From kelkellerphotography at yahoo.com Fri Jan 1 19:54:18 2016 From: kelkellerphotography at yahoo.com (kel keller) Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2016 00:54:18 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Michlib-l] Please keep me on the list! References: <1090745893.4641660.1451696058388.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1090745893.4641660.1451696058388.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Thank you for your email. ?Please keep me on your list serve. ?Happy New Year and many thanks! Kel Keller -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From NorrisS2 at michigan.gov Mon Jan 4 07:14:49 2016 From: NorrisS2 at michigan.gov (Norris, Sonya (MDE)) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 12:14:49 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: Register NOW until January 10, 2016: TRIG/Dell Virtual PD Courses! In-Reply-To: <1123257993264.1116163792946.1999468688.0.430400JL.2002@scheduler.constantcontact.com> References: <1123257993264.1116163792946.1999468688.0.430400JL.2002@scheduler.constantcontact.com> Message-ID: Greetings all, A reminder about social media classes available to library staff through the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG) program. Hurry! They?re online, last a month, and begin tomorrow. SSN Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 From: TRIG [mailto:sfranck at gomasa.org] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 4:01 AM To: Norris, Sonya (MDE) Subject: Register NOW until January 10, 2016: TRIG/Dell Virtual PD Courses! 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Delivered virtually, this PD allows participants to work at their own pace, after classroom hours. Register Now! [keyboard-finger.jpg] Each course is 4 weeks long, with rolling enrollment the first week. All courses have two live webinars. For a complete list of Virtual Course FAQ's click here. All courses below will be eligible for 6 SCECH credits pending course completion. *$10 SCECH Registration Fee Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Advanced Social Media Social Media tools offer unlimited opportunities for in-depth authentic learning experiences with powerful real-world connections of curriculum to practical applications. Participants will explore the use of Social Media based on the highest level for the SAMR model and how best to do such work so that students have authentic experiences with real-world connected learning. Digital Citizenship will be a critical part of how Social Media tools will be appropriately used during the learning journey for course participants and their students. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Authentic Student Learning & Gamification Participants will discover mind-bending applications for Game Theory in the classrooms through both the case study approach as well as the development of a lesson, unit or assessment that they may apply within and beyond their classrooms. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Advanced Practices in Literacy Instruction & Technology Participants will enhance their existing knowledge & instructional skill with emerging theory on literacy instruction & powerful technology applications toward the development of long-term literacy support structures for their students. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Advanced Google for Learning Educators across the globe are capitalizing on Google's multimedia tools to make their lessons more dynamic, engaging and supportive. Using the top levels of the SAMR model, participants will explore the use of mixing media for creating effective blended lessons. Designing lessons that encourage students to use multimedia Google tools to create authentic products that promote creativity and voice will be will be a critical part of the learning journey for course participants. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Intermediate Google for Learning Educators across the globe are using powerful Google tools like Blogger and Sites to connect, collaborate and enhance their classroom instructional practices. Creating a web presence allows teachers to virtually expand their classroom walls. Participants will explore how to use a variety of tools to create a face for their classroom. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Introductory Practices in Literacy Instruction & Technology Participants will explore how Literacy Instruction and Technology foster critical thinking experiences for students. This course will lay the groundwork for effective instructional strategies that support the foundations of literacy and technology integration. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Introduction to Next Generation Assessments Educators will understand and facilitate Michigan's vision for Next Generation assessments by learning and applying appropriate strategies, structures, and support practices through this six-hour virtual course. Participating educators will explore and apply aspects of technology integration, blended learning and data collection toward the creation of a classroom-ready assessment that is conducive to the K-12 environment. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Design Thinking Made Practical There is a strong push for developing critical thinking in students through deep inquiry, as well as other College & Career Readiness skills. Design Thinking is an effective methodology that supports innovative approaches to learning as STEM, STEAM, Inquiry-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, and other structures that emphasize standards-based authenticity and student voice. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Introduction to Applying Google Apps for Education This is an online program that participants will install, explore and apply up to fifteen new Google Apps and/or Chrome extensions that enable them to leverage the integration of Chromebooks in their classrooms. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Intermediate Social Media Social Media tools are a powerful way to support educators to improve instructional practices. Teaching tends to be a "lonely" profession because there tends to be limited time for professional collaboration during the school day. Social Media tools are opportunities to connect educators to the resources they need, including collaborating with their colleagues. These same practices are critical Global Competencies that students need to develop for College and Career Readiness. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Professional Development through Social Media In this online course participants will discover and explore a range of common and up-to-date social media platforms as well as establish channels that allow for powerful professional development and innovative leadership. Click Here to Register Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Refining Curriculum with Deeper Learning in Mind (XBL) Participants will learn and apply best practices in project, problem and inquiry-based learning toward the development of a lesson, unit and/or assessment that they will deliver within and beyond their classrooms. 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Please visit the website for the full job description: www.petoskeylibrary.org and check out Petoskey at: http://petoskeydowntown.com/ http://www.petoskeychamber.com/ http://www.petoskey.us/ To be considered for the position, please email a cover letter and resume to Valerie Meyerson, director at petoskeylibrary.org by 4:00pm, January 22nd, 2016. _________________________________________________________________________________ Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library 231.758.3120 231.881.7676 vmeyerson at petoskeylibrary.org Please think about the environment before printing this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of achievement preferably with millage campaign knowledge and experience. An ALA/MLS degree and eight years of progressively more responsible professional librarian experience including management is required. The mission of the Jackson District Library is to inspire our community to discover, learn and succeed. The library actively participates in several initiatives focused on educational attainment, health improvement, economic and workforce development and financial stability in the Jackson community Reports to: Board of Trustees Status: Full time/Exempt Starting Salary: $99,500 - $110,000 annually Position Open: January 15, 2016 Apply by: January 8, 2016 Please apply at: https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/ EOE Danah D Wayne HR Assistant Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan 49201 517-788-4099 ext 1306 wayned at myjdl.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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See the posting at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0U5K0an43wNcjU4Qjgwb3k2Rlk/view?usp=sharing and complete information at http://www.pccsk12.com/departments/human-resources/p-ccs-employment -- Jolie Valentine District Librarian Technology Specialist Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (734) 416-2716 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From robinsons at mcls.org Mon Jan 4 11:11:34 2016 From: robinsons at mcls.org (Suzanne) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 16:11:34 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] MCLS upcoming workshops - Friday is last day to register! Message-ID: Please feel free to share with anyone who might be interested - in fact, share widely! Friday is the last day to register for these upcoming workshops: Copy cataloging of monographs using RDA (Jan 12-14 online) (a prerequisite for more advanced workshops) https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=2356 AACR2...meet RDA (Jan 19 online) (basic introduction recommended for all catalogers) https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=2421 MeLCat workshops: MeLCat refresher training for DCB libraries (Jan 13 all day in Lansing) https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=2587 Everything you need to be doing as a DCB MeLCat library (Jan 14 online) https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=2586 And here's a great idea for professional development for your staff - the MCLS Basic or Advanced Cataloging Certificate! Find out more here: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/cataloging-certificate-program/ Please email training at mcls.org with any questions. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: (with some slight variations occasionally) Monday 11am-3pm Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 2:30pm Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am-1pm I work from home also, and I check email regularly, so email is the most reliable way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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It sounds like what you want to do fits right in. Sherri Sherri McConnell, Public Services Librarian Capital Area District Libraries - Holt-Delhi 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt, Michigan 48842 517-694-2136 ext. 3154| mcconnells at cadl.org cadl.org | twitter.com/cadl | facebook.com/cadlibrary -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mferguson at ntal.org Mon Jan 4 11:48:57 2016 From: mferguson at ntal.org (Mary Ferguson) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 16:48:57 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Northfield Township Area Library - Temporary Closure Message-ID: NOTICE - The Northfield Township Area Library will be closed to the public from January 11 to January 29, 2016 due to construction. All library services will be suspended during this time period. We have temporarily suspended MeLCat requesting by our patrons and requesting of our materials by other library patrons until January 22. We will continue to receive TLN/MeLCat deliveries, but they will not be processed until we reopen on January 30. Please contact Zaley Nelson, NTAL director, at 734-449-0066, ext. 26, or znelson at ntal.org if you have any questions. Sincerely, Mary Ferguson, Collection & ILL Mgr. Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Rd. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 734-449-0066 mferguson at ntal.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dgeshel at pldl.org Mon Jan 4 12:35:09 2016 From: dgeshel at pldl.org (Dillon Geshel) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 12:35:09 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spots Message-ID: Hello, I'm wondering if any Michigan libraries participate in mobile hot spot lending programs, and if anyone is aware of grant opportunities for such programs. Any and all information about your hot spot lending programs would be helpful! 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One on one consults with MOS 3D printer expert Matt Pickens?are also available.? To register your library for a one on one consult please contact Matt Talbot?at Matt.Talbot at mos-xerox.com mobile 248-602-1239 ? To give you a little background information on what will take place at this event: ?Per Matt Pickens from MOS...."Typically when we do an open house like this, I discuss existing 3D technologies. This usually takes 20-30 minutes discussing background on the industry and the ways we get prints now. After which, we look at sample parts we?ve printed and discuss the machines we have in the demo room. ? The one on one sessions can be conducted however?the library?would like. If you have specific questions pertaining to capabilities, materials, pricing structure, etc., we can discuss it at that time. It is easier to have the more detailed conversations in smaller groups." ? Location: MOS is located at ?40000 Grand River, Suite 500, Novi Thank you, Carol Souchock Library Director Plymouth District Library http://plymouthlibrary.org 734-453-0750 , ext. 218 csouchock at plymouthlibrary.org Carol Souchock Library Director Plymouth District Library http://plymouthlibrary.org 734-453-0750, ext. 218 csouchock at plymouthlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mferriby at hackleylibrary.org Mon Jan 4 13:29:25 2016 From: mferriby at hackleylibrary.org (Marty Ferriby) Date: Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:29:25 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Tech Manager Posting Message-ID: <568ABA05.5090502@hackleylibrary.org> Hackley Public Library in downtown Muskegon, MI is seeking a Technology Manager to plan, coordinate, implement and maintain all library technology and supervise 4 technology assistants. Full time with full benefits. Work hard, make a difference, have fun, live by the big lake. 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URL: From NorrisS2 at michigan.gov Mon Jan 4 14:47:46 2016 From: NorrisS2 at michigan.gov (Norris, Sonya (MDE)) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 19:47:46 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] RLC Awards Nomination Deadline Extended to Feb 5 Message-ID: Greetings Michigan Library Community, The deadline for award submissions for the Rural Libraries Conference 2016 has been extended to February 5, 2016. The nomination process is not difficult and you absolutely still have time to nominate your favorite deserving library or library staff member. Self-nominations are also accepted! There are so many truly wonderful people working toward the greater good that is rural Michigan library service. Don't let this opportunity to recognize them pass you by! To qualify for the award the library must serve a population of 25,000 or less. Branch locations of larger libraries do not qualify for nomination. 1. First, fill out the nomination form available here. 2. In a letter of nomination (maximum of two pages), tell the award committee: o Reason for recommending this nominee o The individual's work history or library's accomplishments as they relate to the award category o Nominee's outstanding activities, abilities, programs and/or achievements 3. Collect letters of support from library users, municipal government, businesses and organizations (three minimum to five maximum) and other documentation as appropriate. There will be four awards: Outstanding Small/Rural Librarian Award: Recognizes a librarian who is an outstanding leader in the profession. The Librarian of the Conference has made a significant contribution to his/her library and has invested him/herself in efforts to bring about positive change in the small/rural library community. This award goes to an individual currently employed in a Michigan library. Trustee/Friend Award: Given to a Trustee or Friend of a small or rural library for distinguished service to rural library development on the local, state, regional or national level. Patron Services Award: Recognizes a librarian from a small or rural library who has made significant contributions to and a positive impact on library service to patrons through outstanding program(s) or services. The June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service: This award goes to a library and is now named for the legacy of our dearly departed and very much missed colleague June Mendel. The award comes with a $1000 gift from the June B. and Roger Mendel Fund. The Mendels chose to create this award to recognize the great work done by our librarians, staff and boards of rural libraries. You can send your nomination packet through the mail or email it, whichever is more convenient for you. Please see nomination form for guidelines. Questions? Now is the time to ask! I can be found at norriss2 at michigan.gov or 517-373-4457. