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January 2018 Gale/MeL Webinars
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Hello and Happy New Year! The following webinars are all available at no cost to help further understanding and use of MeL's Gale database content. Please register soon and share widely. Your small business owners/entrepreneurs are welcome to attend the Gale Directory Library and DemoNow webinars and homeschool families the education resource webinars. Best, Deb Gale Directory Library January 18, 2018 @ 1 pm EST Register: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef408436efaf6d680e7f98… Search titles like Encyclopedia of Associations and Ward's Business Directory online in the new Gale Directory Library provided by MeL. The new experience is fully mobile-responsive, and offers a user-friendly experience including the integration of G-Suite, Microsoft Office, and other popular features available in leading Gale products. In this session, we will cover the new features available as well as well as best practices when searching in Gale Directory Library. DemographicsNow: How to pull business or household information to create mailing lists! January 22, 2018 @ 10 am EST Register: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=e65c818a19d2b276f08a4b… Companies, small businesses, and organizations of all sizes recognize the power of big data for growth and success. However, typical approaches to gathering and analyzing data can be time consuming, costly, and complicated. DemographicsNow, available to all residents in Michigan through MeL (Michigan eLibrary), is a single resource solution that offers up-to-date and easy access to demographic data, consumer spending data, and more! Join this session to learn more about how to create a list using the business and people directory in DemographicsNow. We will learn how you can use these lists to target mailings and gather more information about the people & businesses in a certain area. DemographicsNow: How to pull demographic data, consumer spending data, and more! January 25 @11 am EST Register: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1ab8e42d33a2dde8bce25… Companies, small businesses, and organizations of all sizes recognize the power of big data for growth and success. However, typical approaches to gathering data can be time consuming, costly, and complicated. DemographicsNow, available to all residents in Michigan through MeL (Michigan eLibrary), is a single resource solution that offers up-to-date and easy access to demographic data, consumer spending data, and more! Join this session to learn more about the demographic data, psychographic data, and consumer spending data available in DemographicsNow. You will also learn how to pull this data for various geographies & how to customize reports to provide you with only the data you are looking for. Meeting the Needs of Middle School Students with Gale's Research In Context January 31, 2018 @ 2pm EST Register: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=e20bc098540255aef948a3… Research In Context, available through Michigan eLibrary, is created specifically for middle school level researchers. It brings together authoritative content in a variety of formats on one modern, student-friendly, and mobile-responsive interface. Join us in this webinar to learn more about how to use Research In Context as a classroom tool, as a homework helper, and for entry level research projects at the middle school level. Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> Like MeL on Facebook - http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Malcolm X books are all gone
by Howe Memorial 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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Community Engagement and Fundraising: An American Libraries Live webcast - Jan 12 at 1pm Eastern
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Libraries serve their communities above all else, and it's crucial that librarians work not only with people in the community but also with institutions and businesses. Building positive and productive relationships with these organizations can be a challenge, but they can be tremendously beneficial to the library. They can lead to everything from content to marketing to funding as they further cement the library's status as an indispensable member of the community. Join ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions for a panel discussion on Friday, Jan. 12 at 1:00 pm EST. We'll bring in a variety of perspectives from communities of different types and different sizes and answer your questions about how you can form partnerships that help you achieve your goals. Our panel includes: Paul Signorelli is an independent writer-trainer-instructional designer-presenter-consultant. He previously served as director of staff training for the San Francisco Public Library system. Andrew Sanderbeck is an expert presenter, coach, and consultant for libraries and library organizations. Find out more about the free webinar here: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/community-engagement-and-fun… 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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Free Toner
by Clark, Lynne 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Could anyone use a Cool Toner Replacement Cartridge? The number on it is: CHQ5942x for use in Laser Printers. It is black ink. I could try to send it through Rides, if possible. I hate to see it go to waste. -- *Lynne Clark* Ashley District Library and Ashley Community School Media Center

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E-Rate consulting
by Kat Boyer 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Hello again all, I was also wondering, along with the telephone and internet service lines, if any of you work with a consultant for your E-Rate forms? If so, would you be able to give me any information on what that's like, the rate, etc? Thanks again, Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Free MeL webinar - MeL Statistics for Libraries - Jan 19, 11:00am Eastern
