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School librarians invited to apply for $5, 000 humanities programming prize
by Steven K. Bowers 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

School librarians invited to apply for $5,000 humanities programming prize http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/02/school-librarians-invited-ap…

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MCLS deadline to register for Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: intermediate
by Suzanne Robinson 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

<mailto:michlib-L@lists.mcls.org>Please feel free to share. Thursday, February 18, is the last day to register for Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: intermediate. This class builds on the "basic" workshop and prepares you for the "advanced" workshop. Please register by 5:00pm EST Thursday if you want or need this type of training. Click here to register and to read class description: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> with any questions. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: (with some slight variations occasionally) Monday 11am-3pm Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 2:30pm Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am-1pm I work from home also, and I check email regularly, so email is the most reliable way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134

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Free MeL Databases webinar - MeL for Spanish speakers - Jan 24, 9:30 AM ET
by David 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Over a quarter of a million Michigan residents speak Spanish and MeL is there to help serve their information needs. Join us on February 24, at 9:30 AM, for a free 30-minute webinar focused on MeL resources for Spanish speakers. Learn from Michigan library staff - practitioners in the field - how they are using MeL resources to assist their patrons and strengthen their communities. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff. Read more and register for this webinar<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r…>. https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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Channelbind soft covers - yours if you want
by Sheryl Mase 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

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Book Club Books
by Mary Jane Ogg 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

The book club sets of books by Michigan authors are all taken. Thank you! Mary-Jane Ogg Public Services Librarian 105 E. Main PO Box 380 Harrison District Library Harrison, MI 48625 Phone 989.539.6711 FAX 989.539.6301

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Free Books for Book Clubs
by Mary Jane Ogg 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Our library has multiple copies of the following we are willing to send you for book club use. Both are by Michigan authors. Blacksparrow by Thomas Alan Ebelt 11 copies If I Had Wanted a Trip Through Hell, I Would Have Bought My Own Ticket by Christine Pechacek 6 copies Mary-Jane Ogg Public Services Librarian 105 E. Main PO Box 380 Harrison District Library Harrison, MI 48625 Phone 989.539.6711 FAX 989.539.6301

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Critchlow's Alligator program
by Sodus Library 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Hi! I would like to book David Critchlow of the Alligator Sanctuary from Athens this summer. He said this in his email. "I will bring about 10 different types of reptiles and amphibians including 2-3 alligators (all taped and secure) a large tortoise, a lizard, 2 snakes and frogs/toads. I will also give away free admission tickets for children to attend our zoo located in Athens." Is there anyone who would like to piggyback on a Tuesday in July? The reduced rate would be $289 for each of us. Please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks! Lynn Sodus Township Library 269-925-0903

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Wireless hotspots - carrier rep info
by Josh Rouan 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Hello all, For those of you who currently offer wireless hotspots for checkout, would you please email me off list with the info below: - the wireless provider you use (Verizon, Sprint, etc.) - the contact info of the rep at said provider - the third party company you work with, if applicable (Manage Mobility, etc) Thanks very much, -- Josh ____________________ Josh Rouan Electronic Resources Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 248-554-4655 josh.rouan(a)baldwinlib.org

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Allied Media Conference Radical Librarianship Track Call for Proposals
by Benjamin Miller 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

Hello fellow librarians! This year, I, along with Katie Dover-Taylor (William P Faust Public Library of Westland), Andrea Perez (William P Faust Public Library of Westland), Heidy Berthoud (Vassar College), and Celeste Â-Re (University of South Carolina) are coordinating the Radical Librarianship Track as part of the 18th annual Allied Media Conference, taking place June 16-19th, 2016, and we are putting out a call for proposals. The deadline to submit is March 11th @ midnight ET In case you are unfamiliar with the conference, this is a great video about the Allied Media Conference. https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLRGNfsyQ1DegkpB37gYNaspJHtPh3t0um&v=orO… Last year we featured, among others, sessions about starting a seed library, starting your own maker space with just a bit of money, how to help those most in need, creating safer spaces through zine libraries, starting community based archives, and a presentation from the Free Black Woman's Library The Radical Librarianship track seeks collaborators to shape our discussions at the 2016 Allied Media Conference (AMC) on June 16-19, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. Libraries and archives are more than places for collecting and storing books and artifacts. Libraries can be living, transformative spaces where artists, educators, technologists, and organizers convene to access, document, share, organize, and find solutions to issues that impact their communities. We welcome proposals for sessions that will be accessible to participants of all ages and backgrounds, and interpret the work of libraries and archives through the lens of media-based organizing. We are especially interested in sessions that: Challenge traditional library and archive structures, institutions, and organizations. Discuss best practices for community-based organizations that provide books, technology or internet access, creative materials, or collaborative opportunities centering people of color, queer and gender non-conforming folks, disabled people, incarcerated people, and undocumented people. Consider the role of librarians and archivists in strengthening the knowledge, culture, and collective memory of communities impacted by chronic divestment and gentrification. Address racism, white supremacy or issues of diversity and inclusion in libraries, archives, or museums. Discuss mental health and self-care for workers in libraries, archives, or museums. Build on discussions or lessons from the Radical Librarianship track at AMC2015 or previous Allied Media Conferences. Beyond the themes outlined above, if the idea of Radical Librarianship resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you. The deadline to submit is March 11th @ midnight ET. If you are interested in proposing a session, please follow this link. https://www.alliedmedia.org/news/propose-session-amc2016 For questions about the Radical Librarianship track, or to discuss session ideas with our coordinating team, please contact Katie Dover-Taylor at dovertaylor(a)gmail.com<mailto:dovertaylor@gmail.com> Benjamin Miller Reference Librarian Ypsilanti District Library 229 W Michigan Ave Ypsilanti MI 48197

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Tuition Reimbursement
by Alan Naldrett 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

| | | | | | | Hi! I'm a library board member (and retired librarian) in Chesterfield Twp. I'm checking to see about employee education. If your library has a program to pay tuition for employee's classes, and the employer pays for the class, and then the employee quits after a year (for instance), does your library have the employee pay them back for the class? If so, how much? Is there a repayment schedule?Thanks!Alan Naldrett | | | | | | | | | | Yahoo Mail Stationery | |

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