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Question about Parents with Fines Signing for Child's Card
by Nancy Studebaker 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

My board thinks it might be a good idea to not give library cards to children if their parents have fines. (Or at least not let the parent with fines be the one who signs for the card.) We know that adult patrons who have fines on their cards quickly figure out the way around this is to get a card for their child and check out materials for themselves (the parent) on this fresh, new no-fines card. To clarify, we aren't talking about not letting a child check-out because the parent has fines, this would only resolve the one-time problem of a child getting a card when the signing "responsible" parent/guardian has fines. On the one hand, it feels wrong to deny a card to a child because his parent/guardian is irresponsible. On the other hand, allowing someone we *know* to be irresponsible sign as the "responsible" person seems foolish. Obviously, figuring out to what extent this is a problem is difficult. We think it happens once a month or so, but we couldn't really put a quantity to it - and certainly not a dollar amount. Does anyone else do this? Any suggestions? Any considerations I'm missing. -- Nancy Studebaker, Director Niles District Library 620 E Main Niles, MI 49120 Phone 269 683 8545 x122 Fax 269 683 0075 Cell 269 277 0127

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Free webinar "Writing a Social Media Policy for Your Library"
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Infopeople announced a new, 1 hour webinar on social media policies. Attend live or view the archive after the event for more information. Title: Writing a Social Media Policy for Your Library<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=387> Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Start Time: 3PM Eastern * Does your library have a social media policy? Chances are, it doesn't...but it almost certainly should. Learn why you need one, and what points are essential. Discover how writing this kind of policy can be completely different than writing any other kind for a library, and what you might need in a policy for staff versus what you might need to spell out for patrons. This webinar will help you to understand some current best practices that you can use to guide you through the process of drafting your own social media policy for your library. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: * Be able to identify at least three reasons for which your library should have a social media policy * Be able to identify at least five points that should be covered in a social media policy for library employees * Understand how your library's current social media policy may be breaking the law * Be familiar with at least one key difference in purpose for a policy for patrons, as opposed to employees This webinar will be of interest to Library Administrative staff, HR staff, and those working with social media issues. For more information and to participate in the April 2, 2014 webinar, go to https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=387 . Webinars are free of charge, register using the links above. If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day following the webinar. Check our archive listing at: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Experience Michigan libraries in a new light: listen to live music, find a job, start a business, learn video production or computer programming, prepare for the GED and leave the building and go out into the community in this video from the Bright Side television show from CEDAM. Visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ to watch the 21st Century Libraries episode .

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Makerspaces and Digital Labs in Small and Rural Libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Digital media labs and makerspaces aren't just for large library systems! Join this webinar from TechSoup to learn how small and rural libraries are bringing creation spaces to their communities. Two small libraries will share how they have integrated digital media and makerspace technology in their library, including success, challenges, and lessons learned. Digital Media Labs & Makerspaces in Small & Rural Libraries Webinar (free) Wednesday, February 26, 2014 2:00-3:00 Eastern Register: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=iah3umtogqlz Also, if you are planning to attend the upcoming Small and Rural Libraries Conference we hope you will consider attending our session on Wednesday, April 30 at 1:45pm, "Makerspaces in Rural Libraries". Steve Teeri, experienced makerspace creator, will provide information on creating cost-effective makerspace programs in a small and rural library. Steve will also be exhibiting in the vendor area during the conference to share ideas and show materials that libraries can use to create maker programs for their communities. Remember, makerspaces are really about hands-on experiences and don't have to include high cost items. It's just about making things! Information on the conference can be found at: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668-142226--,00.ht… Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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TLN Technology Forum: Call for Proposals
by Angie Michelini 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

TLN Technology Forum October 3, 2014 Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills Proposals Due: March 7, 2014 The TLN Technology Forum is a one-day forum that includes technology-related topics for public libraries. Share your ideas about or expertise or speaker suggestions in technology topics for Libraries. Proposal Submission Please submit proposals with a brief abstract describing the topic and send it to me at amichelini(a)tln.lib.mi.us . Proposals will be judged in a review process by a committee composed of public library staff and TLN staff. Presentations: Presentations on topics may be lecture format or interactive discussion. The time frame for presentations is 50 minutes. Thank you, Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375 Office: 248.536.3100 x144, primary contact number Cell: 734.673.7303, urgent requests only

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Question about Parents with Fines Signing for Child's Card
by Nancy Studebaker 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

My board thinks it might be a good idea to not give library cards to children if their parents have fines. (Or at least not let the parent with fines be the one who signs for the card.) We know that adult patrons who have fines on their cards quickly figure out the way around this is to get a card for their child and check out materials for themselves (the parent) on this fresh, new no-fines card. To clarify, we aren't talking about not letting a child check-out because the parent has fines, this would only resolve the one-time problem of a child getting a card when the signing "responsible" parent/guardian has fines. On the one hand, it feels wrong to deny a card to a child because his parent/guardian is irresponsible. On the other hand, allowing someone we *know* to be irresponsible sign as the "responsible" person seems foolish. Obviously, figuring out to what extent this is a problem is difficult. We think it happens once a month or so, but we couldn't really put a quantity to it - and certainly not a dollar amount. Does anyone else do this? Any suggestions? Any considerations I'm missing. -- Nancy Studebaker, Director Niles District Library 620 E Main Niles, MI 49120 Phone 269 683 8545 x122 Fax 269 683 0075 Cell 269 277 0127

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Gardening speakers
by Jackie Skinner 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

Hello all, I work at the Otsego County Library in Gaylord and am a member of the Alpine Master Gardeners in Gaylord. Every year we jointly host a May Garden speaker series at the Library. We are looking to expand our list of topics and speakers in northern Michigan. Please send along names (and contact info if possible) of anyone you could recommend who would be willing to do a 45-60 minute program on gardening-related topics. Send off list and I'll try to make a list to circulate back to you. Thank you for your brainstorming help! Cathy Cathy Campbell Youth Services Coordinator Otsego County Library youthservices(a)otsego.org 989-732-5841 989-732-9401 Fax Jacqueline Skinner Public Services Librarian Otsego County Library 700 South Otsego Avenue Gaylord, Michigan 49735 <http://www.otsegocountylibrary.org> http://www.otsegocountylibrary.org <mailto:jskinner@otsego.org> jskinner(a)otsego.org (989) 732-5841 (989) 732-9401 FAX

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Annies Ghost is now gone.
by Jim Oliver 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

I am afraid they are all spoken for right now. Jim Oliver Library Director Charlotte Community Library 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte MI 48813 517-543-8859

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Annie's Ghosts
by Jim Oliver 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

I have about 14 extra copies of Annie's Ghosts, by Steve Luxenberg. Any takers? Jim Oliver Library Director Charlotte Community Library 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte MI 48813 517-543-8859

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Book Suggestions Wanted for March is Reading Month
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

Hello, library partners! Here's a quick question from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. She asked me to reach out to all of you for some book suggestions that she can use during March is Reading Month. Many schools across the state invite her to read to some of their classrooms during the month. This is her fourth year doing it and she's hoping to get some fresh suggestions for books. BTW, she prefers books about Michigan. :) Any suggestions?? I really appreciate 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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Library Security Personel Training
by Steven Smith 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

We were investigating to see if there were any good avenues to provide effective security guard training. Has anyone else found an outside company / personal trainer that provides this kind of service? If so, how effective were they at providing the kind of training appropriate for a library? Any experience you could share would be helpful and I thank you all in advance. Steven F. Smith Administrative Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 943-2812 Start Here - Go Anywhere

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