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Back Pain Management program on September 25 at the Warren Public Library
by fabak＠libcoop.net 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hello, According to the American Chiropractic Association over 30 million Americans experience low-back pain at some point in their lives. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year treating symptoms of back pain. On Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 we will have Dr. Adam Zuckerman with us to discuss this common problem. Dr. Zuckerman is with St. John Macomb Hospital and is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. All are welcome! Thanks.

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Renovation companies
by Patricia Braden 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Thank you to everyone who responded to my post asking for companies for our renovation project. Lots of good suggestions. Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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2013 Michigan Author Award Winner
by Laura Covey 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

MLA is pleased to announce that Laura Kasischke is the winner of the 2013 Michigan Author Award. Laura will accept her award at the MLA 2013 Annual Convention in Lansing, Michigan. Laura is a prolific author and poet. She has written eight novels, two of which, The Life Before Her Eyes and Suspicious River, were made into feature films. She has also authored eight books of poetry and received the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry in 2012. She has been the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts as well as several Pushcart Prizes and numerous poetry awards. Her writing has appeared in Best American Poetry, The Kenyon Review, Harper’s and The New Republic. Laura grew up in Grand Rapids and currently resides in Chelsea. She is an Allan Seager Colleagiate Professor of English Language & Literature at the University of Michigan. Throughout her diverse body of work, Laura ties her characters to the state of Michigan. These connections and her creative gift make Laura a perfect fit for this award. A panel of judges representing Michigan Library Association members and the Michigan Center for the Book determined the recipient on overall literary merit. To receive the award authors must be a current resident of Michigan, a long-time resident of Michigan, recently relocated, or an author whose works are identified with Michigan because of subject and/or setting in Michigan. Past Michigan Author Award Winners include: Tom Stanton, Sarah Stewart, Steve Hamilton, Christopher Paul Curtis, Patricia Polacco, Dan Gerber, Charles Baxter, Nancy Willard, Janet Kauffman, Elmore Leonard, Loren Estleman, Gloria Whelan, Jerry Dennis, Janie Lynn Panagopoulos, Thomas Lynch, Nicholas Delbanco, Diane Wakoski, Dave Dempsey, John Smolens, Gary Schmidt and Bonnie Jo Campbell. While at MLA 2013, please join us at the Michigan Author Award luncheon at Noon on Friday, October 18th to see Laura accept this award and hear her presentation. Tickets are available for $30. Learn more about Laura and her books at her website: http://laurakasischke.indiemade.com/ Laura Covey Director of Membership, Communications, and Marketing Michigan Library Association 1407 Rensen St., Ste. 2 Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 211 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.mla.lib.mi.us MLA 2013 Annual Conference, October 16-18 in Lansing.

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Dept of Insurance and Financial Services Attachment
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

The attachment may not have been in my previous email. Included here is the attachment from Lisa Ross at DIFS. Shannon Begin forwarded message: From: "Ross, Lisa (DIFS)" <RossL5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:RossL5@michigan.gov>> Date: August 26, 2013, 8:25:19 EDT To: "White, Shannon (MDE)" <WhiteS29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WhiteS29@michigan.gov>> Subject: here is the attachment! Hi Shannon, Please forward the attached list with the previous email request. Thanks Lisa Lisa L. Ross,Consumer Outreach Coordinator Office of Consumer Services Telephone (517) 335-7328 Cellular (517) 930-5254 Toll free (877) 999-6442

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Book on CD Containers?
by Denise Malevitis 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

I know this maybe a silly thing to ask for...but you never know. Would any of your libraries happen to have an abundance of Book on CD Containers that you would like to get rid of? We are not asking for the inserts, just the cases. If you do, please send them to zv042 Thank you!! -- *Denise O. Malevitis* *Bridgman Public Library* *Inter Library Loan Department*

