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MeL eResources Trainings
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Hello Everyone! We are pleased to announce some training opportunities for some of the recently added MeL eResources. These are all Webinars. Please share with your colleagues who are not on any of these listservs! DemographicsNow and Gale Business Resources - Live Webinar on Nov. 12th; others recorded: https://cengage.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=ce… BusinessDecision - Live Webinars on November 19, December 17 and January 21, 2014 http://www.civictechnologies.com/mel_training/ NoveList K-8 Plus - Live Webinars on November 19, December 5, 13, 16; Webinars on Dec. 13 and 16 are of particular interest to Teachers/Librarians and will include Common Core, teaching with ebooks and more. Registration for November 19th Webinar: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?ED=253525617&UID=169… Registration for December 5th Webinar: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?ED=253525682&UID=169… Registration for December 13th Webinar: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?ED=253528127&UID=169… Registration for December 16th Webinar: https://ebscotraining.webex.com/ebscotraining/k2/j.php?ED=253528132&UID=169… All Webinars run approximately 1 hour. For additional Webinar training opportunities on all the MeL eResources, please consult the training calendar from MCLS; these trainings are also recorded and continuing education credits are available: http://mcls.org/cms/sitem.cfm/workshops__conferences/mel_workshops_ Please mark your calendars and let us know if you have any questions. Kind regards, Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Job Posting
by Trenton Smiley 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Trenton M. Smiley Community Relations Officer Genesee District Library (810) 230-9613 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax tsmiley(a)thegdl.org<mailto:tsmiley@thegdl.org> Genesee District Library Headquarters G-4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504

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Marshall District Library - Internship Posting
by Angela Semifero 10 Nov '13

10 Nov '13

*AVAILABLE POSITION:* Part-time Library Intern, Public Services Department, Marshall District Library *WORK SCHEDULE:* 15 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours. Schedule to be arranged upon hiring. Employment will begin by January 6, 2013 and continue until May 2013. *PAY RATE:* $10.69 per hour, no benefits. *JOB SUMMARY:* Regular duties include providing direct reference, readers' advisory and circulation services for patrons of all ages. Interns will participate in projects related to youth programming and library marketing efforts. Interns may also participate in collection development activities. *REQUIREMENTS:* Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and will have completed some coursework in a Master degree program for Library and Information Science. Consideration will be given to interns in undergraduate degree programs who have an interest in child development, marketing or library services. Candidate must be committed to customer service excellence. Additionally to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual will be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. *APPLY:* Submit resume with cover letter to: Angela Semifero, Library Director, Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068. Electronic submissions to: *SemiferoaA(a)MarshallDistrictLibrary.org <SemiferoaA(a)MarshallDistrictLibrary.org>* *DEADLINE:* Application materials mailed or e-mailed to *SemiferoA(a)MarshallDistrictLibrary.org <SemiferoA(a)MarshallDistrictLibrary.org>* will be accepted through 5:00 pm on Friday, December 6, 2013. *PLEASE NOTE:* All candidates will be notified of our decision by mail or phone within 3-4 weeks after the deadline date. We ask that no inquiries be made about the status of your application during this period. The Marshall District Library does not discriminate in its employment practices. -- Angela Semifero Library Director Marshall District Library 124 W. Green St. Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-7821x11 semiferoa(a)marshalldistrictlibrary.org

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SurgeArrest recall alert
by rhdewey＠charter.net 09 Nov '13

09 Nov '13

There is a recall of certain years and models of SurgeArrest surge protectors. At Benzonia Public Library, we just removed 4 from service. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says “The surge protectors can overheat, smoke and melt, posing a fire hazard.” The details and photos are at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-APC-Surge-Pr…. Helen W. Dewey Secretary Benzonia Public Library Board BPLSecretary(a)charter.net

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Filtering
by Linda K. Neely 09 Nov '13

09 Nov '13

Please contact me if you know of an Internet filtering system that is both easy to use--i.e., does not require constant updating--and costs less than $50 per computer station. Thanks! Linda K. Neely for Bath Township Library Center Bath MI

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Fwd: Mailing from the Michigan College Access Network
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 08 Nov '13

