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Program Recommendation
by Dominic McLaughlin 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Just wanted to send out a program recommendation: Mr. Ron Aldrich is a Detroit-area magician who specializes in sleight-of-hand, close-up magic, and mind-reading, also inviting some audience participation for various tricks in his performances.We hosted him here at RDL for a show two weeks ago.His experience and adaptability were evident in his performance, as we had a very sizable crowd wind up attending that evening and he had to modify his show a bit!The audience loved his work and left us nothing but positive feedback. He can work with certain age ranges/audiences or as an across-the-board, all-ages family event and is otherwise very flexible, personable, and professional. If you're interested, he can be contacted for his rates and availability at 313-824-6194. Have fun! Dominic McLaughlin Adult Services Librarian Romeo District Library

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Family Friendly Earth Day Events at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Dear Library Colleagues, We understand that Earth Day was this past Tuesday, April 22, but we thought we'd celebrate it this Saturday, April 26, instead. :) We invite you, your colleagues, family and community members to spend your Saturday, April 26, with us at the Pinckney Community Public Library for our Earth Day Celebration. We will be starting the day with PBS featured author, speaker, and Michigan resident, Doc Fletcher. Doc will share his canoeing and kayaking adventures with families from 10:30am-Noon. (This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Pinckney Library.) Then children are invited to participate in Earth Day Activities provided by the Livingston Land Conservancy and the Pinckney Library from 12:30-1:30pm. We will make a bird feeder, plant some seeds, create a river collage, and enjoy edible dirt cups. For more information, please visit our library's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152318742728672&set=a.90749028671… Refreshments will be served. These activities and programs are free. If you plan on attending please call 734-878-3888 so we know how many participants to expect. We hope so very much to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Community Public Library Tel: 734-878-3888 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org -- PINCKNEY LIBRARY HAS MOVED! Our new address is: Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam Street Pinckney, MI 48169

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Poetry Discussion for National Poetry Month on Tuesday, 4/29/14
by Laurel Brandt 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Hi All, To celebrate April being National Poetry Month, the Milford Public Library is having a poetry discussion on Tuesday, April 29th. Will Horwath, Adjunct Professor of English & Communication Arts at Madonna University, will be leading a discussion of poems and poets from various times and places, including Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, and Shakespeare. This is a *free program* and participants can *get free advance copies of the poems* we'll be discussing at the library's Reference desk. Copies will also be available that evening. We are asking that participants register so that we have an idea how many copies of the poems to print and how many chairs to put out. Registration can be done online through the library's Events Calendar (bit.ly/QCsj7h), in person at the Reference desk, or by calling the Adult Services department at 248-684-0845, option 3. If you have any patrons or staff who might be interested in talking about poetry, please let them know about it. A copy of the flyer for this program is attached. For more information, please contact me. Thanks! Laurel -- Laurel Brandt Adult Services Reference Librarian Milford Public Library 330 Family Drive Milford, MI 48381 248-684-0845 x304 www.milfordlibrary.info lbrandt at milfordlibrary dot info

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Guest Internet Users
by Shauna Swantek 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

If you are a Class 2 or 3 library and do NOT use time-monitoring software, please share with me your guidelines for guest Internet users. What kind of information do you ask for from your guests? How many days/weeks is their pass good for? Is there ever a point where you ask guests to pay your guest library patron fee (if you have one)? Please email off-list. Thanks. Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrow www.putnamlib.org 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723

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WORKSHOP: How to Identify, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs - May 2
by HSM Web 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

April 23, 2014 Upcoming Workshop . Friday, May 2 Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs With Robert Myers, Berrien County Historical Association <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. cid:image005.jpg@01CF2329.B82FB7C0This workshop will assist small museums, historical societies, and interested collectors in identifying and preserving their historic photographs. The presenter will review basic conservation techniques for damaged images, type identification for early photographs, ways to avoid deterioration of images, storage recommendations, digital scanning for access, and how to approach cataloging issues. There will also be plenty of time for participants to ask questions and have hands-on experiences. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Future History Skills Workshops Friday, June 27 Managing Historic House Museums Friday, July 18 Launching a New Historical Organization Friday, August 8 Digitizing Collections: Basic <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Storm Chasers?
by Stanczak, Cindy 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Hello all! Just saw a *very* interesting post on PY asking out having storm chasers as speakers. Has anyone in Michigan had such speakers? Can you recommend anyone or suggest someone to ask? The response on PY suggested asking at schools with Meteorology programs. Thoughts? For more information, please call 517-629-3993 or visit us at 501 S. Superior Street in downtown Albion. Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! Cynthia Stanczak Deputy Director Head of Adult & Teen Services Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993

