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Gale databases currently unavailable
by Sean Cwiek 18 Jun '18

18 Jun '18

Hi all, The Gale databases are currently unavailable. The vendor is investigating the issue. I will send another email once access has been restored. Thanks. Sean Cwiek MeL Systems Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 148 CwiekS(a)mcls.org<mailto:CwiekS@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Job opening: Associate Dean of Libraries, Central Michigan University
by Kathy Irwin 18 Jun '18

18 Jun '18

Central Michigan University (CMU) Libraries seeks a client-centered, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader as associate dean of University Libraries. The associate dean oversees the activities of library research and instruction, access services, interlibrary loan, collection development, and acquisitions and metadata services. Reporting to the dean of University Libraries, the associate dean provides leadership support for planning, program development, and assessment. The position is a full-time, non-tenure track, senior officer appointment. Apply online at https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/28116 I plan to attend the ALA JobLIST Placement & Career Development Center’s Open House/Job Fair which is scheduled for Sunday, June 24, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. during the ALA 2018 Annual Conference in New Orleans. Stop by if you would like to chat about this job opportunity or learn more about CMU Libraries! ~Kathy --- *Kathy M. Irwin*, MSLS MPA *Dean of Libraries* Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859 Park Library 407 | 989-774-3500 *Connect…Collaborate…Succeed!* *library.cmich.edu <http://library.cmich.edu/>*

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A little bit of Country
by Smiley,Trent 16 Jun '18

16 Jun '18

Last week, CADL kicked off Libraries Rock with a little bit of Country. We partnered with WITL radio on a unique promotion that gave two lucky people the opportunity to become "Roadies" during the Taste of Country Concert in Lansing. The winners got to help behind the scenes, as well as meet all the bands including Country Music Star, Brett Eldredge. (Images of winners with Eldredge and crowd size are attached) CADL used the promotion to create awareness of SRP, drive web traffic (entries were taken on our site) and position the library as a source for Country Music. There were over 250 entries and 9,000 people in attendance for the concert on June 9th. We also experienced a double-digit increase in SRP registrations when compared to the same period in 2017. Contest information (website) http://witl.com/be-a-roadie-for-a-day-at-taste-of-country-2018/ Contest announcement (audio) https://audioboom.com/posts/6853678-be-a-taste-of-country-roadie-contest Winner announcement (audio) https://audioboom.com/posts/6883287-taste-of-country-roadie-contest-winner-… 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=…> From: Smiley,Trent Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2018 3:15 PM To: Ed Altwies Subject: Promotions Hi Ed, Please share with your team and other member libraries. Your great product allows us to explore these wonderful promotional opportunities. Trenton Preview of Prince Museum podcast interview with special hoopla list included in the episode description. https://audioboom.com/posts/6899462-clip-from-prince-museum-interview-full-… Images are attached for a Taste of Country Concert promotion we did with our top radio station. One lucky winner and a guest won a chance to be the concert's official roadie. There were over 250 entries. We used the promotion to create awareness of summer reading and position the library as a source for country music. One image shows the winner/guest along with Country music star, Brett Eldredge. There were 9,000 people in attendance. Contest announcement https://audioboom.com/posts/6853678-be-a-taste-of-country-roadie-contest Winner announcement https://audioboom.com/posts/6883287-taste-of-country-roadie-contest-winner-… Attached is branch monitor artwork for a contest we are running with Disney's Lion King. Patrons can win tickets by checking out titles with Lion in the title. We will be doing a similar contest for School of Rock: The Musical. Hoopla has both titles in its collection and excited that both show tour companies signed off on these promotions. 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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Laminating Services
by Jessica Wilhoite 16 Jun '18

16 Jun '18

Hi all, Do you provide laminating services at your library? If so, please let me know your procedure/costs, etc... I will compile the info if anyone wants it. Thanks! Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township Residents “I see libraries and librarians as front-line soldiers in the war against illiteracy and the lack of imagination.” -Neil Gaiman

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Become a Michigan Center for the Book Affiliate Today!!
by Donna Olson 15 Jun '18

