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Berkley's going to Geek the Library
by Matt Church 28 May '14

28 May '14

Hi all, We've decided to bring Geek the Library to Berkley in 2015. I've registered our library and have some ideas for our campaign but don't have the specifics yet. Does your library have any Geek swag that you'd like to part with (buttons, magnets, posters, etc)? I'd be happy to take anything related to Geek the Library off your hands. Thanks, Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 mchurch(a)berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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WebJunction: How you can Geek the Library using volunteers
by White, Shannon (MDE) 28 May '14

28 May '14

Visit WebJunction to read how Herrick District Library was able to participate in the Geek the Library campaign sponsored by OCLC using volunteers. If you have thought this program would be out of reach for your library because of tight staffing levels or slim budget be sure to take a look the model created by Sara DeVries at Herrick. Sara will also be presenting a webinar on their Geek the Library campaign on August 20. Geek the Library will accept library enrollments through June 30, 2014. You can enroll today and launch later but your campaign must be complete before June 2015. Visit WebJunction to read about Herrick District Library's Geek campaign and find out how to register your library for the campaign: http://webjunction.org/news/webjunction/geek-the-force-recruiting-and-using… 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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June Training Opportunities with MCLS
by Heather Ladiski 28 May '14

28 May '14

Register today for the following workshops offered by MCLS soon! June 10 MeLCat Refresher Training for DCB Libraries (in Lansing) June 10-12 Copy Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA (online) June 12 MeLCat Reports (online) June 17 MeL Databases for Kids (online) June 17-19 Original Cataloging of Archives Using RDA (online) June 24 MeL Databases Health Resources (online) June 24 MeLCat Processing Policies & Procedures (online) June 25-27 Original Cataloging of Sound Recordings (online) July 14 Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction (in Lansing) For more information and to register for any of these workshops, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/ Don't forget to check out the July - December training calendar! It will be online in the next few weeks! ******************** 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://mcls.org/workshops Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Read-along kits for adult readers?
by Jennifer Roth 27 May '14

27 May '14

I am looking for read-along audio kits (book and CD) for beginning adult readers but am hitting a wall. Recorded books carried them at one time but now only have kits for children. Any advice or suggestions is appreciated. Thanks, Jennifer Roth Flint Public Library (810) 232-7111 jroth(a)fpl.info

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Library Asst. position available at Romulus
by Patricia Braden 27 May '14

27 May '14

Please see attached job posting for a part time Library Asst. position at the Romulus Public Library. Thanks, Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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Two Study Carrels to give away
by Robin Rank 27 May '14

27 May '14

Dear List Members, Our library has two round wooden study carrels to give away. Each carrel is twelve feet in diameter, and 56 inches at the highest point. They are divided into four equal desk areas, and can accommodate one or two computers on each desk. Please see https://reason.kzoo.edu/library/carrels/ for photographs. Study Carrels must be picked up from our Library in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu with any questions. Thank you, Robin Rank ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu>

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Clear Boundary Maps
by Erin Schmändt 27 May '14

27 May '14

Does anyone have a good resource for creating very clear maps of your librarys boundaries? Our boundaries follow the school districts lines mostly, but there are some variances and even the school districts lines are rather convoluted. Right now we are using an incorrect map and a combination of school district map, plat maps and the countys online parcel search, which is complicated. Id like to have a digital copy, but be able to print it out township by township as well so that we can see down to a parcel level. (This is necessary, as there are parcels that are out and parcels that are in all sandwiched next to each other.) Any suggestions would be appreciated. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank St. Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 Fax: (989) 673-4777

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Marilyn Miller
by Christine Hage 25 May '14

25 May '14

Marilyn Miller was President of ALA 1992- 1993 and had Michigan connections. http://uncglisaa.wordpress.com/2014/05/23/remembering-marilyn-l-miller-83-l… -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Article about Free Congress Action and Americans for Prosperity.
by Doug Koschik 25 May '14

25 May '14

http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20140525/NEWS02/305250005/Supporters-Bi… -- Doug Koschik Director Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 E-mail: doug.koschik(a)baldwinlib.org Telephone: 248-554-4681 Fax: 248-647-6393

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michigan legislation about library boards: Language
by Sylvia Merz 23 May '14

23 May '14

Here is the language in the Bill: Library board positions limited to residents under bill Township library board candidates must be a qualified elector in the township where they are running under a bill concurred by the Senate this week. SB 546, sponsored by Sen. Dave Robertson (R-Grand Blanc Chtr. Twp.), will be sent to Gov. Rick Snyder for signature. Once enacted, the bill will allow a board member to keep serving for the balance of the term if he or she ceased to be a qualified elector, but that member could not seek another term without becoming a qualified elector. -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Robert P. Holley Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 1:09 PM To: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Michigan legislation about library boards Since my local state senator included the following in his weekly report, I'm curious about what the changes will be. Making Changes to Library Act Regarding Library Board Elections SB 546 Senate Bill 546 would amend Public Act 164 of 1877, which governs city, village, and township libraries, to revise provisions regarding library governing boards. Next: Returned to the Michigan Senate, where the bill was given immediate effect and ordered enrolled. It was presented to Governor Snyder on May 22, 2014, and awaits his signature into law. My apologies if I missed any earlier report on this legislation. Thanks. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor, School of Library & Information Science Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202 aa3805(a)wayne.edu 248-547-0306 (phone) 313-577-7563 (fax) _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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