resources and education, tracking performance and making projections and strategies. More than those, however, marketing is one of the areas most impacted by the rise of technology in recent years. Taking advantage of that technology and the avenues it creates for engagement between brands and consumers is at the heart of digital marketing. Join us as we look forward at just a few of the trends in digital marketing that we believe small businesses should be paying attention to in the year to come. We’ll explore what the trends are and some simple ideas for jumping on and taking advantage of them. The trends we’ll discuss will be: • Digital marketing – it can no longer be ignored • Content marketing – it’s more important than ever • Targeting + Segmentation = Personalization • Mobile (experience and advertising) • Beyond big data – make decisions Join us! Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ *Campaigns that Drive Action: Events and Online Registration * Tuesday January 17, 2017 9am-11:00 am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 At the heart of small business marketing are the campaigns that drive action – collections of marketing activities that help a small business or organization to achieve its goals and objectives. One important campaign type that many nonprofits and small businesses have used, but would like to learn more about, revolves around Events. When you run an event you want to make sure that you leave ample time for the promotional activities that will drive your registrations, and you want to create and provide an optimal online registration experience. If you have run events or are considering running events, and you’d like to build on your knowledge of these two important elements of running a successful event, this session is for you. Please note: this session will not be addressing best practices around event planning topics like venue selection, planning event entertainment or dining options, running fundraising activities like live or silent auctions, etc. It is focused on helping the audience promote their event and streamline the online registration process. Attendees of this presentation will learn: • The different types of event you might run • Setting a goal for your event• Promotion of your event (including a sample promotional timeline and activities)• Set up an effective online registration process • Post-event activities you can’t forget Join us and learn some great new strategies to help you promote your next event and set up an online registration process that helps your event succeed! Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ *Online Surveys that Work: Get Feedback from Your Customers * Tuesday February 7, 2017 9am-11:00 am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 At the heart of small business marketing are the campaigns that drive action – collections of marketing activities that help a small business or organization to achieve its goals and objectives. One important campaign type that is often overlooked revolves around getting feedback from your customers or supporters through the use of Surveys, Polls or Reviews. This session will reveal some simple but effective best practices and considerations for the small business or nonprofit seeking to build a survey that allows them to gather the valuable insights from their audiences that will allow them to move their organization forward. Attendees of this presentation will learn: • The importance of listening and how to set your survey’s objective. • Develop good questions and understand how long is long enough • Three different considerations for when to survey and how to think about which parts of your audience to survey. • What to do with the results once you have them. Join us and learn some great new strategies to help develop your next survey and get the feedback and insights you need from your customers, donors, clients or supporters. Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ *Content Marketing: What to Say and How to Say It!* *Using Words & Images to Craft Your Email Messages* Tuesday February 21, 2017 9am-11:00 am at Salem South Lyon District Library Register at ssldl.info or call 248-437-6431 Heard of "location, location, location"? For online marketing, it's "Content, Content, Content!" What you say, and the way you say it (tone, date & time, frequency) is how you will attract, engage and be shareworthy to your audiences. What are the Keys to Great Content? This seminar will teach you the time-saving tips, techniques, and yes, even apps that will help your content - and the way you share it - succeed! You'll learn how to: • Create • Curate • Extend...the content that will help you achieve your goals We’ll cover tidbits like how many links create the most engagement, how to turn questions into high-open subject lines, tips on using graphics, pictures and videos, re-purposing content across multiple platforms, and more. And, we’ll give you the structure and tools to make creating your content fast, easy and effective. Register today! Presenter: Candy Jones-Guerin | WebWorld Advantage http:// webworldadvantage.com/ Donna Olson Head of Adult Services Salem-South Lyon District Library | 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 - ext. 201 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 <%28248%29%20437-6593> dolson(a)ssldl.info | http://www.ssldl.info

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Patron Payoff-
by Miriam Andrus 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

We have an interesting predicament at the Big Rapids Community Library. We have a patron who moved and lost 3 audiobooks. We have charged her for the lost items and eventually she was sent to collections. She contacted the library and being unemployed, she has asked if she can work off the fine. She just graduated from college and is job hunting, hence she has no money to pay the fine. I approached my board with her request and they asked me to poll the group of libraries to see what your thoughts are and if anyone has ever dealt with this kind of a situation. I see that we have two choices. Either she doesn't and can't pay the fine so it sits on her account perpetually (which really does us no good or her for that matter) We let her volunteer to pay off her fine (this opens the flood gates for other people to do the same thing, also not good for us) We could of course waive the fine but that also opens a flood gate. Also, I should mention she moved out of our service area and still wants to settle her account. So we are stuck. Any wisdom from the group would be appreciated. Thank you, -Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library

