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Free Webinar on eBooks
by Christine Hage 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Participate in the ALA Virtual Town Hall on Ebooks Register for Virtual Town Hall<https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site…> For Immediate Release Tue, 09/24/2013 Contact: Jazzy Wright Press Officer Washington Office 202-628-8410 jwright(a)alawash.org<mailto:jwright@alawash.org> American Library Association WASHINGTON, D.C.- Join the ebook library lending discussion by registering for the American Library Association's Virtual Town Hall on Ebooks<https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site…>, an interactive online session that will take place from 11 a.m. - noon Central time Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. Register now.<https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site…> National advocacy on library ebook lending is one of ALA's major policy initiatives and success stories during the past two years. ALA members will have the opportunity to join ALA President Barbara Stripling, Immediate Past President Maureen Sullivan and the leadership of the ALA's Digital Content Working Group (DCWG) to learn about ALA ebook activities, plans and future directions. Panelists will provide views on the current digital publishing climate and discuss ways that ALA can better advocate for important library interests. The virtual town hall will also explore emerging subjects in the ebook lending arena, including digital preservation, self-publisher engagement and libraries as publishers. An audience question-and-answer period will immediately follow the panel discussion. Panelists include: * Barbara Stripling, ALA president; * Maureen Sullivan, ALA immediate past president; * Keith Michael Fiels, ALA executive director; * Sari Feldman, executive director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and DCWG co-chair; * Robert Wolven, associate university librarian of Columbia University and DCWG co-chair; * Alan S. Inouye, director of ALA's Office for Information Technology Policy. Register now<https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&site…> ### About the American Library Association The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with approximately 58,000 members in academic, public, school, government, and special libraries. The mission of the American Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. ### Office for Information Technology Policy<http://www.ala.org/news/taxonomy/term/617> Washington Office<http://www.ala.org/news/taxonomy/term/628> Christine Lind Hage, Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307 248/650-7122

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FW: Damaged items question
by Ostrom, Kriss 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Looks like I failed to send this to the Michlib list ... trying again ... I hope we will soon start taking photos in all instances and stop holding damaged books. -- Kriss -------------------------------------------------- Kriss Ostrom, Head, Circulation Services Michigan State University Libraries 366 W. Circle Dr East Lansing, MI 48824 517.884.1943 FAX 517.355.5005 -------------------------------------------------- From: Ostrom, Kriss Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:13 PM To: 'Kelly Bennett, Ferndale Public Library' Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] Damaged items question For a recent situation like this, I wanted to get the in-demand book rebound as quickly as possible, so I took three digital photos of it (different views) and emailed them to the patron along with an explanation of why she has a binding fee charge on her account. I also kept copies of the photos if it becomes an issue in the future. 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 Kelly Bennett, Ferndale Public Library Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:03 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org' Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Damaged items question Great question, Tracie. We don't have a policy per se, but we tend to let them sit for about three months. Our procedure is, after an item has been identified as damaged, we notify the patron that they will be billed for the cost of the item plus a processing fee. The item then stays on our damaged shelf until the patron has paid or for about three months, at which time we evaluate whether we should get rid of the item or not. I'd be curious to hear others' responses. Kelly Bennett Head of Circulation, Ferndale Public 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 Tracie Alger Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 9:59 AM To: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@lists.mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Damaged items question Does anyone have a policy that addresses how long a damaged item is held by the library? For example, a patron returns a water-damaged item to the book drop and would like to see proof that the item is damaged. We currently hold these items in a couple of file cabinet drawers. This becomes an issue for space and health reasons. Would be interested in formal and informal guidelines as I am going about making formal policies for our board to review. Thank you for your help! Sincerely, Tracie Alger Assistant Director Big Rapids Community Library

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FW: Nominations - 2013 Michigan Broadband Hero Awards
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

NOMINATE SOMEONE ;-) From: Frederick, Eric [mailto:efrederick@connectmi.org] Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 3:28 PM To: Frederick, Eric Subject: Nominations - 2013 Michigan Broadband Hero Awards Community Broadband Team Members, As part of the upcoming 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference<http://www.connectmi.org/broadband-summit>, we will be presenting the 2013 Michigan Broadband Hero Awards. These awards recognize individuals, organizations, or companies who are going above and beyond in working to expand broadband and technology access, adoption, and use in communities across the state. Three awards will be given, one in each of three categories, 1) Access, 2) Adoption, and 3) Use. Today we are issuing a call for nominations for these awards. * If a local broadband provider rapidly expanding service in your community; nominate them. * If a library is expanding its digital literacy classes and helping patrons learn to use a computer; nominate them. * If the local school is getting creative with technology for education; nominate them. * If your local government just expanded its offering of online services; nominate them. These are but a few examples of nominations. We want to hear your stories about individuals, organizations, or companies doing great work to expand the innumerable opportunities of broadband and technology to every resident, business, and institution. The nomination form can be found here: 2013 Michigan Broadband Hero Award Nomination Form.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r10qVzk7B7f10SEQiXEWkw6KOklk7E_7FqWnl5spr3…> More information on the awards can be found in the nomination form. Please feel free submit more than one nomination. We are excited to receive a wide array of nominations and even more excited to recognize their great work at the 2013 Michigan Broadband Conference. Thank you. [cid:image001.jpg@01CEB86E.7E0197B0]Eric Frederick, AICP, LEED AP Executive Director, Connect Michigan Fellow, Prima Civitas Foundation 517-994-8024 - mobile Michigan Public Service Commission 6546 Mercantile Way, Suite 5, Lansing, MI 48911 efrederick(a)connectmi.org<mailto:efrederick@connectmi.org> www.connectmi.org Like Us on Facebook: Connect Michigan<https://www.facebook.com/ConnectMichigan>

