February 2020 - Michlib-l

responses to question about defined contribution plans
by Maureen Derenzy 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Hello, I am posting responses to a question I asked some time ago regarding employer contribution rates to retirement plans. There is a wide range, even considering that these responses come from libraries with similar service populations. Thank you, everyone, for sharing with me. .From a Class IV library with 5 FT employees: All full-time regular employees shall be covered under the MERS Defined Contribution Benefit Program with an employer contribution of 7% of base compensation. Employees covered under the defined contribution program shall be fully vested after three (3) years full-time service credit. There shall be no partial vesting for any employee leaving Library employment before completing three (3) years' service. The Library provides an option to any regular employee to invest a portion of their present earnings in a deferred compensation plan. .We contribute to a MERS Defined Contribution plan. We are also getting ready to open a 457 plan for our employees that they can contribute to on their own without a matching contribution. We use MERS because they are a not for profit organization so their fees are much lower than other DC plans. We contribute 8% and our employees contribute 3%. We also contribute to a 401K plan that we are grandfathered into. We contribute more than normal because we do not participate in Social Security though. .We adopted a MERS Defined Contribution Plan. No new employees are being enrolled in the DB plan (also through MERS). We pay 9% into the Defined Contribution plan and employees have an option of contributing into a 457 plan as well. .We are a Class IV library. We have a defined contribution plan covering 6 full-time employees. The employer contribution to our defined contribution plan is 6%. .From a Class V district library with 9 full time employees. We have a defined contribution retirement plan (through MERS) that covers the full time employees as well as 11 part time employees who work 20+ hours a week. Anyone working 20+ hours a week is required to participate in the plan once they have been employed for one year (and not allowed to participate earlier than that). Each covered employee must contribute 5% of earnings, and the library matches that amount. We also have a voluntary deferred compensation plan through MERS that is open to all employees working 20+ hours a week as soon as they begin employment. The library does not match any funds for that plan. .We have a defined contribution plan through TIAA-CREF. Every employee with a regular schedule, full and part time, is eligible after two years of employment. The library contributes 12.16% of wages earned during the pay period to the plan. The plan belongs to the employee, they can make investment decisions and move money within their plan. The plan goes with them when they leave or retire. .We are a class IV library with five full time employees and we have a defined contribution retirement plan that covers those five employees plus two other employees that work 30 hours per week but aren't full time. In regards to the contribution amount, it is 8% of annual pay no match required. The two 30% a week employees receive a pro-rated amount based upon the 30 hour work week. .We are a class V library. We have seven full-time employees who receive 10% of salary to a defined contribution plan. No match is required primarily due to the low wages of Library workers. .We have a defined contribution plan with 10% of gross paid in annually rounded up to the nearest$100. The Library also picks up the fee for annual management of the fund. Our annual cost is $500. Currently, 7 staff are in the plan. No match allowed under our plan...this is straight in paid every January. .I'm in a township class 4 library with 4 full time employees. We have a defined contribution plan covering 4 employees. We cover 5% of the employee's yearly salary, paid every quarter. .We have a 457 plan for all FT employees. It is managed by ICMARC. The library contributes 7% of salary and matches an additional 2% if the employee contributes 2%. The director has a little better percentage and match. .We are a Class IV library with a Defined Contribution; 6% of salary/wages of full-time employees; 8 full-time employees .I am a Class IV, no benefits, no retirement. .We currently have 9 employees who work fulltime and are covered by our retirement benefit. We are a Class V, but our service population is 26,178, so we are barely a class V and may not be after the Census. We have a mix of defined contribution and defined benefit as we closed our defined benefit plan in 2016 and all new hires are now on a defined contribution plan. The required contribution for the employee is the same with both plans (ours is 2%) and the employer contribution for the defined contribution plan is, I believe, 8%. There are 3 employees on the DC plan but, as currently employees retire, that number will increase. .We are a Class 4 district library with only 1 FT employee -- me. My retirement plan is a hybrid of defined benefit (6% ER) and defined contribution (4% ERE/5% EE); it was a compromise that MERS came up with that gave me more security with a defined benefit plan and managed the exposure for the library better. We also offer a 1% 457 match to all employees FT and PT. Our Board decided to freeze its MERS Defined Benefit plans for our 5 full-time employees. All current and new full-time employees will be enrolled in a MERS Defined Contribution plan with a 3% direct employer contribution and match of up to 5%. We will continue to offer our Nationwide 457 to all employees, full- or part-time. Maureen Maureen Derenzy, Library Director Otsego County Library 700 S. Otsego Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-5841 x15 mderenzy(a)otsego.org

