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Public library service to distance education students
by Michele D Behr 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

We are conducting a research project to investigate public library services for distance education college students. We would very much appreciate your participation in a brief survey. It should only take about 3-5 minutes of your time. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LJHPTLV A colleague at Central Michigan University and I are planning to present the results of this research at the Distance Library Services conference this Spring. Please let me know if you have questions or comments. Thank you for your time. Michele -- Michele D. Behr Associate Professor University Libraries, Off Campus Services 2017 Waldo Library Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5353 michele.behr(a)wmich.edu Phone 269-387-5611 Fax: 269-387-5124 AIM: MicheleAtWMU

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Calling Rural Libraries - RLC 2014 and Digital Inclusion
by White, Shannon (MDE) 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Don't forget about the Rural and Small Libraries Conference scheduled for April 30-May 2, 2014. It will be 2014 before you know it and registration and program details will be available at that time. The 2014 conference will be held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and we will be able to enjoy all the hotel has to offer as well as a full schedule of programs, keynotes and networking with library colleagues. Also, if you are a rural library don't forget to take a look at the Impact Survey available here: http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu As of today 42 of Michigan's rural libraries have completed the survey but we would love to have a more complete picture of rural libraries nationwide. Your data will help create a national picture of rural libraries in the twenty-first century. Please participate in the Digital Inclusion Survey by this Friday, November 22. The survey will generate unique and valuable data in the areas of digital literacy, economic and workforce development, civic engagement, and public access to the internet. You can access the survey by going to http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu Why is your participation important? Participation in the survey will allow your library to: * Get a better sense of your community's needs, challenges, and opportunities through interactive tools http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/content/interactive-map and how your library's services add value to your community. * Communicate with decision makers about the value of your library's technology-enabled services and public access technologies. * Articulate how your library helps build a digitally inclusive community http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/content/di-initiatives, supporting 21st century workforce development, digital literacy, education, and a healthy community. * Identify where your library's services and resources are meeting community needs and where there might be room for improvement or a need for new partners to extend the library's reach. Results from the survey and speed test will provide valuable new data for advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. 1. How do you participate? Go to http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/ and follow the Complete the Survey button. In addition to the survey questions, libraries are requested to complete a network speed test. Instructions are on the first page when you log in to the survey. Speed capture is automatic. 2. Can you see the survey questions before answering them? Yes, you can access a PDF version of the survey sections on the survey project website http://digitalinclusion.umd.edu/content/digital-inclusion-survey . Please note that the print and Web surveys are slightly different (not in terms of the questions, but in terms of layout and presentation). 3. Can you save your answers and finish the survey later? Yes, you can save your answers at any time by clicking the 'stop and resume later' button at the bottom of each survey question page. To get back into the survey later, use your ID to login, find your library and click the button that says 'resume' or 'completed.' You can also print a copy of the completed survey for your records. 4. How long will it take to complete the survey? Test estimates ranged from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. Thank you for taking the time to consider submitting information for the survey this year. We look forward to seeing you on Mackinac Island in 2014! Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 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 and to those they serve in the 21st century. Visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ to watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Reminder: Michigan Reads program survey - Please respond!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Please take a few moments to respond to the Michigan Reads survey. We appreciate your help in demonstrating the program's reach to our funders and your suggestions on how to improve the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Reish, Karren (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 12:43 PM To: michlib-l (michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org) Subject: Michigan Reads program survey - Please respond! The Library of Michigan has heard from a lot of libraries about great programs they built around the Michigan Reads book and kit. As you are wrapping up any fall programming with the kit, please take a few minutes to respond to the VERY SHORT survey at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. The survey button is at the bottom of the page. We appreciate your statistics (estimates are fine) and any feedback on the program. You can also take a look at the pictures in the Press and Pictures section (the link is MICHIGAN READS EVENT PICTURES!<http://www.flickr.com/photos/michiganreads/>). We have some great pictures of wonderful programming ideas and will be adding more. If you'd like us to post any of your pictures, please send them to me. Thank you all for a successful program year. 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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Grant Opportunity: FY 2014 Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

See below for the Spark! Ignition program grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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, November 15, 2013 1:41 PM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) Subject: Call for Applications: FY 2014 Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1793&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=86…>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2013 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard(a)imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Call for Applications: FY 2014 Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries. The application deadline is February 3, 2014. Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries are small grants that encourage libraries and archives to prototype and evaluate innovations that result in new tools, products, services, or organizational practices. They enable grantees to undertake activities that involve risk and require them to share project results–whether they succeed or fail–to provide valuable information to the library field and help improve the ways libraries serve their communities. The funding range is from $10,000 to $25,000, and there are no matching requirements. Projects must begin on October 1, November 1, or December 1, 2014. Click here for program guidelines and more information about the funding opportunity<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=1793>. Supporting IMLS Initiatives We invite libraries to address STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in their programs and projects to advance STEM learning and knowledge at all ages, but particularly for at-risk youth. Click here to learn more about IMLS’s role in STEM initiatives<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=1793>. Getting Your Questions Answered IMLS staff members are available by phone and email to discuss general issues relating to the Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries program. We also invite you to participate in a webinar to learn more about the program, ask questions, and listen to the questions and comments of other participants. The live webinars for the FY14 Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries program will be December 11, 2013 and January 7, 2014, both at 3:30 ET. IMLS is using the Blackboard Collaborate system (version 12.5). If you are a first-time user of Blackboard, click here to check your system compatibility and configure your settings<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=1793>. See grant program guidelines for additional webinar details<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=1793>. 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=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=1793> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=1793> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=1793>.

