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District libraries with public schools
by Jessica Keyser 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

Good afternoon, If you are the director of a district library in which one of the municipalities is a school district and you are willing to share your experience with me, would you please message me off-list? Many thanks, Jessica Keyser -- Jessica Keyser, Director Ferndale Public Library 222 East Nine Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 547-6000 (248) 545-5840 fax jkeyser(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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Stuffraiser
by Carol Somers 29 Apr '14

29 Apr '14

Have any of you (or more likely, your Friends organizations) worked with Stuffraiser (https://stuffraiser.com/hello) to sell books and media from your used book sales online? It's probably not a good fit for our library due the size of our used book sale and staffing/volunteer limitations, but I am curious if any libraries have seen decent payouts for books that would otherwise be sold for a quarter/end up in the Goodwill box. Thank you! ------------------------

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SLA-Michigan Chapter Social Event in Lansing
by Randy Dykhuis 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

The SLA Michigan Chapter would like to invite you to join us as we gather in East Lansing for a casual evening of mingling and networking! The second in a series of events this year just to gather and see a familiar face or meet and get to know your peers in all types of libraries a little better. Plan now to join colleagues from all types of libraries for an evening of chat, fun, and relaxing. Whether you can only come in to say "hi" or stay for a beverage or two or dinner, stop by. The SLA-MI Chapter will place an order for a variety of appetizers; HopCat has a full menu in addition to a wide selection of beers. When: Wednesday, May 7th, 5:30 PM Where: HopCat - 300 Grove Street, East Lansing Who: Anyone from any library This is one of a series of that will be organized in different areas of the state. If you're unable to attend this time, look out for a future event! Sign up at Survey Monkey! There's no cost for this event but having a headcount will help with planning. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MI-SLA-Lansing Christine Flott Publicity Coordinator --- Not a member of the Michigan Chapter SLA? Join today! Go to: http://tinyurl.com/2hfra4 and remember to select "Michigan" as your chapter. You are currently subscribed to sla-cmi as: DykhuisR(a)mcls.org. To unsubscribe click here: http://sla.lyris.net/u?id=197408.276b036226b205e9ffaf2842578acccc&n=T&l=sla… (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-17211744-197408.276b036226b205e9ffaf2842578acccc(a)sla.lyris.net

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Don't Forget to Register! MAME 17: Telling Our Stories 5/8
by Freeman, Evelyn 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Join us for MAME Region 17's spring meeting... Telling Our Stories Featuring... Notable authors Karen & Darrin Brege The creators of the popular Mick Morris children's book series and the Ghost Board Posse series present high-energy, entertaining stories! Guest storyteller Judy Sima Listen and learn as Judy presents stories that come to life and steps for students to create their own! Thursday, May 8th Mercy High School 29300 W. 11 Mile Road Farmington Hills 4:30-7:30 p.m., 4:00 registration Dinner included. $15 per person- guests welcome! Both authors will have books available for sale and signing! To register, complete information below and submit with check (payable to MAME 17) to: MAME 17 c/o Renee Norred 345 Eckford Dr., Troy 48085 Name: __________________________________________ Job title: __________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________ Daytime phone: ______________________________ School: ________________________ District: __________________________ Other: ____________________________ Grade level (circle): elementary middle high district student public other Evelyn W. Freeman, A.M.L.S. Information & Copyright Consultant / Copyright Consultant, Oakland Schools

