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Attendee Registration is Open for 2016 Small and Rural Libraries Conference
by White, Shannon (MDE) 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

We are happy to announce that online registration for attendees is now open for the 2016 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference. For information about how to register, please visit http://www.michigan.gov/fyanconference A link to the online registration can be found on the site and inside the Attendee Information Packet. We strongly encourage you to read the full Attendee Information Packet before registering online and definitely BEFORE making hotel reservations. The conference registration is $89 per person. This includes one round-trip ferry ticket on Shepler's Ferry, 5 meals and conference materials. Our special lodging rate at the Grand Hotel is $129 per room and includes a breakfast buffet. Please see the hotel reservation form for complete details on lodging. Some tips: 1. Please check the Shepler's Ferry Schedule BEFORE you make your travel plans and hotel reservations. The 2016 schedule should be on the Shepler's site soon. You can also find information in the attendee packet. Check that you will be able to get to the island before making your hotel reservation or you may be subject to a processing fee if dates change. 2. You will receive a link to a PDF document online that can be used to make your hotel reservation directly with the Grand Hotel. You will only get the link to the hotel reservation form in your confirmation email and confirmation screen upon registration. Please check for this link. You may also call or email us for the link if you have already registered for the event. The hotel reservation form is hidden and NOT linked from the website. This rate is only available to registered attendees of our event. 3. Everyone must check that they either want a meal or don't want a meal in the online registration process. If you are not planning to join us for all meals then check no for the meals you will miss. This helps provide us an accurate account for catering and helps our budget. If you have dietary restrictions you have the opportunity to list them during the registration process under the Special Needs/Requirements area. 4. There are optional island carriage tours available during the conference. Full details and information on how to order tickets is provided in the Attendee Information Packet. The link will be available in a few days to register for a carriage tour. 5. A preliminary program showing program titles, dates and times is available on the website. A full program, with complete descriptions, will be posted later. 6. Attendee registration closes March 31. Also, the hotel must receive your reservation form and deposit by this date to guarantee the special rate. 7. Presenters should have already received their speaker agreements and information. Please use the information provided directly to you as a presenter to make registration and lodging arrangements. 8. If you have a guest with you that is not attending the event please use the special meal order form so they may join the group for meals. Contact us directly for more details. The meal order form can be found in the Attendee Information Packet. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact us! We will be sending out more information about the conference throughout the registration period. Exhibitor registration will open later this week. We look forward to seeing you on Mackinac Island later this year. Shannon -------------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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New Documents for January 2016
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

A list of new documents has been loaded onto the GODORT of Michigan wiki Of note this month: Facts for Features: Super Bowl 50. Big labor on college campuses: examining the consequences of unionizing student athletes. An Ecological Interpretation of the Humbug Marsh Unit, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Wayne County, Michigan. Covered bridges and the birth of American engineering. Ranking the largest retiree health care unfunded liabilities in Michigan. Water quality and hydrology of Silver Lake, Oceana County, Michigan, with emphasis on lake response to nutrient loading, 2012-14. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/104757925/January%202016%20New%20Documen… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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WLAN handsets/chargers for sale
by Julie Farkas 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

Novi Public Library has some surplus WLAN handsets/chargers for sale. Please contact Barb Rutkowski, brutkowski(a)novilibrary.org<mailto:brutkowski@novilibrary.org>, off list if you are interested in purchasing any of the items below. Thanks! 3 Nortel WLAN Handset - 6100 Series Dual-slot Handset Charger with battery/AC adapter and Nortel WLAN Handset 6140 with battery - $40 each These Nortel handsets and dual charging stands are in good condition with some minor cosmetic scuffs and scratches. The units were pulled from a working environment. Powers on and the charger will charge the handset. The batteries do hold a charge, but the full extent is unknown. [cid:image006.jpg@01D15489.D8A94640] [cid:image007.jpg@01D15489.D8A94640] 20 2 Nortel WLAN Handset - 6100 Series Dual-slot Handset Charger with battery/AC adapter - $25 each WLAN Handset 6100 Series Dual-slot Desktop Charger charges a "Standard", "Extended" or "Ultra-Extended" Battery Pack inserted into a WLAN Handset 6120/6140 and one any capacity inserted into the charger. These Nortel dual charging stands are in good condition with some minor cosmetic scuffs and scratches. The units were pulled from a working environment and the chargers will charge a handset. [cid:image013.jpg@01D15489.D8A94640] 1 Avaya WLAN Handset - 6100 Series Single-slot Handset Charger with AC adapter - $20 This product charges a "Standard", "Extended" or "Ultra-Extended" battery pack inserted into a WLAN Handset 6120/6140. This Avaya dual charging stand is in good condition with some minor cosmetic scuffs and scratches. The unit was pulled from a working environment and the charger will charge a handset. [cid:image014.jpg@01D15489.D8A94640] [cid:image018.jpg@01D15489.D8A94640] 2 extra Avaya WLAN Handset - 6100 Series Extended Battery Pack - $25 for both The batteries do hold a charge, but the full extent is unknown. [cid:image019.jpg@01D15489.D8A94640] [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Barbara Rutkowski | Head of Information Technology Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7222 |Cell 248-330-8289|Fax 248-869-7245 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

