- Michlib-l - liblists.org

Fwd: Computer desks
by G Nartker 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

These units are available free of charge to any interested party. You will need to make arrangements to pick them up. If anyone is interested, we would like to hear from you by Friday, November 8, 2013. You may contact me: Gail Nartker 810-648-2644 gnartker(a)sandusky.lib.mi.us -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Computer desks Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:38:26 -0500 From: John <jbezotte(a)sandusky.lib.mi.us> To: Gail Nartker <gnartker(a)sandusky.lib.mi.us> See attached. -- John Bezotte Sandusky District Library

1 0

Open Meetings Act
by Michael McGuire 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Some of the best summaries of the Open Meetings Act AND the Freedom of Information Act are published by the Attorney General's office and are available at: http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-164-20988_18160---,00.html Something that your Board may want to be aware of is that conducting official business by email may subject the communications to the Freedom of Information Act. If email is used as a method of deliberating or making decisions on official business, it may be considered a method of evading the requirements of the Open Meetings Act because it is a form of 'round robin' action. These matters are covered very well and in simple language in the A.G. publications. Michael D. McGuire Grand Rapids, MI mdmcguire(a)yahoo.com

1 0

Summer Reading survey prize winners!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

Congratulations to our Summer Reading survey prize winners and thanks to all of you for submitting your statistics and feedback on the program. We appreciate the help! Lynn, Margo and Julie have won a selection of Michigan Reads books and 2014 Summer Reading t-shirts. Thanks again! Prize Winners! (as selected by the random number generator) 1. Lynn VanderLinde from the Alcona County Library 2. Margo Bonini from the Sebewaing Library 3. Julie Kintner from the Traverse Area District Library 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>

2 1

MDMLG ACA Panel & Meeting - Last Week to Register
by Angela Sponer 05 Nov '13

05 Nov '13

This is a reminder that it is the last week to register for the Metropolitan Detroit Medical Librarian Group's ACA Panel and general business meeting: Please join us on November 21 from 11:30am-3:30pm at the Royal Oak Public Library. 222 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking <http://www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/portal/webfm_send/230> (248) 246-3700 Map<https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Royal+Oak+Public+Library&fb=1&gl=us…> *Program*: Affordable Care Act Initiatives: Perspectives from Public Libraries In this panel discussion, we will be hearing from public library representatives on what they have been doing to educate themselves and their patrons on the Affordable Care Act. Panel: Mary Ann DeKane from the Royal Oak Public Library Rebecca Havenstein-Coughlin from the Canton Public Library Sherlonya Turner from the Ann Arbor District Library *Lunch and Discussion*: Enjoy a boxed lunch with sandwich and salad options from Ridley’s Bakery Café for $7, while sharing your library’s experiences with literature tracking apps such as BrowZine or QxRead. Facilitator: Karl Ericson – University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry Library Cost: $7 if ordering a lunch from Ridley’s, free if you are not ordering a lunch Register Here: http://www.mdmlg.org/November%202013%20Registration.pdf Please register if you plan to attend. Payment Methods: PayPal - http://www.mdmlg.org/paypal-november-meeting-2013.htm Check - make out to *MDMLG*, may be mailed to Angela Sponer at Henry Ford Hospital, Sladen Library K-17, 2799 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 We hope to see you there! Angela Sponer, MLIS Librarian Henry Ford Hospital Sladen Library, K-17 asponer1(a)hfhs.org (313) 916-2550

1 0

Resources for Small Business from Michigan Electronic Library
by fabak＠libcoop.net 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Hello, As we know, Michigan Electronic Library provides a number of free resources for business owners and aspiring business owners. This is the place to find location analyses, market comparisons, brand preferences and attitudes and much more! On Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00 we will have Dinah Ramirez from Gale-Cengage to introduce patrons to these great resources. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. If you have any questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thanks, Kathy Faba Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch

