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Welcome to the new Michlib-l! Sonya Schryer Norris, moderator, Michlib-l Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915-1609 517-373-4457 fax: 517-373-5700 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org http://www.michlibrary.org From AMutch at twp.waterford.mi.us Mon Jul 1 16:52:27 2013 From: AMutch at twp.waterford.mi.us (Mutch, Andrew) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 16:52:27 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Question about Tax Abatement In-Reply-To: A References: A Message-ID: <333E805A1B04284A90BF24897AFA7B684AFCBE@mailsrv1.waterford.com> Kristen, These are all related to local tax abatements. The abatement process is a two step process with the local community first establishing a district which defines the boundaries for eligible properties and then approving the abatement for any properties within the district. Technically, the state has final say on the abatements but my understanding is that they generally approve those based on the local approval. Once approved, an abatement will waive 50% of the local taxes against a property for a term of up to 12 years. For a district library, it means that any properties granted an abatement will pay only 50% of the real and/or personal property taxes that they would otherwise pay to the library during the term of the abatement. The local government should be able to provide a financial analysis of the impact of granting the abatement. Andrew Mutch Library Systems Technician Waterford Township Public Library -----Original Message----- From: Michlib-l [mailto:MICHLIB-L at LISTSERV2.MICHIGAN.GOV] On Behalf Of Kristen Valyi-Hax Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2013 12:06 PM To: MICHLIB-L at LISTSERV2.MICHIGAN.GOV Subject: Question about Tax Abatement Hi everyone, One of my townships has sent me two notices about hearings for the establishment of a Plant Rehabilitation District, an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption, and a Commercial Rehabilitation District. Has anybody had any experience dealing with these? My preliminary research indicates that they are Tax Abatement rather than Tax Capture vehicles, but I'd be interested in hearing from somebody if they know more. Thank you, Kristen -- B. Kristen Valyi-Hax Director Romeo District Library 65821 Van Dyke Washington, MI 48095 586-752-0603 x1018 586-752-8416 (FAX) <<<<<<<<<< >>>>>>>>>> Need to change your settings? http://listserv2.michigan.gov Questions? 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Schuler) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:01:40 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] You are registered Message-ID: Congrats! I?m pretty sure folks from the old mailing list are automatically registered for the new one. Toby Schuler Adult Services Librarian Kent District Library ? East Grand Rapids Branch 616-784-2007 tschuler at kdl.org ========================= Welcome to the Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org mailing list! To post to this list, send your email to: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org General information about the mailing list is at: http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to or from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription page at: http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/options/michlib-l/tschuler%40kdl.org You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to: Michlib-l-request at lists.mcls.org with the word `help' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes), and you will get back a message with instructions. You must know your password to change your options (including changing the password, itself) or to unsubscribe. It is: umehheto Normally, Mailman will remind you of your lists.mcls.org mailing list passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to unsubscribe or change your account options. 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The message about the new listserv address does not ask us to send our email addresses. It meant to say that if you want to post a message to the listserv, the new address to use is michlib-l at lists.mcls.org. I think that if you received the original message, the listserv has your email address. Information about subscribing is at http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l. Helen -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-request at mail.mcls.org Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 3:58 PM To: rhdewey at charter.net Subject: Welcome to the "Michlib-l" mailing list Welcome to the Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org mailing list! To post to this list, send your email to: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org General information about the mailing list is at: http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l If you ever want to unsubscribe or change your options (eg, switch to or from digest mode, change your password, etc.), visit your subscription page at: http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/options/michlib-l/rhdewey%40charter.net You can also make such adjustments via email by sending a message to: Michlib-l-request at lists.mcls.org with the word `help' in the subject or body (don't include the quotes), and you will get back a message with instructions. You must know your password to change your options (including changing the password, itself) or to unsubscribe. It is: uwdeekpa Normally, Mailman will remind you of your lists.mcls.org mailing list passwords once every month, although you can disable this if you prefer. This reminder will also include instructions on how to unsubscribe or change your account options. There is also a button on your options page that will email your current password to you. From charlib at ameritech.net Mon Jul 1 17:27:16 2013 From: charlib at ameritech.net (Ann Goeman) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 17:27:16 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Post to the list Message-ID: <00b101ce76a1$c2e0aec0$48a20c40$@ameritech.net> Hello, I am sending my e-mail so I can post to the michlib list. Thank you, Ann Goeman Charlotte Community Library Personnel/ Circulation Manager 226 S Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813 517.543.8859 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jberman at tln.lib.mi.us Mon Jul 1 18:09:33 2013 From: jberman at tln.lib.mi.us (Jaema Berman) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 18:09:33 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Sign Up Message-ID: <1602477170.2375733.1372716573710.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1440 Rochester Rd. Addison Twp., MI 38366 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org ?Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.? Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon From mari.a.richards at gmail.com Mon Jul 1 19:12:35 2013 From: mari.a.richards at gmail.com (Mari) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 19:12:35 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Add me please! Message-ID: <3A88D0FA-FC62-431F-B85C-EFF6D6CDE4F8@gmail.com> Richardsm at aadl.org Thanks! From Diana.Martel at monroe.lib.mi.us Mon Jul 1 19:50:58 2013 From: Diana.Martel at monroe.lib.mi.us (Diana Martel) Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 23:50:58 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Please add me to your list. Message-ID: My email is Diana.Martel at monroe.lib.mi.us Thank you. Diana Martel Circulation Clerk Monroe County Library System Frenchtown Dixie Branch 734-289-1035 Blessed are the flexible for they shall not get bent out of shape.... 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Farrell On Jul 1, 2013, at 8:56 PM, "Diane Mehl" wrote: > please add my e-mail to the list > > Diane Mehl > Circulation Department Head > William P. Faust Public Library of Westland > 6123 Central City Parkway > Westland Mi 48185 > 734-326-6123 > diane.mehl at westlandlibrary.org > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From byroncommlib at yahoo.com Mon Jul 1 23:51:58 2013 From: byroncommlib at yahoo.com (Karen Bowers) Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 23:51:58 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Add me please Message-ID: Karen Bowers Byroncommlib at yahoo.com Thank you. Sent from my MetroPCS Wireless Phone From NorrisS2 at michigan.gov Tue Jul 2 07:34:19 2013 From: NorrisS2 at michigan.gov (Norris, Sonya (MDE)) Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 07:34:19 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Welcome to the "Michlib-l" mailing list In-Reply-To: <3ED13FE012B6462F8C7FCC1A54A51A24@Studio> References: <3ED13FE012B6462F8C7FCC1A54A51A24@Studio> Message-ID: Thank you Helen! This is exactly right. Cheers, Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Helen Dewey Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 5:16 PM To: michlib-l at mail.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Welcome to the "Michlib-l" mailing list I think there is some confusion here. The message about the new listserv address does not ask us to send our email addresses. It meant to say that if you want to post a message to the listserv, the new address to use is michlib-l at lists.mcls.org. I think that if you received the original message, the listserv has your email address. Information about subscribing is at http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l. Helen -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-request at mail.mcls.org Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 3:58 PM To: rhdewey at charter.net Subject: Welcome to the "Michlib-l" mailing list Welcome to the Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org mailing list! 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It is funded in part by a National Leadership Grant to Westchester Library System through the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Additional support is provided by the Helen Andrus Benedict Foundation and the American Library Association's Public Programs Office. [cid:image001.jpg at 01CE7736.D319DD30] Sheryl L. Mase Assistant Director Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4331; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 Email: mases at michigan.gov URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan ***visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org*** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Younger people in my current office - which is not a public contact office - take them out and look at/use them, I would estimate, every ten minutes or less. Our organization has an (old) policy that business phones are not to be used for personal calls so the organization is playing into the use of mobile devices which can, of course, be used for personal communication on a number of levels. The organization's internet is also filtered to bar access to email and social media sites - which also encourages the use of mobile devices for personal communication. Since personal communication is no part of public service, I would suggest that use of personal mobile devices be prohibited unless the employee is "off duty" (break, meal, etc) AND away from their work location. The library should be providing all the necessary tools for work-related communication and public service (computers with appropriate access to needed resources) so there should be no need for personal mobile devices in the work space. A policy providing for that should be fairly easy to draft. I expect that this approach will be fairly unpopular with those who are tied to their mobile devices, but I strongly believe that public service employees (paid for providing public service) or volunteers (who have offered to do public service) should be ready, willing and able at all times on duty to do just that. They should not be distracted or seem unavailable to patrons due to personal device usage. The same would be true for conducting other personal activities (e.g. balancing a checkbook, doing crosswords, etc - which can also be done on mobile devices - or sewing, filing nails, arranging a stamp collection, sorting laundry, etc - which cannot). 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Those same people who use valuable 'on clock' time checking texts from family also check emails and texts at home- and reply- even though they are off clock. Home these thoughts help you craft a sensible policy. It won't be easy! NS On Tuesday, July 2, 2013, stephanie daniels wrote: > Dear Librarians, > > Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are > trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle > employee cell phone use? > > Thanks for your input.. > Stephanie Daniels, Director > Hartford Public Library > -- Nancy Studebaker, Director Niles District Library 620 E Main Niles, MI 49120 Phone 269 683 8545 x122 Fax 269 683 0075 Cell 269 277 0127 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nblibrary at comcast.net Tue Jul 2 16:32:57 2013 From: nblibrary at comcast.net (Julie Grynwich) Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 16:32:57 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use In-Reply-To: <1372767308.55099.YahooMailNeo@web160106.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> References: <1372767308.55099.YahooMailNeo@web160106.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <488D54AE-EB50-4259-B950-41A2D3E69D65@comcast.net> I allow my employees full access to their own cell phones, no policy. I completely agree with Nancy. Julie Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, stephanie daniels wrote: > Dear Librarians, > > Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle employee cell phone use? > > Thanks for your input.. > Stephanie Daniels, Director > Hartford Public Library > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From valeriedlong at gmail.com Tue Jul 2 20:10:36 2013 From: valeriedlong at gmail.com (Valerie Long) Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 20:10:36 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell Phone use Message-ID: As someone who's worked in different organizations that have had policies at both ends of the spectrum, I have to say, the one thing that irritated me the most about the stricter policy, including the clause about phones/devices remaining in lockers when "on duty", was that it felt as if I were being treated like a child. It wasn't even the fact that they wanted the phone to stay in the locker, it was the way it was worded, which made me (and others) feel as though administration was saying that I was not an adult capable of controlling my own behavior, so they were going to do it for me. I *am* an adult and I *am* capable of keeping my phone in my pocket/hip pouch without needing to check it every 2 minutes. On the other hand, the more lenient policy did not seem to encourage overuse of anyone's cell phone. I don't recall seeing any of my colleagues at that organization abusing the policy, but rather using it the way Nancy and Julie both stated, to receive quick messages from children/caregivers, etc. I'm not an administrator so I can't speak from that side of the issue, but as an employee, I'd say that if you do choose to go the stricter route, at least attempt to make the wording such that it won't sound like you're treating your employees as if they're children instead of adults. 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I use it to show patrons how to access ebooks and apps for library databases, as well as to take notes, exchange information with patrons, snap photos for our library twitter account and etc. Today's "phones" do so much more and I consider mine to be one of the best tools I have at my disposal. Our library does a lot of social media, so all of our librarians are facebook, twitter, chat and blog active while on desk. It's just part of who we are as professionals. I have our library chat function enabled on my phone as well, so I frequently check my work email and make myself available to staff via chat even when away from my own desk. Kelli Perkins Head of Reference Services Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 616.355.3718 kperkins at herrickdl.org Reading: "Gun Guys: a Road Trip" by Dan Baum Listening: "The Dead Lie Down" by Sophie Hannah ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org on behalf of Julie Grynwich Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:32 PM To: stephanie daniels Cc: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use I allow my employees full access to their own cell phones, no policy. I completely agree with Nancy. Julie Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, stephanie daniels > wrote: Dear Librarians, Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle employee cell phone use? Thanks for your input.. 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For example, I use my cell phone to make sure that our wireless service is working correctly when helping troubleshoot patron computer problems and to show patrons how to use the e-book app for android. I even have used it to place holds/look up books for patrons when the internet and/or the computers were down. I have taken pictures at programs and events where I forgot the library camera or its batteries went dead. So while I agree that limiting the use of cell phones for personal use while working is a good idea, I would not forbid them altogether. This is just my opinion. I hope this helps. Janelle On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Kelli Perkins wrote: > Speaking as a reference librarian, I carry my Samsung Galaxy Note II > phablet with me while working the desk and even made a sling for it, since > I don't have pockets. I use it to show patrons how to access ebooks and > apps for library databases, as well as to take notes, exchange information > with patrons, snap photos for our library twitter account and etc. Today's > "phones" do so much more and I consider mine to be one of the best tools I > have at my disposal. Our library does a lot of social media, so all of our > librarians are facebook, twitter, chat and blog active while on desk. It's > just part of who we are as professionals. I have our library chat function > enabled on my phone as well, so I frequently check my work email and make > myself available to staff via chat even when away from my own desk. > > Kelli Perkins > Head of Reference Services > Herrick District Library > 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 > 616.355.3718 > kperkins at herrickdl.org > > *Reading: **"Gun Guys: a Road Trip" by Dan Baum* > *Listening: "The Dead Lie Down" by Sophie Hannah* > > ------------------------------ > *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org > on behalf of Julie Grynwich > *Sent:* Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:32 PM > *To:* stephanie daniels > *Cc:* michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use > > I allow my employees full access to their own cell phones, no policy. I > completely agree with Nancy. > > Julie > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, stephanie daniels wrote: > > Dear Librarians, > > Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are > trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle > employee cell phone use? > > Thanks for your input.. > Stephanie Daniels, Director > Hartford Public Library > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- Janelle C. Martin Fiction Department Head Lapeer District Library Marguerite deAngeli Branch 810-664-6971 ext 3218 jmartin at lib.lapeer.org "A house without books is like a room without windows." -- Horace Mann -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From northadamslibrary at gmail.com Wed Jul 3 10:28:26 2013 From: northadamslibrary at gmail.com (North Adams Library) Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 10:28:26 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use In-Reply-To: References: <1372767308.55099.YahooMailNeo@web160106.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> <488D54AE-EB50-4259-B950-41A2D3E69D65@comcast.net> <591c3a96137a4d51a4abeb0ff0d93e8e@BY2PR08MB030.namprd08.prod.outlook.com> Message-ID: In addition to the other legitimate uses for a personal cell phone while at work, I have used mine when a fiber optic cable was cut. No internet equaled no phone in that library. We were unable to communicate with our branches to let them know what had happened. Because we had our cell phones we were able to let the branches know what was happening and to allow them to communicate with us. Phyllis On Jul 3, 2013 10:16 AM, "Janelle Martin" wrote: > I do use my personal cell phone for work. For example, I use my cell phone > to make sure that our wireless service is working correctly when helping > troubleshoot patron computer problems and to show patrons how to use the > e-book app for android. I even have used it to place holds/look up books > for patrons when the internet and/or the computers were down. I have taken > pictures at programs and events where I forgot the library camera or its > batteries went dead. So while I agree that limiting the use of cell phones > for personal use while working is a good idea, I would not forbid them > altogether. This is just my opinion. I hope this helps. > Janelle > > > On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Kelli Perkins wrote: > >> Speaking as a reference librarian, I carry my Samsung Galaxy Note II >> phablet with me while working the desk and even made a sling for it, since >> I don't have pockets. I use it to show patrons how to access ebooks and >> apps for library databases, as well as to take notes, exchange information >> with patrons, snap photos for our library twitter account and etc. Today's >> "phones" do so much more and I consider mine to be one of the best tools I >> have at my disposal. Our library does a lot of social media, so all of our >> librarians are facebook, twitter, chat and blog active while on desk. It's >> just part of who we are as professionals. I have our library chat function >> enabled on my phone as well, so I frequently check my work email and make >> myself available to staff via chat even when away from my own desk. >> >> Kelli Perkins >> Head of Reference Services >> Herrick District Library >> 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 >> 616.355.3718 >> kperkins at herrickdl.org >> >> *Reading: **"Gun Guys: a Road Trip" by Dan Baum* >> *Listening: "The Dead Lie Down" by Sophie Hannah* >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org >> on behalf of Julie Grynwich >> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:32 PM >> *To:* stephanie daniels >> *Cc:* michlib-l at lists.mcls.org >> *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use >> >> I allow my employees full access to their own cell phones, no policy. >> I completely agree with Nancy. >> >> Julie >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, stephanie daniels >> wrote: >> >> Dear Librarians, >> >> Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We >> are trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle >> employee cell phone use? >> >> Thanks for your input.. >> Stephanie Daniels, Director >> Hartford Public Library >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org >> http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org >> http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> >> > > > -- > Janelle C. Martin > Fiction Department Head > Lapeer District Library > Marguerite deAngeli Branch > 810-664-6971 ext 3218 > jmartin at lib.lapeer.org > > "A house without books is like a room without windows." > -- Horace Mann > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cmorse at berkley.lib.mi.us Wed Jul 3 10:38:52 2013 From: cmorse at berkley.lib.mi.us (Celia B. Morse ) Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 10:38:52 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1272858150.2518074.1372862332257.JavaMail.root@berkley.lib.mi.us> We do not allow our pages (all high school students) to carry their cell phones while working. We have caught too many hidden in corners texting. We tell them to have their parents call the library directly in case of emergency. Celia Celia Morse, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley MI 48072 248-658-3440, fax 