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Literature/Banned Book speaker
by Jennifer Hassell 03 May '17

03 May '17

Just curious if anyone has ever had a presenter give a talk on banning literature, historically through present day. I am thinking a qualified university professor or high school English teacher might be a place to start but looking for the hive mind input. Thanks! Jen Hassell Adult Services Librarian Farmington Community Library jennifer.hassell(a)farmlib.org 248-553-0321 ext 217 "I see libraries and librarians as frontline soldiers in the war against illiteracy and the lack of imagination." - Neil Gaiman

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Re: [Michlib-l] Library Board Secretary
by susan.wess＠milanlibrary.org 03 May '17

03 May '17

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Looking for Great Shelving Systems
by Anjie Gleisner 03 May '17

03 May '17

Hello All, Does your library use a fabulous shelving system? Do your patrons comment on how easy it is to find items on your shelves? Have you ditched Dewey? Kent District Library is conducting some research on patron-centered, intuitive shelving methods and categorization. We are looking for public libraries that truly shine in terms of human-centered shelving systems. If your library has an approach to shelving fiction or non-fiction that works beautifully for your patrons and staff in terms if ease of use, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your responses to Anjie Gleisner at agleisner(a)kdl.org. Anjie Gleisner Branch Manager Gaines Township Branch Kent District Library (616) 784-2007 ext 3879 agleisner(a)kdl.org

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Lyon Township Public Library millage passes!
by Holly Teasdle 03 May '17

03 May '17

Greetings everyone! I am very happy to report that the replacement operating millage for the Lyon Township Public library (.89 mills for 10 years) was successful at the ballot yesterday! Holly Teasdle, Library Director Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Road South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800, ext.610 www.lyon.lib.mi.us

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Library Board Secretary
by Debra Greenacre 03 May '17

03 May '17

Happy Wednesday! To all of the Directors...who takes minutes at your Board meetings? Does the Board secretary take the minutes or do you have an employee take the minutes? Thank you for your responses, Debra Greenacre, MLIS Library Director Three Rivers Public Library 920 W. Michigan Ave. Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666

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Fw: Be an Indie Ebook Awards Judge!
by T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 03 May '17

03 May '17

Please excuse cross posting. Library Journal is looking for librarians to judge their 2017 Indie Ebook Awards. If you are interested in supporting self-published authors, reading original content you probably wouldn't otherwise see, checking out the Biblioboard platform, or just want to judge a book contest, please fill out this brief survey expressing interest at http://conta.cc/2qu33TL (note: This link is different than the one at the bottom of the email; the coordinators sent me a new link). I helped in first-round judging for the 2016 contest. It was fun and relatively simple, but we really could have used some more judges...the more judges, the fewer individual titles each judge is responsible for! If you're interested, please take the brief survey. If you have any questions for me, a "veteran" [😉] judge before making a commitment, let me know. If you have questions for the contest organizers, email the sender of the original message (info(a)bibliolabs.com) Thanks for your consideration! Jessica Little Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 (989) 681-5141 ________________________________ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: The SELF-e Team at BiblioLabs <info(a)bibliolabs.com<mailto:info@bibliolabs.com>> Date: Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 9:46 AM Subject: Be an Indie Ebook Awards Judge! <mailto:j.b.little08@gmail.com> [http://files.constantcontact.com/738f5d0d101/1d13f54a-bd2d-45a3-96ac-69c7cc…] Library Journal's SELF-e program is calling for judges for its 2017 Indie Ebook Awards! This contest recognizes the best self-published books in five genres - Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery and Young Adult - from SELF-e authors around the world. If you are invested in the indie author community, judging might be the perfect chance for you to find breakout indie authors! Intrigued? Read on for details. The Expectations Since the contest has not yet begun, it is difficult to predict how many books each of this year's judges will read. However, last year's contest brought in around 40-60 books in the each of the four adult genres and 100 books in the young adult genre. The judges then split those books evenly among themselves. In past contests, our judges have typically spent between one and two and a half hours a week judging books, averaging about one to three books a week. This year, we expect judges will review at least two books a week. Judges must also undergo a short virtual training process before they begin. The Timeline Judging will take place in two rounds. The first round will be from May 15 to August 15, and the second round will be from August 31 to October 23. The Rewards Beyond the privilege of helping decide which books deserve to be recognized by Library Journal, judges will be spotlighted in a blog post featured on the SELF-e website. If you're interested in being a judge for the 2017 Indie Ebook Awards, please fill out the survey to let us know your genre preferences and availability. We'll be in touch with survey respondents in the coming weeks. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001E6n2iG-rVJ2u8ynCzoOEZ1Vk2dEjr-4ycmTvT3Yyj-cx…> TAKE THE SURVEY STAY CONNECTED: [Follow us on Twitter]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001E6n2iG-rVJ2u8ynCzoOEZ1Vk2dEjr-4ycmTvT3Yyj-cx…> [Visit our blog]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001E6n2iG-rVJ2u8ynCzoOEZ1Vk2dEjr-4ycmTvT3Yyj-cx…> BiblioLabs, 100 Calhoun Street, Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29401 SafeUnsubscribe™ j.b.little08(a)gmail.com<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001_4UhP7VmC6pAaq-lonX_Jg%3D%…> Forward this email<http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=xb5lnihab&m=1107310278711&ea=…> | Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001_4UhP7VmC6pAaq-lonX_Jg%3D%…> | About our service provider<http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by info(a)bibliolabs.com<mailto:info@bibliolabs.com>

