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Position Available - Flat River Community Library, Greenville, MI
by Laura Powers 17 Dec '17

17 Dec '17

Job Title: Reference/Circulation Assistant I Deadline to Apply: Friday, December 29, 2017 at 5 pm Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs a variety of duties in support of the circulation function, provides reference and information services, and performs a variety of duties in support of library operations. Position Type: Part-time The full job posting and application are available at www.flatriverlibrary.org/about <http://www.flatriverlibrary.org/about> . Resumes may be submitted with the application but will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. Applications will be accepted until Friday, December 29, 2017 at 5 pm and should be submitted to: Flat River Community Library Attn: Laura Powers 200 W. Judd St. Greenville, MI 48838 Or email to: Laura Powers, grelp(a)llcoop.org <mailto:grelp@llcoop.org> Subject Line: Reference/Circulation Assistant I Application Flat River Community Library Laura Powers | Interim Library Director 200 W. Judd St. | Greenville, MI 48838 P: 616-754-6359, x102 <mailto:grelp@flatriverlibrary.org> grelp(a)flatriverlibrary.org

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Free or low priced ILS for very small school library
by Maren Kroening 16 Dec '17

16 Dec '17

Calling any small school libraries, I have a teacher from a very small parochial school (K-8) in our area asking if I know of any open source or at least moderately priced software to catalog their small library. Bonus if it also can track checkouts to their students, although they only have about 30 students so they probably could use a spreadsheet for that. This is not something I’m at all familiar with, but if anyone out there is working in a small school/small library of any type using a free or very low priced ILS or even has heard of suggestions I can pass on to this teacher, I’d be grateful if you could contact me. Please email me directly. If anyone is interested in this topic, I can compile any possible results. Thank you! Maren Kroening Miller Branch, Warren Public Library 5460 Arden, Suite 303 Warren, MI 48092 586.751.5377

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Help finding the title of a kids book, 1950's or early 1960's?
by Les Cheneaux Community Library 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

Happy Holidays everyone! I have a patron who is trying to find a kids book from his childhood. He said he thought the name was something like"Short History of the World" with characters in it named " Itchy, Scratchy, and Unga Unga". He is interested in finding the correct title and ISBN number if there is one. Anyone have any idea? Jane French Les Cheneaux Community Library - zv366 an affiliate of Superior District Library P.O. Box 99 75 Hodeck St. Cedarville, MI 49745 Phone/Fax: 906-484-3547 www.uproc.lib.mi.us <http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/> www.facebook.com/pages/Les-Cheneaux-Community-Library

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eNews from HSM: Latest Michigan History, Motor Coach Tour, History Hounds, Upcoming Events
by Historical Society of Michigan 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

Our Latest Michigan History! As the 2017 holiday season continues, Michigan History magazine's January/February 2018 issue is available for purchase. This inaugural 2018 issue combines the results of our 2017 reader survey, features editorial updates, and hosts a collection of exciting new special sections for our readers. What's new? Some of Michigan History's newest sections include: Manny on the Move: Follow Manny the Moose, HSM Magazines' mascot, as he travels throughout Michigan to explore historical spots. Focus on MI: Learn about some of Michigan's lesser known communities, locations, organizations, and institutions. Facts & Finds: Hear fascinating stories about Michigan artifacts belonging to our member historical organizations. In addition to introducing these new special sections, we've also tweaked our existing columns and updated the overall look of the magazine. We're thrilled to share our efforts! <http://hsmichigan.org/publications/michiganhistory/read/> See what's in our current issue! Michiganders on the Road Presents "Founding of America" Tour We know Michigan is a great state for culture and history. But we also know there is some great history in the other 49 states as well. That's why we developed our "Michiganders on the Road" motor coach tours-and we've already set our sights on 2018! How did our nation come about? What did our founders envision for the United States? Can a government of the people, by the people, and for the people survive? As one historian has put it, "the road from Jamestown leads to Gettysburg." We'll discover how the United States originated and how it was sustained in our 9-day, 8-night "Founding of America" tour. History-packed, fun-filled, and bursting with good eats along the way, this tour is sure to delight anyone looking for a historical adventure with fellow Michiganders. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour. pdf> View the detailed itinerary on our website. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/america-tour-regist ration/> Already know you want to come? Register today! History HoundsT Presents. Millennial Visions & Earthly Pursuits: The Israelite House of David January 10, 2018 with Bob Myers Millennialist preachers Benjamin and Mary Purnell founded the Israelite House of David in Benton Harbor in 1903. Their religious commune soon gathered hundreds of members and became an economic powerhouse, including an amusement park, jazz band, and baseball team. Scandals and feuds rocked the colony, but it survives as one of America's oldest communal orders. All History Hounds lectures began at 7 p.m. and take place at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan. Members of the Society can attend for free, and non-members can attend for $7/person. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Learn more and register on our website! _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/> Check us out on Facebook! <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Image result for facebook icon <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> HSM page Last minute gift? We've got you covered! Everyone scrambles for the last gift (or two, or three!) during the holiday season. If you're looking for a unique and long-lasting gift, consider giving the gift of Michigan History magazine! <http://hsmichigan.org/join/michigan-history/> Order your gift subscription today! Looking for a Job? If you are looking for work, make sure to take a look at our <http://hsmichigan.org/resources/position-openings-in-michigan/> History Job Board. This board is lists our member organizations' various opportunities from all areas of the state. <http://hsmichigan.org/resources/position-openings-in-michigan/> Check them out on our website! The Local History Conference is Coming! March 23-24, 2018 Sterling Heights Upcoming Events From Our Members The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents "Local History of Curling Open House," Sunday, January 14, in West Bloomfield. The Library of Michigan presents "Mid 20th & 21st Century Biographical Research," Saturday, January 13, in Lansing. The Holland Area Historical Society presents "Answering the Call: Company K Sharpshooters in the Civil War," Tuesday, March 13, in Holland. The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents "From Hastings to Home: An Introduction to Detroit's Early Jewish History," Sunday, March 25, in West Bloomfield. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM's online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you'd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Program recommendation - Annie Spence
by Priscilla Burns 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

