November 2018 - Michlib-l

DVD pack boxes needed
by Andrea Estelle 05 Nov '18

05 Nov '18

Hi All If anyone could spare some and send us a box of DVD packing boxes, we would appreciate it. Lately we are lopsided here and loaning out more than we are getting back. ZV253 Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director . Otsego District Public Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are! 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org LIKE us on Facebook!

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What's happening in Lansing?
by Smiley,Trent 03 Nov '18

03 Nov '18

CADLcast Podcast: Our last episode of the year features Oleta Adams, who is known for her work with Tears For Fears and the Grammy nominated song "Get Here". There are also interviews with author Joe Grimm (The Faygo Book),Carla Bronner-Spletzer, Vice-President of Bronner's and more. https://bit.ly/2SDN8jD Capital Area One Book: CADL is partnering with Lansing Community College and Delta Township District Library for Capital Area One Book! It's designed to encourage discussion and will culminate in a 2020 author visit. The project begins by picking a title that challenges and inspires. Browse the finalists: http://www.cadl.org/index.php?cID=1292 Silver Bells in the City: This is a Lansing tradition that is loved by generations of families. Silver Bells in the City attracts over 80,000 people to the Capital City each year and will take place on Nov. 16. Once again, CADL's Little Reading Railroad (photo attached) will make an appearance during the parade. CADL Downtown Lansing will host a Superhero Holiday Celebration. Here's a spot that cross promotes the event with our hoopla comic collection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIW-amUmrrU. Holiday Movie Promotion: Historically, Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for movie theaters with Christmas being a very close second. CADL is taking advantage of the increased foot traffic at Lansing's NCG Eastwood Cinema to generate leads (contact info of non-library users attainted through entry forms) and create awareness of our digital content and other services. Through this in-kind promotion, hundreds of moviegoers can enter to win great prizes including a Kindle Fire and movie passes now until Dec. 31. Lobby displays (see attached photo) and an ad on NCG's website are some of the ways we are promoting the contest to their customers. We also included artwork from one of our Aquaman comics on our signage to be a nice movie tie-in. Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Tote of envelopes.
by Trixie L. McMeeking 03 Nov '18

03 Nov '18

Good morning! I have one tote of various size envelopes available to the first responder. Thank you! Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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Michigan Dept of Treasury Letter question
by Andrea Estelle 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

Hello, and Happy Friday everyone! I am curious if any other libraries got the numbered letter 2018-4 from the Michigan Department of Treasury regarding PPT reimbursement/Debt Limit Calculation this week? In 2017 and 2018 we did not have to file anything to receive our PPT reimbursement and the letter makes it seem like we possibly would need to file some paperwork to receive PPT reimbursement in 2019? Also, the letter states: "For 2018 and future years, the calculation will be similar to the 2017 calculation" and I am wondering if that means we will receive similar reimbursements to 2017 in future years? So overall I guess I was interested to know if anyone has more info on what's happening with PPT reimbursement for 2019 at this point. Thanks for your help! Have a great weekend, Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director . Otsego District Public Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are! 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org LIKE us on Facebook!

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Job Posting - (Royal Oak) Oakland Community College part-time Learning Resources Technician
by Alger, Tracie L 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

