November 2022 - Michlib-l

MelCat Packaging Materials
by Shane Stewart 15 Nov '22

15 Nov '22

Chesterfield Township Library zv567 needs MelCat packaging materials of various forms - especially DVD and CD boxes. Thank you! -- Shane Stewart Circulation Supervisor Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Ave. Chesterfield, MI 48051 Phone: 586-598-4900 Fax: 586-598-7900 E-mail: shanestewart(a)chelibrary.org

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Offer: Pennsylvania genealogy titles
by Dorothy Hull Library 15 Nov '22

15 Nov '22

All, We have been gifted with some very nice genealogical reference titles focused on Pennsylvania that are outside our collection scope. Respond off-list if you are interested in any of these: First U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, 1790, 1908 Reprint of Heads of Families History of Wayne, Pike, and Monroe Counties Pennsylvania by Mathews, 1886, reprint by Higginson Book Company History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania 1911, by J.L.Floyd, 1995 reprint by Windmill Publications Pennsylvania Births, Lehigh County, 1734-1800 by John T. Humphre, 1992 River towns of Connecticut, a Study of Wethersfield, Hartford, and Windsor by Charles M Andrews 1889 reprint by Heritage Books, 1990. Ann Ann Sanders Director Dorothy Hull Library Windsor Township 405 W Jefferson Dimondale MI 48821 517-646-0633 dimondalelibrary(a)gmail.com windsor-township.ploud.net

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Circulation and Page Manuals
by Miranda Cauchi 15 Nov '22

15 Nov '22

Hello everybody, At the Wayne Public Library, we’re in the process of overhauling our circulation and page manuals. I’d greatly appreciate seeing any of the manuals your library is currently using. If anybody is willing to share their manuals, please send those as attachments. Thank you in advance! - Miranda -- Miranda Cauchi (they/them) Adult Librarian [ https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/ | Wayne Public Library ] 3737 S. Wayne Rd, Wayne, MI 48184 mcauchi(a)wayne.lib.mi.us 734-721-7832 (ext. 705)

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Alcohol @ Library Events - Follow Up
by Jamie Purdue 15 Nov '22

