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Minolta RP 603Z Microfilm Reader/Printer
by Mary Vergowven 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Hi, The Bedford Branch Library in Monroe County, MI has a microfilm reader/printer available - FREE - to a good home. Photos are attached. It works well for viewing, but no longer prints. Please contact me off list if interested, to arrange for a pick-up time. It is heavy so you would need a couple people to lift. Thanks. Mary Vergowven Reference Librarian Bedford Branch Library Monroe County Library System 8575 Jackman Road Temperance, MI 48182 734-847-6747 mary.vergowven(a)monroe.lib.mi.us

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Michigan Children's author Amy Shrodes's Lost and Found Cat
by Kristy Cooper 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Hello everyone, Amy Shrodes is a Michigan children's author based out of Ypsilanti who is available for programming and book talks about her acclaimed picture book, Lost and Found Cat: The True Story of Kunkush's Incredible Journey. This book was a result of Random House contacting her after hearing about her volunteer work during the refugee crisis in Greece and her efforts to unite a lost cat with it's family during their journey to safety. Per the description, "This heartwarming true story about one lost cat's journey to be reunited with his refugee family gently introduces children to a difficult topic and shows how ordinary people can help with compassion and hope." Amy has already done a book talk at the Ypsilanti District Library and has one planned in March at the Chelsea District Library. You can find out more about Amy by visiting her website www.lostandfoundcat.com and you can contact her about visiting your library at amy(a)clairvoyagency.com or 405-213-8788. I've also attached her author bio here. -- Kristy Cooper The Library Defense Network https://www.facebook.com/librarydefense

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Job posting part-time librarian
by ConnieJo Ozinga 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Commerce Township Community Library is seeking a part-time Teen Librarian. We are seeking someone who is innovative, tech savvy, creative with teen programming, and has excellent customer service and library skills. Will include some coverage of youth and adult services. Join us at our beautiful new building in the park. Send cover letter, resume and completed application form to cjozinga(a)commercelibrary.info. Application form is available at http://www.commercelibrary.info/employment. -- Connie Jo Ozinga Library Director Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Commerce, MI 48390 (248) 669-8108 x101 www.commercelibrary.info Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Full-time job posting at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Juliane Morian 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Want to join a team of librarians and paraprofessionals who love what they do and the communities they serve? If you've got the passion for reader's advisory, the enthusiasm for community outreach, and a healthy curiosity about technology then we need you to round out our team. We have a vacancy in our Popular Materials Department for a full-time librarian (salary starts at $43,860 and increases to $54,775 on our 10 step scale). Our priorities are focused on the following outcomes: inspire lifelong reading and learning; grow young readers; advance student success; and connect the community. Our full job description and application requirements are available here: http://cmpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/CMPL-37.5-hour-Adult-Services-Li…. We want you to join our team and make a difference in the communities of Clinton and Macomb Townships. ................................................... Juliane Morian Associate Director/UX Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-226-5091

