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Cengage Learning (Gale), Inc Restructuring
by Jim Flury 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

I don't recall hearing talk or reading that Cengage might actually liquidate its operation as part of its bankruptcy proceedings. Nevertheless an announcement that, while still subject to court approval, Cengage has reached a settlement with its major creditors is good news for all of us... http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporti… 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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Grant opportunity for those participating in the WrestleMania Reading Challenge
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

FYI for those libraries who use the WrestleMania Reading Challenge in their programming, YALSA now has a grant linked to the program. See below for more information. >>>>>> Win $5,000 for your Library via the WrestleMania Reading Challenge YALSA is joining with WWE and We Give Books to launch a totally new and improved WrestleMania Reading Challenge for 2014. Libraries that plan activities around the Challenge can be eligible for $5,000 grants! Get the details at www.ala.org/wrestlemania<http://www.ala.org/wrestlemania>. Kids, tweens and teens can visit http://wwereadingsuperstar.com/ now through March 7 to read with their favorite Reading Tag Team Partner and enter to win a trip to WrestleMania XXX in New Orleans. 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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Hp Ink Cartridge
by Miriam Andrus 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

The Big Rapids Community Library mistakenly purchased the wrong ink cartridge for one of its printers. The package has been opened but the cartridge has not been tampered with. We would like to sell this item to recoup some of the cost. It sells for $149 at Staples. We would like to get $100 if we can. Please contact me off list if you are interested. The cartridge fits the following HP LaserJet Printers 1010 1012 1015 1018 1020 1020 Plus 1022 3015 3020 3030 3050 3050z 3052 3055 M1005 mfp M1319f mfp Miriam Andrus, Interim Director Big Rapids Community Library 226 N. Michigan Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-5234 (Phone) mandrus(a)bigrapids.lib.mi.us

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Job Opening - Children's Librarian
by Kay Schwartz 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Please see attached re: an opportunity for an MLS Children's Librarian. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Kay Schwartz Director Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, MI 48502 Phone: 810-249-2038 Fax: 810-249-2633 Email: kschwartz(a)fpl.info

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Available: KWIK security cases
by Moyer, Katherine E. 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Spring Arbor University has the following Kwik security cases available for free: VHS cases - 1025 DVD cases - 319 Single CD cases - 1916 Double CD cases - 277 Katherine Moyer Interlibrary Loan Spring Arbor University 517-750-6439 phone 517-750-6960 fax kmoyer(a)arbor.edu

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FCC thinking about E-rate
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/02/us/fcc-says-it-will-double-spending-on-hi… [cid:image001.jpg@01CF20D3.B4755390] Sheryl L. Mase Assistant Director, Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4331; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 Email: mases(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mases@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan ***visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://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 and to those they serve in the 21st Century. Visit http://brightside.cedam.info<http://brightside.cedam.info/> to watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. *** All students graduate ready for careers, college, and community ***

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FW: MI Reads! Copies of Annie's Ghosts Available
by Shauna Swantek 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Whew! They are taken already. Thanks. From: Shauna Swantek Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 10:17 AM To: michlib-l (MICHLIB-L(a)LISTSERV2.MICHIGAN.GOV) Subject: MI Reads! Copies of Annie's Ghosts Available We have 15 copies of Annie's Ghosts ready to pass along to another library in need of copies. Please let me know *off list* if you would like some/all of them. Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrow www.putnamlib.org<http://www.putnamlib.org> 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723

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MI Reads! Annie's Ghosts Copies Available
by Shauna Swantek 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

We have 15 copies of Annie's Ghosts ready to pass along to another library in need of copies. Please let me know *off list* if you would like some/all of them. 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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Reminder!! The Public Library Annual Report/State Aid Application Closes TODAY, Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11:59:59pm!!!!
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Library Directors, The FY2013/2014 Public Library Annual Report/State Aid Application will close today at 11:59:59 pm. This is the final chance to submit your report. Please make sure to submit your Report by 11:59:59 TODAY and mail in your Certification of Information pages with original signatures (postmarked on or before February 5th). After you have electronically submitted your Annual Report/State Aid Application, please send your signed Certification of Information sheets to: Library of Michigan - State Aid 702 West Kalamazoo Street P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 Thank you, Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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Genesee County area Summer Reading partnership opportunity
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

FYI for those libraries near the Genesee County Parks Crossroads Village, the village manager is looking to partner with libraries on a Literary Day on August 9th. Please see contact information below. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Pringle, Garry [mailto:gpringle@gcparks.org] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 1:32 PM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) Subject: Summer Reading Program Hello Ms. Reish, My name is Garry Pringle, I am the village manager in the Genesee County Park System. I help operate a 19th century village here in Flint, MI. Over the years we have done various programs to encourage Summer reading . This year we are holding an event on Saturday August 9th. This requires nothing from libraries except to partner with us on this event. If you think that some of the libraries in the state would be interested please pass this on. If they would like to contact me about partnering please feel free to share my contact information. Thank You, Garry Pringle Village Manager (810) 249-3859 Literary Day August 9 - To encourage summer reading, we use this day to bring a 19th century book to life. The theme this year is science, and the book is...Frankenstein! Spend the day with our mad scientists, doctors and more! Dress as your favorite character from the story of Frankenstein, and present your library card to get one free Village admission.

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