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Re: [Michlib-l] series from th 1980's
by Lawrence Marble 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Hey, Jen Was it Harry Houdini Master of Magic 1989 (Harry Houdini Mysteries) http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Houdini-Master-Magic-Mysteries/dp/0590424025 /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413224764&sr=8-1&keywords=HARRY+HOUDINI+MASTER+ OF+MAGIC Lawrence Marble Head of Adult Clarkston Independence District Library From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jennifer Hassell Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 4:26 PM To: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] series from th 1980's Colleagues! I have a friend who is trying to track down an older book she read as a child (approx. 1983). Here is her description: I read a book from what I believe was a series of biographies. The book I read was about Harry Houdini and had, I believe, brown cover. The other books in the series all had covers of different colors. It's a long shot but does this sound familiar to anyone? Thanks! Jen Hassell Adult Services Librarian Farmington Community Library

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Media relations is not just about crisis management - learn more on November 6
by Heather Ladiski 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Excuse duplication. Please forward to anyone that you feel could benefit from this information! Developing a relationship with local media promotes a better chance you will be included when promoting your programs. An added benefit is that with this relationship, you and your library become a “go to” sound bite or quote when the reporter needs one. Opening and utilizing communication channels to the media regularly, and not just when you need something, engages them as a partner in the community with you. Learn these skills and more on November 6, 2014 by joining us for Media Coaching for Librarians program that will be held at the Jackson District Libraries’ Meijer Branch. Space is limited to take part in this great, low-cost opportunity to learn from media relations experts! For more information and to register, visit: http://mcls.org/training-events/events/media-coaching-librarians/ This program is brought to you by the Cooperative Director’s Association, The Library of Michigan, and the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. Funds are generously provided from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through the Library of Michigan to make this program possible. ******************** Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/492-3885 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: http://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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MAP Update: HUGE Uptick in Usage for MAP Year 2 vs Year 1; PLUS, Hot New Venue Coming on Board in MAP Year 3 (Yes, I Did Say MAP Year 3!)
by Jim Flury 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

All, On this Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day I thought I would share some great MAP news, regarding usage as well as the forthcoming addition of a brand new cultural partner that we know will prove to be immensely popular in MAP Year 3. Oops, did I just spill the beans and announce that there will be a MAP Year 3? Yep! Just as there is a Santa Claus, so too there WILL be a MAP Year 3. And we expect that the combination of your continued hard work to promote the program, the increased number of "likes" and "followers" for our social media campaign, not to mention the addition of said hot new venue next year, will make MAP Year 3 even more popular than ever. So, what is the hot new venue that we look forward to having as a MAP partner in Year 3? I can't tell you! (yet). I can tell you that they will be joining MAP for Year 3, albeit not at the start of MAP Year 3 when the program goes live on May 24, 2015. We expect the new cultural partner to be ready to go with MAP during the peak, hottest, checkout time for the program, which is July. Stay tuned for details regarding this exciting new cultural partner venue for MAP Year 3! As for current MAP Year 2, I ask all of you to congratulate yourselves. Why? Because your hard work to promote the program is making an amazing difference in terms of usage. What does this mean? Well, we are currently just shy of five months into MAP Year 2, and ytd MAP checkouts for this year vs the same time last year are UP, WAY UP, compared to the same time last year. How up is WAY up? How does a 31% INCREASE in MAP checkouts for the period May 24, 2014 through October 12, 2014 sound, vs the same period last year? That's way up! Let's keep it way up. How can you help? Well, have you liked our MAP page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Activity-Pass-MAP/510259192344845 or are you following us on Twitter? https://twitter.com/MapPass2014 Many of you and increasingly your patrons, are doing so. Also, in a couple of months it will be time for us to enter into "recruitment mode" when it comes to talking to our current (and new, as with said hot one) MAP partners as regards their intentions for Year 3. You can help by reaching out to currently participating as well as any potential new, MAP cultural venues in your communities, and extolling the virtues of the program in terms of the increased (not to mention free) visibility and publicity participation in the program brings to said MAP partners. To aid your efforts TLN has created all manner of cool MAP swag (posters, bookmarks, brochure) for you to use to promote the program, all of which is available at http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ Feel free to share this material with your patrons, as well as with the MAP partner venues in your communities. While the Tigers may have disappointed us with their early exit from the playoffs, and while the Lions may be having trouble finding someone who can successfully kick a field goal (where is "Steady" Eddie Murray when you need him or, for the younger crowd, Jason Hanson) that doesn't mean it isn't too early for you to start swinging the bat and kicking the ball for MAP Year 3. With your help we can make this increasingly successful program even more popular in Year 3, than is the case in current MAP Year 2. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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Oversize paperback labeling...
by G Nartker 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Good morning! We order a number of oversize paperbacks and have noticed some of the recent books have almost a fabric feel to them. Of course, the label and spine protectors that we use do not adhere very well to this type of surface. Does anyone have any suggestions (outside of covering the entire paperback, which we don't want to do) for getting our protectors to sticks? Any help would be much appreciated! Gail Nartker, Director Sandusky District Library http://sandusky.lib.mi.us

