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Combating "Dark Store" Rulings in Michigan
by Steven K. Bowers 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

Please sign the petition Combat "Dark Store" Tax Rulings, Support HB 4909 and SB 524. With your help, we can reach 2,000 signers. But if we are going to have an impact, it's critical that we get 5,000 signatures before we deliver the petition to Senator Jack Brandenburg, Chair, Senate Finance Committee and Representative Jeff Farrington, Chair, House Tax Policy Committee. The entire State of Michigan is being drained, county by county. The result of the dark stores rulings reduces the stores' taxable value by 50% or more. This takes away local control of funding. Key services to citizens are being severely impacted: libraries, fire protection, search and rescue, sheriff/police services, roads, veterans, recreational, public transit, schools and seniors. It affects local budgets across the board. Our communities AND LIBRARIES are suffering and we need to convince Senate and House tax committee members to support all Michigan communities through solid tax legislation and updated Tax Tribunal policies. Our Upper Peninsula district legislators have been working on this problem since 2011-12, but previous legislation never got out of committee. Please don't let that happen to this new legislation. Can your municipalities afford it? With your help, we can reach our goal! Can you please share this link with five of your friends and relatives right now!!! http://petitions.moveon.org/sign/combat-dark-store-tax-3?mailing_id=31738&s…. Would you also contact your MI State Senator and Legislator <http://closemichiganloopholes.org/2015/10/contact-key-legislators/> to tell them you support 'Dark Store' legislation. If you have friends and relatives downstate, let them know they can influence/inform their legislators, too. For more information on this issue go to our Marquette County Citizens for Fair Share media sites: LIKE us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/Marquette-County-Citizens-for-Fair-Share-161804797…> AND visit our Website<http://mqtfairshare.org/> for information and resources. Thank you for taking a stand on and sharing information about this issue. Marquette County Citizens for Fair Share Marquette, MI 49855

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Apply now for ‘Thinking Money’ traveling exhibition
by Steven K. Bowers 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

ALA Public Programs Office ****** The ALA Public Programs Office, in partnership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation, is accepting applications for Thinking Money, a traveling exhibition to U.S. public libraries. Money affects all Americans, but many of us lack the knowledge we need to make smart financial choices that will prepare us for whatever the future brings. Thinking Money strives to teach tweens, teens and their parents, caregivers and educators about financial literacy topics — like saving, spending and avoiding fraud — in a way that is not only understandable, but fun. Thinking Money is a museum-quality exhibition that will travel to 50 U.S. public libraries between 2016 and 2018. Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content and other fun, hands-on activities, the exhibition explores themes like wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy/sunny day, and imagining your future self. Each selected site will receive: - the 1,000-square-foot traveling exhibition — including two iPads preloaded with fun educational content and four low-tech activity stations — for a six-week loan; - travel and accommodations to attend an orientation workshop at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference in Orlando; - online training modules for library staff; - tips and tools for related programs; and - a $1,000 programming allowance. For guidelines and to apply online, visit www.ala.org/thinkingmoney<http://www.ala.org/thinkingmoney>. Applications are due Jan. 29, 2016. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend one of two informational conference calls about the exhibition on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 12 p.m. CST or Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. CST. To register for a conference call, please email Brian Russell with your preferred date.<mailto:brussell@ala.org?subject=Thinking%20Money%20conference%20call%20> ALA and the FINRA Foundation have partnered since 2007 on Smart investing @ your library<http://smartinvesting.ala.org/>, a program that funds library efforts to provide patrons with effective, unbiased educational resources about personal finance and investing. Now in its eighth year, the program has awarded over $10 million to public libraries, community college libraries and library networks nationwide. ALA and the FINRA Foundation are also working together on a research study of financial literacy resources and services available in U.S. public libraries.

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Libraries Transform Campaign Launched Nationwide
by Steven K. Bowers 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

ALA President Sari Feldman working with the DC Library Association launched ALA's new public awareness campaign, Libraries Transform, in Washington, DC, on October 29. The goal of the campaign is to increase public awareness of the transformation occurring in libraries, the role that libraries play in transforming communities and individual lives, and to ultimately increase support for libraries of all types. Libraries around the country are being asked to participate in this multi-year campaign. It is being promoted to the ALA membership via emails, videos and a website presence. More information at: http://www.librariestransform.org<http://www.librariestransform.org/> -Steve Bowers Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network www.dalnet.org<http://www.dalnet.org> "DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities."

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2016 ACRL Awards Nominations
by Steven K. Bowers 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

This year, ACRL once again seeks to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of its peers, honoring the very best in academic librarianship. ACRL urges members to nominate colleagues whose work has influenced their thinking and growth as an academic librarian, and whose contributions merit recognition by the profession. Member nominations will ensure that the pool of candidates for each award remains both competitive and distinguished. Nominations and supporting materials for most awards must be submitted by December 4, 2015. More information, including submission procedures, past winners, criteria and contact information, is available in the awards section of the ACRL website: http://www.ala.org/acrl/awards -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network www.dalnet.org<http://www.dalnet.org> "DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities."

