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ALA News for June 5, 2018
by Steven Bowers 06 Jun '18

06 Jun '18

ALA News for June 5, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden to moderate a conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition On Friday, June 22, 2018, Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden will moderate a conversation with former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama during the Opening General Session of the 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. This session will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans from 4– 5:30 pm. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/librarian-congress-dr-carla-… The Incredibles to use superpowers for Library Card Sign-up Month The Incredibles are joining the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to encourage the public to obtain a free library card as Honorary Chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month this September. The Incredibles will use their superpowers to remind families, students and people of all ages that signing up for a library card is a great step toward a truly super lifestyle. Providing free access to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) programs, educational apps, in-person and virtual homework help and technology workshops, a library card is one of the most cost-effective back-to-school supplies available. Library Card Sign-up Month is a time to highlight the supportive role libraries and librarians play in transforming lives and communities through education. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to utilize libraries as a source of lifelong learning. Later this month, the Incredibles will appear in Library Card Sign-up Month print and digital public service announcements (PSAs). The free PSAs will be available for libraries to use in print materials and online. Sample media tools such as a press release, proclamation, radio PSA scripts and tweets will also be provided. In addition, free artwork for library cards will be offered. Posters, stickers and bookmarks featuring the Incredibles are currently available for purchase through the ALA Store at alastore.ala.org/content/incredibles-set. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/incredibles-use-superpowers-… 2018 PR Xchange Award winners announced Over 400 entries in print and electronic formats were submitted from over 100 institutions, including public, academic, school, state and special libraries. Entries were appraised by a jury of 25 talented marketing and communications professionals, graphic designers, outreach librarians and a library marketing consultant. Submissions were assessed based on the quality of content, format, design, creativity and originality. The jury was impressed by the innovative and compelling work submitted. The PR Xchange Committee is charged with coordinating the annual awards competition, under the direction of the Marketing and Communications Community of Practice, Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA). http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/2018-pr-xchange-award-winner… YALSA releases new report, Transforming Library Services for and with Teens Through Continuing Education The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of ALA, has released its new report, Transforming Library Services for and with Teens Through Continuing Education (CE). The report is the result of a year-long national forum that took place from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018, and was hosted in partnership with the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) and generously funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). “At YALSA we believe it is critical that all library staff, in all types of libraries, engage in continuous learning (CE) in order to be able to effectively serve teens,” said YALSA President Sandra Hughes-Hassell. “The recommended strategies included in this report provide guidance for various stakeholder groups on how to transform CE opportunities and create a culture of continual learning thus enabling library staff to put teens first.” http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/05/yalsa-releases-new-report-tr… 2018 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Emerging Leaders poster session time change http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/emerging-leaders-poster-session… 2017 Future of Libraries Fellows share library service design heuristics at ALA Annual http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/2017-future-libraries-fellows-s… 2019 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 ALA Annual Conference program proposals are now open http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/2019-ala-annual-conference-prog… AWARDS AND GRANTS Recipients of 2018 Teens’ Top Ten Book Giveaway announced http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/recipients-2018-teens-top-ten-b… Simone Wagner awarded 2018 LITA/Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/simone-wagner-awarded-2018-lita… WEBINARS AND WEBCASTS LLAMA webinar helps you overcome imposter syndrome at your workplace http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/llama-webinar-helps-you-overcom… Open Access 2020: An American Libraries Live webcast http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/open-access-2020-american-li… ALA PUBLISHING How academic libraries can serve commuter students http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/06/how-academic-libraries-can-serv…

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Wandoo Reader
by Michele Wittkopp 06 Jun '18

06 Jun '18

We have decided to use Wandoo Reader this summer. We would like to make a handout for patrons that tells them how it works, how to sign up and how to use the Family Management Portal. I would love to see how other libraries have handled this. Has anyone already done something like this that they would be willing to share? Thank you, Michele Wittkopp Youth Coordinator Muskegon Area District Library 4845 Airline Road Muskegon MI 49444 231-737-6248 [Love your library no Fruitport oval rev 0516]