248-658-3441 cmorse at berkley.lib.mi.us ----- Original Message ----- From: "North Adams Library" To: michlib-l at mail.mcls.org Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 10:28:26 AM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use In addition to the other legitimate uses for a personal cell phone while at work, I have used mine when a fiber optic cable was cut. No internet equaled no phone in that library. We were unable to communicate with our branches to let them know what had happened. Because we had our cell phones we were able to let the branches know what was happening and to allow them to communicate with us. Phyllis On Jul 3, 2013 10:16 AM, "Janelle Martin" < jmartin at lib.lapeer.org > wrote: I do use my personal cell phone for work. For example, I use my cell phone to make sure that our wireless service is working correctly when helping troubleshoot patron computer problems and to show patrons how to use the e-book app for android. I even have used it to place holds/look up books for patrons when the internet and/or the computers were down. I have taken pictures at programs and events where I forgot the library camera or its batteries went dead. So while I agree that limiting the use of cell phones for personal use while working is a good idea, I would not forbid them altogether. This is just my opinion. I hope this helps. Janelle On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Kelli Perkins < kperkins at herrickdl.org > wrote: Speaking as a reference librarian, I carry my Samsung Galaxy Note II phablet with me while working the desk and even made a sling for it, since I don't have pockets. I use it to show patrons how to access ebooks and apps for library databases, as well as to take notes, exchange information with patrons, snap photos for our library twitter account and etc. Today's "phones" do so much more and I consider mine to be one of the best tools I have at my disposal. Our library does a lot of social media, so all of our librarians are facebook, twitter, chat and blog active while on desk. It's just part of who we are as professionals. I have our library chat function enabled on my phone as well, so I frequently check my work email and make myself available to staff via chat even when away from my own desk. Kelli Perkins Head of Reference Services Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 616.355.3718 kperkins at herrickdl.org Reading: "Gun Guys: a Road Trip" by Dan Baum Listening: "The Dead Lie Down" by Sophie Hannah From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org < michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org > on behalf of Julie Grynwich < nblibrary at comcast.net > Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:32 PM To: stephanie daniels Cc: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use I allow my employees full access to their own cell phones, no policy. I completely agree with Nancy. Julie Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, stephanie daniels < daniels55 at yahoo.com > wrote: Dear Librarians, Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle employee cell phone use? Thanks for your input.. Stephanie Daniels, Director Hartford Public Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Janelle C. Martin Fiction Department Head Lapeer District Library Marguerite deAngeli Branch 810-664-6971 ext 3218 jmartin at lib.lapeer.org ?A house without books is like a room without windows.? ? Horace Mann _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From bsarjean at nmu.edu Wed Jul 3 11:00:39 2013 From: bsarjean at nmu.edu (Bruce Sarjeant) Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 11:00:39 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] New Documents for June Message-ID: <000301ce77fe$18723720$4956a560$@edu> A list of new documents for June has been posted to the Godort of Michigan wiki . Many Michigan documents this month, including: Michigan Airport Parking Tax 1988 - 2012. The Status of Telecommunications Competition in Michigan Michigan Attorney General Opinion #7272: Conveyance or transfer of Detroit Institute of Arts collection. State of Michigan State of Michigan Comprehensive Annual Financial Report And Federal: Fifty years after the Equal Pay Act: assessing the past, taking stock of the future Gun Control Proposals in the 113th Congress The Condition of Education: 2013 Financial Aid for Students: Online Resources Hydraulic and Water-Quality Data Collection for the Investigation of Great Lakes Tributaries for Asian Carp Spawning and Egg-Transport Suitability Direct link: http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/67402597/June%202013%20New%20Documents%20 %28and%20online%20resources%29 Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean at nmu.edu 906-227-1580 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jberman at tln.lib.mi.us Wed Jul 3 11:44:00 2013 From: jberman at tln.lib.mi.us (Jaema Berman) Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 11:44:00 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <1694107255.2530263.1372866240801.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> I agree with all the other comments as to the cell phone's usefulness in helping patrons, social networking, etc. Allowing staff to use their cell phones also cuts back on the cost of our library phone bill.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janelle Martin" Cc: "michlib-l at lists.mcls.org" Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 9:47:13 AM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use I do use my personal cell phone for work. For example, I use my cell phone to make sure that our wireless service is working correctly when helping troubleshoot patron computer problems and to show patrons how to use the e-book app for android. I even have used it to place holds/look up books for patrons when the internet and/or the computers were down. I have taken pictures at programs and events where I forgot the library camera or its batteries went dead. So while I agree that limiting the use of cell phones for personal use while working is a good idea, I would not forbid them altogether. This is just my opinion. I hope this helps. Janelle On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Kelli Perkins < kperkins at herrickdl.org > wrote: Speaking as a reference librarian, I carry my Samsung Galaxy Note II phablet with me while working the desk and even made a sling for it, since I don't have pockets. I use it to show patrons how to access ebooks and apps for library databases, as well as to take notes, exchange information with patrons, snap photos for our library twitter account and etc. Today's "phones" do so much more and I consider mine to be one of the best tools I have at my disposal. Our library does a lot of social media, so all of our librarians are facebook, twitter, chat and blog active while on desk. It's just part of who we are as professionals. I have our library chat function enabled on my phone as well, so I frequently check my work email and make myself available to staff via chat even when away from my own desk. Kelli Perkins Head of Reference Services Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 616.355.3718 kperkins at herrickdl.org Reading: "Gun Guys: a Road Trip" by Dan Baum Listening: "The Dead Lie Down" by Sophie Hannah From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org < michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org > on behalf of Julie Grynwich < nblibrary at comcast.net > Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:32 PM To: stephanie daniels Cc: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use I allow my employees full access to their own cell phones, no policy. I completely agree with Nancy. Julie Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, stephanie daniels < daniels55 at yahoo.com > wrote: Dear Librarians, Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle employee cell phone use? Thanks for your input.. Stephanie Daniels, Director Hartford Public Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Janelle C. Martin Fiction Department Head Lapeer District Library Marguerite deAngeli Branch 810-664-6971 ext 3218 jmartin at lib.lapeer.org ?A house without books is like a room without windows.? ? Horace Mann _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1440 Rochester Rd. Addison Twp., MI 38366 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org ?Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.? Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon From erdl at elkrapidsnet.com Wed Jul 3 14:06:02 2013 From: erdl at elkrapidsnet.com (Nannette Miller) Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 14:06:02 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use In-Reply-To: <1694107255.2530263.1372866240801.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> References: <1694107255.2530263.1372866240801.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <004901ce7817$fa688da0$ef39a8e0$@elkrapidsnet.com> My staff can use their cell phones at the desk - I just ask that they put them on silent (same as the patrons), and go to the staff room when taking or making a personal call. Nannette Miller Elk Rapids District Library -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jaema Berman Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 11:44 AM To: Janelle Martin Cc: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use I agree with all the other comments as to the cell phone's usefulness in helping patrons, social networking, etc. Allowing staff to use their cell phones also cuts back on the cost of our library phone bill.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Janelle Martin" Cc: "michlib-l at lists.mcls.org" Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 9:47:13 AM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use I do use my personal cell phone for work. For example, I use my cell phone to make sure that our wireless service is working correctly when helping troubleshoot patron computer problems and to show patrons how to use the e-book app for android. I even have used it to place holds/look up books for patrons when the internet and/or the computers were down. I have taken pictures at programs and events where I forgot the library camera or its batteries went dead. So while I agree that limiting the use of cell phones for personal use while working is a good idea, I would not forbid them altogether. This is just my opinion. I hope this helps. Janelle On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 6:54 PM, Kelli Perkins < kperkins at herrickdl.org > wrote: Speaking as a reference librarian, I carry my Samsung Galaxy Note II phablet with me while working the desk and even made a sling for it, since I don't have pockets. I use it to show patrons how to access ebooks and apps for library databases, as well as to take notes, exchange information with patrons, snap photos for our library twitter account and etc. Today's "phones" do so much more and I consider mine to be one of the best tools I have at my disposal. Our library does a lot of social media, so all of our librarians are facebook, twitter, chat and blog active while on desk. It's just part of who we are as professionals. I have our library chat function enabled on my phone as well, so I frequently check my work email and make myself available to staff via chat even when away from my own desk. Kelli Perkins Head of Reference Services Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 616.355.3718 kperkins at herrickdl.org Reading: "Gun Guys: a Road Trip" by Dan Baum Listening: "The Dead Lie Down" by Sophie Hannah From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org < michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org > on behalf of Julie Grynwich < nblibrary at comcast.net > Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:32 PM To: stephanie daniels Cc: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Employee Cell phone use I allow my employees full access to their own cell phones, no policy. I completely agree with Nancy. Julie Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2013, at 8:15 AM, stephanie daniels < daniels55 at yahoo.com > wrote: Dear Librarians, Our board is working on a complete and revised employee handbook. We are trying to rule on employee cell phone use. How does your library handle employee cell phone use? Thanks for your input.. Stephanie Daniels, Director Hartford Public Library _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Janelle C. Martin Fiction Department Head Lapeer District Library Marguerite deAngeli Branch 810-664-6971 ext 3218 jmartin at lib.lapeer.org ?A house without books is like a room without windows.? ? Horace Mann _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1440 Rochester Rd. Addison Twp., MI 38366 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org ?Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.? Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From jberman at tln.lib.mi.us Wed Jul 3 14:46:50 2013 From: jberman at tln.lib.mi.us (Jaema Berman) Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 14:46:50 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Steampunk Minicon @ the Library! In-Reply-To: <897310783.2549751.1372875843297.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <491248202.2554120.1372877210694.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> Steampunk @ the Library! The Addison Twp Public Library?s 2013 Teen Summer Programming features a three hour Steampunk Minicon on Monday, July 22 at 6 to 9pm. Presenters will include Michael Orlando of Orlando Art International who?s screen credits and projects include: Hunger Games and Transformers Dark Side of the Moon and Ben Despard, artist and Steampunk Airship Captain. More guests to be announced! Steampunk is a hot trend in books, movies, art, clothing and jewelry that captures the culture and technology of Victorian times-?steam?, coupled with the fantasy and rebellious attitudes of today-?punk?, as it were. Movies or TV with a Steampunk vibe include Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Who and Hugo, for example. Examples of teen steampunk fiction include Airborn by Kenneth Oppel, The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade, Incarceron by Catherine Fisher and Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa. Our very own Steampunk Minicon will include a costume contest with prizes, workshops, vendors, airships, steampunk movie as well as diy craft stations. Sign up is required for this free event which is open to ages 13 and up. Register by July 10th and be entered in our grand prize drawing! Call 248-628-7180 to sign up. For more information contact Jaema Berman, Director, call 248-628-7180 or email: jberman at tln.lib.mi.us -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1440 Rochester Rd. Addison Twp., MI 38366 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org ?Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.? 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Enget Associate Librarian, Adult Services Portage District Library 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002 (269) 329-4542 x 711 From thomash at mcls.org Fri Jul 5 08:54:14 2013 From: thomash at mcls.org (Heather Thomas) Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2013 08:54:14 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] MCLS July Training Highlights Message-ID: Register today for the following upcoming workshops offered by MCLS: July 16 MeL Databases for Young Adults Part 1(online) (Deadline to register is Monday, July 8) July 16 MeLCat Reports (online) July 17 MeL Databases for Young Adults Part 2 (online) (Deadline to register is Tuesday, July 9) July 18 MeLCat Refresher Training for DCB Libraries July 23 RIDES webinar (online) July 24-25 Legal Resources on the Internet (online) July 25 MeL Databases for Kids (online) July 25 What Does RDA Mean to You? (online) July 26 AACR2...Meet RDA (online) For more information and/or to register go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/ ******************** Heather M. Thomas, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/394-2096 email: thomash at mcls.org website: www.mcls.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rwieber at btc-bci.com Sat Jul 6 16:05:58 2013 From: rwieber at btc-bci.com (rwieber at btc-bci.com) Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2013 16:05:58 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Toni Benson, Van Buren District Library Message-ID: <59208.75.128.119.67.1373141158.squirrel@webmail.bloomingdalecom.net> Dear Colleagues, I am sorry to report that our dear and beloved Local History Librarian, Toni Benson, has passed away after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Toni had a sincere passion in collecting, preserving and making available local history and genealogy materials; and she genuinely loved helping researchers of all skill levels with their quests. Her talents directly created a local history department known for its outstanding resources and services in southwestern Michigan, and her enthusiasm for local history has been passed on to countless researchers, volunteers and librarians. We will truly miss her. Funeral arrangements: Visitation is Monday, July 8, 4-8pm at Betzler Funeral Home 60900 M-40, Paw Paw, MI. Funeral service is Tuesday, July 9, 10am at Betzler Funeral Home. Ryan Wieber, Director Van Buren District Library 200 N Phelps St Decatur MI 49045 269-423-4771 From ReishK at michigan.gov Mon Jul 8 08:22:06 2013 From: ReishK at michigan.gov (Reish, Karren (MDE)) Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 08:22:06 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Libraries, USCIS Join Forces to Serve the Immigrant Community Message-ID: For those looking for information on citizenship resources for their patrons, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has posted on their partnership with the Citizenship and Immigration Services to provide libraries with appropriate information. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk at michigan.gov From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews at imls.gov] Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 4:56 PM To view this message in a browser, please click here. [http://www.idevmail.net/UserFiles/imls/image/logoIMLS.gif] July 3, 2013 -- New Blog Post from UpNext: The IMLS Blog Libraries, USCIS Join Forces to Serve the Immigrant Community IMLS partners with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to provide public libraries with immigration and citizenship resources and training. Read full post online at http://blog.imls.gov/?p=3800. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. 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Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk at michigan.gov From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews at imls.gov] Subject: IMLS and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Partner with Libraries To view this message in a browser, please click here. [http://www.idevmail.net/UserFiles/imls/image/logoIMLS.gif] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2013 IMLS Press Contact 202-327-4201 Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov IMLS and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Partner with Libraries IMLS announces $286,104 award to OCLC?s WebJunction to meet public demand for information about Health Insurance Marketplace Chicago, IL? During the annual meeting of the American Library Association, The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), together with representatives from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), met with library representatives on Sunday, June 30, to hear more about what librarians can do to get ready to respond to patron requests for assistance in navigating new health insurance options in the Health Insurance Marketplace. "We applaud the CMS for recognizing the role that libraries play in connecting patrons with government agencies," said Maureen Sullivan, president of the American Library Association. "Our libraries look forward to guiding Americans navigate through the new health marketplace." The Marketplace website, HealthCare.gov will be the primary tool for delivering information to Americans about their health coverage options. As prominent providers of Internet access and digital literacy training for people who lack Internet connections at home, libraries can anticipate intensified demand for computer services. IMLS and CMS will work cooperatively to make sure that libraries are aware of and able to connect patrons with information resources and community partners who are trained enrollment assistors. IMLS has also awarded $286,104 to OCLC to support the effort through its flagship public library program WebJunction.org. The goal is to assure that librarians have the information and connections with local experts needed to connect their patrons to information about the Health Insurance Marketplace when open enrollment begins October 1, 2013. OCLC will work closely with ZeroDivide, a social impact organization that helps underserved communities realize the transformative power of technology to improve health outcomes, to implement the program. ?Libraries are a lifeline for Americans who wouldn?t otherwise have access to information and communication technologies,? said Cathy De Rosa, OCLC Vice President for the Americas and Global Marketing, ?and now online access to health information is critical to leading a healthy, productive life. OCLC is proud to continue to support public libraries in ensuring that their communities stay connected to the information they need to thrive.? Libraries have a long history of meeting public demand for consumer health information. A recent IMLS study showed that an estimated 37 percent of library computer users (28 million people) use library computers and seek assistance from librarians for health and wellness issues, including learning about medical conditions, finding health care providers, and assessing health insurance options. "With the Marketplaces open enrollment beginning this fall, this grant is extremely timely and relevant and will enable libraries to be better prepared to assist Americans with healthcare enrollment and healthcare information,? said IMLS Director Susan Hildreth. ?We are happy to be working CMS to help the nation?s libraries be prepared to better serve the public.? About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. About OCLC Founded in 1967, OCLC is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world?s information and reducing library costs. More than 74,000 libraries in 170 countries have used OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend, preserve and manage library materials. OCLC and its member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the world?s largest online database for discovery of library resources. A program of OCLC, WebJunction provides library staff with online access to continuous learning and the shared knowledge and experience of their peers. 