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Searching for a book
by Claire Mueller 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

A had a question about a book that a woman used to read as a child in the 80s or 90s. The book sounds familiar to me, but I can't think of the title. The general idea of the story: A general or mayor is in charge of a town and dictates that all the people must wear the same thing and all of the houses and yards must look alike (all white, maybe?) Then, a new family moves to town and they dress in a multitude of colors and paint their house all kinds of different colors. They are fun to be with and friendly to all of the town's citizens. The general/mayor can't stand them because they refuse to follow his rules. He commands one night that the one house that is different should be bulldozed. However, all of the citizens turn the tables on the general/mayor by painting their own houses in a colorful way, so that the only different house belongs to the general/mayor. In the morning, his house is the one that has been torn down. Does anyone recall the title of this book? Thank you, Claire Mueller claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org

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Volunteer Reviewers needed for Write Michigan
by Heidi Nagel 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Hi all! If you've ever wanted to be part of an exciting endeavor, here's your chance to review entries for the Write Michigan Short Story contest. Who: Librarians, Readers and Booksellers from around the state What: The Write Michigan Short Story contest is taking entries for all ages from people who live in Michigan and awarding cash prizes to the winners. Kent District Library and Schuler Books partner to put on this contest - now in its 4th year. Where: Submissions will be available for review online. Volunteers will be given a login. When: Reading/reviewing will take place from Dec 7, 2015 and Jan 3, 2016. How: Volunteers are asked to read entries in one of three age categories (youth - under 12 years, teen - 12-17 years, and adult - 18 years and over). Each volunteer could have 10-13 stories total. Each story will be read by two volunteers. Story authors will not be disclosed but we ask that if volunteers have entered the contest or have friends/family who did, that they volunteer to review another contest category. Why: We want to extend this opportunity to those who love to read, who love to promote the written word, and who love to see good things happen to people! If this sounds interesting to you, please respond to Michelle Boisvenue-Fox (mboisvenue-fox(a)kdl.org<mailto:mboisvenue-fox@kdl.org>) with the information below by Friday, November 20. If you are available to review stories that last weekend of the contest, this would be additional stories that other volunteers did not finish reviewing. And we are exploring the opportunity to expand our contest to Spanish-language stories. We have a number of reviewers returning from last year that can review in Spanish. We don't yet have judges that can do this but if these stories made it to the final round, they would be included in the Readers Choice contest (where people vote on the website for their favorite story). So let me know if you can review Spanish Language stories. Learn more about the contest at www.writemichigan.org<http://www.writemichigan.org> Details: 1. Name / Email address 2. Organization 3. First Choice category (adult | teen | youth | No Preference) 4. Second Choice category (adult | teen | youth | No Preference) 5. Last minute reviewing? Yes or no. 6. Review in Spanish? Yes or no. The contest ends on November 30 so don't delay! Thanks for your responses. Michelle Michelle Boisvenue-Fox Director of Innovation & User Experience Kent District Library 814 West River Center Dr NE | Comstock Park MI 49321 616-784-2195 | mboisvenue-fox(a)kdl.org<mailto:mboisvenue-fox@kdl.org>