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MeL Minute: MeL Business Twitter Chat on September 13th!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Hello All--Join us for a Twitter chat from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 for a discussion ranging from MeL's digital business resources to how tools like MeL's are helping to support Michigan's economic development. #MeLBizChat Michigan eLibrary has launched the revamped MeL Business, a no-cost digital resource that provides access to relevant, powerful tools for entrepreneurs and small businesses. MeL Business lets you explore core eResources, identify key partners, conduct research and connect with your local library to help you succeed in running your business. MeL Business is here for you and has the tools and connections you need. MeL is a program of the Library of Michigan and is made possible with federal grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences, with additional funding from the State of Michigan MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues and partners. Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant/Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Hiring Process
by Nannette Pretzer 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Hello, Does anyone what a hiring process that they use that is part of their policy and procedure manual? If so, would you mind sharing it? Thank you! 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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NEWS RELEASE: WINNERS OF THE 2016 STATE HISTORY AWARDS ANNOUNCED
by HSM Conference 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

cid:image001.jpg@01D049CB.CCD4EF00 Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release WINNERS OF THE 2016 STATE HISTORY AWARDS ANNOUNCED Lansing, Mich.- The Historical Society of Michigan announces its 2016 State History Awards, which will be presented during its annual State History Conference in Alpena, Mich., Sept. 23-25, 2016. The Society presents the State History Awards every year to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation, collection, preservation and/or promotion of state and local history. The awards are the highest recognition presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, the state's official historical society and oldest cultural organization. The 16 winners are: (Detailed descriptions of each recipient are listed at the end of this news release.) . Lifetime Achievement Award-Ellis Olson from Cheboygan . Distinguished Volunteer Service-Ronald Hinman from White Lake . Books: University & Commercial Press- o "A Fluid Frontier: Slavery, Resistance, and the Underground Railroad in the Detroit River Borderland" edited by Karolyn Smardz Frost and Veta Smith Tucker (Wayne State University Press) o "Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America" by Michael A. McDonnell (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) o "Sin City North: Sex, Drugs, and Citizenship in the Detroit-Windsor Borderland" by Holly M. Karibo (The University of North Carolina Press) o "Twelve Twenty-Five: The Life and Times of a Steam Locomotive" by Kevin P. Keefe (Michigan State University Press) . Books: Private Printing- o "Darius B. Moon: The History of a Michigan Architect, 1880-1910" by James V. MacLean (SoloVerso Press) o "Vintage Views Along Scenic M-22 Including Sleeping Bear Dunes" by M. Christine Byron and Thomas R. Wilson (Vintage Views Press) . Books: Children & Youth-"They Have My Shoes, I Have My Freedom: A Story About the Underground Railroad" by Cindy Yawkey . Communications: Websites-University of Michigan Heritage Project, <http://www.heritage.umich.edu> www.heritage.umich.edu . Education: Educator-John R. Beck from Mattawan, teacher at Heritage Christian Academy in Kalamazoo . Institutions-Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library Special Collections Department . Restoration/Preservation-Yankee Air Museum in Belleville . Special Programs/Events-Lindsay Hiltunen, Martin Hobmeier and Mike Stockwell for the "Black Voices in the Copper Country" Series . Media-"A Minute of Your Time" by the Mount Clemens Public Library and Macomb Cable Network . Best Article in Michigan History magazine-"The KKK in 1920s Michigan" by Frank J. Boles The State History Conference explores significant people, places and events in Michigan's past through a diverse offering of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, workshops and tours. Each year, the conference moves to a different location within the Lower Peninsula to feature the local history of that area and to address notable statewide historical matters. The Historical Society of Michigan also hosts the Upper Peninsula History Conference, which focuses on the history of the Upper Peninsula, and Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, which concentrates on Southeast Michigan and statewide history. The 2016 State History Conference is sponsored and hosted by the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan and Alpena Community College. The Historical Society of Michigan is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. ----------------------------- Ellis Olson from Cheboygan, Mich., will be awarded the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. He created the Cheboygan Area Free Museum and Historical Library in 1969 and co-founded the Cheboygan County Historical Society in 1971, serving as its first president. He has also written three books on the history of the area. Ronald Hinman from White Lake will receive the Distinguished Volunteer Service Award. He has been a lifetime member of the White Lake Historical Society for more than 25 years, during which he has published a number of local history materials, videotaped interviews with White Lake residents, and compiled reference information on White Lake houses and schools. In the category of Books: University & Commercial Press, Karolyn Smardz Frost and Veta Smith Tucker will be presented a State History Award for "A Fluid Frontier: Slavery, Resistance, and the Underground Railroad in the Detroit River Borderland," which was published by Wayne State University Press. The editors describe the founding of African-Canadian settlements along the Detroit River during the early 1800s and include many individual accounts of freedom-seekers. A State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press will be presented to Michael A. McDonnell for "Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America," published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. The book details the relationships between Michigan's native tribes-involving commerce, kinship and rivalry-and how much of that early history in fact had little to do with the presence of Europeans. Holly M. Karibo will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press for "Sin City North: Sex, Drugs, and Citizenship in the Detroit-Windsor Borderland," published by The University of North Carolina Press. The book illustrates political, cultural and socioeconomic developments of the Detroit-Windsor border during the 1940s and 1950s, which saw the region quickly become the busiest crossing point between Canada and the United States. A State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press will be presented to Kevin P. Keefe for "Twelve Twenty-Five: The Life and Times of a Steam Locomotive," published by Michigan State University Press. Keefe follows a single World War II-era locomotive, the Pere Marquette 1225, through its wartime service, retirement, donation to MSU and subsequent return to steam, which exemplifies the achievement of historic preservation. James V. MacLean of Lansing will receive a State History Award for "Darius B. Moon: The History of a Michigan Architect, 1880-1910," published by SoloVerso Press, in the category of Books: Private Printing. Drawing from family records, archival sources and local histories, MacLean has assembled a comprehensive compilation of houses designed by Moon. The book offers comprehensive accounts of each house and, when available, biographies of notable citizens who lived there. M. Christine Byron and Thomas R. Wilson of Grand Rapids will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing for their work "Vintage Views Along Scenic M-22 Including Sleeping Bear Dunes," which was published by Vintage Views Press. The book follows one of northern Michigan's most scenic routes, providing for vacationers a unique historical travel resource complete with vintage maps, photographs and postcards. In the category of Books: Children & Youth, author and illustrator Cindy Yawkey of Vandalia will be presented with a State History Award for "They Have My Shoes, I Have My Freedom: A Story About the Underground Railroad." The book describes how abolitionists, fugitive slaves, free blacks and Quakers came together in Cass County to combat slavery during the 19th century. The 2016 Communications: Websites Award will be presented to the University of Michigan Heritage Project, coordinated by the offices of the president and vice president for global communications as well as the Bentley Historical Library. The project features a collection of multimedia stories that provide a digital experience of the university's past and serves to identify relationships between the state of Michigan and its oldest university. The State History Award for Education: Educator will be presented to John R. Beck of Mattawan. As a high school teacher at Heritage Christian Academy in Kalamazoo, Beck is dedicated to expanding and improving the study of history. He created a freshman high school Michigan history class at Heritage Christian Academy; founded a school-wide Heritage History Club Speaker Series; mentored fellow Michigan history teachers; and utilized local, state and national resources to prepare his students to pursue history following their graduation. The State History Award for Institutions will be awarded to the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library Special Collections Department. Its special collections department houses an incomparable collection of photographs and documents pertaining to Michigan's lumber industry, Great Lakes maritime history, and the cultural history of Michigan's northeastern Lower Peninsula. The library's holdings also include oral histories that range from stories of one-room schoolhouses and workplace conditions to musicians and music educators. The Yankee Air Museum will be awarded a State History Award for the category of Restoration/Preservation. Located on the grounds of the Willow Run airport in Belleville, Mich., the museum serves to preserve the World War II-era history of Detroit as America's "Arsenal of Democracy," Rosie the Riveter and wartime aviation in southeast Michigan. After raising $8 million in two years, the Yankee Air Museum was able to purchase and preserve a section of the Willow Run Bomber Plant, which now tells the story of "How Detroit Saved the World." The "Black Voices in the Copper Country" Series will be awarded the 2016 Special Programs/Events Award. Developed by staff members of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections, Lindsay Hiltunen, Martin Hobmeier and Mike Stockwell, the program illustrates the African-American experience in Keweenaw County through historical source analysis, community involvement and exhibits. While much of the research done on Michigan's Copper Country focuses on industry, business and immigration, "Black Voices" seeks to identify cultural diversity in the region's history. The Mount Clemens Public Library and Macomb Cable Network will receive the 2016 Media Award for the local history video series "A Minute of Your Time." In anticipation of Macomb County's bicentennial, the two institutions partnered to develop a video series to educate the public about the area's history, raise public awareness of the county's historical assets, promote interest in historic preservation and generate the interest of youth in local history. "The KKK in 1920s Michigan" by Frank J. Boles of Mount Pleasant received the 2016 Best Article in Michigan History magazine. The article appeared in the Jul/Aug 2016 issue. It describes how the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan entered Michigan by way of Detroit in 1921, quickly spreading throughout the state, and recruited larger numbers of members by promoting the purity of the white race, Protestant Christianity and "100% Americanism." The article focuses specifically on the impact of the KKK on Newaygo County during the 1920s. # # #

