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LearningExpress outage November 5-7, 2016
by Megan Dudek 19 Oct '16

19 Oct '16

Please excuse cross posting. LearningExpress will be updating their site next month. All LearningExpress websites will be unavailable beginning 4:00 PM ET Saturday, November 5th through 8:00 AM ET, Monday November 7th. Thanks! MeL Databases Staff ---- 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

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Passport Acceptance Facility? Anyone?
by Shauna Swantek 19 Oct '16

19 Oct '16

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/information/become-… Are there any libraries providing this service currently?If so, I'd love to hear about your experience. What size library are you?How many passports do you issue?Is the staff time worth the $25 in revenue generated? Please do NOT reply all. (I'll compile anything I receive and share it out on the list.) Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrowwww.putnamlib.org 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723

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Reminder to Sign up today! - Library of Michigan Five Year Plan Focus Groups
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

Please sign up before the end of the month for the focus groups if you would like to be on the list to participate. Thank you. >>>>> The Library of Michigan's evaluation of its current Five-Year Plan for Michigan's Library Service & Technology Act (LSTA) funds is just beginning. It is being conducted by an independent evaluator and one of the methods for information gathering is a series of focus groups from Library Community representatives. The focus groups have three major purposes; to understand the impact of the programs funded, to assess the effectiveness of the programs' delivery process and to understand what the future holds for library needs that LSTA funded programs might address. If you are near enough to one of the below locations, and available on the day indicated for that location, please follow the link below to submit your name for consideration. It will ask you for some very basic information (which location, your library, your position in the library and whether or not you have had contact with any LSTA funded programs). Focus Group Sites: * Henry Ford Centennial Library (Dearborn) - Wednesday, November 9th - 10 am to noon * Chippewa River District Library (Mount Pleasant) - Thursday, November 10th - 10 am to noon * Kent District Library, Kentwood Branch (Kentwood) - Friday, November 11th - 10 am to noon * Peter White Public Library (Marquette) - Thursday, November 17th - 10 am to noon Submit Your Name: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSTAFocusGroups There will be 8-12 participants in each group and as best as possible they will represent different libraries and different positions within libraries. Thank you for sharing your experiences and your insights! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@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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Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries (Infopeople FREE Webinar)
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

Check out this new, FREE 1 hour webinar from Infopeople! Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=624> Presenter: Mary Soucie,<https://infopeople.org/people/mary-soucie> State Librarian, North Dakota State Library Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Start Time: 3PM Eastern * Have you thought about what to do in an active shooter situation? * Have you identified the most vulnerable areas in your library? * Do you know where to go for resources to create an active shooter procedure? Join North Dakota State Librarian Mary Soucie as she discusses what should be included in an active shooter procedure, including an emergency & disaster plan, communication plan and evacuation plan. Additionally she will cover how to respond (run, hide, fight), and what you need to be aware of to prepare for this situation. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: * Be able to identify what is needed in an active shooter procedure * Be able to identify areas of vulnerability in their library * Know where to find additional resources to assist in crafting their procedures This webinar will be of interest to: All library types; administration and front line staff For more information and to participate in the November 15 webinar, go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=624 Webinars are free of charge, you can pre-register by clicking on the Register Now button (at the top and bottom of this page). If registering with less than 30 MINUTES from the start of the webinar you can join directly from the thank you page by clicking the Join Now button. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with login link and a reminder email the day before the event. If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day following the webinar. Check our archive listing at: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived

