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dvd cases
by Bliss Branch 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Hello everyone, Dee at Bliss library zv208. I am in need of DVD cases. I would appreciate any extras you can send me. Thank you in advance. Dee

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Digital Collection Development Policy results
by Betsy Myers 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Hi everyone! Here are the results to my question asking if any library has a holds ratio policy for digital items (ebooks and downloadable audio) in their collection development policy...the answer is no. Many people were interested in the results and most gave best practices, which we follow as well. Usually if a digital hold reaches 7-10 (or more) it depends on the price of the license, the popularity (such as a book club placing holds to read an older book that isn't very popular), the format, if it is available as a CPC or a forever book, etc. Best advice was to not have a number in your policy, just in your procedures. Thanks for the input everyone! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502 I recommend listening or reading Carley Fortune's new book, "This Summer Will Be Different"--its swoon-worthy. (sigh)

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Items up for grabs
by Joann Hedger 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Hello - we are cleaning out items and hoping they can be useful to someone, instead of throwing them away. If you'd like anything, please reply with your library name and routing number. Thank you! Joann HP ink jet cartridges: 952XL black, yellow, magenta, 2 cyan and the following stickers:(I am not sure if boxes are completely full, but there is a good amount of each) 1 box, plus a few extra 2 boxes 1 box 4 packages ******************************************************* Joann Hedger Administrative Assistant Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte MI 48192 734-246-8357 ex 220

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email update
by Kristy Taormina 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

Hi can you update/change my email address to ktaormina(a)mtclib.org Thank You Kristy Taormina -- Kristy Taormina - Adult Outreach Librarian Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, MI 48043 (586) 469-6200 mtclib.org

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Duffy Hudson as Edgar Allan Poe/Houdini
by Jessica Byrns 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

Hello michlib! Need a spooky performer for October? I've been talking to Duffy Hudson, a historical performer whose acts include Edgar Allan Poe and Harry Houdini, about coming to perform for the Howell Carnegie Library on October 3rd. When we first touched base he mentioned to me that if there were other libraries in the area who wanted to book him as well, he'd be able to offer lower pricing in return for having a fuller work schedule. So, in case anyone else is interested - especially within a couple of hours of Howell/Brighton - his contact information is duffy(a)duffyhudson.com and here's a video of him performing The Tell Tale Heart as Edgar Allan Poe. https://youtu.be/cO3IIU21uq8 -- Jessica Byrns (she/her) Head of Adult and Technical Services Howell Carnegie District Library 314 West Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48843

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Fall Online Courses & Upcoming Conferences from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

Summer & Fall Online Courses Registration Now Open! 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early! * Strategies For Supervising Part-Time Employees<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/part-time-staff/>, Jul 1 – Aug 11 * NEW! Tackling Tough Work Conversations<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/tackling-tough-work-conversat…>, Jul 29 – Aug 25 * Services to Homeschoolers<https://ischool.wisc.edu/services-to-homeschoolers/>, Sep 16 – Oct 13 * NEW! Introduction to Digitization Projects<https://ischool.wisc.edu/introduction-to-digitization-projects/>, Sep 30 – Nov 24 * Youth Services 101<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/youth-services-101/>, Oct 7 – Dec 1 * Navigating Book and Program Challenges<https://ischool.wisc.edu/navigating-book-and-program-challenges-for-public-…>, Oct 14 – Nov 24 * Nonfiction RA: Beyond the Basics<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-nonfiction-ra-beyond-the-…>, Oct 28 – Nov 24 * NEW! The Art of Inclusive Hiring and Onboarding<https://ischool.wisc.edu/the-art-of-inclusive-hiring-and-onboarding/>, Nov 11 – Dec 8 * Sexual And Reproductive Health Information At The Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/sexual-and-reproductive-healt…>, Nov 11 – Dec 8 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> Lead the Way: Libraries at the Heart of Community Engagement Conference April 21-22, 2025 | Madison, WI Conference website: go.wisc.edu/7g5grl<https://go.wisc.edu/7g5grl> Call for proposals is now open! Share strategies for building community partnerships, strategic planning, programs to engage the community, funding opportunities, and more! Sessions for the conference will be one hour. Priority will be given to sessions that include interactive elements and audience participation. Every selected session will receive one complimentary conference registration. Submit your idea today: go.wisc.edu/xvj5y6<https://go.wisc.edu/xvj5y6> Back in Circulation: A Conference for Managers and Staff in Access and Circulation Services Oct 7-8, 2024 | Madison, WI Register Today: go.wisc.edu/circ2024 <http://go.wisc.edu/circ2024> Join us for the 2024 Back in Circulation Conference! Attendees will come together to shape the future of access and circulation service, explore innovative strategies, and share best practices during two days of enlightening presentations and engaging conversations. -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Who Did WHAT at Your Library?!
by Lisa Waskin 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