Author and librarian Annie Spence gave a charming presentation of her book Dear Fahrenheit 451: Love and Heartbreak in the Stacks: a Librarian's Love Letters and Breakup Notes to the Books in her Life <http://search.mel.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb33835543__Sdear%20fahrenheit%2…> at the Grosse Pointe Public Library this month. She read from her book, chatted about her path to being published and signed books afterward. Originally started to entertain herself while weeding, the letters are sometimes funny, sometimes salty but always on the mark. The book is not just for librarians (although we especially loved it!), any book lover will enjoy. Annie is currently a librarian at the St Clair Shores library, as well as a sub in Grosse Pointe. I highly recommend her program and her book. Contact info is on her website<https://www.anniespence.com/about/>. While you are there, check out her interview on The Dinner Party Download. Priscilla Burns Grosse Pointe Public Library Woods Branch 20680 Mack Avenue Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48230 313-343-2072 x205

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Jan. 1 Deadline for YALSA Summer Learning Grants
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

Posted on behalf of YALSA Jan. 1 Deadline for YALSA Summer Learning Grants Could your library use funds for 2018 Teen Summer Reading? Dollar General Literacy Foundation and YALSA will be awarding grants totaling $40K to public and school libraries for their summer reading programs. Grants are $1K each. Twenty Summer Learning Resources Grants are targeted toward libraries in need with the purpose of helping them purchase resources or provide services to bolster their teen summer learning programs. Twenty Teen Summer Intern Grants are designed to help teens build job skills while aiding libraries with their summer learning initiatives. Grants will be given to libraries for the purpose of hiring summer teen interns to assist with summer reading activities. Applications are due January 1, 2018. Recipients will be announced the week of February 14, 2018. For more information check out http://summerreading.ning.com/ page/summer-learning-grants. If you have questions please contact Robin Sofge, YALSA 2018 Summer Learning Taskforce Chair, at rsofge(a)pwcgov.org<mailto:rsofge@pwcgov.org> 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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Printer toner available
by Deborah Haak 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

Hello all, We recently upgraded our copier and we have three toner cartridges to give away. They are compatible with the following copiers: Konica Minolta Bizhub-C300 / C 300 ADV / C 352 / C 352 ADV / C 352 P We have one in blue, one in magenta, and one in yellow. Early bird gets the toner! Deborah Haak Three Rivers Public Library

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Let’s Talk About Purchasing
by Services 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

It’s time to purchase or renew a resource - how do you decide what to do? Do you rely on patron requests, usage statistics, both, more? Is it just about price? And have you ever wondered how these group deals get started in the first place? Join us and your colleagues virtually 10:30am Eastern (9:30am Central) Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 for a conversation about these questions and more. Please register<http://bit.ly/Letstalkaboutpurchasing> and then don’t forget to update your calendar. MCLS Group Purchasing Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 401 services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org>

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2018 ARSL Conference - Springfield, Illinois
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