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Dearborn Public Library hosts "Meet & Greet" for authors of Dreaming Dreams Book
by Henry Fischer 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you know about an upcoming event: The Dearborn Public Library is hosting a public “Meet & Greet” on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Henry Ford Centennial Library (16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn) for the authors of *Dreaming Dreams No Mortal Ever Dared to Dream Before* <https://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Dreams-Mortal-Dared-Before/dp/1535290900/re…>, a community anthology of Edgar Allan Poe-inspired stories and poems created by over 150 authors, many of whom have close ties to Dearborn. The event is free and registration is not required. Light refreshments will be served. The book was a result of the Big Read Dearborn celebration of Edgar Allan Poe earlier in 2016. Its chapter headings include: Celestial, Dreams, Ghost, Horror, Madness, Mystery, Poetry, and Tribute. There will be an opportunity for 10-15 authors to sign up to read their story or poem to the audience. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event for $16 each. Copies can also be purchased online at Createspace.com <https://www.createspace.com/6317921> or Amazon.com <https://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Dreams-Mortal-Dared-Before/dp/1535290900/re…>. All proceeds go towards funding future community-wide reading projects in and around Dearborn. Additionally, with a Dearborn Public Library card, you can reserve a copy for checkout here <http://catalog.dearbornlibrary.org/client/en_US/internal/search/results?qu=…> . If interested, click here <https://bigreaddearborn.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/big-read-2015-16-flyer-…> for an event flyer. Thank you! Best wishes, Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2341 hfischer(a)ci.dearborn.mi.us www.dearbornlibrary.org www.facebook.com/dearbornpubliclibrary

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Bad Patron Behavior
by aldenlib＠torchlake.com 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

On 10/13/16, Andrea Ingmire <aing(a)uproc.lib.mi.us> wrote: _...We are also working on our patron code of conduct. I'd love to see what_ _other libraries have in place. I am looking for a full policy but also a_ _shortened version that can be handed to patrons in the moment they are_ _behaving badly..._ Here's our policy: SECTION: CUSTOMER SERVICE SUBJECT: USE OF THE LIBRARY POLICY The rights of an individual to use the Library shall not be abridged or denied. A patron has the right to undisturbed use of the library materials without the interference of others in the Library. To guarantee these rights for all persons, any person on the Library premises shall be expected to conduct himself or herself in accordance with the Library Rules of Conduct. Patrons are free and welcome to use all areas of the Library except the office and work areas. The Library is designed to preserve a reasonably quiet atmosphere where Library patrons may study and otherwise use Library materials without disturbance. This policy does not prohibit quiet conversation between patrons and/or staff members or conversations required to carry on Library programs and/or business, Library office equipment may be used only by the Library Director, staff members and/or volunteers designated by the Library Director. The Library telephone may not be used by patrons. Incoming calls for patrons are prohibited except in the case of an emergency. The Library shall not be used outside of regular Library hours except for scheduled Library functions. SECTION: CUSTOMER SERVICE SUBJECT: RULES OF CONDUCT POLICY Pursuant to Michigan Statutes (MCL 397-206), the Alden District Library Board may exclude from the use of the Library any persons who shall willfully violate such reasonable rules and regulations as the Library Board may adopt. Such exclusion shall occur on the orders of the Director or Director's designee. "Withholding of Library Privileges" is defined as meaning that an individual may not enter or use the library. Behavior prohibited by the Helena Township Ordinances as well as Federal or State Law is also prohibited on the premises of the Alden District Library. The Alden District Library reserves the right to establish and implement policies and procedures as needed, including, but not limited to: user registration, scheduling and regulating usage of any audio, video and computer equipment, regulating usage of library property and materials, including, without