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Re: [Michlib-l] [acquisitions] The Library Network and Recorded Books/RBdigital: New Discounted Pricing Agreement For Five RBdigital Products
by Glenn Fischer 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Hi, Jim - It's budget request time for us here at Cromaine, so I was hoping you could tell me what my renewal costs would be for the Magazines and Unlimited Audiobook products we get through TLN. I'm also curious if you can provide a quote for the Newspapers product. Thank you so much! Glenn ---------- Glenn Fischer Technology Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library P.O. Box 308 3688 N. Hartland Rd. Hartland, MI 48353 810-632-5200 x110 www.cromaine.org On Mon, Jan 13, 2020 at 10:55 AM Jim Flury <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> wrote: > All, > > > > I am pleased to announce that The Library Network and Recorded Books have > entered into an agreement for discounted pricing for *FIVE* Recorded > Books/RBdigital products, including the *brand new Unlimited Newspapers* > service, for Michigan public libraries. > > > The five services are: > > > > *Magazines* > > *Unlimited Audiobooks* > > *Comics* > > *Streaming Video* > > *Brand New: Unlimited Newspapers* > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rbmediaglobal.com_all-…> > https://rbmediaglobal.com/all-you-can-read-digital-newspapers-now-available… > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rbmediaglobal.com_all-…> (including > the Detroit News). > > > > Library cooperative directors, please feel free to share this email with > your member libraries. > > > It is highly recommended that librarians attend one of the offered > *webinars*, as scheduled below. These webinars are intended to help > library staff fully understand what is being offered, to be able to ask > questions, and to hear questions from other libraries. > > > In addition to the below scheduled webinars, personalized webinars are > available upon request for your library or your library cooperative. > > > *** At any of the Dates/Times below click on the below link to join the > webinar:* > > * > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gotomeet.me_MarkHa…>https://www.gotomeet.me/MarkHaley338 > <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gotomeet.me_MarkHa…>* > > > > *Webinar Dates/Times:* > > > > *Thursday 1/16 Tuesday 1/21 Thursday 1/23 Tuesday 1/28 Thursday 1/30 Tuesday 2/11 Thursday 2/13* > > *2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 > AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET* > > > > *Tuesday 2/18 Thursday 2/20 Tuesday 3/3 Thursday 3/5 Tuesday 3/10* > > *10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 > PM ET 10:00 AM ET* > > > > > > *Please contact me for a discounted price quote for any of the five below > listed RBdigital products.* > > > > The discounted pricing applies both to *new and existing *Recorded Books > subscribers. This allows current subscribers to take advantage of > potentially considerable savings at renewal time. Here are some salient > points of information concerning each product: > > > > *Magazines: *Access to the *ENTIRE *RBdigital collection of some* 3,800 **magazine > titles*, compared to the current TLN collection of 175 active > subscriptions, 327 total tiles, at *no cost increase* for current TLN > subscribers. Also, libraries that are not part of the TLN magazine group > can join the TLN magazine group at the TLN negotiated discount price, and > also receive access to the 3,800 title collection. Special note for > current, non-TLN magazine subscribing libraries: The Economist is the one > RBdigital Magazines title that will not transfer from one collection to > another. Thus, if your library currently receives its magazines via a > direct relationship with Recorded Books, you will need to purchase a copy > of The Economist if you wish to maintain access to that title as a member > of the TLN magazine group. > > > > *Unlimited Audiobooks: *Unlimited, simultaneous access to nearly 35,000 > audiobook titles. 400+ new releases added every month. The collection value > totals approximately $2,100.000.00 to start and an additional $20,000.00 in > value added each month. > > > > *Comics: *1,500 comic volumes from publishers *Disney, Marvel, Dark Horse > and IDW*. Over 600,000 pages of eComics! > > > > *Streaming Video: *7 day, unlimited checkout model for titles from Acorn > TV, The Great Courses, Stingray Qello Concerts, and IndieFlix. Under the > terms of the discounted price agreement, the annual platform fee for this > service has been waived, the library only pays for use of the service, > the 7-Day Unlimited Access Passes. $2.99 per patron per week. > > > > *Unlimited Newspapers:* Unlimited access to over 2,500 newspapers, with > 90 days of back issues, *including the Detroit News, *Chicago Tribune, > New York Post, Los Angeles Times and many other newspapers from across the > country. *Note*: Recorded Books is open to taking suggestions from us to > share with its partner PressReader as to additional newspaper titles to > include in this brand new service. > > > > Orders, renewals and invoices will be handled through The Library Network. > All subscriptions will follow a May 1 through April 30 renewal cycle. > Current subscribers will be pro-rated so as to line up with the May 1 > through April 30 renewal cycle. > > > > *The series of webinars scheduled above by Recorded Books National (Major) > Accounts Representative Mark Haley, are of critical importance when it > comes to outlining the details of each of these five services. Library > staff is strongly encouraged to sign up for one of these webinars on the > day/time that is most convenient.* > > > The *deadline* to take advantage of this discounted price offer for > any/all of these five Recorded Books product is: > > > > *Friday, March 13, 2020*. > > > > *Please contact me for a discounted price quote for any of the five above > listed RBdigital products.* > > > > Please let me know if you have questions concerning any of this. > > > > Thanks. > > > > Jim Flury > > > > 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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Join us for the 2020 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference in Sterling Heights March 27 & 28
by HSM Main 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

