March 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Two free copies of Tribe by Sebastian Junger
by Elizabeth Campion 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

One of the copies has a book jacket and spine label. The other does not. Both are in perfect condition. Please send me your RIDES code if you want one of the books (and a preference for which copy). Thanks, Elizabeth Campion, Librarian Shelby Township Library 51680 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 -- A library is a miracle. A place where you can learn just about anything for free. A place where your mind can come alive." Josh Hanagarne, *The World's Strongest Librarian*

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Fundraising for Public Libraries
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

hello, I am just wondering if anyone could help me with finding information on what a public library can and can't do for fundraising? Thanks ... also if you want to share your stories of successful fundraising I'd appreciate them as well. Kindest Regards, Lisa Lisa Valerio-Nowc Library Administrator Royal Oak Twp Public Library 21131 Gardenlane Ferndale, MI 48220 248-542-9205 lvalerio-nowc(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Free Book
by David Sirka 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

We have an extra copy of the book *Countries, Peoples & Cultures: Eastern & Southern Africa *available. It has no markings on or in it. Send me your RIDES number if your library wants it. Thank you -- David Sirka Electronic Resources Librarian Ham Library - Rochester College 248-218-2263

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Reference/Local History Librarian--Comstock Twp. Library
by Rachael Wiegmann 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Reference/ Local History Librarian Job Description 20 hours per week (16 hours on desk) Evenings and rotating Saturdays required. Job Description: Be able to troubleshoot basic computer issues. Answer reference questions with accuracy Be able to access information effectively. Excellent customer service skills. Be able to assist patrons in one-on-one computer lessons. Catalog materials using MARC standards, DDC, LCSH, and RDA. Assist in collection development. Maintain the local history room. Archival work with newspapers pertaining to the Kalamazoo area, in particular Comstock. Indexing local historical information. M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. degree from an A.L.A. accredited institution. This job requires: Sitting for long periods of time. Pushing book carts and lifting up to 25 lbs. of library materials Retrieving materials from high or low shelves. Sitting at a computer for long periods of time. Please send cover letter, resume, and references to rachael(a)comstocklibrary.org by April 5th. Rachael A. Wiegmann Information Services Librarian Comstock Township Library

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Early Registration Ending Soon - SEMLOL Spring Meeting, March 31st
by SEMLOL Executive Board 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

There is still time to register for the SEMLOL Spring Meeting on Special Collections! Early registration ends March 26th. Registration is available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-collections-registration-32454295672 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: On Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 3:04 PM, SEMLOL Executive Board < semlol.board(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Good afternoon, > > Please join us for the SEMLOL Spring Meeting, which will take place on > Friday, March 31st, 2017, from 1-4pm at Oakland University. The meeting > program consists of three presentations that focus on the theme of Special > Collections. > > "Rare Books Preservation on a Shoestring" > Dominique Daniel and Emily Spunaugle, Oakland University Libraries > > "Collecting with a Plan" > Alison Greenlee, Wayne State University > Sarah Andrua, The Henry Ford > > "Access and Outreach at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor > and Urban Affairs" > Kristen Chinery and Meghan Courtney, Wayne State University > > Registration is available online at: > > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-collections-registration-32454295672 > > Registrations received before March 26th will secure the early bird rate > of $15. Registration on or after March 26th is $20. > > Parking is free and light refreshments will be served. > > Please see the attached flyer for more details. > > We look forward to seeing everyone! > > Katrina Rouan > > :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: > SEMLOL Executive Board, Chair > Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries > www.semlol.org >

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Free 2016 Michigan Tax Booklets
by Amy Winter 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

