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FW: Register today for ‘Fighting Budget Cuts and Finding Funding’ on Jan. 26
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Greetings! See information below about United For Libraries’ session on “Fighting Budget Cuts and Finding Funding.” Users may need to create an account on United For Libraries to Participate. There is no cost for Michigan libraries to take advantage of UFL and create an account or attend this session. The Library of Michigan provides a Statewide Membership to United For Libraries for all Michigan Libraries using LSTA funds which is made possible i by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imls.…> Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. [cid:image001.png@01D6EFE0.893C9510] From: friends-request(a)lists.ala.org <friends-request(a)lists.ala.org> On Behalf Of United for Libraries Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2021 9:28 AM To: friends(a)lists.ala.org; foundations(a)lists.ala.org; trustees(a)lists.ala.org; statefriends(a)lists.ala.org Subject: RE: [friends] Register today for ‘Fighting Budget Cuts and Finding Funding’ on Jan. 26 CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> *Please note correction below: United for Libraries Learning Live will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month.* United for Libraries is launching a monthly online program for members, “United for Libraries Learning Live,” which will be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month through 2021. The first program, “Fighting Budget Cuts and Finding Funding,”<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala-event…> will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2 p.m. Eastern. United for Libraries President David Paige and United for Libraries Board Member Maura Deedy will lead a discussion on how library Trustees, Friends groups, and Foundations can advocate for funding in the current environment. Participants will be invited to share success stories and tips. Additional topics will include partnerships, messaging, and shifting expenditures for Friends groups and Foundations. David Paige is 2020-2021 President of United for Libraries and the director of Libraries Unlimited. He has served as both a library Trustee and Friends board member in New Hampshire and California. Maura Deedy is the Library Advisory Specialist at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). She serves as a Board Member at Large for United for Libraries, and is a co-chair of the United for Libraries Programming Committee. At MBLC, she supports library directors, Trustees, municipal officials, and Friends on legal and governance issues, and matters relating to the administration and development of public library services in Massachusetts. The live session and its recording are free for United for Libraries members (including Statewide Group 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. All sessions are recorded and made available to members. Each month’s session will cover a hot topic of interest to Trustees, Friends and/or Foundations, followed by a Q&A and/or discussions. Sessions are open to all personal and group members of United for Libraries. United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, is a division of the American Library Association with approximately 4,000 personal and group members representing hundreds of thousands of library supporters. United for Libraries supports those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries, and brings together library trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. To join, please visit www.ala.org/united<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.o…> or call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161. 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…>

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Michigan History Books- spoken for
by Stacy Pasche 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Warms my heart there are so many of you interested in our history books. They have found a new home. Thank you everyone! -- Stacy Pasche, Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes its fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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Michigan History Books
by Stacy Pasche 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Hello Everyone, We have several old Michigan History books and not much room to store them. I'm not sure we are the best home for them, as our neighboring library has a pretty extensive Michigan history collection. Please contact me if you are interested in any of these titles. Free to any library/museum Michigan Pioneer and Historical Collections: Vol. 2-38 (Missing vols. 1, 28 and 29) and index of vols 16-30. Copyrights range from 1877-1908 as we get into later volumes. Michigan Sentinel History: Vol. 1-5 copyright 1939 Historic Michigan: Vol. 1-3 copyright 1924 (We have two copies of this.) Michigan as a Province, Territory, and State: Vol. 1, 2, and 4 copyright 1906 Public and Local Acts of the Legislature c. 1963 Michigan in the War: 1861-1865 c. 1882 Messages of the Governors of Michigan c. 1925 Michigan and Its Resources c. 1893 History of the Michigan Agricultural College c. 1915 Report of the Superintendant of Public Instruction 1883 c. 1884 Michigan in the World War (no copyright date, but since it’s about WWI and it just calls it “the world war” assuming pre-1939.) Constitutional Commission Journal c. 1873 Michigan at Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Missionary Ridge, 1863 c. 1899 Michigan Waterfowl Management c. 1935 Michigan Under British Rule c. 1926 State Control of Public Instruction c. 1926 Historical Geography of Detroit vol. 1 and 2 c. 1918 Michigan Bibliographies vol. 1 and 2 c. 1921 Michigan Historical Collections Vol. 40 c. 1929 The Life and Times of Stevens Thomson Mason, Michigan’s Boy Governor c. 1920 Michigan Biographies vol. 1 A-K c. 1924 Michigan Biographies vol. 2 L-Z c. 1924 Messages of Governors of Michigan Vol. 1, 2, 3 and 4 c. 1926, 1927, and 1927 respectively -- Stacy Pasche, Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes its fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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Register soon for this licensing class from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Learn about Licensing Electronic Resources from MCLS: Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/licensing-electronic-resources-an-introduc…> 2-day class, February 3-4, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs 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 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Children's Author Presentation Summer Reading Programs Recommendation
by Karen McConnell 21 Jan '21

