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Seed Growing/Saving Program with an international speaker
by LVW Genealogy Account 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

As a kick-off to our newly opened seed lending library, we planned a nice program with a local speaker who is an acknowledged expert at seed saving. He is involved with Gardens Across America and the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company. I just learned today that THE world-wide expert in botanical seed saving just happens to be in Michigan and just happens to want to see our speaker at the same time that he is speaking at our library. So now we will have a very special guest speaker for our little library program; one who is used to speaking to hundreds if not thousands of people at conferences world- wide. (no pressure here). If you can join us, or know of anyone who would like to attend, please come to our program this Saturday, March 19th @ 1:00 PM to hear the Botanical Explorer, Joseph Simcox. He has an infectious energy for seeds and has a personality to match! This will be a very entertaining program. Flyer attached. Thank you! Mary @ Tamarack District Library 832 S. Lincoln Ave PO Box 469 Lakeview, MI 48850 (989) 352-6274

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Library Cards
by Margaret Bentley 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

We are looking at new circulation systems and are considering reissuing library cards to all patrons. Does anyone use driver's license/state ID numbers or the actual driver's license/state ID in place of an actual library card? Any potential problems going this direction? We realize some accommodation will need to be made for children or anyone without a state issued ID. If there is interest, I'm willing to post results to the list. -- Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-5134

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Last Round of Books, Free to a Good Home
by Stanczak, Cindy 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Hello all, Here is the last round of books, free to a good home. Please respond with your RIDES code. Anything that isn't requested by 03/21/16 will be sorted to our annual book sale. Come and get 'em! 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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Fwd: March is Reading Month - Elementary Math
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

March is Reading Month for Elementary School Math Students In continued celebration of March is Reading Month for All, this weeks' focus in on Elementary School Math students. Please visit the resources here<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html#acc2> to open an example lesson linked to no-cost MeL resources. This example connects literacy and math standards with careful reading to explore measurable comparisons. Brandy Archer Brandy Archer, Ed.D. Content Area Literacy Consultant Office of Education Improvement & Innovation Curriculum & Instruction Office Michigan Department of Education 517-241-4466 Archerb2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Archerb2@michigan.gov> Visit our March is Reading Month website<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_65803-376051--,00.html> for motivating examples and activities that encourage purposeful reading for all Michiganders. [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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MAP Flies Higher And Sails Further Than Ever Before
by Jim Flury 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

