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Early Registration Ending Soon - SEMLOL Spring Meeting, March 31st
by SEMLOL Executive Board 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

There is still time to register for the SEMLOL Spring Meeting on Special Collections! Early registration ends March 26th. Registration is available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-collections-registration-32454295672 :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: On Tue, Mar 7, 2017 at 3:04 PM, SEMLOL Executive Board < semlol.board(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Good afternoon, > > Please join us for the SEMLOL Spring Meeting, which will take place on > Friday, March 31st, 2017, from 1-4pm at Oakland University. The meeting > program consists of three presentations that focus on the theme of Special > Collections. > > "Rare Books Preservation on a Shoestring" > Dominique Daniel and Emily Spunaugle, Oakland University Libraries > > "Collecting with a Plan" > Alison Greenlee, Wayne State University > Sarah Andrua, The Henry Ford > > "Access and Outreach at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor > and Urban Affairs" > Kristen Chinery and Meghan Courtney, Wayne State University > > Registration is available online at: > > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-collections-registration-32454295672 > > Registrations received before March 26th will secure the early bird rate > of $15. Registration on or after March 26th is $20. > > Parking is free and light refreshments will be served. > > Please see the attached flyer for more details. > > We look forward to seeing everyone! > > Katrina Rouan > > :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: > SEMLOL Executive Board, Chair > Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries > www.semlol.org >

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Free 2016 Michigan Tax Booklets
by Amy Winter 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

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Post to List Serve
by Hailey Zureich 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Greetings, My name is Hailey Zureich and I'm looking to post to the Michigan Library list serve. Today is a good day for engaged citizenship in Michigan. The Center for Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization, is releasing the findings of our most recent public engagement campaign in a citizens' agenda, titled "Fractured trust: Lost faith in state government, and how to restore it." Will your library help us spread the word? You can order print copies for public display by contacting us at hzureich(a)thecenterformichigan.net<mailto:hzureich@thecenterformichigan.net>. And we'd be delighted if you shared the electronic copy in your email newsletters and social media. You can also download a copy by visiting: http://bit.ly/CFMTrustReport. In 2016, the Center for Michigan led a statewide dialogue about public trust in state government. And in 125 statewide Community Conversations and large-sample polls, more than 5,000 diverse Michigan residents told us, loud and clear: State government is not living up to their expectations. Michigan residents do, however, identify several actions state leaders can take to improve public trust in state government, namely reform of the emergency manager and campaign finance systems. The report's major conclusions: LOW PUBLIC TRUST: The majority of Michigan residents said they had either "low" or "very low trust" of state government's ability to deliver on all five major areas we explored: 1) Oversight of K-12 and higher education; 2) Protection of public health; 3) Environmental protection; 4) Services for low-income residents; and 5) Fostering economic growth. URGENT MANDATE TO IMPROVE: More than 80 percent of all participants said it was either "important" or "crucial" for state government to improve in these five service areas. Improvement of public education is a particular public priority, with the largest percentage of poll and conversation participants choosing it as the policy area most in need of attention. FIX THE EMERGENCY MANAGER SYSTEM: Sixty-five percent of all participants have "low" or "very low" trust in the state emergency manager system to effectively balance the competing needs to solve local financial crises, deliver basic public services, and provide local and representative government. To improve trust, participants suggest providing more checks and balances in the law so that decision making is balanced between state-appointed emergency managers and locally elected officials. PROVIDE TRANSPARENCY IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE: Eight in ten Michigan residents reported "low" or "very low" trust in the campaign finance system's ability to balance free speech rights to contribute to candidates with the need to protect elections from undue influence by special interest groups. The most popular solution to improve trust in the campaign finance system is to strengthen transparency and reporting requirements to provide better public information about who donates to our state leaders. OTHERWISE, A LACK OF PUBLIC CONSENSUS: The Center tested a range of other options to improve state government accountability, such as reforming term limits and reforming the once-each-decade process for drawing legislative districts. No such reform proposal received consistent majority support across both Community Conversations and polls. In our Community Conversations, the Center for Michigan provides opportunities for Michigan residents to learn about and discuss important public issues in thoughtful ways. The Center then serves as a bullhorn for the Michigan public, amplifying the citizens' agenda to our state's leaders. You can read Bridge Magazine's in-depth analysis of the top priorities of this report at http://bridgemi.com/. Bridge Magazine is the Center for Michigan's online publication, which provides free, in-depth, nonpartisan reporting about the issues most important to our state. Subscribe for free to Bridge, the Michigan Press Associations 2016 and 2017 Newspaper of the Year, at http://www.bridgemi.com/subscribe. Thank you for your help in sharing this report with your community. Please contact the Center with any questions about this citizens' agenda and its findings. I've attached our official release for your consideration. Thank you for your time Hailey Zureich Training and Engagement Coordinator The Center for Michigan 734.926.4286 hzureich(a)thecenterformichigan.net<mailto:hzureich@thecenterformichigan.net> @CenterforMi http://thecenterformichigan.net/

