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Registration is Now Open for the MI KidLib Unconference
by Andrea Vernola 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Registration for the 2015 MI KidLib Unconference is NOW OPEN! <https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorowblog.com/mikidlib2015/register> What Hosted by Lisa Mulvenna (Clinton-Macomb PL), Anne Clark (Alice and Jack Wirt PL, Bay City), and Andrea Vernola (Kalamazoo PL), the 2015 MI KidLib Unconference<https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorowblog.com/mikidlib2015/home> will feature relevant and engaging sessions decided on by participants at the conference. And as is typical of an Unconference, it's FREE to attend. Session topics will be decided by participants that day. Come ready to learn and to share your brilliance with others! Who's Invited Current and aspiring youth services staff members in the state of Michigan and beyond. That includes (public or school) librarians, paraprofessionals, library school students, or anyone who cares about working with kids and teens in a library setting! When Friday, April 24, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where Central Library, Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> Cost FREE More details can be found on the MI KidLib Unconference<https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorowblog.com/mikidlib2015/home> website. If you have any questions, please contact the MI KidLib Unconference team at MiKidLib(a)gmail.com. You can add your ideas to the list of topic suggestions here<https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorowblog.com/mikidlib2015/sessions>. The 2014 session notes can be found here<https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorrowblog.com/unconference/notes>. We're looking forward to learning together this Spring in Kalamazoo! The MI KidLib Unconference Team, Lisa, Anne, and Andrea -- Andrea Vernola Children’s Programming Librarian Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7853 [KPL-logo]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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Calling Community Anchor Institutions in Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

We need the help of all Community Anchor Institutions (CAI) in Michigan to answer a short questionnaire regarding broadband adoption. Institutions include K-12 schools, universities, libraries, hospitals/emergency medical facilities, and public safety facilities, and the information you provide data to the Connect Michigan map. Survey is here: http://www.connectmi.org/cai-data The survey will ask for: * Name and contact info * Institution * Address * Internet access (Yes/No) * Internet speed (You can get your speed by linking to the speed test if you don't know it. This link is found in the survey.) It should only take about 3 minutes to complete the survey. Thanks for your help in maintaining data on broadband access in the state of Michigan. sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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MeL Minute - MeLCat 10th Birthday Online Party
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Hello all, Can you believe it's been 10 years since the exciting resource-sharing tool MeLCat<http://mel.org/melcat> became operational? To celebrate, staff from the Library of Michigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> and Midwest Collaborative for Library Services<http://mcls.org/> are hosting an online party and you're invited! Plan to join in on January 9, between 10:00am and Noon as we reminisce, share stories, learn some facts about MeLCat, and have fun. There is no registration required to attend, just visit http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/mel to join in. We would like to thank all of the Michigan MeLCat libraries and their awesome staff members on making it possible to fill more than 7 million requests for Michigan residents since 2005. Read more about MeLCat's history on the MCLS News Blog<http://mcls.org/news/2014/12/23/happy-birthday-melcat/>. Tweet<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> about MeLCat! #MeLCat10<https://twitter.com/hashtag/MeLCat10?src=hash>. Follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org>. Happy New Year and Happy Birthday MeLCat! 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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Fwd: ALA call for Library Service and Technology Act ideas
by J. Randolph Call 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

FYI. J. Randolph Call Assistant Director for Technical Services and Main Library Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1312 FAX: 313-832-0877 rcall(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Taylor" <mtaylor(a)ala.org> To: lita-l(a)lists.ala.org Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2015 6:09:28 PM Subject: [lita-l] LSTA ideas Emily Sheketoff asked me to forward the following message to this list. Please email your ideas to Emily at esheketoff(a)alawash.org “The Committee on Legislation’s Subcommittee on LSTA Reauthorization is asking ALA members if they have any ideas or items they would like us to try to get into the Reauthorization of library’s important authorizing legislation, the Library Services and Technology Act, which is part of the Museum and Library Services Act. Please let me know what you would like included, what the impact would be and any language ideas you have. Please email the ALA Washington Office with your ideas by February 11, email esheketoff(a)alawash.org ”

