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available book on cassette cases
by Melissa McPherson 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

The Three Rivers Library weeded our books on cassettes. We have a supply of new cases to give away if any library is interested. We have single holders, 3 count, 6 count, 12 count, and 18 count. We also have a box of place holders. Melissa McPherson Three Rivers Public Library

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music services
by Stacy Pasche 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

We are looking into downloadable music services (such as Freegal) and I'd like to know if anyone can recommend a vendor. Thanks, -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director

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Re: [Michlib-l] series from the 1980's
by Mary Hanson 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

I read a lot of them in the late 50's. The ones I saw were hardcovers—turquoise. I got in trouble for reading them, too. We were only supposed read the books in our individual class rooms, but I discovered a stash of them in the teachers workroom. I would sneak in and climb up the shelves to reach the books. Someone caught most every time, but apparently I didn't care. I read three shelves worth. Mary 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 From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Sally D. Arrivee Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 3:35 PM To: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] series from th 1980's Childhood of Famous Americans series is from the late 1950's and 1960's. I was a children's librarian in the early part of my career and remember when those books were moved from biography to fiction. The versions I read had orange covers and the illustrations were done in black silhouettes. They have updated the series and there is a volume on Harry Houdini that came out in 1969 and was reissued in 1991. Sally Arrivee Head Reference Librarian Madison Heights Public Library ________________________________ Maybe the Childhood of Famous Americans series? ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Kerry Fitzgerald <kfitzgerald(a)loutitlibrary.org<mailto:kfitzgerald@loutitlibrary.org>> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 2:54 PM To: Jennifer Hassell Cc: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@lists.mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] series from th 1980's I'm of the same vintage and I believe I read the same series of biographies for book reports -- probably in the 4th or 5th grade. These books were published circa the early 1960s (or maybe earlier) and featured b&w line drawings illustrating the person's life. The covers featured the same artwork, and the background color for each book jacket was a different color. I remember reading the book on Eleanor Roosevelt (blue/gray, I think) and the one on Abe Lincoln (tan). Amelia Earhart was also in the series. Big help, right? I poked around with keyword searches in library catalogs, but of course these books are long gone from library shelves. No luck with the Amazon marketplace either. On Sat, Oct 11, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Jennifer Hassell <Jennifer.Hassell(a)farmlib.org<mailto:Jennifer.Hassell@farmlib.org>> wrote: -- Kerry FitzGerald, Assistant Director Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave Grand Haven MI 49417 616.842.5560 x233 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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October 2014 Report: Aspen Institute Dialogue on Public Libraries
by Jim Flury 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

Lots of really good stuff in here... Rising to the Challenge: Re-Envisioning Public Libraries http://csreports.aspeninstitute.org/documents//AspenLibrariesReport.pdf 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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series from th 1980's
by Jennifer Hassell 14 Oct '14

14 Oct '14

Colleagues! I have a friend who is trying to track down an older book she read as a child (approx. 1983). Here is her description: I read a book from what I believe was a series of biographies. The book I read was about Harry Houdini and had, I believe, brown cover. The other books in the series all had covers of different colors. It's a long shot but does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks! Jen Hassell Adult Services Librarian Farmington Community Library

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Detroit Public Library used book and media sale, October 17 and 18
by Jennifer Dye 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

The Friends of the Detroit Public Library used book and media sale will be at the main library (5201 Woodward) 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 17 & 18. Parking is available in the staff lot off Putnam all day Saturday. Putnam is one block long and one way from Cass to Woodward. It's a good sale. Lots of books, plus CDs, DVDs, and audio books. Things are always being added from storage, so there's usually still a lot to choose from. Regards Jennifer Jennifer Dye Librarian Hubbard Branch Detroit Public Library 12929 W. McNichols Detroit, MI 48235 jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1751 (reference desk) 313-481-1750 (workroom)

