April 2024 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Any library need IRS booklets?
by Amy Winter 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Hi There, Our library has a few extra IRS 1040 (and 1040-SR) that we can give out to a few lucky libraries. Just reply to my email and I will pack them off to your library. Make sure to give me your RIDES shipping code when you reply. Thank you, Amy @ West Branch zv351

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Microfilm Maintenance Vendors?
by Ted Gregory 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Hello, We at the Mackinaw Area Public Library recently discovered one of our newspaper archives on microfilm is cracked and splitting. Obviously we don't want the entire reel out of commission, so does anybody know of a service that might be able to repair it, by splicing out the break if nothing else? Thanks in advance, -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Reminder: Register for the 2024 LM Improving Access to Information LSTA Grant Program webinars
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

The application webinars for the LM Improving Access to Information grants are next Thursday, April 11th. Register at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/lsta/medium-grants. The registration links are under the Application Webinars heading. The application webinars are required to apply, either with attendance at the webinar or watching the recording afterwards. The recording of the Informational webinar has been posted at the same location for your information. Please see the announcement email below for more information. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. >>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that the Improving Access to Information grant programs is open for 2024! This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries and library cooperatives with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or to develop library services that provide all users access to information. The intent is to fund one-year projects that increase capacity to provide access to library collections and information for users. The expected focus will be the improvement in access to library users in one of the three priorities listed below and that align with the LSTA priorities listed in the grant documentation. Proposals that do not focus on improving access to users do not fit the criteria. * Improve access to services & information in areas of literacy. * Improve access to services & information in areas of local history or special collections. * Improve access to information for community users with limited online access, e.g., improving equity through digital inclusion. The grant period is one year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30) and funding is from $5,000 to $25,000. Funding is by reimbursement only. Applications are due Friday, May 31st by 5:00 PM EST. Eligible applicants are Michigan public and academic libraries and library cooperatives. Public libraries must be legally established and eligible for state aid at the time of application. Academic libraries must be part of a public or non-profit college or university currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A federal Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required to apply. The grant program is competitive. Application Webinars: Register at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. * Grant Program Informational webinar - March 19th, 1:00 PM * Application webinar - Applying for the Literacy, Digital Inclusion & Library Programming Priorities - April 11th, 1:00 PM - REQUIRED. * Application webinar - Applying for the Local History or Special Collections Priority - April 11th, 3:00 PM - REQUIRED for this priority. * Budget webinar - Developing Your Grant Budget - April 23rd, 2:00 PM Detailed information on the grant program, including timeline, applicant eligibility, and the applications are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have.

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Surplus Card catalog, chairs, and dictionary stand
by Briynne McCrea 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Hello! We have the following items available to any interested library: * Card Catalog - Free. The legs are wobbly and would need to be repaired. This would make a great small seed library! * Dictionary stand - Free * 18 metal folding chairs and cart (all are functional, a few have dents/scratches) - $75 OBO Pics are attached. Items are at the Bad Axe Area District Library and would need to be picked up. Please let me know if you are interested! Thanks, Briynne McCrea Director Bad Axe Area District Library 200 S. Hanselman St. Bad Axe, MI 48413 989-269-8538 bmccrea(a)badaxelibrary.org

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Oakland County Parks Now Live With MAP!
by Jim Flury 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Good Morning, I am pleased to announce that beginning today, Monday, April 1st Michigan Activity Pass patrons can receive FREE ADMISSION to EIGHT Oakland County Parks venues! [ https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks | https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks ] Via reserving a pass at [ https://miactivitypass.org/ | https://miactivitypass.org/ ] MAP patrons will have access to a free day of fun at one of the below eight Oakland County Parks destinations of their choosing: Addison Oaks County Park Catalpa Oaks County Park Groveland Oaks County Park Highland Oaks County Park Independence Oaks County Park Lyon Oaks County Park Orion Oaks County Park Rose Oaks County Park Thank you to Tiffany Mason at Oakland County Parks for her hard work to make this new partnership possible. And thank you to Michigan's public libraries for your continued support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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