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MAME43 Author Breakfast
by Karen Becknell 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

The 43rd annual Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME43) is being held in Grand Rapids this year. Our featured authors are *Gijsbert (N**ick) and Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen*, and MAME is opening the author breakfast to teachers and public librarians. Their breakfast talk and their follow-up break-out session are as follows: *3000 Miles Apart: Making Your Hobby Your Career* Nick and Robbyn grew up on opposite ends of the world, but their parents had the same message for them . . . "You have to pay the bills, you have to make a living. It might as well be doing something you love to do.” They are doing just that - illustrating books, writing and telling stories. In the breakfast session they will take you on their journey, through books, of living a life doing what they love. . . . and following . . . *The Stories Behind the Books* *Gijsbert and Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen* will share the behind the scenes stories of how they create their books. This funny and informative talk is geared for folks who want a little more “meat” to how their books are developed – from using real models for Nick’s illustrations to using real stories from their own life on the farm. The author breakfast will be held, November 4, at 7:45 AM in the Pantlind Ballroom, Amway Grand Plaza. Cost is $60.00 and All attendees will receive a copy of one of their books, either *Adopted By An Owl* or *I Love You Just Enough*. If you live or work near Grand Rapids, this is an exceptional opportunity to hear these Michigan Treasures speak. To register, follow the link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ed64t367dfeb0… We hope to see you there! -- *Karen Becknell* *MAME Database Manager* *Editor, Michigan Authors and Illustrators* *mamedatab(a)gmail.com <mamedatab(a)gmail.com>*

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Last chance to register for upcoming MCLS cataloging online workshops!
by Jan Davidson 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

There are three MCLS cataloging online workshops still coming up in September! Register<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/> today before you miss your chance! Original cataloging of monographs using RDA<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, Sep. 20, 21, 22 ***LAST CHANCE to register for this one! Registration closes very soon!*** Copy cataloging of sound recordings using RDA<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, Sep. 21, 22, 23 ***LAST CHANCE to register for this one! Registration closes very soon!*** Dewey decimal classification<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, Sep. 28, 29, 30 Questions? Need log-in/registration information? Email Training(a)mcls.org<mailto:Training@mcls.org>. We hope to see you online in the next couple week! Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 Phone: 517-492-3811 ext. 111 Fax: 517-492-3812 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> http://www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Senior VITALITY Week at Bloomfield Township Public Library
by Tera Moon 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

