September 2019 - Michlib-l

Buchanan District Library is going Fine Free
by Laura Hauch - Buchanan District Library 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

Buchanan District Library is going Fine Free next week. Below is our press release. For more information, check out our website at https://www.buchananlibrary.org/about-us/fine-free. Laura Hauch Circulation Manager Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax http://buchananlibrary.org<http://buchananlibrary.org/> NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2019 Contact: Meg Paulette, Director Phone: 269-695-1911 Email: m.paulette(a)buchananlibrary.com<mailto:m.paulette@buchananlibrary.com> Buchanan Library to Eliminate Late Fines BUCHANAN, Michigan - Late fines will soon be a thing of the past at Buchanan District Library. Beginning October 1, 2019, the library will stop charging fines for overdue materials. "It's about access," said Meg Paulette, library director. "Fines can prevent people from using library materials and services for a variety of reasons. Our goal is to encourage everyone to enjoy and use the library, and charging fines is counterproductive to that goal." This change in policy for the library includes eliminating all overdue fines, and forgiving any fines patrons have accrued in the past. Materials will still have due dates, and as always, patrons will be responsible for replacement costs if an item is lost or destroyed. Eliminating late fines is a growing trend among libraries, though it is less common in our region. This year, the American Library Association released a Resolution on Monetary Library Fines as a Form of Social Inequity, and "urge(d) libraries to scrutinize their practices of imposing fines on library patrons and actively move towards eliminating them." The resolution also compels governing bodies to strengthen their funding support so libraries are not dependent on fines as a source of revenue. The Buchanan District Library is able to eliminate overdue fines thanks in part to a grant from the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation. "We are able to offset the lost revenue from collecting fines this first year because of the of the MGCF grant," said Paulette. "In the future, we need to increase fundraising efforts so that this change in policy will be financially sustainable. Fines aren't a large percentage of our budget, but as a small library with ever-increasing costs, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue to improve and expand our services. Fortunately for us, Buchanan is a wonderful, tight-knit community of neighbors who look out for each other, and we know we can count on them." Buchanan District Library joins a nation-wide movement to end library fines. Studies from libraries around the country (and the world) have shown that library fines are not effective as a mechanism to encourage timely return of materials, and instead serve as an economic barrier. In addition, eliminating fines has been shown to increase library usage. "We hope to see more people using the library," said library Board President, Dave Perez. "But first and foremost, we are eliminating fines because we think it's the right thing to do." "Libraries are for everyone-a place to be a citizen and not a consumer," concludes library director, Meg Paulette. "We're proud to become a fine-free library." More information about Buchanan District Library's decision to eliminate fines and the details of their new policy can be found at www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org>.

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Librarian of the Year talk at NMU - recording
by Leslie Warren 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

Skye Patrick, NMU alumna and 2019 Library Journal Librarian of the Year, spoke Monday at Northern Michigan University's annual diversity conference. Her talk is now online at http://mediasite.nmu.edu/NMUMediasite/Play/3819250935ec49959ab671dd928adb66… , 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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Job posting
by Lisa Waskin 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

I have been asked to share this post for any interested individuals: Dear all, please excuse any cross posting. I appreciate you sharing this position with people you think would be good candidates: If you are a friendly, energetic, collaborative leader who enjoys connecting with all kinds of people, The Urbana Free Library needs you to be our Director of the Champaign County Historical Archives! You will work with amazing Library staff, volunteers, graduate students, and community partners. The Champaign County Historical Archives (CCHA) is a department of the Library that maintains a research-level collection on the history and genealogy of Champaign County and its residents. The CCHA has diverse and outstanding collections, including over one million photographs; 25,000 books and journals; 500 maps; 250 oral histories; newspapers, newsletters, directories, and yearbooks; and The Chanute Air Museum's archival holdings of photographs, scrapbooks, blueprints, base publications, and more. The Library has been serving our community for over 145 years - we have a rich history and a bright future. The Library has a budget of $4.6 million, and of that, the CCHA has a budget of $310,000. Urbana is a micro-urban community of 41,500 people who represent a broad mix of cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds. Our devoted and talented staff serve patrons of all ages and backgrounds, from professors and college students to those with no computer at home; teens and preteens; job seekers, retirees, and recent immigrants. Job Posting The job posting will be considered open until it is filled, but for fullest consideration, each applicant must submit the following using the online application by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019: https://www.applitrack.com/urbanaillinois/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJ obID=303&ref= Best, Celeste *********************************** Celeste Choate Executive Director of The Urbana Free Library 210 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 217-531-7050 celeste(a)urbanafree.org http://urbanafreelibrary.org/ 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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Speaker on selling online
by Joanne Johnson 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

