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YDL Strategic Planning RFP
by Lisa Hoenig 01 Apr '16

01 Apr '16

The Ypsilanti District Library is seeking a professional consultant for strategic planning facilitation services. In conjunction with this project we would also like to arrange a professional telephone survey of library users and non-users. The telephone survey and the strategic planning facilitation services may be bid separately. The RFP can be downloaded here: https://www.ypsilibrary.org/RFPs The deadline for submissions is April 22nd. Please feel free to forward the link to quality consultants who might be interested in this project. 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

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PBS' POV's new season of documentaries available now to libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 01 Apr '16

01 Apr '16

There is a new season of films on PBS and they are now available for free library screenings prior to their PBS debut. Last year more than 15 libraries from Michigan sign up to host screenings in the past year. This is a great low-cost idea for programming for libraries of all sizes. You can find details below on what is available and how to contact the POV Community Engagement and Education Team for more information. Award-Winning Documentaries from PBS' POV Available for Free to Libraries for Screenings POV is television's longest-running showcase for independent nonfiction films, premiering 14-16 of the best, boldest and most innovative programs every year on PBS. The films are known for their intimacy, their unforgettable storytelling and their timeliness, putting a human face on contemporary social issues. These award-winning films are available to libraries for free through the POV Community Network<http://www.pbs.org/pov/outreach/amdoc/events/register.php>. Along with a DVD of the film, POV provides a discussion guide and suggested reading list to help librarians facilitate community conversations and provide context for the film. In addition to over 80 films from past POV seasons, documentaries from POV's upcoming season are available for sneak-preview screenings prior to their debut on PBS. Check out their 29th Season Line-Up<http://pov-tc.pbs.org/pov/downloads/2016/pov-season29-cee-partner-pipeline.…> online with dates sneak-preview screening may begin. POV’s new season presents unforgettable stories of diverse people — ranging from war heroes to highly stigmatized criminals — looking to reintegrate into society, often against great odds. Other films feature heroic attempts to secure justice and education and to find fulfillment in the final stages of life. This year, each film poses difficult questions with no clear answers, providing space to engage your community in a dialogue around the most pressing social issues of our time. Trailers for the films can be seen here<http://www.pbs.org/pov/blog/povdocs/2016/03/povs-29th-season-of-films-avail…>. The POV Community Engagement and Education team can be reached by email at events(a)pov.org<mailto:events@pov.org> or by phone at 212-989-8121 ext. 318<tel:212-989-8121%20ext.%20318>. Sdw -------------------- 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

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MI-1040 available.
by Stanczak, Cindy 01 Apr '16

01 Apr '16

Albion has 1 1/2 boxes available. Please respond with RIDES code. Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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Partners Book Distributing to Close On April 1st
by Jim Flury 01 Apr '16

01 Apr '16

Sad and disappointing, and no April Fools Day joke, either :( For all the years I've worked here and then some, Partners has been THE source for all books Michigan. http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/artic… Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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MAP: No (April) Fools Here
by Jim Flury 01 Apr '16