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Events in the Library
by Caryn Noel 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Hello Colleagues - I'd like to ask everyone on the list (public, academic and special libraries) about hosting events, mostly for adults (an auction, cocktail party, etc.) in your space. Do you have an area dedicated as an event space? Are there times when events were held within the stacks? Did this ever include food and beverage? Did you have to move or take down any stack areas? Did this go well? I'd like to hear all experiences, positive and negative. I thank you in advance for your insight and advice you can provide. I will consolidate replies to the list. Warmest regards, Caryn ----- Caryn Noel Library Director Adam Cardinal Maida Alumni Library cnoel(a)sscms.edu<mailto:cnoel@sscms.edu> 248.706.4212

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Juvenile & Adult cards
by Mindy Schafer 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Hello all! This is a question for libraries who use different patron types for juveniles and adults. Currently, our system is not set up to automatically convert a card on the holder's 18th birthday. We require that patrons update/verify their account information every 3 years; however, this means an account could go for 2 years and 364 days in the "wrong" patron type. We are considering setting cards to expire on 18th birthday (making sure we give patrons 30-60 day notice). We would then ask the new adult to fill out his/her own application to replace the one his/her parent or guardian originally signed. We are interested in knowing how other libraries handle new adults, particularly SirsiDynix libraries. Thanks for your input! -- Mindy Schafer Assistant Director/Youth Librarian DeWitt District Library <http://dewittlibrary.org> 13101 Schavey Rd. DeWitt, MI 48820 ______________________________________________________

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Michigan Notable Author Visit at TDL
by LVW Circulation 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

We are proud to be hosting Michigan Notable Author Allison Leotta on April 1st at 11:30 a.m. Can you please post this flyer for us? Thank you for your support. Pam Feutz Tamarack District Library 832 S. Lincoln Avenue PO Box 469 Lakeview, MI 48850 Phone:(989)352-6274 http://lakeview.llcoop.org

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Register Now for the Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference
by Heather Ladiski 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Good afternoon! I am forwarding this message on behalf of the Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Planning Committee. Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone/group that you believe may benefit from receiving this information. Thank you! - heather *********** Heather - MCLS [cid:image001.png@01D2A186.843103A0] (Please excuse any cross-posting) Registration is now OPEN!<https://members.mcls.org/w/glrsc/register.cfm> Reserve your space for the 4th Annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference<http://glrsc.org/> at the DoubleTree by Hilton<http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/C/CHIOADT-GLR-201706…> in Oak Brook, IL on June 8–9, 2017. Schedule in brief: Thursday, June 8, 2017 * 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.—OCLC Update * 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. (including break)—Lightning rounds * 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—The Contemporary Academic Library Resource Sharing Mission: Fragmentation or Evolution? * 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.—Opening reception and trivia contest * 6:00 p.m. and later—Dine-arounds or dinner on your own Friday, June 9, 2017—8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. * Keynote address * Three tracks of concurrent sessions * Breakfast, lunch, and breaks included Keynote Address: Corey Seeman, Director of Kresge Library Services (Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) and manager of A Library Writer’s Blog<http://librarywriting.blogspot.com/>, will speak on History Has Its Eyes on You: Lighthouses and Libraries Weathering Storms of Change. Concurrent Sessions: * Strength in Numbers: Demonstrating Value During Times of Change * Strengthening Workflows: Developing an Improved Staffing Model to Weather the Winds of Change * Trying to Jump-Start Collaborative Collection Development: Finding Simple Methods for Effective Cooperation * And many more! See the conference website<http://glrsc.org/> for a full list. Conference Rates: The conference registration fee is $95 ($125 for registration after May 26) and includes all sessions, as well as the reception on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday. Join your resource sharing partners in harnessing the winds of change! For hotel reservations and other information, visit the conference website<http://glrsc.org/>.