Please share an opportunity to work at the Royal Oak campus library at Oakland Community College. Direct Link<https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=51857&job=pt-learning-res…> Title: PT Learning Resources Technician Position Number: 18C48 Job Group: Classified Location: Royal Oak Campus Discipline: Libraries Posting Date: 11/02/2018 Application Deadline: 11/21/2018 Days: Part-time Hours: Monday through Thursday: 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Currently for Fall and Winter semesters) Salary Range: $16.63/hourly Summary of Purpose: Perform clerical and technical duties in support of the functions of the college's Libraries. The employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Duties: 1. Search, input and update online records including bibliographic, patron, reserve and interlibrary loan records following a standard format. Assist with integrated library system (ILS) record maintenance. 2. Verify interlibrary loan requests and locate local holding libraries. Maintain accurate files and statistics for interlibrary loans. 3. Assist library faculty, as needed, in answering library user questions, making appropriate referrals and assuming responsibility for operation of the public rooms. 4. Maintain orders for library materials (e.g. submit, enter and track order records). 5. Record receipt information in the ILS for serials in all formats. Create, maintain and modify predictive profiles. Claim delinquent and damaged issues and volumes. 6. Prepare library materials for shelving and circulation. 7. Provide clerical support for the libraries, including ordering supplies, reporting and tracking equipment problems and scheduling and billing for library services. 8. Review, sort, generate and distribute reports and other notices from internal and external automated systems. 9. Train and direct college student personnel with appropriate approval. 10. Performs related tasks as assigned. Campus: 1. Provide circulation, interlibrary loan and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users. Negotiate fines, collect money, and transfer funds to campus business office. Review policies and serve as first-line troubleshooter for related patron problems. Make appropriate referrals. 2. Help patrons locate library material and provide assistance for use of systems and equipment. Coordinate the search process for missing library materials. 3. Assist librarian with bibliographies, instructional materials and background collection development activities. 4. Process and maintain the government documents depository collection from the Federal Depository Library Program by dating, affixing document numbers, shelving and updating and discarding records in the online library catalog. 5. Maintain loose-leaf services. Collect, prepare and process library materials for the bindery. Review damaged library materials and handle basic repairs. 6. Organize and conduct inventory projects. Resolve shelving conflicts and errors. Maintain correct shelving order for library materials. Library Services: 1. Perform copy cataloging in all formats. Modify authority records as needed. 2. Organize and oversee database management projects within the department and across the libraries. 3. Handle OCC's contributions to collaborative lists of serial holdings. Collect, input and update data for update serial lists for the campus libraries. 4. Organize and oversee interlibrary loan processes. 5. Create tutorials and documents for the ILS and related applications. Conduct workshops, as needed. 6. Assist with the tracking and resolution of problems/issues related to automated library systems. 7. Configure and maintain auxiliary software and Application Programmable Interfaces (API) to enable data transfer between automated systems. 8. Track mergers and contact changes for jobbers and vendors. Manage and update vendor files. 9. Monitor electronic resource subscriptions and licenses. Work with technical support to establish and maintain access to electronic library resources. 10. Maintain appropriate budget records for the campus libraries. Serve as liaison with the Purchasing Department to identify appropriate vendors. Review and verify invoices. Resolve invoicing and payment problems, as needed 11. Track standing orders and work with faculty to evaluate these orders. Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications: An earned Associate Degree or higher in Library Science -or- Any Associate degree or higher with 16 college credit hours in Library Science AND Successful completion of Clerical Skills Battery (Language Arts, Math and Microsoft Office - Word and Excel) A valid Michigan driver's license Computer keyboard proficiency: 35 wpm Two (2) years experience in a library setting Demonstrated customer service experience Required Documents: All applicants must fill out and "submit" the on-line application form, and then upload a cover letter, current resume and copies of all relevant transcripts as listed in the minimum requirements. All information requested above must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Required Documents Message: Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript, Voluntary Recruitment Questionnaire

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Circulating Game Boards, Responses
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

