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Michigan Notable Books Tour author Josh Greenberg @ Roscommon
by Lisa Sutton 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

MEET MICHIGAN NOTABLE AUTHOR, JOSH GREENBERG TUESDAY, APRIL 21 AT 4:30 pm at the Roscommon Area District Library, 106 Lake St., Roscommon, MI Josh Greenberg, author of "Rivers of Sand: Fly Fishing Michigan & the Great Lakes " will speak at the Roscommon Area District Library as a part of the Michigan Notable Book Award author tour on Tuesday, April 21, at 4:30 p.m. The book touches everything a fly fisher needs to know in order to productively fish some of the most alluring waters in America. The 2015 Michigan Notable Books program and tour are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, Michigan Dept. of Education, the Michigan Humanities Council, Meijer, and the Michigan Center for the Book. Media Sponsor as are Mittenlit.com, City Pulse, Dome, Queue Advertising and Tom Gennara Photography. Please join us or share this information! Please feel free to post the attached flyer. Roscommon Area District Library Lisa Sutton 106 Lake St., P.O. Box 888 Roscommon, MI 48652 989-281-1305 www.roscommonlibrary.org

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FREE Canon fax cartridge
by Angela Kellogg 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

FREE through Rides, Canon S35 (Black) for imageCLASS D300 Series Faxphone L170. -Angela Kellogg Support Service Librarian Harrison District Library P O Box 380 Harrison MI 148625 Akellogg(a)harrisondistrictlibrary.org www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org 989-539-6711 (library) 989-240-0845 (cell) Read & Feed Community Garden www.read-feed.org

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In-House Charges
by Sylvia Merz 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

If you have time. . .hoping you'll share what you charge for: B/W copies: Color copies: Faxes: Fines (daily & max per item): Used books: New rental movies: Thanks so much. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org <http://www.lelandtownshiplibrary.michlibrary.org/> cid:image001.jpg@01CE99C7.13A1DE40

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MCLS member discount Linked Data and BIBFRAME training
by Suzanne Robinson 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Wide distribution. Please feel free to share with MCLS members who might have an interest. For MCLS members who are interested in learning more about Linked Data and the new BIBFRAME environment, Zepheira is offering us a discounted online training curriculum commencing June 17th through July 29th, 2015. "Practical Practitioner Linked Data and BIBFRAME Essentials" is a self-paced online course. Each participant should expect to commit ten to twelve hours of effort. There will be live (and recorded) office hours sessions with classmates and Zepheira team members. Following the training, each participant is automatically enrolled into the Alumni group for continued access to existing and future content, evolving tool suite, bi-monthly meetings, networking events at major conferences and on-going collaboration. Read more on our blog: https://www.mcls.org/news/2015/04/07/the-practical-practitioner-linked-data… Register here: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Please feel free to email training(a)mcls.org if you have questions. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9a - 3p, with slight variations I check email regularly -- best way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 mcls.org

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Free: 50th edition Encyclopedia of Associations
by Jackie Skinner 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

Hello! Would anyone like a free copy of the 50th edition of the Encyclopedia of Associations? Have a good day, Jackie ************************************************** ********************* Jacqueline Skinner http://www.otsego.lib.mi.us Public Services Librarian jskinner(a)otsego.org Otsego County Library (989) 732-5841 700 South Otsego Avenue (989) 732-9401 FAX Gaylord, Michigan 49735 ************************************************** *********************

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Michigan Reads! 2015 Author Tour and Book Announcement
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

