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SLA Michigan Chapter holiday party
by Randy Dykhuis 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

I'd like to invite you to join the SLA Michigan Chapter for its annual holiday luncheon at The Dearborn Inn on Saturday December 6. This year we are excited to welcome J.P. Porcaro as our keynote speaker. J.P. is well known for his library advocacy efforts. He was named one of Library Journal's Movers & Shakers in 2012 and is currently running for ALA president. In addition to J.P.'s talk, we will have a delicious Mediterranean buffet and a fabulous silent auction. Please come spend a Saturday afternoon with us. Date: Saturday, December 6, 2014 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Registration opens at 11:30 with lunch served at 11:45. Keynote speaker, business meeting, and silent auction will follow lunch. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will help send a current library & information science student to SLA Annual Conference in 2015. Place: The Dearborn Inn 20301 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn Michigan 48124 Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MS23CMW RSVP by December 1, 2014 Cost: $25 SLA members $25 students $35 non-SLA members Payment: Payment accepted via credit card through PayPal or by check at the event. To pay with credit card, go to the website and click on the PayPal button: http://bit.ly/1x897zz Making It Happen Where You Are Keynote speaker: JP Porcaro Leadership isn’t about a job title. It’s about attitude, character, and perspective. Libraries are places to foster community success, and that success starts with us. We all have the capacity to bring change to our personal and professional lives and our social circles by using techniques that effective leaders use. Join JP Porcaro in this presentation on bringing a Make It Happen attitude to our clients, coworkers, and personal friends through emotional intelligence. Bio: JP Porcaro is Head Librarian for Acquisitions and Technological Discovery at the New Jersey City University Guarini Library, and is a candidate for the 2016-17 presidency of the American Library Association. JP was the organizer and founding president of the ALA Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) and the ALA Comic Book & Graphic Novel Member Interest group. JP was an ALA Emerging Leader in 2010 and was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2012. He is a founding member of the ALA Think Tank, social media’s largest space for librarians. JP is also a member of the Advisory Board of the EveryLibrary political action committee, the Social Organizer for Urban Librarians Unite, and an administrator for the Librarian Wardrobe blog. Learn more about JP at his website: http://jpporcaro.com> This year's Michigan Chapter holiday event is generously sponsored by Frost & Sullivan and Automotive World. No-Show Policy: In December 2007, the SLA Michigan Chapter Board instituted a no-show policy. If an attendee RSVPs and indicates they will pay at the door, and then does not attend the meeting, that attendee will be billed for and responsible for the cost. Attendees will have up to 72 hours (three days) prior to a meeting to cancel via phone, e-mail or in writing (unless otherwise noted). In the case of personal emergencies, requests for exceptions will be reviewed by the board. No Cash Policy: In December 2007, the SLA Michigan Chapter Board instituted a no cash policy. Attendees may pay via PayPal. When paying at the door, attendees are requested to use checks or money orders, but not cash. This change is to a) eliminate the need for those who check-in attendees at the meetings from having to make change, and b) avoid a program committee member carrying cash after a meeting.

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Reminder: Letters about Literature program
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

The Letters about Literature program deadlines are coming up (Dec. 15th for Level III and Jan. 15th for Level I and II). We hope to have your teen and tween patrons participate! >>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2015 Letters about Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> program. We are the Michigan host for this national program from the Library of Congress. It is reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. We have posted an explanatory letter and a sample entry form at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices/<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices/>. The 2015 letters will be due in two waves. Level III entries (grades (9-12) have a deadline of December 15, 2014 and Level I and II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 15, 2015. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2015. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. Please find the 2015 letter and entry form at the direct links below. Program Letter - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_LAL_2015_promo_lette… Program Guidelines and Entry Form - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_LAL_2015_Guidelines_… If you have any questions about the program, please contact me. We look forward to reading your student and patron letters! 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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Pew Research Center Report: Public Perceptions of Privacy...
by Jim Flury 12 Nov '14

12 Nov '14

Sharing this on account recent concerns that surfaced regarding library patron privacy and encryption level (or lack of same) of the ADE software that is used by our library eBook vendor partners: http://www.pewinternet.org/files/2014/11/PI_PublicPerceptionsofPrivacy_1112… 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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Anual giving letter examples
by Diane Greiner 11 Nov '14

11 Nov '14

Thank you so much for the generous response for examples of annual giving letters. I have attached the ones I received in order to share with the many people requesting the same information. We work with a great group of people that are willing to share their collective knowledge so we don't have to reinvent the wheel! Have a great evening, Diane Greiner Library Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive 231-652-1615 <mailto:crodg@llcoop.org> crodg(a)llcoop.org

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Statue Taken
by Cynthia Dopp 11 Nov '14

11 Nov '14

Folks, The charming statue has been taken Thanks -- Cynthia Dopp, MLIS Director of Information and Technology Resources Baker College Jackson 2800 Springport Rd Jackson, MI 49202 517-780-4565

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financial advisors
by BillieJo Bluemer 11 Nov '14

11 Nov '14

My Board is looking at consulting a financial advisor who has experience working with libraries. If you have ever used such a firm/person could you please share the information? BillieJo Bluemer Library Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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Statue up for grabs
by Cynthia Dopp 11 Nov '14

11 Nov '14

Folks, I have a wonderful statue (2 1/2 feet high) up for grabs, We no longer have a place for this Mother and child reading statue. It is heavy and you would have to come and get it. See picture below Thanks -- Cynthia Dopp, MLIS Director of Information and Technology Resources Baker College Jackson 2800 Springport Rd Jackson, MI 49202 517-780-4565

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excellent Great Lakes speaker
by Colleen Leddy 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Hi! We hosted Battle Creek author/adventurer Loreen Niewenhuis at our library Saturday afternoon and were so pleased with her presentation! She spoke about her 1,000-mile journey walking around sections of all the Great Lakes, but she also does a presentation on her 1,000-mile journey walking around Lake Michigan. She just completed walking 1,000 miles around islands in the Great Lakes and will be publishing a book about that in the spring. She's a great speaker: funny, informative, approachable, and so interesting...she even makes geology fascinating! She's been featured in the Detroit Free Press, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Country Woman magazine among many others. I highly recommend her. You can contact her at: LakeTrek(a)gmail.com Or check out her website: http://www.laketrek.com/ Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair Public Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Position opening: Library Director - Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, MI in the beautiful Upper Peninsula
by Ruth Neveu 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Lake Superior State University, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is seeking a Library Director: The Director of the Library is responsible for the management of the Kenneth J. Shouldice Library and reports directly to the Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The Director develops, promotes, maintains and evaluates library and media services to faculty, staff, a varied student population, and the community. For a complete position description and more information see the human resources posting - https://jobs.lssu.edu/postings/941 Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Lake Superior State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. -- Ruth Neveu - Collection Development Kenneth J. Shouldice Library Lake Superior State University 906 Ryan Street Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Phone: 906-635-2124 Fax: 906-635-2193 Email: rneveu(a)lssu.edu

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Unidentified DVD from somewhere in MI.
by M. Converse 10 Nov '14

10 Nov '14

Hello, Michigan Libraries. The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library received today a DVD copy of the movie "Divergent". We received no paperwork identifying the owners of this movie or the person to whom it has been lent. The only identifying marks are "OCL" written in sharpie on the DVD itself, and a number, written inside the case, followed by OCL (37500000109136 OCL). The title appears clearly on a tidy label on the spine of the case. Would anyone be able to enlighten me as to which of our lovely libraries was kind enough to loan this item to one of our patrons? Thank you so much! M. Converse, Special Collections & Reference Department Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library zv010

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