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last chance! don't let these workshops pass you by!
by Jan Davidson 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/partnering-outside-the-box-91.html> Licensing electronic resources: An introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/licensing-electronic-resources-an-introduc…> Nancy Kirkpatrick, MCLS Oct. 3-4, 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern (online)<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/partnering-outside-the-box-91.html> This basic workshop is designed for library staff who are new to negotiating licenses for electronic resources. This workshop would also be beneficial to library staff who do not negotiate with vendors, but who do work with electronic resources and/or ERM systems and need to understand license terms. [Note: this is an introductory workshop and is not geared toward experienced staff who have already negotiated licenses.] The workshop will address the basic concepts of contract law (licenses as contracts) and offer a hands-on look at the components of a standard licensing agreement. Partnering outside the box <https://store.mcls.org/index.php/partnering-outside-the-box-91.html> Amie Thomas, Brownsburg Public Library Oct 3, 2:00-4:00pm (online) Are your revenue streams decreasing or stagnant? Join us as we talk about partnering outside the box to help fund collections or programs. We'll talk about building partnerships with local businesses including space logistics, promotion, contracts (or not), and more. Be prepared to "partner outside the box"! RDA for non-catalogers <https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rda-for-non-catalogers-what-do-i-need-to-k…> Susan Pritts, MCLS instructor Oct. 4, 2:00 - 4:00pm Eastern (online) Have you thought that your catalogers been talking a new language lately? Using terms like RDA and FRBR? RDA Resources, Description and Access is the new cataloging standard, implemented in 2013 to replace AACR2. FRBR is part of the infrastructure of this new code. What does this mean to the non-cataloger? What kind of changes should library staff and the end user expect to see as a result of RDA? What are some of the major changes between AACR2 and RDA? Focus on your users<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/focus-on-your-users-improving-library-spac…> Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, Kent District Library, & Kristin Meyer, Grand Valley State University Oct. 6, 1:00 - 3:00pm Eastern (online) Public and academic library user experience practitioners will share an introductory look at the tools of the trade along with inside knowledge of Design concepts used in other industries. Learn how to adapt and apply these concepts to improve the spaces and services of your library. Questions? Email training(a)mcls.org. Want to see more class offerings? Visit https://store.mcls.org/ MCLS Home page - Welcome to the MCLS Store<https://store.mcls.org/> store.mcls.org Public and academic library user experience practitioners will share an introductory look at the tools of the trade along with inside knowledge of design concepts ...

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Special Request from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Attention Libraries in Southeast Michigan: Hello. As you know from our partnership with libraries, my name is Cathleen Simlar and I work for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. The secretary asked me to request your help in spreading the word about SOSLive, a free family expo she is hosting at Waterford Mott High School on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This first-of-its-kind event will include dozens of interactive activities, food, live music and traffic safety simulators for the public to experience. We will also have the full-service Secretary of State Mobile Office on site that day. We're hoping you can help us by sharing information about this event with your library patrons. To make things simple, I've created a few messages you can share through your various communication channels. I've also attached an image you can use and a flyer to post. In addition, I am providing an informational sheet on a rare opportunity for high school students to participate as "journalists" at a Student Press Conference during SOSLive where they can personally ask Secretary Johnson questions. If you are able to share this information with high school students, we would be most grateful! Thank you so much for your time. You can find more information about SOSLive at Michigan.gov/soslive<http://www.michigan.gov/soslive>. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Continuing Education Stipends from the Library of Michigan - Deadline September 30
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Greetings! Did you know that Michigan library staff are eligible to apply for a Continuing Education Stipend from the library of Michigan? These stipends may be used for in-person and online library related continuing education events. Applications are reviewed the first week of each quarter based on an October Fiscal year. If you or your library staff wish to use a CE Stipend for an event after October 1, please apply prior to September 30. For more information, visit http://michigan.gov/cestipend. You can apply for a Continuing Education Stipend at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CEApplicationLM. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) Fall meeting
by Jen Taggart 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

We still have room for more at our next Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) meeting coming up on Thursday, October 5. If you have not attended a SNSR meeting before and you would like to discuss library services for youth, teens, and adults with special needs in an informal setting, consider adding this meeting to your calendar! Library science students are welcome too! * Share programming and collection ideas * Updates on resources and assistive technology, including Apps * Discuss accessibility and inclusion in the library After our networking lunch, we will hear presentations on "Social Sensory Architectures and Playscapes" (Sean Alquist, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Michigan) and "Inclusion of Autism" (Ron Sandison, Author & Speaker on autism). For more info, see attached agenda. Meeting: Thursday, October 5 Time: 12 - 3 p.m. (You can purchase an optional pizza/salad lunch from Buddy's Pizza, or you may bring a lunch with you.) Place: Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 RSVP: Jen Taggart taggartj(a)btpl.org or (248) 642-5800. Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800<tel:(248)%20642-5800> www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D30780.CF111D50]

