September 2019 - Michlib-l

Media Cart Available, With Picture!
by Anne Oyerly 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Back-to-School cleaning continues at James White Library! This handy, wheeled media cart can be yours for only $20. Cord included; video equipment not included. Directions to visit our library to pick it up are included, at no extra charge. Anne E Oyerly Building & Special Collections Manager James White Library Andrews University 269-471-6117

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Media Cart Available
by Anne Oyerly 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Back-to-School cleaning continues at James White Library! This handy, wheeled media cart can be yours for only $20. Cord included; video equipment not included. Directions to visit our library to pick it up are included, at no extra charge. Anne E Oyerly Building & Special Collections Manager James White Library Andrews University 269-471-6117

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Librarian of the Year Skye Patrick at NMU Sunday & Monday
by Leslie Warren 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Please join NMU’s Olson Library on Sunday, September 22, 4:00-6:00 pm, for a reception honoring Skye Patrick, Library Journal’s 2019 Librarian of the Year. Skye graduated from NMU in 1996 with a bachelor of fine arts degree. She was appointed LA County Library Director on February 1, 2016. You can read more about Skye and her amazing accomplishments at https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=LJX190101LOY-SkyePatrick. Skye will also give a presentation on campus on Monday, September 23, at 11:00 am as part of the UNITED Conference. The UNITED Conference is free and open to the public. https://www.nmu.edu/united/ Thanks, Leslie Leslie A. Warren Dean | Library and Instructional Support Northern Michigan University 906-227-2117 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

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LINK ADDED: Free Webinar: Introduction to Website Accessibility
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Check out this free webinar, presented by InfoPeople! Start Time: October 23, 2019 - Pacific - 12 Noon, Mountain - 1 PM, Central - 2 PM, Eastern - 3 PM Presenter: Laura Solomon<https://infopeople.org/people/laura-solomon> Are you concerned that your library's website isn't meeting accessibility standards? If not, you should be--lawsuits concerning website accessibility failures are increasing, and libraries do not have immunity. In this one-hour webinar, you'll gain an understanding of which guidelines are used to measure website accessibility in the United States, and how to begin to evaluate your own library's site for potential issues. We'll also discuss some common pitfalls and things to avoid. Topics for this webinar include: * What accessibility means in a web context, and how it differs from web usability * Legal issues surrounding web accessibility and how these can affect libraries; * National and international standards commonly used for accessibility evaluations, and which to use, when * An introduction to automated validators and what they can and cannot do; * Actual code examples for both good and bad implementations of some common HTML elements At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: * Know what website accessibility is and why it matters, including from a legal standpoint * Learn of the two main standards used for website accessibility and when to apply them * Understand how automated validators work and what they can and cannot do * Learn several code examples, both good and bad, for increasing accessibility This webinar will be of interest to: Staff responsible for websites or wanting to learn about web accessibility. Webinars are free of charge, you can pre-register by clicking on the Register Now button on this page. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with login link and a reminder email the day before the event. Register Now!<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=867&reset=1> Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Free Webinar: Introduction to Website Accessibility
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Check out this free webinar, presented by InfoPeople! Start Time: October 23, 2019 - Pacific - 12 Noon, Mountain - 1 PM, Central - 2 PM, Eastern - 3 PM Presenter: Laura Solomon<https://infopeople.org/people/laura-solomon> Are you concerned that your library's website isn't meeting accessibility standards? If not, you should be--lawsuits concerning website accessibility failures are increasing, and libraries do not have immunity. In this one-hour webinar, you'll gain an understanding of which guidelines are used to measure website accessibility in the United States, and how to begin to evaluate your own library's site for potential issues. We'll also discuss some common pitfalls and things to avoid. Topics for this webinar include: * What accessibility means in a web context, and how it differs from web usability * Legal issues surrounding web accessibility and how these can affect libraries; * National and international standards commonly used for accessibility evaluations, and which to use, when * An introduction to automated validators and what they can and cannot do; * Actual code examples for both good and bad implementations of some common HTML elements At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: * Know what website accessibility is and why it matters, including from a legal standpoint * Learn of the two main standards used for website accessibility and when to apply them * Understand how automated validators work and what they can and cannot do * Learn several code examples, both good and bad, for increasing accessibility This webinar will be of interest to: Staff responsible for websites or wanting to learn about web accessibility. Webinars are free of charge, you can pre-register by clicking on the Register Now button on this page. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with login link and a reminder email the day before the event. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Workshop: Imagine Your Story & Virtual Reality!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

