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Swets Bankruptcy Filing
by Jim Flury 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

The Dutch company Swets & Zeitlinger Group B.V., which provides subscription management and other services to a significant number of academic and special library customers in the United States and internationally, is insolvent and has filed for bankruptcy protection. I don't know any details other than what is outlined in the below link, but I do know that a scenario such as this can be a library subscription manager's worst nightmare, in that if the magazine jobber has taken in library money and not paid the publishers, not only will service end, the library will likely see little if any of its money when all is said and done. We speak from experience here. Almost exactly 12 years ago I started hearing/reading rumors that TLN's long-time serials jobber Faxon (aka RoweCom and aka divine) was experiencing financial difficulty. TLN had a check for a rather substantial amount of money for our Fall subscription renewals made out to Faxon, sitting in our safe and ready to go out in the mail. Our sober second thought was that in light of said rumors it would be a good idea to keep the check in the safe. At the end of the day this was the wise course of action. Faxon/RoweCom/divine was indeed insolvent. The company imploded, libraries all over the U.S. and the world didn't receive their magazines on account publishers had not been paid, and the libraries that had paid Faxon received only a token amount of their money back once the dissolution and distribution of assets of the insolvent company was complete. TLN was fortunate in that while our libraries did miss some magazine issues during the interim period while we contracted with a new jobber, we did not lose any money. Many companies that do business primarily or exclusively with libraries are privately held, which can make it difficult to obtain financial information about them. The Swets bankruptcy filing and the possible resulting nightmare scenario for its academic and special library customers worldwide should serve as a reminder and wake up call to our business. When issuing an rfp, make sure to include a provision that requires the responder to provide financial information. If you do not understand the financial information the responding company provides, ask your business office or your governing authority to review same. Do everything in your power to avoid having your institution become the next victim! http://www.infodocket.com/2014/09/22/netherlands-swets-files-for-bankruptcy/ 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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Program Suggestion
by HOW Reynolds Twp Library 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Hello again, I have another wonderful program suggestion for you! Last week we had Larry Martin come and present for us. His program was called "Larry Martin's WWII In Their Own Words". This program is very interesting and definitely worth looking into! We had a great turn out and plan on having him back next year! You can reach Larry Martin on his website, http://lmww2.com/contact/.

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Attention all Michigan Libraries Doing International Games Day 2014!
by Stanczak, Cindy 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Hello all! With full approval from the organizer, I am looking for libraries who would like to participate in a Michigan fork of the Global Gossip Game on November 15, International Games Day. Global Gossip is an international game of telephone, played, in sequence, around the world. Last year there were over 800 participants in 17 countries and Antarctica and on all 7 continents. Albion District Library was selected this year, and I'm willing to organize a Michigan fork of the game, if there are enough libraries interested. For more information on International Games Day, visit igd.ala.org. For more information on how Global Gossip is played, visit globalgossipgame. wordpress.com. For more information, please call 517-629-3993 or visit us at 501 S. Superior Street in downtown Albion. Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! Cynthia Stanczak Interim Co-Director Head of Adult & Teen Services Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993

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Comics & Health Care: Thursday Night
by Gillian Ream Gainsley 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

As recipients of the 2014 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grant, YDL is launching an expanded collection of graphic novels that deal with health issues, plus a special event to introduce this fascinating topic. We hope you'll join us on Thursday! The Ypsilanti District Library will be hosting a special kickoff event on October 30<http://www.ypsilibrary.org/content/graphic-medicine> featuring "Comic Nurse" MK Czerwiec. She will discuss the surprising ways that Graphic Novels are being used in health care to help patients and caregivers get in touch with the emotional side of illness, treatment, and recovery. This event will be directed at health professionals and comic lovers alike, and is presented in partnership with St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. You can register for the event on St. Joe's website<http://www.stjoeshealth.org/body.cfm?id=11&registration=true&action=detail&…>. For more information on the field of Graphic Medicine, see http://www.graphicmedicine.org<http://www.graphicmedicine.org/> --- Gillian Ream Gainsley Communications and Development Coordinator Ypsilanti District Library ggainsley(a)ypsilibrary.org<mailto:ggainsley@ypsilibrary.org> 734-879-1303

