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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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MAP 2018-2019 Goes Live Tomorrow!
by Jim Flury 23 May '18

23 May '18

Good Afternoon Everyone, I have some very good news to share: the 11th year of the MAP program starts tomorrow, Thursday, May 24, 2018. From our somewhat humble beginnings in Fall, 2007 as the Museum Adventure Pass program that included 30 destinations and public libraries in six metro Detroit counties, the Michigan Activity Pass program of 2018-2019 features 443 partner destinations available to patrons of the 638 participating public library buildings. More good news: every one of the MAP destinations that participated in 2017-2018, has opted to stay with the program for 2018-2019! This tells us that besides being good sports and agreeing to absorb a hit at the gate (unlike the case with nearly every other public library/museum partnership around the country, our partner destinations receive no financial compensation), our partner destinations also recognize the promotional and public relations value that goes along with being part of a program that now has in excess of 6,000 Facebook likes https://www.facebook.com/MIActivityPass/ Speaking of promotion, the very popular MAP brochures have been updated for 2018-2019 and are available at http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ (yes, the header reads 2017-2018 MAP brochures; we will get that corrected). During the past year I have gotten multiple queries from librarians across the country, asking about MAP. How did we start it, how do we fund it, how do we pay our partner destinations (remember, we don't), how would you recommend we go about starting our own program, etc. That librarians around the United States are not only aware of MAP but seek to emulate it is a tribute to your hard work to promote the program to your patrons. That said, remember that there is only one genuine MAP program, the Michigan one. Accept no substitutions or imitations! Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program, and here's to an even more successful 2018-2019! Sincerely, Jim F. Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Library Director Position Open in Big Rapids, MI
by Miriam Andrus 23 May '18

23 May '18

Hello Fellow Librarians, Please note the job posting for the Library Director position in Big Rapids. I have greatly enjoyed my time in Big Rapids but am excited to be accepting a position as the Library Director of the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library in Midland. If you are interested in applying for the Director position in Big Rapids please turn your application into the HR Department, City of Big Rapids, before the 6th of June. The job description says the 22nd of June but we hope to do a first round of interviews the week of June 11th. http://cityofbr.org/government/human_resources/opportunities.php Welcome to Big Rapids, MI - cityofbr.org<http://cityofbr.org/government/human_resources/opportunities.php> cityofbr.org PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Full time, non union, at will position that involves, but not limited to, performing field surveys for public improvements, assists in preparing project bid specifications, reviewing project bids for recommendation of acceptance, supervising and participating in collection and computerization of GIS field data. LIBRARY DIRECTOR The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications LIBRARY DIRECTOR The City of Big Rapids is accepting applications and/or resumes for a Library Director of the Big Rapids Community Library. The Library Director works under the general administrative direction of the Neighborhood Services Director and policy direction of the Library Board. The position directs and participates in all operations and professional activities of the Library. Prepares and administers operating and capital budgets, oversees personnel administration, directs the development of the library collection, oversees the delivery of all Library services, and recommends policy and financial considerations to the Library Board. Qualifications required: A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library/information school. Coursework or continuing education in administration, finance or public relations is desired. Three years of professional librarian experience, including supervisory responsibilities. Level II Professional Library Certification. Substantial knowledge of the legal requirements of library administration, public finance, personnel administration and public meetings. Compensation $51,573 - $64,125 plus full benefit package. Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit resume with cover letter and references to the Human Resource Office, 226 N. Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, MI 49307, email to hr(a)cityorbr.org<mailto:hr@cityorbr.org>. Resumes must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. June 22, 2018. Position open until filled. Equal opportunity employer and provider. Location:226 N. Michigan Avenue, MI

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP -- The Fabric of History: Caring for Historic Textiles - June 1
by HSM Main 23 May '18

23 May '18

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, June 1 The Fabric of History: Caring for Historic Textiles with Frances Faile, American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. This workshop is designed to help museums and historical organizations properly manage their historic textile collections. The presenter will review care and handling for a variety of fabrics. Inexpensive storage solutions and mounting techniques for display will also be covered. Participants will have a chance to inquire about examples from their own collections. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ 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 Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Friday, June 15 Exhibits on a Shoestring Friday, July 6 If These Walls Could Talk: Researching Your Historic House Friday, July 20 Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums Friday, August 3 Archives 201 Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). Off-site workshops are held 1-4 p.m. If you are a personal member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 [Basic] membership. 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.

