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Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry Tickets Black Friday 50% Off Sale: Good Through Cyber Monday, Noivember 27
by Jim Flury 24 Nov '17

24 Nov '17

All, As a special add-on to TLN's Michigan Activity Pass program, beginning today, Black Friday and continuing through Cyber Monday, November 27 you, your family, staff and patrons have the opportunity to purchase Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry tickets at 50% off! Use promo code BLACK17. Here is the fine print: *Exclusions, rules, and regulations: * Sale prices are valid ONLY through November 27th (Cyber Monday ) - No exceptions or extensions. * Black Friday Tickets redeemable November, 2017 - October 31 , 2018. * Black Friday Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-EXCHANGEABLE, and NON-TRANSFERABLE. * 50% off ONLY valid on regular priced adult ($26.00) and children ($14.00) round-trip tickets. Not valid on bikes, packages, and other specials. * If you are purchasing adult tickets and child tickets in the same order, you will have to add the promo code twice. Below is the link to use to purchase your tickets. Again, use promo code BLACK17: https://tickets.mackinacferry.com/Webstore/shop/viewitems.aspx?cg=MACKINAC&… See you on the island! Jim 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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Job Posting-PT Librarian 1 in Adult Reference-Traverse City, MI
by Hannah Davis 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

*Job Opening* *Traverse Area District Library* *Woodmere (Main) Library* *Librarian I – Adult Services Department* *Part-time (20 hrs/week) Position* The individual holding this position will work under the supervision of the Adult Services Department Coordinator to perform professional work with services and programs in the Adult Services Department at the Woodmere Library, but may be transferred to another location at any time to meet the needs of the library system. Working at the public service desk will be the primary focus of this position, and experience with business resources is a plus. Please see the attached job description for full details. Evening and weekend hours are required. *Wage Range*: $19.15 - $25.21 annual wage steps according to current union contract *Posting date*: Wednesday, November 22, 2017 *Deadline for applications*: Wednesday, December 6, 2017 If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, a fully completed TADL application form along with a cover letter to: Hannah Davis, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686. For questions, please call 932-8549 or email hdavis(a)tadl.org. Finalists for the position will be required to do a presentation to the selection committee on a topic which will be provided prior to the second interview. Please see the attached job description. Thanks! -- Hannah Davis Business Manager Traverse Area District Library hdavis(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549

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MCLS Offices closing for Thanksgiving holiday
by Sue Alt 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

All- The MCLS offices will be closing at 2:30pm today. Help staff for MeLCat, RIDES, and MeL Databases will not be available. We will be back to assist you on Monday, November 27. A safe and happy Thanksgiving to everyone! melcathelp(a)mcls.org http://mcls.org/rideshelp services(a)mcls.org training(a)mcls.org Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator/MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Building & Grounds walk through
by Savannah Shilton 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Hi everyone- I'm looking for some input about building & grounds walk through. We are planning to have a walk through with our board members, but we need someone to sort of lead the walk though so we can be sure to cover everything. Is there an agency or someone you recommend to assist us with this? Thank you! Savannah Shilton, Interim Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing for Tomorrow 327 N. Main St. PO Box 920 Nashville, Mi 49073 Phone/Fax: 517-852-9723

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2 free webinars coming up - reminder
by Sheryl Mase 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

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Adult Strategy Gaming Night Ideas
by Andrea Estelle 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

Hi All, I am so excited because our Friends have donated funds to purchase multiple strategy games to begin an adult strategy board gaming night at ODL. I am wondering if you do something like this what games you have for the program and what are the favorites for your groups - beyond Catan, Ticket to Ride, Risk, and the other basics. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks, Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are INNOVATE. INTERACT. INSPIRE. <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org

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The MeL Minute is on Thanksgiving break!
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

We'll be back next week. Have a great holiday everyone. [cid:image001.jpg@01D36364.AEEB6C20] 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/> Explore the #GoOpen Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_80670---,00.html> movement and how to make it a reality. Register today<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> for the #GoOpen Michigan Summit - 12/5/17. [GoOpen Logo - Transparent.gif]<http://www.michigan.gov/mde-goopen>

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Big Talk for Small Libraries - Call for Proposals
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

