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This from the President of ALA
by Christine Hage 12 Jul '13

12 Jul '13

From: Barbara Stripling [mailto:districtdispatch@alawash.org] Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 12:00 PM Subject: Will You Stand for Privacy? Will You Stand for Privacy? A Message to ALA Members from ALA President Barbara Stripling In early June, reports of the National Security Agency's secret practices rang loudly around the world. News reports detailed PRISM, the U.S. government surveillance program that obtains the Internet records from ten U.S. companies: Verizon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, AOL, Skype, YouTube, and Apple. It appears that phone records, emails, photos, and social networking activities have been collected and catalogued by the FBI and the NSA over the last seven years. ALA is saddened by recent news that the government has obtained vast amounts of personal information and electronic communications of millions of innocent people. The extent of the personal information received by the government is very troubling. Those of you who have been long-time members of ALA know that we have always argued that provisions in the USA PATRIOT Act encroach on the privacy expectations of library users. Worse, the surveillance law erodes our basic First Amendment rights, all while undermining the very fabric of our democracy. When we spoke out in 2001 against the passage of the PATRIOT Act, we were concerned about Section 215, a provision of the law that allowed the government powers to obtain "business records and other tangible things" from suspected terrorists. We were fearful that the government would come into libraries without warning and take library records on individual patrons without reasonable suspicion. Libraries were one of the first groups to publicly oppose the bill, and many legislators and privacy experts have noted that Congress would not have understood the chilling impact on privacy if librarians had not brought it to the nation's attention. Librarians were so vocal in their opposition to the law that Section 215 was called the "library provision." We could not have imagined then what is happening today. Today, in spite of the leak allegations, the government continues to use the "library provision" to vacuum up private communication records of Americans on a massive scale. Even the most cynical among us could not have predicted that the Obama Administration-an administration that campaigned on the promise of greater government transparency and openness-would allow a massive surveillance program to infringe upon the basic civil liberties of innocent, unsuspecting people. We understand the responsibility of the government to investigate terrorism and other harmful acts. But the need to protect the public does not mean that Americans have to relinquish their Fourth Amendment privacy rights in the process. ALA has already joined other civil liberties groups<http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=3979&client=ala1&campaign=1245&emai…> to call for more legal review, judicial oversight, transparency and public accountability. Our country needs to find the right balance. We need to restore the balance between individual rights and terrorism prevention, and libraries are one of the few trusted American institutions that can lead true public engagement on our nation's surveillance laws and procedures. Libraries have the tools, resources and leaders that can teach Americans about their First Amendment privacy rights and help our communities discuss ways to improve the balance between First Amendment rights and government surveillance activities. And patrons are ready to learn about their privacy rights from their libraries. Next Steps: Be a Leader at Your Library We are calling on librarians to facilitate local public dialogues and educational sessions on government surveillance and transparency. To help libraries convene privacy forums and moderate public conversations, ALA is launching "ALA Liberty<http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=3980&client=ala1&campaign=1245&emai…>," a new privacy website that contains tools that librarians can use to host educational sessions and public forums that help Americans understand their First and Fourth Amendment rights. The website contains the following resources: Guide for Moderators<http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=3981&client=ala1&campaign=1245&emai…> (PDF) This document outlines the steps and process for moderators to convene a forum on privacy in their community. Libraries are a perfect location for this form of civic engagement. Librarians may choose to serve as moderators or find other individuals in the community to fill the moderator's role. This PDF contains the information necessary for moderators of a forum on privacy. Guide for Participants<http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=3982&client=ala1&campaign=1245&emai…> (PDF) Distribute this document to individuals participating in a library-hosted community discussion on privacy. It provides an overview of the deliberative process and outlines the privacy issues to be considered. Checklist for Convening a Forum on Privacy<http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=3983&client=ala1&campaign=1245&emai…> (PDF) This document outlines the steps needed to host a successful forum on privacy in your library. Choose Privacy Week Resources<http://maildogmanager.com/link.html?url=3984&client=ala1&campaign=1245&emai…> This offers videos that can be used for programming on surveillance. The site includes guest blogs from national privacy advocates and American Library Association t-shirts and posters. Please do not respond to this email. If you have any questions about the privacy toolkit, contact Jazzy Wright, press officer of the ALA Washington Office at jwright(a)alawash.org<mailto:jwright@alawash.org> or (202) 628-8410 Barbara Stripling ALA President Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122