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Low Key Sounds concert at Wilder Branch, Detroit Public Library
by Jennifer Dye 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Second Sunday Sessions continue at Wilder Branch. Sunday, February 11, 2:00-4:00, we welcome Low Key Sounds. This trio of musicians combine their unique background and musical styles from classic rock, punk, reggae, and Latin music to create their own powerful sound. Wilder is on 7 Mile, a few blocks west of Van Dyke. The branch is open 1:00-5:00 on Sundays. http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/branch/wilder Wilder Branch | Detroit Public Library<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/branch/wilder> www.detroitpubliclibrary.org The Wilder Branch was named after Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of many children's stories of pioneer life. Initially, a temporary branch location on Seven Mile Road ... Jennifer Dye Children's Librarian, Assistant Manager Wilder Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Wilder Branch M, W 12-8 T, Th, Sa 10-6 Su 1-5 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1872 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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onedrive vs. sharepoint
by Lise Mitchell 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Hi, Was hoping to chat with or get some advice from other small/medium libraries that have made the change over to Office365 and are using onedrive for shared document space. Are you using onedrive and sharing documents or did you setup sharepoint pages and document sharing to keep things organized? Trying to decide how much structure we need at the start or do we allow things to grow organically? I've used sharepoint in the past and know the amount of work it takes to setup things up and it can be useful but also don't want to spend the time if not necessary. So any words of wisdom or caveats would be appreciated. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3550 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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Webinar: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines: An Overview - March 19 1:30-2:30 CDT
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Greetings! At the Library of Michigan, we maintain an accessible website that meets a standard known as WCAG 2.0 AA. We run weekly checks with software called SiteImprove to fix bad HTML and broken links, and ensure our PDFs are readable by screen reading software used by visually impaired patrons. It has taken a lot of staff training and requires vigilance but we're proud that we offer a universal design that is accessible to all our visitors. Is your library interested in improving access for all patrons? Check out the webinar below hosted by AMIGOS. Web accessibility is always a topic in libraries. With the recent changes in Section 508, more people are starting to take notice. Section 508 is based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG: https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/(link is external)<https://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG21/>) and was last updated in December 2017. If you would like a refresher or just need an overview of the WCAG, this is the place. We will go over conformance levels, how to read the Guidelines, and what applies to you (and what might not). The cost of the webinar is $35. Learning Objectives: By the end of the session, participants should be able to: * Identify the conformance level needed for their library * Discuss ways to test for accessibility issues Target Audience: Those that create and/or maintain their library's website; those that manage the staff responsible for their library's website. Technical Requirements: Live Online System Requirements(link is external)<https://helpx.adobe.com/adobe-connect/tech-specs.html> Session Duration: This course consists of a 1-hour session. Instructor: Christine Peterson<https://www.amigos.org/node/10#cpeterson> - peterson(a)amigos.org(link sends e-mail)<mailto:peterson@amigos.org> Fees $35.00 Scheduled Dates March 19, 2018, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm CDT (Register Now<https://www.amigos.org/civicrm/event/register?id=975&reset=1>) Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Consumer Health Training Opportunity for Public Library Staff
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is recruiting public library staff to participate in the free online training, "Stand Up for Health: Health and Wellness Services for Your Community<https://nnlm.gov/classes/stand-health-health-and-wellness-services-your-com…>." This is a 4-week, online, asynchronous (all self-paced) course where participants will earn 12 continuing education (CE) credits and a certificate. The course is designed to provide public library staff with core competencies of providing health information services and the essential skills and knowledge that library staff need to build those competencies. The course content includes: Week 1: Introduction to Consumer Health Week 2: Health Reference Week 3 Health Resources Week 4 Health and Wellness Programming and Outreach Take a look at the link to the course for details on course objectives. https://nnlm.gov/classes/stand-up-for-health The course will begin March 5, 2018, with new content released each Monday. Plan to spend about 3 hours on coursework each week between March 5 and April 1. One additional week will be provided to catch up on assignments if needed. However, because each week involves online discussion with your peers, it is important to keep up with the weekly topics and not attempt to catch up at the end. This opportunity is part of a project to improve the course content and format to meet the unique needs of public library staff. Participants will be asked to take a short pre- and post-course surveys. In addition to receiving a certificate for 12 CE hours from the Medical Library Association (MLA), the NNLM will also sponsor the application fee for a Consumer Health Information Specialization<http://www.mlanet.org/p/cm/ld/fid=329> certificate from MLA. You will receive a certificate in the mail as well as a digital badge to use online. If you are interested, please complete this online form<https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6yajHQzAgl3JNjv>. The deadline to apply is February 23, 2018 and you will be contacted on February 26 to let you know if you have been selected for the program. If you have any questions please contact: Bobbi Newman, MLIS, MA Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Greater Midwest Region (GMR) bobbi-newman(a)uiowa.edu<mailto:bobbi-newman@uiowa.edu> Sdw ---------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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MeL Minute: It's Library Lover's Month
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Greetings Michigan library community, February is National Library Lover's Month and what better way to highlight our public libraries importance than by sharing some statistics showing how well loved and used our libraries are? In 2016 Michigan's public libraries circulated over 77 million pieces of content, offered over 34 million physical items for checkout and thanks to many of our public libraries participating in digital consortiums, a rapidly rising inventory of digital items that library patrons can access using their mobile devices, eReaders and personal computers. However, libraries are not only about accessing content. During the same timeframe Michiganders were offered 146,000 different enrichment opportunities covering everything from children's story time, author talks and job skill programs to musical events, local history programs, family movie nights, technology petting zoos and much more. We took advantage of this by attending these enrichment opportunities over 3.5 million times. In addition, over 237,000 children and teens took advantage of the many Summer Reading programs offered at their local libraries and put a crimp in their summer slide. We also tapped into our library's technology services by using library computers 9 million times, using our library's free wifi almost 8 million times and tested the knowledge of our local library's staff by asking over 8 million questions. With all this use it's clear, Michigander's love their libraries and continue to use them in many different ways. Brought to you by the MeL Team. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. 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/> [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>

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Free books from the Library of Michigan - updated
by Sasota, Jennifer (MDE) 08 Feb '18

08 Feb '18

Hello - Just a reminder that the Library of Michigan has free materials we are offering to the library community. We have updated the lists to reflect what we still have available and a few titles that have since been added. To take advantage of this opportunity, see the information below and the attached spreadsheets. Feel free to forward this message to other library groups or listservs within Michigan. Content and condition The titles listed are extra copies of fiction and non-fiction (hard and soft cover) books submitted to the Michigan Notable Books program over the last year and either contain Michigan content and/or were written by a Michigan author. Also available are some used Michigan government documents. How to request Please submit requests by email (respond to this message). If you are local or passing through, you are welcome to schedule a time to select and claim materials on-site from 8am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Email sasotaj(a)michigan.gov<mailto:sasotaj@michigan.gov> if you want to schedule a visit. Email requests are handled on a first-come basis by date and time. Some or all of the materials you request may no longer be available at the point we receive your email. Only requests for which we can supply NO materials will receive an email response. Shipping We prefer to ship items via RIDES. If you are not in the RIDES system, we can ship via UPS and will ship free for materials costing up to $20.00 per institution until/unless the funding is exhausted. Email requests must include the title as noted on the spreadsheet(s), RIDES code or a delivery address (street address only, no p.o. box), contact name, phone number and email address. Emails should be directed to sasotaj(a)michigan.gov<mailto:sasotaj@michigan.gov> Deadline If you are interested in any of these materials, please respond to this email no later than February 16th, 2018. Materials will be shipped as soon as time and resources allow. Thanks for your time, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Jennifer Sasota Library of Michigan Government Documents 702 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48915 517-335-8391 sasotaj(a)michigan.gov

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