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Active Shooter policies
by Sheila Bissonnette 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Good afternoon, I remember that recently someone posted a question to the listserv regarding input on active shooter policies. I can't seem to locate the posting in the listserv archive. I'm hoping someone with a better memory than mine will remember. Any information regarding building lock down situations or active shooter policies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. Thanks Sheila Sheila M. Bissonnette, MLIS Library Director Pere Marquette District Library & Harrison District Library Pere Marquette District Library Harrison District Library 185 E. 4th Street 105 E. Main Street Clare, MI 48617 P.O. Box 380 www.pmdl.org<http://www.pmdl.org/> Harrison, MI 48625 www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org<www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org%20> Phone: (989) 386-7576 ext 4 Phone: (989) 539-6711 Fax: (989) 386-3576 Fax: (989) 539-6301 Cell: (989) 878-0450 [PMDLLogoSign] [Description: hdlsign]

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Contract for I.T. Services
by Sylvia Merz 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Anyone out there have a short contract that they've used for in-house IT services (e.g. 12 hours a month at $???/hr to do this and such tasks) that I could plagiarize? Or any kind of short SERVICE contract that they use. . . Please reply off-list. Appreciate the help. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library lelandlibrary(a)lelandtownshiplibrary.org

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MeL Resources Webinars
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Hello Everyone! Just a reminder that we have some great Webinar training opportunities coming up-some of which are actually tomorrow, Nov. 19th. For BusinessDecision, please go to, http://www.civictechnologies.com/mel_training/#! for dates and sign-up information. For NoveList K-8 Plus: November 19th Webinar: http://tinyurl.com/m2xul6j December 5th Webinar: http://tinyurl.com/kdyxq8x December 13th Webinar: http://tinyurl.com/m4teyvv December 16th Webinar: http://tinyurl.com/kj8jnpz We will be scheduling additional trainings for DemographicsNow soon. You can view all training opportunities at http://mel.org/promotions. Click on MeL Databases Training. Keep in mind that BusinessDecision and DemographicsNow can be used by libraries as well to assess their own markets. We will be scheduling special trainings in the near future with this in mind. Cheers, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Questions for Merit?
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Hello All, I am on the Merit Advisory Council and wonder if any of you have questions about Merit and the services they offer that you would like me to find answers to at our next in-person council meeting in Ann Arbor on December 6th. Merit is a non-profit corporation owned by Michigan's four-year public universities (http://merit.edu) and the mission is: "to be a respected leader in developing and providing advanced networking services to the research and education community. Merit is a trusted source for providing high-quality network infrastructure; initiating and facilitating collaboration; and providing knowledge and technology transfer through outreach." Here is the most recent member newsletter: http://www.merit.edu/connections/Oct2013/. Please let me know how I can represent you if you are a Merit member, or how I can provide you information if you have questions about Merit. [cid:image001.jpg@01CEE463.C5B8F050] Sheryl L. Mase Assistant Director, Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4331; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 Email: mases(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mases@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan ***visit the Michigan eLibrary at 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 and to those they serve in the 21st Century. Visit http://brightside.cedam.info<http://brightside.cedam.info/> to watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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phones down at the Ypsilanti District Library
by Paula Drummond 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Due to power issues, the telephones are currently not working at all Ypsilanti District Library locations. We are open and all other services are available. Paula C. Drummond Head, Adult Services Department Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 482-4110 Ext. 1306 drummond(a)ypsilibrary.org<mailto:drummond@ypsilibrary.org>

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GLADL job openings
by Lise Mitchell 18 Nov '13

18 Nov '13

Still time to apply -- accepting applications via email, fax, or mail *LIBRARY ASSISTANT/COMPUTER TECH* The Grand Ledge Area District Library is looking for a resourceful individual to assist with the expansion and maintenance of the library computer network and web presence. Computer experience along with A+ Certification required. Wordpress experience preferred. Responsibilities include a wide variety of clerical activities and considerable communication with and service to library patrons to ensure a positive library experience. This position also includes managing the circulation desk during assigned shifts, shelving and shelf reading of library materials. Some evening and weekend hours required. (Current weekend rotation: one Saturday/month in Wacousta and one Sunday/month in Grand Ledge). Wage $12.00/hr., 24-29 hrs. per week. Please complete GLADL job application<https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4jFYpV_SBpxbHZXY3lCZHlTRDg/edit?usp=shari…>and send resume to Attn: Library Director, GLADL, 131 E. Jefferson, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 by Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Position open until filled. Visit our website at http://grandledge.lib.mi.us. An Equal Opportunity Employer. *LIBRARY ASSISTANT/PROGRAMMING & OUTREACH* The Grand Ledge Area District Library is looking for a creative individual to assist with planning and implementing programs and preparing marketing content and connecting with community organizations to increase awareness of the library. Responsibilities may vary from reviewing assigned collections for weeding and selection recommendations. Staff are responsible for a wide variety of clerical activities and considerable communication with and service to library patrons to ensure a positive library experience. This position also includes managing the circulation desk during assigned shifts, shelving and shelf reading of library materials. Some evening and weekend hours required. (Current weekend rotation: one Saturday/month in Wacousta and one Sunday/month in Grand Ledge). Wage $12.00/hr., 20-26 hrs. per week to include Wed 3-7pm at our Wacousta Branch; some T hours at Grand Ledge location; rest of schedule TBD at time of hire. Please complete GLADLjob application<https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4jFYpV_SBpxbHZXY3lCZHlTRDg/edit?usp=shari…>and send resume to Attn: Library Director, GLADL, 131 E. Jefferson, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 by Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Position open until filled. Visit our website at http://grandledge.lib.mi.us. An Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3018 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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