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Is patron bashing killing our spirit? Join us for Third Thursday Twitter Chat!
by Jan Davidson 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Is patron bashing killing our spirit? Join us for Third Thursday Twitter Chat! Is patron bashing a problem? Are there any therapeutic benefits to letting off steam? Join special guest Samantha Minnis for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat on September 15 at 2pm Eastern to discuss this phenomenon and why avoiding patron bashing not only leads to better service for library users, but a happier work life for library professionals. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter chats? Don't stress out about it! Here are some helpful instructions: http://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Can't make the chat? Don't worry, we will archive it for you on Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> @mclsorg and on our Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>! Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 Phone: 517-492-3811 ext. 111 Fax: 517-492-3812 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> http://www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Two job opportunities in neighboring Indiana
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Greetings Michigan library community, Attached please find two job opportunities in neighboring Indiana. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> 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/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0]

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You're Invited: Welcome Reception for WSU-SLIS Accreditation Site Visit Panel, Sunday, Sept. 18th, 3:30 pm
by Stephen Bajjaly 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

The Wayne State School of Library and Information Science cordially invites all interested friends and stakeholders to attend the welcome reception for its ALA Committee on Accreditation External Review Panel on Sunday, September 18, 2016 from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm in the School's home base (Kresge Library, 3rd Floor) on the Wayne State main campus in Detroit. The 3-member ERP is visiting the School Sunday - Wednesday, September 18-21, 2016 as a component of its seven-year reaccreditation activities. RSVP if you are able to attend: https://rsvp.wayne.edu/coa-external-review-panel-welcome-reception-sept-18-… Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor School of Library & Information Science Wayne State University, Detroit, MI slis.wayne.edu<http://slis.wayne.edu/>

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Free Books
by Hartford Public Library 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Friends, If you have a YA or junior book group, I have the following books available for free. Dragon's Oath by P.C.Cast and Kristin Cast...........................14Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist by Liz Kessler.................25Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Race Against Time by Frank Boyce.......25Phillipa Fisher and the Dream-Maker's Daughter by Liz Kessler...........25Santum by Sarah Fine..............................13Ditched (a love story) by Robin Mellom.....................18Crusher by Niall Leonard.................................20Dark Star by Bethany Frenette.....................12Double Double by Jenny Valentine..............16Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein.............15Miles Taylor and the Golden Cape by Robert Venditti.............22Fin and Lady by Cathleen Shine...................20Half bad by Sally Green.................................20Ghost hawk by Susan Cooper.....................20 I can send them through delivery.Regards,Stephanie Danielszv152

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Letters About Literature 2017
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2017 Letters about Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> program. We are the Michigan host for this national program from the Library of Congress. It is a reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. The 2017 letters will be due in two waves. Level III entries (grades 9-12) have a deadline of December 2, 2016, and Level I and II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 9, 2017. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2017. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. You will find the 2017 flyer and entry form here: http://www.read.gov/documents/LAL16-Guidelines.pdf. Please let me know if you have any questions about the program. I'll be asking for volunteer judges in the coming months. 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> 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/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0]

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Friends Workshop
by Amber Clement - PIDL 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Presque Isle District Library will be hosting a Friends Workshop for our various Friends groups and anyone else interested in attending on October 18th in Onaway at the Old Historic Courthouse. Lunch will be provided by Manzana's. Please send your forms to the address below by October 4th. Amber Clement, MLIS Library Director Presque Isle District Library 181 East Erie Street Rogers City, MI 49779 989-734-2477 <http://www.pidl.org/> www.pidl.org

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DSLRT meeting
by Dave Ewick 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Hello Library Land! The next meeting of the premiere informal gathering of Southeast Michigan's Library Leaders is coming up on September 16. Of course I'm talking about the Detroit Suburban Librarians Round Table (DSLRT). DSLRT is designed for Library Directors to share news, questions and concerns. Our host will be Chesterfield Township Library. Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Street Chesterfield, MI 48051 Director: Midge Lusardi Library phone: 586-598-4900 9:30-10 networking 10:00-10:45 Business meeting 11:00-12:00 Discussion with local legislators: Rep. Wittenberg & Rep. LaFontaine AND, special guest Gail Madziar, Executive Director of MLA Please join us if you are able! Attached please find minutes from the last meeting along with an agenda. Best, Dave Ewick, Chair David L. Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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Youth Services job posting
by Claire Lopiccolo 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

We are hiring hourly youth services librarians at Rochester Hills Public Library. Please follow the link: http://www.rhpl.org/current-openings Claire Lopiccolo, M.L.I.S. Youth Services Manager Rochester Hills Public Library 248-650-7142

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Baker & Taylor price changes
by Melissa Huisman 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Hi! Been pondering this question and wondered if everyone else has had the same response from Baker & Taylor in response to their price changes between the time of ordering and the time of receiving: For example, often, when ordering something through their TS360 site - they list the price, but when it actually comes - the price is higher. Most times it is not that significant, but it adds up. Today I had two that were actually each $5 higher than their advertised price. When I asked a few months ago, I was told that the prices that I see listed in their online catalog were not set in stone - and that they reserve the right to raise the price. The only way around this is to do this: Each time you want to order books, build your cart, but, instead of ordering right then and there, ask for a quote to be sent to you. This quote is good for 30 days and the prices listed in the quote will be honored. This just seems like a ploy to get you to NOT ask for a quote - because who has time to wait for that? And, in this day and age, don't you think they could get their prices changed on their website quickly. Or, do they wait until an order is placed - then go find the current price? Regardless, I don't think this is a good business practice. I make ordering decisions based on the prices that I see at that time - and it seems like false advertising to change it. Maybe it is in their fine print - but the website doesn't clearly state that the price is subject to change. Has anyone successfully asked for refunds? Thanks! Melissa Melissa Huisman, Library Director Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville 3338 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville MI 49426 Phone: 616-669-1255 X 5 Fax: 616-669-5150 Email: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org

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FW: Mining the Collaborative Summer Library manual for adult programming ideas
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Looking for ideas for Adult summer reading programs? Check out the link below for a free webinar on Tuesday, 9/13. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> 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/ [cid:image001.png@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0] From: Petersen, Carolyn [mailto:carolyn.petersen@SOS.WA.GOV] Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 2:26 PM Subject: Mining the Collaborative Summer Library manual for adult programming ideas Need adult programming ideas? The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) manual has added a section which allows adult programming to tie in with the summer reading programs which the youth services staff are presenting. The program will review some adult programming ideas from past summer reading programs. The new 2017 manual will be out in the early part of 2016 fall. I will present this online program on Tuesday, September 13,2016 at 9:00 am Pacific Daylight Time. To attend this free program click on the link below. http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/connect.aspx The program will be archived. Questions? Carolyn Petersen Assistant Program Manager, Library Development Office of the Secretary of State/Washington State Library 1.866.538.4996/1.360.570.5560/Fax:360.586.7575 carolyn.petersen(a)sos.wa.gov<mailto:carolyn.petersen@sos.wa.gov> To change your subscription settings, including changing to a digest or to leave the list, please send an email to szach(a)amrms.com<mailto:szach@amrms.com>.

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