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deal of the day!
by Perri Saunders 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

I have six matching used computer chairs in great condition that I need to sell. We have remodeled, and they don't fit our room anymore. They are large sized (I chose them to fit large patrons), but we had them at adult and children's computers both. I have attached pictures. The purchasing library would need to pick up. They really are good chairs. If I had room for them, I'd keep them for future use! $25 each or best offer *Perri* -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Michigan Humanities Council Great Michigan Read tour with Ilyasah Shabazz begins Wednesday, 3/21
by Katie Wittenauer 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Good afternoon from the Michigan Humanities Council, This week, we will begin the first of two Great Michigan Read spring tours with the authors of this year's selection, X: A Novel. >From Wednesday to Saturday, Ilyasah Shabazz will be traveling to Grand Haven, Jackson, Saginaw, Flint, and Sterling Heights for a series of events featuring a facilitated discussion about the novel, a Q & A session with the audience, and book signings. We are grateful to our library, high school, and college partners for hosting the events Wednesday through Friday, and we are looking so forward to Ilyasah's participation in Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, hosted by the Historical Society of Michigan, on Saturday. Wednesday, March 21: Evening event in Grand Haven * 7 p.m.: Facilitated discussion about X: A Novel, Q & A with the audience, and book signing at Loutit District Library, 407 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven Thursday, March 22: Evening event in Jackson 6 p.m.: Facilitated discussion about X: A Novel, Q & A with the audience, and book signing at Jackson College, Bert Walker Hall, RM144, 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson Friday, March 23: Daytime event in Saginaw and evening event in Flint * 10 a.m.: Facilitated discussion about X: A Novel, Q & A with the audience, and book signing at Saginaw High School, 3100 Webber Street, Saginaw (Visitors to the school will need to go through metal detector upon arriving) * 6:30 p.m.: Facilitated discussion about X: A Novel, Q & A with the audience, and book signing at Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint Saturday, March 24: Daytime event in Sterling Heights As part of Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, hosted by the Historical Society of Michigan, Ilyasah Shabazz will be speaking at the Wyndham Garden Sterling Heights, 34911 Van Dyke, Sterling Heights. Pre-registration is required and closes today, March 19, at hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/. * 8:15-9:45 a.m.: Breakfast conference session featuring Ilyasah Shabazz's presentation about Malcolm X in Michigan, followed by a Q & A with conference attendees * 9:45 a.m.: Photos and book signing You can also find all of these upcoming dates listed on our website at: http://www.michiganhumanities.org/2017-18-great-michigan-read/2017-18-great…. If you are in northern Michigan or the Upper Peninsula, save the date for May 15 to 17, when author Kekla Magoon visits Marquette, Munising, Escanaba, Sault Ste. Marie, and Petoskey. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you at Great Michigan Read events around the state this spring. Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Program Officer Michigan Humanities Council 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Volunteer Handbook?
by Stanczak, Cindy 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Hello all! We're updating our volunteer policy and handbook. Do you have one you're willing to share? I'm happy to send out a compilation of documents, if asked. Thank you! Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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SAVE THE DATE: Collaborating Partners 2018 Workshop
by Denise Hooks 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Collaborating Partners 2018 Workshop Announcement The Collaborating Partners - Michigan Cooperative Directors Association, Library of Michigan, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Michigan Library Association, and MiALA - have scheduled a workshop focused on Library Accessibility. Date: Friday, November 9, 2018 Location: Grand Valley State University, Eberhard Center, Grand Rapids Audience: Directors, Board Members, Library Staff Topics will include: * designing new buildings and renovating older ones * overcoming barriers to access in collections and programming * advocating for disabled patrons * providing access to websites and online materials * complying to ADA legal requirements Registration information will be provided later this Spring. Please add this workshop to your calendar today! dh Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 48402 (810) 232-7119 (810) 232-6639 Fax dhooks(a)mmlc.info<mailto:dhooks@mmlc.info> www.mmlc.info

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CLAIMED: Free to Good Home: Region 2 "Marvel: Agents of SHIELD" Season 2
by Stanczak, Cindy 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

The Region 2 DVD season has been claimed. Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! On Mon, Mar 19, 2018 at 11:50 AM, Stanczak, Cindy < cstanczak(a)albionlibrary.org> wrote: > We have have Region 2 "Marvel: Agents of SHIELD" Complete Season 2 > available to anyone who might be able to use it. This DVD will not play > on most DVD players sold in the U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda. > Free to a good home. > > Cynthia Stanczak > Library Director > Albion District Library > 501 S. Superior St. > Albion, MI 49224 > (517) 629-3993 > > Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. > Proudly serving our community since 1919. > Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! >

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Improv Program
by Brian Johnston 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Hello Everyone, Has any library staff out there tried to host an improv comedy class and/or event at your library? If so, could you please write to let me know how it went? Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Free to Good Home: Region 2 "Marvel: Agents of SHIELD" Season 2
by Stanczak, Cindy 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

We have have Region 2 "Marvel: Agents of SHIELD" Complete Season 2 available to anyone who might be able to use it. This DVD will not play on most DVD players sold in the U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda. Free to a good home. Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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Bibliotheca maintenance agreements
by Melissa Huisman 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Hi! Can anyone who uses this company for their self check outs give me their opinion as to whether to continue with the maintenance or not? Thanks! Melissa Huisman, Library Director Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville 3338 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville MI 49426 Phone: 616-669-1255 X 5 Fax: 616-669-5150 Email: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org

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Door counters
by Kat Boyer 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Hello everyone, I've noticed that our door counter numbers, and what is going on at the library just don't seem to be matching up. We've been pretty busy lately, but the number from our door counter just doesn't seem to accurately reflect that. Do any of you have this problem, or have you had it and found a solution? I'm going to be investigating a new door counter, and wonder if there is any one that is more accurate that another, something I should really look for. Thank you, Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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upcoming webinar - Writing for the Web - register today!
by Jan Davidson 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Upcoming webinar offering from MCLS! Writing for the Web<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/writing-for-the-web-150.html> Instructor: Jessica Barnes Tuesday, March 27, 10am - 12noon Eastern (9-11am Central) Credits: 2 T-LEUs for IN staff! Is your library's website written in language for the online world? Learn how appropriate writing for the web for your library's website will make for a better user experience for your patrons. We will discuss strategies to help your patrons to get the information they need faster, and help make content easier for library staff to manage. Register today at https://store.mcls.org/! Questions? Email Training(a)mcls.org<mailto:Training@mcls.org>. ********************** MCLS Training Department training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 517-394-2420 x404 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x404 Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://store.mcls.org/

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