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HR Workshop December 3, 2015 - Ludington
by Sheryl Mase 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

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more Great Michigan Read programs
by Maureen Derenzy 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

I wanted to follow up on Ceci Marlow's post with a recommendation for the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company from Grand Haven. They performed at our September 20th kickoff/book distribution event and people loved them - our audience ranged from high school students to patrons in their 80s and we had great comments from them all. Even with additional travel costs for the trip to northern Michigan, the total cost was under $450. They introduced the book and spoke briefly about the connections to Shakespeare's time, and also read excerpts from the book between scenes. We also scheduled a cooking program, but took ours outdoors. For our Campfire Cookery class we built a big fire pit behind the library and showed participants how to cook a full meal (including dessert and coffee) on an open campfire using various techniques. Even though the temperatures dipped into the 50s on the night of the program, we had a good turnout . People came bundled up and stayed beyond the end of the program to enjoy the warmth of the fire. Our instructor donated her time and equipment, staff donated the firewood, and our total cost for food and travel was $103.00. I think I might do this again in the spring before camping season begins because we had so much fun. Paper collage artist Beth Bynum from Kingsley led a very successful "Read and Create" art program for us. I highly recommend her! We wrapped up our Great Michigan Read on Monday night with a visit from the author. It has been a hectic six weeks, but worth all the effort put into it. I agree with Ceci.if you are still considering participation in the Great Michigan Read, go for it. Maureen Maureen Derenzy, Library Director Otsego County Library 700 S. Otsego Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-5841 x15 mderenzy(a)otsego.org

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Employment Opportunity
by James Lenze 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

The Garden City Public Library seeks qualified applicants for the part-time position of Library Aide. Job Title: Library Aide - part time Hours: Up to twenty-four (24) hours per week, including Saturdays and evenings. Duties Include: Library Aide is responsible for answering general reference and reader's advisory questions; supervising Library Clerks and Pages; assisting patrons with computers, catalog, fax, and copy machine; handling Library money; issuing library cards; cataloging materials; assisting Librarians in planning, promoting, and presenting Library programs and in creating and maintaining displays; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Essential: Completion of a four-year college degree from an accredited college or university; effective oral and written communication skill; intermediate or higher skill level with computers and the Internet. Desired: Knowledge of the SIRSI automation system, MeLCat, OverDrive, Odilo, and Zinio. One or more years of library experience. Physical: Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. The type of physical demands of this job include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching overhead and horizontally. Wage: $13.00/hr. To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to Human Resources Department City of Garden City 6000 Middlebelt Rd Garden City, MI 48135 or via email to: marthag(a)gardencitymi.org Deadline: Until filled Garden City Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. James B Lenze, Director jamesl(a)gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135

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Free MeL Databases webinar - Job skill resources - Nov 25 at 9:30 AM ET
by David Votta 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

Please join us November 25, at 9:30 AM for a brief, half hour, free webinar focusing on Job skill resources in MeL. Retool your communities' workforce! Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff. Read more and register for this webinar. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… 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

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Library Planning/Design Consultant
by BillieJo Bluemer 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

I'm looking for recommendations for library planning/design consultants. My library is the beneficiary of a local couple's estate and we have received $919,241.10 as our share of the estate. The donation came with restriction of "maintenance, building, and tangible items" so the Library Board has decided to build a new library and hope to break ground within 3-5 years. BillieJo Bluemer Library Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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10 Day Loan Stickers
by Mindy Schafer 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

We have a package of approximately 300-400 "10 Day Loan" stickers that are available FCFS. They are from Gaylord/Demco sku# 20006080 PRD#3425L Like this sticker, but 10 DAY LOAN. http://www.demco.com/goto?BLS221113&ALL0000&es=20151105114923440768 -- Mindy Schafer Assistant Director/Youth Librarian DeWitt District Library <http://dewittlibrary.org> 13101 Schavey Rd. DeWitt, MI 48820 ______________________________________________________

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MDMLG Business Meeting and Lunch
by McConnell,Sherri 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

Please join us at the upcoming MDMLG General Business Meeting and lunch on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Location: University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library, Multipurpose Room #4360 1135 E. Catherine St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (map<http://www.lib.umich.edu/location/taubman-health-sciences-library/unit/33>) Parking: Closest parking structure to Taubman Library is the Palmer Parking Structure. A 7-minute walk from the library, the rate is $0.75 per 30 minutes. (map from structure to Taubman<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Palmer+Commons+at+University+of+Michigan,+1…>) Agenda: 12:00 - 12:30 - Lunch and Networking 12:30 - 1:00 - Lunch & Learn: "Renovating a Library for the Future" 1:00 - 1:15 - Break 1:15 - 1:45 - Business Meeting 1:45 - 2:00 - Refreshment Break 2:00 - 3:00 - Program: "But is an Emerging Technologies Informationist a Librarian?" Patricia F. Anderson 3:00-3:30 -Tour of the Taubman Health Sciences Library Lunch & Learn: Nancy Allee, Deputy Director, Taubman Health Sciences Library & Library Faculty, Department of Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan, will discuss some of the renovation details of Taubman. Program Description: Patricia F. Anderson is the Emerging Technologies Informationist for the University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library at the University of Michigan. In a previous life she worked as the Head of the UM Dentistry Library, the Head of the Learning Resources Center for the Northwestern University Galter Health Sciences Library, and Artificial Intelligence Liaison/Library Associate for the UM Engineering Library. In her current position, some of the stranger things she does are to work and teach in Second Life, tweet up a fury as @pfanderson, support health comic design initiatives, create workshops on personal genomics and quantified self and online sex ed, and more. Box lunches from Panera Bread will be available for $11. Click here to register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EkhkEsTw5ELuje1yNaSNMBFoFWl7BemdLWJhSiNpQU…> We hope you will join us on November 19th! [https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/images/cleardot.gif] Evan Sprague Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group, Program Committee Member Sherri McConnell, Public Services Librarian Capital Area District Libraries - Holt-Delhi 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt, Michigan 48842 517-694-2136 ext. 3154| mcconnells(a)cadl.org<mailto:mcconnells@cadl.org> cadl.org<http://cadl.org/> | twitter.com/cadl<http://twitter.com/cadl> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<http://www.facebook.com/cadlibrary>

