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Question for Rural Library Conference Attendees
by Rebecca Higgerson 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Hello Conference Goers! Our CPA, Patrick McCarty, and I will be presenting at the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference (details below). Our goal is to try and answer those nagging budget or finance questions that you’ve been meaning to address but have yet to carve out the time to do. Therefore, we are asking that you send us your questions in advance of the conference so that we can address them during the session. We will certainly answer any that come to us in the spur of the moment, but we’d really like to prepare a polished response if we can. Nothing you ask will be too simple or too complex for us (well, for Patrick, anyway)!! So please send your questions directly to me (and not the entire listserv J). Thanks, and we hope to see you on Wednesday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m.! Session Title: Translating Budgets and Finances: what you've always wanted to know! Session Track: Administration & Management Session Day/Time: Wednesday, 11:30 AM Session Room: Council Room Session Description: If you are a director without a finance background, then this program is for you! We will be discussing the basics and intricacies of budgeting and finances based on the issues that directly affect your daily work. *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 248-627-9880 (fax) *“We enhance and strengthen community by providing open access to educational information, recreational materials, and programs that enrich lives and promote lifelong learning.”*

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job opportunity -PT Librarian
by Amy Rosen 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

The White Lake Township Library is now accepting applications for a part time reference librarian- 24 hours a week including nights and weekends, pro-rated vacation, sick and personal time. Please attached job description. This is an exciting time to join the White Lake Township Library staff! In the next couple of months we will be breaking ground on a brand new 28,000 square foot building with an anticipated opening of Spring 2019. Amy -- Amy Rosen Head of Adult Services White Lake Township Library 7527 E Highland Road White Lake MI 48383 248-698-4942 ext 100 whitelakelibrary.org

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Ready to Read Michigan March Newsletter
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

