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Digital Literacy Tools at GCFLearnFree.org Webinar on July 16
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Connecting Your Patrons to Free Online Learning with GCFLearnFree.org - Webinar If you would like to learn more about the GCFLearnFree.org website and the 21st skills tutorials and resources it provides join the Library of Michigan for a free webinar Wednesday, July 16 from 3:00-3:45pm EST. Register online at: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp This webinar is designed to acquaint library staff with the free online learning opportunities made available through GCFLearnFree.org. The 45 minute webinar takes participants on a virtual tour of GCFLearnFree.org, which includes digging into some of the topic areas covered via self-paced tutorials, as well as the online classes in Microsoft Office that provide online learners continuing education units (CEUs). The webinar also includes information about free resources provided to libraries and shares examples of how GCFLearnFree.org has provided libraries around the country with free educational content. About GCFLearnFree.org: For the past decade, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 90 tutorials, including more than 1,000 lessons, videos, and interactives, completely free. The webinar will be presented by Jessica Meadows of GCFLearnFree.org. Audio will be provided using Voice Over Internet Protocol, VoIP. Computer speakers or headphones are required for listening to the audio portion of the program. A telephone audio option is NOT provided for this webinar. Attendees will have a Text Chat option to type in comments and questions. An archived version of the webinar will be made available via the Library of Michigan website. For more information feel free to contact me. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Public Library Directors New Annual Report/State Aid Application Software
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Public Library Directors, We are excited to announce that the Library of Michigan is moving to a new and improved system for the collection of data for our annual statistical report. When the FY 2014/2015 Public Library Annual Report/State Aid Application opens on October 1st of 2014, the Library of Michigan will be using Counting Opinions' Library Performance Assessment software LibPAS. This new software with its intuitive design, allows for a much smoother data collection process and many more robust reporting features for libraries. The Library of Michigan will be offering LibPAS training webinars, open to all public library directors or their designated staff that complete the Annual Report/State Aid Application. Public Library Directors will also receive a letter early next week containing their libraries login information, please feel free to explore the new software. Acclimation time to the new software is anticipated to be very short as the survey order and data entry will remain unchanged. However, the new software does have some features that users will not be familiar with and we ask you to please attend one of the webinars offered. LibPAS Webinars: * July 1st at 1:00pm * July 23rd at 2:00pm * July 31st at 3:00pm Participants may register to attend one of these webinars at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?49 An archived recording will be made available for those who cannot attend. If you have any questions please contact me at hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> or at (517)-373-3828 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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24" wide carrels for sale - one pair still available
by Helen Dewey 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Update – one pair (starter and add-on) is still available at $200. Helen From: Helen Dewey Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 7:53 PM To: Michlib-L listserv Subject: 24" wide carrels for sale Michigan Libraries - Benzonia Public Library has been renovating, and we no longer need these 24” wide carrels. Height is adjustable from 28” to 36”. We have assembled them as 3 pairs (starter and add-on in each one) and are asking $200 for each pair. They can be assembled in different configurations if you need them that way. They are 3 years old. You would be responsible for transporting them from Benzonia (which is 32 miles WSW of Traverse City and worth a summer visit to the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes – “most beautiful place in America”.) The photo shows 2 of the pairs, and the others match. Sorry about the construction dust on the end of the carrel in the photo! (You can see new carrels in the Demco catalog at http://www.demco.com/goto?BLS174154&ALL0000&es=20140525154614375176) Library Phone: 231-882-4111 Library Director Amanda McLaren email: benzonialibrary(a)gmail.com Helen W. Dewey Secretary Benzonia Public Library Board

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Michigan Reads 2013 Woolbur kits
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

The Library of Michigan has 30 remaining Woolbur program kits from last year. Please contact me with a full mailing address if you would like one of these kits for your library. Have a good weekend! 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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Marathon County Public Library – Library Services Manager
by Marsh, Nyama 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

