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Updating Phone Systems?
by Andrea Estelle 11 Feb '20

11 Feb '20

Hi All, Has anyone recently updated their phone systems? Specifically wondering if you found a brand of phones that you are happy with. Also looking for West Michigan business recommendations that can help with this project. Thanks for your help! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director . Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE . INTERACT . INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <https://otsegolibrary.org/> https://otsegolibrary.org/

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Fine Free policy compilation
by Amber Hughey 11 Feb '20

11 Feb '20

I'd just like to thank everyone who sent me their policy. It's greatly appreciated! ----------------------------- We don't have a written policy about it, but we’ve been fine-free for all items since the mid-1990s. Instead we have a donation jar on the circ desk and the patrons who feel guilty about returning overdue books put money in the jar. New patrons are absolutely delighted when we tell them we don’t charge fines. It’s such a source of goodwill. We do charge full price for lost or damaged items, though. -------- We just went Fine Free Feb. 1. The response has been VERY positive. Here’s a link to our info on our web site https://grossepointelibrary.org/news/gppl-no-longer-charges-overdue-fines And here’s a link to our FAQs that talk about fines. https://grossepointelibrary.org/frequently-asked-questions ------- https://gardencitylib.org/PDF/PoliciesPDF/FinesFeesLoanSchedule2019.pdf ------ We made the switch back in July. We set it up so that none of our items will assign fines for being overdue. I know some libraries simply forgive fines when items are returned, but we're part of a consortium, and close enough to other libraries that we were concerned people from the area would take advantage of our policies if we did that. Didn't want to step on any toes. We do still expect patrons to pay for lost items (not returned 21 days after the due date), though as long as the item comes back SOMEDAY, no overdue fines will be given. We also use a collection agency, that gets involved if items are lost long enough, and are above a cumulative value of $25. Being sent to collections incurs a $10 fee, and we DO expect that to be paid as well, even if the items are returned. We block patrons if they have too many items overdue, the cap is 24. They're also blocked if they have ANY items marked lost. If you'd like, here's a link to our page regarding the issue. https://www.southgate.lib.mi.us/Overdue.html ------ We just circulate as usual only we do not charge fines on any of our items . We also understand that other libraries do and let our patrons know that if another library"s item is returned late, there will be a fee. We notify our patrons by phone or email when the item is overdue and by mail when it is considered lost. Patrons are charged for lost or damaged items. If one item goes to lost, we block the account until it has been resolved. Please let me know if you have any more questions. I am happy to help!

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D&O policies
by Gretchen Evans 11 Feb '20

11 Feb '20

Hi everyone, We are evaluating our insurance coverage. My board is curious if most libraries carry Directors and Officers insurance. Does your library? Thank you for your response. Gretchen Evans Director Paw Paw District Library 609 W Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 269-657-3800

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Job Posting / Casual Access Services Overnight Supervisor / Oakland University Libraries
by Tracy Macpherson 11 Feb '20

11 Feb '20

Oakland University's Kresge Library seeks candidates for the position of Casual Access Services Overnight Supervisor (Position #E12457). Please visit our website (https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/18677) for detailed job description, on-line application and guidelines. For more information on the library, go to the library's web page: https://library.oakland.edu/ Thank you, Tracy *Tracy Macpherson, MLIS* Manager, Circulation Services and Resource Sharing 200B Kresge Library | Oakland University (248) 370-2494 | tmacpherson(a)oakland.edu EYR / za009

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Last Call: Survey gauging interest in a Tableau Boot Camp for Summer, 2020
by Stephanie Church 11 Feb '20

11 Feb '20

The Tableau Boot Camp for Library Professionals Interest Form closes FRIDAY! Don't miss out on providing your feedback to Kelvin Smith Library! Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) at Case Western Reserve University is gauging interest in a one-day, informal Tableau boot camp for library professionals in the summer, 2020. The hope is to bring together library professionals to network, learn from each other and share practical applications for Tableau. This day might include presentations, posters, and hands-on, interactive workshops on how to analyze and visualize data in your library using Tableau. Some potential topics include connecting Sierra to Tableau, mapping space usage data, collection assessment, and assessing international impact. Please fill out the survey <https://cwru.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cLO0f5TTY5omn3f> if you might be interested in attending. This is neither a commitment that the event will happen nor that you will attend, we are just gauging your interest. Thank you for your time and interest. Best regards, The Informal KSL Librarian Tableau Club -- Stephanie Church Acquisitions Librarian (216)368-3514 https://public.tableau.com/profile/stephanie.church#!/ pronouns: she/her/hers

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Civil Legal Justice: The Crucial Role of Libraries webinar TODAY, Feb. 11
by Koscielniak, Kimberly (MDE) 11 Feb '20