All, Have you ever had that special patron who made you think "I wish I could tell him/her to go jump out of an airplane" or "I wish I could tell him/her to go jump in the lake" or "I wish I could tell him/her to go kiss a sturgeon." Now you can do either, or both, or all three, without having to worry about being hauled before the director, or the board, or the city manager, etc. Yes, it's all on the up and up, in the name of promotion for the Michigan Activity Pass program, thanks to the addition of two brand new partner venues that will be joining us in May: 1. Skydive Tecumseh http://www.skydivetecumseh.com/ will take your patrons to new heights, and then drop them off :) Please note that despite their name, all skydives are now conducted at Napoleon Airport: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Napoleon+Airport/@42.1672086,-84.2609966,… 2. Also making their MAP debut in May is the Huron Lady II http://www.huronlady.com/ including the previously referenced June 4 Sturgeon Viewing Cruise http://www.huronlady.com/specialty-cruises.html Get your tickets now! :) 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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Every Child Ready to Read full day workshops - Deadline to register 3/21
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Our Every Child Ready to Read spring workshop registration closes at end of day next Monday, March 21st! We still have space in Kentwood and in Traverse City. Please join us as Sue McCleaf Nespeca provides an all-day training session on the program and using it in your community. You can find the agenda on our Every Child page. http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169-370596--… See you soon! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to provide an in-depth Every Child Ready to Read program through 2016 and 2017. The program will include workshops, webinars, newsletters and materials. We are kicking off the program with a full day workshop with Sue Nespeca of Kid Lit Plus Consulting. The workshop will be an introduction to the program content and goals. An agenda will be forthcoming. The workshop will be held in three locations in March. The specific locations are: Tuesday, March 29th - Southfield Public Library - FULL Wednesday, March 30th - Kentwood Branch Library Thursday, March 31st - Traverse City District Library Cost for this workshop is $35 and includes a morning snack and lunch. Each day of the workshop will be 9:30 to 4:00 with registration beginning at 9:00. You can register at www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce>. Sue will also do several topical sessions at Rural Libraries Conference in May on Mackinac Island. A second set of advanced workshops will be done in March 2017. Look for regular newsletters and webinars to begin soon. If you have requested materials, they should be arriving no later than mid-January. Please contact me if your materials have not arrived, or if you would like to request them. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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Mobile Hotspot Information
by Michael Mccaffery 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Hi all When I floated the request for information on hotspots a few months ago, I got some feedback that some wanted to know how it went, and wanted to know how I approached it. So far a month in the program has been going very well for us. We have five hotspots from T-Mobile and they rarely are in house for longer than a day. T-Mobile's rates are around $30 per month per unit, and the cost is in the neighborhood of $100 per unit. The devices run well and I have had no complaints about the quality of the internet the hotspots provide. I intend to get five more. There were some hiccups with initial setup. Although not insurmountable, you will want to make sure you have someone who keeps track of IMEI, Sim card and phone numbers of each unit so you can call and cancel service on any of them should they not return on time. There is also reporting software that should be up soon so devices can be shut down without a call, and some aggregate data can be gleaned. When the hotspots come in you will have to plug them into a desktop computer to download access software and then change the name of each device, change the password and take down the associated phone number. Then record the relevant numbers somewhere for future access. We have a clipboard signout sheet that a patron must sign to verify they agree to our policy. The patron gets a package that includes the hotspot, adapter cord, case and a small card a copy of the hotspot agreement with password. We use a $20.00 case logic camera case to store all relevant materials. Some relevant things to consider when writing policy include: 1) Age of users- since filtering would be difficult, patrons have to be 18 to check them out. It is also very clear in the agreement there is no filter. 2) Specifically where and how they are to be returned. 3) How many times per month they can be checked out. I have included a picture of what we include with our hotspot checkouts and our policy. Let me know if you have any questions and thanks! MPM -- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights City Libraries 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us

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Duplicates for sale
by CRO Diane Greiner 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Two hardcover duplicates for sale at $9.00 each. The titles are as follows: Fridays with the Wizards by Jessica Day George Warriors, Dawn of the Clans, Path of Stars (book 6) by Erin Hunter Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615

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Periodical question
by CRO Diane Greiner 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Do you use a magazine service for ordering your magazines from one source? If so, who do you use and are you happy with them? I use a service at my school and this is the time of year for renewal. Several magazines weren't available any more from this service and they say I have to order direct from the publisher. Have you experienced this? Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615

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20 Hour Technical Services Clerk
by Andrea Aragona 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Employment Opportunity The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic employee committed to high quality library service and ready to join the Technical Services team. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library, with a service population of 41,700 people and strong community support for the library and the collections, services and programs offered. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. Position Title: Clerk Department: Technical Services, reporting to Department Head Hours: Part-time, 20 hours weekly, including evenings and Saturdays. Wages & $15.48 per hour, increasing to $16.02 per hour after successfully completing a 90 day orientation period. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits i.e. Benefits sick, personal business, vacation, holiday and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance. Eligible for deferred compensation. Opportunity to participate in professional development. Requirements: Minimum: High school diploma; experience working with windows or Java and in highly detailed, deadline-oriented clerical production. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner. Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials, including small text, and discern voice and audible tones. Desirable: Copy cataloging and/or acquisitions experience in a library setting. Experience with MARC format and Dewey Decimal classification. Public library work experience. Responsibilities: Provides positive, professional service to the public, volunteers, book donors and receiving area visitors. Provides copy cataloging and materials acquisitions. Keeps statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including materials processing and database maintenance. Application, resume & cover letter due: April 4, 2016. A clerical skills test must accompany your application. Test is available at the Library Welcome Desk. TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 Email: careers(a)btpl.org Employment application available at www.btpl.org Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113 It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. -Helen Walton

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