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6 Hardcover copies of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
by Dustin Brown 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Available to the first reply off list. Will deliver through Rides or The Library Network delivery. -- Dustin Brown Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Direct Line - 248-438-8210 Fax - 248-669-3247 -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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New Government Documents, February 2015
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

A list of new Government Documents has been loaded onto the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Among the goodies this month: The American Freshman: National Norms for Fall, 2014. Report of Solid Waste Landfilled in Michigan: October 1, 2014-September 30, 2014. Science in the Great Lakes Mapper. Status of Electric Competition in Michigan: Report for Calendar Year 2014. 2014 Michigan State of the Great Lakes Report. Menu labeling imparts new information about the calorie content of restaurant foods. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/93390803/February%202015%20New%20Documen… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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SAM wireless print for patrons
by Yvonne Brown 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Hello. Are any libraries using Comprise's SAM wireless print, allowing patrons to print from laptops over wi-fi in the library? If so, is it working well? Is your print release station a stand-alone machine, or does that machine provide other functions also? Thank you for any feedback. Yvonne Brown Lapeer District Library www.library.lapeer.org 810-664-9521

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Thank You!
by Lois Hartman 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about e-cigarettes. Here is a compiled list of the responses I received. They will be very helpful when I take the issue up with the board for revision of our policy. Thanks again! Lois In Hastings we just added e-cigarettes to the line in our code of conduct that lists cigarettes and chewing tobacco as prohibited. Have not seen one in the library either – we changed our policy right after they came on the market. Evelyn @ Hastings Public Library Genesee District Library does not allow the use of e-cigarettes in the libraries. Our action follows the lead of Genesee County, which also bans them in county facilities. Our patron Code of Conduct prohibits the use of tobacco in the libraries, and we intend to modify the patron code of conduct to read, “Tobacco or tobacco products, including all forms of electronic cigarettes, may not be used in the library.” The instructions given to staff in the interim reads, “Due to health concerns, and following the lead of Genesee County, we will interpret item 1 of the Patron Code of Conduct to include electronic cigarettes. The use of electronic cigarettes by staff, patrons, volunteers, vendors, workers or other persons is prohibited in all branches of Genesee District Library, and in GDL-owned vehicles.”Darwin McGuireTechnical Services ManagerGenesee District Library4195 W. Pasadena Ave.Flint, MI 48504810-230-3329 Telephone810-732-1161 FA We added e-cigarettes to the no tobacco policy, which is now a no-smoking/no tobacco policy. The reason is two-fold. First kids do not need to be exposed to this in the library environment. Second there is a vapor that comes from the use of the e-cigarette. So they are not allowed on property at all, including the parking lot. Jim OliverCharlotte Community Library We added them to our policy last year after we had a lady come in the building and started smoking one. Smelled nasty, like dirty wet socks. She started smoking it while playing Farmville on the computers. She was really irritated with me when I asked her to stop and cut up her library card and left it on the desk for us before stomping out. Guess she planned to water her crops elsewhere! Here is our policy (It is a simple line on our Patron Code of Conduct policy):15. Tobacco, nicotine products, or e-cigarette devices may not be used in the library or on library property. Andrea Estelle, Library Director“Brighten the Corner Where You Are” We just added to our no smoking policy. With the legalization of marijuana likely to happen and the creation of e-cigarettes, I tried to make the no smoking policy all-encompassing. It's just this one sentence: The smoking or use of tobacco, tobacco-like products or e-cigarettes is not permitted at any time in the library. Jolene Michaels, Director Mackinaw Area Public Library 528 W. Central Ave; PO Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (231)436-5451 - work(231)437-0739 - cell fax (231) 436-7344 Hello, Since e-cigarettes are not the same as regular cigarettes, we have it clearly stated in our patron policy that “no smoking, which includes e-cigarettes” is not allowed. We do not allow them because they do give off a small discharge of smoke etc and the smoker still has to exhale. It was just simpler to ban them with no smoking policy. We’ve never had anyone question the policy or try to smoke them here either. Hope this helps.BillieJo BluemerLibrary DirectorRauchholz Memorial Library1140 N Hemlock RdHemlock MI 48626989-642-8621billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org Ann mentioned to me that you were interested in how other libraries were handling e-cigarette use. We just amended our no smoking policy to include them. Our board was very deliberate about the inclusive nature of the language we used. The policy can be found here: http://www.kpl.gov/policies/smoking.aspx Let me know if you have any questions. Hi, Lois,Responding off list, as my response is not so interesting. Just using our “no smoking” policy to ban e-cigarettes at this time. Only had once incident and the patron did not object to being told “no.” So hasn’t had a robust test yet where a patron makes a fuss. Lois Hartman Watervliet District Library

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Summer Reading 2015 national partners
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