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Job Posting - Business & Marketing Librarian
by Julie Meredith 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic librarian to join a positive, team-oriented work environment to interface directly with the local business community and guide the library's marketing strategies. Full job posting attached Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by email, mail or fax to: Julie Meredith, Library Director Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Road Clarkston, MI 48346 juliem(a)indelib.org Fax: 248.625.8852 Deadline for applications: Monday, October 27, 2014 at 5:00pm

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Manager, Information Technology, Library System of Lancaster County (PA)
by Jobeth Bradbury 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Manager-Information Technology Library System of Lancaster County (PA) read! learn! connect@the library! The <http://www.lancasterlibraries.org/lslc/site/default.asp> Library System of Lancaster County (PA) is looking for its next Manager of Information Technology. The successful candidate will be a catalyst and facilitator helping individual libraries provide strong collaborative technology services to their local customers. This is an opportunity for the right person to be an equal contributor on a strong, committed System leadership team. Focusing on moving the System forward, the IT Manager will envision, design and implement technologies that enhance and support the mission of the System and its member libraries. With a staff of 19, a $2 million annual budget, and governed by a seven member Board, the System is responsible for 14 member libraries, three branches and a bookmobile serving 519,462 residents. Established in 1987, the System's mission is to provide countywide services and cooperative programs through a cost effective network of technology, facilities and resources. Shared and centralized services include, but are not limited to, public Internet access, a shared ILS system, database subscriptions, technical services, cooperative purchasing, consulting services, and broad technology support. This includes telecommunications, web hosting, hardware and software, and continuing education. Located seventy miles west of Philadelphia, <http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/> Lancaster County is in South Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River. Rich in history, the County has a diverse population, strong agricultural roots, a large Amish community, and 60+ municipalities. Lancaster County offers the best of everything from bucolic rural settings to towns and cities with quality amenities. There is a vibrant arts scene, quality health care, higher education opportunities, fourteen public school districts, and many events and attractions. Lancaster residents have active lifestyles and, at the same time, have a proud focus on their heritage and value their local histories. Here, tradition has become innovation. For more information about the Library System and Lancaster County, visit <http://www.gossagesager.com/lancasterlinks.htm> Lancaster Links. Responsibilities. The IT Manager works as a member of the System's executive leadership team and reports to the System Administrator. This position is responsible for developing a strategic vision in conjunction with the System Administrator and the Technology Planning Committee, creating and implementing a Department master plan, creating and maintaining the Department's budget, managing the day-to-day operations of the IT Services Department, serving as the liaison to the System Administrator and the member libraries, monitoring and evaluating developing technologies for enhancing new services, and representing the System to community groups and organizations. See <http://www.gossagesager.com/LSLCjobdesc.pdf> Manager-Information Technology for the complete job description, illustrative work activities and required knowledge, skills, abilities. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university, five years' experience in the field of computer and networking technology-including experience in the design and operation of multi-site Wide Area Networks and Local Area Networks; design and maintenance of Microsoft Windows networks; managing and/or supervising the management of an Integrated Library System; maintenance of web services and email; three years' library experience; and two years' experience managing IT staff. Preferred qualifications include an MLS from an ALA-accredited library science program and additional professional library and management experience. Essential attributes include proven ability in planning, budgeting, and implementing technology based services and programs countywide, strong communication skills, ability to operate in a fast paced, changing environment, and effective problem solving. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $70,000 -$80,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury or <mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com> Karen Miller. This position closes November 23, 2014. 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) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates!

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Packaging
by Sally Alexander 13 Oct '14

13 Oct '14

Good Morning, If anyone has any padded envelopes they can spare we would most appreciatively take them off your hands. (we are in desperate need!) Thank you all in advance. ZV006-CHE Sally Alexander River Rapids District Library Chesaning, MI 48616 (989) 845-3211

