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Gov. Snyder Signs SB 571 into Law
by Laura Covey 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Today, Governor Snyder signed into law SB 571, the legislation barring libraries, school districts and local governments from spending public funds on TV ads, mailers or phone messages about local ballots proposals 60 days before an election. However, a clean-up bill is currently being hashed out that would address that portion of the bill. MLA remains highly engaged as the clarification language is crafted for the new bill. Libraries voices were heard. Thank you for your participation and engagement. Watch the MLA website and communications for updates. It has been reported that some legislators who voted for the bill later voiced opposition saying they were unaware of the implications of some of the changes made when the original 12 page bill morphed to 53 pages in the final minutes of the 2015 legislative session. To recap, SB 571 is an attack on free and equal access to information and creates criminal and civil penalties for libraries and boards concerning sharing of factual information about their elections within 60 days of Election Day. The language blocks access to unbiased, objective communication and dissemination of information - the very definition of a library's purpose. When SB 571 was passed in late December, MLA acted immediately by issuing an advocacy alert that resulted in 800 concerned Michigan citizens contacting Gov. Synder by phone or email asking him to veto the bill. John Chrastka from EveryLibrary<http://everylibrary.org/>, a national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to political action at a local level to protect public funding for libraries of all types, joined the fight and provided the governor's office with petitions carrying 6,000 signatures. MLA delivered a letter to the governor and garnered national media attention with a press release and interviews. Everylibraries' social media campaign took hold and tweets and facebook posts peppered the internet calling for a veto of what was being called a "gag order" on librarians and other local officials. Kind regards, Laura Covey Director of Membership, Communications and Marketing Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax 517-394-2675 lcovey(a)milibraries.org<mailto:lcovey@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> [Web Icon resized]

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Books for give-away
by Denise Engel 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Hi, I have 2 copies of "The Woman Who Lost Her Soul" by Bob Shacochis and 7 copies of "The Lowland" by Jhumpa Lahiri to give away. If you send me your RIDES code, I'll put them in transit to you. Denise Engel, Director Wakefield Public Library 401 Hancock Street Wakefield, MI 49968 906-229-5236 906-229-5974 (Fax) dengel(a)uproc.lib.mi.us RIDES ZV-340

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Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016
by Kristin Meyer 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Colleagues, Please see below for details on the call for posters for the inaugural Mi-ALA Annual Conference. Best, Kristin Meyer User Experience Librarian Mary Idema Pew Library Learning & Information Commons University Libraries Grand Valley State University 616-331-3294 meyerkr(a)gvsu.edu From: MI-ALA Communications [mailto:communications@miala.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 2:08 PM To: Kristin Meyer Subject: Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016 [http://www.memberleap.com/message/21912583/1047147365/header_MALA.jpg] Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016 Shaping Our Vision: New Possibilities for Academic Libraries in Michigan May 12 & 13, 2016 Central Michigan University - Park Library You are invited to Central Michigan University for the inaugural MI-ALA conference to showcase your innovations in library science. We are excited to see how librarians across the great state of Michigan are harnessing their vision to shape the future of libraries in Michigan. We're interested in poster proposals on topics in every area of librarianship, from the front lines and from behind the scenes, addressing the range of issues of critical concern to academic libraries. Broad participation is encouraged from librarians, staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges). Poster proposals should include a description of no more than 300 words. Poster proposals will be evaluated on relevance to the academic library profession, originality and creativity, and clarity/applicability of content and outcomes. Please submit your poster proposal by January 31, 2016. Submitters will be contacted about the status of their proposed poster by February 26, 2016. You must be a member of MI-ALA to submit a proposal. Regardless of the decision on a proposal, MI-ALA encourages you to attend the conference. Poster session proposals may also be submitted if your presentation proposal is not accepted. Any questions may be sent to the Poster Session Coordinator, Kristen Mapes (kmapes(a)msu.edu<mailto:kmapes@msu.edu>). Find out more about the conference here: http://miala.org/annual_conference_2016.php Submit a poster proposal here: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=1703147 Find out more information about this exciting new organization here: http://miala.org/ If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please click here to unsubscribe<http://www.memberleap.com/members/optout.php?orgcode=MALA&msg=21912583&mid=…> Message sent by MI-ALA Communications < communications(a)miala.org<mailto:communications@miala.org> > Michigan Academic Library Association | 1407 Rensen Street | Lansing, MI 48910 [cid:svc_footer]<http://www.viethconsulting.com>

