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FW: Michigan Reads! - Survey
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 21 Nov '14

21 Nov '14

A reminder to please submit a survey for the Michigan Reads program. We appreciate suggestions for improvement and for a book to select for next year! ________________________________ The 2014 Michigan Reads program is going strong, but please remember the program survey as you wrap up your events and activities. When you are done using the kit for programming, please go to the Survey section at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> and let us know how many events/readings you had and how many people attended. We appreciate your help in providing the scope of the program in all our libraries and schools to our funder, Target. Please also consider giving feedback on the program, materials and book suggestions for 2015 so we can continue to improve. Thank you for your help! 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/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Michigan Activity Pass: Potentially BIG News Coming In 2015
by Jim Flury 21 Nov '14

21 Nov '14

All, As of today, three days shy of six months into MAP Statewide Year 2 (this year's MAP half-birthday is November 24, for those who are keeping track) you have now circulated 90% of the TOTAL number of MAP passes that were reserved in the FULL 12 MONTHS of MAP Statewide Year 1. Great work! Although some of our participating MAP partner venues have closed for the season, there are still plenty of family friendly opportunities available in MAPland. What better way for your patrons to keep their kids and grandkids engaged during the upcoming school holiday closure times, than to take them to one of our MAP destinations? You can keep up to date with MAP by checking our Facebook page, where Brigette posts daily updates regarding our cultural partners to https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michigan-Activity-Pass-MAP/510259192344845 And while you're there, be sure to "like" our MAP FB page. Nearly 300 of you (and your patrons) have done so. The Michigan Activity Pass (formerly Museum Adventure Pass) program has in its seven years of life grown from somewhat humble origins of 30 museum partners featured in public libraries in six counties (Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne) and a full semi-trailer load (22 pallets of boxes stacked five feet high) of paper passes and promotional materials to a no longer humble, robust, incessantly and excessively and over promoted, online, statewide program featuring 112 partner venues (not just museums, either; as a for instance, here's a MAP venue that makes for a dandy wintertime walking venue http://hiddenlakegardens.msu.edu/) nearly 400 libraries in 639 participating library buildings covering each of Michigan's 83 counties, and a wide variety of promotional material that you can print on demand from http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ We've already announced that there WILL be a MAP Year 3, beginning May 24, 2015 and running through May 23, 2016. But our over the top approach when it comes to MAP might have left you thinking, what are they going to do for an encore? Here is what TLN Executive Director Jim Pletz had to say regarding that topic: "TLN staff initiated several conversations with potential venues and funding sources to explore the viability of an expansion of the MAP statewide service. Thanks to a relentless, often folk centric approach to promotion, efforts to grow the MAP program and brand recognition by TLN staffers Jim Flury and Brigette Felix have gained momentum. These TLN staff efforts are likely to produce a new way of service, venues and funding if the current dialogue bears fruit in the next few months. Be prepared to welcome a new and vastly expanded MAP in 2015." We are still working out the bits and pieces that need to fall together in order for the above to occur. I am confident that we will do so, and that we will be able to unveil "a new and vastly expanded MAP in 2015." Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass, and here's to a (hopefully) new and vastly expanded MAP program beginning in May, 2015. Jim 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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Free ink
by Miriam Andrus 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

We are winter cleaning and found a new black HP 920 XL ink cartridge, it is free to someone if you want it. We can send it though mel. Please reply off list. Thanks, Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library 426 S. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-5234 www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us<http://www.bigrapids.lib.mi.us/> [cid:image001.png@01CFBAE7.27DCD7B0]

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Fax24 good customer service
by Steven Smith 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Based on the number of replies I've gotten to my Fax24 question, I must say that my assessment of Fax24's customer service, based on feedback from more than one other staff member, seems to have been way off base. Everyone else has said that they've had very good customer service with Fax24. I apologize to MichLib_L subscribers and to Fax24 itself for suggesting otherwise. Steven F. Smith Administrative Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 943-2812

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Hourly librarians needed
by Christine Hage 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

