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Average Book Prices, 2022: Final
by Jim Flury 02 Mar '23

02 Mar '23

Good Morning, TLN has updated its annual, since 2002, "Average Book Prices" document. Please see the attached spreadsheet. As in past years the data is taken from School Library Journal, in this case the March, 2023 issue. Different this time around is the exclusion of "Year to Date" average prices for 2023. Perhaps the inflation we have been experiencing has served to render that projection less useful? In any event, there is no YTD data for 2023 included on the spreadsheet. Instead, the newest information on the spreadsheet is the Final data for 2022, which replaces the previous 2022 YTD numbers. I will keep my eyes open for 2023 YTD data and if that happens to land in SLJ, I will update the spreadsheet once again. Thank you, 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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FOML Talk About Friends - Rescheduled due to weather
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Sharing this widely We regret to notify you that the FOML Talk About Friends meeting scheduled for Friday, March 3, at the Novi Public Library has been cancelled due to the forecast for severe winter weather on that day. We have decided to reschedule the meeting to Friday, March 17, at the same location, the Novi Public Library. We value your continuing support for FOML and its services, and look forward to seeing you at the Novi Public Library on the new date. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled meeting on March 17, FOML will issue a refund of your registration fee to your credit card. The deadline for refund requests is 5 pm, Thursday, March 9, 2023 to foml.events(a)gmail.com -- Kate Pohjola Andrade (pronounce) <https://namedrop.io/katepohjolaandrade> Woodlands Library Cooperative <https://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9469 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services <https://www.mcls.org/> *No Reservation Recommendations* <https://nrr.ninja>: your source for colleague-approved vendors! she/her/hers Schedule a meeting <https://doodle.com/bp/katepohjolaandrade/meet-with-me>

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Free Display Cases
by Anna Merritt 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Hello All, We have 4 display cases (see photo) up for grabs. Must be picked up, however, if your library is within 20-25 miles of Kalamazoo, can negotiate possible delivery. The tops do detach from the bottoms and the bottoms do have wheels, so they move much easier than you'd expect. Display case tops are 16"w X 16"d X 22"h. Bottom cabinets have a single shelf for storage. Light wood and Plexiglass. 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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Information about Library Bike Lending Services
by Scott Morey 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Greetings from Traverse Area District Library! We are in the process of starting a bike lending service and are interested in connecting with any other libraries that already have such a service in place. We would particularly like to learn more about your checkout processes, how the bikes are stored, circulation policies, how you handle the need for helmets, and any other information you could share regarding your experience supporting a bike lending program. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Scott W. Morey he/him/his Assistant Director for Technology Traverse Area District Library smorey(a)tadl.org (231) 932-8531

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Library Value Calculator
by Anna Merritt 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Hello All, I see that some of your libraries offer Value Calculators on your websites. We use Ploud & would like to embed something like this on our site. Any suggestions of resources? Thanks! Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Patron photo release for minors
by Laura Puckett 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Hello, We have had a few questions about photos on our social media, especially in regards to pictures of children. Ideally, we would have everyone's permission to post their pictures on social media but when we have large programs that often becomes unrealistic. We have release forms, but when we have large programs, keeping track of everyone can be a doozy. We were curious what other libraries do for photo permissions, specifically for children in the library. For clarification, if it's a small group or an individual, we ask them directly. We also have signage saying that their photos may end up on social media unless they tell us otherwise. We will remove a photo upon the patron's request, but we want to get to a point where they don't have to worry about that. Thank you so much for your help! -- Laura Puckett PR and Technology Instruction Associate Librarian Van Buren District Library 200 N Phelps St Decatur, MI 49045 269-423-4771

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Zoom author chat with Angeline Boulley
by Lindsey Sanford 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Please feel free to share with your patrons! The Lenawee District Library will have an author chat via Zoom with best-selling author Angeline Boulley on Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Angeline will discuss her #1 NYTs book Firekeeper's Daughter, the cultural inspiration behind it, and much more! I've attached the Facebook event as well as the Zoom link along with a print flyer. Feel free to print the flyer and post in your library. https://www.facebook.com/events/1232124234178432/ https://tinyurl.com/AngelineBoulley __________________________________________________ Lindsey Sanford lindsey.sanford(a)monroe.lib.mi.us Lenawee District Library Accounts / Adult Services Librarian 4459 W US 223, Adrian 517-263-1011

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MCLS Virtual Dialogue is Two Weeks Away!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

There's still time to register for the Midwest Collaborative for Library Service's next free Virtual Dialogue! Join us as we gather over Zoom with library staff from all over Indiana and Michigan in two weeks, on Wednesday, March 15, at 10:30am-noon Eastern (9:30-11am Central). Registration is open now at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues-2023. Come learn and share together with us as we discuss cultivating a flexible mindset. Our Virtual Dialogues aren't a webinar or workshop, but instead are an opportunity for librarians and library workers at all levels and in all library types to talk about issues impacting their work. During the dialogue, we will spend time sharing thoughts, ideas, and insights with other participants. Because these are conversations and most learning will be done with peers in breakout rooms, sessions will not be recorded; we hope you can join us live. Additional dialogues are planned for May 11, July 11, September 14, and November 15, on topics that are important to you! You can register at the link for one, a few, or all of the dialogues. We look forward to connecting with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, & Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01D94C29.D4B9D960] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Firekeeper's Daughter next Great Michigan Read
by Ashley Ross 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

Good morning, Michigan Libraries! Michigan Humanities is pleased to announce Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley as the next Great Michigan Read. Please see the attached press release for immediate release. I know many of you are already planning on programming around this book as well. If you are, I would love to discuss collaboration opportunities with you. If you have questions about the Great Michigan Read or would like to learn more about the program, please reach out. Kindly, Ashley Ashley Ross Director of Programs [cid:image001.png@01D94C26.F99D3CC0] Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 517-372-7770 www.michiganhumanities.org<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>

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Financial Literacy advice
by bellairelibrary＠torchlake.com 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

We are looking into providing a financial literacy program at Bellaire PL. If anyone has done such a program, can you send me ideas, advice etc. Thanks! -- Cindi L. Place, MLIS Director, Bellaire Public Library bellairelibrary(a)torchlake.com 231-533-8814

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