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Special prayers for VBDL, her family, and anyone else who knew Toni. I will never forget you, "the local history lady!" April Howe ----- Original Message ----- From: rwieber at btc-bci.com To: michlib-l at mail.mcls.org Sent: Saturday, July 6, 2013 4:05:58 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Toni Benson, Van Buren District Library Dear Colleagues, ?? ? I am sorry to report that our dear and beloved Local History Librarian, Toni Benson, has passed away after a long and courageous fight with cancer. ?? ? Toni had a sincere passion in collecting, preserving and making available local history and genealogy materials; and she genuinely loved helping researchers of all skill levels with their quests. ?Her talents directly created a local history department known for its outstanding resources and services in southwestern Michigan, and her enthusiasm for local history has been passed on to countless researchers, volunteers and librarians. ?We will truly miss her. ?? ? Funeral arrangements: Visitation is Monday, July 8, 4-8pm at Betzler Funeral Home 60900 M-40, Paw Paw, MI. ?Funeral service is Tuesday, July 9, 10am at Betzler Funeral Home. Ryan Wieber, Director Van Buren District Library 200 N Phelps St Decatur MI 49045 269-423-4771 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From BiggsThomasD at michigan.gov Tue Jul 9 09:39:25 2013 From: BiggsThomasD at michigan.gov (BiggThomas, Deb (MDE)) Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2013 09:39:25 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] ExpressSOS and Michigan Libraries Message-ID: On Wednesday, July 10th at 3 pm, Secretary of State Ruth Johnson will kick off the ExpressSOS-Library partnership at a press event with Sterling Hgts. Public Library Director Tammy Turgeon and yours truly representing the Library of Michigan. Area library directors both public and academic are more than welcome to come and stand with Secretary Ruth and Director Tammy at the press event which will be videotaped. Attached is the letter that I sent out via Michlib-l a week ago or so, announcing the partnership. We're hoping that libraries will start displaying the table tents and window clings recently mailed to you in support of ExpressSOS and Libraries. Please let Cathleen Simlar know if you did not receive them, simlarc at michigan.gov as I'm sure she'd be glad to send you a packet! Kind regards, Deb ~Deb Biggs Thomas MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education P.S. to Jim--would you please forward to TLN members? Thanks! Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. 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In any case, whether we do or do not all take them up on it, we want to thank the Secretary of State's Office for engaging in this potential partnership with Michigan libraries. Nancy Nancy R. Robertson State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9464 Email:? robertsonn at michigan.gov URL:? http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org From RobertsonN at michigan.gov Tue Jul 9 13:29:06 2013 From: RobertsonN at michigan.gov (Robertson, Nancy (MDE)) Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2013 13:29:06 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] 2013 State Librarian's Excellence Award nomination form now available In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear Michigan libraries, The nomination form for the 2013 State Librarian's Excellence Award has been posted. The deadline for nominations this year is September 13, 2013. The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award is awarded annually to a library (any type) that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One (1) library in the state of Michigan receives this prestigious award each year. The recipient library receives a $2,000 cash prize and a distinctive trophy for display in its public area. Two (2) Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence are presented, and the recipient libraries will each receive $500 and an attractive small trophy for display. Library directors, trustees, library users or administrators may make nominations. For details of submission requirements see the nomination form at: http://michigan.gov/statelibrarian If you have any questions, contact Carolyn Sparks, Executive Director, Library of Michigan Foundation, 517-373-1297, sparksc2 at michigan.gov. Our thanks go out to the Library of Michigan Foundation and our sponsors of this award, Roger Mendel and his late wife June. The awards for the Citations of Excellence are sponsored by Elaine Logan and Martin L. Gibbs and Carole Sorenson. The award will be announced and presented at the State Librarian's Luncheon during the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference in Lansing this fall. I look forward to seeing you there. Regards all and have a wonderful summer! Nancy Nancy R. Robertson State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9464 Email: robertsonn at michigan.gov URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Registration and detailed topic information will be communicated prior to August 12. Hope you can attend! Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375 Office: 248.536.3100 x144, primary contact number Cell: 734.673.7303, urgent requests only -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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(online) (Deadline to register is Thursday, July 18) July 26 - AACR2...Meet RDA (online) (Deadline to register is Friday, July 19) For more information on these or any of MCLS's workshops, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/ Contact me at the information below if you have any questions on how to register using our online registration system. Thanks!! - heather ******************** Heather M. Thomas, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/394-2096 email: thomash at mcls.org website: www.mcls.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From smemmott at emich.edu Wed Jul 10 11:44:39 2013 From: smemmott at emich.edu (Sara Memmott) Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:44:39 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting: Library Applications Development Specialist at Eastern Michigan University Message-ID: <1394438386.16300819.1373471079877.JavaMail.root@emich.edu> The Eastern Michigan University Library is seeking applicants for a Library Applications Development Specialist Position Summary: - Develop, implement and manage library database projects including creating database applications, designing user interfaces and collecting statistics for assessment. - Support the library?s overall web environment. Work as the primary software support specialist. Develop applications to facilitate effective workflow, local content creation and information dissemination. - Serve as a member of the Library Systems Team and provide backup support for other team members as necessary. See full details and application information: https://www.emujobs.com/postings/12112 The application deadline has been extended to July 15, 2013. ------------------------------------------- Sara Memmott Emerging Technologies & Social Work Librarian Eastern Michigan University Library http://www.emich.edu/library 734-487-2511 smemmott at emich.edu From eharrington at baycountylibrary.org Wed Jul 10 12:04:26 2013 From: eharrington at baycountylibrary.org (eharrington at baycountylibrary.org) Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:04:26 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Off Work Message-ID: I will be on vacation from Saturday, July 6, through Monday, July 15, and back to work on July 16. Esther From beldrj at llcoop.org Wed Jul 10 12:04:22 2013 From: beldrj at llcoop.org (BEL Deb Jones) Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:04:22 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Fw: Circulation Assistant Vacancy In-Reply-To: <20130709203726.M16455@llcoop.org> References: <20130709203726.M16455@llcoop.org> Message-ID: <20130710160406.M87930@llcoop.org> CIRCULATION ASSISTANT The Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library is seeking applicants for the position of Circulation Assistant. This is a part time position for 20 hours per week. Candidate must be flexible with work schedule, including working nights and Saturdays. Work includes checking materials in and out; shelving; processing materials; providing interlibrary loan and reference services; and assisting patrons with use of computers. Candidate must be a high school graduate, proficient with computers, and provide excellent customer service. Library experience is preferred. Please send resume and cover letter by July 19th, 2013, to Library Director Deb Jones, 302 East Main Street, Belding, Michigan 48809, or email at: beldrj at llcoop.org. Please call 794-1450 for more information. Deborah L. Jones, Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 www.belding.michlibrary.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. - Jo Godwin ------- End of Forwarded Message ------- Deborah L. Jones, Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 www.belding.michlibrary.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. - Jo Godwin From DDrobny at dmc.org Wed Jul 10 11:15:05 2013 From: DDrobny at dmc.org (Drobny, Daria) Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:15:05 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Course offering-Please share with your colleagues Message-ID: <70D4CD38181C554BB9DBF779B3F81BDF2D11743644@MAIL04.dmcnt1.local> The Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group(MDMLG) invites you to another CE course later this summer Aug. 15th How to be VISIBLE in a VIRTUAL World Many librarians believe that the value of a library is intrinsic - until a library's existence is threatened. It is hard to find new ways to persuade others that a library is a good thing to keep. By adapting persuasion theory, we can create a powerful image of the library. Participants will be able to distinguish between products and benefits in the patron's eyes, the importance of credibility and visibility, and persuasion tactics to use to convince leaders in their respective environments of the value of the library. You will explore what makes the library indispensable, whom to influence, when and where, and the significance for developing a plan for being visible/viable in a virtual world. Course taught by Dr. Charlaine Ezell, President, The Extra Edge, Lansing MI CE Contact Hours: 4 For more information and/or to register, please click this link: http://www.mdmlg.org/CE%20Registration%208-15-2013.doc Your Knowledge Partner in Healthcare Daria Drobny, M.S.L.S., AHIP Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Director, Learning Resources Center (313)745-9862 In LRC: W-Th-F, 8a-4:30p DMC Library System 313-745-5360 dmclibrary at dmc.org http://intraweb/library -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please send resume and cover letter by July 19th, 2013, to Library Director Deb Jones, 302 East Main Street, Belding, Michigan 48809, or email at: beldrj at llcoop.org. Please call 794-1450 for more information. Deborah L. Jones, Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 www.belding.michlibrary.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. - Jo Godwin ------- End of Forwarded Message ------- Deborah L. Jones, Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 www.belding.michlibrary.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. - Jo Godwin _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From agreen at cmpl.org Wed Jul 10 13:21:46 2013 From: agreen at cmpl.org (Aaron Green) Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:21:46 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Technology Forum - October 4 - Save the Date Message-ID: _____________________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Norris, Sonya (MDE) Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2013 7:34 AM To: michlib-l at lists.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: Technology Forum - October 4 - Save the Date [X] From: "Angie Michelini" > To: Michlib-l at mail.mcls.org Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 3:48:29 PM Subject: Technology Forum - October 4 - Save the Date Hi Everyone, The 2nd Annual TLN Technology Forum will be held on Friday, October 4 from 9am-3:30pm at the Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills Please Save the Date on your calendar! Attached is a flyer with further information and topics. Formal Registration for this event will begin on August 12 but stay tuned for more details! Registration and detailed topic information will be communicated prior to August 12. Hope you can attend! Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375 Office: 248.536.3100 x144, primary contact number Cell: 734.673.7303, urgent requests only -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Some questions that will come up: 1) Is your budget approved by city council and the board/commission or just the board? 2) Is your millage levied by the board/commission on its own or does it require a motion of council to levy each year? 3) Is your board/commission appointed or elected? 4) Does city council have a seat on the board/commission? 5) How many members are on the board/commission? 6) Does the board/commision or city administration choose the director? If you have a copy of your board's bylaws that would also be helpful. Thanks for your time and attention. MPM -- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights City Libraries 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery at ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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This is a part-time position. Salary based on qualifications. Please send cover letter and resume to Croton Township Library Board 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 or to croah at llcoop.org Ashley Hawley Library Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 (231) 652-1615 ------- End of Forwarded Message ------- Ashley Hawley Library Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 (231) 652-1615 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Bowers) Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:29:48 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] DALNET Educational Forum: The Network Rebalances the Library: Patterns and Questions, Friday, June 11, 9:30-1PM In-Reply-To: <202763733.2675701.1373488063267.JavaMail.root@wayne.edu> Message-ID: <759928167.2675961.1373488188586.JavaMail.root@wayne.edu> DALNET Educational Forum Friday, August 9, 9:30-Noon, Lunch Available Following Keynote from 12-1PM At Wayne State University, Undergraduate Library, Bernath Auditorium The Network Rebalances the Library: Patterns and Questions This presentation will look at a series of patterns and questions that are emerging as library organizations and services continue to be rebalanced by the impact of the network. The focus will be less on technology per se , and more on how broader network and digital shifts are affecting research, learning and engagement, and how those changes in turn make libraries think differently about how they organize, where they make investments, and what services are important. The presentation will look at such things as changing patterns of user engagement, collections focus, system provision, and skills. It will conclude by suggesting three broad patterns: a shift to engagement by better understanding and getting into workflows ; rightscaling infrastructure as collections and systems are sourced collaboratively and/or in the cloud; and how innovation and learning happens through institutional change. ? Lorcan Dempsey, Vice President, OCLC Research and Chief Strategist ? Keynote speaker Lorcan oversees OCLC Research and participates in strategic planning at OCLC. He is a librarian who began his career in public libraries in his native Dublin, Ireland. He joined OCLC in 2001 as Vice President, Research and was named Chief Strategist in 2004. Before moving to OCLC, Lorcan headed up national information services in the UK with JISC . Before that, he directed UKOLN , a national U.K. research and policy unit at the University of Bath. ? He is currently a member of the Cambridge University Library Visiting Committee and a member of the Advisory Board for the Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information ( CISTI ). In 2010 he received the National Federation of Advanced Information Services' ( NFAIS ) highest award, The Miles Conrad Award.? Contact information online here . Registration Fee?of?$15?includes parking, continental breakfast, and lunch. This event is open to the general public. Registration Now Open ? -Steve Bowers ? ? Steven K. Bowers Executive Director ? Detroit Area Library Network 5048 Gullen Mall Detroit, MI ?48202 ? 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Bowers) Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 16:32:23 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] DALNET Educational Forum: The Network Rebalances the Library: Patterns and Questions, Friday, August 9, 9:30-1PM In-Reply-To: <202763733.2675701.1373488063267.JavaMail.root@wayne.edu> Message-ID: <1617196147.2676626.1373488343734.JavaMail.root@wayne.edu> Date Correction ----- Forwarded Message ----- DALNET Educational Forum Friday, August 9, 9:30-Noon, Lunch Available Following Keynote from 12-1PM At Wayne State University, Undergraduate Library, Bernath Auditorium The Network Rebalances the Library: Patterns and Questions This presentation will look at a series of patterns and questions that are emerging as library organizations and services continue to be rebalanced by the impact of the network. The focus will be less on technology per se , and more on how broader network and digital shifts are affecting research, learning and engagement, and how those changes in turn make libraries think differently about how they organize, where they make investments, and what services are important. The presentation will look at such things as changing patterns of user engagement, collections focus, system provision, and skills. It will conclude by suggesting three broad patterns: a shift to engagement by better understanding and getting into workflows ; rightscaling infrastructure as collections and systems are sourced collaboratively and/or in the cloud; and how innovation and learning happens through institutional change. ? Lorcan Dempsey, Vice President, OCLC Research and Chief Strategist ? Keynote speaker Lorcan oversees OCLC Research and participates in strategic planning at OCLC. He is a librarian who began his career in public libraries in his native Dublin, Ireland. He joined OCLC in 2001 as Vice President, Research and was named Chief Strategist in 2004. Before moving to OCLC, Lorcan headed up national information services in the UK with JISC . Before that, he directed UKOLN , a national U.K. research and policy unit at the University of Bath. ? He is currently a member of the Cambridge University Library Visiting Committee and a member of the Advisory Board for the Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information ( CISTI ). In 2010 he received the National Federation of Advanced Information Services' ( NFAIS ) highest award, The Miles Conrad Award.? Contact information online here . Registration Fee?of?$15?includes parking, continental breakfast, and lunch. This event is open to the general public. Registration Now Open ? -Steve Bowers ? ? Steven K. Bowers Executive Director ? Detroit Area Library Network 5048 Gullen Mall Detroit, MI ?48202 ? 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The desired speaker would have two hours and then the last hour the group would discuss ideas in dealing with the after school crowd, programs etc.? If interested, please contact me off list at wilmaflintstone1616 at yahoo.com ? The desired dates would be the following: Thursday, October 31st or Thursday, November 7th.? The workshop will take place at the Albion District Library, 501 South Superior Street, Albion, MI? 49224.? Anne Keller Teen Services Librarian Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 wilmaflintstone1616 at yahoo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From eharrington at baycountylibrary.org Thu Jul 11 12:01:37 2013 From: eharrington at baycountylibrary.org (eharrington at baycountylibrary.org) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:01:37 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Off Work Message-ID: <3cb8cbac03ff49178b71ca7995f56530@29f55abd67794ffa86a1e100610cf41f> I will be on vacation from Saturday, July 6, through Monday, July 15, and back to work on July 16. Esther From tlkanon at gmail.com Thu Jul 11 12:33:25 2013 From: tlkanon at gmail.com (Tara Kanon) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:33:25 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: Fw: Circulation Assistant Vacancy Message-ID: Sent from my Virgin Mobile Android-Powered Device "Norris, Sonya (MDE)" wrote: >CIRCULATION ASSISTANT > >The Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library is seeking applicants for the position of Circulation Assistant. This is a part time position for 20 hours per week. Candidate must be flexible with work schedule, including working nights and Saturdays. Work includes checking materials in and out; shelving; processing materials; providing interlibrary loan and reference services; and assisting patrons with use of computers. > >Candidate must be a high school graduate, proficient with computers, and provide excellent customer service. Library experience is preferred. >Please send resume and cover letter by July 19th, 2013, to Library Director Deb Jones, 302 East Main Street, Belding, Michigan 48809, or email at: >beldrj at llcoop.org. Please call 794-1450 for more information. > >Deborah L. Jones, Director >Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library >302 E Main Street >Belding MI 48809 >P 616.7941450 >F 616.794.3510 >www.belding.michlibrary.org >This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. > >A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. >- Jo Godwin >------- End of Forwarded Message ------- > > >Deborah L. Jones, Director >Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library >302 E Main Street >Belding MI 48809 >P 616.7941450 >F 616.794.3510 >www.belding.michlibrary.org >This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. > >A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. >- Jo Godwin > >_______________________________________________ >Michlib-l mailing list >Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org >http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > >_______________________________________________ >Michlib-l mailing list >Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org >http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From mdmcguire at yahoo.com Thu Jul 11 12:56:46 2013 From: mdmcguire at yahoo.com (Michael McGuire) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 09:56:46 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Board/Commission Interaction Query In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1373561806.69762.YahooMailNeo@web126204.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> If this is a City Library and it operates under the City Charter, I would strongly recommend contacting your City Attorney and consulting with her/him. 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Author Tour: * Monday, September 9th - East Lansing Public Library * Monday, September 16th - Putnam District Library (Nashville) * Wednesday, September 18th - Loutit District Library (Grand Haven) * Monday, September 23rd - Branch District Library (Coldwater) * Tuesday, September 24th - Buchanan District Library * Wednesday, September 25th - Grand Rapids Public Library * Tuesday, October 8th - Westland Public Library * Wednesday, October 9th - Genesee District Library - Fenton Branch * Thursday, October 10th - Harper Woods Public Library * Tuesday, October 15th - Crawford County Library (Grayling) * Wednesday, October 16th - Charlevoix Public Library * Thursday, October 17th - Superior District Library - Engadine Branch Thanks to all who responded to the spring survey about having a Michigan Reads author visit. As part of the annual program, the Library of Michigan and the Library of Michigan Foundation fund an author tour to twelve locations throughout the state. If one of the sites is near to your library, consider a visit! If you would like Leslie to visit your library and you are not part of the tour, please contact her through her website at www.helakoskibooks.com. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk at michigan.gov www.michigan.gov/lsta www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices www.michigan.gov/michiganreads www.michigan.gov/sl21 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From shannikerr.icl at gmail.com Thu Jul 11 13:10:43 2013 From: shannikerr.icl at gmail.com (Shanni Kerr) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 13:10:43 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Accepting Credit/Debit cards at the Library Message-ID: We are a Lakeland Library Cooperative library using the Sierra platform. How many libraries accept cards at the desk, what system do you use? We have always been a strictly cash/check library and I would like to offer this to our patrons if it isn't too expensive. 