February 2017 - Michlib-l

CMU (za-001) suspends participation in MeLCat for new ILS integration
by Powers, Susan Faye 07 Feb '17

07 Feb '17

*please excuse cross postings* Hello, Dear Members, Central Michigan University Libraries will not be participating in MeLCat beginning February 1, 2017, until sometime in the summer, 2017. Due to moving to a new integrated library system, we are moving from being a Sierra/Innovative Interfaces library to becoming a DCB library with MeLCat. You can still borrow from us in several ways: 1. Through ILLiad/OCLC Worldshare ILL requests 2. Through ALA requests. 3. By setting up your own sharing account with us. Email us at interlibraryloan(a)cmich.edu<mailto:interlibraryloan@cmich.edu> to request an account. You do not need ILLiad software to share with us in this way. We look forward to continued collaboration in sharing resources with you. We also look forward to becoming active in MeLCat again in a few months. Please contact us with any questions or concerns: Email: docreq(a)cmich.edu<mailto:docreq@cmich.edu> Phone: 989 774 3022 Susan Powers and the Documents on Demand team [logo] Susan Powers Coordinator, Documents on Demand CMU Libraries EZC Central Michigan University Park Library 202B| 989-774-1212 Connect...Collaborate...Succeed! Library.cmich.edu<http://library.cmich.edu/>

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NSLP valid file for E-Rate filing purposes
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

As you may know by now, the FY17 window has been announced and will open on Monday, February 27 at noon EST and will close Thursday, May 11 at 11:59 p.m. EST. There is a brief three week window during which applicants can review and update their entity profiles in EPC. This window closes at 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 26. Once the window opens on February 27, USAC will lock EPC entity profiles in terms of new entities/organizational relationships, NSLP discount, and student count updates. Please stay tuned as MDE works to expedite the production of the 2016 NSLP/CEP data for FY17. We will publish and share with you as soon as it is finalized. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 517-373-4457

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Fwd: [ARSL_MEMBERSHIP] Fwd: [INpublib] FW: Dangerous W-2 Phishing Scam Evolving; Targeting Schools, Restaurants, Hospitals, Tribal Groups and Others
by aldenlib＠torchlake.com 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