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Child Abuse Prevention Month - April
by Mary Jo Vortkamp 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Hi Michigan Team, Please feel free to share these Child Abuse Prevention Month resources with anyone that can use them (schools, community organizations, etc)! https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/ <https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/> The good news is that we are now focusing on protective factors to prevent child abuse! Also in Michigan the Children's Trust Fund has local councils we can network with http://www.michigan.gov/ctf/0,4554,7-196-40188_75694---,00.html The following presents the 12 protective factors with the strongest evidence to date for victims of child abuse and neglect. Individual Level Sense of purpose Agency (self-efficacy) Self-regulation skills Relational skills Problem-solving skills Involvement in positive activities Relationship Level Parenting competencies Positive peers Parent or caregiver well-being Community Level Positive school environment Stable living situation Positive community environment (from https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/victimscan.pdf#page=1&view=Why%20focus… ) Print copies of many resources are free, you can order more by calling. Have a great month! Mary Jo Mary Jo Vortkamp B.A., M.L.I.S. Manager and Children's Librarian Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 13651 E. McNichols (313) 481-1742 Hours: M, W & S 10-6 T & Th 12-8 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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large print book for sale SOLD
by Perri Saunders 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

I accidentally ordered two large print books and need to sell one: Country Strong by Linda Lael Miller 9781432872816 (hardercover) I can sell for $20 to the first responder. Thanks! 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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REMINDER: MiALA Conference Scholarship Applications due Feb 14th!
by heather＠miala.org 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA Conference Planning Committee. Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please share with anyone who may benefit from receiving this information! ************************************ Have you been thinking about applying for the MiALA Conference Scholarship application but just haven't done it yet? Maybe you've forgotten about the scholarship completely. No worries: there's still time to apply! The MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant has been developed to support a current MiALA member's attendance at the Annual Conference. We will be awarding up to 7 MiALA Annual Conference grants. The Annual Conference grant will cover full registration, up to two night's expense (room rate and tax only) at a hotel at which the conference has a room block reserved, and a $50 travel allowance. Awardee and/or awardee's institution will be expected to cover any remaining conference or travel costs. All current individual/student/retiree members of MiALA (with 19-20 membership dues paid) are eligible to apply for the annual conference registration grant. Applications will be due February 14, 2020 to allow amount to be awarded before the early bird registration deadline To apply, please fill out the form at the following website: <https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=2094187> https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=2094187 Want more details? Check out the following page: <https://miala.org/ac_scholarship_information.php> https://miala.org/ac_scholarship_information.php Wondering if this conference is right for you? Read a testimony from a past recipient: As a 2019 scholarship recipient for MiALA's Annual Conference, I cannot say enough about what a great experience I had attending this wonderful event. As a library support staff member at a community college with a limited budget, I would not have been able to attend the conference without the assistance provided. The knowledge I gained from the keynote speaker, various breakout sessions, and one-on-one conversations with fellow attendees is invaluable. I feel very proud to be part of such a generous and forward-thinking organization. I strongly encourage anyone wanting to attend MiALA's Annual Conference to apply for one of the several scholarships available. You have nothing to lose and if selected as a recipient, the rewards are limitless. Beth Lieberman, 2019 MiALA Scholarship Recipient North Central Michigan College Elizabeth Walker Librarian, Online and Distance Learning Associate Professor of Library Science Supervisor, The Workroom Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main Street Spring Arbor, MI 49283 o 517.750.6443 | f 517.750.6960 arbor.edu "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 NIV

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Friends of Michigan Libraries, FOML and FOML Trustee Alliance March 2020 Workshops - Registration open!
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Registration is now open for the Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) March 2020 workshops to be held at the Portage District Library in Portage, MI. On Thursday, March 26, FOML will present a workshop for Friends focusing on sustainability with a presentation by Cordelia Anderson, Library Consultant, "Engaging with More Diverse Audiences." Also on Thursday, FOML will hold its annual membership meeting and present an award to the winner of the 2019 Outstanding Friends of the Library. * Register at this link for the Thursday, March 26th workshop: https://fomlevents.org/events/spring-workshop-and-fred-ruffner-symposium-20… On Friday, March 27, the FOML Trustee Alliance will present a trustees workshop focusing on sustainability with a presentation by Cordelia Anderson entitled "Spreading the Word About Library Relevancy." * Register at this link for the March 27th workshop: https://fomlevents.org/events/trustee-alliance-workshop-2020/ <https://fomlevents.org/events/trustee-alliance-workshop-2020/%20%0d> Registration fees for the workshops are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Registration includes refreshments and lunch. A full agenda for each day's event can be found on the registration site. These workshops offer wonderful opportunities to engage with others in learning about developing and sustaining services to Michigan library communities. These workshops are funded in part with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. For additional information about the Friends of Michigan libraries be sure to visit http://foml.org/ or connect with FOML on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FOMLibraries/ Shannon 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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Filtering Responses
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Happy Monday, everyone! The compiled responses to my "what filtering do you use" question are included below. Many thanks for your help and your time! We currently use a hardware firewall for all filtering. It's a Checkpoint firewall. We've had our issues with it for public browsing (no solution is perfect). However, we will soon be switching to OpenDNS, which is software based, and the subscription fee is fairly modest for libraries (less than $10 per PC per year). It's pretty easy to set up, and is software based. _____________________ We do not filter, but one of the quickest paths to filtering without a high technology load for deployment is to consider OpenDNS. With OpenDNS, your DNS is the filter. You just set up an account, and change the DNS on devices in need of filtering (or do this at a router/firewall level) and you have filtering that meets CiPA requirements in most cases. It's a yearly or monthly payment service. We use OpenDNS not for filtering, but to protect against illegal downloads, malware and other bad actors on the internet. _______________ The majority of libraries are using a cloud subscription based product called OpenDNS. The TLN volume discount is $200 per year plus a one-time setup fee plus an annual $25 support fee. The cloud subscription is good for all computers in the building. TLN staff would setup the software remotely. We only require a firewall IP address to set it up. We would check you a checklist of categories that you would like to block content for. ______________ We are using Untangle, which has the advantage of also keeping track of wifi usage. I am not sure how well it works as a filter, but it satisfies the Federal gov't requirement for e-rate. ______________ Our watchguard firewall does the filtering. ______________ -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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large print book for sale
by Perri Saunders 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