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They were established in 1979 by Jean-Claude Biougilla Biza (Sompa) who teaches dance at the University of Michigan. The group promotes the preservation and practice of authentic Congolese Dance and African culture. Antionette Williams is the contact person: awroonie at gmail.com 734-846-1333 Thanks, Colleen -- Colleen Leddy, Director Stair Public Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From BartlettB at michigan.gov Thu Jul 11 14:12:45 2013 From: BartlettB at michigan.gov (Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE)) Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:12:45 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: Michigan Atty General's Office documents available. In-Reply-To: <7A5D521CE1E0BC4BB38E4D4611B33168DF1788EC17@DOIT-EX801.exec.ds.state.ct.us> References: <7A5D521CE1E0BC4BB38E4D4611B33168DF1788EC17@DOIT-EX801.exec.ds.state.ct.us> Message-ID: Hi - if you are interested in the materials being offered by Connecticut State Library, contact Diane Pizzo directly, please do not reply to this message. Thanks! From: Pizzo, Diane [mailto:Diane.Pizzo at ct.gov] Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 2:38 PM To: Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE) Subject: Michigan Atty General's Office documents available. Dear Bernadette: The Connecticut State Library is withdrawing the following titles from our collection. If you are interested in acquiring them, we will send them to you for the cost of shipping or accept a UPS/FedEx pickup. OCLC# 12295369 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Annual report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General]., -1890 Available: 1884,1886,1890 (3 volumes) OCLC# 12293658 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General], 1891-1896 Available: 1891,1893-1895 (4 volumes) OCLC# 12295316 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Annual report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General], 1897-1920 Available: 1897,1899-1902,1904-1920 (14 Volumes) OCLC# 9390673 AUTHOR Michigan. Office of the Attorney General TITLE Biennial report of the Attorney General of the State of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [The Dept.], Available: 1921/1922-1967/1968 (27 volumes) Thanks, Diane Diane Pizzo Connecticut State Library Collection Services 231 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 757-6561 diane.pizzo at ct.gov From: Tammye Cannon [mailto:TCannon at legislature.mi.gov] Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 2:50 PM To: Pizzo, Diane Subject: RE: Michigan Atty General's Office documents available. Please reply by 10/28/12 Hi Diane, Sorry for just getting back with you...we actually have a complete collection. Why don't you check with the Library of Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Thanks :) From: Pizzo, Diane [mailto:Diane.Pizzo at ct.gov] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 3:24 PM To: Tammye Cannon Subject: Michigan Atty General's Office documents available. Please reply by 10/28/12 Hello! The Connecticut State Library is withdrawing the following titles from our collection. If you are interested in acquiring them, we will send them to you for the cost of shipping or accept a UPS/FedEx pickup. If you are not interested in these items, can you suggest another Michigan library or state agency that may be interested? OCLC# 12295369 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Annual report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General]., -1890 Available: 1884,1886,1890 (3 volumes) OCLC# 12293658 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General], 1891-1896 Available: 1891,1893-1895 (4 volumes) OCLC# 12295316 AUTHOR Michigan. Dept. of Attorney General TITLE Annual report of the attorney general of the state of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [Michigan Attorney General], 1897-1920 Available: 1897,1899-1902,1904-1920 (14 Volumes) OCLC# 9390673 AUTHOR Michigan. Office of the Attorney General TITLE Biennial report of the Attorney General of the State of Michigan IMPRINT Lansing, Mich. : [The Dept.], Available: 1921/1922-1967/1968 (27 volumes) Thanks, Diane Diane Pizzo Connecticut State Library Collection Services 231 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 757-6561 diane.pizzo at ct.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Christine.Hage at rhpl.org Fri Jul 12 06:36:57 2013 From: Christine.Hage at rhpl.org (Christine Hage) Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:36:57 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] This from the President of ALA Message-ID: <4EFE258347099A4ABFECA0618C84CF94604E66BF@kermit.RHPL.local> From: Barbara Stripling [mailto:districtdispatch at alawash.org] Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 12:00 PM Subject: Will You Stand for Privacy? Will You Stand for Privacy? A Message to ALA Members from ALA President Barbara Stripling In early June, reports of the National Security Agency's secret practices rang loudly around the world. News reports detailed PRISM, the U.S. government surveillance program that obtains the Internet records from ten U.S. companies: Verizon, Microsoft, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, PalTalk, AOL, Skype, YouTube, and Apple. It appears that phone records, emails, photos, and social networking activities have been collected and catalogued by the FBI and the NSA over the last seven years. ALA is saddened by recent news that the government has obtained vast amounts of personal information and electronic communications of millions of innocent people. The extent of the personal information received by the government is very troubling. Those of you who have been long-time members of ALA know that we have always argued that provisions in the USA PATRIOT Act encroach on the privacy expectations of library users. Worse, the surveillance law erodes our basic First Amendment rights, all while undermining the very fabric of our democracy. When we spoke out in 2001 against the passage of the PATRIOT Act, we were concerned about Section 215, a provision of the law that allowed the government powers to obtain "business records and other tangible things" from suspected terrorists. We were fearful that the government would come into libraries without warning and take library records on individual patrons without reasonable suspicion. Libraries were one of the first groups to publicly oppose the bill, and many legislators and privacy experts have noted that Congress would not have understood the chilling impact on privacy if librarians had not brought it to the nation's attention. Librarians were so vocal in their opposition to the law that Section 215 was called the "library provision." We could not have imagined then what is happening today. Today, in spite of the leak allegations, the government continues to use the "library provision" to vacuum up private communication records of Americans on a massive scale. Even the most cynical among us could not have predicted that the Obama Administration-an administration that campaigned on the promise of greater government transparency and openness-would allow a massive surveillance program to infringe upon the basic civil liberties of innocent, unsuspecting people. We understand the responsibility of the government to investigate terrorism and other harmful acts. But the need to protect the public does not mean that Americans have to relinquish their Fourth Amendment privacy rights in the process. ALA has already joined other civil liberties groups to call for more legal review, judicial oversight, transparency and public accountability. Our country needs to find the right balance. We need to restore the balance between individual rights and terrorism prevention, and libraries are one of the few trusted American institutions that can lead true public engagement on our nation's surveillance laws and procedures. Libraries have the tools, resources and leaders that can teach Americans about their First Amendment privacy rights and help our communities discuss ways to improve the balance between First Amendment rights and government surveillance activities. And patrons are ready to learn about their privacy rights from their libraries. Next Steps: Be a Leader at Your Library We are calling on librarians to facilitate local public dialogues and educational sessions on government surveillance and transparency. To help libraries convene privacy forums and moderate public conversations, ALA is launching "ALA Liberty," a new privacy website that contains tools that librarians can use to host educational sessions and public forums that help Americans understand their First and Fourth Amendment rights. The website contains the following resources: Guide for Moderators (PDF) This document outlines the steps and process for moderators to convene a forum on privacy in their community. Libraries are a perfect location for this form of civic engagement. Librarians may choose to serve as moderators or find other individuals in the community to fill the moderator's role. This PDF contains the information necessary for moderators of a forum on privacy. Guide for Participants (PDF) Distribute this document to individuals participating in a library-hosted community discussion on privacy. It provides an overview of the deliberative process and outlines the privacy issues to be considered. Checklist for Convening a Forum on Privacy (PDF) This document outlines the steps needed to host a successful forum on privacy in your library. Choose Privacy Week Resources This offers videos that can be used for programming on surveillance. The site includes guest blogs from national privacy advocates and American Library Association t-shirts and posters. Please do not respond to this email. If you have any questions about the privacy toolkit, contact Jazzy Wright, press officer of the ALA Washington Office at jwright at alawash.org or (202) 628-8410 Barbara Stripling ALA President Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From zee at llcoop.org Fri Jul 12 09:33:43 2013 From: zee at llcoop.org (ZEE Zeeland Public Library) Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:33:43 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] ear buds/flash drives, etc. Message-ID: <20130712133123.M91859@llcoop.org> Hello, My name is Leann and I am the purchaser for the Howard Miller Library in Zeeland. Would you please send me the pricing for the ear buds, flash drives etc. Please send them to zeelp at llcoop.org. Thank you Leann Parker Howard Miller Library 14 S Church St Zeeland Mi 49464 616-772-0874 From mcluchey at pentwaterlibrary.org Fri Jul 12 10:12:06 2013 From: mcluchey at pentwaterlibrary.org (mcluchey at pentwaterlibrary.org) Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 10:12:06 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting Message-ID: <4CA9BD02AEDE7B4EBAAF6BD9C73357809CD7790CD7@EXVS02.hosting.local> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Bachelor's degree with library coursework and/or library public services experience is required; Master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited school is preferred. For details and to apply, see https://employme.nmu.edu/. Thanks, Leslie Leslie A. Warren Dean, Academic Information Services Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-2117 906-227-1333 (fax) library.nmu.edu/ais From MDominick at novilibrary.org Fri Jul 12 16:39:01 2013 From: MDominick at novilibrary.org (Marcia Dominick) Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2013 20:39:01 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Supervisor - 17-hour part-time position Message-ID: Greetings - The Novi Public Library is currently accepting applications for a 17-hour part-time Support Services Supervisor position. The employment posting (attached) for this position and an application are available on our website at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp. The closing date for this posting is Wednesday, June 24 at 5 p.m. [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Marcia Dominick | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-869-7231 www.novilibrary.org Inform. Inspire. Include. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 37002 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From: everyone-request at lists.tln.lib.mi.us [mailto:everyone-request at lists.tln.lib.mi.us] On Behalf Of Marcia Dominick Sent: Friday, July 12, 2013 4:39 PM To: everyone at lists.tln.lib.mi.us; michlib-l at lists.mcls.org Subject: [Everyone] Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Supervisor - 17-hour part-time position Greetings - The Novi Public Library is currently accepting applications for a 17-hour part-time Support Services Supervisor position. The employment posting (attached) for this position and an application are available on our website at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp. 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They write our paychecks and pay the utility bills directly. The library has its own checking account, and penal fines, state aid, grants, donations, memorial gifts, "desk receipts" for copies and faxes and such, are deposited into the checking account. Most regular operating expenses (books, magazines, supplies, etc.) are paid from that. I write (using QuickBooks) and sign those checks which are also signed by the treasurer or another board member. I'm wondering if there are any other PA 164 libraries that operate like we currently do with a separate checking account, and if there is any justification under PA 164 for doing so. More questions: For those of you who use vouchers, would you mind sending a sample? How do you keep track of your spending? I find it so handy to run quick reports in QuickBooks so I know if I'm within budget and it's so easy to search for other information about past vendors and such. How do you quickly access that sort of information? 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Explore strategies for success and learn practical hands-on techniques in disaster management with internationally recognized expert Jeanne Drewes for a two, non-consecutive, day program on September 10, and November 8, 2013. Drewes serves as Chief of Binding and Collections Care at the Library of Congress. On September 10, participants will tour the host facility (Delta Township District Library in Lansing, Michigan) with Drewes as tour guide, identifying strengths, weaknesses and opportunities to better prepare against disaster. A workshop will follow with participants engaging in hands-on recovery techniques. The day will conclude with an informational session on developing a disaster plan. Between September 10 and next session participants will work on their plans. On November 8, the group will reconvene to discuss, ask questions and finalize their individual plans under the tutelage of Drewes. In addition, property insurance will be addressed. Strengthening institutional buy-in, two participants from each organization are strongly encouraged. The same two individuals are not necessary for both sessions. This program is part of a series brought to you by MCLS and the Cooperative Directors Association and is generously supported by the Library of Michigan and funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). For more details and to register, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=338. Thanks! - heather ******************** Heather M. Thomas, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/394-2096 email: thomash at mcls.org website: www.mcls.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Phelps Street, Decatur, MI 49045 voice (269) 423-4771 * fax (269) 423-8373 * http://vbdl.org From tom at mimgc.org Mon Jul 15 15:56:04 2013 From: tom at mimgc.org (Thomas Koselka) Date: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:56:04 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Michigan Breakfast at FGS update Message-ID: <001501ce8195$57c71c60$07555520$@mimgc.org> Dear Librarians, The Michigan Breakfast at the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference (FGS) is in 40 days and is almost half sold out! Meet and reunite with other researchers seeking Midwestern roots at the final morning of FGS! The Michigan Genealogical Council is proud to be a part of this year's FGS Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We are sponsoring a breakfast on the final morning, August 24, of the conference on the main floor of the Allen County Public Library. This buffet breakfast begins at 6:45 a.m. and will finish in time for attendees to arrive in time for their first session Saturday morning in the Grand Wayne Convention Center across the street. The cost of the breakfast is $15 with all profits going to the War of 1812 Preserve the Pensions Project. There will be two brief presentations, the first about the status of researching in the Great Lakes State and the status of the Preserve the Pensions Project. Advance registration is required for this event. Tickets are available through Eventbrite and the direct link is http://michiganbreakfast.eventbrite.com. We ask that you share this email with your colleagues who may have an interest in researching in the Great Lakes State, who may be attending the FGS Conference. We have been encouraging Michigan genealogical and historical societies to be a part of the Preserve the Pensions Project. This is a joint project between the FGS, the National Archives, Fold3, and Ancestry.com. Each dollar donated is matched by Ancestry, doubling your donation. These images will be available for free, forever on Fold3.com. Register today! http://michiganbreakfast.eventbrite.com. We look forward to having breakfast with you next month! Tom Koselka, President Michigan Genealogical Council http://mimgc.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mferriby at hackleylibrary.org Tue Jul 16 14:31:25 2013 From: mferriby at hackleylibrary.org (Marty Ferriby) Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:31:25 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Free computer desks Message-ID: <7A713556A18B42C0A60CBEDCA6FC2C8C.MAI@MUWWV03.next-it.net> Free computer desks/study carrels in very good condition. Available immediately - you provide the transportation. Contact Marty Ferriby or Kim Love at Hackley Public Library, 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 231-722-7276. 1. Two individual computer desks/study carrels. Each 48' high x 32" deep x 35" wide. Take one or both. 2. Long computer desk for 3 users. 48" high x 32" deep x 147" long. End work station can be removed. Single sided. Beautiful Worden furniture. 3. Long computer desk or counter for 6 users. 48" high x 40"deep x 120" long. Double sided. Table height middle station can be raised to "walk up" height. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2013-07-09 11311.03.02.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 56054 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2013-07-09 11311.03.09.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 71307 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2013-07-09 11311.03.20.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 54442 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For those interested in just a brief introduction of RDA, we have: What Does RDA Mean to You?: July 25, September 10 or November 15 AACR2?Meet RDA? scheduled for July 26, September 12 or November 22 For a hands-on introduction of how to use the RDA toolkit, we have: Copy Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA: August 7-9 or October 1-3 Original Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA: August 28-30 or Sept. 18-20 After taking one of our introduction classes above, further your knowledge of RDA with the following workshops*: Original Cataloging of Videos & DVDs Using RDA: September 25-27 Copy Cataloging of Videos & DVDs Using RDA: October 23-25 Original Cataloging of Sound Recordings Using RDA: October 30-November 1 Copy Cataloging of Sound Recordings Using RDA: December 18-20 Original Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA: November 6-8 Copy Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA: December 4-6 All workshops listed above are available ONLINE making it convenient for all library staff, regardless of location, to receive RDA cataloging training. MCLS has individual and group viewing pricing for these workshops. For more information on these or any of our other workshops, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/ and click on the workshop(s) of your choice. For more information on MCLS training, contact Heather at thomash at mcls.org. *Taking the Copy or Original Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA class and/or having a working knowledge of MARC and the RDA toolkit are pre-requisites for these workshops. ******************** Heather M. Thomas, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/394-2096 email: thomash at mcls.org website: www.mcls.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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[http://www.idevmail.net/UserFiles/imls/image/logoIMLS.gif] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2013 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard at imls.gov Grant Awards Announcement: 2013 Native American Library Services Basic Grants Washington, DC?The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today grants serving 242 federally-recognized tribes and Alaska Native villages and corporations and totaling $1,672,000 for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant and Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option Program. "These small grants go a long way to help ensure libraries deliver core services for American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages," said IMLS Director Susan Hildreth. "Libraries use the grants to buy library materials, fund salaries and training, provide Internet connectivity and computers, and much more to help meet the informational, educational, and cultural needs of tribal communities." Click here to view the list of funded projects. Click here for more information about this funding opportunity including program guidelines and contacts. Use the IMLS grants search tool to view our archive of grants awarded by the Institute. Search grants by grant name, institution, or program. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Stacy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Stacy Nowicki, Ph.D., J.D. Library Director and Title IX Coordinator Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269.337.5750 fax: 269.337.7143 email: Stacy.Nowicki at kzoo.edu "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." - Jebediah Springfield From NorrisS2 at michigan.gov Mon Jul 22 09:44:19 2013 From: NorrisS2 at michigan.gov (Norris, Sonya (MDE)) Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:44:19 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: Employment Opportunity In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Posted on behalf of: Dennis M. Martin Howard Miller Library and Community Relations Director 14 S. Church St. Zeeland, MI 49464 Office: 616-772-0879 Fax: 616-772-3253 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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She also has some older informative books on Lithuania in english. If you have any interest in these you may contact her with the information provided below. Thank you, ~April**** ** ** **[image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]***April Stevenson* | Head of Information Services **** Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375**** Phone 248-869-7227|Cell 248-880-6447|Fax 248-869-7239**** www.novilibrary.org **** *Inform. Inspire. Include.