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Microfilm recycling
by Linda Pierce 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Does anyone know of a recycling company either in Michigan or a nearby state that can handle 35mm microfilm with lead? Please respond off-list to Bruce Deitz at bdeitz(a)kettering.edu. Thank you! -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Employee Background Check Authorization Form
by Lindsey Dorfman 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Hello, Do any of you have an employee background check authorization form that you are willing to share? Thanks! Lindsey Dorfman, MLIS. Library Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org <http://www.alleganlibrary.org> facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allegan-District-Library/75692355114> | twitter <https://twitter.com/adllisten>

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Registration Open: 2015 Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Annual Conference
by Olson, Donna 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

**** Please excuse cross-posting *** Registration is now open for the 2015 Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Annual Conference to be held at Lansing Community College - West Campus on Friday, July 17, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration and continental breakfast will be from 8:30–9:00 a.m. We have an exciting line-up of sessions for all attendees. In addition, we will have as our keynote, Corey Seeman, Director, Kresge Business Administration Library, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Come and hear Corey share his experiences and insights on "Where You and I Are Going to Spend the Rest of Our Lives: What a Future Library Really Looks Like." You won't want to miss this exciting opportunity. An early bird registration fee of $45 will be applicable through July 6th. From July 7-15, the late registration fee will be $55. The registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Parking is free at the venue. To register online, please go to: http://miug2015.eventbrite.com For more information about the Conference including the agenda and directions, please visit the MIUG website at www.miug.org. We hope to see you at this year’s MIUG. Thanks, Donna, MIUG Conference Chair "Find us at www.miug.org" Donna Olson Information Specialist Howell Carnegie District Library 314 W Grand River, Howell, MI 48843 (517)546-0720x131 | (517)546-1494 fx “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt

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Programs from the National Association of Library Performers
by Live Tribute Productions 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Touring U.S. Public Libraries in 2015 We have presented these programs at over 300 Libraries in 44 states To Schedule a program at your library call . 800-358-4795 Mark Twain Library Program http://www.livetributeproductions.com/nonmusicshows/twainlibraryprogram.html Abe Lincoln and the Civil War Program http://www.livetributeproductions.com/nonmusicshows/lincolncivilwarprogram.… Music Americana a Salute to American Pop Music http://www.livetributeproductions.com/musicshows/elvissuperstars.html Thanks, Dave Ehlert National Association of Library Performers 800-358-4795 daveelvisehlert(a)gmail.com www.libraryperformersassociation.com <https://www.facebook.com/Libraryperformersassociation?ref=aymt_homepage_pan…> You are receiving this message because you are affiliated with Iowa Public Library AssociationTo stop receiving emails from this sender reply with Unsubscribe in subject line

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Free Items
by Maria Williams 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Dear Michlib- After some belated Spring Cleaning, the Baldwin Public Library has the following items to give away to the first taker: New York Times print index, volumes 1939-2006 National Geographic magazine, issues starting in 1912 through 2012 Life Magazine in bound volumes, 1936-1987 Please respond off list if you're interested in any of these items. Warmly, Maria Maria Williams, MLIS Head of Adult Services Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4651 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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FINAL REMINDER!!: 2015 MeL Databases RFP Product Trials and Survey
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Hello again-this is your last reminder to please take some time out of your busy schedules to review the resources found below when accessing via the trial websites under consideration for inclusion in the Michigan eLibrary starting October 1, 2015. We've noticed that we don't have as much feedback on the resources proposed by EBSCO, GALE and PROQUEST, so if you're able to review those, that would be most appreciated! Please share this email with your colleagues as well. The survey will close at Noon on June 5, 2015. You can also provide feedback and get updates on the MeL RFP process at, http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_39174_70693---…. Thanks very much for being a part of the process! MeL 2015 Database RFP Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015melrfp Vendor Trial Websites and Logins: EBSCO http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=uid Core Package: Core Enhanced Package: User ID: melpkga User ID: melpkgb Password: mellibrary Password: mellibrary Britannica Online Britannica School: www.school.eb.com<http://www.school.eb.com> Username: mel2015 Password: trial To login into Britannica School Educator content and features; first choose either Elementary, Middle or High and then click the "My Britannica" link in the top right of Britannica School and enter the following: Username: meleducator Password: meleducator ProQuest http://www.proquest.com/go/meltrial BiblioBoard (BiblioLabs) Web: https://library.biblioboard.com iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/biblioboard-library/id613149061?ls=1&mt=8 Nexus and Galaxy Tab: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.biblioboard Kindle Fire HD: http://support.biblioboard.com/knowledgebase/articles/194919-how-to-side-lo… Biblioboard Logins General Interest: Username: mel123 Password: welcome1 K-12: Username: mel456 Password: welcome1 Business: Username: mel789 Password: welcome1 Health: Username: mel1011 Password: welcome1 Historical: Username: mel1213 Password: welcome1 Brainfuse Web: http://main.helpnowtrialm.ny.brainfuse.com Click on "Login" Username: milibrarytrial Password: trial Gale/Cengage Learning http://galesupport.com/trial/lom_2015 World Book for access to: World Book Student and World Book Advanced URL: http://tryit.worldbookonline.com<http://tryit.worldbookonline.com/> ID: MeL2015 Pw: MeL2015 Scholastic http://go.grolier.com/freetrial http://trueflix.scholastic.com/freetrial http://freedomflix.scholastic.com/freetrial http://scienceflix.scholastic.com/freetrial Login: melfree Password: trial LearningExpress Library Please use the following for your review of this product currently available via MeL. LearningExpress Library requires a user to create a free account and we feel that using this resource via MeL is the easiest and less confusing way to facilitate the review process. Please review: LearningExpress Library: All Centers with particular emphasis on Job & Career Accelerator and Computer Skills Center and Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success. URL for LearningExpress Library http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-lxpress3.php?database=MAIN URL for Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-lxpress3.php?database=CEN <http://mel.org/index.php?P=GoTo&ID=4653&MF=4> Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and thank you again and especially to those who have already responded to the survey! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Employment Opportunity
by Erin Schmändt 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Employment Opportunity: Do you love working with children ages 0-12? Do you have a commitment to early childhood literacy? Would you love to cultivate curiosity in school age children? The library is seeking a full time Library Assistant to lead our Children's Department. Please see the posting <http://www.carolibrary.org/ExtChildrensServicesPosting.pdf> and application <http://www.carolibrary.org/employmentapplication.pdf> and consider throwing your hat into the ring! Position open until June 29, 2015. Erin Schmandt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 FAX (989) 673-4777 Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo

