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Online patron library card registration
by Sheila Bissonnette 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Hello all, I’m looking for input on what other libraries are doing in terms of registering for a library card online. I’m finding that as we promote our digital/online services, patrons who are new to these services always ask “is there a way to register for a library card online?”. Our library currently only issues library cards to people who walk into our building. I’m wondering now if there are other things we can do to make registering (and using) digital library services easier? Do any libraries offer a way for people to register for a library card online? If so, how do you verify residency? Any additional information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help. Sheila Sheila M. Bissonnette, MLIS Library Director Cell phone: 989-878-0450 Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. Fourth Street Clare, MI 48617 989-386-7576 ext 4 www.pmdl.org<http://www.pmdl.org/> Harrison District Library 105 E. Main Street Harrison, MI 48625 989-539-6711 ext 6 www.hdl.org<http://www.hdl.org/> Currently Reading<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/64338135?utm_med…> [ook Cover]<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/64338135?utm_med…> [oodreads Logo]<https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature<https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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JOB: Staff Assistant II – Library Services / Circulation & Serials
by Jill Sodt 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Hello everyone! We have an opening at Mott Library. This is a great position for someone who is currently working on their degree or interested in pursing a MLS at some point in the future. You can get some great experience working in an academic library setting, work with wonderful people, have opportunities for professional development, and discover why community colleges are great places to work. For more details, follow the link to the full listing: https://mcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/989 Have a great day! Jill Sodt Director of Library Services Mott Library Mott Community College 1401 East Court St, Flint, MI 48503 810-762-0415 jill.sodt(a)mcc.edu

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Podcasting at Your Library
by Pam Seabolt 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Podcasting at Your Library Join us Thursday, February 15, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing Podcasting. Our featured guest will be Programming Manager Kip Odell with the Kent District Library, MI. Kip produces and hosts KDLcast with the Kent District Library and will chat with us about the ins and outs of creating, producing, and hosting a podcast for the library. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our January chat on The Human Library? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/third-thursday-twitter-chat-january-2018> it for you. Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Register for U-M Virtual Conference on Making and Makerspaces in Libraries Next Wednesday 2pm-6pm!
by Ben Rearick 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

*Schedule and Registration Link are up at* *http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/* <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/> If you can't attend on February 21st, you can register and be notified when the recorded sessions go up online a few days after. 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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Beginning Workshop - Registration is Now Open!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Greetings! Registration for the 2018 Beginning Workshop is now open! To register, visit the Library of Michigan's registration system<mailto:https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.a…!>. (https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowConference.aspx?cou…) Beginning Workshop is an intensive 30day workshop for library staff seeking a level 3 or 4 certificate. Content is geared towards attendees with little or no previous library experience. Subjects include collections, customer service, technology, intellectual freedom, programming, and much more. For details on the agenda and lodging reservations visit: http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Action ALert: Tell Congress: FY2019 budget proposal miscalculates the value of libraries
by Steven Bowers 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

#FundLibraries Tell Congress to invest in libraries: http://www.ala.org/fundlibraries ________________________________ From: Jim Neal, ALA President <MemberValue(a)ala.org> Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 8:22 PM To: Steven Bowers Subject: Tell Congress: FY2019 budget proposal miscalculates the value of libraries Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View as a web page.<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…> [ALA Membership] Colleagues, Today, the White House released its budget proposal for FY 2019. As we anticipated, the proposal includes a significant cut to federal library funding and eliminates the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…> (IMLS), which provides approximately $183 million in direct funding to libraries through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The budget proposal also eliminates the $27 million Innovative Approaches to Literacy program administered by the Department of Education. Withholding federal support for libraries means withholding services that foster achievement, develop the workforce and contribute to local economies. ALA members will continue to highlight the value of libraries to our elected leaders in every U.S. congressional district. And we are confident that our congressional leaders will continue to protect the federal programs that invest in our communities. These proposed cuts would impact many libraries across the country. While public and school libraries would see the largest effects, academic libraries with state-funded databases or those that apply for IMLS grants are also implicated. Since each state is required to match one-third of their federal LSTA grants, any cut to LSTA in the FY2019 budget is likely to lead to a cut on the state level. In addition, the cuts to IAL specifically target school library funding, which will make it harder for vulnerable schools to acquire the books, resources, and training needed to provide high-quality literacy programs for their students. Congress will have the final say on budget allocations for these programs in the FY2019 budget. Now is the time to let them know how important federal library funding is to their constituents. Use the ALA Action Center<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…> to send your Senators and Representative an email and ask for their public support of library funding throughout the FY2019 appropriations cycle. Visit District Dispatch<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…> for up-to-date news from the ALA Washington Office and find resources on our website<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>. Thank you, [James Neal] Jim Neal ALA President [Facebook]<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>[LinkedIn]<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>[Twitter]<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>[AddThis]<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…> If you no longer wish to receive ALA Membership emails, please click here<http://ala.informz.net/ala/optout.asp?uid=1007418385&mi=7359397&fid=2402>. To unsubscribe from all American Library Association communications, click here<http://ala.informz.net/ala/default.asp?action=u&email=sbowers@wayne.edu&mi=…>. American Library Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 www.ala.org<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>. [Informz]<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT03MzU5Mzk3JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9NT…>

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Richland Community Library Director Position Opening
by Jenni Chase 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