15 Nov '22

Hi again, Thank you so much to everyone who responded to my last email! Your help is much appreciated 🙂 There were a bunch of requests to share the information I gathered, so here is a compilation of all the answers I received: ______________________________________________________ I have previously had wineries provide wine at a fundraiser and that was greatly appreciated by attendees that had paid for tickets. We had caterers at the event so they were licensed to pour which was helpful. I did pay for additional insurance for the evening as well as a special license from the state of Michigan. Here in Charlevoix, we hosted a “learn to brew your own beer workshop” and the master brewer that taught it brought samples of his own home brew. Attendees were able to indulge in very small samples and seemed to appreciate that as well. I did not buy additional insurance or a license for that. ______________________________________________________ We have done it a couple of times. The liquor license application is quite extensive and time consuming. Our Friends group submitted the application it because it should be submitted by a 501c3, which BTPL is not. We only served wine. Some make a rule about no red wine because of stains be we went for it and it was fine. It certainly classes up an event and I think it is a draw. You’ll need staff or volunteers to be bartenders and you should go over the rules with them. The local police might show up and check on your permit – they did that to us both times – so have it displayed prominently. ______________________________________________________ It is my understanding that if you are giving it away at a free event, there isn't much you need to worry about. We've done this for a "Senior Day," had wine tasting. For our annual fundraising event though, we do get a liquor license from the state. https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/lcc/faq/non-profit-special-licens… ______________________________________________________ You can only do this if it's not open to the public (or you have a liquor license to do it), and there's no sale of anything. We've done the liquor license route many times and we're working to modify policies to allow private events (someone rent's library for a party for example). Generally has always worked well, but it's been coordinated and we know the people there arent going to get hammered. ______________________________________________________ We served alcohol for a few events. At our annual Oktoberfest fundraiser we serve beer and wine and we get an event liquor license from the state for that day only. We have served wine at some of our adult summer reading programs and do not get a liquor license and have had no issues. This is usually a small group of 15 or 20 people. I believe the liquor license is only required if you are selling it which we are at our Oktoberfest. ______________________________________________________ We have had educational wine tasting programs led by the owner of a local winery. I was not involved in the program, and the staff member who was isn't here anymore. But I remember that it was a multistep process to get the one day license. The board had to make a resolution, our local police department had to sign off on the application, then the application went to the state. We might have had to get a rider on our insurance policy too. Another library in our county (Clinton Macomb) does an annual fundraiser on their premises which serves alcohol. The rules might be different for a fundraiser than for a free program, so if that is your intent you might want to ask them. ______________________________________________________ Our policy says basically no alcohol without board permission. We have only asked for permission once, for a Friends fundraiser for a baby grand piano. I also suggest checking with your insurance company (since this is out of the ordinary), to make sure that you are covered. ______________________________________________________ Make sure you have a TIPS or equivalently trained person do to liabilities ______________________________________________________ I have done this a few times as part of a library fundraiser. You should plan to start the process a few months in advance of your event date as you need approval from LARA. I believe that the application for the permit needs to be reflected in minutes of a Library Board meeting as well. We connected with a local Budweiser distributor who would deliver a considerable amount of wine and beer and whatever we didn't use at the event would be picked up the following day. We were only billed for what was used. It has been a few years since I was involved with this but I also recall we needed specific signage and drink tickets per LARA, meaning you can't have an open bar. ______________________________________________________ We do a BYOB occasionally for a book club or a crafting event. We don't advertise it, though. ______________________________________________________ You may already know this but if you're selling you need to get a liquor license from the state. It's some paperwork and a fee but it isn't terrible. If you're giving it away, you don't have to worry about any of that. I did a cocktail class at Ferndale a few years ago and it went really well. No license needed. The bartender taught us how to make drinks and everyone got to have a sample. I would also recommend not letting folks serve themselves. Just so that you have control over the situation. ______________________________________________________ Some years back, we had a big evening event and served alcohol. Because we charged - it was a ticketed event, we charged $$ - and there was food along with the alcohol - we had to get a liquor license AND get permission from the Presbyterian Church across the street. From my recollection, the church's permission was required because we were serving alcohol with so many feet of a church, and the license was because we were charging $$$. If the alcohol had been free, we wouldn't have needed the license. ______________________________________________________ We just hosted our Friends big fundraiser at the library and it went really well. One of the benefits is that we attracted all ages – 30’s on up, even a few in their 20s. It was a wonderful way for people that don’t normally visit, to “explore” the library. We did have paid security, though he was not really needed. Plan a clean up crew right after the event. My staff and I ended up staying late to take the trash out and mop floors and tidy up the bathrooms. We definitely will do this again. ______________________________________________________ I also ended up calling the MLCC (link to website<https://www.michigan.gov/lara/bureau-list/lcc/faq/non-profit-special-licens…>) and here is what I was told: * If the event is open to the public, you DO NEED a license * Loophole: If people have to register and the event is only open to those people that are registered, it could be considered private. * In the hypothetical situation I threw at the poor man on the phone, I was closing registration early & sending a confirmation email that could be considered an invitation as a CYA measure, and he was happy with that. * If the event is private, you might not need a license * If there is a cost to attendees, you DO NEED a license * This does not just mean selling drinks or drink tickets - this could be an entrance fee, fundraising taking place at the event, even just accepting donations. * If the event is private and free, you DO NOT NEED a license * They do not care who serves and you can buy from any licensed seller * Your library may have different rules on this though! Hope this helps everyone that asked for follow up! And thanks again to everyone that responded!! Jamie Purdue Adult Services // FCL Farmington Email: jamie.purdue(a)farmlib.org<mailto:jamie.purdue@farmlib.org> Tel: (248) 473-3117 x224 Web: www.farmlib.org<file://fhbackup/commondirs/FCL/Marketing/FCL%20Brand/2022%20Branding/Email%…> Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…>

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Packing materials
by Linda 15 Nov '22

15 Nov '22

Our Perry branch ZV083PER needs packing envelopes all sizes. Thanks in advance.

