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Bath Library Center Manager
by Linda K. Neely 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

Library Outpost Manager Bath Charter Township is seeking a manager for the effective operation of a newly formed library outpost. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Cataloging library materials, checking out materials on local system, scheduling meeting rooms, assisting patrons with computer use, and directing students to Homework Helps. Good organizational and management skills necessary. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds and multitasking. Applicants should, at minimum, be a high school graduate with one year or more of library experience. College graduate preferred. The applicant chosen for employment must attend the 2014 Library of Michigan - Beginning Workshop. Applicants should send a resume and cover letter no later than August 16, 2013 to Troy Feltman, Superintendent at Bath Charter Township, 14480 Webster Road, P.O. Box 247, Bath, MI 48808 or tfeltman(a)bathtownship.us. Linda K. Neely Bath MI Bath Library Committee

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MeL Business Resources Training
by Laura Claucherty 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

New MeL Business Resources Training will be offered by Jackson College, Jackson District Library and Woodlands Library Cooperative, in collaboration with the Library of Michigan, Gale Cengage Learning and CIVICTechnologies. The training session will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Jackson College in Jackson, MI. There is no cost for this training and lunch will be provided by Gale Cengage and CIVICTechnologies. Participants will learn about MeL's new powerful business tools that can assist in economic and business development. Economic development organizations, Chambers of Commerce, and others engaged in small business development are welcome to attend. For registration information go to http://fs22.formsite.com/jcclibrary/form4/index.html , or go to http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/handbook/business.pdf for an informational flier. The Databases that will be explored include: DemographicsNow: Business & People - provides comprehensive business and demographic information for users to assess business viability, create sales leads and mailing lists, complete location analyses and business plans, analyze population trends, compare geographies and demographics, find potential sponsors and more. This versatile database is useful for those who want to start a business as well as those who want to take their established business to the next level. LegalForms Library - provides official attorney forms and documents in Word format helping users to deal with their legal needs - whether for business, personal or litigation purposes. Continuously updated to reflect current state laws, Gale Legal Forms also includes a law digest, legal questions and answers, and an attorney directory. Business Insights: Global - combines an international perspective and sophisticated research tools with convenient access to a range of comprehensive learning materials. Using case studies, statistical data sources, news articles, academic journals, and topical reference materials organized by country, company, and industry, this resource is especially useful to business faculty and students, as wells as to Michigan businesses interested in expansion. New nonfiction business eBooks, including Encyclopedia of Global Brands, Business Leader Profiles for Students, Ward's Business Directory of Private and Public Companies in Mexico and Canada, Business Plans Handbooks, and more. BusinessDecision - helps small businesses and entrepreneurs succeed by increasing their market share and growing their clientele. BusinessDecision offers professional level capabilities that combine the highest quality consumer market data such as the Tapestry lifestyle segmentation system, consumer spending data, demographic and housing data, population estimates, and forecasts using Census data with state of the art mapping technology. These new business eResources available in the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) actively support researchers of all kinds including business students, local entrepreneurs and business owners, as well as others looking for access to global business intelligence. The resources and services have been purchased through funding allocated in the budget of Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder, as part of his "Economic Gardening" initiative to grow businesses in the state. All Michigan libraries and all Michigan residents can access these digital resources via the Michigan eLibrary ( <http://mel.org/> MeL), the Library of Michigan's online home for digital resources. For additional information contact Stephanie Davis, Jackson College, at <mailto:davisstephand@jccmi.edu> davisstephand(a)jccmi.edu.

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Michigan Collections Network Conservation Camp
by Driedger, Kevin (MDE) 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

Greetings The Michigan Collections Network will be holding their first conservation camp later this fall. The event will be an opportunity to share and learn different approaches and techniques for caring for our print collections. Topics can range from protecting paperbacks, to dealing with wet books, to different techniques for paper repair, to working with vendors. No topic or question will be too basic or too advanced to be included. Following the camp/unconference model participants will be encouraged, but not required, to do a short presentation or demonstration. All who are interested are invited. Be on the lookout for a call for participation once we've settled on a time and location. It will likely be in the third week of November, either at MSU or the Library of Michigan. Kevin ********************************** Kevin Driedger Librarian for Conservation and Digitization Library of Michigan 517-373-9440 driedgerk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:driedgerk@michigan.gov>

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Another CE Opportunity for Librarians
by Drobny, Daria 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

