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Remembering Fran Pletz
by Robertson, Nancy (MDE) 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

Dear all, We have some sad news to share: * Remembering Fran Pletz Frances H. Pletz (Fran) was born in 1920 in Chicago, Illinois. She just recently passed away at the age of 93. Fran was truly the first lady of libraries and librarianship in the state of Michigan. Among her many other accomplishments, she served as the executive director of the Michigan Library Association from 1969 to 1982 and she served on the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees from the 1992 through 2005. She also served on the Library of Michigan Foundation Board of Trustees as well. [Fran Pletz seated with State Librarian Nancy Robertson] Fran visited the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees meeting on September 12, 2012, with her son Jim who is the director of The Library Network in Novi. She was a wonderful person professionally and personally, and she will be missed but always treasured. 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/> The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Picture of Dick Johnson
by Margaret Bentley 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

am looking for a photograph of Harold G. "Dick" Johnson. (He was the director here from 1955-1957. He resigned to become the assistant director of the Flint Public Library Library as well as president of the Michigan Library Association in 1964-65.Eventually he became the joint director of the Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham and the Bloomfield Township Public.In 1980 he received the Michigan Library Association's Librarian of the Year Award.He died in 1985.) Digital images are fine. We want something which can be used as part of a display for our centennial celebration. Any help would be appreciated. -- Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-5134

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Furniture Available in Jackson
by Tackett, Sara 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

HI Due to the renovation of our Meijer Branch, we have the attached furniture for sale. Items need to be picked up in the next 2 weeks. Please contact me if you are interested or have any questions. Thanks Sara Sara Tackett Public Services Administrator Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4099 ext 1307 517-788-6024 fax tackettse(a)myjdl.com<mailto:tackettse@myjdl.com> [Description: T:\JDL LOGOS\JDL Logo CMYK 300dpi.png]

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Public Services Job Announcement
by Kirby,Andrea 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

Please visit http://www.cadl.org/about/opportunities/job-openings/pubservlibrarian-holt/ for more information. DATE: December 6, 2013 POSITION: PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN HOURS & HOLT-DELHI BRANCH, 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt, MI 48842 OF POSITION: 40 Hours/week. Will include evenings and weekends. EMPLOYMENT: Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions will require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned at the above location, CADL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any CADL location. EDUCATION & Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science or its EXPERIENCE: equivalent from an ALA accredited institution. Possession of a Michigan Librarian's Professional Certificate. This is an entry-level position. Second Language speakers desired. NATURE OF Under the supervision of a Branch Head, provides reader's WORK: advisory and reference assistance to patrons of all ages with emphasis on leadership roles in youth services and programming. Develops and maintains assigned library collections; provides one-on-one and group training for library patrons and staff; provides programming for youth and adults. Expertise in technology and digital library resources preferred. Also performs professional work in reader's advisory service, collection development, reference, acquisitions, or other specific fields. Offer outreach services with and to public, schools and community. May supervise the work of support staff. May act as in charge staff member of branch. SALARY: $ 44,720- $55,889 annually DEADLINE TO Must be received by 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2013. APPLY: FOR DETAILS Contact the Capital Area District Libraries, 401 S. AND/OR Capitol Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, Monday-Friday, APPLICATION: 9am-5pm, (517) 367-6300 or visit www.cadl.org/jobs<http://www.cadl.org/jobs> Please send a completed Capital Area District Libraries Application* to: Capital Area District Libraries, Attn: Human Resources, PO Box 40719, Lansing, MI 48901-7919. *All applications for employment must be made on the Capital Area District Libraries application form and completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the minimum and special eligibility requirements, as listed on this job announcement, for the vacancy and file a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. CAPITAL AREA DISTRICT LIBRARIES SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Great Michigan Read: Annie's Ghosts
by Nancy Hasek 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

Hello everyone. Our four different book discussion groups will be discussing Annie's Ghosts by Steve Luxenberg between January and May 2014. Though I've ordered enough copies to share between the discussion groups, I would like perhaps 10 to 20 more copies to feel safe that I will have enough copies for other patrons who wish to attend. Are there any libraries who have already discussed the book who would be willing to lend me some of your unprocessed copies? You may respond directly to me. Yea for the Great Michigan Read program! Nancy Hasek Adult Services Librarian Farmington Branch Farmington Community Library 23500 Liberty Street Farmington, Michigan 48335 248-553-6262 nancy.hasek(a)farmlib.org<mailto:nancy.hasek@farmlib.org> Librarian is a service occupation. Gas station attendant of the mind. — In The Gold Bug Variations p.35, 1991. Richard Powers

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MILibraryCard Update
by Tammy Turgeon 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

Hi! MILibraryCard participation is growing! We have 50 participating libraries and we're hoping for a few more to sign up before January 1, 2014. You can get more information about the program and a list of participating libraries at http://www.milibrarycard.org . We'll be creating a pdf of a bookmark that you can print out to give to your patrons and will update it weekly as more libraries join. Tammy -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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Growing an Early Literacy Initiative in Wisconsin
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

For those looking to start or expand early literacy programs, see the post below from the Institute of Museum and Library Services about a Wisconsin public library initiative. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 11:06 AM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) Subject: New IMLS Blog Post: Growing an Early Literacy Initiative in Wisconsin To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1830&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=89…>. [IMLS logo] December 6, 2013 -- New Blog Post from UpNext: The IMLS Blog<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830> Growing an Early Literacy Initiative in Wisconsin A new public library initiative in Wisconsin aims to support caregivers of young children with information about early literacy. Read full post online at http://blog.imls.gov/?p=4443<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830>. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830>. You are subscribed as: reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov>. To unsubscribe this email address, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/unsubscribe.aspx?d=73&m=1830&e=reishk@michigan.gov>. To forward this to a friend, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/forward.aspx?d=73&m=1830&e=reishk@michigan.gov>.

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December MCLS workshops and January - June training calendar now online!
by Heather Ladiski 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

Register today for the following workshops offered by MCLS in December: December 10 MeL Databases Basics Part 1 December 12 MeLCat Processing Policies and Procedures December 12 MeL Databases Basics Part 2 December 17 MeLCat Refresher Training for DCB Libraries (in Lansing) (Deadline to register is Tuesday, December 10) December 18-20 Copy Cataloging of Sound Recordings Using RDA For more information on these or any of our upcoming training opportunities, including our January - June 2014 Training Calendar now online, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/ Thanks! - heather ******************** Heather M. (Thomas) Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/492-3885 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org

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request for Great Michigan Read - 2 copies Annie's Ghosts
by rhdewey＠charter.net 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

The Benzonia Public Library registered for the Great Michigan Read, but there were no copies left to be distributed to us. Is any Michigan library done with this programming and able to give us 2 copies from your surplus? We are a Level I rural library with plans for programming in the spring (= “still winter”). Helen Helen W. Dewey Secretary Benzonia Public Library Board BPLSecretary(a)charter.net rhdewey(a)charter.net

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Mechanix Illustrated June 1981
by Moyer Debora J 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Hello, A patron is looking to purchase a copy of the June 1981 issue of Mechanix Illustrated. Do any of you have a copy you would be willing to part with? Thank you, Debora Moyer Jackson College Library 2111 Emmons Road Jackson, MI 49201 517-796-8621 moyerdeboraj(a)jccmi.ecu

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