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Chalkboard and Whiteboard Paint
by Michael Howey 06 Jun '18

06 Jun '18

Hello All, Has anyone out there used either Chalkboard or Whiteboard paint? The object to be painted is a metal filing cabinet and I am curious to how the paint works overall. Thank you for your help!! -- Mick Howey Adult Services and Outreach Librarian Royal Oak Public <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> Library <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> 222 East 11 Mile Road <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> Royal Oak, Mi 48067 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> michaelh(a)ropl.org ReThink RO <https://www.romi.gov/1231/Rethink-RO>

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Responses to query about selling envelopes to patrons
by Patricia Braden 05 Jun '18

05 Jun '18

Thanks to everyone who responded to my query. Here are the responses received: DO YOU SELL ENVELOPES TO PATRONS? RESPONSES June 5, 2018 * We do not advertise that we have them available but do hand them out if requested. We do sell individual stamps. * We get the same request (envelopes) but we don’t sell them. I’d be curious to see your responses * We give these items away when they are requested by patrons. * We don't sell envelopes and manilla folders. However, I have a stack of used manilla folders that someone donated to me and I will give them to anyone who needs one for free. And occasionally we will give a business size envelope to a patron if we have blank ones but we have mostly ones with our address and logo on them which we don't give out. Thankfully, our post office is only a block or two away. I would be interested to hear the results of this questions if you could please compile it. * We sell #10 envelopes and postage stamps. * We do not sell them but if a patron asks, we tell them we charge 25 cents per envelope. * "Sorry, but we aren't an office supply store. Would you like to use one our newsletters to protect your papers until you get home?" Oh, and "There is a post office kitty corner to us," but that probably isn't applicable to you. * The Roseville Public Library sells white business envelopes, 9 x 12 manilla envelopes, pens, pencils, highlighters and lined paper notebooks at the circulation desk. Our biggest sellers are 9 x 12 manilla envelopes and white business envelopes. I purchase them at the dollar store and try to charge as close to what we pay for them as possible so that the price always stays the same even with price fluctuations. It is a service to our patrons as opposed to a fund raiser. Also, offering popular office supplies for sale helps when we explain to patrons that we cannot give them office supplies free of charge. * We sell standard business envelopes for 10 cents. * We do not sell those items but have provided them to our patrons. The patrons usually make a donation to us. * We do! We sell #10 standard white envelopes at 10c each and stamps at currently 50c each at our front desk. Funds from the envelopes are reimbursed to our office supply expense line item and the same for stamps to our postage expense line item. We have had requests for manilla folders and file folders before, but not often enough to set up pricing for them. * Yes we do - we had so many patrons "borrowing" stamps, envelopes,etc.. so we just made a pricing sign and offer them now. * We do not sell any office supplies. We do give out paperclips to anyone using the printer or copy machine. Patty Patty Braden, Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 734-942-7589 www.romuluslibrary.org

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by HES Kristina Cechura 05 Jun '18

05 Jun '18

Hello I would love 1pack of stickers. Thank you, Kristina Cechura Summer Reading Coordinator Hesperia Community Library zv158

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Job Opening-Library User Services Customer Support
by John Szilagyi 05 Jun '18

05 Jun '18

Lansing Community College Library is seeking to hire a part-time Para-Professional Library User Services Customer Support member to join our team. Individuals who are student centered, possess excellent customer services skills, and are team oriented are encouraged to apply. The Library User Services Customer Support member is responsible for front-line customer assistance, satisfactorily resolving problems, responding to requests, assisting with library outreach and special projects, and ensuring the safety and upkeep of the library facility. Further, this person will assist with the hiring, training, work delegation and oversight of library student employees. Required qualifications: * Associate's degree OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary training and work experience. * Customer service experience. * Familiarity with a variety of computer technologies. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Preferred qualifications: * Experience with oversight of student employees and/or projects. * Familiarity with library services and operations. * Experience in an academic setting. This is a 28 hour per week position. To apply and for more information, please visit: https://lcc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=3&id=423 John Szilagyi, MLIS Manager of Library User Services and User Experience