I have had a request from several of my library patrons to do a program on selling online. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks for your help. Joanne Johnson Huntington Woods Library.

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MeL Minute: Updated MeLCat Search Widget
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

[A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]Do you remember when Michigan had a MeLCat search widget that matched the MeL color scheme? Those days are back. We have an updated widget in two sizes with a modern, attractive look. What's more, you can have your choice of Classic MeLCat with keyword searching or the New (Encore) search. We know that having this option is important to you and your patrons. As always, MeL.org is your one-stop shop for MeL support so both widget sizes are available on the site in the Library Staff section under MeLCat Search Boxes<https://mel.org/library-staff/melcat-help/search-widgets>. There you will find screen shots of the widgets and the code that you can pick up and drop into your own library or school site. The CSS is built in and the images reference back to MeL.org so you don't need to upload any associated files to your own server, just add the code snippet to your page where you want it to appear; we've made it easy. Are you one of Michigan's 120+ Ploud libraries? We've got code customized for you. One of the widgets is perfectly sized for the Ploud portlets and you can find instructions and Ploud-specific code in the Ploud Help Desk<https://support.enfoldsystems.com/support/solutions/articles/13000067461-mi…>. Brought to you by the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, 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. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> ************************ [cid:image006.png@01D5750F.10FAAA80]Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through October 6. Nominate an educator at http://bit.ly/2020-2021MTOY<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2…>. For more information visit www.michigan.gov/mtoy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>.

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[Employment Opportunities] Youth Services Library Intern - Deadline Extended
by BTPL Careers 26 Sep '19

26 Sep '19

Greetings, all-- The deadline has been extended for our Youth Services Library Intern. https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Youth-Services-Library-Intern-J… Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Free wood shelving (20 units)
by Melissa Goins 26 Sep '19

26 Sep '19

Good morning, We're updating our library space and have some very nice wood shelving units that will not make it to the other side of the project with us. These shelves are free but MUST be picked up by Sunday, September 29th. Please contact me to claim your shelves and schedule your pickup. We have a total of 20 shelves up for grabs. Pictures attached. *Double-sided solid wood book shelf (20 units)* 30” wide at base 36” long (shelves) 54” tall Shelf height is adjustable Thanks for helping us pass them along! ~Melissa --- Melissa Goins Library Director *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* Harrison Township Public Library 38255 L'Anse Creuse, Ste. A Harrison Township, MI 48045 (586)329-1261 www.htlibrary.org

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Serving K12 students learning about computer science? Take a look...
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Sep '19

26 Sep '19

Announcing a K-12 Summit on Computer Science The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), along with partners the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL), the MiSTEM Network, Michigan Virtual, the Regional Educational Media Center Association of Michigan (REMC), the Michigan Film and Digital Media Office, Imagine Academy, and Michigan Minecraft Education Edition, is announcing the first ever K-12 Summit on Computer Science. The event will be held on October 25, 2019 at the TCF Center (formerly COBO Center) in Detroit, Michigan. The Summit will offer innovative learning opportunities to connect statewide work in the areas of computer science and technology, including the implementation of the new K-12 Computer Science Standards (adopted May 2019) and the Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students (MiTECS). If your local public library is working on programming with school aged patrons related to computer science this is an opportunity meet with other partners and learn how many organizations can support children and computer science and STEM related learning. The summit website is https://sites.google.com/macul.org/k-12-summit-on-computer-sci/ Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Thriftbooks.com
by Tracy Logan 26 Sep '19

