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Metro Detroit Book & Author Society Grants
by Tammy Turgeon 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Hi! The Metro Detroit Book and Author Society has two grant opportunities available! The grants will be awarded at our luncheon in May. The applications, and information about the grants, are attached. Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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Director Opening: Clinton Township Public Library
by Susan Bach 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

CLINTON TOWNSHIP PUBLICLIBRARY Library Director Fulltime position, with some evenings andweekends required SALARY: $35,000+ based on experience LIBRARY HOURS: 11AM to 7PM, Monday thruThursday. 11AM to 6PM, Friday. 10AM to 2PM, Saturday JOB SUMMARY: · Responsiblefor administrative duties of the Clinton Township Public Library, including thefollowing: · Establishinglibrary methods and procedures. · Hiringand supervising library personnel. · Promotinglibrary services for all potential users including children and adults. · Administeringall library programs and services to meet community needs. · Recommendinglibrary policies. · Managinglibrary operations and selecting materials within budgetary guidelines. · Preparingthe annual budget and presenting it to the library board for approval. · Actingon the library board’s decisions and ensuring adherence to these decisions. QUALIFICATIONS: · Fouryear college degree from an accredited university. · Motivated,creative and able to work independently. · Professionaland enthusiastic attitude for providing service to the community of the ClintonTownship Public Library. · Strongoral and written communication skills. · Meticulousattention to detail. · Abilityto establish and maintain relationships with the library board, community andemployees. · Broadknowledge base of electronics, computers, software applications and internetresources. Submit resume with cover letter andreferences to Clinton Township Public Library via email to “clintonlibrary(a)clinton.lib.mi.us.xn--ivg Selected candidate will be expected to passa background check prior to employment. APPLICATION DEADLINE: First consideration will be givento those applications received by Friday, April 6, 2018

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Card for children
by Megan Buck 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Hi All, I am curious how other libraries are handling issuing cards to minors. We currently require a signature from a parent or legal guardian. However, with the changing dynamic of families, we are questioning if this is best for the children in our community. So many grandparents, stepparents, and other trusted adults are now caring for children and the only ones taking an interest in their literacy needs. We are considering opening up our application to require a responsible party sign, but not limit the relationship of that person to the child. A few notes - We do not limit access to any of our collections based on age, so one (of many) concern is that a child could check out materials that their actual parent/legal guardian would not want them to have. We do not charge overdue fines, so the only charges that would be assessed would be for lost or damaged items. We do have a probationary period during which we limit the total number of checkouts on a card and the account must be in good standing to transition to full privileges. Finally, this is coming from some negative comments in our community regarding the rights of stepparents to sign up their stepchildren for cards. I am not looking to debate the role of stepparents, but hoping another library or two have already tackled this issue and are willing to help us learn from your experience! My questions are: How do you handle minor cards? Do you require an adult to sign permission, and do you restrict to certain relationships (mother/father/guardian/etc.)? Do you have restrictions on what the child can access within the library (including Internet access), especially interested if you don't restrict to only parents/legal guardians? Do you have a policy or wording from your application you would be willing to share regarding the responsibilities assumed? Do you have any advice (pros/cons) from experience or warnings of things I may be overlooking? Thank you in advance! Megan Megan Buck Director Dickinson County Library 401 Iron Mountain Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 774-1218 www.dcl-lib.org<http://www.dcl-lib.org/> [dickinson cty libray-side email]

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Security of unstaffed areas - compiled responses
by jshirtz＠uproc.lib.mi.us 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Thank you to everyone who responded to my request for information on security in unstaffed areas of libraries. It's all very helpful! Responses are pasted below and attached. Happy Easter! Sincerely, Jessica Shirtz, MLIS Library Director Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 317 N. Main Street Ishpeming, MI 49849 906-486-4381 uproc.lib.mi.us/ish/ Security of Unstaffed Library Areas Compiled Responses from Michlib-L We are moving to location that will have those security issues and unstaffed areas and we decided to install security cameras and monitors. We will keep the door unlocked and just monitor through security cameras. Nannette Pretzer Director St. Charles District Library 104 W. Spruce Street St. Charles, MI 48655 www.stcharlesdistrictlibrary.org 989-865-9371 n.pretzer(a)stcharlesdistrictlibrary.org -------------------------------------------------------------- We have security cameras throughout our meeting room areas. Staff can