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Do you sell envelopes to patrons?
by Patricia Braden 05 Jun '18

05 Jun '18

Hi all, We have been getting a lot of requests for large and small envelopes and file folders. We do not currently offer these items for sale, but wondering if others do. Please let me know if you sell these items to patrons and what you charge. Thanks, Patty Patty Braden, Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 734-942-7589 www.romuluslibrary.org

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Lighthouses
by Mona Geisler 05 Jun '18

05 Jun '18

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. Here are some of the responses: The Sebewaing Township Library purchased a book last year about the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse written by a fellow Michigander, Captain Ron Burkhard. He may be interested in doing a lecture and presentation. His contact information is rburkhard(a)charter.net. Wayne S. Sapulski, Great Lakes Lighthouse historian, author ( https://tinyurl.com/yatlby9z) 734-953-8943 Wsapulski(a)twmi.rr.com Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Assoc. They have a speaker's bureau, and here's their site: https://www.gllka.com/speaker.html Dianna Stampfler of Promote Michigan gave a presentation on Haunted Michigan Lighthouses a few years ago here at Carson City Public Library. She was excellent. She also gives a presentation on women lighthouse keepers (Michigan). I know that Terry Pepper from the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association - up in Mackinac City - is a great speaker on the subject. He may not be traveling much now - he has some health issues - but he might know people in SE Michigan who can help. They can be reached here: http://www.gllka.com/index.html You might be able to get someone from Save Our South Channel Lights to talk to your group - http://www.soschannellights.org/. The Sebewaing Township Library purchased a book last year about the Pointe aux Barques Lighthouse written by a fellow Michigander, Captain Ron Burkhard. He may be interested in doing a lecture and presentation. His contact information is rburkhard(a)charter.net. In 2016, Mike and Penny did a program on lighthouses with a focus on photography and what they had to do to "get the right shot" for us. We had a good turnout and they were very easy to work with. I don't know if they still do programs. I don't know if that was the type of focus you are interested in but thought I'd send the contact info along. Mike and Penny Messer http://www.pennysfromheavenllc.com/ Penny's from Heaven Photography 810-644-2372 10037 Corunna Road Swartz Creek, MI 48473 He's not very local to the metro area, but Dr Jay Martin at Central Michigan University has a keen interest in Maritime History. When I took his public history course, we all did final projects related to the lighthouses of Michigan so he may have something of note or know someone who does. His contact info is available at https://www.cmich.edu/ colleges/chsbs/History/Faculty/Pages/martin_jay.aspx you can use our unique free digital image database on the SouthHaven Lighthouse Log Books of the 1800s. Primary history documents that we digitized and created metadata for: https://www.library.wmich.edu/ digidb/lighthouse/ *Mona Geisler* Public Services Librarian Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474

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Eliminating Fines
by Pam Seabolt 05 Jun '18

05 Jun '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Eliminating Fines Join us Thursday, June 21, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. Our special guests will be Ruth Frasur, former Director of the Hagerstown-Jefferson Township Public Library in Indiana and Kimberly Feltner, Director of Public Services with the Branch District Library in Michigan. Ruth and Kimberly will chat with us about how their libraries eliminated fines and answer questions about the process. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our May chat on Digital Privacy Literacy? We archived<https://twitter.com/mclsorg/timelines/997190808792166400> it for you. ***************************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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retirement announcement
by Library Director 05 Jun '18

05 Jun '18

Hello, All, Stacy Pasche will be the new Benzie Shores District Library Director. I'm retiring June 30 after nearly 28 years as Director. It has been a great joy to see the amazing work Michigan librarians accomplish. I thank you for your dedication and inspiration over the years. Wishing you (and your libraries) the best, -- Cathy Carter Director Benzie Shores District Library 630 Main St. P.O. Box 631 Frankfort, MI 49635 231-352-4671 bsdl(a)benzieshoreslibrary.org

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