26 Sep '19

Hello All, Like everyone, we are experiencing an overwhelming volume of donated books. Is anyone using thriftbooks.com? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thank you! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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"Fundraising & Building Support for Your Library": A Three-Part Webinar Series in October
by White, Shannon (MDE) 26 Sep '19

26 Sep '19

United for Libraries will present "Fundraising & Building Support for Your Library: A Three-Part Webinar Series" in October. The sessions included are available for purchase as a package; they cover fundamental aspects of fundraising, advocating, and building community engagement and support for libraries. Each webinar lasts 60 minutes and will be recorded for further access. United for Libraries Statewide Michigan Group Members can attend the 3-part series or individual sessions for FREE. For more information on this three-webinar package, including member and non-member pricing, visit www.ala.org/united/training/webinars<http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars>. Crafting a Compelling Case for Support on Thursday, October 3rd at 2 p.m. This webinar offers an overview of the importance of a fundraising organization's case for support and provides the building blocks for creating your own. The case for support articulates all the reasons and justifications for supporting a cause; therefore, a strong case for support is an essential resource to anyone soliciting donations on your foundation's behalf. Without a case statement, an organization will struggle to establish an effective fundraising program and the materials necessary to raise money and support volunteers in their fundraising roles. By attending, you will acquire fundamental fundraising skills necessary to engage prospective donors for your organization and seek their philanthropic support. Presenter Lisa Lintner, a library director leading a newly formed foundation in 2016, will share her experience in developing her foundation's first case for support, and the subsequent updated versions. Presenter Dr. Sarah Nathan, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy's Associate Director of Public Programs, will share an overview of their signature program "Fundraising for Small Nonprofits," where Lisa first learned how to create a case for support. How Everyday Relationships Build Support and Help Libraries Transform on Thursday, October 10th at 2 p.m. Libraries are fighting for support and dollars in every community across the country. Asking for support when the ballot is printed is too late. How do you create a community of advocates before a ballot initiative or budget request is on the agenda? Learn how one library has developed an advocacy plan to build a community of library champions who are ready to be activated when needed. Through strategic communications planning, utilizing the Libraries Transform campaign, and one-on-one meetings with stakeholders, speakers Dara Schmidt (Director) and Amber McNamara (Community Relations Manager) of the Cedar Rapids Public Library will show you how to take on advocacy one step at a time. The Cedar Rapids Public Library learned a hard lesson after losing a ballot initiative in 2016 and being forced to reduce hours and services. Since that time, the Library has taken a strategic approach to advocacy, meeting regularly with a committee of people to prioritize communications and to assign work. Through this process, the Library was able to restore partial funding after two years through the City Council-avoiding another ballot initiative that may not have passed. Learn from their mistakes and hear how the Library has transformed a loss into a victory by making advocacy the focus all year long, every year. Annual Giving Campaigns - Best Practices From Across the Country on Tuesday, October 29th at 2 p.m. Presenter Kathy Selking will dissect and compare successful campaigns from libraries across the country. After attending this webinar, you will have a list of best practices and tools you can immediately implement in your next campaign. Kathy Selking is the Manager of Library Development for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, as well as the Secretary and Treasurer for the Library Legacy Foundation of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. With over 10 years of fundraising experience, Kathy has earned her CFRE credential and is currently leading the Foundation to its most successful year in decades. Kathy also manages the Library's events and volunteer work. Currently, she is working with other Library staff on finalizing the completion of the renovation work at their Main Library. Her future plans include growing their planned giving program and increasing corporate giving. For more information on this three-webinar package, including member and non-member pricing, visit www.ala.org/united/training/webinars<http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars>. United for Libraries Statewide Michigan Group Member, register here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDTyXNZa5APX9Zst9cTGXMjihj3hBGxka…>. United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 united(a)ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org> www.ala.org/united<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> If you have questions about the Michigan United for Libraries membership, please contact the Library of Michigan at 517-335-1516 or membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov>

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