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Fine forgiveness
by Trish Burns 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

Good afternoon! I am working on an article regarding fine forgiveness and the unique programs libraries do for it. Some libraries do food for fines, some libraries have you read for fines - does your library do something unique? Please respond to me at the email below if you are willing to share. Thanks! Trish Burns, Director Bay County Library System 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org 989-894-2837 ext.2214 logo_bcls-1

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MeL Minute - Gale LegalForms Enhancements
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

Hi all, Posted June 28, 2016 in the Gale Cengage Learning Blog: Good news! Gale LegalForms<http://galesupport.com/legalforms_branding/splashPage.php?loc=lom_accessmich> is going mobile responsive and will undergo an interface update August 1. These enhancements improve usability and increase accessibility so that it's easy for users to navigate Gale LegalForms anytime, on any device. Users will appreciate the same reliable, up-to-date content on a modern interface with streamlined navigation and responsive design giving access to authentic, professional legal documents-and this is the only digital resource to offer legal forms that are state-specific. A variety of search options are available including most popular legal forms, browse by main categories, and browse by sample searches. If you're not finding what you're looking for when using the "Search Legal Forms" option on the left - try changing the default from "Categories" to "Titles". It is important to note that not all Michigan courts may accept the legal forms contained in this resource. You may wish to check SCAO-Approved Court Forms<http://courts.mi.gov/administration/scao/forms/pages/default.aspx> or a law library for more examples and consult an attorney for assistance. 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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Lynne Rae Perkins 2 p.m. 7/28/16 Farmington Community Library
by Laura Scott 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

You and your patrons are cordially invited to join us for a presentation by Newbery Award-winning author Lynne Rae Perkins at the Farmington Community Library's Main Library in Farmington Hills at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016. She will discuss the process of turning ideas into books - her work as an author and illustrator. No registration is required. Call (248) 848-4315 for more information. Ms. Perkins will autograph books which will be for sale courtesy of Book Beat bookstore, (248) 968-1190. Laurie - Laura E. Scott Head of Children's Services, Main Library Farmington Community Library 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3302 (248) 848-4315 laura.scott(a)farmlib.org<mailto:laura.scott@farmlib.org>

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FW: funds for small, rural & tribal libraries, new teen services resource & more
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