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New Documents for December
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Have been loaded to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note this month: County government administrative structure, history. 2 part series from the Michigan State University Extension. Building strong connections between tribal nations and county government. 4 part series from the Michigan State University Extension. The economics of early childhood investments 2012 Census of Governments: State & Local Finances. Understanding Trends in State Revenue Sharing with Local Governments in Michigan. World Statistics Pocketbook: 2014 edition http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/91019409/December%202014%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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ABCmouse for Michigan Public Libraries
by Jim Flury 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

All, This is to introduce ABCmouse http://www.slj.com/2014/07/public-libraries/free-online-curriculum-abcmouse… to Michigan public libraries. "Civilians" must pay an annual subscription fee of $79.00 for ABCmouse. But ABCmouse is offered to public libraries for free. Please note that the public library version of ABCmouse is intended for in-library use only, ie no remote access. In-library authentication is via IP address. Please go to https://www.abcmouse.com/ for details and/or to sign up. Thanks. 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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E-Rate: Critical Information for those libraries who will fit the budget definitions for urban libraries
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

We learned from the SLD today that given the late announcement in the Second Modernization Order regarding the increased rate for those libraries that fall into the budget definitions for "urban" libraries ($5.00 per square foot rather than $2.30 per square foot for Category 2 services), they were unable to get the necessary form changes made to accommodate this change and still open the window next Wednesday, January 14. They are, however, working on making those changes and expect to have form updates available 7-10 days after the window opens. Applicants with libraries as recipients of service who may fall into this category have two choices: 1. They can wait until the updated form is made available before submitting their Forms 471 (FWIW, that would be our consultant at EdTech Strategies recommendation so that application processing proceeds more quickly and easily during PIA review), or 2. They can file their forms when the window opens and before the revised form is available in which case those libraries who would be eligible for the higher rate would be flagged during PIA review and the budget changes would be addressed with applicants at that point. I think we probably all agree it was smart not to delay the opening of the window-especially since the window length is a little shorter than previous years and given the challenges we will all likely face in filing applications this year.

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RFP Process for MeL Core Databases
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Hello Michigan Library Community! We are currently in the 4th year of our current contract for core eContent (i.e. databases) made available in the Michigan eLibrary and funded by LSTA. Normally the Library of Michigan does 3 year contracts with two 1 year extensions. The current contract will expire on September 30, 2015. We have, therefore, embarked on the RFP process for core resource content and have just begun the information gathering phase. The Library of Michigan will issue a RFP at the end of February 2015. To find out what the process entails, timelines and all manner of other information, just go to: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_39174_70693---… Of course, your feedback is always welcome! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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The formation of the Hazel Park District Library
by Corrine Stocker 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Hi Everyone, I am very pleased to announce that we were just approved by the Library of Michigan as a district library, effective December 31, 2014! Best! Corrine Stocker, Library Director

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Budget question
by Sylvia Merz 07 Jan '15

07 Jan '15

Hello everyone, and Happy New Year to all. We are braving the blizzard, just like most of the rest of the State! I need some help from other libraries. I will going to our Township Board soon to ask for an increase in our annual operating budget for the coming fiscal year (yes, we are one of the last who receive a 'negotiated' yearly allocation rather than having a voted millage), and am hoping to have some data to share with them. Can you please tell me the following information: Total annual Operating Budget for most recent fiscal year: Percentage (or amount) funded by funding municipality or voted millage: Percentage (or amount) funded by Friends: Percentage (or amount) funded by other donations: Percentage (or amount) funded by State Aid & Penal Fines: Percentage (or amount) funded by in-house revenues (copies, fines, sales, etc): As always, I appreciate your help! 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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