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Four Free Books Up For Grab-ALL SPOKEN FOR
by Jessica Bostian 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Hello everyone! All of our available Grady Hendrix books have been spoken for! Thank you and have a great night! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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In Need of Larger Envelopes - zv174 IML
by Jessica Bostian 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Hello fellow libraries! If anyone has larger-sized RIDES envelopes to spare, in the 4+ size range, we could use some at Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library Imlay City branch (zv174 IML). Thank you in advance for any you can spare and have a great week! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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Four Free Books Up For Grab
by Jessica Bostian 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Hello everyone! We have four, unused copies of the novel 'The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires' by author Grady Hendrix leftover from a previous book club. If anyone is interested in one or more of these, please let me know your library's RIDES code and I would be happy to send them along! Thank you! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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Director evaluations
by Nannette Miller 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Greetings great minds! My board is looking for a new way to evaluate the director. Our current form matches my job description line for line but they don't like it. Please share what your library uses other than ones based on job description. Thank you! Nannette Miller -- Nannette Miller | Director Elk Rapids District Library 231.264.9979 | erlib.director(a)gmail.com | elkrapidslibrary.org

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Internet Management Software
by Tracy Logan 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Hello All! We've been having a rather difficult time with Comprise and would like to demo some other internet time and print management software options. What are you using? Pros/cons? Thank you for your time! Enjoy the sunshine! -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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United for Libraries Learning Live, March 23: "Building Support for the Build America's Libraries Act"
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

[cid:image003.png@01D7103D.7FC056C0]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-event…>United for Libraries' monthly virtual series, Learning Live, will feature ALA's Public Policy & Advocacy Office with "Building Support for the Build America's Libraries Act"<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-event…> Tuesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The Learning Live program is open to United for Libraries members (including statewide members). The average public library building dates back to 1970 - before the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), the World Wide Web (1991), and the "maker" movement (2005). Our communities need modern libraries to meet today's needs. Join ALA's Public Policy & Advocacy office staff to prepare for the next big library campaign, which is already underway. The Build America's Libraries Act would provide $5 billion to repair, modernize, and construct library facilities. Public libraries, tribal libraries and state libraries that serve the public would be eligible for funding, with priority for libraries serving marginalized communities. Gavin Baker, Deputy Director, Public Policy & Government Relations, and Larra Clark, Deputy Director, Public Policy & Advocacy, will share context, strategy, messaging, and action items to make the case for why libraries must be included in the anticipated infrastructure and economic recovery package. Gavin Baker serves as Deputy Director in the American Library Association's Public Policy and Advocacy Office. Previously, he worked at Common Cause, the Center for Effective Government, and the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition. Gavin earned an M.S. in library and information studies from Florida State University and a B.A. in political science from the University of Florida. Larra Clark serves as Deputy Director for both the Public Library Association (PLA) and the American Library Association's (ALA) Public Policy & Advocacy Office. Her career spans 20 years managing library communications, policy and research following a decade in nonprofit public affairs, government relations, and print journalism. She received her library master's degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. This session will be recorded, and the recording, slides, and accompanying resources will be available to attendees and members. Register here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-event…> United for Libraries Learning Live sessions take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Each month's session covers a hot topic of interest to Trustees, Friends and/or Foundations, followed by a Q&A and/or discussions. Sessions are open only to members of United for Libraries - if you need to verify, renew, or purchase a membership, please email united(a)ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org> or call 312-280-2161. The Library of Michigan provides membership for all Michigan public libraries in United for Libraries. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 www.ala.org/united<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> 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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PressReader Newspapers Only Subscriptions For Public Libraries: Status
by Jim Flury 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

All, In Spring, 2020 a number of public libraries across the state worked through TLN via RBdigital to begin new subscriptions to the Newspapers only version of PressReader [ https://www.pressreader.com/catalog | https://www.pressreader.com/catalog ] Those subscriptions expire May 1, 2021 and with OverDrive's purchase of RBdigital and subsequent decision to not offer PressReader, I wanted to provide you with an update as to the status of where we are with that service. As per the link, PressReader has an extensive catalog of Magazines and Newspapers. We had the Newspapers only version of PressReader through RBdigital. Our rationale for that was that because so many libraries subscribed to RBdigital Magazines through TLN (163 libraries) the Magazines in PressReader would constitute a duplication of content, effort, and cost. Hence, PressReader Newspapers only. When we learned OverDrive was not planning to be a distributor for PressReader, perhaps because they didn't want PressReader Magazines to compete with and duplicate OverDrive Magazines, we began to search for an alternative. There are two "mainstream" distributors of PressReader for libraries I am aware of. One is Baker & Taylor. The other is ProQuest. In talking with Baker & Taylor they either were not willing or not able, unsure as to which, to sell us the Newspapers only version of PressReader. I have a dialogue currently open with ProQuest for PressReader Newspapers. I don't know where if anywhere that is going to lead. Finally, I also reached out to the sales rep for public libraries at PressReader. He has yet to respond to my query. Several current PressReader Newspaper subscribing libraries I spoke with reported fairly low usage of the product, saying they would not renew PressReader Newspapers even if given the opportunity to do so. However, some current subscribers are interested in a possible renewal of PressReader Newspapers. I don't see the value of our pursuing the full Magazines and Newspapers version of PressReader. The preliminary pricing I was given from Baker & Taylor was expensive and again, the Magazines mostly just duplicate the content libraries already have with OverDrive Magazines. I will update the listservs when I have additional PressReader information to share. In the meantime if you are a current PressReader subscriber and you know for certain that you want to renew, I would encourage you to reach out to Baker & Taylor, to ProQuest, or to PressReader. I don't want to see an interruption of service take place for any current PressReader subscribing library that is planning to renew the service. Please let me know if you have any questions concerning PressReader Newspapers. 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

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Federal Tax Forms - Needed
by Andrus, Miriam 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Hello Library Land - Are there any Libraries that have extra Federal Forms? We are in dire need of them in Midland. If you can send us some our zv code is ZV225. Thank you! -Miriam Andrus Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

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more empty DVD cases for crafts
by Sara Ault 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

We are doing some serious spring cleaning and have a box of 46 more DVD cases up for grabs. Send me your code and I'll put them in delivery. Sara -- Sara Ault Circulation Manager & Adult Collection Development Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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MiYouth meeting March 10th
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Hello, Just a reminder that the MiYouth meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM ET. On March 10th we'll be discussing summer library programming, changes to the gathering restrictions and how that might effect programming. We'll also save some time for a breakout to speak with your peers in smaller groups. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…> Password: 454345 See you next week, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | 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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