All are invited to the Bloomfield Township Public Library for an informative series on aging. These programs are free and open to all but registration is requested. To register, call the Adult Services desk at 248-642-5800 ext 171. Monday, September 12 Learn ways to connect and develop relationships with your grandchildren with Lisa Grodsky from Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency Tuesday, September 13 Reduce stress and improve your well-being through "mindfulness "with Brian Granader of Red Lotus Yoga. Wednesday, September 14 Gain valuable information on strokes and stroke prevention from the experts from the Michigan Stroke Network. Thursday, September 15 Learn ways to cope with Parkinson's Disease with Nancy Knitter from the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. All programs begin at 2 p.m. VITALITY Kits<http://catalog.btpl.org/search/X?SEARCH=vitality+kits&searchscope=5> are a collection of resources focused on senior citizens and the many issues they face as they age VITALITY Kits contain books, video DVDs, audio CDs, tools, games and activities focused on improving the quality of life for senior citizens. These kits are available to be checked out for three weeks. Check one out today! For more information on Vitality Kits and programs, please contact Brooke Hoskins or Karrie Yukon at 248-642-5800. Bloomfield Township Public Library is located at 1099 Lone Pine Road in Bloomfield Township, MI, 48302.

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Tween Spaces
by Janelle Martin 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Hey Everyone, We are hoping to build a new library sometime in the future and we are thinking about planning for a tween area. Does anyone have a tween space in their buildings? Is it part of either the teen or children's section? Or is it a separate area? If you have a tween area, how did you decorate it differently than the children's or teen areas to make it stand apart from the other sections? Are there things that you like or hate about your tween area? Things you would have done differently? Any advice or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Janelle Janelle Martin Head of Fiction Marguerite deAngeli Library Lapeer District Library 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org 810-664-6971 ext 3218

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All single copies of dvds have been claimed
by Trixie L. McMeeking 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