We are looking for additional hourly/substitue librarians. Here is a corrected posting. *Job Announcement * *Rochester Hills Public Library* *Hourly Youth, Teen, Adult and Outreach/Bookmobile Services Librarians* *We’ve recently implemented several in-house promotions and need more hourly and substitute librarians. We’re looking for several energetic librarians who might be interested in future salaried positions here at RHPL.* *Position:* Substitute/hourly librarians (including evening and weekend hours) *Salary: *$19.10 - $20.60 per hour *Dates*: Deadline for applications: December 8, 2014 Interview anticipated: Week of December 15, 2014 Decision anticipated by: December 22, 2014 Starting date: ASAP *Application:* Please submit online a *resume, responses to questions at the end of this posting* and a completed *employment application*, http://www.rhpl.org/jobs *Primary Job Duties:* Provide professional reader’s advisory and reference services to library users Instruct library users in use of the library and its online resources Will be assigned to a specific department Work independently within the broad guidelines set by library policies and the library director Maintain awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc. Performs related duties as assigned *Required Qualifications:* · Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution · Flexible, friendly, approachable and enthusiastic manner with all ages · Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (such as Microsoft Windows, Office) · Familiarity with technology, especially tablets, e-readers, smartphones and devices used with the library’s digital services · Dependable and flexible work habits with a schedule · Strong oral and written communication skills · Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library service · Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources · Creativity to develop and implement new library programs and services · Think analytically to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow · Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, organize job duties, work independently, and adapt to changing procedures and situations *Desired Characteristics* High energy, self-motivation to create and provide new services in a rapidly growing library Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries Full range of Internet skills and experience Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (Windows, Microsoft Office products and email) and automated circulation system (Polaris) Participate in website development and maintenance Flexibility to work varied hours This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications; it is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application. 1. Why do you want to work in a public library? 2. What coursework or experience makes you the best person for one of these jobs? 3. If I were to duplicate a typical week of your reading choices, what would I be reading? (By choices, I mean just about everything short of cereal boxes.) 4. What types of services do you think public libraries will be offering 20 years from now and how will they be provided? Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries 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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MeL Minute – Michigana, Sources in U.S. History Online Database
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Hi all, "Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam, circumspice", is Latin for "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you." (our state motto). It and nearly everything Michigan can be found in the MeL database<http://mel.org/Databases> Michigana, Sources in U.S. History Online<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=SMIH> found in Teens Homework Help<http://teens.mel.org/MeLHomeworkHelp> and the Michigana Gateway<http://mel.org/Michigana>. This digital archive draws from the Sabin Americana collection and other resources to include material useful to researchers from high school student to college professor. Memoirs, pamphlets, images, speeches, primary source documents – are all included. Construct your own search or choose from listed topics to begin your research. In Advanced Search, select from over 25 document types and six different types of illustrated works. The possibilities are endless and you may be surprised at how much there is to learn about the great state of Michigan. Michigan, my Michigan. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week’s MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli, Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517.241.4996 Toll Free: 877.479.0021 Fax: 517.373.5700 The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries & how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ & watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. Invest in a child’s future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading>

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Fax24 questions/alternatives
by Steven Smith 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

The Dearborn Public Library uses Fax24 as a stand-alone fax machine for our public. It is convenient as it takes very little staff time and allows the public to pay for faxes by credit card for a reasonable price without needing staff interaction. Unfortunately, we've been getting a lot of complaints from staff that the machine is extremely unreliable and that there are frequent problems. We've also heard that Fax24's customer service is very poor. We were wondering if anyone else has found an alternative stand-alone fax solution to Fax24. From my investigations it looks like Fax24 is the only game in town for this kind of service. If you aren't using a stand-alone fax solution, can you let me know how your library deals with offering faxing services for you public? Thank you, Steven F. Smith Administrative Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 943-2812

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Summer Reading 101 webinar recording
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

For those interested in a review of the 2015 Summer Reading program and materials, you can find the recording of today's webinar at http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/p3sit3zt8gx/. It is also posted at the Library of Michigan Summer Reading section of the Youth Library Services page - www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. You can also sign up for the three upcoming webinars in January, February and March on Learning Challenges, Online Clubs, and School Visits at the same site. 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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Big Five Publishers and Library Terms for eBooks Chart: November 20, 2014 Update
by Jim Flury 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Updated to reflect the November 20, 2014 announcement by Simon and Schuster that it would no longer require libraries to offer a “Buy It Now” button in order to license its eBooks for library lending. http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/sites/americanlibrariesmagazine.or… Jim 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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Looking for round poster tubes
by Amber Clement 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

ISO round poster tubes. If you have any extras please send them through RIDES to Bayliss Public Library. Thanks. Amber Clement Bayliss Public Library of Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 906.632.9331 www.baylisslibrary.org

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