March 2019 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Loutit District Library Seeks a Design Planner
by Ben Knight 04 Mar '19

04 Mar '19

Loutit District Library (LDL) seeks a design planner to assist with planning a move for our computer lab and envisioning for the space. Full details for the project are in the attached RFP. Thank You, -- Ben Knight Adult Services Librarian Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 616-850-6935 bknight(a)loutitlibrary.org <bknight(a)louitlibrary.org>

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Association for Rural & Small Libraries Annual Conference - Sept. 5-7 in Burlington, Vermont
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Mar '19

04 Mar '19

Registration for ARSL's annual conference to be held this September in Vermont will open in April. If you are interested in attending this event, be sure to pay close attention to the ARSL website. You can also join the association as a member and receive updates via their listserv. This conference sells out pretty quickly so we want you to be ready for the upcoming registration window. Expect to join over 700 colleagues from across the country at this fall's event created specifically for staff working in small and rural public libraries. Registration will open to members only on or around April 10th for members only and to non-members on or around April 17th. With pricing including 5 meals and all keynote events as low as $275 (early bird member rate) we expect seats to go fast. Be sure to follow ARSL on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ARSLpage/ and Twitter and check out the Conference News page https://arsl.info/conference-main-page/ for the latest conference news. Membership information for ARSL can be found here https://arsl.info/membership/ Shannon --------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Michigan State Parks Speaker
by BillieJo Bluemer 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Hello, We're looking for contacts for anyone who does a presentation on Michigan State Parks including the history of them. If you know of someone, could you share the name? Thanks. BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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Job Posting: Hourly Teen/Adult Services Librarians
by Jessica Parij 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

(please excuse cross-posting) Good morning, The Rochester Hills Public Library is currently looking for hourly teen/adult services librarians. The posting is attached to this email. Please apply online at https://www.rhpl.org/current-openings with a cover letter and resume. -- *Jessica Parij* *Adult Services Manager* Rochester Hills Public Library 248-650-7132

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Wandoo Reader LM offers access to Wandoo Reader, a tracking program for reading clubs. If your library is interested in starting an account, please contact me directly. There is a monthly webinar and recordings available on Demco's site if interested in a demo<http://evancedtraining.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=15360&backT…>. Libraries with active Wandoo Reader accounts should have received an email from me earlier today regarding a hands-on workshop in April. Please contact me with any questions at LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov?subject=Wandoo%20Reader%20>. Ready to Read Michigan Now that you have the book, don't forget to use the programming guide<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_RTRM_Programmi…>! Once you complete your March is Reading Month programming, please submit the Ready to Read survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTRM2019>. *EXCITING NEWS* --> Ready to Read MI reproducible materials for your library (such as activity dice, poster, booklist, etc) based on the 5 Practices of Every Child Ready to Read(tm). They are up on the LM's website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9264,7-381-88855_89743_89749--…>, so be sure to check them out. [cid:image004.jpg@01D4D043.65EFAF20]Summer Reading/NASA PSAs for Summer Reading now available via CSLP: https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/ "A Universe of Stories" manuals are available with a code online, once you login on the top right corner. Night Sky Network Handouts: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/news-display.cfm?News_ID=822 Includes sky maps & other downloadable flyers for your library. Summer of Space: Register your space science programs with StarNet at http://www.starnetlibraries.org/summer-of-space/. (Libraries registered in Michigan pictured right) NESSP: Northwest Earth & Space Sciences Pipeline announce ANGLeS<https://nwessp.org/apollo50/about/> program: * Great opportunity to reach that tween/teen age group - Idea is to have teams made up of grades 5-12 * Do not have to be in a "hub" state to participate * Do not have to do all the challenges. Could just do the designing a patch challenge. * They are working on getting funding for those who want to participate. Great way of libraries and schools to combine for a summer program * More info found here: https://nwessp.org/apollo50/about/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnwessp.org…> Young Adult Services Association Updates YALSA Spring E-Course: ConnectedLib: Creating Learning Connections for Youth March 17 - April 20; $100 In this five-week e-course<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/connectedlib>, participants will learn how to create engaging teen programs and services using the Connected Learning framework developed by the Connected Learning Alliance. Connected learning connects teens' personal interests, their relationships with peers and mentors, and real-life opportunities to help prepare youth for life after high school with 21st century skills and new literacies, creating highly motivating learning experiences for teens. Learn<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/connectedlib> more and register<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/connectedlib>. Free Evergreen Teen Tech Week(tm) Artwork Teen Tech Week<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-tech-week-posters-bookmarks> artwork from the past four years are available for evergreen use. Dates on the posters and bookmarks<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-tech-week-posters-bookmarks> have been removed and can be downloaded<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-tech-week-posters-bookmarks> for free on the YALSA website<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-tech-week-posters-bookmarks>. Past resources can also be found on the website<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/ttw-logo-and-planning-resources> and wiki<https://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Teen_Tech_Week>. March YALSA Webinar: Teens, Social Justice, and Difficult Conversations YALSA's March webinar Non-members can now attend YALSA's live monthly webinars<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> and access recordings via a paid, yearly subscription model ($59 individual or $129 for groups) or can register for individual webinars for $29 each. For more information, contact Linda W. Braun, YALSA CE Consultant at lbraun(a)leonline.com<mailto:lbraun@leonline.com> or visit www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar>. The Hub Reading Challenge YALSA's 2019 Hub Reading Challenge<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/02/12/2019-hub-reading-challenge-begin…> is going on now. What is it? The goal is to read 25 books over the next four and a half months from a list of the most recent award winner, honor books and YALSA selected lists. This challenge encourages participants to discover new titles and explore genres outside of your comfort zone. For library staff, you'll get to build your readers' advisory skills and impress your coworkers and patrons! Anyone who completes the challenge will be entered to win a free stack of books! Want to participate? Comment<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/02/12/2019-hub-reading-challenge-begin…> on the post on The Hub<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/02/12/2019-hub-reading-challenge-begin…> now. Happy reading! Additional Programming Resources An Educator's Guide: https://www.readbrightly.com/educator-guide-lets-clap-jump-sing-shout/?ref=… [cid:image006.jpg@01D4D043.65EFAF20] April 30th is Dia! http://cs.ala.org/websurvey/alsc/dia/index.cfm A Very Hungry Caterpillar turns 50! Activity Sheets, programs, apps, book shop, etc: https://www.vhc50.com These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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/> Celebrate March is Reading Month by learning more: Read by Grade Three Parent Awareness Toolkit<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>. [cid:image001.png@01D4CF86.1E331AE0]

