February 2020 - Michlib-l

Registration for the Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is OPEN!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Greetings! Registration for the 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is open! To register, please visit the Library of Michigan's registration system<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) For more information on the 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference, check out the Library of Michigan's Conference Page<https://michigan.gov/fyanconference> (https://michigan.gov/fyanconference) We strongly encourage you to read the full Attendee Information Packet available on the conference page<https://michigan.gov/fyanconference> before registering online and definitely BEFORE making hotel reservations. The conference registration is $125 per person. This includes 7 meals and conference materials. Our special nightly lodging rate at the Grand Traverse Resort is $85. Please see the attendee packet for complete details on lodging. A preliminary program showing program titles, dates and times will be available soon the website. A full program, with complete descriptions is to follow. Presenters should have already received their speaker agreements and information. Please use the information provided directly to you as a presenter to make arrangements. Please feel free to contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov> with any registration questions. We will be sending out more information about the conference throughout the registration period. We look forward to seeing you this Spring! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> This project is made possible by the Library of Michigan Foundation and by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan

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Fwd: The Library Network and Recorded Books/RBdigital: New Discounted Pricing Agreement For Five RBdigital Products
by Jim Flury 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Good Morning, One month out, I wanted to follow up with a reminder of our statewide, discounted pricing agreement with Recorded Books for the five RBdigital services listed below. Please review, and let me know if you would like a price quote for your library, and/or if you have any questions concerning same. Again, the deadline to take advantage of this statewide, discounted pricing offer for the five RBdigital services is Friday, March 13, 2020. Thanks. 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 From: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> To: "all-tln" <all-tln(a)lists.tln.org>, "directors" <directors(a)lists.tln.org>, "econtent" <econtent(a)lists.tln.org>, "rbdigital" <rbdigital(a)lists.tln.org>, "acquisitions" <acquisitions(a)lists.tln.org>, "adult-services" <adult-services(a)lists.tln.org>, "sasdirectors" <sasdirectors(a)lists.tln.org>, "sasusers" <sasusers(a)lists.tln.org> Cc: "partnerscda" <partnerscda(a)lists.tln.org>, "michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 10:55:52 AM Subject: The Library Network and Recorded Books/RBdigital: New Discounted Pricing Agreement For Five RBdigital Products All, I am pleased to announce that The Library Network and Recorded Books have entered into an agreement for discounted pricing for FIVE Recorded Books/RBdigital products, including the brand new Unlimited Newspapers service, for Michigan public libraries. The five services are: Magazines Unlimited Audiobooks Comics Streaming Video Brand New: Unlimited Newspapers [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rbmediaglobal.com_all-… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rbmediaglobal.com_all-… | https://rbmediaglobal.com/all-you-can-read-digital-newspapers-now-available… ] (including the Detroit News). Library cooperative directors, please feel free to share this email with your member libraries. It is highly recommended that librarians attend one of the offered webinars , as scheduled below. These webinars are intended to help library staff fully understand what is being offered, to be able to ask questions, and to hear questions from other libraries. In addition to the below scheduled webinars, personalized webinars are available upon request for your library or your library cooperative. ** At any of the Dates/Times below click on the below link to join the webinar: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gotomeet.me_MarkHa… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gotomeet.me_MarkHa… | https://www.gotomeet.me/MarkHaley338 ] Webinar Dates/Times: Thursday 1/16 Tuesday 1/21 Thursday 1/23 Tuesday 1/28 Thursday 1/30 Tuesday 2/11 Thursday 2/13 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET Tuesday 2/18 Thursday 2/20 Tuesday 3/3 Thursday 3/5 Tuesday 3/10 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET Please contact me for a discounted price quote for any of the five below listed RBdigital products. The discounted pricing applies both to new and existing Recorded Books subscribers. This allows current subscribers to take advantage of potentially considerable savings at renewal time. Here are some salient points of information concerning each product: Magazines: Access to the ENTIRE RBdigital collection of some 3,800 magazine titles , compared to the current TLN collection of 175 active subscriptions, 327 total tiles, at no cost increase for current TLN subscribers. Also, libraries that are not part of the TLN magazine group can join the TLN magazine group at the TLN negotiated discount price, and also receive access to the 3,800 title collection. Special note for current, non-TLN magazine subscribing libraries: The Economist is the one RBdigital Magazines title that will not transfer from one collection to another. Thus, if your library currently receives its magazines via a direct relationship with Recorded Books, you will need to purchase a copy of The Economist if you wish to maintain access to that title as a member of the TLN magazine group. Unlimited Audiobooks: Unlimited, simultaneous access to nearly 35,000 audiobook titles. 400+ new releases added every month. The collection value totals approximately $2,100.000.00 to start and an additional $20,000.00 in value added each month. Comics: 1,500 comic volumes from publishers Disney, Marvel, Dark Horse and IDW . Over 600,000 pages of eComics! Streaming Video: 7 day, unlimited checkout model for titles from Acorn TV, The Great Courses, Stingray Qello Concerts, and IndieFlix. Under the terms of the discounted price agreement, the annual platform fee for this service has been waived , the library only pays for use of the service, the 7-Day Unlimited Access Passes. $2.99 per patron per week. Unlimited Newspapers: Unlimited access to over 2,500 newspapers, with 90 days of back issues, including the Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Los Angeles Times and many other newspapers from across the country. Note : Recorded Books is open to taking suggestions from us to share with its partner PressReader as to additional newspaper titles to include in this brand new service. Orders, renewals and invoices will be handled through The Library Network. All subscriptions will follow a May 1 through April 30 renewal cycle. Current subscribers will be pro-rated so as to line up with the May 1 through April 30 renewal cycle. The series of webinars scheduled above by Recorded Books National (Major) Accounts Representative Mark Haley, are of critical importance when it comes to outlining the details of each of these five services. Library staff is strongly encouraged to sign up for one of these webinars on the day/time that is most convenient. The deadline to take advantage of this discounted price offer for any/all of these five Recorded Books product is: Friday, March 13 , 2020 . Please contact me for a discounted price quote for any of the five above listed RBdigital products. Please let me know if you have questions concerning any of this. Thanks. Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 , ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 [ mailto:jflury@tln.lib.mi.us | jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us ]