***** ** ** *From:* Vida Orentas [mailto:vorentas at spiritussanctus.org] *Sent:* Saturday, July 20, 2013 5:13 PM *To:* April Stevenson *Subject:* Lithuanian Books**** ** ** April, After reviewing the books again, there are only a handful written in English, written in the 1950's: Encyclopedias Farming information History books The other books written in Lithuanian, from 1950's - 1980's, no barcodes: Encyclopedias Picture books Children's stories Books written about important Lithuanian's like Darius & Girenas (first to fly - although they crashed) Please advise if you need more information. I can be reached at 248-974-6383. Thanks for your help. Vida Orentas**** ** ** -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 2604 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Appearing are Denise Brennan-Nelson author of *Buzzy the Bumblebee* and her newest title *He's Been a Monster All Day, *Rhonda Gowler Greene author of *Barnyard Song* and *No Pirates Allowed, Said Library Lou, *and Shutta Crum author of *Thunder-Boomer * and her newest title *Dozens of Cousins. *Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve copies please call Book Beat at 248.968.1190. Connie Ilmer Head of Public Services 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 phone: 248.554.4651 fax: 248.647.6393 www.baldwinlib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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She has presented more than 1,000 programs for staffs and administrators of libraries in all parts of the U.S. She holds a Master's degree in Library Science from the University of Missouri and a Doctorate in Adult and Continuing Education from Michigan State University, with an emphasis on innovation and change in organizations. She serves on the board of the Friends of Michigan Libraries, where she has presented programs on creating library support with local communities. Most recently, she published Pass It On: How to convince People of the Value of Libraries, a primer on using marketing and communication strategies to encourage support and increased use and appreciation for libraries. 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DigitalLearn.org is managed by the Public Library Association (PLA) and funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It receives ongoing support from the ALA Office of Information Technology and Policy, the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies and the input of committee members from a diverse array of organizations.? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From MaseS at michigan.gov Tue Jul 23 16:13:10 2013 From: MaseS at michigan.gov (Mase, Sheryl (MDE)) Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 16:13:10 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Linda Lord speaks up for libraries and E-rate Message-ID: All, If you are interested in following the FCC and any potential changes to E-rate, you may be interested to hear this wonderful testimony by Linda Lord of Maine. She did us proud! From: Marijke Visser [mailto:mvisser at alawash.org] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 5:16 PM To: ertf at ala.org; state-erate at ala.org Subject: [state-erate] RE: a day in the life of Linda Lord And here's a link to Linda's testimony http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kTwNDjaadU&feature=youtu.be And a link to a post on the District Dispatch http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/07/maine-state-librarian-touts-e-rate-successes-at-congressional-hearing/ In case you missed these. From: Marijke Visser [mailto:mvisser at alawash.org] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:16 PM To: ertf at ala.org; state-erate at ala.org Subject: [ertf] a day in the life of Linda Lord Hello everyone, Quick disclaimer that Linda does not know I am writing this up (though I hope she approves!) As many of you have been commenting, the culmination of some intense work arrived yesterday with the Commerce Committee hearing. A big think you to all of you who provided stories and examples of E-rate in your states. Even if they were not specifically cited, this information firmed up Linda's confidence that she could speak on behalf of libraries in other states. When we say we know these things happen in libraries across the country we are speaking accurately. As you also know this hearing was called just a week ago (really? Is that all?) and so the preparation for the testimony had to happen quickly and efficiently (librarians know all about being efficient) so that we pulled together the few most important messages for Linda to have at her fingertips. We also wanted her to be prepared for some hard questions that might come from the Committee members- and we saw that there were some. Of course Commissioner Pai's speech the previous day added some specific fodder for some of the program detractors. After working much of last week (and a lot of the weekend) on the written testimony from Maine while we worked on it in DC, Linda left her home at some terribly early hour to make it to our office early enough to revise a draft of her oral testimony and to whittle it down to her allotted 5 minutes. It's amazing how long it takes to make something short (thank you Mark Twain). Not wanting to waste an opportunity to make the case for E-rate with the Maine Delegation, Linda also squeezed in a visit with one of her Congressmen. Oh, and did I mention she was invited to meet with FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel and the staff person for Commissioner Pai? Both of these meetings went well and Linda left them with some examples of the bandwidth intensive services Maine libraries are providing as well as some of the challenges still there. The Commissioners are both interested in understanding more about how libraries use E-rate to support students, but also what high bandwidth services they provide. As we heard in the hearing yesterday , though from the Committee, there is considerable interest in making sure the program runs efficiently and maximizes current dollars. Linda's charm and easy manner were quite effective throughout the visits and certainly in the hearing. But be careful, there's a lot of "punch" behind that winning smile. Linda is like a mother black bear with the E-rate program and as we saw yesterday does not hesitate to step up and shove her way in when it comes to speaking up for library needs. Today Linda is wrapping up her DC tour visiting the two Senators and the other Congressman with Jeff Kratz on the OGR side of our office. We in DC are very thankful to have Linda working for us (well I'm pretty sure some of the time she must have felt that way!). 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These individuals will provide specialized reference and research services for local and online courses, deliver focused and subject-specific library instruction sessions, create online instructional materials (including videos), and develop the library's collections. Additionally, the incumbent will participate in general library instruction, reference, and information literacy initiatives. To view the full job descriptions and learn how to apply, please visit http://umjobs.org/ and search for keyword #83943 (Business Librarian) or #83942 (Behavioral Sciences Librarian). Date has been extended to *August 15, 2013. * For full consideration for either position, please submit your application by *August 15, 2013.* U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We are looking for a way to test the computer competencies of current staff and new employee candidates. We have the tools to create online multiple-choice quizzes, but this would not give us a true assessment that a hands-on evaluation tool would give us. However, we have not been able to find such a tool. I have found some nice resources through EveryoneOn.org for self-evaluation and learning paths, but I'm not finding an evaluation tool that library administration can use to gauge a staff person's computer skills. Basically, we are looking for a computer skills competency test. Does anyone have any resources to help us with this? Or do you have any resource recommendations? In an effort to provide consistent, quality service to our library patrons, we want to make sure our staff meets core computer competency standards, such as email basics, internet browsing, file management, word processing, etc. Thank you for taking the time to read this and any help you could offer us would be greatly appreciated. -- * Yvonne Brown Assistant Director for Technical Services Lapeer District Library** www.library.lapeer.org * -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jmorian at cmpl.org Wed Jul 24 14:46:42 2013 From: jmorian at cmpl.org (Juliane Morian) Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:46:42 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting - Head of Children's Services at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library Message-ID: <7D68A686E4D37442B38195D97855939B67F9C3@VMM-MAILDB.cmpl.org> Come work for a great library system! The Clinton-Macomb Public Library has an opening for Head of Children's Services (37.5 hours a week, including some evening and weekend hours and also on call list for alarm system). This person is responsible for hiring, supervising, training and evaluation of children's services staff including the teen services librarian. This person will work at the Main Library and report to the library director. * Salary starts at $25.79 an hour ($32.21 current maximum based on a 10-step scale) * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance; sick, vacation, and standard holidays; pension after one year. * Optional benefits: 457 retirement plan and flexible spending account. For the complete job description and application instructions use this link - http://www.cmpl.org/AboutUs/JobPostings/Posting%20Head%20of%20Children's%20Services%20-%202013.pdf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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The final written status report regarding work completed will be submitted to the Consortium's Board of Directors and to the Pioneer Society in both paper and electronic formats. The goals of this project are to: * Preserve the collection's most valuable items * Make the collection more accessible to the public through the Oakland County Historical Resources Consortium's website and database Duties: * Implement three of the prioritized "Top Preservation Action Items Recommended to OCHR" items 1-8, as time allows, of the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society's Research Library * Upload photos that have already been digitized * Upload obituaries that have already been scanned * Upload maps (as project time allows) Qualifications: * Masters degree or enrollment in an ALA accredited library science program with an archival administration component * Demonstrated knowledge of archival procedures in records appraisal and preservation * Familiarity with digitization process * Familiarity with uploading to website process * Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills Stipend Available: $1,000 Contract Length of Project: Midpoint Progress and Status Report due on December 15, 2013 Final Progress and Status Report due on February 15, 2014 To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Laura Mancini, Director- Library Services, Oakland County Library at mancinil at oakgov.com Application Deadline: September 15, 2013 Interviews to be scheduled: Week of October 15, 2013 Start Date: November 1, 2013 Laura Mancini Director-Library Services Oakland County Library 1200 N. 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We have the tools to create online > multiple-choice quizzes, but this would not give us a true assessment that > a hands-on evaluation tool would give us. However, we have not been able > to find such a tool. > > I have found some nice resources through EveryoneOn.org for > self-evaluation and learning paths, but I'm not finding an evaluation tool > that library administration can use to gauge a staff person's computer > skills. Basically, we are looking for a computer skills competency test. > > Does anyone have any resources to help us with this? Or do you have any > resource recommendations? > > In an effort to provide consistent, quality service to our library > patrons, we want to make sure our staff meets core computer competency > standards, such as email basics, internet browsing, file management, word > processing, etc. > Thank you for taking the time to read this and any help you could offer us > would be greatly appreciated. > > > -- * > > Yvonne Brown > Assistant Director for Technical Services > Lapeer District Library** > www.library.lapeer.org > * > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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They only charge 2.75% per swipe compared to the 4%-6% we were quoted by other vendors. The Square reader is free when you sign up and we purchased an iPad Mini, for it to plug in to. The patrons have been really excited about the new technology and we have been able to capture monies we have lost out on in the past. We have recently purchased a stylus for patrons to sign with as some had trouble using their fingers. Good luck in your quest and I hope this helps! We accept credit cards at Otsego District Library? We use a great program called Square. It works on our iPad. We have an iPad that is dedicated for this use at the checkout desk. There are no fees except that they take a small percentage (2.75%) from each transaction. https://squareup.com/ The money gets deposited directly into our bank account. We have been using Point and Pay for credit and debit card services. They work with public library and government organizations mainly. Their service doesn?t charge us a fee, but attaches a convenience fee of 3% to the user. It hasn?t been a problem for most of our patron who want to use the service. They do appreciate the convenience. http://www.pointandpay.com/ Try the Square. https://squareup.com/ Hello, You probably already have gotten the response you need for this question but my boss asked me to respond so here you go. One of the services provided through Lakeland is the ability for patrons to pay their fines online using credit or debit cards. This is done from their account in the Lakenet Card Catalog. Here in Lakeview (ML) we also will put fines on a patron card for faxing, copies, movie rentals if the only way they have to pay is with credit or debit and then we show them how to pay it from our card catalog stations. This does require that they have a library cardand we tell them they have to pay it there in the library if we are putting manual charges on their account. Lakeland will then send a report and check quarterly for all money paid online minus the administration-charge fee and you then divide the money into the appropriate categories for your budget. If you need more information on how to use this I will help if I can but contacting someone at the LLC Headquarters might help more. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From HamlinJ2 at michigan.gov Thu Jul 25 13:46:47 2013 From: HamlinJ2 at michigan.gov (Hamlin, Joseph (MDE)) Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:46:47 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Connect Michigan, Public Libraries Download Speed Survey Message-ID: Hello Public Library Directors and Branch Librarians, Please participate in a short survey created by Connect Michigan. The survey will collect Public Library download speeds as a part of the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) data submission in September. The survey is very brief and includes a test to determine download speed. The information collected, will be used to inform NTIA's Broadband USA initiative and the National Broadband Map. Please complete the survey before August 31st, 2013. If your library has multiple branches please complete a survey for each location. Please click here to complete the survey. NTIA is the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA's programs and policymaking focus largely on expanding broadband Internet access and adoption in America, expanding the use of spectrum by all users, and ensuring that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth. 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I am considering changing our static HTML site (built with an aging Dreamweaver) to a Wordpress site, using a purchased theme. I've worked with Wordpress sites that were established by a designer, but have never built a site myself from scratch using Wordpress. Thanks for your help, Kristy Kristy Zeluff, Children's Librarian Vicksburg District Library 269-649-1648 kzeluff at vicksburglibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From randrews at chelseadistrictlibrary.org Thu Jul 25 16:37:42 2013 From: randrews at chelseadistrictlibrary.org (Ron Andrews) Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:37:42 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Interfiling of genres Message-ID: Beautiful afternoon all, We are taking a look at interfiling our adult Mystery, SciFI and Fantasy in the entire fiction collection by author. I would be interested in hearing: - experiences, thoughts, positives/negatives with this by any library that has or is considering doing this? - what kind of feedback did you get from your patrons, both before the process and after? - what tips/suggestions do you have for doing the move effectively and timely? Please message me privately and I will compile answer for anyone else that may be interested. Much thanks!!! Ron -- Ron Andrews, Technology Librarian Chelsea District Library 221 South Main Street Chelsea, MI 48118 734-475-8732 x 223 randrews at chelseadistrictlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From BiggsThomasD at michigan.gov Fri Jul 26 09:20:09 2013 From: BiggsThomasD at michigan.gov (BiggThomas, Deb (MDE)) Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:20:09 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: New MeL database updates Message-ID: But wait! There's more! Please see below for more information on additional business reference ebooks now available in MeL! Thanks! ~Deb Biggs Thomas MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education Hi everyone - The resources Business Rankings Annual & Ward's Business Directory of Private and Public Companies in Mexico and Canada won't be added to Gale Virtual Reference Library. Those resources are actually in the new database Gale Directory Library, which was recently added to the MeL Databases page: http://mel.org/databases The following new titles have been added to Gale Virtual Reference Library: Market Share Reporter: Trends Over Time Encyclopedia of Emerging Markets Gale Business Insights Handbook of Innovation Management Gale Business Insights Handbook of Investment Research If you have any questions, please contact meldatabaseshelp at mcls.org Thanks! Megan ------------------ Megan Dudek MeL Catalog Training & Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800.530.9019 ext 153 www.mcls.org _______________________________________________ Meldatabases-list mailing list Meldatabases-list at lists.mlcnet.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/meldatabases-list From SimlarC at michigan.gov Fri Jul 26 10:15:31 2013 From: SimlarC at michigan.gov (Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS)) Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:15:31 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] PLEASE SHARE - ExpressSOS CONNECT MESSAGES Message-ID: <7FB5E136E067454FA0DDED6BAA4B54E6EEDF40C6A4@HCS084VSNCE012.som.ad.state.mi.us> Library Directors, Time to get the ball rolling with the ExpressSOS CONNECT partnership! As promised, we are keeping things simple. Attached are two brief messages you can share with the public through any or all of your established communication channels (newsletter, website, social media, etc.). * The first attachment is an informational piece on our new partnership, should you wish to introduce it to your patrons. * The second is a critical election alert that we urge you to share between now and Election Day (Aug. 6). I have also attached an accompanying flyer about the election that can be printed and posted in your library, if you choose to do so. Participation in this partnership is, of course, optional though I will always label priority messages as critical to underscore our hope that all libraries will share those particular items with patrons. Your help in providing the most up-to-date Secretary of State information to the public is greatly appreciated. Going forward, I will only reach out to you when we have important news to communicate. 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The focus will be less on technology per se , and more on how broader network and digital shifts are affecting research, learning and engagement, and how those changes in turn make libraries think differently about how they organize, where they make investments, and what services are important. The presentation will look at such things as changing patterns of user engagement, collections focus, system provision, and skills. It will conclude by suggesting three broad patterns: a shift to engagement by better understanding and getting into workflows ; rightscaling infrastructure as collections and systems are sourced collaboratively and/or in the cloud; and how innovation and learning happens through institutional change. ? Lorcan Dempsey, Vice President, OCLC Research and Chief Strategist ? Keynote speaker Lorcan oversees OCLC Research and participates in strategic planning at OCLC. He is a librarian who began his career in public libraries in his native Dublin, Ireland. He joined OCLC in 2001 as Vice President, Research and was named Chief Strategist in 2004. Before moving to OCLC, Lorcan headed up national information services in the UK with JISC . Before that, he directed UKOLN , a national U.K. research and policy unit at the University of Bath. ? He is currently a member of the Cambridge University Library Visiting Committee and a member of the Advisory Board for the Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information ( CISTI ). In 2010 he received the National Federation of Advanced Information Services' ( NFAIS ) highest award, The Miles Conrad Award.? Contact information online here . Registration Fee?of?$15?includes parking, continental breakfast, and lunch. This event is open to the general public. Registration Now Open ? -Steve Bowers ? ? Steven K. Bowers Executive Director ? Detroit Area Library Network 5048 Gullen Mall Detroit, MI ?48202 ? (313) 577-6789 Phone (313) 577-1231 Fax ? sbowers at wayne.edu www. dalnet .org _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Flyer_Forum_2013.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 320910 bytes Desc: not available URL: From WhiteS29 at michigan.gov Fri Jul 26 12:11:55 2013 From: WhiteS29 at michigan.gov (White, Shannon (MDE)) Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:11:55 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Live Stream Available Now for Libraries and Health Insurance Session! Message-ID: If you were unable to register for the webinar today about Libraries and Health Insurance from WebJunction you can also watch a LIVE STREAM of the event at Webjunction. To view and listen to the live stream visit: http://webjunction.org/news/webjunction/libraries-health-insurance-live-stream.html If you would like to watch the archive of the webinar later visit the following link for the archive later today. Slides and notes will be provided here as well. http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Libraries_and_Health_Insurance_Preparing_for_October_1.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29 at michigan.gov http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Current standards for state aid for public libraries require: Classes 1 - 3: The director shall complete the New Directors? workshop within 1 year of initial directorship appointment. Classes 4 - 6: The director shall complete the New Directors? workshop within 1 year of initial directorship appointment and complete the Advanced Directors? Workshop within 2 years of initial appointment. This does not apply to directors that have completed these workshops prior to their current appointment as a director. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29 at michigan.gov http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thomas, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/394-2096 email: thomash at mcls.org website: www.mcls.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From beldrj at llcoop.org Fri Jul 26 13:46:38 2013 From: beldrj at llcoop.org (BEL Deb Jones) Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:46:38 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Microfilm Reader/Printer is gone... Message-ID: <20130726174424.M58168@llcoop.org> Hi All - the Microfilm Reader/Printer is gone. Thank you. Deb. Deborah L. Jones, Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 www.belding.michlibrary.