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Are DVDs included in your Library's Books by Mail Services?
by jsanders＠grpl.org 16 May '17

16 May '17

Hi All, Our Books by Mail service for homebound patrons is very popular and we were thinking about expanding the services to include movies. We currently provide only books and audiobooks in the service and we do not charge late fees for overdue materials. Checkout periods for materials are four weeks. If you include DVDs in your BBM circulating materials do you ---Have a problem with DVD cases being damaged in the mail? ---Are your mailing bags padded? ---Charge overdue fines for materials checked out by BBM patrons? ---How long are checkout periods for books or DVDs? Are they the same or different? ---Are DVDs limited to materials that are older than six months? ---Do you find you have BBM patrons that ONLY checkout movies? Please reply to me directly. I will compile and report back to list if people are interested in results. Thanks, Jean Sanders Librarian III-RAS Supervisor Grand Rapids Public Library jsanders(a)grpl.org

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Personal finance workshops at DPL Wilder Branch
by Jennifer Dye 16 May '17

16 May '17

Representatives from Michigan State University Extension will present a series of personal finance workshops at the Wilder Branch of Detroit Public Library on Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Wilder is at 7140 East Seven Mile Road, a few blocks east of Van Dyke. For more information, feel free to call 313-481-1870. Topics: May 17: Budgeting May 24: Rent Smart! May 31: Options in Foreclosure Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Lincoln Branch (M-Tu) 1221 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48203 313-481-1780 Wilder Branch (W, Th, Sat) 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1870 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Community engagement roundtable discussions - June 2017
by Jan Davidson 16 May '17

16 May '17

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. We have upcoming community engagement roundtable discussions scheduled in both states. 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 Central/Western Indiana and Northern Lower Peninsula Michigan. 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! Friday, June 16 Location: West Lafayette Public Library, 208 W Columbia St, West Lafayette, IN 47906 Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 general LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/k5tpGFXduZ2mpzmw1> Wednesday, June 21 Location: Short's Brewery, 121 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI 49615 Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm Eastern Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/uxfitpsGrsjf32Y73> 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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New MAP Partner Destination: Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum
by Jim Flury 16 May '17

16 May '17

All, I am pleased to welcome brand new partner Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum in Frankenmuth http://www.michigansmilitarymuseum.com/ to the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program. Our new partner is providing a very generous buy one, get one free offer to MAP patrons. Please thank them, and be sure to visit the nation's largest Medal of Honor collection on display at Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Michigan Activity Pass: Brand New Press Release Issued
by Jim Flury 16 May '17

16 May '17

All, I am pleased to share with you the brand new press release for the 10th anniversary of the Michigan Activity Pass program. It is available on the TLN homepage at http://tln.lib.mi.us/mapcvr/Files/MAP%202017_Release_FINAL.pdf A copy is also attached to this message. Please share the press release with your local media outlets and contacts, library patrons, friends, relatives, etc. And please join us at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing at 1:30 tomorrow, Wednesday, May 17 for a brief presentation which will serve as a "kick off" for the new season of MAP, which officially launches on May 24, 2017. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Data DiscoTech (Discovering Technology) at DPL Wilder Branch, Saturday, May 20
by Jennifer Dye 16 May '17

16 May '17

The Detroit Digital Justice Coalition and the Detroit Community Technology Project will present their latest DiscoTech at the Wilder Branch of the Detroit Public Library this coming Saturday, 1:00-3:00. The focus is making technology accessible to the people of Detroit. The format would be appropriate for other communities, and I'm sure the organizers would be willing to collaborate with others for similar programs. Let me know if you would like contact information. Wilder's address is 7140 East Seven Mile, a few blocks east of Van Dyke. Phone is 313-481-1870. Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Lincoln Branch (M-Tu) 1221 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48203 313-481-1780 Wilder Branch (W, Th, Sat) 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1870 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Empty DVD cases
by Susan Sandula 16 May '17

16 May '17

I have a box full of multi-colored DVD cases that were donated by a thoughtful patron. These are single disc cases. First response wins! Dryden Twp Library zv098

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Data DiscoTech at DPL Wilder Branch, Saturday, May 20
by Jennifer Dye 16 May '17

16 May '17

The Detroit Digital Justice Coalition and the Detroit Community Technology Project will present their latest DiscoTech at the Wilder Branch of the Detroit Public Library this coming Saturday, 1:00-3:00. The focus is making technology accessible to the people of Detroit. The format would be appropriate for other communities, and I'm sure the organizers would be willing to collaborate with others for similar programs. Let me know if you would like contact information. Wilder's address is 7140 East Seven Mile, a few blocks east of Van Dyke. Phone is 313-481-1870. Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Lincoln Branch (M-Tu) 1221 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48203 313-481-1780 Wilder Branch (W, Th, Sat) 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1870 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Free MeL webinar - Getting the most out of MeL eBooks - May 24, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 16 May '17

16 May '17

Your patrons need your help. Summer Reading is about to begin and that struggling child needs just the right books to send them on the path to be a lifelong reader. But it is not just juvenile literature. Art and architecture, cooking, health and medicine, sports and games, and travel are just some of the subjects covered in the MeL databases eBooks collections. Please join us on May 24, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on how you can help your patrons get the most out of MeL eBooks. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff, and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… This webinar will be recorded, and made available on demand anytime. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ MeL training is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan [new-window-icon.png] <http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> . Additional service support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/> [new-window-icon.png] (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Deadline May 22nd: Library of Michigan LSTA Public Library Services Grant Applications
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 May '17

16 May '17

The deadline for the Public Library Services grant applications is next Monday, May 22nd at 5:00 PM. The grant application is fairly simple and we encourage libraries to apply. Information on the grants is at LSTA Public Library Services Grants page<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_77699_79723---…>. I highly recommend reading the Application Information in the Forms and Documents section. You can view a recorded application webinar at http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p2i2eihw95mm/<http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p2i2eihw95mm/?OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=f7b…> Please feel free to contact me with any questions. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce a new Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries. LSTA allows grant funds for public library services and has priorities for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills and expanding services for learning and access to information. This program provides funding for public libraries to purchase materials and supplies that meet the selected program topics for a given year and are for an identified program or service the library will be providing. Funding is intended to supplement local topical services that improve information access and quality of service in their communities. The focus will be on small projects that improve community services, with a focus on the LSTA priorities listed above. The grant period will be from June to August annually, as funding allows. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. The application deadline is May 22, 2017 at 5:00 PM Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the application, is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child(r). Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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