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Conservation and Collections Care Camp - Nov. 20
by Driedger, Kevin (MDE) 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

The Michigan Collections Network http://michigancollectionsnetwork.wordpress.com/ is hosting a Conservation and Collections Care Camp at the Michigan State University Library on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 10am-4pm. We anticipate will be an opportunity for those who take care of collections, and other interested folk, to share your experiences and questions via presentations and discussions. This event is open to people of all levels of experience and skill. Lunch arrangements are still in process and there may be a small fee to help cover lunch. Register at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZB7BBSY Registration is limited to 40 participants. If you have any questions please contact Kevin Driedger driedgerk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:driedgerk@michigan.gov> or Eric Alstrom alstrom(a)msu.edu<mailto:alstrom@msu.edu> Kevin ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v Kevin Driedger Librarian for Conservation and Digitization Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48913 517-373-9440 driedgerk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:driedgerk@michigan.gov> www.facebook.com/conservation.at.lm<http://www.facebook.com/conservation.at.lm> www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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60,000 Unlinked RFID tags - Cheap
by Laurie Breitner 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Good afternoon, Having finished our RFID project some time ago - we have to sell 60,000 unlinked, blank white, RFID tags - cheap. Call for more details if interested. Laurie Breitner Head, Collection Services Monroe County Library System (734) 241.5770

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunities- Part-time Shelver; Part-time Support Services Clerk I
by Marcia Dominick 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Greetings - The Novi Public Library is currently accepting applications for the following positions: * 12-hour Shelver * 15-hour Support Services Clerk I * 21-hour Support Services Clerk I The employment postings (attached) for these positions and an application are available on our website at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp. The closing date for these postings is Friday, October 4, 2013 at 5 p.m.

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Environmental Awareness program at the Warren Civic Center on October 23
by Kathleen Faba 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Hello, Our environment is the foundation for the web of life. A healthy environment can only be assured through environmentally knowledgeable citizens acting responsibly. The Sierra Club's "Let's Go Green" presentation defines current environmental issues and presents practical tips for individual action. We will have Gerald Hasspacher of the Southeast Michigan group of the Sierra Club with us on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:00 to discuss these important issues. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. If you have any other questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thanks! ________________________________ Kathy Faba Branch Librarian Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch

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Fwd: 2013 MUG Meeting
by Steven K. Bowers 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

For anyone on Michlib-l that may be interested. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Crystal Agnew" <cagnew(a)marygrove.edu> To: MUG-l(a)vlc.lib.mi.us Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:10:20 PM Subject: 2013 MUG Meeting Please plan on attending the MUG (Michigan Users Group for customers of SirsiDynix) fall meeting on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Baker College in Flint, Michigan. There is a $15.00 registration fee per individual. Fee includes program/event, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks, as well as MUG membership for the year. Register now at: http://www.muglibraries.org/meetings.html The agenda is attached. This is a great chance to meet with your colleagues around the State as well as meet with SirsiDynix representatives. Crystal A. Agnew Head of Technical Services Marygrove College Library 8425 W. McNichols Detroit, MI 48221 Phone: (313) 927-1340 Fax: (313) 927-1366 “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” ~ Robert H. Schuller

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Damaged items question
by Tracie Alger 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Does anyone have a policy that addresses how long a damaged item is held by the library? For example, a patron returns a water-damaged item to the book drop and would like to see proof that the item is damaged. We currently hold these items in a couple of file cabinet drawers. This becomes an issue for space and health reasons. Would be interested in formal and informal guidelines as I am going about making formal policies for our board to review. Thank you for your help! Sincerely, Tracie Alger Assistant Director Big Rapids Community Library

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Deadline to register for MCLS Annual Meeting is Friday!
by Heather Ladiski 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

The deadline is fast approaching to register for attending the MCLS Annual Meeting at the Marten House Hotel & Lilly Conference Center in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 4. If you plan to attend in-person, this Friday, September 27 is the final day to confirm your place. You can also register to attend online via streaming video! Our morning kick-off session begins at 10 AM with a keynote address from Lisa Carlucci Thomas, 2010 Library Journal Mover and Shaker, 2009 ALA Emerging Leader and Director of the library and creative services firm Design Think Do. Her talk is titled “Open Spaces, Open Data, Open Access: Transforming Today’s Libraries”. Next will be a panel discussion featuring three mid-western public libraries which have developed innovative uses of their space. Orvella Fields from The Indianapolis Public Library “Learning Curve”, Steve Teeri, Conductor at the Detroit Public Library’s “HYPE” Makerspace, and CJ Lynce, Manager at the Cleveland Public Library’s “TechCentral”. Following lunch, we will hear from Ted Fons, Executive Director, Data Services and WorldCat Quality Management at OCLC as he presents on the WorldShare Management Service. Following, David Lewis, Dean of the IUPUI University Library and Indiana University Assistant Vice President of Digital Scholarly Communications will speak on the Inevitability of Open Access. The program will conclude with the MCLS business meeting. This program is now eligible for up to 4 Library Education Units (LEUs). The cost to attend is $75 for MCLS members attending in-person in Indiana or online via streaming video. For more information on this program and to register, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=330 ******************** 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: 517/394-2096 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org

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