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Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association's Fall 2013 conference
by Leslie Burke 21 Aug '13

21 Aug '13

Reminder! (With apologies for cross-posting) It's time to register for "Currents of Change": Michigan Health Sciences Libraries Association's Fall 2013 conference. The conference will be held Oct. 16-18, 2013 in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Please remember to register for hotel and conference by October 1, 2013, for conference rates at the Grand Rapids Downtown Holiday Inn, and to avoid late fees for conference registration. Conference highlights: WEDNESDAY! Four half-day CE courses: --Business communications: library style --Tablets & eReaders: Information at your fingertips (a.k.a. the "petting zoo") --Patient safety resource seminar: librarians on the front lines --Healthy aging at your library: connecting older adults to health information THURSDAY! -- Keynote speaker Erika Oliver presents "Happy crap: unleash the power of positivity" --GMR update --MHSLA business meeting --Poster Session: --2 concurrent sessions: -----1."More Happy Crap", a hands-on seminar with Erika Oliver -----2.Christopher Patrick: "The Electronic Health Record and Clinical Decision Support: Clinical librarianship in the 21st century" --Vendor exhibits FRIDAY! --Lightning rounds/meet the authors - librarians share their stories with lightning-fast slideshows. New this year, we'll have an opportunity to meet the presenters and discuss their projects --"Library Camp": Lively roundtable discussions revolving around four of MLA's "Core Competencies" AND MORE! --Welcome Reception, Wednesday evening at the Holiday Inn --Special event: dinner & music, Thursday evening at Eve Lounge, 4th floor @ the B.O.B. --Dine & learn opportunities: sponsored breakfasts & lunches as we catch up with the latest from Springer, Ovid, Swets, Elsevier, and AAAS/Science Leslie D. Burke Collection Development & Digital Integration Librarian, Library Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy St Kalamazoo, MI 49006 p 269.337.7144 f 269.337.7395 Leslie.Burke(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:Leslie.Burke@kzoo.edu> LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/leslieburke/<http://www.linkedin.com/in/leslieburke/> Twitter: librarygal2go More in Four. More in a Lifetime.

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Shelving needed
by Linda K. Neely 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Hi folks, We are trying to get our Bath Library Center up an running, and we need low cost shelving if at all possible. East Lansing Public Library gave us some beige/buff metal sections that will go well in our space but we could use more sections. If anyone has spares, please let me know. Also we are looking for low wooden children's modules. Thanks, Linda Neely Bath Library Committee

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Michigan Legal Help Materials Arriving Soon
by Koscielniak, Kimberly (MDE) 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

As part of the ongoing Michigan Legal Help training program for the public library community, the Michigan State Bar Foundation soon will be mailing informational materials to libraries throughout the state. These materials will assist your patrons in using MichiganLegalHelp.org, an interactive Web site designed to help self-represented individuals with questions about common civil legal matters. To learn more about the challenges faced by the self-represented, we will continue to offer Michigan Legal Help: How the Public Librarian Can Assist Those Representing Themselves in Court through mid-October. In this free, half-day program, attendees will get a better understanding of why so many individuals turn to the public library for help and will have the opportunity to discuss strategies for assisting them. The differences between legal information and legal advice will be covered, and attendees will learn when they can assist the self-represented patron and when they cannot. Lastly, attendees will be introduced to, and given a demonstration of, the Michigan Legal Help website. Sessions will be on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the following dates and locations: September 6, 2013 Traverse Area District Library September 20, 2013 Livonia Public Library September 27, 2013 Bloomfield Township Public Library October 4, 2013 Genesee District Library And Sault Ste. Marie Superior District Library October 11, 2013 Otsego County Library (Gaylord) Sessions will be limited to 30 registrations per session. To register for any of these dates, please click on the link below: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?29 For additional information about the programs or the mailed materials, please contact Kimberly Koscielniak at the Library of Michigan (koscielniakk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:koscielniakk@michigan.gov>) or Laura Mancini at the Adams-Pratt Oakland County Law Library (mancinil(a)oakgov.com<mailto:mancinil@oakgov.com>) The Michigan Legal Help training program has been made possible through a grant from the Michigan State Bar Foundation and is administered by the Library of Michigan Foundation Library of Michigan State Law Library 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P. O. Box 30007 Lansing MI 48909 Phone: (517) 373-0630 Fax: (517) 373-3915 E-mail: lmlawlib(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lmlawlib@michigan.gov>

