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Freading MARC records
by Jessica Little 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Hi, For those of you who provide the Freading ebook collection to your patrons, have any of you loaded their new MARC records into you library catalog? I contacted their help desk for more information and they couldn't really provide much from a library and patron perspective. If you have loaded their records, I'm looking for the following information: What is the URL for your library catalog? I'd like to see how they look in your system. Were there any headaches/glitches involved? Have you seen a large increase in Freading usage? Have you had any feedback from you patrons (for example, confused or inconvenienced by the records for items not the shelf)? Thank you! Jessica Little -- Library Director T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-5141

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Average Annual Snowfall for Detroit Area?
by Sylvia Bly 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Okay, I feel like a dunce. I browsed NOAA for a good two hours yesterday, and I am either looking in the wrong place, or it simply is not there. I'm looking for a chart of the average snowfall for Michigan for the past 20 years or so. I thought NOAA would be the go-to place, but I'm not having much luck. Any help greatly appreciated! Sylvia

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Receipt Paper
by Kathryn Bergeron 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Dear Michlib-L Baldwin Public Library has 47 rolls of receipt paper that we can no longer use that we're offering for free on a first-come first-serve basis. The specs for the receipt paper is below. 47 rolls total Thermal 1-ply POS rolls 44mm x 220', 7/16" core Note that the rolls are 2 11/16" diameter, NOT 3" diameter Possibly were Impresso stock #3105 (no longer available) Email me if you're interested. - Kathryn -------------------------- Kathryn Bergeron, MSI Associate Director Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 248-647-1700 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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Packing materials
by Sally Alexander 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Hey everyone!, Chesaning is in need of packing materials. If have any envelopes to spare, could you please pass a few our way. Thanks in advance. CHE ZV066 Sally Alexander River Rapids District Library Chesaning, MI 48616 (989) 845-3211

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Michigan Code Books: Three New Updates Now Available for Order
by Jim Flury 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

All, As in past years we are offering you the opportunity to order through TLN, new editions of the various Michigan construction codes. Below are details regarding three new updates that came to our attention yesterday. Please send me your orders for any/all by no later than Friday, July 4. Books will be ordered by and shipped/invoiced to, TLN. We will ship/bill your library/cooperative as you choose. 1. Michigan Elevator Rules, 2010 (not a mistype) edition, goes effective on July 11, 2014. Cost is $10.00. 2. Michigan Building Code, 2012 edition, goes effective on October 9, 2014. Cost is $120.00. 3. Michigan Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings, 2012 edition, goes effective on October 9, 2014. Cost is $76.00. Again, please have your orders to me by no later than Friday, July 4. 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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MI-ALA Purposes of Organization are now open for your review and input
by Hyslop, Colleen 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

The MI-ALA Steering Committee has drafted the Purposes of Organization as follows below. We are now seeking input from the wider academic community, asking respondents to keep in mind that these Purposes are designed to reflect the overall goals of our new association and encompass a wide range of future activities without a need for frequent change. The purposes of the association are to: * provide opportunities for professional development, growth, leadership, and committee service for all academic librarians working in any college, community college, or university library in Michigan. * strive to advance academic librarianship, libraries, and services * serve as a catalyst for statewide collaboration and as a connector to national academic library interests * educate and inform appropriate communities of the value and contributions of academic libraries and librarians Please submit your input by June 20 to the MI-ALA steering committee at steeringcommittee(a)miala.org<mailto:steeringcommittee@miala.org>. You may also submit input by responding to the blog posting on the MI-ALA website found at http://www.miala.org/updates/minkinr/mi-ala-purposes-organization-are-now-o…

