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workstation pads
by Julie Grynwich 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

Hello, Two years ago we installed 3m workstation pads for our book/item security system. We've had so many issues with them and I am wondering if anyone out there has experienced this also. Check-in/Check-out is so inconsistent, and patrons have to come back to get re-checked out as they get "beeped" by our gate. We've had service, and they could not find any issues, of course. Are there any other companies out there that might work with our self check out and gate system? Any fixes you've found to work with the pads? Julie Grynwich, Director New Buffalo Twp. Library P. 269-469-2933

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Libraries Transform Campaign extended through 2020
by Steven Bowers 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View as a web page<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [Libraries Transform Newsletter] It’s been an exciting summer for the Libraries Transform campaign! The ALA Executive Board extended the campaign for another three years during ALA’s 2017 Annual Conference—we look forward to continuing our work with libraries and library advocates like you over the coming years. Thanks so much to everyone who has made the campaign such a success so far! ________________________________ ALA Executive Board Extends Libraries Transform Because of your success, the ALA Executive Board voted to extend its commitment to the campaign for another three years (through Aug. 31, 2020). “The Executive Board is thrilled to extend the vital work of the Libraries Transform Campaign, which has become an essential part of the ALA’s efforts to showcase the value and impact of libraries and library workers,” said Jim Neal, 2017-2018 ALA president and university librarian emeritus at Columbia University. ________________________________ Spanish Because Statements Did you know the Libraries Transform toolkit includes a variety of Spanish-language Because statements<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> for download? You can download graphics for posters, postcards and social media images with some of our most popular statements translated into Spanish. Is your library using Libraries Transform to connect with Spanish speakers in your community? Share your story—or ideas for new multilingual campaign tools—with us at campaign(a)ala.org<mailto:campaign@ala.org>. [Porque 5 de cada 5 médicos consideran que leerles en voz alta a los niños fomenta el desarrollo del cerebro.] ________________________________ Leveling the Field: Libraries and Income Inequality Confronting inequality is integral to the history of libraries and remains at the heart of library service today. The same materials, programs and services are available to anyone who walks through the library’s doors, no matter the size (or existence) of their wallet. Yet librarians’ commitment to equity requires greater action, particularly during a sustained period of rising income inequality as we are experiencing in the United States. Across the country, in libraries of all types, librarians are taking that extra step. Read more about how libraries are confronting income inequality<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. [Scales weighing money against a library] ________________________________ Free Webinar Coming Soon Join ALA and Biblioboard on Wednesday, August 2, from 1 – 2:00 p.m. CT during the webinar: “Transforming Libraries, Impacting the Classroom.” During this free webinar panelists will explore an innovative program in Minnesota which re-envisions how public and school libraries collaborate in order to provide DRM-free eBooks to the community. Register today<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>! [Enter to win a signed READ poster from SArah Jessica Parker.] ________________________________ I Love My Librarian 2017 Award In case you missed it, nominations are now open for the 2017 I Love My Librarian Award<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>! Ten exceptional public, school, college, community college and university librarians will be selected to win $5,000 cash award, a plaque and a travel stipend to attend the awards ceremony hosted by Carnegie Corporation of New York. Nominations are open until September 18; if you’d like to help spread the word, promotional tools including graphics, social media content and sample press release copy are available online<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. [I Love My Librarian 2017 Award] ________________________________ Library Card Sign-Up Month Artwork Now Available The only thing more powerful than a Teen Titan is a library card! You can promote Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with free artwork featuring our honorary chairs, DC Comics superheroes the Teen Titans. Library card and billboard artwork are now available for download online<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>, along with other promotional tools including posters, social media content and a sample press release. [Screenshot of form to vote for your favorite Because statement.] ________________________________ Health Literacy Month Is Coming Up October is Health Literacy Month. The American Library Association (ALA) and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine are collaborating on a Health Literacy Month toolkit for the Libraries Transform campaign that will be available in September. The toolkit will include key messages, data, and marketing materials to help you promote health literacy at your library—anyone signed up for the campaign at the Libraries Transform website<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> will have access. [Health Literacy Month, October, Finding the right words for health literacy] ________________________________ Your Favorite New Because Statement Earlier this summer, we asked you to share ideas for new Libraries Transform Because statements—thanks to everyone who participated! There were a lot of great Because statements, but there was a clear winner after all the votes were tallied: “Because building a better world starts with literacy,” submitted by Kristen Craig from the Hebron Branch at the Licking County Library in Ohio. Congratulations, Kristen! Additional Because statement ideas are always welcome; feel free to email us at campaign(a)ala.org any time. [Because building a better world starts with literacy.] ________________________________ New Banners and Cling Sets New banners and cling sets are now available at the ALA Store. Window cling set<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> includes four 11” x 17” clings: * Because libraries make leaders. * Because access equals opportunity. * Because fake news has real-world consequences. * Because adding Minecraft to the curriculum may inspire more future engineers than mathematics alone. Banners are 30" x 50" and suitable for indoor/outdoor use. The set of four<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> includes: * Because libraries make leaders<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. * Because access equals opportunity<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. * Because fake news has real-world consequences<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. * Because employers want candidates who know the difference between a web search and research<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02Nzc1OTE2JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>. [Libraries Transform window clings] ________________________________ More than 7,200 libraries and library advocates have joined the Libraries Transform campaign! Because of you, Libraries Transform! [Screenshot: Map of Libraries Transform Libraries]

