December 2018 - Michlib-l

Questions about Programming in a Class 4 Library
by Jessica Pasek 20 Dec '18

20 Dec '18

Hello all, I work at a class 4 library with a staff size of about 20 and we’ve recently started evaluating our program load. We have a few questions. 1. How many programs do you have in a month/year? 2. What’s your staff size to sustain all of them? (per children's and adult department) 3. What’s your process of cutting programs? Thanks! Jessica Pasek Marketing and Adult Outreach Specialist Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 jpasek(a)lincolnlib.org

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Computer cart give away
by Library Services 20 Dec '18

20 Dec '18

We no longer have a need for the FREE laptop computer cart, it needs a new home. The cart will hold 16 laptop computers. It rolls, but with difficulty. It is lockable. Pictures are attached. If you are interested in the FREE laptop computer cart - please let us know. We need to have it picked up before January 4th. Tam Cummings -- Adult Services Brandon Township Public Library 248-627-1461

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Fine forgiveness question
by Deborah Haak 20 Dec '18

20 Dec '18

Hi all, I was talking with a patron the other week who was wondering if there is a way that she might be able to pay off the fines of other patrons, and particularly those in need. I know that she could give an anonymous donation to "pay it forward" for the next however-many patrons come after her. But, she was wondering if there was some way that we could identify patrons with the most need, who might benefit the most from having their fines removed. The front desk clerks have somewhat of an idea of which patrons are in need, and we can run reports to see who has fines, but I'm not sure how we would go about selecting patrons (and notifying them). Has anyone out there used any sort of "scholarship" or "lottery" or something that we could replicate? If you respond off-list, I can compile responses. Thank you for all your work! Deborah Haak Accounts Technician Three Rivers Public Library Three Rivers, MI

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Grant Opportunity: 2nd Round of Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces Grant
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Dec '18

20 Dec '18

WebJunction is excited to announce that applications for the second round of Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces project will be accepted soon. We'll be looking for 15 small and rural libraries interested in engaging their communities in a process to transform physical space and to support active learning at the library. This is an opportunity for small libraries to gain assistance in transforming cramped or underutilized spaces into vibrant, dynamic, active learning places. The first round did not include any libraries from Michigan and they want to award libraries from states not already represented. This means Michigan libraries will have a greater opportunity at an award. Read more about the project and the coming opportunity here: https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/transform-your-library-with-we… Thanks to a generous supplemental grant from IMLS, WebJunction will help 15 more libraries infuse new life into their spaces. Selected libraries will receive a $5,000 sub-grant and will engage in online learning with the WebJunction team from March 2019 - May 2020. Applications will be available beginning Wednesday, January 2, 2019, and will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. PST (8:00 p.m. EST) Friday, January 18, 2019. Applicants will be notified by mid-February of their selection status. ----------------------------------------- Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 517.335.1507, whites29(a)michigan.gov

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MLSA Passes in the House
by Riley, Randy (MDE) 20 Dec '18

20 Dec '18

Final vote tally: 331 yes to 28 no. Off to the president for signature... r. Randy Riley State Librarian

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Magazine boxes for free
by Don Priest 19 Dec '18

19 Dec '18

We have a large surplus of boxes for magazines, free to a good home. I have 4 medium size boxes, with a rough estimate of 25 apiece, and one large box with probably close to 50. Reply off list with your RIDES code if you're interested, and how many you would like! I'll get them out as best I can, around the holidays. I'll have more in the next few weeks, so if I can't get you with this initial bunch, I'll try with the next. Don Priest Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 734-258-3002 ext. 3003

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FW: minimum wage increase
by Lisa Waskin 19 Dec '18

