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Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) Program Year 2 Offers 100+ Venues!: Go-Live is Next Saturday, May 24, 2014
by Jim Flury 16 May '14

16 May '14

All, I am very pleased to share with you, great news regarding the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program for Year 2: 100+ participating venues! Yes, thanks to all the hard work by librarians and library cooperative directors around the state, this week we added our 104th cultural partner! (and still counting). This represents a 67.74% increase in the number of MAP partners vs. this year's 62. Please see the attached press release for a complete listing of all committed MAP Year 2 cultural partners. Next week we will share an updated copy of Brigette's popular MAP brochure, perfect for printing and distribution to your patrons, that lists all MAP participants including their url and telephone number. With so many cultural partners, MAP literally has something for everyone. For families with young children http://www.mi-sci.org/ http://www.upchildrensmuseum.com/ http://www.kidsnstuff.org/ and http://www.midmicm.org/ are all must-sees. As the son (and grandson) of an automobile assembly line worker my personal preferences lean towards the planes http://www.yankeeairmuseum.org/ trains http://www.southernmichiganrailroad.com/ http://www.trainandboattours.com/ http://www.michigantransitmuseum.org/ and automobiles http://www.gilmorecarmuseum.org/ http://www.sloanlongway.org/Buick-Gallery aspect of MAP. And, the boat http://www.themackinaw.org/ and submarine http://silversidesmuseum.org/ too. For those reading this message whose tastes are more refined and sophisticated than mine, which should be everyone and anyone who is reading this message, we also have as MAP partners Michigan's two largest art museums, http://www.dia.org/ and http://www.flintarts.org/ as well as live theatre http://www.wildswantheater.org/ and http://www.stagecrafters.org/ as well as music too http://www.chambermusicdetroit.org/ and http://www.michiganphil.org/ MAP Year 2 will go live on Saturday, May 24. Please note that if you or your patrons see something in MAP that just doesn't look right, that could well be because it isn't right! I say that on account a great deal of work went into building the MAP database. With 100+ participating cultural partners, and 638 individual library buildings, and five passes per week per cultural partner per library building, you can probably appreciate that there was plenty of opportunity for error during the backend building of the MAP database. We'd like to think we've worked all of the bugs out of it, but I am not naive enough to claim that we are certain that we have. So if we've spelled the name of your library incorrectly, or if we failed to link all of the thousands of passes for your library, or...just send me an email describing the nature of the issue, and we will correct it. Let's keep in mind that MAP is a partnership. How can you help? Promote, promote, promote! Share the press release with your local media. Print the forthcoming, updated brochure and distribute same to your patrons. And, very importantly, if your library is located in a community in which one of our MAP partner institutions resides, stop in and say "thank you for your support of the Michigan Activity Pass program." Without our cultural partners, there is no MAP. MAP is not a static program. By that I mean that if you come across potential cultural partners in your service area that are not on board with MAP, and would like to be, please tell them about it, and refer them to me. We can and will add new venues to MAP at any time during the year. We, TLN and its cultural partners, appreciate your support and promotion of and on behalf of, the Michigan Activity Pass program. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks. Jim Flury 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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Question about Presenter...Ron Rademacher
by Jaema Berman 15 May '14

15 May '14

Dear Colleagues, Has anyone had presenter, Ron Rademacher do a program? He specializes in Michigan Road Trips...http://www.hsmichigan.org/resources/storytellers-speakers-musicians… We are thinking of having him. I'd be curious what you thought of his presentation. Sincerely, Jaema Berman -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon

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Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Registration
by Randy Dykhuis 15 May '14