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Deadline is this Friday, Sept 29th, to register for the Trustee Alliance Workshop
by Linda Pierce 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

The next FOML Trustee Alliance workshop will have the theme *"Good To Great: Becoming High-Achieving Trustees**"* and it's coming up on *Friday, October 13, 2017* at the *Kent District Library Service Center* in Grand Rapids. We will have special guest speaker *Larry Neal*, Director of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, and his topics will include: - *The Great Essentials: Key Responsibilities for Library Trustees* - *Trustee Governance: Steps To High Achievement* - *Lessons Learned and Knowledge Gained from the Workshop* We will also hear about "Trustees and Library Law" from Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant from the Library of Michigan. You can find the complete agenda here <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/2017-fall-workshop/> on the Trustee Alliance website. FOML Trustee Alliance workshops are a great time to network with other Trustee groups. Spend a day learning how to support your library! Registration will only remain open until Friday, September 29th on the Trustee Alliance website <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/foml-trustee-alliance-workshop-registration/> . Remember, 2017 FOML Trustee Alliance members <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/trustees-membership/> receive a discount. I hope to see you there! [image: Inline image 2] This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. Shirley Bruursema FOML Trustee Alliance Representative *Links used in this message:* http://fomltrusteealliance.org/2017-fall-workshop/ http://fomltrusteealliance.org/foml-trustee-alliance-workshop-registration/ http://fomltrusteealliance.org/trustees-membership/ -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Deadline is this Friday, Sept 29th to register for the FOML Friends Workshop
by Linda Pierce 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Hello Friends, The next FOML <http://foml.org/> Workshop will be held this Fall with the theme *"**Good To Great: Becoming High-Achieving Friends**"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, October 12th, 2017* at the *Kent District Library Service Center!* Topics will include: - *"Friendly Advice: Helpful Information about Successful Friends Organizations"* with *Lance Werner*, Director of the Kent District Library; - *"Organizing and Planning Book Sales and Bookstore Operations" - *a panel discussion with *Laurel Ingram and Nancy Harper* from the Friends of the Cascade Township Branch of the Kent District Library; - and *Darnell Gundy-Reed*, FOML Director and member of the Friends of Muskegon Area District Library, will host a panel discussion: *"If Only I Knew How: Tips for recruiting, retaining, and developing volunteers and Friends board members."* Here's the link for the full agenda <http://foml.org/eventsconferences/2017-fall-workshop/>. *For the afternoon discussions, please bring examples of handouts and presentation materials of past successful events, campaigns, fundraising, etc. to share with other groups.* These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups and spend a day learning how to support your library! Registration will only remain open until this Friday, September 29th on the FOML website <http://foml.org/foml-workshop-registration/>. Remember, 2017 FOML members <http://foml.org/group-membership-form/> receive a discount. I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop! Allison Arnold, President Friends of Michigan Libraries *Links in this email:* http://foml.org/eventsconferences/2017-fall-workshop/ http://foml.org/foml-workshop-registration/ http://foml.org/group-membership-form/ -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Public Library Association Conference - March 2018
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Learn and share with other public librarians from across the country at the upcoming PLA Conference in March. Don't forget you can apply for a CE Stipend from the Library of Michigan to attend conferences. Visit www.michigan.gov/cestipend<http://www.michigan.gov/cestipend> for more information on funding to help you attend professional development events. PLA 2018 Conference registration & housing now open. Visit: http://www.placonference.org/ for full details on the conference. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends and library vendors from around the world. The 2018 Conference will be held March 20-24 in the heart of downtown Philadelphia with most events taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…>. Themed, “Imagine the Possibilities,” the PLA 2018 schedule is packed with extraordinary educational content, inspirational speakers, and memorable entertainment. The conference will feature distinctive networking events, opportunities to mingle with authors, a bustling exhibit hall, and more than 100 educational programs carefully curated for public library professionals. The Big Ideas Series kicks off each day with a BIG idea with the potential to impact and empower the way you think, act, and work. Among the confirmed speakers are actor/comedian Hasan Minhaj, best known as a correspondent on The Daily Show, and Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the 2006 inspirational memoir Eat Pray Love. For complete details, visit the conference website<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…>. Being a PLA member can save registrants $135 (over ALA members) and $280 (over nonmembers) when they take advantage of the early bird rate before Jan. 19, 2018. Not a member? Visit the PLA membership site<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…> and join so you can save, too! ALA members and nonmembers can take advantage of special advanced registration rates before Feb. 23, 2018. Find a complete list of PLA 2018 Conference rates here<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…>. Shannon White Library of Michigan whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Reminder: take the MeL database survey today!
by Kosinski, Kathy (MDE) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Hello again, This is a reminder that you only have until the end of the month to voice your preferences on MeL databases! Later this year the MeL will send out a request for proposals that will allow vendors to place bids for subscription packages. Before that happens, we are looking to you all for feedback on your database preferences. The past few weeks we have visited several locations around Michigan to receive in-person feedback, but not everyone is able to fit these visits into their busy schedules. By filling out our online survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6X5GYG>, you will be able to answer the same questions as those who attended our sessions. These include questions about current usage of MeL databases, your wishlist for future subscription content, and how you like to hear about MeL training. The survey will be open until September 30 at 11:59 p.m. If at any point you have any questions about or issues with the survey please email me at kosinskik(a)michigan.gov<mailto:kosinskik@michigan.gov>. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6X5GYG Best, Kathy Kathy Kosinski Statewide Library Services Analyst Library of Michigan (517) 241-2149 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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State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner announced
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

