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FY2022 State Aid to Public Libraries
by Webb, Kathy (MDE) 11 Mar '22

11 Mar '22

STATE AID FY2022 The new state aid rates have been computed for FY2022. Two million dollars has been added to the FY2022 distribution, bring the total amount of State Aid to public Libraries to $15,067.700. Per capita breakdown of $.487980 for direct and indirect state aid to public libraries. Cooperative per capita of $.487980 and a density payment of $9.76 per square mile. The FY2022 Public Library Annual Report/State Aid Application report will be available for submission from October 1, 2021 and close on February 1, 2022. Payments will be processed as follows: 1st 50% payment will be made after your state aid/annual report is reviewed ($.243990 per capita) The remaining 50% will be paid after July 1, 2022. Please note that state aid reports are reviewed in the order that they are received. Reviews and first payments will begin after March 14, 2022 For a complete listing of the State Aid to Public Libraries Application Process, please visit the Library of Michigan website at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Li… Kathy Webb State Aid/Penal Fines Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-1514 Fax 517-335-1522

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The Clarke Historical Library Presents: Will Anderson and his "School Spirits" Audio Dramas
by Whitledge, Bryan R 11 Mar '22

11 Mar '22

On Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 pm EDT, the Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University will host the second presentation of our spring semester Speaker Series (you can find the entire line-up on the Clarke's website<https://www.cmich.edu/research/clarke-historical-library/events-exhibits-an…>). Will Anderson, professor of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University, will speak about, "School Spirits," the award-winning audio drama set at CMU. Anderson's radio plays use CMU campus landmarks at historical points in time as jumping off points for fictional audio stories. Listen to the audio, see the scripts, and learn more about how Anderson created these vignettes. This presentation is free and open to the public. The event will be broadcast via Central Michigan University's videoconferencing tool, Webex, and it will be recorded to enjoy at a later time. Registration is required for the event and the shortened link to register is: https://tinyurl.com/ClarkeSchoolSpirits. Please share this information with anyone who you think might be interested. The Clarke is happy to answer any questions that anyone may have-please contact Bryan Whitledge (whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>). Have a great day, Bryan Whitledge Archivist for University Digital Records Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-2159 whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>

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Video games systems
by SF Director Account 11 Mar '22

11 Mar '22

Good afternoon, For those of you who allow patrons to check out gaming systems what have the pros and cons been for your libraries? I'm looking at getting a Switch for circulation and would love your thoughts first. Thanks, Matt Lubbers-Moore, Director Fruitport District Library (231) 366-6107 www.fruitportdistrictlibrary.org

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Janet Evanovich Books
by Barbara Beaton 11 Mar '22

11 Mar '22

We received a donation of several of her titles which are already in our collection. They are in good condition (unmarked) and are available to first requestors (please includes your Rides Code if you respond). The following titles are available: Eleven on Top Fearless Fourteen Finger Lickin' Fifteen Hard Eight Lean Mean Thirteen Metro Girl Motor Mouth Notorious Nineteen One for the Money Plum Lovin' Plum Lucky Takedown Twenty Turbo Twenty-Three: A Stephanie Plum Novel Twelve Sharp Visions of Sugar Plums 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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Canon ink cartridge
by Pam Ballett 11 Mar '22

11 Mar '22

Hi All! I have 4 black Canon ink cartridges CLI-88K Ink Tank. Send me your RIDES info if you can use them and I'll send them out to you! Pam Ballett Schoolcraft Community Library

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Library Tech Posting - Full Time
by Laura Fromwiller 11 Mar '22

11 Mar '22

Good Morning, If anyone is looking for a rewarding, full time job with excellent benefits that only requires 2 years of college, please consider the following position. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan?keywords=library%20Technici… If you have any questions about this opportunity, please feel free to contact me - I held this position in Lapeer previously. It is a really great job. -- Laura Fromwiller Director Brandon Township Public Library (248) 627-1460 brandonlibrary.org

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Register for this free MeLCat class open to all Michigan library staff!
by Gwen Haviland 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Don't miss your opportunity to register for this free workshop! The MeLCat Visiting Patron Service<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/61955b5e7161ca40abf637b9> (for all Michigan library staff!) 1-day class, March 23, 10-11am Eastern (9-10am Central) For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org<https://mcls.corsizio.com/> To learn about our Cataloging Certificate Program, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Remote work policy
by Kat Boyer 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Hello all, Does anyone have an updated non-covid specific work from home policy that they could share? I want to implement one that is more general and can cover assigning work for people to do if we anticipate closing for weather, etc. Thank you. I am a little behind on other compiling (I have a note to myself to send emails to those that requested information on library subs and will be doing that next week), but I will send a compilation of this information out to anyone who would like it. Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [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_…>

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Stinky Hotspots
by Tracy Logan 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Hi All, When we started circulating tech, I never thought we would have to deal with the actual hardware picking up smells. Our I.T. Manager has advised us not to wipe the hotspots down with chemicals or to place them in the stank tank. She's concerned the kitty litter dust will be a problem. Does anyone have a solution for this? We're going to try a light wipe down with rubbing alcohol but if someone has wisdom to share, I would welcome it. Thank you! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Has anyone hosted the Detroit Historical Museum?
by Jason Novetsky (Roseville Public Library) 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

We're working on program ideas for the summer and were considering hiring the Detroit Historical Museum to present a program: Our Island Jewel: Detroit's Belle Isle Park. It sounds like it would be a good program, but has anyone worked with DHM before either on this program or another? If so, was it a good experience? Did it go over well with your patrons? Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you. Jason Novetsky Community Relations and Marketing Librarian Roseville Public Library 586-445-5407

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