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Executive Director-Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma City, OK
by Jobeth Bradbury 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Is the Metropolitan Library Systemyour inviting, innovative link to the world as its new Executive Director? The Metropolitan Library System <http://www.mls.lib.ok.us/> Commission seeks a talented, thoughtful, and pioneering leader to chart the exciting future for 14 large, full-service libraries and five smaller extension libraries located throughout the communities of Oklahoma County <http://www.oklahomacounty.org/> . Funded by a 5.2 mill property tax ($33 million annual budget) and governed by a 27-member appointed Library Commission, this large, diverse system of urban, suburban and rural libraries serves 750,000 Oklahoma County residents living within 708 square miles. In 2013, 500 dedicated staff welcomed 2.9 million visitors circulating 6.6 million items. With its vast array of programs, services and events, the Library promotes flexibility and change as it reaches out to the many communities throughout the County. The Friends of the Library raise funds, volunteer, and advocate for the Library and the Library Endowment Trust provides an excellent opportunity for contributions to be invested on a permanent basis. The deep-rooted charm and energetic atmosphere of Oklahoma City <https://www.okc.gov/> and central Oklahoma invite people to call it home. The City is part of a spirited urban renaissance <http://www.visitokc.com/things-to-do/> which includes the Bricktown Entertainment District, Film Row, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. Dubbed the Loud City, sports fans have the opportunity to cheer on the NBA basketball team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Oklahoma City Red Hawks (Houston Astros Triple A baseball team). Families enjoy a wide range of events throughout the year-Olympic and Paralympic Rowing in the Boathouse District on the Oklahoma River, The Red Earth Festival, deadCENTER Film Festival, Festival of the Arts, Downtown in December and the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. The area is also rich in history and tradition. In addition to forging new entrepreneurial frontiers and a dynamic creative economy, the area is also part of the Great American Frontier. Supported by a renowned accelerator infrastructure, the city attracts entrepreneurs from both coasts. Oklahoma Citys solid and successful economy is fueled by 5 key business ecosystems: Energy, Information & Financial Services, Transportation & Distribution, Aviation & Defense, and Agriculture & Biosciences. These ecosystems are supported by an engaged academic community with five major universities in the region including the renowned University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Too, since 1997, i2E has fueled Oklahoma small business development. The Metropolitan Library System is a key partner shaping the future in economic and cultural/arts development with the County and the City. For additional information on the Library and the area, please visit Metro Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/MLSlinks.htm> . Responsibilities. The Executive Director plans, coordinates, and directs the Library systems staff, services, and programs administratively, under the direction of the Library Commission. The Executive Director serves as the Secretary and non-voting ex-officio member of the Library Commission. The Executive Director is responsible for working with the Library Commission and staff to develop long-term plans and directions for the Library; planning and directing the overall operations and management of MLS; providing effective leadership to the staff; working collaboratively with civic organizations and community agencies; and working effectively with state and local elected officials. The Executive Director also functions with a maximum degree of latitude for independent action within the scope of the organizational policy set by the Library Commission. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Masters degree in Library Science/Information Studies from an ALA-accredited institution and a minimum eight years of progressively responsible administrative supervisory experience, preferably in a major urban public library/library system. Additional qualifications are a demonstrated proven ability to formulate and implement policies and procedures, strategic planning, and management and development of staff, services, finances, collection, and facilities. The successful candidate will also have experience working in a multi-branch system, success working with talented and self-directed staff, success in developing internal and external relationships, and proven ability to provide vision and direction for future public library services and expertise in working with political structures, multiple governmental agencies and an administrative board. Advanced degrees such as an MPA or MBA are highly desirable. Compensation. The starting salary range is $135,000-$165,000 with a competitive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> or Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date of August 17, 2014. The Metropolitan Library System provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of any attribute outlawed by applicable federal, state or local laws. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

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Thank you and pictures
by natalie bazan 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

I want to say a quick thank you to all the libraries that sent me their library cards and let you know what we were doing. I had a wonderful volunteer crew who came in to renovate areas of the library before Summer Reading and one of the projects we did was install your new 'measure yourself in library cards' wall. That's where you all came in. I saw this idea at the Public Library Association Conference from the Bergeron Group (I believe that was their name). They had some fantastic ideas but too expensive for me. So,we got crafty! Thank you all! Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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There Really is a New MeL!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