See below. Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Marsh Library Director n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org> 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) 414-964-5733 (fax) "There are many ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." ~Jacqueline Kennedy “Leaders don’t force people to follow – they invite them on a journey.” ~ Charles Lauer From: Inese Christman [mailto:ichristman@wvls.org] Sent: Friday, June 13, 2014 8:49 AM To: WISPUBLIB, a DLT Discussion List. Cc: ichristman(a)wvls.org<mailto:ichristman@wvls.org> Subject: [wispublib] Job Posting for WISPUBLIB Marathon County Public Library – Library Services Manager Our Library Services Manager has been named the new director of a library in Indiana. While we are sorry to see her leave us, we know that she will be a wonderful asset to her new community and library. This means that for the right candidate there is an opportunity to work at the Marathon County Public Library in Wausau, Wisconsin. Here you will find year-round recreation while living in a safe, healthy, family-friendly community! We are seeking an experienced manager with an ALA accredited master’s degree to oversee the Adult Services, Children’s Services, and Branch Services teams. Follow the link below to learn more about this once in a lifetime chance to live and work in beautiful North Central Wisconsin. Here is the link to the complete job posting: http://tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/searchResults.jsp?org=MARATHON&cws=1 Inese Christman Assistant Director Wisconsin Valley Library Service 300 N. First Street Wausau, WI 54403 Phone: 715-261-7257 E-mail: ichristman(a)wvls.org<mailto:ichristman@wvls.org> --- You are currently subscribed to wispublib as: n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org>. To unsubscribe click here: http://lists.dpi.wi.gov/u?id=196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987&n=T&l=… (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-194478-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987(a)lists.dpi.wi.gov<mailto:leave-194478-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987@lists.dpi.wi.gov> [Image removed by sender.]<http://facebook.wvls.org> [Image removed by sender.] <http://twitter.wvls.org> --- You are currently subscribed to wispublib as: n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org>. To unsubscribe click here: http://lists.dpi.wi.gov/u?id=196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987&n=T&l=… (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-194482-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987(a)lists.dpi.wi.gov<mailto:leave-194482-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987@lists.dpi.wi.gov>

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TPA MEBS group health
by Suzanne Dees 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

I would like to hear off list from any library administrator who contracted in 2014 for group health Third Party Administrator service with Michigan Employee Benefit Services (MEBS). Particularly, I would like to share information with any library having problems with the transition to Associated Mutual and/or EHIM. Suzanne Dees Superiorland Library Cooperative 1615 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 228-7697 ext 110

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Family and educational activities available through the Michigan Activity Pass program
by Brigette M. Felix 13 Jun '14

13 Jun '14

Are your patrons looking for some family activities to do now that their kids are out of school? Check out the Michigan Activity Pass top ten family and educational activities below. For more information on the Michigan Activity Pass see the updated brochure at: http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%202014-2015%20brochure%20v2.pdf (Prior to your visit, please call ahead or check the museum's website in order to verify hours of operation, etc.) There is also a Michigan Activity Pass themed coloring sheet (http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%20coloring%20sheet.pdf) and word search (http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%20word%20search.pdf) for kids to do. Family and educational activities available through the Michigan Activity Pass program Copper Country Fire Fighters Historical Museum, Calumet 906-231-2861 | http://www.keweenawheritagesites.org/site-UP_Firefighters_Museum.php (open July 1 - Labor Day) Fire Barn Museum, Muskegon <http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/> 231-722-0278 | http://www.lakeshoremuseum.org/ Jiffy Mix Factory Tour, Chelsea 800-727-2460 | http://www.jiffymix.com/index.php/tours/ Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum, Albion 517-629-8023 | http://www.kidsnstuff.org/ Longway Planetarium, Flint 810-237-3400 | http://www.sloanlongway.org/Longway-Planetarium Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti 734-547-0663 | http://michiganfirehousemuseum.org/ Michigan Science Center, Detroit 313-577-8400 | http://www.mi-sci.org/ Mid-Michigan Children's Museum, Saginaw 989-399-3015 | http://midmicm.org/ Sloan Museum, Flint 810-237-3450 | http://www.sloanlongway.org/Sloan-Museum Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, Marquette 906-226-3911 | http://www.upchildrensmuseum.com/ Brigette Felix Shared System Librarian The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x137