Registration is now open for the 62nd annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! Sign up today to take advantage of early-bird pricing for registration! Attention educators! SCECHs are available! Friday & Saturday, March 27 & 28, 2020 Sterling Banquet & Conference Center 34911 Van Dyke Ave. . Sterling Heights, MI 48312 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Download the brochure for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this year's Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference offers. . Four keynotes o Motor City Rising: The Revitalization of Detroit with Cindy Pasky o The Roar of '84: Interview with Dave Rozema by William Anderson o Crusader for Justice: Judge Damon J. Keith with Peter Hammer o The Roots of Activism: U-M, the Black Panthers, and Revolutionary Change with Kathleen Neal Cleaver . 30 "breakout" sessions that address local and statewide history . Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit . Friday Reception featuring an optional game of Michigan history trivia for your enjoyment . Saturday Gala: Michigan History DayR Presents.featuring some of our Michigan History Day National Finalists presenting their projects . SCECHs for educators . Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 7435 Westshire Drive . Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Download the brochure for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Sign up today to take advantage of early-bird pricing for registration! Attend these great sessions and more! Living With the Enemy: World War II POWs in MI Tuning In: Detroit TV Movie Hosts The Not So Open Road: Detroit's Green Book Yalla Eat! Arab-American Foodways in Michigan Back on Track: The Michigan Central Station Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City We Can Do It! The Rosies of Willow Run No News Today: The Detroit Newspaper Strike Fighting for Freedom: The 102nd U.S. Colored Troops Exiled to Motown: Detroit's Japanese Americans Keep 'Em Fighting: Chris-Craft's Contribution to WWII Sharing the Wealth: The Legacy of C.S. Mott The Anishinaabe Women of Mackinac Freedom and Resistance: The Underground Railroad in Southeastern Michigan This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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Library of Michigan 2020 LSTA grant programs - Informational and Application webinars
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