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Register Now for July 27, 2020, Pop-Up Conference: Adult Learners - Tailoring Library Services
by Platts, Barbara 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

In our ongoing partnership, the Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association (MHSLA) and the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA) invite you to attend our first ever joint MHSLA/MiALA Pop-Up Conference! * When: Monday, July 27, 2020; 8:30AM - 3:00PM * Where: Michigan State University Main Library, Green Room, 366 W. Circle Dr., East Lansing, MI 48824 * What: Learn how academic, academic medical, and hospital libraries around the state are tailoring library services to meet the needs of adult learners. This will be a great opportunity to meet and network with colleagues across the state before our two associations host our joint conference in 2021! The day will feature a three-hour continuing education course on Generational Learners followed by two panel discussions. Panel discussion topics * Teaching learners at different education levels * Accommodating learners through collections, services, and accessibility Speaker details coming soon. Registration: Continental breakfast and lunch are included with the cost of registration (parking onsite additional). Attendees have the option of joining the conference via Zoom if they are unable to attend in-person. * MiALA/MHSLA Member onsite: $20 * Non-Member onsite: $30 * MiALA/MHSLA Member Zoom (remote conference): $10 * Non-Member Zoom (remote conference): $20 For more information and to register, visit the conference information page: https://miala.org/adult_learners.php Registration will remain open through Monday, July 13. Thank you on behalf of the MHSLA/MiALA Partnership Task Force! We look forward to seeing you there! Jennifer Bowen, University of Detroit Mercy Diane Gardner, McLaren Hospital Flint Heather Ladiski, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Helen Look, University of Michigan Barbara Platts, Munson Healthcare Rebecca Renirie, Central Michigan University Jessica Sender, Michigan State University Stephanie Swanberg, Oakland University

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Metro Detroit Book & Author Society Grants
by Glenn Fischer 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Greeting everyone! The Metro Detroit Book & Author Society is now accepting applications for the $2,000 James C. Dance Award for the Arts grant and the $2,000 Mary J. Ritter Literacy Award grant. Please note: This year, we're moving to an online-only application process. No more printing, scanning, and attaching of forms! A link to the application form and guidelines for the Spring Luncheon on May 18th, 2020 is available at: bookandauthor.org/grants Applications are due no later than April 15th, 2020. ---------- Glenn Fischer Vice President, Metro-Detroit Book and Author Society Technology Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library www.cromaine.org

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National Library Legislative Day: How Friends, Trustees, and Foundations Can Get Involved-United for Libraries Free Webinar
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