I accidentally ordered two large print books and need to sell one: Country Strong by Linda Lael Miller 9781432872816 (hardercover) I can sell for $20 to the first responder. Thanks! 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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Michigan Ghosts speaker?
by Schofield-Dahl, Lynn 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Hi. Can anyone suggest a speaker who discusses Michigan Ghosts/Hauntings? Thank-you. -- *Lynn Schofield-Dahl* *Head of Public Services* Albion District Library 501 S. Superior Street, Albion, MI 49224 517.629.3993 albionlibrary.org

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Checking in with CADL
by Smiley,Trent 09 Feb '20

09 Feb '20

Hello, Here are some of the cool things going on at CADL. Blind Date with a Book - We are currently running this popular promotion through February 15. CADL members can check out a title from special displays in our 13 locations for a chance to win a pair of tickets to see My Fair Lady or Wicked at Michigan State University's Wharton Center. This year, members can also download one of the disguised titles from our hoopla collection. Awareness has been created through our events guide, branch signage, media interviews, online, print, radio and TV ads, including placement in the Oscars. Print Ad: Attached TV Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SidFKqhr6G4 Radio Ad: https://audioboom.com/posts/7499977-blind-date-with-a-book CADL Network - We are excited to announce that our two television shows (CADLcast and CADLtales) are now airing weekly on Lansing's ABC affiliate WLAJ 53 after Good Morning America. CADLcast which is hosted by CADL Executive Director Scott Duimstra is an extension of his podcast and features conversations with community leaders and members of our staff. CADLtales is a storytime show that features our staff sharing stories and songs. Rather than depend on the media to share the CADL story, we are building our own network of influence which includes TV, major events, podcasts and staff written columns that appear regularly in local publications like Capital Area Women's Lifestyle, Between the Lines and Healthy & Fit Magazines. CADL will also use this network to attract high-profile partnerships and generate sponsorship revenue. CADL Article (written by one of our selectors) : Attached Segment from CADLtales: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk1UFWE2vyI&t=31s Episode of our CADLcast Podcast: https://audioboom.com/posts/7497023-cadlcast-episode-18-former-radio-person… Capital Area Reads - The 2020 featured book is There There by Cheyenne and Arapho author Tommy Orange. CADL will be hosting an appearance from Mr. Orange this April. Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Workshop Announcement: Youth Services 101
by Kate Andrade 08 Feb '20

08 Feb '20

Are you: - An accidental children's librarian? - Feeling overwhelmed when it comes to youth services? - A librarian of many hats handling multiple roles in the library? - Lost amid all the talk of 'early literacy' and 'lexile scores'? Never fear, we have the solution for you! Join us for a full-day immersive workshop focusing on youth services in the public library. We'll cover all the bases and you will leave the day with the building blocks and connections to create a successful youth department. $10 Woodlands Library Cooperative Members $15 Staff from non-Woodlands libraries Location: Albion District Library - 501 S. Superior Street, Albion, MI 49224 Event flyer is attached and can be found here: https://woodlands.lib.mi.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Youth-Services-101.p… Draft Agenda: 8:30 - 9:00 Registration and refreshments 9:00 - 9:45 Funding for youth services programming (Karren Reish, Library of Michigan) 9:45 - 10:00 Getting Involved (Cathy Lancaster, Library of Michigan) 10:00 - 11:00 Summer Reading (Cathy Lancaster, Library of Michigan) 11:00 - 11:55 Storytime (TBD) 12:00 - 1:15 Lunch on your own in Albion 1:15 - 2:00 Working with Others (TBD) 2:00 - 2:55 Early Literacy (Sarah Fox and Abby D'Addario, Kent District Library) 3:00 - 3:45 Teens (TBD) 3:45 - 4:30 Collections/Challenges/Materials (TBD) Sponsored by the Children's and Teen Services Committee at Woodlands Library Cooperative. See you there! kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services she/her/hers

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