The informational and application webinars are now available to register for. All webinars will be recorded and everyone who registers will get a link to the recording after the webinar. Please come ready to ask questions! You can find the registration links at the respective grant program sections at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> and on the Library of Michigan CE Upcoming Events.<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventL…> Brief information on the grant programs is listed below. * LSTA General Grants Question & Answer - Monday, February 3rd - 2:00 PM * Public Library Services Grant Program - How to Apply - Tuesday, February 11th - 3:00 PM * Improving Access to Information Grant Program - How to Apply - Tuesday, March 17th - 11:00 AM * Collaborative Library Services Grant Program - How to Apply - Wednesday, March 18th - 11:00 AM Collaborative Library Services Grant program Interested applicants must submit an Intent to File form by February 28, 2020, 5:00 PM EST. This grant program is designed to provide Michigan libraries with the opportunity to develop innovative programs AND services that have the potential to develop into sustainable regional or statewide programs, AND include strong partnerships between libraries, and/or local community groups or agencies. The full application deadline is May 29, 2020, 5:00 PM EST. Grants will be awarded in August and awarded projects will begin October 1, 2020. Eligible applicants include Michigan public, academic, school and special libraries as well as non-profit organizations that serve Michigan libraries. Applicants may propose a library program or service in any content area appropriate for library services, such as: * To develop an innovative service or program to meet a newly identified community need: * To meet the increased community demand for a service or resource; * To improve or develop new services to target populations, such as people from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; and individuals with limited functional literacy, limited English proficiency or limited information literacy skills. The grant period will be from one to three years (October through September) and funding will be for $50,000 to $225,000 per year up to a possible total of $500,000 over three years. Grant selection is competitive. Improving Access to Information Grant program This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries 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 improve access to library collections and information. In a given fiscal year, the Library of Michigan will fund a limited number of grants that meet these priorities: * 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. Applicants may propose a project for any of the three priorities listed above. The grant period is one year (Oct.-Sept.) and funding is for $5,000 to $25,000 per year. Application are due Friday, May 29th, 2020, 5:00 PM EST and awarded grants will run from Oct. 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Public Library Services Grant program This program provides funding for public libraries to purchase materials and supplies that meet the selected program topics for a given year and are for an identified program or service the library will be providing. Funding is intended to supplement local topical services that improve information access and quality of service in their communities. The focus will be on small projects that improve community services, with a focus on the LSTA priorities listed above. The grant period is from mid-April to August. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. The application deadline is March 6, 2020.

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Important E-Rate Dates
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

nuary 9, 2020 View<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fview.outre…> this email as a web page. [USAC Banner] Schools and Libraries News Brief - Letter to the Field January 9, 2020 E-rate Funding Year 2020 Application Filing Window Opens January 15, 2020 Dear E-rate Participant: I am pleased to announce the Funding Year (FY) 2020 FCC Form 471 application filing window will open on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at 12:00 noon EST and will close on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Applicants can begin preparing now for the successful filing of their FY2020 funding applications by taking the following steps: * Install Browser Updates: Google Chrome is the recommended browser for the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…>, but no matter which browser you use, be sure the latest version is installed on your computer. * Establish Account and User Rights: If this is your first year participating in the E-rate Program, call our Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100 to create your account in EPC. If you already have an EPC account, log in and review, update and/or assign user rights for persons who will need access for FY2020. * Update Your EPC Profile Now: To ensure a smoother filing process, EPC profiles will lock on January 13, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. EST. You will not be able to make changes to your EPC profile after that date. So, please log in to your EPC account now to make any necessary changes to your profile. The October 25, 2019 SL News Brief<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…> includes important reminders for updating your profile. * Proceed With Competitive Bidding: If you have not started the competitive bidding process by filing your FCC Form 470<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…>, please begin now. Remember that you must wait 28 days after filing the FCC Form 470 before entering into an agreement and filing your application. For FY2020, you must certify your FCC Form 470 on or before February 26, 2020 to be able to wait 28 days and then certify your FCC Form 471 before the window closes. As always, we are here to help. Contact our Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100 for assistance or open a customer service case in EPC. This will be the 23rd E-rate Program application filing window, and through the past year we have worked together to improve the E-rate experience in the following ways: Funding decisions In FY2019, we received over 36,000 applications for just under $2.9 billion in funding requests. On April 27, 2019, one month after the application filing window closed, USAC issued its first funding wave for FY2019, providing decisions on over 18,500 applications for over $530 million. By September 1, we had issued decisions on over 95% all workable applications. We are dedicated to continuing to review applications and issue commitments efficiently in FY2020. Implementing program participant suggestions During 2019, we requested your suggestions to improve our E-rate information technology systems and program participant trainings. We made a number of improvements in our online systems, including the addition of a Pending Inquiries section on applicant landing pages in EPC. This new section collects all pending USAC requests for information for reviews of applications and post-commitment requests in one convenient location. Also based on your feedback, we conducted in-person participant training for all experience levels – two service provider training sessions in Washington DC and eight in-person applicant training sessions around the country. Each session consisted of a half-day beginner session followed by full-day session with opportunities to attend some beginner and advanced learning track options. We also held two in-person full-day Tribal training sessions. In addition to our regular webinar series offered throughout the year, we introduced office hour webinars. For an office hour webinar, we announced a topic and assigned homework in advance (generally watching one or more online training modules or recorded form walkthroughs) in order for attendees to be prepared to participate in a moderated question-and-answer open session. Redesigning the USAC website On November 11, 2019, USAC launched an updated version of its website. The updated site features design and functionality changes to help users find the information they need, when they need it. The site's new program homepages put key dates and resources front and center. Expanded menus make it easy to navigate to program information, and improved search functionality makes it easier to find answers. The site responds to mobile devices and all operating systems and meets 508 accessibility standards. Updating online training We have updated our applicant online training series, which provides a learning option for those program participants who were unable to attend our fall training events or who want a refresher. We encourage you to view the offerings in this series and let us know what you think. We are also hard at work preparing guidance materials and an online tool that will help applicants prepare for the changes in Category Two budgets that will take effect starting with FY2020. Please continue to share your feedback through our in-person trainings, our webinars, and our Share Your E-rate Technical System Ideas<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…> page to help us continue to improve the program. I always tell my team that it takes a village for the E-rate Program to succeed. Whether you are an applicant, a service provider, a consultant, or a state coordinator, your hard work and dedication impacts the lives of students and community members, allowing them to learn, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving digital world. I look forward to continuing to work together as we meet the challenges and opportunities of the next decade. Sincerely, Catriona Ayer Vice President, Schools and Libraries Division Need Help? Contact Us! For questions about the E-rate Program, contact the Client Service Bureau at (888) 203-8100. The content of this email is intended solely for the specific recipient. If you have received this in error, please delete it and do not disseminate, distribute, or copy this email or its contents. USAC | 700 12th Street NW, Suite 900 | Washington, DC 20005 www.usac.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…> | © 1997- 2020 USAC | All Rights Reserved | USAC Privacy Policy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.outr…>

