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Harwood Lab in St. Louis, MO, October 9-11, 2018
by White, Shannon (MDE) 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Join the American Library Association (ALA) and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation for a three-day training to help libraries lead positive change in their communities. The ALA/Harwood Institute Public Innovators Lab for Libraries will be held this October 9-11 in St. Louis, MO. Librarians, community partners and stakeholders in libraries of all types - public, academic, school and special libraries - are invited to attend. Through discussions and hands-on activities, participants will learn to: * Tap libraries' natural values to contribute to the greater good and bring communities together * Surface people's shared aspirations for their communities and help bring them to life * Convene and lead productive, insightful community conversations * Become stewards of public knowledge Participants must register online by Friday, Sept. 28. The cost is $995 per person, and team participation is encouraged. Questions? Contact ALA's Public Programs Office at publicprograms(a)ala.org<mailto:publicprograms@ala.org> Read more about it in the ALA Press Release at http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/05/ala-harwood-institute-announ… The Public Innovators Lab for Libraries is offered as part of the ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) initiative. The initiative addresses a critical need within the library field by developing and distributing new tools, resources and support for librarians to engage with their communities in new ways. -------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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abodia slide cabinets
by Ann Nieuwkoop 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

We have three Abodia slide storage cabinets, two of them on matching bases with additional slide storage, for sale. Each cabinet has 25 rows of slide racks with a back light that turns on when the cabinet doors open. Abodias 1 and 2, with the matching bases, are lockable, both the top and the bottom cabinets. The bases have one cabinet with 20 additional slide storage racks and one cabinet with 3 drawers and a slide-out light box. Abodia 3, without the base, has a broken lock. We can throw in the desk we've been using as a base for Abodia 3.. Spots of slight wear on the exteriors, but in overall good cosmetic condition. Very good functional condition. Comes with keys. $500 each. Pick up only. abodia cabinets <https://photos.app.goo.gl/DB5LfvJauFbNZcQN9> -- ANN NIEUWKOOP Interim Director of Beardslee Library ph 616.392.8555 x141 101 East 13th Street, Holland MI 49423-3622 [image: WTS_logo_email.png]

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MeL Minute: County-level stats for eResources/Databases coming this October!
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Greetings Library Community, [cid:image003.png@01D419E7.8E929D60]This past summer, many libraries asked us for a way to narrow down the remote, at-home usage of databases. Currently schools and libraries can only see the on-site usage of MeL databases: once the patrons leave the building the tracking stops. In order to balance patron privacy with this real need to better curate content for patrons, we have worked with vendors to provide county-level remote usage data in all of our new contracts for MeL. This means, starting in November, you will be able to see which eResources are used most frequently in your county. These stats will be posted in the MeL statistics section<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_39174_54773--…> as they become available.   As a quick preview of what you can learn starting in November, here are the top three counties that used MeL’s NoveList K-8 this past June: · Wayne County: 110,809 retrievals · Ingham County: 3,622 retrievals · Oakland County: 535 retrievals To put these into context, here are the 2017 estimated populations for each county: · Wayne County: 1,753,616 people · Ingham County: 290,186 people · Oakland County: 1,250,836 people Per capita, Ingham County is by far the top user of MeL’s NoveList K-8. Maybe this will change in the Fall when we have both NoveList K-8 Plus and NoveList Plus? Stay tuned! Brought to you by Kathy Kosinski of the MeL Team. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>,  visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. #IMLSGrant Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 Effective Sept 2018 my new number will be 517-335-1497 breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>

