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FW: 2014 Michigan Broadband Conference Agenda—Give Us Your Input!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 23 May '14

23 May '14

Forwarding as an FYI and for your consideration in helping ConnectMichigan to craft the 2014 conference agenda. Please see link to survey below. Kind regards, Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4466 [LMSigforEmail] 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. From: Eric Frederick, Connect Michigan [mailto:efrederick=connectmi.org@cmail3.com] On Behalf Of Eric Frederick, Connect Michigan Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 11:51 AM To: BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) Subject: 2014 Michigan Broadband Conference Agenda—Give Us Your Input! If you are unable to see the message below click here<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r/e/xiijkly/jlyhjrjtky/r/> to view. [Image removed by sender. Connect Michigan logo]<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-h/> 2014 Michigan Broadband Conference [Image removed by sender.] Last year’s conference brought together more than 300 on-site attendees and 155 online participants from 14 states and together nearly 200 different organizations to share and learn best practices for expanding broadband access, adoption, and use throughout the Michigan. This year, community leaders from education, libraries, economic development, local government, healthcare, and technology sectors will be there to share and learn cross-collaborative best practices for expanding broadband and technology access, adoption, and use and move Michigan to the forefront of the digital economy. The conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Lansing on Wednesday, October 29. For additional information visit our webpage at http://www.connectmi.org/broadband-summit<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-k/>. We are still crafting the agenda and you can help by clicking the link http://www.connectmi.org/conference_survey <http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-u/> and providing your input on our brief questionnaire. Additionally, if you or your organization is considering sponsoring this year’s event, a sponsorship form is available here: http://www.connectmi.org/sponsorship<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-o/>. We look forward to seeing you there. [Image removed by sender.] Connect Michigan | 7150 Harris Drive | Lansing, Michigan 48909 | 866-881-8424 Click here to change the types of e-mails you receive from Connected Nation<http://connectednation.updatemyprofile.com/r/xiijkly-A6856CDA-jlyhjrjtky/y> or Unsubscribe<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r/u/xiijkly/jlyhjrjtky/j/> from all e-mails [Image removed by sender. facebook]<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-b/> [Image removed by sender. twitter]<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-n/> [Image removed by sender. flickr]<http://connectednation.cmail3.com/t/r-l-xiijkly-jlyhjrjtky-p/>

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Video Cases
by kristina knezic 23 May '14

23 May '14

Hello All We are doing a bit of cleaning and found roughly 100 new and lightly used video cases. Is anyone interested? They're free! Kristina Knezic Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269.471.7074 269.471.4433 fax kknezic(a)hotmail.com

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Michigan Activity Pass Year 2: Go-Live is Saturday, May 24, 2014
by Jim Flury 23 May '14

23 May '14

All, Unless you've been living under a rock, or in Ohio, during the past several months I'm sure you are aware that the second year of the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program will kick off tomorrow, Saturday, May 24, 2014 at http://michiganactivitypass.info MAP Year 2 is bigger, and better, with 108 participating venues, the complete list of which is included in the attached press release. Of the 108, 55 were partners last year, which represents an 89% renewal rate of last year's list of 62 venues. This, along with the fact that we have brought on board for MAP 53 brand new partner venues, tells me that museums and cultural institutions place great value on their participation in your program. We've marketed and promoted (hyped?) MAP very heavily recently, via a variety of listservs. You've indulged us in that regard, and your rewards for said indulgence are two: 1. MAP goes live May 24, 2014! 2. This should be our final MAP-related message for the foreseeable future. Promotional material for MAP can be found here: http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ The brochure was re-designed last week and as such, it does not include the names of a couple of new MAP partners that joined the program this week. The popular MAP brochure 2014 will be updated in the very near future so as to include all partner venues that are listed in the press release. MAP passes can be reserved as much as 14 days in advance. In looking at the pass reservations during the past two weeks, I was very pleased to see that passes are already being circulated for some of our new partners, such as the Gilmore Car Museum, the Michigan Science Center, and the Nokomis Learning Center. Also, I've seen MAP passes circulate in libraries for the upcoming year of MAP 2, which had very limited or in some cases no, MAP pass activity in Year 1. This morning I will speak with a librarian at Indianapolis Public Library, subject MAP. They want to start their own MAP program, heard about our program, perhaps via the press release that appeared in American Libraries Direct, and reached out to us for advice. Thank you for your support, promotion and indulgence of our MAP-related hype during the past several months, and please let me know if you have any questions. 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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GED audiobook for non-reader?
by Lisa Sutton 23 May '14

23 May '14

Hi, I had an adult come in and ask for an audiobook to study for the GED because he can't read. I can't find anythng. Does anyone have any ideas on how we can help him? I have contacted my Literacy Council, but have not heard anything back from them yet. Thank you very much!! Lisa Sutton Roscommon Area District Library 241 E. Federal Highway Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305

