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Non-Cash Payments
by Pietro O'Rourke 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Hello, I've been searching through the archive to try and find any previous threads that cover this subject, and located a few that touch on it, but I'm hoping folks might have some guidance for my library regarding non-cash payments. Initially, I was hoping to set up a Venmo, PayPal, or Cashapp account for the library, but it's been difficult to locate any helpful information regarding the process, and I've had no success talking to a customer service rep to ascertain which sort of account we would be eligible for. I did see a previous thread regarding credit card payments where a few libraries endorsed Square. If you have any experience with this, or using online pay forums such as Venmo at your library, what has your experience been like? A previous thread mentioned a 3.6% fee for credit card transactions using Square (their site currently has a 2.6% rate plus a .10 cent fee). I'm curious if anyone has any feedback on this, or might be aware of any advantageous situations that institutions such as ours might be able to employ. Thank you! Pietro O'Rourke he/him Adult Services Librarian Ferndale Area District Library (248) 546-2504 ext. 6924

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HP 128 Toner
by Barbara Beaton 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

We have one each: cyan, magenta and yellow for a printer we no longer have. Anyone interested? Be the first to send your Rides code and be the lucky winner! Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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TLN/Brodart BIBZ Statewide Collection Development Lists Project Now Live!
by Jim Flury 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Library cooperative directors, please feel free to share this email with your member libraries. Thank you. All, In collaboration with Brodart, TLN is pleased to announce today's, October 1, 2024 launch of the brand new, statewide, monthly collection development lists BIBZ project. The inaugural three lists, encompassing one of each of Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile/Tween Fiction and Nonfiction, Teen Fiction and Nonfiction, for October, 2024 are now available on the TLN website at this link: [ https://tln.org/page/bibz/ | https://tln.org/page/bibz/ ] Also, at the bottom of this email are individual links to each of the three lists, as well as to the Brodart produced "MI Basics of BIBZ" YouTube video. In order to maximize your library's experience with the new monthly collection development lists, we suggest you follow both of these steps: 1. Complete and submit to our MI Brodart consultant Kim Langenderfer the BIBZ profile form that each interested library received via an individual email from Kim. If you did not receive the BIBZ profile form, please let either Kim or myself know. Kim is cc'd on this email. 2. View the Brodart produced YouTube video at this link [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zmBD1lztM | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zmBD1lztM ] Brodart didn't give this video a name, but I think they would be okay with our calling it "MI Basics of BIBZ." Later today, each library that signed up for the statewide collection development lists project will receive a bcc email from my TLN colleague Corliss Jones, to notify them of the availability of the new lists. Corliss is cc'd on this email. Going forward, each library that has signed up will receive the above referenced bcc email from Corliss, every month. Timing wise, the new lists will be released during the week of the month that follows the first Friday of that month. Fun fact: I scribbled some numbers together late last week in an effort to come up with the number of these lists TLN/WOLF has produced since I was hired. The total was a bit over 1,300, going back to a time when a person named Ronald Reagan was President of the United States. And that only covers my timeline. The production of these collection development lists dates back to at least the early 1960's, if not earlier, when library personnel from Seattle were sufficiently impressed by what the then Wayne County Library was doing to pay a visit to the Wayne Service Center to marvel at such innovations such as centralized collection development lists, centralized delivery service, centralized cataloging and book processing, etc. As of this morning close to 90 libraries statewide have signed up for the new collection development lists project. And it's not too late for your library to do so! To sign up you can use the Contact Us form at the [ https://tln.org/page/bibz/ | https://tln.org/page/bibz/ ] link, or email Kim or myself. If you have comments concerning the content of the collection development lists (they are great, they are less great, they need more this, they need less that, etc.) I welcome those as well. Here are direct links to each of the three lists. These links will stay the same from month to month, with the new lists linked to them during the week that follows the first Friday of each month. [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bibz2.com_ActItemD… | TLN Adult NF Selections ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bibz2.com_ActItemD… | https://www.bibz2.com/ActItemDetailInit.do?list=13980601&campaign=TLN%20Adu… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bibz2.com_ActItemD… | TLN Juvenile/Tween Selections ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bibz2.com_ActItemD… | https://www.bibz2.com/ActItemDetailInit.do?list=13980603&campaign=TLN%20Juv… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bibz2.com_ActItemD… | TLN Teen Selections ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.bibz2.com_ActItemD… | https://www.bibz2.com/ActItemDetailInit.do?list=13980607&campaign=TLN%20Tee… ] Here is a link to the Brodart produced "MI Basics of BIBZ" YouTube video: [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zmBD1lztM | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3zmBD1lztM ] We hope MI libraries will find value in this new TLN/Brodart statewide collection development lists project. Please let me know if you have any comments or questions concerning this. Thanks. Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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book processing technology and trends
by Mary Harrison 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Hello there MichLibL, We had a wonderful long-time volunteer who covered and processed all our books. Now that she has let us know she's finally ready to 'retire', we are exploring innovating ideas and technology for processing books and materials. For example, what does your library do to process a book (stamps, labeling, covers, etc.) Has your library reduced processing and labeling (I'm want to be minimalist and still protect the materials). Do you use a machine for putting on covers or do it yourselves? Thanks for your collective wisdom, Mary Mary Jean Harrison Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street PO Box 430 Coloma Michigan 49038 269-468-3431 <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/> www.colomapubliclibrary.net The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff. Timothy Healy

