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Last Call... for Nominations!
by natalie bazan 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Have you been procrastinating or just forgot all about the Small and Rural Libraries award nomination? Well you are in luck, nominations are due February 15th! And did I mention that you can email them in? We are trying to make this as easy as possible but you only have until Friday to get them into me. Let us know what amazing things you and your staff are doing!Thank you, Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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Exciting new online training for MeL Databases
by Suzanne Robinson 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Please feel free to share this! Short MeL databases video tutorials are now available for you and your staff to use at your convenience. View one for a short professional development session. View all segments of a class on the LearnPort page and earn SCECH's. It's up to you how these can best be use for your group. MICHIGAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY on LEARNPORT: Michigan Department of Education SCECHs are available for completing each class. Go to http://learnport.org Logon to existing account or create new account on the left side of the screen. Search for MeL for Kids. You will find a "curriculum" which defines what is needed to complete the entire class. Each database has a video tutorial and a separate short test (not tough!). Once the curriculum and all sections are complete, the system will be "triggered" to start the SCECH process for you. The MeL for Kids class is the first to be added. MeL for Young Adults is in the works so stay tuned for more information. MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning) MI Learning site: All segments are free for anyone to download and use. You will need to have iTunes installed on your computer before you begin, then copy and paste this link into your browser: https://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/michigan-elibary-for-kids/id799512667?… Be sure to bookmark it right away. It will take you right to the MeL Kids section. You can also search for MeL from the home page of learnport.org. If you already have iTunes on your computer and are prompted to download it, find the button that says "I have iTunes" and click on that. You do not need an iTunes account or logon because the videos are FREE for anyone to view and use. Download any of the videos to view individually or with staff members. If a group/school/ISD, etc., wishes to arrange for SCECHs, you will need to complete the application for Michigan Department of Education. This set of videos does not "trigger" the SCECH process. The MeL for Kids class is the first to be added. MeL for Young Adults is in the works so stay tuned for more information. For questions about using these new and exciting ways to access MeL databases training contact Suzanne Robinson (robinson(a)mcls.org) Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30a - 2p, with slight variations Alway wonder! ------------------- Suzanne Robinson, AMLS MeL Databases Training Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (mcls.org) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134

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Standard Dimensions for Oversize Books?
by Alice Cruz 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

We previously shelved our oversize books separately from the rest of non-fiction, but have since interfiled the majority of them with non-fiction. We are going to begin shelving the collection separately again, but would like to come up with a set size that would define a book as oversize. Do any libraries have a minimum dimension they use to differentiate between what gets shelved in oversize and what does not? Thank you! Alice Cruz -------------------------------------- Alice Cruz Adult Services Librarian Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 248-693-3000 x.308 acruz(a)orionlibrary.org

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MeL Databases - BusinessDecision Issue
by Megan Dudek 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Hi all - BusinessDecision has reported that their data provider made an unannounced change that is impacting the ability to run “point on the map” projects. They are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. The “preset” option is functioning. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] Library Student
by Krueger, Cindy (DNR) 10 Feb '14

10 Feb '14

Having the basic skills for html, css and other scripting languages are important even if you are using an editor and/or content management system. You'll have a greater understanding of what is happening with your pages. You'll also be able to troubleshoot if something goes wrong. I wish more of the people on my Web team had more of the basic Web coding skills. Cindy Krueger Mobile & Web Manager Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources 517-284-6053 kruegerc(a)michigan.gov From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Michelle Sawicki Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 10:40 AM To: michelle wise Cc: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Library Student I am finishing up the Web Design/Information Management Certificate at Wayne State this semester. When I am done I will have a basic understanding of html, css, php, java script and some other scripting languages. I think it is fabulous to obtain these skills, but I am not sure how practical they will be in my upcoming positions. What Wayne State focuses on is the actual coding itself. If I were to create a library website by hand/scratch, this would be an invaluable skill. However, every library I have worked at has used an editor to create their website. There really isn't a need to keep reinventing the wheel. So I am guessing I will ultimately be using an editor too some day, if web design is a part of my future job at all. I am glad I learned scripting languages though...but how relevant will it be for my job and how long will the skills I have learned remain relevant? I don't know... Michelle Sawicki Circulation Team Leader Thomas M. Cooley Law School 3475 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-372-4900 x8767 On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 5:14 PM, michelle wise <michellew1989(a)hotmail.com<mailto:michellew1989@hotmail.com>> wrote: I am currently signed up to take my summer semester classes, which would finish off my MLIS degree if I stopped there. My questions are: do you have certificates with your degree, do you or did you have much experience before-hand, and does your library look at certificates OR experience more when it comes to hiring? I am an online student at Wayne State University. The two certificates I was planning on getting are {Library Services to Children and Adults, Public} and {Information Management for Librarians-Web Design and Development}. Each certificate is basically (one semester) 4 months of effort and $4,400- is it worth it? I would love to be a Teen Librarian in a public library with some web elements. If you wouldn't mind adding your position/Title with your comments, please do. Any recommendations would be very helpful. Thank you, ~Michelle Wise~ _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@lists.mcls.org> http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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how long before "Long overdue: lost" gets removed from catalog?
by Kristy Zeluff 09 Feb '14

09 Feb '14

We are working to establish consistent procedures with our catalog maintenance, and I'd like some input on how long to wait before removing a long overdue item from the catalog. Six months? A year? Thanks, Kristy Kristy Zeluff, Children's Librarian Vicksburg District Library 269-649-1648 kzeluff(a)vicksburglibrary.org

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Inkster library closed
by Denise Bearre 08 Feb '14

08 Feb '14

Due to lack of heat the Inkster Public Library is closed Saturday February 8, 2014 -- 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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child pornography
by Kate Scheid 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

Thanks for all the support and information concerning the incident I related earlier. I did want to clarify that I wanted to understand if I needed to report suspected viewing of child pornography or if there was any responsibility on me to prove before reporting that it was in fact child pornography. As it is illegal if I or my staff had witnessed it we would have reported it immediately. And if an adult patron felt they had viewed such material I would have encouraged them to report it as well. As the only report I have thus far is from two children who couldn't say for sure what they saw I was confused about my immediate responsibility. Looks like I will be contacting my lawyer Monday morning for further advice. Wish this stuff didn't happen at the end of the day Friday when you can't deal with it effectively. Kate Scheid, MLIS Library Director Buchanan District Library 128 E. Front St. Buchanan, MI 49107 269.695.1911 k.scheid(a)buchananlibrary.com

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child pornography
by Kate Scheid 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

We just had an incident in which two high school age patrons complained that they saw another patron viewing child pornography. No actual staff members viewed this themselves. We discussed it with the patron and he chose to leave. I do have the ability to review the sites he accessed so I am inquiring as to whether or not library staff have an obligation to report the viewing of child pornography to the police? Or if not the patron should the sites be reported to any agency? Hope someone can give me some insights. Kate Scheid, MLIS Library Director Buchanan District Library 128 E. Front St. Buchanan, MI 49107 269.695.1911 k.scheid(a)buchananlibrary.com

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1040 books All spoken for Fwd: Extra IRS 1040 Instructional Booklets
by Amy W 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

> ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Amy W <amy(a)westbranchlibrary.org> > To: Michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org > Date: February 7, 2014 at 1:10 PM > Subject: Extra IRS 1040 Instructional Booklets > > > For some reason we got a double order of the IRS 1040 > Instructional Booklets. > > We won't be using them all, is there anybody out there > who would like some extras? > > Please let me know, > Amy @ West Branch District zv351 >

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