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Professional Fundraising Coonsultant
by Jaema Berman 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

Dear Colleagues, Do any of you have experience with a professional fundraiser for your library? Our Library Board is interested in hiring someone to help us with fund raising. Sincerely, Jaema Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850

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September community engagement roundtables
by Jan Davidson 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. We'll have another round of community engagement roundtable discussions in September! With each round of discussions, we're moving around the states to try to be near as many librarians as possible. For this round, we'll be in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. These discussions are free and open to anyone with an interest, but we ask that you register online so we know how many to expect. Join us for the opportunity to support one another in your community engagement efforts! Thursday, September 21 Kalamazoo Public Library, Central Branch, Van Deusen Room, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo MI Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/A9isL3Q9rnLE6hrX2> Friday, September 22 Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, Harris Branch, 51446 Elm Road, Granger IN Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/9mtQFcD6Sw8Yjv6j2> Questions? Contact Jan at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x111. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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Linked Data Users Group forming
by Jan Davidson 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

As a result of a successful Linked Data Summit<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/archived-events/linked-data-summit/> held in March 2017, MCLS is facilitating the formation of a multi-state Linked Data for Libraries Users Group. The purpose of the group will be for libraries to discuss the latest developments in Linked Data for libraries, share experiences, explore new products, and raise awareness. A steering committee is being formed, and Andrea Kappler, Cataloging Manager for the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library in Evansville, IN, has agreed to chair the fledgling committee. Andrea is currently seeking additional steering committee members and input on the group's future activities. If you are interested in participating in the users group either as a member or a leader, please fill out this brief survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LinkedDataUsersGroup>. An initial virtual meeting of the group will be held on October 4 at 11 am Eastern (10 am Central) to discuss the results of the survey and set a course for action. Details for joining the virtual meeting will be forthcoming. Thank you to Andrea for taking the lead! ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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Video Game Booklet Question
by Ashlee McClaughry (Roseville Public Library) 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

Hello, I'm wondering what other libraries do with the booklets that come with some video games? We currently keep them behind the reference desk and patrons can ask for them to look at in the library. Nobody is really asking for them though. I had thought about just including the booklet in with the game and marking that the item has 2 pieces for our clerks to check in Sirsi. Our Circulation Manager brought up a good point that if the booklet gets lost, how to do we charge the patron for the item since it doesn't feel right to charge a patron for a brand new game over a booklet, which I agree. The other thought is to throw away the booklets since many people just go online to find what they need in the games. Please contact me off list. I can put together all the responses I received for anyone interested. Thanks! Ashlee McClaughry, Systems Librarian Roseville Public Library 26777 Gratiot Ave. Roseville, MI 48066 586-447-4559 amcclaughry(a)roseville-mi.gov

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No glasses? Host a LIVE Stream Watch Party
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

Don't have #SolarEclipse2017 glasses? Host an Eclipse Watch Party with LIVE stream from NASA! https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-live-stream Pretty cool & safer on those eyes... Don't forget, if your library is out of glasses, check out these other fun programming ideas to do with families! Such a great way to connect to those in your community that may not have used the library in the recent past: * Check with a local shoe store to get boxes to have families make a shoebox viewer * Offer supplies to do the Projection Method to view the sun - a simple & easy way! * More resources: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-who-what-where-when...<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Feclipse2017.nasa.gov%2Feclipse…> * For more information on the August 2017 solar eclipse and solar eclipses in general, you can search MeL.org: Michigan eLibrary<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org/?fref=mentions> athttp://mel.org.<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2F&h=ATO5N59oPY2xJcFphI…> Just type: "August 2017 solar eclipse" in the search box on the MeL homepage to retrieve books available at participating MeLCat libraries around the state as well as full-text articles from magazines, journals and newspapers. We libraries have so much more than glasses to offer. :) Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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Borrowing Privileges and Large Fine Management
by Scott Drapalik 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

***Please excuse listserv cross postings*** What is your dollar threshold before revoking borrowing privileges? (Ours is currently $50 per patron) How do you deal with excessively large fines? (I couldn't access the archives for previous discussions on this topic) Thank you, Scott Drapalik Circulation Supervisor Howell Carnegie District Library 517-546-0720 ext. 105 www.howellibrary.org<http://www.howellibrary.org/>

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Periodicals Service
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

Greetings, friends! Just wondering: We've been using Popular Subscription Service for all of our magazine subscriptions since they were chiseled in stone and I'm thinking of switching to something more cost effective. Is anyone using Amazon's Magazine Manager, per chance? Are there others you would recommend, instead? Thanks in advance for any feedback! -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Meeting Room Question
by Dave Ewick 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

Thanks in advance to all who respond! I'm curious - who allows "for profit" groups to use their meeting rooms? Please respond off list and I can tabulate a total for the list in a week or so. Thanks, Dave David L. Ewick, MLS, MS City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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Webinar opportunity: Adapted Sensory Programming for All Ages & All Budgets
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 15 Aug '17

15 Aug '17

The Library of Michigan is pleased to present "Adapted Sensory Programming for All Ages & All Budgets," a free webinar<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> on Tuesday, September 19th, at 2:00 PM. This past June, librarians from across the state responded to our survey of libraries offering adapted programming to children, teens, and adults with special needs. We will talk about the survey results, highlighting specific on-site and outreach programs for each age group. Participants will get an overview of what adapted programming is, what other libraries (of all sizes!) are doing to reach out to this underserved population, gain some insight on what has worked and/or not worked, and learn some tips to get started. Presenters: Jen Taggart of Bloomfield Township Public Library Laura Hollister & Sarah Skinner of Niles District Library Marta-Kate Jackson of Cromaine District Library Please consider registering for this free webinar today: https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN… Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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2 free book spinners
by Maria McCarville 14 Aug '17

14 Aug '17

Good Afternoon Everyone, The Public Libraries of Saginaw - Wickes Branch has 2 beautiful book spinners that need a new home. They are in great condition, just too big for our space. They are free to the first person who can pick them up. They need to be gone by August 21, 2017. Please let me know if you know of a library or school who would be interested in one or both of them. Thanks, Maria [cid:image001.jpg@01D31510.3ADF0230]

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