[MDE Logo] News Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 East Lansing Public Library Earns 2017 State Librarian's Excellence Award Interlochen and Tahquamenon libraries also honored September 25, 2017 LANSING - The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) has earned the 2017 State Librarian's Excellence Award for superior customer service, State Librarian Randy Riley announced today. "Michigan libraries are among the best in the nation," said Riley, who presents on October 20 the annual award, including $3,000 in privately-donated funds, at the Michigan Library Association's annual conference in Lansing. "They are so much more than just 'book warehouses.' Michigan libraries are the centers of their communities. "East Lansing Public Library consistently provides top notch service to its users; has made establishing community partnerships a priority; and continues to serve as a model for outstanding customer service." The Library of Michigan Foundation and Library of Michigan (LM) present the State Librarian's Excellence and Citations of Excellence awards each year to highlight the importance of services provided by Michigan's libraries. This year's Citations of Excellence went to the Interlochen Public Library and Tahquamenon Area School Public Library in Newberry. Each library receives $1,000 as a Citation of Excellence winner. The State Librarian's Excellence Award is sponsored by the Roger and June B. Mendel Fund through the Library of Michigan Foundation. The Citation of Excellence Awards are funded by Martin L. Gibbs in memory of his late wife, Carole Sorenson and the Library of Michigan Foundation in recognition of former Executive Director Carolyn "Sparky" Mowery. "We are thrilled and humbled that the Library of Michigan and the Awards Committee chose the East Lansing Public Library to receive the State Librarian's Excellence Award," said Kristen Shelley, Director of the East Lansing Public Library. "The ELPL staff work tirelessly to provide quality programs and services to the community. It's such an honor to have the staff's hard work and passion for serving our community recognized." Riley said the selection committee, with representatives from public, school, academic and special libraries, was impressed with the level of service ELPL provided amid a $1.5 million renovation. "Their website currently lists dozens of upcoming programs ranging from story times, teen job fairs, knitting groups, adult book clubs and maker space programs." he said. "The committee especially was impressed with the library's partnership with Michigan State University by opening its doors to international students, scholars and their families. Programs like East Lansing Welcomes the World; participating in the International Student Resource Fair; offering a weekly Practice Your English session; providing volunteer opportunities; and supporting projects like the One Community, One Read event have made a huge impact in East Lansing." State Librarian's Excellence Award evaluation factors include: demonstrating that the library provides superior service to its customers and community in a cost-effective manner, with a can-do attitude; always delivering on promises; and fulfilling the library's commitment to high standards of customer service. In earning Citations of Excellence, Interlochen Public Library and Tahquamenon Area School Public Library also are recognized for a devotion to customer service. Interlochen Public Library stood out for efforts to partner with the local senior citizen center and the Traverse Bay Area Homeschool program. Its involvement in the 5toONE program, which works to increase family participation in free programs designed to improve early childhood outcomes in the five-county region of rural northwest Michigan, indicated a significant commitment to serving all members of the community. Tahquamenon's battle for survival and numerous victories have centered on providing exceptional service. The library's It's YOUR Library Too campaign was singled out for a roughly 60 percent increase in new patrons since 2010. Also, new collection development activities have updated the library's holdings and helped to attract new users and supporters. # # # The Library of Michigan - Michigan's official state library agency for more than 185 years - is part of the Michigan Department of Education. 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Blinds Repair and Cleaning
by Stanczak, Cindy 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Hello all! Is there a company anyone in southern Michigan can recommend for cleaning and repairing blinds? How do you do it, if you do? 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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