SUBJECT: [ARSL_MEMBERSHIP] Fwd: [INpublib] FW: Dangerous W-2 Phishing Scam Evolving; Targeting Schools, Restaurants, Hospitals, Tribal Groups and Others DATE: 2017-02-04 17:15 FROM: Julie Elmore <julieelmore1221(a)gmail.com> TO: ARSL Membership Listserv <ARSL_MEMBERSHIP(a)cvl-lists.org> This came from our state library's attorney. Thought it might be of some value to you all. Dear Indiana library directors, human resource and library business office professionals, Please see the below alert the State Library received from the IRS today regarding W-2 information. This message is being cross posted in order to reach the maximum number of individuals. > [1] > > FSLG Newsletter > > February 3, 2017 > > USEFUL LINKS: > > About FSLG [2] > > FSLG News [3] > > FSLG Customer Services [4] > > Educational Resources [5] > > FSLG FAQs [6] > > FSLG Tools [7] > > ------------------------- > > IRS RESOURCES > > Compliance & Enforcement [8] > > Contact My Local Office [9] > > Filing Options [10] > > Forms & Pubs [11] > > Frequently Asked Questions [12] > > News [13] > > Taxpayer Advocate [14] > > Where to File [15] > > ------------------------- > > DANGEROUS W-2 PHISHING SCAM EVOLVING; TARGETING SCHOOLS, RESTAURANTS, HOSPITALS, TRIBAL GROUPS AND OTHERS > > WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry issued an urgent alert today to all employers that the Form W-2 email phishing scam has evolved beyond the corporate world and is spreading to other sectors, including school districts, tribal organizations and nonprofits. > > In a related development, the W-2 scammers are coupling their efforts to steal employee W-2 information with an older scheme on wire transfers that is victimizing some organizations twice. "This is one of the most dangerous email phishing scams we've seen in a long time. It can result in the large-scale theft of sensitive data that criminals can use to commit various crimes, including filing fraudulent tax returns. We need everyone's help to turn the tide against this scheme,'' said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. > > When employers report W-2 thefts immediately to the IRS, the agency can take steps to help protect employees from tax-related identity theft. The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry, working together as the Security Summit, have enacted numerous safeguards in 2016 and 2017 to identify fraudulent returns filed through scams like this. As the Summit partners make progress, cybercriminals need more data to mimic real tax returns. > > Here's how the scam works: Cybercriminals use various spoofing techniques to disguise an email to make it appear as if it is from an organization executive. The email is sent to an employee in the payroll or human resources departments, requesting a list of all employees and their Forms W-2. This scam is sometimes referred to as business email compromise (BEC) or business email spoofing (BES). > > The Security Summit partners urge all employers to be vigilant. The W-2 scam, which first appeared last year, is circulating earlier in the tax season and to a broader cross-section of organizations, including school districts, tribal casinos, chain restaurants, temporary staffing agencies, healthcare and shipping and freight. Those businesses that received the scam email last year also are reportedly receiving it again this year. > > Security Summit partners warned of this scam's reappearance [16] last week but have seen an upswing in reports in recent days. > > NEW TWIST TO W-2 SCAM: COMPANIES ALSO BEING ASKED TO WIRE MONEY > > In the latest twist, the cybercriminal follows up with an "executive" email to the payroll or comptroller and asks that a wire transfer also be made to a certain account. Although not tax related, the wire transfer scam is being coupled with the W-2 scam email, and some companies have lost both employees' W-2s and thousands of dollars due to wire transfers. > > The IRS, states and tax industry urge all employers to share information with their payroll, finance and human resources employees about this W-2 and wire transfer scam. Employers should consider creating an internal policy, if one is lacking, on the distribution of employee W-2 information and conducting wire transfers. > > STEPS EMPLOYERS CAN TAKE IF THEY SEE THE W-2 SCAM > > Organizations receiving a W-2 scam email should forward it to phishing(a)irs.gov and place "W2 Scam" in the subject line. Organizations that receive the scams or fall victim to them should file a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center [17] (IC3,) operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. > > Employees whose Forms W-2 have been stolen should review the recommended actions by the Federal Trade Commission at www.identitytheft.gov [18] or the IRS at www.irs.gov/identitytheft [19]. Employees should file a Form 14039, Identity Theft Affidavit, if the employee's own tax return gets rejected because of a duplicate Social Security number or if instructed to do so by the IRS. > > The W-2 scam is just one of several new variations that have appeared in the past year that focus on the large-scale thefts of sensitive tax information from tax preparers, businesses and payroll companies. Individual taxpayers also can be targets of phishing scams, but cybercriminals seem to have evolved their tactics to focus on mass data thefts. > > BE SAFE ONLINE > > In addition to avoiding email scams during the tax season, taxpayers and tax preparers should be leery of using search engines to find technical help with taxes or tax software. Selecting the wrong "tech support" link could lead to a loss of data or an infected computer. Also, software "tech support" will not call users randomly. This is a scam. > > Taxpayers searching for a paid tax professional for tax help can use the IRS Choosing a Tax Professional lookup tool [20] or if taxpayers need free help they can review the Free Tax Return Preparation Programs [21]. Taxpayers searching for tax software can use Free File, which offers 12 brand-name products for free, at www.irs.gov/freefile [22]. Taxpayer or tax preparers looking for tech support for their software products should go directly to the provider's web page. > > Tax professionals also should beware of ongoing scams related to IRS e-Services. Thieves are trying to use IRS efforts to make e-Services more secure to send emails asking e-Services users to update their accounts. Their objective is to steal e-Services users' credentials to access these important services. > > Back to Top > > ------------------------- > > If you have a technical or procedural question relating to government entities, please visit IRS.gov [23]. > > If you have a specific question about exempt organizations, call FSLG CUSTOMER ACCOUNT SERVICES AT 1-877-829-5500 [24]. > > Subscribe [25] to the FSLG Newsletter. > > This message was distributed automatically from the mailing list FSLG. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. > > ------------------------- > > Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page [26]. You will need to use your email address to log in. 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FW: Free Webcast: 4 Ways to Strengthen Diversity in Your Library
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

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Reference Librarian Supervisor Posting, Wauwatos, WI
by Marsh, Nyama 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

Hello Michigan, Just as I pass on Michigan postings to the Wisconsin listserv, here is a Wisconsin posting for you. Wauwatosa (called Tosa locally) is a very nice suburb of Milwaukee and one of the top libraries in Milwaukee County. Job Title: Reference Librarian Supervisor Closing Date/Time: Wed. 02/15/17 4:30 PM Central Time Salary: $2,375.00 Biweekly (=$61,750) Job Type: Full-Time Location: Library, 7635 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Full Posting: http://bit.ly/2lgwIfD Thank you and have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Marsh Library Director n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org> 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources. Our Values We will * Provide a welcoming place for all who enter * Interconnect and engage our community * Be flexible, creative and forward-looking * Support an informed public * Offer an exceptional workplace * Follow a thoughtful and measurable approach