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org http://michlibrary.org Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%20+%20Transparent.gif] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 27065 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From library at richfieldtownship.com Mon Jan 4 15:26:20 2016 From: library at richfieldtownship.com (library) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 15:26:20 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Lisette's List - copies to giveaway In-Reply-To: <009e01d1434e$8827b9f0$98772dd0$@llcoop.org> References: <009e01d1434e$8827b9f0$98772dd0$@llcoop.org> Message-ID: <001201d1472e$2cd1a6e0$8674f4a0$@richfieldtownship.com> We would be interested in 5 copies if they are still available. If not, one copy would be wonderful! Our RIDES number is 100-ZV296. Thank you! -Lynn Lynn Taylor Library Director Richfield Township Public Library 1410 N. St. Helen Rd. St. Helen, MI 48656 (989) 389-7630, (989) 389-4956 Fax Email: library at richfieldtownship.com Website: http://www.richfieldtpl.michlibrary.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Diane Greiner Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 5:08 PM To: 'Jess Hesselgrave' ; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Lisette's List - copies to giveaway I am interested in this title if still available. My RIDES number is ZV387. Thank you. Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 231-652-1615 crodg at llcoop.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jess Hesselgrave Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 2:07 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Lisette's List - copies to giveaway I have 15 extra copies of Lisette's List by Susan Vreeland to give away. I will send libraries individual copies, or you can claim multiples. I can send through RIDES or TLN Delivery. Please give me your RIDES number in your response. Please respond to all so people know how many have been claimed. Thanks! -- Jessica Hesselgrave Adult Services Librarian Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Ph. 248-437-6431 x202 Fax 248-437-6593 jhesselgrave at ssldl.info -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ~WRD000.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 823 bytes Desc: not available URL: From LFricke at novilibrary.org Mon Jan 4 15:54:57 2016 From: LFricke at novilibrary.org (Lindsay Fricke) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2016 20:54:57 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Tween Collection Message-ID: <7DBA8D7E1931C94EBCB607A8C7A0AC21AE4B48@Exchange2010.npl.local> Hi all, Novi is investigating the startup of a tween collection and would like to gather some information from other libraries who have an established tween collection. We are looking for a list of titles, including series, that you consider tween to help us get started with moving items into our new collection. If you could share a report or specific examples of titles in your tween collection that would be useful. Also, please include the ages or grades that your library considers tween. Any other insight that you can provide that you think would be helpful in starting a tween collection would be greatly appreciated! Please feel free to email your responses directly to lfricke at novilibrary.org. Thanks for your help! Lindsay [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Lindsay Fricke | Information Services Librarian Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7218 www.novilibrary.org Inform. Inspire. 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Indirect public service: assists with statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including assists with closing procedures for Circulation desk and assists with off-desk clerical jobs. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: High school diploma; experience working with Windows-based computers and financial transactions. Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner. Desirable: Public library work experience. HOURS: Part-time, 12-15 hours weekly, primarily evenings and weekends. WAGE & BENEFITS: $9.95 per hour APPLICATION DUE: Friday, January 29, 2016. A clerical skills test must accompany your cover letter, resume, and application; the clerical skills test is available at the library. TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 FAX: 248.642.4175 Email: careers at btpl.org Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. For more information about the library, visit our Web site: www.btpl.org CIRCULATION CLERICAL ASSISTANT TYPICAL WORK WEEK'S TASKS A typical work week for the Circulation Clerical Assistant may include: * answer department telephone extensions and check voice mail * check contents of cases used to hold CD-ROMs, CDs, books on CD and DVD to verify all associated items returned * explain and collect overdue fines and fees for lost or damaged items * check out materials from BTPL collection * check out materials from other libraries (interloaned to BTPL) * discuss notes on patron record with patron, explaining and resolving any problems * renew items over the telephone and resolve patron problems regarding renewals * explain residency requirements to obtain library card * process and input on computer patron registration information * collect fees for lost library cards * prepare notes for items to be mended * clear on order status for new incoming material * process items with missing parts * empty returned material bins including removal of bins from around the AMH system * verify accuracy of patron registrations * carry out opening and closing procedures * collect door count from counters and record * check gate alarms on RFID system * change receipt printer paper on desk printers and self-check machines * train patrons to use self-check machines Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Political acumen, an understanding and proficiency in library technologies, a proven record of successful staff leadership, an in-depth knowledge of library funding streams, and experience in library construction and design are critical skill sets. With a dedicated staff of 140 and a $12 million annual operating budget, the Library serves the 221,000 parish residents from a main library, three regional libraries, and five branches, circulating 1,800,000+ items annually. Opportunities include developing and implementing a new strategic plan and completing the design-build for a new West Regional Library. Lafayette, located at the intersection of Interstates 49 and 10, serves as an economic center of Louisiana. The region's joie de vivre and Cajun and Creole cultures are known around the globe, creating a unique environment for work and play. Lafayette is also home to a world-class workforce, an integrated transportation network, a diversified business base, preeminent high-tech infrastructure, and a metropolitan appeal. The city is the center of a multi-cultural and multi-industrial region that's surrounded by a publicly-owned fiber optic loop. Today, Lafayette has diversified by positioning itself as a medical, transportation, entertainment, education and retail hub, and its economic resilience is a result of strategic growth, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a skilled workforce steeped in southern values. The home of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a Ph.D. granting institution, as well as a community college and a technical college, Lafayette draws from a metropolitan population of nearly 500,000, and as the retail, medical, and cultural heart of Acadiana, is known as the Hub City. For additional information on the Lafayette Public Library and the Lafayette region, visit Lafayette Links. Responsibilities. The Director reports to an eight member Library Board of Control. With overall responsibilities for fulfilling the mission of the library, the Director formulates, proposes, presents and administers library policies for Board approval. The Director creates all budgets; directs personnel, branches, outreach services; supervises development and maintenance of library collections and facilities; executes the strategic plans of the Board; and is the spokesperson for internal and external communications. The Director attends all Lafayette Consolidated Government Council meetings as the liaison to the Administration. As an ex officio Library Foundation Board member, the Director is expected to actively participate in the civic life of Lafayette and in state, regional and national library associations. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are an ALA-accredited Master's Degree, a minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience in public libraries with three years of executive level experience, and certification by the Louisiana Board of Library Examiners. (Candidates who do not have this certification must be able to attain it within the first year of employment). Vital attributes include superior oral and written communication skills, thorough knowledge of financial and personnel management, political skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Success working closely with a governing board as a Director or Assistant Director in a multi-branch, urban environment is highly desired. Compensation. The salary range for the position is $100,000 - $110,000 (with placement within the range dependent on experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller. The closing date for this position is February 21, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dgeshel at pldl.org Tue Jan 5 09:20:57 2016 From: dgeshel at pldl.org (Dillon Geshel) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 09:20:57 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spots In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks, Cindy. That NPR article is really what got me revisiting this idea. On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:46 PM, Stanczak, Cindy < cstanczak at albionlibrary.org> wrote: > We've been considering it, too, and discussed it at our last library co-op > meeting. This made NPR this past week, too, so it hit ALA Think Tank > (Facebook). I think it's a great idea and a powerful grant proposal, > especially if neighboring rural libraries apply together. > > > http://www.npr.org/2015/12/24/460906891/libraries-lend-mobile-wi-fi-hot-spots-to-those-who-need-internet-service > > For more information, please call 517-629-3993 or visit us at 501 S. > Superior Street in downtown Albion. > > Cynthia Stanczak > Library Director > Albion District Library > 501 S. Superior St. > Albion, MI 49224 > (517) 629-3993 > > Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. > Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! > > On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:35 PM, Dillon Geshel wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I'm wondering if any Michigan libraries participate in mobile hot spot >> lending programs, and if anyone is aware of grant opportunities for such >> programs. Any and all information about your hot spot lending programs >> would be helpful! >> >> Thank you, >> >> Dillon >> >> -- >> Dillon Geshel >> Library Director >> Portage Lake District Library >> 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI >> (906)-482-4570 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l at mcls.org >> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> >> > -- Dillon Geshel Library Director Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI (906)-482-4570 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you are unable to attend, please register to get a link to the recording after the webinar is complete. * Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 2:00 pm - "One Stop Cards - Bringing in More Families with School IDs and more!", Presenter: Martha Yesowitch, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Upcoming SR webinars * Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 2:00 pm - "Reaching Out to Your Community through Summer Food", Presenters: Anthony Soule, MDE Summer Food and Bryan Van Dorn, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. * Tuesday, March 15, 2:00 pm -- "Reluctant Readers and Interactive Reading programs: Read Together and PAWS to Read!" Presenters: Lisa Gonzalez and Beverly Schwartzberg, Santa Barbara Public Library. Join us for some great discussions this winter. A full description of each webinar is at the Summer Reading page at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices. If the date or time of a presentation is not a good time, but you still want to see the webinar, please sign up and you will be sent a link to the recording after the webinar. 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 sbowers at wayne.edu Tue Jan 5 09:26:35 2016 From: sbowers at wayne.edu (Steven K. Bowers) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 14:26:35 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Some ALA Updates Message-ID: Center for the Future of Libraries Makes Weekly News Review Available via Free Email As part of the its trend scanning efforts, each week the Center compiles news stories and reports that point to trends happening in our larger world. This weekly compilation is now available as an e-mail delivered to subscribers via TinyLetter. Subscribe for free at https://tinyletter.com/LibraryoftheFuture ALA JobLIST ALA JobLIST (http://joblist.ala.org), the online career center for job seekers and employers in library and information science and technology, launched an all-new version of the site on December 15. A joint project of the American Library Association's American Libraries magazine, the Association of College and Research Libraries' (ACRL) C&RL News magazine, and ALA's Office for Human Resource Development and Recruitment (HRDR), the enhanced ALA JobLIST site is now positioned to serve users better through an updated service powered by YourMembership, the leading provider of job websites and career centers for organizations that serve specialized members. ALA JobLIST first launched in 2006, and now posts nearly 2,000 job ads per year. Webinar Series: Managing Children's Services ALSC is hosting a four-part webinar series detailing everything you need to know about managing children's services. Put together by ALSC's Managing Children's Services Committee, this webinar series will discuss communication, scheduling and time management, financials, and supervision of a youth services department. Registration is free - visit ALSC's website to sign up: http://www.ala.org/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb/webinars Check out PLA's Debut Show - "FYI: The Public Libraries Podcast" In Episode 1 of PLA's new podcast, PLA Manager of Publications Kathleen Hughes talks to new library director Douglas Crane of the Palm Beach County (Florida) Library System. Prior to and during his first year of serving as a library director, Crane embarked on a project to interview long-time public library directors to learn more about the job and to try to determine what makes a great library director. Listen to Episode 1 online: http://publiclibrariesonline.org/2015/11/listen-to-the-debut-show-in-our-new-program-fyi-the-public-libraries-podcast/ -Steve ALA Councilor for the Michigan Library Association Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network www.dalnet.org "DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ReishK at michigan.gov Tue Jan 5 09:28:15 2016 From: ReishK at michigan.gov (Reish, Karren (MDE)) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 14:28:15 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Every Child Ready to Read workshops - register now! Message-ID: The Library of Michigan is pleased to provide an in-depth Every Child Ready to Read program through 2016 and 2017. The program will include workshops, webinars, newsletters and materials. We are kicking off the program with a full day workshop with Sue Nespeca of Kid Lit Plus Consulting. The workshop will be held in three locations in March. The specific locations are: Tuesday, March 29th - Southfield Public Library Wednesday, March 30th - Kentwood Branch Library Thursday, March 31st - Traverse City District Library Cost for this workshop is $35 and each will be 9:30 to 4:00 with registration beginning at 9:00. You can register at www.michigan.gov/libraryce. Sue will also do several topical sessions at Rural Libraries Conference in May on Mackinac Island. A second set of advanced workshops will be done in March 2017. Look for regular newsletters and webinars to begin soon. If you have requested materials, they should be arriving no later than mid-January. Please contact me if your materials have not arrived, or if you would like to request them. