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Recommended delivery vehicles?
by Jennifer Ray 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Hello Everyone: Has anyone purchased a delivery vehicle recently? Our van is 20 years old and really ailing. I feel a new vehicle purchase imminent. Just wondering if anyone has had great luck with any particular vehicle. Thanks for any recommendations, suggestions, thoughts. Jennifer Ray Cass District Library

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Director - Holly Township Library
by Denise Hooks 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Hello, There is still time to apply for this exceptional position. Did you know that Holly was voted the 11th best town to raise a family in Michigan? Holly Township Library is one of the highlighted reasons for that ranking! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; those received by Friday, June 19, 2015 will receive first consideration. Please send your cover letter, resume and references to the email address in the posting below. Thank you for your interest! Holly Township Library - Director Opening Posted: 5-28-15 This is an exciting opportunity to direct a busy Class IV library serving a population of 23,088. The library is located in Holly Township, Michigan, nestled in the northwest corner of Oakland County, and just north of the quaint Village of Holly. In addition to Holly Township residents, the library serves residents in Groveland and Rose Townships. The Board is seeking a library administrator who is a dynamic leader with excellent knowledge of libraries and has superior communication skills. The director is responsible for administering a budget of nearly $360,000 (including a 1 mill voted levy), supervising a staff of 8 FTE, managing a 6,000 square foot library, overseeing a collection of 50,000 items, and maintaining an automated ILS. The library participates in MeLCat statewide resource sharing, MiLibraryCard borrowing program, and OverDrive electronic materials lending. Education & Experience A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution; possession of a Level 2 Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain one; a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative capacity. Work Hours/Compensation Salaried; Exempt Position; 40 hours per week; will include some evening and weekend hours for programs and meetings; on-call after business hours and on weekends in emergency situations. Beginning salary: $45,000 - $55,000; placement dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits available. Responsibilities/Job Qualifications A complete job description and more information about the library may be found at: www.hollytownshiplibrary.org<http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org> Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled; applications received by Friday, June 19, 2015 will receive first consideration. Application Process: Qualified applicants should send a current resume, cover letter detailing qualifications for position, and three professional references to: Holly Township Library Director Search ATTN: MMLC 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 48502 Electronic submissions will also be accepted at: dhooks.mmlc(a)gmail.com<mailto:dhooks.mmlc@gmail.com>. Holly Township Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 484503 (810) 232-7119 (810) 232-6639 Fax

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Community Engagement and Makerspace programming
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has an interesting post on how the Madison Public Library is including the community in developing Makerspace programming. FYI. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 10:26 AM Subject: New IMLS Blog Post: You Can Make it Here...and Here's How To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2683&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=16…>. [IMLS logo] June 16, 2015 -- New Blog Post from UpNext: The IMLS Blog<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> [http://www.imls.gov/assets/1/workflow_staging/News/208x209/5308.JPG] You Can Make it Here...and Here's How Madison Public Library is tapping into their community of artists and makers to design programming for their makerspace, The Bubbler. Read full post online at http://blog.imls.gov/?p=5822<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> Pictured: The Bubbler space at Madison Public Library invites patrons to share what they want to make. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683>. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2683>. Y

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Grant Opportunity: Macmillan summer contest
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Please see below for information from the Collaborative Summer Library Program on an opportunity to get $100 in free books from Macmillan. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Subject: Macmillan summer contest Hello everyone, Recently Macmillan reached out to ask about a summer contest they are offering for kids. I asked them if they could provide an incentive for libraries to participate since there are many flyers that cross our desks in the summer. Macmillan is offering $100 worth of books to 10 lucky libraries. More information can be found at:http://us.macmillan.com/mackids/promo/schoolandlibrarytreehousesweeps. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Campbell at Macmillan. Michelle Campbell Assistant Manager, School & Library Marketing Macmillan Children's Publishing Group 175 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor | New York, NY 10010 (646) 438-6179 | michelle.campbell(a)macmillan.com<mailto:michelle.campbell@macmillan.com> Find us on Facebook: Macmillan Children’s School & Library<https://www.facebook.com/MacmillanChildrensSchoolLibrary> Thank you! Karen Karen Yother Past President Collaborative Summer Library Program www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>

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Registration for the 2015-16 Great Michigan Read is now open
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Registration for the 2015-16 Great Michigan Read is now open. The Michigan Humanities Council invites you to join the statewide discussion of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. Station Eleven is set in a world turned upside down, but is ultimately an exploration of people surviving and remaking their lives by preserving the qualities that make us human: culture, art, and the humanities. The Great Michigan Read will run from August 2015 through May of 2016 with Emily St. John Mandel making four separate tours throughout Michigan. As always, libraries, schools, and nonprofits are eligible for free reader's guides, teacher's guides, bookmarks, promotional materials, and up to 30 copies of Station Eleven. To learn more about the 2015-16 Great Michigan Read and ensure your materials become a Great Michigan Read partner at: http://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/gmr-partner/ Please feel free to contact Great Michigan Read Program Manager James Nelson with any questions or concerns at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org> or (517) 372-7770. 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/> 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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MABL Annual Meeting Registration
by Cara Cadena 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

