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Printer toner available
by Deborah Haak 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

Hello all, We recently upgraded our copier and we have three toner cartridges to give away. They are compatible with the following copiers: Konica Minolta Bizhub-C300 / C 300 ADV / C 352 / C 352 ADV / C 352 P We have one in blue, one in magenta, and one in yellow. Early bird gets the toner! Deborah Haak Three Rivers Public Library

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Let’s Talk About Purchasing
by Services 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

It’s time to purchase or renew a resource - how do you decide what to do? Do you rely on patron requests, usage statistics, both, more? Is it just about price? And have you ever wondered how these group deals get started in the first place? Join us and your colleagues virtually 10:30am Eastern (9:30am Central) Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 for a conversation about these questions and more. Please register<http://bit.ly/Letstalkaboutpurchasing> and then don’t forget to update your calendar. MCLS Group Purchasing Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 401 services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org>

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2018 ARSL Conference - Springfield, Illinois
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

See below for preliminary information for the ARSL Annual Conference to be held in Springfield, IL in September 2018. ARSL, is the Association of Rural and Small Libraries. Library staff from across the country attend the event. From: ARSL_MEMBERSHIP [mailto:arsl_membership-bounces@cvl-lists.org] On Behalf Of Erin Busbea Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 2:50 PM To: ARSL ListServ <arsl_membership(a)cvl-lists.org> Subject: [ARSL_MEMBERSHIP] 2018 ARSL Conference - Springfield, Illinois Planning for the 2018 ARSL conference in Springfield, Illinois is well underway. We have 273 days left until we are Linking Libraries in the Land of Lincoln! The conference planning committee works hard to keep costs for conference affordable, but we do not always know exact pricing until we get closer to conference registration. We anticipate the 2018 registration and lodging to be similar to last year. For budgeting purposes, please estimate up to $285.00 for conference registration for ARSL members and up to $110.00 per night plus any taxes at the conference hotel. We will update you once we have exact numbers. More information will be shared with you all soon regarding the call for program proposals, registration, and keynote speakers. The committee is working hard to bring in some amazing keynotes for 2018 and we cannot wait to share that information with you. We hope to see you all in Springfield in September! [cid:image009.png@01D36F42.58719600] Happy holidays, Erin Erin Busbea Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System 314 7th Street North Columbus, MS 39701 t - 662.329.5299 f - 662.329.5158 www.lowndeslibrary.org<http://www.lowndeslibrary.org/> <https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusLowndesPL/?ref=bookmarks><https://www.instagram.com/columbuslowndespubliclibrary/>

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FW: SL News Brief SPECIAL EDITION - FY 2018 Application Filing Window Opens January 11, 2018
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

[https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/1535322/b7352064be5d8d…] December 14, 2017 E-rate Funding Year 2018 Application Filing Window Opens January 11, 2018 Dear E-rate Participant: I am pleased to announce the Funding Year (FY) 2018 FCC Form 471 application filing window opens Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 12:00 noon EST and closes on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 11:59 PM EDT. This filing window is more in keeping with those used in prior funding years. Applicants can begin preparing now for the successful filing of their FY 2018 funding applications by taking the following steps: * Install Browser Updates: Google Chrome is the preferred browser for EPC, but no matter which browser you use, be sure the latest version is installed on your computer. * Establish Account and User Rights: If this is your first year participating in the E-rate program, call our Client Service Bureau at 888-203-8100 to create your account in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC). If you already have an EPC account, log in and review, update and/or assign user rights for persons who will need access for FY 2018. * Update Your EPC Profile Now: To ensure a smoother filing process, EPC profiles will lock on January 10, 2018, at 11:59 PM EST. You will not be able to make changes to your EPC profile after that date. So, please log in to your EPC account now to make any necessary changes to your profile. Specifically, you should: * Ensure that the entity type for each of your schools, libraries, and non-instructional facilities (NIFs) is accurate. * Confirm the names and addresses for all of your entities and NIFs, and let USAC know if any have closed or if you expect to add any new entities for the upcoming funding year. * Schools should carefully review their student counts, including National School Lunch Program (NSLP) information. * Libraries should confirm their square footage, as well as the school district in which their main branch is located. * All applicants should review the "Connectivity" questions in their profile if they have made changes to their network or have a different opinion on the sufficiency of their network. Note that USAC has already updated EPC profiles with the data from approved FY 2017 applications, so you may notice some updated information when you log in to your account. * Proceed With Competitive Bidding: If you have not started the competitive bidding process by filing your FCC Form 470, please begin now. Remember that you must wait 28 days after filing the FCC Form 470 before entering into an agreement and filing your application. Waiting for the filing window to open is not necessary. USAC's website at http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step01/default.aspx<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=52300005&msgid=200060&act=H9JX&c=…> provides step-by-step instructions for completing the FCC Form 470 and conducting the competitive bid process. As always, representatives at USAC’s Client Service Bureau are available to help you at 888-203-8100. Alternatively, you can also open a customer service case in EPC to receive assistance. This will be the 20th application filing window for the E-rate program, and I have had the honor of working with many of you since the first filing window opening in 1998 – some since the beginning and others more recently. During this time, we have faced many challenges, but we have always worked together and found solutions. Looking ahead, you should continue to expect us to solicit your candid feedback and insights. In 2018, we plan to regularly request your ideas for ways in which we can improve our E-rate information technology systems and program participant trainings, including topics that you would like to see addressed in our face-to-face trainings and webinars. Although we cannot always accommodate every request, we will carefully consider all of your feedback. Like all of my colleagues at USAC, I know that you share my passion to ensure that students and library patrons across the country have access to the broadband connections they need. I am excited to be working with all of you in my new role leading the E-rate program, and you have my full commitment that USAC will continue to administer the E-rate program in a way that benefits from your participation and feedback. Sincerely, Catriona Ayer Acting Vice President, Schools and Libraries Division Contact Us! If you need assistance, please contact the Client Service Bureau (CSB) at (888) 203-8100. 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/> 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]

