November 2018 - Michlib-l

MeL Minute: MeL's new look
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

[cid:image003.png@01D47753.F1B41990]The new MeL not only contains new eResources but also looks very different: that was our goal! In this week's MeL Minute we address state-of-the-art web design and how we modernized MeL.org's look and functionality on October 1. MeL hired a new firm for this design: Gravity Works in Lansing's Old Town. They built a website that works on all different types of devices and layouts: a mobile phone in portrait mode, a full-size laptop with a touchscreen interface, a standard desktop computer, or even a Windows user who has snapped the browser to half of their screen. This gives us a large range of width and height considerations, so there is no true "above the fold" anymore. The goal in most web designs is to make sure that each section of the page directs the user toward a specific item or set of related items. We also use negative space, or "white space" to help differentiate these sections. This leads to a natural flow where each section is clearly differentiated but also does increase the total length of the page. If our goal were to reduce scrolling, though, we'd end up with a very cluttered, tight website where users would actually have more trouble identifying the item they need. Without the photography, it'd also be difficult to tell the story or get the message across, as graphics aren't as genuine (nor accessible). Take a look at Apple's iPhone page<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.apple.…>, for example. Lots of scrolling and large, authentic imagery (not graphics). The Metropolitan Museum of Art<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metmus…> is another good example: it doesn't scroll a lot on desktop, but on mobile, it's quite long. Even MSU's new website<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmsu.edu%2F…> has much more scrolling than its previous iteration. Here's a good article about using graphics in web design<https://www.washington.edu/accessit/webdesign/student/unit4/module1/Guideli…>, and here's another about the continual scroll debate<https://www.tone.co.uk/official-website-users-scroll-fold/>. We've also added a Contact Us form to the site that garnered hundreds of responses from the public as well as library and school staff in the site's first five weeks: and we've answered every one of those queries. MeL team members at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) and the Library of Michigan are more accessible to you than ever. MeL is fresh, contemporary, and we're glad to say that we're keeping up with modern standards of functionality, user expectation, and design. Brought to you by Kelly Staudinger of Gravity Works Design and Sonya Schryer Norris of the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or via Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-1498 MY NUMBER HAS CHANGED TO 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Query from WSU Press / The Faygo Book
by Jim Flury 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Good Morning, This is to introduce Joe Grimm, author of the new Wayne State University Press title The Faygo Book. Joe is available to do book talks and programs in libraries. His contact information is below. Please feel free to reach out to Joe directly. 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 From: "Emily Nowak" <enowak(a)wayne.edu> To: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> Sent: Tuesday, November 6, 2018 10:52:43 AM Subject: Re: Query from WSU Press / The Faygo Book Hello Jim, I’m so glad to hear you’ve seen a copy of our new Faygo book! Author Joe Grimm is very interested in these opportunities and I’ll be happy to share his email (below) so that you may reach out with him directly on this. Please also find attached our promotional “6-pack” filled with lots of information on the book and sample images. Joe Grimm can be reached at [ mailto:joe.grimm@gmail.com | joe.grimm(a)gmail.com ] . Please let me know if you’d like to see a sample copy of the book or have any other questions I can answer for you. Many thanks! Emily Marketing and Sales Manager Wayne State University Press 4809 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201-1309 Phone: 313.577.6128

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Third Thursday Twitter Chat: A Conversation with Randy
by Pam Seabolt 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat A Conversation with Randy Join in the conversation on Thursday, November 15, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. This month, Midwest Collaborative for Library Service’s Executive Director Randy Dykhuis joins us for a conversation before his retirement. Join us for this opportunity to chat and share with Randy! 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 October chat on Strategic Plans that Work? We archived<https://twitter.com/mclsorg/timelines/1053000280885927937> it for you. ******************************* Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Edelweiss + Analytics/Above The Treeline Webinar Recording
by Jim Flury 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Good Morning, For those who were unable to attend yesterday's Edelweiss + Analytics/Above the Treeline webinar, below is a link to a recording of the session. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uQ4GIefpQU&feature=youtu.be 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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scanning large items?
by North Adams Library 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Hello all, Does anyone know of a library that has a digital scanner for public use that would be able to scan large items, like a scrapbook? A friend's DAR chapter wants to scan their scrapbooks. She saw an overhead scanner at the State Library in Albany, NY, but she (and the scrapbooks) are in Michigan. Thank you in advance. Phyllis ------ Phyllis Rickard Director North Adams Community Memorial Library (zv245) 110 E. Main St., PO Box 248 North Adams, MI 49262 517-287-4426 northadamslibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/

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millage results
by Susan Wess 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Yes 1998, no 714. This was for a renewal of a .25 millage. Of course, we are thrilled and thankful. Susan Wess, M.L.I.S. Director [https://email24.godaddy.com/download.php?rand=856291&folder=INBOX.Sent_Item…] 151 Wabash St. Milan, MI 48160 734.439.1240 734.439.5625 -- FAX

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Elevator Project Specifications?
by Stanczak, Cindy 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Do any of you have a current or recent elevator project that you might share your specifications and any lessons learned or tips? Many thanks! Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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Fwd: MOVABLE LIBRARY STACKS
by Jim Flury 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Good Afternoon, Forwarding on behalf of Robert McGee at Concordia University in Ann Arbor. Please feel free to reach out to him directly if you would like to initiate a discussion concerning the movable shelving units. 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 From: "McGee, Robert" <Robert.McGee(a)cuaa.edu> To: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> Sent: Wednesday, November 7, 2018 12:18:59 PM Subject: MOVABLE LIBRARY STACKS Hi Jim, Please find the attached photographs of the library stacks I mentioned. There are 42 rows, with all movable except the two end units. Each row is two ft wide, 28 ft long and approx 6 1/2 ft tall. They were purchased by Cooley Law School for their law library. Concordia now owns the building and will re-purposing the are for a medical program. Unfortunately, they are scheduled for bulk metal recycling November 16th. If there is interest, I could possibly get them to delay that. Please let me know if there is interest. thanks again, Bob 734 417-7541 cell Robert McGee, MSE Clinical Coordinator Physician Assistant Studies Program Concordia University Ann Arbor North Building - 3475 Plymouth Rd p 734 995-4805 robert.mcgee(a)cuaa.edu gradpa(a)cuaa.edu www.cuaa.edu/pa All mail - 4090 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor MI 48015 ARC-PA Statement: The Concorida University Ann Arbor Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program has applied for Accreditation-Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Concordia University Ann Arbor anticipates matriculating its first class in August 2019, pending achieving Accreditation-Provisional status at the March 2019 ARC-PA meeting. Accreditation Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appears to demonstrate the program's ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for graduation of the first class (cohort) of students. ________________________________________ From: Oldenburg-McGee, Christine S Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2018 12:02 PM To: McGee, Robert Subject: Stacks

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Eaton Rapids Millage
by Anna Curtis 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

I am ecstatic to announce that the first ever library millage passed last night in Eaton Rapids and with that we are now officially the Eaton Rapids Area District Library! Congratulations to everyone else too that were successful! Anna M. Curtis, Director Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 517-663-8118 ext. 8110

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Free New Books
by Hartford Public Library 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

The Hartford Public Library is giving away free books. These are new books: young adult fiction, junior fiction, star wars books, easy books. We will be giving them away at the Hartford Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 10th from 9am to 3pm. We have hundreds to give away. These make wonderful gifts or you can donate them to your school library.

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