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ALA News for July 10, 2018
by Jennifer Dean 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Hello, all - I'm pleased to be serving our Michigan library community as your American Library Association Councilor and a member of the Michigan Library Association's Board of Directors. One of my duties in this role includes keeping our community up-to-date on the news from ALA. Speaking of...please see below for this week's ALA News. A couple of highlights - the deadline to nominate yourself or a colleague for several ALA positions has been extended to early August, and ALA is accepting applications for the 2019 class of Emerging Leaders. I also want to give a big shout out to Steven Bowers, MLA Past President and our previous ALA Councilor. He has done a yeoman's job in this role and been an incredible help to me in getting up and running. THANK YOU, Steve! Thanks, all - Jennifer Jennifer L. Dean, Associate Librarian Dean of University Libraries and Instructional Technology Distance Education Coordinator University of Detroit Mercy Libraries / Instructional Design Studio 4001 West McNichols Rd Detroit, MI 48221 313-993-1090 deanjl(a)udmercy.edu [1475757591153_logo_email_sig_brand.png] ********************************************************************* ALA News for July 10, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA OIF responds to Library Bill of Rights Meeting Room Interpretation update The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is charged with implementing ALA policies concerning the concept of intellectual freedom as embodied in the Library Bill of Rights, the Association’s basic policy on free access to libraries and library materials. OIF Director James LaRue released a statement regarding a recent update to Library Bill of Rights meeting rooms interpretation. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/ala-oif-responds-library-bil… ALA President unveils enriched ALA-APA Workplace Wellness website American Library Association (ALA) President Loida Garcia-Febo and members of the ALA Workplace Wellness Advisory Committee announce the relaunch of ALA-Allied Professional Association’s (ALA-APA) Workplace Wellness website. The site now includes additional health resources that benefit library workers in all types of working environments. The website reboot is part of Garcia-Febo’s commitment to support staff wellness and is made possible by the ALA Workplace Wellness Advisory Committee. "I am happy to support ALA-APA and its Workplace Wellness website as part of my Presidential efforts,” said Garcia-Febo. “Wellness is of utmost importance to me and I hope that website resources will assist with library workers to engage in and celebrate workplace wellness." http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/ala-president-unveils-enrich… Council adopts three revisions to Library Bill of Rights interpretations At ALA’s Annual Conference in New Orleans, ALA Council adopted three Library Bill of Rights interpretation revisions — proposed by the Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) — that cover meeting rooms, library-initiated programs, and services to people with disabilities. IFC strengthened the 1991 “Meeting Rooms: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights” by adding legal citations; expanding the text on the purpose of meetings rooms; and clarifying the description of admission fees. The interpretation cites specific examples of groups that may choose to use meeting rooms. “If a library allows charities, non-profits, and sports organizations to discuss their activities in library meeting rooms,” states the interpretation, “then the library cannot exclude religious, social, civic, partisan political, or hate groups from discussing their activities in the same facilities.” http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/council-adopts-three-revisions-… Arkansas public school system wins ALA school library award for cemetery-based research project Danville (Arkansas) Public Schools has been named the winner of the 2018 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming, an annual award from the American Library Association (ALA) that recognizes outstanding library programming in schools serving K-8 students. The winning program, Tales of the Crypt: Danville’s Living History, used a historic local cemetery as a basis for a multidisciplinary student project about historical persons and the history of the town of Danville. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/arkansas-public-school-syste… New intellectual freedom resources for libraries on social media and controversial programs In response to program cancellations and rising concerns about social media access and privacy, the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee published new guidelines and a Q&A for library workers. “Social Media Guidelines for Public and Academic Libraries” provides a policy framework for public and academic libraries that use social media. Topics range from staff responsibilities and acceptable behavior, to privacy and reconsideration forms. The IFC also published “Responding to and Preparing for Controversial Programs and Speakers Q&A,” which offers strategies and resources for libraries to address community concerns and prepare for potentially controversial library-initiated events. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/new-intellectual-freedom-resour… Nominating committee extends deadline The ALA 2019 Nominating Committee announces a deadline extension for completing the candidate biographical form for the positions of Councilor-at-Large, President-elect and Treasurer. Any ALA members interested in being considered for candidacy for any of these positions have until 9 a.m. Central time on Friday, Aug. 3, to complete the form. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/nominating-committee-extends-de… ALA accepting applications for 2019 Class of Emerging Leaders The ALA Emerging Leaders program is a leadership development program that enables newer library workers from across the country to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. It puts participants on the fast track to ALA committee volunteerism as well as other professional library-related organizations. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/accepting-applications-2019-cla… PLA NEWS Publication focused on serving entrepreneurs added to ‘Quick Reads’ series http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/publication-focused-serving-ent… ALA PUBLISHING Detailed case studies of collaborative library design http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/07/detailed-case-studies-collabora… LIBRARY ACCREDITATION NEWS COA announces accreditation decisions made at 2018 Annual Conference http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/07/coa-announces-accreditation-…

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Rated R movies
by Amber Hughey 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Currently, my library does not collect rated R movies per the selection policy. What's your library's stance on that and why? Thanks! Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library

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Responses: Rated R movie collection
by Amber Hughey 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

