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charging stations
by Donna Winter 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Brief survey: Do you provide charging stations for the public? Do you have a usage policy? What has been your experience? Donna Winter, Automation Services Librarian Livonia Public Library 32777 Five Mile Road Livonia, MI 48154 ph: 734-466-2675

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Michigan Tax Forms?
by T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Hello, I've been informed by several patrons they received their Michigan forms in the mail about three weeks ago. Are there any libraries that have received their shipments of Michigan forms for distribution or have I missed a memo about when to expect them? The only thing I could find on the State's website was they would be sent to libraries and post offices before Michigan Department of Treasury office, so residents would not be able to request them through the Michigan Department of Treasury Customer Contact Center until mid-February. Since we're reaching--if not into--mid-February, I'm surprised and a little concerned I haven't seen anything about shipments to libraries yet. Thank you! (And sorry for yet another tax question.) Jessica T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 (989) 681-5141

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Minolta RP 603Z Microfilm Reader/Printer
by Mary Vergowven 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Hi, The Bedford Branch Library in Monroe County, MI has a microfilm reader/printer available - FREE - to a good home. Photos are attached. It works well for viewing, but no longer prints. Please contact me off list if interested, to arrange for a pick-up time. It is heavy so you would need a couple people to lift. Thanks. Mary Vergowven Reference Librarian Bedford Branch Library Monroe County Library System 8575 Jackman Road Temperance, MI 48182 734-847-6747 mary.vergowven(a)monroe.lib.mi.us

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Michigan Children's author Amy Shrodes's Lost and Found Cat
by Kristy Cooper 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Hello everyone, Amy Shrodes is a Michigan children's author based out of Ypsilanti who is available for programming and book talks about her acclaimed picture book, Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey. This book was a result of Random House contacting her after hearing about her volunteer work during the refugee crisis in Greece and her efforts to unite a lost cat with it's family during their journey to safety. Per the description, "This heartwarming true story about one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope." Amy has already done a book talk at the Ypsilanti District Library and has one planned in March at the Chelsea District Library. You can find out more about Amy by visiting her website www.lostandfoundcat.com and you can contact her about visiting your library at amy(a)clairvoyagency.com or 405-213-8788. I've also attached her author bio here. -- Kristy Cooper The Library Defense Network https://www.facebook.com/librarydefense

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Job posting part-time librarian
by ConnieJo Ozinga 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Commerce Township Community Library is seeking a part-time Teen Librarian. We are seeking someone who is innovative, tech savvy, creative with teen programming, and has excellent customer service and library skills. Will include some coverage of youth and adult services. Join us at our beautiful new building in the park. Send cover letter, resume and completed application form to cjozinga(a)commercelibrary.info. Application form is available at http://www.commercelibrary.info/employment. -- Connie Jo Ozinga Library Director Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Commerce, MI 48390 (248) 669-8108 x101 www.commercelibrary.info Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Full-time job posting at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Juliane Morian 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Want to join a team of librarians and paraprofessionals who love what they do and the communities they serve? If you've got the passion for reader's advisory, the enthusiasm for community outreach, and a healthy curiosity about technology then we need you to round out our team. We have a vacancy in our Popular Materials Department for a full-time librarian (salary starts at $43,860 and increases to $54,775 on our 10 step scale). Our priorities are focused on the following outcomes: inspire lifelong reading and learning; grow young readers; advance student success; and connect the community. Our full job description and application requirements are available here: http://cmpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CMPL-37.5-hour-Adult-Services-Li…. We want you to join our team and make a difference in the communities of Clinton and Macomb Townships. ................................................... Juliane Morian Associate Director/UX Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-226-5091