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Job Posting: Head of Youth Services
by Jessica Enget 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

The Lincoln Township Public Library is now accepting applications for the position of Head of Youth Services. Under the direction of the Director, the Head of Youth Services focuses the activities of their staff team; leads the department in providing programs, services, and collections that educate and entertain children and families; and addresses and promotes infant, child, and adolescent learning and development in library services. This person enjoys collaboration, is a team builder open to innovation, and establishes a welcoming, supportive, and functional environment for youth, their caregivers, and department staff. This is a salaried full-time position with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program and one to three years of professional experience in a library setting required. Anyone interested may apply by providing a cover letter, updated resume, and 3-5 professional references by end of day Friday, December 29, 2017. Interested applicants should send their documents to: jenget(a)lincolnlib.org Available employment opportunities at Lincoln Township Public Library can be found at: https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/ Employment Opportunities – Lincoln Township Public Library<https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/> lincolntownshiplibrary.org Adopted 4/19/16 Employment Postings/ Application Policy All open employment positions will be posted for 12 consecutive business days on the Library’s entrance ... Regards, Jessica Enget Director Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W John Beers Rd Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 ext 126

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Bidding out Department Renovation
by Meaghan Battle 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Hello all! Have you recently renovated a public services department in your Library? Including design and recommendations for furniture and internal architectural features, plus the acquisition and installation of those items? If you are willing to share information about your project, and how you structured your bid(s), I would love to hear from you! Please email me off-list at M.Battle(a)troymi.gov<mailto:M.Battle@troymi.gov>. Thank you in advance for sharing! Stay warm and cozy, --Meaghan Meaghan Battle | Head of Youth Services Troy Public Library |510 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 | Office: 248.524.3543 |troypl.org <http://www.troypl.org/> [cid:image010.jpg@01CF8BD8.30248410] <https://www.facebook.com/troylib> [cid:image011.jpg@01CF8BD8.30248410] <https://twitter.com/troylib> "We believe a strong community embraces diversity, promotes innovation, and encourages collaboration. We strive to lead by example within the region. We do this because we want everyone to choose Troy as their community for life. We believe in doing government the best."

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Royal Oak Twp Library Closing at 2:00 PM today
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Good Afternoon The Royal Oak Twp Library will be closing today at 2:00 PM. We will reopen on Tuesday 12/19 at 11 Lisa Lisa Valerio-Nowc Library Administrator Royal Oak Twp Public Library 21131 Gardenlane Ferndale, MI 48220 248-542-9205 lvalerio-nowc(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Labor Law Posters - ordering closes TOMORROW at 5:00pm
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Hello everyone, Please forgive the cross posting and likely duplication. I want to share this as widely as possible. Feel free to share this with colleagues who may not have seen it. Since your last purchase, the required Labor Law Poster sets (4 laminated 18 x 24 panels) have been revised with an update to the Michigan Law Prohibits Discrimination poster, minor updates to the federal USERRA posting and Michigan Unemployment Insurance Act posting, and the minimum wage for contractors notice for 2018. Now is a great time to renew your subscription and get the new set! Each set is $29, but as our group grows, the price per library comes down. Last year, we ordered 103 sets, so each library paid $20 per set, including the shipping tube. You will receive all updates released during the coming year, which are sent to you via email. Best part: This will let you tell the overly aggressive and sometimes shady vendors who likely hound you and your staff that you're taken care of for the year. If they keep bugging you, feel free to send 'em to me and I'll see if they can provide a better deal *and* keep funds in Michigan! Reserve your Labor Law Poster sets here here: https://goo.gl/forms/ f52sVaLe0jv1G5by2 *Ordering deadline is tomorrow - Friday, December 15, 2017 at 5:00pm.* We'll ship posters out as soon as we receive them. kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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Full Time Teen Librarian Position available at the Orion Township Public Library
by Joyce Becker 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Full Time Teen Services Librarian: Position includes evening and weekend hours. Provides service to teens and adults, including reference, programming, readers' advisory, and collection development and maintenance. Provides and maintains content for the teen portion of the library's website. Complete posting, including required qualifications, and application available at: http://orionlibrary.org/library-employment/. Applications submitted before Wednesday, January 3, 2018 will receive first review. Submit application to: Joyce Becker, Orion Township Public Library, 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362, 248-693-3000 x302. Electronic submissions to: jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org. Thanks, ~Joyce Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248 693-3000 x302 Fax: 248 693-3009 jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:jbecker@orionlibrary.org>

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Royal Oak Township Holiday Open House RESCHEDULED
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 14 Dec '17

14 Dec '17

Hello All, Royal Oak Twp Library's Holiday Open House has been rescheduled to Thursday December 21 12:00 - 5:30 pm. Hope everyone will have a chance to stop in and say Hello. At this moment we are planning to be open at our normal time today. Phones are still down but voice mail is still working, leave a message and we will get back with you. Thank you! Lisa Lisa Valerio-Nowc Library Administrator Royal Oak Twp Public Library 21131 Gardenlane Ferndale, MI 48220 248-542-9205 lvalerio-nowc(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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