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Book Discussion Kit Questions
by Clark, Anna 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

Hello Librarylanders! Jackson District Library is doing some research on how other library systems handle their Book Discussion Kits (Book Club Discussion Kits, etc.). We would like to thank several libraries who have already answered our questions, and are looking for more information specifically from multi-branch library systems. How do you handle the circulation of your kits? What kind of supplementary materials are in each kit? Do you take reservations and schedule the distribution of the kits? Do you catalog the kit with one bar code or is each item cataloged individually? Can patrons put kits on hold online? Either for the Branch Book Club or a patron that is picking it up? Lastly, what is your procedure for checking in/out the Book Kit? If it’s written down, would you be willing to share it? Thank you so much!! Best, Anna Anna Clark Library Assistant II - Adult Services-Outreach Jackson District Library Carnegie 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4087 x1342

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Larry Martin "In Their Own Words"
by Battles, Calvin 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

Hello Michigan Public Library users, The Jackson District Library is excited to announce the continuation of Larry Martin’s In Their Own Words at the Carnegie Branch of the Jackson District Library. If you have never seen this program, [ http://lmww2.com/ | Larry Martin's WWII In Their Own Words ] , I encourage you to attend our upcoming program. Better yet you could have library come to your library; which he is more than happy to do. Larry has been putting on this program for JDL for the past 11 years. In Their Own Words has drawn between 80 and 150 attendees per event. An estimated 4,600 people have come to hear the reflections and experiences of WWII veterans that Larry has interviewed. On Saturday, August 5th and Saturday September 9th , Larry will be sharing his interview with Bill Ingram, who fought in the Pacific in 1942 and was witness to the sinking of the Houston in March of that year. The second part continues with his story as a prisoner of war for 3 ½ years. As our former director stated “We deeply appreciate the dedication shown by Mr. Larry Martin for bringing these stories alive and are honored to be a partner in his efforts. Larry brings a wealth of knowledge to the program and has recorded scores of interviews with veterans over the past ten years. He passionately reminds his audiences that the freedoms they now take for granted were earned through the hard sacrifices of many thousands of veterans who fought in World War II”. We hope you can join us. Calvin Battles Adult Services Coordinator Jackson District Library Carnegie Branch 244 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 Phone:(517) 905-1344

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2015 Michigan Energy Code: Bulk Order Opportunity Available
by Jim Flury 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