The Call for Speakers for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2018 is now open! This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better! We are looking for speakers from small libraries or speakers who directly work with small libraries. Small libraries of all types – public, academic, school, museum, special, etc. – are encouraged to submit a proposal http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/. We’re looking for seven 50-minute presentations and five 10-minute “lightning round” presentations. Do you offer a service or program at your small library that other librarians might like to hear about? Have you implemented a new (or old) technology, hosted an event, partnered with others in your community, or just done something really cool? The Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference gives you the opportunity to share what you’ve done, while learning what your colleagues in other small libraries are doing. Here are some possible topics to get you thinking: * Unique Libraries * Special Collections * New buildings * Fundraising * Improved Workflows * Staff Development * Advocacy Efforts * Community Partnerships * That great thing you’re doing at your library! Big Talk From Small Libraries 2018 will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 between 8:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (CT) via the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Speakers will be able to present their programs from their own desktops. The schedule will accommodate speakers’ time-zones. If you are interested in presenting, please submit your proposal<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxU7uhWwi_zwbaRFXmhIy5ZxsU49Cyxxa…> by Friday, January 12, 2018. Speakers from libraries serving fewer than 10,000 people will be preferred, but presentations from libraries with larger service populations will be considered. Big Talk for Small Libraries is provided by the Nebraska Library Commission. Read more about it here:http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/ Shannon White Library of Michigan [https://s0.wp.com/i/blank.jpg]<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/> Big Talk From Small Libraries – Small libraries doing big ...<http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/> nlcblogs.nebraska.gov In spite of a major winter storm hitting the mid-west, we had a great turnout for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2017! Throughout the day, there were 326 individual ...

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Job Posting: Electronic Resources Specialist
by Sara Volmering 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Electronic Resources Specialist Western Michigan University Libraries seeks an Electronic Resources Specialist to enable and maintain access to the library's electronic resources through an Integrated Library System, updating portfolios and reconciling collections with title lists, importing locally created electronic collections, troubleshooting and resolving access issues. Major Duties - Manages the active databases, electronic collections and portfolios in the integrated library system (ILS). Manages community zone update task list. Reports discrepancies to the ILS for correction. Maintains perpetual access indicators. Uploads and configures licenses. - Provides support for electronic resources for faculty, staff and students by recommending, downloading and implementing software. Advises and trains users, troubleshoots hardware and software compatibility issues. Configures vendor platforms and third party applications to ensure seamless access to electronic resources. - Maintains accurate vendor administrative and statistical data and manages usage statistics in the ILS to support the evaluation of electronic resources. Generates, analyzes, evaluates and shares reports for departmental heads, faculty and library administrators. - Communicates and collaborates with service providers, publishers, vendors, consortia, content providers, the university community, and library faculty and staff to ensure seamless access to electronic resources. - Manages locally created electronic collections, importing, deleting and updating portfolios and communicating with members of the metadata team when new collections need cataloging. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher in related field from an accredited institution. - One year's relevant experience. - Strong organizational and analytical skills. For complete description, minimum requirements and application procedures, visit our website at: http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs/. Only applications submitted through this site will be considered. Posting # 0604179. WMU is an AA/EO employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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FW: Net Neutrality at the end of 2017: What libraries need to know.
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Please excuse any cross-posting. See message from ALSC below on Net Neutrality. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)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/> From: alsc-l-request(a)lists.ala.org [mailto:alsc-l-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Laura Schulte-Cooper Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2017 4:04 PM To: alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org Subject: [alsc-l] Net Neutrality at the end of 2017: What libraries need to know. Greetings, all: Find out what to expect in the coming weeks regarding the Net Neutrality issue by checking out this blog post on the District Dispatch blog. http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/11/net-neutrality-end-2017-libraries-n… Although the FCC plans to rescind #NetNeutrality protections, ALA is ready to respond and continues to communicate to lawmakers the importance of free and open internet to libraries and healthy communities. ALSC will share updates and calls to action as they become available. Stay up-to-date on these important issues; subscribe to District Dispatch<http://www.districtdispatch.org/>. Thank you, Laura ______________________________________________________________ Laura M. Schulte-Cooper | Program Officer, Communications |Association for Library Service to Children | American Library Association 50 E. Huron St. | Chicago, IL 60611|Phone: 312-280-2165 | Fax: 312-280-5271 | lschulte(a)ala.org<mailto:lschulte@ala.org> This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain confidential information and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom the correspondence is addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify me immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message; please do not copy it or use it for any purposes, or disclose its contents to any other person. Thank you for your cooperation.

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