United for Libraries is hosting a live webinar for members, "National Library Legislative Day: How Friends, Trustees, and Foundations Can Get Involved<http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars/mmf>," on Wednesday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Emily Wagner, Deputy Director of Advocacy Communications, ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy Office, will discuss what we can we expect in 2020 for library policy and funding. Hear about the latest library advocacy issues as the country heads to the polls for a momentously important election. Learn about National Library Legislative Day, a two-day educational event where attendees learn from policy experts and raise awareness among federal legislators about how and why libraries are vital to communities across America. Deborah Doyle, chair of the United for Libraries Legislative Committee will give tips for advocates, and share her experiences meeting with legislators and advocating for libraries. The live session and its recording are free for United for Libraries members (including Statewide Group Members). To register, United for Libraries members should login to the members-only zones: www.ala.org/united/trusteezone<http://www.ala.org/united/trusteezone>, www.ala.org/united/friendszone<http://www.ala.org/united/friendszone>, or www.ala.org/united/states<http://www.ala.org/united/states> for Statewide Group Members. Members can also receive a registration link by emailing united(a)ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org>. The Library of Michigan provides all Michigan public libraries with membership in United for Libraries. Please follow instructions for statewide group members when registering. For full details see the ALA press release here http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2020/02/united-libraries-host-nation… Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | 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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CSLP Newsletter: February 2020
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Great ideas & resources below to help your library #ImagineYourStory this summer.... View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] The 2020 Incentive Catalog is live! Click here to view! https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/32e3a985-df50-41…] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Puss-in-Boots Puppet Play! - Alas and alack! My brothers have inherited our father’s mill and donkey, and all I have is a cat. A sweet kitty, but still – it’s a cat! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/_compresseds/8ada7e70-c…] We've all been there. Just when life seems to offer fame and fortune on a silver platter, someone gives you a cat. Usually, this event does not translate into a very interesting story, and certainly not one you would consider basing a puppet show script on. However, do not despair! CSLP's own Treasurer, Anne Lemay, has a wonderful adaptation of a Puss-in-Boots story. This adaptation is stage ready, and perfect for a summer performance. The complete script can be found in the Online Manual, and through this direct link: https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/puss-in-boots-puppet-p…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Need a star for the show? Puss-in-Boots puppets are available in the CSLP online store: https://www.cslpreads.org/product/2020-plush-puppet/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> Did you have a program that was out of this world? Do you have an innovative idea to help patrons "Imagine Their Story"? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Imagine Your Story with Canva by April Mazza As CSLP state representative for Massachusetts, I collect statistics and information from nearly 300 public libraries throughout the Commonwealth regarding their summer library programs. One common theme from year-to-year is the desire for more marketing ideas and promotional tools. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/5ecde7c2-3e3d-41…] I was thinking about how to support this need when I learned of CSLP’s revised Rules of Use, which now allows for members to use artwork and slogans on any print materials. I also happen to use Canva, a free, web-based design tool, and have taught workshops on how libraries can use it to create engaging print and digital materials. It seemed like all these things aligned into a new learning opportunity I called “Imagine Your Story with Canva: Using Visuals to Enhance and Promote Your Summer Library Program”. In addition to covering CSLP resources such as the ROU, fonts and colors, and downloading the artwork from the manual, we also make use of the new Social Media Toolkit which has fantastic suggestions for social media content and an easy to implement timeline. The in-person, hands-on workshops are accompanied by an online guide: http://guides.masslibsystem.org/slp/2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fguides.mas…> which will be updated in the next few weeks as new resources become available. I have made many of my designs available as templates on the guide and I invite you to access them through Canva (you can easily register for a free account if you do not have one). You will then be able to customize any of the designs to fit your library’s summer program. If you are new to Canva, check out the “Getting Started with Canva” link under “Resources” where you will find a recorded webinar as well as links to Canva tutorials on everything from tips & tricks to design skills. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/f6019a20-c99f-4f…] Increasingly, public libraries are feeding hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s Child and Community Well-Being committee is developing resources to support and encourage library participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives to support health, wellness, and community well-being. These resources include the Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. Food for Thought at the Somerville Public Library by Lilly Sundell-Thomas, Deputy Director and Meg Ragland, Programming and Outreach Librarian Somerville Public Library, Somerville, MA People in Somerville, Massachusetts, love to garden. But in a city with more than 80,000 residents packed into just over 4 square miles, the safe and affordable opportunities to do so are pretty limited. Wait list times for a community garden plot can take as long as two years! We wondered: could we transform some of the library’s green space into a teaching garden, and build programming around it to promote health and wellness, teach practical life skills, and build community? [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/69ad7309-3d12-4f…] In 2018 we applied for, and were awarded, a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and in 2019 we began an urban gardening initiative at the Somerville Public Library (SPL), which we named “Food For Thought”. Using the grant funding and partnerships with local businesses and organizations, SPL created a raised-bed teaching garden on the Central Library lawn to provide residents of all ages with the opportunity to learn about and experience hands-on planting, harvesting, and maintenance of the garden, and to develop their capacity to garden at home in containers and the small green spaces available in Somerville. Supporting programs and activities included hands-on gardening workshops throughout the growing season, an Arbor Day and Urban Gardening Fair and a harvest festival, urban gardening lectures, cooking workshops, mobile library pop-ups, and children’s programming. The Arbor Day/Urban Gardening Fair is a great example of the power of community partnerships. The fair was a community event that took place during the City’s SustainaVille week (SustainaVille is home to the City’s programs and initiatives to reduce the community’s contribution to climate change). The program was originally slated to be a community planting day to celebrate the Library’s new gardens, but we were able to widen the scope to become a mini-sustainability fair by partnering with the Somerville Office of Sustainability & Environment and the Somerville Urban Forestry Division. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/56015a6a-0269-45…] Our event included not only planting of the raised bed gardens, but also crafts and activities for kids (the worm bin was a huge hit), tables from local gardening and environmental organizations, and tree planting at a nearby park. Based on the success of the program and building on the foundation afforded by the LSTA grant, we’re very excited “Food for Thought” will continue into its second year in 2020! What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2020: Theme/Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy; Slogan/”Imagine Your Story” Artist/LeUyen Pham 2021: Theme/Animals; Slogan/”Tails and Tales” Artist/Salina Yoon 2022: Theme/Oceanography; Slogan/TBD Artist/Sophie Blackall 2023: Theme/TBD; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/53439c2e-a9d…] Was this forwarded to you? Click here to sign up for your own copy of the newsletter!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com…> [Facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [Pinterest]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> [Twitter]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [Website]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> _______________________________________________

