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MeL Minute - Computer Database
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

Hello all, Have you seen the new look of the MeL database from Gale, Computer Database<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=CDB>? It was included in the roll-out on April 2 and sports their new color scheme, enhanced functionality, and responsive design while still providing access to industry leading content on computers, telecommunications, and electronics. Give the Topic Finder a try. Search word and subject topics are displayed visually in either wheel or tile configuration with related content results links displayed on the right. Up-to-date news, reviews, product introductions, industry trends, and more are included. The MeL database Computer Database<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=CDB> can make staying on the cutting edge a whole lot easier for libraries and their patrons. 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0] Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more.

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Library Match: Peers without borders
by David Votta 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

Eight libraries across Michigan and Indiana to embark on a journey of collaboration. The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is pleased to announce “Library Match”, a new project designed to facilitate communication among our members. During the six-month pilot phase, which has been generously underwritten by The H.W. Wilson Foundation, Library Match will pair four public libraries in Indiana with four Michigan public libraries. The peers are of similar size and serve comparable communities. The project’s goal is to provide opportunities for library staff to develop relationships with librarians in the other state. They will mentor one another, expand professional connections, share staff training opportunities and expertise, conduct co-marketing activities and develop collaborative public programs. The participating libraries will be provided with the video-conferencing equipment needed to connect, communicate and collaborate with their peer library. They will be trained on the use of the equipment, required to conduct a minimum of three specific activities together, and encouraged to do more. “Our 2014 community conversations revealed that librarians throughout Indiana and Michigan are eager to share their expertise with other librarians,” Randy Dykhuis, MCLS Executive Director commented. “This program gives them that opportunity, with the additional benefit of interacting with librarians in another state. By expanding the geographic scope of their conversations, we expect librarians in both states will learn new ways to serve their patrons.” The Library Match "teams" are: Indiana Michigan · Brownsburg Public Library · Delta Township District Library · Hagerstown Jefferson Township Public Library · Pickford Community Library (affiliate Superior District Library) · Crown Point Community Library · Peter White Public Library (Marquette) · Kokomo-Howard County Public Library · Troy Public Library MCLS will report on the activities undertaken by the Library Match participants throughout the life of the project. MCLS, a nonprofit membership organization, works with its members and other organizations to further the reach and impact of libraries of all sizes and types. For more information, please visit www.mcls.org. Best, 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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library as connector to social services
by Sheryl Mase 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 The Community Connector: Referring Social Services at Your Library This webinar, co-hosted with TechSoup for Libraries, explores the library as connector to community social services, using a variety of referral tools and resources. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time In light of the conversations we have been having, this may be an interesting webinar. ~Sheryl ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sheryl L. Mase, Interim Director Mid-Michigan Library League 210 ½ N. Mitchell, Cadillac MI 49601 231-775-3037 or 800-968-0046 email: smase(a)mmll.org website: http://mmll.org ~visit us on facebook!~

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EPA Launches New Website to Track Safe Drinking Water Compliance
by Jim Flury 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

All, Living where we do, safe drinking water is something we have become accustomed to taking for granted. But in recent years we have seen an increasing number of incidents whereby that water is in the news. Last summer the drinking water supply for extreme southern Monroe County was interrupted when its supplier, Toledo, determined that its Lake Erie water was contaminated by microcystin bacteria (blue-green algae). The city of Flint switched its water supplier from long-time purveyor Detroit, to its own source (the Flint River), which we read has been fraught with challenges. Etc. In response to this increasing number of drinking water related news events and incidents, the EPA last week released the Safe Drinking Water Act dashboard, a website that tracks whether public water systems are complying with the laws that keep our water safe and clean. Here is a link to the Safe Drinking Water Act Dashboard to share with your patrons: http://echo.epa.gov/trends/comparative-maps-dashboards/drinking-water-dashb… 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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MAP is Number One!!!
by Jim Flury 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

All, Brigette called this to my attention. Check out the 13 most awesome free things to do in Michigan http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/michigan/no-wallet-mi/ and then scroll down to see the number one, most awesome free thing to do in Michigan. Yep, it's the Michigan Activity Pass!!! We beat out some extremely tough competition!!! So in your next reference interview wherein a patron asks you "what is the most awesome thing to do in Michigan?" we've made your answer easy, oh so easy :) Expanded MAP goes live in 40 days. Your patrons are ready for expanded MAP. Are YOU ready for expanded, most awesome free thing to do in Michigan, MAP???!!! 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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Device Purchasing Window Now Openq
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 16 Apr '15