01 Apr '16

All, As we look forward to Opening Day (not THAT one, THIS one) http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160222&content_id=165127554&fext… I thought I'd provide an update as to where we are with the Michigan Activity Pass program. As of today we have a total of 394 MAP partner destination venues. When you consider we started with 30 partners in 2007, I think you would agree that thanks to your hard work and promotional support on behalf of the program we've made pretty good progress! 16 new partners have signed up to go live with MAP when we renew the program on May 24, 2016. New venues are as follows: Adventure Mining Company http://www.adventureminetours.com/ Allegan Old Jail Museum http://alleganoldjail.com/ Huron Lady Tour Boat Cruises http://www.huronlady.com/ Isle Royale National Park https://www.nps.gov/isro/index.htm Keweenaw National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/kewe/index.htm Michigan Women's Historical Center and Hall of Fame http://www.michiganwomenshalloffame.org/hall_of_fame.aspx Motor Cities National Heritage Area https://www.nps.gov/auto/index.htm New Buffalo Railroad Museum http://new-buffalo-railroad-museum.org/ Newaygo County Museum and Heritage Center http://newaygocountyhistory.org/ Niles History Center http://www.nileshistorycenter.org/ North Country National Scenic Trail https://www.nps.gov/noco/index.htm Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm River Raisin National Battlefield Park https://www.nps.gov/rira/index.htm Skydive Tecumseh http://www.skydivetecumseh.com/ Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm Turner Dodge House and Heritage Center http://www.lansingmi.gov/tdodge We are still talking to additional, potential MAP partners for 2016-2017. I hope to be able to share more good news along these lines, very soon. You already know about the tripling in the number of checkouts for MAP for the first 10 months of this year, vs the entire 12 months of last year's program, on account I told you about that last time :) Good news there, but not new news. That said, I have a meeting scheduled next week with a potential MAP partner that could change the course of MAP history! Curious? Me too! We'll see what transpires next week. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Program Recommendation: "Cut the Cord!"
by Maria Williams 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Dear Listserv- On Tuesday I gave a talk here at Baldwin called "Cut the Cord" all about options for eliminating or reducing pay TV subscriptions and using free content from the library and an antenna along with paid content from streaming services in order to access great entertainment options. I also demonstrated how to use a Roku Streaming Stick, Amazon Fire TV, and an Apple TV. 55 people attended the talk - which is a lot for us for a program without a special speaker - and it got a lot of coverage in the local papers. I think this would be a relatively easy program for other librarians to present to their own communities, and it could be a very effective presentation even without the device demonstration (I used my personal devices). If anyone is interested in my PowerPoint presentation and handout I'm happy to share, please just email me off the list. Happy Spring! Maria Maria Williams, MLIS Head of Adult Services Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4651 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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Invitation to Attend Putting The Puzzle Together: Second Annual Pinckney Area Genealogy Seminar
by Hope Siasoco 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Dear Library Colleagues, For Immediate Release (Please share with anyone you believe might be interested. Thank you!) GROUP CAN HELP WITH SOLITARY PASTIME HELP FOR FAMILY TREE RESEARCH IN SECOND ANNUAL SEMINAR Researching your family tree can be a lonely vocation: just you, your ancestors, and lists of shuffled names and dates. Help us help you! Come to the second annual genealogy seminar at the Pinckney Community Public Library, _Putting the Puzzle Together. _This full-day workshop will take place Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Library. It features respected speaker Katherine R. Willson. She is expert at the historical population trends in Michigan that can challenge even seasoned family tree researchers. She will present a series of four selected talks including "Filling out Your Family Tree without Breaking the Bank," "Little-Known and Rarely-Used Google Resources and Search Tips," "Seeking Dead People: Getting the Most from Cemetery Research Online & in Person," and the intriguing "They Didn't All Come through Ellis Island." No matter where you are in your research - just starting out, stumped at a missing name, or expanding to new generations - information provided through this seminar will help you out. The day's schedule includes planned discussion sessions and networking breaks. Bring your questions and the family names you are seeking. Ample handouts will ensure you can find the reference information again. Advance tickets $20.00, $25.00 at the door. Light refreshments are included; box lunch available for $7.00. For more information visit the website, http://pcplgenealogy.tumblr.com/ [1] email pcplgenealogy(a)pinckneylibrary.org , or call the library at 734-878-3888. Registration form available on the website in webform or printable versions. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Community Public Library -- Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org Links: ------ [1] http://pcplgenealogy.tumblr.com/

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Public and Local Acts
by Karrie Yukon 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

They are spoken for! Let me know if anyone would like the Poetry Criticism! 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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Looking to Borrow an Outdoor Return Bin
by Robert Chartrand 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Hello, The East Lansing Public Library is looking to borrow an outdoor, portable, lockable return bin from May 1, 2016-October 1, 2016. We are in the middle of a renovation and come May, we will not have any access to the part of the library where our outside return bins (attached to the building itself) are kept and were hoping to use a self-contained unit that someone had lying around :-) We would be willing to pick up the unit. Thanks in advance! Robert Chartrand Circulation Supervisor East Lansing Public Library 517-351-2420 (Library) 517-319-6943 (Office) _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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Poetry Criticism set
by Karrie Yukon 31 Mar '16

31 Mar '16

Hi, In an effort to reduce our reference collection we are offering the following for Free! Poetry criticism : excerpts from criticism of the works of the most significant and widely studied poets of world literature. Volumes 1-39 Please email me your Rides code if you are interested in this set! 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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