08 Nov '13

Thanks Kirk for the correction to the URL for the Michigan College Access Network; please see below everyone! Best, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org Begin forwarded message: From: "Nims, Kirk" <Nims.Kirk(a)epa.gov<mailto:Nims.Kirk@epa.gov>> Date: November 8, 2013, 1:06:58 PM EST To: "BiggThomas, Deb (MDE)" <BiggsThomasD(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BiggsThomasD@michigan.gov>> Subject: RE: Mailing from the Michigan College Access Network http://www.micollegeaccess.org/ I think this is the URL you wanted below. Kirk Nims, Librarian Ma.L.Sc. (Contractor) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Vehicle & Fuel Emissions Laboratory Library 2000 Traverwood Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Phone - (734) 214-4434 Fax - (734) 214-4525 Email - nims.kirk(a)epa.gov<mailto:nims.kirk@epa.gov> http://www.epa.gov/otaq [ASRCPS] - providing contract professional services at this Library From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mail.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org> [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) Sent: Friday, November 08, 2013 12:11 PM To: Michlib-l@lists. mcls. org Subject: [Michlib-l] Mailing from the Michigan College Access Network Hello All! Just a heads up that your library will soon be receiving a mailing from the Michigan College Access Network, http://michigancollegeaccess.org with a letter from Lisa King, Asst. Director and myself, detailing the Michigan College Access Portal, http://michigancap.org. In the mailing there will also be a couple posters and bookmarks and an invitation to attend an upcoming Webinar on the portal. This is a great resource to make your tweens/teens/parents/teachers and homeschoolers aware of as it is a free college planning tool with an amazing amount of functionality and links to MeL's resources for college prep as well. We also link to the portal in MeL's Teens Gateway in the College Prep. Web Sites section. I would appreciate it if you would forward this email to your either your adult services librarian or director should they not be on Michlib-l, and Denise would you please share with your Coop Director colleagues and ask them to let their members know as well. I regret that I don't have all of their emails handy :-( Thanks so much! Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517.373.4466 Visit MeL at http://mel.org and http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Mailing from the Michigan College Access Network
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 08 Nov '13

08 Nov '13

Hello All! Just a heads up that your library will soon be receiving a mailing from the Michigan College Access Network, http://michigancollegeaccess.org with a letter from Lisa King, Asst. Director and myself, detailing the Michigan College Access Portal, http://michigancap.org. In the mailing there will also be a couple posters and bookmarks and an invitation to attend an upcoming Webinar on the portal. This is a great resource to make your tweens/teens/parents/teachers and homeschoolers aware of as it is a free college planning tool with an amazing amount of functionality and links to MeL's resources for college prep as well. We also link to the portal in MeL's Teens Gateway in the College Prep. Web Sites section. I would appreciate it if you would forward this email to your either your adult services librarian or director should they not be on Michlib-l, and Denise would you please share with your Coop Director colleagues and ask them to let their members know as well. I regret that I don't have all of their emails handy :-( Thanks so much! Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 517.373.4466 Visit MeL at http://mel.org and http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Looking for a kids' book
by Wendy Erickson 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

Patron said, "A butterfly is impaled on a thorn and then freed by a little girl. Butterfly returns as a fairy godmother and says you can have happiness early in life or late in life. Which do you choose?" The girl chooses later in life." Thanks, Wendy Erickson Parchment Community Library

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Charge for scanning?
by Kay Hurd 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

Our library is finding that more and more patrons use our copy machine to scan documents to email, and I’m beginning to wonder if this is a way to avoid fax charges. Are other libraries are experiencing this and if so are you charging for scans? Thanks for your feedback. Kay Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair, PO Box 517 Almont, MI 48003 (810)798-3100 voice (810)798-2208 fax khurd(a)adlmi.org

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Reminder: bulk purchase order forms due November 12
by Angie Michelini 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

Hi Everyone, Here's a friendly reminder that the order form for flashdrives, earbuds, and headphones is due by 2pm on Tuesday, November 12. If you have not yet received an order form, please let me know and I will forward that onto you. Note: The next order opportunity for these items will be available in February/March 2014 . Thank you, Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375 Office: 248.536.3100 x144, primary contact number Cell: 734.673.7303, urgent requests only

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