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Highly recommended Hiking Presentation
by Lynn Skazalski 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Long distance hiker Chris "Wolverine" Hillier has given two presentations at the Dearborn Heights Caroline Kennedy Library and both were highly successful. Chris recently completed the 3100 mile Continental Divide Trail, and has also thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail, making him a Triple Crown hiker (one of only two in Michigan). Chris delivers an informative, entertaining, and enthusiastic PowerPoint presentation about long distance hiking and his adventures. If you're looking for a hiking/nature/outdoor-themed program, then I highly recommend you talk with Chris. You can contact him at cbhillier2(a)gmail.com or through his website http://hillierhikes.com. He also has blogs, including http://wolverinecdt.blogspot.com/. -- Lynn Bryer Skazalski Supervising Librarian, MILS, MS Caroline Kennedy Library 24590 George Street Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 lskazalski(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us 313-791-3825

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Magazine Holders- All set
by Tracy Logan 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Wow! Ask and ye shall receive. I have more than enough magazine holders to finish my project. Thanks to all the kind folks who jumped up to help! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Children's Librarian Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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LWVMI State-wide Non-Partisan Voter Guides
by Tera Moon 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Hi - I'm sending this message on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Michigan. If you can use our LWVMI Voter Guides which contain information on all federal races and all statewide races in Michigan including the two state proposals, please contact us IMMEDIATELY. Minimum order 300 Voter Guides. First come, first served. Contact: office(a)lwvmi.org <mailto:office@lwvmi.org> **************************************************** Judy Culham, Office Mgr. League of Women Voters of Michigan 600 W. Saint Joseph St., Suite 3G Lansing, MI 48933 517.484.5383 office(a)lwvmi.org <mailto:office@lwvmi.org>

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Comprise Technologies and other POS systems
by Steven Smith 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

We are considering Comprise Technologies for managing our computer access, e-commerce, and point of sale needs, and we want to get some feedback. If your library uses Comprise, which modules are you using? Are you happy with the software's performance? While we are interested in all the modules, we are particularly interested in purchasing a point of sale system such as Smart Money. Is anyone using the SmartPay / Smart Money modules with Comprise? If you are using another POS system, can you let us know which system and how is it performing? Please respond off-list and thank you for your time. Steven F. Smith Administrative Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 943-2812

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The Research Institute For Public Libraries (RIPL)
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

The Library Research Service, an office of the Colorado State Library is offering a series of hands-on workshops covering data collection, evaluation, library impact and tips for aligning research efforts with national initiatives. Titled the "Research Institute for Public Libraries" or RIPL, this event will be a three day series of intensive workshops held in Colorado Springs July 27th - 30th, 2015. The current cost of RIPL, which includes lodging and most meals is $975. Transportation to the event is not included. Enrollment opens January 5, 2015 -and a maximum of 100 participants will take part in this immersive learning experience. Find out more at http://ripl.lrs.org If your organization would like to be a sponsor, please see http://ripl.lrs.org/docs/RIPL_Sponsorship_Levels.pdf Want to connect with others who are interested in public library research and evaluation? Join PL-EVAL<http://www.cvl-lists.org/mailman/listinfo/pl-eval>, a new listserv where you can ask questions, share ideas, and learn from experiences across the field. This event is hosted by the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Library Consortium. If you have any questions, please contact ripl.publib(a)gmail.com<mailto:ripl.publib@gmail.com> Thank you, Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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Insurance Stipend
by Joann Crater 27 Oct '14

27 Oct '14

Hi!We would like to know what those that don't subscribe to their entity's insurance plan, receive as a stipend for not doing so. (or IF you even get a stipend).Thank you so much!Just Joann @ Hudson, again.

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