May 2018 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Upcoming webinars you won't want to miss!
by Jan Davidson 15 May '18

15 May '18

Check out these upcoming webinars from MCLS: <https://store.mcls.org/index.php/library-innovation-implementing-design-thi…> Library Innovation: Implementing Design Think and User Experience Concepts Jun 7, 10am-12noon Eastern (9-11am Central) Instructors: Kristin Meyer & Michelle Boisvenue-Fox Credit: 2 LEUs for IN staff! Copy Cataloging of Videos & DVDs Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/copy-cataloging-of-videos-dvds-using-rda-1…> Jun 19-21 (3-day course), 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Instructor: Jessica Barnes Credit: 6 LEUs for IN staff! Accessible Electronic Documents<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/accessible-electronic-documents.html> Jun 19, 10am-12noon Eastern (9-11am Central) Instructor: Christina Wray Credit: 2 Technology LEUs for IN staff! Don't miss your chance! Register today! https://store.mcls.org/ MCLS Home page<https://store.mcls.org/> store.mcls.org This introductory workshop will address the basic concepts of contract law (licenses as contracts) and offer a hands-on look at the components of a standard licensing agreement.

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Speaker Recommendations
by Margaret Bentley 15 May '18

15 May '18

I am looking for a speaker related to some aspect of Michigan history. In the past we have had the Massies and Larry Martin. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, had anyone had Al and Dave Eicher? If so, what is you opinion of their programs? Any help will be much appreciated. Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Street Owosso, Michigan 48867 989-725-5134

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golf cart bookmobiles
by Amber Clement 15 May '18

15 May '18

Ok, Library Community! Looking for information on golf cart bookmobiles. Who has one? Where did you purchase it? Did you have to do the book portion upgrade yourself? Any information on the idea would be fabulous! Thanks, Amber Clement,MLIS Library Director Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie Street Rogers City, MI 49779 989.734.2477, 222 www.pidl.org <http://www.pidl.org/>

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STEAM kits
by Nancy Folaron 15 May '18

15 May '18

We have some grant money to purchase STEAM kits for our kids. If you have ordered them for your library could you please share your experiences with us? What vendors do you purchase the kits from? Are there certain types of kits that are more popular with the kids? Do you loan them out or are they in library use only? Anything else you would like to share with us? If you could please reply off list I will compile the responses later and share. Nancy Folaron -- Nancy Folaron, Assistant Director Shiawassee District Library/Durand Memorial Branch 700 N. Saginaw St. Durand, MI 48429 989-288-3743

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Free MeL webinar - Readers' Advisory for Youth: MeL as Your RA Partner - May 23, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 15 May '18

15 May '18

Kick-start Summer Reading with a webinar that will give your younger patrons an edge this summer. Please join us on May 23, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on the MeL resources which will help you, help your students and youth patrons become lifelong readers. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff, educators, and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-readers-advisory-for-youth-m…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-readers-advisory-for-youth-m… This webinar will be recorded, and made available on demand anytime. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ MeL training is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional service support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/> (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 [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/> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Last call for shelves and frames
by Matt Church 15 May '18

15 May '18

Hi all, We've got several shelf frames ( 44" tall), lots of 3' shelves, and some 3' shelves with flip tops for magazine/newspaper displays up for grabs. They're a mix of Montel and Art Metal. (Montel bought Art Metal years ago so they are pretty much interchangeable.) Happy to send pictures, answer any questions, or give you more specifics if you're interested. Anyone interested? No charge! Next stop is the scrapyard. Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3449 mchurch(a)berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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Adult Graphic Novels: Building the Core Collection Compiled List!
by Andrea Estelle 15 May '18

15 May '18

Hi Everyone! I have compiled the list of the wonderful recommendations everyone sent me for building our new Adult Graphic Novel collection, I had many requests for the results to be shared. If a title had more than one recommendation I put the number of recommendations behind it in parentheses. I also included any helpful links I was sent. The top 5 most-recommended series were: * Walking Dead * Saga * Maus 1 and 2 * Watchmen * Sandman We are very excited for our new collection! I have already begun ordering, thank you all so much for your help! 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! From: Andrea Estelle [mailto:aestelle@otsegolibrary.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 8:30 AM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Adult Graphic Novels: Building the Core Collection Hi All. This message is specifically for adult graphic novel gurus :) We are building a brand new adult graphic novel collection here at ODL and we only have space at first for about 10 shelves. Can you reply off list and send me your TOP 5 adult graphic novels/series!? I've been doing some research but would love to add your thoughts as well. We have nice junior and teen graphic novel collections going that are quite popular - so I don't really need suggestions for the younger areas. I would be happy to compile the results and send out to everyone if you like. Thanks for your help. Have a great day! 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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Free Online Conference - Blockchain Applied: Impact on the Information Profession
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 May '18

15 May '18

Are you curious about blockchain technologies? You can learn more during the free online mini-conference, Library 2.018, "Blockchain Applied: Impact on the Information Profession". The free online event is scheduled for Thursday, June 7th, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm Eastern. To register and learn more details about the event visit: http://www.library20.com/page/blockchain The event is sponsored by San Jose State University School of Information and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. ------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan

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Reader's Guides
by Joann Crater 14 May '18

14 May '18

Does anyone need Reader's Guides to Periodical Literature books from the mid 40's through the 60's? They are huge....any craft ideas? Joann Crater Director Hudson Carnegie District Library (zv170) 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3801 director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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[Job Opportunity] Adult Services Library Page - Closes Friday, June 15
by BTPL Careers 14 May '18

14 May '18

Greetings-- We have a job opportunity for an Adult Services Library Page, closing Friday, June 15. See the full posting here: https://btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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