Everyone who has ever worked at a library knows that the public has no idea what kinds of things happen there on almost a daily basis. This is your chance to share the things that have happened at your library, and maybe even win a prize!! Have a great library story? The MLA Annual Conference Committee wants to hear from YOU! We are pleased to announce that one of this year's MLA Annual Conference Keynote speakers is THE Gene Ambaum of Unshelved, Library Comic! And he is offering at least one lucky library attendee the chance to have their library's story immortalized into a comic strip created by him. All 2024 Annual Conference attendees are invited to submit their favorite library stories. The best of these will be made into a comic strip by writer Gene Ambaum (Unshelved, Library Comic), who will be presenting at the 2024 MLA Annual Conference, and Library Comic's artist Willow Payne. (If there are a bunch of excellent stories, they may even pick more than one winner.) As part of his breakout session on Thursday, October 17th, Gene will share the runners up, with some insight into why some stories were better suited for comic strips than others, and unveil the winner(s) and the comic strip(s). The winner and the Michigan Library Association will get signed prints, and top runners-up will get prizes too. (Note that winners need not be present at the presentation to win, but they should be registered for the conference.) Write up your favorite library stories and submit them via this Google form (https://forms.gle/gimoBwjfx1P1ogP79) . Your stories can be funny, sad, crazy, weird, touching, bookish, or anything at all, really. He wants to hear about things you personally experienced; he particularly loves to hear the truth behind the library stories everyone has heard, especially when no one else knows what really happened. Don't submit a script, and don't feel the need to make your stories funny - sending him a brief story in your own words is enough. He'll contact you if he has questions. Everyone can submit up to five stories. Note: By submitting stories, you agree that the comic created from the winning stories will be (c) Ambauminable LLC. The comic(s) will run on librarycomic.com and its affiliated social media sometime during or after the MLA conference, and may appear in future Library Comic collections, with a note that they're "Based on a true story" but without other attribution. (If you win, you're free to tell the world you submitted the story, but if you don't want that widely known, rest assured that Gene won't tell anyone else who you are.) Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Program Recommendation - Detroit Unseen
by Aubrey Franklin 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

Hi all, The Westland Library recently hosted Detroit urban explorer and photographer Bob Huston. His program, called "Detroit Unseen" chronicles history, decay, and, in some cases, rebirth of abandoned buildings around Detroit and beyond. It is a fascinating look at our city from a perspective we don't often see. Our patrons really enjoyed the presentation, and Bob is an engaging storyteller with a clear passion for what he does. In our conversation before and after the presentation, Bob let me know that he hadn't done a library presentation since COVID-19, and there has been so much change in the city since then. Many of these buildings are finally being restored. In preparation for our program, he was able to add content to his presentation that documented these renovations. It was incredibly cool to see the timeline of historic photos along with the abandoned and then restoration photos -- often photographs of the same architectural features or angles. Now that many of our patrons are going to experience these building renovations (Michigan Central, Book Tower, Wurlitzer Building etc.), I think it is an especially interesting time to learn about their history. Bob focuses on themes of hope for the city and people. You can see some of Bob's photography on his website www.abandonedcentral.com<http://www.abandonedcentral.com>, Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/DetroitUnseen>, or Instragram @detroitunseen. He can be reached at bobhuston66(a)gmail.com. [A logo for a library Description automatically generated] Aubrey Franklin (she/her/hers) Adult Services Librarian (734) 326-6123 ext 2846 6123 Central City Parkway, Westland, MI 48185 westlandlibrary.org<http://westlandlibrary.org/>

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Program Recommendation
by Brannon McCullough 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

Hello Library Friends, Our library recently hosted theater artist *Anna Marck* and her “*Women of the Watch*” presentation, and I honestly can’t recommend her enough. It’s such a unique program based on the history of female lighthouse keepers of the Great Lakes, but it blends in theatrical and musical elements. I received numerous post-presentation comments from patrons still gushing over her performance a week after we had her. The only unexpected thing which caught me off guard was when she asked me to sign a contract, which for me was the first time I’d been asked to sign one, but after reading it I felt it was fair. There’s some added legitimacy to the performance as well, because it was officially commissioned by the Lorenzo Cultural Center in Macomb, MI. Unique adult library programs with theatrical performative elements are starting to feel rare, so please reach out to her at anna.kamryn(a)gmail.com if interested. Have a great day! -- Brannon McCullough (he/him) Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Road Commerce Twp., MI 48382 *Phone*: 248-669-8108 Ext. 114 *Fax*: 248-387-6240 *Email*: bmccullough(a)commercelibrary.info Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/33635961?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/33635961?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Holidays Around the World Program
by Anna Merritt 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

Hello All, I am interested in hosting a Holidays Around the World program this December and would love to find someone who can cover several holidays in one program, however... I have absolutely no idea on where to start to find someone like this. I haven't had much luck with local universities in the past. I know I can reach out to local organizations and religious institutions for specific holidays (Hanukkah, etc.) But, I'd love to find one persons who can talk a little bit about several celebrations. Am I dreaming too big? Any ideas on where to begin my search would be most appreciated. Thanks! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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