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Program: Bob Morris - Built in Detroit
by Jennifer Hassell 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

This was a great program! A few nut and bolts: Bob does ask to bring his book to sell but he and his wife handle that on their own. There was no charge to have him present. Turn out was smallish, about 12, but it was the perfect size for interesting discussions with the author/presenter. Bob knows his stuff and is an engaging, comfortable speaker. It was great to have him just before Labor Day but I'd recommend him for whenever you can book him. Bobrkm(a)yahoo.com Www.builtindetroit.net Jen Hassell Adult Services Librarian Farmington Community Library

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Library Director Postion Open at Houghton Lake Due to Retirement
by Donna Alward 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Donna J. Alward, Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 URL: www.hlpl.org

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Reminder: Summer Reading program surveys are up!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Thanks for the great participation so far! For those of you who haven't had a chance to do the surveys, please do so. There will be a prize given out at the end of September if you've submitted a response. >>>>>>> With Summer Reading and summer coming to an end, please remember the Summer Reading surveys at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section. The Library of Michigan uses the information you provide to help improve the manuals and to support the funding for the program. We appreciate your time. There will be a prize for one respondent for each program level so make sure you are in the running! Please find direct links to the surveys below. The surveys will be open through September. Children's Program Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MISR2015Children Teen Program Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MISR2015Teen Adult Program Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MISR2015Adult Thank you! 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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Michigan History Magazines
by Jessica Little 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Hi, We've got an extra copy of six old issues of Michigan History magazine, if any library would like them. They are aged, but in relatively good condition. March 1965 (volume 49, number 1) June 1965 (volume 49, number 2) September 1965 (volume 49, number 3) December 1965 (volume 49, number 4) March 1966 (volume 50, number 1) December 1966 (volume 50, number 4) If you'd like one or more of the issues, please respond with your RIDES code. Thanks! Jessica Little -- Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-5141

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Magazine boxes
by Ann Greene 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Hello. A man called me to say that he has some magazine boxes that he would like to donate to a library or organization that can use them. He sent me an email with the details: I have "Fellow`s" cardboard magazine files boxes,(new/ unopened,in shipping containers) 10 Boxes, Standard size, 12 in.height,9/12 in.depth, 4 in. width. That`s 10 boxes of 12 files ea. 120 total. Would like to donate to an organization that has a use for them, I`m out of the magazine business. If you are interested, please email me at greenelib(a)yahoo.com and will see about getting them to you.Thanks.Ann GreeneEau Claire District Library6528 East Main StreetEau Claire, MI 49111269 461-6241

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Deadline to register for FOML Friends Workshop is Friday, September 11th!
by Linda Pierce 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

**This message is sent to multiple listservs. Please excuse cross-postings.** The theme of the Friends Of Michigan Libraries (FOML) Fall Workshop is *"Community Engagement: How Friends Can Promote the Value of Your Library"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, October 1, 2015* at the historic Carnegie Building across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups, tour the *Petoskey District Library*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! Speakers & topics include: - *Shannon White* from the Library of Michigan introducing the new state-wide subscription to *"United For Libraries"* - *"Telling Your Library Story"* with *John Pelegrino* from Gale Cengage Learning - *Helen Leithauser* from North Central Michigan College discussing the *"Lifelong Learning Model"* - And the opportunity to learn something new from other Friends groups during the *Table Talk sessions* and *"Resources for Library Friends"* with FOML President Paul Snyder - Also, a little bit of culture and a little bit of fun: *"Native American Culture/History of the Odawa Bands"* with *Eric Hemenway*, Director of Archives & Records for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians and a talk on *"Petoskey Stones"* with *Nikki Devitt* from the Petoskey Chamber of Commerce You will find online registration for this workshop here <http://foml.org/foml-workshop-registration/>. If you aren't able to register online, contact Judith Kozakowski at judith.kozakowski(a)foml.org or (248) 536-3100, extension 103. If you need a registration form, you may contact Linda Pierce at lpierce1(a)kettering.edu. If you are planning an overnight stay in beautiful northern Michigan, here's <http://foml.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Hotels_close_to_Petoskey_Di…> a list of area hotels. *Remember, seating is limited and registration closes on Friday, September 11, 2015.* We hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop on Thursday, October 1st at the historic Carnegie Building (451 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770) across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* Online registration on FOML.org website: http://foml.org/foml-workshop-registration/ Petoskey area hotels: http://foml.org/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Hotels_close_to_Petoskey_Di… -- 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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DVD Cases
by stephanie daniels 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Friends,All DVD cases have been spoken for.ThanksStephanie

