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Batman Day
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Programming Idea: DC Comics was promoting Batman Day<http://www.dccomics.com/blog/2016/06/14/batman-day-returns> at ALA - Saturday, September 17, 2016. Follow the link for a form at the bottom of the site to receive a free downloadable kit. #BatmanDay Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>

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Deep Freeze type software
by Stacy Pasche 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Our Deep Freeze (Faronics license is about to expire and I'm wondering if anyone can recommend anything similar? I'm not unhappy with Deep Freeze- I just want to know what my options are. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." -Walt Disney*

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MeL Minute - Gale Promotional Materials
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Hi all, We all know that the Gale MeL databases<http://mel.org/databases> are fabulous and full of useful information for Michiganders of all ages but sometimes it's helpful to have a bookmark or poster to remind patrons of the unique features of each database. While you could design your own, there's no need to do so because Gale makes available free promotional materials for you to order. Bookmarks, flyers, posters, tent cards, tip sheets, and more are MeL branded and can be customized to show your library's name/address/logo/url or other message as well, for shipment directly to your location, for free! Start at the Gale ProMo site<http://solutions.cengage.com/gale/galepromo/>, sign in**, select "I'll Take It" or "I'll Tweak It", scroll down to find the Michigan eLibrary, and choose the piece(s) of interest. In a few weeks you'll have colorful promo pieces to help boost database and library usage. **To obtain the required username and password unique to Michigan libraries, send an email to contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. 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> [cid:image001.png@01D1A46B.DA1302F0]Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/

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Customer Service Policy
by Shane Stewart 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Hello -- Wondering if any of you would be willing to share your customer service policy with us? We are thinking of revamping ours. Thank you! -- Shane Stewart Circulation Supervisor Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Ave. Chesterfield, MI 48051 Phone: 586-598-4900 Fax: 586-598-7900 E-mail: shanestewart(a)chelibrary.org

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Classroom Sets
by Mindy Schafer 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

A local high school cleaned their book room and we offered to try to pass along the books. We have several boxes (with 30-40 copies each) of the book Please Stop Laughing at Me by Jodee Blanco. They are in very good to excellent condition. I would prefer to give them away by the box rather than as individual copies. We are starting an interior renovation on August 1, so we need them in a new home before the end of July. Please let me know if you or someone you know is interested and we can arrange for pick-up/delivery. Thanks! -- Mindy Schafer Assistant Director/Youth Librarian DeWitt District Library <http://dewittlibrary.org> 13101 Schavey Rd. DeWitt, MI 48820 ______________________________________________________

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Michigan Reads! Book Selection Announcement
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Lisa Wheeler's "Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum" selected for 2017 Michigan Reads! [cid:image001.jpg@01D1D2CD.B7E8F000] [Michigan Reads!]The Library of Michigan has selected Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum written by Lisa Wheeler<http://lisawheelerbooks.com/home.html> and illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith for the March 2017 One State, One Children's Book program. What happens when Toad gets stuck in the Bubble Gum melting in the road? Join Toad & friends in this sticky, rhyming adventure and see what happens when they work together to get out of the mess! Stay tuned for a survey to request an author visit, which will be posted in September 2016, and delivery of the materials in Winter 2017. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>

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Books are all gone!
by Karrie Yukon 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Hi, The books are all gone! Thank you for your interest! Karrie Karrie Yukon Bloomfield Township Public Library Adult Services Librarian 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302-2410 248-642-5800

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2016 Alpena Book Festival
by Jessica Luther 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Mark your calendars for the 2016 Alpena Book Festival! Scheduled for September 24th, we are putting together an exciting slate of Michigan authors for panel discussions, book signings, and meet and greets. Registration information will be posted soon on the festival's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/alpenabookfestival/ If you know any authors, agents, illustrators, or publishers that may be interested in attending, send them my way! Thanks! -- Jessica Luther Development Coordinator Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library

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More books to give away!
by Karrie Yukon 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

Hi, We have some more books to give away from our Book Club Collection. Please send me your RIDES code if you are interested in these titles: Black Jack Point - Jeff Abbott (4 copies) The grave tattoo - Val McDermid (9 copies) Christmas is murder - C.S. Challinor (5 copies) Thank you. Karrie Karrie Yukon Bloomfield Township Public Library Adult Services Librarian 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302-2410 248-642-5800

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Times below are Central - please remember to adjust Advocacy Webinar Series - free from ALA July 2016
by White, Shannon (MDE) 30 Jun '16

30 Jun '16

The times below are Central so please check the site and be sure to adjust our Eastern. Shannon From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of White, Shannon (MDE) Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 10:08 AM To: michlib-l <Michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Advocacy Webinar Series - free from ALA July 2016 Are you looking for training on how to create an effective advocacy campaign for your library? Check out the free training coming up in July. Library Campaign Training Institute Developed and presented by Libby Post of Communication Services, these free webinars will teach attendees how to create, market, and implement an effective advocacy campaign for their library. (Note: Registration is mandatory, and "seats" in the virtual room are first-come, first serve. All sessions will be recorded and archived for future viewing; registrants will be sent a link after each session to watch the recorded webinar. Thanks in advance for understanding!) Part 1: Building your Base - July 14, 2016, 12:00 Part 2: The Best Defense is a Good Offense - July 21, 2016, 12:00 Part 3: Message, Marketing, & Media - July 28th, 2016, 12:00 Part 4: Connecting with YES Voters: August 4, 2016, 12:00 Part 5: Get out the Vote (Immediately following Part 4): August 4, 2016 Visit http://www.ala.org/advocacy/library-campaign-training-institute for additional details and registration links to each individual webinar. ----------------------------------------- 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<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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