21 Jan '21

Michigan Notable Book Author is booking for Summer Reading Programs. Pam Cameron came to present at our area elementary school last year. Great program: Pamela Cameron, Kalamazoo, author of Sport Ship Dog of the Great Lakes, 2020 Library of Michigan Notable Book has begun booking for 2021 programs. Sport is the true story of a Newfoundland-Retriever who lived on the U.S. Lighthouse Service Tender Hyacinth from 1914-1926. The book highlights some of Sport’s adventures, including being lost in Chicago, and a trip on a Great Lakes passenger ship. Cameron has presented Sport’s story to all ages. She is a retired school and public librarian (Wisconsin and Michigan) who enjoys sharing the true story of Sport’s life. Great Lakes maritime history, the topics of teamwork, dogs as mascots, rescue dogs and the research that supports the book are additional topics connected to the book. She can also present hands-on activities. Contact Cameron at pjcameron2500(a)gmail.com<mailto:pjcameron2500@gmail.com> or 269-353-2755 for discussion about the programming you have in mind. She is receptive to changes in bookings from virtual to physical as situations change with the pandemic. Discussion about costs can be part of that discussion. Previous presentations can be given for reference purposes. www.sportshipdog.com<http://www.sportshipdog.com/> FB: sport ship dog of the great lakes Sport Ship Dog of the Great Lakes Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2019 ISBN 978-0-87020-914-7 Karen McConnell, Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 269-629-9085 -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Thank you all for using USgeocoder
by Mitchell Pearce 20 Jan '21

20 Jan '21

Hello: We are delighted to hear that libraries in Michigan are using USgeocoder.com <https://usgeocoder.com/> to determine if a prospective patron is within the township a Michigan library serves. Please continue to use us for free. Simply enter the street address and zip code of the patron. When the map comes up, click on the + in the upper left corner then scroll down till you see municipality and township for the address. Feel free to encourage your patrons to use our service from their homes or the library to find their political representatives and governments. Please let others know as well. -------- Mitchell Pearce, Co-Founder, CEO mitchell(a)usgeocoder.com Direct: 669-223-0209 eFax: (408) 889-2669 USgeocoder.com - Every Place Tells A Story

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Ghost hunting in the middle of winter!
by Shauna Quick 20 Jan '21

20 Jan '21

Hello! The Brandon Township Public Library was ecstatic to partner with the Ortonville Community Historical Society to go on a ghost hunt in the Old Mill Museum and Mann School. Brandon Library staff members, Jesse and Michael, use humor and history to bring to you a short film touring one of Ortonville's oldest buildings. Please share and enjoy! https://youtu.be/hs9EAiZzCBc All the best, *Shauna Quick* Implementation Manager, MLIS Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48642 (248)627-1472 squick(a)brandonlibrary.org *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER* No Reservation Recommendations: your source for colleague-approved vendors! https://nrr.ninja/

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Free shipping Tape Dispenser taken
by Kristina Reynolds 20 Jan '21

20 Jan '21

Hello All, The shipping tape dispenser is taken. Thank you for your interest. Kristie -- Kristina Reynolds

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Free Shipping Tape Dispenser
by Kristina Reynolds 20 Jan '21

20 Jan '21

Hello, Is anyone in need of a shipping tape dispenser? We have a free one and would be willing to ship it through RIDES. Thank you, Kristie Reynolds Bath Township Public Library -- Kristina Reynolds

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Collection Development Tools
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 20 Jan '21

20 Jan '21

Greetings, all! One of my favorite and most reliable sources for upcoming releases, reviews, and insights has gone under a paywall. Just wondering what tools others use to assist you in your collection development work. Many thanks for your help and your time, as always! -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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