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Home school support groups?
by North Adams Library 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Has anyone started a home school support group sponsored by their library? I want to do this in our library and would love to hear from people who have done it. I am picturing a place for them to get together once a month where they can do a group activity, listen to a presenter, or just chat with one another. Naturally, they would get to see all the new books. Looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you! Phyllis ------ Phyllis Rickard Director North Adams Community Memorial Library (zv245) 110 E. Main St., PO Box 248 North Adams, MI 49262 517-287-4426 northadamslibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/

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Virtual attendance at board meetings?
by Linda Lyshol 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Hi, recently a trustee asked if it is legal to have board members attend virtually instead of physically. Obviously, this would not excuse physical presence at board meetings all the time, but simply for the times that the board member might be ill but not ill enough to have read the packet and be able to vote; it would be nice for them to leave their germs at home. There would, of course, be other reasons they might not be able to attend physically but, if possible, to attend virtually. Does anyone have an legal opinion on this or have a policy that I can look at? Thanks! Linda Lyshol, MLIS, MPA Library Director, Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St.,Coldwater MI 49036 http://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org 517-278-2341, ext. 116 | 517-278-2342 (fax) To fear change is to fear being challenged. To fear being challenged is to fear growth and new possibilities.~Ty Howard

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Library Discovery Service or Catalog Browser Overlay Recommendations
by Kelli Perkins 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

We are currently using EDS Ebsco Discovery Service as a discovery platform for our public library catalog, but we're looking for recommendations from other public libraries. Is there a browser, overlay or discovery platform you are using and like? We are a III/Sierra (Innovative Interfaces) system. We'd like to look at some other products and are interested in what other Michigan libraries are using. Thank you so much for your time! Kelli Perkins Kelli Perkins Collection & Digital Resources Manager Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 616.355.3718 kperkins(a)herrickdl.org

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Managing Computer Access
by Keegan Sulecki 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Hi Everyone, I am back with another survey for all of you! Chelsea District Library is in the process of reevaluating our library spaces and services and as such we are looking to gather information on other models of organizing library computer areas and providing for library computer access. Please fill out the following survey by the end of the day Friday, February 9. I would be happy to once again share a summary of the results. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XBHV7KD Sincerely, Keegan Keegan Sulecki *Head of Information Services* Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X218 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e: ksulecki(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary>

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Looking for fees charged for printing, faxing, scanning
by Kelly Rembert 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Hi, I thought someone recently compiled answers to how much libraries charge for printing, faxing and scanning. I searched the archives of Michlib-l unsuccessfully for this but maybe someone still has this info and can forward it to me. We just got new copiers and some of their features have us debating on how much to charge for these services. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Fwd: New Gale Database Enhancements Coming Soon!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Please feel free to share! ________________________________ [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] Gale Makes Database Enhancements [Christine Schneider]Great news! Gale has just announced a number of enhancements to many of the Gale databases you are using from the Michigan eLibrary (MeL). These enhancements provide increased functionality, easier access to Gale’s most used tools, and more. The following highlights will automatically become available on FEBRUARY 7, 2018: All MeL Gale Databases: * Updated tools on the document page. “Send to Google Drive” and “Send to OneDrive” now appear in the tools list, without having to click on “Download”. Also, the most used features have been moved to the top for easy access. * Enhanced Highlights and Notes. Highlights and notes sent to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive now include hyperlinked document titles and citation information, making it easier for users to navigate back to the original content and properly cite information. Health & Wellness Resource Center: * Topic Finder has been added. It enables users to visually discover the context of their search term to uncover hidden connections. * Suggested Topics enhances the search experience by displaying related portal pages based on the user’s search terms. * New homepage spotlight and banner design. This design clearly shows users how to learn more about a featured topic and where to go to browse topics. Kids InfoBits: * Interface translation tool. Now located in the top navigation toolbar. Users can translate the interface into 23 diverse languages to show search options and headers in their selected language. Research in Context: * New homepage spotlight and banner design. This design clearly shows users how to learn more about a featured topic and where to go to browse topics, which is one of the most common actions on the homepage. * Interface translation tool. Now located in the top navigation toolbar. Users can translate the interface into 23 diverse languages to show search options and headers in their selected language. * Improved access to curriculum standards. A streamlined feature allows users to more easily drill down into the standards. If you’d like to see a sneak peak at the screenshots, check out the Gale Blog post: http://blog.gale.com/updates-coming-to-your-gale-resources/. Also....Coming Soon! LMS Integrations Beginning April 2018, Gale databases will integrate with Canvas and Schoology. These enhancements allow teachers and instructors to access Gale databases from within their Learning Management System (LMS) and embed content directly into assignments. -Christine Schneider MeL K-12 Education Specialist CSchneider.MeL(a)gmail.com<mailto:CSchneider.MeL@gmail.com> [http://www.michigan.gov/images/MEL_LOGO_25435_7.jpg] Michigan eLibrary, a program of the Library of Michigan and part of the Michigan Department of Education http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915 (m) 248-305-0231 Visit the new Michigan Parent Dashboard for School Transparency [Image removed by sender.] Your Window to Important School Information and Facts Learn more at: http://www.MISchoolData.org/ParentDashboard<http://www.mischooldata.org/ParentDashboard>

