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Hackley Library wins election
by Marty Ferriby 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Good morning -- The Hackley Public Library won the election yesterday by an unofficial count of 5127 to 2494. The voters approved a $3.2 million bond to replace the boiler, add air conditioning, replace and repair windows and doors, replace and elevator, and improve the entrance so it is more accessible. Marty Ferriby, Director Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 231-722-7276

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E-Rate Question from Marian
by Knox,Sheryl Cormicle 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Posting for Marian the Librarian from Lake Neverwuz Library: I overheard a colleague, Mindy Sue. She had a great suggestion for getting started with E-Rate. She said consider hiring a consultant for the first year if you're new to it. You'll learn all the paperwork and figures you'll need for subsequent years and you can watch the consultant navigate the forms and process. Then, you might not need a consultant after year one. Does anyone on here use an E-rate consultant they would recommend? Do I have to have a lot of money up front to try this route? Thanks, Marian

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Sending Patrons to Collections
by Robert Chartrand 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Hello Everyone, Quick question: what are your library's policies on sending patrons to a collection agency? How many fines must they owe and for what length of time? Do they only get sent when they have items checked out? That sort of thing. Thank you in advance! Robert Chartrand Circulation Supervisor East Lansing Public Library 517-351-2420 (Library) 517-319-6943 (Office) _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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Luce County Millage for Tahquamenon Area Library
by Dion Mindykowski 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Hello, We are happy to announce that a millage renewal was successful last night. We had 1,141 yes votes and 710 no votes. A typo on the ballot, calling this an increase rather the renewal it truly was, made things a little stressful, but the community came through to show their support. Congratulations to all those libraries that also had positive outcomes last night. Thank you, Dion Mindykowski, Director

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Two events coming up at the Warren Civic Center in December
by fabak＠libcoop.net 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Hello, We would like to tell you about two programs coming up at the Warren Civic Center in December: Thursday, December 11 at 6:00 Bob Morris is the author of Built in Detroit: A Story of the UAW, a Company, and a Gangster. As the son of labor leader Ken Morris, Bob grew up knowing many of the great labor leaders of our state. In Built in Detroit, Bob explores the beginning of the United Auto Workers, the battles with the companies, the union’s internal struggles and the company-instigated violence that followed. With vivid description and suspenseful storytelling, Bob covers the brutal attack against his father and the assassination attempts against Walter Reuther and his brother Victor. Bob will join us for a presentation and book signing. Thursday, December 18 at 6:00 For more than 30 years theater and speech educator Jim Glenn has made presentations about William Shakespeare to schools, libraries, theaters, private acting studios and senior groups. Mr. Glenn’s lively and informative talks set the Bard against a rich description of Elizabethan times—surprising and delighting audiences with intriguing details of the author’s life and work. I am attaching our flyers for the events in case you would like to print some for your patrons. All are welcome! If you have any questions or need additional information please let me know. Thank you. Kathy Faba Branch Librarian Warren Public Library Warren, MI

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YALSA Volunteer of the Year Award
by Charli Osborne 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

**please excuse cross-posting, casting a wide net** Last chance to nominate someone for the YALSA Volunteer of the Year Award! Do you know an outstanding YALSA member whose work on a committee, task force or board deserves recognition? Or perhaps a truly amazing Chair whose leadership went above and beyond? What about an entire group whose work deserves to be highlighted? If so, please get your nomination in soon as the deadline is closely approaching. All nominations must be in by December 1st to qualify. To nominate someone use this online form <http://www.ala.org/yalsa/awardsandgrants/yalsaawardsgrants>. The recognition includes a one year membership to YALSA and a commemorative certificate for each category's winner(s). Charli Charli Osborne Youth Services Librarian Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237

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Cromaine District Library Ballot Proposal fails by 94 votes--unofficial results
by Ceci Marlow 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

But likely to stand. At 11:45 pm, the last two precincts reported in and the proposal passed by 11 votes. That's what got reported on WDIV and the Livingston County Daily Press-Argus. At 12:19 am, more votes, likely absent voter ballots from one of the boards, came in and the proposal failed by 94 votes. We are grateful for the wonderful support, the incredible energy and hard work of our volunteers, and the many yes votes we did see--49.5% in favor, 50.5% opposed. And, Cromaine will continue to be the very best library it can be in service to this community, whatever the circumstances. ceci

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Addison Twp Public Library Millage Passes!
by Jaema Berman 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

I am thrilled to report that the Addison Twp. Public Library new additional millage request of 0.20 mills for a period of 10 years passed with a 54.63% approval! I want to thank the community for their support! Thank you voters! You do have a voice! We also want to thank the Clarkston Independence District Library -Yes Library! Committee for donating their campaign signs to us! They really made a difference! These are lucky signs so if anyone needs signs let us know. We would like to pay it forward! Three times a charm! -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon

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The Value of Academic Libraries: SEMLOL Fall Meeting, November 21st
by Judy Dyki 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

You are invited to attend the Fall SEMLOL (Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries) meeting, which will take place on November 21st, 2014, 1:00-4:00 pm at Madonna University. The meeting program will focus on the value of academic libraries. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Corey Seeman from University of Michigan will give a talk on "The Ethereal Library: Thinking Creatively When You Have No Space to Think." Paul Gallagher, Paul Beavers, Judith Arnold, and Elliot Polak from Wayne State University will give a talk on "Assessment in Process: Three Ongoing Projects at the Wayne State Libraries." You can register online and pay online ... or you can register online and bring check or cash to the meeting as payment: https://semlolfall2014.eventbrite.com Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting. Kindly, Mariela Hristova :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board, Chair Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org<http://www.semlol.org/>

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Millage results
by Cathy Tacoma 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

The Board and Staff of the Cadillac Wexford Public Library appreciate the voters of Wexford County approving by 68% a renewal request for 8 years for the .75 millage rate that been in place since 1988. *Cathy Tacoma* Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 South Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 http://www.cadillaclibrary.org/ (231) 775-6541 (231) 775-6778 - fax

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