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Wine Tasting at the Library Legal Requirements
by Dan Hutchins 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Hi all,I know many of you have hosted wine tastings at your libraries. The Lawrence Branch of Van Buren District is planning a similar event. The idea is to have a vendor out to host a free tasting for our patrons. I've done a bit of research and I'm having trouble determining the licensing requirements, if any, for such an event. To those with experience in this area I would be grateful for any insights you might care to share.Thank you! Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Re: [Michlib-l] 2018 Teen Video Challenge for Libraries Rock!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Just a reminder that we are less than 2 weeks out from the TVC submission deadline if any of your teens are interested. Details & links in the message below. Thanks, 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/> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, November 17, 2017 1:28 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] 2018 Teen Video Challenge for Libraries Rock! Attached are the entry forms for the Teen Video Challenge (TVC) from CSLP for 2018's Libraries Rock! I will be accepting submissions through January 31, 2018. Contest details are below. All participants filmed must have release forms signed by parent/guardian. Here is a link to the 2017 state winners for "Build a Better World," to give your teens some ideas: https://www.cslpreads.org/2017-teen-video-challenge/. If you receive the digest for Michlib-L, than you can find the forms on our website at www.mi.gov/summerreading<http://www.mi.gov/summerreading>. How to Enter 1. Create your video. 2. Title your video with: "2018 TVC - Michigan - 'Unique Name'." Please choose a single name that does not include your real name. 3. Upload your video to YouTube.com or Vimeo.com 4. Fill out and sign your completed Entry & Model Release form(s). (email lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov> for forms) 5. E-Mail completed forms by January 31, 2018, with the subject "2018 TVC" to Cathy Lancaster, LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov> Late entries will not be considered. Winners and Prizes CSLP will review all state winners during March 2018. In the spring of 2018, CSLP will award each CSLP approved State Teen Video Challenge Winner $100.00 and the teen's public library a prize worth $50.00 from Upstart. Terms and Conditions All audio and artwork must be created by the entrant or be in the public domain and must be specified as such on the entry form. CSLP (and all CSLP member affiliates) have permission to use the "2018 Teen Video Challenge" submissions, including all work created and all intellectual property embodied therein, as per the Contest Release form. Video Criteria for Acceptance All videos must: * Be 30 to 90 seconds. * Promote the idea of using public libraries and reading. * Include your interpretation of the 2018 CSLP teen slogan "Libraries Rock!". * Be designed for use at any library. * Be appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages. Video will be judged on the following criteria * Creativity * Message clarity and relevance * Motivation and inspiration * Overall impact 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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Registration for Free Student-Run Conference at University of Michigan School of Information Now Open! Saturday, February 10!
by Ben Rearick 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

It is my pleasure to announce that registration for QuasiCon is now open! QuasiCon is a one day FREE student-run conference at the School of Information to be held on *Sat, Feb. 10, 2018, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm* at North Quad. Here is the link to register: http://quasicon-2018.appspot.com/. The registration button is at the top of the page! This year's theme is "Discovery & Distortion," featuring keynote speaker is Jo Angela Oehrli, Learning Librarian & Children’s Literature Librarian at the University of Michigan Libraries The conference will feature two panels, a series of lightning talks, interactive demos, a poster session, and more featuring UMSI students, faculty, and staff! Come and learn about the "discovery & distortion" challenges the information field faces today and see what other exciting and interesting things UMSI students are exploring and presenting! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, contact the QuasiCon planning committee quasicon.planners.2018(a)umich.edu, or the ALA student chapter officers at alaofficers(a)umich.edu. Feel free to spread the word to your friends and colleagues! I look forward to seeing you there! All best, Ben Rearick

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Fwd: Question on Hubless or Stacking DVD Cases
by Stanczak, Cindy 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

We're beginning the process of reassembling our TV series into one common record and one case for each season, from being broken up into individual discs and cases. Needless to say, I'm looking to buy a *lot* of multi-disc cases. Is anyone using the hubless or stacking DVD cases in your collection? I've attached a pictures below of what I mean. They can hold between 3-6 discs. - Do you like them? Do they securely hold the cases? Are they unwieldy to use? - Have you used them and then moved away from them? - I suspect that they would cause less damage to the hubs, of which we see a *lot*. However, does it cause damage to the edges? Also, does anyone have a vendor they've used in the past that they like or really didn't like? 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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New Director at Croton Township Library
by Diane Greiner 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