15 May '14

Registration is now OPEN! Reserve your space at the 1st Annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference on June 5 and 6, 2014 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Perrysburg, Ohio. You can register for the conference here: https://members.mcls.org/~webmaint/glrsc/glrsc_registration.cfm **Deadline for Registration is: May 23, 2014 Schedule in brief: NEW – Tour Opportunity Thursday, June 5, 2014 – 11:00am and 12:30pm - Tours of the Northwest Ohio Regional Book Depository - an off-campus storage and retrieval facility for Bowling Green State University and the University of Toledo Libraries. The storage facility is a 5 minute walk from the conference hotel. Thursday, June 5, 2014 – 2:00PM to 4:30PM – Preconference: OCLC Update Thursday, June 5, 2014 – 5:00PM to 7:00PM – Opening Reception Friday, June 6, 2014 – 9:00AM to 3:45PM (Keynote and concurrent sessions, continental breakfast and lunch included) Keynote Address: Jim Neal, Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian at Columbia University Concurrent Sessions: · The future of Interoperability for ILL and Resource Sharing ·Copyright Essentials for Resource Sharing ·Spinning Plates: Managing a Resource Sharing Operations · Open Access to the World: Locating International Publications to Fill ILL Requests ·Tips, Tricks, and Change: Getting your Resource Sharing Department Out of the Storm and Into Calmer Waters ·And many more! Conference Rates: The conference registration fee is $75 and includes the preconference on Thursday June 5, all sessions continental breakfast, and lunch on Friday June 6. Join your resource sharing partners and “navigate rough waters” with us!! For hotel reservations and other information, please see our website: http://glrsc.org ========================= Randy Dykhuis Executive Director Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen Street Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: (800) 530-9019 x119 Fax: (517) 492-3879 Cell: (517) 927-5121 E-mail: dykhuisr(a)mcls.org Twitter: @mclsrandy _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Every person a Picasso; Talk looks back at Paint by Number craze
by Kelly Rembert 15 May '14

15 May '14

Southfield Historical Society 26082 Berg Road • Southfield, MI 48033 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2014 Every person a Picasso; Talk looks back at Paint by Number craze Paint by Numbers, a craft fad that became popular in the 1950s, is the subject of the May 22nd program of the Southfield Historical Society. The Paint by Numbers kits were developed by Max Klein of the Palmer Paint Company of Detroit and commercial artist Dan Robbins. Following World War II Americans found themselves with more leisure time due to the move to a 40-hour work week and the rise in modern conveniences. In turn, people had more time to pursue travel, hobbies, sports and crafts. The “how to” craze took hold. Among the most popular was Paint by Number. Over 12 million kits were sold. Today, the kits and paintings are highly collectable and have made their way into the Smithsonian and the Museum of Modern Art. While there are a number of imitators, vintage kits and paintings can still be found at yard sales and on Amazon.com and eBay. Southfield resident Skip Davis, one of the nation’s leading collectors of Paint by Number paintings, will present numerous pieces from his collection and give an overview of this “how to” craze. Davis is a long-time friend of Dan Robbins. The Paint by Numbers program will be held on Thursday, May 22 at 7pm in the Historic Church at the Southfield Burgh (Civic Center Drive & Berg Road). Tickets are $5, payable at the door, or admission is free with Southfield Historical Society membership of $8 (student/senior) or $10 (individual). The public is invited to attend. ### Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Michigan Libraries for Life 2014 Campaign
by Duimstra,Scott 15 May '14

15 May '14

Michigan Libraries for Life 2014 - An Invitation to All Libraries in Michigan!<http://thlibrary.wordpress.com/2014/05/13/michigan-libraries-for-life-2014-…> [Description: Inline image 1] If you could save a life, would you? Most people would say "Yes!" without hesitation. One of the simplest ways to save and improve lives is by supporting organ, tissue and eye donation. For the past four years, libraries across Michigan have participated in a simple and effective campaign to educate patrons about donation and transplant, and to give them an opportunity to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. The campaign is called Michigan Libraries for Life<https://sites.google.com/site/michiganlibraries4life/>. This effort, which began with the University of Michigan's Taubman Health Sciences Library<http://www.lib.umich.edu/thl>, and has expanded to include public, academic, special, and hospital libraries across the state. This collaborative effort has inspired more than 1,900<https://sites.google.com/site/michiganlibraries4life/statistics> people to sign up as donors! "We've received great feedback from library staff," said Richard Pietroski, Gift of Life Michigan's CEO. "They appreciate having an easy yet meaningful way to engage their patrons in saving and improving lives. Michigan Libraries for Life gives hope to the 3,200 Michigan patients waiting for a life-saving organ transplant." More than 95% of Americans<http://organdonor.gov/dtcp/nationalsurveyorgandonation.pdf> support organ, tissue and eye donation. Yet in Michigan only 44% of adults have joined the state's donor registry, slightly less than the 47% national average. That discrepancy is largely due to residents not knowing how to properly join the Registry. Michigan Libraries for Life helps to address that informational need in our state. "Someone you know probably needs - or will someday need - a lifesaving organ or tissue transplant. People die waiting because not enough organs are available. Your library can be a great help by registering donors and/or providing awareness about organ donation," said Anne Rau, librarian and living kidney donor. "By participating in Michigan Libraries for Life your library is helping to save lives." We are excited to bring this life-saving event back in 2014! Libraries are welcome to participate for as many hours as they are able to staff a registration table in their libraries, from 2 hours to 7 days. This year's drive will start on Monday, October 6th and run through Sunday, October 12th. Gift of Life Michigan<http://giftoflifemichigan.org/> will provide free in-person training for library representatives at their Ann Arbor office on Friday, August 22nd. We are also developing training materials for institutions that are unable to attend the in-person session. "I enjoyed taking part in this well-orchestrated event," commented one librarian. "I hope to participate again next year." The key to this program's success is the participation of dozens of libraries. Your library is warmly invited to join the 2014 Michigan Libraries for Life organ donor registration drive. If your organization would like to participate in this year's effort, please contact us at MichLib4Life(a)umich.edu<mailto:MichLib4Life@umich.edu> or (734) 936-1394 to receive more information. You can also find Michigan Libraries for Life on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ML4Life<http://www.facebook.com/ML4Life> For additional information visit: https://sites.google.com/site/michiganlibraries4life/home ------------ Scott Duimstra, Associate Director of Public Services Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-0813| duimstras(a)cadl.org<mailto:duimstras@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org> | Twitter: www.twitter.com/cadl<http://www.twitter.com/cadl> | Facebook: www.facebook.com/cadlibrary<http://www.facebook.com/cadlibrary>

