December 2017 - Michlib-l

Square for card payments... yes or no?
by Helena Hayes 22 Dec '17

22 Dec '17

Hello. Quick question for the collective... does your library accept credit and/or debit cards for payments? If yes, do you use Square or something else? If you use Square, please share your experience - pros, cons, etc. Do you charge a fee or require a minimum charge? I'm trying to convince my Board that this is a good idea, but they are resistant. We get requests at least a couple times a week, so I obviously think it's a good idea from a customer service perspective. From what I've read, I don't see any negatives, but I'd appreciate your honest feedback. Please reply off-list. Thanks. Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org

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Square for card payments... yes or no?
by Helena Hayes 22 Dec '17

22 Dec '17

Hello. Quick question for the collective... does your library accept credit and/or debit cards for payments? If yes, do you use Square or something else? If you use Square, please share your experience - pros, cons, etc. Do you charge a fee or require a minimum charge? I'm trying to convince my Board that this is a good idea, but they are resistant. We get requests at least a couple times a week, so I obviously think it's a good idea from a customer service perspective. From what I've read, I don't see any negatives, but I'd appreciate your honest feedback. Please reply off-list; I can compile responses if requested. Thanks. Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org

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Michigan Activity Pass To Be Featured on WGVU's "Tuned in to the Library of Michigan" Program
by Jim Flury 22 Dec '17

22 Dec '17

Good Morning, The purpose of this email is to call your attention to a great Michigan Activity Pass promotional opportunity that awaits us, immediately following the upcoming holiday season. MAP will be featured on WGVU's "Tuned in to the Library of Michigan" program with Shelley Irwin at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. https://www.wgvu.org/ We look forward to sharing the great news that is MAP, with all WGVU listeners! Happy Holidays to all. Jim F. Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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MCLS Offices closing at 2pm 12/22/2017
by Sean Cwiek 22 Dec '17

