August 2018 - Michlib-l

Keep the Resources You Know and Love - Gale Access Program
by Services 28 Aug '18

28 Aug '18

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Hold Shelf Privacy Responses
by Shane Stewart 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

Ours are behind the circulation counter. No one can see the name of who the item is reserved for except staff. [We] recently (about a year ago?) went to self-serve holds, except with MeL books (on shelves behind circ). Concerned with patron privacy, we use only the 1st 4 letters of the patron’s last name and the last four of the patron’s card number on the slip that wraps the book. We also wrap the book with the spine facing toward the back of the shelf. The patrons have not complained, to my knowledge. We have a self-serve hold shelf. In order to keep it more private, we place the spines inward and the slip with the name sticks out of the pages of the book facing the back cover. I hope this helps. We have always wondered about this! We started open hold shelves about six months ago. We lay the books title down and have the patron’s name on a slip of paper that sticks out the end. So far – so good! We keep our holds behind the front desk for privacy reasons. It’s worked out well for us. We have had self-serve holds for a number of years now (at least 9, I think), and changed at the same time we added self-check machines. I suspect we are not alone in this timing! I too was skeptical at first but there hasn't been a problem. We even do it with MeL loans now and have yet to lose a MeL loan this way (our own items have gone missing from time to time, though). As far as privacy goes, our shelves are right across from our desk, in full view of the staff, which helps. We've really only had one patron look at others' holds, but this patron is one of our most difficult ones anyway and stopped after being told not to do so. We wrap the spine with a half-sheet of paper, which allows us to cover the spine label and a good portion of the title, and shelve our own items with the spine facing outwards. For MeL items we wrap (again with a half-sheet of paper) the edge of the book and shelve the items with the spine inwards; we had gotten into the habit of doing this when they were shelved behind our desk. About the only thing that comes up is this: a patron pulls a hold off the shelf, decides they don't want it, and then returns the item to our sorter without telling anyone. The hold stays active (with the same pickup date as before) and there is then a bit of confusion until we figure it all out. However, this doesn't happen very often. We also have the occasional hold leave without being checked out, but again this is very rare. I would be interested to hear about other libraries' experiences, particularly those who use automatically-printed hold wrappers as those appear to be smaller than our current hold wrapper. We have a lot of holds and no place to store them behind our Circ desk. We have shelves just outside each side of the Circ desk where they are held. A-L is on one side, M-Z is on the other. We generate a printed paper when the requested material is available with their last name running down the spine. The paper is folded it to fit around the book, dvd, etc. and secured with a rubberband and they are filed alphabetically by last name on the shelves. This seems to be working well and allows the patrons to be self-sufficient. We keep our regular patron holds in a self-serve shelving area. Some things we do to protect their privacy are to shelve the books spine IN, so only the ends of the pages are showing, or the lock side of a DVD lock box. Other than that, it's not very private, although we have not had any complaints that I know of. I know [another] Library allow patrons to make up a fake name (I forget what they call it - an avatar?) that goes on their holds. So, for example, their holds could be under "Batman" instead of their real name. In looking at their holds shelves, some people took advantage of this and some didn't. Maybe 30% did and 70% didn't? (I was on vacation, not paying super close attention.) I made this suggestion to our library, but it wasn't acted on. It might be that our software (Polaris) doesn't have this capability, or maybe we just haven't had complaints about privacy. Our interlibrary loan holds we keep behind our circulation desk for safe-keeping. we have self-serve hold shelves. We shelve the books spine in, so patrons cannot see the titles others are checking out. We have not had any issues with this method as far as I am aware. We keep behind the desk for privacy reasons. [We] keep holds behind the circulation desk. Items are not disclosed unless either the holding patron or his or her library card is present. I have wondered about self-serve hold shelves myself. Privacy seems very difficult to maintain. We just started self-serve holds a week ago today. Our ILS (Sirsi Symphony) has a hold wrapper receipt option that can be customized. We chose to include first 3 letters of the patron last name + last four digits of the patron library card number. We also shelve the items spine down for extra privacy. I think our system seems private- though with only 3 letters of the last name we have multiple SMI or BRO out at any given time, but with the last 4 of the library card we can keep the items separate. We do have patrons pulling and handling other patrons’ items already. An option that we will offer anyone who is still concerned about privacy is slipping their items into large manila envelopes, or possibly shelving in our former holds drawers. We’ve been self-serve since our remodel about seven years ago, but are considering going back to keeping holds behind the checkout desk. It’s not that patrons have complained, we feel it would be less of a violation of privacy. However, since then we’ve introduced self-check so there’s that to consider and some patrons are content with the flow: walk-in, pickup holds, checkout through self-check, leave. In my opinion, it's a major privacy violation and a serious violation of professional ethics. https://journals.ala.org/index.php/rusq/article/view/3797/4151 -- Shane Stewart Circulation Supervisor Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Ave. Chesterfield, MI 48051 Phone: 586-598-4900 Fax: 586-598-7900 E-mail: shanestewart(a)chelibrary.org

