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Upcoming cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Advanced<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557d529631be04ab0926836> 3-day class, April 9-11, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! AACR2...Meet RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557d5e0631be04ab09276fb> 1-day class, April 11, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these 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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Geocaching responses
by Emily Peoples 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Several people were interested in the responses to my geocaching request. If anyone has any more, please send them my way! Here are the compiled responses I got: " Todd Hachigian did a geocaching program for us a few years ago, and our patrons enjoyed it. I'm copying him on this – he is available if you still need a presenter. Best, Connie Doherty ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have a local geocaching group? We are using the Lapeer Cachers (our local group) this summer. I cannot say how good they are but they have done several programs in Oakland County. Let me know if you would like me to forward your contact info. They don't maintain a website so I only have personal contact information. Jan Gillis ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My family was very involved in Geocaching when when my kids were younger. I just checked to see if the organization we were members of was still active and it is 🙂. There are geocachers from all over the state represented in this group and I am sure they could ask for people who might be interested in working with you. Here's the website to the Michigan Geocaching Organization (MiGO) https://www.mi-geocaching.org/. Let me know if you have any more questions. This is such a great activity for all ages. Heather Wood-Gramza https://www.mi-geocaching.org/ I'd get ahold of the Michigan Geocaching group. They do events all over Michigan, and would probably have someone on board to do a program. Amber L Hughey, MLIS " --------------------- Emily Peoples Children's Librarian Romeo District Library emilyp(a)romeodistrictlibrary.org 586-752-0603 ext. 1034

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OCLC Acquires cloudLibrary
by Jim Flury 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Good Morning, This ought to give everyone something to talk about at the PLA conference, which is being held in OCLC's backyard. [ https://www.oclc.org/en/news/releases/2024/20240402-cloudlibrary-now-part-o… | https://www.oclc.org/en/news/releases/2024/20240402-cloudlibrary-now-part-o… ] Jim 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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Next MiYouth chat is April 9th
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

MiYouth Tuesday, April 9, 2024 2:00 - 3:00 PM Join LM's Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and discussions on all thing's youth services. Please join us live! MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan. No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09 - Password: 454345. Best, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Upcoming Program of Interest at the Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Everyone - We have a great virtual program coming up here at the Dearborn Library (especially with the start of a new baseball season). Sportswriter Keith O'Brien will join us virtually on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30pm to talk about his new well-reviewed book entitled Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. Please visit our Library's Events Calendar at our website www.dearbornlibrary.org to register for this program. Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Extra Michigan Tax Booklets to a good home
by Amy Winter 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Hi There, For some reason, we received double order of the 2023 Michigan Tax Forms. Are there any libraries out there would like some extra? Please send me your library name and Rides code and I will send a box out to you. Thank you, Amy Winter

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Any library need IRS booklets?
by Amy Winter 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Hi There, Our library has a few extra IRS 1040 (and 1040-SR) that we can give out to a few lucky libraries. Just reply to my email and I will pack them off to your library. Make sure to give me your RIDES shipping code when you reply. Thank you, Amy @ West Branch zv351

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Microfilm Maintenance Vendors?
by Ted Gregory 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Hello, We at the Mackinaw Area Public Library recently discovered one of our newspaper archives on microfilm is cracked and splitting. Obviously we don't want the entire reel out of commission, so does anybody know of a service that might be able to repair it, by splicing out the break if nothing else? Thanks in advance, -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Reminder: Register for the 2024 LM Improving Access to Information LSTA Grant Program webinars
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

The application webinars for the LM Improving Access to Information grants are next Thursday, April 11th. Register at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/lsta/medium-grants. The registration links are under the Application Webinars heading. The application webinars are required to apply, either with attendance at the webinar or watching the recording afterwards. The recording of the Informational webinar has been posted at the same location for your information. Please see the announcement email below for more information. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. >>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that the Improving Access to Information grant programs is open for 2024! This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries and library cooperatives with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or to develop library services that provide all users access to information. The intent is to fund one-year projects that increase capacity to provide access to library collections and information for users. The expected focus will be the improvement in access to library users in one of the three priorities listed below and that align with the LSTA priorities listed in the grant documentation. Proposals that do not focus on improving access to users do not fit the criteria. * Improve access to services & information in areas of literacy. * Improve access to services & information in areas of local history or special collections. * Improve access to information for community users with limited online access, e.g., improving equity through digital inclusion. The grant period is one year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30) and funding is from $5,000 to $25,000. Funding is by reimbursement only. Applications are due Friday, May 31st by 5:00 PM EST. Eligible applicants are Michigan public and academic libraries and library cooperatives. Public libraries must be legally established and eligible for state aid at the time of application. Academic libraries must be part of a public or non-profit college or university currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A federal Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required to apply. The grant program is competitive. Application Webinars: Register at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. * Grant Program Informational webinar - March 19th, 1:00 PM * Application webinar - Applying for the Literacy, Digital Inclusion & Library Programming Priorities - April 11th, 1:00 PM - REQUIRED. * Application webinar - Applying for the Local History or Special Collections Priority - April 11th, 3:00 PM - REQUIRED for this priority. * Budget webinar - Developing Your Grant Budget - April 23rd, 2:00 PM Detailed information on the grant program, including timeline, applicant eligibility, and the applications are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have.

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Surplus Card catalog, chairs, and dictionary stand
by Briynne McCrea 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Hello! We have the following items available to any interested library: * Card Catalog - Free. The legs are wobbly and would need to be repaired. This would make a great small seed library! * Dictionary stand - Free * 18 metal folding chairs and cart (all are functional, a few have dents/scratches) - $75 OBO Pics are attached. Items are at the Bad Axe Area District Library and would need to be picked up. Please let me know if you are interested! Thanks, Briynne McCrea Director Bad Axe Area District Library 200 S. Hanselman St. Bad Axe, MI 48413 989-269-8538 bmccrea(a)badaxelibrary.org

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