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Oral History Workshop Presenter
by Claire Gillespie 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

I am looking for a presenter that can offer an Oral History Workshop program. Ideally this will be geared toward the beginner. Topics to cover might include preparing for an interview, the recording processes and preserving/archiving your interview. Thank you! Claire Gillespie Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library (Saint Joseph Public Library) 500 Market Street Saint Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-7167

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staff scheduling
by Lise Mitchell 28 Sep '13

28 Sep '13

Hi, Before I spend more time trying to invent the wheel, thought I'd ask if someone else has already figured this out. Is anyone with primarily a part-time staff that work set work schedules utilized an online scheduling software to keep track of schedules, shifts that need to be swapped/filled, and make it easier to know when folks are working or not; AND the same software to generate desk coverage schedules. I've been playing with a few of the scheduling softwares, When to Work, Hello Scheduling, ShiftPlanning; but keep feeling like I'm trying to put a square peg in a round hole. Any suggestions much appreciated! thanks, lise -- 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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Wireless Internet--Minors Access
by Michael McGuire 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

I'd like to strongly concur in this response from Sheryl Cormicle Knox to the question concerning wireless internet access. "I'd like to suggest that "based on P.A. 212 which says minors cannot use unfiltered Internet in library without parent/guardian sitting next to child" is not accurate. Here is a summary of the implications of the Michigan law posted by the Library of Michigan at the time of its amendment: Public Act 212 of 2000(SB 936) effective October 1, 2000, was signed by Governor Engler on June 26, 2000. This amendment to the Library Privacy Act requires local library boards to adopt and enforce a policy that restricts minors from Internet access to obscene or sexually explicit matter harmful to minors. The new section of the act requires filtering software or some system or method designed to prevent a minor from viewing objectionable material be used. Libraries established by community college districts, colleges or universities are exempt from this new requirement, as are private libraries open to the public. http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_18689-54462--,… Here's the act itself: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-397-606 It might be accurate to say that your library's system for preventing minors from viewing objectionable material is to require their parent to sit next to them, but that system is not required by Michigan law." There are other ways. Filtering software is - invariably - over-inclusive or under-inclusive (and libraries often let or encourage commercial filtering providers filter material that has thing to do with obscenity and harmful sexual content) and even, if properly categorized, often filters out material that is clearly not covered by this badly written and obsolete law. The law covers ONLY "obscene or sexually explicit matter harmful to minors." I would note that the " parent next to the minor" rule restrict access to ALL internet access to minors unless the parent is present and "sitting next to the minor." The minor can't use the internet AT ALL without the parent. The law does require the parent to accompany the minor. There is no definition of that word. It says nothing about "sitting next to the minor." Why couldn't the parent stand, for example? Why couldn't the parent step away while still viewing the screen? The State of Michigan publishes this in Power Point: PA 212 •Focus is on minors only, not adults Amended section 6 of MCL 397.606 as added by PA 37 requiring the governing body of the library to adopt and require enforcement of a policy that restricts access to minors to the Internet or computer systems in 1 of the following ways: •(a) Both of the following: –(i) By making available, to individuals of any age, 1 or more terminals that are restricted from receiving obscene matter or sexually explicit matter that is harmful to minors; AND –(ii) By reserving, to individuals 18 years of age or older or minors who are accompanied by their parent or guardian, 1 or more terminals that are NOT restricted from receiving any material. OR •(b) By utilizing a system or method that is designed to prevent a minor from viewing obscene matter or sexually explicit matter that is harmful to minors. –Possibilities: Internet filtering Monitoring In Michigan, you must comply with PA 212 whether or not you apply for E-rate funds. www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/lm_CIPA_PA212_300204_7.ppt And, of course, this whole law and policy concern doesn’t address the situation in which a minor (ages 0-18) is accompanied by a parent who sits next to them and monitors the minors internet usage <or where the parent is using the internet and a minor is sitting next to the parent> and the minor can nonetheless see material that violates the statute on an adjacent or nearby computer operated by an adult in violation of the law and/or library policy. This happened in Owosso, MI in 2009. WiFi networks barely existed in 2000 when this law went into effect. It applies only to libraries. It doesn't apply to McDonalds, coffee shops, community colleges, or most other institutions where minors can get unfiltered internet access. They are now almost ubiquitous. An under 18 college student would be required to bring his or her parent to the library under the "sitting next to the minor" rule in order to use unfiltered internet. It seems likely that this law - where a wireless network is concerned - only impacts those areas where no other Wifi is available or where the family is too poor to afford it. This may explain why many libraries seem not to have objections registered to having filtered or "sit next to the minor" unfiltered internet use. To most minors and parents, it's irrelevant. Another perspective. Michael D. McGuire Grand Rapids, MI mdmcguire(a)yahoo.com “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.” C.S. Lewis