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Linden Branch of GDL- Closed today.
by David Conklin 15 May '14

15 May '14

Genesee District Library's Linden Branch is closed today, due to concerns rising from the historically high levels of the Shiawassee river. Dave David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin(a)thegdl.org Genesee District Library Headquarters G-4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504

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Job Opportunity
by Kate Van Auken 15 May '14

15 May '14

Rawson Memorial Library in Cass City seeks a part time catalog librarian. Responsible for managing the library catalog which includes inputting data into our electronic catalog to ensure patrons can locate library materials. Responsibilities also include teaching one-on-one computer classes. The candidate must be detail oriented, computer savvy, provide attentive customer service, work well with the public, prioritize and handle multiple tasks at one time, and be willing to work a flexible schedule which includes some nights and Saturdays. Minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree. Deadline for application is June 6, 2014. Email cover letter with resume to kvanauken(a)rawson.lib.mi.us. Visit www.rawson.lib.mi.us for more information.

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Fwd: ALA Standards 2nd draft revision final call for comment
by Stephen Bajjaly 15 May '14

15 May '14

The second draft of the revision of the 2008 Standards for Accreditation of Master’s Programs in Library and Information Science , based on comment since December 2013, is now available through October 24, 2014, for review and final comment at http://www.oa.ala.org/accreditation/?page_id=326 . In addition to this Standards Review site, you are invited to meet with the Committee on Accreditation at the ALA Annual Conference http://ala14.ala.org/ on Sunday , June 29 at 4:30 in room N218 of the c onvention c enter. At its fall 2014 meeting, the Committee will take comments into consideration as it prepares the version for ALA Council review for adoption at the 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting. In this second draft, a new approach to the Standards will be immediately apparent by the changes to the structure. The Introduction is now presented in sections that explain purposes and scope, terminology, approach, and the philosophy of program review. Systematic planning has been placed front and center as Standard I; and the final standard, VI: Assessment and Evaluation, provides for program-level synthesis. This draft is a culmination of efforts for more than five years involving research and gathering of input and feedback, detailed at the Standards Review site http://www.oa.ala.org/accreditation/?page_id=179 . Comments received related to Accreditation Process, Policies, and Procedures (AP3) http://www.ala.org/accreditedprograms/standards/AP3 are under consideration separately.