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FW: Michigan Atty General's Office documents available.
by Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE) 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Hi - if you are interested in the materials being offered by Connecticut State Library, contact Diane Pizzo directly, please do not reply to this message. Thanks! From: Pizzo, Diane [mailto:Diane.Pizzo@ct.gov] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 2:38 PM To: Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE) Subject: Michigan Atty General's Office documents available. Dear Bernadette: The Connecticut State Library is withdrawing the following titles from our collection. If you are interested in acquiring them, we will send them to you for the cost of shipping or accept a UPS/FedEx pickup. OCLC# 12295369 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Annual report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General]., -1890 Available: 1884,1886,1890 (3 volumes) OCLC# 12293658 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General], 1891-1896 Available: 1891,1893-1895 (4 volumes) OCLC# 12295316 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Annual report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General], 1897-1920 Available: 1897,1899-1902,1904-1920 (14 Volumes) OCLC# 9390673 AUTHOR Michigan. Office of the Attorney General TITLE Biennial report of the Attorney General of the State of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [The Dept.], Available: 1921/1922-1967/1968 (27 volumes) Thanks, Diane Diane Pizzo Connecticut State Library Collection Services 231 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 757-6561 diane.pizzo(a)ct.gov<mailto:diane.pizzo@ct.gov> From: Tammye Cannon [mailto:TCannon@legislature.mi.gov] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 2:50 PM To: Pizzo, Diane Subject: RE: Michigan Atty General's Office documents available. Please reply by 10/28/12 Hi Diane, Sorry for just getting back with you...we actually have a complete collection. Why don't you check with the Library of Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Thanks :) From: Pizzo, Diane [mailto:Diane.Pizzo@ct.gov] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 3:24 PM To: Tammye Cannon Subject: Michigan Atty General's Office documents available. Please reply by 10/28/12 Hello! The Connecticut State Library is withdrawing the following titles from our collection. If you are interested in acquiring them, we will send them to you for the cost of shipping or accept a UPS/FedEx pickup. If you are not interested in these items, can you suggest another Michigan library or state agency that may be interested? OCLC# 12295369 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Annual report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General]., -1890 Available: 1884,1886,1890 (3 volumes) OCLC# 12293658 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General], 1891-1896 Available: 1891,1893-1895 (4 volumes) OCLC# 12295316 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Annual report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General], 1897-1920 Available: 1897,1899-1902,1904-1920 (14 Volumes) OCLC# 9390673 AUTHOR Michigan. Office of the Attorney General TITLE Biennial report of the Attorney General of the State of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [The Dept.], Available: 1921/1922-1967/1968 (27 volumes) Thanks, Diane Diane Pizzo Connecticut State Library Collection Services 231 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 757-6561 diane.pizzo(a)ct.gov<mailto:diane.pizzo@ct.gov>

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great dance group
by Colleen Leddy 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Hi all, Yesterday morning we hosted several members of the Bichini Bia Congo Dance Theater who performed for our Summer Reading Program participants and other community members. They were fantastic! Their drumming and dance is so energetic and authentic. They perform so well and involve the audience in call and response and dance moves. Just about everyone in the audience (about 190 people) got up and danced with them. I highly recommend them to you for any time of year and for all ages. Our VolunTeens loved them just as much as the younger kids and the grandparents. One parent earnestly thanked me for bringing them to our community. They were established in 1979 by Jean-Claude Biougilla Biza (Sompa) who teaches dance at the University of Michigan. The group promotes the preservation and practice of authentic Congolese Dance and African culture. Antionette Williams is the contact person: awroonie(a)gmail.com 734-846-1333 Thanks, Colleen -- Colleen Leddy, Director Stair Public Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510

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Accepting Credit/Debit cards at the Library
by Shanni Kerr 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

We are a Lakeland Library Cooperative library using the Sierra platform. How many libraries accept cards at the desk, what system do you use? We have always been a strictly cash/check library and I would like to offer this to our patrons if it isn't too expensive. Shanni Kerr Ionia Community Library