I will fill as many others as I can but the single copies of movies have been claimed. Thanks for the great response and for helping to clear out our workroom! Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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Last page of free dvds
by Trixie L. McMeeking 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Princess Collection (12 movies) A Horse for Danny, The Winning Tale, The Bracket of Bordeaux, Baileys Billions, The Adventures of Ragtime, The Little Princess, Everyone Loves Mel, When I Find The Ocean, The Derby Stallion, The Wild Stallion, Undercover Angel, Nico the Unicorn – 2 copies Bible Stories (10 movies) The King is Born, Jesus the Son of God, The Lord’s Prayer, The Good Samaritan, He is Risen, Abraham and Isaac, Joseph in Egypt, The Messiah Comes, Moses, David and Goliath -5 copies Queens of Scream (5 movies) Prom Night 1&2, The Sorority, The Sorority Sister Slaughter, Vehemence – 3 copies One Direction: Going our Way – 4 copies Night of the Living Dead and The Devil Bat -11 copies Queens of Nashville -2 copies Greatest Heroes Of the Bible (6 movies) Daniel and the Lions Den, David and Goliath, Samson and Delilah, Sodom and Gomorrah, The Story of Moses, Joshua and the Battle of Jericho -1 copy Rated G Great Movies (5 movies) The Wild Stallion, Baileys Billions, Old 587: The Great Train Robbery, Baler’s Hawk, A Horse for Danny -6 copies Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer -1 copy Movie Collection (12 movies) Dark Side of the Sun, Personal Effects, David’s Mother, Death Dreams, Living in Peril, Who Loves The Sun, Human Trafficking, Forgotten Man, Steel Toes, Bruno, The Leading Man, Wildflower -1 copy Movies of Excellence (6 movies) Sophie and the Moonhanger, Go Tell it on the Mountain, Honeydripper, Race to Freedom, The execution of Raymond Graham, Endgame -1 copy Endgame (4 movies) Endgame, Blood Brothers, Execution of Raymond Graham, Jewel – 1 copy Legacy: the Complete Series – 1 copy Hellraiser: Hellworld – 1 copy The Random of Red Chief – 1 copy Hopalong Cassidy (5 movies) In Old Colorado, Leather Burners, Stagecoach War, Sinister Journey, The Showdown – 1 copy Jungle Book – 1 copy Sci-Fi (4 movies) Cosmos, Unknown World, War of the Robots, The Phantom Planet -1 copy Beware of What Lurks In the Woods (9 movies) Pelt, Dogman, Eves, Monsters in the Woods, Dire Wolf, Another Kind, Night Drive, The Ridge, The Lonely Ones – 1 copy Starhunter: The Complete Series -1 copy Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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3rd page of dvds
by Trixie L. McMeeking 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Princess Kate, Adventures of Bailey, Seeker and Fetch, Wild Stallion, Little Princess, Adventures of Ragtime, Little Unicorn, Fairy King of AR -6 copies Gold 20 episodes -4 copies Dire Wolf (9 movies) Direwolf, The Eves, Dogman Moon of the Wolf, Pelt, Monsters in the Woods, Howling IV, Werewolf in a Girls Dormitory, Call of the Yukon -13 copies The Dead Walking Destined to be Ingested, Ashes, Revolt of the Zombies, Autumn, Zombies vs Strippers, I Eat Your Skin, Die- Ner (Get it?), Mortuary, The Last Man on Earth, River of Darkness -2 copies Don’t Look Up (5 movies) Grey Skies, Wall of Secrets, All God’s Creatures, Ashes, The Rendering -2 copies Midnight Horror Collection (10 movies) Night of the Living Dead, Grave Mistake, Teenage Zombies, I am Omega, King of the Zombies, Awaken the Dead, White Zombie, Zombie Dearest, Last of the Living -1 copy Zombie Binge (10 movies) Die-Ner (get it?), Hide and Creep, Revolt of the Zombies, Zombie Dearest, Last of Living, River of Darkness, Autumn, Ashes, Night of the Living Dead, I am Omega – 1 copy Cold Blooded Killers (13 movies) The Investigators Series, A Dangerous Game, Obsession, The witching Hour, Taking Vegas, Scoutmasters secret, Deep Secrets, Helter Skelter, Bones of contention, Deadly Exposure, The Black Widow, Lethal Beauty, Interview with the Devil, Family Secrets, - 1 copy Action Pack (10 movies) Booster, Throttle, Seduced, Street Corner Justice, Too Young to Die?, Frame of Mind, The Outfit, Braille, The Life Before This, The White Raven -1 copy Angels of Death (10 movies) Haunted From Within, Ghost Stories…Conversations with the Dead, Following the Dead, Walking with the Dead, Netherworld, The Cry, Cruel Will, 19 Doors, House on Haunted Hill -11 copies Serial Killers (8 movies) All Gods Creatures, Speck, The Prophets Game, 2:13, Interviews with a Serial Killer, Speck, The 6 Degrees of Helter Skelter, The Ted Bundy Story, Room Zero -1 copy Horror (5 movies) Lurking Fear, My Sweet Killer, Final Remains, Followed Home, Butchered – 1 copy Empty Rooms (5 movies) Empty Rooms, Don’t Look Down, 19 Doors, Dark Spirits, Evidence of a Haunting – 1 copy Serial Killers (4 movies) Interview with a Serial Killer, Frozen in Fear, In the Dead of Winter, Disturbed -11 copies Absolute Zero and Disaster Zone: Volcano in New York -1 copy Horror Classics (5 movies) Silent Night Bloody Night, The Terror, Dead Man Walk, The satanic Rites of Dracula, Lady Frankenstein – 1 copy Hopalong Cassidy Ultimate Collector’s Edition -3 copies The Derby Station and Baileys Billion -2 copies One Direction: All for One -4 copies The Legend of Wolf Mountain – 2 copies Family Movies (6 movies) The Wild Stallion, Kansas, Walking Thunder, The Legend of Wolf Mountain, Legend of the Ruby Silver, Long Road Home -8 copies Princess Collection (12 movies) Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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Next page of dvds