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All Freebies Claimed
by Jessica Wilhoite 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

The media racks have now been claimed. All of the freebies are now gone. -- Jessica Wilhoite Youth Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734)955-4517 Serving Romulus and Huron Township Residents

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Upcoming programs at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

Hello - Divorce Law Clinic - On February 18 at 6 p.m. attorney Jocelyn Ward of the Legal Aid and Defender Association will discuss requirements for divorce, proceedings and timeline, division of marital assets, spousal support, child custody and support, and parenting time. There will be time for questions. Michigan Serial Killers - On February 28, at 6 p.m. meet a few of the more malevolent characters who terrorized the Great Lakes State with crime historian and author Tobin T. Buhk. Probe the twisted psyche of serial poisoner Mary McKnight, who just "tried to help" people with a bottle of strychnine. Come face to face with WWI German spy and Bluebeard, Helmuth Schmidt. Featuring these and other serial killers from Michigan, this program is a must-see for lovers of true crime, as well as history. The author's presentation will be followed by a meet and greet book sale and signing. For all programs call 586-574-4564 to register. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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MCLS deadline for Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: basic
by Suzanne Robinson 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

Wide distribution - please share with any staff member who might want/need this training. Thursday, Feb. 4, is the last day to register for our webinar, Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: basic. This is an excellent webinar for those new to the cataloging process, and it leads into the next two in the series, Intermediate and Advanced. To register, please go to: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… For the Intermediate and Advanced workshops, please check our training calendar: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/ 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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Re: [Michlib-l] Library Information Brochure
by Katrina Schultz 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

Here's Crawford County Library's information brochure. We just redid it a couple weeks ago. Hope this helps, and good luck redoing yours! -- Katrina Schultz Crawford County Library

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Looking for Michigan author recommendations!
by Jennifer Ray 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

Hello Everyone: We are looking for an engaging Michigan Author to present at the Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival. If you have recommendations please reply to all or call Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary at 269.782.1115 or me at the Cass District Library, 269.357.7822 ext. 101. Thank you very much. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library 269.357.7822

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Re: [Michlib-l] Looking for Michigan author recommendations!
by Bradley Scott 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

He's not an author (yet), but Michigan artist Randy Asplund would be worth considering for a festival of this type. He's an artist who has deeply researched the work of medieval writing, illustration and book production, using authentic natural materials to produce gorgeous illuminated manuscripts and books the same way they were produced in the middle ages. He's also done a number of illustrations for Magic: the Gathering and contemporary book covers, which might appeal to the non-historical set. He's an experienced public presenter as well. Check out his website for more details: http://www.randyasplund.com/index.html He's reportedly working on a book about medieval manuscripts and illumination, which I greatly look forward to. Bradley A. Scott

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Funding Available for Library Staff Professional Development - new deadline March 31st
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Feb '16

01 Feb '16

The Library of Michigan Continuing Education stipend program is available year round. The next review of requests will be early April so keep the program in mind for late spring and early summer events. These events can include a workshop, webinar or conference. The next deadline will be March 31st for events AFTER March 31st. Going forward, you can submit at any time through the year and requests will be reviewed each quarter. Michigan public, academic and school library staff are eligible to apply for continuing education stipends. The program details and criteria are available on our website http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--… You will find program criteria, application questions, timeline and the link to the online application on this page. Staff from eligible libraries may apply at any time and may request from $200 to $1,500. Please take a look at the program information on the web site and contact Karren Reish at reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> - 517-373-1580 with any questions. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 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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