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Oaths for Library Board Members
by natalie bazan 27 Dec '16

27 Dec '16

Hi Everyone, I have a question about library board members and oaths. We have a library board member for our township library who objects to the township forcing library board members to take an oath to uphold the constitution. Does anyone know if library board members are required by Michigan law to take an oath to serve as an elected board member? Thanks, Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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Big Talk for Small Libraries Call for Speakers Open Until Jan. 13
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Dec '16

27 Dec '16

The Call for Speakers for Big Talk From Small Libraries 2017 is open through January 13! This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better. The event is national and Michigan has been a frequent contributor in the past to the conference. Be sure to consider sharing your ideas, successes and lessons learned with similar libraries across the country. Small libraries of all types – public, academic, school, museum, special, etc. – are encouraged to submit a proposal. http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/call-for-speakers/ Do you offer a service or program at your small library that other librarians might like to hear about? Have you implemented a new (or old) technology, hosted an event, partnered with others in your community, or just done something really cool? The Big Talk From Small Libraries online conference gives you the opportunity to share what you’ve done, while learning what your colleagues in other small libraries are doing. Here are some possible topics to get you thinking: § Unique Libraries § Special Collections § New buildings § Fundraising § Improved Workflows § Staff Development § Advocacy Efforts § Community Partnerships § That great thing you’re doing at your library! For Big Talk From Small Libraries 2017, we’re looking for seven 50-minute presentations and five 10-minute “lightning round” presentations. Big Talk From Small Libraries 2017 will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 between 9:45 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (EST) via the GoToWebinar online meeting service. Speakers will be able to present their programs from their own desktops. The schedule will accommodate speakers’ time-zones. If you are interested in presenting, please submit your proposal by Friday, January 13, 2017. Speakers from libraries serving fewer than 10,000 people will be preferred, but presentations from libraries with larger service populations will be considered. Shannon ------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Summary for Unclaimed Personal Items
by Lynn Skazalski 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

Thank you to everyone who responded to my query regarding unclaimed personal items. Summary of responses on how libraries handle these items: Keeping track of items: - Attach a post-it with date found - Keep a log of items with description and date found - Collect items in a lost-and-found container - Post the items on the library's Facebook page Retention of items: Libraries retain items anywhere from a week to a year How libraries dispose of items by type of item: - Drivers licenses: mail to owner, give to police department, shred - Other forms of identification: call owner if phone number known, mail to owner or issuing agency (e.g., school), shred - Phones: call the carrier of a cell phone company and give the IEM # to see if they can identify the owner, donate, send to the police department - Flashdrives: all responding libraries erase files then either throw away or retain for use by library staff or IT department - Books owned by schools: return to schools - Clothing and similar items: all responding libraries donate to a charitable organization, some libraries wash before donating. Thanks again! -- Lynn Bryer Skazalski Supervising Librarian, MILS, MS Caroline Kennedy Library 24590 George Street Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 lskazalski(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us 313-791-3824

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MeL Minute - Winter Holidays
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

________________________________ From: Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 4:02:43 PM To: Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) Subject: MeL Minute - Winter Holidays Hi all, With the weather we've been experiencing, staying indoors and doing some light reading or dvd watching sounds ideal. And now that homework and research assignments are completed for the term, we can pursue our own interests - not assigned ones. A likely topic could be winter holidays and celebrations - the Winter Solstice, Christmas, New Year's Eve and Day, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah (Hannukah, Chanukah), Three Kings Day (aka Epiphany), Chinese New Year, and Bodhi Day/Rohatsu, among others. You might want to find out the meanings, origins, traditions, foods, and rituals for them. MeLCat<http://mel.org/melcat> is a fabulous place to start. Doing even a basic search for any of these celebrations can yield articles, DVDs/videos, books of all kinds, music recordings, audiobooks, and images. Remember to use the "Refine by" options in the left margin to see all of your options. Here are the search results<http://search.mel.org/iii/encore/search/C__Swinter%20solstice__Orightresult…> for winter solstice. Not to be outdone, MeL databases Britannica School<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRSC…>, Research in Context<ttp://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=MSIC>, and eBook K-8 Collection<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-ebsco.php?database=EBK8> offer great resources, and, don't forget the Topic Finder tool found in InfoTrac and OneFile to discover related topics for these holidays. How long is your holiday/winter break? Not long enough when you have MeL.org and MelCat resources at your fingertips! MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [Check out MeL on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew> [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today.

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MCLS Holiday closing
by Megan Dudek 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

The MCLS offices will be closing early for the holidays. We will be back on Tuesday, December 27th. Happy holidays! ---- Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org>

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Envelopes
by Mary Jane Ogg 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

Both boxes of envelopes are spoken for. Mary-Jane Ogg Public Services Librarian 105 E. Main PO Box 380 Harrison District Library Harrison, MI 48625 Phone 989.539.6711 FAX 989.539.6301

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POETRY CLUB!
by francinemenken＠comcast.net 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

This workshop is open to the community! Our instructor, Dina Routin MA, is an experienced poet and has just published a book of poems.

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Free printer ink
by Sally Alexander 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

I have 5 cartridges of Epson 200XL ink if anyone can use them. I can ship them via RIDES. Sally AlexanderLibrary DirectorRiver Rapids District LibraryChesaning, MI 48616 (989) 845-3211

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Great Lakes Shipwrecks Speaker?
by Matt Willis 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

Check out *Ric Mixter* and his amazing program STORM. STORM is a multimedia presentation of shipwreck history that combines Ric's wonderful presentation and gigantic slide show with a LIVE rock band that performs original shipwreck-themed music. It's like having a rock band in your history class! Ric also does a solo presentation that is first class. We had him speak solo and then booked a STORM program at Willard Library in Battle Creek. We had packed rooms, standing room only, and it was a great time for all ages. See: http://www.lakefury.com/storm-tour/ -- Matt Willis Reference Librarian Willard Library 7 W. Van Buren St. Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 968-8166 x536

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Registration Opens for the 2017 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference in Sterling Heights March 3-4
by HSM Main 22 Dec '16

22 Dec '16

Registration is now open for the 59th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! March 3-4, 2017 . Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/ Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this year's conference offers. . Four keynotes o Hear the Roar: The Detroit Tigers' Tale With William Anderson o The Michigan Vote: A Political Battleground With Jack Lessenberry o Selling Michigan: Promoting the Great Lakes State With Dave Lorenz o Grace Lee Boggs: Author, Activist, and American Revolutionary With Shea Howell . Twenty-five breakout sessions that address local and statewide history. . Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. . Friday Reception featuring the Royal Garden Trio. . Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals. . Saturday Gala: A Walk Through the Wars _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Dressing for Battle: The Uniforms of World War I With Chris Causley Sailing Into History: Maritime Shipping on the Great Lakes With Frank Boles Movin' to a New Beat: Detroit's Jazz Community With Jahra Michelle McKinney Detroit in Crisis: The '67 Rebellion With Daniel Aldridge, Jamon Jordan, and William Winkel The Battle of the Overpass: A Labor Movement Turning Point With Mike Smith Bath City USA: The Mount Clemens Mineral Baths With Kim Parr Michigan Modern: Designs that Shaped America With Brian Conway Old Islam in Detroit: An American Heritage With Sally Howell Art Without Boundaries: The Journey of Odawa Art to Europe With Eric Hemenway Intolerance in Detroit: The KKK in the 1920s With Michael V. Placco Tails of Empowerment: The History of Leader Dogs for the Blind With Rachel Kniffen 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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