[cid:071330114@01082013-11B0][cid:071330114@01082013-11B7] How to be VISIBLE in a VIRTUAL World When: Thurs., Aug. 15, 2013 8:30 am-1pm Where: Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan-Auditorium-Basement Detroit Medical Center 261 Mack Blvd. FREE Valet Parking Cost: $40.00 for MDMLG members CEU: 4 credits $50.00 for non-members Instructor Information: Dr. Ezell is president of The Extra Edge, a training and consulting firm near Lansing. She has presented more than 1,000 programs for staffs and administrators of libraries. She holds a Master's degree in Library Science from the University of Missouri and a Doctorate in Adult and Continuing Education from Michigan State University, with an emphasis on innovation and change in organizations. She serves on the board of the Friends of Michigan Libraries, where she has presented programs on creating library support with local communities. Most recently, she published Pass It On: How to convince People of the Value of Libraries, a primer on using marketing and communication strategies to encourage support and increased use and appreciation for libraries. For more information and/or to register, please click this link: http://www.mdmlg.org/CE%20Registration%208-15-2013.doc

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MLA 2013 Call for Poster Sessions
by Laura Covey 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

Please excuse cross postings. MLA 2013 - Call for Poster Sessions Poster sessions present the perfect opportunity to share the knowledge that you have gained from your library projects. All public, academic, special or school librarians, staff members and library science students are invited to submit a proposal for participation. The deadline to submit proposals is Thursday August 15, 2013. Please visit the MLA website for complete details and the online submission form. Please contact Sara Wedell - swedell(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org or Emily Frigo - frigoe(a)gvsu.edu with questions. Laura Covey Director of Membership, Communications, and Marketing Michigan Library Association 1407 Rensen St., Ste. 2 Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 211 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.mla.lib.mi.us Follow MLA on Facebook and Twitter!

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by Oliver,James 01 Aug '13

01 Aug '13

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Bid policy
by STD Martha Boetcher 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

We are organizing a construction project. If your library has a bid policy you''d like to share, please send it to my email. Thank you, Martha Boetcher mboetcher(a)llcoop.org Saugatuck-Douglas District Library 10 Mixer ST Douglas, MI 49406 269-857-8241 http://sdlibrary.org Vote for the Library - Arts Alive! 2013 www.artsaliveallegancounty.org

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Friends of Michigan Libraries Merit Award Announcement
by paul.snyder＠foml.org 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Hi, Sorry for past confusion. Please post the attached email to the listserve. Many Thanks, Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries

