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2015 Youth Media Awards: Newbery, Coretta Scott King, Caldecott, Etc.
by Jim Flury 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

http://live.webcastinc.com/ala/2015/live/doc/yma_15_wrap_final.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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MCLS Offices closed Monday 2/2/15
by Susan Alt 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

Due to local snow emergencies, the MCLS offices will be closed today. 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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Cleaning books from a smoke- and soot-damaged home
by Jessica Schmidt 02 Feb '15

02 Feb '15

I'm hoping that someone out there has some advice we can pass along to a patron whose home caught fire recently. She has many books that were not damaged in the fire but do smell strongly of smoke, and the insurance company recommended that she have them cleaned using an ozone process. (I believe this is similar to how professional detailers remove smoke smells from cars.) The patron is looking to donate the books after they've been cleaned but wants to make sure that this process isn't dangerous for those who would receive the books. Has anyone used ozone to clean books-- or know of a better/safer alternative method? 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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Southfield PL opens at 1:00
by Dave Ewick 01 Feb '15

01 Feb '15

Unless I get further news tomorrow morning. Sent from my iPad Dave Ewick 248-796-4300 work 248-225-6635 cell

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Chiltonlibrary.com and Internet Explorer 11
by Megan Dudek 30 Jan '15

30 Jan '15

Hi everyone - Just as a reminder for those of you who might be having issues with ChiltonLibrary.com on Internet Explorer 11. If it isn't displaying properly for you, in Internet Explorer 11, navigate to Tools | Internet options | Privacy - then click on the Advanced privacy settings and check Override automatic cookie handling and set both first-party and third-party cookies to accept. If you have any questions or issues, please contact meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org

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Job Opening - Children's Librarian
by Brian Johnston 30 Jan '15

30 Jan '15

Lincoln Township Public Library in Stevensville, MI seeks a full time children's librarian. Duties include but are not limited to: * Provides services to children of Lincoln Township Public Library service area * Provides story times * Plans and implements the Summer Reading Program * Develops and maintains the collection of children's literature to meet the needs of the community * Provides outreach to organizations which serve children * Compiles reading lists on assigned subjects and prepares books displays * Works the Circulation Desk and the Children's reference desk, answers reference questions, and interacts positively with the public in person, on the phone and online * Provides reference and advisory services to customers in the area of children's literature. * Provides assistance in study-oriented activities and in developing children's reading interests * Plans, schedules, conducts and evaluates children's programs MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school is required * Knowledge of children's literature, services and programming is required * Professional experience providing services to, and interacting with, children is a plus * Strong computer skills (software, database, PC's) is a plus * Good people skills and an outgoing personality Starting pay: $30,000 per year; Free Health Insurance included

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DVD Rental Charges
by Jill C. Brown 30 Jan '15

30 Jan '15

Library comrades, I'm curious about what you're charging for DVD rentals. Our current fee is $2 for 2 days. Late fees are $1 per day -- that we're open. Your input is greatly appreciated. Thank you! Jill Brown, MLIS Library Director Deckerville Public Library (zv089) (810) 376-8015 “A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.” -Lemony Snicket

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Final Reminder!! 2015 MeL Databases Survey: Please Give Us Your Feedback!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Hello Michigan Library Community! If you have not already responded, the survey will close for comment at Midnight, Feb 2nd. Our current contract for "core" MeL resources is in its 4th (extension) year which will end on September 30, 2015. We welcome your input to help us craft a Statement of Work that will be part of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new set of subscription content, beginning October 1, 2015 for the Michigan eLibrary. Please respond to a short survey which you can find at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2015melrfp The survey will be available until Midnight, February 2, 2015. Please share widely with your staff, colleagues and/or members! For more information on the 2015 MeL Databases Selection Process, please go to: http://michigan.gov/2015melrfp Thank you very much for your feedback and please let me know if you have any questions, etc. The Library of Michigan values your feedback! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

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MeL Minute - Teens Gateway, Life Happens
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

Hello all, Anyone living or working with teens (aka teenagers, adolescents, young adults) probably knows that life happens to them in dramatic and fast changing ways! Their topics of concern can include self-image, drugs, smoking, the opposite sex, health, bullying, employment, and many others. They want answers but may be embarrassed to ask directly for what they really need/are interested in. With that in mind, we have compiled some resources in the MeL Teens Gateway Life Happens<http://teens.mel.org/MeLLifeHappens> section under three categories - Health<http://teens.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLLifeHappens&ParentId=998>, Social Issues<http://teens.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLLifeHappens&ParentId=999> and Vocations/Jobs<http://teens.mel.org/index.php?P=MeLLifeHappens&ParentId=1000> that you can refer them to. Websites and databases are listed to help address their concerns and answer questions. The Vocations/Jobs section includes links to the MeL Databases LearningExpress Library Career Center<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-lxpress3.php?database=CA>, High School Equivalency Center<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-lxpress3.php?database=HSEC> and Job & Career Accelerator<http://galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-lxpress3.php?database=JCA>. Just remember, we were all teens once ourselves! Michigan residents or Michigan library access only for database resources. 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 The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries & how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ & watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading>

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Another library freebie
by Dryden Library 29 Jan '15

29 Jan '15

We have some clear library card protectors available, 2½" by 3" for the first library to respond. Susie Sandula Dryden Township Library Phone (810)796-3586 drydentownshiplibrary(a)hotmail.com

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