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Internet permission forms
by Debby Stassek 15 May '14

15 May '14

Hello all, We are reviewing our current Internet policy and are wondering how many libraries still require parents/guardians to sign a permission slip before their children (under 18?) are permitted on the Internet. If so, what is the thinking for continuing the practice? Or, have you made changes recently? We do lightly filter our computers, but all of our seven buildings are relatively small and we do not have the luxury of having separate computers for children or teens (with different filtering levels). We do state in our policy that parents are responsible for determining what is appropriate for their own children. Grateful for any thoughts or information. Thank you, Debby -- Debby J.Stassek Assistant Director -- dstassek(a)vbdl.org Van Buren District Library, 200 N. Phelps Street, Decatur, MI 49045 voice (269) 423-4771 * fax (269) 423-8373 * http://vbdl.org

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City Library Director position, New Haven Free Public Library, CT, closing in 10 days-May 25!
by Jobeth Bradbury 15 May '14

15 May '14

City Library Director-New Haven (CT) Free Public Library Creating Community - Unleashing Potential - the <http://nhfpl.org/> New Haven Free Public Library Board of Directors seeks an exceptional leader to help realize the Library's strategic goals, create community, and unleash the potential of the city and the library at its heart. The successful candidate will exhibit strong management skills and excellent cultural competencies. The Library Director will work well in a complex environment and be a strong team leader who builds consensus internally and be a passionate advocate who connects the library system externally with a broad mosaic of community stakeholders. The library, with a $5 million annual budget ($4.5 from City appropriations), a strong senior management team and a dedicated staff (52.3 FTEs), provides services and programs through the historic Ives Main Library (on the New Haven Green and adjacent to the <http://www.yale.edu/> Yale campus), four branches and a ReadMobile. The Library Director, working with the board and a related foundation board, will build on fundraising successes of the last decade and secure new financial resources to increase services. The Library will serve as a powerful catalyst for strong neighborhoods, academic success of every school child, and workforce development. For additional details see <http://www.gossagesager.com/NHFPLStrategicPlan.pdf> NHFPL Strategic Plan 2014-2016. New Haven is one of America's most dynamic small cities. The City proper has a population of 130,000. The principal municipality of a metropolitan region on the northern shore of Long Island Sound, it is in close proximity to Boston and New York City, which is accessible by more than 40 daily train connections. New Haven had the largest population growth of any New England city in the 2000-2010 U.S. Census and it has the highest apartment occupancy rate in the nation, with construction of more downtown residential sites underway. Like most communities, New Haven is also home to people with socio-economic challenges - but it has a scale and assets that make connecting residents to opportunity more possible. The local economy has a lot of STEAM - with science, technology, education, arts, and medicine as key drivers. Bioscience is growing, fueled by university research and the presence of Yale-New Haven Hospital, the fifth largest hospital in the U.S. <http://www.yale.edu/> Yale University and five other universities in the region enroll 35,000 students a year. Gateway Community College opened a state-of-the art downtown campus in 2012, three blocks from the main library. <http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/> New Haven has professional theater, practicing architects, new and classical music concerts, outdoor festivals, and free world-class art museums unmatched by any city of similar size in the country. It also has 376 years of history - seen in its town green and architecture spanning three centuries - and nature is always nearby, with beaches, hiking trails, parks and farms not far from the city center. Such recreational opportunities are beneficial, given that New Haven is also a great restaurant town - from fine dining to the best pizza anywhere. For additional information, visit <http://www.gossagesager.com/NHFPLlinks.htm> NHFPL Links. Responsibilities: The Library Director is responsible for the administration of all library functions. The Library Director provides leadership and vision in the creation and administration of a city library system committed to public service that shares, cooperates and collaborates with other educational, cultural and social agencies in the community. The Library Director reports to the Library Board of Directors on policy, strategic planning and fundraising matters and to the Chief Administrative Officer on administrative, personnel and budget issues. The Library Director also leads the Foundation Board of the New Haven Free Public Library (the Library's fund raising arm). Additional information on the position can be found in the <http://www.gossagesager.com/NHFPLjobdesc.doc> official job description. Qualifications: A master's degree in library science, business, non-profit management or other related fields. A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership, management and board governance experience. Five (5) years of which includes experience in administration, working with unions and authority over personnel. This position requires an enthusiastic, service-oriented leader; well-versed in trends and the new technologies. Must have a proven track record in fund raising and development. Previous experience working in a multi-branch system, working within a municipal or county funding structure and reporting to a governing Board are highly desirable. A combination of training, proven experience and concrete results, which will provide the management, administration and supervisory functions needed to advance the New Haven Free Public Library and be a catalyst for New Haven's civic renaissance. Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $80,000-103,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> Dan Bradbury or <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> Jobeth Bradbury. The position closes May 25, 2014. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

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