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ALA News for May 2, 2017
by Steven Bowers 03 May '17

03 May '17

ALA News for May 2, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA applauds FY2017 budget increase for IMLS, calls on library supporters to defend federal library funding in FY2018 budget On Monday congressional negotiators reached agreement on a bill to fund the U.S. government through September. The “omnibus” bill included $231 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services – a $1 million increase over FY2016. American Library Association President Julie Todaro said in a statement, “In congressional meetings on Capitol Hill today, participants in the 2017 National Library Legislative Day from all 50 states are saying ‘thank you’ to members of Congress for making our nation’s libraries a priority this year. This opportunity to say thanks is also a chance to voice our unequivocal opposition to threats to cut funding in FY2018.” http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/ala-applauds-fy2017-budget-i… More than 500 library supporters gather to fight for libraries in Washington, D.C. on 2017 National Library Legislative Day More than five hundred library advocates from every state in the nation and the District of Columbia gathered in Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal support for libraries during the American Library Association’s (ALA) 43rd annual National Library Legislative Day. Over a thousand supporters also registered to participate simultaneously through Virtual Library Legislative Day, where advocates connect with legislators via phone calls, emails and social media platforms. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/more-500-library-supporters-… ALA gears up for renewed net neutrality fight Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai has announced plans to roll back net neutrality provisions. The Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to begin the process at its May 18 meeting. The American Library Association (ALA) and its divisions are organizing to protect and preserve the open internet. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-gears-renewed-net-neutra… ALA urges Senate to reject bill to make Register of Copyrights a presidential appointee Last week, the House of Representatives adopted the "Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017" (H.R. 1695) to make the position of the Register of Copyrights subject to Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation. American Library Association President-Elect James Neal in a statement said, "The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed the Librarian of Congress just nine months ago because she is an expert in modernizing complex information systems in libraries and a proven manager of them: exactly what the Copyright Office needs. ALA urges the Senate to let Dr. (Carla) Hayden build her own team, including the Register of Copyrights, to accomplish that mission without further delay. H.R. 1695 isn’t the way to get there. We urge the Senate to reject it." http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-urges-senate-reject-bill… Beth Nawalinski named United for Libraries executive director Nawalinski will fill the position being vacated by the retirement of Sally Reed, effective July 31, 2017. Nawalinski currently serves as deputy executive director of United for Libraries. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/beth-nawalinski-named-united… Honorary member nominations open Nominations are being accepted for ALA honorary membership, the Association’s highest honor, which is bestowed on living citizens of any country whose contributions to librarianship or a closely related field are so outstanding that they are of significant and lasting importance to the whole field of library service. GRANT WINNERS Feng-Ru Sheu Wins the 2017 Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/feng-ru-sheu-wins-2017-carro… THE FUTURE OF LIBRARIES Márquez and Downey selected for first Future of Libraries Fellowship http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/m-rquez-and-downey-selected-fir… PUBLIC PROGRAMS 75 public libraries selected as NASA@ My Library Partners http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/75-public-libraries-selected-na… ALA WEBINARS LLAMA Webinar: Signs of the future — Using Digital Signage in Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/llama-webinar-signs-future-u… ALA PUBLISHING Information literacy in the workplace http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/information-literacy-workplace ALA HONORS Satia Marshall Orange recipient of 2017 EMIERT Distinguished Librarian Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/satia-marshall-orange-recipi… Steven Woolfolk receives the 2017 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/steven-woolfolk-receives-201… Kansas City Public Library wins Paul Howard Award for Courage http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/kansas-city-public-library-w… Ernest Ingles Named ALA 2017 Ken Haycock Award Winner http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/ernest-ingles-named-ala-2017… Mark Miller named ALA Trustee Citation recipient http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/mark-miller-named-ala-truste… SCHOOL LIBRARIES Baltimore County Public Schools named National School Library Program of the Year http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/baltimore-county-public-scho… Anne Mlod and Cinda Gilmore receive AASL Roald Dahl Miss Honey Social Justice Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/anne-mlod-and-cinda-gilmore-… Lesley Farmer receives AASL Distinguished Service Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/lesley-farmer-receives-aasl-… AASL awards eleven Inspire Grants for collections and special events http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/aasl-awards-eleven-inspire-g… Dana Kepler receives AASL Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/05/dana-kepler-receives-aasl-ru… Amy Bradley receives AASL Intellectual Freedom Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/amy-bradley-receives-aasl-in… ACADEMIC LIBRARIES Mountain Plains Library Association supports ACRL Diversity Alliance http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/mountain-plains-library-associa… ALA, ACRL oppose FCC plans to roll back net neutrality http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/ala-acrl-oppose-fcc-plans-ro… LITA NEWS Megan Ozeran wins 2017 LITA/Ex Libris Student Writing Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/05/megan-ozeran-wins-2017-litaex-l… ###

