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Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

Please join us for our next Digital Collections Office Hours tomorrow, Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 10:30-11:30 am. Do you have questions about creating digital collections? Do you have material that you want to digitize and share with your community, but don't know where to start? Are you interested in preserving your digital content and need tool recommendations? Join experts from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network for free advice during new monthly open office hours! Come with questions, like... * What grants are available to support digitization of my collections? (hint: YES!) * What file format should I be scanning to for long-term preservation? * What platforms can I use to publish digital collections? * How do I work with volunteers to create a scanning program? * And much, much more! Office Hours will be held virtually the first Thursday of every month from 10:30-11:30 am and are open to any staff or volunteers at libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, or other cultural memory organizations! Use the link below to register for office hours and receive the Zoom link. Come for a question, stay to join the discussion! Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lce-upj8oG9XI77qeMfLkRc_04ehDFp… Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [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/>.

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Registration is closing soon for Electronic Serials Cataloging!
by Gwen Haviland 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Just a few spots remain for Electronic Serials Cataloging! Electronic Serials Cataloging<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557e319631be04ab09421af> 2-day class, June 11-12, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For this 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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Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library seeking a Library Director
by Eric Palmer 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

With the retirement of their director, the Board of Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library is seeking an enthusiastic Library Director. This is an exciting opportunity to be director at a library with a multicultural community (population of 11,480), and an annual budget of over $500,000. The District Library comprises a 9,400 sq. ft. main branch facility located in the heart of Imlay City, and an 800 sq. ft. satellite branch located in Attica Township. Check out the Job Posting for more information, and the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library website <https://www.ruthhughes.org/>. Send a current resume, cover letter and three professional references to: Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library Attn: Board of Trustees 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444-1004 Or, e-mail submissions will be accepted at: libraryboard(a)ruthhughes.org

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People counter recommendations requested
by Veronica Pitchford 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Hello! We're looking into getting a new people counter system. Our current one keeps randomly failing on us. Do you have one that works well and provides easy to access and read data reports? Let me know what you have and if you have a company contact, please send that along as well. Thank you! Thank you! Best regards, Veronica Pitchford (she/her) Assistant Director Flat River Community Library 200 W Judd St Greenville MI 48838 (616) 754-6359 ext 106

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Voip and fax lines
by Tracy Logan 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Hello, You were all so helpful on my original inquiry about moving to VOIP. I really appreciate the thoughtful responses. Thank you! As I'm working my way through this process, I keep getting stuck on the fax line issue. Is anyone out there using an analog telephone adapter for their fax machine? How's that working for you? Thank you again! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Register for Two Upcoming Digital Collections Webinars
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Register for Two Upcoming Digital Collections Webinars Please join us for the final two webinars in the advanced digitization series from the Library of Michigan. Both webinars are free but registration is required. If you've missed any of the webinars in the current series, or last year's Digitization Basics series, you can view the recordings on YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQNv-MrTjyhJ3PJnty7YVNbGSUrMjqh27>. How to Pick Your (Web) Presence: Creating & Sharing Digital Collections * Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET * Digitization is a great way to increase access to your collections and help preserve them over time, but there are important questions to consider when selecting which of your institution's collections to share online! Join Richard Adler, Coordinator for the DPLA Michigan Service Hub, for this webinar on creating and sharing digital collections. In this session you will identify reasons for sharing your digital collections, learn how to determine which of your collections you can share online, and explore how to share collections with Michigan Memories and the DPLA. * Registration Link: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… How to Pick Your Program: Hosting a Community Scanning Day * Tuesday, August 27, 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET * Hosting a Community Scanning Day can be a great way to help patrons share and preserve their history, but it is also an opportunity to expand your own local history collections. Join Biz Gallo, Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator at the Library of Michigan, for this webinar on hosting a Community Scanning Day. In this session you will learn how to plan, market, and implement a successful digitization day at your organization. * Registration Link: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [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/>.

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42" Plotter Printer for sale
by Jeff Jimison 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

The Idea Lab was given a large format plotter printer, which unfortunately we cannot use. We are hoping to sell it to someone who might be able to utilize it. It's an HP DesignJet 510 plotter printer, model CH337A. For more details about this printer, visit the HP website here: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01630245 It appears to be designed for printing technical documents, such as CAD files. It's the 42" model. Includes the wheeled stand. These appear to be going for about $500 on eBay, so we're asking $400 or best offer. Local pickup only. Any interested parties please contact Jeff Jimison: jeff.jimison(a)baldwinlib.org [image: plotter2.JPEG] [image: plotter1.JPEG] Jeff Jimison, Lab Supervisor * The Idea Lab* * at Baldwin Public Library* 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 Phone: (248) 554-4659 baldwinlib.org/idealab Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/156263125?utm_me…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/156263125?utm_me…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity!
by Jessica Nelson 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Branch Librarian (#608) LOCATION: Caledonia Twp. Branch BEGINNING PAY RATE: $22.97/hr., 24 Hours/week CLASSIFICATION: Union Represented DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 18, 2024 @ 5:00pm SCHEDULE: Mondays 8:45am-5:15pm, Thursdays 11:45am-8:15pm, and Fridays 8:45am-5:15pm. Every third week: Monday Off, Thursday 11:45am-8:15pm, Friday 8:45am-5:15pm, and Saturday 8:45am-5:15pm To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl>kd<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl>l. Applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Thank you for the time and energy you invest in this process. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Warmest regards, Jessica Nelson Human Resources Generalist Kent District Library Service Center, 814 W. River Center Dr. NE., Comstock Park, MI 49321 D 616.784.2016| F 616.647.3818 | she/her/hers (Why pronouns matter<https://pronouns.org/>) [Signature-tagline300x17]<http://www.kdl.org/>

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Call for nominations to serve on the MCLS Board of Directors (2025-2027)
by Mary Ruthko 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

Please excuse cross-posting. The MCLS Board of Directors Nominating Committee seeks nominations from the membership for the following openings on the Board for 2025-2027:  * At-Large Library Representative (Indiana) * School Library Representative (Indiana) * Research Library (Indiana)   Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Central) on Friday, July 5, 2024. The slate of candidates will be chosen from the nominations, voted on by the current Board of Directors in August, and presented to the membership for election in early September.    Please visit the MCLS website<https://www.mcls.org/news/2024/06/03/call-for-nominations-to-serve-on-the-m…> to learn more about Board terms and responsibilities, and to submit one or more nominations. 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:0f4676a6-f660-4df9-a171-674575cc138b] 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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Upcoming Virtual Event at BPL- Curtis Chin: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restauran
by Mick Howey 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

Hello Michlib-L, Please join us at 7:00 PM on Monday June 10th as we welcome the author of *Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant *Curtis Chin. 1980s Detroit was a volatile place to live, but above the fray stood a safe haven: Chung’s Cantonese Cuisine, where anyone from the city could sit down for a warm, home-cooked meal. Join local author Curtis Chin as he discusses growing up Asian American in the Black and white city of Detroit and coming out in his working-class immigrant community, as well as being a first-generation college student at U of M. Curtis Chin is a co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop and a former writer for network and cable television before transitioning to social justice documentaries. He has written for CNN, Bon Appetit, the Detroit Free Press, and the Emancipator/Boston Globe. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Chin has received awards from ABC/Disney Television, New York Foundation for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts, among others. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Tap here <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/GZ96OFyxOh/instances/NMhp2S92n…> to register and for more information. Hope to see you there, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649

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