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FILMSTRIPS & PROJECTORS!!
by Linda Sims 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Hi Library Folk - we have been doing a lot of cleaning here at the Hazel Park Library because of a recent basement leak which resulted in installing a new tile floor and moving all the boxes of craft supplies we have been acquiring over the last 13 years. In our cleanout and reorganization we unearthed the following treasures that are just waiting for a good home: 1 Vuaid Filmstrip Ceiling Projector model 20-1 1 Viewlex Previewer Junior no. 2 2 - 6 drawer metal file cabinets (about 12 x 20) - containing approx. 500 filmstrips Projected Books Inc. (Ann Arbor, MI) 8 boxes (with 10 reels of filmstrips) for adult level, juvenile level and junior high level titles) This is the "motherload" of filmstrips for a library that is interested in obtaining them. Please reply asap since this treasure won't last long! Linda Sims, Asst. Director Hazel Park Memorial Library hzpk 39

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Share Your Knowledge! Present at Spring Institute!
by Jocelyn Baldwin 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

CALL FOR PROPOSALS *MLA Spring Institute 2015* Growing, Networking and Inspiring!March 26 – 27, 2015 Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel Ann Arbor, Michigan *Call for Breakout Session Program Proposals* *Submissions <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19WrWAJMNSimyA3cIY9_dpszQx3zBi92Rjj_ECE_z6t…> welcome through October 23, 2014* The MLA Spring Institute 2015 Conference theme is *Growing, Networking and Inspiring,* reflecting the experiences that the event will focus on. The conference will work to achieve the following goals and outcomes. - *Provide quality professional development for those serving youth in libraries.* - Attendees will gain at least three ideas that they can apply or adapt at their libraries. - *Enable an opportunity for those serving youth in libraries to exchange relevant, actionable knowledge through networking.* - Attendees will connect with new professional contacts with whom they can exchange ideas. - Attendees will build professional relationships that will provide future support. - *Revitalize and inspire those serving youth in libraries.* - Attendees will return to their library with renewed enthusiasm for their work. *Program Submission General Guidelines* - Program submitter may or may not also be the presenter. Either is acceptable. - Communications by MLA will be to all members who are a part of your submission. Contact information is required for each presenter. - Presenters are not reimbursed or compensated for session time, mileage, or any other such item. - Presenters must register for the day(s) they attend Spring Institute if they intend to stay beyond their allotted presentation time. *Agreements and Selection Notification* - MLA will contact each program’s submitter and subsequent presenters in regards to final decisions on or before October 28. - MLA will send all presenters a Presenter Agreement indicating date, time, and details of their presentation. This will be confirmed by the presenter and returned to MLA. *Program AV & Room Setup* - All presentation rooms will be supplied with a projector and screen; a microphone will be available as applicable. - Internet access may be available but is not guaranteed. *Be sure to indicate if Internet access is required on the submission form.* - Presenters will provide their own laptops and have presentations on laptops, flash drives, cloud, etc. Remote mouse devices/pointers are the responsibility of the presenter. Apple users will be responsible for also providing their own adaptor for connection to the projector. *Program Handouts & Evaluations* - Printed handouts will not be reproduced by MLA for the conference. Presenters may provide handouts themselves if desired. - Handouts may be posted to the MLA website before the conference. Call for handouts will be on March 13, 2015. *Selection Criteria* The Spring Institute work group will use the following criteria in assessing the viability of including a program on the schedule. The work group retains the right to reject, modify, or combine proposals. - Purpose: Does the proposal clearly identify a goal and outcome(s), and are those in line with goals and outcomes of the conference as a whole? - Audience: Is the target audience clearly identified? - Clarity: Is the proposal easy to understand with technological or industry jargon explained, if necessary, correct grammar and professionalism? - Practicality: Is the topic appropriate for a conference breakout session in content, time, audience? - Timeliness/Relevance: Is the topic of current interest, bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to its intended audience and conference theme? - Qualifications: Does the speaker(s) have sufficient background experience to present on said topic? *Timeline (on or before)* - October 23, 2014—*Final day* to submit program proposals - October 28, 2014—*Selection notifications* emailed from MLA to program presenters - December 30, 2014—*Presenter agreements* sent from MLA office to program presenters - March 13, 2015—*Handouts received* for posting on MLA website - March 26 – 27, 2015—*Spring Institute Conference*, Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel, Ann Arbor, MI *Questions* Please feel free to contact the work group chair Laura Wright ( lwright(a)portagelibary.info <lwright(a)portagelibrary.info?subject=Spring%20Institute%20Question>) with any questions you may have prior to your submission. *Program proposal submission form* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19WrWAJMNSimyA3cIY9_dpszQx3zBi92Rjj_ECE_z6t…>

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The Economist Essay: The Future of the Book
by Jim Flury 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

All, I enjoyed this essay published by The Economist magazine called From Papyrus to Pixels. It touches upon many of the topics we have discussed recently, including the growth of self-publishing, eBooks, what role traditional publishers may (or may not) have in the future, Amazon, etc. http://www.economist.com/news/essays/21623373-which-something-old-and-power… 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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