All, The 2015 edition of the Michigan Energy Code has been filed with the Michigan Secretary of State, and will go into effect on September 20, 2017. TLN is providing a bulk order opportunity for the 2015 edition of the Michigan Energy Code. The list price is $55.00. Depending upon the number of copies we order, we may be eligible for a discount. There will be a $1.00 per copy charge assessed by TLN, in order to help offset the cost of this project. Please email your order for the 2015 Michigan Energy Code, list price $55.00 (possible discount), plus $1.00 per copy TLN charge, to me by no later than Friday, July 28, 2017. Thanks. Jim 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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FW: UPDATE: IMLS, LSTA, IAL Funds Uncut by House Appropriations Committee
by Riley, Randy (MDE) 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

FYI... Funding for IMLS has passed another hurdle in the House. r. _______________________________________________________________ Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo Street P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 4909-7507 (517) 373-5860 rileyr1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:rileyr1@michigan.gov> _______________________________________________________________________________ Good morning. I'm pleased to confirm that, after a marathon "markup" session lasting well into yesterday evening, the House Appropriations Committee has approved direct library funding language in the Labor-HHS spending bill identical to that included in last week's Subcommittee bill which makes no cuts in IMLS, LSTA or IAL funding relative to last year's levels. While errors in the details of the official Committee Report will need to be corrected (see excerpt in Word doc attached), we have been assured that the Subcommittee and Committee both voted to provide IMLS with $231 million, LSTA with $183.6 million and IAL with $27 million in FY 2018. That's reflected shown in our own Excel tracking chart, also attached. As discussed in the blog just posted<http://www.districtdispatch.org/2017/07/fy-2018-library-funding-remains-unc…> to District Dispatch, the House now appears unlikely to act on this funding bill (and all but a few others related to security/defense) before beginning its month-long August recess. The Senate, which will defer its recess by two weeks, could begin work on a Labor-HHS bill (that's unclear) but is virtually certain not to vote on it at any level until the fall. Once the bill adopted last night reaches the House floor this fall, amendments to the bill related to library funding are extremely unlikely. We will push hard in the Senate, however, for the full $186.6 million requested for LSTA in this year's House and Senate Dear Appropriator letters. We also will work closely in coalition with the many groups attempting to restore cuts made in programs in which libraries are among many other eligible recipients, such as the Department of Education's Striving Readers<https://www2.ed.gov/programs/strivingreaders-literacy/index.html> to assist children from birth through Grade 12. Given the procedural status and timing described above, the blog also underscores the importance of ongoing library funding advocacy over the summer while members of Congress are back in their home states and Districts. Kevin Kevin L. Maher Deputy Director, Office of Government Relations American Library Association Washington Office (202) 403-8236 [cid:image001.jpg@01D18132.C4A5E790]

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Job posting: Friday/Saturday Evening Circulation Assistant, Kalamazoo College Library
by Stacy Nowicki 20 Jul '17

20 Jul '17

The Kalamazoo College Library is hiring a Circulation Assistant. The job posting is here: https://reason.kzoo.edu/hr/employ/staff/circ0717/ Please pass it on! Thanks! Stacy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director Kalamazoo College Library 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 email: Stacy.Nowicki(a)kzoo.edu "The biggest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge." -- attributed to Daniel J. Boorstin

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Make your nominations for the 2017 State History Awards today - deadline July 28
by HSM Conference 19 Jul '17

19 Jul '17

There are only a few days left to make your nominations for the 2017 State History Awards! The deadline for this year's award nominations is July 28. To nominate an individual or organization for a State History Award, <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/State-History-Award-No mination.pdf> please complete and submit the 2017 State History Award Nomination Form. Nominations and supporting materials must be received by Friday, July 28, 2017, at 5 p.m. Nominations received after that date and time will not be accepted, regardless of postmark. Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents State History Awards to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation and understanding of Michigan history. The awards are presented at the annual State History Conference and recognize the excellence of achievement by an individual or organization in the collection, preservation, and/or promotion of state and local history. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/state-history-awards/> For more information about the awards, please see 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 State History Award Categories <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/state-history-awards/> For more information about the awards, please see our website. .Lifetime Achievement Award .Distinguished Volunteer Service (Individuals only) .Distinguished Professional Service (Individuals only) .Books: University & Commercial Press .Books: Private Printing .Books: Children & Youth .Businesses .Communications: Printed Periodicals .Communications: Websites .Education: Educational Programs .Education: Educator .Institutions .Local Societies .Media .Restoration/Preservation .Special Programs/Events .Best Article in Michigan History magazine 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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Due to promotion, a 20-hour Youth Services Librarian opening at Hartland's Cromaine Library
by Ceci Marlow 19 Jul '17

