March 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

up and running!
by Jan Davidson 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

We're pleased to let you know that MCLS office internet, phones, and website seem to be up and running! We'll keep you posted in the event we lose connectivity again. Thanks for your patience! ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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MCLS connectivity issues - Resolved
by Megan Dudek 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Hi all – MCLS is no longer experiencing network/internet/phone issues. Everything is up and running. Thanks, Megan ---- Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org

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Nontraditional collections
by Debbie Johnson 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Hi Everyone, After some recent patron requests, we're considering creating some collections of nontraditional items, such as energy auditing devices. We are planning on getting more input from our community, but would like feedback from other libraries. If your library offers such a service, which items have been the most popular? Which items have been the most problematic? Have you had any expected difficulties or issues? Do you have any other advice? Thank you, Debbie Johnson --------------------------------------------------------- Debbie Johnson, Head of Adult Services Saline District Library 555 N. Maple Road, Saline, MI 734-429-5450 www.salinelibrary.org

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Local Newspapers Online - Responses
by Aubrey Franklin 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Thank you so much to those who responded to my question about digital content collections. I received some great suggestions, and I plan on investigating all of these and making our content available as soon as possible. I also posed this question to the ALA Think Tank on Facebook. I compiled the responses into a Word doc for anyone who is interested in a similar project. Thanks again! Aubrey Franklin Adult Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 734-955-4518

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Free SRC song: "Building a Better World"
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

I can hear everyone singing this in SRC storytimes…. See links below for downloadable song & a video with sign language! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Hey everyone! Well known musical performer Steve Blunt has re-recorded Ellen Allard's (of Peter & Ellen Allard fame) song, Building a Better World (with permission of course). He's happy to provide it for everyone using the theme this summer, so I am passing on the good word! You can download the song FREE to use with your summer reading program here: https://www.songsforteaching.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=… This is just a pretty cool site in general, btw. You can watch a fun video of it with Steve, the band, and with kindergarten kids and learn the sign language here: https://youtu.be/VLIftnYClSg [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VLIftnYClSg/hqdefault.jpg]<https://youtu.be/VLIftnYClSg> Building A Better World<https://youtu.be/VLIftnYClSg> youtu.be A fun, upbeat recording by Steve Blunt & Friends with a positive message for summer reading 2017 & beyond. MP3 downloads at: https://www.songsforteaching.com... Enjoy! Happy summer planning! Noelle Boc Please note my NEW email: nboc(a)tewksburypl.org<mailto:nboc@tewksburypl.org> Head of Children's Services Tewksbury Public Library tewksburypl.org

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MCLS Connectivity Issues
by Megan Dudek 09 Mar '17

09 Mar '17

Hi all - MCLS is experiencing network issues again. Our phones are down and some mcls.org sites (RIDES/MeLCat contacts pages) are not working. We will let you know when everything is back up and running. Thanks, Megan Dudek Sent from my iPhone

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MCLS connectivity issues - Resolved
by Megan Dudek 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Hi all – MCLS is no longer experiencing network issues. The RIDES label maker, MeLCat/RIDES contacts lists, RIDES Assistance/IP forms, and mcls.org are all working Thanks! Megan ---- Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org>

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Partnership Renewed!: Under the Radar: Michigan, TLN, and MAP
by Jim Flury 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

All, I am very pleased to announce that TLN has renewed its partnership with Under the Radar Michigan http://utrmichigan.com/ Under the terms of our 2015-2016 agreement Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman of UTR gave free performances in five public libraries, all attended by in excess of 100 people (Cadillac Wexford Public Library has the sixth and final program, scheduled in April); had a total reach of over 500,000 for MAP-related posts on the UTR Facebook page; and provided a bulk, discounted purchase opportunity for the Under the Radar: Michigan book and dvd's. What could be better than that??? Well, how about more FREE public library programs by Tom and Jim? Yes, we are working out the details for additional appearances at libraries by the UTR Michigan team. Tbd. And how about a bulk, discounted purchase opportunity for libraries for the Season 5 dvd of UTR, which is available now; Season 6, which will be available mid-April, and the BRAND NEW book scheduled to be released in Fall, 2017, Under The Radar: The Second 50. Also, weekly promotion of MAP on the UTR Facebook and Twitter social media networks. Finally, as a special bonus for the Michigan Activity Pass, a video that will tie together a number of MAP destinations Tom and Jim have visited during the 100 episodes of UTR that have been produced over seven years. Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman of Under the Radar: Michigan share our love for public libraries, and we want to thank them for their support of MAP, too. Thanks! Jim 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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Local Newspapers Online
by Aubrey Franklin 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Good afternoon! We have a collection of local historic newspapers in an ongoing digitization project. Donation money specified for this project has enabled us to have the physical papers scanned with OCR technology onto external hard drives. Currently, we have 30+GB of data, with each PDF weighing around 10,000KB. I am looking into making these files available to the public online through our library's website. I've run into some problems because the files are too large to upload to WordPress, and I do not want to overload our website. I found an online reading service called Sribd, which the files will fit on and I can link to the files from our website. However, I am having concerns about storing these files on a third-party, corporate site, which may not have the security or longevity we would need. Does anyone have an experience with making local historic documents available online? What service did you use, and what was the cost? I'm open to considering all suggestions. Please respond to afranklin(a)tln.lib.mi.us Thanks! Aubrey Franklin Adult Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 734-955-4518

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Free PLA Webinar: Boost Your Financial Literacy Programs & Measure Their Impact
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Just in time for Money Smart week (April 22-29), the Public Library Association (PLA) is offering the free 1-hour webinar, Money Smart, Measure Smarter: Boost Your Financial Literacy Programs & Measure Their Impact. For more information and to register, visit the PLA website<http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/projectoutcomemoneysmart>. (http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/projectoutcomemoneysmart) Thursday, March 16 at 2:00 Eastern Money Smart week (April 22–29, 2017) is quickly approaching! To get you prepared for financial literacy programs and events at your library, PLA is partnering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) to host a special webinar presentation. This free webinar will highlight how the SEC can help you plan for your financial literacy programs, including the free digital and print resources and tools available to librarians and patrons, so you can feel confident teaching your patrons about financial topics such as sound principles of saving and investing, how to spot and avoid investment fraud, and more! You’ll also learn how to invite the SEC to come present at your library. Project Outcome will show how you can use Project Outcome Surveys to measure the impact of your financial literacy programs. Webinar participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their own experiences. This Spring, the Library of Michigan will be offering a day long Project Outcome training in four different locations throughout the state. April 17 – University Center, Mt. Pleasant April 27 – Redford Township District Library, Redford April 28 – Portage District Library, Portage May 3 – Peter White Public Library, Marquette For more information or to register for this intensive, full-day program, visit http://tinyurl.com/LMProjectOutcome. [http://ala.informz.net/clk/red6d.aspx?mi=6369448&u=1007417682&b=4053]

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