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MICHICARD - replacement?
by Donna Alward 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Houghton Lake Public Library began participating in MeLCat in 2006. As many MeLCat libraries would attest, it was work but work that we needed to do! And yes, there were costs because equipment needed to be upgraded and catalog software had to be purchased. We had to write grants and, in the end, still had to reduce our wish list of "modules" - library service had changed. MeLCat was the way to dramatically improve our library service! Houghton Lake also chose to participate in "Visiting Patron" and believe it is an efficient and beneficial customer service. We withdrew from Michicard 3 1/2 years ago because the benefits of that system had dwindled. MeLCat makes more sense - responsibility for lost or non-returned items is assigned. Michicard does not reimburse. Plus, the "Visiting Patron" option checks the standing of a patron immediately when they offer their card! Instead of the cooperatives working to revive and provide Michicard, would their energies be better spent in resolving the issues for those who have expressed their wish to continue Michicard? Even if the coops could deliver a "Michicard" type program that has been described as "no cost" to libraries, there is always a cost. If we are spending money, let's spend it wisely to improve and expand MeLCat. Let's get as many Michigan libraries in and using the "Visiting Patron" option as we possibly can and make that the new, improved MICHICARD! Donna J. Alward, Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 Fax: 989.366.0063 URL: www.hlpl.org

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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Library Workshop
by James Pletz 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

All, TLN is presenting a workshop on ACA for librarians who will face the issues of working with a very confused public starting October 1, 2013. In addition we encourage library directors and/or their Human Resources staff to attend to learn the Rule of 50, role of ACA Navigators and the ongoing rules which will impact your library, library staff and patrons. The workshop is free - registration is required. Location: Novi Public Library Date - Time: September 11 - 1 to 4 PM See flyer attached for more details Warm regards, Jim Pletz. -- Jim Pletz Director The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248 536 3100 ext. 107

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Reminder re: State Librarian's Excellence Award Nominations Deadline
by Robertson, Nancy (MDE) 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Hi all, Just a reminder that the nomination form for the State Librarian's Excellence Award can be found here: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/2013_lmfoundation_SLEAA… The deadline for submission is September 13th. Nancy Nancy R. Robertson State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9464 Email: robertsonn(a)michigan.gov<mailto:robertsonn@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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Job Posting at Traverse Area District Library
by Gail Parsons 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

*COORDINATOR OF YOUTH SERVICES* *Traverse Area District Library* *Traverse City, Michigan* The Traverse Area District Library, headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, is searching for an enthusiastic, well-rounded and technologically savvy professional librarian to serve as Coordinator of Youth Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the execution of innovative and exciting library services for children from birth through grade five throughout the library district. Located in one of Michigan’s most desirable communities, the region is also home to Northwestern Michigan College, Interlochen Center for the Arts, the Traverse City Film Festival, the National Cherry Festival and Munson Medical Center. The Traverse Area District Library serves a population of 83,388 – Grand Traverse County and an additional three contracted townships. The staff of approximately 70 is partially unionized with a newly ratified agreement through 2015. The main library, two branches and three contractual libraries have a total budget of over $4.6 million and circulate over 1.25 million items annually. The position requires a Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent ALA accredited degree with three years of relevant public library experience, including some supervisory experience. Salary range: $43,000 - $53,000 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Additional information about the library as well as the complete job description and requirements can be found at www.tadl.org/jobs and the area at http://www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/ and http://www.visittraversecity.com/ To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, completed library application form (available on the website) including three references to Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686; or by email to gparsons(a)tadl.org with “Coordinator of Youth Services” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. * * -- Gail A. Parsons-Doughty Assistant Director for Human Resources and Finance Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686 231-932-8527 (phone) 231-932-8500 (fax) gparsons(a)tadl.org (email)

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Dorr Township Director Position: CORRECTION
by Tara Cornelius 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Please see correct job posting below. I apologize for any inconvenience. *JOB POSTING: Library Director, Dorr Township Library* Dorr Township Library seeks a Library Director to promote and continue the Library’s commitment to quality library services for the Township of Dorr and surrounding communities. Dorr Township Library is part of the Lakeland Library Cooperative which shares resources across eight west Michigan counties. The Director will work closely with the Board of Trustees and the library staff and volunteers to articulate its vision for library services, create and implement library procedures, administer the library budget, assist the Library Assistant in directing library programs and services, manage facility needs, and execute fundraising and resource development. Dorr Township is a thriving and growing community situated in northern Allegan County and the Library services rural and suburban patrons of all ages. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and obtain a Level 3 Certification from the Library of Michigan within 1 year of hire. The successful candidate will have a strong customer-service focus, excellent interpersonal skills, solid managerial and budget management abilities, and is able to work in a team-based environment. We are seeking a candidate with an innovative and creative approach to library functioning who is also able to reach out to the community at large to keep them informed of the library’s wide range of resources, programs, and funding needs. Experience in library leadership, sound fiscal planning and management, and best current practice for public libraries is preferred. Applications will be accepted through September 20, 2013. To apply for this position, please email a meaningful cover letter, resume, and 2 professional references to: dor(a)llcoop.org ATTN: Library Search Committee Alternatively, you may also mail the above material to the address below if you do not have access to email: Library Search Committee 1804 Sunset Drive Dorr, MI 49323 -- Tara Cornelius, Ph.D.

