February 2017 - Michlib-l

Patron Problem
by stephanie daniels 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Dear Library Directors, Can you ban a patron from using the library. This is a person who has PTSD and says that the government is watching him. He says that he is discriminated against by everyone and wears a sign on his back saying stop discrimination. When he is in the library everyone is uneasy including other patrons. Regards,S. DanielsHartford Public Library

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items up for grabs
by Perri Saunders 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

See attached picture: 1. Murder ala carte game - Host Your Own Murder Mystery Party - Bullets & Barbeque 2. Murder ala carte game - Host Your Own Murder Mystery Party - Chinese Takeout 3. Acrylic sign holders (to fit over the front of your shelving) approximately 30 Any or all of these items will go to the first library to respond with their RIDES code. Thanks for helping us clean house! -- 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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DEADLINE to register for the Trustee Alliance Workshop is Friday, March 10th!
by Linda Pierce 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

The next FOML Trustee Alliance workshop will have the theme *"Good To Great: Becoming High-Achieving Trustees**"* and it's coming up on *Friday, March 24, 2017* at the *Bloomfield Township Public Library!* We will have special guest speaker *Larry Neal* and his topics will include: - *The Great Essentials: Key Responsibilities for Library Trustees* - *Trustee Governance: Steps To High Achievement* - *Lessons Learned and Knowledge Gained from the Workshop* We will also hear about "Trustees and Library Law" from Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant from the Library of Michigan. FOML Trustee Alliance workshops are a great time to network with other Trustee groups, tour the *Bloomfield Township Public Library*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! I hope you have already registered your Trustees, but if not the easiest way to register is online <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/foml-trustee-alliance-workshop-registration/> at the Trustee Alliance website! Remember, FOML Trustee Alliance members receive a discount and you can update your membership at www.fomltrusteealliance.org too. I hope to see you there! Shirley Bruursema FOML Trustee Alliance Representative -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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DEADLINE to register for the FOML Friends Workshop is Friday, March 10th!
by Linda Pierce 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

The next FOML Spring Workshop & Fred Ruffner Symposium will have the theme *"Good To Great: Becoming High-Achieving Friends**"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, March 23, 2017* at the *Bloomfield Township Public Library!* Topics include: - *"Winners! Friends Helping Libraries Achieve Great Service"* by our Fred Ruffner Symposium speaker *Randy Riley, *our State Librarian - *"Assessing Your Friends Best Practices: Are You Achieving the Best?" - *with *Dr. Char Ezell, *past-president of The Extra Edge - Hope Brown and Jason Brown, from Public City PR, talking about *"Promoting the Friends: Telling Your (Great) Stories"* - and the opportunity to share your success stories: *"Talk About Friends - What Knowledge Can You Share?"* FOML will also hold the annual meeting for the membership and present the 2016 Outstanding Friends of the Library Merit Awards. These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups, tour the *Bloomfield Township Public Library*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! We hope you have already registered. But if you haven't, the easiest way to register is online <http://foml.org/foml-workshop-registration/> at the FOML website. Remember, 2017 FOML members receive a discount. I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Spring Workshop and Fred Ruffner Symposium on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017! Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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White Noise
by Lori Mills 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Hello, Has anybody purchased a white noise system for their library? If so, would you please share your vendor information? The last library I worked at purchased a system from Muzak in Novi, but they appear to have gone out of business. The library I work at now is filled with echo chambers, where you can hear people talking across the room and even through the walls! Thank you! Lori Mills

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Fw: ALA News for February 14, 2017
by Steven Bowers 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

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Reminder: Call for proposals for ARSL conference
by Colleen Leddy 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