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Meeting room policies
by Amber Hughey 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Can you send me your meeting room policies? I'm also interested in knowing if you allow personal parties (such as birthday parties etc), and if you allow commercial use of it (such as someone using the room to sell something). Thank you! Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library 989-777-6030

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LSTA Public Library Services Grant (summer quick grant) deadline reminder - March 8th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

A reminder that the Public Library Services grant program application is due Friday, March 8th at 5:00 PM. The proposal is about a page in length, so please consider applying. The grant provides materials and supplies for a summer program related to children & teens, technology or literacy. Feel free to call me with any questions. Please share widely! >>>01/04/2019<<< Public Library Services Grant Program: This program provides funding for public libraries to purchase materials and supplies that meet the selected program topics for a given year and are for an identified program or service the library will be providing. Funding is intended to supplement local topical services that improve information access and quality of service in their communities. The focus will be on small projects that improve community services, with a focus on the LSTA priorities listed above. The grant period will be from mid-April to August annually, as funding allows. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. The application deadline is March 8, 2019. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the application, is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Public Library Services grant section. 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 Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2Fto…>/ [cid:image001.jpg@01D43ED5.6883A0C0]

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Michigan History Alliance Meetings in Southwestern, Western, and Central Michigan - And More
by Historical Society of Michigan 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