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Storytime for Presenters
by smase mmll.org 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Hello All, We are opening up registration for our Storytime for Presenters workshops. They will be offered in four quadrants of our library cooperative, but anyone can sign up to attend. Only $20 for non-members. March 6th session (Alden) - register by March 2nd March 13th session (Ludington) - register by March 9th March 18th session (Mecosta) - register by March 13th March 25th session (Benzonia) - register by March 20th See all information and registration link here: https://www.mmll.org/workshops-webinars/workshops ~Sheryl ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sheryl L. Mase, Director <mailto:smase@mmll.org> Mid-Michigan Library League 201 N. Mitchell, Suite 302, Cadillac MI 49601 phone: 231-775-3037 fax: 231-775-1749 smase(a)mmll.org<mailto:smase@mmll.org> ~ visit us on facebook<https://www.facebook.com/4mmll>

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Job Posting: Library Director, Menomonee Fall, WI
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Menomonee Falls Public Library in Wisconsin is seeking a new library director. You'll find more information at: https://www.menomoneefallslibrary.org/library-director/ Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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Advanced rates for Spring Institute expire today!
by Rachel Ash 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

If you haven't yet registered or you are still considering attending but haven't decided- I wanted to send a reminder to encourage you to join us at Spring Institute next month. We are really excited about Spring Institute this year and we hope you can make it! We have an awesome lineup of speakers, sessions and special events. Guest speakers include acclaimed author Alex Gino and Cori Doerrfeld, author and illustrator of our 2019 Mitten Award winner The Rabbit Listened! Plus, fun networking activities and events planned throughout the conference will help you build and strengthen relationships with your Michigan colleagues! >From the Wednesday evening reception at the University of Michigan Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library Gallery, to our popular "Cool Things my Library Does" reception, a Bookmobile rally, and trivia challenge lunch- we've planned Spring Institute so attendees can have fun while learning and networking. And the best part? Everything is included with registration! Register today at www.milibraries.com/spring-institute<http://www.milibraries.com/spring-institute> We can't wait to see you there! [Web Icon resized] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Library of Things Barcoding Responses
by Jonesville District Library 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

Thank you to all who responded to my original request about how you barcode washable items in your "Library of Things" collections. There were 12 libraries that responded. It was pretty much split down the middle on how to barcode items. Most use either: 1. a binder or file with pictures and barcodes of the items 2. a plastic bag or case with barcodes attached Here are the basics from each response: Cromaine has sports equipment that they write the barcode number on with a sharpie. Ransom has cake pans they keep off site and a book with pictures and barcodes - a patron can browse and put in a request. Adrian puts cake pans in puppet bags with barcodes on bag. They also include a laminated sheet of basic instructions of icing a cake. Houghton Lake puts their items such as cake pans, hotspots, and stem kits in barcoded cases. Menominee County has 2 binders with pictures and barcodes. They keep the actual items out of patron reach until selected from the binder. Bayliss writes barcodes on cake pans using a sharpie - rewriting as needed. They also use a binder with pictures and barcodes. Herrick uses cases with tags that are zip-tied to the case. They credit the idea from Capital Area District Library. Howard Miller uses zippered totes with tags. North Adams assigns their puppets a number and write it on the tag of the puppet. A binder with the numbers and barcodes is at the circulation desk. Dewitt uses bags with laminated barcodes zip-tied to it. Three Oaks uses a card file with barcoded cards. They have no markings on their cake pans and have had no issues so far. Richfield Township uses a Binder with tabs and laminated sheets with barcodes. I hope this info helps other libraries as much as it did for my library. We have not started a "Library of Things" collection yet, but I hope to soon. Love the idea of keeping the items in storage (out of patron reach) until needed. Thanks again for all your responses! -Laura Orlowski, director Jonesville District Library

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