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Michigan PR Group meeting reminder
by Kelly Rembert 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

Hi Everyone, It's been a bit but the MI PR Group is back. We're going to have another meeting on Thursday, September 12th at 10:00am at the Southfield Public Library's meeting room. We'll have a discussion on fund raising and where ever else the discussion leads plus a chance to go around the table with local updates to gain great ideas from each other. The MI PR Group is designed as an informal PR group to work together and share our successes, learn from our non-successes and put our brains together to try and tackle issues and help all of our libraries. Our facebook page is active again and a great place to pose questions and interesting thoughts - check it out at https://www.facebook.com/michiganprgroup. Please let me know if you can make it on facebook or by emailing me at krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 ( tel:2487964367) krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Strategic Plan
by Shanni Kerr 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Does your library have a strategic plan? Where did you start? Who serves on the planning committee? Do you have any staff members or strictly board members, and also is there a place on the committee for a public presence? We are starting on the ground floor without a plan in place and would like any advice that you have to offer. Shanni Kerr, Ionia Community Library

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ESL Conversation Group
by J.Argandona 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

The Commerce Township Community Library is starting a conversation group this fall for adult learners of English as a second language. The group will meet on Tuesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. starting September 10. 2013. No registration is required. For more information please contact Jose Argandona at 248.438.8165 or email jargandona(a)commercelibrary.info. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> José Argandoña Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Commerce Twp., Michigan 48390 Direct Line: 248.438.8165 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

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Hours for tech support -- do we need to worry about liability?
by Christine Wedge 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Our library has many patrons who bring in their devices (laptops, ereaders, tablets, cell phones) and ask for help from our technology coordinator. We offer classes on using ebooks and social media and a wide variety of software, but we have an aging population and many folks want personalized help. It can be disruptive to our tech coordinator to drop what she's doing and figure out how a patron's device works or what's wrong. So we're trying a 'tech hour' for four days a week. If you need help with your device, bring it in at 11 on Mondays (or 1 p.m. on Tuesday, etc) and Nancy will try to help you. We will tell patrons that these times are for general operating questions only, not for repairs or complete private software tutorials. Do any of you offer a similar service? Do you include any language to limit any legal liability you might have? Since we won't be repairing devices or anything and just explaining to patrons how to use their own items, it seems we should be okay, but if you have any advice, please share. Thanks Christine Wedge Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library -- Christine Wedge Library Development Coordinator Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library 211 N. First Avenue Alpena, MI 49707 989-356-6188 x25

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Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association's Fall 2013 conference
by Leslie Burke 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Reminder! (With apologies for cross-posting) It's time to register for "Currents of Change": Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association's Fall 2013 conference. The conference will be held Oct. 16-18, 2013 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Please remember to register for hotel and conference by October 1, 2013, for conference rates at the Grand Rapids Downtown Holiday Inn, and to avoid late fees for conference registration. Conference highlights: WEDNESDAY! Four half-day CE courses: --Business communications: library style --Tablets & eReaders: Information at your fingertips (a.k.a. the "petting zoo") --Patient safety resource seminar: librarians on the front lines --Healthy aging at your library: connecting older adults to health information THURSDAY! -- Keynote speaker Erika Oliver presents "Happy crap: unleash the power of positivity" --GMR update --MHSLA business meeting --Poster Session: --2 concurrent sessions: -----1."More Happy Crap", a hands-on seminar with Erika Oliver -----2.Christopher Patrick: "The Electronic Health Record and Clinical Decision Support: Clinical librarianship in the 21st century" --Vendor exhibits FRIDAY! --Lightning rounds/meet the authors - librarians share their stories with lightning-fast slideshows. New this year, we'll have an opportunity to meet the presenters and discuss their projects --"Library Camp": Lively roundtable discussions revolving around four of MLA's "Core Competencies" AND MORE! --Welcome Reception, Wednesday evening at the Holiday Inn --Special event: dinner & music, Thursday evening at Eve Lounge, 4th floor @ the B.O.B. --Dine & learn opportunities: sponsored breakfasts & lunches as we catch up with the latest from Springer, Ovid, Swets, Elsevier, and AAAS/Science Leslie D. Burke Collection Development & Digital Integration Librarian, Library Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy St Kalamazoo, MI 49006 p 269.337.7144 f 269.337.7395 Leslie.Burke(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:Leslie.Burke@kzoo.edu> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leslieburke/<http://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieburke/> Twitter: librarygal2go More in Four. More in a Lifetime.