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FW: Information Regarding Your Upcoming Reservation - Early Opening Transportation
by Melissa Huisman 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Good news if you have to cancel! From: Reservations [mailto:reservations@grandhotel.com] Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 2:12 PM To: Melissa Huisman Subject: Re: Information Regarding Your Upcoming Reservation - Early Opening Transportation Hello Ms. Huisman, We are operating with a modified cancellation policy at this time due to weather. For guests arriving now through the first week in May you may reschedule or cancel with no penalty. Reservations Department Grand Hotel Mackinac Island, MI 49757 <http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q107/tlckellie/GH_LOGO_Email_FINAL.png> On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 1:12 PM, Melissa Huisman <hudmh(a)llcoop.org <mailto:hudmh@llcoop.org> > wrote: What's the cancellation policy? From: Grand Hotel Reservations [mailto:reservations@grandhotel.com <mailto:reservations@grandhotel.com> ] Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2014 4:09 PM To: HUDMH(a)LLCOOP.ORG <mailto:HUDMH@LLCOOP.ORG> Subject: Information Regarding Your Upcoming Reservation - Early Opening Transportation If you're having trouble viewing this email, <http://tracking.travelclick.com/dm?id=BFA95C70CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB0402F8AC 8FAD6D0BE7C> click here to view it in your browser. <http://www.grandhotel.com/mailings/images/header2.jpg> Early Opening Transportation <http://www.grandhotel.com/mailings/images/dingbat.gif> <http://www.grandhotel.com> Dear Guest, We are writing to inform you that the ice conditions in the Straits of Mackinac have improved and limited ferry service to Mackinac Island will be available on your arrival date. Service from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island will begin Tuesday, April 29th with our ferry partner, <http://tracking.travelclick.com/t?r=2712&c=2536553&l=208429&ctl=35C54E9:BFA 95C70CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB0402F8AC8FAD6D0BE7C&> Shepler's Ferry. Before your arrival please check with them for passenger schedules by going to their <http://tracking.travelclick.com/t?r=2712&c=2536553&l=208429&ctl=35C54E9:BFA 95C70CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB0402F8AC8FAD6D0BE7C&> website or <http://tracking.travelclick.com/t?r=2712&c=2536553&l=208429&ctl=35C54EA:BFA 95C70CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB0402F8AC8FAD6D0BE7C&> Facebook page. Departure times vary by day and are on a first come, first serve basis. Alternative air transportation can be arranged with <http://tracking.travelclick.com/t?r=2712&c=2536553&l=208429&ctl=35C54EB:BFA 95C70CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB0402F8AC8FAD6D0BE7C&> Great Lakes Air flying from St. Ignace to Mackinac Island. Information regarding flights and rates can be found on their <http://tracking.travelclick.com/t?r=2712&c=2536553&l=208429&ctl=35C54EB:BFA 95C70CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB0402F8AC8FAD6D0BE7C&> website or by calling (906)643-7165 <tel:%28906%29643-7165> . Grand Hotel will have staff at both airport and ferry locations to assist with your arrival and departure. Taxi transportation will be available from the Mackinac Island Airport. We look forward to seeing you at America's Summer Place. We hope you enjoy your stay. Thank you, Grand Hotel Reservations <http://www.grandhotel.com/mailings/images/footer-banner.jpg> <http://tracking.travelclick.com/bin/ftaf?id=BFA95C70CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB04 02F8AC8FAD6D0BE7C> Forward to Friend | <http://tracking.travelclick.com/u?id=BFA95C70CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB0402F8AC8 FAD6D0BE7C&global=true> Unsubscribe This email was sent to HUDMH(a)LLCOOP.ORG <mailto:HUDMH@LLCOOP.ORG> by Grand Hotel - P.O. Box 286 . Mackinac Island, Michigan 49757 <http://tracking.travelclick.com/t?c=2536553&r=2712&l=208429&t=10&e=BFA95C70 CEA7A68E7EA82F18678FB0402F8AC8FAD6D0BE7C>

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Rural Libraries Conference
by Nannette Miller 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