limitation, specialized equipment and/or services provided by the library and made available to the public. Such policies and procedures are intended to make Library property and/or services available to everyone on an equitable basis, to protect the rights of staff members to conduct Library business and to safeguard the Library's property against misuse or abuse. The Alden District Library Board hereby adopts the following Rules of Behavior and directs the Library Director to institute the necessary proceedings of enforcement. The Library Director is further authorized to propose additional Rules of Behavior to the Board as the need may arise. The Alden District Library: * Prohibits the consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages on Library property. * Prohibits smoking on Library property. * Bans all weapons from Library premises, including lawfully registered concealed weapons, to the fullest extent permitted by law. PERSONS WHO VIOLATE THE ABOVE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO THE WITHHOLDING OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES AS FOLLOWS: * First Offense: Library privileges will be revoked for six months. * Second Offense: Library privileges will be revoked for one year. * Requires patrons to wear clothing appropriate for public facilities to insure their safety and the comfort of all patrons. Proper attire includes shirts, slacks, skirts, dresses and shoes or other footwear. * Requires all library patrons to conform to acceptable standards of hygiene and cleanliness in order to prevent the disturbance of other library users and their enjoyment of the library. A library patron who displays a lack of bodily hygiene or whose odor initiates a complaint from or unduly interferes with other patrons' and/or staff members' use and enjoyment of the library shall be asked to leave the library until they can meet acceptable standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Lack of hygiene includes offensive body odor, open runny sores, lice infestation, or unclean clothing, hands or feet which may soil, stain, deface or damage library property. When such problems are corrected, the patron may re-enter the library. * Requires patrons whose perfume or other scents may trigger allergic reactions to refrain from wearing such scents in the future. * Prohibits food in the Library except in designated areas. Non-alcoholic beverages in covered containers are permissible. * Prohibits sleeping on Library property. * Prohibits the use of roller skates, roller blades or skateboards on Library property. * Prohibits all campaigning, petitioning, interviewing, survey taking, soliciting, sales or other speech or conduct which results in the disruption of normal Library activities. * Bans conversation and other sounds in louder volume than the general noise level of the area. * Bans animals from the Library, except those who assist the handicapped, at the discretion of the Library staff. * Prohibits loitering. * Prohibits the use of cell phones. PERSONS WHO VIOLATE THE ABOVE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO THE WITHHOLDING OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES AS FOLLOWS: * First Offense: One warning, then out for the day. * Second Offense: Library privileges will be revoked for one month. * Third Offense: Library privileges will be revoked for one year. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, any person may, without prior notice or warning, be immediately removed from the Alden District Library if his or her presence or conduct on the premises poses an immediate and imminent danger to any person or property. Persons whose library privileges are withheld for more than 30 days pursuant to the above rules may appeal to the Alden District Library Board of Trustees by appearing in person during the Audience Comment portion of the agenda at a special or regularly scheduled Board meeting. This appearance must be within sixty days after the Library's notice withholding privileges. To ensure such persons sufficient time to address the Board, time limits placed on Audience Comments may be extended at the discretion of the Board. The Board shall hear the appeal and respond in writing within 10 days. Any criminal activity, including theft or vandalism of Library property, shall be immediately reported to law enforcement officials. I post these two related policies in the library, to have ready access to it for staff, or for patrons to view. We're a class 1, and over nine years, I have had to ask someone to leave about three times. ---- _Susan Riegler_ Susan Riegler, Director Alden District Library

