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FREE items
by Julie Farkas 09 May '18

09 May '18

Free items available for pick-up at Novi Library. Email Julie Farkas (jfarkas(a)novilibrary.org) if you are interested. First come, first served! Free standing, black metal brochure holder (great for tax forms) Two options: double unit or single unit 2 Gray Easels (hold large paper pads – adjustable for table top or floor) Black metal paperback spinner rack (4 sides)

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Library millage results
by Lisa Waskin 09 May '18

09 May '18

I want to thank the DeTour Township community for their overwhelming support of the library millage increase and addition to the Superior District Library. The vote was 130 yes to 22 no. This is about half the town turning out to vote! Very happy they feel the library is an important part of the community. 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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Final Registration Reminder for #MiALA18 Annual Conference!
by Heather Ladiski 09 May '18

09 May '18

This message is forwarded on behalf of the Michigan Academic Library Association conference planning committee. Excuse posting on multiple lists. Feel free to forward this information to anyone/group that may be interested in this information. Please send any questions to Rachel Minkin and Shannon White, Conference Planning Committee Chairs, at conference(a)miala.org<mailto:conference@miala.org>. ************************************ [http://www.memberleap.com/message/38099195/1416014175/header_MALA.jpg] Don't miss out on the 2018 MiALA conference! Registration for the Pre-Conference Workshop<https://www.miala.org/2018_annual_conference_preconf.php> and the Conference<https://miala.org/annual_conference_2018.php> ends on Friday, May 11th! You don't want to miss our Pre-Conference Workshop Planning, Assessing, and Communicating Library Impact: Putting the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education into Action. You definitely don't want to miss our magnificent schedule of breakout sessions<https://www.miala.org/2018_annual_conference_breakou.php>, posters,<https://miala.org/2018_poster_session_informatio.php> and our wonderful keynote speaker Data Driven Detroit<https://datadrivendetroit.org/>! Be sure to register today<https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=1143…>! The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center is currently completely booked for the conference dates. If you are looking for accommodations in East Lansing, we have prepared a list<https://miala.org/annual_conference_local_inform.php> of alternate hotels a short driving distance away.

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Digital Privacy Literacy
by Pam Seabolt 09 May '18

09 May '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Digital Privacy Literacy Join us Thursday, May 17, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. Our special guest will be Innovations Manager and a Library Journal's 2016 Mover & Shaker Erin Berman with the San José Public Library, San José, CA. Erin will chat with us about the importance of digital privacy in our libraries, digital privacy literacy, and San José Public Library's Virtual Privacy Lab. 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 April chat on Digital Library Cards? We archived<https://twitter.com/mclsorg/timelines/987051330282971138> it for you. ************************* Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Beginning Workshop Car Pool
by Patti Skinner 08 May '18

08 May '18

Is anyone attending the Beginning workshop next week and passing through Ludington on 31 N? If so would you be willing to pick up a colleague here that is having car trouble? -- Patti Skinner Mason County District Library Scottville Branch Manager 204 E State St. Scottville, MI 49454 231-757-2588

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LSTA Annual Report and Fact sheet
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 08 May '18

08 May '18

The Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2017 is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Updates section. The report details what the Library of Michigan and the Michigan library community accomplished last year with our federal fiscal year 2016 funds (10/01/2016 to 9/30/2017). For a precis, take a look at the LSTA Fact Sheet for Federal Fiscal Year 2016/State Fiscal Year 2017. While that isn't a short title, it is a quick three page overview of the year. Please feel free to share or to ask any questions you may have. Thanks! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> https://www.michigan.gov/lsta https://www.michigan.gov/sl21 [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<http://www.michigan.gov/octe>

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Removing overdue fines
by Kat Boyer 08 May '18

08 May '18

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone has done away with overdue fines. We are considering doing that at my library. What other changes did you make? For example, we lock accounts down if someone owes us more than $5.00. I would like to put some sort of limitation in place, so people can't abuse the system. Any suggestions? Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Homeschooling support
by Kate Scheid 08 May '18

08 May '18

Hi all, If anyone has initiated some highly successful programming or services or done collection development to meet the needs of your local homeschooling community I would love to know about it. 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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Touch screen catalog device
by Cindi Place 08 May '18

08 May '18

Does anyone use a touch screen display for catalog use by patrons? We are considering something like this to improve access for disabled and younger patrons. Any info would be appreciated! Cindi L. Place Reference & Technology Librarian Boyne District Library (231)582-7861 placec(a)boynelibrary.org cindiplace(a)gmail.com Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one. *–Neil Gaiman*

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Room Rental Software
by Kim Rayburn 08 May '18

08 May '18

Hello, We, at the Otsego District Library, are looking for software to make the reserving of our Program Room and Tutor/Study rooms more user friendly. These would be room rentals for parties, business ventures, etc. At this time we have an application form that is available online or paper copies at the Library. The patron must print it off, fill it out and then either scan/email it to us or bring it into the building. We're looking for a program that will be easy for our patron's to use and also for our staff to manage. Something that will have a calendar to reserve spots, fillable online application and also a way for the patron to pay online if they so wish. Does anyone use such software now or have a recommendation of something they have seen. I have researched a bit on Google..but wanted to get other Libraries input before settling on any one product. Thank you, Kim Rayburn Otsego District Library 401 Dix St Otsego, MI 49078 269-694-9690

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