15 Jun '18

Hello all! Consider becoming a Michigan Center for the Book affiliate! For a minimal investment, your library can be part of a boatload of local, statewide and national projects and events. Affiliate members have a seat on the Center for the Book Board, participate in programs as they are able for minimal annual dues. Member travel to national events is supported in whole or in part by the Library of Michigan. Contact Janice Murphy at murphyJ3(a)michigan.gov <murphyJ3(a)michigan.gov?subject=MCFB> or 517-373-1302 and join today! The *Michigan Center for the Book is the Michigan affiliate of the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress.* *Why ?* Because the rewards far outweigh the minimal investment! Fifteen libraries are affiliates of the Center for the Book. They are members because of the variety of benefits they gain! As a way to enrich the lives of our patrons! · By being visibly committed to an effort to increase literacy · By working to spread knowledge of Michigan’s authors and literary heritage · By celebrating and supporting books To support literary grants! · By funding our literary grant program through dues · By receiving grant funding themselves · By funding Literary Landmarks To participate in local and national events and networking! · By attending the National Book Festival at Library of Congress in Washington DC · By representing Michigan at the national Idea Exchange meeting for state Centers for the book To support authors and libraries have more and better literary events! · By supporting the Michigan Notable Books program and getting the inside track on the Notable author tour · By supporting the Michigan Library Author Visit blog, the Author Visit how to site, and the One Book Archive To learn from and network with fellow members! · By exchanging programming ideas · By working together on Center projects MCFTB mission is to promote an awareness of books, reading, literacy, authors and Michigan's rich literary heritage! *Activities* *Activities and Resources of the Michigan Center for the Book* The Center for the Book's mission includes promoting reading, authors and Michigan's literary heritage. To do so, we create and maintain resources such as the Michigan Authors & Illustrators database, a searchable record of Michigan authors present and past. We do projects such as the Literary Landmarks, which draw attention to notable literary places in Michigan. We sponsor activities by other groups such as the Michigan Author Awards, which bring readers in touch with Michigan authors. These activities bring the wonder of Michigan's literary world to people at home and in libraries across the state. *Promotions and Sponsorships* The Center participates in events and sponsors activities to encourage public interest in Michigan authors and promote reading. Events include representing Michigan at the annual National Book Festival <http://www.loc.gov/bookfest> in Washington, DC. The 17th Festival was held at the Washington Convention Center on Saturday, September 2. Podcasts are available. <http://loc.gov/bookfest/> Affiliates also host a table at the Kerrytown Bookfest <https://www.kerrytownbookfest.org/>, Alpena Bookfest <https://www.facebook.com/events/1556502437725449>, Detroit Book Festival <https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-michigan/michigan-events/detroit-f…> and more. Sponsorships include support for the Library of Michigan's Michigan Notable Books program, and the Michigan Library Association’s annual <http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/>Michigan Author Award <http://www.milibraries.org/about/michigan-author-award/>. The Center produces an annual Programming Guide for the Notable Books program as part of our sponsorship. The Center for the Book manages the Letters about Literature <http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-34169---,00.html#LET…> program in Michigan in collaboration with the National Center for the Book and Target. *Grants* A goal of the Center for the Book is to bring literary activities to a broad range of people that might not otherwise have these experiences. One way we do this is to provide small grants for literary events in Michigan. *Photos from 2017 National Book Festival* *Donna Olson, Director* *Salem-South Lyon District Library* 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 http://www.ssldl.info | https://www.facebook.com/SSLDL https://www.instagram.com/ssldl | https://twitter.com/ssldl

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Yoga in the Library
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 15 Jun '18

15 Jun '18

Greetings, everyone! For many years we've held yoga classes in our facility, taught by our very experienced but not-certified instructor. This is something she announces at each class. Regardless of her certification, it has recently come to my attention that we should probably have people sign some sort of a waiver regarding their participation. Does anyone have something of that nature you are currently using that you'd be willing to share? Many thanks for your time and for this community! -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Take Action by June 22 and Get a Free Book!
by HSM Main 15 Jun '18

15 Jun '18

You only have until June 22 to receive one of seven fascinating books about Michigan history in return for making a sustaining donation of $50 or more to support the Historical Society of Michigan during its Annual Appeal fundraising drive. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/annual-appeal-donation/> Donate online! The Historical Society of Michigan depends on your generosity because it is a nongovernmental nonprofit agency. It focuses on promoting Michigan history through publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/annual-appeal-donation/> Donating is quick and easy online at hsmichigan.org. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/annual-appeal-donation/> Donate online! Help us mark our 190th birthday, which is June 23, with a gift today. For those who donate $50 or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you a free book as a token of our appreciation. You can choose the book you would like from the list below! To increase your chances of receiving your favorite book, send in your donation today! . Food in the Civil War Era: The North . Insider Histories of the Vietnam Era . Public Gardens of Michigan . The Search for a Socialist El Dorado . Beyond Pontiac's Shadow . Detroit Resurgent . The Daring Trader <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/annual-appeal-list-of- books.pdf> Read more about these books on our website. Your support makes it possible for us to produce high-quality publications, such as the Historic Michigan Travel Guide; provide training and resources for local historical organizations; and facilitate Michigan History DayR, a program that engages Michigan students from every area of the state to compete and gain recognition in local, regional, state, and national competitions for historical projects. Won't you help us keep our Michigan history-related activities going and growing? Please consider making a special contribution to the Historical Society of Michigan as we gear up for our next fiscal year and make plans for new and exciting projects. _____ _____ 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 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 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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Weddings at your library?
by Andrea Ingmire 15 Jun '18

15 Jun '18

Anyone out there host weddings at their library? Our policy "allows" is, but after a rather horrible experience where we had to cancel on a couple...I am having serious second thoughts whether this is ever a reasonable use of our facility. I'm always very happy to allow couples to use our library for photos, but the ceremony itself has me disenchanted. It's hard enough when you have to cancel a meeting room reservation because of something happening at your facility. To cancel a wedding is tragedy to those involved. Thoughts?? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *Andrea IngmireLibrary DirectorPeter White Public Library* (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) *http://pwpl.info/ <http://pwpl.info/>* **to ensure I am receiving your emails, please discontinue the use of aing(a)pwpl.info**

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padded envelope request
by Marian Volek 15 Jun '18

15 Jun '18

Hi all! We're looking for some of your extra padded envelopes--medium size preferred. You can send them via RIDEs. Thanks so much! Marian VolekWest Iron District LibraryIron River 101-ZV179

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Religion in the library
by Don Priest 15 Jun '18

15 Jun '18

Hi, hoping to get some feedback on a patron complaint. He took issue with a Nativity that gets put up in front of the library every year, and it's got me wondering if we're implicitly supporting one religion over another. The library isn't actually responsible for the Nativity, but it's easy to see why people would think we are. We also put up a Christmas tree every year, and though it has no religious iconography, I'm wondering if we should avoid it in the future. My research has led me to believe we're not out of line, but religion can be a touchy issue. I'm interested to hear from anyone who has fielded similar complaints, or has a deeper understanding of the issue. I'm asking around here about the Nativity, just to make sure I have all the facts. He also took issue with a Pride Month display we have up, as evil according to his religion. I'm not planning on taking that down, but if anyone has answered a similar challenge I would appreciate hearing how it went. Don Priest Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 734-258-3002 ext. 3003

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