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Wireless Internet--Minors Access
by BillieJo Bluemer 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Quick question: My library has unfiltered Wireless Internet that is password protected. On advice of our attorney, who is a library law specialist, we deny minors access to the Wi-Fi based on P.A. 212 which says minors cannot use unfiltered Internet in library without parent/guardian sitting next to child. In order for a minor to use our Wi-Fi, a parent must obtain the password and stay near the child. It seems we are getting screamed at every day by angry parents because of our policy. I'd like to know what other libraries' policies are when it comes to Wi-Fi: do you block minors' access if your Wi-Fi is unfiltered? BillieJo Bluemer Library Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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Letters about Literature program announcement
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

A reminder about the Letters about Literature program and the deadlines. Letters from teens in grades 9-12 are due Dec. 10th and letters from children in grades 4-6 and 7-8 are due January 10th. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2014 Letters about Literature program. We are again hosting this national program for Michigan. The Letters about Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> program is a national program from the Library of Congress. It is reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. We have sent a letter and a sample entry form to libraries and schools. The 2014 letters will be due in two waves, which is new this year. Level III entries (grades (9-12) have a deadline of December 10, 2013 and Level I and II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 10, 2014. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2014. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. Please find the 2014 entry form at the link below. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Guidelines_Individual_2012_361897_7.p… If you have any questions about the program, please contact me. We look forward to reading your student and patron letters! 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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policies
by Joann Crater 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

I understand that many, many, many policies have been posted on here over the years, however, I didn't need them then. Now, I have a whole new board, that doesn't necessarily want to approve our "old" policies without comparing them to what others might have. So, if you can easily access your policies and attach them in an email to me, I would most certainly appreciate it!! Please send off list to: joannatthelibrary(a)yahoo.com Thank you so very, very much!! :) Joann Crater Director Hudson Carnegie District Library 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3801 fax 517-448-5095 joannatthelibrary(a)yahoo.com

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Re: [Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access
by Mark Ehle 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Bill Bowman asks: What sort of a code can they get for unfiltered? Is it a separate SSID that has security on it? It's a code that OpenDNS issues. You type it in on your browser, and then it pops up a window that needs to stay open for as long as the patron wants to browse unfiltered. Codes can have expiration times, like an hour to whatever you want, so that people can't just save the code and have unfiltered internet forever. If you are not familiar with OpenDNS (www.opendns.com) you should check it out. They have a great product. We used to use squid and squidguard and dansguardian to filter with and it was always a hassle. OpenDNS is never down, requires no hardware on-site, and just works. They also has very well-done, all web-based tools for controlling what is filtered and what networks are yours and such, and they have decent statistics reporting, too. They also provide some protection from phishing and other malicious sites. Let me know if you need more info. I am not an employee of theirs, just a happy customer. Mark Ehle Computer Support Librarian Willard Library Battle Creek, MI ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Bowman" <bowmanb(a)indelib.org> To: "Mark Ehle" <mehle(a)willard.lib.mi.us> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 11:14:29 AM Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access What sort of a code can they get for unfiltered? Is it a separate SSID that has security on it? Bill Bowman Head of Circulation / IT Manager Clarkston Independence District Library (successor to the Independence Township Library) 248.625.2212 phone 248.625.8852 fax -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mark Ehle Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 10:11 AM To: michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access All of our wireless is filtered. We use OpenDNS. Patrons can request a code to allow unfiltered access, and can request individual urls' be unblocked. We rarely get requests for either one. Mark Ehle Computer Support Librarian Willard Library Battle Creek, MI ----- Original Message ----- From: "BillieJo Bluemer" <billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org> To: michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 6:07:08 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access Quick question: My library has unfiltered Wireless Internet that is password protected. On advice of our attorney, who is a library law specialist, we deny minors access to the Wi-Fi based on P.A. 212 which says minors cannot use unfiltered Internet in library without parent/guardian sitting next to child. In order for a minor to use our Wi-Fi, a parent must obtain the password and stay near the child. It seems we are getting screamed at every day by angry parents because of our policy. I’d like to know what other libraries’ policies are when it comes to Wi-Fi: do you block minors’ access if your Wi-Fi is unfiltered? BillieJo Bluemer Library Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Children's Librarian job descriptions
by mhill＠lincolntownshiplibrary.org 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

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Children's Librarian job descriptions
by mhill＠lincolntownshiplibrary.org 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

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Re: [Michlib-l] Wireless Internet--Minors Access
by Kopja, Ray 27 Sep '13

27 Sep '13

Our wireless is 100% filtered using openDNS. CIPA regulations to qualify for erate. Every single computer whether it Is public, staff or wireless is filtered. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID BillieJo Bluemer <billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org> wrote: Quick question: My library has unfiltered Wireless Internet that is password protected. On advice of our attorney, who is a library law specialist, we deny minors access to the Wi-Fi based on P.A. 212 which says minors cannot use unfiltered Internet in library without parent/guardian sitting next to child. In order for a minor to use our Wi-Fi, a parent must obtain the password and stay near the child. It seems we are getting screamed at every day by angry parents because of our policy. I’d like to know what other libraries’ policies are when it comes to Wi-Fi: do you block minors’ access if your Wi-Fi is unfiltered? BillieJo Bluemer Library Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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