monitor activity from any staff computer and use the cameras when we are closing the library. One staff member can watch the other doing rounds. -- Mark C. Bronson, MLS cheboygan Area Public Library Executive Director 100 S. Bailey St Cheboygan MI 49721 mbronson(a)cheboyganlibrary.org 231-627-2381 ------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jessica, We have a few areas like the ones you noted in your email and I will do my best to sum up what we have done to help with security. First, we keep all exits other than our front door locked. All patrons enter and leave through the same set of doors. We have keypad locks on all our interior doors (to access of computer lab, meeting rooms, staff areas, etc.) so that it is easy for staff to gain entry but members of the public cannot open doors we have closed. This is particularly helpful in our Reference Room. That room is out of the view of our desk area and has a door that leads directly into our back workroom. Having access for staff is very helpful, and knowing the public cannot stroll through that door is very reassuring.  For the most part, we unlock the doors to our computer lab and meeting rooms in the morning and leave them unlocked. The keypad lock on those doors has a deadbolt we can open or close with the code. Our Local History Room is the located the farthest from our desk. That room has also had issues with vandalism.  We still unlock the door in the mornings, but now we keep it closed with a sign asking patrons to check at the desk. They arent actually restricted from using the room (and our emergency exit is in the back of the room so we probably cant lock the door during open hours anyway) but the sign and closed door have taken care of the issues (for now!) Finally, we are going to be installing security cameras this year in conjunction with our interior redesign. One big motivator for the cameras was a new hallway that will be created with this project. The hallway will be used to access our handicapped restrooms and a quiet study room and will have no visibility from the desk. The quiet study room will remain locked (due to its location) unless requested for use.  Hope that helps give you some ideas!  Megan Megan Buck Director Dickinson County Library 401 Iron Mountain Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 774-1218 www.dcl-lib.org meg(a)dcl-lib.org During my time here, it has always been that way. We often get requests to have access through the courtyard door - especially in the summer. We use either the excuse of safety or the fact our people counter is only located on the front door to help explain why we limit access. Most people are understanding, but there is always going to be someone who wants something "special"! :) One thing that helps us is the fact we have one parking area - so we don't have doors that appear to be the most logical "front door" for a parking area. :) Megan ---------------------------------------------------------- Jessica, Our Children's Area is in the Lower Level (read basement). Under a previous director, the floor was frequently closed during the school day with a sign in front of the staircase that told patrons to ask at the desk if they would like to use it. Many people found it off-putting so I have made it a priority to change things. Over the last 3 years, we have transitioned to having it staffed 100% of the time the library is open. It took some shuffling of desk time and some mental transitioning of the staff who thought it a waste of time to sit at the desk when there may be no one down there. Over time, the use during the school day of families with preschool age or homeschool children has drastically increased. The staff has gotten used to loading a cart with tasks to take with them. I'm not sure if this helps your specific problem. Good luck to you. The hardest for me was changing the staff mindset. We always had had enough staff here to staff it, but they thought they should be getting things done at their desks since there frequently was no one there. Nowadays, almost anything they need to do can be done from any computer with Internet access and Office. It has really helped the overall impression of the library to not have that sign sitting out there stating that the Children's Room is closed. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank St. Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 Fax: (989) 673-4777 erin(a)carolibrary.org ---------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jessica, We have two doors at the back of out building. One leads in to our main lobby and is open during all library hours. The other door is for the conference room and the desk can not see who enters. We keep that door closed unless there is a program in the conference room. People seem to understand. No one has complained. Most of our library is not close enough to the circ desk for us to watch. We have not had a lot of trouble but we are getting security cameras in those areas. It feels like teens or preteens are abusing the spaces lately. They lay on top of one another in the chairs and love seats, go in to the bathroom together (boy and girl in same bath room). Its time to get the security lights. We have a strong patron behavior policy and don't put up with anything. If we have told a group of kids to settle down then next time they are acting out we tell them to leave. I feel that my staff has plenty to do without having to babysit. Barbara lbbartel(a)uproc.lib.mi.us --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, Jessica - We have a basement area that can be made accessible to the public for special programs. This is also the area utilized for Friends of the Library book sales. We use the area at least