If you have a conference session idea, ARSL is listening! See details below, and, once again, please forgive cross postings. Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 ARSL 2017 Conference: Libraries Elevated Sept 7-9, St. George Utah Call for Proposals is open. Share your expertise. We all love topics that take our libraries from ordinary to extraordinary. Doing something innovative or offering a new service at your library? Is your library offering successful programs that others could replicate? Bring your best to ARSL 2017 and share with attendees. Submissions for one (1) hour programs and Full/Half Day Pre-conference workshops are being accepted. Proposals are due by March 15, 2017. Submit your proposal today! The form can be found here: *http://tinyurl.com/zvl7aam <http://tinyurl.com/zvl7aam>* Contact Linda Green with questions: linda.green(a)conwaycountylibrary.org. Jennie Garner, Library Director North Liberty Community Library PO Box 320 North Liberty, IA 52317 319-626-5778 <%28319%29%20626-5778> (w) 319-321-8056 <%28319%29%20321-8056> (c) www.northlibertylibrary.org

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Vacation, PTO, Sick leave benefit policies
by Andrea Ingmire 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Hi everyone, We are in discussion with our local union regarding accrued time, PTO liability and other benefits related to paid leave. If you would be willing to share your policies/contracts we are looking for examples! Primarily interested in: accumulation rates for leave (vacation, sick, PTO etc), leave caps, what carries over year to year, yearly leave conversion (to pay, retirement plans etc), long term disability plans, and end of employment payouts. We are carrying a fair bit of PTO liability and are looking for ways to continue to offer excellent benefits to our dedicated staff while not carrying such a large liability. Its a delicate balance :) All examples and suggestions are welcomed! Thanks ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *Andrea IngmireLibrary DirectorPeter White Public Library* (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) *http://pwpl.info/ <http://pwpl.info/>*

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The Teaching Company Great Course: Free
by Sylvia Merz 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

I have an extra of: How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, parts 1-6, on CD, complete in great shape. I'll ship to whomever wants it. Send your rides number and name. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org

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FW: Webcast: Building Success Skills: A Solid Foundation for All
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

MeL’s K12 Education Specialist, Christine Schneider, will take part in a national webinar on adult and student success skills from LearningExpress and Library Journal on February 23, 2017. You will find details below along with registration information. Please share widely! Thank you, Deb D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> Like MeL on Facebook – http://facebook.com/mel.org [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> Visit www.acteonline.org/ctemonth <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> for more information on Career and Technical Education February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan. From: Christine Schneider [mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 1:57 PM To: Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) <BiggsD(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Webcast: Building Success Skills: A Solid Foundation for All Overview Title: Building Success Skills: A Solid Foundation for All Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017 Time: 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Duration: 1 hour Summary A lack of fundamental skills can often create barriers to success. Those seeking to overcome such barriers need a supportive pathway as they endeavor to acquire these skills and connect with a new learning or work environment. Join LearningExpress and our panel of state, public, academic and school librarians as they discuss the importance of building the foundational skills that adults and students need to succeed. Gain perspective from each of these professionals as they share their experiences about which skills are often lacking and what libraries can do to help patrons and students acquire these skills. You’ll also hear how the new Success Skills Centers in select LearningExpress products will provide ways to help individuals build their essential skills and create their own success. Panelists Christine Schneider, K12 Education Specialist, Library of Michigan Misty Schattle, Librarian, Klein Forest High School Connie Tuisku, Librarian / Associate Professor and Information Literacy Librarian, Palm Beach State College Chris Cooper, Library Director, Nampa Public Library Shirley Biladeau, Continuing Education Consultant, Idaho Commission for Libraries Melissa Yu, Product Development Manager, LearningExpress | An EBSCO Company, Subject Matter Expert LearningExpress Specialist: Pam Friday, Senior Account Field Sales Specialist, LearningExpress | An EBSCO Company Moderator Rebecca Jozwiak, Editorial & Research Director, The Bloor Group To register for this webcast, go to: http://event.on24.com/wcc/r/1355618/2CCB502C8CD147249FED2238C48B01ED Thanks!! -- Christine Schneider K-12 Education Specialist Michigan eLibrary [http://www.michigan.gov/images/MEL_LOGO_25435_7.jpg] Michigan eLibrary, a program of the Library of Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915 (m) 248-305-0231 Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org Be sure to check out the newly redesigned MeL Teachers (mel.org/teachers<http://mel.org/teachers>)!

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