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Unite Your Community Around Reading - Webinar December 1 at 3pm EST
by White, Shannon (MDE) 23 Nov '16

23 Nov '16

What if a whole community were engaged in a book discussion? Many libraries have asked and answered that question by sponsoring Community Reads projects. Library Journal and Ingram Library Services present a webinar featuring a panel of librarians who have coordinated and managed city-wide book groups in their own communities. Don't miss this lively discussion about their experiences and best practices for many different aspects of Community Reads projects, such as planning, title selection, promotion, challenges faced and lessons learned. Presented by: Ingram & Library Journal Event Date & Time: Thursday, December 1st, 2016, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET Panelists: Audrey Barbakoff - Adult Services Manager, Kitsap Regional Library Jan Bodnar - Outreach Librarian, Irving Public Library Theresa Lynch - Senior Library Manager - Collections, Wake County Library Lauren Williams - Adult and Community Services Manager, Columbia Public Library Moderator: Shannan Rosa - Collection Development Librarian, Ingram Library Services Free registration is available at: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp… You can also register and receive an email with directions for accessing the archived recording after the actual event. For information on other Library Journal webcasts visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/ Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Federal Court Blocks FLSA Overtime Rules from going into effect Dec 1
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Hello: A Federal court in Texas has approved a nationwide injunction for the FLSA Overtime amendments that were due to go into effect on December 1. This means the rules will NOT be in effect on December 1 for any state. The injunction is in effect until otherwise ordered or amended by a further order of the court. I have forwarded an article, which also appends a copy of the order, below. Please don't hesitate to contact me if i can be of any assistance! Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan Membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Membielac@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 Begin forwarded message: From: NPR <email(a)et.npr.org<mailto:email@et.npr.org>> Date: November 22, 2016 at 8:48:44 PM EST To: <Membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Membielac@michigan.gov>> Subject: NPR.org<http://NPR.org> - Federal Judge Blocks Obama Administration's Overtime Pay Rule Membielacd(a)gmail.com<mailto:Membielacd@gmail.com> has sent you the following story: Federal Judge Blocks Obama Administration's Overtime Pay Rule [NPR] Clare thought you would be interested in this story <http://click.et.npr.org/?qs=bd7e3d5023447d97d3a41952ed2a5d24158de4bee8ff9d6…> Federal Judge Blocks Obama Administration's Overtime Pay Rule About 4 million workers would have become eligible to earn overtime under the new rules set to go into effect Dec. 1. Business groups and 21 states sued. A Texas judge has now put the rule on hold. Read this story<http://click.et.npr.org/?qs=bd7e3d5023447d97d3a41952ed2a5d24158de4bee8ff9d6…> [https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2016/11/22/obama-overtime-ap_155533085599_…] <http://click.et.npr.org/?qs=bd7e3d5023447d97d3a41952ed2a5d24158de4bee8ff9d6…> This email was sent by: NPR,1111 N. Capitol St. NE Washington, DC, 20002, United States. This message was sent to Membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Membielac@michigan.gov>.

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Fwd: From MeL: BusinessDecision Webinar Especially for Library Administrators
by Kimberly Young 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Based on the well attended session at the recent MLA conference—*The People in Your Neighborhood*, we’ve arranged for 2 follow-up webinars on how library administrators can effectively use MeL’s *BusinessDecision* resource to better understand their community and help make strategic decisions. To register for this *free* webinar go to: http://civictechnologies.com/training/ For this particular webinar, those interested in registering should choose: *The People in Your Neighborhood: Using BusinessDecision for Library Administrators. * *Webinar Description:* Need to make decisions about your library? Planning a new program? Developing a strategic plan? Start by getting to know the people around you in a whole new way! Everything from their shopping habits to what they do for fun is waiting for you to discover. Demographic, consumer spending, and market segmentation data is at your fingertips and can help you with strategic planning, increasing foot traffic, and inform collection development. The session will focus on using BusinessDecision to get to "know" the people in your neighborhoods or community. The data will give you the opportunity to strengthen your understanding of the people you serve and empower your decision making whether you are a public library administrator or an academic library administrator. Become an evidence based, data driven, decision maker. *Date and Time: December 8, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.* *Audience:* The session is designed for library decision makers including Library Directors, Library Deans, Department Heads, and Library Board members. *Presenters:* Kimberly Young, Library Director, Houghton Lake Public Library Julie Peterson, CIVICTechnologies *Fee*: None; it’s Free J Please share widely and let me know if you have any questions. Many thanks! Deb *Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS* Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org Like MeL on Facebook – http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Michigan Summer of Safety campaign Survey
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) asked Michigan libraries in the spring to join in the second year of the summer traffic safety campaign, the Michigan Summer of Safety. If you participated this summer, please fill out the following short end of program survey by Friday, December 9th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSP2016Safety Thank you for your time!