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Money Smart Week reminder - deadline is this Friday!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Please see State Librarian Randy Riley's message below on the 2016 Money Smart Week opportunity. The deadline to sign up is this Friday, November 13th. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> ________________________________ The Library of Michigan encourages libraries to join the 2016 Money Smart Week campaign. Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn basic money concepts in fun and engaging ways. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. During Money Smart Week 2015, Michigan libraries across the state held more than 170 story times and gave away donated books to more than 6,000 families in 50 counties. We hope to build on this success by once again promoting Money Smart Kids Read and encouraging you to request free copies of Rosemary Well's Bunny Money for your Money Smart Week story times. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in once again helping coordinate this program for Michigan Libraries, and the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates for their generous donation of books. For more information and details on how your library can receive copies of Bunny Money for your Money Smart Week story time program, submit your request at the following link before November 13: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016. r. _______________________________________________________________________________ Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan rileyr1 at michigan.gov<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l> (517) 373-5860 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/> _______________________________________________________________________________ DETAILS: Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is just around the corner and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to obtain, read and give away free books to children attending a story time at your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among others. These groups work together once a year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 23-30, 2016. Between April 23-30, 2016, libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of Rosemary Wells' Bunny Money book to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a money-themed story time event during Money Smart Week, April 23-30, 2016. http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/330184/bunny-money-by-rosemary-well… The Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates has once again generously offered to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. More than 170 Michigan libraries successfully participated in "Money Smart Kids Read" last year! What does it mean to "participate" you ask? 1. Register as a Money Smart Week Partner today at http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/<http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/%3Chttp:/www.moneysmartweekpartners.o…>>. (Note: if you registered as a MSW partner last year, your login username and password should still be valid. Please test this before you attempt to enter your story time details, just in case you need to reset your password or re-register.) 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 23-30, 2016. Recommended age for Bunny Money is 3 - 6 years old. 3. Request to participate in this initiative, and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this SurveyMonkey questionnaire before November 13. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016 4. Between January 1st and 31st, login and register your story time event(s) details at http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/<http://www.MoneySmartWeekPartners.org/%3Chttp:/www.moneysmartweekpartners.o…>>. 5. Proactively promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through all your channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) If someone from your local credit union reaches out to you, please be sure to engage them. 7. Take delivery of your books mid-March, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the Bunny Money book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, sing money songs, do finger plays, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week Partners website.<http://www.moneysmartweekpartners.org/> Yep. It can be that easy. (Although, if you want to plan more money-related events for youth or adults, we can help you with that too! Email the Chair and she can share a children's librarian list of ideas with you.) There must be a catch, right? Here it is: By Friday November 13, the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many free copies of the book you can use! There is a limited budget, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to the Novi Public Library (thank you Julie Farkas!), sorted, packaged, and distributed through the state-wide RIDES/TLN delivery service. Your order should arrive at your library around March 23. Please complete the Survey Monkey questionnaire to request participation in Michigan's Money Smart Kids Read initiative, and obtain free books for families in your community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MoneySmart2016. Questions about this initiative or Money Smart Week in general? Feel free to contact Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman, Kelly Masters, directly at 248.761.1762 or MichiganChair at MoneySmartWeek.org<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l>.

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Wood Study Carrels for sale
by Jennifer Amormino 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Due to the upcoming renovation, the East Lansing Public Library has 5 double sided wood study carrels for sale. $50 each, you pick up, ready to move after Thanksgiving. The dimensions are: 52" long 36" wide 48" tall 29" counter height Please see the attached pictures. All carrels are in fair to good condition. Thank you! Jennifer Jennifer Amormino East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Volunteer Assistant Coordinator 517.319.6863 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com 517-351-9536 fax _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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Summer Reading Winter Webinars are back!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Our Winter Webinar Series is back for the third year with great learning opportunities! These are four free one-hour webinars throughout the winter on hot Summer Reading topics. We have both in state and national presenters. You can sign up for a small group session to talk with your colleagues about program basics and new program and outreach ideas. Please find registration links below. If you are unable to attend, please register to get a link to the recording after the webinar is complete. * Thursday, December 3, 2015, 2:00 pm - "Summer Reading 2016 Resources and Ideas<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?66>", Presenter: Karren Reish, Library of Michigan * Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 2:00 pm - "One Stop Cards - Bringing in More Families with School IDs and more!<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?67>", Presenter: Martha Yesowitch, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library * Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 2:00 pm - "Reaching Out to Your Community through Summer Food<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?69>", Presenters: Anthony Soule, MDE Summer Food and Bryan Van Dorn, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. * Tuesday, March 15, 2:00 pm -- "Reluctant Readers and Interactive Reading programs: Read Together and PAWS to Read!<http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?70>" Presenters: Lisa Gonzalez and Beverly Schwartzberg, Santa Barbara Public Library. Join us for some great discussions this winter. A full description of each webinar is at the Summer Reading page at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. If the date or time of a presentation is not a good time, but you still want to see the webinar, please sign up and you will be sent a link to the recording after the webinar. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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MI Harwood cohort Live Twitter Chat - Nov 23
by David Votta 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