Thank you, everyone, for the very generous responses to my request about circulating board games. As always, I’m in awe! Some of the responses included attachments. Hopefully, the tech gods were smiling on me today and they’ll all be included at the end of the text. Thanks again! ***** We started a board game collection about a year ago, and it's gone . . . fairly well. The patrons really like it, but there have been some headaches for staff. I've attached the template I created for cataloging the games, and examples of the content and name labels we put on the inside of each box. I looked at how other libraries had cataloged the games in their collections -- some were bare bones records, just a title and a subject; some were very elaborate and detailed -- and took things I liked from a bunch of different places . . . I figured if I was going to have to spend the time creating a record from scratch, I was going to include enough information to make it worth my while. It was slow getting started, but having the games on a shelf where patrons could see them helped a lot -- not behind the desk or someplace else where patrons would have to ask to see them. Also, we've invested in tons of Ziploc bags -- the small snack-sized ones and the sandwich-sized. When we're processing the games, we put all the parts into bags (dice, tokens, cards -- anything that fits in them, really). It helps keep the games organized, and hopefully helps patrons return all the pieces. Then you have to decide how much staff time you want to put into the collection, and if you care if pieces are missing when the games are returned. Since we purchased all of the games for our collection, we decided that it mattered that all the pieces were brought back. That means I count all the pieces when processing the games, and desk staff counts the pieces when they are returned. That also means desk staff has to take time to call patrons and ask about missing components, and we had to figure out a way to charge patrons fairly for missing pieces. We charge $0.10 per missing piece if we have a replacement or can find a replacement (we now have a stockpile of timers, marbles, RISK army men, etc.), but some games (especially those for teens and adults) have specialty pieces that are needed to play the game, so we charge the full replacement cost if those pieces are lost . . . thankfully that has not happened yet. This is probably way more information than you wanted, but hopefully some of it is helpful, ***** My previous library circulated board games and puzzles. We let them circulate for 2 weeks with a limit of 2 per family at one time. We made a list of the pieces that needed to be returned with a note of a $.25 charge for missing pieces (games only). We also had it stated that if they told us of a missing piece when they returned it (the assumption was that the previous patron lost it), then we would not charge them. Puzzles with missing pieces were just removed from the collection. Most board game companies offer replacement parts at little or no cost - you just have to contact them. Only once did we have to charge a higher replacement cost when a game came back severely damaged. ***** We have circulated board games for almost a year. In general, they come back intact, with all pieces. We do a few things to help with that. Our board games go out for 2 weeks. We tape the box edges but also put them in plastic storage cases (mostly because ours go in our delivery trucks between branches). All games have a label that gives a list of all the game's contents. It helps patrons make sure they have everything. We also laminate the rule books for each game. Any cards that can be sleeved are, we purchase MayDay Games card sleeves. All of these things cost quite little compared to some of the games we circulate. As for replacement pieces, it really depends on the game. We try hard to make it as convenient and cost-efficient for patrons as possible. For instance, when a card for Ticket to Ride was chewed on by a patron's dog, they were willing to pay for the whole game, however we contacted Days of Wonder (the manufacturer), and they actually sent an entire deck of replacement cards free. For other games, I always look online for replacement parts first. There are a lot of sites that you can purchase pieces from. ***** We've just started to circulate board games. They can be checked out for one month (I personally think that's too long..a week would be adequate), and we have a sticker on the front of the box and the inside cover explaining that if all the pieces are not returned or damaged, the patron will be responsible for the cost of replacing the entire game. I think it's going to be tricky keeping track of cards, play money, etc. but we'll see. ***** Just a thought…. Instead of circulating the games, start a gaming club so adults can meet and play at the library… using your games or bringing their own. ***** We circulate our board games. If I can find a record in OCLC I will use it. If one isn't there then I do original cataloging. Our games have a special collection code for Games. We circulate them for 1 week. So far we haven't had any problems with this. I would be happy to answer any other questions you might have. ***** Board Game Template 024 a UPC barcode 040 a bdl b eng e rda 090 a BG ABC [First 3 letter of title] 100 a Game designer [last name, first name], e game designer. *More important for teen/adult games; info can be found on boardgamegeek.com 245 a Title h [game] / c Name of game designer. 246 a [If necessary] 264 a City, State : b Company, c Copyright. 300 a 1 game ([description of components from box (general – 240 cards, 6 pawns, etc.; will be expanded in 505 line)]) : b material type [cardboard, plastic, etc.] ; c in box [l x w x h] cm. 336 a three-dimensional form 2 rdacontent 337 a unmediated 2 rdamedia 338 a object 2 rdacarrier 500 a Number of players statement from box 500 a Playing time statement – “Playing time: x minutes” *Can be found on boardgamegeek.com 500 a Choking hazard warning from box 505 a Game box – [detailed list of contents; expand from 300 line (240 cards (120 green, 120 red); 6 pawns (1 of each: black, blue, green, red, yellow, white)] 520 a Short phrase or summary provided on box or rule book. 521 a Age information from box 650 a Topic x Games. *Rarely used except for specialty games for teens and adults 655 a Genre [ Strategy, Card, Children’s, etc.] games. 655 a Board games. [last 655] *Always use even if item is not a board game – allows user to pull up entire game collection Board Game Template 710 a e publisher. ***** To avoid additional fees upon return, the game should include: Instructions 63 Green Apple Cards 441 Red Apple Cards To avoid additional fees upon return, the game should include: Instruction Insert Gameboard 6 Dice 24 Marbles (4 of each: blue, green, orange, pink, white, yellow) To avoid additional fees upon return, the game should include: Game Guide Gameboard 5 Armies in War Crates (40 infantry, 12 cavalry, 8 artillery of each: blue, green, indigo, orange, & yellow) 5 Dice 56 Cards in Card Box To avoid additional fees upon return, the game should include: Instructions (in English & Spanish) Gameboard 104 Sequence Cards 135 Playing Chips (50 blue, 50 green, 35 red) To avoid additional fees upon return, the game should include: Rulesheet Gameboard 95 Door Cards 73 Treasure Cards 10 Player Tokens (5 male, 5 female) 1 Custom Die Apples to Apples 11/2017 $14.79 Aggravation 11/2017 $19.99 Risk 11/2017 $29.99 Sequence 11/2017 $17.99 Munchkin 11/2017 $29.95 -- 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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New Documents for October
by Bruce Sarjeant 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