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Is Your Library Working on QSAC?
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Greetings! A new revision of the Quality Services Audit Checklist (QSAC) will be implemented for 2017. If your library is currently working on QSAC certification, we will accept applications using the 2013 (current) version until December 31, 2016. For more information on QSAC, please visit http://michigan.gov/qsac. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Maggie Stiefvater to visit Battle Creek
by Kristine Pioch 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Willard Library in Battle Creek presents "An Evening With Maggie Stiefvater" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Miller Stone Building, 77 Capital Ave. NE. New York Times b est-selling a uthor Maggie Stiefvater has written *The Shiver Trilogy, The Raven Cycle,* and her newest book, *The Raven King.* The popular young adult author received the 2012 Michael L. Printz Honor for *The Scorpio Races. *You won't want to miss the chance to hear from this car-racing, bagpipe-playing, goat-owning Rock Star of the Young Adult world! Her books will be for sale, and she will be signing them. --- Kristine Pioch | Public Relations Librarian Willard Library 7 W. Van Buren St. | Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-968-8166, ext. 542

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Teen Summer Reading 2017 Webinar
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Are you planning creative, fun, and educational programs for your 2017 teen summer library program? This webinar, presented by Michelle Beebower and Nichole Chagnon of the Austin Public Library, that will introduce programs and activities in the 2017 Collaborative Summer Library Program Teen manual that will inspire unforgettable summer library programs for teens in your community! Join us on Thursday, Jan 05, 2017; 2:00 PM EST. Click here<http://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html> to register for the webinar. This webinar will be recorded and archived for later viewing. Thank you to the Texas State Library for organizing this webinar - you will be participating with YA librarians across the country. 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> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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Book on CD missing in transit
by Trixie L. McMeeking 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Good afternoon, The following book on CD was returened to Monroe (Frenchtown) in August and has not made it back to them yet. Please check to see if this item is somehow wandering around out in delivery land. Loc/Call# : Frenchtown Books on CD AD Karon Title : A light in the window $142.00 Barcode : 35001433232789 Thank you! Trixie L. McMeeking, Director Homer Public Library 141 W. Main St. Homer, MI 49245 517-568-3450 Fax 517-568-4021 hpl(a)wowway.biz homerpl.michlibrary.org

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Program Invitation: Mastering Media With UR Teen & Tween Patrons
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

** If you previously registered for this workshop, please register again. The website had some issues and registrations received last week have been lost to the ether. You will NOT be charged twice! ** When you see the words STEM or STEAM, do you think of flowers and a teapot? If so, please join us for Mastering Media With UR Teen & Tween Patrons This workshop will show you how to integrate STEAM into your teen and tween programs. You’ll see a media lab inside a library and learn about portable media and maker kits. You will hear how two different libraries created their media/maker labs and learn how you can create similar tools that fit your budget. *Featured Speakers* Kristin Ballew, Calvin Battles, and Anna Merritt from the Jackson District Library and Craig Buno from the Kent District Library Jackson District Library’s Meijer Branch 2699 Airport Rd, Jackson, MI 49202 *Wednesday, November 30, 2016* *1:30pm to 4:30 pm* Input and feedback from this workshop will help Woodlands Library Cooperative with the creation and implementation of portable media and maker kits to use with patrons in libraries WLC Members: $10.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Register Online at http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/calendar/workshops/ This workshop is provided by the Woodlands Library Cooperative Children’s & Teen Services Committee. kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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Fax Policies
by Patricia Braden 22 Nov '16

22 Nov '16

Hi all, We are considering accepting incoming faxes for patrons and are looking for feedback. If you accept incoming faxes at your library could you please provide your policy? Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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