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book for sale
by Kate, Scheid 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

The large print Rick Riordan has been snapped up. Thanks Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248.634.1754 www.hollytownshiplibrary.org<http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D14897.8BD41A50] I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book. --Groucho Marx

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book for sale
by Kate, Scheid 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

I have a large print copy of Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard for my cost of $24.99. Anyone interested? Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248.634.1754 www.hollytownshiplibrary.org<http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D14896.51F96C50] I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book. --Groucho Marx

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Past Perfect Software
by Margaret Bentley 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

We are looking at purchasing Past Perfect software, which is actually designed for museums, to catalog a collection of historical photographs and create an Internet accessible database. So far we have played with the demo version with good results. Have any other libraries used this software? If so, what has been your experience? Are there any other competing programs which anyone would suggest? -- Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-5134

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MiKidLib 16
by Lisa Mulvenna 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

While you are setting up your spring schedules, make sure that you add MiKidLib to your professional development agenda! The third year of this unconference will take place on Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Session topics are designed by you so you can get the most out of your day. It is free to attend, but you will need to either bring or purchase your own lunch. For more information, stop by the MiKidLib 16 web site at https://sites.google.com/site/mikidlib/ or email the Unconference team at MiKidLib(a)gmail.com<mailto:MiKidLib@gmail.com>. Thanks! Lisa, Anne, and Andrea Lisa Mulvenna Head of Youth/YA Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax www.cmpl.org<http://www.cmpl.org/> Do you know a teacher? Sign up today for our bimonthly Top-Notch Teacher e-Newsletter at http://bit.ly/1oCS1G2.

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Invitation to attend MMLC Millage Campaign Workshop 2016
by Irene Bancroft 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Invites you to attend: [swe0004][swe0004][BD21325_] Millage Campaigns: The Nuts & Bolts [BD21325_] Guest Speakers: Richard Butler, Jr., Bloom, Sluggett, Morgan Shirley Bruursema, Kent District Library Board Trustee Lance Werner, Kent District Library Director Julie Meredith, Clarkston Independence District Library Director This comprehensive seminar discusses changes in the tax environment and ballot requirements. The workshop includes: strategies for successful millage campaigns; timeline, budgets & fundraising; marketing tips and strategies; the roles of administration, staff, trustees, friends and volunteers, and finally a discussion of marketing and branding for success. This workshop is a great opportunity for Libraries preparing for millage campaigns in 2016 and 2017. Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint $50.00 Registration Fee (includes refreshments and a light lunch) Reservations now being accepted at Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative. To register, phone (810) 232-7119; fax (810) 232-6639 or email ibancroft(a)mmlc.info<mailto:ibancroft@mmlc.info> Irene Bancroft Administrative Specialist Mideastern MI Library Cooperative

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The Barbies are Here - at the Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

On January 4th, 2016 , Maribeth Regnier will bring her fashion doll exhibit to the Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch. The "Oh You Beautiful Doll Show" will feature 170 fashion dolls shown in hand knitted designs. To replicate adult fashion knitwear to scale the designs are knitted on miniature needles - sometimes called lace pins. The exhibit shows unique and extraordinary design composition of yarns, textures and colors in conjunction with precision tailoring. This is not haute couture but reflects, instead, the styles and clothing we have all worn over our lifetimes. Ms. Regnier's collection has been shown in public libraries, at knitting and craft fairs, at retirement communities, tea parties, fiber fairs, and at The Howell Opera House. Recently the Detroit News featured the Doll Show in an article. This is a fashion doll retrospective showcasing our American experience! A "must see" for knitters and crafters, fashionistas, art enthusiasts, and doll lovers of all ages. The dolls will be on display for the whole month of January. Please come and enjoy this exhibit! Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Bulk Order For Green Machine/MSU Football: Detroit Free Press Book, December 12
by Jim Flury 06 Jan '16

06 Jan '16

All, http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2015/12/1… We will be placing two bulk orders for the book Green Machine, featured in the linked article. The first order will be placed by us on Tuesday, December 22. Those orders will qualify for the discounted pre-pub price of $24.95. We will place a second order for this book in January. Orders received at TLN after December 21 will be invoiced at the list price of $34.95. Please note that we may assess a $1.00 per book fee in order to help offset the cost of this project. Please send your orders to me by no later than Monday, December 21. Thanks. 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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