See below for preliminary information for the ARSL Annual Conference to be held in Springfield, IL in September 2018. ARSL, is the Association of Rural and Small Libraries. Library staff from across the country attend the event. From: ARSL_MEMBERSHIP [mailto:arsl_membership-bounces@cvl-lists.org] On Behalf Of Erin Busbea Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 2:50 PM To: ARSL ListServ <arsl_membership(a)cvl-lists.org> Subject: [ARSL_MEMBERSHIP] 2018 ARSL Conference - Springfield, Illinois Planning for the 2018 ARSL conference in Springfield, Illinois is well underway. We have 273 days left until we are Linking Libraries in the Land of Lincoln! The conference planning committee works hard to keep costs for conference affordable, but we do not always know exact pricing until we get closer to conference registration. We anticipate the 2018 registration and lodging to be similar to last year. For budgeting purposes, please estimate up to $285.00 for conference registration for ARSL members and up to $110.00 per night plus any taxes at the conference hotel. We will update you once we have exact numbers. More information will be shared with you all soon regarding the call for program proposals, registration, and keynote speakers. The committee is working hard to bring in some amazing keynotes for 2018 and we cannot wait to share that information with you. We hope to see you all in Springfield in September! [cid:image009.png@01D36F42.58719600] Happy holidays, Erin Erin Busbea Columbus-Lowndes Public Library System 314 7th Street North Columbus, MS 39701 t - 662.329.5299 f - 662.329.5158 www.lowndeslibrary.org<http://www.lowndeslibrary.org/> <https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusLowndesPL/?ref=bookmarks><https://www.instagram.com/columbuslowndespubliclibrary/>

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FW: SL News Brief SPECIAL EDITION - FY 2018 Application Filing Window Opens January 11, 2018
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Dec '17

15 Dec '17

[https://staticapp.icpsc.com/icp/loadimage.php/mogile/1535322/b7352064be5d8d…] December 14, 2017 E-rate Funding Year 2018 Application Filing Window Opens January 11, 2018 Dear E-rate Participant: I am pleased to announce the Funding Year (FY) 2018 FCC Form 471 application filing window opens Thursday, January 11, 2018, at 12:00 noon EST and closes on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at 11:59 PM EDT. This filing window is more in keeping with those used in prior funding years. Applicants can begin preparing now for the successful filing of their FY 2018 funding applications by taking the following steps: * Install Browser Updates: Google Chrome is the preferred browser for EPC, but no matter which browser you use, be sure the latest version is installed on your computer. * Establish Account and User Rights: If this is your first year participating in the E-rate program, call our Client Service Bureau at 888-203-8100 to create your account in the E-rate Productivity Center (EPC). If you already have an EPC account, log in and review, update and/or assign user rights for persons who will need access for FY 2018. * Update Your EPC Profile Now: To ensure a smoother filing process, EPC profiles will lock on January 10, 2018, at 11:59 PM EST. You will not be able to make changes to your EPC profile after that date. So, please log in to your EPC account now to make any necessary changes to your profile. Specifically, you should: * Ensure that the entity type for each of your schools, libraries, and non-instructional facilities (NIFs) is accurate. * Confirm the names and addresses for all of your entities and NIFs, and let USAC know if any have closed or if you expect to add any new entities for the upcoming funding year. * Schools should carefully review their student counts, including National School Lunch Program (NSLP) information. * Libraries should confirm their square footage, as well as the school district in which their main branch is located. * All applicants should review the "Connectivity" questions in their profile if they have made changes to their network or have a different opinion on the sufficiency of their network. Note that USAC has already updated EPC profiles with the data from approved FY 2017 applications, so you may notice some updated information when you log in to your account. * Proceed With Competitive Bidding: If you have not started the competitive bidding process by filing your FCC Form 470, please begin now. Remember that you must wait 28 days after filing the FCC Form 470 before entering into an agreement and filing your application. Waiting for the filing window to open is not necessary. USAC's website at http://www.usac.org/sl/applicants/step01/default.aspx<http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=52300005&msgid=200060&act=H9JX&c=…> provides step-by-step instructions for completing the FCC Form 470 and conducting the competitive bid process. As always, representatives at USAC’s Client Service Bureau are available to help you at 888-203-8100. Alternatively, you can also open a customer service case in EPC to receive assistance. This will be the 20th application filing window for the E-rate program, and I have had the honor of working with many of you since the first filing window opening in 1998 – some since the beginning and others more recently. During this time, we have faced many challenges, but we have always worked together and found solutions. Looking ahead, you should continue to expect us to solicit your candid feedback and insights. In 2018, we plan to regularly request your ideas for ways in which we can improve our E-rate information technology systems and program participant trainings, including topics that you would like to see addressed in our face-to-face trainings and webinars. Although we cannot always accommodate every request, we will carefully consider all of your feedback. Like all of my colleagues at USAC, I know that you share my passion to ensure that students and library patrons across the country have access to the broadband connections they need. I am excited to be working with all of you in my new role leading the E-rate program, and you have my full commitment that USAC will continue to administer the E-rate program in a way that benefits from your participation and feedback. Sincerely, Catriona Ayer Acting Vice President, Schools and Libraries Division Contact Us! If you need assistance, please contact the Client Service Bureau (CSB) at (888) 203-8100. 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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