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FW: Merit Network Announces Completed Milestones for the REACH-3MC Round II Project
by Mase, Sheryl (MDE) 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Sharing, fyi From: mjts-bounces(a)merit.edu [mailto:mjts-bounces@merit.edu] On Behalf Of Merit Network Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 11:55 AM To: mjts(a)merit.edu Subject: Merit Network Announces Completed Milestones for the REACH-3MC Round II Project [http://www.merit.edu/goto/images/Merit_REACH3MC_pressrelease.jpg] Merit Network Announces Completed Milestones for the REACH-3MC Round II Project July 31, 2013 ANN ARBOR, MI - Merit Network, Inc. announced today completed milestones for its REACH-3MC Round II fiber-optic construction project. "I am pleased to announce our continued progress on the REACH-3MC Round II project. Building over 1,000 miles of fiber-optic infrastructure, connecting over 85 community anchor institutions, while following federal rules and regulations without changing the scope or budget in 3 years, is an accomplishment that we are very proud of," said Don Welch, president & CEO, Merit Network. "The achievements of the REACH-3MC Round II project to date have been a tremendous effort, not only on Merit's part, but from our community, construction contractors and our project participants. Merit and our team will continue to work hard to finish the few remaining items to ensure the successful completion of the Round II project," said Bob Stovall, vice president of network operations and engineering, Merit Network. REACH-3MC Round II began in August 2010 when Merit received grant funding to construct 1,270 miles of fiber-optic infrastructure across 29 counties in Michigan's Northern Lower and Upper Peninsula with additional paths to key interconnection points in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Today, 98 percent of all underground conduit, aerial strand and infrastructure have been deployed along the route, with 90 percent of all fiber installed. Splicing is nearly complete on all Round II Lower Peninsula fiber and continues on segments in the Upper Peninsula. [http://www.merit.edu/dynamic/images/REACH_map_073113.png] Download the lastest version of the REACH-3MC map. (PDF)<http://www.merit.edu/meritformichigan/pdf/REACH-3MC_map.pdf> Led by Merit Network, the goal of REACH-3MC Round II is to construct "middle-mile" fiber-optic infrastructure that connects communities together. In the process, Merit connects community anchor institutions, or CAIs (schools, libraries, health care, government, public safety), by way of "laterals," or spurs, from the mainline. REACH-3MC Round II will connect a total of 88 community anchor institutions as part of the project. Each CAI lateral has a capacity of 1 Gbps (gigabit per second). Merit has completed connections to all REACH-3MC Round II community anchor institutions in the Lower Peninsula and is working with a few remaining organizations to provision them service. In the Upper Peninsula, Merit has completed construction on all but 6 CAI laterals and continues to provision service to its Member CAIs. "REACH-3MC Round II is a complement to Merit's REACH-3MC I project. When construction is complete, Merit's network will have over 3,800 miles of contiguous, high-capacity fiber to meet the needs of our Member Community in Michigan," said Elwood Downing, vice president of member engagement and outreach for Merit Network. "REACH-3MC Round II acts as a vital link for our Members throughout Michigan. From the Lake Michigan shoreline to the banks of Lake Huron, from the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula, our Members have seen an immediate improvement in their ability to share services, expertise and programs without any capacity constraints that existed before the project," Downing added. The REACH-3MC Round II infrastructure already has had a positive impact for Merit Members at Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUP ISD) and Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District (COP ESD). Jason Kronemeyer, technology director at EUP ISD, and Jamie Huber, supervisor of learning services and technology at COP ESD, are pleased to continue working with Merit to improve the services their respective organizations provide their students. "Merit was here providing connectivity to EUP ISD before others were even looking to provide service in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This project is already having a significant impact on our schools and their students. We are constantly being asked to do more with less, and the fiber provided by the REACH-3MC Round II project will allow us to do just that," Kronemeyer said. "COP ESD is benefiting greatly from the REACH-3MC project. This is as significant to our schools and the state as the building of the Mackinaw Bridge was in its time. Not only will this fiber allow our schools to do more for their students, we are also in the process of implementing a strategy to share services with our counterparts to the north, EUP ISD. Prior to the REACH-3MC project that would not have been possible," Huber said. NTIA Approves No-Cost Extension The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued the REACH-3MC Round II project a no-cost extension. The NTIA oversees and administers the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). REACH-3MC Round II is funded in part by a BTOP grant. With the award of BTOP grant funding, the NTIA set a specific award period for REACH-3MC Round II project completion ending on July 31, 2013. Prior to the extension, the federal funds originally committed to the project would have expired on July 31, 2013. The no-cost extension means that Merit can continue to use the federal funding committed to REACH-3MC II to finish the project. No new federal funding will be expended on the project. "The NTIA is very cognizant of the delays we experienced implementing the project that were out of our control. The agency has remained supportive of REACH-3MC Round II and that support, along with the project extension, is indicative of its trust in our ability to fulfill the purpose of the grant. Like Merit, the NTIA believes in the positive impact REACH-3MC Round II will have on Michigan," said Karen Smith, vice president of finance & administration, CFO, Merit Network. "The NTIA's decision to issue our project a no-cost extension shows that the agency acknowledges the unique challenges and complexities Merit has faced implementing our Round II grant," said Merit President & CEO, Don Welch. "Constructing fiber-optic cable in the Upper Peninsula has posed unforeseen challenges that have delayed our progress. The project has encountered significantly more bedrock than planned for which requires extensive drilling and has slowed our construction crews, who were already delayed by an exceptionally long Michigan winter that saw snowfall continue into the month of May," Welch added. "The NTIA no-cost extension underscores the success and progress REACH-3MC II has accomplished thus far. The NTIA believes in what we have achieved and the benefits our project will bring to Michigan upon its completion," he said. About Merit Network Merit Network Inc., a nonprofit corporation owned and governed by Michigan's public universities, owns and operates America's longest-running regional research and education network. In 1966, Michigan's public universities created Merit as a shared resource to help meet their common need for networking assistance. Since its formation, Merit Network has remained on the forefront of research and education networking expertise and services. Merit provides high-performance networking solutions to Michigan's public universities, colleges, K-12 organizations, libraries, state government, healthcare, and other non-profit organizations. For more information: www.merit.edu<http://www.merit.edu> About REACH-3MC The REACH Michigan Middle Mile Collaborative (REACH-3MC) will build 2,287 miles of open-access, advanced fiber-optic network through rural and underserved communities in Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsulas. The network will also provide backhaul to key connection points in Wisconsin and Minnesota. REACH-3MC will connect 105 community anchor institutions as the network is built and will pass 900 more over time. Led by Merit Network, Michigan's research and education network, REACH-3MC includes sub-recipients from the private sector to make broadband readily available to households and businesses that lack adequate service options in the 52 counties that make up the project service area. REACH-3MC is funded by a two grants (Round I and Round II) from the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), commonly referenced as the Stimulus Package. For more information: www.merit.edu/meritformichigan<http://www.merit.edu/meritformichigan/> For press/media contact: Elwood Downing Merit Network, Inc. Phone: (734)527-5702 Email: edowning(a)merit.edu<mailto:edowning@merit.edu> Merit Network, Inc. 1000 Oakbrook Drive, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-6794 Phone: (734)527-5700 Fax: (734)527-5790 E-mail: www(a)merit.edu<mailto:www@merit.edu>