Today, June 16, 2014, the Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the official debut of the new and improved Michigan elibrary, http://mel.org! Besides an amazing new "look and feel" for the website, we have implemented a discovery service, so you will see a search box on both the MeL homepage and also on the Michigana homepage. Using the search box on the MeL homepage, you will access MeLCat, selected MeL subscription eResources (databases), curricular content/websites from the Michigan Online Resources for Educators (M.O.R.E.), MeL gateway websites, and selected digital Michigan history projects. Currently, not all of the databases and their content are included in the discovery search; for a list of those that are not now available for discovery, please see the alpha-list in MeL Databases and look for the red asterisk. Using the search box on the Michigana homepage, you will discover the content of many of the digital history collections which have been harvested for inclusion in MeL. We have also redesigned both MeL Kids and Teens Gateways. At MeL Kids, http://mel.org/kids, you will see to our new mascot, "Brookie" and his pal "ReadIt" who will introduce young MeL users to resources that can help them be successful in school and have fun too. MeL Teens, http://mel.org/teens is just, well....cool! We've also done some reorg of the other MeL Gateways: * Business (http://mel.org/business) * Jobs (http://mel.org/jobs ) * Government (http://mel.org/government) * Health (http://mel.org/health) * Legal (http://mel.org/legal) * Books & Literacy (http://mel.org/books) The MeL Teams at the Library of Michigan and the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services have been working on this redesign for well over a year with Innovative Interfaces Inc., http://iii.com/ and EBSCO EDS, http://ebscohost.com/discovery for the discovery service and with Strudell Studios, a division of Courtland Consulting, http://www.strudellstudios.com/index.php for the website design. It has truly been a process and a work in progress, but it's time to launch! Please let us know what you think, and as with any website, there will be tweaks/updates/additions along the way, but we are pleased, and hope that you will find the new MeL even more useful and relevant that you have in the past. With kind regards for the whole MeL Team, 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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New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in May
by Megan Dudek 16 Jun '14