Good Afternoon. A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for this month: How radicalization to terrorism occurs in the United States: what research sponsored by the National Institute of Justice tells us. State of the Strait Urban Bird Summit: Status, Trends, and Risks to Species that Call the Corridor Home. [Huron-Erie Corridor] Michigan DEQ Drug Takeback Map. Nomination of Hon. Nimrata "Nikki" Haley, of South Carolina, to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Fast food consumption among adults in the United States, 2013-2016. Recent violent crime trends in the United States. [Federal] Statute Compilations. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/129931251/October%202018%20New%20Documen… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Worden spinner rack free to a good home
by Holly Hentz 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

We have one Worden spinner rack free to a good home. Oak with a cherry stain. It's great for paperbacks and DVDs. You must arrange for pick-up. Let me know if you're interested. [cid:image003.jpg@01D472C8.FBABC130] Holly Hentz Director Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Rd. P.O. Box 247 Hamburg, MI 48139 810.231.1771 Hamburglibrary.org

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Vacuum bags and filters have been claimed
by James Oliver 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

The ProTeam bags and filters have been claimed. Thank you, Jim Oliver Charlotte Community Library

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eNews from HSM: Research Rendezvous, Last of the 2018 Workshops, Upcoming History Hounds, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Upcoming Events
by HSM Main 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

cid:image002.jpg@01D0250E.A301ABF0 Research Rendezvous On Saturday, December 1, the Michigan History Center and Library of Michigan, in partnership with the Historical Society of Michigan, will launch an event for Michigan History DayR (MHD) students titled "Research Rendezvous." The event is organized for students to learn how to properly conduct research and develop a theme and thesis for their MHD projects. The free event includes workshops with professional librarians and archivists, free printing for students who find online sources, and opportunities to explore the Library of Michigan and tour the Capitol. For more information about Research Rendezvous, call (517) 324-1828 or visit the Library of Michigan's Research Rendezvous Facebook page. Register for the Last of the 2018 History Skills Workshops! Essentials of Registration & Cataloging with Sandy Schwan, Chief Curator, The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History When: Wednesday, November 7, 1-4 p.m. Where: Grand Blanc Heritage Association Museum, 203 E. Grand Blanc Rd. Lights, Camera, Action! Using Videos and Media to Promote Your Organization with Amy Wagenaar, Historical Society of Michigan When: Friday, November 9, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr. Essentials of Registration & Cataloging with Sarah Humes, Grand Rapids Public Museum When: Wednesday, November 14, 1-4 p.m. Where: USS Silversides Submarine Museum, 1346 Bluff St. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Visit our website to register online. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more about our History Skills Workshops. Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen Center for the Arts near Traverse City originated as the National High School Orchestra Camp. In 1926, University of Michigan instructor Joseph Maddy brought together high school students to play at a conference. The young musicians begged for a chance to continue playing together, so Maddy promised them a music camp. The camp opened in 1928 and grew rapidly. Today, students from around the world study music, theater, dance, and other arts at Interlochen. Upcoming History Hounds: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank more than 40 years ago. Since then, the ship's demise has been examined, explained, and explored. So is there anything left to learn about the shipwreck? Or has it all been said and done? On November 14 at 7 p.m., John Beck will show that there is still plenty to learn. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/hh-registratio n-members/> Register for FREE as a HSM member. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/hh-registratio n-non-members/> Register online as a non-member. cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> cid:image011.jpg@01D3861A.07D4BAD0 Holiday Shopping? Look no further! Our Michigan History magazine subscribers love receiving their bi-monthly issue in the mail. It's chok-full of stories of Michigan's rich history throughout the ages. If you have a history enthusiast to shop for this holiday season, think of Michigan History. Gift subscriptions are available at hsmichigan.org or (800) 366-3703. <http://hsmichigan.org/join/michigan-history/> Sign up for a gift subscription here. What is Michigan History Day? Michigan History DayR (MHD), an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan, is a yearlong educational program that encourages students to explore local, state, national, and world history. Winners of the state level Michigan History Day competition in the Junior and Senior categories move on to compete in National History Day in College Park, MD. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtwHAA2_y7U> Watch our brand new MHD video. <http://hsmichigan.org/mhd/> Visit our website for more information about MHD. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Joint Archives of Holland presents "A History of the West Michigan Tourist Association," Tuesday, November 20, in Holland. The Grand Blanc Heritage Association and Museum presents "Old-Fashioned Christmas," Monday, December 3, in Grand Blanc. The Orion Township Public Library presents "Build a Snowman Day," Friday, December 21, in Lake Orion. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM's online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you'd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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