As you are working on your Summer Reading plans, keep in mind the national Collaborative Summer Reading partners. You can find brief information on the partners at the Library of Michigan Summer Reading page - www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section. This includes a list and a flyer you can download. Additional details, including any new partners and discount codes can be found at the CSLP site - www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>. Finally, the 2015 CSLP meeting is coming up in April so look for a report as soon as I get back on the new themes, slogans, etc. 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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FW: salary information and building custom reports
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Hello Lisa, Scott Morey at the Traverse Area District Library is correct, you can get the data you are asking for by going to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2014_LM_Michigan_Public… . However, there is an easier way to retrieve it. All public library directors have the ability to use their LibPas Annual Report login information to access the custom reporting features in LibPas. I have created a report that limits the results to libraries that fall within the population range you specified. To open this report go to http://mi.countingopinions.com and login. Then click on the ‘Reports’ link in the blue bar at the top of the page. This will take you to the manage reports screen, click on the ‘Report Templates’ tab and you will find the ‘Public Library Staff and Salary Report’ I created as per your request. All of the reports in the Report Templates tab can be viewed and adjusted by any Michigan Public Library. I will continue to add reports to this list as data requests come in. Libraries can also create their own custom reports by using the ‘Reports’ tab and clicking on the add button. Thank you, Joe Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Scott Morey Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 11:15 AM To: lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] salary information Lisa, The State of Michigan keeps track of most of data you are looking for and breaks it down by library class size quite nicely: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2014_LM_Michigan_Public… Besides salaries for pages and subs, it looks like everything you need is in that report. Cheers, Scott W. Morey Assistant Director for Technology Traverse Area District Library smorey(a)tadl.org<mailto:smorey@tadl.org> (231) 932-8531 On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 1:13 PM, Lisa Waskin <lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>> wrote: Dear Collective, We are currently looking at updating our salary scale and I can find bits and pieces of comparison information, but not the whole picture. So I am falling on your mercy to help me compile a document of like-size and salary libraries to our own as a guide in creating our own scale. I don’t have experience with those nifty surveymonkey things, so I’m doing this old school. Also, after I compile the information into a nice, neat package, I am more than happy to share with anyone interested. What I want is class 5 size libraries between 38,000-43,000 in population. I need to know: 1. Population 2. Staff size + how many actual full and part time staff in your library(ies) 3. Annual Budget 4. Salary scale or actual amount for: a. Director b. Asst. Director c. Dept Heads d. Branch Managers e. Clerks f. Pages g. Subs Please email me directly at lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> Thank you, Lisa Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331<tel:906.632.9331> v 906.635.0210<tel:906.635.0210> f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/ _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Re: [Michlib-l] salary information and building custom reports
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Hello Lisa, Scott Morey at the Traverse Area District Library is correct, you can get the data you are asking for by going to http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2014_LM_Michigan_Public… . However, there is an easier way to retrieve it. All public library directors have the ability to use their LibPas Annual Report login information to access the custom reporting features in LibPas. I have created a report that limits the results to libraries that fall within the population range you specified. To open this report go to http://mi.countingopinions.com and login. Then click on the ‘Reports’ link in the blue bar at the top of the page. This will take you to the manage reports screen, click on the ‘Report Templates’ tab and you will find the ‘Public Library Staff and Salary Report’ I created as per your request. All of the reports in the Report Templates tab can be viewed and adjusted by any Michigan Public Library. I will continue to add reports to this list as data requests come in. Libraries can also create their own custom reports by using the ‘Reports’ tab and clicking on the add button. Thank you, Joe Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Scott Morey Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 11:15 AM To: lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] salary information Lisa, The State of Michigan keeps track of most of data you are looking for and breaks it down by library class size quite nicely: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2014_LM_Michigan_Public… Besides salaries for pages and subs, it looks like everything you need is in that report. Cheers, Scott W. Morey Assistant Director for Technology Traverse Area District Library smorey(a)tadl.org<mailto:smorey@tadl.org> (231) 932-8531 On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 1:13 PM, Lisa Waskin <lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>> wrote: Dear Collective, We are currently looking at updating our salary scale and I can find bits and pieces of comparison information, but not the whole picture. So I am falling on your mercy to help me compile a document of like-size and salary libraries to our own as a guide in creating our own scale. I don’t have experience with those nifty surveymonkey things, so I’m doing this old school. Also, after I compile the information into a nice, neat package, I am more than happy to share with anyone interested. What I want is class 5 size libraries between 38,000-43,000 in population. I need to know: 1. Population 2. Staff size + how many actual full and part time staff in your library(ies) 3. Annual Budget 4. Salary scale or actual amount for: a. Director b. Asst. Director c. Dept Heads d. Branch Managers e. Clerks f. Pages g. Subs Please email me directly at lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> Thank you, Lisa Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331<tel:906.632.9331> v 906.635.0210<tel:906.635.0210> f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/ _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Bonuses to employees
by aldenlib＠torchlake.com 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Hello everyone, If you provide bonuses to your staff members, what are the parameters: is it based on hours or years worked, or do you give everyone with a positive annual evaluation the same amount, for instance? Does the director receive a bonus with different criteria? BTW, we're a Class I library, with part-time employees and a full-time director (me) if that matters for the answers. Thanks a lot, Susan Riegler Alden District Library

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TEI Landmark Audio Needs FB Likes!
by Stanczak, Cindy 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Hello all! Our main audiobook vendor, TEI Landmark Audio, needs FB likes. They've offered to donate $1 to ARSL (Association for Small and Rural Libraries) for each new page “Like” that they receive from a librarian, library staff representative, or library institution by 5pm (pst) Wednesday, March 4th (pst). Even if you're happy with your current vendor, and we really are (the customer service is fantastic!), take the time and Like their page. Every little bit helps! 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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salary information
by Lisa Waskin 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Dear Collective, We are currently looking at updating our salary scale and I can find bits and pieces of comparison information, but not the whole picture. So I am falling on your mercy to help me compile a document of like-size and salary libraries to our own as a guide in creating our own scale. I don't have experience with those nifty surveymonkey things, so I'm doing this old school. Also, after I compile the information into a nice, neat package, I am more than happy to share with anyone interested. What I want is class 5 size libraries between 38,000-43,000 in population. I need to know: 1. Population 2. Staff size + how many actual full and part time staff in your library(ies) 3. Annual Budget 4. Salary scale or actual amount for: a. Director b. Asst. Director c. Dept Heads d. Branch Managers e. Clerks f. Pages g. Subs Please email me directly at lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us Thank you, Lisa Lisa Poignant Waskin Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 v 906.635.0210 f lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SDL/

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