*Library Director Position Posting* The Richland Community Library <https://www.richlandlibrary.org/index.asp> seeks a leader who prioritizes communication, innovative team building, and collaboration with the community to create a lasting vision for the future. The Richland Community Library (“Library”) is a Class 3 District Library serving a population of approximately 7,500 in the Township and Village of Richland, Michigan. The Library Director leads a staff of eight (8) and manages an annual operating budget of $450,000. The Library prides itself on being a gateway to all forms of literacy and lifelong learning. The vibrant local community enjoys regular Library programming, including the Meet Michigan Author series, local history and genealogy projects, a Teen Advisory Board, many children’s programs, and events focused on visual and literary arts. The Friends of the Library organization also provides support in pursuit of fundraising and special events/projects. Richland is located in southwest Michigan, approximately nine miles northeast of Kalamazoo (home of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College), and is known for its abundant natural beauty, including rivers, lakes and natural forests. The Village of Richland features an historic town square, which serves as a popular gathering space for all seasons, and is home to Gull Lake Community Schools, an excellent public school district. *Responsibilities* · Leadership of daily operations of the Library · Development and evaluation of Library services · Financial management of the Library and preparation of the annual Library budget · Facilities development and management · Community outreach – establishment and maintenance of local community network · Collection development and maintenance · Strategic planning with regard to: o Long-term financial security (including leadership of potential millage increase campaign within the next three to five years) o Community outreach (maintaining and strengthening local community network) o Evolving the vision and aspiration for the Library and its role in our community *Qualifications* · Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in roles of progressively increasing responsibility; public library or non-profit experience will be helpful · Advanced degrees will be given appropriate consideration; MLIS, from an ALA-accredited library school, is highly preferred · Outstanding interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills · Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a staff · Ability to work collaboratively with Board of Trustees, staff and the community in furthering our mission · Strong planning, organizational and financial management skills · Thorough knowledge of current trends and best practices for public libraries is a plus · The successful candidate will be a community-oriented leader who values the opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on, customer-service-focused director *Compensation* · This is an at-will, salaried full-time position: $48,000 to $60,000 annual salary · The Library contributes up to 5% to the Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (“MERS”) · The Library offers a combination of medical insurance, a flexible medical spending account and a 457(b) retirement saving option · Paid vacation, sick days, personal days and holidays *The Richland Community Library is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion/belief or age.* *Application Procedure* Please send a cover letter, resume and names and contact information for three professional references. *Please include a one-page written statement expressing your view on the primary challenge(s) facing public libraries today, and share your vision on how best to address these challenges.* *Applications received prior to March 1, 2018 will be given first consideration.* *Application materials should be delivered to board(a)richlandlibrary.org <board(a)richlandlibrary.org>.* https://www.richlandlibrary.org/jobs.asp

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FW: Health information For Public Librarians Symposium
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

FYI and www.michigan.gov/cestipend<http://www.michigan.gov/cestipend> D. D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> Like MeL on Facebook - http://facebook.com/mel.org [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<http://www.michigan.gov/octe> From: Dietz-Castel, Miles P [mailto:miles-dietz@uiowa.edu] Sent: Monday, February 12, 2018 1:40 PM Subject: Health information For Public Librarians Symposium [cid:image001.jpg@01D3A3FE.A3A77E00] I hope this email finds you well! The Medical Library Association, Public Library Association, and the National Network of Libraries invite you to attend a new symposium designed to bring public health librarians, health sciences librarians, and health professionals together to learn from each other on how best to serve the diverse health needs of our community. Why attend the Symposium? * Learn about educational, financial, and community engagement resources for health literacy outreach * Meet colleagues with the same concerns about barriers and challenges in providing literacy services * Understand national initiatives on reducing disparities in health The National Network of Libraries of Medicine is offering stipends of up to $500 to support travel and lodging to attend the Health Information for Public Librarians Symposium. Stipends are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis with an emphasis on equal distribution across the nation. A deadline of March 1st is in place for first consideration. To learn more about the symposium and apply for a travel stipend please visit: https://nnlm.gov/gmr/mla-symposium-2018. We hope to see you there! Please feel free to reach out with any questions you or your colleagues may have, I am happy to help! Thanks, Miles Miles Dietz-Castel National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM)<https://nnlm.gov/gmr/> Greater Midwest Region (GMR)<https://nnlm.gov/gmr/> Hardin Library for the Health Sciences University of Iowa 319-353-4479

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National Network of Libraries of Medicine - CSLP seeks ad hoc volunteers
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

CSLP<http://www.cslpreads.org/> is partnering with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) to produce a unique, space themed, health programming addendum to the 2019 program manual. NNLM is dedicating two of their staff to this project, with the hopes of increasing the role public libraries play in sharing health related information within their communities. To make sure this project is a success, we will be creating an Ad Hoc committee to support our colleagues at the NNLM. The committee will meet through video conferencing once a month, and be active from March through August. The committee's charge is as follows: The NNLM Health Programming Manual Addendum Ad Hoc Committee is charged with assisting with coordination for development of the NNLM Health Programming Manual Addendum. The Ad Hoc Committee is responsible for contributing content to the Addendum as well as vetting, testing, revising and improving the ideas that are submitted. The Ad Hoc Committee works closely with representatives from the NNLM to create an organized, creative and useful manual. If this is something that sounds interesting to you, or someone you know, please send an email to Luke Kralik at luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@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/>

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Wandoo Reader
by stephanie daniels 13 Feb '18

13 Feb '18

Dear Librarians, Is anyone using Wandoo software and what has been your experience? Looking for input.Regards,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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