22 Dec '17

Hello all- The MCLS offices will be closing at 2pm today. Help staff for MeLCat, RIDES, and MeL Databases will not be available. We will be back to assist you on Wednesday, December 27. melcathelp(a)mcls.org http://mcls.org/rideshelp meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org services(a)mcls.org training(a)mcls.org Thanks. Sean Cwiek MeL Systems Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 148 CwiekS(a)mcls.org<mailto:CwiekS@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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NEW! Updated Michigan Public Library Trustee Manual
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Hello! Library of Michigan Statewide Library Services is excited to announce the release and posting online of : The 2017 Michigan Public Library Trustee Manual <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2017_Trustee_hndbk_12-1…> This updated version of the manual can be found on the Library of Michigan website. Click the title, above, to access. The manual can also be found on the Library of Michigan's Trustee Information site at www.michigan.gov/librarytrustee<http://www.michigan.gov/librarytrustee> Please, as always, do not hesitate to contact me with any questions! Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 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:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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Connections Newsletter from Wayne State School of Information Sciences
by Christine Illichmann 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Hello! Here is the newest issue of Connections, the newsletter of the Wayne State University School of Information Sciences. View this email in your browser<http://mailchi.mp/1c28ab7df5f8/connections-newsletter-from-wayne-state-scho…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/080d88d8-7ff…] [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/2f3fe6f7-0ab…] New Dual MLIS and Master of Public History Program Announced The Wayne State University School of Information Sciences and the Department of History have announced a new joint degree program offering a Master of Arts in Public History and a Master of Library and Information Science. The program prepares students to be both information management professionals and public historians. More information on the SIS News site.<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/2bf2c9c2-b8d…]<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> SIS Joins iSchools The Wayne State School of Information Sciences is pleased to announce its membership in iSchools, the worldwide consortium of institutions dedicated to leading and promoting the information field. Read more about this important partnership.<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/575fbc79-b75…] Considering an Information Management Career? Join us for a career advising session on January 11. Alumni and students are encouraged to join us on January 11, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. in Purdy Kresge Room 315 or via webinar. Students and alumni are encouraged to meet with SIS Career Advisor Kim Schroeder as she shares her insights on information management careers. Kim has interviewed a half dozen successful IM professionals for their advice and will be sharing the full details of her conversations. Kim will also be joined by a recruiter from Quicken Loans who will discuss the role of information management at Rock Ventures and Quickens Loans and what they look for in prospective job candidates. RSVP today<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> <https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> for this event. Upcoming SIS Events December 21, 2017 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EDT Prospective Student Meeting (Online) RSVP<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> January 11, 2018 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EDT Information Management Career Advisory Session (Alumni and Students Welcome) RSVP<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> January 17, 2018 - Noon - 1:00 p.m. EDT SIS Lunch Webinar: "UX In Practice: From Design to Evaluations" RSVP<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> January 25, 2018 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. EDT Prospective Student Meeting (Online) RSVP<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> March 22, 2018 - 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. EDT Wayne State University Sesquicentennial Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon RSVP<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/9a91aa73-ef1…] SIS Launches Shining Stars Album Highlighting Top Alumni To celebrate 50 years of ALA Accreditation, the Wayne State University School of Information Sciences requested the nominations of outstanding SIS alumni who have had notable professional achievements. The Shining Stars have been honored in a digital album celebrating their achievements. View the digital album.<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/71069e78b2e149adc34550c95/images/4c38b05c-0c6…] Student Focus: Angelia and Nubia Buckingham Angelia and Nubia Buckingham aren't your usual classmates. This mother-daughter duo is taking on their MLIS studies together at Wayne State University – providing each other with inspiration and support as they pursue their academic and professional goals. Both mother and daughter are interested in data-driven specialties: Angelia is earning her MLIS with an information management specialization, while Nubia is specializing in health informatics. Read more about their MLIS journey.<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> Faculty Updates Hermina Anghelescu is finishing her semester as a visiting professor and an exchange scholar at the University of Tsukuba, School of Library, Information, and Media Studies. In addition to teaching International and Comparative Librarianship, she has been involved with the library community in Tokyo. Read more on the SIS News Site<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> Stephen Bajjaly, Wayne State School of Information Sciences Associate Dean, has been elected as president of the Association for Library and Information Science Educators (ALISE). Dr. Bajjaly will join the ALISE Board of Directors as president-elect in February 2018 at the annual conference in Denver and assume the presidency in 2019. Christine D'Arpa co-authored an article for a special issue of Library Trends entitled, "What's History Got to Do with It? Seventy Years of Historical Dissertation Research at the School of Information Sciences of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Library Trends 65/4).” Laura Sheble had her work published in the November/December 2017 issue of American Scientist. The article "The Persistence and Peril of Misinformation<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…>" was co-authored with Brian G. Southwell and Emily A. Thorson. The article focuses on the problem of misinformation in media and is adapted from their introductory chapter in the forthcoming book Misinformation and Mass Audiences. Student Updates Shatha Baydoun has been selected to represent the Wayne State University School of Information Sciences at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans as part of the ALA Student-to-Staff Program. Shannon McDermitt, M.L. Lenox and Kendra E. Moyer recently participated in the inaugural Wayne State University STEAM Challenge.<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> The students were part of an inter-departmental team that competed with other student teams for up to $10,000 in prizes. Their team "Learning to Empathize" received an Honorable Mention for their project. Read More...<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> Maggie Waligora, Laura Kennedy, and Allie Penn presented at the National Digital Stewardship Alliance (NDSA) conference in Pittsburgh on Thursday (October 26, 2017). Their presentation was entitled, "Say It Loud, Say It Proud: Advocacy and Engagement". Read More...<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> Alumni Updates Jesse Lopez (MLIS '16) has accepted the position of Learning and Student Success Librarian at Arizona State University. Jesse is an alumnus of Project IDoL. Jennifer Meekhof (MLIS '11), Senior Manager for Content at ProQuest, recently had an article published in Cataloging & Classification Quarterly<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…>. The article, entitled "Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for Cataloging: An Application and Evaluation" was written with co-author Amy Bailey, Head of Cataloging at Indiana University, Bloomington. Read More...<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> Cameron Pierson (MLIS '16) has been accepted to the doctoral program at the University of Wellington in New Zealand and has been provided with funding through the Doctoral Scholarship. Correction: Please note that in the September/October 2017 Connections Newsletter, we incorrectly indicated that student Maria Nuccilli received an internship award from the Virtual Resources Association Foundation. The award was from the Visual Resources Association Foundation. We apologize for this error. [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-twitter-48.png]<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-facebook-48.png]<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-link-48.png]<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…> Copyright © 2017, Wayne State University School of Information Sciences, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 106 Kresge Detroit, Michigan 48202 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/profile?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&id=9…> or unsubscribe from this list<https://wayne.us15.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=71069e78b2e149adc34550c95&…>.