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TLN Youth & Teen Performer's Showcase
by Alyssa Waldie 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Please excuse any cross-posting, but we are excited to invite you to attend the Annual TLN Youth & Teen Performer's Showcase! The Performer Showcase will be held at* Orion Township Public Library on Friday, October 11, 2023.* *We will have two sessions: a youth session from 9:30 AM- 12:00 PM and a teen session from 1:30-4:00 PM*. Each performer will have 10 minutes to present their program. Librarians will have time to circulate and pick up your contact/promotional materials at the end of each session. Join us to hear all about performers recommended by fellow librarians across The Library Network. Please RSVP to Alyssa at awaldie(a)brandonlibrary.org by October 9. Attend one session or both! It's up to you! Attached you'll find the showcase line-up. We hope to see you there! -- Alyssa Waldie Public Services Manager Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville, MI 48462 (248) 627-1473 ENGAGE · EDUCATE · ENRICH · EMPOWER

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Digital Comic Book Club at Detroit Public Library THIS THURSDAY!
by Megan Summers 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

[cid:07fb62d4-8843-4a14-97ea-401a61a60aca] This Thursday, October 3, at 6pm, join us for an animated discussion about Abbott <https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/abbott-saladin-ahmed/12254758> by Saladin Ahmed<https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/abbott-saladin-ahmed/12254758>. This group is open to adults (18+) in Detroit or beyond. This is a digital comic book club, meaning no physical copies will be set aside for attendees. Instead, all titles are available on Hoopla, a free media streaming platform accessible to DPL library card holders, as well as cardholders at many other libraries. Hoopla can be downloaded from your device’s app store or browsed on the internet at https://www.hoopladigital.com/. Register on Eventbrite to receive updates and Zoom access if you plan to attend remotely. Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/digital-comic-book-club-tickets-934915055097 Best, Megan Summers (she/her) Assistant Manager Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI, 48221 313-481-1840 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Genealogy and Michigan History magazines up for grabs
by OC Katie VanHuis 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

Hi all, In the midst of rearranging our local history room, we discovered duplicates of three publications that we do not need to keep. If you think anything listed below would be a good addition to your collection, please respond with your RIDES code and we'll send the item(s) your way. Thanks for looking! MICHIGAN HISTORY 2001-Jul/Aug 2013-Sep/Oct 2013-Nov/Dec 2014-Jan/Feb 2014-Sep/Oct 2014-Nov/Dec 2015-Jan/Feb 2015-Mar/Apr NATIONAL GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY QUARTERLY 2018-June (Vol. 106, No. 2) 2019-March (Vol. 107, No. 1) NGS MAGAZINE 2018-Jul-Sep (Vol. 44, No. 3) 2018-Oct-Dec (Vol. 44, No. 4) Katie VanHuis Assistant Director Coopersville Area District Library

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(Job Posting) MakeIT Assistant - Part Time
by Michael McEvoy 30 Sep '24