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CORRECTED LINK - Beginning Workshop is Just Around the Corner!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

My apologies. More information on Beginning Workshop can be found at http://michigan.gov/beginningworkshop. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50] Take time this month to check out the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy<http://www.gomaisa.org/sites/default/files/K-3%20Literacy%20Essentials%203.…> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Atkin, Evette (MDE) Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 3:36 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Beginning Workshop is Just Around the Corner! Registration is now open for the Library of Michigan's 2017 Beginning Workshop. The Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is a yearly 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. This year's topics include Library Ethics, Intellectual Freedom, Patron Management, Library Security, Extreme Customer Service, Teen Services, Reader's Advisory, information on recognizing and reporting signs of child abuse and much more! For more information, to view the complete agenda, or to register for Beginning Workshop, click here<The%20Library%20of%20Michigan's%20Beginning%20Workshop%20is%20a%20yearly%203-day%20event%20geared%20for%20library%20staff%20members%20that%20have%20not%20had%20the%20opportunity%20for%20formal%20library%20coursework.%20Its%20aim%20is%20to%20introduce%20library%20staff%20to%20a%20variety%20of%20topics%20and%20offer%20them%20practical%20skills%20that%20they%20can%20use%20working%20in%20a%20Michigan%20public%20library.%20Anyone%20new%20to%20the%20profession%20or%20just%20hired%20at%20a%20library,%20no%20matter%20what%20their%20academic%20credentials,%20is%20welcome%20to%20attend%20the%20event.>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50] Take time this month to check out the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy<http://www.gomaisa.org/sites/default/files/K-3%20Literacy%20Essentials%203.…>

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Sharp Copier
by stephanie daniels 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

The Hartford Public Library is offering a Sharp MXM283M Copier- black and white to any Southwest Michigan Library Coop member. The copier is free. You can look up the model. It is 5 years old. If the libraries are not interested, we will consider another non-profit organization in the area. Call if interested (269)621-3408 Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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Beginning Workshop is Just Around the Corner!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Registration is now open for the Library of Michigan's 2017 Beginning Workshop. The Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is a yearly 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. This year's topics include Library Ethics, Intellectual Freedom, Patron Management, Library Security, Extreme Customer Service, Teen Services, Reader's Advisory, information on recognizing and reporting signs of child abuse and much more! For more information, to view the complete agenda, or to register for Beginning Workshop, click here<The%20Library%20of%20Michigan's%20Beginning%20Workshop%20is%20a%20yearly%203-day%20event%20geared%20for%20library%20staff%20members%20that%20have%20not%20had%20the%20opportunity%20for%20formal%20library%20coursework.%20Its%20aim%20is%20to%20introduce%20library%20staff%20to%20a%20variety%20of%20topics%20and%20offer%20them%20practical%20skills%20that%20they%20can%20use%20working%20in%20a%20Michigan%20public%20library.%20Anyone%20new%20to%20the%20profession%20or%20just%20hired%20at%20a%20library,%20no%20matter%20what%20their%20academic%20credentials,%20is%20welcome%20to%20attend%20the%20event.>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50] Take time this month to check out the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy<http://www.gomaisa.org/sites/default/files/K-3%20Literacy%20Essentials%203.…>

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