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Canadian Coins
by Amber Hughey 17 Jun '19

17 Jun '19

What do you do with your Canadian coins? I have a bucket of Canadian coins that my bank will not take. Thanks! Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library 989-777-6030

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Great Michigan Read: What the Eyes Don't See by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
by Katie Wittenauer 17 Jun '19

17 Jun '19

Greetings from Michigan Humanities! Registration for the 2019-20 Great Michigan Read - What the Eyes Don't See by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha - is underway, and we wanted to pass along a reminder that libraries, schools, colleges, book clubs, arts and cultural institutions, and other organizations around the state are now able to register as partners via our online system. Please visit the Great Michigan Read page<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read-3/> on the Michigan Humanities website to see our GMR video and register your organization. As we get started with the 2019-20 program, here are some dates and resources to keep in mind: * Late June: The initial Great Michigan Read author tour dates will announced. * Early August: Applications for GMR-specific Action Grants will open. These Action Grants will support costs related to GMR programming. * Late August and early September: We will begin shipping copies of What the Eyes Don't See and supplementary educational and promotional materials to registered partners. * September and October: Great Michigan Read programming and author tours will begin. Please let me know if you have any questions, and thank you for your support of the Great Michigan Read! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Call for Volunteers - 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference Steering Committee
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 17 Jun '19

17 Jun '19

It's that time again! Planning for the 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference has already started. Our next SRLC will be April 13-April 15, 2020 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The Library of Michigan is looking for energetic volunteers to fill key roles on the steering committee for the 2020 Small & Rural Libraries Conference. The Small & Rural Libraries Conference has a long tradition of providing a forum for the staff, trustees, and advocates of Michigan's small and rural libraries to share, learn and be inspired to provide the best library service to their communities. The steering committee as a whole will serve as the program committee. Responsibilities will include evaluating program proposals and aiding in determining the agenda for the conference. Each member of the steering committee will also serve as chair for the following vital and valued sub-committees: Volunteers, Hospitality, Awards, Vendors and Fun & Games. Each of the chairs will be responsible for selecting committee members to work with during the planning stages of the conference and at SRLC itself. Steering committee members will exercise considerable independent judgment in the work of their committees while collaborating with the Library of Michigan in the planning and organization of this conference. The first meeting of the steering committee will be this summer. If you are interested in working on SRLC 2020 in any capacity, please respond to me via email at atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> by Friday, June 28.Thank you, Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Connecting Michigan Communities Grant
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 17 Jun '19

17 Jun '19

The CMIC Grant Program is a competitive one-time grant program. Twenty million dollars have been set aside by the State of Michigan to extend broadband service to unserved areas of Michigan. The application deadline is 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, August 30, 2019. Applicants should email their applications and all attachments in PDF format to DTMBCMICGrant(a)michigan.gov<mailto:DTMBCMICGrant@michigan.gov>. Elaborate applications are not necessary or desired. The CMIC Grant Program can pay up to 90% of the eligible costs for a qualifying project. "Broadband deployment costs" or "costs" means the cost of the acquisition and installation of middle-mile and last-mile infrastructure that support broadband service with a minimum speed of 10 Mbps downstream and 1 Mbps upstream. Last mile infrastructure is broadband infrastructure that serves as the final leg connecting the broadband service provider's network to the end-use customer's on-premise telecommunications equipment. Middle mile infrastructure is broadband infrastructure that links a broadband service provider's core network infrastructure to last-mile infrastructure. Construction of broadband infrastructure may include any of the following: project planning; obtaining construction permits; construction of facilities, including construction of both "middle mile" and "last mile" infrastructure; equipment; and installation and testing of the broadband service. Please see the program website for more information.<https://www.michigan.gov/dtmb/0,5552,7-358-82547_56345_91154---,00.html> Please email DTMB-CMICGrant(a)michigan.gov<mailto:DTMB-CMICGrant@michigan.gov> with any questions. Have a great day, Sonya Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Innovation Lab Coordinator-Greenwich (CT) Library-Applications Close This Friday!
by Jobeth Bradbury 17 Jun '19

