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MeL and RIDES help desk closing
by Susan Alt 26 Nov '14

26 Nov '14

MCLS offices will be closed Thursday November 27 and Friday November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The MeL & RIDES help desk and support staff will be not be available, although we will be monitoring the servers for urgent issues. You may still report issues or questions as follows: MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org MeL Databases: meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org RIDES: http://mcls.org/rideshelp Happy Thanksgiving! Sue Sue Alt RIDES Coordinator MeLCat Support Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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Two Intern Positions Open
by Holly Hibner 26 Nov '14

26 Nov '14

Hello, The Plymouth District Library has two Library Science Student Intern positions open. One is for an Adult/Teen Internship with a focus on Teen Services and the other is for an Adult/Youth Internship with a focus on your choice of Adult or Youth Services. Please note that you must be currently enrolled in a library and/or information science program to be eligible. Attached are the job posts. Please direct any questions to humanresources(a)plymouthlibrary.org. Thanks! Holly Hibner --- Adult Services Coordinator Plymouth District Library 223 S. Main Plymouth, MI 48170 734-453-0750 ext 213 http://plymouthlibrary.org

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presentation on IWW rebels Joe Hill and Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, December 2, at WSU
by Jennifer Dye 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

This look at union history will treat both the past and the present. Dr. Francis Shor of the WSU Department of History will present Re:Collecting Past Radicals and Rebels: The Resonance of Resistance and the Persistence of Injustice Tuesday, December 2, 4:30 p.m. Reuther Conference Room, 2nd Floor Walter P. Reuther Library 3401 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 This illustrated presentation will explore the role of IWW rebels Joe Hill and Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, not only highlighting the meaning of their radicalism to their times, but also recognizing how their work (and the persistence of social injustices) helped to inspire free speech, civil rights, and resistance movements through the 1960s and into our own times with the Occupy Wall Street movement. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. This event is sponsored by the Reuther Library and the University Library System. Donations will be accepted at the event to increase access, awareness, and digitization of the Industrial Workers of the World Records held in the Reuther Library. More information at 313-577-4024 / to casey.westerman(a)wayne.edu / reuther.wayne.edu I have a pdf of the flyer that I will gladly forward to anyone interested. Jennifer Dye Librarian Parkman Branch Detroit Public Library 1766 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238 jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1811 (reference desk) 313-481-1819 (workroom)

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Books 24X7 Special Offer for Public Libraries
by Diana Mitchell 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

Public Library Members: MCLS has been working with Skillsoft for a possible shared group purchase to Books 24x7 IT and Desktop Videos – On demand Streaming Videos. “Comprehensive collections of premium reference content in a fully searchable database. Learners have full access to the complete unabridged content of more than 31,000 online books, complemented by streaming videos and reports, spanning a wide variety of subjects". The Offer Includes Books24x7 Public Library Bundle Shared cost Site License 1-year license with multi-year discounts available Product Sheet Attached. Price example: with an aggregate total of 2,000,000 population served, the bundle is only $34,512 for a 1-year license and a Site License (further discounts available for a multi-year license) If 10 libraries participate, the cost would be $3,451 per library If 8 libraries participate, the cost would be $4,314 per library If 5 libraries participate, the cost would be $6,902 per library __________________________________________________________ Upgrade and add 9,000 IT & Desktop instructional videos (attached)- perfect for public library patrons. Total cost of $45,230 Shared cost Site License 1-year license with multi-year discounts available If 10 libraries participate, the cost would be $4,523 per library If 8 libraries participate, the cost would be $5,654 per library If 5 libraries participate, the cost would be $9,046 per library The special offer is valid through December 31, 2014. Please contact services(a)mcls.org if you’re interested in participating, or if you would like to sign up for a 30-day trial. Diana Mitchell mitchelld(a)mcls.org Manager of Member Services Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 PH: 800-530-9019 Ex: 112 Mobile: 517-927-0101 Fax: 517-492-3808 http://www.mcls.org MCLS - Partnerships. Solutions. Excellence.

