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Lawyer recommendations
by Amber Hughey 25 Jul '18

25 Jul '18

Hello all! I was hoping for some lawyer recommendations. My board wants to keep a lawyer on retainer (I believe that's the term), and they were wondering who other libraries are using and happy with. Thank you! Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library

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Getting Unstuck: Help Your Board, Staff, and Town Talk about Library Funding - 8/22 @ 3:00 PM EST
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

Do you want to open a dialogue with your board and community about library funding? Then check out this free webinar from WebJunction! Library leaders have been trained to "do more with less" for so long that it's become a virtue. Though talking about budgets is a challenge, library staff need better funding to provide the public with needed services and expertise. If your budget is stuck, and your board, staff and stakeholders are having a hard time talking about new taxes or levies, this webinar can help. Please join us for real-world, practical, actionable advice on how to overcome local political problems, negative feelings, and unmotivated stakeholders, to move your library toward a more financially secure future. This webinar is hosted in collaboration with ARSL and EveryLibrary to grow skills for talking about library budgets with staff, boards, and other stakeholders in your community. For more information, or to register, go to https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/getting-unstuck-library-fund…. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Cleaning Contract
by Erin Schmandt 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

Would anyone be willing to share the wording on your contract with a cleaning company? Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 FAX (989) 673-4777 [Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo]

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Last week to register
by Roxanne Landin 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

Just a reminder that registration for the storytelling workshop with Jenifer Strauss ends this Wednesday, April 19th, so don't miss out! Roxanne Landin Children's Librarian Fremont Area District Library rlandin(a)fremontlibrary.net (231) 928-0249

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Capital Area District Libraries Podcast
by Duimstra,Scott 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

Hi all, At CADL, we’ve been using podcasts as a way of promoting our services and engaging with our partners. I wanted to share with you the latest podcast by the Capital Area District Libraries<https://audioboom.com/posts/6943084-july-executive-edition-podcast> where I interviewed the Mayor of Lansing Andy Schor, and the President of ALA Loida Garcia-Febo. We’ve had success with our CADLcast where we interview library staff, performers and library partners about services and events. Building off of that podcast, I worked with Trent Smiley and our fantastic Marketing Department to develop the Executive Edition podcast where I would interview our municipality partners, area school superintendents and other community leaders so that we could give them a platform to talk about their areas of focus. From the library’s perspective, I use the interviews as a way to see how we can partner with or assist them in achieving their goals or projects. Also, I try to throw in a Harwood Community Conversations question or two which then leads to a discussion outside of the podcast. While it won’t break the top 10 on iTunes, it’s a great way to give your partners a platform and to begin a conversation with them. Just an FYI, when you listen, don’t take a sip of coffee every time I say fantastic because, if you do, you’ll be heavily caffeinated by the end. 😊 Have a fantastic day! Scott Scott Duimstra, Executive Director Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-0813| duimstras(a)cadl.org<mailto:duimstras@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org_&d=DwMF-g&…> | Twitter: www.twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…> | Facebook: www.facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_cadlib…>

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FREE DVD Cases - CLAIMED
by Anna Merritt 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

The boxes of DVDs have been claimed. Thanks to those who expressed interest. Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085

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FREE DVD Cases
by Anna Merritt 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

Hello Everyone. DVD cases (roughly two boxes full). Free to good home. Please email me with your location number. Have a great day! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085

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Library Law penal Fine Webinar
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

Hi All: Thanks for the heads up on the registration time out! Everything has been fixed and registration is now open again! Just click here<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=19&> Sorry for the inconvenience! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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Library Law Spotlight Webinar #2 - PENAL FINES
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

Hello! Did you know that Penal Fines comprise between 1% and 80% of Michigan library budgets? Do you know where Penal Fines come from and how they are distributed? Do you know why they have been shrinking over the past few years? Do you want to know these things and more? Join Clare Membiela (Library Law Consultant) and Kathy Webb (State Aid and Penal Fine Coordinator) for : Library Law Spotlight - Penal Fines an enlightening webinar about all things Penal Fines. Tomorrow, Wednesday July 25, 11:00am - 11:45am. Attendance is free and open to all Please register here<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=19&> Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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Workshop Announcement: Removing Barriers: A Library Accessibility Workshop
by Kate Andrade 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

The Michigan Collaborating Partners - Michigan Cooperative Directors Association, Library of Michigan, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Michigan Library Association, and Michigan Academic Libraries Association - Invite you to attend: *Removing Barriers: A Library Accessibility Workshop* Equality in access for every member of your community is a core library value and it can be challenging to satisfy all of the needs of your patrons. This workshop will cover important aspects of library accessibility and provide you with new tools to help serve all patrons equally. Topics include: - Designing New Buildings and Renovating Older Ones - Overcoming Barriers to Access in Collections & Programming - Advocating for Disabled Patrons - Providing access to websites and online materials - Complying with ADA Legal Requirements *Friday, November 9, 2018 from 9:30am to 3:30 p.m.* Registration is open: http://mmlc.info/events/removing-barriers-a-library-accessibility-workshop/ Questions? Call MMLC (810) 232-7119 *Conference Location:* Grand Valley State University L.V. Eberhard Center Grand Rapids, MI 49504 *There will be not be an option for streaming or remote attendance. This project is supported by the Michigan Collaborating Partners and by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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