[every child ready to read] Ready to Read Michigan - March 2018 In This Issue: * RTRM Survey Reminder * Planning more outreach? Get an extra kit! * Website of the Month: NYPL Sings! * Important News from MiAEYC on Week of the Young Child * Play! Is your library offering play for gross as well as small motor skills? This Month's Wisdom... "There is an easy way to improve your child's chances at school. It will entertain and delight him. It will strengthen the bonds between him and you. And it is virtually free. Sound too good to be true? Actually, it isn't. The magical method: taking time to read aloud to your child." ~ ReadAloud.org/why.html<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> RTRM Survey Reminder [Connie and Frank Morrison]Author Connie Schofield-Morrison and illustrator Frank Morrison (pictured left, photo credit to Kalamazoo Public Library) had a fantastic time touring in Michigan - although they did think it was awfully cold compared to their home state of Georgia! They interacted with nearly 2,000 young children in Michigan while touring with their book I Got the Rhythm. It has also been thrilling to see all the posts from public libraries on social media and to read about upcoming Ready to Read programs in your libraries. Thank you for embracing this new early literacy program. That said, the Library of Michigan, and our supporters the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Consumers Energy Foundation, need your feedback! Please take about 10 minutes to complete the 2018 RTRM survey<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> and be sure to include any stories or quotes from outreach or from patrons on the Ready to Read Michigan program. Your responses are important in how the Library of Michigan shapes and funds this program in the future. ________________________________ Planning more outreach? Get an extra kit! [RTRM Logo]The Library of Michigan is pleased to inform you that we have some extra kits featuring 1 copy of the book available from our "Ready to Read Michigan" (RTRM) program. RTRM is an early literacy outreach program designed for public libraries focusing on ages 0-5 and the 5 practices of Every Child Ready to Read, a Public Library Association initiative. If you would like to continue doing outreach as a public library, or if you are not a public library but are interested in requesting a kit, please complete the RTRM Kit Request <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> form for your organization. Please be mindful that this is not the Michigan Reads program, which did end in 2017, and kits do not get mailed to schools, Great Start or Head Start programs automatically anymore. Any extra kits will be mailed in the order the request was received, while supplies last. For more information on this public library program and to access the programming guide you can go to www.mi.gov/readytoread. ________________________________ Website of the Month: NYPL Sings! [NYPL Sings]The New York Public Library has released a new album for young children, caregivers and librarians to help expand early literacy practices. Movement, vocabulary, play and more are all a part of this inclusive album. Download of the full album is available for free from NYPL Sings! <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> as .MP3 or .WAV files, and lyrics are also downloadable. A couple of sing-along videos are also available. ________________________________ Important News from MiAEYC on Week of the Young Child [NAEYC]Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (Michigan AEYC), an affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), has undergone significant restructuring and branding changes under the direction of NAEYC. To align more closely with NAEYC, Michigan AEYC decided to discontinue the celebration of April as Month of the Young Child(r) and, beginning in April 2018, will celebrate Week of the Young Child(tm), April 16-22, 2018. The Week of the Young Child(tm) is an annual celebration hosted by NAEYC celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. Information about Week of the Young Child(tm) can be found here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. View Governor Snyder's Week of the Young Child(tm) Proclamation here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Effective immediately, please discontinue using the phrases Month of the Young Child(r) and MOYC(r), and the MOYC(r) logo and graphics, including the purple ribbon graphic and wearing of purple ribbons as purple is not an approved branding color of NAEYC. Although Michigan AEYC is no longer officially celebrating April as Month of the Young Child(r), they urge individuals and programs to continue their celebrations of young children year-round, not only during the Week of the Young Child(tm), April 16-22, 2018. For ideas to celebrate Week of the Young Child(tm) in Michigan, visit the MiAEYC website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Source: Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children e-newsletter dated March 22, 2018. ________________________________ Play! Is your library offering play for gross as well as small motor skills? [kids with wheelbarrel]In the Fall 2017 issue of Children and Libraries Judy T. Nelson writes "Librarians add small motor activities such as bending, stretching, playing with a parachute, or tossing small balls into their storytimes with great regularity. And while libraries are no longer the quiet places they once were, most libraries still do not have a basketball hoop or slide in their children's area to encourage the development of gross motor skills, yet this category is as important as its smaller cousin. Especially in today's screen-filled sedentary world, children need to develop both small and gross motor skills; plus play is a primary way children learn about their world, its boundaries, and how things function." You can read more of from her article, Play, The Library, and Every Child Ready to Read 2<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> on the Association for Library Service to Children's website, but this got me thinking... just what are Michigan libraries doing to encourage gross motor skill play in an appropriate way? Do you offer large foam blocks for building or maybe have a playground on library grounds? Maybe your storytimes offer structured physical play time? Please feel free to share in an email to me, Cathy Lancaster, any strides your library is doing to encourage gross motor skills in young children at lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov>. Contact Information: [Cathy Lancaster]For additional information on the Ready to Read Michigan program, please go to www.mi.gov/readytoread or contact Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator at the Library of Michigan: LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional support provided by Consumers Energy Foundation and the Library of Michigan Foundation. [IMLS Logo] [CE Logo] Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> To subscribe: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>