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FW: Northern MI Event Itinerary - A Thousand Letters Home
by Lisa Waskin 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Great email from Teresa Irish with her whole itinerary and press release. Looking forward to her visit. Lisa Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/> http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/ From: Teresa K. Irish [mailto:teresa@athousandlettershome.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 1:04 PM To: lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us Subject: Northern MI Event Itinerary - A Thousand Letters Home Hi Lisa, I am the author of "A Thousand Letters Home," and will be touring northern MI next month with my presentation of "The Journey of the Letters." When I presented in Harrison last week, Sheila Bissonnette, Director of the Harrison Library & the Clare Pere Marquette District Library, said she had read on Michlib that you were compiling a list of my upcoming northern MI events. I thought perhaps I could simplify the process for you by sending my confirmed itinerary to-date. I do have two additional locations pending confirmation, but I did not include them on this list in the event they do not proceed with hosting the program. I am both humbled by and deeply grateful to Michigan libraries for their wonderful response and support. At the conclusion of my UP trip, I will have presented at over 125 MI libraries since 2012, including eight return engagements. My departed dad was a lifelong resident of Michigan. Although I am privileged to be the conduit to bring "A Thousand Letters Home" to print, I consider this to be his book not mine. Carrying on the legacy of our WWII veterans and sharing my father's message via "The Journey of the Letters" in over 200 venues has literally been life changing for me. Thank you for your efforts in helping to pass the word about this program throughout communities in northern Michigan! I routinely participate in media interviews in advance of my events to assist the host venue with publicity. If you are familiar with any newspapers or magazines that are dedicated to northern Michigan, please forward the names of the publications and I will be happy to reach out to them directly. I am also attaching my press release template. Thanks again, Lisa. I hope perhaps I will meet you in person Bayliss Public Library program on Sept. 21. Best wishes to you. Teresa K. Irish Author & Speaker A Thousand Letters Home 39575 Village Run Drive Northville, MI 48168 (734) 502-4577 www.athousandlettershome.com <http://www.athousandlettershome.com/> Visit our website for a list of upcoming presentations of "The Journey of the Letters" Facebook: A Thousand Letters Home Twitter: ThousandLetters Write or read a review for A Thousand Letters Home on Amazon! ATLH Book Front Cover

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Reminder: State Librarian's Excellence Award Nominations Sought by Sept 4
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Dear Library Directors, Trustees, Institution Administrators, and Library Users, The Library of Michigan Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2015 State Librarian's Excellence Award are now being accepted. The State Librarian's Excellence Award recognizes a Michigan Library that best exemplifies excellence in customer service. Roger Mendel will sponsor the $2,000 cash prize awarded to the winning library. Additionally, the Foundation provides two $500 cash prizes given to the runners-up recognized with Citations of Excellence. All three award-winners will receive trophies for public display. We hope you will consider nominating your library this year! The criteria is described on this nomination form<http://libraryofmichiganfoundation.org/nonhtml/2015/lm_2015_SLEAApplication…>. The current deadline for nominations is September 4, 2015. Winners will be announced at the State Librarian's Luncheon on Friday, Octonber 30, 2015, during the 2015 Michigan Library Association Annual Conference in Novi. Library directors, trustees, library users, or administrators may make nominations. See the nomination form for details of submission requirements. If, after reviewing the full criteria, you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the Library of Michigan Foundation office at (517) 373-1297. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 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 research help from LM librarians at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Consider being a sponsor or site for the Summer Food Service Program and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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Thank You Michigan Public LIbraries
by Social 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Just a quick 'Shout Out' out and a huge 'Thank You' to the 9 Michigan Public Libraries who have added Basic ESL to their Online Resources this summer! >From Grand Rapids to Mount Clemens - we are humbled that Michigan has given Basic ESL such a warm reception. We thank these libraries for promoting English literacy in their communities via Basic ESL. For those unfamiliar, Basic ESL is a 3-Level English Language Learning course with native language support in 19 languages. Basic ESL is a traditional program and compliments other language learning resources like Mango and Pronunciator. The best part is that Basic ESL is 100% free for public libraries and library patrons. Basic ESL is currently used in 28 states and Canada. The three links below show the variety of ways Basic ESL can be added to a website. Look for the BASIC ESL button or link on these library websites and then try out BASIC ESL using "Instant Access". Atlantic County Library System (NJ) <http://www.atlanticlibrary.org/databases> New Rochelle Public Library (NY) <http://www.nrpl.org/whatsnew/> Niceville Public Library (FL) <http://cityofniceville.org/library.php> Signing up your Library is easy. Simply visit: www.basicesl.com/libraries and click "Register Now" and provide basic contact information for your library. Basic ESL will send your library an access button to add to your library's website. Immediately, library members can click the access button and begin using the Basic ESL courses. If you have questions, please call me and I'll be happy to speak with you. Thanks again Michigan!! Kevin Cole kcole(a)basicesl.com | Tel: (951) 775-4087

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