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk at michigan.gov Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%20+%20Transparent.gif] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 69149 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: From WhiteS29 at michigan.gov Tue Jan 5 09:28:58 2016 From: WhiteS29 at michigan.gov (White, Shannon (MDE)) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 14:28:58 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] January List of Library-Related Webinars Now Available Message-ID: Take a look at the new list of free webinars available from providers across the country. January's list has some great offerings such as: * Engaging Your Community in Sustainable Funding - Jan. 28 * Soft Skills for Supervisors and Managers - Jan. 13 * Kids InfoBits - Now with Google Drive and Google Classroom - Jan. 19 * Using Paraprofessional Staff in Reference Triage - Jan. 12 * Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies - Jan. 26 Find details on these free webinars and more in our monthly listing located on the Library of Michigan's Continuing Education page, www.michigan.gov/libraryce sdw ------------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 517.373.9489 Whites29 at michigan.gov Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From TerryN at kpl.gov Tue Jan 5 09:32:29 2016 From: TerryN at kpl.gov (Terry New) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 14:32:29 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Law Library internship Message-ID: Kalamazoo Public Library currently has an opening for a Law Library intern. See website for further details www.kpl.gov/jobs/. -- Terry M. New, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Human Resources Manager 269-553-7931 | terryn at kpl.gov | www.kpl.gov [KPL-logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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St. Helen, MI 48656 (989) 389-7630, (989) 389-4956 Fax Email: library at richfieldtownship.com Website: http://www.richfieldtpl.michlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ReishK at michigan.gov Tue Jan 5 09:50:21 2016 From: ReishK at michigan.gov (Reish, Karren (MDE)) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 14:50:21 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading - Themes and Slogans for 2018 and beyond Message-ID: The Collaborative Summer Library Program spring meeting is coming up. The Library of Michigan will be taking your comments from the fall Summer Reading survey to the meeting, but you can also let us know what you think about upcoming themes and slogans so we can vote for what you'd like. Please see the email below for the survey link. Thank you for your time and feedback! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Happy New Year State Representatives and Public Librarians! It is that time of the year when the Collaborative Summer Learning Program begins its search for slogans and general themes for the upcoming years. We are asking for your help and participation in developing the slogans for each of the age groups for the 2018 program year and the general theme for the 2019 program year. Please send us your ideas by completing the survey at this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cslpjan2016 The survey may also be accessed by logging into your CSLP account at www.cslpreads.org. There, you will find it on the main homepage. If you don?t have a CSLP account, it is a free account that allows you access to purchase summer reading products and materials online. Please share this information with other practicing public librarians. We will collect surveys until January 30, 2016, at which time we will begin sifting through the suggestions and getting them ready to present at the annual meeting in April. Thank you for your contributions. They are much appreciated. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk at michigan.gov From ReishK at michigan.gov Tue Jan 5 10:11:24 2016 From: ReishK at michigan.gov (Reish, Karren (MDE)) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 15:11:24 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] 2016 Summer Reading manual crafts on Pinterest Message-ID: If you'd like to see the 2016 Summer Reading manual crafts, you can check the Pinterest site below from the State Library of Iowa. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Hello everyone, I've posted photos of crafts we displayed in Iowa's summer library program workshops. Each picture includes the page citation in the CSLP manuals. Use or share as you see fit. www.pinterest.com/merrimonks/2016-collaborative-summer-library-program-crafts/ Happy New Year to all of you, Merri Merri M. 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Each picture includes the page citation in the CSLP manuals. > Use or share as you see fit. > > > > > www.pinterest.com/merrimonks/2016-collaborative-summer-library-program-crafts/ > > > > Happy New Year to all of you, > > > > Merri > > > > *Merri M. Monks* > > Youth Services Consultant > > Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa > > > > > > Karren Reish > > Library Grants Coordinator > > Library of Michigan > > 517-241-0021 > > reishk at michigan.gov > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mcornell at sjcity.com Tue Jan 5 13:04:46 2016 From: mcornell at sjcity.com (Mary Cornell) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 18:04:46 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] DVD Cases Message-ID: <02188E1AF37B014AA9965F53501F30EE181E31AF@ES1.SJCity.local> Hello all, The DVD cases have been claimed! Thank you! Best, Mary Mary Cornell Technical Services Supervisor Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mpmccaffery at gmail.com Tue Jan 5 15:29:44 2016 From: mpmccaffery at gmail.com (Michael Mccaffery) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 15:29:44 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Mobile Wi-Fi Hot Spots In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello We are going live February 1. Currently we are going with T-Mobile as it more fits our objectives with the program. Sprint also offers hotspot lending, but doesn't fit our coverage model/pricing. We will see how it works out, but so far the units function well. We are still working out the policies, filtering, etc, when we have more information I will send it out. Thanks MPM On Tue, Jan 5, 2016 at 9:20 AM, Dillon Geshel wrote: > Thanks, Cindy. That NPR article is really what got me revisiting this > idea. > > On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:46 PM, Stanczak, Cindy < > cstanczak at albionlibrary.org> wrote: > >> We've been considering it, too, and discussed it at our last library >> co-op meeting. This made NPR this past week, too, so it hit ALA Think Tank >> (Facebook). I think it's a great idea and a powerful grant proposal, >> especially if neighboring rural libraries apply together. >> >> >> http://www.npr.org/2015/12/24/460906891/libraries-lend-mobile-wi-fi-hot-spots-to-those-who-need-internet-service >> >> For more information, please call 517-629-3993 or visit us at 501 S. >> Superior Street in downtown Albion. >> >> Cynthia Stanczak >> Library Director >> Albion District Library >> 501 S. Superior St. >> Albion, MI 49224 >> (517) 629-3993 >> >> Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. >> Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! >> >> On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:35 PM, Dillon Geshel wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I'm wondering if any Michigan libraries participate in mobile hot spot >>> lending programs, and if anyone is aware of grant opportunities for such >>> programs. Any and all information about your hot spot lending programs >>> would be helpful! >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Dillon >>> >>> -- >>> Dillon Geshel >>> Library Director >>> Portage Lake District Library >>> 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI >>> (906)-482-4570 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Michlib-l mailing list >>> Michlib-l at mcls.org >>> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >>> >>> >> > > > -- > Dillon Geshel > Library Director > Portage Lake District Library > 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI > (906)-482-4570 > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- 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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Don't have a Facebook page yet? Check out YouTube for some how-to videos for non-profits: https://youtu.be/BHKdqqxjouU. For Twitter types, the Michigan Notable Book hashtag has been set up as #minotablebks. Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gcocozzol at ltu.edu Tue Jan 5 17:32:00 2016 From: gcocozzol at ltu.edu (Gary R. Cocozzoli) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2016 17:32:00 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Rare Book exhibit at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan Message-ID: Lawrence Tech is hosting an exhibit, "Literary Masterpieces: Sacred and Secular" from January 12-28, 2016. This includes approximately 25 rare books and manuscripts from the Remnant Trust Collection, headquartered at Texas Tech University. This exhibition is a diverse representation of texts focusing on the quest for human freedom and dignity. See examples of such titles as the Magna Carta (1576 printing), major religious texts, Machiavelli's The Prince, or Gallileo's Della Scienza Mechanica. (for a complete list, visit http://www.ltu.edu/ltu/exhibit.asp#tab1) Visitors are invited to examine and touch these masterworks, and a docent will be present to discuss the significance of each item. In addition to the public hours noted in the attachment, there are several panel discussions scheduled that highlight the thoughts of local scholars, and these are also open to the public (a list of these sessions: http://www.ltu.edu/ltu/exhibit.asp#tab2). The exhibit will be in the Lawrence Tech University Gallery in the UTLC, located off the Ten Mile Rd. entrance, west of Evergreen and the M-10 Lodge Freeway (Northwestern Highway). There is free parking on the campus. (Campus map: http://www.ltu.edu/map/) For further information or more detailed directions, contact the Library at 248-204-3000 or email refdesk at ltu.edu. There is no charge for any of these events. _____________________ Gary R. Cocozzoli Director of the Library Lawrence Technological University 248-204-3000 gcocozzol at ltu.edu (or) grc at ltu.edu Visit the Library at http://library.ltu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Remanant trust flyer.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 1184640 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: RemnantTrustPublicHours.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 15025 bytes Desc: not available URL: From aa3805 at wayne.edu Tue Jan 5 20:25:05 2016 From: aa3805 at wayne.edu (Robert P. Holley) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 01:25:05 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET In-Reply-To: References: <512822507.1809509.1435938506115.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>, Message-ID: Around 4:45 this afternoon, I heard an interview on WDET with Sari Feldman, ALA President, on the just signed law the prohibits all government bodies from distributing information on elections. She did an excellent job of explaining why this idea went against the public library's role in providing unbiased facts to their users. The interviewer tried to get her to admit that a librarian could try to influence how the person would vote, but she skillfully avoided this trap. She also said that Michigan is the only state that she know of with this prohibition. Bob Robert P. 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Holley Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 8:25 PM To: Michlib-l ListServ Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET Around 4:45 this afternoon, I heard an interview on WDET with Sari Feldman, ALA President, on the just signed law the prohibits all government bodies from distributing information on elections. She did an excellent job of explaining why this idea went against the public library's role in providing unbiased facts to their users. The interviewer tried to get her to admit that a librarian could try to influence how the person would vote, but she skillfully avoided this trap. She also said that Michigan is the only state that she know of with this prohibition. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805 at wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aa3805 at wayne.edu Wed Jan 6 07:29:49 2016 From: aa3805 at wayne.edu (Robert P. Holley) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 12:29:49 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET In-Reply-To: References: <512822507.1809509.1435938506115.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>, , , Message-ID: Snyder signs bill eliminating straight-ticket voting Yes, he has. Here is the headline from freep.com Bob Dr. Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805 at wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306 ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org on behalf of Steven K. Bowers Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 6:57 AM To: Michlib-l ListServ Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET I believe the law has not yet been signed by the governor. We are still hoping to get him to veto the legislation. More info at: http://www.milibraries.org/mla-urges-governor-snyder-to-veto-sb-571/ [http://www.milibraries.org/assets/1/15/929f50912da34dad8dde910c3bac44091.jpg] MLA Urges Governor Snyder to Veto SB 571 - General News ... www.milibraries.org Michigan Library Association Urges Governor Snyder to Veto SB 571. Michigan Library Association (MLA) is urging Governor Rick Snyder to Veto SB 571. Please sign the petition asking for a veto! -Steve ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org on behalf of Robert P. Holley Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 8:25 PM To: Michlib-l ListServ Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET Around 4:45 this afternoon, I heard an interview on WDET with Sari Feldman, ALA President, on the just signed law the prohibits all government bodies from distributing information on elections. She did an excellent job of explaining why this idea went against the public library's role in providing unbiased facts to their users. The interviewer tried to get her to admit that a librarian could try to influence how the person would vote, but she skillfully avoided this trap. She also said that Michigan is the only state that she know of with this prohibition. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805 at wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sbowers at wayne.edu Wed Jan 6 07:37:01 2016 From: sbowers at wayne.edu (Steven K. Bowers) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 12:37:01 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET In-Reply-To: References: <512822507.1809509.1435938506115.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>, , , , Message-ID: Straight ticket voting has been eliminated. The separate bill that would limit dissemination of information of ballot issues has still not been vetoed or signed as far as I know. Sari was talking on the gag bill, not the straight ticket bill. The news has been confusing on this. The article from Christine is about the straight ticket law but the last paragraph talks about the separate law that could affect libraries and others from sharing election information. On Jan 6, 2016, at 7:29 AM, Robert P. Holley > wrote: Snyder signs bill eliminating straight-ticket voting Yes, he has. Here is the headline from freep.com Bob Dr. Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805 at wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306 ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org > on behalf of Steven K. Bowers > Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 6:57 AM To: Michlib-l ListServ Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET I believe the law has not yet been signed by the governor. We are still hoping to get him to veto the legislation. More info at: http://www.milibraries.org/mla-urges-governor-snyder-to-veto-sb-571/ [http://www.milibraries.org/assets/1/15/929f50912da34dad8dde910c3bac44091.jpg] MLA Urges Governor Snyder to Veto SB 571 - General News ... www.milibraries.org Michigan Library Association Urges Governor Snyder to Veto SB 571. Michigan Library Association (MLA) is urging Governor Rick Snyder to Veto SB 571. Please sign the petition asking for a veto! -Steve ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org > on behalf of Robert P. Holley > Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 8:25 PM To: Michlib-l ListServ Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET Around 4:45 this afternoon, I heard an interview on WDET with Sari Feldman, ALA President, on the just signed law the prohibits all government bodies from distributing information on elections. She did an excellent job of explaining why this idea went against the public library's role in providing unbiased facts to their users. The interviewer tried to get her to admit that a librarian could try to influence how the person would vote, but she skillfully avoided this trap. She also said that Michigan is the only state that she know of with this prohibition. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805 at wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From DriedgerK at michigan.gov Wed Jan 6 07:38:03 2016 From: DriedgerK at michigan.gov (Driedger, Kevin (MDE)) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 12:38:03 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET In-Reply-To: References: <512822507.1809509.1435938506115.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com>, , , Message-ID: The straight-ticket voting bill which the governor signed was Senate Bill 13 http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2015-SB-0013 The "gag-order" bill is Senate Bill 571 http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2015-SB-0571 which the governor has not signed. Lots of election related legislative activity going on. 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 mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Robert P. Holley Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2016 7:30 AM To: Steven K. Bowers ; Michlib-l ListServ Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET Snyder signs bill eliminating straight-ticket voting Yes, he has. Here is the headline from freep.com Bob Dr. Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805 at wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306 ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org on behalf of Steven K. Bowers Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 6:57 AM To: Michlib-l ListServ Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET I believe the law has not yet been signed by the governor. We are still hoping to get him to veto the legislation. More info at: http://www.milibraries.org/mla-urges-governor-snyder-to-veto-sb-571/ [Image removed by sender.] MLA Urges Governor Snyder to Veto SB 571 - General News ... www.milibraries.org Michigan Library Association Urges Governor Snyder to Veto SB 571. Michigan Library Association (MLA) is urging Governor Rick Snyder to Veto SB 571. Please sign the petition asking for a veto! -Steve ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org on behalf of Robert P. Holley Sent: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 8:25 PM To: Michlib-l ListServ Subject: [Michlib-l] ALA President Sari Feldman Interviewed on WDET Around 4:45 this afternoon, I heard an interview on WDET with Sari Feldman, ALA President, on the just signed law the prohibits all government bodies from distributing information on elections. She did an excellent job of explaining why this idea went against the public library's role in providing unbiased facts to their users. The interviewer tried to get her to admit that a librarian could try to influence how the person would vote, but she skillfully avoided this trap. She also said that Michigan is the only state that she know of with this prohibition. Bob Robert P. Holley Professor Emeritus, Wayne State University 13303 Borgman Avenue Huntington Woods, MI 48070-1005 email: aa3805 at wayne.edu phone: 248-547-0306 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 836 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From jflury at tln.lib.mi.us Wed Jan 6 09:04:21 2016 From: jflury at tln.lib.mi.us (Jim Flury ) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 09:04:21 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Michlib-l] Discount Extension! Bulk Order For Green Machine/MSU Football: Detroit Free Press Book, December 12 In-Reply-To: <1063196283.6086015.1450097013768.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <1369434209.7655091.1452089061810.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> All, Good news! Well, good news regarding the book, if not the results of the football game. The Freep has agreed to extend our discounted order deadline for the Green Machine book until the end of January. All orders received at TLN on or before our original order deadline of December 21 have been placed, at the discounted price of $24.95. If you would like to place an order for the extended deadline discount price of $24.95, please send me your order by no later than Thursday, January 28. Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury at tln.lib.mi.us ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Flury" To: "everyone" , "michlib-l" , acquisitions at lists.tln.lib.mi.us, adult-services at lists.tln.lib.mi.us, "coopdirs" , "bulk-tln" , "sasusers" , "directors" Sent: Monday, December 14, 2015 7:43:33 AM Subject: Bulk Order For Green Machine/MSU Football: Detroit Free Press Book, December 12 All, http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state/spartans/2015/12/11/michigan-state-spartans-commemorative-book/77135494/ We will be placing two bulk orders for the book Green Machine, featured in the linked article. The first order will be placed by us on Tuesday, December 22. Those orders will qualify for the discounted pre-pub price of $24.95. We will place a second order for this book in January. Orders received at TLN after December 21 will be invoiced at the list price of $34.95. Please note that we may assess a $1.00 per book fee in order to help offset the cost of this project. Please send your orders to me by no later than Monday, December 21. Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury at tln.lib.mi.us From jlund at cityofwarren.org Wed Jan 6 10:50:15 2016 From: jlund at cityofwarren.org (Jennifer Lund) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 15:50:15 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] The Barbies are Here - at the Warren Civic Center Library Message-ID: On January 4th, 2016 , Maribeth Regnier will bring her fashion doll exhibit to the Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch. The "Oh You Beautiful Doll Show" will feature 170 fashion dolls shown in hand knitted designs. To replicate adult fashion knitwear to scale the designs are knitted on miniature needles - sometimes called lace pins. The exhibit shows unique and extraordinary design composition of yarns, textures and colors in conjunction with precision tailoring. This is not haute couture but reflects, instead, the styles and clothing we have all worn over our lifetimes. Ms. Regnier's collection has been shown in public libraries, at knitting and craft fairs, at retirement communities, tea parties, fiber fairs, and at The Howell Opera House. Recently the Detroit News featured the Doll Show in an article. This is a fashion doll retrospective showcasing our American experience! A "must see" for knitters and crafters, fashionistas, art enthusiasts, and doll lovers of all ages. The dolls will be on display for the whole month of January. Please come and enjoy this exhibit! Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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For more information, stop by the MiKidLib 16 web site at https://sites.google.com/site/mikidlib/ or email the Unconference team at MiKidLib at gmail.com. Thanks! Lisa, Anne, and Andrea Lisa Mulvenna Head of Youth/YA Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax www.cmpl.org Do you know a teacher? Sign up today for our bimonthly Top-Notch Teacher e-Newsletter at http://bit.ly/1oCS1G2. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From margaret.bentley at sdl.lib.mi.us Wed Jan 6 14:16:53 2016 From: margaret.bentley at sdl.lib.mi.us (Margaret Bentley) Date: Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:16:53 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Past Perfect Software Message-ID: <568D6825.80808@sdl.lib.mi.us> We are looking at purchasing Past Perfect software, which is actually designed for museums, to catalog a collection of historical photographs and create an Internet accessible database. So far we have played with the demo version with good results. Have any other libraries used this software? If so, what has been your experience? Are there any other competing programs which anyone would suggest? -- Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-5134 From dengel at uproc.lib.mi.us Wed Jan 6 14:39:29 2016 From: dengel at uproc.lib.mi.us (Denise Engel) Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2016 13:39:29 -0600 Subject: [Michlib-l] Books for give-away Message-ID: <004201d148b9$f8df04d0$ea9d0e70$@uproc.lib.mi.us> Hi, I have 2 copies of "The Woman Who Lost Her Soul" by Bob Shacochis and 7 copies of "The Lowland" by Jhumpa Lahiri to give away. If you send me your RIDES code, I'll put them in transit to you. 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Best, Kristin Meyer User Experience Librarian Mary Idema Pew Library Learning & Information Commons University Libraries Grand Valley State University 616-331-3294 meyerkr at gvsu.edu From: MI-ALA Communications [mailto:communications at miala.org] Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2016 2:08 PM To: Kristin Meyer Subject: Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016 [http://www.memberleap.com/message/21912583/1047147365/header_MALA.jpg] Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016 Shaping Our Vision: New Possibilities for Academic Libraries in Michigan May 12 & 13, 2016 Central Michigan University - Park Library You are invited to Central Michigan University for the inaugural MI-ALA conference to showcase your innovations in library science. We are excited to see how librarians across the great state of Michigan are harnessing their vision to shape the future of libraries in Michigan. We're interested in poster proposals on topics in every area of librarianship, from the front lines and from behind the scenes, addressing the range of issues of critical concern to academic libraries. Broad participation is encouraged from librarians, staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges). Poster proposals should include a description of no more than 300 words. Poster proposals will be evaluated on relevance to the academic library profession, originality and creativity, and clarity/applicability of content and outcomes. Please submit your poster proposal by January 31, 2016. Submitters will be contacted about the status of their proposed poster by February 26, 2016. You must be a member of MI-ALA to submit a proposal. Regardless of the decision on a proposal, MI-ALA encourages you to attend the conference. Poster session proposals may also be submitted if your presentation proposal is not accepted. Any questions may be sent to the Poster Session Coordinator, Kristen Mapes (kmapes at msu.edu). Find out more about the conference here: http://miala.org/annual_conference_2016.php Submit a poster proposal here: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=1703147 Find out more information about this exciting new organization here: http://miala.org/ If you no longer wish to receive these messages, please click here to unsubscribe Message sent by MI-ALA Communications < communications at miala.org > Michigan Academic Library Association | 1407 Rensen Street | Lansing, MI 48910 [cid:svc_footer] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Watch the MLA website and communications for updates. It has been reported that some legislators who voted for the bill later voiced opposition saying they were unaware of the implications of some of the changes made when the original 12 page bill morphed to 53 pages in the final minutes of the 2015 legislative session. To recap, SB 571 is an attack on free and equal access to information and creates criminal and civil penalties for libraries and boards concerning sharing of factual information about their elections within 60 days of Election Day. The language blocks access to unbiased, objective communication and dissemination of information - the very definition of a library's purpose. When SB 571 was passed in late December, MLA acted immediately by issuing an advocacy alert that resulted in 800 concerned Michigan citizens contacting Gov. Synder by phone or email asking him to veto the bill. John Chrastka from EveryLibrary, a national nonprofit dedicated exclusively to political action at a local level to protect public funding for libraries of all types, joined the fight and provided the governor's office with petitions carrying 6,000 signatures. MLA delivered a letter to the governor and garnered national media attention with a press release and interviews. Everylibraries' social media campaign took hold and tweets and facebook posts peppered the internet calling for a veto of what was being called a "gag order" on librarians and other local officials. Kind regards, Laura Covey Director of Membership, Communications and Marketing Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax 517-394-2675 lcovey at milibraries.org www.milibraries.org [Web Icon resized] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury at tln.lib.mi.us From bsarjean at nmu.edu Thu Jan 7 09:08:10 2016 From: bsarjean at nmu.edu (Sarjeant, Bruce C) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 14:08:10 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] New Documents for December, 2015 Message-ID: Good Morning A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for December: World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers 2015: Introduction and Overview. College Sports-Related Injuries - United States, 2009-10 Through 2013-14 Academic Years. Michigan Tribal colleges and more. Microbead-free Waters Act of 2015: report (to accompany H.R. 1321) (including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office). Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Marijuana, and Alcohol and Marijuana Combined Among Persons Aged 16-25 Years - United States, 2002-2014. New Tool Can Determine the Sources of Mercury Found in the Great Lakes Parent's guide to childhood immunizations. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/104045395/December%202015%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 From hsmweb at hsmichigan.org Thu Jan 7 10:02:30 2016 From: hsmweb at hsmichigan.org (HSM Web) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 10:02:30 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Registration Opens for 2016 Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference in Sterling Heights March 11-12 In-Reply-To: <09ef01d14957$f083b1c0$d18b1540$@hsmichigan.org> References: <09db01d14955$bcd37ec0$367a7c40$@hsmichigan.org> <09ef01d14957$f083b1c0$d18b1540$@hsmichigan.org> Message-ID: <0a3801d1495c$7936fa00$6ba4ee00$@hsmichigan.org> Registration is now open for the 58th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! March 11-12, 2016 . Sterling Heights, Michigan Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/ Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this year's conference offers. . Four keynotes o Reflections on Representing Michigan With Former U.S. Senator Carl Levin o Forged by Fire: Detroit's Riots and Rebellions and How Chaos Created a Community With Jamon Jordan o A Family's Story: Asian-American Immigrants 1965 - Present With Theresa Q. Tran o Natural and Cultural Resources: A Marriage Made in Michigan With Sandra S. Clark . Twenty-five "breakout" sessions that address local and statewide history. . Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. . Friday Reception featuring the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. . Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals. . Saturday Gala: Echoes of Yesteryear: A Cavalcade of Characters >From Michigan's Past _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at hsm at hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Airwaves of Memories With Fred "Boogie" Brian and Bob Hynes The Ghosts of Politics Past: Michigan's Importance in Presidential Politics With Chuck Stokes Another Round for the "Great Beer State" With Scott Graham The Mighty Mac With Robert J. Sweeney Thanksgiving Day Magic on Woodward Avenue With Romie Minor Entering the Ranks: African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps With Eugene Owens Midnight Women: Female Freedom Fighters With Oyatunde Amakisi Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes With Joel Stone Architectural Oases: Yamasaki in Detroit With John Gallagher Trolleying Along Detroit's Street Railways With Michael Jackman and Kenneth E. Schramm A Circle Not Yet Complete: The Changing Face of Native Education in Michigan With Eric Hemenway Has the Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald Faded? With John R. Beck Rose Capital of the United States With Lynn Anderson >From Texas to the Thumb With John Espinoza This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 37911 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image006.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 27223 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image009.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 7290 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Please contact me off list with questions or to check availability/arrange pick up times. Thank you and have a great day, Heather Heather Goupil, Purchasing Assistant Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-334-1531 | goupilh at cadl.org www.cadl.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Edinburgh_review_leaf.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 498513 bytes Desc: Edinburgh_review_leaf.jpg URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Edinburgh_review_cover.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 981741 bytes Desc: Edinburgh_review_cover.jpg URL: From jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com Thu Jan 7 13:09:55 2016 From: jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com (Jobeth Bradbury) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 12:09:55 -0600 Subject: [Michlib-l] Closes this Sunday, Jan. 10! Library Director position, Marion Public Library, IA Message-ID: <01bb01d14976$b1bda760$1538f620$@gossagesager.com> Library Director-Marion (IA) Public Library Inspire and build for the future as Marion Public Library 's next Library Director. The Board of Trustees of the Marion Public Library wants a leader to contribute to building and sustaining Marion as a creative city that attracts and nurtures talented people, mobilizes ideas, stimulates innovation, and encourages diversity. Working with the City of Marion, the Library is a center of cultural vitality enhancing the quality of life through library services for all Marion residents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a new Strategic Plan and continue to move forward with the Library's innovative mixed-use building project-Inspire-Building Marion's Future-initiated during the 2008 City's Imagine8 visioning project. The proposed new Library will go from 24,000 square feet to 48,000 square feet and allow for the development and implementation of additional library programs and services. The Marion Public Library staff (20FTE) circulated 808,000+ items in 2014 to its 34,000+ residents and borrowers in the Metro Library Network (Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and Marion). The $1.7mil annual operating budget is funded primarily through a City appropriation with additional financial support from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation. The Marion Public Library is a community gathering place that offers everyone easy access to information, recreation, and cultural resources. The City of Marion's 36,774 population makes it the second largest city in the Cedar Rapids metro area and one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. Marion was recently recognized at the "20th Best Small City in America" by WalletHub, a website helping consumers and small-business owners make financial decisions. Marion residents take pride in their exceptional schools, eclectic array of cultural and entertainment offerings (Uptown Marion has been recognized as a Cultural and Entertainment District), sixteen beautiful city parks, a mix of small and large businesses and a participant in the Blue Zones Project since 2013. Events throughout the year (Marion Arts Festival, Swamp Fox Festival, concerts in the parks) attract thousands of families. Marion, a Main Street Community, offers the comfort and security of a small community with convenient opportunities of a large city. Marion is continuing its tradition of forward-looking growth, building upon its past to offer its citizens wide ranging opportunities. For more information on Marion and the area, visit Marion Links . Responsibilities. The Director of the Marion Public Library reports to a nine-member Library Board of Trustees-appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council-and partners with city officials to achieve the Library's mission, goals and objectives within the context of community needs and priorities. For a complete description of responsibilities, see the full Position Description . Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of five years progressively responsible public library experience including at least three years in a supervisory and/or administrative position. Preferred qualifications include experience reporting to a governing board, working within a municipal environment, and working with library building/renovation projects. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $86,000-$106,000 with a competitive benefits package. For further information, or to apply, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates . Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury . The closing date for this position is January 10, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cstanczak at albionlibrary.org Thu Jan 7 15:16:00 2016 From: cstanczak at albionlibrary.org (Stanczak, Cindy) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 15:16:00 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] More Books Free to a Good Home Message-ID: Hello all! Albion's back with an updated list of books available free to good homes! We're halfway through the boxes we've received, so at least one more list is coming out soon. Please respond with your name, library, and MelCat code (zv code). Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ADL Booklist revised.xlsx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet Size: 14972 bytes Desc: not available URL: From BorrelliE at michigan.gov Thu Jan 7 15:33:35 2016 From: BorrelliE at michigan.gov (Borrelli, Eunice (MDE)) Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2016 20:33:35 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] MeL Minute - Military & Intelligence Database Message-ID: Hello everyone, Happy 2016! Back in October, 2015, MeL celebrated the new fiscal year and added some resources to the databases line-up. The Military and Intelligence Database Collection was included. Have you had a chance to explore it yet? As one of the resources in the Gale Cengage family, all of the tools and features you've grown to appreciate are included - Topic Finder, Google integration, bookmarking, highlights, and more. In the collection you'll find access to scholarly and popular materials and reports covering military affairs, government policies, armed forces, and defense topics, among others. Search any of the world's current hot topics and you'll find current and historical information to inform your research. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact at mel.org or visit mel.org. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter] [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] [Like MeL on Facebook] Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world, and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image007.png Type: image/png Size: 2826 bytes Desc: image007.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Warren Civic Center Library, Conference Room, Thursday, February 4, 2016 6:00 pm College Scholarships and Grants College costs continue to rise and individuals and families continue to wonder how they will manage. Are there scholarships and grants available? How do you get them? We will have an expert from the Michigan Department of Treasury with us to answer your questions. Warren Civic Center Library, Conference Room, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 6:00 pm Thank you for helping to promote our programs! Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Read more and register for this webinar. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=2980 Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad at mcls.org "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jhesselgrave at ssldl.info Fri Jan 8 10:25:42 2016 From: jhesselgrave at ssldl.info (Jess Hesselgrave) Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 10:25:42 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Lisette's List - copies to giveaway In-Reply-To: <001201d1472e$2cd1a6e0$8674f4a0$@richfieldtownship.com> References: <009e01d1434e$8827b9f0$98772dd0$@llcoop.org> <001201d1472e$2cd1a6e0$8674f4a0$@richfieldtownship.com> Message-ID: All of the copies of Lisette's List have been claimed. If I am sending you one I contacted you individually. Thanks! On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 3:26 PM, library wrote: > We would be interested in 5 copies if they are still available. If not, > one copy would be wonderful! Our RIDES number is 100-ZV296. > > > > Thank you! > > -Lynn > > Lynn Taylor > > Library Director > > *Richfield Township Public Library* > > 1410 N. St. Helen Rd. > > St. Helen, MI 48656 > > (989) 389-7630, (989) 389-4956 Fax > > Email: library at richfieldtownship.com > > Website: http://www.richfieldtpl.michlibrary.org > > > > > > > > *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] *On > Behalf Of *Diane Greiner > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2015 5:08 PM > *To:* 'Jess Hesselgrave' ; michlib-l at mcls.org > *Subject:* Re: [Michlib-l] Lisette's List - copies to giveaway > > > > I am interested in this title if still available. My RIDES number is ZV387. > > > > Thank you. > > > > Diane Greiner, Director > > Croton Township Library > > 231-652-1615 > > crodg at llcoop.org > > > > *From:* michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] *On > Behalf Of *Jess Hesselgrave > *Sent:* Wednesday, December 30, 2015 2:07 PM > *To:* michlib-l at mcls.org > *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Lisette's List - copies to giveaway > > > > I have 15 extra copies of Lisette's List by Susan Vreeland to give away. > I will send libraries individual copies, or you can claim multiples. I can > send through RIDES or TLN Delivery. 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Freedom of speech would make a policy like this difficult but multiple attacks from one person against the library outside of library walls to other local officials does feel like harassment towards the library. If you do have such a policy could you share it with me? Or if you have experience with an individual like this and could share with me, could you possibly call me sometime next week? Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library www.otsegolibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Deadline February 1, 2016 Diane McKee Howell Carnegie Library 517-546-0720, ext. 114 www.howelllibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Librarian posting 1-8-16.doc Type: application/msword Size: 129536 bytes Desc: Librarian posting 1-8-16.doc URL: From lelandlibrary at lelandtownshiplibrary.org Fri Jan 8 15:49:35 2016 From: lelandlibrary at lelandtownshiplibrary.org (Sylvia Merz) Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 15:49:35 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Non-Resident fees Message-ID: <002601d14a56$15a17240$40e456c0$@lelandtownshiplibrary.org> Those who charge non-resident fees, would you please what method you use to determine this. Our Township Board is urging us to charge usage fees for the non-residents to use any of our services, even the public computers so I am charged with identifying everyone who walks in the door. Hope you can help. Thanks. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 5424 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jmb.mlis at gmail.com Fri Jan 8 16:26:23 2016 From: jmb.mlis at gmail.com (Jocelyn Baldwin Levin) Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 16:26:23 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Last Days To Submit a "Cool Things" Proposal for Spring Institute Message-ID: ?*Please forgive my reposting - I want to give everyone a little reminder! We will accept submissions until midnight, NEXT WEDNESDAY, January 13th!* I know all of you awesome Michigan librarians have great things to share with other librarians from across the state. The Michigan Library Association Spring Institute Work Group would LOVE to hear about what you have to share! We're accepting *"Cool Things My Library Does" *proposals now! "Cool Things My Library Does" is a BRAND NEW option -* think of it like a strolling poster session show-and-tell with props.* Maybe you have a great way to organize all those storytime puppets and supplies that you think other libraries could implement. Or you have a super cool circulating collection that is unusual and successful. PLEASE submit a proposal to share your great ideas during an informal reception at SI. Email me with ANY questions: jmb.mlis at gmail.com ? *?**Submission form* *https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M40mTUHOz9pAipBiVQMUPgbrMVHaKPoj42TtfyHZuEg/viewform?usp=send_form* ? *CALL FOR PROPOSALS* *MLA Spring Institute: Growing, Networking, and Inspiring!* April 14 ? 15, 2016 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing, Michigan The 2016 MLA Spring Institute Conference theme is *Growing, Networking, and Inspiring,* and those are exactly the experiences that the event will focus on. All topics are welcome to be proposed. Examples could be, but not limited to: technology, SRP, early lit, programming, collections, and management. The conference will work to achieve the following goals and outcomes through its programs: ? *Provide quality professional development for those serving youth (ages 0 ? 18) in libraries.* ? Attendees will gain at least three ideas that they can apply or adapt at their libraries. ? *Enable an opportunity for those serving youth (ages 0 ? 18) in libraries to exchange relevant, actionable knowledge through networking.* ? Attendees will connect with new professional contacts with whom they can exchange ideas. ? Attendees will build professional relationships that will provide future support. ? *Revitalize and inspire those serving youth (ages 0 ? 18) in libraries.* ? Attendees will return to their library with renewed enthusiasm for their work. *NEW: Call for Cool Things My Library Does Proposals* *Submissions welcome through Monday, January 11, 2016* Do you have a great project you?ve implemented at your library, but don?t think the information would fill a whole breakout session time slot? Would you like to share your unique programming ideas with your peers? Have you or your library done something so great, you have to share it with the world? ?Please? submit a proposal for ?Cool Things My Library Does?, a new networking event at Spring Institute. This quick engaging presentation session will give you an opportunity to showcase your brilliance in a comfortable small group discussion format. Think of it like a strolling poster session show and tell with props. Topic examples might be unique collections, outreach programs, engaging services or distinctive displays. *General Guidelines* ? Presenters are not reimbursed or compensated for session time, mileage, or any other such item. ? Presenters must register for the day(s) they attend Spring Institute if they intend to stay beyond their allotted presentation time. *Program Handouts * ? Handouts may be posted to the MLA website before the conference. Call for handouts will be on April 4, 2016. ? Printed handouts will not be reproduced by MLA for the conference. Presenters may provide handouts themselves if desired. *Timeline (on or before)* ? January 1 ?3? , 2016?*Final day* to submit *Cool Things My Library Does* proposals ? January 20, 2016?*Selection notifications* emailed from MLA to presenters ? April 4, 2016?*Handouts received* for posting on MLA website ? April 14-15, 2016?*Spring Institute Conference*, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing, MI *Questions* Please feel free to contact the work group chair (Jocelyn Levin at jmb.mlis at gmail.com) with any questions you may have prior to your submission. *??