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DDA Tax capture
by Amber Hughey 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

Hello all! I'm wondering if anyone has part of their millage captured by their DDA, and how this affects your budget (and the reasoning behind it). Thank you! Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library 989-777-6030

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Magazines through Amazon results
by Dana Allen 21 Feb '19

21 Feb '19

Thank you again to everyone that responded. Here is the feedback that I've received: > 1:26 PM (8 minutes ago) I have had really bad luck with Amazon magazines, personally. Subscriptions never start, yet they keep renewing them. We have used Popular Subscription Service for over 20 years – and every year when I get three quotes – they are still the least expensive. If anyone happens to be lower (Revistas, sometimes), they are willing to work with you to reduce the price. We have used WT Cox and EBSCO for quotes – and they are consistently higher. There are some libraries that use Magazine Subscription Service Agency– they are very cheap – but I think there was something about them that made me cautious. Maybe that they were meant for doctor’s office reception rooms? But when I look at their site – they seem to be for public libraries. So, maybe I should look into them again! I’ll be glad to see what you get back! Melissa Huisman <mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For our fiscal year 2017-2018 I used Amazon to order all of our magazines (we have about 60 titles) and it was deceptively easy to purchase and set up, and a giant pain in the butt to actually manage. If you have very few titles it might be easier but it will still take some dedication to make sure things are renewing properly, renewing at a fair price, or not canceled entirely. At the end of that year I stopped using Amazon to manage our magazines and moved to WTCox. I've been very happy with them, though it has not been quite a full year yet. Devin Erlandson --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I haven't ordered through Amazon for my library but I have for myself. My biggest drawback is that it automatically renews each year without warning- ie: I see on my credit card that I have been charged again. And it doesn't renew at a discounted price but at whatever full price is. You might be able to turn off automatic renewal but usually you get a better price the first year if you have it turned on. I will say that I used Amazon to look for some new magazines back in November as it seemed many of the magazines we were getting kept ceasing publication. The company we use was able to get all of them for us which was a huge plus. Price was the same too as Amazon too. Good luck! Kerry Fountain, Director Saranac Public Library 616-642-9146 Clarksville Area Library 616-693-1001 sarkf(a)llcoop.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've ordered from Amazon for about 10 years. They don't sell all of the magazine subscriptions available through direct purchase. Sometimes I renew through Amazon; sometimes I renew from the renewal notice I'm sent by the publisher. Often when I "renew" through Amazon they initiate a new subscription and I have to report duplicate issues to the publisher and get it sorted out. But if it saves me money (and it has), it is worth the headache--budgets and public perception being what they are. I just can't rely on Amazon for everything. Regards, Jessica T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 (989) 681-5141 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Dana, I am not a fan of Amazon's billing for our corporate account. We use them as a secondary for books, A/V, requests, miscellaneous items, etc. I think their monthly statement could be streamlined. They have also stopped including any backup documentation with shipments. Amazon has some very eye catching magazine prices, but these seem to be introductory offers that would generate a full bill after three months or so. One that stood out to me was "The Economist." It looks like a great deal at $12, but this is a 3 month initial subscription with auto-renew. Their standard year is $152 with auto renew and that is $25 higher than our rate through our regular vendor. Prices fluctuate from magazine to magazine. Marie Claire seems to be almost free. Harper's is double our jobber's price. Midwest Living is 1/3 the price. I would be wary of unexpected price increases through auto-renew. It would be interesting to know how Amazon handles claims for missed issues. The standard magazine jobbers are pretty good at getting replacements or getting the subscription extended when issues fail to show up. Over the years, we have switched between Faxon (defunct), Ebsco, WT Cox, Ebsco and we're now with Rivistas. We haven't used Popular. All offered competitive pricing, especially to lure new business. They also offer a different level of service targeted to libraries. If these are ephemeral items in your collection and it doesn't matter if they arrive or come back, Amazon might work. I am skeptical that Amazon would provide the same level of service as a subscription manager. You may find you are managing all your subscriptions individually with the publishers, which would create more work for staff unless the collection is considered disposable. I would recommend putting your package of titles together and shopping it to all the jobbers that service libraries. None will be able to match some of Amazon's prices, but the comparison will give you the best reasonable prices, the annual opportunity to see price increases and cancel subscriptions as necessary. Hope that helps some. Paul Paul McCann Dexter District Library Library Director 3255 Alpine St. Phone: 734-426-4477 Dexter, MI 48130 Fax: 734-426-1217 www.dexter.lib.mi.us ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I just got a quote from magazine subscription service agency. They were lightning fast! Their quote was over $500 cheaper than Popular. Their website does say they handle libraries as one of their target markets. It might be worth asking for a quote. I just emailed them my excel list of current titles and they got back to me within an hour! Melissa Huisman ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hope this is helpful and if you discover a new and improved solution, please share! -- Dana Allen Administrative Clerk Howell Carnegie District Library Howell, Michigan

