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United for Libraries / Gale Trustee Conference Grant
by Christine Hage 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association, has extended the deadline for the Gale Trustee Conference Grant. You now have until March 14, 2014 to apply for the grant which includes $850 plust full conference registration. One lucky trustee will be able to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas from June 26 - July 1. For details go to: www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/trustees/trusteegrant -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122

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telco vendors
by Suzanne Dees 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

Has anyone had experience with NITEL, headquartered in Chicago, as a supplier of T1 data circuits? Reliable? Year to year price fluctuations? Thanks for any advice. Suzanne Dees Superiorland Library Cooperative 1615 Presque Isle Avenue Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 228-7697 ext 110

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Great Film and More Series in Livingston County February-April
by Ceci Marlow 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Cromaine is the fortunate recipient of the Created Equal grant of a film series--just off M-59. The last of the series of films, Freedom Riders, dovetails with the opening of a Smithsonian exhibit by the same name at the Community Unitarian Universalist of Brighton--just off I-96. Please consider and if you'd like a poster for your patrons, let us know--we're happy to send you one! Ceci Marlow To introduce four documentaries with riveting new footage illustrating the history of civil rights in America, Cromaine District Library will offer a series of screenings and lectures centered around the films: *The Abolitionists, Slavery by Another Name*,*The Loving Story*, and *Freedom Riders*. *Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle *is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities that uses the power of documentary films to encourage community discussion of America's civil rights history. NEH has partnered with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History to develop programmatic and support materials for the sites. Cromaine Library is one of 473 institutions across the country awarded a set of four films chronicling the history of the Civil Rights Movement. The powerful documentaries,*The Abolitionists, Slavery by Another Name*, *The Loving Story*, and*Freedom Riders*, include dramatic scenes of incidents in the 150-year effort to achieve equal rights for all. *Freedom Riders *received an Emmy in 2012, and *The Loving Story *and *The Abolitionists *have been nominated for Emmys in 2013. "These films chronicle the long and sometimes violent effort to achieve the rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence--life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness--for all Americans," said [local host]. "We are pleased to receive a grant from NEH to provide programming around these films." Each of the films was produced with NEH support, and each tells remarkable stories of individuals who challenged the social and legal status quo of deeply rooted institutions, from slavery to segregation. *Created Equal *programs bring communities together to revisit our shared history and help bridge deep racial and cultural divides in American civic life. Visitwww.createdequal.neh.gov for more information. Visit www.cromaine.org for program information and sign up. The *Created Equal *film set and public programs have been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as part of its *Bridging Cultures *initiative, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. *About the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History* Founded in 1994, the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is a nonprofit organization that promotes excellence in the teaching and learning of American history. Programs include publications, teacher seminars, a national Affiliate School Program, traveling exhibitions, and online materials for teachers, students, and the general public.

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Experience with Popular Subscription Service?
by Emily Kubash 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Hello, Has any library had any experience (good or bad) with the periodical subscription management company, Popular Subscription Service based in Michigan City, IN? Any info appreciated! --Emily >>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<< Emily Kubash Clinton-Macomb Public Library Popular Materials Department 586-226-5050 | ekubash(a)cmpl.org

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Roseville Public Library - Job Posting/Description - Librarian (Part-Time)
by Jackie Harvey 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

The Roseville Public Library in Roseville, Michigan is seeking a part-time librarian. Please see the the attached posting and job description or visit the City of Roseville's employment page at www.roseville-mi.gov. -- Jackie Harvey Director Roseville Public Library 29777 Gratiot Avenue Roseville, MI 48066 586-445-5407 586-445-5499 FAX rosevillelibrary.org http://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI rsvlibrary(a)libcoop.net

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FREE! Microfilm scanner, Kurzweil Reader, Optelec Spectrum Magnification system
by Beth Sheridan 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

The Orion Township Public Library has purchased a new microfilm scanner and is looking for a new home for our older unit. * The unit is a Minolta RP605z floor-type reader printer, specification sheet attached. * Options included: Universal Carrier UC_5M, Lens Type 2 Zoom 13-27x, Lens Type 3 Zoom 23-50x * A Coin and bill acceptor is attached to the unit, but not operational. Printing is available by using the bypass key. * The unit is free to any OCHR member organization that is willing to pick it up. We also are looking for a new home for two other devices: * A Kurzweil Reader, by Xerox * An Optelec Spectrum Color Video Magnification System If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Beth Sheridan, 693-3000, x332, sheridan(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:sheridan@orionlibrary.org> Beth Sheridan Head of Adult Services The Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Rd. Lake Orion, MI 48360 (248) 693-3000 ext 332

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Summer Reading manual corrections
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

The Summer Reading manuals are a great start to your program planning, but occasionally they need updating. The Collaborative Summer Reading program maintains a list of manual corrections in the User section at www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>, but in order to make the corrections more accessible, the Library of Michigan is also collating a list of corrections at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section. The first link in the What's New section is the corrections document, which will updated as needed. We hope this is helpful.

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Re: [Michlib-l] guess the book
by barbara＠milanlibrary.org 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

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guess the book
by director 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

I had a patron come in recently looking for a title that he read "a really long time ago." My hints were: -main character/narrator is male -during/after WWII -set in Africa -elephant whose name means "plows the earth" -main character killed by elephant at the end I've been researching and unable to find anything that seems to fit so far. My patron knows it's a long shot to find it based on what he remembers, but I'd still like to give it my best shot. :) Ms. TJ Smith Ms. TJ Smith Library Director Sherman Township Library (989) 644-5131 shermandirector(a)winntel.net

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LibraryBiz Connect February Teleconference Meet-Up
by Amy Lee 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

~Please excuse cross postings~ Attention: Public Librarians Connecting with Local Businesses: Set your schedule for the next LibraryBiz Connect meet-up teleconference: at 11:am (EST) on Monday, February 3, 2014. To join your fellow librarians and business support nonprofits, RSVP to librarybizconnect(a)gmail.com<mailto:librarybizconnect@gmail.com<mailto:librarybizconnect@gmail.com%3cmailto:librarybizconnect@gmail.com>>. Include contact information and any (professional) problems, concerns and/or successes that you would like to address during the teleconference. The items will be added to the meeting agenda. Agendas and access information will be provided to you beforehand via the contact information supplied. Hope to 'see' you there! LibraryBiz Connect [cid:image001.jpg@01CF1CFF.41F7C9B0] Amy J. Lee, MLIS Canton Public Library Business Resource Center Coordinator Information Services Department 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999

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