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School Outreach Webinar this Wednesday
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Jan '20

12 Jan '20

Still time to register: Starting a School Outreach Program from Scratch: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Everything In Between<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> A webinar with Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s Amy Young and Brittany Wesner Wednesday, January 15, 2020<x-apple-data-detectors://14> 2:00 PM ET<x-apple-data-detectors://15> We will discuss how Clinton-Macomb Public Library went from little school outreach to developing a streamlined plan that allows us to see over 20,000 students a year. Specifically, we will focus on how developing curriculum-based, grade specific programs helped us to appeal to teachers and administrators while still attracting students to participate. These strategies can be adapted to serve communities of any size. Additionally, we will talk about the differences between curriculum-based school outreach and relationship-based school outreach as well as how to meet the need of schools from varying socioeconomic backgrounds. This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live. Sent from my iPad

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Genesee District Libraries
by Amy Goldyn 11 Jan '20

11 Jan '20

All Genesee District Library locations will be closed today due to inclement weather conditions. Amy Goldyn Finance Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504 Phone: 810-230-3334<tel:810-230-3334> Fax: 810-732-1161<tel:810-732-1161>

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Capital Area District Libraries
by Smiley,Trent 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Capital Area District Libraries will be closed Saturday, January 11. Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Personnel Comments
by Anna Curtis 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Hi Everyone, My Board was wondering if any library had a policy regarding employment probation/termination due to disparaging remarks about the library made by employees on social media during non-work time on their personal accounts. I honestly have my doubts, but said I would look into it. Thanks! Anna M. Curtis, Director Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 517-663-0950 x401

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policies/procedures for external book clubs
by Paula Stakley 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Hello. I am wondering if any library has guidelines or policies for requesting books on interlibrary loan for book clubs that are from the community and not run in-house. We have 5 in-house run book clubs. We also have a handful of various community/friend group clubs that come to us for their book club books, with various setups and requests. We'd like to treat them all consistently and I'm interested in hearing from libraries that may already have something in place for this. Thank you! Paula Stakley St. Joseph / Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street, St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us

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MARC: An Introduction is filling fast but there are a few spots left!
by Gwen Haviland 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Licensing Electronic Resources is back and MARC: An Introduction is nearly full! Register soon! Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/licensing-electronic-resources-an-introduc…> 2-day class, Jan. 22-23, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) MARC: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/marc-an-introduction-461.html> 3-day class, Jan. 21-23, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Soft Skills: Introduction to Accountability at Work<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-accountability…> (Registration for recording available also!) 1-day class, Jan. 24, 10am - 11:30am Eastern (9am - 10:30am Central) Both live webinar and recording are free to MCLS members! 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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