It'll be summer program planning time before we know it! Why not make it easier on yourself this year, and come to our Imagine Your Story workshop? You'll hear updates on all the changes with CSLP, grant opportunities, work with nationally known storyteller Will Stuck<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> on how to get the most from programming (youth & teens), decorating, and networking with your fellow librarians across the state. Later in the day you'll have the chance to experience virtually reality and learn from NMU Professor Kevin McDonough on your different VR options and brainstorm with others on how to offer programming and outreach around VR. Monday, November 18 at Bloomfield Township Public Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, November 19 at Portage District Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Thursday, November 21 at Otsego County Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Fee: $30 includes lunch Doors open at 9:00am; Workshop runs 9:30am-4:30pm Agenda 9:00 AM - Doors Open/Registration 9:30 AM - CSLP updates for "Imagine Your Story" and LSTA Grant Opportunities 10 AM - Will Stuck: How to Get the Most from the Theme, Passive Programming, Decorating, and PR. Noon - Lunch 12:30-2:00 PM - Will Stuck: PreK programming, Weekly Programs, Stand Alone Programs, Q&A + Idea Sharing 2:00-4:00 PM - Kevin McDonough: VR Presentation & Hands-On Experience 4:00 PM - Wrap-up & Evaluations This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Best Storytelling Practices and Summer Library Programming webinar dates/times coming later this fall... 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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Michigan Activity Pass Promotional Materials Updated AND Brand New MAP Promotional Piece Available
by Jim Flury 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Good Morning, I wanted to let you know that Brigette at TLN has been hard at work making revisions to the Michigan Activity Pass promotional materials. The new design features a cleaner look while retaining the classic design that MAP patrons have come to recognize. The updated MAP promotional materials are now ready for you to use at: [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ | https://tln.lib.mi.us/map ] As part of this process Brigette also created a brand new promotion piece, which we are calling a MAP postcard. I have attached a pdf version of the new MAP postcard, which is also available in both jpg and pdf formats under Postcards at: [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ | https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ ] The two sided MAP postcard looks good when printed on card stock and displayed at the library's circulation desk, ready to be distributed to patrons. Speaking of the MAP postcard and printed card stock, TLN did a limited print, test run of these two sided MAP postcards (on card stock), 4.25 inches by 5.50 inches. I took a small batch of the new MAP postcards to distribute at a recent meeting at White Pine Library Cooperative, and they were well received by librarians there. Would there be interest in having TLN do a statewide printing and distribution of the new MAP postcards on card stock, for libraries? Please let us know if the new MAP postcard would be a good MAP promotional piece for TLN to provide/distribute to libraries. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Baby Days Brussels _ Attendees list
by Linda Nicholson 20 Sep '19

20 Sep '19

Hi, Hope you are doing well. I am following up to confirm if you are interested in acquiring the Attendees List. Baby Days Brussels 12-13 Oct 2019 Tour & Taxis, Brussels, Belgium Counts – 3,500 Let me know your interest, so that we can send you cost & additional information. Each Contact Includes for the List: Business Name, Client Name, Title, Email Address, Contact Number, and Web Address. Awaiting for your positive response. Regards, Linda Business Executive To stop receiving this email, reply unsubscribe.

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Print Management Software Suggestions
by Ben Knight 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

We're looking into print management software (or even other solutions) to allow patrons to pay for and manage print jobs without staff involvement. If you have anything that you like to use, please let me know off thread. Any and all insight would be appreciated! Thank you in advance! -- 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> *pronouns: he, him*

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5 vol set of Library of Congress Subject Headings Available!!
by Anne Oyerly 19 Sep '19

19 Sep '19

Last Item from today's batch of Back-To-School Cleaning: Looking for a good home for this 2007, 30th Edition Library of Congress Subject Headings, in 5 volumes. It can be yours, if you just ask! Anne E Oyerly Building & Special Collections Manager James White Library Andrews University 269-471-6117

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