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Job Posting - 2 PT Substitute Public Services Librarians - Kettering University
by Dawn Winans 23 May '18

23 May '18

*About Kettering*: Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders. *Job Title: Substitute Public Services Librarian* Position Status: Part-time Posting Number: SP00140 Posting Date: 05/17/2018 Closing Date: Open Until Filled *Apply Here: https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/4121 <https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/4121>* *Preferred Qualifications* - Some knowledge of library automation and circulation systems. *Job Specific Required Qualifications* - Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS). - Demonstrated knowledge of library databases and electronic services. *Duties* - Provide research advice and instruction at reference desk on use of print and electronic sources. - Participate in scheduled reference service, including evenings and weekends. - Other related duties as assigned. -- *Dawn M. Winans* *Public & Research Services LibrarianLibrary* *Phone: 810-762-9842* *Fax: 810-762-9744* *1700 University Ave~Flint, MI, 48504 * *Kettering University* *"Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." * *~ Charles Kettering*

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Offering: More Miscellaneous American History titles
by Robin Rank 23 May '18

23 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 Exploration of North America, 1630-1776 Author(s): Cumming, William Patterson,; 1900-1989. Publication: New York : Putnam Year: 1974 Description: 272 pages : illustrations ; 32 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0399114076; 9780399114076 National Library: (AMICUS)000000084884 LCCN: 74-81276 Title: America's natural treasures; national nature monuments and seashores Author(s): Udall, Stewart L. Publication: Waukesha, Wis., Country Beautiful Corp.; distributed by Rand McNally [Chicago] Year: 1971 Description: 226 pages illustrations (some color) 32 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0872940292; 9780872940291 LCCN: 73-161502 Title: American places Author(s): Porter, Eliot, 1901-1990. Stegner, Wallace,; 1909-1993. Stegner, Page. Macrae, John. Publication: New York : Greenwich House : Distributed by Crown Year: 1983 Description: 224 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0517413612; 9780517413616 LCCN: 83-5515 Title: Maps and mapmakers of the Civil War Author(s): McElfresh, Earl B., author. Publication: New York : Harry N. Abrams, Publishers in association with History Book Club Year: 1999 Description: 272 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 31 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0810934302; 9780810934306 LCCN: 99-28098 Title: Ships and seamen of the American Revolution; vessels, crews, weapons, gear, naval tactics, and actions of the War for Independence. Author(s): Coggins, Jack. Publication: [Harrisburg], Stackpole Books Year: 1969 Description: 224 pages illustrations 30 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0811715205; 9780811715201 National Library: (AMICUS)000001822196 LCCN: 73-85650 Title: The American heritage history of the Thirteen Colonies Author(s): Wright, Louis B. 1899-1984. (Louis Booker), Blow, Michael,; editor. Publication: [New York] American Heritage Pub. Co.; Book trade distribution by Simon and Schuster Year: 1967 Description: 384 pages illustrations (some color), facsimiles (some color), maps (some color), portraits (some color) 29 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0070012555; 9780070012554; National Library: (AMICUS)000001077551 LCCN: 67-23814 Title: History of the Senate seals : a history of the seals used by the Senate of the United States, 1804-1952. Author(s): Frazier, Emery; 1896-1973. ; (Emery L.) Publication: [Washington] : U.S. G.P.O. Year: 1953 Description: iii, 34 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm. Series: Senate document (United States. Congress. Senate) ;; 82nd Congress, no. 164. Standard No: LCCN: 53-60712 Title: James Madison and the search for nationhood Author(s): Rutland, Robert Allen, 1922-2000. Hunt, Conover,; 1946- Rice, Kym S. Corp Author(s): Library of Congress. ; Daniel J. Boorstin Collection (Library of Congress) Publication: Washington : Library of Congress : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O. Year: 1981 Description: xvii, 174 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0844403636; 9780844403632; Stock no: 030-000-00133-8; National Library: 010651030 LCCN: 81-607967 Title: The glorious burden : the American Presidency Author(s): Lorant, Stefan, 1901-1997, author. Publication: New York : Harper & Row Year: 1969, (c)1968 Description: 959 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 29 cm Standard No: ISBN: 0060126868; 9780060126865; National Library: 002259683; (AMICUS)000001878830; LCCN: 68-15963 ****************************** 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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FW: Literacy Grant 2018
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 23 May '18

23 May '18

Applications are due 5/31/18. See below for more details or: https://cares.betterworldbooks.com/grants/literacy-grants-for-libraries/ Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0] From: noreply(a)salesforce.com <noreply(a)salesforce.com> On Behalf Of Christina Griffin Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 11:54 AM To: Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Literacy Grant 2018 Reminder [https://na87.salesforce.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?id=0151W000002VN1O&…] Hi Cathy, This is a reminder that library and nonprofit applications for Better World Books Literacy Grants 2018 closes on May 31, 2018, at 11:59 PM ET. There is still time to submit an application. This is Better World Books eighth-annual Literacy Grants designed to address the literacy needs of communities across the world. Libraries and educational nonprofit literacy organizations can apply for funds to support their efforts to further literacy in their communities. As a Founding B Corporation, Better World Books has raised over $26 million to date for literacy causes worldwide. Libraries and nonprofits may pitch only one project each, with a maximum award of $15,000 (or equivalent) per project. Organizations must clearly outline the project elements that require the requested funds. The Better World Books Literacy Council will review the projects. The Literacy Council will select library and nonprofit winners. The deadline for both library and nonprofit applicants is May 31, 2018, at 11:59 PM ET. To learn more about our Literacy Grants, read about past winners or to apply for a grant visit https://cares.betterworldbooks.com/grants/. Good luck! The Better World Books Literacy Council [http://na87.salesforce.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?oid=00D300000000QKd&…]

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