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Ink has been taken!
by melissa＠uproc.lib.mi.us 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Thanks for speaking up so quickly! Our ink is spoken for! Melissa Lupino Library Director Bessemer Public Library 411 S. Sophie St. Bessemer, MI 49911 (906)667-0404

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Meditation Program Responses
by Kimberly Young 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Thank you for the great response to my request!!! Please see the compiled list of responses below: 1. My yoga studio has a teacher who does meditation workshops. Her name is Liz Fulsher. The number at the studio is 616-893-5661, and the website for the studio is http://thehammockllc.com <http://thehammockllc.com/index.html> 2. If you don't have a holistic health/wellness business in your area, you may want to contact Red Bloom Center for Community Wellness in Mt. Pleasant or Beyond the Path Organics in Weidman/Lake Isabella. 3. Smiling Lotus Yoga rebecca(a)smilinglotusyoga.com Her name is Rebecca Urick and I know she is willing to travel! 4. We have a meditation program coming up with Heatherleigh Navarre ( heatherleighnavarre(a)gmail.com, and her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherleigh-navarre-8aa8249 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherleigh-navarre-8aa8249>) from Ferndale. I'm not sure what she would charge to come up to you but you could reach out and see if she would have other contacts in your area. I also contacted Beaumont Hospital's Center for Mindfulness ( https://legacybhsapps.beaumont.edu/centers-services/ center-for-mindfulness/ <https://legacybhsapps.beaumont.edu/centers-services/center-for-mindfulness/>) but they never got back to me. I only emailed, though, you could try calling. 5. We're hosting a meditation program in the fall by Heartfull Meditation. Although they prefer to do a 4 session class they do not charge a fee and have done library programs before The contact info is as follows Bhavani Kodali <kodali_bhavani(a)yahoo.com> http://heartfull.life/ 6. I did notice a flyer on our staff bulletin board for a Meditation class offered by Beaumont Hospital. Here's the link to their instructor info: https://legacybhsapps.beaumont.edu/centers-services/ center-for-mindfulness/instructors/ <https://legacybhsapps.beaumont.edu/centers-services/center-for-mindfulness/…> 7. We had volunteers from Heartfulness Meditation do a 6-week class here last winter. Those who attended were very happy with their experience. I think they have volunteers around the country. They have conducted classes in other SE Michigan libraries as well. Here’s their website: http://en.heartfulness.org/ 8. https://www.nearnorthnow.com/news/t-m-bringing-calm-to-the-cloud 9. We have not used their services. However, I did save their card from some time ago: Stephen & Theresa Bangle - 808-214-7158 <(808)%20214-7158>. I am not guaranteeing they are still available. 10. We did not have a library program, but had a program for staff. Our Staff Senate contacted the Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara in Southfield. Venerable Yatinuwara Sankichcha Thero visited for an hour and talked briefly about meditation and led us through guided meditation. 11. We have a meditation program scheduled for early March with a woman named Denise Miller. She is from Kalamazoo, and has done a similar program for us before. Her email address is denisemiller227(a)aol.com. We found Denise by contacting a local yoga center. 12. I had instructors from Still Mountain Meditation in Ann Arbor come out to do a 6 week beginning meditation course. It was very in-depth, and some of the participants found it to be more difficult than they anticipated. However, they were excellent instructors, and the course was very much worthwhile for anyone willing to put the work in. You can find contact information on their website: http://www. stillmountainmeditation.org/contact.html <http://www.stillmountainmeditation.org/contact.html> I have not personally hosted them, but many libraries have had a group called Heartfulness Meditation out to teach classes. They are free, and I've heard positive feedback! But again, no personal connection. This is their website: http://en.heartfulness.org/ I've also had the Isha Foundation out for a one-off meditation workshop. They are also free, and more widespread than the other two, I believe. Personally, I was not overly impressed with the workshop - they sent a facilitator, but most of the class was taken up by a video she showed. Their guru talks a bit about the organization's philosophy, then leads everyone through a guided meditation. I will say, though while I wasn't impressed, I did hear from several participants that they did enjoy the meditation - they just wanted more! And I do know several libraries who have hosted workshops from this group multiple times. Website: http://www.ishafoundation.org/Ishakriya <http://www.ishafoundation.org/Ishakriya> Thanks again for all the great responses! Have a beautiful day! Kimberly Young Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989-366-9230 kyoung(a)hlpl.org

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ink for giveaway
by melissa＠uproc.lib.mi.us 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Would anyone have use for some mistakenly ordered ink cartridges?? I have 3 boxes of Epson 220 ink (multipacks of black and colors) to give away. They are all unused, though 2 cartridges were opened. Send me your RIDES code, and they are all yours! Melissa Lupino Library Director Bessemer Public Library 411 S. Sophie St. Bessemer, MI 49911 (906)667-0404

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Job Posting
by Mary Cook 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

