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Knight News Challenge
by Sheryl Mase 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

Sharing, FYI: "The next Knight News Challenge will explore the role of libraries in the digital age. Libraries are essential for ensuring access to information for all Americans in the digital era. Next week, we’ll begin to ask you for your input on how we can do that." http://knightfoundation.org/blogs/knightblog/2014/6/23/19-projects-win-knig… The News Challenge is about libraries, but you don’t have to be one to apply or to receive funding. Do you have an idea for making libraries better at informing and engaging Americans? Are you a school, business, journalist, designer, parent or artist who wants to work with a library to improve their ability to leverage its assets for your neighbors? If so, we want you to apply. http://kng.ht/YVtLpn

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Gone: Free Book Club Books
by Claire Mueller 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

The Youth Book Club books have been claimed. Thank you, Claire Mueller Youth Services Teen Volunteer Coordinator Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway 734-326-6123 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org>

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From State Librarian Randy Riley
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

Dear Library Directors, Trustees, Institution Administrators, and Library Users, The Library of Michigan Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2014 State Librarian's Excellence Award are now being accepted. The State Librarian's Excellence Award recognizes a Michigan Library that best exemplifies excellence in customer service. Roger Mendel will sponsor the $2,000 cash prize awarded to the winning library. Additionally, the Foundation provides two $500 cash prizes given to the runners-up recognized with Citations of Excellence. All three award-winners will receive trophies for public display. We hope you will consider nominating your library this year! The criteria is described on the attached nomination form. The current deadline for nominations is September 12, 2014. Winners will be announced at the State Librarian's Luncheon on Thursday, October 16, 2014, during the 2014 Michigan Library Association Annual Conference in Grand Rapids. Library directors, trustees, library users, or administrators may make nominations. See the nomination form for details of submission requirements. If, after reviewing the full criteria, you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the Library of Michigan Foundation office at (517) 373-1297. Randy Riley, State Librarian Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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Free Youth Book Club books
by Claire Mueller 26 Aug '14

26 Aug '14

We have multiple copies of books we had used for youth book clubs to give away. If anyone is interested in having them, please contact me. Thank you! 8 copies of Artemis Fowl, The Arctic Incident 15 copies of The Midnight Library: Voices Claire Mueller Youth Services Teen Volunteer Coordinator Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway 734-326-6123 Claire.mueller(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:Claire.mueller@westlandlibrary.org>

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Request for Quote/Proposal
by Nannette Pretzer 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

I know this has been sent out several times before, but does someone have Request for Quote/Proposal template that they wouldn't mind sharing? Thank you. Nannette Pretzer Director St. Charles District Library 104 W. Spruce Street St. Charles, MI 48655 www.stcharlesdistrictlibrary.org 989-865-9371 n.pretzer(a)vlc.lib.mi.us

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Microfiche reader, coin-op unit, & map cabinet - free to good home
by Jennifer Dean 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Hi, all - We have a few more items to give away - if you think your library could use any or all of these items, or you would like more details or specific measurements, please let me know. 1 microfiche reader - it is a DataMATE 1000 1 coin-op unit (may have been used with the reader at one time) - it is an AnaComp PolyTech Single Coin unit, takes dimes only and does not give change 1 metal map cabinet - about 5 feet tall and maybe 2-3 feet deep and wide, it has two garage-type doors that open to access sliding trays for maps If you think you may be able to use these, please let me know by this Friday, 8/29. All are heavy, so you would need to be able to pick them up here in Adrian. Thank you - hope you are well! Jennifer Jennifer L. Dean, Library Director Siena Heights University 1247 E. Siena Heights Dr. Adrian, MI 49221 517-264-7152 517-264-7711 FAX jdean1(a)sienaheights.edu<mailto:jdean1@sienaheights.edu> http://www.sienaheights.edu/Library.aspx

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Book case and showcase doors for sale
by Kate Van Auken 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Hi everyone, Sorry for cross posting... After a mini renovation project we find we are no longer in need of two 2-sided book cases and two sets of locking showcase doors. Pictures are attached and the dimensions are as follows: two 2 sided Book Cases 10” deep on top, 28” deep on bottom 48” tall 60” wide 4 shelves per side ¾” birch plywood 2 sets locking Showcase Doors ¾” deep 47¾” tall 24” wide European hinges If interested please contact me off list. Thanks! Kate Van Auken Rawson Memorial Library 6495 Pine Street Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-2856 989-872-4073 fax www.rawson.lib.mi.us kvanauken(a)rawson.lib.mi.us

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Michigan Academic Library Association (MI-ALA): Call for Volunteers for interim board members
by Minkin, Rachel 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Colleagues, MI-ALA is asking for nominations (and self-nominations) for one community college librarian and one private university or college librarian to join the MI-ALA interim board. Appointments will begin this Fall and run through to our first election cycle in late spring. Nominations should be sent to the MI-ALA Steering Committee<mailto:steeringcommittee@miala.org?subject=Interim%20Board%20Nomination> by Monday, September 8th. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Rachel M. Minkin Head of Reference Services MSU Libraries 366 W. Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 517.884.0874

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Fwd: Baldwin Public Library (Birmingham, MI) seeking two library pages
by Kathryn Bergeron 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

The Baldwin Public Library in downtown Birmingham is seeking two library pages. You can find the relevant posting information below: - Position posting <http://www.baldwinlib.org/assets/PDFs/Employment/Library-Page-Posting.pdf> - Application for Employment <http://www.baldwinlib.org/assets/PDFs/Employment/employmentapplication.pdf> Baldwin’s employment page <http://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> provides links to both. Thanks, Kathryn -------------------------- Kathryn Bergeron, MSI Associate Director Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 248-647-1700 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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wine/beer or food tasting programs
by Colleen McWhinnie 22 Aug '14

22 Aug '14

Hello! We are looking to dip our toes into wine and/or beer tasting or food tasting programs and are wondering if any of you have had any experience planning these or can suggest any good presenters. Thanks! Colleen McWhinnie Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 848-4317 Colleen.McWhinnie(a)farmlib.org

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