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ESL Online Resource
by Social 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

Basic ESL for Libraries is an online English learning course designed for public libraries, library literacy programs and schools. The online course is a "Zero Cost" resource for public libraries and library patrons. Basic ESL has three levels, 15 topics & 45 lessons. The course offers native language support in 19 languages. Basic ESL's content includes: vocabulary study, sentence structure review, conversation exercises, common English phrases, and listening exercises. It's great if your library already has Mango, Rocket Languages or Pronunciator; Basic ESL will make the perfect complement to those resources. Basic ESL goes beyond the games, puzzles, and travel phrases common to those resources so that students gain an understanding of English from the ground up. Basic ESL is currently being used in 35 States and Canada. Here are some libraries using the resource: Dearborn Public Library (MI) <http://dearbornlibrary.org/wordpress/online-resources/alphabetical-listing- of-online-resources/> Atlantic County Library System (NJ) <http://www.atlanticlibrary.org/databases> Bellingham Public Library (WA) <http://www.bellinghampubliclibrary.org/yourlibrary/specialcollections/Adult BasicEducation.aspx> Want to see a lesson Demo? Click here: https://youtu.be/Qb9moevECug Library sign-up for Basic ESL is easy. Go to: http://www.basicesl.com/libraries and click Register Now. Provide basic contact information for your library and we will send your library point of contact an access button to add to your library's website. Immediately, library members can click the access button and begin using the Basic ESL courses. Simple, effective, quality English lessons available for your library's Online Resources at zero cost. Feel free to touch base if you have additional questions. Kind Regards, -- Kevin Cole Basic ESL T: (951) 775-4087

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Great Michigan Read has a GREAT program - The Great Foodini!
by Ceci Marlow 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

Renee Chodkowski, the Great Foodini, presented last night at Hartland's Cromaine District Library. In a program titled "Post-Apocalyptic Dining with The Great Foodini," our pop-up chef took native Michigan ingredients and transformed them into a satisfying menu. Renee talked about the Great Michigan Read /Station Eleven/(which she had clearly read)/, /and her research into primitive food preparation, and gave an informative presentation on turning modern recipes into survival recipes.She told patrons she loved the way the book made her think about the comforts and conveniences in our lives and it inspired her to go beyond the grocery store and more into her backyard for ingredients!The food was delicious, fresh, and healthy and The Great Foodini was a delight with her wit, stories, and discussion. After, she told us she'll tailor each presentation across the state for what's in season. And, as always with Renee, there were incredible aromas in the library and fabulous samples, plus takeaway recipes. Want another inducement to get on board with the Michigan Humanities Council's Great Michigan Read in the 2015-2017 period? Bring the book to life with Renee. Consider: It’s time to eat in year 20 of the post-apocalyptic world of west coast Michigan/. /The local grocery stores are abandoned shells, electricity is gone, and a nomadic lifestyle on a road full of danger and unknowns is not conducive to slow-cooked, elaborate meals.What would be eaten?Foods such as venison, fish, blueberries, fiddlehead ferns, apples and maple syrup.Remember, "Survival is not enough." Ceci Marlow and Stefanie Furge, Learning Events Assistant

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Program Recommendation
by Erin Schmändt 05 Nov '15

05 Nov '15

Id like to recommend a program that we recently hosted. Matt from Michigan Brew Supply Co. came out and did a homebrew demonstration for our patrons. It was a 2 ½ hour class, and in that time, he brewed the makings of a porter. He talked about how to safely homebrew, the history of brewing beer, the craft beer culture in Michigan, the ingredients that go into it, and so much more. Patrons got to taste different types of malted barley, smell fresh hops, taste other homebrew samples, and even help stir the pot. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. I asked him if he would be willing to go to other libraries and he said yes. They are based out of the Midland area and he said that he would be willing to drive 1-2 hours from that area for a class, further if the library paid for his travel. He only charged us the cost of the brew kit, which was under $40. Their website is https://www.mibrewsupply.com/ but I did all of my correspondence with Nicole, the co-owner, through their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MiBrewSupply/ . Nicoles e-mail is nicolev(a)mibrewsupply.com <mailto:nicolev@mibrewsupply.com> and the shop # is 989-486-9265. I highly recommend them. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 FAX (989) 673-4777

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