December 2017 - Michlib-l

Reminder: MeLCat Upgrade scheduled for Monday, 12/4 at 7AM
by Megan Dudek 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

Reminder: The MeLCat central server (elibrary.mel.org) is scheduled for a software upgrade on Monday, December 4, beginning at 7 AM. We expect the server to be down for several hours. While the catalog may re-appear and be searchable, placing requests and other functionality as outlined below may not be fully restored. A message will be sent to the lists once it is fully available again. MELCAT Implications 1. Users will be unable to place new MeLCat requests or directly search MeLCat (http://elibrary.mel.org.) Keyword searching will be available via MeL Discovery at http://search.mel.org, but MeLCat requests cannot be made, and the item status may not be current. 2. Users attempting to renew their MeLCat items may get a "server unavailable" message. 3. Library staff will be able to process requests & check out to patrons using DCB or your local Innovative/PolarisAPI system. Updates to the MeLCat central server from Innovative/PolarisAPI local servers and the DCB servers will sit in a queue until the central server comes back up. 4. All DCB data loading activities will continue as usual. MYMELCAT Implications 1. The MyMeLCat link will not work, but there are alternative methods to access their patron records and review their MeLCat requests: -- DCB libraries can use an alternative MyMeLCat link for their users: [DCB1] https://dcb1.mel.org/patroninfo [DCB2] https://dcb2.mel.org/patroninfo [DCB3] https://dcb3.mel.org/patroninfo -- Innovative local sites: MyMeLCat points to your local /patroninfo page. MEL DATABASE Implications 1. MeL Discovery at http://search.mel.org will be available for database searching, however the current status of MeLCat results will not be accurate and requests for materials cannot be made. 2. The MeL databases at http://mel.org/Databases will verify that patrons are in Michigan based on the IP address of their computer. -- If the IP isn't recognized as being in Michigan, patrons will not be able to remotely access the MeL Databases using their MeLCat login or driver's license information. Please let us know if you have any questions at melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org>. Thanks – Jackie Jackie Licalzi MeLCat System Administrator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 Ext 146 licalzij(a)mcls.org<mailto:licalzij@mcls.org>

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NLLD 2018 Hotel Reservation System FYI
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

Hi: ALA's Washington Office has indicated that the link for reserving the Liaison Hotel for NLLD is currently not working properly. It should be up and running in about 30 minutes. Sorry for any inconvenience! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Explore the #GoOpen Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_80670---,00.html> movement and how to make it a reality. Register today<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> for the #GoOpen Michigan Summit - 12/5/17. [GoOpen Logo - Transparent.gif]<http://www.michigan.gov/mde-goopen>

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NATIONAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

Hello! As many of you may know, I am succeeding Deb Biggs in the coordination of Michigan's involvement in the National Library Legislative Day. 2018 will be my first year as coordinator. I am very honored and excited to follow Deb, and more than aware of the amazing act I must follow! This year, 2018, National Library Legislative Day will be May 7 - 8, 2018. TODAY - Dec 1, 2017 is the first day of registration AND Hotel reservation for this year's NLLD Once again the hotel is the Liaison Hotel. If you are thinking of attending, I urge you to reserve a hotel room as soon as possible, as the hotel fills quickly Gale Cengage will once again be offering scholarships to facilitate the attendance of two people. As soon as I have the information on how to apply for these sponsorships, I will send it on. Please consider attending as this event provides unique opportunities for use to personally advocate with our Senators and Representatives in Congress. At this moment in our history, there cannot be enough representation in front of the lawmakers that make so many determinations that affect libraries. Determinations such as Funding, Net Neutrality and Open Access, to name only a few. Please review the information at the link below and consider joining myself and your fellow Michigan Librarians in Washington on May 7. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions! Sincerely, Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Explore the #GoOpen Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_80670---,00.html> movement and how to make it a reality. Register today<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> for the #GoOpen Michigan Summit - 12/5/17. [GoOpen Logo - Transparent.gif]<http://www.michigan.gov/mde-goopen>

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Job announcements: Kalamazoo College Library Circulation Assistant (two positions)
by Stacy Nowicki 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

Kalamazoo College Library has two Circulation Assistant positions open: * 10 hours/week during the academic year, Friday and Saturday 5pm-10pm * 20 hours/week during the academic year, Monday-Thursday 4pm-9pm (start time may flex to 5pm if desired) To see the full position descriptions and apply for these positions, visit https://reason.kzoo.edu/hr/employ/staff/. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. Applications received by December 8, 2017 will receive first consideration. If you have any questions, please let me know! Stacy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director Kalamazoo College Library 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 email: Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu "The biggest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge." -- attributed to Daniel J. Boorstin

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Job Announcement - Supervisor of Circulation & Acquisitions Services, Midland MI
by Barnard, Melissa 01 Dec '17

01 Dec '17

The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland, MI has an opening for Supervisor of Circulation and Acquisitions Services. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in management, information systems or related course of study. Three years of public library or administrative experience. Supervisory experience preferred. The starting salary is $56,423. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, Monday, December 18, 2017. Job description and application at: http://cityofmidlandmi.gov/1412/Current-Job-Openings . Melissa Barnard, Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 989-837-3431 989-837-3468 F mbarnard(a)midland-mi.org<mailto:mbarnard@midland-mi.org> www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/library<http://www.cityofmidlandmi.gov/library>

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