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[Job Opportunity] Tech Services Clerk
by BTPL Careers 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

Greetings! The Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking a professional and resourceful Technical Services Clerk to support the Library’s material processing needs. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a Class 5 library, with a service population of 41,070 people. There is strong community support for the Library and its collections, services and programs offered. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality service to the staff and the public and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. POSITION TITLE: Technical Services Clerk DEPARTMENT: Technical Services, reporting to Department Head HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours weekly, including some evenings and Saturdays. WAGE & BENEFITS: $15.50 per hour with increase possible upon successful completion of three month orientation. Pro-rated paid time off benefits, i.e., sick, personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation program. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides pleasant professional services to staff, volunteers, book donors and receiving area visitors • Provides copy cataloging and materials acquisitions. • Keeps statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including materials processing and database maintenance. • Assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. • Maintains knowledge of state-of-the art technologies and directions • Seeks opportunities for professional growth and development. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: • High school diploma • Experience working with Windows • Experience working in highly detailed, deadline-oriented clerical production • Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds • Able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner Desirable: • Copy cataloging and/or acquisitions experience in a library setting • Experience with MARC format and Dewey Decimal classification • Public library work experience APPLICATION: Due February 22, 2017. A resume, cover letter, and a clerical skills test must accompany your application. The application and the test are available at the Library’s Welcome Desk. The application is also available on the Library’s website at btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ Mail to: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 OR email to careers(a)btpl.org Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. For more information about the library, visit our website: www.btpl.org

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Free to a Good Home
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

Greetings, all! Hoping the "one man's trash" adage is true, I have a very old, rather heavy brochure/magazine rack available, free to anyone who's willing to take it with them. Photo is attached below. It's just under 70 inches tall. Let me know if this gem has a place in your future! Thanks! -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Free MeL webinar - MeL legal resources - Feb 22, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

Your help is needed. Can you assist the senior being evicted, the single parent caught in a custody struggle, or the entrepreneur starting a business? MeL databases provides you with the tools to direct your community to the legal resources they need. Please join us on February 22, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on the legal resources you can use to help your community. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… This webinar will be recorded, archived, and made available. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ Please share. Thank you. David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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Michigan in Perspective: the Local History Conference March 3-4 in Sterling Heights
by Larry J. Wagenaar 06 Feb '17