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Learn How to Spruce Up Your Annual Appeal letter on October 26!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

Anatomy of an Annual Appeal: Create Your Compelling Fundraising Offer (4Good)<https://4good.org/claire-axelrad/anatomy-of-an-annual-appeal-create-your-co…> October 26, 1:00PM EDT Writing a compelling fundraising letter can be tricky. It's not the same kind of writing as a brochure, annual report or grant proposal. But it's not rocket science-it's something you can easily learn; just not something most of us are taught. In this webinar you'll learn the art of taking your appeal from run of the mill to out of the ballpark. From anesthetizing to astounding. From colorless to captivating. Your appeal letter should be an "offer" to join you in something amazing and transformative. Whether you're an old pro and just want some new tips, or you're writing your appeal letter for the first time, you'll find killer strategies and tried-and-true tactics to get your appeal to the next level. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Kareem Abdul Jabbar Coming To Kalamazoo!
by Farrell Howe 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

In case you missed the press release that was sent out, I’m sending it again! This is huge news for Kalamazoo! What an honor to have Mr. Abdul-Jabbar be our 2017 Reading Together Author! Photos of both his book and headshots are available upon request. Regards, Farrell Howe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2016 CONTACT Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 Kalamazoo Public Library Announces 2017 Reading Together Title Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kalamazoo, MI – Tuesday, October 12, 2016. Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov> is pleased to announce the title for Reading Together 2017<http://readingtogether.us>: Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White by bestselling author, basketball legend, and cultural commentator – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<http://www.kareemabduljabbar.com>. Mr. Abdul-Jabbar will visit Kalamazoo for a Meet the Author event at Miller Auditorium<http://www.millerauditorium.com> on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at 7 pm. 2017 marks the 15th Anniversary of Reading Together. To commemorate this occasion, KPL wanted to choose a book that addresses important yet divisive issues facing not only our community but the whole country. Writings on the Wall came to the attention of the selection committee immediately upon its release in August and quickly became the obvious choice, not only for the breadth of its content but also for the notoriety of its author. Honed from his life experience both on and off the basketball court, observations and conversations in his everyday life, Abdul-Jabbar explores American politics, racism, religion, gender issues, classism, the news media and much more. Copies will be available for check out at all Kalamazoo Public Library locations beginning November 1. The 2017 Reading Together program will feature Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaking about his book in an interview format, live, at Miller Auditorium on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 pm, followed by Q&A and book signing. Books will be sold at the event by local, independent bookstore, Michigan News Agency. This event is free and open to the public. Throughout the month of March and into April, Reading Together will feature several programs that explore the concepts and themes presented in Abdul-Jabbar’s work, with an opportunity for engaging discussion and revelation. Information about the 2017 Reading Together program will be posted readingtogether.us<http://readingtogether.us> as dates and programs are confirmed. The purpose of Reading Together is to build a stronger community with deeper connections through the common experience of reading the same book and exploring its themes together. When we do that, we engage and learn, not only about ourselves, but also more importantly about each other and the world around us. By experiencing the same book, hearing the author of that work speak right here in Kalamazoo, and delving deeper into the books’ themes, we are able to embrace our similarities and differences from a common point of reference. Very simply, when we read together, we grow together. About Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Since retiring from professional basketball as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, six-time MVP, and Hall of Fame inductee, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has become a lauded observer of culture and society, a New York Times bestselling author, and a regular contributor to The Washington Post, TIME magazine and TIME.com. He now brings that keen insight to the fore in Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White, his most incisive and important work of non-fiction in years. He uses his unique blend of erudition, street smarts and authentic experience in essays on the country's seemingly irreconcilable partisan divide - both racial and political, parenthood, and his own experiences as an athlete, African-American, and a Muslim. The book is not just a collection of expositions; he also offers keen assessments of and solutions to problems such as racism in sports while speaking candidly about his experiences on the court and off. Timed for publication as the nation debates whom to send to the White House, the combination of plain talk on issues, life lessons, and personal stories places Writings on the Wall squarely in the middle of the conversation, as many of Abdul-Jabbar's topics are at the top of the national agenda. Whether it is sparring with Donald Trump, within the pages of TIME magazine, or full-length features in the The New York Times Magazine, writers, critics, and readers have come to agree on what The Washington Post observed: Abdul-Jabbar "has become a vital, dynamic and unorthodox cultural voice." For more information, visit readingtogether.us<http://readingtogether.us>. #### Farrell Howe Marketing and Communication Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 [cid:AFC1FC26-CF0E-434A-8105-257692B19EA4]

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Reminder: submissions for Letters About Literature 2017 is open
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

If not working with a specific group on submissions, please feel free to print out entry forms<http://read.gov/documents/LAL16-Guidelines.pdf> and put them out for your students in the library to pick up. [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] Letters About Literature submissions now being accepted! [Cathy Lancaster]A reminder that the 2017 Letters About Literature<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> (LAL) program is now accepting submissions. The Library of Michigan is host for this national program from the Library of Congress. LAL 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://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. You will find the 2017 flyer and entry form here: http://www.read.gov/documents/LAL16-Guidelines.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Please let me know if you have any questions about the program. A panel of volunteer judges will select state finalists to be sent to the national level. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences/Sign up for more<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe All<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This email was sent to LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Michigan * 702 W. Kalamazoo St * P.O. Box 30007 * Lansing, MI 48909-7507 * 1-877-479-0021

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two sets on offer
by M. Converse 18 Oct '16

18 Oct '16

Hello, library dwellers, The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (at the request of Assistant Director Susan Jacobs) would like to offer some books to any that might like them - we have an 8 volume set of "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives", copyright 1998 in excellent condition. Also a 5 volume set of "The Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture", copyright 1996, also in very good condition. We can send these via RIDES at your request. Have a beautiful day. M. Converse, Reference Department Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library zv010

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