by Trixie L. McMeeking 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Ghoulies IV and Howling IV -2 copies Best of TV: Three Musketeers -2 copies Race To Freedom -3 copies The Ten Commandments -2 copies Action Pack (5 movies) The Sweeper, The Spy Killer, Ed McBains 87th Precinct, A Fathers Revenge, One Down Two to Go -2 copies Poltergeist Collection (5 movies) Closets, 3 A.M., Haunting Sarah, The House That Would Not Die, Evidence of a Haunting -2 copies Americas Favorite Country Stars (5 movies) Blue Valley Songbird, Bakers Hawk, Walking Thunder, Once upon a Texas Train, Hank Williams -4 Lexx Seasons 3&4 -2 copies Cars Life 2 -3 copies Bible Stories (4 movies) I Beheld His Glory, Martin Luther, Hill Number One, The Power of Resurrection -2 copies War Flowers – 1 copy Action Pack (5 movies) Too Young To Die?, Seduced, Street Corner Justice, The White Raven, Booster -3 copies Backwoods Bloodbath (5 movies) Hoboken Hollow, Windcroft, Invisible, Backwoods Bloodbath, Mother’s Day Massacre -2 Hitler: The Rise Of Evil – 1 copy Mobster Movies (4 movies) The Chase, Crime Inc., Shoot to Kill, Woman On the Run -2 copies Disaster Movies (7 movies) Crash Landing, Death Flight, Miami Magma, Firestorm: 12 hours in Oakland, Countdown: Armageddon, The Presidents Plane is Missing, Crash Dive -1 copy Alaska Adventure Collection (8 movies) To Brave Alaska, Sign of the Otter, Legend of the Ruby Silver, Call of the Yukon, Escape from Alaska, Lost in the Barrens, Spirit of the Eagle, White Fang -1 copy Spirit of the North (7 movies) Lost in the Barrens, Spirit of the Eagle, Legend of Wolf Mountain, Rugged Gold, Seven Alone, Due South: Call of the Wild part 1&2, Walking Thunder – 1 copy White Fang The Complete Movie Series – 1 copy Legend of Wolf Mountain and Wild Stallion -1 copy Family Adventure Collection (8 movies) The Ranger TH Cook and the Hole In the Sky, The Journey, Devils Hill, The Red Fury, Against a Crooked Sky, Captain Johnno, Legend of Wolf Mountain, Huckleberry Finn -1 copy The River Niger and A Gathering of Old Men – 2 copies WWII Chronicles (19 movies) Battle of… France, Britain, Moscow, Desert, Line, Italy, Stalingrad, Normandy, Berlin, Pacific, Crusade in the Pacific, Kamikaze, Payoff in the Pacific, Theirs is the Glory, Spreading Holocaust, Combat America WWII, Here is Germany, Private Snafu – 1 copy Prince William and Catherine -2 copies Fielder’s Choice -1 copy Road Fury Collection (5 movies) Population Z, Cyber Vengeance, Steel Frontier, Defcon 2012, Delirium – 2 copies Princess Collection (8 movies) Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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Free DVDS
by Trixie L. McMeeking 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Good morning, We had a generous donation and thought we could share. I have 3 more pages of movies that I will send along as we get them typed up. Send along your RIDES code and I will gladly send them your way. American Heroes (4 movies) This is the Army, Santa Fe Trail, Road to Bali, My Favorite Brunette -2 copies History and Heritage (8 movies) Juke Joints, The Bronze Buckaroo, Go Down Death!, The Blood of Jesus, The Girl in Room 20, Son of Ingagi, The Girl from Chicago, Lying Lips -2 copies Bible Stories (8 movies) Esther and the King, Joseph and his Brethren, The Power of the Resurrection, The Great Commandment, Hill Number One, Beheld His Glory, Martin Luther, David and Goliath -1 copy The Poseidon Adventure + Blackbeard -1 copy 70 Classic Western Episodes –1 copy Bond (9 Movies) Love and Rage, Gold, Legend of Sea Wolf, Nightmare in Badham County, The Slave of the Cannibal God, Siler Hawk, Phantom Planet, Satanic Rites of Dracula -1 copy Death Comes in 3’s (9 Movies) Demonic Toys 1, 2, & 3, Gingerbread Man 1, 2, & 3, Killjoy 1, 2, & 3 –1 copy The Lucy Show: Volume One – 1 copy Bad Guys Bite the Dust (9 movies) Con Games, The Eliminator, Men with Guns, Tunnel Vision, Tusks, Airborne, Forever Mine, Street Corner, Justice Seduced -2 copies Country Stars (7 movies) Queens of Nashville, The Baron and the Kid, The Year Dolly Parton was My Mom, Is There Life Out There?, Willie Nelson, blue Valley Songbird, Crazy -1 copy Classic Mysteries (13 movies) Bulldog Drummond Escapes, Bulldog Drummond Peril, Bulldog Drummond Reverse, Shock!, British Intelligence, Dick Tracey Detective, The Mysterious Mr. Wong, The Mystery of Mr. Wong, Mr. Wong in Chinatown, The Black Book, Nancy Drew Reporter -1 copy Action Pack (5 Movies) Ed McBain’s 87th Precinct, Ice, Tusks, RX, The Reluctant Heroes -1 copy Western Pack (8 movies) Some Dollars for Django, Little Rita, Massacre Time, Holy Water Joe, Buffalo Bill, Light the Fuse, Santana Killed Them All, Dig Your Grave -1 Copy Some Legends Never Die (5 movies) Americas Most Haunted, Bay Coven, Midnights Child, Daughter of Darkness, Haunted From Within -1 copy Boardertown Season 1 & 2 -1 copy Over the Hill Gang & Over the Hill Gang Rides Again -1 copy Sacred Classics (4 movies) Esther and the King, Joseph and his Brethren, Power of Resurrection, Great Commandment -2 copies Sacred Classics (4 movies) Hill Number One, I Beheld His Glory, Martin Luther, David and Goliath -1 copy Movies with Soul (4 movies) Honey dripper, Race to Freedom, Nightjohn, Sophie and Moonhanger -3 copies Terminator Collection (5 movies) Cyber Vengeance, Running Delilah, Shadow Chaser, Strom Trooper, Star Knight -3 copies Puppet Master Collection (9 movies) Puppet Master 1-9 -3 copies The Image of Bruce Lee and The Blind Fist of Bruce Lee -2 copies Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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FW: [alsc-l] great training videos for early literacy
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