once a month for patron activities, but keep the patron access door locked when a program is not in progress. Hope E. Nobel, M.S.L.S. Director Tamarack District Library P. O. Box 469 832 South Lincoln Avenue Lakeview, MI 48850 989.352.6274 lvwdirector(a)llcoop.org --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jessica, In Dexter, we have an unsupervised lower level. Our meeting rooms are there and we also have rotating art exhibits in the area. We have a CCTV security camera system that monitors the area. This records as well as displays live pictures to a monitor. Because of the use (library programs, outside groups meeting and casual patrons viewing the art) it is always accessible. The camera system has been good to help monitor behavior. Thankfully, most of the behavior is just juvenile antics, but it helps the staff know when that stuff is going on. Let me know if you have any other questions. I'd be happy to go into more detail. 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 pmccann(a)dexter.lib.mi.us Hi Jessica, Unfortunately, we don't have a separate entrance to the meeting rooms. We had difficulty finding a site that the community liked. While the one we ended up with is great, it presented some challenges. We have three floors and the meeting room is on the lower level, facing out to a park with very limited parking. It would be nice to have this as an entrance, but the cost of staffing is prohibitive and because of everyday theft, we can't have an unsupervised entrance, so it is just an emergency exit. One of the things we run up against with the security cameras is the Michigan Library Privacy Act and interactions with the sheriff's department. One day, a deputy stopped by to ask if we had exterior cameras because a woman who lives across the street left her walker outside and it was stolen. We put up some dummy camera domes by the DVD area to deter theft and the deputies are always surprised that those aren't live. The more surveillance you have, the more requests you will get for footage and the police need to have a warrant to access that data. Knock on wood...we have had very little vandalism. Only two or three incidents in nine years and two of those were just graffiti on the retaining wall that faces the railroad tracks, out of view of passersby. But our area isn't immune to issues. Chelsea District Library recently had an indecent exposure incident and they produced footage that assisted in a conviction. My feeling is, for every person that feels uncomfortable with unsupervised areas, there is probably someone who feels uncomfortable being watched everywhere they go, so you can go too far in both directions. Keep me posted on your progress from time to time. We may be thinking about replacing our system in the next few years and I'll be interested in hearing about the decisions you make. I have a Board member who, given his preference, would install cameras in every study room, every reading area and around the perimeter of the entire building. It's hard finding that balance that suits everyone, Thanks, Paul --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Jessica: We have a tech area and conference room that isn't staffed- unless a staff member is providing tech help. There is an outside door out of the conference room- this is kept locked but can be used as an emergency exit. We did have a bell on it but it no longer works. We don't have any other added security although we can hear if someone is being loud or crazy in either room- there are double doors into this space, the staff just cannot see the room from the circulation desk at all and even from the ramp, one can only see a small portion of the room. The space is mostly an adult area as our computers, magazines and local history are in the space. That said, we did found a couple of our school yearbooks cut up and we do have issues with people ripping out parts of newspapers and magazines. We have placed signs up there asking everyone to be respectful of library material and so far it has helped. Good luck! Kerry Fountain, Director Saranac Public Library 616-642-9146 Clarksville Area Library 616-693-1001 sarkf(a)llcoop.org ---------------------------------------------------------- We were able to do this project last year, and the manufacturer promoted it as a feel good story. In practice, some of the doors mentioned are still not working right, and there is a camera out right now with a repair order in. But mostly has worked well and been popular with staff. Writing from my alumni account where I read lists; normally Mary.Carleton(a)farmlib.org https://securitytoday.com/Articles/2018/03/01/Booking-an-Upgrade.aspx?Page=1 -------------------------------------------------------------- Hello Jessica, We have some security cameras in the areas that are not in our line of sight We also have a keypad entry to our workroom. We do have signs that we have security cameras in use. I think it all helps. Thanks. Francene Sanak, Trenton Veterans Memorial Library, fsanak(a)trenton.lib.mi.us ----------------------------------------------------------

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MeL Minute: Celebrate Poetry Month with MeL