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Data Driven Decision Making - Third Thursday Twitter Chat - May 18 2pm Eastern
by David Votta 03 May '17

03 May '17

Join us to chat with Kimberly Young, Director of the Houghton Lake Public Library, about "Data Driven Decision Making: Utilizing demographic information". This "Third Thursday Twitter Chat" will take place on May 18 at 2pm Eastern (1 pm Central) using the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter chats? Here are some tips for participating<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>. Want to check out our previous chats? They are available on demand<https://storify.com/mclsorg> anytime. https://storify.com/mclsorg Have ideas for future Twitter chat topics? Send an email to David Votta<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org>, and let us know! Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org 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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Youth Services Updates
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 03 May '17

03 May '17

May Webinars for Youth Services from the Library of Michigan * Monday, May 22nd, 1pm The Library of Michigan is happy to offer you a webinar on recognizing and supporting children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in storytimes/programs. Behavior expert Brenda Mann, MA ED, of Academic and Behavior Consultants, will lead an informative webinar on ADHD. Participants will learn the signs f ADHD, storytime tips, and ideas for supporting Parents/Caregivers of ADHD children in the youth department. Other disorders that effect early childhood learning will also be discussed. Space is limited, so register now<https://www.solutionwhere.com/ww/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>. * Thursday, May 11th, 2pm Our Every Child Ready to Read webinar series with Sue McCleaf Nespeca continues: "Family Engagement in Early Learning." Register here<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>. *New* ECRR Toolkit Thanks to funding from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the Library of Michigan is offering attendees of our past 2 years of Every Child Ready to Read workshops, or those with manuals in their libraries, a chance to order (at no cost to you) the new ECRR Toolkit<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11997>. Requests for your free copy CLOSE on May 12, 2017. This kit is primarily aimed at public library staff as a how-to manual to train early childhood educators. Please submit this form<https://goo.gl/forms/ThHrSUqwhZj4waGb2> (one per library location) if you would like to request the toolkit from the Library of Michigan. Quick & Easy Grants for Summer Reading The Public Library Services Grants are due May 22 for various literacy, programs & tech needs: Don't delay - apply today<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_77699_79723---…>! Digital Age: Family Engagement & Early Learning Lisa Guernsey & Michael Levine lay out an action agenda for city & community leaders on "How to Bring Early Learning & Family Engagement into the Digital Age<https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/policy-papers/how-bring-early-l…>." Lisa also published "Guiding Community Leaders on Family Engagement & Early Learning<https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/guiding-community-lea…>," both are good food for thought. CSLP Updates are now online<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169_62259---…> re: SRC 2018, 2019, 2020! YALSA The Spring 2017 YALSA Journal<http://yalsdigital.ala.org/i/812640-vol-15-no-3-spring-2017> is available now, check it out for trending topics & feature articles, including an article on how libraries are helping make teens college & career ready (pg 10). 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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disc cleaning/repair
by Ms. TJ Smith 03 May '17

03 May '17

What do libraries recommend for a disc cleaning/ disc repair system? I know there are services that clean for a fee, but the logistics of storing until I have enough to ship has become a bit of a nightmare. We'd probably be cleaning 2-3 discs a week on average. We don't have a ton of space either. Are any of the small machines worth their price or do any of you have a system you recommend? Please reply off-list and I'll post a compiled list of suggestions received. Thanks in advance! Ms. TJ Smith Library Director Sherman Township Library (989) 644-5131

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