16 Jun '14

On behalf of Gale: Dear InfoTrac Subscribers: Here is the list of new titles added to our periodical resources. These full-text titles were added in March and April of 2014. We will periodically provide an updated list, reporting on the new additions. The titles below have been recently added and can be located in the product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. Titles can be found via Browse Publications within two weeks. Want to receive these updates via RSS feed or learn more about Gale’s resources? If so please visit our product updates blog. Academic OneFile Al Jazeera America (The Content Agents) Critical Studies in Television (Manchester University Press) 1749-6020 Peer-reviewed Current Issues of Business and Law (International School of Law and Business) 1822-9530 Peer-reviewed ESSACHESS- Journal for Communication Studies (ESSACHESS) 2066-5083 Peer-reviewed Ethnicity and Race in a Changing World: A Review Journal (Manchester University Press) 1758-8685 Peer-reviewed Gothic Studies (Manchester University Press) 1362-7937 Peer-reviewed Grand Rounds (E-Med Ltd.) 1470-5206 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (Manchester University Press) 0020-7209 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education (Manchester University Press) 0306-4190 Peer-reviewed International Schools Journal (John Catt Educational Ltd.) 0264-7281 Peer-reviewed Irish Economic and Social History (Manchester University Press) 0332-4893 Peer-reviewed ISRN Agronomy (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-7656 Peer-reviewed ISRN Algebra (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-6285 Peer-reviewed ISRN Analytical Chemistry (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-7311 Peer-reviewed ISRN Anesthesiology (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-5548 Peer-reviewed ISRN Artificial Intelligence (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-7435 Peer-reviewed Journal of Specialized Nursing Care (Fluminense Federal University, Nursing Activities Interest Group) Peer-reviewed LIAMES - Linguas Indigenas Americanas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas) 1678-0531 Peer-reviewed Media History Monographs (David Alan Copeland) 1940-8862 Peer-reviewed Nineteenth Century Theatre and Film (Manchester University Press) 1748-3727 Peer-reviewed Paideia (Ribeirao Preto) (Universidade de Sao Paulo. Programa de Pos-graduacao em Psicologia) 1982-4327 Peer-reviewed Romanian Journal of Artistic Creativity (Addleton Academic Publishers) 2327-5707 Peer-reviewed The Arabidopsis Book (American Society of Plant Biologists) 1543-8120 Peer-reviewed The Journal of Transport History (Manchester University Press) 0022-5266 Peer-reviewed General OneFile Al Jazeera America (The Content Agents) Avenue (Manhattan Media LLC) 0279-1226 Educator’s Reference Complete International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education (Manchester University Press) 0020-7209 Peer-reviewed International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education (Manchester University Press) 0306-4190 Peer-reviewed International Schools Journal (John Catt Educational Ltd.) 0264-7281 Peer-reviewed Health Reference Center Academic Grand Rounds (E-Med Ltd.) 1470-5206 Peer-reviewed ISRN Anesthesiology (Hindawi Publishing Corp.) 2090-5548 Peer-reviewed Journal of Specialized Nursing Care (Fluminense Federal University, Nursing Activities Interest Group) Peer-reviewed Newsstand Al Jazeera America (The Content Agents) Student Edition Al Jazeera America (The Content Agents) Critical Studies in Television (Manchester University Press) 1749-6020 Peer-reviewed Ethnicity and Race in a Changing World: A Review Journal (Manchester University Press) 1758-8685 Peer-reviewed Gothic Studies (Manchester University Press) 1362-7937 Peer-reviewed Irish Economic and Social History (Manchester University Press) 0332-4893 Peer-reviewed Nineteenth Century Theatre and Film (Manchester University Press) 1748-3727 Peer-reviewed The Journal of Transport History (Manchester University Press) 0022-5266 Peer-reviewed Informe Academico Anuario del Instituto de Historia Argentina (Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educacion) 1668-950X Peer-reviewed Ciencia Florestal (Universidade Federal de Santa Maria) 1980-5098 Peer-reviewed Cuestiones de Sociologia: Revista de estudios sociales (Universidad Nacional de la Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educacion) 1668-1584 Peer-reviewed EconoQuantum: revista de economia y negocios (Universidad de Guadalajara) 1870-6622 Peer-reviewed Index.comunicacion (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos) 2174-1859 Peer-reviewed Innovacion Educativa (Instituto Politecnico Nacional (lPN) Coordinacion Editorial) Peer-reviewed Lampsakos (Fundacion Universitaria Luis Amigo) 2145-4086 Peer-reviewed Lecturas de Economia (Universidad de Antioquia, Departamento de Economia) 0120-2596 Peer-reviewed LIAMES - Linguas Indigenas Americanas (Universidade Estadual de Campinas) 1678-0531 Peer-reviewed Medicina naturista (Universidad de Zaragoza. Facultad de Medicina) 1576-3080 Peer-reviewed NAER - Journal of New Approaches in Educational Research (Universidad de Alicante) 2254-7339 Peer-reviewed Paideia (Ribeirao Preto) (Universidade de Sao Paulo. Programa de Pos-graduacao em Psicologia) 1982-4327 Peer-reviewed Revista Chilena de Derecho y Ciencia Politica (Universidad Catolica de Temuco) 0719-2150 Peer-reviewed Revista Ciencia y Tecnologia (Universidad Nacional de Trujillo) 1810-6781 Peer-reviewed Revista CS (Universidad ICESI) 2011-0324 Peer-reviewed Revista de Administracao (Universidade de Sao Paulo) 0080-2107 Peer-reviewed Revista Historia Y MEMORIA (Universidad Pedagogica y Tecnologica de Colombia. Doctorado en Historia) 2027-5137 Peer-reviewed Revista Mediterranea de Comunicacion (Universidad de Alicante. Grupo de investigacion Comunicacion y Publicos Especificos) 1989-872X Peer-reviewed Sistemas & Telematica (Universidad ICESI) 1692-5238 Peer-reviewed To view a list of all the title changes to the InfoTrac collections and complete coverage information please visit our change list. Best, Emily Mageski Papa, MLIS Research Product Support Specialist Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535 (o) 800.877.4253 x8386 | (e) emily.mageski(a)cengage.com | www.gale.cengage.com

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