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Summer Reading surveys - Thank you!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Thank you to everyone who submitted their participation information for the 2014 Summer Reading program. The prize winners for the survey completion are Cynthia Walker from Waterford Township Library, April Hughes from the Howard Branch Library and Barbara Paldanius from St. Clair County Libraries. They each received Michigan Reads books, MeL swag and 2015 Summer Reading t-shirts. Congrats and 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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Re: [Michlib-l] series from th 1980's
by Lawrence Marble 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Hey, Jen Was it Harry Houdini Master of Magic 1989 (Harry Houdini Mysteries) http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Houdini-Master-Magic-Mysteries/dp/0590424025 /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413224764&sr=8-1&keywords=HARRY+HOUDINI+MASTER+ OF+MAGIC Lawrence Marble Head of Adult Clarkston Independence District Library From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Hassell Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 4:26 PM To: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] series from th 1980's Colleagues! I have a friend who is trying to track down an older book she read as a child (approx. 1983). Here is her description: I read a book from what I believe was a series of biographies. The book I read was about Harry Houdini and had, I believe, brown cover. The other books in the series all had covers of different colors. It's a long shot but does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks! Jen Hassell Adult Services Librarian Farmington Community Library

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Media relations is not just about crisis management - learn more on November 6
by Heather Ladiski 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Excuse duplication. Please forward to anyone that you feel could benefit from this information! Developing a relationship with local media promotes a better chance you will be included when promoting your programs. An added benefit is that with this relationship, you and your library become a “go to” sound bite or quote when the reporter needs one. Opening and utilizing communication channels to the media regularly, and not just when you need something, engages them as a partner in the community with you. Learn these skills and more on November 6, 2014 by joining us for Media Coaching for Librarians program that will be held at the Jackson District Libraries’ Meijer Branch. Space is limited to take part in this great, low-cost opportunity to learn from media relations experts! For more information and to register, visit: http://mcls.org/training-events/events/media-coaching-librarians/ This program is brought to you by the Cooperative Director’s Association, The Library of Michigan, and the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. Funds are generously provided from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through the Library of Michigan to make this program possible. ******************** Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/492-3885 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: http://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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MAP Update: HUGE Uptick in Usage for MAP Year 2 vs Year 1; PLUS, Hot New Venue Coming on Board in MAP Year 3 (Yes, I Did Say MAP Year 3!)
by Jim Flury 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

All, On this Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day I thought I would share some great MAP news, regarding usage as well as the forthcoming addition of a brand new cultural partner that we know will prove to be immensely popular in MAP Year 3. Oops, did I just spill the beans and announce that there will be a MAP Year 3? Yep! Just as there is a Santa Claus, so too there WILL be a MAP Year 3. And we expect that the combination of your continued hard work to promote the program, the increased number of "likes" and "followers" for our social media campaign, not to mention the addition of said hot new venue next year, will make MAP Year 3 even more popular than ever. So, what is the hot new venue that we look forward to having as a MAP partner in Year 3? I can't tell you! (yet). I can tell you that they will be joining MAP for Year 3, albeit not at the start of MAP Year 3 when the program goes live on May 24, 2015. We expect the new cultural partner to be ready to go with MAP during the peak, hottest, checkout time for the program, which is July. Stay tuned for details regarding this exciting new cultural partner venue for MAP Year 3! As for current MAP Year 2, I ask all of you to congratulate yourselves. Why? Because your hard work to promote the program is making an amazing difference in terms of usage. What does this mean? Well, we are currently just shy of five months into MAP Year 2, and ytd MAP checkouts for this year vs the same time last year are UP, WAY UP, compared to the same time last year. How up is WAY up? How does a 31% INCREASE in MAP checkouts for the period May 24, 2014 through October 12, 2014 sound, vs the same period last year? That's way up! Let's keep it way up. How can you help? Well, have you liked our MAP page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Activity-Pass-MAP/510259192344845 or are you following us on Twitter? https://twitter.com/MapPass2014 Many of you and increasingly your patrons, are doing so. Also, in a couple of months it will be time for us to enter into "recruitment mode" when it comes to talking to our current (and new, as with said hot one) MAP partners as regards their intentions for Year 3. You can help by reaching out to currently participating as well as any potential new, MAP cultural venues in your communities, and extolling the virtues of the program in terms of the increased (not to mention free) visibility and publicity participation in the program brings to said MAP partners. To aid your efforts TLN has created all manner of cool MAP swag (posters, bookmarks, brochure) for you to use to promote the program, all of which is available at http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ Feel free to share this material with your patrons, as well as with the MAP partner venues in your communities. While the Tigers may have disappointed us with their early exit from the playoffs, and while the Lions may be having trouble finding someone who can successfully kick a field goal (where is "Steady" Eddie Murray when you need him or, for the younger crowd, Jason Hanson) that doesn't mean it isn't too early for you to start swinging the bat and kicking the ball for MAP Year 3. With your help we can make this increasingly successful program even more popular in Year 3, than is the case in current MAP Year 2. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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