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New ALA Library Support Staff Resource Center Website
by Steven K. Bowers 03 Nov '15

03 Nov '15

The newly-revised Library Support Staff Online Resource Center website is now available at: http://www.ala.org/offices/hrdr/librarysupportstaff/library_support_staff_r… The site is designed to provide resources of interest for library support staff, paraprofessionals and those interested in library work. -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network www.dalnet.org<http://www.dalnet.org> "DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities."

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Teresa Irish is coming to Parchment!
by Kristy Zeluff 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

We still have room for 17 more people to enjoy this show! Please share this with your patrons, southwest Michigan libraries. We would love to have a nice full house. Parchment Community Library Invites You to a Special Program November 4, 2015, 6:30 pm A Thousand Letters Home -- Author Teresa Irish Presents "The Journey of the Letters" Teresa Irish presents the entertaining, inspirational and life-affirming story of The Journey of the Letters. After the 2006 death of her father, Bud, recipient of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and two Bronze Stars, Teresa found the 1,000 letters he wrote home from WWII and 250 corresponding photographs. Visited only by him over the course of six decades, the letters were postmarked from Nov 1942 to Dec 1945. The fragile, yellowed pages were written to Bud's parents, and to the sweetheart who would later become his wife. These treasures are the basis for the book "A Thousand Letters Home". >From lonesome, moonlit nights listening to the Hit Parade, to the foxholes and front lines in Germany, to correspondence with the heartbroken mothers whose sons died by his side, this is a historic story of life & loss, hope & perseverance, unwavering faith & true love. The program is a heartfelt journey back in time, a tribute to our country's history, freedoms and family values, and a call to citizenship in today's world. Irish's storytelling, accompanied by 1940s photographs and music, has audiences laughing, crying, and reminiscing. This program reaches across generations with a little something for everyone. Hardcover and softcover books will be available for sale & signing. This event is free and open to the public at the Parchment Community Library, 401 S. Riverview Drive, Parchment, MI. Limited to 50 participants, call 269-343-7747 or visit parchmentlibrary.org to register. -- Kristy Zeluff, Adult Services Coordinator Parchment Community Library Ph. 269.343.7747 Kristy(a)parchmentlibrary.org www.parchmentlibrary.org

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Larry Martin's World War II In Their Own Words
by Smith, Donna 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Larry Martin returns to bring our nation's history to the present and foster an appreciation for the hardships endured by our veterans. The final installment of the 4-part series, hosted at the First United Methodist Church (275 W. Michigan Avenue), features German citizen Hubert Lintz on Saturday, November 7 at 10:00 am. Hubert tells of Hitler's rise to power and what it meant to the German people and his time in the Hitler Youth. He lived in Cologne, Germany (800,000 population), which was bombed over a two year period by about 1500 bombers at a time. He was a fireman during the fire raids and will tell about rescues and recovery of the victims. Lintz will be present at the program to answer any questions about his experience. Martin will also have a collection of World War II memorabilia on display so come early to view the artifacts. This presentation is free and open to the public. Martin can be reached at batt.chief(a)yahoo.com<mailto:batt.chief@yahoo.com> and more information can be found on his website: LMWW2.com Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK for print 300dpi small] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Ph: 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com

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implementation of "find the [ ] in the library" promotion
by Jennifer Dye 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

I was recently moved to a children's librarian role, so don't have a lot of training or resources to fall back on. I have seen something, possibly on michlib-l, about posting a sign for kids to find a designated item in the library (usually a stuffed animal), and reporting it for a prize. Have not been able to find such a thing in the archives or elsewhere online. A nearby public library had such a sign about a month ago, but I didn't follow up that day, and no one in the children's department knew anything about it when I asked two weeks later. There are a few guesses I could make about implementation, but I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has tried this activity, or a similar one. How do the kids report? Do they describe the location? Do they draw a picture? It seemed straightforward, but when I thought I was ready to start it, I came up with more questions that firm ideas. Any help would be appreciated. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1781 (M-T) 313-481-1871 (W,Th,Sat)

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FREE book discussion sets
by Cari Fry 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Hello! We are weeding some juvenile book discussion sets. If you are interested in any of the following please email me directly. Thanks! Cari Title Approx. age level # copies The Year of Miss Agnes 4.5 14 The Search for Delicious 5.4 8 Nim's Island 5.8 10 Secrets of Droon: Chariot of Queen Zara 4.3 12 Ms. Frizzle's Adventures in Ancient Egypt 3.1 9 Castle in the Attic 4.9 14 Cari Fry Youth Services Westland Public Library cari.fry(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:cari.fry@westlandlibrary.org>

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Free Fax Machine
by edurrett＠milanlibrary.org 02 Nov '15

02 Nov '15

Good Afternoon, We have recently replaced our Brother Fax-4750e fax machine with a newer model. However, this fax is still in good working condition and free to a good home. We will either send it through Rides or if you are close by, you are more than welcome to pick it up. Thanks, Erin Erin Durrett, M.L.I.S. | Reference Librarian Milan Public Library | 151 Wabash Street | Milan, MI 48160 T: 734-439-1240 F: 734-439-5625 www.milanlibrary.org

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