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Bookkeeper Job Description
by Lyons Library 24 May '18

24 May '18

Hello Library Land, I find myself in need of hiring a new bookkeeper as our current employee is leaving for another position. Do any of my fellow librarians have written job descriptions for bookkeeper positions that they would be willing to share with me? I'd rather not reinvent the wheel if possible. Thank you in advance, Allie Ferguson Director, Lyons Township District Library

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Abrams Foundation Family History Seminar, July 20-21, in Lansing
by Rzepczynski, Kris (DNR) 24 May '18

24 May '18

Perhaps of interest for you, your colleagues, or your patrons. Featuring David Allen Lambert of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, the Abrams Foundation Family History Seminar will be held in Lansing on July 20-21. Brought to you by the Archives of Michigan and the Michigan Genealogical Council, the event's information, program schedule, and registration page can all be found here: http://seekingmichigan.org/events/2018-abrams-foundation-family-history-sem…. With a terrific lineup of programs and speakers, we are looking forward to a fantastic event. Please feel free to email me off-list with any questions about the event. Thank you. Kris Rzepczynski Senior Archivist, Archives of Michigan 517.373.9191 rzepczynskik(a)michigan.gov<mailto:rzepczynskik@michigan.gov>

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Offering: Even More Miscellaneous titles
by Robin Rank 24 May '18

24 May '18

Dear List Members, Offering these titles to give away to other libraries. We can send via RIDES. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank Title: The Horizon book of lost worlds Author(s): Davidson, Marshall B. Cottrell, Leonard. Publication: New York : American Heritage Pub. Co. : Book trade distribution by Doubleday Year: 1962 Description: 431 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 32 cm Standard No: National Library: (AMICUS)000001173179 LCCN: 62-19438 Title: History of art Author(s): Janson, H. W. 1913-1982. (Horst Woldemar), Janson, Anthony F. Publication: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall ; New York : Harry N. Abrams Edition: 5th ed. / rev. and expanded by Anthony F. Janson. Year: 1995 Description: 960 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 30 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0131584294; 9780131584297; 0810934213 ((Abrams ;); 9780810934214 ((Abrams ;); LCCN: 94-14001 Title: Gardner's art through the ages. Author(s): Gardner, Helen, 1878-1946. Tansey, Richard G. Kleiner, Fred S. Publication: Fort Worth : Harcourt Brace College Publishers Edition: 10th ed. / Richard G. Tansey, Fred S. Kleiner. Year: 1996 Description: xvi, 1200 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0155011413 ((hardbound)); 9780155011410 ((hardbound)); 015100241X; 9780151002412; 0155016180; LCCN: 95-76264 Title: The White House and its thirty-two families. Author(s): Jensen, Amy La Follette, 1912- Publication: New York, McGraw-Hill Year: 1958 Description: 270 [10] pages illustrations, portraits 31 cm Standard No: LCCN: 58-13008 Title: History from the air Author(s): Muir, Richard, 1943- Corp Author(s): University of Cambridge. Publication: London : M. Joseph Year: 1983 Description: 270 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations ; 31 cm Abstract: Cambridge University Collection of Air Photographs. Standard No: ISBN: 0718123069; 9780718123062; National Library: 008437281; B84-10659 LCCN: 84-139421 Title: Europe: an aerial close-up. Author(s): Rotkin, Charles E., 1916- Corp Author(s): Mazal Holocaust Collection. Publication: Philadelphia, Lippincott Edition: [1st ed.]. Year: 1962 Description: 221 pages illustrations 36 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 62-14807 Title: The English world : history, character, and people : texts Author(s): Blake, Robert,; 1916-2003. Publication: New York : Abrams Year: 1982 Description: 268 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0810908654; 9780810908659 LCCN: 82-1788 Title: Lost London. Author(s): Hobhouse, Hermione. Publication: Boston, Houghton Mifflin Edition: [1st American ed.]. Year: 1972 Description: 250 pages illustrations 29 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0395135214; 9780395135211 LCCN: 71-132787 Title: Victoria R.: a biography with four hundred illustrations based on her personal photograph albums Author(s): Gernsheim, Helmut, 1913-1995. Gernsheim, Alison,; author. Publication: New York, Putnam Edition: [1st American ed.]. Year: 1959 Description: 307 pages illustrations 29 cm Standard No: LCCN: 59-11013 Title: The history of the coronation. Author(s): Tanner, Lawrence E. 1890-1979, author. Publication: London : Pitkin Pictorials Year: 1952 Description: 96 pages : illustrations, portraits, facsimiles ; 31 cm Standard No: Other: B5303347 LCCN: 53-6961 ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D05682.E72C9420] "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary

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In need of suppliers that I may purchase board books and young story books for giveaway.
by Les Cheneaux Community Library 23 May '18

23 May '18

Hello Fellow Librarians, I am looking for suggestions of suppliers to purchase board books and young story books from for our giveaway book programs. I have already been in touch with FACE Scholastic. I just thought there might be others that you know about. Thanks for your help. Jane French Les Cheneaux Community Library - zv366 an affiliate of Superior District Library P.O. Box 99 75 Hodeck St. Cedarville, MI 49719 Phone/Fax: 906-484-3547 www.uproc.lib.mi.us <http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/> www.facebook.com/pages/Les-Cheneaux-Community-Library

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*Free* Roundtable on community engagement!
by David Votta 23 May '18

23 May '18

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. We'll have another round of community engagement roundtable discussions in June! With each round of discussions, we're moving around the states to try to be near as many librarians as possible. For this round, we'll be in Elk Rapids, MI and Greenwood, IN. These discussions are free and open to anyone with an interest, but we ask that you register online so we know how many to expect. Join us for the opportunity to support one another in your community engagement efforts! Friday, June 8 Elk Rapids District Library, 300 Isle of Pines Dr, Elk Rapids, MI Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/ayFBw3Jk9DBFLFqM2> Questions? Contact David at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x122. Friday, June 15 Johnson County Public Library, White River Branch, 1664 Library Blvd., Greenwood, IN Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/08aY4wIV1UMwk8iG3> Questions? Contact Pam at seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x123. To register, and for more information please visit https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/community-engagement-roundtable… ******************** David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Reference Sets Available
by Karrie Yukon 23 May '18

23 May '18

Hi, We are retiring our New York Times Film Reviews from 1913-2000 (21 volumes) and our Variety Film Reviews from 1907-1996 (24 volumes). These are yours for free if you wish. Please contact me by May 31, 2018 at kyukon(a)gmail.com if you would like them. Thank you. Karrie Adult Services Librarian Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800

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Arabic language magazines for libraries
by Reed, Nyama 23 May '18

23 May '18

Hello Everyone, I an looking into getting an Arabic language magazine for our library. Alas, it's hard to research them online bc I don't read the language. So I don't know if I'm potentially getting a news magazine or tabloid. Can anyone recommend an Arabic language magazine that is reputable, either for news or somethine like "People". Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) [WFB Talks No Back Cropped Small] Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources. *Please be advised electronic mail becomes a "public record" as allowed under public record laws when sent or received as part of normal business processes.

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FREE Coin Op
by Mindy Schafer 23 May '18

23 May '18

We have a Jamex 6557 coin op that is available free to a good home. You must pick up in DeWitt. Please respond off list if you are interested or have questions. Thanks! -- Mindy Schafer Assistant Director/Youth Librarian DeWitt District Library <http://dewittlibrary.org> 13101 Schavey Rd. DeWitt, MI 48820 ______________________________________________________

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Playaway responses
by Patricia Braden 23 May '18

