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Space Planning Consultant - Renovations?
by Andrea Ingmire 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

I am looking for libraries who have recently renovated; moved/repurposed spaces. specifically libraries who hired someone to help in this process. If you have a consultant that you would recommend I would love contact info! Thanks! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library (906) 228-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) <http://www.pwpl.info/> www.pwpl.info

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Offering: More miscellaneous book titles
by Robin Rank 20 Jul '16

20 Jul '16

Dear List Members, Our library is offering these titles to give away to other libraries. We can send via RIDES. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank Title: Historical atlas of world mythology. Vol. 1, The way of the animal powers Author(s): Campbell, Joseph, 1904-1987. Armstrong, George.; (Illustrator) Publication: New York: A. van der Marck Editions; San Francisco: Distributed by Harper & Row [S.l]: Alfred van der Marck editions, Gorenjski tisk) Year: 1983 Description: 2 volumes: illustrations (some color), maps; 37 cm. 304 str. Language: English Series: Historical atlas of world mythology ;; v. 1; Standard No: ISBN: 0912383003; 9780912383002 Title: The Mystic Warriors of the Plains Author(s): Mails, Thomas E. Publication: Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday Year: 1972 Description: xvii, 618 pages: illustrations; 32 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 038504741X; 9780385047418 LCCN: 72-76191 Abstract: The culture, arts, crafts and religion of the Plains Indians. Profusely illustrated. Title: The history of archaeology Author(s): Romer, John. Romer, Elizabeth. Publication: New York: Checkmark Books Year: 2001 Description: 216 pages: illustrations (some color), maps; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0816046263 ((acid-free paper)); 9780816046263 ((acid-free paper)) LCCN: 2001-273631 Title: Colors for survival: mimicry and camouflage in nature Author(s): Ferrari, Marco, 1954- Publication: [Charlottesville, Va.]: [Thomasson-Grant] Year: 1993 Description: 144 pages: color illustrations; 37 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 156566048X; 9781565660489 LCCN: 93-22184 Title: The world of Copley, 1738-1815 Author(s): Frankenstein, Alfred V. 1906-1981. (Alfred Victor) Corp Author(s): Time-Life Books. Publication: New York, Time-Life Books Year: 1970 Description: 192 pages illustrations (some color), portraits 32 cm. Language: English Series: Time-Life library of art Standard No: LCCN: 74-113381 Title: Half the world: the history and culture of China and Japan. Author(s): Toynbee, Arnold, 1889-1975. Glahn, Elsé. Publication: New York, Holt, Rinehart and Winston Year: 1973 Description: 368 pages illustrations 31 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0030107164; 9780030107160 LCCN: 73-4198 Title: The age of Augustus Author(s): Earl, Donald C. Carrieri, Mario,; 1932-; illustrator. Publication: New York: Crown Publishers Year: 1968 Description: 208 pages: illustrations, genealogical tables (on lining papers), maps, portraits; 29 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 68-31785 Title: The Colosseum Author(s): Quennell, Peter, 1905-1993. Corp Author(s): Newsweek, inc.; Book Division. Publication: New York: Newsweek Year: 1971 Description: 172 pages: illustrations (some color), portraits (some color), color facsimiles; 30 cm. Language: English Series: Wonders of man Standard No: ISBN: 0882250000; 9780882250007 LCCN: 71-136376 Title: Rome for ourselves. Author(s): Menen, Aubrey. Publication: New York, McGraw-Hill Year: 1960 Description: 244 pages plates (some color) 32 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 60-14528 Title: The Medici: a great Florentine family Author(s): Brion, Marcel, 1895-1984. Publication: New York: Crown Pub. Year: 1969 Description: 216 pages: illustrations (some color), coat of arms, facsimiles (some color), portraits (some color); 29 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0236177273; 9780236177271 LCCN: 72-82317 Title: The world of Renaissance Florence Uniform Title: Tutto su Firenze rinascimentale. English Author(s): Martinelli, Giuseppe. Adriani, Maurilio. Publication: New York, Putnam Year: 968 Description: 289 pages color illustrations, facsimiles, color portraits 35 cm Language: English Standard No: LCCN: 68-22258 Title: The Russian Empire: a portrait in photographs Author(s): Obolensky, Chloe, 1942- Publication: New York: Random House Edition: 1st ed. Year: 1979 Description: xvii, 345 pages: illustrations; 31 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0394410297; 9780394410296 LCCN: 78-21800 Title: The Horizon history of Russia Author(s): Grey, Ian, 1918- Publication: New York, American Heritage Pub. Co. Year: 1970 Description: 404 pages illustrations (some color), maps (some color), portraits (some color) 32 cm Language: English Standard No: ISBN: 0828100985; 9780828100984 LCCN: 76-117351 Title: The illustrated encyclopedia of combat aircraft of World War II Author(s): Gunston, Bill. Bonds, Ray. Publication: New York: Bookthrift Publications Year: 1978 Description: 253 pages: illustrations (some color); 32 cm. Language: English Series: A Salamander book Standard No: ISBN: 089673000X:; 9780896730007 LCCN: 77-95252 ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> "Like" K's Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamazoocollegelibrary

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Extra Packaging Materials
by Jessica Bostian 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

Hello again. All materials have been spoken for. Thank you! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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Exploring Human Origins Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition at the Orion Township Public Library
by Beth Sheridan 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