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Still need a last-minute gift or two? Think Michigan History magazine.
by HSM Main 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Still need a gift or two? Give Santa and Rudolph a break this year. Think Michigan History magazine for your last-minute shopping. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/join/michigan-history/> Order gift subscriptions of Michigan History magazine online! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/join/michigan-history/> Order gift subscriptions of Michigan History magazine online! A one-year subscription (6 issues) is just $24.95! Plus, you can download and print a gift card to give to the recipient after you make your order. Since 1917, Michigan History magazine has celebrated our state's diverse history and cultures through intriguing stories and scores of photographs and images. Each full-color, bimonthly issue brings seven or more feature stories about Michigan's fascinating past, plus special sections that highlight historical sites to explore; spotlight the histories of communities, institutions, and businesses; feature individuals and groups who have left impressions upon our state; bring readers up to date on Michigan's history-related news; and so much more. The magazine is published six times a year and offered either as an individual subscription or as an enhancement to HSM membership. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/join/michigan-history/> Order gift subscriptions of Michigan History magazine online! _____ _____ 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 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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Is professional development part of your New Year's resolution?
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Don't forget that the University of Michigan has several online courses, or MOOCs, in the area of public library management available for the library field through EdX. You can enroll at no cost or pay a small fee to obtain a certificate of completion. View all the courses listed below on the EdX website. - https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/michiganx-public-library-manag… * Identifying Community Needs for Public Library Management - Learn how to conduct research, surveys, and interviews as well as how to analyze data to better assess the local needs and wants of a public library community. * Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries - Learn management skills to support workplace diversity and inclusion in a public library setting. * Personnel Management for Public Libraries - Learn the foundational principles of personnel management and leadership. * Budgeting and Finance for Public Libraries - Understand financial concepts as well as effective practices in budgeting and auditing for library managers at all levels. * Infrastructure Management for Public Libraries - Learn how library managers and directors make key operational decisions regarding maintenance, insurance, technology, and more. * Strategic Planning for Public Libraries - Learn how to develop, implement, and adapt a strategic plan to fit the needs of your library. (Available on December 26, 2017) * Grant Writing and Crowdfunding for Public Libraries - Learn how to increase your impact, innovate, and overcome often static funding through various fundraising and grant writing approaches. (Available on January 30, 2018) * Public Library Marketing and Public Relations - Learn how to develop effective marketing and PR strategies to help share your library's programs, services, and value with the broader community. (Available on April 17, 2018.) Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat
by Pam Seabolt 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Hello everyone! We are taking a Twitter Chat break for the month of December 2017 as it is so close to the holidays. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! We will return to our Third Thursday Twitter Chats on Jan. 18, 2018, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) with a discussion on The Human Library. Our featured guests will be Highland Lakes Librarian Allison McFadden-Keesling with Oakland Community College in Waterford, MI and Head of Adult and Teen Services Trisha Shively with Kokomo-Howard County Public Library in Kokomo, IN. The Human Library is designed to create positive conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. In The Human Library real people are on loan to readers to answer difficult questions. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our November chat on Best Practices in Makerspaces? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/best-practices-in-makerspaces> it for you. Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01D37A3C.D5E0C3E0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D37A3C.D5E0C3E0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D37A3C.D5E0C3E0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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MeL Minute: Gale On-Demand Tutorials
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Many of our content providers have videos, webinars and research guides to their products that can be found listed by the company's name on MeL under Promotion and Training<http://mel.org/promotions> on the left side of the page. In this MeL Minute, we're going to talk about Gale's On-Demand Tutorials<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale-training/video/research-tools/#video-1288…>. Gale's tutorials are designed specifically to help students in the classroom or homeschoolers. They start with two sets of Documents and Tools on conducting research and writing reports aimed at Elementary or Middle & High school students. The reference pages at the Elementary level walk younger students through nine steps involved in crafting a report from Choosing a Topic to Judging Information to Citing Your Sources. Included are helpful worksheets for each step to assist the student in thinking about how to complete a particular task. The worksheets ask them a series of questions and help them to think about the process behind the various steps of writing a report. By going through these worksheets, the student has great tools to craft a well-developed report. The reference pages for Middle & High School students are more sophisticated, with tip sheets and worksheets on How to Read and Interpret Graphs, How to Build an Argument (including the best ways to present it and being prepared for questions about your arguments), and How to Write a Thesis Statement, among more than a dozen topics. These are suitable for writers of research papers. They help the student to formulate their ideas and summarize their thinking in preparation of the writing process and then walk them through the development a research paper. This site also has eleven short videos that support research and writing by walking the user through how to use Gale's suite of resources. They cover built-in support such as the highlight and notes feature for almost all Gale products, resources for organizing and keeping track of articles, locating help finding a research topic and then finding reliable information and statistical data as the student explores their topic. When your kids and teens come back from the holidays, be ready for some happy researching! The MeL Minute will take a break the week between Christmas and New Year's but see us back bright and early in January for a special announcement. [cid:image001.jpg@01D37A2F.F18D0980] Brought to you by Deb Renee Biggs and Sonya Schryer Norris, Library Consultants at the Library of Michigan MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://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:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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