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Library Services & Technology Act Annual Report
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

The annual report for the Library of Michigan's statewide library service activities funded through Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) funds in 2013 is now available. You can also see a short fact sheet for the same time period. The report covers activities from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. You can also find more information on the LSTA program nationally and in Michigan at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. Library Services & Technology Act Michigan Report for 2013<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2014_LSTA_Annual_Rep…> LSTA Fact Sheet for Federal Fiscal Year 2012/State Fiscal Year 2013<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2014_LSTA_fact_sheet…> 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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ICLR Meeting Reminder: RSVP by April 28
by Annette Similuk 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

*The International Collection Librarians' Roundtable (ICLR) is a grassroots, non-partisan group of Michigan librarians interested in developing international language, ESL, and literacy collections. Our Fall and Spring Conferences give librarians a chance to network, discuss new programming efforts, evaluate vendors or materials and share resources.* The Spring Conference will be held at the Detroit Public Library on Thursday, May 29th, 2014. 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit MI 48202 Free parking will be available in the DPL lot which is off of Putnam Street. The tour of the DIA's Library will begin at 10 a.m. The Detroit Institute of Arts is located directly across Woodward from DPL. Following the DIA tour, we will have our meeting and lunch in the Explorer's Room at DPL. Lucy Roehrig has graciously agreed to run the meeting. Let's all help make this meeting a success! Some of us have been developing language collections for a long time, and some of us are newbies looking for input. Be prepared to share something new that you are doing, thinking of doing, discoveries you have made, new vendors you have tried, or questions you have for the group. Please RSVP by Monday, April 28. We'll need a headcount for the tour and for lunch. Hope to see you! Thanks, Cynthia Eagan Detroit Public Library ceagan(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Annette Similuk Rochester Hills Public Library annette.similuk(a)rhpl.org

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Job Posting- Ann Arbor, MI- Public Library Associate
by Karin Tuthill 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Hello, I would like to submit a Job Posting for the Job Board and I believe the last time I did this I needed to email the information to you. I have attached the posting to this email. The posting dates for the position is April 24- May 8, 2914. Additionally, the application should be submitted on line: http://www.aadl.org/aboutus/employment?gnk=apply&gni=8a37238f457d5597014589… We have a membership number (99-12-1900-I) and would like to post the position for one week so there should be no charges for the posting. Can you assist me with this posting or direct me to someone that can? Or, if we now submit these on line can you please direct me to the site to do so? Any direction would be appreciated. Thank you. Karin Tuthill HR Staffing Coordinator Ann Arbor District Library 343 South Fifth Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-327-8304

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Survey on Work Engagement in Libraries
by Kent State 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

* We apologize for any cross postings of this study. * We are writing to ask for your time as a participant in a library science research study being conducted at Kent State University. The research looks generally at how positive psychology in the workplace can be beneficial to both the employee and employer. The study is designed to analyze various predictors of work engagement in library professionals. Work engagement is a multi-faceted positive psychology construct that has been shown to predict increased performance, better health of employees, motivation, and much more. This study will take 20-25 minutes of your time but some may finish sooner. No personally identifying information will be collected about you. The survey can be taken by clicking on the following link: http://kentstate.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1UoFOmiFjhBUhSJ Please know that your participation is voluntary and you may stop taking the survey at any time. The first page of the survey will provide you with more specific information including your consent to participate in the study. If you have any concerns or further questions about this study please contact the researchers. Principal investigator: Miriam Matteson, Ph. D. (mmattes1(a)kent.edu) Co-investigator: Sean Kennedy (skenne20(a)kent.edu) Please feel free to forward this study to any colleagues who would be interested in contributing to this Library management research. We greatly appreciate your time and support. Sincerely, Miriam Matteson Assistant Professor, Kent State University School of Library and Information Science 274 E. First Ave. Columbus, OH 43201 mmattes1(a)kent.edu <Mmattes1(a)kent.edu>

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