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mailing envelopes
by Pamela Spoor 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Please send medium and large mailing envelopes to zv212. Thank you

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Job Posting - Library Assistant
by Katie Dover-Taylor 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

William P. Faust Public Library of Westland Library Assistant - Circulation We are currently accepting applications for a 36 hour/week Library Assistant. To download an application, please visit www.westlandlibrary.org/about/jobs<http://www.westlandlibrary.org/about/jobs>. Starting wage is $9.50 hourly with paid holidays, vacation and personal leave. Position Summary: The Library Assistant will provide excellent customer service in person and over the telephone, checking in and checking out library materials, registering patrons and updating patron accounts, collecting money, entering library holdings in our online catalog, and assisting and directing patrons with the operation of library equipment. Two years of library experience preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please send your resume and a completed employment application to: Diane Mehl Circulation Department Head 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 diane.mehl(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:diane.mehl@westlandlibrary.org> Posting date: January 3, 2018

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New 6 week short story series offered
by Francine Menken 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

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password problems
by Barb Gudenburr 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Hi, I am trying to register for the PLA in Philadelphia and my password will not work. I have also tried to reset the password and that will not work. Please help! Thanks! Barbara Gudenburr Circulation Supervisor Canton Public Library [vsmCPLlogo]

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Evanced Solutions Signup software
by Melissa Huisman 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Hello! Has anyone used Evanced solutions product "Sign ups" successfully to give your own patrons preference when signing up for a program -without the barcode authentication option? If so, how did you do it? Thanks! Melissa 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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Michigan Notable Book 2018
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Happy New Year, I am happy to announce that the 2018 Michigan Notable Book list will be published in the Detroit Free Press Sunday January 14th. Library application forms may be found at: http://bit.ly/1Z3TxQi<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F1Z3TxQi&h=ATMaD7x1wBkS…>. For a brief timeline, dates and FAQs, please visit: http://bit.ly/2ClfqGX<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2ClfqGX&h=ATM9gyVm-Pkf…>. 10 days to list reveal! Edwina Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 517 373 4376 Follow us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan<http://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan> [cid:image001.jpg@01D38495.39E0BE60]

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More Homeschooling Responses
by Jessica Wilhoite 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Even more homeschooling responses :) 1. We have a staff member, Melanie Allbery (copied to this message) who homeschooled her children with a literature-based curriculum through 8-th grade. She "retired" as a kindergarten teacher to do this. (She was such a frequent patron we hired her to be a para-pro sub when her kids were a little older.) Melanie began offering a monthly homeschooling program in Sept. 2015, Sept. - April. It draws 25-45 people. Melanie has a different theme each month, with lots of hands-on learning activities. I don't think that any one else on my staff could deliver this program. Melanie's knowledge of lesson plans, group/classroom management and ability to converse with any age person all go into making this program a success. And Melanie's contacts with the entire s.e. MI homeschooling community have helped a lot with publicity. I've attached a current flyer. Please contact Melanie if you would like more information. She will be off until after the first of the year. Her name is Melanie Allbery (two "l's") and her email address is melanie.allbery(a)farmlib.org. 2. I have to say, I was disappointed in the response to your question about homeschool programs. As a former homeschooling mom myself, I remember being very disappointed that my local (and other nearby) libraries did not have homeschool programs. There seemed to be a lot of interest among the parents in my homeschool groups, since most of us were regulars at our local public libraries. When I began working at FCL as a Page, I learned that one of the parapros in the children's department was also a homeschooler. Three or four years ago, she started a program for homeschoolers and, since I now work in a different building and am an adult librarian, I wondered how it was going, given the less than enthusiastic response you received to your post. Here's what she said: I have had a wonderful response to my homeschool program, thankfully!! I have a regular group that comes, along with new people, every month. I think it makes a huge difference that I homeschooled my children--they see me as credible in providing a program for them. The parents are VERY appreciative and give me feedback as to what they like/need/want. Don't give up on homeschoolers! But maybe have a talk with them first to see what their needs and their availabilities are. ;) ***Two recommendations to contact Melanie Allbery!*** 3. We have a Homeschool Advisory Board that meets once a month at the library. This is the purpose statement: The purpose of the Tamarack District Library Homeschool Advisory Board is regularly to collaborate in areas of mutual interest for the benefit of their families, the library, and the community. The Homeschool Advisory Board will share resources, plan or recommend events, and support endeavors with a focus on positive community interaction, education, and service to others. I present it to community members (both homeschoolers and others) something like this: “It’s a way for homeschoolers to learn more about the resources available at the library and network with each other; and it is a way for the library to learn more about how we can serve homeschoolers’ needs.” These meetings have resulted in increased use of library materials, and given us some useful direction in collection development that has benefited the community as a whole. For example, in the early days of the HAB, we received a request for foreign language learning materials such as Rosetta Stone. From that request we embarked on a process that has resulted in us now having five foreign language laptops available for checkout. Each has a different language learning software installed on it, and they are very popular. It appears HAB has also been useful to homeschoolers for networking, and the library is now identified as “the place to go” for new homeschoolers in the area who want to learn more and get looped in. The HAB has also provided the impetus for the following programs: * Weekly Chess Club on Friday afternoon (open to the public) * Annual “Science Fair” in March (open to the public) * Annual “pick up” choir of homeschooled kids who sing at the library’s annual Christmas open house * A game day focused on strategy games is currently being planned Through HAB, homeschooled kids have become increasingly involved as volunteers in our “Junior Friends of the Library” group, and in support of various programs. Thanks for responding...I will send along more if I get any. Happy New Year! Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township Residents