* *Submission form* *https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M40mTUHOz9pAipBiVQMUPgbrMVHaKPoj42TtfyHZuEg/viewform?usp=send_form* ?? Jocelyn (Baldwin) Levin, MLIS ?Chairperson, MLA Spring Institute Work Group ? ?Youth Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library? ?300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 ? jmb.mlis at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jflury at tln.lib.mi.us Fri Jan 8 10:27:35 2016 From: jflury at tln.lib.mi.us (Jim Flury ) Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 10:27:35 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Michlib-l] Multiple Bulk Order Opportunities AND Your Chance to Win a FREE Copy of the Book Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football In-Reply-To: <282549.7908160.1452263378059.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <642160905.7918613.1452266855977.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> First things first. The publisher of the brand new book Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/12/19/michigan-wolverines-football-photo-book/77619728/ was kind enough to provide TLN with a complimentary copy. We don't serve the public here, so I could just strategically rotate the book among the desktops, offices, and cubes of the MSU grads and fans in our office so as to highly annoy them, which would be really neat. But as much fun as that would be, this book belongs in the public library domain. To that end, the first library that can deliver to me a NEW participant for MAP will receive as its prize, TLN's copy of this book (retail value $49.95). A new participant for MAP is defined as one that does not currently partake of the ginormous benefits that come with a MAP partnership. I will broaden the definition to include an institution that participated in previous years, fell away for some reason, but saw the error of its ways and wants to get on board with MAP again. The first referring library that can deliver an institution that completes and submits to me its copy of the MAP agreement form at http://tln.lib.mi.us/cultural/files/MAP%20cultural%20attraction%20participation%20questionnaire%202015.pdf will win TLN's copy of this book. Here are this month's new bulk order opportunities: 1. Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football. List price, $49.95. Discounted price is dependent upon the total number of copies we (you) order. If we order just one, the discount is 10%. For 50-99 copies, 20%. 100-199 is 30%, etc. I would budget for a 10% discount for this title. 2a. Michigan Divorce Book (with minor children), new 10th edition: List price is $34.95, 40% discount. 2b: Michigan Divorce Book (without minor children), new 10th edition: List price is $28.95, 40% discount. 3. Todd and Brad Reed's Michigan: Wednesdays in the Mitten http://www.toddandbradreed.com/lightbox/Wednesdays.html and http://michiganradio.org/post/new-photo-book-captures-michigans-natural-beauty#stream/0 List price is $110.00. Discounted price of $95.00 applies if we purchase 50 copies, which I'm pretty sure we wont. For 100+ copies, discounted price is $85.00. Budget for list price for this one. It's still easier than having to order it yourself, even at list price. 4. DVD You're Looking At Me Like I Live Here And I Don't. Lots of accolades for this. DVD only, no PPR, $31.00. DVD with PPR, $80.00. Please specify with or without PPR. 5. Michigan based Ted Braude of http://www.boysworkproject.com/ The library price for the Dragon Taming dvd set of four is $125.00. They will sell it to us at the retail price of $75.00. The book How Boys Become Men retails for $15.95. Library price, $12.95. The bundle, dvd and book, is available for $82.95. Please specify dvd, book, or bundle. Please note that if you wish to purchase PPR for the dvd, the distributor asks that you contact them directly. I can provide you with said contact info if needed. Please note that TLN may assess a $1.00 per item charge to help offset the cost of this project. Let's set a Friday, January 29 order deadline for the bulk purchases. The book contest will remain open until we have a winning library/new MAP destination. Start making those sales pitches to your local venues! Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury at tln.lib.mi.us From ksexton at ypsilibrary.org Sat Jan 9 11:50:45 2016 From: ksexton at ypsilibrary.org (Kristel Sexton) Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2016 11:50:45 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Hands-on Science Exhibit Comes to Ypsilanti District Library Message-ID: <32F04D63B66C4546A1D0B6DC909765A5767337A73E@HUSKY> YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY (YDL) HOSTS "DISCOVER TECH: ENGINEERS MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE" TRAVELING EXHIBITION WHAT YDL will host Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference, a national traveling exhibition exploring how technology and engineering contribute to solving national and global problems. Discover Tech covers topics such as the creative and collaborative design process of engineering and how 21st-century technology (both high- and low-tech) contributes to engineering advances. WHEN The exhibition will be displayed from January 9 to March 30, 2016. For a calendar of related programs, visit http://ypsilibrary.org/events. YDL is open Monday - Thursday 9 am - 9 pm, Friday & Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, and Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm. WHERE Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Rd. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 WHY Getting people interested in science can be a challenge, but Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference strives to make it fun with hands-on, multimedia activities. The library will also offer a related series of public events to bring STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programming to children, teens and adults in our community. WHO Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference was developed by Space Science Institute's National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) in partnership with the American Library Association's Public Programs Office, the Lunar and Planetary Institute and the Afterschool Alliance. This project was made possible through support from the National Science Foundation. CONTACT Kristel Sexton, Youth Librarian, for more information. ksexton at ypsilibrary.org or 734.482.4410, EXT 1340. Book your class for a tour today! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) 1.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 21609 bytes Desc: Picture (Device Independent Bitmap) 1.jpg URL: From NorrisS2 at michigan.gov Mon Jan 11 08:57:29 2016 From: NorrisS2 at michigan.gov (Norris, Sonya (MDE)) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:57:29 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Last call for RLC Award Nominations Message-ID: Greetings Michigan Library Community, The deadline for award submissions for the Rural Libraries Conference 2016 has been extended to February 5, 2016. The nomination process is not difficult and you absolutely still have time to nominate your favorite deserving library or library staff member. Self-nominations are also accepted! There are so many truly wonderful people working toward the greater good that is rural Michigan library service. Don't let this opportunity to recognize them pass you by! To qualify for the award the library must serve a population of 25,000 or fewer. Branch locations of larger libraries do not qualify for nomination. 1. First, fill out the nomination form available here. 2. In a letter of nomination (maximum of two pages), tell the award committee: o Reason for recommending this nominee o The individual's work history or library's accomplishments as they relate to the award category o Nominee's outstanding activities, abilities, programs and/or achievements 3. Collect letters of support from library users, municipal government, businesses and organizations (three minimum to five maximum) and other documentation as appropriate. There will be four awards: Outstanding Small/Rural Librarian Award: Recognizes a librarian who is an outstanding leader in the profession. The Librarian of the Conference has made a significant contribution to his/her library and has invested him/herself in efforts to bring about positive change in the small/rural library community. This award goes to an individual currently employed in a Michigan library. Trustee/Friend Award: Given to a Trustee or Friend of a small or rural library for distinguished service to rural library development on the local, state, regional or national level. Patron Services Award: Recognizes a librarian from a small or rural library who has made significant contributions to and a positive impact on library service to patrons through outstanding program(s) or services. The June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service: This award goes to a library and is now named for the legacy of our dearly departed and very much missed colleague June Mendel. The award comes with a $1000 gift from the June B. and Roger Mendel Fund. The Mendels chose to create this award to recognize the great work done by our librarians, staff and boards of rural libraries. You can send your nomination packet through the mail or email it, whichever is more convenient for you. Please see nomination form for guidelines. Questions? Now is the time to ask! I can be found at norriss2 at michigan.gov or 517-373-4457. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org http://michlibrary.org Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%20+%20Transparent.gif] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From BiggsD at michigan.gov Mon Jan 11 10:40:06 2016 From: BiggsD at michigan.gov (Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE)) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 15:40:06 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: Michigan 529 College Savings Program Webinars In-Reply-To: <16983491.56395@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> References: <16983491.56395@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Message-ID: Of interest? ~Deb D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image007.png at 01D14C5C.6E984470] [cid:image008.png at 01D14C5C.6E984470] [cid:image009.png at 01D14C5C.6E984470] From: State of Michigan [mailto:MISOM at govsubscriptions.michigan.gov] Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 9:06 AM To: Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) Subject: Michigan 529 College Savings Program Webinars [Michigan State Employee banner image] Michigan Education Trust (MET) and Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) are encouraging parents and grandparents to learn more about college savings by offering monthly webinars beginning in January through October on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month as well as November 15 and December 6, 2016. These webinars will cover program details of MET and MESP. Webinar sessions are scheduled to last one hour including time for questions and answers. You may be allowed administrative leave to participate in a webinar; however, you must obtain your supervisor's approval before participating. If you are unable to participate in a scheduled Webinar, a power point document is available. To participate in a webinar session, visit the calendar of events to select the date you would like to participate. Once you have selected a webinar, click "RSVP today" and the "RSVP" site will provide login instructions. Questions regarding the scheduled Webinars may be directed to the MET office at (517) 241-4884 or 1-800-638-4543 outside the Lansing area. Program information may be obtained by calling MET at 1-800-MET-4-KID (1-800-638-4543) or MESP at 1-877-861-MESP (1-877-861-6377). Enrollment booklets are available on line at MET www.SETwithMET.com or MESP www.misaves.com. Robin R. Lott, Executive Director Michigan Education Trust (MET) Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) ________________________________ This e-mail was sent to biggsd at michigan.gov using GovDelivery on behalf of: the State of Michigan, 111 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI. You are receiving this message because you are a State of Michigan employee. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image007.png Type: image/png Size: 4035 bytes Desc: image007.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image008.png Type: image/png Size: 5959 bytes Desc: image008.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Melissa Goins Harrison Township Public Library On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 10:05 AM, Melissa Goins wrote: > Good morning, > We're doing some space clean out and have Michigan History magazines > available to a good home. > > Michigan History magazines: March 1953 through February 2007 > Michigan History bound volumes: 1917 through 1926 (9 volumes total) > Michigan History for Kids: Winter 2002 through Spring 2006 > > While we really don't want to break up the set to help replace lost back > issues, please respond regardless as it may be our only option to clear the > space. > > Please reply with your RIDES library shipping code. > > Have a great week! > Melissa Goins > Harrison Township Public Library > (586)329-1261 > www.htplib.org > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Melissa Goins Harrison Township Public Library - zv390 www.htplib.org On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 10:40 AM, Melissa Goins wrote: > The bound volumes have been claimed. > > All others still available. > > > Melissa Goins > Harrison Township Public Library > > > On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 10:05 AM, Melissa Goins wrote: > >> Good morning, >> We're doing some space clean out and have Michigan History magazines >> available to a good home. >> >> Michigan History magazines: March 1953 through February 2007 >> Michigan History bound volumes: 1917 through 1926 (9 volumes total) >> Michigan History for Kids: Winter 2002 through Spring 2006 >> >> While we really don't want to break up the set to help replace lost back >> issues, please respond regardless as it may be our only option to clear the >> space. >> >> Please reply with your RIDES library shipping code. >> >> Have a great week! >> Melissa Goins >> Harrison Township Public Library >> (586)329-1261 >> www.htplib.org >> >> > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: (with some slight variations occasionally) Monday 11am-3pm Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 2:30pm Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am-1pm I work from home also, and I check email regularly, so email is the most reliable way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From WhiteS29 at michigan.gov Mon Jan 11 12:32:05 2016 From: WhiteS29 at michigan.gov (White, Shannon (MDE)) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 17:32:05 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Dept of Insurance and Financial Services workshops scheduled at Michigan libraries Message-ID: Below you can find a link to the Department of Insurance and Financial Services document listing the workshops currently scheduled at the Michigan libraries. 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As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." This can be plainly interpreted to include any promotions by the library to promote service and even just reading in general. GDL has already purchased billboards to promote reading and library use this year. Where before SB571 (when the ads were purchased) we were able to include anything other than a vote yes message, now any advertisement we have could be interpreted as "...plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." I remain very concerned. :o/ Dave David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin at thegdl.org Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jmarks at baycountylibrary.org Mon Jan 11 13:23:02 2016 From: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org (Jeanette Marks) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:23:02 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <31bfc0165a4f4ef1aaf2ba625e9c5710@baycountylibrary.org> Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ---------------------------------------- From: "Pam Withrow" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jamesl at Gardencitymi.org Mon Jan 11 13:36:12 2016 From: jamesl at Gardencitymi.org (James Lenze) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:36:12 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <31bfc0165a4f4ef1aaf2ba625e9c5710@baycountylibrary.org> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <31bfc0165a4f4ef1aaf2ba625e9c5710@baycountylibrary.org> Message-ID: <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3BBC8BB83D@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Pam Withrow" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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URL: From dworrell2 at comcast.net Mon Jan 11 13:48:04 2016 From: dworrell2 at comcast.net (Donald Worrell) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:48:04 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3BBC8BB83D@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <31bfc0165a4f4ef1aaf2ba625e9c5710@baycountylibrary.org> <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3BBC8BB83D@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> Message-ID: <212135625.363489.1452538084848.JavaMail.zimbra@comcast.net> No, this is merely the opinion of a politician who happens to hold the office Governor, like him or not... Donald E. Worrell, Jr., Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, MI 48043 (586) 469-6662 dworrell2 at comcast.net mtclib.