17 Jun '19

Innovation Lab Coordinator-Greenwich Library (CT)-Closes Friday, June 21! A unique opportunity to Imagine, Create, and Collaborate as the Innovation Lab Coordinator for Greenwich Library<http://www.greenwichlibrary.org/>! Join a dynamic and progressive team in a newly created position to lead this outstanding Connecticut Library forward in the areas of technology programs design and implementation; recruiting, training, and mentoring Innovation Lab staff and volunteers; and providing the entrepreneurial spirit and support focusing on STEAM activities for all ages. In addition to working with internal customers, the successful candidate will also focus on developing external partnerships with local maker individuals and organizations engaged in innovation and entrepreneurial activities. Collaboration with school staff and students will be essential. Another key concentration area will be the provision of excellent public service assisting patrons with technology inquiries and access to the Library's digital collections. For 200 years, Greenwich Library has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community and has recently adopted its new strategic plan, "Greenwich Library Renewed<https://www.greenwichlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Greenwich-Libra…>." Greenwich Library, a Library Journal "Five Star Library", proudly serves the 62,755 residents of the Town of Greenwich (CT) through its Main library (104,000 s/f) and two branch libraries-the Byram Shubert Library and the Cos Cob Library. With a dedicated staff of 92 FTEs, a collection of nearly 450,000 items and a $10 million annual budget from public and private sources, the Library circulates 1.2 million items and hosts 600,000 visitors annually. Founded in 1640, Greenwich<http://www.greenwichct.org/> is the gateway to New England. A town of many neighborhoods, Greenwich is one of the top 100 places to live in the United States (CNN and Money Magazine). Less than an hour from Manhattan and easily accessible on the Metro-North Rail Line, it is known for its excellent public and private schools and health care system. Ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic diversity are noteworthy; 24% of the population speaks a language other than English in their homes. Greenwich's recreational amenities include several public beaches, a golf course, tennis courts, the Greenwich Symphony, choral society, and an active arts council. Located in Fairfield County, Greenwich successfully combines a cosmopolitan atmosphere with the friendliness of a small New England town. Additional information on the Library and the community can be found at Greenwich Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/greenwichlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Innovation Lab Coordinator will support the mission of the Library by overseeing this new program. Key responsibilities include developing and managing the Innovation Lab, coordinating programming and other duties as it applies to the Library's Innovation Lab, developing innovative programming, training, scheduling and supervising Innovation Lab staff and volunteers as well as maintaining all supplies, materials and equipment; and collaborating with local maker individuals and organizations to develop strong partnerships and meet community needs. Programs will have an entrepreneurial mindset focusing on STEAM activities for teens, adults, and intergenerational audiences. The Coordinator will also prepare budget requests and regularly monitor the Lab's budget. Additional responsibilities include providing quality customer service to library patrons assisting them with technology production tools and equipment. Staying current with trends and developments in innovative STEAM activities is vital to this position. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of library, school, or nonprofit experience focused on an area of STEM or STEAM educational programming with a minimum of one year of supervisory experience or experience overseeing a significant project from inception to completion. A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited program or a Master's degree in Education is preferred. Desired qualifications include demonstrated ability to design, assess, and manage STEAM programs; exception digital literacy skills; proficiency and knowledge in current/emerging technologies; familiarity with teaching strategies supporting engaged learning; familiarity with Design Thinking; and proficiency in the use of technology applications, equipment, and social media. Excellent communication skills and a focus on customer service are essential. See Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/GreenwichILCjobdesc.pdf> for complete details. Compensation. A hiring range of $81,272 - 104,868 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close June 21, 2019. Please allow sufficient time to complete the application process through the Town of Greenwich's Employment Site<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/greenwichct> no later than 4pm, EST, June 21, 2019, for consideration as a candidate. The Town of Greenwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Job posting: Library Director, Bridgman, Michigan
by Gretchen Evans 16 Jun '19

16 Jun '19

The Bridgman Public Library (BPL) is searching for its next Library Director. BPL serves a population of 6296 people in Bridgman, Michigan Bridgman is located in southwestern Michigan’s beach, dune and wine region, 16 miles north of the Indiana-Michigan border, along the Lake Michigan shore. The Library Director reports to a nine-member board and is responsible for the overall management of the library and leading its dedicated eleven-member staff in service of the Library's mission: high-quality resources, innovative programs and excellent customer service. Review the complete posting and job description on the Library's website <https://www.bridgmanlibrary.com/>. To apply, email a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three professional references to Sue Janoskey, directorsearch(a)bridgmanlibrary.com by July 5, 2019, 5:00 p.m.

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people counter responses
by Maureen Derenzy 16 Jun '19