The 2015 Michigan Reads! One State, One Children's Book program is getting started! We are proud to announce that the 2015 Michigan Reads! book will be Do Unto Otters written and illustrated by Laurie Keller. We are looking for libraries to host the author and illustrator in September and October. Please find the link to the author tour survey below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MIReads2015tour - responses due by May 1st In the book, Mr. Rabbit's new neighbors are otters. OTTERS! But he doesn't know anything about otters. Will they be friends? Will they even get along? Follow Mr. Rabbit as he learns how to be a good friend and neighbor by simply following the Golden Rule. You can find Do Unto Otters in BookFlix in the MeL Kids section - http://kids.mel.org/. The publisher is Macmillan, and we are pleased to have them partnering with us on program materials. As in previous years, we will be sending a programming guide and kit to all public library locations, K-2 school buildings, Great Start Readiness and Head Start classrooms in late August and early September. Our official launch day will be announced this summer. In the next few months, look for a completely revamped Michigan Reads! site with the new programming guide and other materials at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. For now, you can find the tour request survey link at the site and brief information on the new book. If you would like to be considered for an author visit, please let us hear back from you by May 1st so we can plan the program for the fall. Preference may be given to libraries that have not received a Michigan Reads visit in the past. 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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Join us! Waterways to Freedom: Researching the Underground Railroad in Michigan
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

Researching Underground Railroads at the Library of Michigan Saturday, April 11th, 10 - 1:30 10 - 10:50, Lansing based researcher, Jesse Lasorda, "Underground Railroad Leads" Local area researcher, Jesse Lasorda will discuss lesser known Lansing area locations of potential interest to those studying the Underground Railroad in Michigan 11 - 11:50, Underground Railroad researcher and author, Carol Mull, "UGRR in MI from Slavery to Freedom" Carol Mull is the author of the book, The Underground Railroad in Michigan and has spent her career researching, documenting and teaching the topic in the state of Michigan. In this session, Carol will explain the key variables that made Michigan a hotbed for abolitionist and those escaping captivity. 12 - 12:50, "Researching the Underground Railroad", Carol Mull Underground means difficult and in this session Carol will go over the key resources, why they are important and where they may be obtained. 1 - 1:30, "Beginning Your Research in the Library of Michigan", Edwina Murphy Edwina Murphy is the Michigan Collection Curator at the Library of Michigan. All new research begins with a lead and in this session participants will learn about the resources available in the Library of Michigan. Library staff will be available after the session to guide attendees to the local history sources. Free, please register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MichiganUGRR All sessions will be held in the Lake Michigan Room, 3rd floor. Light snack are available on the first floor and attendees are welcome to bring a boxed lunch. Coffee, tea and hot water will be made available. See: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan for details or call 517 373 1300

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CD Cases
by Brian Johnston 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

Hello Everyone, Our CD cases have been claimed. Thank you for the responses. Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Extra Fed 1040 and EZ Instruction Booklets
by Jaema Berman 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

Would anyone have any extra Federal 1040 and 1040 EZ Instruction booklets. A small stack would be helpful. Thanks, -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon

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Job Posting- Digitization Position at the Oakland County Library
by Mancini, Laura 07 Apr '15

07 Apr '15

The Oakland County Research Library is seeking a library and information science student or recent graduate to assist with the digitization and indexing of its historic county government documents collection. The collection will be made available to the public through the Oakland County Historical Resources Consortium's website. The goals of this project are to: . Make Oakland County's government documents collection more accessible to the public for research purposes . Promote greater governmental transparency . Preserve the historic government documents collection Duties: . Prepare materials for scanning . Scan materials into digital formats . Upload scanned files into the digital repository used by the consortium . Record descriptive, technical, and structural metadata in the Archival Ware database accurately and with a high attention to detail . Submit files for quality control review and makes changes as directed Qualifications: . Bachelor's degree . High level of computer literacy . Willingness to learn new software and technologies . Working knowledge of digitization projects and scanning equipment preferred . Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat desired . Ability to consistently meet deadlines as assigned . High attention to detail and accuracy . Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a supervised team . Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills Length: Temporary; Candidates will be expected to work 20 hours a week on average Pay Rate: $11.42 per hour To Apply: Contact Laura Mancini, Director- Library Services, Oakland County Library at mancinil(a)oakgov.com for further information Anticipated Start Date: May 1, 2015 Laura Mancini Director-Library Services Oakland County Library 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI 48341 248-858-0380 mancinil(a)oakgov.com

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