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Re: [Michlib-l] Free Playaway Locking Device and Locks now available, Free Decoupler was Claimed
by Andrea Estelle 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Hi Everyone, The decoupler device has been claimed but when we looked in our closet we also discovered we have a bag of locks and a locking device for playaways (see picture) that we are not planning to use. Can anyone use these? Free if your library will just pay the postage. Thanks for considering! Thank you to everyone who responded on the decoupler, sorry we couldn't send one to each of you! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ From: Andrea Estelle [mailto:aestelle@otsegolibrary.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:25 AM To: 'michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org' Subject: Free Decoupler Hi Everyone- We have a OneTime Decoupler: model no. UMD-11V that we have never used. (See photo) Can anyone out there use this device? If so, I will mail it to you free if you would just pay for the postage. First reply gets it. Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/

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Executive Director position-Gwinnett County Public Library (GA)
by Jobeth Bradbury 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Executive Director Position-Gwinnett County Public Library (GA) Gwinnett County Public Library <http://www.gwinnettpl.org/> Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director to develop a new model of library service delivery while building on the Library's award-winning traditions. The new Executive Director will work with the Library Board, staff and stakeholders to develop a new strategic direction and focus for the Library; serve as the face of the Library in the community it serves; develop and implement innovative and creative plans to position the Library for the future; advise and work with the Friends of the Gwinnett County Public Library; and explore alternative revenue sources. The successful candidate will find a library system with significant challenges and outstanding opportunities! Governed by a five-member, appointed Board of Trustees, GCPL is a dynamic library system serving the 842,000 residents of Gwinnett County in northeast metro Atlanta, Georgia. With an $18 million budget, Library staff (214 FTEs) operate 15 branch locations and one administrative center in what is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the nation. As the busiest library system in Georgia, GCPL circulated 7.1 million items in 2012 to its 310,000+ card holders with volunteers donating 34,472 hours of service. Significant library programs include the "AskGCPL" remote access program, the 2011 Teen Summit, and a variety of offerings related to early childhood development, literacy and life-long learning. Gwinnett County <http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Home> -the second largest county in Georgia-is an economic powerhouse standing as metro Atlanta's hub for technology, bioscience, entrepreneurship and innovation. The County is also renowned for its educational, cultural and recreational amenities, which together have created an excellent quality of life for all ages. Its public school system-the school system of choice for people relocating to metro Atlanta-continues to garner accolades for excellence, including the 2010 Broad Prize (designating it as one of the nation's top urban school districts). Other notable Gwinnett County amenities include its outstanding parks system, the Hudgens Center for the Arts, and the Gwinnett Environmental and Cultural Center. For additional information, visit Gwinnett County Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/GCPLlinks.htm> . Minimum qualifications. An MLS from an ALA-accredited program; five years of progressively responsible library administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and the ability to hold a State of Georgia Grade 5-B Librarian's Professional Graduate Certificate. Essential skills include: excellent internal and external communication skills that inspire and motivate; the ability to develop and implement a shared vision of innovative library service; skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the Library Board, staff, Friends and volunteers, local officials, and community leaders; experience in strategic visioning and planning; sound fiscal management; and successful experience implementing services and programs. Advanced management training (MPA, MBA or similar degree), proven experience reporting to a policy-making board, and success in collaborating with county or municipal officials are highly desirable. Please see GCPL Executive Director job description <http://www.gossagesager.com/EDjobdesc.pdf> for additional details. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $115,000 - 135,000 with a competitive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> , via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date-October 27, 2013. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 www.gossagesager.com <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BradburyAssociatesGossageSagerAssociates> !