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Tables for sale
by Kristina Reynolds 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

[image: image.png][image: image.png] We have 3 tables for sale Each table is $25 a piece or best offer. You pick up. They are located at the Bath Township Public Library. They are 47 inches across, except where the round corner is, then they are 64 inches across. Finally, the tables are 30 inches in height. -- Kristina Reynolds

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Withdrawn Law Materials
by Selina Arthur 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

Good afternoon all, Please see the list of reference book sets we have withdrawn from our collection. If you are interested in any of the titles, please let me know. I can send them to you through RIDES. American Jurisprudence 2d State and Federal Callaghan's Michigan digest Michigan Reports Michigan Reporter Michigan Appeals Reports Michigan compiled laws service Michigan Civil Jurisprudence Michigan Civil Practice forms Michigan Digest Shepard's Michigan citations U.S. Code Congressional & Administrative News 1986 - 1995 & 1998 - 2001 West's Michigan digest Thank you. Selina D. Arthur, MLIS Coordinator of Library Services Baker College of Allen Park/Clinton Township O: 313.425.3711

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Fwd: FW: Tour Flyer
by Wolverine Community Library 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP -- Genealogy 201 - September 7
by HSM Info 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, September 7 Genealogy 201 with Kris Rzepczynski, Archives of Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. You've mastered the basics-now it's time to climb higher into the branches of that family tree. This workshop will go beyond the research ABCs, giving attendees the tools to find more obscure sources of information, locate and identify categories of resources, organize information, and create a systematic approach to researching family histories. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Friday, October 12 Trending Now: How Social Media Can Help You Friday, October 26 Make the Internet Your Friend: Websites for Historical Organizations Friday, November 9 Lights, Camera, Action! Using Videos and Media to Promote Your Organization Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). Off-site workshops are held 1-4 p.m. If you are a personal member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 [Basic] membership. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Only 10 Days Left to Register for New & Advanced Director Workshops
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

Greetings! Registration for the New & Advanced Director workshops is open! We have recently migrated to a new registration system, so all registrants must create a new account. For registration issues, please contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov> or 517.373.3746. All new (or new to Michigan) public library directors must attend the New Director Workshop within 12 months of appointment. If your new library is a Class 4 or higher, attendance at the Advanced Director workshop is required within 24 months of appointment. Register for the New Director Workshop<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=7&> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=7&) Register for the Advanced Director Workshop<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=12&> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=12&) For more information on the certification process, visit: www.michigan.gov/librarycertification. Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Beverly Lewis to visit Battle Creek
by Kristine Pioch 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

Author Beverly Lewis, whose novels give an insider’s view of Amish life, will stop in Battle Creek to promote her newest book, “The First Love.” Lewis will talk at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Kool Family Community Center, 200 W. Michigan Ave. Her talk, which is sponsored by Willard Library, is free and open to the public. The visit is part of a Michigan book tour: http://www.beverlylewis.com/events/399-the-first-love-book-tour Thank you, Kristine

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*Free* Roundtable on community engagement!
by Pam Seabolt 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. Our next rounds of community engagement roundtable discussions will be in September. These discussions are free and open to anyone with an interest, but we ask that you register online so we know how many to expect. Join us for the opportunity to support one another in your community engagement efforts! Friday, September 14 Vigo County Public Library, One Library Square, Terre Haute, IN Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/TxbgofMk545f7t9j2> Questions? Contact Pam at seaboltp(a)mcls.org or 800-530-9019 x123. Tuesday, September 25 Bay College Library (Conference Room), 2001 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI Time: 10:30AM – 12:30PM Register>><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctCxvBQKBdP40cZU_z9nuOCfOSQxFP2Ak…> Questions? Contact David at vottad(a)mcls.org or 800-530-9019 x122. **************************** 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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Still space in NASA @ My Library workshops
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Aug '18

