October 2024 - Michlib-l

Digital Image Programs Available for Public Libraries & Community Groups - Scheduling for Winter and Spring 2025
by Corey Seeman 13 Oct '24

13 Oct '24

Hi everyone - I hope you are well. I am happy to share that I now have three different programs on digital photography that are available to your public libraries and community groups. I can present these sessions both in-person or virtually for libraries and cultural/community organizations in Michigan and elsewhere. The three presentations are: Managing Digital Images: Finding, Saving, Sharing and Organizing The Pictures of Your Life! https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/managing-digital-images Seems that everyone is a photographer these days. We use our smartphones, our tablets, and even some people even use cameras. With the ease of taking pictures, we find ourselves with a new concern. How do we manage, save and share these pictures? This program will introduce you to photo sharing services that are available from companies such as Google, Apple, facebook and flickr (among others) and how to organize them for easy retrieval. We will look at ways to organize, backup and share pictures with friends and family. We will also explore how images are found by others (using tags or search terms), if you want to share more broadly. This could be the perfect session if you want to do something with all those pictures on your phone or clogging up your SD card! The Ever-present Camera: Understanding Photography On Your Smartphone https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/everpresent-camera The smartphone has revolutionized photography by enabling almost everyone to have a camera with them at all times. With the introduction of the iPhone in 2007 and Android phones a year later, the number of photos taken with phones far outnumbers the ones taken with digital cameras of any kind. This program is designed to provide an overview of smartphone photography, storage and some best practices so you can make the best use out of this amazing tool. The Bag on the Beach: Artificial Intelligence and Photo Organization - Opportunities and Limitations https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/bag-on-the-beach While we have benefited from artificial intelligence (AI) for years, the development of using Generative AI over the past few years has potentially transformed our interactions with technology. Long since the days of predictive text that guesses what you might type next, AI now creates content, pictures and just about everything else. The power of AI can also be a very attractive tool when it comes to making life easier, but it may not be the cure-all that people are hoping for. In this fast-changing environment where AI is being used everywhere, we will learn about the benefits and drawbacks of AI as an organization tool for your digital pictures. For more information, please visit my program page at: https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs Since I am in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area, I can present in person at your library or facility if it is relatively close (45 minutes to an hour) from my home. For in-person programs further away, I will likely ask for standard mileage. There is no charge for virtual programs. I've had lots of fun presenting on this topic and the programs have been well received. I would be happy to do it again for your community. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Please also share broadly to any parties that might be interested in these presentations. Best wishes Corey Corey Seeman Director, Kresge Library Services & Librarian ( http://www.bus.umich.edu/kresgelibrary/) Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 700 East University Avenue Kresge Hall, 4th Floor East, Suite K4511 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 734-764-9969 (office - softphone via Zoom) 734-717-9734 (cell) cseeman(a)umich.edu If you would like to meet with me, please feel free to see if there are open time slots here (they are 30 minutes long) - https://calendar.app.google/kjAV9GmRWscvgc9e8. Please contact me for longer slots or if you want to meet during non-'normal' business hours (evenings or weekends). I will follow up with zoom links. ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8205-1255 Corey's Web Home: https://www.squirreldude.com/ [image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ]

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Invitation to attend Haunted Exhibit with Nicole Beauchamp at the Pinckney Library on Wednesday, October 12, 2024 at 6:30pm
by Hope Siasoco 12 Oct '24

12 Oct '24

Dear Library Colleagues, * Please excuse the cross-posting. Want to spend a spoooky evening learning about haunted artifacts? Join us on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30pm at the Pinckney LIbrary (125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI 48169) for our in person Haunted Exhibit with Nicole Beauchamp <https://www.facebook.com/events/2819508918212301/?__cft__[0]=AZUIIcmjLVyqTv…> . Description: Join paranormal author, investigator and haunted artifact collector, Nicole Beauchamp, as she publicly showcases some of the most haunted artifacts she has collected over the years and tells the backstory behind each item. For link to the flier: https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Haunted-Exhibit-10-1… Note: This event is In Person only at the Pinckney Library. No registration required. For more information, please call the Library at 734-878-3888 or email Hope Siasoco at hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org We hope very much to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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October 14th virtual event to get in the spooky mood
by Kristen Getzin 12 Oct '24