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Message about ACA Public Sessions from Dept of Insurance and Financial Services
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

The message below if from Lisa Ross at the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services regarding ACA sessions for the public. Please read this if you were interested in contacting them for training. Shannon Begin forwarded message: From: "Ross, Lisa (DIFS)" <RossL5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:RossL5@michigan.gov>> Date: August 26, 2013, 8:15:40 EDT To: "White, Shannon (MDE)" <WhiteS29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WhiteS29@michigan.gov>> Subject: DIFS ACA Presentation Request Good Morning Shannon. Please forward the following message to the Michigan libraries. Thank you for your assistance in our outreach efforts. ************************************************************************************************************* Due to the overwhelming positive response to the message sent to the libraries on August 16th, the Department of Insurance and Financial Services schedule for in-person presentations on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been completely filled through the end of 2013. However, DIFS is offering three dates to connect with your library via Google+ Hangout, which allows interaction with an audience in your facility through an internet connection. All you would need is a laptop, projector, webcam, and a good internet connection. If you are interested in participating in a Google+ Hangout presentation please contact Lisa Ross toll free at (877) 999-6442 or (517) 335-7328; or send email to: RossL5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:RossL5@michigan.gov> ASAP. There is space for five additional sites for each event listed below and they will be filled by the first five libraries to contact DIFS. If you have questions about conducting a Google+ Hangout, please contact Lisa as well. Google+ Hangout Events Wednesday, October 2, 2013: 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 28, 2013: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013: 6:00 P.m. You may also wish to contact one of the four groups who were awarded Federal Navigator grants to conduct outreach and assist with the Health Care Marketplace. They are Community Bridges Management<http://www.communitybridgesihc.com/>, Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services<http://www.accesscommunity.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage>, American Indian Health and Family Services of SE Michigan<http://www.aihfs.org/>, and Michigan Consumers for Healthcare<http://consumersforhealthcare.org/>. Attached is a listing of DIFS ACA presentations throughout the state during the next four months so that you may be able to direct your patrons to an event near them for information regarding the ACA. Lisa Ross ________________________ Lisa L. Ross,Consumer Outreach Coordinator Office of Consumer Services Telephone (517) 335-7328 Cellular (517) 930-5254 Toll free (877) 999-6442 [cid:image001.jpg@01CEA233.83E86380] NOTICE: The message is intended for the named recipient(s) only and may contain confidential, privileged, or private information exempt from disclosure under Michigan law. If you are not the named recipient, do not forward, share, or duplicate this message. Please notify me of the error in transmission and delete the message. Thank you.

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Live Stream Access for 8/28 Webinar on Libraries and the Affordable Care Act
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

For those of you looking for additional information on ACA resources please see the information below form WebJunction. Shannon As you may be aware, WebJunction.org<http://WebJunction.org> will host a webinar this Wednesday, August 28 at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern, regarding strategies for libraries to identify ACA resources, hear from libraries that are working to prepare for patron requests, and obtain key policy and resource updates from ACA experts. Speakers include: * Susan Hildreth, Institute of Museum and Library Services * Susie Butler, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services * Evan Gallagher, ZeroDivide * Carmen Patlan and Tatiana Alonso, Waukegan Public Library * Lissa Staley, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library Due to high interest in this topic, registration for this webinar filled very quickly. If you were able to register for this event, please refer to the information in your confirmation email for accessing the webinar. If you were not able to register, WebJunction is offering a live stream option (Wednesday, August 28, 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern) at: http://webjunction.org/events/live-stream.html<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3610525&l=337856&ctl=486D2A0:37D71AC352E2C07882A41…> WebJunction is offering the live stream to provide access to as many people as possible. While we will not be able to provide any technical assistance or moderate the conversation for the live stream, please note that the webinar WILL be archived for future reference. If you experience problems accessing the live stream, please review the webinar page<http://wc4.net/t?r=850&c=3610525&l=337856&ctl=486D2A1:37D71AC352E2C07882A41…> after the event has passed so that you may view the archived recording. We’ll also send follow-up communication to inform you when the archive is available. Thank you for your interest in this important topic!

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Upcoming Visiting Patron Webinars
by Megan Dudek 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Greetings all - We will be offering a couple of free webinars all about the MeLCat Visiting Patron Service. They are scheduled for September 9th (2-3PM) & September 16th (2-3PM). Register at: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=339 There is also a tutorial available for viewing that covers the basics of Visiting Patron here : http://mcls.org/melcatpolicies If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email melcathelp(a)mcls.org Thanks! Megan -------------------- Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org

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