For those not already on the ALSC list: free videos from Head Start linked below with early literacy tips! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0] ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Saroj Ghoting <sghoting(a)gmail.com<mailto:sghoting@gmail.com>> Date: Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 5:57 PM Subject: [alsc-l] great training videos for early literacy To: alsc-l <alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org<mailto:alsc-l@lists.ala.org>> Hello one and all Please excuse cross postings. I am writing to tell you of a resource I recently discovered through a colleague in Chicago, Pam Rogers. There are FREE downloadable videos from Head Start’s training webpage modeling interactions between teachers and children around language development, early literacy, cognitive development. http://www.earlylit.net/s/Head-Start-Videos-on-Language-Development.docx All are welcome to use these in whatever ways are useful to you. There are other aids if you would like to explore their website. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/teaching/practice/crosswalk.h… The second url has the same headings and some videos when you click on Instructional Support. The videos here are more narrative for the teacher. Those in the first url link directly to modeling the behaviors noted. Saroj Saroj Ghoting Early Childhood Literacy Consultant 88 South Turnpike Road Newfoundland, PA 18445 sghoting(a)gmail.com<mailto:sghoting@surfbest.net> twitter @sghoting www.earlylit.net<http://www.earlylit.net/> 570-676-8613<tel:570-676-8613>

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zooming story times
by Perri Saunders 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Do any of your libraries incorporate zooming (music, dance/movement) into your story times? We would like to start using this method, but need some pointers. Thanks! -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Free Library Related Webinars for September 2016
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Greetings! Our September free webinar list is now up and ready. Please check out all of the wonderful offerings at http://michigan.gov/libraryce . Highlights include: Wednesday, Sep. 14 (12-1 pm) Pokémon! How Two Libraries Scored Major Points with a Game Craze (Programming Librarian) http://www.programminglibrarian.org/learn/ For 10 years, the Prince George Public Library (PGPL) in British Columbia, Canada, has hosted downtown walking tours highlighting historic buildings and landmarks. The recent "Pokémon Go" phenomenon has led to an increase in downtown foot traffic, drawing Pokémon players to these historic sites, many of which are Pokéstops. Seeing an opportunity for outreach, PGPL began guided "'Pokémon Go' Walking Tours," in which players can learn about the history of Prince George while battling for gyms, collecting Pokémon and hatching their eggs. This presentation will share how PGPL was able to work this unique mobile app into a thriving, educational program. Through simple social media posts, traditional paper marketing and some of the silliest conversations of their careers, the staff of the Pryor (Okla.) Public Library used "Pokémon Go" to reach new library users and increase their "street cred" among current users. Learn how your library can use the game's augmented reality feature to engage patrons on social media, place lures to draw patrons and Pokémon to the library, and create fun in-house marketing to let your patrons know that your library knows what's up. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/learn/ Wednesday, Sep 21 (10-11 am) Health and Wellness at Your Library (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Public libraries are uniquely situated to play a key role in improving community health, and there are many ways to leverage existing resources and services to address health and wellness. This presentation will highlight successful consumer health services and community partnerships in two public libraries in Kansas. In addition to sharing ideas for programs and activities, we will also discuss how public librarians and medical librarians can work together to help meet the community's health information needs. Put on your thinking caps, and come prepared to join in the conversation! This session is for anyone interested in consumer health outreach, and partnerships between libraries and community organizations. For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/mcr/education/breezing Wednesday, Sep. 28 (12-1 pm) Coding Clubs: Youth Programming for Public Libraries (TechSoup) https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=talr0jorrgs3&campaign=3hqu… Does your library offer programs related to coding? Coding is quickly gaining traction as an essential digital skill in the 21st century, and many public libraries are offering coding classes for youth and adults as a way of promoting STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The challenge is that coding is often a new skill for librarians and library staff who are responsible for offering programs. The good news is that you don't have to be an expert in computer science to offer effective educational programs that teach coding skills. There are many free resources that can be used as a guide to starting a coding club at your library, no experience required. Come to this free webinar to hear about two examples of public libraries that have offered coding clubs using free curriculum provided by library partners. For more information and to register, visit: https://cc.readytalk.com/registration/#/?meeting=talr0jorrgs3&campaign=3hqu… Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0]

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Job Posting-- Closes tomorrow 9/9/16
by Ojibwa Community Library 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