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Low Key Sounds concert at Wilder Branch, Detroit Public Library
by Jennifer Dye 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Second Sunday Sessions continue at Wilder Branch. Sunday, February 11, 2:00-4:00, we welcome Low Key Sounds. This trio of musicians combine their unique background and musical styles from classic rock, punk, reggae, and Latin music to create their own powerful sound. Wilder is on 7 Mile, a few blocks west of Van Dyke. The branch is open 1:00-5:00 on Sundays. http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/branch/wilder Wilder Branch | Detroit Public Library<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/branch/wilder> www.detroitpubliclibrary.org The Wilder Branch was named after Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of many children's stories of pioneer life. Initially, a temporary branch location on Seven Mile Road ... Jennifer Dye Children's Librarian, Assistant Manager Wilder Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Wilder Branch M, W 12-8 T, Th, Sa 10-6 Su 1-5 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1872 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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onedrive vs. sharepoint
by Lise Mitchell 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Hi, Was hoping to chat with or get some advice from other small/medium libraries that have made the change over to Office365 and are using onedrive for shared document space. Are you using onedrive and sharing documents or did you setup sharepoint pages and document sharing to keep things organized? Trying to decide how much structure we need at the start or do we allow things to grow organically? I've used sharepoint in the past and know the amount of work it takes to setup things up and it can be useful but also don't want to spend the time if not necessary. So any words of wisdom or caveats would be appreciated. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3550 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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Webinar: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines: An Overview - March 19 1:30-2:30 CDT
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Greetings! At the Library of Michigan, we maintain an accessible website that meets a standard known as WCAG 2.0 AA. We run weekly checks with software called SiteImprove to fix bad HTML and broken links, and ensure our PDFs are readable by screen reading software used by visually impaired patrons. It has taken a lot of staff training and requires vigilance but we're proud that we offer a universal design that is accessible to all our visitors. Is your library interested in improving access for all patrons? Check out the webinar below hosted by AMIGOS. Web accessibility is always a topic in libraries. With the recent changes in Section 508, more people are starting to take notice. Section 508 is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/(link is external)<https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/>) and was last updated in December 2017. If you would like a refresher or just need an overview of the WCAG, this is the place. We will go over conformance levels, how to read the Guidelines, and what applies to you (and what might not). The cost of the webinar is $35. Learning Objectives: By the end of the session, participants should be able to: * Identify the conformance level needed for their library * Discuss ways to test for accessibility issues Target Audience: Those that create and/or maintain their library's website; those that manage the staff responsible for their library's website. Technical Requirements: Live Online System Requirements(link is external)<https://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/tech-specs.html> Session Duration: This course consists of a 1-hour session. Instructor: Christine Peterson<https://www.amigos.org/node/10#cpeterson> - peterson(a)amigos.org(link sends e-mail)<mailto:peterson@amigos.org> Fees $35.00 Scheduled Dates March 19, 2018, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CDT (Register Now<https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/register?id=975&reset=1>) Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Consumer Health Training Opportunity for Public Library Staff
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is recruiting public library staff to participate in the free online training, "Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community<https://nnlm.gov/classes/stand-health-health-and-wellness-services-your-com…>." This is a 4-week, online, asynchronous (all self-paced) course where participants will earn 12 continuing education (CE) credits and a certificate. The course is designed to provide public library staff with core competencies of providing health information services and the essential skills and knowledge that library staff need to build those competencies. The course content includes: Week 1: Introduction to Consumer Health Week 2: Health Reference Week 3 Health Resources Week 4 Health and Wellness Programming and Outreach Take a look at the link to the course for details on course objectives. https://nnlm.gov/classes/stand-up-for-health The course will begin March 5, 2018, with new content released each Monday. Plan to spend about 3 hours on coursework each week between March 5 and April 1. One additional week will be provided to catch up on assignments if needed. However, because each week involves online discussion with your peers, it is important to keep up with the weekly topics and not attempt to catch up at the end. This opportunity is part of a project to improve the course content and format to meet the unique needs of public library staff. Participants will be asked to take a short pre- and post-course surveys. In addition to receiving a certificate for 12 CE hours from the Medical Library Association (MLA), the NNLM will also sponsor the application fee for a Consumer Health Information Specialization<http://www.mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=329> certificate from MLA. You will receive a certificate in the mail as well as a digital badge to use online. If you are interested, please complete this online form<https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yajHQzAgl3JNjv>. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2018 and you will be contacted on February 26 to let you know if you have been selected for the program. If you have any questions please contact: Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Greater Midwest Region (GMR) bobbi-newman(a)uiowa.edu<mailto:bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu> Sdw ---------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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