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MCFB mini-grant application link posted
by Kelly Rembert 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

As a reminder - the Michigan Center for the Book is accepting grant applications through Friday, March 1. On 1/3/2019 at 8:35 AM, "Murphy, Janice (MDE)" <MurphyJ3(a)michigan.gov> wrote: Happy New Year everyone, I have posted the link on the MCFB facebook page. Please share the link on other social media you may be active on. https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4740625/Michigan-Center-for-the-Book-2019-mi… Applications accepted until close of business Friday March 1, 2019. Thanks Janice Janice M. Murphy Library of Michigan Electronic Resources Coordinator/Reference Librarian P.O.Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-1477 librarian(a)michigan.gov Building Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Library Programs
by Alan Naldrett 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

Hi! I wanted to thank everyone for the great response I got lastyear when I replied to a librarian looking for programs to book. I went to alot of great and memorable libraries in 2018! I am a retired Michigan librarian and have written a numberof books on Michigan which I give programs on. The most popular ones I havedone are the Lost Car Companies of Detroit and Lost Towns of Eastern Michigan,about Michigan ghost towns. Maybe somebody that booked me will give me athumbs-up here on the ListServ? I am Alan Naldrett at alannaldrett(a)gmail.com and havethe following programs: · The Toledo War Between Michigan and Ohio · The Lost Towns of Eastern Michigan, about theghost towns of Michigan. · The Lost Car Companies of Detroit, aboutMichigan’s auto history · Henry Ford’s Right-Hand Man Henry Ford and theEarly Days of Ford Motor Company · The Governors and Lt. Governors of Michigan · The Mayors of Detroit · The Vice-Presidents of the U.S. I have a number of author friends who also do programs, andhere they are: Debi Chestnut, at debichestnut(a)yahoo.com, hasprograms for: · Local Paranormal History and other Paranormal · Ghost Hunting · Non-fiction writing Annette M. Johnston, at annettemjohnston(a)yahoo.com,conducts motivational talks to Grades 3 to 8. Pam Green-Nanni, at pamnanni(a)gmail.com has written manybooks on paranormal subjects and lectures on them. Most of us charge small fees, usually depending on distance.But many times we charge nothing. Hope we can help fill your library presentation needs! Thanks- Alan Naldrett alannaldrett(a)gmail.com

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old cds and dvds wanted
by Lisa Waskin 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

I should clarify that we just want the discs, not the cases please. Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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Please share important update from the Secretary of State
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

Hello. Please consider sharing the following public service message about the Secretary of State's upgrade to its decades-old computer system. We'll be temporarily shutting down our branches, kiosks and online services during this transition to the new system, so it's critical we get the word out. Below is text you can easily push out via your own communication channels. As always, thank you so much for your help in sharing this public service message. For Facebook, Newsletters, Email or Websites: Secretary of State upgrading decades-old computer system for vehicle records during Presidents Day weekend closure The Michigan Department of State is replacing its decades-old vehicle records system with CARS, a modern computer system to better serve millions of customers. CARS arrives Feb. 19. CARS will enhance services for Michigan residents by adding new online options, improving existing online and kiosk services, and giving staff in Secretary of State branch offices a more efficient tool to look up vehicle information and process transactions. During the upgrade, SOS offices, online services and auto business transactions will be taken offline and unavailable from 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, to 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 (Presidents Day weekend). Self-service kiosks will be taken offline in phases beginning Friday, Feb. 8. See the schedule: http://bit.ly/2HXjlRD<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2HXjlRD%3Ffbclid%3DIw…>. The seven Super Centers usually open Saturday will be closed Saturday, Feb. 16, for the system-wide conversion of CARS. All branches will be closed on Presidents Day (Monday, Feb. 18). For more details, visit www.Michigan.gov/SOS<http://www.Michigan.gov/SOS>. For Twitter: Secretary of State upgrading decades-old computer system for vehicle records during Presidents Day weekend closure. Offices, kiosks, online services switching to modern system during temporary closure to better serve customers. Details: http://bit.ly/2TyKz2d<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2TyKz2d%3Ffbclid%3DIw…>. @MichSOS NOTE TO EDITORS: CARS Project logo for download and use<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.goog…> Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 335-3263 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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old cds and dvds wanted
by Lisa Waskin 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

If you have old cds and dvds that you are planning to toss, we would like them for a project at the Bayliss Public Library between now and October. Our RIDES code is 101-ZV304. Any condition is fine since they will be destroyed anyway. Thank you, Lisa Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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Job Posting: Adult/Teen Services Programming Intern
by Jessica Parij 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