My old library back in Texas did not circulate rated R movies. This policy was created by the city council. So depending on your library’s board and/or city, you may need to check with them before changing things. Here we do circulate rated R movies, but only adults can check out movies (18 years old). At the other library in Texas, 16 years old could check out movies. ----- That article can be found here, https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_69405_79213-3…. ----- Our opinion is that it is the patron's responsibility to decide what movie content they are comfortable with. We feel it is not the library's job to police what people watch. The content of the movie is not a reflection on the "character" of the library. There are many awarded films that have an R rating and we focus on acquiring movies of quality regardless of the rating. ----- We buy and circulate R rated DVDs. We traditionally only have adult patrons here so there is no real concern regarding children viewing the materials. To my knowledge we have not purchased any NC 17 DVDs although I think that is more due to their rarity. We purchase very few DVDs compared to an average public library. Lately we only get DVDs for specific requests from students (only with end of the year funds if made available) or very rarely an instructor's request comes in for a class material to get purchased. I suspect instructors do not request a lot of DVDs for their courses due to the nature of the majority of STEM classes offered here. We do not purchase a lot of DVDs for entertainment because it does not support the curriculum as well as budgetary concerns. (University library) ----- We do purchase rated R movies for our libraries. We do have a policy in place that the person borrowing them must be 18 years or older- and the card that they are using must be of an adult. Thankfully no one has challenged this yet but it does help if younger kids bring up rated r movies- we can then tell them that their parents have to come in and borrow that particular movie. A great deal of our circulation is movies and we have a huge population of adults that come in to get movies because they don't have cable or high speed internet and don't want to pay Redbox prices. I think they would be extremely upset if we removed rated r movies from our collection. ----- My library doesn’t have a policy specifically on R rated movies. This is all I could find in our (very old) policy manual: 397.605 Selection and use of library materials. Sec. 5. (1) Except as otherwise provided by statute or by a regulation adopted by the governing body of the library, the selection of library materials for inclusion in a library's collection shall be determined only by an employee of the library. (2) Except as otherwise provided by law or by a regulation adopted by the governing body of the library, the use of library materials shall be determined only by an employee of the library. History: 1982, Act 455, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983 . I order the feature films and TV series for my library and I order R rated and unrated movies/TV shows. Is there a specific reason your library doesn’t order R rated movies? Is your service population more on the conservative side, or more likely to complain about the movie’s content? I think it’s important to offer a wide range of materials, especially when it comes to popular movies and TV shows. I look at it as good customer service, since many patrons don’t have cable/internet at home or the money to go see movies in theaters. For example, the popular book Gone Girl was made into a movie. Is the book in your collection? If so, why would the movie not be? Sure, a patron could request an R rated movie through MeL, but new releases often don’t go out in delivery for 3-6 months. ----- I just switched from one library to a new library. Both libraries are in conservative rural areas. Both libraries have DVD and/or Blu Rays and both have Rated R movies available. The general agreement (from both libraries) is that we don't censor books, so why censor movies (but we do draw the line at R - nothing X). ----- We do circulate R movies at our library, but you must be 18 years old to check out any movies. The parent/guardian is the one checking them out and they can decide what their child can or cannot view. This has been our policy for many years and it’s worked well for us. ----- We are not here to censor per the ALA Library Bill of Rights. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/rating-s… http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill ----- Ditto. (Do not collect rated R movies ----- We have demand for them. We purchase them. They’re adult movies and we put them in the adult collection (not the children’s collection). If you don’t like R rated movies, then don’t check them out. If you don’t want your kids or teens to check them out, then you need to be aware of what your kid or teen is checking out and control that. That’s about it. J ----- In response to your posted question about R-rated movies, the collection development policy at our library states that we aim to provide films based on classic and contemporary novels, educational films, award winners, and movies with significant patron interest. We do not collect/restrict movie selections based on MPPA ratings or any other rating system. With regards to underage patrons and checking out R-rated movies, the burden of monitoring those checkouts is placed on the parent/guardian of the under-aged person. ----- We purchase movies based on our estimate of how popular the title will be in our community, along with other criteria like reviews, awards, etc. We have many r-rated, and some unrated, movies in the collection. We also do not restrict access to our movie collections. ----- We have R rated movies. Have you seen The King's Speech? About Queen Elizabeth's father, King George, before he was King. It is rated R. Most likely for a certain four-letter word. I would never allow the use of one word to stop me from watching a great movie! Why should it stop the library from adding it to the collection? ------ We do circulate R movies because we do not believe in censorship. Many books, if rated, would be getting a "R" rating that are in our collection. (50 Shades, etc). ----- We collect R rated films if reviews or patron demand indicate it falls within the scope of our collection. There are plenty of 'Not Rated' films that would be rated R or above and plenty of books with X-rated scenes in them (plus you've got your art books, etc.). We don't have a special clause regarding unique selection criteria for any facet of our collection. ----- We offer R-rated movies, but we do not allow check out to minors under 17 years without a note from the parents. ----- If it reflects your community's decency standards, I guess it's a reasonable policy, but do you also only purchase books that would not get an R rating by the same standards? i.e. minimal swearing, violence or sexual situations, drug use, etc. Personally, and professionally, I think the user should decide what's right for them so libraries should carry R rated movies and even the rarely used NC-17. If you're working with a limited budget, then quality, not mpaa ratings should be your guide. ----- We collect it all! :-) https://www.wxyz.com/news/-fifty-shades-series-goes-missing-from-berkley-li… ----- Here are all of the responses I've received so far! I've tried to respond privately to everyone, but if I missed you, I'm very sorry and I greatly appreciate the time it took for you to send me the info!

