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Hello Michlib! For those of you who have collections of books written in various foreign languages, I'm wondering who you purchase these books from, do you do your own marc records and processing, or outsource these (or does the vendor supply these services)? Our library has a collection of books in foreign languages but we have not added to it in a long time, and would like to. We don't have a cataloger here and I asked Ingram (our main vendor) about purchasing books in other languages; their response was they only provide marc records for books purchased in Spanish. Thank you so much for your time! Katie Katie Rothley, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd Southfield, MI 48076 (248)796-4380 southfieldlibrary.org the upcoming PLA Conference in March. Don't forget you can apply for a CE Stipend from the Library of Michigan to attend conferences. Visitwww.michigan.gov/cestipend for more information on funding to help you attend professional development events. PLA 2018 Conference registration & housing now open. Visit: http://www.placonference.org/ for full details on the conference. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends and library vendors from around the world. The 2018 Conference will be held March 20-24 in the heart of downtown Philadelphia with most events taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center ( http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDc...) . Themed, “Imagine the Possibilities,” the PLA 2018 schedule is packed with extraordinary educational content, inspirational speakers, and memorable entertainment. The conference will feature distinctive networking events, opportunities to mingle with authors, a bustling exhibit hall, and more than 100 educational programs carefully curated for public library professionals. The Big Ideas Series kicks off each day with a BIG idea with the potential to impact and empower the way you think, act, and work. Among the confirmed speakers are actor/comedian Hasan Minhaj, best known as a correspondent on The Daily Show, and Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the 2006 inspirational memoir Eat Pray Love. For complete details, visit the conference website ( http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDc...) . Being a PLA member can save registrants $135 (over ALA members) and $280 (over nonmembers) when they take advantage of the early bird rate before Jan. 19, 2018. Not a member? Visit the PLA membership site ( http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDc...) and join so you can save, too! ALA members and nonmembers can take advantage of special advanced registration rates before Feb. 23, 2018. Find a complete list of PLA 2018 Conference rates here ( http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9NDc...) . Shannon White Library of Michigan whites29@michigan.gov