16 Jun '19

Hello, Some time back I asked for recommendations on people counters, as I had received proposals from TrafSys and Sensource. I received the 4 responses below: 1) We switched from old feet level counters to the TrafSys overhead PoE thermal counters just over a year ago. I can't comment on SenSource but so far we have been happy with TrafSys. - The server software is rather basic but the interface is usable. We have it email building counts to those who need it so most never have to login and look at it (other than monthly board stats). - We went for the PoE models since ethernet is rather cheap to run and dependable. - You can set up 'events' in the software so it is easier to see stats around a specific program to see trends. - The model we have has in and out stats so if you have multiple entrances and exits it can give you a better idea of traffic flow. - The sensors store days worth of data so if you have reporting software issues you haven't lost the data. I've also had a good experience with their support. We recently had an issue with the reporting software and daylight savings. They responded quickly that they had tracked down the issue, gave us a workaround and we were up and running again quickly. It was also able to recover all the data that was missing in the meantime. 2) I put in a AMSECO VDP-100 Video-Eye People Counter a few years ago. It has been very reliable, haven't had to touch it since it was mounted. We have never had a maintenance contract only paid for the unit and I installed it. 3) We use a simple infrared counter from https://wecountpeople.com/ they have more sophisticated counters than the ones we use, but if cost is an issue, the battery lasts about a year and they are compact and unobtrusive. 4) The Hamburg Township Library has been with SenSource since Nov. 2013. Their service is always fast to response and can remotely assist our computer tech here on site. I receive daily reports in Excel and transfer the information to our Excel report to prepare our in house monthly reports. Very easy for me to operate. Our annual support is $240.00 per year. Thanks for the advice, Maureen Maureen Derenzy, Library Director Otsego County Library 700 S. Otsego Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-5841

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Round Table available
by Julie Farkas 15 Jun '19

15 Jun '19

Novi Library has a FREE, round table that is sectioned off for 4 people to sit at. It is available to first person who responds. It is currently disassembled, but all parts and pieces are available. You must be able to pick up the unit by June 30th (no delivery available). Please email or call Julie Farkas 248-869-7233 for more details. I have 4 chairs that could go with it, but they are in poor fabric condition. Photos can be provided on request. Thank you, Julie [image: IMG_0404.HEIC] [image: IMG_0403.HEIC] [image: IMG_0402.HEIC]

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Going Fine Free Responses
by Dan Hutchins 15 Jun '19