If you have questions about applying to the Michigan Harwood workshop and follow-up training please join us for a live twitter chat on November 23, at 10 am (ET). Join the conversation at #MCLSchat. Read more on how to participate in the Twitter chat: http://mcls.org/chat Read more about the project below: The Library of Michigan and MCLS recently announced up to 50 Michigan library staff will be selected from applications to undergo an intensive 1.5 day workshop and nine months of follow-up coaching by the Harwood Institute. Read the full announcement here: http://mcls.org/news/2015/10/22/michigan-community-engagement-training/ The training and generous travel stipends will be provided by the Library of Michigan via LSTA funds. Additionally, two informational webinars will be held at 9:30 am (ET) on December 2, and December 7, 2015. The webinars will provide information and answer questions about the application process and the workshop itself. No registration is required. Simply join the webinar through this link on the appointed day and time. http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/meldatabasestraining/ Read more and download the application. The application deadline is December 21, 2015 (ET). http://mcls.org/training-events/events/michigan-harwood-cohort-2016/ 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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Job Announcement: Continuing Education Coordinator - Library Consultant 12/P13, Library of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

There is a bit more time to submit an application for the Continuing Education Coordinator position at the Library of Michigan. See below for details and links to the state jobs site for more information. The deadline for applications is November 19 at 5pm EST. Join the Statewide Library Services team at the Library of Michigan and coordinate the state library's efforts to bringing new and innovative professional development and training opportunities to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time classified position located in Lansing, MI. The Statewide Library Services department provides a wide-range of services and support to library staff and trustees including coordination of services and programs funded by Library Services and Technology Act. To apply and/or view the position description, click on the link below. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/1260488/library-consul… You can find a full position description and job specifications on the website. Applications must be received by November 19 at 5:00pm Eastern time. Visit www.mi.gov/library<http://www.mi.gov/library> for more information about the Library of Michigan. ------------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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MeL Minute - Business Insights: Global
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Hi all, A previous MeL Minute discussed Business Insights: Global<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=BIG> in general but there is so much content and functionality that a second look might be useful. As the name states, this resource provides an international perspective on business and industry issues. Profiles of 193 UN-recognized countries, metrics from the World Bank, reports from the Economist Intelligence Unit, and Dun & Bradstreet provide the basis for the in-depth research individuals and companies need. The financials are very robust for included companies. Take a look at the Companies tab. Financial reports are available for over 2,500 companies. Select (or search) a company and the display offers Fundamentals Analysis - income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and ratios; and Financials Dashboard - markets, stocks, funds, and sectors. Additionally, the Fundamentals Analysis offers 3 options for the selected company. Compare it with prior periods, to major competitors, and to specific companies as well as specify the reporting basis and time period. Want to view the income statement for a company for the past 5 years and export the data to an Excel spreadsheet? You can with Business Insights: Global<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=BIG>. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image003.png@01D0EC76.E81F3600]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.

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Toner cartridges free to a good home
by Tracy Wilson (Roseville Public Library) 09 Nov '15

09 Nov '15

Hi all, We have the following toner cartridges if anyone is interested in them: 2 Sharp MX-B40NT1 black cartridges 2 Innovera Monochrome Laser Cartridges - T650H11A / T650H80G / X651H11A / T650H21A Let me know if you are interested and I'll send them in the delivery. Tracy Wilson Head of Adult Services Roseville Public Library (P) 586-447-4558 twilson(a)roseville-mi.gov rosevillelibrary.org<http://rosevillelibrary.org> https://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI

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better explanation of mileage information request
by Lisa Waskin 06 Nov '15

06 Nov '15

I should have explained the details better in my request. We are a district, trustees are appointed, not elected. The Superior District Library covers almost the entire Eastern Upper Peninsula, from Drummond Island in the east to Curtis in the west, Sault Ste. Marie to the north and Cedarville to the south. We have eight libraries throughout the district. We meet at all eight locations throughout the year. Some trustees are traveling up to three hours per meeting. We are only interested in mileage, not attendance reimbursement. The District Library Establishment Act only discusses getting paid for attending. I hope that is a better description of what we are looking for to come up with a fair plan for the board members expenses regarding traveling to meetings. Thank you, Lisa Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/

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