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 15 Nov '22

15 Nov '22

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Legal Resources for Public Libraries<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/62865e67177736904f43465c> ONLY $15!! 1-day class, December 1, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Copy Cataloging of Video Recordings Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6285381a39816cc8848dfd2e> 3-day class, November 28-30, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate program, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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FCL is hiring
by Crystal Peterson 15 Nov '22

15 Nov '22

Good Morning, Farmington Community Library is proud to be a welcoming space for everyone in the Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan community. Both FCL locations serve as public spaces for ideas, create collaboration between neighbors and businesses, and offer services that meet community needs. The library actively seeks individuals whose commitments and contributions will advance our mission to be a diverse and equitable organization. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team and reflect the community we serve. We are currently seeking candidates to fill : Part-Time Children's Librarian at our Farmington location Please see attached job posting. Crystal Peterson Executive Assistant Phone: 248-848-430<tel:248-848-4302>3 Fax: 248-553-6892<tel:248-553-6892> Email: Crystal.Peterson(a)farmlib.org<mailto:Crystal.Peterson@farmlib.org> Web: www.Farmlib.org<http://www.farmlib.org/> Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…> "The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." -Albert Einstein Crystal Peterson Executive Assistant Phone: 248-848-430<tel:248-848-4302>3 Fax: 248-553-6892<tel:248-553-6892> Email: Crystal.Peterson(a)farmlib.org<mailto:Crystal.Peterson@farmlib.org> Web: www.Farmlib.org<http://www.farmlib.org/> Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…> "The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library." -Albert Einstein

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Special needs staff question
by Don Priest 14 Nov '22

14 Nov '22

Hi all, hoping for a little help. We have a staff member who has some cognitive impairment, that limits what work they can reliably take on. They've been here for a long time, and handle shelving for a couple of easy areas, straighten up shelves, simple tasks. The problem is, there is far less for them to do than there used to be, so they are frequently running out of tasks they're familiar with. I need more for them to do, but am having a hard time figuring out what else they can do. Anyone else with a similar staff member, what kinds of tasks do you have them work on? Yes, I am well aware that every person is unique, and that something one person can do may not be possible, or feasible, for another. I'm looking for ideas, and can determine if they would work well for our situation or not. I'll be pursuing other leads as well. I appreciate any suggestions, thank you! Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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Online donation platform
by NW Amy Stockwell 14 Nov '22

14 Nov '22

Hello! With Giving Tuesday coming up, we realized that we have always sent physical letters and accepted physical donations. This year we are hoping to go more virtual and offer an online giving area in our email campaign. We utilize Square for transactions and I am in the process of setting up donations through them, but frankly it is rather clunky and we would need to upgrade the account to use our own website, etc. (or maybe I am just really struggling with it! 😊 ) I am just checking to see if anyone has an affordable suggestion that they just love to accept online donations? Thanks! Amy

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Upcoming program at Dearborn Public Library
by Henry Fischer 14 Nov '22

14 Nov '22

Hi everyone, We have an upcoming program at Dearborn Public Library: Thursday, November 17 6:00 - 7:30 PM Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium We will be hosting Mike Fornes for his presentation of Edmund Fitzgerald: The Stories, The Song. Hear the stories of the crew members, their families and the ironies of a doomed ship in one of the worst storms in Great Lakes history. Learn how the hit song "The Wreck of The Edmund Fitzgerald" was written, recorded and performed by Gordon Lightfoot. Hear the mesmerizing song played live by Mike Fornes, who performs as Lightfoot live in concert. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. Thank you and have a good one, Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2341 dearbornlibrary.org

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