16 Apr '15

TRIG Device Purchasing Window Now Open! The long awaited day has arrived! The purchasing window is now open. All public, public school academies and non‐public K‐12 and pre‐school buildings, districts, intermediate school districts and Michigan public libraries are eligible to purchase using the 2015 TRIG Bid Contract. There are 36 devices and related accessories and upgrades available this year. To view the catalog, go to http://www.remcbids.org/catalog/view/cat/21444 and select one of the categories on the left to view the items. You can also use the subcategories to narrow down the list. Remember that to receive the bid pricing, you must have a SPOT account and upload your purchase orders through SPOT. Information on setting up an account and purchasing through SPOT can be found in the SPOT FAQs at http://22itrig.org/activities/activity-four/spot-faqs/. The purchase window will remain open until 11:59 PM on 9/30/15. Any questions should be sent to spot(a)remc.org<mailto:spot@remc.org>. Happy Shopping! 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 http://mi.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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Youth Services PAID Summer Internship available at Chelsea District Library
by Jessica Schmidt 15 Apr '15

15 Apr '15

The Chelsea District Library is looking to hire a library science student for a summer internship position with their Youth & Teen Services department. This is a paid position with 20+ hours/week available. Please see the attached internship description for more information. The application deadline is Friday, May 1st. Thank you, Jessica Schmidt Youth & Teen Services Librarian | Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St., Chelsea, MI 48118 (734) 475-8732 ext. 208 | jschmidt(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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Medical Library Association webinar, 22 April 2015
by Mary Hanson 15 Apr '15

15 Apr '15

Western Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association Will host: The Diversity of Data Management: Practical Approaches for Health Sciences Librarianship, an upcoming MLA webinar will take place on Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Eastern time. Location: Radiation Oncology Conference Room, Hauenstein Neuroscience Center, Mercy Health Saint Mary's. http://www.mercyhealthsaintmarys.com/hauenstein-center-directions Registration: Please contact Mary A. Hanson to register. There is no registration fee. Mary A. Hanson, MSL, AHIP Mercy Health Saint Mary’s Saint Mary’s Health Sciences Library 200 Jefferson SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4502 Phone: 616.685.6260 / Fax: 616.685.6419 hansonm(a)mercyhealth.com Mary A. Hanson, M.S.L., A.H.I.P. Saint Mary's Health Sciences Library 200 Jefferson Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 hansonm(a)mercyhealth.com<mailto:hansonm@mercyhealth.com> phone: 1-616-685-6260 fax: 1-616-685-6419 Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments is the property of Trinity Health and is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). It may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message, and reply to the sender regarding the error in a separate email.

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2015 Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference – Registration Information
by David Votta 15 Apr '15

15 Apr '15

(Please excuse any cross-posting) Registration is now OPEN! Reserve your space for the Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference on June 4 and 5, 2015 at the Radisson in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Schedule in brief: Thursday, June 4, 2015 – 1:00 to 2:30PM – Tour of Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Thursday, June 4, 2015 – 3:00PM to 5:00PM – OCLC Update Thursday, June 4, 2015 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM – Opening Reception Friday, June 5, 2015 – 9:00AM to 3:45PM (Keynote and concurrent sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch included) Keynote Address: Mark Sullivan, Executive Director of the IDS Project, a New York based library cooperative that focuses on community and innovation. Concurrent Sessions: · Beyond Patron-Driven Acquisition: Broader Uses of Resource-Sharing Data in Collection Development · Don’t Miss the Boat! Navigating the Interlibrary Loan Code for the United States · Crowd-Funding for Open Access E-Resources · Charting New Waters: Partnering to Provide “On Demand” Services · Indiana ILL, They Are A-Changin’ · And many more! Conference Rates: The conference registration fee is $75 ($95 for registration after May 15) and includes the preconference on Thursday June 4, all sessions, continental breakfast, and lunch on Friday, June 5. Join your resource sharing partners and “set sail for uncharted waters” with us!! For hotel reservations and other information, please see our website. Best, 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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Time Life - Civil War Series 20-book collection - Free to a Good Home
by Stanczak, Cindy 15 Apr '15

15 Apr '15

We have a patron who has offered up the 20-book collection of the Time Life - Civil War series. Is there anyone out there (in MeL) who would like it? It's open to schools, too, if you know a teacher who could use it in the classroom. For more information, please call 517-629-3993 or visit us at 501 S. Superior Street in downtown Albion. Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! Cynthia Stanczak Interim Director Head of Adult Services Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993

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