Good afternoon, Rochester Hills Public Library seeks an Adult/Teen Services Programming Intern. The internship posting is linked on our website and attached. Please apply by February 13. https://www.rhpl.org/current-openings -- *Jessica Parij* *Adult Services Manager* Rochester Hills Public Library 248-650-7132

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MeL Minute: Encyclopedia of Associations and Gale Virtual Reference Library
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

[A close up of text on a white background Description automatically generated]A girl in pigtails approaches your information desk with her father. "I want to join the Cub Scouts so that in a couple of years I can go white water rafting." She smiles at you. "Can you tell me how I can get involved with the Scouts locally? I'd like to volunteer for my daughter's den," her father follows up. You pause. Did something change that you haven't heard about? You surriptiously Google, "Can girls join the Boy Scouts?" It appears that beginning February 1 of this year girls can indeed become Cub Scouts - but you scroll and find mostly news reports, many from 2017 when the change was announced. You need something official. This is a job for MeL! You remember that MeL carries the Encyclopedia of Associations<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=gdl> - a reference resource detailing more than 23,000 nonprofits in the U.S. You quickly navigate to MeL.org, click on eResources, and go to the "E's." You look up Boy Scouts of America and find a comprehensive summary of the organization as well as their contact information and website which has much more recent information about the change to membership policies. You're able to provide your patrons with the information they need and they both walk away happy. We're also pleased to announce the re-introduction of the Gale Virtual Reference Library in this week's MeL Minute. Convenient and easy to use, GVRL and the Encyclopedia of Associations offer appealing features for you and your patrons. * No checkouts or holds * Multiple users at one time * Easy to use searching * Flip through ebook pages with the ability to zoom, cite, and more * Content level indicators (basic, intermediate and advanced) to guide readers * Gale's Topic Finder which helps students select keywords using a visual wheel or tile * Unlimited downloads * Print or email as many chapters as you like * Send chapters to your Google or Microsoft account The titles in MeL's GVRL collection are: * Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices * Philosophy: Environmental Ethics * Philosophy: Medical Ethics * Life And Career Skills Series 4v * Personal Finance * UXL Civics * Encyclopedia of Associations: National Organizations of the U.S * The Study of Science III * UXL Encyclopedia Of Weather And Natural Disasters 2 5v * Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations Brought to you by Liz Breed and Sonya Schryer Norris from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant 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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Job Posting: Library Assistant I-Youth Services
by Mindy Schafer 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

The DeWitt District Library is accepting applications for the position of Library Assistant I-Youth Services. This is a part-time position for 20-24 hours per week. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, plans and presents programs for children, tweens and families; performs clerical work to support department functions; provides readers advisory and informational assistance to all ages. Qualified individuals who are interested in this position are asked to contact Library Director Jennifer Balcom at jbalcom(a)dewittlibrary.org. More information can be found at http://www.dewittlibrary.org/supportlibrary/employmentopportunities.html -- Mindy Schafer Assistant Director/Youth Librarian DeWitt District Library <http://dewittlibrary.org> 13101 Schavey Rd. DeWitt, MI 48820 ______________________________________________________

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PT Job Posting
by Mary Rzepczynski 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

The Delta Township Manager's Office will be accepting applications for the following part-time position at the Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Road in Lansing, Michigan. LIBRARY ASSISTANT, YOUTH SERVICES Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services, this position performs a variety of duties and responsibilities that assists in the smooth and efficient operation of the library; plans library programs for infants, toddlers, youth, and teens; provides readers advisory and informational assistance to all ages; assists in maintaining the youth section of the library; assists with community and school outreach; assists as requested in other areas of the library. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree. A minimum of six months library experience is desired. Knowledge and appreciation of youth and teen materials and culture is highly desirable. A high degree of comfort using computers and searching the Internet is required. Experience working with children required. Flexibility in scheduling including the ability to work evenings and weekends is required. http://www.dtdl.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ Qualified applicants may apply for the position by submitting an application and resume to Linda Wells, Delta Township Manager's Office, 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 or via email at lwells(a)deltami.gov<mailto:lwells@deltami.gov> no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2019. Mary Rzepczynski | Library Director Delta Township District Library | dtdl.org | @DeltaTwpLibrary Currently reading: Martha Stewart, The Martha Manual Currently listening to: Alan Bradley, The Golden Tresses of the Dead Currently binge watching: Outlander, season 4 Days until Captain Marvel: 29

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Sad News Norm Maas
by Christine Hage 07 Feb '19

07 Feb '19

I just saw this on Norm Maas a man who spent most of his career here in Michigan. https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.verheyden.org%2fbook… Christine Lind Hage Director, Rochester Hills Public Library Division Councilor, United for Libraries 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 The E's of Libraries®: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Engagement

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