The Orion Township Public Library is pleased to host the traveling exhibition, Exploring Human Origins: What Does It Mean to Be Human?, which will be open to the public from July 30-August 22, 2016. The exhibition provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex field of human evolution research, and is based on a popular exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History. We are proud to be chosen as one of 19 sites nationwide to host this exhibit. We would like to invite you to the Exhibit Opening and Evening of Science which will begin at 7:00pm on Saturday, August 6th. Dr. Rick Potts, Smithsonian paleoanthropologist and curator of the Exploring Human Origins traveling exhibit, will be the guest speaker. He will explore the main themes of the traveling exhibit; how fossils, archeological remains, and genetic studies shed light on our connection with the natural world. For a full schedule of events, go to www.orionlibrary.org<http://www.orionlibrary.org> Among other programs planned is an Educator Workshop for classroom teachers; science, nature center, and museum educators; homeschoolers on August 8th at 10:00a. Dr. Briana Pobiner, who leads the Human Origins Program's education and outreach efforts, and Dr. Rick Potts, the exhibition curator and director of the NMNH Human Origins Program, will present a training on human evolution for science educators. The workshop will feature exploration and hands-on practice in presenting the Human Origins Program resources provided for each community. These resources include a set of five early human skull casts; classroom-tested, high-school Biology teaching supplements on "What Does It Mean to Be Human?", and a teacher resource on cultural and religious sensitivity strategies. Please register at http://orionlib.evanced.info/eventcalendar.asp You will find additional information attached. Please come visit the exhibit, attend one of the related programs, and/or post any of the attached flyers in your libraries. Thank you, Beth The exhibition is offered by ALA's Public Programs Office<http://www.ala.org/offices/ppo> in collaboration with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History Human Origins Program<http://humanorigins.si.edu/>. It is made possible through the support of a grant from the John Templeton Foundation<http://templeton.org/> and support from the Peter Buck Human Origins Fund. The traveling exhibition is based on the Smithsonian's What Does It Mean to Be Human?, which opened in 2010; over 20 million people have visited the Hall of Human Origins exhibition since its opening. Beth Sheridan Head of Adult Services The Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48360 (248) 693-3000 ext 332

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Extra Packaging Envelopes
by Jessica Bostian 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

Library Community, Hello! The Ruth Hughes Library in Imlay City has 2 boxes of extra packaging envelopes. We will gladly send these to the first 2 interested libraries via RIDES. Please contact me @ jbostian(a)ruthhughes.org. Thank you! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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Job Posting
by Faith Wolbers 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

I am posting this on behalf of Anne Bayer of the Watervliet District Library Board, please share with anyone who might be interested. Help Wanted Library Director The Watervliet District Library is accepting resumes and seeking qualified applicants for the position of Library Director. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of library operations to efficiently and effectively serve the public needs. We are seeking a candidate with strong communication skills who is passionate about library service in the 21st century. Interested persons should apply by submitting resume, cover letter and references to: Personnel Committee, Watervliet District Library, 333 N. Main St., Watervliet, MI 49098 Thank you! Faith Wolbers Assistant Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street P.O. Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3431 fax: (269) 468-8077 www.colomapubliclibrary.net <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/>

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Saturday schedules
by Melissa Armstrong 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

Hello library world schedulers: I am curious to know how other public libraries staff Saturday shifts. Could you please send me your thoughts on this off the list serv. Does your library rotate Saturdays, or is there always a set schedule? Is it part time staff, full time, or a mix? Thank you, Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa(a)carolibrary.org Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo

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Free: large 3-ring binders
by Moyer, Katherine E. 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

I have a surplus of gently used 3-inch and 4-inch black binders. Will send for free to anyone who needs some. 3" black 3-ring binders quantity: 7 4" black 3-ring binders quantity: 14 Katherine Moyer Hugh & Edna White Library Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main St. Spring Arbor, MI 49283 517-750-6439 kmoyer(a)arbor.edu

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dvd boxes
by Sally Alexander 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

If anyone can spare some DVD boxes we could use a few. Thanks!CHE zv066 Sally AlexanderLibrary DirectorRiver Rapids District LibraryChesaning, MI 48616 (989) 845-3211

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August Training Opportunities with MCLS
by Heather Ladiski 19 Jul '16

19 Jul '16

Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone that you think could benefit from receiving this information. Register today for the following workshops hosted by MCLS in August: July 27 Media Boot Camp: Interviewing Skills<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (at Wheatfield Public Library, Indiana) (DEADLINE to register is Friday, July 22) August 2-4 Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basics<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) (DEADLINE to register is Friday, July 22) August 9 PLA Project Outcome<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 10-12 MARC: An Introduction<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 10 MeLCat Refresher Training for DCB Libraries<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (in Lansing) August 11 AACR2...Meet RDA<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 16 MeLCat Reports<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 16-18 Classification Web<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 22 RIDES Best Practices & Procedures<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 23-25 Copy Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 24-26 Copy Cataloging of Videos & DVDs Using RDA<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 24 Back to School with MeL<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) August 30 MeLCat Processing Policies & Procedures<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…> (online) For more information or to register for these or any of our other training opportunities, go to: http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/ Contact training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> if you have any questions. Thanks! - heather ********************** MCLS Training Department training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: http://mcls.org/workshops Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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