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24" wide carrels for sale
by Helen Dewey 12 Jun '14

12 Jun '14

Michigan Libraries - Benzonia Public Library has been renovating, and we no longer need these 24” wide carrels. Height is adjustable from 28” to 36”. We have assembled them as 3 pairs (starter and add-on in each one) and are asking $200 for each pair. They can be assembled in different configurations if you need them that way. They are 3 years old. You would be responsible for transporting them from Benzonia (which is 32 miles WSW of Traverse City and worth a summer visit to the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes – “most beautiful place in America”.) The photo shows 2 of the pairs, and the others match. Sorry about the construction dust on the end of the carrel in the photo! (You can see new carrels in the Demco catalog at http://www.demco.com/goto?BLS174154&ALL0000&es=20140525154614375176) Library Phone: 231-882-4111 Library Director Amanda McLaren email: benzonialibrary(a)gmail.com Helen W. Dewey Secretary Benzonia Public Library Board

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Invitation to the fourth and final session of a 4-part Genealogy Series at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 11 Jun '14

11 Jun '14

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Previous Genealogy Workshop Attendees, We would like to invite you, your friends and family to attend the fourth and final session of our four-part Genealogy series called: "A Bridge to the Past" on SATURDAY, JUNE 14 at 10:30AM. (The workshop series is sponsored by the Friends of the Pinckney Library.) This fourth session is entitled: SEEKINGMICHIGAN.ORG--Find out more about your Michigan ancestors by using the collections available from the Library of Michigan and the Archives of Michigan. Collections include death certificates from 1897-1920, state census records from 1884-1894, plat maps and Civil War records. This is a not-to-be-missed resource! During the second part of the program, participants are given time to work together and help with attendees' personal research questions or "brick walls" they might have encountered in their research. There will be time for group help and brainstorming during each session. These workshops are free to the general public and refreshments will be served. We ask, however, that attendees call in advance to register so that we have a good count for how many handouts to print. For more details on each of the workshop activities, check out: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152425829248672&set=a.90749028671… For more information or to register for the workshops, please contact the Pinckney Community Public Library at 734-878-3888 or visit our website, Facebook or follow us on Twitter. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Community Public Library Tel: 734-878-3888 Fax: 734-878-2907 http://www.pinckneylibrary.org -- PINCKNEY LIBRARY HAS MOVED! Our new address is: Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam Street Pinckney, MI 48169

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Larry Martin's WWII In Their Own Words
by Smith, Donna 11 Jun '14

11 Jun '14

Larry Martin's WWII- In Their Own Words program was held at the Spring Arbor Branch of the Jackson District Library on Saturday, June 7, 2014 Homer Jackson of Spring Arbor, was featured in Larry's DVD interview and Homer's comments after brought his story to life. Homer was a pilot of a B-29 bomber, which was one of the most powerful at that time. Mr. Jackson was enthusiastic to tell his story and the group of visitors enjoyed the presentation. At this program we also had four other gentlemen who served in WWII, a submarine vet, PT Boat vet, a Seabee and another from the Navy. Mr. Martin also brought memorabilia from the war. One of the more interesting pieces was a silk map that was included in a pilot's and crew's life jackets along with other items to help them if their plane went down. Thank you Larry Martin and Homer Jackson ! Please watch for four more of Larry's programs starting August 2 with Army Combat Engineer, Bob Dietsch; September 6 with Sam Willoughby, RAF; October 4 with Russian Lieutenant, Lezer Kelektor; and November 1 with Jim Lewis a Submarine crew member. Each event with feature a personal appearance by the WWII Veterans. Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK 300dpi small no shadow] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com<http://www.myjdl.com/> Inspiring our community to discover, learn and succeed!

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