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Rochelle Riley
by Marika Zemke 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

You're invited to come meet Detroit's own Rochelle Riley as she is awarded the 2013 Bookwoman Award by the Women’s National Book Association. Rochelle Riley has won numerous awards, including the 2013 National Headliner Award and the 2013 Distinguished Leadership in Media award. She is a past winner of the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award and the Neal Shine Award for Media Commitment to Philanthropy. She is a four-time winner of the Michigan Associated Press Editorial Association Award, a two-time winner of a first place Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists, and her columns covering the city’s corruption scandal were included in the entry that won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. The Detroit Chapter of the Women’s National Book Association is honored to bestow the 2013 Bookwoman Award to Rochelle Riley. Presentation of the Bookwoman Award will be a brunch held on Saturday, September 28th at BRAVO Cucina Italiana, 17700 Haggerty Road, Livonia MI 48152, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Space is limited and tickets are $25.00. Make Checks Payable to: WNBA Detroit Chapter ~ By Sunday, September 15, 2013 Mail to: WNBA Detroit Chapter c/o Margaret Auer, Treasurer 28444 Los Olas Drive Warren, MI 48093 Posted on behalf of: Margaret E. Auer, Dean University Libraries and Instructional Technology Treasurer, Women's National Book Association Detroit Chapter ( wnba-books.org/Detroit) University of Detroit Mercy 4001 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221-3038 -- Marika Zemke - Adult Services Manager Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390 Direct Line 248-438-8163, Fax 248-669-3247 mzemke(a)commercelibrary.info

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Please post this announcement to the MichLib-L listserv
by Linnea Dudley 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Position available: Reference & Instructional Services Librarian Marygrove College Library Marygrove College is a culturally diverse, urban, liberal arts college. The Library - http://research.marygrove.edu/ - serves undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students as well as Marygrove College faculty and staff. This is a full-time, entry level position. Qualifications: * MLS from an ALA accredited Library Science Program * Academic library experience preferred * Reference, instruction/information literacy and collection development experience desired * Good communication and information technology skills To apply: Please send cover letter, resume and the names of 3 professional references to Linnea Dudley Head of Reference, Instruction and Access Services Marygrove College Library 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221 ldudley(a)marygrove.edu<mailto:ldudley@marygrove.edu> Applications must be received by September 30, 2013. Review of applications to begin immediately. For additional information: Please feel free to contact Linnea Dudley at 313 927 1349.

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demise of Michicard`
by susan.wess＠milanlibrary.org 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

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Please post this announcement to the SILS jobs list
by Linnea Dudley 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Position available: Reference & Instructional Services Librarian Marygrove College Library Marygrove College is a culturally diverse, urban, liberal arts college. The Library - http://research.marygrove.edu/ - serves undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students as well as Marygrove College faculty and staff. This is a full-time, entry level position. Qualifications: * MLS from an ALA accredited Library Science Program * Academic library experience preferred * Reference, instruction/information literacy and collection development experience desired * Good communication and information technology skills To apply: Please send cover letter, resume and the names of 3 professional references to Linnea Dudley Head of Reference, Instruction and Access Services Marygrove College Library 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221 ldudley(a)marygrove.edu<mailto:ldudley@marygrove.edu> Applications must be received by September 30, 2013. Review of applications to begin immediately. For additional information: Please feel free to contact Linnea Dudley at 313 927 1349.

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Library renovation work
by Patricia Braden 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Hi everyone, We are looking for some companies to provide a bid for the renovation of our staff area, preferably ones that have done work in other libraries. Other than Library Design, are there any companies that you would recommend? Thanks, 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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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Shelver Position
by Marcia Dominick 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Greetings - The Novi Public Library is currently accepting applications for a 12-hour part-time Shelver position. The employment posting (attached) for this position and an application are available on our website at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp. The closing date for this posting is Monday, September 9, 2013 at 5 p.m. [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Marcia Dominick | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-869-7231 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

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Free Decoupler
by Andrea Estelle 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

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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Summer Reading manual ideas for 2015
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

If you haven't already, please take a moment to let us know your ideas for the 2015 Summer Reading manuals. Thanks! >>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Collaborative Summer Library Program committees are beginning to work on the 2015 manuals and are looking for great ideas and suggestions. The manuals now include four sections: Early Literacy, Children, Teen and Adult. We are looking for your best program ideas for all four. The theme for 2015 is Heroes. Please take a minute to go to the survey and let us know what you are looking for in the Heroes Summer Reading manual. The survey is REALLY SHORT too! https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRP2015ACTIVITIES Please respond by September 25th. Thank you for all your creativity! FYI: I will be sending out the 2013 Summer Reading feedback and participation statistics survey next month and your 2014 manuals will be shipped out in October. 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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50th Anniversary of March on Washington
by Catherine Anne Wolford 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Hello, The 50th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom will take place this Wednesday, August 28. We wanted to remind everyone of the website DALNET created in 2008 which contains a timeline, a brief biography of Dr. King, and links to YouTube videos with speeches by and about Dr. King. The inspirational speech, "I Have a Dream" which he delivered at this demonstration attended by over 250,000 people in Washington, D.C. is included. Below are links to access the various sites: Martin Luther King, Jr. Historic Speeches and Interviews: http://www.dalnet.lib.mi.us/king/ YouTube Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFAA799A7FE49135C Thank you, Cathy Wolford------------ DALNET - The Detroit Area Library Network 313-577-3316 www.dalnet.org

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FW: Save the Date: 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 26 Aug '13

26 Aug '13

Library staff can register for free! Use this code: Libraries4Broadband From: Frederick, Eric [mailto:efrederick@connectmi.org] Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 2:11 PM To: Frederick, Eric Subject: Save the Date: 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference Save the Date and Register for the 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference! On Thursday, October 24th, 2013, Connect Michigan and the Library of Michigan will host the 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference to bring together community and economic development professionals, local government officials and staff, libraries, educators, technology providers, and many others to collaborate and share best practices for expanding broadband and technology access, adoption, and use in communities across the state. The conference will be held at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan from 10AM to 5PM. Rural infrastructure, technology use by small businesses, digital job creation, and entrepreneurship are a sampling of some of the topics that will be discussed and about which best practices will be shared. The conference will feature state and nationally recognized economic development and technology speakers including Blair Levin of the Aspen Institute and chief architect of the National Broadband Plan, as well as Mike Finney, president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and many more. Registration for the conference is now open and more information can be found here: http://www.connectmi.org/broadband-summit. A PDF Save the Date is attached that can be distributed to others who may be interested in attending. An Outlook calendar entry is also provided. Please join us on Thursday, October 24th, 2013 to help propel Michigan to the forefront of the digital economy. [cid:image001.jpg@01CEA265.826DE5C0]Eric Frederick, AICP, LEED AP Executive Director, Connect Michigan Fellow, Prima Civitas Foundation Michigan Public Service Commission 6546 Mercantile Way, Suite 5, Lansing, MI 48911 efrederick(a)connectmi.org<mailto:efrederick@connectmi.org> www.connectmi.org Like Us on Facebook: Connect Michigan<https://www.facebook.com/ConnectMichigan>

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