30 Sep '24

The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic candidate with strong customer service skills who enjoys working with new and emerging Makerspace technologies like 3D printing, laser cutting/engraving, vinyl cutting, and more. If you’re interested please see the details below: Position: MakeIT Assistant – Part Time 10 to 20 Hours per week Hours will include one evening per week and at least one Saturday per month. Pay Rate: $13.76/hr to start Essential Duties Include: - Answer questions and job requests from makerspace patrons, referring to other Library departments as necessary. - Assist running various job requests using the Library’s Makerspace equipment. - Perform basic equipment maintenance. - Assist library patrons with use of Digital Conversion equipment (VCR, 8mm, Audio, Slides, Pictures, etc). - Assist library patrons with use of Makerspace equipment (3D printer, laser cutter/engraver, sublimation printer, vinyl plotter, sewing and embroidery machine, etc). - Other work duties as assigned by the supervisor. Required Qualifications: - Demonstrable aptitude in using and explaining the usage of Makerspace equipment. - Strong familiarity with Windows, Apple, Android, Office, Google, and other popular computing and mobile technologies and environments. - Strong communication skills, including ability to adapt to a variety of age groups and experience levels to provide effective support and guidance. - Patient, friendly and approachable demeanor. Works well with others and is able to multitask effectively. - Excellent problem-solving skills. - Ability to learn to use new technologies, sometimes with little formal instruction or training. - Applicants must be at least 17 years old. - One evening per week and one Saturday per month is required. - Willingness to seek out assistance as needed in answering questions Deadline for application: Friday, October 20, 2024 or Until Filled Submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Attn: Michael McEvoy Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, Michigan 48167-1560 phone: 248-349-3020 fax: 248-349-8250 email: mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org Application Link can be found at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 -- -- Michael McEvoy Head of Information Technology Northville District Library mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org 248-349-3020 ext 226 248-381-0181 (Innocaption) 248-982-4918 (Mobile - Please Text Only) ⡴⠶⠦⠤⣤⣄⣀⡀⢀⣠⡴⠖⠚⠋⠛⠛⠲⢦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀ ⠙⢦⡀⠉⠒⠤⣍⡉⠉⠁⠀⠐⢤⠐⠀⡰⠀⠀⠈⠙⠉⢉⣉⣉⣉⠍⠉⣩⠇ ⠀⠀⠻⣄⠀⠀⠀⢻⢤⣞⣿⣿⡆⢀⡀⢠⣟⣿⣷⠄⡾⠉⠀⠀⠀⣠⡾⠃⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠙⠳⣤⣀⣈⣀⠙⠿⠟⠃⢓⡊⠙⠻⠛⠋⣠⣃⣀⣀⣤⠞⠋⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢻⡝⠓⠒⢺⠷⠒⠒⠒⠛⠛⢉⣩⠿⣿⡁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⡟⢲⢤⣸⡄⠀⢀⣠⠴⣺⡏⣏⣤⡾⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⢞⣺⣠⠋⠹⠉⡏⢁⡴⣹⣧⣤⠾⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢻⡟⢁⠄⡇⢠⠈⠉⠀⠋⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⠋⠁⠀⡇⢸⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠉⠉⠙⠛⠉⠉⠉⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Technical solutions to social problems are inherently flawed."⠀⠀

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New cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

There is still time to register for the following new cataloging workshop from MCLS! Copy Cataloging of Audio and Video Materials Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/664b69e3f02febfcf6c2b240> NEW, UPDATED! 3-day class, October 8-10, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Drop in for MeL eResource Office Hours
by Laura Warren-Gross 27 Sep '24

27 Sep '24

MeL eResource office hours continue on a new schedule. Join us the first Wednesday of each month to learn more about using the MeL eResources. Come prepared to ask questions, share how you are using MeL in your library, and engage with other MeL eResource users from Michigan libraries. Register here<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkfumgrjgrGtPEf8azqonaEiOhX0dcc-…> to attend. Hope to see you there starting October 2, 2024! [cid:image001.png@01DB10F5.1E8ADAD0] Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image002.png@01DB10F5.1E8ADAD0] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> [cid:image003.png@01DB10F5.1E8ADAD0]

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