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Don't miss these upcoming MCLS courses!
by Gwen Haviland 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Don't miss your chance for these upcoming webinars from MCLS! Copy Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/copy-cataloging-of-monographs-using-rda-29…> 3 day class, Feb. 26-28, 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern (9:00am - 11:00am Central) Authorities<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/authorities-318.html> 3 day class, March 5-7, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Eastern (12:30pm - 2:30pm Central) Legal Resources on the Internet<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/legal-resources-on-the-internet-317.html> 2 day class, March 5-6, 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern (9:00am - 11:00am Central) Soft Skills: Introduction to Productive Work Habits<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-productive-wor…> (Free to MCLS members!) 1 day class, March 7, 10:00am - 11:30am Eastern (9:00am - 10:30am Central) Soft Skills: Introduction to Productive Work Habits - Recording<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-productive-wor…> (Free to MCLS members!) Recording of March 7 Productive Work Habits class Available one day after the live webinar is complete Remember: MCLS members receive a large discount (usually 50%) off our training workshops! Register today for these and many other great workshops! https://store.mcls.org/ ******************* MCLS Training Department training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 404 Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://store.mcls.org/

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Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Director job posting
by Irene Bancroft 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Are you ready for a job of a lifetime? Do you have a desire to help libraries become the best they can be? Can you see yourself helping shape the future of libraries throughout the state? Are you a leader, agent of change, an innovator? If so, this job opportunity may be for you! The Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Board of Trustees invites you to apply for the position of Cooperative Director. MMLC is one of eleven cooperatives in Michigan and its members - including 20 public library systems, 5 academic libraries, and 2 special libraries - are located in 10 counties in Michigan. Based in the historic Mott Foundation Building in vibrant Downtown Flint, Michigan, MMLC provides services for members as outlined in the organization's Plan of Service and Strategic Plan. Within that structure, the annual work plan is written to provide members with opportunities to experiment, learn, and grow through new ideas and initiatives. Responsibilities: The Director position requires excellent communication skills, a broad understanding of all types of libraries, extensive experience in management, demonstrated ability to advise and lead, a will to serve others, and a creative nature that welcomes innovation. The full job description details the job duties, necessary experience, and skills/abilities of this position: http://mmlc.info/mmlc-director-job-description/ Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science (or other named library science program) from an ALA Accredited School, and five years of appropriate professional library or cooperative management experience. In possession of or eligible to receive a Level 1 Certificate as approved by the Library of Michigan. Compensation: Starting salary range: $85,000 - $90,000, with placement dependent on experience and qualifications; includes a highly competitive benefits package. Start date is October 1, 2019. Submit a cover letter and resume in Word or Pdf attachments via email to: mmlc.jobs(a)gmail.com<mailto:mmlc.jobs@gmail.com> The deadline for submission is April 15, 2019. Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Prices Increase Feb 27: MACUL SIGLIB Workshops
by Lester, Kathy 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Just a reminder that prices increase on February 27, 2019 for the MACUL SIGLIB workshops. The Special Interest Group - Librarians (SIGLIB) of Michigan's educational technology association MACUL is sponsoring several workshops on March 20, 2019 at Cobo Center that may be of interest to some of you. They are: 1) Future Ready Librarians: Leading Beyond the Library AM 2) Digital Citizenship in Action! PM 3) Online Resources to Support the Literacy Essentials AM 4) Promoting STEM through Literature PM 5) Designing or Renovating your Makerspace PM The details of these workshops can be found here: https://www.smore.com/8fugk-macul-siglib-workshops Registration is here <https://macul.configio.com/pd/79/2019-macul-conference>. Everyone is welcome to register and attend! We held a Twitter Chat this past month with ISTE Author and Emerging Leader, Dr. Kristen Mattson, who wrote the book *Digital Citizenship in Action*! who will presenting at Workshops #1 and #2 above. Everyone who participated in the Twitter Chat raved about Dr. Mattson and we are looking forward to meeting her on March 20th. *Dr. Mattson's workshops are sponsored by Follett.* Questions? Let me know. Thank you! -Kathy Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA *Advocacy Chair, Past-President 2014* Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) *Region 3 Director* American Association of School Librarians (AASL) *SIGLIB Communications Director* Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2016-2019* East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimame.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> 810.333.5873