I seem to have stirred up some folks by asking if anyone else was cancelling going to the conference. I did not mean to suggest that Shepler's would ever endanger any passengers, but that is part of my concern. If any ferry trips have to be cancelled it will make getting on and off the Island that much more difficult, and expensive. Someone suggested that the Library of Michigan will reimburse us if we fly. Is that true? I haven't seen that anywhere. All I am saying is I am not willing to ride in a bus strapped to the deck of the Sacre Bleu going 5 mph through the ice for an hour. That's assuming conditions permit strapping buses and vans to the deck. If they aren't then they can take 54 people at a time. It is my personal opinion that there is cause for concern. Maybe those of us who live on the Great Lakes have a little more respect for their power. Everything will probably be fine, and I hope you all have a great conference. I am really sorry we will miss it. Nannette Miller Elk Rapids District Library

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Rural Libraries Conference
by Nannette Miller 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Hi, We are curious if others are deciding not to attend the conference because of the dicey conditions. This is a video of the Sacre Bleu, the only boat Shepler's has running, leaving St. Ignace yesterday. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10154104350790217 <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10154104350790217&set=vb.199146720216& type=2&theater> &set=vb.199146720216&type=2&theater I called Shepler's this morning to ask how 150 people would fit on this boat. They hope to be able to put buses and vans on the deck and fill them with people, but they aren't sure they will be able to because yesterday ice was coming over the bow. Getting there is only our first concern. With a shift in the wind it could jam up again and we could be stranded on the island. Ferry service is still subject to cancellation. Are we the only chickens? Nannette Miller Elk Rapids District Library

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FW: PLEASE SHARE -- Social Media Message on Tomorrow's Election
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Correction ... please share these social media alerts with the public about NEXT WEEK's election (not tomorrow). So sorry! From: Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 9:51 AM To: 'michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org' Subject: PLEASE SHARE -- Social Media Message on Tomorrow's Election Hello, library partners. If you get the chance, please help us remind the public about tomorrow's election in 67 counties by sharing the following social media messages. * Twitter: May 6 is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in 67 #Michigan counties<http://michigan.gov/documents/sos/Elections_by_County_444556_7.pdf?20140117…>. Preview your ballot, find your polling place & more at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, May 6, is #Election Day in Michigan! Click here<http://michigan.gov/documents/sos/Elections_by_County_444556_7.pdf?20140117…> to see if your community has an election and be sure to visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view a sample ballot, find your polling place and much more. Thanks for your help! Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Business Information Resources Session at the Rural Libraries Conference
by Corey Seeman 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Hi everyone - There has been a lot of talk about getting to Mackinac Island - but I am hoping this is one of many great reasons to go. I am happy to share the slides for the session that I am doing with Laura Leavitt from MSU titled "Business Information: Help and Resources are Closer than they Appear." Updated slides and handouts available here: http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/106567 Thursday, 1:30 - 3:00 pm*, Museum Meeting Room Business Information: Help and Resources are Closer than they Appear When libraries can answer questions from local businesses, they have a tremendous opportunity to create partnerships with businesses in your community and showcase the value of the library to your local economy. This session will focus on the free services and electronic resources that are available to all library users in Michigan. How can you best use the resources to answer the questions your local businessmen and women may have? Find out more about expertise and additional resources are available through the business libraries at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan for you to use with businesses in your own local community. *Note the extended session time. The entire program looks great and the trip will be the best way possible to say goodbye to this record breaking winter of 2013-2014. If you are not attending, but have questions about this program, please do not hesitate to write. Best wishes and Go Blue (a reference to the ice more than the Wolverines!) Best - Corey Corey Seeman Director Kresge Business Administration Library Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 701 Tappan Street, K3330 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1234 (734) 764-9969 Cell Phone (734) 717-9734 Fax (734) 764-3839 cseeman(a)umich.edu Twitter @cseeman Yahoo IM (cseemanum) Google+ https://plus.google.com/117345227585597362675 ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8205-1255 http://www.bus.umich.edu/kresgelibrary/ http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cseeman/index.html

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Wordpress
by Patricia Braden 28 Apr '14

28 Apr '14

Hi all, If anyone out there uses Wordpress for your website, can you please let me know how it is working for you? 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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