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Library Leadership Breakfast at Gale (Farmington Hills): Your Invitation!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 25 Nov '14

25 Nov '14

The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the following opportunity for Michigan librarians! Kind regards, Deb ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Gale and the Library of Michigan for an inspirational event on library leadership! Join us<https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=LIBR36E&OID=130> on December 5 from 8:30AM-10:30AM for breakfast and a speaker that will make you think differently about advocacy, leadership, and relationships. Location Gale, Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48331 Schedule 8:30 -9:00 Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:45 Speaker Presentation 9:45-10:00 What About Gale? 10:00-10:30 Questions and Raffle By shifting our attitudes, we have the capacity to move mountains in our daily lives. Join Gale and the Library of Michigan<https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=LIBR36E&OID=130> as we welcome JP Porcaro - a candidate for the ALA 2016-17 presidency - as he talks about the power that "effective positivity" plays in all aspects of our work: library advocacy, leadership and management, building and maintaining relationships, and facilitating change. JP Porcaro is Head Librarian for Acquisitions and Technological Discovery at the New Jersey City University Guarini Library. He was the organizer and founding president of the ALA Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) and the ALA Comic Book & Graphic Novel Member Interest group. JP also served as a founding member of the ALA Think Tank (social media's largest space for librarians), a member of the Advisory Board of the EveryLibrary political action committee and the Social Organizer for Urban Librarians Unite, and an administrator for the Librarian Wardrobe blog. Click here to register and reserve your spot today!<https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=LIBR36E&OID=130> 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.

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Ferndale Area District Library
by Jessica Keyser 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Hello, I am pleased to announce that the Ferndale Public Library will officially be known as the Ferndale Area District Library, effective December 31, 2014. We are re-forming under the District Library Establishment Act of 1989. The participating municipalities of our new District Library will be the City of Ferndale and the Ferndale Public Schools. Our service boundaries, phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same until further notice. With warm regards, Jessica -- 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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Position Openings in Bath, MI
by Linda K. Neely 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

There are currently postings for two Bath Township Library Center positions on the Bath Township web site. Please take a look at these postings at: http://bathtownship.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=293&Ite… The Bath Township Library Center opened in October 2013 as the first public library entity our township has ever had. Under the tutelage of our splendid departing manager, our little library has come a long way in just over a year. Now we need creative, dedicated staff who will continue current services and design programs to take the Library Center into the future. Refer to the township for questions . Linda NeelyBath Township Library Committee

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Youth Services Librarian opening (Corrected)
by Denise Bearre 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Here is a corrected posting for the Youth Services Opening at Inkster Public Library, along with the Library's employment application. -- Denise M Bearre, Library Director Inkster Public Library 2005 Inkster Rd Inkster, MI 48141 313-563-2822 dbearre(a)inksterlibrary.org

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Youth Services Librarian opening
by Denise Bearre 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

There is currently a part time Youth Services Librarian opening at the Leanna Hicks Inkster Public Library. The library is in need of someone for up to 25 hours per week the wage is $15.00 and hour. Please see the attached for more information and an application. If you know of someone who may be interested please forward this information to them. -- Denise M Bearre, Library Director Inkster Public Library 2005 Inkster Rd Inkster, MI 48141 313-563-2822 dbearre(a)inksterlibrary.org

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2014 FOML Outstanding Friends Group Merit Award
by Linda Pierce 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

*2014 FOML Outstanding Friends Group Merit Award* Did your Friends of the Library carry out an outstanding project or a number of successful activities in your community during 2014 that had a significant impact on your library’s services to the community? The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) invites Michigan Friends groups to apply for this award. The award will be given to a Michigan Friends group either for a specific project carried out in 2014 or based on the full scope of the group’s activities during 2014. While selecting the winners of this award, preference will be given to applicants who have not previously won this award. To be eligible for this award, your Friends group must be a 2014 FOML member. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, January 16, 2015. Go to http://foml.org/foml-merit-award/ for more information and an application form. Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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