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it" - Confucius MeL is here to help share the beauty of poetry this April! As you prepare for National Poetry Month, consider using the following resources found in MeL databases: Britannica School (Elementary<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BREL…>, Middle<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRMD…>, High<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRHI…>): Once again we had some resource packs pulled together for you and your students to use! Please click into one of the levels of Britannica FIRST, and then click on one of the following resource packs: * National Poetry Month-Elementary<http://eb.com/125599> * National Poetry Month-Secondary<http://eb.com/125598> eBooks<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-ebsco.php?database=EBOOK>: A general search for "poetry" within the main eBooks collection yields over 6,500 hits! The following are some books that might be of specific interest (Remember to click on eBooks<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-ebsco.php?database=EBOOK> FIRST, then any of the following links): * Flower Fables<http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=353781&site=…> by Louisa May Alcott. This is a collection of fairy tales and poetry that Alcott first put together for Ellen, the daughter of American essayist and Transcendentalist thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson. * Guppies to Puppies : Reading, Writing, and Reciting Poems About Pets<http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=402581&site=…> by Freese and Westberg. With colorful illustrations and informative text, children will learn how to read, write and recite a variety of poems about pets. * Rainbow Soup : Adventures in Poetry<http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=107711&site=…> by Cleary and Layton. From the author of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical(tm) series, this playful poetry collection includes limericks, puns, palindromes, and more. * Poetry<http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=534534&site=…> by Strachan and Terry. Quickly equips readers with the strategies to understand and deepen their engagement with individual poems. NoveList K-8+<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-ebsco.php?database=NOVEL>: This database provides guidance as to which books you will want to check out at your local library. By conducting a general search for "poetry", there are over 5,000 hits in the Books category! Also, when you see the search results, click on the tab "Lists & Articles"; the first item is an article from Judy Freeman titled "Desperate Librarians . . . A Few Ideas to share with Children, Fall 2016, Every Month is Poetry Month". She recommends some recent fiction and nonfiction picture books to get you and your students fired up about poetry. Research in Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=MSIC>: (Grades 6+). It includes a topic page about poetry, and many related resources that include reference, news and magazine articles, biographies, audio files, and even a couple creative works. And an additional bonus - this database is integrated with Google Drive/Classroom and Microsoft OneNote. InfoTrac Student<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=STOM>: Middle and High School students will have fun with this one. Have them do a basic search for "poetry". From the results page, scroll down to the bottom right of the screen and use the Topic Finder. Using either the Wheel or Tile look, students will visually see many subtopics of poetry. [MICHIGAN e LIBRARY]Brought to you by Christine Schneider, MeL Education Specialist MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, 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. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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2018 RLC - Registration Deadline is APRIL 1! Full Session Descriptions Included
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Greetings! For a complete list of sessions, check out our Session List<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/lom/FileUploads/14_LM_2018_RLC_Session_Des…>. (https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/lom/FileUploads/14_LM_2018_RLC_Session_Des…) This is the last week to register for the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference! To register, please visit the Library of Michigan's registration system<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?cou…> (https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?cou…) For more information on the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference, check out the Library of Michigan's Conference Page<http://michigan.gov/fyanconference> (http://michigan.gov/fyanconference) We strongly encourage you to read the full Attendee Information Packet available at Michigan.gov/fyanconference<http://michigan.gov/fyanconference> before registering online and definitely BEFORE making hotel reservations. The conference registration is $110 per person. This includes 7 meals and conference materials. Our special nightly lodging rate at the Grand Traverse Resort is $75. Please see the attendee packet for complete details on lodging. A preliminary program showing program titles, dates and times is available on the website. A full program, with complete descriptions is coming soon. Presenters should have already received their speaker agreements and information. Please use the information provided directly to you as a presenter to make arrangements. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us! We will be sending out more information about the conference throughout the registration period. We look forward to seeing you next month! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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calculator rolls spoken for
by Chris Cook 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Found a home; thanks. Chris Cook Assistant Director Big Rapids Community Library 426 So. Michigan Avenue | Big Rapids, MI 49307 231.796.5234, x2005 | 231.796.1078 fax "This institution is an equal opportunity provider". "TRS users may dial 711 for service".