News from YALSA for those not on the mailing list! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> From: Beth Yoke [mailto:byoke@ala.org] Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2016 11:56 AM To: Beth Yoke <byoke(a)ala.org> Subject: funds for small, rural & tribal libraries, new teen services resource & more Youth Consultants, I hope you all are enjoying summer! Here’s some info from YALSA that may be of interest: Teen Services in the Real World YALSA has compiled several great examples of how libraries are re-envisioning their teen services in order to better meet the needs of today’s teens. Download and read these free resources at http://ow.ly/uhMW302fog0 Funding & CE Opportunity for Rural, Small & Tribal Library Staff Now through August 1st, small rural and tribal library staff can apply to be a part of a cohort of learners and do-ers who will create college and career readiness (CCR) services for the middle schoolers in their community. Successful applicants will receive a wide variety of support, including access to mentors, a stipend to purchase CCR materials, and funds to travel to Atlanta, GA, Jan. 19 - 20, 2017 for orientation, as well as to another conference of their choice. Cohort members will work online throughout 2017 to develop, implement and evaluate a CCR service with a partner in their community. Learn more and apply at http://www.ala.org/yalsa/application-and-faq Present a Session at ALA’s Annual Conference Next Year Have a great idea you want to share? Now through Aug. 1st YALSA is accepting program proposals for the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, June 23 – 27. Learn more and submit your program proposal via this web page: http://ow.ly/wzJ3300Rpju. Never been to this conference before? YALSA has a travel stipend you can apply for: www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/bakertayloryalsa<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/bakertayloryalsa> Brush Up Your Skills! Registration is open for the YA Services Symposium this Nov. 4 – 6 in Pittsburgh, PA. The overall theme is “empowering teens to increase your library’s impact. Anyone interested in attending is welcome to come to this event. Learn more, register, and view the preliminary program at www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/yasymposium> Give a Little, Get a Lot YALSA/ALA membership starts at $61 per year and entitles you to all kinds of great benefits, such as free live monthly webinars & a link to the recordings (a $588 value). You’ll also be connected to 5,100+ fabulous library staff across the country who share the same interests and challenges as you! Your dues support YALSA’s advocacy efforts, including our work with ALA and Congressional staff to boost library funding nationwide. Learn more or join at www.ala.org/yalsa/membership<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/membership>. Questions? Contact Letitia Smith at lsmith(a)ala.org<mailto:lsmith@ala.org> or 312.280.4390. She’s happy to help! Are You in our State Directory? Please help us keep state contact information up to date so we can stay in touch! Anyone can edit or add content to this wiki page by creating a (free) account. http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/State_Level_YA_Services_Contacts Planning a State Conference? If you’d like YALSA to present a program, staff an exhibit booth or co-host a social event, please get in touch with our Member Relations Guru, Letitia Smith, at lsmith(a)ala.org<mailto:lsmith@ala.org> or 312.280.4390. We’d love to come hang out with you! To see what states are already on our list to visit, check out http://ow.ly/popSJ Upcoming YALSA Activities & Events · July 21, webinar on outreach to teens who aren’t regular library users, www.ala.org/yalsa/webinars<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/webinars> · Aug. 1, deadline to apply to participate in the small, rural and tribal library project to create college & career readiness resources, www.ala.org/yalsa/application-and-faq<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/application-and-faq> · Aug. 1, deadline to submit a program proposal for the 2017 ALA Annual Conference, http://ow.ly/wzJ3300Rpju · Aug. 1 – Sept. 4, District Days, http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/District_Days · Aug. 15, Teens’ Top Ten voting opens, www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten> · Aug. 17, Virtual Member Town Hall with YALSA President Sarah Hill, www.ala.org/yalsa/workingwithyalsa/president/presidentspage<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/workingwithyalsa/president/presidentspage> · Aug. 18, webinar on promoting teen mental health, www.ala.org/yalsa/webinars<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/webinars> · Oct. 9 – 15, Teen Read Week, www.ala.org/teenread<http://www.ala.org/teenread> · Nov. 1, 2017 Teen Tech Week site goes live, www.ala.org/teentechweek<http://www.ala.org/teentechweek> · Nov. 4 – 6, YA Services Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA, www.ala.org/yalsa/events<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/events> · Dec. 1, deadline to apply for most of YALSA’s member grants & awards, www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/yalsaawardsgrants<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/yalsaawardsgrants> · Dec. – Feb. 1, Committee Volunteer form open for selection committees that start work 7/1/17, www.ala.org/yalsa/aboutyalsa/yalsahandbook#form<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/aboutyalsa/yalsahandbook#form> · Jan. 20 – 23, ALA Midwinter Meeting in Atlanta, http://tinyurl.com/YALSAmw17 For more events and information, visit http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Calendar_of_Events or https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=yalsa@ala.org&ctz=America/Chicago… -Beth Beth Yoke, CAE Executive Director Young Adult Library Services Association 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 1.800.545.2433 x4391 fax: 312.280.5276 byoke(a)ala.org<mailto:byoke@ala.org> @yalsa_director Our mission<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/aboutyalsa> is to support library staff in alleviating the challenges teens face, and in putting all teens ‒ especially those with the greatest needs ‒ on the path to successful and fulfilling lives. Connect with YALSA online: [1311194202_facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/yalsa>[1311194304_twitter]<http://twitter.com/#!/yalsa>[1311194378_youtube]<http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yalsa&aq=f>[1311194466_flickr]<http://www.flickr.com/photos/yalsa/>[Wordpress]<http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/>

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New Regional Grants from the Michigan Center for the Book
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