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Shelving needed
by Linda K. Neely 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Hi folks, We are trying to get our Bath Library Center up an running, and we need low cost shelving if at all possible. East Lansing Public Library gave us some beige/buff metal sections that will go well in our space but we could use more sections. If anyone has spares, please let me know. Also we are looking for low wooden children's modules. Thanks, Linda Neely Bath Library Committee

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Michigan Legal Help Materials Arriving Soon
by Koscielniak, Kimberly (MDE) 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

As part of the ongoing Michigan Legal Help training program for the public library community, the Michigan State Bar Foundation soon will be mailing informational materials to libraries throughout the state. These materials will assist your patrons in using MichiganLegalHelp.org, an interactive Web site designed to help self-represented individuals with questions about common civil legal matters. To learn more about the challenges faced by the self-represented, we will continue to offer Michigan Legal Help: How the Public Librarian Can Assist Those Representing Themselves in Court through mid-October. In this free, half-day program, attendees will get a better understanding of why so many individuals turn to the public library for help and will have the opportunity to discuss strategies for assisting them. The differences between legal information and legal advice will be covered, and attendees will learn when they can assist the self-represented patron and when they cannot. Lastly, attendees will be introduced to, and given a demonstration of, the Michigan Legal Help website. Sessions will be on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the following dates and locations: September 6, 2013 Traverse Area District Library September 20, 2013 Livonia Public Library September 27, 2013 Bloomfield Township Public Library October 4, 2013 Genesee District Library And Sault Ste. Marie Superior District Library October 11, 2013 Otsego County Library (Gaylord) Sessions will be limited to 30 registrations per session. To register for any of these dates, please click on the link below: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?29 For additional information about the programs or the mailed materials, please contact Kimberly Koscielniak at the Library of Michigan (koscielniakk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:koscielniakk@michigan.gov>) or Laura Mancini at the Adams-Pratt Oakland County Law Library (mancinil(a)oakgov.com<mailto:mancinil@oakgov.com>) The Michigan Legal Help training program has been made possible through a grant from the Michigan State Bar Foundation and is administered by the Library of Michigan Foundation Library of Michigan State Law Library 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P. O. Box 30007 Lansing MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-0630 Fax: (517) 373-3915 E-mail: lmlawlib(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lmlawlib@michigan.gov>

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MICHICARD - replacement?
by Donna Alward 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Houghton Lake Public Library began participating in MeLCat in 2006. As many MeLCat libraries would attest, it was work but work that we needed to do! And yes, there were costs because equipment needed to be upgraded and catalog software had to be purchased. We had to write grants and, in the end, still had to reduce our wish list of "modules" - library service had changed. MeLCat was the way to dramatically improve our library service! Houghton Lake also chose to participate in "Visiting Patron" and believe it is an efficient and beneficial customer service. We withdrew from Michicard 3 1/2 years ago because the benefits of that system had dwindled. MeLCat makes more sense - responsibility for lost or non-returned items is assigned. Michicard does not reimburse. Plus, the "Visiting Patron" option checks the standing of a patron immediately when they offer their card! Instead of the cooperatives working to revive and provide Michicard, would their energies be better spent in resolving the issues for those who have expressed their wish to continue Michicard? Even if the coops could deliver a "Michicard" type program that has been described as "no cost" to libraries, there is always a cost. If we are spending money, let's spend it wisely to improve and expand MeLCat. Let's get as many Michigan libraries in and using the "Visiting Patron" option as we possibly can and make that the new, improved MICHICARD! Donna J. Alward, Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 Fax: 989.366.0063 URL: www.hlpl.org

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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Library Workshop
by James Pletz 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

All, TLN is presenting a workshop on ACA for librarians who will face the issues of working with a very confused public starting October 1, 2013. In addition we encourage library directors and/or their Human Resources staff to attend to learn the Rule of 50, role of ACA Navigators and the ongoing rules which will impact your library, library staff and patrons. The workshop is free - registration is required. Location: Novi Public Library Date - Time: September 11 - 1 to 4 PM See flyer attached for more details Warm regards, Jim Pletz. -- Jim Pletz Director The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248 536 3100 ext. 107

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Reminder re: State Librarian's Excellence Award Nominations Deadline
by Robertson, Nancy (MDE) 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Hi all, Just a reminder that the nomination form for the State Librarian's Excellence Award can be found here: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2013_lmfoundation_SLEAA… The deadline for submission is September 13th. Nancy Nancy R. Robertson State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9464 Email: robertsonn(a)michigan.gov<mailto:robertsonn@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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