1 0

Cromaine's November 2nd Author Fair
by Ceci Marlow 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Cromaine is very grateful to the Michigan Center for the Book which provided (via the Library of Michigan Foundation) a grant for this event. Our door count for the drop-in 10am to 3 pm event was 300. We were surprised to see 35 folks pretty much glued to their seats for the day! One attendee commented, "motivated me to keep on with my book." Another said, "Lots of great info! Information I wish I had before I published." And, "Meeting local publishers; being with writers; sharing info--inspiring!" As an affiliate of the Michigan Center for the Book, this event (and others like it that MCFB has supported in the past) make our membership a cost-benefit positive by far. On top of it, the MCFB meetings are themselves an incredible platform for finding out what works and what doesn't in event planning, who to contact (and possibly, who to avoid). As well as programming on a shoestring, building community partnerships, and sharing resources for member libraries. Yep, this is an out-and-out plug to get your library to become a Michigan Center for the Book affiliate! ceci

1 0

Open Meetings Act response summary
by Dave Ewick 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Original Question: Does anyone have a 1-2 page summary of the Open Meetings Act? I'd like to have a single sheet to hand out to my board members for their Trustee binders; something that is quick and easy to use as a reminder. Board members sometimes use email between board meetings to keep up to date on issues - this is touched upon in the OMA, but I am still uncomfortable with how far behind the times the OMA lags. I'd like to be able to put that reminder right at our fingertips. Here is a summary of the responses I received, including links and attachments. http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_18689---,00.ht… http://www.mml.org/pdf/glv/appendix2.pdf Pages 21-23 of this pdf: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/openmtgsfreedom.pdf Best, Dave David L. Ewick City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)sfldlib.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

1 0

Help needed with social media push for tomorrow's election (Tuesday, November 5)
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Hello, library partners. If you get the chance, please help us remind the public about tomorrow's election with the following social media messages. * Twitter: Tomorrow is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in 75 #Michigan<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Michigan&src=hash> counties. Preview your ballot, find your polling place & more at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, November 5 is #Election Day in Michigan! Go to Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to see if your community has an election, view a sample ballot, find your polling place and much more. Much thanks! Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [cid:image001.jpg@01CED949.1905E5E0] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [cid:image002.gif@01CED949.1905E5E0]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [cid:image003.gif@01CED949.1905E5E0] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [cid:image004.gif@01CED949.1905E5E0] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [cid:image005.gif@01CED949.1905E5E0] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

1 0

Notice Printer
by Chris Singleton 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Greetings, PALnet, located on the Baker College Campus of Flint, Michigan, is offering a Hewlett Packard LineJet 1000Q Notice Printer for any library that may be interested. Any are welcome to take the printer for free on a first come first serve basis, however, you must be able to come and pick it up. If interested, please contact me (Chris Singleton) at chris(a)palnet.info. Regards, Christopher J Singleton PALnet Application Specialist

1 0

Correction: YDL Presents Roy Blount, Jr.
by Mary Garboden 04 Nov '13

04 Nov '13

Hi everyone, Apologies for giving out a bad phone number! Please call (734) 879-1301 with any questions about this Thursday's Roy Blount, Jr. appearance. Thanks, Mary WHAT: Author and humorist Roy Blount Jr. is a frequent guest on NPR's "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" and "A Prairie Home Companion." He will be on stage with WEMU's Bob Eccles in a conversation that promises to be witty, irreverent, and very, very funny. Blount will be signing books immediately following the event. His books will be available for sale courtesy of Nicola's Books. The event is free and open to the public. WHO: Roy Blount, Jr., Author and humorist Bob Eccles, Host of WEMU 89.1's All Things Considered WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Pease Auditorium, 701 E. Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (on Eastern Michigan University's campus) WHY: The Ypsilanti District Library is proud to be able to bring prominent authors to Ypsilanti and offer free events that enrich our community. CONTACT: Lori Coryell, Assistant Director Ypsilanti District Library (734) 879-1301 Coryell(a)ypsilibrary.org This event is sponsored by Bank of Ann Arbor, the Friends of the Ypsilanti District Library, and WEMU. More information is available at www.ypsilibrary.org/RoyBlount Mary Garboden Head of Youth & Outreach Services Ypsilanti District Library ph: (734) 482-4110, ext. 1316 fax: (734) 879-1310

1 0