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Call for Proposals: SEMLOL Fall meeting on The Value of AcademicLibraries
by Judy Dyki 23 May '14

23 May '14

Hello! SEMLOL [http://www.semlol.org/] is preparing a program for the Fall meeting on the value of academic libraries. We welcome presentation proposals broadly related to the topic as outlined in the ACRL white paper "The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report" [http://www.acrl.ala.org/value/?page_id=21] Proposals could focus on ways to measure or capture the value of library services using a range of approaches (from the most systematic, comprehensive ones to the most holistic, situated ones), as well as on demonstrating and communicating value to different audiences. Best practices, case studies, projects, and creative ideas are all welcome. The Fall SEMLOL meeting will take place on November 21st, 2014, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. at Madonna University. Presentations can be 30 to 60 minutes long, including time for questions. To submit a presentation proposal, please send a title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board(a)gmail.com<mailto:semlol.board@gmail.com> by August 1st. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of August. Kindly, Mariela SEMLOL Executive Board, Chair :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Mariela Hristova, Assistant Professor Business Librarian, Coordinator of Web Services Kresge Library, Oakland University gunn(a)oakland.edu<mailto:gunn@oakland.edu> | 248.370.2464

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Open Lab @ the Farmington Community Library
by Paul Zink 22 May '14

22 May '14

Open Lab FARMINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY 32737 W. 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month. Join us in our open lab and bring all of your tech related questions. Including (but not limited to)…. -Microsoft Products -Web Applications -Social Media -Online Databases and Resources -Personal Tablets and Devices -e-readers and e-books No registration required Call (248)-553-0300 with any questions. Paul Zink Technology Librarian Farmington Community Library 32737 W. Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3302 (248)553-0300 ext. 317 (248)553-3228 fax paul.zink(a)farmlib.org

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city selling building to library
by Jennifer Walters 22 May '14

22 May '14

Our city has offered to sell us the building, but no details of sale price or other has been worked out. We are a district library. Has anyone been through this and can tell me an idea of what the sale price was? Pros and cons to owning our own building? I am hoping to find support for the city selling it to us for a $1 or something like that. Thanks. Jennifer Walters Library Director Aitkin Memorial District Library 111 N. Howard Ave. Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3627

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Michigan Reads 2014 Program Announced!!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 22 May '14

22 May '14

The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2014 Michigan Reads! book is Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band written by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Tim Bowers. We welcome children, parents, caregivers, librarians and teachers to participate in our 10th program year. In our 2014 book, Acoustic Rooster learns about music, teamwork and sportsmanship. After realizing he can't win the barnyard talent contest as a solo act with such fierce competition, a rooster with a love for jazz looks to help from other animals. A quartet with an unbelievable sound is created, with their ability to work together cleverly captured in this book with rhyming text, references to key American musicians, and vivid illustrations. Look at http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads for more information and materials over the summer as we post the author and illustrator tour locations, press release and many other materials. The programming guide with activities and materials for infant, toddler, preschool and K-2 (aligned to the Common Core State Standards) is available now for those interested in planning library and classroom activities. We have also a wide range of resources and information for librarians and teachers and parents and caregivers on early literacy at the site that have been completely updated. Come take a look! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov>

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Job posting/Delta College/Manager of Library Programs and Services
by Elias, Anne - Staff <anneelias＠delta.edu> 22 May '14

22 May '14

Delta College now has a position open for a Manager of Library Programs and Services. The Manager of Library Programs and Services supervises the Library. Responsibilities include staff supervision; leadership in planning, maintaining, and evaluating library collections, library services, and instructional programs; collaboration with students, faculty, administration, instructional technology staff, and consortia, regional colleagues; and participation in curriculum, technology, and program development on campus. Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 29, 2014. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For complete details on the position and how to apply please see the job posting at https://delta.peopleadmin.com/postings/1667. Anne Wooden Elias anneelias(a)delta.edu<mailto:anneelias@delta.edu> Delta College 1961 Delta Rd University Center, MI 48710 (989) 686-9874

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Gale's new visual search (term cluster) feature
by Suzanne Robinson 22 May '14

22 May '14

WIDE DISTRIBUTION. SENT ON BEHALF OF THE LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN AND THE MICHIGAN ELIBRARY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SHARE Term clusters, or visual search results, allow users to discover the context of their search term and uncover hidden connections. Many people are visual learners, and this new feature will be an added way for them to grasp how their search relates to larger or narrower topics or how it relates to other subjects. From students to adults, this will be a helpful feature. The visual search (term clusters) is available in most of the InfoTrac databases and can be used in two ways. 1 - you can go directly to Term Clusters in the orange tabs on the top banner, then do your search. 2 - you can do your search, then find the link to "term clusters" in the left navigation pane. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations Always wonder! ------------------- Suzanne Robinson, AMLS MeL Databases Training Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134

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