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Policy request
by Joann Crater 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

So in light of the discussion on R rated movies, would some of you please send me your collection/selection policy showing it?If it is posted on your web page, please direct me there. Thank you so much!! 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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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - International Services Librarian, Full Time
by Marcia Dominick 11 Jul '18

11 Jul '18

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: International Services Librarian, Full Time * *Will you be the first International Services Librarian at the Novi Public Library? Due to a retirement, we have created this new position to enhance the cultural services we provide to our community. The City of Novi is one of the most diverse in the area with a rich tapestry of cultural heritage. Here is your opportunity to create programs and provide services that engage our diverse community.* *Job Duties:* · Develop, maintain, evaluate, and improve the Library’s ESL and Foreign Language programs and services. · Provide culturally inclusive programs and services that enhance and support the diversity within our community. · Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. · Trains and assists patrons with day-to-day computer questions and learning new technology and software. · Participates in collection development and maintenance, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. · Responsiveness and sensitivity to cultural and language differences. · Ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands, and resolve problem situations in a positive manner. · Seek professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate. · Communicate effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues. · Perform other duties as assigned. *Job Requirements:* · MLS from an ALA accredited school. · Bilingual preferred. · Knowledge of International language collection preferred. · Minimum of two years of collection development experience. · Dedication to public service. · Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. · Excellent oral and written communications skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. · Evening and weekend hours are required. *Salary: *$45,555.00 Annually *Hours:* 40 hours per week *Benefits: * · Vacation, personal business, sick and holiday · Health, vision, dental and life insurance · Retirement plan *Application:* · Resume, cover letter and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline: *Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 5 p.m. [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 |Administration Office 248-869-7204 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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ZTE Hotspots
by Myla Stuart 11 Jul '18

11 Jul '18

We have several ZTE Hotspots through Mobile Beacon/Sprint. Due to the notice from Sprint on the hotspots overheating our board decided not to circulate them (liability issues) until we hear further from Sprint. Is any other library doing something different? Thanks for the help: Myla -- *Myla-Jean Stuart, Director* Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway PO Box 25 Comstock, Michigan 49041 269-345-0136

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Supervisor - 28-hours
by Marcia Dominick 11 Jul '18

11 Jul '18

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Support Services Supervisor (Customer Service), Permanent Part Time* *Direct Job Responsibilities:* · Direct Supervisor for a designated number of Clerks. · Supervises the ordering and management of the Circulation supplies inventory. · Supervises the routine printing and maintenance of the Circulation public documentation supplies. · Supervises the Automatic Sorting Technology machine and software, including their configuration and maintenance, in connection with the IT Department. *General Supervisor Responsibilities:* · Assists Department Head with hiring and training of new employees. · Assists Department Head in supervising the Support Services Department staff including developing policies and procedures, conducting staff evaluations, maintaining timecards, and scheduling and maintaining appropriate staffing levels within Support Services. · Performs all duties assigned in the ILS Module accurately and efficiently; problem solves patron and catalog issues; assists staff with problem solving; assists Library patrons while employing the Library’s and City of Novi’s customer service principles. · Performs workroom duties and other tasks as assigned, including sorting and loading carts for shelving; shelving of materials; shelf reading; processing holds, returns, and other materials from delivery; material processing and maintenance; troubleshooting and maintenance operations of the AST System; and registering cash, check, and credit card transactions. · Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands; communicates effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues; resolves problem situations and collaborates across departments in a positive manner. · Retains knowledge and stays up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures. · Responsible for the overall orderliness of the Library’s collections, display areas, and department areas. Supervises the opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department. · Performs other duties as assigned. *Job Requirements:* · High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. · One year supervisory experience required. · Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical and decimal systems of arrangement. · Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology. · Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change. · Enthusiastic, positive, friendly and approachable. · Strong attention to customer service. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Ability to operate a full size vehicle. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and/or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. · Evening, weekend, and some holiday hours are required. *Hours: *28 hours per week · Monday, 3 – 9 p.m. · Tuesday, 3 – 9 p.m. · Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. · Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Salary:* $14.31 per hour *Benefits:* Time benefits (vacation, personal business, holiday, and sick) based on a part-time employee formula. *Application: * · Resume, cover letter and application required · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline:* Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 5 p.m. [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 |Administration Office 248-869-7204 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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