11 Feb '20

Hello everyone, The webinar, Civil Legal Justice: The Crucial Role of Libraries, will take place this afternoon, Tuesday, February 11 from 3:00 pm to 4 pm. Join us in watching it at the Library of Michigan or register to view it online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/civil-legal-justice-the-cruc…. The webinar ties into the Improving Access to Civil Legal Justice through Public Libraries Project<https://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/access-civil-legal-justice.html>, a grant-funded training initiative that will strengthen library staff's knowledge and ability to help identify when there is a civil legal issue at play and to direct library users to relevant, helpful information to narrow the justice gap in their communities. To learn more about Michigan's own access to civil justice initiatives, and how your library can become part of the discussion through town hall meetings and other events, please see the Justice for All Task Force website<https://courts.michigan.gov/News-Events/Pages/Justice-for-All.aspx>. A copy of the Michigan Justice for All Task Force Newsletter may be found here: https://courts.michigan.gov/News-Events/Documents/JFANewsletter_Issue1_Feb2…. Kim Contracts, criminal law, and constitutional issues! Explore Michigan's circulating law collection through the Library of Michigan ANSWER<http://www.answercat.org/> catalog and MeLCat<https://mel.org/welcome>. State Law Library and Library of Michigan Michigan Library and Historical Center 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 lmlawlib(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lmlawlib@michigan.gov> Law Desk: 517-335-1480 Main Library: 517-335-1477 www.michigan.gov/lawlibrary<http://www.michigan.gov/lawlibrary> www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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Call for LSTA Grant Peer Reviewers
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 11 Feb '20

11 Feb '20

The Library of Michigan is looking for grant reviewers for our Improving Access to Information Grant and our Collaborative Library Services Grant programs. Applications for both programs are due May 31st for projects that will begin October 1, 2020. Grant proposals are reviewed by the LSTA Advisory Council members and volunteer library community members as peer reviewers as well as Library of Michigan staff. Our grant reviewers will read and score grant proposals in June and early July and meet in July to discuss the applications and make recommendations to the State Librarian. If you are selected as a reviewer, we will provide training on the grant program priorities and our online grant review site. Peer reviews of our grant applications are a vital part of our program. If you are interested, you can find descriptions of the grant programs at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. To volunteer to be a grant reviewer, please go to https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5451025/LSTA-Grant-Reviewers-2020. Thank you for your interest! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> https://www.michigan.gov/lsta https://www.michigan.gov/sl21 [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acteonl…> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michiga…>

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NEXT TUES: Webinar on web accessibility ... and, on 3/10, design thinking
by Kristin Fontichiaro 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

We’ve been archiving our UMSI/Library of Michigan webinar series on this YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ1x7iXrtVjTMXiubHUGp7Q> and this archived webinars page <https://webinars.sites.uofmhosting.net/archived-webinars/>. So if you’d like to check out what previous presenters have said about STEM, digital privacy, social workers in libraries, or digital surveillance and youth, we hope you’ll check them out. In addition, please join us for these free upcoming webinars as well (registration here <https://www.eventbrite.com/o/university-of-michigan-school-of-information-a…> ): WEB ACCESSIBILITY WITH COLLEEN VAN LENT TUES 2/18 4PM EASTERN Next week, we're delighted to welcome Colleen Van Lent to talk about the nuts and bolts of having accessible web content for your library. As our nation ages, accessibility isn't just for those with vision or hearing impairments -- more people than ever are eager for Web content that they can have read aloud or otherwise made easier for them. Colleen is a favorite instructor at the U-M School of Information and has tens of thousands of students via her Coursera Web Design for Everybody workshops. She is also the author or co-author of books for youth on web design and the new Scratch 3.0 <https://cherrylakepublishing.com/contributors/1195>. DESIGN THINKING WITH MEGA SUBRAMAMIAN TUES 3/10 4PM EASTERN Mega Subramamian of the University of Maryland iSchool has her finger on the pulse of library innovation and knows how to make theory accessible. She'll be talking about design thinking, a series of activities and thinking strategies that you can apply in your library makerspace work or in solving real-world challenges in your library. We’re grateful to the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and Library Services for making this series possible. Hope to see you there. If you’re interested but cannot make the live presentation, we will send a link to the archived session to all registrants. Kristin Fontichiaro -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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TLN Technology Forum - Save the Date and Pre-Conference Questionnaire
by Michael McEvoy 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

The TLN Technology Forum will take place on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the Bloomfield Township Public Library. Mark it on your calendars! The Forum Committee would like to weigh your interest in the following topics as we develop a fun, exciting, and informative slate of speakers and topics. This survey should take about 3 to 5 minutes to complete, and will help us provide you with the best Forum/Conference you will attend in the 2020 calendar year! We would like to receive responses no later than Friday, February 21, 2020. You can access the questionnaire online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DT5GFD3 Thank you, and we'll see you at the TLN Tech Forum in October! Michael McEvoy mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org Technology Coordinator Northville District Library http://www.northvillelibrary.org TEXT ONLY/NO VOICE CALL : (248) 982-4918 or mightyspoo(a)gmail.com Phone via CAPTEL @ Library: (248) 912-0040 or (248) 924-9983 Remember, Technical Solutions to Social issues are inherently flawed