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. - Jo Godwin From rlandin at fremontlibrary.net Mon Jul 29 11:33:47 2013 From: rlandin at fremontlibrary.net (Roxanne Landin) Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:33:47 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Upcoming Common Core Workshop Message-ID: <000e01ce8c71$04d95c70$0e8c1550$@net> The Lakeland Library Cooperative Continuing Ed committee is offering a workshop on the basics of the Common Core State Standards, presented by Kristen Remenar. This will take place on September 13th from 9:30-12:30 at the Fremont Area District Library. A flyer with more details will follow, but for now, save the date! Roxanne Landin Children's Librarian Fremont Area District Library 104 E. Main St. Fremont, MI. 49412 231-928-0249 rlandin at fremontlibrary.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We'll have a discussion on fund raising and where ever else the discussion leads plus a chance to go around the table with local updates to gain great ideas from each other. Please let me know if you can make it on facebook or by emailing me at krembert at southfieldlibrary.org. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 ( tel:2487964367) krembert at southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rlandin at fremontlibrary.net Mon Jul 29 15:38:30 2013 From: rlandin at fremontlibrary.net (Roxanne Landin) Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:38:30 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Common Core Starndards Workshop Message-ID: <000301ce8c93$34637ee0$9d2a7ca0$@net> A workshop offered by the Lakeland Library Cooperative's Continuing Ed committee, on common core. See attached flyer for details. Registration is now open! 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We'll have a discussion on fund raising and where ever else the discussion leads plus a chance to go around the table with local updates to gain great ideas from each other. Please let me know if you can make it on facebook or by emailing me at krembert at southfieldlibrary.org. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 ( tel:2487964367) krembert at southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bstaffen at paloschools.org Mon Jul 29 11:29:58 2013 From: bstaffen at paloschools.org (Bonnie Staffen) Date: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 11:29:58 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Library of Congress subject heading manual Message-ID: Please post this to michlib-l for all libraries. Thank you. To all Library Directors I have a 4 volume set of Library of Congress subject heading manuals that I am no longer in need of. The Palo Library has been closed and I would like these to go to a good home. If you are interested in these, please contact me via email at staffen_bonnie at yahoo.com or call me at 616-225-2367. Thanks, Bonnie Staffen Palo Library Director -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From DriedgerK at michigan.gov Tue Jul 30 08:13:10 2013 From: DriedgerK at michigan.gov (Driedger, Kevin (MDE)) Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:13:10 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Paperback Reinforcement In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I've seen a great variety of approaches to reinforcing paperbacks - some more successful than others, and some more labor intensive than others. With all of these techniques, however, the results are always better when the reinforcing material was applied with care and attention to detail. The weakest part of a paperback is that its cover, being nothing more than paper, is easily damaged, so anything to strengthen the cover will increase the books durability. The simplest thing is to run a strip of clear "book tape" along the spine. This helps protect the book at some of its more vulnerable parts, the hinges. You could also run tape along the fore edges, or the next step up which would be covering the entire book with a thin, flexible, clear self-adhesive Mylar or "contact paper". This provides several types of protection. It keeps the cover from tearing, as well as providing some protections from spills, rain, etc. When covering the entire book with a product like this you have the option of trimming the protective material flush with the edge of the book, or folding it over onto the inside covers. I think folding it over is a better option - if it can be done with care and precision. There are also clear paperback protectors that thick and stiff over the covers, but flexible along the spine. While I am not entirely opposed to this product, this is the one technique where I've seen an increased likelihood of the product causing damage. Another reinforcing technique I learned while working as a student in a small academic library is cutting a thin press board the height and slightly narrower than the width of the covers and adhering them to the inside covers with double-stick tape. This technique, together with taping the spine creates a very durable book - but it is also the one that requires the most skills and supplies. Finally, I'll mention the CoLibri cover system which encapsulates the cover in a Polyester pocket. Nothing is adhered to the cover of the book - so it is the most "archival" of the approaches, but also the most costly. http://www.colibriusa.com/ I realize this is probably way more information than you were expecting, but I hope some of it was a little bit helpful. kevin ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v Kevin Driedger Librarian for Conservation and Digitization Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48913 517-373-9440 driedgerk at michigan.gov www.facebook.com/conservation.at.lm www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Shanni Kerr Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 3:42 PM To: michlib-l at mail.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Paperback Reinforcement Just curious, when you buy a new paperback book, do you reinforce with plastic on the outside? Do you reinforce the inside covers? What material do you use? Thank you for your help! 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Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk at michigan.gov From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews at imls.gov] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 3:06 PM To: Robertson, Nancy (MDE) Subject: Call for Applications: FY 14 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program To view this message in a browser, please click here. [http://www.idevmail.net/UserFiles/imls/image/logoIMLS.gif] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2013 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard at imls.gov Call for Applications: FY 14 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Washington, DC?The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The program supports grants for the recruitment and education of library students and continuing education for those already in the profession, as well as the development of new programs and curricula. For program guidelines and more information about the funding opportunity, click here. Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Deadline: September 16, 2013 Getting Your Questions Answered We are available by phone and e-mail to discuss general issues relating to Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grants. See the contact information below. We also invite you to participate in one of two pre-application web conferences to learn more about the program, ask questions, and listen to the questions and comments of other participants. The web conference schedule for the FY14 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program is as follows: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 3:00-4:00. Eastern Time Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at 3:00-4:00. Eastern Time First-time users of Blackboard Collaborate can visit this link in advance to check their system compatibility: http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336&task=knowledge&questionID=1473 Join us at the time of the webinar using the details below. WEBINAR URL: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.1C0D77F285FC349110D7586D419059&sid=2012653 You may be prompted to install the latest version of Java. If you get system prompts while logging in, choose ?Run,? ?Accept,? or ?OK.? There is integrated audio, but if you prefer to dial in, call: 1-888-272-8702, then enter code: 2053175#. Please note that the schedule is subject to change. The week the web conference is scheduled, visit the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program webpage to confirm the date and time. Applicant 101 The revised Applicant 101 version for FY 2014 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program applicants will be available in early August. The following links are to the 2013 version of the Applicant 101 web presentation and handout. Viewers must have Adobe? Acrobat Pro or Reader version 9 or above to be able to see the PDF presentation below. Get Plug-in. * Applicant 101 LB 21 Narrated Web Presentation (PDF, 16 MB) * Applicant 101 Web Presentation handout (PDF, 1.0 MB) IMLS Program Staff Contacts Mary Alice Ball, Senior Program Officer 202/653-4730 mball at imls.gov Sandra Toro, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4662 storo at imls.gov About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. 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Ann @ Allegan On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM, Driedger, Kevin (MDE) < DriedgerK at michigan.gov> wrote: > I?ve seen a great variety of approaches to reinforcing paperbacks ? some > more successful than others, and some more labor intensive than others. > With all of these techniques, however, the results are always better when > the reinforcing material was applied with care and attention to detail.*** > * > > ** ** > > The weakest part of a paperback is that its cover, being nothing more than > paper, is easily damaged, so anything to strengthen the cover will increase > the books durability. **** > > ** ** > > The simplest thing is to run a strip of clear ?book tape? along the spine. > This helps protect the book at some of its more vulnerable parts, the > hinges.**** > > ** ** > > You could also run tape along the fore edges, or the next step up which > would be covering the entire book with a thin, flexible, clear > self-adhesive Mylar or ?contact paper?. This provides several types of > protection. It keeps the cover from tearing, as well as providing some > protections from spills, rain, etc. When covering the entire book with a > product like this you have the option of trimming the protective material > flush with the edge of the book, or folding it over onto the inside covers. > I think folding it over is a better option ? if it can be done with care > and precision. **** > > ** ** > > There are also clear paperback protectors that thick and stiff over the > covers, but flexible along the spine. While I am not entirely opposed to > this product, this is the one technique where I?ve seen an increased > likelihood of the product causing damage. **** > > ** ** > > Another reinforcing technique I learned while working as a student in a > small academic library is cutting a thin press board the height and > slightly narrower than the width of the covers and adhering them to the > inside covers with double-stick tape. This technique, together with taping > the spine creates a very durable book ? but it is also the one that > requires the most skills and supplies.**** > > ** ** > > Finally, I?ll mention the CoLibri cover system which encapsulates the > cover in a Polyester pocket. Nothing is adhered to the cover of the book ? > so it is the most ?archival? of the approaches, but also the most costly. > http://www.colibriusa.com/ **** > > ** ** > > I realize this is probably way more information than you were expecting, > but I hope some of it was a little bit helpful.**** > > ** ** > > kevin**** > > ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v**** > > Kevin Driedger**** > > Librarian for Conservation and Digitization**** > > Library of Michigan**** > > P.O. Box 30007**** > > 702 W. Kalamazoo**** > > Lansing, MI 48913**** > > 517-373-9440**** > > driedgerk at michigan.gov**** > > www.facebook.com/conservation.at.lm **** > > www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan **** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org [mailto: > michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org] *On Behalf Of *Shanni Kerr > *Sent:* Monday, July 29, 2013 3:42 PM > *To:* michlib-l at mail.mcls.org > *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Paperback Reinforcement**** > > ** ** > > Just curious, when you buy a new paperback book, do you reinforce with > plastic on the outside? Do you reinforce the inside covers? What material > do you use? Thank you for your help!**** > > **** > > Shanni Kerr ICL**** > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- Ann Perrigo, Director Allegan District Library 331 Hubbard Street Allegan, MI 49010 269 673-4625 aperrigo at alleganlibrary.org Good times or bad--your library is here for you! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From josh.rouan at baldwinlib.org Tue Jul 30 13:59:51 2013 From: josh.rouan at baldwinlib.org (Josh Rouan) Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:59:51 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Baldwin Library (Birmingham, MI) seeking Substitute Librarian Message-ID: The Baldwin Public Library in downtown Birmingham is currently seeking applications for the position of Substitute Librarian. 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Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk at michigan.gov From: Christopher Reich [mailto:CReich at imls.gov] Sent: Sunday, July 28, 2013 10:06 AM Subject: Message from IMLS about Film Forward Good morning! IMLS is a partner in an international exchange program called Film Forward, which brings independent films to communities throughout the United States and the world in an effort to enhance the appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures. Film screenings are followed by audience dialogue and IMLS is particularly interested in identifying museums and libraries as venues for these programmatic opportunities. We are soliciting your assistance in sharing the information below and the attached overview and RFP with your constituents. Any museum or library or other organization is welcome to submit an RFP, though the project is targeting the following states for the 2014 tour: Arkansas, California, Florida, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. I will also be contacting state museum associations in those particular states. Please feel free to call me (or contact Meredith Lavitt at the email below) with any questions and thanks so much for your help. Chris Reich July 22, 2013 Dear Executive and Program Directors and Professors, Attached please find a Request For Proposal (RFP) for your consideration. We are seeking potential Program Collaborators around the US to collaborate with the Sundance Institute to host a FILM FORWARD program in 2014. FILM FORWARD is an international cultural exchange program designed to enhance cross-cultural understanding, collaboration and dialogue around the globe by engaging audiences through the exhibition of film and conversation with filmmakers. FILM FORWARD is an Initiative of Sundance Institute and The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. FILM FORWARD launched in 2010. Prior to that time, the AFI in association with the federal governmental agencies ran the program as AFI 20/20. In the last three years FILM FORWARD has visited 21 locations around the world from China, Morocco, India, and Turkey to Tennessee, California, Arizona and Puerto Rico. 26 independent films including WINTER'S BONE, AMREEKA, BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD and ON THE ICE and documentaries including CHASING ICE, LAST TRAIN HOME, BUCK and SENNA have screened to diverse communities, students and filmmakers. Over 30 filmmakers associated with these films have participated in engaging local audiences in question and answer sessions, workshops, roundtable discussion and meet and greet opportunities. FILM FORWARD's goal is to reach audiences that do not have access to independent film and create cultural conversations to break down barriers and bridge similarities between cultures. Our experiences have reinforced the very reason that we believe in this program: We saw this in Nashville, Tennessee as homeless youth told us they felt empowered to tell their stories after seeing LA MISSION and in Imperial Valley, California as audience members said they appreciated seeing aboriginal people being celebrated and not stereotyped. In short, we have seen the power of storytelling to connect with audiences here and abroad, and to light the fires of curiosity about other cultures and new ways of thinking. The experience is enriching for both the local audiences and the filmmakers - who are all learning and benefiting from these cultural interactions. "We've been blessed to host Film Forward three times...Needless is to say that Film Forward made the PRFS a better organization, teaching us how to connect with audiences and spark profound conversations around independent film." - Guillermo Vazquez, Co-Founder, Puerto Rico Film Society For more information on FILM FORWARD, please visit sundance.org/filmforward and read blogs by filmmakers, collaborators and audiences, browse through the photo galleries and watch the film trailers. We hope this program is of interest to you and look forward to your proposal. Please feel free to address any questions to Meredith Lavitt via email at meredith_lavitt at sundance.org Kind Regards, Meredith Lavitt Associate Director, Film Forward Sundance Institute _______________________________________________________________________________ Christopher J. Reich Senior Advisor, Office of Museum Services Institute of Museum and Library Services 1800 M Street NW, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036-5802 Phone: 202-653-4685 Fax: 202-653-4608 Email: creich at imls.gov Visit www.imls.gov to learn more about the Institute's programs, news, and initiatives, and to sign up for Primary Source, our monthly e-newsletter. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Film Forward 2014 Overview.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 487552 bytes Desc: Film Forward 2014 Overview.pdf URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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We have "read-alike author" bookmarks that we are going to make available to our patrons - 25 authors and counting - and are trying to find a 'reasonable cost' way to display them. . . Any on the cheap(er) ideas? Please email me off-list with any creative ideas. Thanks for your input. Sylvia Merz Leland Township Library -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gntlri at llcoop.org Tue Jul 30 15:06:29 2013 From: gntlri at llcoop.org (Laura Rodriguez-Irwin) Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:06:29 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Storycan presentors Message-ID: I am looking for someone who can do a presentation on storycan storytelling. Laura Rodriguez-Irwin, Youth Services Grant Area District Library 122 Elder Ave Grant MI 49327 231.834.5713 ext 104 grantlibrary.net -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Michigan Department of Transportation will be presenting on their ongoing work throughout the state and the Michigan Association of Railroad Passengers will be on hand to discuss current day passenger travel. Other highlights include an opportunity to hear the staff of the Michigan Railroad History Museum discuss their programs, or, visit the Library of Michigan's Martha W. Griffiths Michigan Rare Book Room to see antiquarian railroad materials on display. For a full schedule or to select sessions and register please visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HCXFFNQ . Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI 48909 517 373 1300 Visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Library-of-Michigan/54064216770 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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I am back to improving and expanding the Sharing Library Ideas website which means that I'm looking for your ideas. Please send me: your summer programs, ideas for fall programs, and Holiday programs (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!). For those of you who don't know, the Sharing Library Ideas PLINKIT site is dedicated to posting the ideas that you send me (and making sure that you get credit for them) so that other libraries have a centralized place that they can refer to when they need something new. I love to include as many details about your programs as possible along with any handouts that you want to send. Thank you all for contributing! Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library 118 E. Main St. Hopkins, MI 49328 269-793-7516 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I have gotten a lot of conflicting feedback on this topic and insurance companies are calling it a "grey area" so I wondered if there is any source out there with a clear explanation. Thank you for your help! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 5499 bytes Desc: not available URL: From marilyn.kwik at westlandlibrary.org Tue Jul 30 17:35:43 2013 From: marilyn.kwik at westlandlibrary.org (Marilyn Kwik) Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:35:43 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] security guards Message-ID: <902433361.4473659.1375220143252.JavaMail.root@westlandlibrary.org> Hello: The Westland Library is considering hiring a security company to provide guard(s)during library hours. We are located in the metro Detroit area. Does anyone have a recommendation for companies we should look into or suggestions about things we need to consider when looking for a company? ? Thanks for your help. Marilyn Kwik Head of Information Services Westland Public Library 6123 Central City Parkway Westland 48185 734-326-6123 From dalward at hlpl.lib.mi.us Tue Jul 30 22:17:33 2013 From: dalward at hlpl.lib.mi.us (Donna Alward) Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:17:33 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries In-Reply-To: <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> Message-ID: <45649579.4483536.1375237053973.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> Brings to mind when what became PA152 was progressing through the Michigan legislature... I was given various opinions as to whether libraries were included or intended to be included in what was to become a limit on expenditures for medical health care benefits. Seeking a definitive answer was time consuming and frustrating. Wonder if the Michigan Library Association (even though Obamacare is a federal law) might, in its role as an an advocate for its members, inquire and work with the American Library Association to get some concrete answers. If like PA152, details and procedures are not exactly clear, action by both the state and national organizations may bring results in a more timely way, which would allow individual libraries time to plan. Donna J. Alward, Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 Fax: 989.366.0063 URL: www.hlpl.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrea Estelle To: 'MichLibList Serve' Sent: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:01:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a clear, valid source that explains how the upcoming rules for Obamacare relate to a small library? We have 13 staff and 2 are full time with insurance. My question in regards to it is: Do the staff working over 30 hours need to be working less than 30 hours so that we don't get fined for not offering them insurance? And if so, when does the reduced hours take effect: now or in 2014? I have gotten a lot of conflicting feedback on this topic and insurance companies are calling it a "grey area" so I wondered if there is any source out there with a clear explanation. Thank you for your help! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ From aestelle at otsegolibrary.org Wed Jul 31 08:43:20 2013 From: aestelle at otsegolibrary.org (Andrea Estelle) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:43:20 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries In-Reply-To: <45649579.4483536.1375237053973.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> References: <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> <45649579.4483536.1375237053973.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> Hi Again Everyone - I agree with Donna completely. I would just like to be able to plan ahead and would love it if the MLA or ALA could help small and medium libraries understand what it means for our staffing. Just from yesterday's replies I got a wide range of conflicting responses... I have been told: It doesn't apply to groups of less than 50 It does apply to groups of less than 50 if you are offering some staff insurance then you need to offer it to all staff working more than 30 hours or you will be fined $3000-$5000 for every person on staff Part-time Hours don't need to be cut at all Part-time Hours need to be cut now Part-time Hours don't need to be cut until January 2014 The attorneys we have asked tell us to call the insurance companies. Our insurance company said that nobody is an expert on this topic and it is very unclear as to how this will work out for employers and give other such vague responses. So when Donna says this topic is time-consuming and frustrating I agree completely. That is why I posted hoping someone out there had a clear answer with a valid source. Thanks, Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ -----Original Message----- From: Donna Alward [mailto:dalward at hlpl.lib.mi.us] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:18 PM To: Andrea Estelle Cc: 'MichLibList Serve' Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries Brings to mind when what became PA152 was progressing through the Michigan legislature... I was given various opinions as to whether libraries were included or intended to be included in what was to become a limit on expenditures for medical health care benefits. Seeking a definitive answer was time consuming and frustrating. Wonder if the Michigan Library Association (even though Obamacare is a federal law) might, in its role as an an advocate for its members, inquire and work with the American Library Association to get some concrete answers. If like PA152, details and procedures are not exactly clear, action by both the state and national organizations may bring results in a more timely way, which would allow individual libraries time to plan. Donna J. Alward, Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 Fax: 989.366.0063 URL: www.hlpl.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrea Estelle To: 'MichLibList Serve' Sent: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:01:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a clear, valid source that explains how the upcoming rules for Obamacare relate to a small library? We have 13 staff and 2 are full time with insurance. My question in regards to it is: Do the staff working over 30 hours need to be working less than 30 hours so that we don't get fined for not offering them insurance? And if so, when does the reduced hours take effect: now or in 2014? I have gotten a lot of conflicting feedback on this topic and insurance companies are calling it a "grey area" so I wondered if there is any source out there with a clear explanation. Thank you for your help! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ From beldrj at llcoop.org Wed Jul 31 09:14:34 2013 From: beldrj at llcoop.org (BEL Deb Jones) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:14:34 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Michigan Author at the Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library! Message-ID: <20130731130902.M2349@llcoop.org> Michigan Author Peggy House will present her latest book: "Prairie Anna", a historical fiction for young readers that tells the story of Anna, the middle daughter in a family of Russian immigrants. This is a multigenerational program for the whole family! Hear Peggy tell about life on the prairie - including a real cow pie! Monday, August 5, at 6:30 pm. Please call the Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library at 794-1450 for more information. Deborah L. Jones, Director Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 www.belding.michlibrary.org This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. - Jo Godwin From pmccann at dexter.lib.mi.us Wed Jul 31 09:31:27 2013 From: pmccann at dexter.lib.mi.us (Paul McCann) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:31:27 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries In-Reply-To: <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> References: <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> <45649579.4483536.1375237053973.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> Message-ID: <51F911AF.1050706@dexter.lib.mi.us> Hi all, Just looking over the MLA annual conference schedule. On Thursday, October 17 at 1:15 pm, there is an 'Ask the Expert' session entitled "The Affordable Care Act: What it Means for You and Your Library." There doesn't seem to be a program description in the narrative outline of programs, but it sounds like it will attempt to address these topics. Paul McCann Paul McCann Dexter District Library Library Director 3255 Alpine St. Phone: 734-426-4477 Dexter, MI 48130 Fax: 734-426-1217 www.dexter.lib.mi.us On 7/31/2013 8:43 AM, Andrea Estelle wrote: > Hi Again Everyone - > I agree with Donna completely. I would just like to be able to plan ahead and would love it if the MLA or ALA could help small and medium libraries understand what it means for our staffing. > > Just from yesterday's replies I got a wide range of conflicting responses... > > I have been told: > It doesn't apply to groups of less than 50 > It does apply to groups of less than 50 if you are offering some staff insurance then you need to offer it to all staff working more than 30 hours or you will be fined $3000-$5000 for every person on staff > Part-time Hours don't need to be cut at all > Part-time Hours need to be cut now > Part-time Hours don't need to be cut until January 2014 > > The attorneys we have asked tell us to call the insurance companies. Our insurance company said that nobody is an expert on this topic and it is very unclear as to how this will work out for employers and give other such vague responses. So when Donna says this topic is time-consuming and frustrating I agree completely. That is why I posted hoping someone out there had a clear answer with a valid source. > Thanks, > Andrea > > Andrea Estelle > Library Director > "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" > > > > 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 > (269) 694-9690 > http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Donna Alward [mailto:dalward at hlpl.lib.mi.us] > Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:18 PM > To: Andrea Estelle > Cc: 'MichLibList Serve' > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries > > Brings to mind when what became PA152 was progressing through the Michigan legislature... > > I was given various opinions as to whether libraries were included or intended to be included in what was to become a limit on expenditures for medical health care benefits. Seeking a definitive answer was time consuming and frustrating. > > Wonder if the Michigan Library Association (even though Obamacare is a federal law) might, in its role as an an advocate for its members, inquire and work with the American Library Association to get some concrete answers. If like PA152, details and procedures are not exactly clear, action by both the state and national organizations may bring results in a more timely way, which would allow individual libraries time to plan. > > Donna J. Alward, Library Director > Houghton Lake Public Library > 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. > Houghton Lake, MI 48629 > Phone: 989.366.9230 > Fax: 989.366.0063 > URL: www.hlpl.org > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Andrea Estelle > To: 'MichLibList Serve' > Sent: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:01:06 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries > > Hi Everyone, > > Does anyone have a clear, valid source that explains how the upcoming rules for Obamacare relate to a small library? We have 13 staff and 2 are full time with insurance. > > My question in regards to it is: Do the staff working over 30 hours need to be working less than 30 hours so that we don't get fined for not offering them insurance? And if so, when does the reduced hours take effect: now or in 2014? > > I have gotten a lot of conflicting feedback on this topic and insurance companies are calling it a "grey area" so I wondered if there is any source out there with a clear explanation. > > > Thank you for your help! > > Andrea > > > > Andrea Estelle > > Library Director > > "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" > > > > > > Home > > 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 > > (269) 694-9690 > > http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From aperrigo at alleganlibrary.org Wed Jul 31 09:38:46 2013 From: aperrigo at alleganlibrary.org (Ann Perrigo) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:38:46 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries In-Reply-To: <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> References: <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> <45649579.4483536.1375237053973.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> Message-ID: The gentleman who has been overseeing our insurance gave me some very clear information about the Affordable Care Act--except for this one question! He told me he would let me know when a clear guideline was established (about the 30 hour a week issue) and I haven't heard from him yet. Maybe I'll shoot him another message today!! Ann @ Allegan On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Andrea Estelle wrote: > Hi Again Everyone - > I agree with Donna completely. I would just like to be able to plan ahead > and would love it if the MLA or ALA could help small and medium libraries > understand what it means for our staffing. > > Just from yesterday's replies I got a wide range of conflicting > responses... > > I have been told: > It doesn't apply to groups of less than 50 > It does apply to groups of less than 50 if you are offering some staff > insurance then you need to offer it to all staff working more than 30 hours > or you will be fined $3000-$5000 for every person on staff > Part-time Hours don't need to be cut at all > Part-time Hours need to be cut now > Part-time Hours don't need to be cut until January 2014 > > The attorneys we have asked tell us to call the insurance companies. Our > insurance company said that nobody is an expert on this topic and it is > very unclear as to how this will work out for employers and give other such > vague responses. So when Donna says this topic is time-consuming and > frustrating I agree completely. That is why I posted hoping someone out > there had a clear answer with a valid source. > Thanks, > Andrea > > Andrea Estelle > Library Director > "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" > > > > 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 > (269) 694-9690 > http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Donna Alward [mailto:dalward at hlpl.lib.mi.us] > Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:18 PM > To: Andrea Estelle > Cc: 'MichLibList Serve' > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries > > Brings to mind when what became PA152 was progressing through the Michigan > legislature... > > I was given various opinions as to whether libraries were included or > intended to be included in what was to become a limit on expenditures for > medical health care benefits. Seeking a definitive answer was time > consuming and frustrating. > > Wonder if the Michigan Library Association (even though Obamacare is a > federal law) might, in its role as an an advocate for its members, inquire > and work with the American Library Association to get some concrete > answers. If like PA152, details and procedures are not exactly clear, > action by both the state and national organizations may bring results in a > more timely way, which would allow individual libraries time to plan. > > Donna J. Alward, Library Director > Houghton Lake Public Library > 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. > Houghton Lake, MI 48629 > Phone: 989.366.9230 > Fax: 989.366.0063 > URL: www.hlpl.org > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Andrea Estelle > To: 'MichLibList Serve' > Sent: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:01:06 -0400 (EDT) > Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries > > Hi Everyone, > > Does anyone have a clear, valid source that explains how the upcoming > rules for Obamacare relate to a small library? We have 13 staff and 2 are > full time with insurance. > > My question in regards to it is: Do the staff working over 30 hours need > to be working less than 30 hours so that we don't get fined for not > offering them insurance? And if so, when does the reduced hours take > effect: now or in 2014? > > I have gotten a lot of conflicting feedback on this topic and insurance > companies are calling it a "grey area" so I wondered if there is any source > out there with a clear explanation. > > > Thank you for your help! > > Andrea > > > > Andrea Estelle > > Library Director > > "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" > > > > > > Home > > 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 > > (269) 694-9690 > > http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org > http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > -- Ann Perrigo, Director Allegan District Library 331 Hubbard Street Allegan, MI 49010 269 673-4625 aperrigo at alleganlibrary.org Good times or bad--your library is here for you! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From McKee at howelllibrary.org Wed Jul 31 10:09:41 2013 From: McKee at howelllibrary.org (McKee, Diane) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:09:41 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries In-Reply-To: References: <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> <45649579.4483536.1375237053973.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> Message-ID: <192CB0018BD22E45B297A98B7EEFA55B054B542A8643@hcdlmail1.HCDL> I have attended quite a few webinars and meetings about Health Care Reform. If you want ALL the information as it is updated, etc. go to this website http://larrygrudzien.com/ and sign up for the enews and updates. Once I determined that we were a small group (a HUGE sigh of relief), the part-time problem became a non-issue. Priority Health had some of the most clear webinars on healthcare reform http://www.understandinghealthreform.com/wordpress/?page_id=260 These can be viewed by anyone - not just priority health customers. Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720, ext. 114 www.howelllibrary.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Ann Perrigo Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:39 AM To: Andrea Estelle Cc: MichLibList Serve Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries The gentleman who has been overseeing our insurance gave me some very clear information about the Affordable Care Act--except for this one question! He told me he would let me know when a clear guideline was established (about the 30 hour a week issue) and I haven't heard from him yet. Maybe I'll shoot him another message today!! Ann @ Allegan On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Andrea Estelle > wrote: Hi Again Everyone - I agree with Donna completely. I would just like to be able to plan ahead and would love it if the MLA or ALA could help small and medium libraries understand what it means for our staffing. Just from yesterday's replies I got a wide range of conflicting responses... I have been told: It doesn't apply to groups of less than 50 It does apply to groups of less than 50 if you are offering some staff insurance then you need to offer it to all staff working more than 30 hours or you will be fined $3000-$5000 for every person on staff Part-time Hours don't need to be cut at all Part-time Hours need to be cut now Part-time Hours don't need to be cut until January 2014 The attorneys we have asked tell us to call the insurance companies. Our insurance company said that nobody is an expert on this topic and it is very unclear as to how this will work out for employers and give other such vague responses. So when Donna says this topic is time-consuming and frustrating I agree completely. That is why I posted hoping someone out there had a clear answer with a valid source. Thanks, Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ -----Original Message----- From: Donna Alward [mailto:dalward at hlpl.lib.mi.us] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:18 PM To: Andrea Estelle Cc: 'MichLibList Serve' Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries Brings to mind when what became PA152 was progressing through the Michigan legislature... I was given various opinions as to whether libraries were included or intended to be included in what was to become a limit on expenditures for medical health care benefits. Seeking a definitive answer was time consuming and frustrating. Wonder if the Michigan Library Association (even though Obamacare is a federal law) might, in its role as an an advocate for its members, inquire and work with the American Library Association to get some concrete answers. If like PA152, details and procedures are not exactly clear, action by both the state and national organizations may bring results in a more timely way, which would allow individual libraries time to plan. Donna J. Alward, Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 Fax: 989.366.0063 URL: www.hlpl.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrea Estelle > To: 'MichLibList Serve' > Sent: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:01:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a clear, valid source that explains how the upcoming rules for Obamacare relate to a small library? We have 13 staff and 2 are full time with insurance. My question in regards to it is: Do the staff working over 30 hours need to be working less than 30 hours so that we don't get fined for not offering them insurance? And if so, when does the reduced hours take effect: now or in 2014? 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URL: From jamesl at Gardencitymi.org Wed Jul 31 10:15:55 2013 From: jamesl at Gardencitymi.org (James Lenze) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 14:15:55 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries In-Reply-To: <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> References: <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> <45649579.4483536.1375237053973.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> Message-ID: <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3B355DB51D@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> Here is a link to concise information from the SBA: http://www.sba.gov/community/blogs/7-key-terms-affordable-care-act-small-businesses-should-know# Points number 2 and 6 may help you in determining your requirements. However, it is best to check with your legal advisors and insurance companies. The Q&A link at the end of point two takes you to an IRS page will states it will be updated soon. James -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Estelle Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 8:43 AM To: 'Donna Alward' Cc: 'MichLibList Serve' Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries Hi Again Everyone - I agree with Donna completely. I would just like to be able to plan ahead and would love it if the MLA or ALA could help small and medium libraries understand what it means for our staffing. Just from yesterday's replies I got a wide range of conflicting responses... I have been told: It doesn't apply to groups of less than 50 It does apply to groups of less than 50 if you are offering some staff insurance then you need to offer it to all staff working more than 30 hours or you will be fined $3000-$5000 for every person on staff Part-time Hours don't need to be cut at all Part-time Hours need to be cut now Part-time Hours don't need to be cut until January 2014 The attorneys we have asked tell us to call the insurance companies. Our insurance company said that nobody is an expert on this topic and it is very unclear as to how this will work out for employers and give other such vague responses. So when Donna says this topic is time-consuming and frustrating I agree completely. That is why I posted hoping someone out there had a clear answer with a valid source. Thanks, Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ -----Original Message----- From: Donna Alward [mailto:dalward at hlpl.lib.mi.us] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:18 PM To: Andrea Estelle Cc: 'MichLibList Serve' Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries Brings to mind when what became PA152 was progressing through the Michigan legislature... I was given various opinions as to whether libraries were included or intended to be included in what was to become a limit on expenditures for medical health care benefits. Seeking a definitive answer was time consuming and frustrating. Wonder if the Michigan Library Association (even though Obamacare is a federal law) might, in its role as an an advocate for its members, inquire and work with the American Library Association to get some concrete answers. If like PA152, details and procedures are not exactly clear, action by both the state and national organizations may bring results in a more timely way, which would allow individual libraries time to plan. Donna J. Alward, Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 Fax: 989.366.0063 URL: www.hlpl.org ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrea Estelle To: 'MichLibList Serve' Sent: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:01:06 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries Hi Everyone, Does anyone have a clear, valid source that explains how the upcoming rules for Obamacare relate to a small library? We have 13 staff and 2 are full time with insurance. My question in regards to it is: Do the staff working over 30 hours need to be working less than 30 hours so that we don't get fined for not offering them insurance? And if so, when does the reduced hours take effect: now or in 2014? I have gotten a lot of conflicting feedback on this topic and insurance companies are calling it a "grey area" so I wondered if there is any source out there with a clear explanation. Thank you for your help! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From hope.nobel at ymail.com Wed Jul 31 10:20:15 2013 From: hope.nobel at ymail.com (Hope Nobel) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:20:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries In-Reply-To: References: <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> <45649579.4483536.1375237053973.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> <001f01ce8deb$8a78b300$9f6a1900$@org> Message-ID: <1375280415.22644.YahooMailNeo@web126003.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> I was told that this does not take effect until 2014. ?I was also told that the information was published rather quietly on the official blog, without news releases of any kind, which is one of the reasons it appears to be difficult to find a clear answer. My information comes from a gentleman regularly helps me with insurance questions and who has a reputable insurance firm in my town. ?He was very definite on this point, so I would say with confidence that the following is true: ?- Part-time Hours don't need to be cut until January 2014 I am not as clear about how the more/fewer than 50 employees rule will apply, but my impression is that the laws about providing insurance to those working 30 hours or more will apply to all of us sooner or later. ?