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Apollo ILS by Biblionix
by Oscoda County Library 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Good afternoon: I am hoping some of you use Apollo as your ILS, if so would you be willing to contact me off list and let me know your thoughts. I am looking for both positive and negative. Thanks in advance. Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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County Libraries and Cherry LAN Software
by Oscoda County Library 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Good morning: I am wondering if any county libraries use Cherry LAN software to store files. If you do would you please let me know your thoughts good and bad. Thanks in advance. Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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ALA News for March 27, 2018
by Steven Bowers 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

ALA News for March 27, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION New national study reveals voter perceptions of libraries The Public Library Association (PLA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), and the ALA Office for Library Advocacy, in partnership with OCLC, has released a report, From Awareness to Funding: Voter Perceptions and Support of Public Libraries in 2018. The research updates OCLC’s seminal 2008 study that explored voter perceptions, use and attitudes toward public libraries, librarians, and library funding. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/new-national-study-reveals-v… Public Library Association brings Short Story Dispensers to U.S. public libraries At the Public Library Association’s (PLA) 2018 conference, PLA announced a new partnership with community publisher Short Edition to promote reading and literary joy through public libraries in four U.S. communities. The joint project also will encourage diverse writers to share their work through Short Edition’s digital content platform while promoting library programs and services for readers and writers of all ages. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/public-library-association-b… Libraries offer a wealth of personal finance programs during Money Smart Week®, April 21 - 28, 2018 >From April 21-28, 2018, more than 1,000 of our nation’s libraries will be participating in Money Smart Week®. Library events will focus on such diverse financial issues as first-time home buying, obtaining renovation loans, preparing a personal spending plan, the property tax appeal process, evaluating financial aid packages, choosing the proper Medicare plan and the basics of wills and trusts. Libraries are also offering programs that week on options for tax-free savings and charitable tax strategies. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/libraries-offer-wealth-perso… 2018 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION Jose Antonio Vargas selected as ALA President's Program speaker http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/jose-antonio-vargas-selected-al… AWARDS AND GRANTS John Cotton Dana Award deadline extended http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/john-cotton-dana-award-deadline… Public Library Association honors eleven individuals and public libraries with awards and grants http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/public-library-association-hono… State Historical Society of Iowa wins John Sessions Memorial Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/state-historical-society-iowa-w… Mader wins 2018 ACRL/IS Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/mader-wins-2018-acrlis-miriam-d… Anne Mlod, JoAnna Schofield and Lisa Von Drasek receive 2018 Bechtel Fellowships http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/03/anne-mlod-joanna-schofield-a… Mitchell, Watstein awarded Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/mitchell-watstein-awarded-isado… Toledo Lucas County Public Library awarded for excellence in reference services http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/toledo-lucas-county-public-libr… New Carrollton Library receives 2018 Light the Way Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-carrollton-library-receives… ALA PUBLICATIONS March issue of Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) now available http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/march-2018-ital-issue-published A decade of studies reviewed in School Library Research volume 21 opening article http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/decade-studies-reviewed-school-… ONLINE LEARNING Music Collection Development for Every Librarian http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-ecourse-music-collection-de… Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-iteration-collaborating-tee… LLAMA webinar: Project Management - Tips, Tools & Tricks for Every Type and Size of Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/llama-webinar-project-managemen… How to Deliver Great Library Customer Service http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-session-how-deliver-great-l… Strategic Planning Made Easy http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/03/new-workshop-strategic-planning…

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