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responses to question about defined contribution plans
by Maureen Derenzy 10 Feb '20

10 Feb '20

Hello, I am posting responses to a question I asked some time ago regarding employer contribution rates to retirement plans. There is a wide range, even considering that these responses come from libraries with similar service populations. Thank you, everyone, for sharing with me. .From a Class IV library with 5 FT employees: All full-time regular employees shall be covered under the MERS Defined Contribution Benefit Program with an employer contribution of 7% of base compensation. Employees covered under the defined contribution program shall be fully vested after three (3) years full-time service credit. There shall be no partial vesting for any employee leaving Library employment before completing three (3) years' service. The Library provides an option to any regular employee to invest a portion of their present earnings in a deferred compensation plan. .We contribute to a MERS Defined Contribution plan. We are also getting ready to open a 457 plan for our employees that they can contribute to on their own without a matching contribution. We use MERS because they are a not for profit organization so their fees are much lower than other DC plans. We contribute 8% and our employees contribute 3%. We also contribute to a 401K plan that we are grandfathered into. We contribute more than normal because we do not participate in Social Security though. .We adopted a MERS Defined Contribution Plan. No new employees are being enrolled in the DB plan (also through MERS). We pay 9% into the Defined Contribution plan and employees have an option of contributing into a 457 plan as well. .We are a Class IV library. We have a defined contribution plan covering 6 full-time employees. The employer contribution to our defined contribution plan is 6%. .From a Class V district library with 9 full time employees. We have a defined contribution retirement plan (through MERS) that covers the full time employees as well as 11 part time employees who work 20+ hours a week. Anyone working 20+ hours a week is required to participate in the plan once they have been employed for one year (and not allowed to participate earlier than that). Each covered employee must contribute 5% of earnings, and the library matches that amount. We also have a voluntary deferred compensation plan through MERS that is open to all employees working 20+ hours a week as soon as they begin employment. The library does not match any funds for that plan. .We have a defined contribution plan through TIAA-CREF. Every employee with a regular schedule, full and part time, is eligible after two years of employment. The library contributes 12.16% of wages earned during the pay period to the plan. The plan belongs to the employee, they can make investment decisions and move money within their plan. The plan goes with them when they leave or retire. .We are a class IV library with five full time employees and we have a defined contribution retirement plan that covers those five employees plus two other employees that work 30 hours per week but aren't full time. In regards to the contribution amount, it is 8% of annual pay no match required. The two 30% a week employees receive a pro-rated amount based upon the 30 hour work week. .We are a class V library. We have seven full-time employees who receive 10% of salary to a defined contribution plan. No match is required primarily due to the low wages of Library workers. .We have a defined contribution plan with 10% of gross paid in annually rounded up to the nearest$100. The Library also picks up the fee for annual management of the fund. Our annual cost is $500. Currently, 7 staff are in the plan. No match allowed under our plan...this is straight in paid every January. .I'm in a township class 4 library with 4 full time employees. We have a defined contribution plan covering 4 employees. We cover 5% of the employee's yearly salary, paid every quarter. .We have a 457 plan for all FT employees. It is managed by ICMARC. The library contributes 7% of salary and matches an additional 2% if the employee contributes 2%. The director has a little better percentage and match. .We are a Class IV library with a Defined Contribution; 6% of salary/wages of full-time employees; 8 full-time employees .I am a Class IV, no benefits, no retirement. .We currently have 9 employees who work fulltime and are covered by our retirement benefit. We are a Class V, but our service population is 26,178, so we are barely a class V and may not be after the Census. We have a mix of defined contribution and defined benefit as we closed our defined benefit plan in 2016 and all new hires are now on a defined contribution plan. The required contribution for the employee is the same with both plans (ours is 2%) and the employer contribution for the defined contribution plan is, I believe, 8%. There are 3 employees on the DC plan but, as currently employees retire, that number will increase. .We are a Class 4 district library with only 1 FT employee -- me. My retirement plan is a hybrid of defined benefit (6% ER) and defined contribution (4% ERE/5% EE); it was a compromise that MERS came up with that gave me more security with a defined benefit plan and managed the exposure for the library better. We also offer a 1% 457 match to all employees FT and PT. Our Board decided to freeze its MERS Defined Benefit plans for our 5 full-time employees. All current and new full-time employees will be enrolled in a MERS Defined Contribution plan with a 3% direct employer contribution and match of up to 5%. We will continue to offer our Nationwide 457 to all employees, full- or part-time. Maureen Maureen Derenzy, Library Director Otsego County Library 700 S. Otsego Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-5841 x15 mderenzy(a)otsego.org

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