19 Jul '17

*/Cromaine Is the Cultural Center of Hartland…and our community appreciates that/* With construction nearly complete for a 3800 square foot addition, we finally have spaces for our staff to continue to create new and innovate traditional library services and collections. As the Cultural Center of Hartland, Hartland’s Cromaine is expected by its community to offer music and art, as well as all of the science, engineering and technology engagement possible for all ages. *Due to a promotion, we have a 20-hour Youth Services Librarian position *available with principal responsibilities with a focus on babies for story time and outreach programming, school visits, and collection development for sections of fiction, nonfiction, and/or media for youth. All of our Librarians are cross-trained for Adult, Youth, Teen, and Circulation. You may not run an adult regular book club, but you’ll probably assist with desk coverage in Adult, Teen, and at Circulation as well as some other programming (Grandparenting tech-based communication skills?) This year Hartland’s Cromaine celebrates its 90^th year of service with a big splash September 29 and 30. *We are the place to connect—with warm and friendly staff, the Web, and the community. If that’s your desire, interest, and future vision, too, then we need you! * Cromaine District Library is located near the intersection of M-59 and US-23—easy to get to from Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Flint. Hartland’s Cromaine (built in 1927, expanded in 1980, and again this year, 2017) has the elegant Community Room, a large physical collection and large digital collection, plus two new smaller meeting rooms, a Youth Program Room, and three new study rooms as a result of the little addition to this building. *We also have a serious commitment to outreach, participating in many events and exhibits beyond our walls* as well as finding new ways to be active outside this building in a busy community. Cromaine wins grants, including several National Endowment for the Arts’ The Big Read. Grants for technology in Youth, local business sponsorships for an expanded summer concert series, exhibits from the Smithsonian and to be a pilot for a national grant program—we are a place to connect to culture, music, technology, makers, as well as reading in every format. *Many of the grants support a very full event calendar* (check It out at WWW.CROMAINE.ORG).We are an OverDrive (TLN’s Download Destination) plus Advantage, hoopla, and Zinio library. We welcome new technologies and ways to improve collections and services, taking seriously every patron request. We pay MLS librarians $19.00 per hour to start, 20 hours per week; includes some evenings and weekends. MLA membership and national conference attendance (in rotation) paid. After successful completion of the 90-day introductory period, an increase to $19.50 is planned. Part-time positions at Cromaine have prorated paid time off, plus holiday pay, paid birthday, and paid bereavement leave as well as an opportunity to participate in AFLAC, but no other paid benefits. Share your love for new technologies and public service with a community that loves its library and its library staff even more. Send your application (available at WWW.CROMAINE.ORG) resume and a cover letter to “Librarian” at Cromaine or e-mail (preferred to be “green”) to brentola(a)cromaine.org <mailto:brentola@cromaine.org> by August 4, 2017—position applications accepted until filled. -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library

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Keeping mice/keyboards
by Ray Arnett 19 Jul '17

19 Jul '17

Calling on some collective wisdom here, we have an assortment of equipment in our computer room and I am attempting to clear some of it out. Our library has about 50 computers total – how many “extra” wired keyboards/mice do we really need to have on hand? I think I currently have enough to refurbish most if not all of the computers in the building J So, for those techies out there, how many do I really need - 10, 15, etc. ? Ray Ray Arnett, CFRE Fremont Area District Library 104 East Main Street Fremont MI 49412 (231) 928-0243 (direct) (231) 924-3480 (231) 924-2355 (fax) rarnett(a)fremontlibrary.net

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