(There has been talk of doing it in phases by applying it to larger companies first, and then later applying the same rules to those with fewer than 50 employees). ?This unfortunately continues to be a "gray area." I hope this helps! ?And I hope I may be forgiven for poking my nose in from another state - I still appreciate the MichLib listserve greatly and often benefit from your collective wisdom! Hope Nobel Director Jackson County Public Library, WV ________________________________ From: Ann Perrigo To: Andrea Estelle Cc: MichLibList Serve Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 9:38 AM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries The gentleman who has been overseeing our insurance gave me some very clear information about the Affordable Care Act--except for this one question! ?He told me he would let me know when a clear guideline was established (about the 30 hour a week issue) and I haven't heard from him yet. ?Maybe I'll shoot him another message today!! Ann @ Allegan On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Andrea Estelle wrote: Hi Again Everyone - >I agree with Donna completely. I would just like to be able to plan ahead and would love it if the MLA or ALA could help small and medium libraries understand what it means for our staffing. > >Just from yesterday's replies I got a wide range of conflicting responses... > >I have been told: >It doesn't apply to groups of less than 50 >It does apply to groups of less than 50 if you are offering some staff insurance then you need to offer it to all staff working more than 30 hours or you will be fined $3000-$5000 for every person on staff >Part-time Hours don't need to be cut at all >Part-time Hours need to be cut now >Part-time Hours don't need to be cut until January 2014 > >The attorneys we have asked tell us to call the insurance companies. Our insurance company said that nobody is an expert on this topic and it is very unclear as to how this will work out for employers and give other such vague responses. So when Donna says this topic is time-consuming and frustrating I agree completely. That is why I posted hoping someone out there had a clear answer with a valid source. >Thanks, > >Andrea > >Andrea Estelle >Library Director >"Brighten The Corner Where You Are" > > > > >? ? ? ? 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 >? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (269) 694-9690 >? ? ? ? ? ?http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Donna Alward [mailto:dalward at hlpl.lib.mi.us] >Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 10:18 PM >To: Andrea Estelle >Cc: 'MichLibList Serve' >Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries > >Brings to mind when what became PA152 was progressing through the Michigan legislature... > >I was given various opinions as to whether libraries were included or intended to be included in what was to become a limit on expenditures for medical health care benefits. Seeking a definitive answer was time consuming and frustrating. > >Wonder if the Michigan Library Association (even though Obamacare is a federal law) might, in its role as an an advocate for its members, inquire and work with the American Library Association to get some concrete answers. If like PA152, details and procedures are not exactly clear, action by both the state and national organizations may bring results in a more timely way, which would allow individual libraries time to plan. > >Donna J. Alward, Library Director >Houghton Lake Public Library >4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. >Houghton Lake, MI 48629 >Phone: 989.366.9230 >Fax: 989.366.0063 >URL: www.hlpl.org > >----- Original Message ----- >From: Andrea Estelle >To: 'MichLibList Serve' >Sent: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:01:06 -0400 (EDT) >Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries > >Hi Everyone, > >Does anyone have a clear, valid source that explains how the upcoming rules for Obamacare relate to a small library? We have 13 staff and 2 are full time with insurance. > >My question in regards to it is: Do the staff working over 30 hours need to be working less than 30 hours so that we don't get fined for not offering them insurance? And if so, when does the reduced hours take effect: now or in 2014? > >I have gotten a lot of conflicting feedback on this topic and insurance companies are calling it a "grey area" so I wondered if there is any source out there with a clear explanation. > > >Thank you for your help! > >Andrea > > > >Andrea Estelle > >Library Director > >"Brighten The Corner Where You Are" > > > > > >? Home > >?401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 > >?(269) 694-9690 > >?http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ > > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Michlib-l mailing list >Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org >http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > -- Ann Perrigo, Director Allegan District Library 331 Hubbard Street Allegan, MI 49010 ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 269 673-4625 aperrigo at alleganlibrary.org Good times or bad--your library is here for you! _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at lists.mcls.org http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The more detailed information may be helpful for libraries working to understand the ACA as it applies to them as an organization and their staff. http://marketplace.cms.gov/newsevents/webinars/spring-summer-2013-health-insurance-marketplace-training-schedule.pdf Also, the webinar from WebJunction this past Friday has a good overview on the ACA during the first half. Much of this information is helpful for library staff interested in learning more about ACA so they can in turn point patrons to reliable information. --------------------- WebJunction recently hosted a webinar on Libraries & Health Insurance: Preparing for Oct 1. You can now view the archived slides, chat, and related links for the session on WebJunction at: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Libraries_and_Health_Insurance_Preparing_for_October_1.html Please also be sure to visit the resources mentioned in our FAQ for further information. ---------------- We are not recommending that library staff assist patrons in making their personal choices but help supply them with the resources related to the ACA they may need to understand in order for them to make their own decisions. I hope some of the information above may be of assistance to libraries as they learn more about choices for their own organization and staff. We will also berating additional resources for the public and for libraries in the next week. Shannon From gladldirector at gmail.com Wed Jul 31 10:38:14 2013 From: gladldirector at gmail.com (Lise Mitchell) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 10:38:14 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Obamacare and Small Libraries In-Reply-To: <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> References: <001301ce8d52$381fb5c0$a85f2140$@lelandtownshiplibrary.org> <007301ce8d67$e9aa19b0$bcfe4d10$@org> Message-ID: Hi, Well I just finished watching the archive of the webjunction webinar on healthcare. http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Libraries_and_Health_Insurance_Preparing_for_October_1.html It's mainly for how libraries can get ready to help patrons coming in for information. Pretty useful webinar for patrons but not really for employers. But I did get a few useful notes. If any of these items are incorrect, please feel free to speak up. Marketplace opens, Oct 1, 13- March 31, 2014 -- everybody without healthcare must enroll in a health plan during this time or have to pay a fee on federal income tax. $95/person or $200/family. After 3/31/14 you can enroll if you have qualifying life event. After this 1st open enrollment, the regular open enrollment will be Oct. 15-Dec. 7 each year. For Michigan we will be using the federal website, https://www.healthcare.gov/ In the Marketplace, users set up an account, and review health plans and enroll. Folks can also enroll over the phone by calling the call center, 1-800-318-2596 After Oct. 1 there will be groups called, Community Assisters, for each state that will be available for help. These groups are being funded by grants being decided right now. As to the question of 30 hours and whether employers have to offer health care. I think the confusion is that health care act is considering anybody who regularly works 30 hours a week as full-time. And the requirement isn't 50 FT, its 50 FTE's. I just looked at the state aid report data, and only about 20 libraries (though this number will be higher since FT is 30 hours not 40 hours -- I guess we just work too hard in Michigan) reported over 50 FTE and expect that they already offer health insurance. They have a nice glossary on the website, and here is where they define FT. https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/full-time-employee/ There is also a lot of information on http://www.webjunction.org/; again mostly geared at helping patrons. I, like you, would like to be better informed as a employer and to help my business patrons as well. good luck, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector at gmail.com 517-622-3018 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Join us at 6 PM on September 9 at the Delta Township District Library, in Lansing Michigan, or via live stream for a free presentation presented by internationally recognized preservationist and the ALA 2012 Ken Haycock Award winner Jeanne Drewes. Ms. Drewes currently serves as Chief of Binding and Collections Care in the Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress and as Manager for the Mass Deacidification Program. The presentation will focus on appropriate storage environments, enclosure options for varying formats, steps to mitigate damage and handling instructions. If you are a family historian or the caretaker of a small library or historical society collection this is a wonderful opportunity to learn from the very best. You may bring materials for recommendations from Ms. Drewes after her public presentation. The link to the live stream will be posted soon and available in the August edition of MCLS News. 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URL: From mzemke at commercelibrary.info Wed Jul 31 12:16:33 2013 From: mzemke at commercelibrary.info (Marika Zemke) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 12:16:33 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] Affordable Care Act FAQa Message-ID: FAQs of 3 webinars on this subject that I participated in, along with speaking today to a representative of the Michigan Planners, Inc. group here in Michigan. Understanding Health Reform FAQs We in Michigan we will use the site https://www.healthcare.gov/ (for now) 1. Am I required to have health insurance? Yes. This aspect of the law is known as the individual mandate. It was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in July 2012. 2. Will employers pay a penalty if they don?t offer health benefits to their employees? No. Under the Affordable Care Act, employers with fewer than 50 full-time employees and full-time equivalents, are not required to offer employer-sponsored coverage. Unsure if you are a small or large employer? 3. Will my employees pay a penalty if they don?t have health insurance? Yes. The law requires Americans to carry health coverage or pay a penalty on their annual income tax filing. The penalty is the greater of 1% of household income or $95 per adult ($47.50 per child) in 2014. The fee increases to the greater of 2.5% or $695 per adult ($347.50 per child) in 2016. 4. How will small employers buy coverage in 2014? Employers can continue to use the same shopping methods they use today. For example, purchasing from a health benefits company with the help of an independent agent/broker. In addition, the federal government is introducing the Health Insurance Marketplace (formerly called the health insurance exchange). There will be both public and private exchanges. 5. What will coverage include? Beginning in 2014, all non-grandfathered health insurance coverage in the small group markets will be required to coverage essential health benefits. These services include benefits that most small employer plans cover today such as emergency services, preventive care, hospitalization and lab services. Small groups must have an annual limitation on cost-sharing for essential health benefits and they cannot set deductibles above $2,000 for self-only and $4,000 for family coverage. 6. What will coverage cost? Changes in rating rules and additional taxes and fees will have the most impact on the cost of health coverage in 2014. Under these changes, insurance carriers can set prices in the small group and individual markets based on three things: geographic factor, age and tobacco use. Plus, the ACA has added five taxes and fees to the purchase of most plans. 7. Will coverage have to change? All health plans in the small group market must be assigned to a metal tier, which reflects the value of the benefits package. The metal tiers measure the value of the essential health benefits within each plan tier: platinum or 90%, gold or 80%, silver or 70% and bronze or 60%. 8. Are there tax benefits to companies that offer employee benefits? Yes. Small businesses are eligible for tax credits. One of the biggest questions asked about health reform is ?how are we going to pay for all of this?? Under the Affordable Care Act, five new taxes and fees will be added to the purchase of health insurance. The rules, timing and amounts for each of these vary...see below. The purpose of each of the taxes and fees: 1. Annual fee on health insurance carriers ? This annual fee will be assessed on all fully funded health plans based on premium. (Note: Final regulations have not been released on this fee.) 2. Transitional Reinsurance Program ? Fees collected from all commercial plans (fully and self funded) sold both on and off the exchange and in both the group and the individual markets. This will be used to pay for high-cost claimants insured in the individual market throughout the country. The program is temporary and runs from 2014 through 2016. 3. Risk Adjustment Admin fee ? A fee used to develop a risk adjustment methodology that will compensate certain plans with membership that is less healthy than average by assessing plans with membership that is healthier than average. This fee is assessed on all individual and small group policies. 4. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee ? This fee will fund the PCORI, which conducts comparative effectiveness research. The fee will also be assessed on all fully-insured and self-funded plans including health reimbursement arrangements. The fee will be from 2012 through 2019. Self-funded employer groups are responsible for paying this assessment and filing an annual excise tax return (Form 720) with the IRS. 5. Exchange user fee ? Fee that will be applied to all plans purchased from the exchange both individual and Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP). -- Marika Zemke - Adult Services Manager Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390 Direct Line 248-438-8163, Fax 248-669-3247 mzemke at commercelibrary.info From MaseS at michigan.gov Wed Jul 31 13:47:08 2013 From: MaseS at michigan.gov (Mase, Sheryl (MDE)) Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 13:47:08 -0400 Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: Merit Network Announces Completed Milestones for the REACH-3MC Round II Project In-Reply-To: <20130731155513.11F271680E7@sfpop-prod02.merit.edu> References: <20130731155513.11F271680E7@sfpop-prod02.merit.edu> Message-ID: Sharing, fyi From: mjts-bounces at merit.edu [mailto:mjts-bounces at merit.edu] On Behalf Of Merit Network Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 11:55 AM To: mjts at merit.edu Subject: Merit Network Announces Completed Milestones for the REACH-3MC Round II Project [http://www.merit.edu/goto/images/Merit_REACH3MC_pressrelease.jpg] Merit Network Announces Completed Milestones for the REACH-3MC Round II Project July 31, 2013 ANN ARBOR, MI - Merit Network, Inc. announced today completed milestones for its REACH-3MC Round II fiber-optic construction project. "I am pleased to announce our continued progress on the REACH-3MC Round II project. Building over 1,000 miles of fiber-optic infrastructure, connecting over 85 community anchor institutions, while following federal rules and regulations without changing the scope or budget in 3 years, is an accomplishment that we are very proud of," said Don Welch, president & CEO, Merit Network. "The achievements of the REACH-3MC Round II project to date have been a tremendous effort, not only on Merit's part, but from our community, construction contractors and our project participants. Merit and our team will continue to work hard to finish the few remaining items to ensure the successful completion of the Round II project," said Bob Stovall, vice president of network operations and engineering, Merit Network. REACH-3MC Round II began in August 2010 when Merit received grant funding to construct 1,270 miles of fiber-optic infrastructure across 29 counties in Michigan's Northern Lower and Upper Peninsula with additional paths to key interconnection points in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Today, 98 percent of all underground conduit, aerial strand and infrastructure have been deployed along the route, with 90 percent of all fiber installed. Splicing is nearly complete on all Round II Lower Peninsula fiber and continues on segments in the Upper Peninsula. [http://www.merit.edu/dynamic/images/REACH_map_073113.png] Download the lastest version of the REACH-3MC map. (PDF) Led by Merit Network, the goal of REACH-3MC Round II is to construct "middle-mile" fiber-optic infrastructure that connects communities together. In the process, Merit connects community anchor institutions, or CAIs (schools, libraries, health care, government, public safety), by way of "laterals," or spurs, from the mainline. REACH-3MC Round II will connect a total of 88 community anchor institutions as part of the project. Each CAI lateral has a capacity of 1 Gbps (gigabit per second). Merit has completed connections to all REACH-3MC Round II community anchor institutions in the Lower Peninsula and is working with a few remaining organizations to provision them service. In the Upper Peninsula, Merit has completed construction on all but 6 CAI laterals and continues to provision service to its Member CAIs. "REACH-3MC Round II is a complement to Merit's REACH-3MC I project. When construction is complete, Merit's network will have over 3,800 miles of contiguous, high-capacity fiber to meet the needs of our Member Community in Michigan," said Elwood Downing, vice president of member engagement and outreach for Merit Network. "REACH-3MC Round II acts as a vital link for our Members throughout Michigan. From the Lake Michigan shoreline to the banks of Lake Huron, from the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula, our Members have seen an immediate improvement in their ability to share services, expertise and programs without any capacity constraints that existed before the project," Downing added. The REACH-3MC Round II infrastructure already has had a positive impact for Merit Members at Eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District (EUP ISD) and Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle Educational Service District (COP ESD). Jason Kronemeyer, technology director at EUP ISD, and Jamie Huber, supervisor of learning services and technology at COP ESD, are pleased to continue working with Merit to improve the services their respective organizations provide their students. "Merit was here providing connectivity to EUP ISD before others were even looking to provide service in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This project is already having a significant impact on our schools and their students. We are constantly being asked to do more with less, and the fiber provided by the REACH-3MC Round II project will allow us to do just that," Kronemeyer said. "COP ESD is benefiting greatly from the REACH-3MC project. This is as significant to our schools and the state as the building of the Mackinaw Bridge was in its time. Not only will this fiber allow our schools to do more for their students, we are also in the process of implementing a strategy to share services with our counterparts to the north, EUP ISD. Prior to the REACH-3MC project that would not have been possible," Huber said. NTIA Approves No-Cost Extension The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has issued the REACH-3MC Round II project a no-cost extension. The NTIA oversees and administers the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). REACH-3MC Round II is funded in part by a BTOP grant. With the award of BTOP grant funding, the NTIA set a specific award period for REACH-3MC Round II project completion ending on July 31, 2013. Prior to the extension, the federal funds originally committed to the project would have expired on July 31, 2013. The no-cost extension means that Merit can continue to use the federal funding committed to REACH-3MC II to finish the project. No new federal funding will be expended on the project. "The NTIA is very cognizant of the delays we experienced implementing the project that were out of our control. The agency has remained supportive of REACH-3MC Round II and that support, along with the project extension, is indicative of its trust in our ability to fulfill the purpose of the grant. Like Merit, the NTIA believes in the positive impact REACH-3MC Round II will have on Michigan," said Karen Smith, vice president of finance & administration, CFO, Merit Network. "The NTIA's decision to issue our project a no-cost extension shows that the agency acknowledges the unique challenges and complexities Merit has faced implementing our Round II grant," said Merit President & CEO, Don Welch. "Constructing fiber-optic cable in the Upper Peninsula has posed unforeseen challenges that have delayed our progress. The project has encountered significantly more bedrock than planned for which requires extensive drilling and has slowed our construction crews, who were already delayed by an exceptionally long Michigan winter that saw snowfall continue into the month of May," Welch added. "The NTIA no-cost extension underscores the success and progress REACH-3MC II has accomplished thus far. The NTIA believes in what we have achieved and the benefits our project will bring to Michigan upon its completion," he said. About Merit Network Merit Network Inc., a nonprofit corporation owned and governed by Michigan's public universities, owns and operates America's longest-running regional research and education network. In 1966, Michigan's public universities created Merit as a shared resource to help meet their common need for networking assistance. Since its formation, Merit Network has remained on the forefront of research and education networking expertise and services. Merit provides high-performance networking solutions to Michigan's public universities, colleges, K-12 organizations, libraries, state government, healthcare, and other non-profit organizations. For more information: www.merit.edu About REACH-3MC The REACH Michigan Middle Mile Collaborative (REACH-3MC) will build 2,287 miles of open-access, advanced fiber-optic network through rural and underserved communities in Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsulas. The network will also provide backhaul to key connection points in Wisconsin and Minnesota. REACH-3MC will connect 105 community anchor institutions as the network is built and will pass 900 more over time. Led by Merit Network, Michigan's research and education network, REACH-3MC includes sub-recipients from the private sector to make broadband readily available to households and businesses that lack adequate service options in the 52 counties that make up the project service area. REACH-3MC is funded by a two grants (Round I and Round II) from the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), commonly referenced as the Stimulus Package. For more information: www.merit.edu/meritformichigan For press/media contact: Elwood Downing Merit Network, Inc. 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