27 Aug '18

There's still space available for library staff to attend the NASA @ My Library workshop! We'll be going over the activities in the kit, learning additional space STEM activities and how to adapt them for different age groups/family programming. Also, we'll take a look at how to use telescopes (psst! We might be getting a couple for circulation come this Fall...). See registration details & agenda below. ~ Cathy From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, August 3, 2018 9:08 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Registration OPEN: NASA @ My Library workshops NASA @ My Library STEM Workshops<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventL…> Laurie Bone, Senior Curator of Programs at Sloan Museum and Longway Planetarium, will be providing a hands-on workshop for public library staff. These STEM workshops will cover the following content: * Overview of relevant astronomy terms and concepts * Strategies for effective deliver of STEM based activities for kids of all ages (children, teen, adults, families) * Ideas for Astronomy activities that librarians can use while developing their program plan * Materials to support at least one of the activities will be provided for each library. (1 per library in attendance) Materials will be provided for each participant to do the activities. This provides an opportunity for the librarians to practice doing the activity, have conversation with the group to identify ways to expand or customize the activity to better fit individual needs, and will provide each participant with a sample project for use in programming. NASA Facilitation kits will be available in the near feature from LM for libraries to borrow. If the workshop nearest you is full, you can either join the waitlist or attend at a different location. Cost is $25/person and we have a strict cap on attendance & do expect the majority of these workshops to fill-up. If you are unable to attend after registering, please contact Mary Anne Smith ASAP at 517-373-1580 or SmithM99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:SmithM99@michigan.gov> to cancel and allow someone from the waitlist to attend. DRAFT Agenda 9:30 AM - Registration & Networking 10:00 AM - Astronomy 101: Stars, Planets and Moons; NASA @ My Library Facilitation Kit review 12:30 PM - Lunch 1:00 PM - NASA @ My Library Facilitation Kit review (cont.); Intro to the Telescope 4:00-4:30 PM - Wrap-up & Evaluation Cost to register: $25 Workshop Locations Tuesday, September 11 RAM Center<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Manistee Room 104 Conservation Drive Roscommon, MI 48653 Thursday, September 13<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> NMU Lydia M. Olson Library in Harden Learning Resources Center<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Classroom (TBA) 1700 Tracy Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 Wednesday, September 19<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Flint Public Library<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Lower Level Meeting Room 1026 E. Kearsley St. Flint, MI 48503 Friday, September 21<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Kalamazoo Public Library<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Van Deusen Room 315 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Monday, September 24<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Bloomfield Township Public Library<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> LHG Community Room 1099 Lone Pine Rd. Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302 Program updates for NASA @ My Library NASA's Night Sky Network<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2018_NSN-Flyer-MI_6…> (NSN) is a nationwide coalition of amateur astronomy clubs bringing science, technology, and inspiration of NASA's missions to the general public. Go to bit.ly/FindNSN<https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/clubs-and-events.cfm> to find a NSN club near you for possible collaborations! NASA's Solar System Ambassadors<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2018_SSA-Flyer-MI_6…> (SSA) is a program of volunteers that shares the latest in NASA's science and discoveries of their space exploration missions through events in their communities. For the SSA Directory for volunteers in your area go to: solarsystem.nasa.gov/ssa<https://solarsystem1.jpl.nasa.gov/ssa/home.cfm>. STEM In Libraries<https://www.starnetlibraries.org/stem-in-libraries/> - StarNet offers resources & STEM activities for libraries. Facilitation Kits - LM is awaiting the go-ahead to begin circulation of NASA @ My Library program facilitation kits on KitKeeper. As soon as we have the circulation set-up I will be posting an announcement with directions on how to reserve a kit. The project is led by the National Center for Interactive learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (SSI) in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, the Pacific Science Center, Cornerstones of Science and the Education Development Center. Additional support for this project comes from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.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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