15 Jun '19

As promised, please find the responses I received on going fine free below: We went fine free in January of 2018. We have seen an increase of patrons coming back to the library who had previously been blocked. Our materials are coming back at about the same rate as before. As a PR move, patrons are very happy with it. It is amazing how deeply that punative mindset was ingrained in everyone. Yes, our new materials are coming back too. People overall are pretty courteous of each other. We have actually had a decrease in lost items. I think that before people would be afraid to bring them back at a certain point because they would be fined (I know this is silly because they would be billed at some point for replacement cost). I would be happy to answer any specific questions you have. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library We went fine free back in August. It is hard to say that our overdue books have gone up because of it. We are requesting more and more MeL books for our patrons and because of load balancing we are sending out more to other libraries and our number one cause of overdues is late MeL books. If overdue books have gone up with our regular patrons it is only slightly. Circulation has not gone up noticeably. The biggest benefit has been the good will that it has generated among our patrons. Most who return books late are chagrined at doing so and very apologetic, when they find out there is no fine they are thrilled. We keep a donation jar on the circulation desk and our donations have gone up because they are happy to drop some money in the jar when they find out they don’t owe anything. We are still diligent about notifying patrons when they are overdue and still use the same procedures when they are overdue for an extended period. We haven’t seen an increase in books that are not being returned at all, or ones that are months late. Hope this helps. Mark Morton Director Leland Township Public Library We recently went fine free last September and will never look back. Giventhat we serve a high percentage of low-income families, fines werecreating a barrier. Our circulation increased about 5-10% month to monthwhen compared to months with fines administered to patrons and we aregetting our items back on time a lot more frequently. Patrons that wouldhave happily paid the fine typically donate their "fine" to the library. Alycia McKowen Library Director St. Ignace Public Library We floated the idea and got TONS of negative feedback. People wanted delinquents folks to pay. They said the library needed the money. Was not received well and we didn't do it. On the other hand our 8 automatic renewals is really popular and in essence does away with fines except for lost materials. Christine Lind Hage Director Rochester Hills Public Library The Garden City Public Library went fine free on April 10. This is probably too recent to give you any useful data, but the patron response has all been positive. James B Lenze Director Garden City Public Library Allegan District Library went fine free on print materials in January. This includes essentially all materials save our DVDs and the few "things" we checkout like board games and so on. We also did a complete fine reset at this time and everyone's fines were wiped clean although we did still retain bills for lost and damaged items. I have thoughts on both the fine free and wiping the slate clean but first I'll answer your questions and then give you my two-cents. Answers to your questions: 1. Circ: This one is tough for me to answer because our circ is up but I believe it is due to the new building, not fine free. We have seen an increase in people in our door since the new addition opened in November and even more since we completed the project in April so I really do think that is the cause in the increase. 2. Overdues: Overdues have not increased. Folks that brought stuff in late before are still bringing stuff in late and those there were prompt are still prompt. 3. Lost Items: This has gone up but at the same rate as circ has gone up so I don't attribute this to fine free. Here is my overall take. The fine free on print materials allowed us to say we were knocking down a barrier that prevented us from achieving our mission of equitable access to information, education, and literacy. And I do believe it resulted in this as I think it predominantly helped with lower socioeconomic folks for whom a $5 fine meant they stopped coming. It has also though, really pleased families of all socioeconomic backgrounds as they tend to be the ones that check out 30-50 books and then struggle to get them back on time. The fine reset also helped bring folks back who were staying away due to fines although I would say communicating both this reset and the removal of fines on print materials was challenging as getting to those non-regular users or the ones that quit coming 2 years ago because of fines is not easy. We did also have to specifically budget for this but the Board always had an uneasy relationship with budgeting based upon our own users poor behavior. And as it has turned out, about 60% of our fines come from our DVD collection anyways so we still have those funds coming in although we no longer rely on them. We also changed our circ protocol a bit when we did this. We now only keep new items on shorter circ periods (new books are 14 days and new dvds are 3 days) for three months whereas before it was six months. I think this change too has affected the overdue rate as now less items have a quick turnaround and thus are more likely to get back on time. This has also really pleased folks leading us to consider extending the new dvd circ period to 7 days. The final thing I would say is that this change has definitely led to less confrontations and/or challenging conversations at the circ desk and more library good will and for those reasons alone I would highly recommend it. Ryan Deery Director Allegan District Library First, we are a small Class 2 library. We have always been fine free, with the exception of DVD and Blu-ray movies. We find that we have a higher return rate when people realize that we are only interested in the materials, not in punishment. We do overdues quarterly and find that 95% of people are happy to pay for material that they can't find. We consider the other 5% the cost of doing business; it's no higher than the rate at which materials wear out from use. As a small library we can't justify staff time spent on it. All that said, we do check materials with holds weekly and call people when they are overdue. We find a friendly call reminding someone that another reader is waiting is all that's needed. Our previous administration did turn people over to the County's Economic Fraud Unit. We found that generated a lot of ill will and wasted a lot of time and resources, and stopped. Overall, our policies create so much goodwill that I wouldn't trade it for anything. Ann Sanders Director Dorothy Hull Library We've been fine free since January 1, except we charge overdue fines on new release overnight videos. To date, we have not experienced an increase in either overdue or lost items. At the same time we introduced fine-free we also began auto-renewing materials with available renewals (i.e. no reserves pending, maximum of one renewal for new release items, maximum of two renewals for non-new items). It has gone well enough that I recommended and my board approved changing policy and continuing the fine-free/auto-renewal indefinitely (was in a trial period from January 1 to June 1 while we collected data). I can't say circulation has gone up, since I don't have enough data to draw conclusions based on circulation figures (could be the fine-free, could be the auto-renewal, could just be the weather), but goodwill certainly has. Jessica Little T.A. Cutler Memorial Library We went fine free on January 1, and our circulation is up 22%. Having said that, we added auto-renewal to our circulation system (Innovative's Sierra) on January 1 also, so the bulk of the increase is in the renewals, not the fine free program. Sierra will allow for 2 auto renewals if there are no holds on the item. As for branch increases, some have been up 2-12%, but we have also seen continued decreases in some branches. Our digital formats, Overdrive, Zinio, and Hoopla are all up substantially from last year. I may or may not have made this clear enough--renewals and digital checkouts are not attributed to a particular branch. Good luck--we are very satisfied with our decision, if that helps at all! Nancy Bellaire Director Monroe County Library System We have been fine free since January. Circulation has gone up significantly, but we also became a 7 day a week operation (during the school year) at the same time. So, the stats are skewed some. I know being fine free has been easier on the Circulation Staff. We thought that those people who always seemed to return books on time would continue to do so and those who did not return items on time would continue to not return items on time. Anecdotal evidence at this time suggests that has been true, so far. For in demand items, people seem to be returning them on time or a day or two late (not any different from before). There are some in our cooperative that suggest that they will lose business because their patrons will come here to avoid fines (we use a fine free checkin for all returns). We haven't seen a huge increase in non-resident use to date, but we've always had a high number of non-resident use and being open on Sundays impacts that usage, since there are only 2 of our immediate neighbor libraries open on Sundays. Tina L. Hatch, Director Milford Public Library Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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MI PR Group - Jackson District Library on Monday, June 17 at 1pm
by Kelly Rembert 14 Jun '19

14 Jun '19

Hi Everyone, The MI PR Group is meeting on Monday, June 17 at 1pm at the Jackson District Library - Meijer Branch. As a reminder the MI PR Group an informal PR group to work together and share our successes, learn from our non-successes and put our brains together to try and tackle issues and help all of our libraries. We invite anyone involved with marketing or public relations in libraries to this group. Since we are in Jackson, a special invite for folks in South Central and Southwest Michigan to come to this meeting. Agenda: Introductions Main discussion: Library way finding and displaying materials Round robin of what you are up to/proud of Upcoming meetings to put on your calendar: Monday, September 16 all day for an unconference at the Library of Michigan Please RSVP if you are able to make it. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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