Deadline approaches! There is a new look for Michigan Center for the Book Grants. This year the organization will award one grant in each section of the state. All applicants must identify from which section they are applying on the application form. There is a map of the sections. A goal of the Center for the Book is to bring literary activities to a broad range of people that might not otherwise have these experiences. One way we do this is to provide small grants for literary events in Michigan. The Michigan Center for the Book is accepting grant applications now through July 21st, 2016 for the year. Please see the link below for an application and report form. The grant program is intended to assist libraries, nonprofits or schools to have free, public events that enhance or complement our mission to promote an awareness of books, reading, literacy, authors and Michigan's rich literary heritage. Grant funds are generously provided by the Center for the Book affiliate members. Grants will be reviewed after July 22nd, 2016. To apply for a grant please fill out the form at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCBGrants<https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FM…>. Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook> www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan<http://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan>

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Projector and Screen
by Pam Withrow 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

Hello Everyone, Now that we are hosting more programs in our new building, we are in the market for a projector and portable screen. (We already have a couple laptops.) Do you have recommendations for me? P.S. - Our budget is tight. (Of course!) Thank you very much, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433

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Background Check Policy
by Andrea Estelle 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

Good Morning! Wondering if anyone out there already has a written policy for what they allow on background checks for staff/volunteers and what rules a person out. We have decided on some certain red flags, and that other things on a person's history would be ok to let through, so we would like to have a written policy going forward. If you have one already, would you be willing to share it with me? Thanks so much, Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org

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Substitute Librarian posting
by Lisa Hoenig 14 Jul '16

14 Jul '16

The Ypsilanti District Library is looking for qualified librarian candidates to expand its substitute pool. Applications are welcomed at the address below, or can be sent to my email. Lisa Lisa Hoenig, Director Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road (734)879-1300 Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 fax (734)482-0047 www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org/> lisa(a)ypsilibrary.org<mailto:lisa@ypsilibrary.org> *************************************************** Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. -- William James ** J O B P O S T I N G YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY Substitute Librarian Date: July 14, 2016 Position: Substitute Librarian Nature of Work: Under the direction of the Adult Services, Youth Services, Outreach Services, or Branch Head, performs professional reference work, helping patrons of all ages use the library. * Provides quick, accurate and friendly reference and reader's advisory services to the public, using print as well as electronic resources. * Assists patrons with library technology such as the library catalog, databases, streaming content services, eBooks, photocopiers and printers, self-service checkout, public computer stations and the Internet. * Provides community information and referral services. * Follows and enforces all library rules, policies, procedures and patron privacy laws. Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Library/ Information Science from an ALA-accredited school. * Experience in public library reference work. * Familiarity with print and electronic reference sources, Internet sites, and office software. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong commitment to public service excellence. * Ability to function in a professional manner, work independently, and use good judgment. * Flexible, dependable, and willing to work at a variety of locations on call. * Enthusiastic, positive team player. * Proficiency in using computers and high-level Internet searching skills. * Ability to return to tasks after frequent interruptions. * Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. * Ability to work with diverse populations at all levels of learning. Time/Hours: Hours of employment and departmental assignments will vary. May include daytime, evening, or weekend hours, including some Sundays. No permanent hours or schedule are implied. Salary/Benefits: $17.00/hour. No benefits. Position open until filled. To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, & application form (available at www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org>) to: Human Resources Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 or lisa(a)ypsilibrary.org<mailto:lisa@ypsilibrary.org> Applications received by Friday, July 29, will be given full consideration. YDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Thanks
by Mary Daugherty 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

HI, Thank you to all who responded to my question about having a "library" dog or cat in the building. It was great to read and learn from experienced librarians. Take care, -- Mary Daugherty Early Literacy Specialist Brighton District Library (810) 229-6571 maryd(a)brightonlibrary.info

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Library dogs or cats
by Mary Daugherty 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

HI, Do any Michigan libraries house a "library" dog or cat? (Like Dewey the library cat?) Just curious, -- Mary Daugherty Early Literacy Specialist Brighton District Library (810) 229-6571 maryd(a)brightonlibrary.info

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