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RLC 2018 Awards - it's not too late to submit a nomination!
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

It's not too late to begin work on an award nomination packet for RLC 2018 but the deadline is right around the corner - Friday, January 12. We all enjoy the feeling of being recognized by our peers for a job well done. This is your opportunity to take a few hours between now and January 12th to put together a nomination packet for one of four awards being given at RLC 2018 in Traverse City. Please consider who you know that meets the quality of excellence in the profession. Do you know someone at a small or rural library who is a leader in our profession? Do you have a Trustee or Friend who goes above and beyond the call of duty to promote and advance your library? Do you know a small or rural library that truly excels? We want to hear from you! It's time again to nominate libraries, staff, trustees, and friends of small and rural libraries for a Loleta Fyan Conference Award. Self-nominations are accepted for the Mendel award that goes to a library and it includes a cash prize! The conference will be held at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme outside Traverse City April 30-May 2, 2018. Nominations are due by Friday, January 12, 2018 to norriss2(a)michigan.gov or by post to Sonya Schryer Norris, Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909. There will be four awards in 2018. The categories are: * Outstanding Small/Rural Librarian Award * Trustee/Friend Award * Patron Service Award (includes children's services) * The June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service (this award goes to a small/rural library) Please note that library cooperative staff and conference planning committee chairs are not eligible for conference awards. To qualify for the award the library must serve a population of 25,000 or less. Branch locations of larger libraries do not qualify for nomination. Nominations may come from a library director or staff, another library, a library user, a community business or organization, a library cooperative or a library may self-nominate for the June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service. The award nomination form can be found at this link: Award Nomination Form<http://michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/Call_for_Nominations_2018_R…>. Nominations are due by Friday, January 12, 2018. 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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library furniture -some items free!
by Mary Chasseur 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

We have furniture in great condition that we just don't have room for. I've attached a pdf with pictures and dimensions. The items are: End of range card catalog stand - student size - free Double sided book display shelf - free 7.5'x4' Library index table - could also be used as conference table $200 or best offer -- /Mary Chasseur/ Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 S. Franklin St. Frankenmuth, MI 48734 989-652-8323

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Microfilm Readers
by Christian Dunham 03 Jan '18

03 Jan '18

Greetings All, I have two microfilm readers that need a new home. We have a AM Bruning 4010 which just reads, and a Minolta RP 603Z which prints, but lightly. Picture of the Bruning is attached, and information about the Minolta is here: http://www.microfilmworld.com/minoltarp603zplainpapermicrofilmreaderprinter. aspx Thank you for your time, Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library 989-823-2171 | vassarlibrary.org | facebook.com/vassarlibrary

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