January 2017 - Michlib-l

Re: [Michlib-l] Padded envelopes up for grabs - GONE
by Melissa Goins 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 12:32 PM, Melissa Goins <mgoins(a)htplib.org> wrote: > Hello, > We have a box of assorted small and medium padded envelopes we're happy to > send off to the first responding library. Please remember to include your > rides delivery code. > > ~Melissa > > -- > Melissa Goins > *Connect with me on LinkedIn > <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* > Harrison Township Public Library > 38151 L'Anse Creuse > Harrison Township, MI 48045 > (586)329-1261 > www.htlibrary.org > > > -- Melissa Goins *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* Harrison Township Public Library 38151 L'Anse Creuse Harrison Township, MI 48045 (586)329-1261 www.htlibrary.org

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Padded envelopes up for grabs
by Melissa Goins 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

Hello, We have a box of assorted small and medium padded envelopes we're happy to send off to the first responding library. Please remember to include your rides delivery code. ~Melissa -- Melissa Goins *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* Harrison Township Public Library 38151 L'Anse Creuse Harrison Township, MI 48045 (586)329-1261 www.htlibrary.org

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ARSL call for proposals
by Colleen Leddy 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

Hi and sorry for duplication! Here's some info I'm passing along for the Association for Rural and Small Libraries: Wow! It's already that time. The Call for Proposals for the 2017 Association for Rural & Small Libraries Conference is now open! Do you know of a great program or innovative project that will help take libraries to the next level? Our theme for this year’s conference is Libraries Elevated and we would love to see topics that take libraries from ordinary to extraordinary. Submissions for both 1 hour programs and Full/Half Day Preconference workshops are being accepted. Proposals are due by March 15, 2017. Please fill out this form to submit your proposal <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMJ9Pl6YPrsxvDt-A9mg9gGCYdy5kT3AK…> . (Sent on behalf of programs chair Linda Green) Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Looking for a good home
by Donna Olson 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

Hello Everyone! It is your lucky day! We are looking for a good home for a couple pieces of display furniture. 1) Two former MAP kiosks re-purposed to display posters, flyers, community information 2) One large display table - 3 sections: 60"x 60" base on wheels, 40"x 40" mid, 20"x 20" top 3) 27/7 hanging signage Free. Just come and pick it up! Contact me off list. Donna Olson, Interim Director Salem-South Lyon District Library | 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 - ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 dolson(a)ssldl.info | http://www.ssldl.info

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FREE Upcoming Webinars and Content from WebJunction
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 * Engage Your Community when Planning for Change<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/engaged-planning-webinar-writeu…>: Your role in your public library elevates you to a community leader and change agent. No matter your formal title or the size of your library, you have the opportunity to meet and evolve with your communities' changing needs. As a central learning and gathering space, your library supports the needs of a wide range of community needs for children, businesses, tribal communities, seniors, English language learners, the list goes on. With such a range of stakeholders in your community, how do you learn about your communities' evolving needs and then plan for change? * The Social Library: Homelessness Edition<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/social-library-76.html>. This collection of Facebook posts are from libraries who connect with community members experiencing homelessness. These include a community resource specialists program, a homeless veteran raising awareness of homelessness, a donation drive as part of the annual homelessness count, a One Book, One Community project focused on housing instability and an early morning Coffee & Conversation program. Libraries Help Patrons Become Financially Empowered Consumers Tuesday, February 14, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/financially-empowered-consume… The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau<http://www.consumerfinance.gov/library-resources/> (CFPB) exists not only to protect consumers but to empower all of us to take more control over our economic lives. The CFPB recognizes the important role that libraries can play as the go-to source for unbiased financial education resources in every community. The CFPB plans to build a community financial education infrastructure with libraries and national partners to reach consumers in their neighborhoods, expanding on programs and resources that are already working in libraries. With this infrastructure in place, public libraries can help fill consumers’ critical financial knowledge gaps by providing and distributing easy-to-understand, behaviorally informed financial education content. Learn about program ideas, resources and tools, and how to connect with local partners. Take your library and your community to the next level with patrons empowered to be informed consumers. Presented by: Ken McDonnell, Financial Education Program Analyst, Office of Financial Education, Division of Consumer Education and Engagement, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Visualizing (and Finding!) Funding for Libraries Tuesday, February 28, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/visualizing-and-finding-fundi… This webinar will introduce participants to a dynamic and freely available data-visualization tool, Visualizing Funding for Libraries that enables library professionals and supporters to search for institutional funding for libraries at national, state, and local levels. Participants will learn pro tips on navigating the tool and as well as next steps on how to pursue new funding opportunities. Data visualizations such as maps, network constellations, and partnership pathways showcase key networks of funders and recipients, as well as individual grants that highlight the library services and programs that are winning grants. Visualizing Funding for Libraries<http://www.knightfoundation.org/grants/7715> is a Knight Foundation News Challenge winning project. Presented by: Kate Tkacik, Manager of the Funding Information Network, and Amanda Dillon, Manager of Knowledge Services, both from the Foundation Center<http://foundationcenter.org/>.