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Invitation to participate in upcoming National Week of Conversation!
by White, Shannon (MDE) 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Hello everyone, I want to invite your library to participate in the National Week of Conversation <https://nationalweekofconversation.org/> (NWOC) April 20-28, 2018. NWOC is one week in which people all over America participate in conversations that prioritize understanding the other across political, social-economic, and cultural divides. NWOC has a number of great partners<https://nationalweekofconversation.org/partners/> with different events<https://nationalweekofconversation.org/events/> planned (and more to come!), including our premiere library partners: Boston Public Library and Kansas City Public Library. As a library, there are a number of different ways you and your patrons can participate in NWOC: 1. Host an event, or make your library available for conversations: Here are some easy ways to make this happen: * Book Clubs: Provide space for your local book clubs to discuss a book that brings up important issues. Check out this list<https://kclibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/703461058_kaites_kcmo/114400…> of suggestions from the Kansas City Public Library. * Living Room Conversations<https://livingroomconversations.org/> offers self-facilitated conversation guides. Simply provide meeting space and conversation guides to groups of patrons who can meet at your library for conversations. * Facilitated Conversations: Send an email to courtney(a)ncdd.org<mailto:courtney@ncdd.org> to learn about bringing a facilitator to your library. 1. Provide computers for your patrons to connect with others across the country: Mismatch<https://www.mismatch.org/> is a service that utilizes free video conferencing systems to connect people across the country for conversations across divides. Simply provide space in your library for people to use computers and participate. Point your patrons to Mismatch.org<https://www.mismatch.org/> where they can sign up for a conversation. 2. Add your event to the NWOC calendar<https://nationalweekofconversation.org/events/community/add> to promote your event and receive recognition for your work on the events calendar. <https://nationalweekofconversation.org/events> 3. Promote NWOC <https://nationalweekofconversation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NWOC-Part…> to other libraries and to your community. Check out our partner kit for sample emails and social media messaging. 4. And more! These are just a few ideas. We invite you to be creative and register your own event. Perhaps you want to use your own conversation guide or invite an expert speaker to your library? Please register<https://nationalweekofconversation.org/events/community/add> your event and direct any questions to jaymee(a)allsides.com<mailto:jaymee@allsides.com>. Are you ready to get started? Please sign up<https://nationalweekofconversation.org/become-a-partner/> as a partner and check out our partner packet<https://nationalweekofconversation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/NWOC-Part…> for more information. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to jaymee(a)allsides.com<mailto:jaymee@allsides.com>, or send me an email. This is a great opportunity for libraries to utilize the skills and models you have been learning about through LTC: Models for Change<http://ala.org/ltc-models> - I hope you will consider hosting a conversation and joining the many others happening across the country this April! Best, Courtney Courtney Breese Managing Director, National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation courtney(a)ncdd.org<mailto:courtney@ncdd.org> www.ncdd.org<http://www.ncdd.org> @ncdd @courtneybreese Join us this November 2-4 in Denver for NCDD2018!<http://www.ncdd.org/ncdd2018> What are NCDD conferences like? See for yourself at www.tinyurl.com/ncdd2016vid<http://www.tinyurl.com/ncdd2016vid>.

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UPCOMING HISTORY HOUNDS: Murder and Mayhem: True Crime in Michigan History - April 11
by HSM Main 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Upcoming Lecture . Wednesday, April 11 Murder and Mayhem: True Crime in Michigan History with Tobin T. Buhk, Author Seating is limited! Reserve your spot now. Participants can "attend" remotely too. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Learn more and register on our website. HSM members attend for FREE! Non-members, $7. "Murder and Mayhem: True Crime in Michigan History" will take place on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. The Purple Gang. The Bath School Explosion. The Strychnine Saint. Our state has seen its share of crime, and author Tobin Buhk has dug deeply into the strange and tragic stories of Michigan's shocking past. This program explores true tales of criminal plots, mass murders, and mayhem in the Wolverine State. _____ If you enjoy "sniffing out" and exploring Michigan's most fascinating historical facets, join us for our evening series of in-depth lectures. The Historical Society of Michigan's History HoundsT Lecture Series allows attendees to delve into Michigan's history and dig up a bone or two of new appreciation to take home. HSM members attend for FREE! Non-members, $7. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. _____ _____ 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 Upcoming lectures include. Wednesday, May 9 Invading Russia: The Polar Bear Expedition Wednesday, June 13 Under the Waves: Remembering the Rockaway Wednesday, July 11 Semper Fi: A Michigan Marine's Journey From Detroit to Tokyo Bay <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. Lectures start at 7 p.m. (unless noted) at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. The lecture and Q&As usually last about an hour. Seating is limited and pre-registration is suggested but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. If you are an individual member of HSM, registration is FREE. Registration for non-members is $7. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer, through Zoom Video Communications and will be able to interact with the speaker and other attendees.* For in-person attendees, light refreshments will be available. *For full interaction, microphone and webcam are required on your device. Instructions on how to remote-in to the workshop will be sent to attendees. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. 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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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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