February 2018 - Michlib-l

TFOP Alert: IRS Forms and Publications Update (133730X)
by Hamlin,Jolee 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

With the new notice from the IRS that there may be changes made to the federal forms because of the new tax law passed on Feb 9, AND the fact that the IRS will NOT be printing the forms to send to libraries, what are other library systems doing? Are you pulling the forms with signage and info, telling folks were to order when they are ready? Or....? Thanks for thoughts. Jolee Hamlin Senior Associate Director of Public Service Capital Area District Libraries -- Administration 401 S Capitol Ave Lansing MI 48933 517-367-0810<tel:517-367-0810> (external); ext. 1810 (internal) | hamlinj(a)cadl.org<mailto:hamlinj@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/> | facebook.com/cadlibrary | twitter.com/cadl

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Snapchat in libraries
by Kate Scheid 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Hi, Is anybody out there using Snapchat? If so can you please share your experience. Positives, negatives, successes??!! Also about how much time feel you need to devote to it say...weekly to make it successful and what demographic do you target? Thanks *Kate Scheid* *Brandon Township Library* *304 South St.* *Ortonville, MI 48462* *(248) 627-1460* [image: Image result for brandon township library]

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Sad News
by Gail Parsons 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Good morning, I wanted to share with you all the sad news that TADL's former director, Mike McGuire, passed away yesterday morning after a long illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time, but he is being served by Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home in Traverse City. Mike worked at TADL for about 35 years and was director for most of that time, retiring in 2009. He continued to volunteer here sorting donations until a couple years ago. He was also past president of MLA. -- Gail A. Parsons Library Director Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686 231-932-8527 (phone) 231-944-3630 (cell) 231-932-8500 (fax) gparsons(a)tadl.org (email)

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Used Jewel Cases free
by Laura Rickord 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

We have boxes of used jewel cases to give away. Any takers? We discarded all the broken ones so these are in good condition. Laura Walters Gladwin County District Library zv135

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Southfield Public Library will host Friends of Michigan Libraries, FOML and Trustee Alliance Spring Workshops, Mar 8-9
by Linda Pierce 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

The 2018 spring Friends of Michigan Libraries and Trustee Alliance workshops are just around the corner. These two events will be held at the Southfield Public Library on March 8 and 9. FOML Friends 2018 Spring Workshop and Fred Ruffner Symposium is Thursday and is titled, “Best Practices: Key Steps to Improving Your Service as a Library Friend.” Service as a library Friend works best when all the elements of service fall into place and activities are carried out with well-functioning practices and organization. What are the key best practices that will help and guide you along your path to being a productive Friend serving your library and being an advocate for its services? *The registration deadline is this Friday, February 23.* The cost includes a morning snack, a lunch, an afternoon break, as well as workshop materials. For full details and registration links visit: http://foml.org/2018-spring- workshop/ On Friday, March 9 the FOML Trustee Alliance will be hosting its day long workshop for directors and library trustees titled “Best Practices: Key Steps to Improving Your Service as a Library Trustee.” Service as a library trustee requires many important elements of decision-making and policy review and approval. What are the key best practices that will help and guide you along your path to being a knowledgeable trustee serving your library community? *The registration deadline for the Trustee Alliance workshop is also this Friday, February 23.* The cost includes a morning snack, a lunch, an afternoon break, as well as workshop materials. For full details and registration links visit: http://fomltrusteealliance.org/2018-spring- workshop/ The learn more about FOML or the FOML Trustee Alliance, please visit their websites: - http://foml.org/ - http://fomltrusteealliance.org/ with regards, Linda -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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2018 Beginning Workshop Registration is OPEN
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Registration for the 2018 Beginning Workshop is now open! For details visit the Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop page www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop<http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop> or you can register now. The Beginning Workshop is a 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification><http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. (Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.) Date: May 16-18, 2018 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline to register: April 15 Registered attendees can pick up their packets from 6-8pm on Tuesday, May 15 in the lobby. You can also pick up packets on Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 am during breakfast. The event concludes by 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 18. Please view the 2018 Attendee Information Packet found on the Beginning Workshop web page for details on the event and lodging instructions. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Free Stuff!!
by Monica Kroondyk 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Hello! Do any of you circulate vinyl? If so, we have a patron who really wants to donate some classical box sets of LP's to a library. If you're interested, let me know off the list and I can send them to you in RIDES :) Thanks! -- Monica Kroondyk Director Boyne District Library 201 E. Main Street Boyne City, Mi. 49712

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Mailing envelopes
by Kat Lightfoot 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Hello Everyone! The Houghton Lake Public Library has a tote of various sized mailing envelopes available to the first library to reply. Please provide your Rides code. Thanks! -- "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."--Groucho Marx

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Application webinar for Public Library Services Grant
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

I will be hosting a webinar at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 6th on the Public Library Services Grant. The webinar will be at this link<https://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/libraryofmichigan/>. No registration is needed. I will give a brief overview of the program, the grant application site and then take questions. If that time is not convenient, please feel free to call me with any questions. The grant application is due March 26th. See below for more information on applying for the grant. >>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the second year of the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries. The application deadline is Monday, March 26th at 5:00 PM EST. This program provides funding for public libraries to develop a summer program and purchase materials and supplies for that program. There are three selected program topics - technology, children & teens and literacy. Funding is intended to supplement local services. The grant review will focus on small projects that improve community services and are aligned with the LSTA priorities. The LSTA priorities are for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills and expanding services for learning and access to information. The grant period is from June to August 2018. Grants will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Branch libraries may apply individually. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the APPLICATION LINK is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Public Library Services grant section. Please read the Program Application Information<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_LSTA_2017_Small_Gran…> before applying. Please contact me at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child(r). Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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MiAEYC 2018 Early Childhood Conference
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

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