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Friends and Facilities
by Heidi Nagel 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

Hello Everyone, For those libraries or library branches with designated Friends of the Library Book Store or sale area, I am interested in information regarding a lease or contract your library may have with the Friends group. This could refer to any outside group with exclusive use of a certain space in a library facility, but I imagine this is most likely to be a relationship with a Friends group. Please reply to me off list at hnagel(a)kdl.org. Thank you! -Heidi Heidi Nagel Communications Manager Kent District Library 814 West River Center Dr NE Comstock Park MI 49321 616-647-4146 hnagel(a)kdl.org Sign up for our eNewsletter at www.kdl.org!

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Final Month to Register for the State History Conference, September 27-29
by Larry J. Wagenaar 20 Aug '13

20 Aug '13

My apologies if this is a duplicate - I am also sending to my personal contacts. Larry Final Month to Register for the State History Conference, September 27-29 Get ready to learn about everything from the history of Michigan's breweries to the impact of Abraham Lincoln's visit to Kalamazoo at the Historical Society of Michigan's 139th Annual Meeting and State History Conference. Scheduled for September 27-29, the three-day event will be held in Kalamazoo and is ideal for history professionals and enthusiasts alike. To register by the September 20th deadline, visit www.hsmichigan.org or call (800) 692-1828. Hosted and sponsored by the West Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, the conference will include four keynote presentations relating to Michigan's history. These include: . Celebrating the Automobile-Kalamazoo Style (David O. Lyon of the Gilmore Care Museum) . John E. Fetzer: Broadcast Pioneer, Detroit Tigers Owner & Spiritual Seeker (Bruce Fetzer of the Fetzer Institute) . Tale of Two Cities: St. Joseph and Benton Harbor (Frank L. Walsh of Meridian Township) . The Sins of Kalamazoo (Tom Dietz of Kalamazoo Valley Museum) There were also be several sessions and mini-workshops on Saturday. Topics include: . The Great Beer State: Breweries in Michigan . The Kalamazoo State Hospital: Treatment Center and Refuge for the Mentally Ill . Counterbalancing the Suburbs: The Impact of the First Outdoor Pedestrian Mall . The Underground Railroad and Emancipation in Michigan . Lincoln's Michigan Visit: Shocking New Discoveries . Obama Visits Kalamazoo . The History of the Arts in Kalamazoo . Kalamazoo Fishing Giant: The Shakespeare Company . The Power of Perseverance: Anishnaabek Involvement in the War of 1812 and its Drastic Repercussions . Fort St. Joseph and the Dig . The Copper Strike of 1913: Company Houses Along the Picket Line . Leading the Way: The Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association . An Alternate Definition of Philanthropy: The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research . Building the University of Michigan Law Quadrangle . Mini-Workshops: o Grant Writing for Special Projects o Navigating Social Media for Historical Organizations o Volunteer Recruitment and Management The conference will begin Friday, September 27 with an optional pre-conference workshop reviewing basic curatorial skills for small museums and historical societies. Participants can also elect to attend one of three pre-conference tours, which will visit 1) The Underground Railroad House and Celery Flats Interpretive Center, 2) historic downtown Kalamazoo, or 3) the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and WMU's new Zhang Legacy Collections Center. The evening will come to a close with the Annual President's Reception and State History Awards Banquet, during which the Society will announce the recipients of the 2013 State History Awards. Registration for the full event (including Friday's awards reception and banquet, Saturday refreshments and lunch, Sunday morning tour, and all regular sessions) is $149 for members of the Historical Society of Michigan and $179* for non-members. Admission for Saturday-Only (including all Saturday daytime sessions and lunch) is $109 for HSM members and $139* for non-members. In honor of our host institution, a discount is available to Kalamazoo County residents. For overnight accommodations, contact Holiday Inn West at (269) 375-6000 and ask for the "State History Conference Rate" of $89/night. For more information or to register online, visit www.hsmichigan.org or call (800) 692-1828. Established in 1828, the Historical Society of Michigan is considered to be the oldest cultural organization in the state. The Society, founded by Territorial Governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft, focuses on five major mission areas: publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programs, and support for local historical organizations. For more information, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/press/> www.hsmichigan.org. *All non-member rates include a one-year Level 1 membership to the Historical Society of Michigan. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 FAX: (517) 324-4370 Email: <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org Website: <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line or body of the e-mail. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org.

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