12 Oct '24

On October 14th, Fraser Public Library is hosting Dianna Stampfler as she talks about her book "Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses" and takes us through the spooky history of our lights. What is it about lighthouses that attract ghostly spirits? Maybe it's simply a passion that will not go away. Lighthouse keepers were known to be extremely dedicated to their profession and it seems that many were never able to give it up — even after death. More than 30 lights in Michigan are rumored to be haunted. From the smell of cigar smoke at Seul Choix Point Light to the mysterious housekeeping at White River Light Station and the antics at Waugoshance Shoal, these stories will entertain all ages. This popular program is coming from the pages of "Michigan's Haunted Lighthouses" — a book by Dianna Stampfler. For more information and to register go to https://www.fraserpubliclibrary.org/event-calendar#/events/g417fyTkos/insta…

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

There is still time to register for the following workshops from MCLS! Rare Book Cataloging: An Introduction<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/664b90b6f02febfcf6cc2fcd> 3-day class, October 22-24, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/664b9110f02febfcf6cc4d4f> 3-day class, October 22-24, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Supervisor Series: Effective Communication Strategies for Managers<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/664b91b7f02febfcf6cc6d7d> Only 1 spot left! 1-day class, October 23, 10am-3pm Eastern (9am-2pm Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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MLA Silent Auction
by Lisa Waskin 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

MLA's Annual Conference is next week! And we are looking forward to seeing all of you. I just wanted to send out one last reminder that we are still accepting items for the Silent Auction. If you have a donation, please come ask where drop off is at the registration desk. I will be arriving on Monday afternoon, so you can also contact me if you have an item to drop off. The Auction will run Wednesday and Thursday with bid winners announced Thursday afternoon. Please have someone available to collect your item(s) on Thursday prior to the reception. Again, thank you to everyone who has already donated an item, or who will be bringing one with them. Your generosity makes what MLA does for all its members possible. See you next week. Lisa Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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MLA Conference: Room available to split
by Asako Nakamura 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

I have booked a room at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa from October 15 to 17 for the MLA conference. I am looking for another female roommate to share the room with. Thank you! -- All the best, Asako Nakamura, Program Coordinator Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron St. Houghton, MI 49931 (906)482-4570 X4111 Visit our website at www.pldl.org LIKE our FB page at facebook.com/pldl.org

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Circulating Kindle Paperwhites (or other Kindles)
by Lauren R Arnsman 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

Hello and happy Friday! Does anyone out there circulate Kindles for their patrons? If you do circulate Kindles, do you also purchase titles for these Kindles? And a third question (I guess I could have made this email a flowchart...), if you do purchase titles for your Kindles, how do you go about that? Extra points if you're a department of a city and have to go through a Finance department. Please email me off list and I will have more questions for you! Thank you, [TPL Signature Image] Lauren Arnsman Head of Digital Services Troy Public Library 248.524.3578 troypl.org<https://troypl.org/>

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Come Out! in Detroit Comic Book Available
by DJ Bond 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

Hey MichLib-L Fam, Happy National Coming Out Day! If you haven't gotten copies of the free comic book Come Out! In Detroit that highlights the first Pride in Michigan, we still have copies and we're opening it up Statewide! Make sure your library receives RIDES, then use the link to order a copy. Please consolidate orders going to the same library. [ https://tln.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22186089 | https://tln.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=22186089 ] DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond(a)tln.org TLN.org (he/him)

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Strategic Plans
by BillieJo Bluemer 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

Hello, We are getting ready to create a strategic plan for our library and I'm wondering if anyone has a "template/program" to recommend using. My Board is looking at using the "SWOT - Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats" template to begin our process. Does anyone have any pro/cons on using SWOT? Or would you recommend a similar option better suited to libraries? My board would like to review what other libraries have use so please share. Thank you! BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621

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OPEN POSITION: MeLCat Support & Training Specialist (full-time)
by Mary Ruthko 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

Hello Library Community, MCLS is hiring a MeLCat Support & Training Specialist<https://www.mcls.org/about-mcls/mcls-jobs/>! The MeLCat Support & Training Specialist is an active member of the Shared Library Systems team. You will assist with planning, implementing, and supporting MeLCat including through training. This is a full-time position reporting to the Manager of Shared Library Systems. MCLS offers generous benefits, a supportive work culture, and a hybrid work environment. The minimum compensation for this position is $24.00/hour (non-exempt). Please read the full job description<https://www.mcls.org/files/9617/2865/1968/2024_MeLCat_Training-Support_Spec…>(PDF) for more information. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to jobs(a)mcls.org<mailto:jobs@mcls.org> by Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 at 5 p.m. Eastern. ________________________________ MCLS is a non-profit, member-driven organization whose mission is to facilitate sharing resources and to collaborate with other organizations to benefit Michigan and Indiana libraries. Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:9cc05420-c762-48a0-b00a-7f5f4f782671] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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