23 May '18

Thanks to everyone who responded to my request for information on Playaways. Here are the responses received. PLAYAWAYS SURVEY May 22, 2018 Questions: Are any libraries still circulating Playaways? We had a patron request that we start a Playaway collection, but I'm wondering if that is an old technology that would not get used much. Thanks for your feedback! Newaygo Area District Library -- We have about eight for elementary/tween age patrons. They are checked out all the time. Royal Oak PL -- We circulate Playaways and from my limited experience filling in for Circ duties, I rarely see them go out or be returned. However, we do have Playaway Views in our Juvenile collection and those are more popular, so I guess it depends on what format you're looking for. If you want, have the patron look at our collection online and we can loan them some through the shared system. :-) Royal Oak PL (another staff person) -- We still circ Playaways but our youth media person said the company is going to quit making them and go with their Playaway launchpad product. I think that is the name. We decided against adding launch pads for a couple of reasons. Playaways and Playawayviews were quite popular at ROPL for awhile. Farmington Library -- Patrons at our library love Playaways and check them out all the time, in Children's anyway. For audio books, we will often choose a Playaway over a CD. Brighton Library -- They're still popular at my library (at least in the youth department). I've been purchasing more Playaways since CDs seem to be the aging technology these days. Brighton Library (another staff person) -- We have them still but nobody is checking them out! I was considering pulling the collection off the shelf as they are becoming too dated Colon Library -- I think most libraries are using mainly audiobooks and digital downloads. If it were my patron, I'd order off of MEL rather than start a new collection. They aren't cheap. Novi PL -- I know that Royal Oak Public Library still has them and I believe that Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham) still carries them as well. Our has been discontinued, but I’m afraid that as I was not in charge of the collection I can’t remember the exact details. Something about cost and replacements (I think). We got rid of ours a few years ago. Freeport Library -- We still have some Playaways that we circulate, but because of problems with the Playaways, we stopped purchasing them. The ones we have do not get a lot of circulation. Leighton Township Library -- We have had them for about 10 years. They are fading... Lyon Twp Library -- As far as I know, Baldwin PL still circulates youth playaways, but I think they withdrew all their adult and teen ones. Hamburg Library -- We stopped circulating Playaways two years ago as they were not going out much anymore. Clarkston Independence Library -- When I left last year, Genesee District Library was still circulating these through the Talking Books Center in Flint. Lapeer District Library -- We still have a playaway collection but I am not currently buying any more new ones. Patrons love them but they are more expensive than the traditional audiobook on cd. My biggest problem with them are that they aren't fixable when patrons report a problem. I can't see damage the way I can with an audio cd and I have to replace the whole thing not just a single disc that was the problem. The only thing I can do is discard them if there is a problem with them. I end up listening to the whole audiobook to see where the problem spot was and to see how bad it is but I don't have time to do this and therefore, I have a lot waiting to be looked at. I really see them as a transition object between audiobooks on cd and the downloadable audiobooks, both of which we have. More and more patrons are listening to downloadable audio, so I phased them out. I am curious to hear what other libraries responses are too. Milan PL -- We still are -- both in adult and juvenile. Not a big circ turnover, but we do get some use out of them. Cadillac PL -- In our Children's Room, we've started to move exclusively to playaways. I find that an increasing number of patrons do not own CD players at home or in the car but they still want a physical audio book rather than a digital copy. I'm sure that will change as time goes on and we will move to exclusively digital content audio but this is the stop gap that is working for us right now. We often have to explain the technology but once people understand the concept they are delighted and intrigued and they love the fact that they can get a book for each individually child to enjoy instead of everyone listening to the same book. Although, we also circulate auxiliary cords so the playaways can be played through car stereos with the auxiliary port. I hope this helps! Zeeland Library -- We are still circulating Playaways. This is my take on these. They are well liked by our community, but the Playaways are NOT built to last longer than 1 year. They are time consuming and I have come to the point that it isn't worth the $70.00 replacement cost after 1 year. Our patrons would like us to have more variety, but that is difficult based on the purchase and replacement cost for this program. I am at a point of seriously considering dropping this program. Commerce Township Community Library -- At one of my former libraries, we discontinued Playaways because they were so expensive, broke easily, and playaway didn't have any kind of replacement/wear & tear policy. Not only that, but it was bothersome for patrons to supply their own batteries for the device. Books on CD and digital audiobooks through Libby/Hoopla/RB Digital are so much higher in demand that Playaways aren't really necessary. Hackley Library -- We are. We were going to let it go, but since we renewed the contract in January we decided to let it expire naturally in December. We have a number of them checked out now, and they're always more popular in the summer. We'll revisit it next fall. Our community is relatively low tech, since over 50% of our households do not have internet access. Wixon Library -- We actually got rid of the small playaway collection we had. It was not used much and we also had to troubleshoot the devices a lot. Houghton Lake Library -- At HLPL, we have kept up our Playaway collection. We are finding it to be more of a draw as new cars no longer come with CD players. We even took the brochures to our local car dealer and they pass them out with new purchases. They were happy to have an answer to the no CD player questions they get as well. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Genesee District Library -- Genesee District Library still has a Playaway collection, and the items still circulate. But we have purchased very few of them since 2011. Two reasons—they were quite expensive compared to print items, and we felt then that they were a transitional format. Now that (nearly) everybody has a smart phone, we put our money into ebooks. Clinton-Macomb Library -- We still circulate and buy Playaways, though they don’t circ as much as our Audio book on CD collection. (I work with the adult collections.) We have seen some patrons becoming interested if they get a new car without a CD player, but we also point them to our downloadable content. Patty Patty Braden, Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 734-942-7589 www.romuluslibrary.org

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Secure Case Strips to Give Away
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 23 May '18

23 May '18

Greetings! We are unable to use several boxes of the Secure Case DVD locking strips that I picked up, used. I'd be happy to send via RIDES if anyone is interested. A photo is attached. -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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