06 Feb '17

Don't miss your chance to attend the 59th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! Friday & Saturday, March 3 & 4, 2017 Sterling Heights, Michigan Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. This year's conference offers. Four keynotes Hear the Roar: The Detroit Tigers' Tale With William Anderson The Michigan Vote: A Political Battleground With Jack Lessenberry Selling Michigan: Promoting the Great Lakes State With Dave Lorenz Grace Lee Boggs: Author, Activist, and American Revolutionary With Shea Howell Twenty-five breakout sessions that address local and statewide history. Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. Friday Reception featuring the Royal Garden Trio. Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals. Saturday Gala: A Walk Through the Wars For more information or to register visit www.hsmichigan.org Larry J. Wagenaar Executive Director, Historical Society of Michigan Publisher, HSM Magazines 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 Fax: (517) 324-4370 Email: wagenaar(a)hsmichigan.org Website: www.hsmichigan.org -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2017 12:00 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 28, Issue 4 Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to michlib-l(a)mcls.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org You can reach the person managing the list at michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." Today's Topics: 1. District Library Establishment webinar 2-23-17 11 a.m. (Sheryl Mase) 2. Re: Hoopla (Cathy Sullivan Seblonka) 3. E-Rate filing window announced: February 27 - May 11 (Norris, Sonya (MDE)) 4. Still seeking LAL judges... (Lancaster, Catherine (MDE)) 5. Free Design Thinking Workshops Coming Up in Benzonia & Saginaw (Kristin Fontichiaro) 6. Hoopla (Cathy Sullivan Seblonka) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 10:15:26 -0700 From: Sheryl Mase <smase(a)mmll.org> To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] District Library Establishment webinar 2-23-17 11 a.m. Message-ID: <20170203101526.52975ed22514a156f4ec5286f5de4533.6544db1c43.wbe(a)email13.goda ddy.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://mail2.mcls.org/pipermail/michlib-l/attachments/20170203/5d22357f/att achment-0001.html> ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 12:59:16 -0500 From: Cathy Sullivan Seblonka <cathys(a)uproc.lib.mi.us> To: <cathys(a)uproc.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org, everyone <everyone(a)lists.tln.lib.mi.us> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Hoopla Message-ID: <6e121a48ebc5fe115ecad396cbcc83ba.squirrel(a)www.uproc.lib.mi.us> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" WOW! Great responses, everyone. Thanks and keep them coming. Nick Anderson from Midwest Tape (Hoopla supplier) has already contacted me because of you. Now, just have to figure out funding, eh! Thanks, again. Cathy Cathy Sullivan Seblonka Collection Development/Reference Librarian Peter White Public Library 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4309 cathys(a)pwpl.info ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 18:00:03 +0000 From: "Norris, Sonya (MDE)" <NorrisS2(a)michigan.gov> To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] E-Rate filing window announced: February 27 - May 11 Message-ID: <BN6PR09MB1475CCA06565C1A0D1C94C99FE4F0(a)BN6PR09MB1475.namprd09.prod.outlook. com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" USAC News Brief released today: February 3, 2017 E-rate Funding Year 2017 Application Filing Window Opens February 27, 2017 Dear E-rate Program Participant: USAC is pleased to announce the application filing window for Funding Year (FY) 2017 will open on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 12:00 noon EST and close on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 11:59 PM EDT. All applicants can begin preparing now for successful filing of your FY2017 application by taking the following steps: * Log-in or create your account in the E-rate Productivity Center<https://portal.usac.org/suite/> (EPC) and then review, update or assign user rights for anyone who will need access for FY2017. Please note, Google Chrome is the preferred browser for EPC. No matter what browser you use, be sure the latest version is installed on your computer. * Review your profile and confirm all of your information is accurate including your organization's name, address and entities.Your profile is now unlocked and available for you to insert any further updates but will be locked again on February 26, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST. School districts should take extra care to be sure they have inserted the latest National School Lunch Program (NSLP) student counts (or alternative discount mechanisms) as well as included new construction, non-instructional facilities and Adult Education and Head Start programs. Libraries should confirm their square footage, main branch, and public school district of the main branch information is correct and that any bookmobiles or kiosks are included. * If you have not started the competitive bidding process please begin now. There is no need to wait for the window to open. The USAC website<http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step01/default.aspx> provides step-by-step instructions. As always, representatives at our Client Service Bureau (CSB) are available to help you at 888-203-8100 or simply open a customer service case in EPC. We recognize that 2016 was a challenging year for many in the E-rate community and all of us in the Schools and Libraries Division are working to make 2017 and beyond a simpler, faster and more efficient experience. In 2017, we will be taking steps to improve the stakeholder experience and continuously improve EPC. Specifically: * We anticipate a single filing window for 2017 and better prioritization of application processing so funding decisions are provided in a timelier manner. * Applicants will recognize the flow of the online application process, and further enhancements will be available including the "Copy My FRN" feature along with the templates for uploads of large entries. This will assist all applicants. * Along with continued enhanced stakeholder education and outreach, the formation of a stakeholder innovation group who will provide guidance and feedback on the design of a new applicant portal. All of us in the Schools and Libraries Division would like to thank you for your continued cooperation, patience and understanding. We look forward to a successful 2017 fund year. Sincerely, Craig Davis Vice President, Schools and Libraries Division http://www.usac.org/sl/tools/news-briefs/preview.aspx?id=746 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/> [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.

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 28, Issue 4
by Leslie Acevedo 04 Feb '17