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Post to List Serve
by Hailey Zureich 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Greetings, My name is Hailey Zureich and I'm looking to post to the Michigan Library list serve. Today is a good day for engaged citizenship in Michigan. The Center for Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, is releasing the findings of our most recent public engagement campaign in a citizens' agenda, titled "Fractured trust: Lost faith in state government, and how to restore it." Will your library help us spread the word? You can order print copies for public display by contacting us at hzureich(a)thecenterformichigan.net<mailto:hzureich@thecenterformichigan.net>. And we'd be delighted if you shared the electronic copy in your email newsletters and social media. You can also download a copy by visiting: http://bit.ly/CFMTrustReport. In 2016, the Center for Michigan led a statewide dialogue about public trust in state government. And in 125 statewide Community Conversations and large-sample polls, more than 5,000 diverse Michigan residents told us, loud and clear: State government is not living up to their expectations. Michigan residents do, however, identify several actions state leaders can take to improve public trust in state government, namely reform of the emergency manager and campaign finance systems. The report's major conclusions: LOW PUBLIC TRUST: The majority of Michigan residents said they had either "low" or "very low trust" of state government's ability to deliver on all five major areas we explored: 1) Oversight of K-12 and higher education; 2) Protection of public health; 3) Environmental protection; 4) Services for low-income residents; and 5) Fostering economic growth. URGENT MANDATE TO IMPROVE: More than 80 percent of all participants said it was either "important" or "crucial" for state government to improve in these five service areas. Improvement of public education is a particular public priority, with the largest percentage of poll and conversation participants choosing it as the policy area most in need of attention. FIX THE EMERGENCY MANAGER SYSTEM: Sixty-five percent of all participants have "low" or "very low" trust in the state emergency manager system to effectively balance the competing needs to solve local financial crises, deliver basic public services, and provide local and representative government. To improve trust, participants suggest providing more checks and balances in the law so that decision making is balanced between state-appointed emergency managers and locally elected officials. PROVIDE TRANSPARENCY IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE: Eight in ten Michigan residents reported "low" or "very low" trust in the campaign finance system's ability to balance free speech rights to contribute to candidates with the need to protect elections from undue influence by special interest groups. The most popular solution to improve trust in the campaign finance system is to strengthen transparency and reporting requirements to provide better public information about who donates to our state leaders. OTHERWISE, A LACK OF PUBLIC CONSENSUS: The Center tested a range of other options to improve state government accountability, such as reforming term limits and reforming the once-each-decade process for drawing legislative districts. No such reform proposal received consistent majority support across both Community Conversations and polls. In our Community Conversations, the Center for Michigan provides opportunities for Michigan residents to learn about and discuss important public issues in thoughtful ways. The Center then serves as a bullhorn for the Michigan public, amplifying the citizens' agenda to our state's leaders. You can read Bridge Magazine's in-depth analysis of the top priorities of this report at http://bridgemi.com/. Bridge Magazine is the Center for Michigan's online publication, which provides free, in-depth, nonpartisan reporting about the issues most important to our state. Subscribe for free to Bridge, the Michigan Press Associations 2016 and 2017 Newspaper of the Year, at http://www.bridgemi.com/subscribe. Thank you for your help in sharing this report with your community. Please contact the Center with any questions about this citizens' agenda and its findings. I've attached our official release for your consideration. Thank you for your time Hailey Zureich Training and Engagement Coordinator The Center for Michigan 734.926.4286 hzureich(a)thecenterformichigan.net<mailto:hzureich@thecenterformichigan.net> @CenterforMi http://thecenterformichigan.net/

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Events in the Library
by Caryn Noel 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Hello Colleagues - I'd like to ask everyone on the list (public, academic and special libraries) about hosting events, mostly for adults (an auction, cocktail party, etc.) in your space. Do you have an area dedicated as an event space? Are there times when events were held within the stacks? Did this ever include food and beverage? Did you have to move or take down any stack areas? Did this go well? I'd like to hear all experiences, positive and negative. I thank you in advance for your insight and advice you can provide. I will consolidate replies to the list. Warmest regards, Caryn ----- Caryn Noel Library Director Adam Cardinal Maida Alumni Library cnoel(a)sscms.edu<mailto:cnoel@sscms.edu> 248.706.4212

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Juvenile & Adult cards
by Mindy Schafer 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Hello all! This is a question for libraries who use different patron types for juveniles and adults. Currently, our system is not set up to automatically convert a card on the holder's 18th birthday. We require that patrons update/verify their account information every 3 years; however, this means an account could go for 2 years and 364 days in the "wrong" patron type. We are considering setting cards to expire on 18th birthday (making sure we give patrons 30-60 day notice). We would then ask the new adult to fill out his/her own application to replace the one his/her parent or guardian originally signed. We are interested in knowing how other libraries handle new adults, particularly SirsiDynix libraries. Thanks for your input! -- Mindy Schafer Assistant Director/Youth Librarian DeWitt District Library <http://dewittlibrary.org> 13101 Schavey Rd. DeWitt, MI 48820 ______________________________________________________

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Michigan Notable Author Visit at TDL
by LVW Circulation 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

We are proud to be hosting Michigan Notable Author Allison Leotta on April 1st at 11:30 a.m. Can you please post this flyer for us? Thank you for your support. Pam Feutz Tamarack District Library 832 S. Lincoln Avenue PO Box 469 Lakeview, MI 48850 Phone:(989)352-6274 http://lakeview.llcoop.org

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