by David Votta 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Reporting your impact to your community is essential for libraries. MeL provides statistics and tools to tell the story of how your individual library is working on crucial issues, like early literacy and more. Please join us on January 19 at 11:00am Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on how you can access and utilize vital resources to communicate to your community and stakeholders the good work your library is already doing. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff, educators, and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-libraries…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-libraries… This webinar will be recorded, and made available on demand anytime. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ MeL training is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional service support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/> (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Malcolm X Michigan reads
by Howe Memorial 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Hello all; I have 10 copies if anyone is interested. Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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Input on security gate procedures
by Sheila Bissonnette 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Good afternoon everyone, I’m looking for some input on policies that you may have to assist in dealing with patrons who set off security gates. What procedures do you follow when a patron sets off the security alarm and doesn’t have a book bag, purse or backpack? What general security procedures do you have set? At what point do you contact law enforcement for assistance? Any information you are willing to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advanced! Sheila Sheila M. Bissonnette, MLIS Library Director Cell phone: 989-878-0450 Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. Fourth Street Clare, MI 48617 989-386-7576 ext 4 www.pmdl.org<http://www.pmdl.org/> Harrison District Library 105 E. Main Street Harrison, MI 48625 989-539-6711 ext 6 www.hdl.org<http://www.hdl.org/> Currently Reading<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/64338135?utm_med…> [ok Cover]<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/64338135?utm_med…> [odreads Logo]<https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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RIPL-Research Institute for Public Libraries 2018 Registration Opens January 17 at 1pm Eastern
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Are you… … a public librarian, administrator, or other staff interested in getting started using data for savvy and strategic planning? … looking for both inspiration and instruction in a hands-on, participatory environment? … seeking to learn about outcomes and how to measure library impact? … committed to leading your organization in making data-based decisions? …eager to develop a peer network to support your research and evaluation efforts? Launched in 2015, the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) brings together people from across North America (rural, suburban, and urban public libraries) for an intensive, participatory learning experience. Offered by the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Library Consortium and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, this year’s institute will take place July 29 – August 1 in Atlanta, Georgia. Participants will learn about topics such as: * designing outcome-based evaluation of programs and services * assessing your community’s aspirations, priorities, and needs * techniques for tracking public library data and using these data for planning, management, and proving worth to your community * using data and stories to demonstrate library impact Mark your calendar! Registration opens January 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific at https://ripl.lrs.org/2018/, and the event is limited to 110 participants. (This event registration fills up in less than one day so if you are planning to register, please be sure to be online at 1:00pm on Jan 17.) The early bird institute fee is $1,200, which includes registration, three nights lodging, and most meals. After March 1, the fee will increase to $1,350. Payment must be made by credit card. Find out more on the event website<https://ripl.lrs.org/2018/>. Here is what past participants had to say about RIPL: “This was one of the best training situations I’ve attended. It was laid out in a way that promoted optimal learning while still giving opportunities for networking & socializing. Great job!” “The curriculum & speakers were so well organized around the overall RIPL themes. It felt like a course in library data instead of individual conference sessions.” “…This was, by far, the best conference I’ve ever attended and I think part of that was the fact that it was so focused on one area – we had the time to delve into the various aspects of that, as well as get to know one another and work as a team. I look forward to applying what I learned within my organization.” “RIPL was an incredible experience. I learned so much and feel like I came back equipped with new knowledge and skills to implement some relevant data collection and evaluation practices at our library organization.” ---------------------- Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Telephone and internet providers
by Kat Boyer 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Hello all, It's that time of year where different contacts are coming due, and I was wondering if I could get some information about the telephone and internet providers that some of you use. I've not been pleased with the customer service at either of our providers and would like to get some other options. Thank you! Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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