HERRICK DISTRICT LIBRARY Library Assistant I Herrick North Branch Starting Wage: $15.87/hour Full Time with Benefits General Summary and Qualifications: The Herrick District Library has a full-time Library Assistant position available at the North Side Branch located at 155 Riley Street. This position performs a variety of library functions from clerical to para-professional in nature. Contact with the public is extensive. The applicant must be able to plan and carry out successful children’s programs, help facilitate outreach events, and enjoy working with children. This person will also be responsible for a variety of circulation duties. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, excellent computer skills, written skills and great interpersonal skills. Additional requirements include demonstrated customer service excellence with desire to positively reflect library vision and values. Bilingual language skill preferred. Hours: Monday: 10:30am – 7:00pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm Wednesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm Thursday: 9:30am - 6:00pm Friday: 9:30am – 6:00pm Saturday: (every 3rd) 9:00am - 2:00pm. Please note, when working a Saturday, Friday will be a day off but 3 extra hours need to be added into the weekly schedule to complete a full work week. Occasional Sunday at the downtown location: 1:00 – 6:00pm Flexibility is required. The above hours may vary. Interested and qualified applicants should submit resume or application no later than 4:00 pm Monday, February 12th, 2018 to: jobs(a)herrickdl.org<mailto:jobs@herrickdl.org> Director Herrick District Library 300 South River Avenue Holland, MI 49423 616-355-3723 Mary Cook Assistant Director Herrick District Library 300 S. River Ave Holland MI 49423 616.355.3724

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Speaker recommendations
by Alger, Tracie L 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Ellen’s email (thank you!) about the Detroit Historical Society Speakers Bureau got me to thinking about what other options might be out there. Would anyone know of a speakers bureau or a speaker they would recommend for an in-service for library technicians at an academic institution? As far as topic, I’m willing to see what is available to spur some ideas. Tracie Alger Manager of Library Access & Technical Services Oakland Community College

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Register for Makerspace & Maker Events Virtual Conference: 2 weeks from today, February 21, 2pm-6pm
by Ben Rearick 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

Hi, All: *Schedule and Registration are up at* *http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/* <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/> On February 21st from 2pm-6pm, the University of Michigan School of Information will hold an online Virtual Conference of live webinars presented by practicing public librarians from around the state on the topics of planning, budgeting, implementing, and programming around makerspaces in Michigan libraries. Please plan to attend online! This event was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15 Please email Ben Rearick at brearick(a)umich.edu with any questions!

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ALA News for February 6, 2018
by Steven Bowers 07 Feb '18