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American Art Directory free to a good home
by Diane Greiner 25 Jan '17

25 Jan '17

This is the 65th edition, 2011. Please provide your RIDES number when requesting. Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 <mailto:crodg@llcoop.org> crodg(a)llcoop.org

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Michigan Tax Forms?
by Stanczak, Cindy 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

Has anyone receiving information on the timeline of shipping MI tax forms? I haven't seen anything come across, but we're getting calls, especially about the Home Heating Credit. Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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Webinar registration - Records Retention Feb. 10, 10 a.m.
by Sheryl Mase 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

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Charitable Gaming
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

Hello: Here is some additional information regarding gaming and Public Libraries: lMCL 730.372 <http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-372> Lotteries and gift enterprises; prohibited acts; applicability of subsection (1); "promotional activity" defined; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a lottery or gift enterprise conducted by a person as a promotional activity that is clearly occasional and ancillary to the primary business of that person. As used in this subsection, "promotional activity" means an activity that is calculated to promote a business enterprise or the sale of its products or services, but does not include a lottery or gift enterprise involving the payment of money solely for the chance or opportunity to win a prize or a lottery or gift enterprise that may be entered by purchasing a product or service for substantially more than its fair market value The short answer is that it would seem that you are ok with both Summer Reading prizes AND a raffle, IF there is no cost to the patron - in other words, if you are giving away raffle tickets to every child who reads a book and then drawing prizes, you should be ok. If you are handing out giveaways to kids upon signing up for Summer Reading or upon reading a book, that should be ok too. However, if the Library itself wishes to fundraise using raffles, that could be an issue. I can find no rules or authority that addresses whether Public entities can obtain licenses for raffles, etc. Public entities such as libraries don't fall into any of the statutory or regulatory definitions. However, I also don't see anything - yet - that says they can't either. The statute governing licensing indicates that , under certain conditions, a license isn't required, so it may be that a Public library would fall under that exeption,: 432.105d<http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-432-105d> Small and large raffle licenses; issuance. 4) A qualified organization is excused from the requirements of obtaining a license under this act if the qualified organization is sponsoring a single gathering and conducts a raffle before which there is no presale of tickets and the total aggregate retail value of the prize or prizes to be awarded that day is $100.00 or less. BUT I would encourage you to consult your attorney to confirm before you plan your event. ON THE OTHER HAND, a Friends Group, if it is a 501(c)3 entity, can certainly obtain a license for charitable gaming, and hold an event for the benefit of the library. For fundraising purposes, this may be your best bet. As James indicated, the Michigan Lottery has a good page on this topic, at http://www.michigan.gov/cg/ I hope this is helpful - Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132

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Job Vacancy: Library Assistant 1 Traverse City, MI
by Hannah Davis 24 Jan '17

24 Jan '17

*Job Opening* *External Posting* *Library Assistant – Woodmere – Sight & Sound * *Part-time* We are seeking an energetic, team-oriented person with exceptional knowledge of audio visual materials to fill a Library Assistant position in the Sight & Sound Department at Woodmere. This person will work under general supervision to support departmental functions by performing both para-professional and routine library work. This employee may be transferred to another location at any time to meet the needs of the library system. Please see the attached job description for full details. Evening and weekend hours are required. *Wage Range*: $16.02 - $21.13 in annual wage steps according to current union contract *Posting date*: 1/24/2017 *Deadline for applications*: 2/8/2017 If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a TADL application form along with a cover letter to: Hannah Davis, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686. For questions, please call 932-8549 or email hdavis(a)tadl.org. *Please see the attached Job Description* -- Hannah Davis Business Manager Traverse Area District Library hdavis(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549

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