04 Feb '17

Message #4 Interested? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 4, 2017, at 11:55 AM, "michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> wrote: > > Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to > michlib-l(a)mcls.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mail2.mcls.org_mailman_… > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. District Library Establishment webinar 2-23-17 11 a.m. > (Sheryl Mase) > 2. Re: Hoopla (Cathy Sullivan Seblonka) > 3. E-Rate filing window announced: February 27 - May 11 > (Norris, Sonya (MDE)) > 4. Still seeking LAL judges... (Lancaster, Catherine (MDE)) > 5. Free Design Thinking Workshops Coming Up in Benzonia & > Saginaw (Kristin Fontichiaro) > 6. Hoopla (Cathy Sullivan Seblonka) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 10:15:26 -0700 > From: Sheryl Mase <smase(a)mmll.org> > To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] District Library Establishment webinar 2-23-17 11 > a.m. > Message-ID: > <20170203101526.52975ed22514a156f4ec5286f5de4533.6544db1c43.wbe(a)email13.godaddy.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mail2.mcls.org_pipermai… > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 12:59:16 -0500 > From: Cathy Sullivan Seblonka <cathys(a)uproc.lib.mi.us> > To: <cathys(a)uproc.lib.mi.us> > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org, everyone <everyone(a)lists.tln.lib.mi.us> > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Hoopla > Message-ID: > <6e121a48ebc5fe115ecad396cbcc83ba.squirrel(a)www.uproc.lib.mi.us> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > WOW! Great responses, everyone. Thanks and keep them coming. Nick Anderson > from Midwest Tape (Hoopla supplier) has already contacted me because of > you. Now, just have to figure out funding, eh! Thanks, again. Cathy > > > Cathy Sullivan Seblonka > Collection Development/Reference Librarian > Peter White Public Library > 217 N. Front St. > Marquette, MI 49855 > 906-226-4309 > cathys(a)pwpl.info > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2017 18:00:03 +0000 > From: "Norris, Sonya (MDE)" <NorrisS2(a)michigan.gov> > To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] E-Rate filing window announced: February 27 - May > 11 > Message-ID: > <BN6PR09MB1475CCA06565C1A0D1C94C99FE4F0(a)BN6PR09MB1475.namprd09.prod.outlook.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > USAC News Brief released today: > > February 3, 2017 > > E-rate Funding Year 2017 Application Filing Window Opens February 27, 2017 > > Dear E-rate Program Participant: > > USAC is pleased to announce the application filing window for Funding Year (FY) 2017 will open on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 12:00 noon EST and close on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 11:59 PM EDT. > > All applicants can begin preparing now for successful filing of your FY2017 application by taking the following steps: > > * Log-in or create your account in the E-rate Productivity Center<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__portal.usac.org_suite_… > (EPC) and then review, update or assign user rights for anyone who will need access for FY2017. Please note, Google Chrome is the preferred browser for EPC. No matter what browser you use, be sure the latest version is installed on your computer. > > * Review your profile and confirm all of your information is accurate including your organization's name, address and entities.Your profile is now unlocked and available for you to insert any further updates but will be locked again on February 26, 2017 at 11:59 PM EST. > > School districts should take extra care to be sure they have inserted the latest National School Lunch Program (NSLP) student counts (or alternative discount mechanisms) as well as included new construction, non-instructional facilities and Adult Education and Head Start programs. > > Libraries should confirm their square footage, main branch, and public school district of the main branch information is correct and that any bookmobiles or kiosks are included. > > * If you have not started the competitive bidding process please begin now. There is no need to wait for the window to open. The USAC website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.usac.org_sl_applica… > provides step-by-step instructions. > > As always, representatives at our Client Service Bureau (CSB) are available to help you at 888-203-8100 or simply open a customer service case in EPC. > > We recognize that 2016 was a challenging year for many in the E-rate community and all of us in the Schools and Libraries Division are working to make 2017 and beyond a simpler, faster and more efficient experience. In 2017, we will be taking steps to improve the stakeholder experience and continuously improve EPC. > > Specifically: > > * We anticipate a single filing window for 2017 and better prioritization of application processing so funding decisions are provided in a timelier manner. > > * Applicants will recognize the flow of the online application process, and further enhancements will be available including the "Copy My FRN" feature along with the templates for uploads of large entries. This will assist all applicants. > > * Along with continued enhanced stakeholder education and outreach, the formation of a stakeholder innovation group who will provide guidance and feedback on the design of a new applicant portal. > > All of us in the Schools and Libraries Division would like to thank you for your continued cooperation, patience and understanding. We look forward to a successful 2017 fund year. > > Sincerely, > > Craig Davis > Vice President, Schools and Libraries Division > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.usac.org_sl_tools_n… > > > Sonya Schryer Norris > Library of Michigan > 702 W. Kalamazoo St. > PO Box 30009 > Lansing, MI 48909 > 517-373-4457 > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.michigan.gov_librar… > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mel.org&d=DQICAg&c=… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mel.org_&d=DQICAg&c… > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.michlibrary.org&d=D… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.michlibrary.org_&d=… > > [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.acteonline.org_ctem… > > Visit https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.acteonline.org_ctem… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.acteonline.org_ctem… > for more information on Career and Technical Education > > February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan. > >

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