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Affordable Care Act FAQa
by Marika Zemke 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

FAQs of 3 webinars on this subject that I participated in, along with speaking today to a representative of the Michigan Planners, Inc. group here in Michigan. Understanding Health Reform FAQs We in Michigan we will use the site https://www.healthcare.gov/ (for now) 1. Am I required to have health insurance? Yes. This aspect of the law is known as the individual mandate. It was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in July 2012. 2. Will employers pay a penalty if they don’t offer health benefits to their employees? No. Under the Affordable Care Act, employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees and full-time equivalents, are not required to offer employer-sponsored coverage. Unsure if you are a small or large employer? 3. Will my employees pay a penalty if they don’t have health insurance? Yes. The law requires Americans to carry health coverage or pay a penalty on their annual income tax filing. The penalty is the greater of 1% of household income or $95 per adult ($47.50 per child) in 2014. The fee increases to the greater of 2.5% or $695 per adult ($347.50 per child) in 2016. 4. How will small employers buy coverage in 2014? Employers can continue to use the same shopping methods they use today. For example, purchasing from a health benefits company with the help of an independent agent/broker. In addition, the federal government is introducing the Health Insurance Marketplace (formerly called the health insurance exchange). There will be both public and private exchanges. 5. What will coverage include? Beginning in 2014, all non-grandfathered health insurance coverage in the small group markets will be required to coverage essential health benefits. These services include benefits that most small employer plans cover today such as emergency services, preventive care, hospitalization and lab services. Small groups must have an annual limitation on cost-sharing for essential health benefits and they cannot set deductibles above $2,000 for self-only and $4,000 for family coverage. 6. What will coverage cost? Changes in rating rules and additional taxes and fees will have the most impact on the cost of health coverage in 2014. Under these changes, insurance carriers can set prices in the small group and individual markets based on three things: geographic factor, age and tobacco use. Plus, the ACA has added five taxes and fees to the purchase of most plans. 7. Will coverage have to change? All health plans in the small group market must be assigned to a metal tier, which reflects the value of the benefits package. The metal tiers measure the value of the essential health benefits within each plan tier: platinum or 90%, gold or 80%, silver or 70% and bronze or 60%. 8. Are there tax benefits to companies that offer employee benefits? Yes. Small businesses are eligible for tax credits. One of the biggest questions asked about health reform is “how are we going to pay for all of this?” Under the Affordable Care Act, five new taxes and fees will be added to the purchase of health insurance. The rules, timing and amounts for each of these vary...see below. The purpose of each of the taxes and fees: 1. Annual fee on health insurance carriers — This annual fee will be assessed on all fully funded health plans based on premium. (Note: Final regulations have not been released on this fee.) 2. Transitional Reinsurance Program — Fees collected from all commercial plans (fully and self funded) sold both on and off the exchange and in both the group and the individual markets. This will be used to pay for high-cost claimants insured in the individual market throughout the country. The program is temporary and runs from 2014 through 2016. 3. Risk Adjustment Admin fee — A fee used to develop a risk adjustment methodology that will compensate certain plans with membership that is less healthy than average by assessing plans with membership that is healthier than average. This fee is assessed on all individual and small group policies. 4. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee — This fee will fund the PCORI, which conducts comparative effectiveness research. The fee will also be assessed on all fully-insured and self-funded plans including health reimbursement arrangements. The fee will be from 2012 through 2019. Self-funded employer groups are responsible for paying this assessment and filing an annual excise tax return (Form 720) with the IRS. 5. Exchange user fee — Fee that will be applied to all plans purchased from the exchange both individual and Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). -- Marika Zemke - Adult Services Manager Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390 Direct Line 248-438-8163, Fax 248-669-3247 mzemke(a)commercelibrary.info

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