A new director has been hired here at Croton Township Library. Laura Rodriguez-Irwin will be starting at the library on February 12th in her new leadership role. Many of you may know Laura from Grant Area District Library. Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 <mailto:crodg@llcoop.org> crodg(a)llcoop.org

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MeL Minute: Celebrate African American History Month with Britannica
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Save time, keep organized, and share Britannica content with Resource Packs! 'My Britannica' provides users a quick and easy way to collect and share materials including articles, images, and videos. Whether you are planning a lesson or just need quick access to important information, you can log into 'My Britannica' from school, home, or the library. To get started, click 'My Britannica' in the upper right of any screen in Britannica School. If you don't already have a personal account, click 'sign-up' and follow the instructions on the screen. Be sure to indicate if you are a student or an educator before clicking 'OK.' Now you are ready to start saving, organizing, and sharing! You can begin to save content by conducting a search and clicking the star within an article, image, video, or other text source. You can then place that piece of content in a Resource Pack. Save as much or as little as you'd like. Once you have saved content that you would like to share, click on 'My Content' in the upper right of your screen and find your newly created Resource Pack on the left of your screen. Click on the Resource Pack title to take notes or add additional content. Share by clicking the 'share pack' link in the upper right of the Resource Pack screen. You'll find a unique url just for your Resource Pack! Before users in Michigan can view the shared resource pack from this link, be sure to first click into a Britannica School level found at Mel.org to geo-authenticate your computer. Once a computer is geo-authenticated, anyone can click the shared link to access all the great content you've shared. In February, we are celebrating African American History Month, so we'd like to share a few Resource Packs that we've put together to get you started! Remember to first click on a Britannica School level at Mel.org to geo-authenticate your computer. Then click on the links below. Start sharing today! Celebrating African American History (Elementary) http://eb.com/72496 Celebrating African American History (Secondary) http://eb.com/72494 African Americans in STEM (Elementary) http://eb.com/119506 African Americans in STEM (Secondary) http://eb.com/119505 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. 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/> [cid:image003.png@01D396C9.128DEB80]Visit the new Michigan Parent Dashboard for School Transparency 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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Patron Counter
by Debra Greenacre 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Happy Friday! We are looking to put in patron counters to keep an accurate count of our library visits. What do you use? What was the cost? Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! Debra Greenacre, MLIS Executive Director Manistee County Library 231-723-2519 www.manisteelibrary.org

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NO longer available :Blu-Rays up for grabs
by Mary Beauchamp 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

All Blu-Rays have been taken, thank you! Mary Beauchamp Adult Services Petoskey District Library 231.758.3114 From: Mary Beauchamp Sent: Friday, January 26, 2018 2:22 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Blu-Rays up for grabs Greetings! I have a few awesome Blu-rays up for grabs. Both may need repackaging in order to put into your collection. Strangers Things, Season 1. (the set came with 2 DVDs and 2 Blu-Rays. We don't carry Blu-Rays, so you'll get the original packaging but it will be missing the 2 DVDs.) Boyhood. (again, it came with both DVD and Blu-Ray in its package. I only had to replace the DVD, so it's a package of 2, missing the 1 DVD). Please include your Rides code if interested. Mary Beauchamp Adult Services Petoskey District Library 231.758.3114

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Gale Business Recorded Webinars for MeL
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Hello All! For those of you who couldn't make the recent Gale Directory Library and DemographicsNow webinars, you can find a link which will take you to the recordings in MeL Business: http://business.mel.org/#busTabs=1 Just scroll down and you will see the link on the left side of the screen which reads: DemographicsNow Training Tutorials. Please share with those entrepreneurs, small business owners or small business support organizations with whom you may be working in your community! Best, Deb Deb Renee 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

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Blu-Rays up for grabs
by Mary Beauchamp 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Greetings! I have a few awesome Blu-rays up for grabs. Both may need repackaging in order to put into your collection. Strangers Things, Season 1. (the set came with 2 DVDs and 2 Blu-Rays. We don't carry Blu-Rays, so you'll get the original packaging but it will be missing the 2 DVDs.) Boyhood. (again, it came with both DVD and Blu-Ray in its package. I only had to replace the DVD, so it's a package of 2, missing the 1 DVD). Please include your Rides code if interested. Mary Beauchamp Adult Services Petoskey District Library 231.758.3114

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