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Job Posting
by Jeri Wonders 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Please post. Thanks MUSKEGON AREA DISTRICT LIBRARY An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Title: Librarian II – Full-Time – Youth Services Status: Full Time (Union) Rate: $18.49 – $21.94 hourly Posted: September 8, 2016 Deadline: September 23, 2016 The Muskegon Area District Library has 10 locations throughout Muskegon County, including a Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Muskegon County is located along the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline with waterfront, rivers, woods and dunes. You’ll enjoy a lifestyle that is Pure Michigan. http://muskegon.org/go-muskegon/relocation-toolkit/ http://hellowestmichigan.com/ A Librarian II, under the general direction of a higher level Librarian, performs various professional level library services in the library system requiring knowledge of library principles, practices and techniques. An employee in this class may assume responsibility for the administration and effective operation of a medium branch library or library division. A Librarian II may provide technical guidance to employees and perform other related duties as assigned. Essential Functions; A Librarian II may be called upon to do any or all of the following (These examples do not include all of the tasks which the employee may be expected to perform). ▪May coordinate operations of a medium branch library; ▪Maintains assigned subject area; ▪Reviews and recommends selection of books and other library materials; ▪Organizes and maintains specialized reference materials and information files; ▪Compiles bibliographies and assembles materials on special subjects; ▪Provides clerical and technical guidance in any of the major library functional areas; ▪Provides complete reader assistance service in a variety of areas including reference books and tools, book selection, and use of the online catalog and online resources; ▪Plans, develops and executes library programs and special exhibits for special groups; ▪Coordinates the selection of children’s books and assists in the planning of children’s programs for all branches; ▪Maintains audio visual materials, and recommends selection of materials for these collections; ▪As children’s librarian at a major branch, will select books, organize children’s materials, plan and conduct programs, and address children’s classes at branch and at schools; ▪Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience; 1. Required Experience and Training Must possess a Master’s degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association. Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license. 1. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ▪Considerable knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and techniques; ▪Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of library science appropriate to the areas of assignment; ▪Considerable knowledge of reader interest levels, books, authors and reference materials; ▪Considerable ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; ▪Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignments; ▪Ability to coordinate work activities of other employees; ▪Ability to operate a computer terminal. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES An employee in this class must be in good physical condition such to allow for the lifting of library books and other materials weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds; and for walking and standing for extended periods; and for reaching and bending as extensive mobility throughout the library is necessary. To apply for this position send a completed application (applications can be found at www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org> ), resume and cover letter by 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2016 to: Muskegon Area District Library Attn: HR 4845 Airline Road Muskegon, MI 49444 Or email to jwonders(a)madl.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] FOIA Requests
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Hi Nannette: Please see attached. Let me know if you would like any further explanation. Unfortunately there does not seem to be much that you can do in this situation under FOIA other than to know what the law does and does NOT require, and have really good rules in place and then apply them strictly and evenly. The law tends to be very much on the requestors’ side except in really specific circumstances. If a real problem develops, your safest recourse is to consult your attorney, who can provide you with options based on the particular circumstances of the situation. Your attorney could also review your rules and see if there is any tweaking that could be done to assist you in these types of situations. I hope the attached helps Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist with! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517-335-8132 MembielaC(a)michigan.gov Information within this message is for educational and informational purposes only. No information in this message constitutes, nor should be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion. Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0] From: Nannette Miller [mailto:erlib.director@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2016 10:57 AM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] FOIA Requests Hi Clare, Thank you so much! Is there ever a point where it just becomes harassment? All of the statistics she originally asked for are in our state aid reports, so I directed her to the links on our website. Then she came back and wanted three things broken out by month. One of the things isn't actually a data element the way she is identifying it, and one thing we don't keep any records about. I have a feeling she is going to come back over and over wanting more detailed information. Is there a way to stop it? Nannette On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 10:36 AM, Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov>> wrote: Hello Nannette! I am compiling some information on your specific FOIA question that may be of use to you. I will send it to you and post it on MichLib-L today. In the meantime here are some links to some information on FOIA from the Attorney General’s office, The Michigan Municipal League, as well as some guides we have posted here at the Library of Michigan. http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-164-20988_18160---,00.html http://www.mml.org/pdf/resources/foia/FOIA%20Resource%20Packet%207-1-15.pdf http://www.milibraries.org/assets/1/6/LM_Developing_Documents_Summaries_201… I hope these are useful! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517-335-8132<tel:517-335-8132> MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> Information within this message is for educational and informational purposes only. No information in this message constitutes, nor should be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion. Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0] From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>] On Behalf Of Nannette Miller Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 12:28 PM To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: [Michlib-l] FOIA Requests Hi, Has anyone gotten what I call a nuisance FOIA request? A local resident sent a letter wanting our statistics for 5 years, including number of people using the library, number of cards issued, computer usage, budget and income/expense statements, and my salary. We put links to the Annual State Aid Reports on our website and I referred her to those, as allowed by FOIA. She now wants everything by the month. I explained I would have to charge her to do the work to compile those monthly numbers, and she said she doesn't care. Based on other things she and her little band who don't think Elk Rapids needs a library are doing I'm sure this is just to make things difficult. Any suggestions? -- [https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0Bz80TZwblruLTkVaS3dVeTVNMk0&export=download] Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979<tel:231.264.9979> | erlib.director(a)gmail.com<mailto:erlib.director@gmail.com> | elkrapidslibrary.org<http://elkrapidslibrary.org> -- [https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0Bz80TZwblruLTkVaS3dVeTVNMk0&export=download] Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director(a)gmail.com<mailto:erlib.director@gmail.com> | elkrapidslibrary.org<http://elkrapidslibrary.org>

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author event
by francinemenken＠comcast.net 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

" A LITTLE SCHMALTZ, A LOT OF FUN " PLEASE JOIN US!

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Is patron bashing killing our spirit? Join us for Third Thursday Twitter Chat!
by Jan Davidson 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Is patron bashing killing our spirit? Join us for Third Thursday Twitter Chat! Is patron bashing a problem? Are there any therapeutic benefits to letting off steam? Join special guest Samantha Minnis for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat on September 15 at 2pm Eastern to discuss this phenomenon and why avoiding patron bashing not only leads to better service for library users, but a happier work life for library professionals. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter chats? Don't stress out about it! Here are some helpful instructions: http://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Can't make the chat? Don't worry, we will archive it for you on Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> @mclsorg and on our Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>! Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 Phone: 517-492-3811 ext. 111 Fax: 517-492-3812 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> http://www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Two job opportunities in neighboring Indiana
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Greetings Michigan library community, Attached please find two job opportunities in neighboring Indiana. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0]

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You're Invited: Welcome Reception for WSU-SLIS Accreditation Site Visit Panel, Sunday, Sept. 18th, 3:30 pm
by Stephen Bajjaly 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

The Wayne State School of Library and Information Science cordially invites all interested friends and stakeholders to attend the welcome reception for its ALA Committee on Accreditation External Review Panel on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm in the School's home base (Kresge Library, 3rd Floor) on the Wayne State main campus in Detroit. The 3-member ERP is visiting the School Sunday - Wednesday, September 18-21, 2016 as a component of its seven-year reaccreditation activities. RSVP if you are able to attend: https://rsvp.wayne.edu/coa-external-review-panel-welcome-reception-sept-18-… Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor School of Library & Information Science Wayne State University, Detroit, MI slis.wayne.edu<http://slis.wayne.edu/>

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Free Books
by Hartford Public Library 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Friends, If you have a YA or junior book group, I have the following books available for free. Dragon's Oath by P.C.Cast and Kristin Cast...........................14Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist by Liz Kessler.................25Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time by Frank Boyce.......25Phillipa Fisher and the Dream-Maker's Daughter by Liz Kessler...........25Santum by Sarah Fine..............................13Ditched (a love story) by Robin Mellom.....................18Crusher by Niall Leonard.................................20Dark Star by Bethany Frenette.....................12Double Double by Jenny Valentine..............16Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein.............15Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape by Robert Venditti.............22Fin and Lady by Cathleen Shine...................20Half bad by Sally Green.................................20Ghost hawk by Susan Cooper.....................20 I can send them through delivery.Regards,Stephanie Danielszv152

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