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FW: Kent District Library Employment Opportunity: Branch Manager II - Englehardt (Lowell) Branch
by Megan Bravo 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSITION TITLE: Branch Manager II LOCATION: Englehardt (Lowell) Branch BEGINNING PAY RATE: $54,277/yr. Salaried, 40+ hrs/wk CLASSIFICATION: non-union DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 12, 2015 To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: https://kdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/230651.html All applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, so as to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.

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Michigan Historical Museum & other Historic State Sites
by Brigette M. Felix 29 May '15

29 May '15

Did you know that the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing http://www.michigan.gov/museum (http://www.michigan.gov/museum is part of the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program this year and they are participating in the annual Be a Tourist in your Own Town annual event (http://www.michigan.gov/mhc/0,,7-282--131106--evt,00.html) this weekend? Learn more about Michigan by visiting the Michigan Historical Museum as well as these state historic sites by checking out a pass through the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program http://www.michiganactivitypass.info ! Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, Roscommon (989) 348-2537 | http://www.michigan.gov/cccmuseum Father Marquette National Memorial, St. Ignace (906) 475-7857 | http://www.michigan.gov/marquettememorial Fayette Historic Townsite, Garden (906) 475-7857 | http://www.michigan.gov/fayettetownsite Fort Wilkins Historic Site, Copper Harbor (906) 475-7857 | http://www.michigan.gov/ftwilkins Hartwick Pines Logging Museum, Grayling (989) 348-2537 | http://www.michigan.gov/loggingmuseum Mann House Historic Site, Concord (517) 373-1685 | http://www.michigan.gov/mannhouse Michigan Iron Industry Museum, Negaunee (906) 475-7857 | http://www.michigan.gov/ironindustrymuseum Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic Site, Cass City (517) 373-1685 | http://www.michigan.gov/sanilacpetroglyphs Tawas Point Lighthouse, East Tawas (989) 348-2537 | http://www.michigan.gov/tawaslighthouse Walker Tavern Historic Site, Brooklyn (517) 241-0731 | http://www.michigan.gov/walkertavern

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Upper Peninsula History Conference registration deadline just 3 weeks away
by HSM Web 29 May '15

29 May '15

Believe it or not, Monday will be June 1! And that means the registration deadline for the Upper Peninsula History Conference is right around the corner! Register today to ensure that you have a spot at this year's conference. The HSM room rate on the two area hotels expires Monday and the other Wednesday. June 26-28, 2015 . Ironwood, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. The annual Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to U.P. history topics and themes. This conference moves to a different location in the Upper Peninsula each year to also explore that area's heritage. In addition, the annual Upper Peninsula History Awards are presented at this conference. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. This year's conference offers. Three Keynotes . View From a Troll: Bridging Our Peninsulas . Jumping the Copper Peak . Hard Rock and Iron Souls Twelve "breakout" sessions that address local and statewide history U.P. History Awards Banquet Tours Workshops Exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit Three days of "meet and greets" This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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