Hello, Librarians providing business information at university, college or community college libraries in the state of Michigan are cordially invited to attend the annual Michigan Academic Business Librarian meeting at Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business on Friday, July 24, 2015. The Seidman College of Business is located on GVSU's Pew Campus in downtown Grand Rapids. A more detailed agenda, parking passes, and driving directions will be sent to attendees the week prior to the event. Please consider facilitating a discussion or presentation pertinent to business librarianship by completing this short form: http://goo.gl/forms/zSzzC0MAZh. Possible discussion topics may include collection development, engaging with faculty, embedding yourself in the classroom, business information literacy, open education resources, and successful collaborations. Take advantage of this unique forum to meet your colleagues and exchange beneficial information. ProQuest is providing a complementary box lunch to each attendee. Lunch choices are as follows: Smoked Turkey with Havarti Ham and Swiss Roast Beef with Provolone Roasted Veggie Wrap Each sandwich is served with potato chips, whole fruit and a cookie, and a choice of iced tea or lemonade will also be offered. This meeting is hosted by Grand Valley State University Libraries and Cornerstone University Library. Please RSVP via email to Cara Cadena (cadenac(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:cadenac@gvsu.edu>) by July 17th. Please include your name and your lunch preference. If you are registering more than one attendee, please list all names and lunch preferences. This day-long conference will run from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! Cara and April Cara Cadena Business Liaison Librarian GVSU Libraries DEV 126A, Steelcase Library 616.331.7337<tel:616.331.7337> cadenac(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:cadenac@gvsu.edu> April VanPutten MBA Library Business Manager Miller Library / Cornerstone University phone: 616-254-1650 ext.1232<tel:616-254-1650%20ext.1232> e-mail: april.vanputten(a)cornerstone.edu<https://mail.exchange.gvsu.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=T8VFCcXzCUeEZn6cPkGeYzl2Ysz…>

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We want to hear from you this summer!
by Susan Alt 16 Jun '15

16 Jun '15

MCLS and Library of Michigan staff are taking a road trip around the state of Michigan this summer and we want to talk to YOU! The regional meeting and MeLCat Symposium are *FREE* to all Michigan library staff. We begin at 10 AM and adjourn at 4 PM - you can choose how you would like to participate - including lunch! Register by July 2 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UpLSxXOZv-O7e2VEW8f2iFKHCYDTvGYJunpRRDDFwb… We hope to see you at one of these locations: July 7 - Warren Public Library July 8 - Canton Public Library July 9 - Muskegon Community College July 10 - Marshall District Library July 14 - Northern Michigan University - Marquette July 15 - Otsego County Library - Gaylord July 16 - Butman-Fish Branch - Public Libraries of Saginaw Agenda Morning sessions include updates from MCLS and the Library of Michigan about special library projects and initiatives. The afternoon “MeLCat Symposium” is an opportunity to discuss, ask questions, or provide feedback about MeLCat and RIDES. 10 AM Welcome 10:10 AM MCLS Update: Current projects and what’s on the horizon 10:40 AM Library of Michigan report and update 11 AM Break 11:10 AM Break out table talks: Our library community at a crossroads 12 PM Lunch 1 PM MeLCat Update: What's new and exciting? 1:15 PM MeLCat Lightning Round: Policies and processing 1:30 PM RIDES: News and discussion 2:00 PM Break 2:15 PM MeLCat and RIDES trivia contest (with prizes!) 2:30 PM MeLCat community conversation 3:45 PM Wrap-up 4 PM Adjourn Thanks! Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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German Books, Majesty Magazine and Gilbert's Royal Digest.
by Tanya Procknow 15 Jun '15

15 Jun '15

We recently a huge book donation. After sorting we have three collections to offer to anyone interested. Aprox. 60 books in German. We believe mostly non-fiction. Good condition of varying ages. Aprox. 40 Majesty Magazines. Aprox. 15 Gilbert's Royal Digest. I can dig into them further for titles, dates etc. if anyone is interested. If you want to claim any let us know your zv code and we can ship them through Rides. Tanya R. Procknow Mackinaw Area Public Library Youth Librarian (231)436-5451

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magazine article
by Perri Saunders 15 Jun '15

15 Jun '15

I struck out on MeL, so I'm trying this: A patron needs an article (pattern) from the issue 25 of Simply Crochet magazine. It's for the cowl neck poncho. If any of you libraries subscribe to this magazine, could you copy and email me the article? I've looked to purchase the magazine used on Amazon, but it goes for $69.99. Not gonna happen. Thanks for any help you can give. Have a great day! Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 Phone 269.483.7409 Fax 269.483.9923 perri(a)monroe.lib.mi.us<mailto:perri@monroe.lib.mi.us> Brighten the corner where you are.

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Alzheimer suggestions
by Stacy Pasche 15 Jun '15

15 Jun '15

Hi everyone, these are the responses received from my request for materials for patrons with Alzheimer's. Thank you to all who responded. 1) Veterinary books by James Herriot. Each chapter is the equivalent of a short story. They are available on MeL in Large Print. 2) Short story collections worked for a while - mostly in the genres he liked before. After it progressed, trivia books/factoid books/bathroom reading books seemed to work really well - the shorter, punchier text was easy to comprehend and would often trigger other memories. Your patron might also like some of the juvenile/YA science books - they tend to have large, colorful illustrations, simplified text, and be relatively short on each topic. 3) Collections by Dave Barry, Erma Bombeck, O.Henry, James Herriot, Tom Bodett, and Garrison Keillor might be possibilities. David Isay's StoryCorps Project books might be of interest too, but I think they're less likely to be in large print. 4) Reader's Digest Large Print magazine 5) Check with your area literacy council or program. Ours has novels that are condensed into smaller books. 6) Try books with one or two characters. That seems to be one way to make the story easier to follow. -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director

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