<http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/> cid:image004.jpg@01D3A5AC.FF91CEA0 Michigan History AllianceT meetings in Southwestern, Western, and Central Michigan March 12, 13, and 14 All regions and dates listed below <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/> The Michigan History AllianceT is a regionalized program that helps our member organizations preserve and promote history by fostering collaboration, sharing information and best practices, and providing training for their staff and volunteers. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Easily register online on our website. The Alliance meetings take place in the morning and consist of a networking session and a featured speaker. Attendance at a Michigan History Alliance meeting is FREE of charge for current member organizations of HSM. The networking and collaboration portion allows for conversations among a region's historical organizations, and the speaker will offer further insights on a topic of concern or opportunity. Attendance at a Michigan History Alliance meeting is FREE of charge for current member organizations of HSM. Since the Alliance is a benefit for HSM member organizations, membership is required for participation. Attendees must represent a member historical organization in order to attend the Alliance meeting in the morning. The afternoon workshops are open to ALL! There is a fee to attend the History Skills Workshops. For more information about the program or to sign up for a meeting, contact Director of Education Robert Myers at (517) 324-1828 or <mailto:myers@hsmichigan.org?subject=Michigan%20History%20Alliance%20questio n> myers(a)hsmichigan.org. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Or easily register online on our website. Upcoming Spring Alliance Meetings. Southwestern Tuesday, March 12 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Cass District Library, 319 M-62, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums Western Wednesday, March 13 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Ada Historical Museum, 7144 Headley St. SE, Ada, MI 49301 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Archives 101 Central Thursday, March 14 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall & Museum, 224 S Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Fading Photos: Identifying and Preserving Historical Photographs Northern Tuesday, May 21 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Heritage Village at Mackinaw, 1425 West Central Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Eastern Upper Peninsula Wednesday, May 22 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Schoolcraft County Historical Society, 210 Lake St., Manistique, MI 49854 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Western Upper Peninsula Thursday, May 23 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Baraga County Historical Museum, 803 Us Highway 41 S, Baraga, MI 49908 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Great Lakes Bay and Thumb Region Wednesday, May 29 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Packard Motor Car Foundation, 49965 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48317 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Metro Detroit Thursday, May 30 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Milford Historical Society, 124 E Commerce St., Milford, MI 48381 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising. Southeastern Friday, May 31 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Manchester Area Historical Museum, 302 E. Main St., Manchester, MI 48158 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Easily register online on our website. To further the educational experience of the Alliance meetings, a separate three-hour History Skills Workshop will be offered in the afternoon. Taught by authorities in the field, the History Skills Workshops provide in-depth training on such topics as exhibit design, collections management, fundraising and websites. There is a fee to attend the History Skills Workshops, which are open to members and nonmembers alike. Keep the networking going! <https://www.facebook.com/groups/151988005502825/?source_id=182113521813823> Join the conversation in our Michigan History Alliance Facebook group! _____ cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ 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 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. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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Responses to Deleting Overdue Items
by Savannah Shilton 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Here are all of the responses I received regarding if/when overdue items are deleted: * We do not delete an item from our inventory until it is paid for. If the item is in demand and overdue, we may decide to buy a second copy of the item. However the first copy is not deleted from the patron's account. * We generally don’t delete items until they’ve been paid for, because then there would be no record to refer to if the patron inquires about the lost item. I’d be interested to hear what other libraries say! * We’re an academic, so we don’t delete a lot of records. Suppress, yes. We do a number of searches, usually at least six, over a year. Many of our items turn up in this time, especially around semester beginnings and endings. It’s a mystery where they disappear to. About a year is the range for items lost or missing within the library. Overdue and lost by patrons is another story. We usually follow-up within 30-60 days, but even so we don’t delete the record itself. We do update and suppress as appropriate. We have had discussion about this in the past. One of our motivating factors is we need to do a complete inventory of our 1 million plus holdings, and are working on this. Also, since we are an academic, we may reorder the same title, or link it to an online version through Hathitrust, etc. * Because we pay for every record on the system (Sirsi-Dynix via Valley Library Consortium) we elect to delete items when they have been LOST, TRACE or ITEM MISSING for over 1 year.? This includes overdues as their status changes to LOST after 42 days overdue.? We do this knowing that the system retains the information on the borrower records.? If an item is no longer readable due to damages I delete the item record sooner.? * We wait approximately one year from when the item is marked lost. An item can be marked lost after a conversation with the patron where they indicate it was damaged, destroyed, or stolen, or at the end of a 6-weeks' process to recover overdue books. The parameters for our "lost" purge report specify all items marked lost for more than 1-year. In theory, I'd run this report several times a year. In reality, I often forget until it comes to compiling year-end statistics, so some lost items can remain in that state for up to just shy of two years. * We have a monthly automatic report that runs for items that have been lost for more than 3 months that goes to the department heads, who have the option to re-order items on the list. If re-ordered, the item is deleted from the system and the patron still has to pay for the item. I believe we chose 3 months because the overdue items go to lost after about a month and they would've gone to collection at that point (I believe after two months being lost) and if they had any intention of returning them, they would have by then. If not paid for, I believe that they are deleted after a year when we get rid of lost, trace and missing items from the system (which happens on a regular basis) and it stays on the patron's record until the item is paid for. If paid for, they are deleted from the system right away. * If an item has been billed, then it isn't ever removed until the patron pays for it- if ever. For missing items, I usually give us a year to find them. Sometimes it didn't get checked out, sometimes we find it in a strange spot, with two locations- sometimes it is in the wrong location and sometimes it just never shows up. So when a year has passed, it is still missing, then I withdraw it. * After 180 days, we move long overdue items to Discard. Shortly after, a report runs that removes the discarded items. The items still remain on the user accounts as assumed lost bills and in the Extended Info tab, where you can find title and barcode information. * Once a year I run a report on overdue items and delete (or replace) those more than a year overdue. (For example, earlier this month I deleted books due in 2016). I do keep paper records for these delinquent patrons as well as flag their cards in the circ system. After 10 years, we delete the patron's card and give up. * · We do not delete records for overdue items, regardless of how long they are overdue. Records for billed items are not deleted unless both of the following conditions are met: 1) We have received payment either from the borrowing patron or (in the case of ILL) borrowing library; and 2) We decide to not replace the item in question. Savannah Shilton Director Putnam District Library 327 N. Main St. PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073 Phone/Fax: 517-852-9723 Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing for Tomorrow www.putnamlib.org<http://www.putnamlib.org>

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LP book for sale
by Perri Saunders 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

*Oops! I purchased two copies of Under the Midnight Sun by Traci Peterson in large print.* *It is available to you for $20. I will send it through RIDES.* *Thanks, and have a great day!* *Perri* -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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