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Michigan Reads! program Tour!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

As part of the Michigan Reads! program, author Leslie Helakoski will be touring the state in September and October. She will be presenting to children at each public library and at a school at each location as well. Author Tour: * Monday, September 9th - East Lansing Public Library * Monday, September 16th - Putnam District Library (Nashville) * Wednesday, September 18th - Loutit District Library (Grand Haven) * Monday, September 23rd - Branch District Library (Coldwater) * Tuesday, September 24th - Buchanan District Library * Wednesday, September 25th - Grand Rapids Public Library * Tuesday, October 8th - Westland Public Library * Wednesday, October 9th - Genesee District Library - Fenton Branch * Thursday, October 10th - Harper Woods Public Library * Tuesday, October 15th - Crawford County Library (Grayling) * Wednesday, October 16th - Charlevoix Public Library * Thursday, October 17th - Superior District Library - Engadine Branch Thanks to all who responded to the spring survey about having a Michigan Reads author visit. As part of the annual program, the Library of Michigan and the Library of Michigan Foundation fund an author tour to twelve locations throughout the state. If one of the sites is near to your library, consider a visit! If you would like Leslie to visit your library and you are not part of the tour, please contact her through her website at www.helakoskibooks.com<http://www.helakoskibooks.com>. 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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Board/Commission Interaction Query
by Michael McGuire 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

If this is a City Library and it operates under the City Charter, I would strongly recommend contacting your City Attorney and consulting with her/him. These are important questions that can't be answered by reference to other libraries. Michael McGuire Grand Rapids, Michigan mdmcguire(at)yahoo(dot)com >

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Re: [Michlib-l] FW: Fw: Circulation Assistant Vacancy
by Tara Kanon 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Sent from my Virgin Mobile Android-Powered Device "Norris, Sonya (MDE)" <NorrisS2(a)michigan.gov> wrote: >CIRCULATION ASSISTANT > >The Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library is seeking applicants for the position of Circulation Assistant. This is a part time position for 20 hours per week. Candidate must be flexible with work schedule, including working nights and Saturdays. Work includes checking materials in and out; shelving; processing materials; providing interlibrary loan and reference services; and assisting patrons with use of computers. > >Candidate must be a high school graduate, proficient with computers, and provide excellent customer service. Library experience is preferred. >Please send resume and cover letter by July 19th, 2013, to Library Director Deb Jones, 302 East Main Street, Belding, Michigan 48809, or email at: >beldrj(a)llcoop.org. Please call 794-1450 for more information. > >Deborah L. Jones, Director >Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library >302 E Main Street >Belding MI 48809 >P 616.7941450 >F 616.794.3510 >www.belding.michlibrary.org >This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. > >A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. >- Jo Godwin >------- End of Forwarded Message ------- > > >Deborah L. Jones, Director >Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library >302 E Main Street >Belding MI 48809 >P 616.7941450 >F 616.794.3510 >www.belding.michlibrary.org >This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. > >A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. >- Jo Godwin > >_______________________________________________ >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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Off Work
by eharrington＠baycountylibrary.org 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

I will be on vacation from Saturday, July 6, through Monday, July 15, and back to work on July 16. Esther

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Woodlands Tween Speaker Opportunity
by Anne Keller 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

The Children and Teen Services Committee of the Woodlands Library Cooperative is looking for a speaker who works with tweens and does successful tween programming after school. We are interested in your methods and practices of engaging tweens after school and tips and tricks you might suggest.in dealing with unruly behavior. We would also be interested in any program ideas. The desired speaker would have two hours and then the last hour the group would discuss ideas in dealing with the after school crowd, programs etc. If interested, please contact me off list at wilmaflintstone1616(a)yahoo.com The desired dates would be the following: Thursday, October 31st or Thursday, November 7th. The workshop will take place at the Albion District Library, 501 South Superior Street, Albion, MI 49224. Anne Keller Teen Services Librarian Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 wilmaflintstone1616(a)yahoo.com

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low vision viewer -- free to a good home
by Lise Mitchell 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

We have a Aladdin Ultra by Telesensory that is free to a good home. Must pick up. Please see attached for photos of the item. Good working order, just dusty! 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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