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Spring Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) meeting
by Jen Taggart 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Library staff and library science students are welcome to join us for our spring SNSR meeting at Grand Valley State University! Agenda: Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) meeting 4/11/19 1 – 3 p.m. (Host: Mary Idema Pew Library, Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI) Welcome & Introductions Professional enrichment: 1 – 2 pm Discussion with Annie Belanger, Dean, University Libraries (GVSU) Topics: “Accessible Customer Service” and “Planning with Accessibility in Mind” Annie has over 20 years of experience focusing on accessibility, inclusion, and the student experience in libraries. We will then take a tour of the Mary Idema Pew Library, a fantastic example of universal design in libraries that will give librarians working with patrons of all ages and abilities (in all types of libraries) some fantastic inclusive ideas to take back to their library. 2 pm Group tours of the Mary Idema Pew Library, GVSU https://www.gvsu.edu/library/mary-idema-pew-library-21.htm Wrap – up: Informal roundtable discussion/networking time Accessibility issues? New programs or services? New resources/vendors? New assistive technology? **Space is limited. RSVP/registration (free) will be first-come-first-serve. Please RSVP to taggartj(a)btpl.org by March 25. Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> 248-642-5800

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Patterson's Ambush LP
by Meredith Sommers 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Hello, We have just received our second copy of the large print edition of James Patterson's Ambush, which looks to be poorly bound/already falling apart the same way our first copy was. Before we order another replacement . . . are the rest of you having problems with this? Is it a bad batch, or have we just gotten the bad copies?? Thanks, Meredith ------------------------- Meredith Sommers Reference Librarian Bayliss Public Library Superior District Library

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Free TV Stand Claimed
by Anna Merritt 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

TV stand has been claimed. Better luck next time. Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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cultural competency training in libraries
by Kristy Cooper 20 Feb '19

20 Feb '19

Hi, Can anyone recommend a cultural competency (or cultural awareness or cultural sensitivity) training they've had at their library? Or perhaps a webinar or another form of training that staff at your library took? It's fine if it's not a library specific training. I'll compile all the results and send them out to anyone else interested in finding this kind of training. Thanks! -- Kristy Cooper

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Roseville Public Library - Macomb County - Job Postings
by Jacalynn Harvey (Roseville Public Library) 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '19

The Roseville Public Library has a a part-time opening for an exceptional Youth Librarian or Youth Librarian Assistant. This medium-sized library has much to offer including the ability to plan creative children's programming, select and maintain part of the youth collection, assist patrons of all ages with reference, readers advisory and technology and work with a great staff. For more information, please use the link below to access the job postings and City of Roseville employment application. http://www.roseville-mi.gov/i_want_to/employment_opportunities.php Regards, Jacalynn Harvey Director Roseville Public Library 29777 Gratiot Avenue Roseville, MI 48066 586-445-5407 586-445-5499 FAX [1506967672552_PastedImage] www.rosevillelibrary.org www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI<http://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI> https://twitter.com/rsvlibrary https://www.instagram.com/rsvlibrary/ <http://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI> <http://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI>

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