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Virtual Attendance at Board Meetings
by Christine Hage 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

We do allow virtual attendance and it is addressed in our bylaws. We have called or Skyped trustees who we ill and not able to come to the meeting or who have been out-of-town during a regular board meeting. *Section 6. QUORUM -* A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting shall consist of a majority of the members serving on the board. Presence at a meeting can be in person or by conference telephone or any similar communications equipment through which all persons participating at the meeting can communicate with each other. Christine Lind Hage Director, Rochester Hills Public Library Division Councilor, United for Libraries 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 <(248)%20650-7122> The E's of Libraries®: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Engagement

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extra Jumanji books for sale
by Andrea Estelle 01 Feb '18

01 Feb '18

Hi All, We had a wildly fun life-size Jumanji fundraising event here at ODL this winter, (https://www.facebook.com/pg/OtsegoDistrictLibrary/photos/?tab=album <https://www.facebook.com/pg/OtsegoDistrictLibrary/photos/?tab=album&album_i d=1691344840886130> &album_id=1691344840886130) and we sold the book during the weeks of the event, I have 9 left and wondered if anyone could help me out and buy a new copy or two for their collection? My return window has expired to send the extras back. We did sell some but I had too many. It's a great time to add a new copy to your collection following the recent movie. They are brand new, not processed, 30th Anniversary Edition hardcover copies of Jumanji by Chris VanAllsburg. They are currently $12.79 on Amazon and $14.24 on B&T. I would like to sell them for $10 each. If you can add a new copy or two to your collection please let me know! I have nine to sell. If you are interested just let me know your RIDES code and I will send you a copy with an invoice. Thank you for considering! One other thing, if you didn't see this yet, it is very fun. ALA's new marketing material, Jack Black promoting libraries and the Jumanji movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=YIQ3UVy4tOE> &v=YIQ3UVy4tOE 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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Fundraising Ideas
by JEN Rob Bristow 31 Jan '18

31 Jan '18

Happy Wednesday! Our library was recently approved for a building expansion by our Township Board. Most of the cost is covered by our Township but I am hoping to come up with a few ways to give the community a way to give toward the new building and be recognized in some way (and reduce the amount of money that the Township has to contribute if possible). If you do not mind sharing, has your library had a successful capital campaign or fundraising idea lately that goes beyond the buy-a-brick approach? Thanks for your help, Rob Bristow Library Director Georgetown Township Public Library 1525 Baldwin Jenison, MI 49428

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Fwd: Coming in February – A new look and features to your LearningExpress Library
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 31 Jan '18

31 Jan '18

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