07 Feb '18

ALA News for February 6, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Smart Cities, Creative Spaces the Focus for Midwinter Civic Innovation Session Smart cities and creative spaces will be the focus of the “Libraries Transform – Civic Innovation” plenary session, from 8:30 - 10 a.m. on Monday, February 12, at the Colorado Convention Center, Room 405/407. Part of the Symposium on the Future of Libraries at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver, the civic innovation session offers attendees a chance to learn with experts about the future of cities and communities. Featured speakers Margaret Hunt of the Colorado Creative Industries Division and Jake Rishavy of the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance will be joined by PLA President Pam Sandlian Smith, director of Anythink Libraries. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/smart-cities-creative-spaces-fo… ‘Spotlight on Book Clubs’ at Midwinter to highlight book club picks Attendees of the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver are invited to attend the “Spotlight on Book Clubs” from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10 at Colorado Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Participating exhibitors will host author signings and giveaways (while supplies last) for titles that are great choices for book clubs. Learn about ALA’s Book Club Central (www.bookclubcentral.org) a place for engaging content and information for book clubs designed in consultation with expert librarians. “Spotlight on Book Clubs” is sponsored by Book Club Central, United for Libraries, Booklist and ALA Conference Services. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/spotlight-book-clubs-midwint… AASL Celebrates 2018 School Library Month with Spokesperson Jason Reynolds Jason Reynolds, author of “Ghost,” “Patina,” “Long Way Down,” and “Miles Morales: Spider-Man,” will serve as the national spokesperson for the 2018 celebration of School Library Month (SLM). Observed in April and sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), School Library Month celebrates school libraries as approachable, equitable, and personalized learning environments necessary for every student’s well-rounded education. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/aasl-celebrates-2018-school-… K-8 school libraries invited to apply for ALA’s 2018 Sara Jaffarian Award School libraries are invited to apply for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming in kindergarten through eighth grade, the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office announced. Nominations for the 2018 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award for Exemplary Humanities Programming will be accepted until May 4, 2018. Applications, award guidelines and a list of previous winners are available at www.ala.org/jaffarian. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/k-8-school-libraries-invited… DC Public Library, Public Library Association announce Memory Lab Network Grant recipients People and families in seven communities moved one step closer to being able to digitize and preserve video tapes, photographs and other family keepsakes at their library. Their libraries have been awarded a Memory Lab Network Grant. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/01/dc-public-library-public-lib… Tickets available for 2018 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Naomi Shihab Nye The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), Western Washington University and the Whatcom County Library System announced that tickets for the 2018 May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture featuring Naomi Shihab Nye are now available. The lecture, titled "REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED - Our Lives of Reading & Writing” will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at the Western Washington University Performing Arts Center. Required tickets are free for the lecture and must be obtained through the Whatcom County Library System website. The daughter of a Palestinian father and an American mother, Naomi Shihab Nye grew up in St. Louis, Jerusalem and San Antonio, Texas. The author and/or editor of more than 30 books for adults and children, her latest for young people, 'The Turtle of Oman,' was chosen as a 2015 Notable Children's Book by the ALA. She has received four Pushcart Prizes, was a National Book Award finalist, and has been named a Guggenheim Fellow, amongst her many honors. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/tickets-available-2018-arbut… PLA releases 2017 Year in Review The Public Library Association (PLA) has released its 2017 Year in Review, an annual report highlighting the association’s work in 2017. Featuring numerous images from PLA's 2017 events, the report covers such areas as honors and achievements, advocacy, continuing education, initiatives, leadership, membership and publications. In a message to PLA members, which accompanied the report, PLA President Pam Sandlian Smith wrote, "As we dive headfirst into the new year’s challenges and opportunities, it’s important to reflect upon the progress we’ve made in the past twelve months. In 2017, PLA worked hard to help libraries support the needs of their communities. We expanded programs that help libraries measure their impact, provide health information to patrons, and increase digital literacy in the community. PLA also worked to build a more diverse field through an amazing library internship program, and much more!" http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/pla-releases-2017-year-review ALA 2018 MIDWINTER MEETING Sparking change -across the curriculum and campus the focus of Midwinter Education Innovation Session http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/sparking-change-across-curricul… Leaders of Change Share a Vision for the Future at Midwinter Diversity & Equity Session http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/leaders-change-share-vision-fut… OPPORTUNITIES Content experts sought for YALSA’s teen programming database http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/content-experts-sought-yalsa-s-… YALSA seeks new editor for research journal JRLYA http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/yalsa-seeks-new-editor-research… APPOINTMENTS ALCTS appoints ALA representatives to NARDAC http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/alcts-appoints-ala-representati… AWARDS AND GRANTS Kitchens and Townsend win 2018 Baker & Taylor Collection Development Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/kitchens-and-townsend-win-2018-… Anderson and Phillips win 2018 Frances Henne Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/anderson-and-phillips-win-2018-… Brickey wins 2018 MAE Award for Best Literature Program for Teens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/brickey-wins-2018-mae-award-bes… Lisa Kranz wins a year of free AASL membership http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/lisa-kranz-wins-year-free-aasl-… ALA PUBLISHING How libraries can promote individual and community health http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/01/how-libraries-can-promote-indiv… An updated handbook for understanding metadata http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/updated-handbook-understanding-… CHOICE Choice publishes white paper on new directions for institutional repositories http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/choice-publishes-white-paper-ne… EFORUMS Assessing Electronic Reference Services http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/eforum-assessing-electronic-ref… TOOLKITS Understanding Accessibility Challenges for Patrons http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/understanding-accessibility-cha…

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Registration for the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is NOW OPEN!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

Greetings! Registration for the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is now open! To register, please visit the Library of Michigan's registration system<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?cou…>. For more information on the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference, check out the Library of Michigan's Conference Page<http://michigan.gov/fyanconference>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Re: [Michlib-l] New director information
by Diane Greiner 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

A question came up and I thought I would reply to everyone. I am not retiring, but scaling back to one job. I am also the head of my local elementary school library and will continue on in that function. It has been requiring more of my time lately, hence the decision to scale back. Have a great day, Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 <mailto:crodg@llcoop.org> crodg(a)llcoop.org From: Diane Greiner [mailto:croton.twp.lib.director@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 3:10 PM To: Lakeland All; 'Michlib-l' Subject: New director information Laura Rodriguez-Irwin will officially begin as director of Croton Township Library on February 12th. Please change contact information for Croton correspondence to Laura's new email here - crolri(a)llcoop.org. The croton.twp.lib.director(a)gmail.com will reach her as well. I will oversee one last library board meeting on February 12th and hand over the reins to Laura. It has been a pleasure working will all of you. Have a great day, Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 <mailto:crodg@llcoop.org> crodg(a)llcoop.org

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Youth Intern at the Southfield Public Library
by Kelly Rembert 06 Feb '18

06 Feb '18

Hi, The Southfield Public Library is seeking a youth intern. Southfield Public Library Position: Library Intern – YOUTH SERVICES Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Current enrollment in a Master’s degree program in information and library science Coursework in youth services is desired Duties: Assistance with and promotion of Library programs and services Providing reference and reader’s advisory service Collection development Special projects as assigned Salary and Benefits: $11.00/hour/first year $12.00/hour/second year Tuition reimbursement allowance Vacation leave, sick leave, personal business leave and paid holidays Incentive bonus upon completion of the two year program Health insurance Hours: 30 hours/week including evenings and weekend hours This is a two year position Deadline: Friday, February 23 Application: Please send a cover letter and resume to: David Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org

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