19 Dec '18

Please see this additional information from Diane Kooiker. Thank you so much for sharing Diane. This is extremely helpful. Lisa Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us From: Diane Kooiker [mailto:dkooiker@herrickdl.org] Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 1:44 PM To: Lisa Waskin <lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us> Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] minimum wage increase Hi Lisa, Laws usually take 90 days to enact. The new wage of 9.45 will be in effect at the end of March 2019. From then on through 2030 the minimum wage will increase on January 1. Here is the schedule according to the Michigan chamber * End of March, 2019: $9.45/hour * 1/1/20: $9.65/hour * 1/1/21: $9.87/hour * 1/1/22: $10.10/hour * 1/1/23: $10.33/hour * 1/1/24: $10.56/hour * 1/1/25: $10.80/hour * 1/1/26: $11.04/hour * 1/1/27: $11.29/hour * 1/1/28: $11.54/hour * 1/1/29: $11.79/hour * 1/1/30: $12.05/hour https://www.michamber.com/michigan-chamber-supports-senate-changes-minimum-w age-law There are also a lot of caveats to the medical leave law including number of employees, number of hours worked and the number of weeks employed. The Bridge newspaper and the Michigan Chamber do a fair job of outlining these changes. Both of these may be subject to litigation. https://www.michamber.com/paid-sick-leave-summary Best wishes, Diane Kooiker From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> > On Behalf Of Lisa Waskin via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 1:21 PM To: 'michlib-l' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org <mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> > Subject: [Michlib-l] minimum wage increase I don't know if everyone saw the email put out on Friday by the Governor's office about the increase in minimum wage and I'm just the last one to see it, but just in case, I wanted to put this out there for those of you who might be as oblivious as I apparently am. I have attached it here. There are also changes for those libraries employing 50+ staff members for sick leave. Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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Webinar Announcement: One Size Does Not Fit all
by Kate Andrade 19 Dec '18

19 Dec '18

One Size Does Not Fit all Thursday, January 31, 2019 11:00am to 12:30pm Online from the comfort of your own screen Learn tips and tricks to make your programming and your library services more inclusive to users of all ages with special needs. Presented by Jen Taggart, Assistant Department Head of Youth Services at the Bloomfield Township Public Library and an Accessibility Services Speaker & Consultant, this webinar will help you step up your programming skills and provide you with tools and resources used by practicing librarians. Provided by the Children’s & Teen Services Committee at Woodlands Library Cooperative, this webinar is free for all to attend. Register here: http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/events/one-size/ kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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Library Measures State by State
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 19 Dec '18

19 Dec '18

2018 was a great year for library ballot measures. This year American Libraries and the Public Library Association tracked 146 library referenda across the nation. According to American Libraries Magazine, 80% of these ballot measures passed, with Michigan fortunate enough to pass more than 30 measures alone. You can see the full article with a selection of referenda from several different states at https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2018/11/08/referenda-roundup-2018/. The full list of 2018 Michigan Library millages<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_Michigan_Public_Lib…> is also available. Thank you, Joe Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-335-1501 Fax: 517-335-1522 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Follow Us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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SEMLOL Call for proposals Spring Meeting: Library on a Dime
by SEMLOL Executive Board 19 Dec '18

19 Dec '18

The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries <http://www.semlol.org/index.php>, SEMLOL, is preparing a program for the Spring membership meeting titled, Library on a Dime: Low or No Cost Tools or Resources. We welcome presentation, lightning talk, and poster proposals sharing your library’s efforts to reduce costs. Examples include, but are not limited to, open source software, free tutorial delivery systems, and patron driven acquisition. Best practices, projects, and creative ideas are all welcome. Presentations should be 40 minutes long, including time for questions. Lightning talks will be no longer than 10 minutes. Posters should be 48” x 36”. The Spring SEMLOL meeting will take place on Friday, March 29, 2019, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Davenport University, Warren Michigan. To submit a proposal, please send a title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board(a)gmail.com by Monday, January 21, 2019. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of January. LIS students are encouraged to submit proposals based on their coursework, jobs or internships. We look forward to your submissions! Holly Sorscher :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board, Acting Chair Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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