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Lenze" To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, "Pam Withrow" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36:12 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Pam Withrow" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From WhiteS29 at michigan.gov Mon Jan 11 13:51:47 2016 From: WhiteS29 at michigan.gov (White, Shannon (MDE)) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:51:47 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Announcement: Youth Services Coordinator/Library Consultant 12/P13 at the Library of Michigan Message-ID: Join the Statewide Library Services team at the Library of Michigan and coordinate the state library's efforts to assist Michigan's public libraries in providing high quality, innovative children and youth library services to their communities. Our current focus includes early literacy, summer reading, and partnering to bring libraries into the education community. The position provides support and consultation to library staff throughout Michigan and participates as a team member for statewide library development. The Youth Services Coordinator will coordinate various statewide activities directed at children and youth and provide training and education to support Michigan library services to these user groups. Additionally, the staff member will collaborate with partners both inside and outside state government to accomplish goals serving Michigan children and youth. This position advises the Director of Statewide Library Services and the Library Management Team on statewide library issues. The position represents the Library of Michigan within the department, state and national levels; participates in pertinent professional associations and acquires continuing education essential to carry out job responsibilities. The Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time classified position located in Lansing, MI. The Statewide Library Services department provides a wide-range of services and support to the Michigan library community including coordination of services funded by Library Services and Technology Act. Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:00pm EST. Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/1328366/library-consultant-12-p13 Shannon ------------------------ Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 517.373.9489 Whites29 at michigan.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mary313franklin at gmail.com Mon Jan 11 13:57:33 2016 From: mary313franklin at gmail.com (Mary J) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:57:33 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] MI College Goal Sunday Message-ID: Hi Fellow Librarians, Every year, minority, low income, and/or first generation college students lose money for college because they do not complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. College-bound students and their families will find completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) a breeze with hundreds of helpful volunteers at nearly 40 MI College Goal sites statewide in February. To see locations, dates and times for College Goal events nearest you: http://www.micollegegoal.org/Volunteers/Locations.aspx As an librarian, you have the ability to make a positive impact on a student?s life. You can help students get thousands of dollars for college. Here?s how: Link us to your website. Order your materials on-line! Publicize the Event! Hang posters prominently throughout the building. Give flyers to each senior and their parents. Spread the word at assemblies, through student services, in newsletters, and announcements. Order Materials: http://www.micollegegoal.org/Volunteers/OrderMaterials.aspx MI College Goal (formerly College Goal Sunday) began in Michigan in 2004 in cooperation with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and the Lumina Foundation for Education. Since its inception, thousands of students in Michigan have received help in completing their FAFSA financial aid form on time ? FOR FREE. If you are a student or a parent, you need information on how to obtain financial aid for college. At MI College Goal you can: Get free on-site professional assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Talk to financial aid professionals about financial aid resources and how to apply. Get information regarding statewide student services, admission requirements, and more! For more information regarding the history of MI College Goal or to find a location in another state, please visit the national website at www.collegegoalsundayusa.org Please feel free to contact us with additional questions. Call 1-800-832-2464. The Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library has worked with the Local College Access Network to have an unofficial MI College Goal site at our library in past years. This year we will help publicize the event at other sites in Detroit and send a volunteer publicize library services to students and to help at the event. -- Mary Jo Vortkamp Manager Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 13651 E. McNichols Detroit, MI 48205 313-481-1741 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wmarino1 at emich.edu Mon Jan 11 14:13:24 2016 From: wmarino1 at emich.edu (William Marino) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:13:24 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting: STEM Librarian at Eastern Michigan University In-Reply-To: <1367106990.48159671.1452539571487.JavaMail.root@emich.edu> Message-ID: <1197936401.48159854.1452539604676.JavaMail.root@emich.edu> Apologies for cross-posting. The Eastern Michigan University Library invites applications for a tenure-track position of STEM Librarian. This position is an 8-month academic year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor and will start in Fall 2016; an additional summer appointment is possible. Nights and weekends may be required. The STEM Librarian will participate in the team-based environment of the University Library and serve as a teacher, department liaison and collection coordinator for STEM fields? including the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Geology, Environmental Science, and Engineering Technology. She/he will provide students and faculty of these departments with research instruction and class support. As the subject specialist and collection coordinator to these departments, she/he will develop teaching and research tools, provide expertise in the area of scholarly communication, and proactively reach out to the faculty and students in both on-campus and off-campus programs. She/he will liaise with department faculty regarding electronic and print collection management, including purchasing journal subscriptions and packages, book requests, material cancellations, and trial databases in consultation with the Collection Development Team. The STEM Librarian must meet departmental and university tenure and promotion standards for fulfillment of professional responsibilities, scholarship, and service. See http://agency.governmentjobs.com/emichedu/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1295695 for a complete job description, qualifications, and application instructions. Bill Marino Assistant Professor Online Learning Librarian Eastern Michigan University 734-487-2514 wmarino1 at emich.edu Twitter: @wmarino -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From raschke at lcc.edu Mon Jan 11 14:22:32 2016 From: raschke at lcc.edu (Elenka Raschkow) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:22:32 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting - Reference and Instruction Librarian, Lansing Comm. College Message-ID: Lansing Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Reference and Instruction Librarian. This position provides in person and chat reference, teaches information literacy skills, participates in the selection of academic resources, serves as library liaison for academic programs, develops content for the library website, online tutorials and research guides and participates on library teams. This position reports to the Library Director. Starting date: January 2016. Hours and Salary * 28 hours per week with 1 evening and some weekends * Starting salary: $20.00 per hour Minimum Qualifications * ALA accredited MLS degree * 1 - 2 years professional reference experience * Experience with mobile and web technologies, social networks, and digital resources * Demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence * Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds For more information and to apply, please visit the college website: https://www.jobs.lcc.edu/postings/3198 Elenka Raschkow, MLS Library Director, Learning Assistance Department Lansing Community College 517-483-1639 [lcc_logo_4col] The Library empowers the LCC community to learn, teach & discover. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The Orion Township Public Library in metro Detroit is winner of the 2015 Library of Congress Literacy Award for helping children learn to read, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today. ?An emphasis on third-grade literacy is part of an MDE and State Board of Education effort to become a Top 10 education state within 10 years,? said State Superintendent Brian Whiston. ?So it is important to recognize outstanding efforts in this area.? At a recent Orion Township Library board of directors meeting, the Michigan Center for the Book (MCB), in conjunction with the National Center for the Book, presented the first-ever such award in Michigan to Debra Refior, the library?s head of Youth Services, and her team. Refior wrote the winning application. The library won $500 and a child-friendly tablet device. The award was open to any public library or friends of a public library group serving elementary school children in Michigan. MCB Coordinator Edwina Murphy explained, ?We wanted to provide the winning library with the tools to help meet the needs of children now. Logically, that would include classic books and electronic content.? The Orion Township library was selected by peer libraries and MCB affiliates. It edged out other applicants for having consistently excellent programming, a partnership with local schools, and pairing of innovation with technology. A librarian liaison is assigned to each school in its district, and they help to fulfill requests from teachers and students during the school year. The library?s array of programs includes Literacy Night, and Battle of the Books. The facility strives to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere with a dedicated early literacy area and a children?s iPad bar. The Library of Congress? Center for the Book was established by law in 1977 to promote books, reading, literacy and libraries, as well as the scholarly study of books. Since its founding, the Center has established affiliate centers in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The MCB is one of 80 Center for the Book reading promotion partners in the USA and abroad. MCB?s board of directors is composed of affiliate library members from around the state. Each year the organization provides grants to libraries, takes part in book festivals, and supports Letters about Literature, a school-age writing contest. ?Developing a culture of reading in the state hinges on getting children reading at an early age? said State Librarian and Michigan Notable Book Coordinator Randy Riley. ?Public libraries throughout the state are fundamental players in the promotion of reading.? Follow the MCB on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook. # # # The Library of Michigan ? Michigan?s official state library agency for more than 175 years ? is part of the Michigan Department of Education. To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan. * 2016 Library of Congress Award press release.pdf ________________________________ Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 smile From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org _____ From: "Pam Withrow" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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Worrell, Jr., Director Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Avenue Mount Clemens, MI 48043 (586) 469-6662 dworrell2 at comcast.net mtclib.org "What are my other options?" --Christopher Worrell --Age 5, 2008 ----- Original Message ----- From: Melissa Armstrong To: 'James Lenze' , jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, 'Pam Withrow' Sent: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:36:05 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I tend to agree.. He can ask the law makers to go back and make it right but I am sure it won't be done. The whole thing is nonsense and only hinders us from doing our jobs as well as schools. It is very upsetting. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 smile From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org _____ From: "Pam Withrow" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433 From smase at mmll.org Mon Jan 11 15:51:03 2016 From: smase at mmll.org (Sheryl Mase) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 13:51:03 -0700 Subject: [Michlib-l] CONGRATS!!! RE: Michigan Center for the Book Literacy Award Message-ID: <20160111135103.52975ed22514a156f4ec5286f5de4533.9f0ff9c564.wbe@email13.secureserver.net> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jmarks at baycountylibrary.org Mon Jan 11 16:31:56 2016 From: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org (Jeanette Marks) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:31:56 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <006a01d14caf$b23cc590$16b650b0$@org> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <31bfc0165a4f4ef1aaf2ba625e9c5710@baycountylibrary.org> <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3BBC8BB83D@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> <006a01d14caf$b23cc590$16b650b0$@org> Message-ID: <8535594bb62e45dc88176d2f63ce060c@baycountylibrary.org> I must be missing something in the bill. I thought it was redundant as we all know we cannot use library money to print materials on library ballot issues, we cannot use staff time to work on millage proposals, we cannot promote our library's millage proposal while working on the clock, etc. I read that we can still hand out the League of Women Voters material, tell a patron which precinct they are registered to vote in, and tell them if their community has a local election. Those are valid reference questions and resources. Period. If they aren't, then what about the political books that are purchased? Can we not have them in the collection? Do they go in hiding for 60 days prior to an election? Ridiculous! We keep on rockin' our bad librarian selves, people! Keep answering those reference questions. Just don't think you can print out or distribute political literature or wear Vote for the ACME Library t-shirts while working the desk. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ---------------------------------------- From: "Melissa Armstrong" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 3:36 PM To: "James Lenze" , jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, "Pam Withrow" Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I tend to agree.. He can ask the law makers to go back and make it right but I am sure it won't be done. The whole thing is nonsense and only hinders us from doing our jobs as well as schools. It is very upsetting. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ---------------------------------------- From: "Pam Withrow" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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Saturday, March 19, 2016 5:30 - 11:00 p.m. Main Library, 5201 Woodward Ave. Black Tie Optional, Complimentary Valet Parking via Cass Avenue Driveway 5:30 p.m. - Doors Open 6:00 p.m. - Strolling Buffet, Cocktails & Music by '313 The Live Experience' 8:30 p.m. - A Conversation with Novelist, Playwright & Social Commentator Walter Mosley, moderated by award-winning journalist, Rochelle Riley Afterglow and music follow the program. Tickets: $150 per person ($70 of each ticket is tax-deductible) More information, and link for ordering tickets, at http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/event/detroit-public-library-150th-anniversary-gala For additional ticket information or group tickets, please call 313-481-1306. Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye at detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1781 (M-T) 313-481-1873 (W,Th,F) From gmadziar at milibraries.org Mon Jan 11 16:46:07 2016 From: gmadziar at milibraries.org (Gail Madziar) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 21:46:07 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <8535594bb62e45dc88176d2f63ce060c@baycountylibrary.org> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <31bfc0165a4f4ef1aaf2ba625e9c5710@baycountylibrary.org> <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3BBC8BB83D@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> <006a01d14caf$b23cc590$16b650b0$@org> <8535594bb62e45dc88176d2f63ce060c@baycountylibrary.org> Message-ID: Jeanette makes a valid point. You may certainly answer reference questions. MLA continues to work on this issue, its repercussions and possible solutions. Watch for more information in Thursday's MLA Update. Take care, Gail Madziar Michigan Library Association gmadziar at milibraries.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:32 PM To: James Lenze ; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow ; Melissa Armstrong Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I must be missing something in the bill. I thought it was redundant as we all know we cannot use library money to print materials on library ballot issues, we cannot use staff time to work on millage proposals, we cannot promote our library's millage proposal while working on the clock, etc. I read that we can still hand out the League of Women Voters material, tell a patron which precinct they are registered to vote in, and tell them if their community has a local election. Those are valid reference questions and resources. Period. If they aren't, then what about the political books that are purchased? Can we not have them in the collection? Do they go in hiding for 60 days prior to an election? Ridiculous! We keep on rockin' our bad librarian selves, people! Keep answering those reference questions. Just don't think you can print out or distribute political literature or wear Vote for the ACME Library t-shirts while working the desk. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Melissa Armstrong" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 3:36 PM To: "James Lenze" >, jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, "Pam Withrow" > Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I tend to agree.. He can ask the law makers to go back and make it right but I am sure it won't be done. The whole thing is nonsense and only hinders us from doing our jobs as well as schools. It is very upsetting. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org [Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Pam Withrow" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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Be interviewed on our local cable channel about the ballot issues. 4. Speak at televised City Council meetings about the ballot issues. 5. Rebut factually erroneous statements made by the public at televised Council meetings. Now, I need a legal opinion to tell me if any of these are permissible. James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Gail Madziar Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:46 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette makes a valid point. You may certainly answer reference questions. MLA continues to work on this issue, its repercussions and possible solutions. Watch for more information in Thursday's MLA Update. Take care, Gail Madziar Michigan Library Association gmadziar at milibraries.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:32 PM To: James Lenze >; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow >; Melissa Armstrong > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I must be missing something in the bill. I thought it was redundant as we all know we cannot use library money to print materials on library ballot issues, we cannot use staff time to work on millage proposals, we cannot promote our library's millage proposal while working on the clock, etc. I read that we can still hand out the League of Women Voters material, tell a patron which precinct they are registered to vote in, and tell them if their community has a local election. Those are valid reference questions and resources. Period. If they aren't, then what about the political books that are purchased? Can we not have them in the collection? Do they go in hiding for 60 days prior to an election? Ridiculous! We keep on rockin' our bad librarian selves, people! Keep answering those reference questions. Just don't think you can print out or distribute political literature or wear Vote for the ACME Library t-shirts while working the desk. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Melissa Armstrong" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 3:36 PM To: "James Lenze" >, jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, "Pam Withrow" > Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I tend to agree.. He can ask the law makers to go back and make it right but I am sure it won't be done. The whole thing is nonsense and only hinders us from doing our jobs as well as schools. It is very upsetting. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org [Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Pam Withrow" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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This language was a bit bothersome but was specific in that "...if the communication refers to a local ballot question." it was illegal. Text from Gov. Synder's "clarification" letter: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf "...it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support."" This sounds worse and flings the interpretation windows wide open. Now any ad can be construed to be an attempt to influence voters and now illegal. Before the lines were clear no tax dollars promoting a yes vote. :o/ Dave David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin at thegdl.org Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 5:18 PM To: Gail Madziar ; jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette, Here is a sample of what you may have missed: Prior to SB571, as long as we did not suggest how one should vote, we could: 1. Use library resources to prepare and mail informational materials about local ballot issues - including postcards reminding people to vote. 2. Include factual information about the ballot issue in our newsletters. 3. Be interviewed on our local cable channel about the ballot issues. 4. Speak at televised City Council meetings about the ballot issues. 5. Rebut factually erroneous statements made by the public at televised Council meetings. Now, I need a legal opinion to tell me if any of these are permissible. James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Gail Madziar Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:46 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette makes a valid point. You may certainly answer reference questions. MLA continues to work on this issue, its repercussions and possible solutions. Watch for more information in Thursday's MLA Update. Take care, Gail Madziar Michigan Library Association gmadziar at milibraries.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:32 PM To: James Lenze >; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow >; Melissa Armstrong > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I must be missing something in the bill. I thought it was redundant as we all know we cannot use library money to print materials on library ballot issues, we cannot use staff time to work on millage proposals, we cannot promote our library's millage proposal while working on the clock, etc. I read that we can still hand out the League of Women Voters material, tell a patron which precinct they are registered to vote in, and tell them if their community has a local election. Those are valid reference questions and resources. Period. If they aren't, then what about the political books that are purchased? Can we not have them in the collection? Do they go in hiding for 60 days prior to an election? Ridiculous! We keep on rockin' our bad librarian selves, people! Keep answering those reference questions. Just don't think you can print out or distribute political literature or wear Vote for the ACME Library t-shirts while working the desk. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Melissa Armstrong" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 3:36 PM To: "James Lenze" >, jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, "Pam Withrow" > Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I tend to agree.. He can ask the law makers to go back and make it right but I am sure it won't be done. The whole thing is nonsense and only hinders us from doing our jobs as well as schools. It is very upsetting. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org [Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Pam Withrow" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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URL: From jmarks at baycountylibrary.org Mon Jan 11 20:10:48 2016 From: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org (Jeanette Marks) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 20:10:48 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3BBC8BBAD0@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <31bfc0165a4f4ef1aaf2ba625e9c5710@baycountylibrary.org> <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3BBC8BB83D@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> <006a01d14caf$b23cc590$16b650b0$@org> <8535594bb62e45dc88176d2f63ce060c@baycountylibrary.org> <5279D0656873F844B2C3A5E9D923EE3BBC8BBAD0@EXCHANGE.Gardencitymi.org> Message-ID: Thank you, James. I want to be clear than I am not trying to be obtuse or support SB571. I've worked at two separate libraries that passed their millage by using a citizen group to solicit funds to mail promotional literature, provide and distribute yard signs, and supply phones. This group also conducted interviews on air, on local cable and in print to promote the millage. Staff was not allowed to discuss the millage whatsoever while working. I guess I don't take SB571 too seriously. I suppose this is a good time to make clear that the opinions I've expressed are my own and not that of Bay County Library System. CYA, check. Frustration over politics, check. Still love being a librarian, check. Peace out. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ---------------------------------------- From: "James Lenze" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 5:18 PM To: "Gail Madziar" , "jmarks at baycountylibrary.org" , "michlib-l at mcls.org" Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette, Here is a sample of what you may have missed: Prior to SB571, as long as we did not suggest how one should vote, we could: 1. Use library resources to prepare and mail informational materials about local ballot issues - including postcards reminding people to vote. 2. Include factual information about the ballot issue in our newsletters. 3. Be interviewed on our local cable channel about the ballot issues. 4. Speak at televised City Council meetings about the ballot issues. 5. Rebut factually erroneous statements made by the public at televised Council meetings. Now, I need a legal opinion to tell me if any of these are permissible. James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Gail Madziar Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:46 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette makes a valid point. You may certainly answer reference questions. MLA continues to work on this issue, its repercussions and possible solutions. Watch for more information in Thursday's MLA Update. Take care, Gail Madziar Michigan Library Association gmadziar at milibraries.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:32 PM To: James Lenze ; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow ; Melissa Armstrong Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I must be missing something in the bill. I thought it was redundant as we all know we cannot use library money to print materials on library ballot issues, we cannot use staff time to work on millage proposals, we cannot promote our library's millage proposal while working on the clock, etc. I read that we can still hand out the League of Women Voters material, tell a patron which precinct they are registered to vote in, and tell them if their community has a local election. Those are valid reference questions and resources. Period. If they aren't, then what about the political books that are purchased? Can we not have them in the collection? Do they go in hiding for 60 days prior to an election? Ridiculous! We keep on rockin' our bad librarian selves, people! Keep answering those reference questions. Just don't think you can print out or distribute political literature or wear Vote for the ACME Library t-shirts while working the desk. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ---------------------------------------- From: "Melissa Armstrong" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 3:36 PM To: "James Lenze" , jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, "Pam Withrow" Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I tend to agree.. He can ask the law makers to go back and make it right but I am sure it won't be done. The whole thing is nonsense and only hinders us from doing our jobs as well as schools. It is very upsetting. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ---------------------------------------- From: "Pam Withrow" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The law is very vague and has too much room for interpretations. For example, If someone calls a public library and asks about an upcoming mileage and it is 3 weeks away, we are basically to say I'm sorry I can't respond to that without breaking the law. This is so frustrating.. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of David Conklin Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 5:44 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Here is what concerns me: Text from Public Act 269 of 2015 (formerly SB 571) under CONTENT: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2015-2016/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/20 15-SFA-0571-N.pdf "Prohibit a public body, within 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on the ballot, from using public funds or resources for a communication by radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if the communication refers to a local ballot question." This language was a bit bothersome but was specific in that ".if the communication refers to a local ballot question." it was illegal. Text from Gov. Synder's "clarification" letter: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf ".it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support."" This sounds worse and flings the interpretation windows wide open. Now any ad can be construed to be an attempt to influence voters and now illegal. Before the lines were clear no tax dollars promoting a yes vote. :o/ Dave David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin at thegdl.org Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 5:18 PM To: Gail Madziar ; jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette, Here is a sample of what you may have missed: Prior to SB571, as long as we did not suggest how one should vote, we could: 1. Use library resources to prepare and mail informational materials about local ballot issues - including postcards reminding people to vote. 2. Include factual information about the ballot issue in our newsletters. 3. Be interviewed on our local cable channel about the ballot issues. 4. Speak at televised City Council meetings about the ballot issues. 5. Rebut factually erroneous statements made by the public at televised Council meetings. Now, I need a legal opinion to tell me if any of these are permissible. James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 smile From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Gail Madziar Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:46 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette makes a valid point. You may certainly answer reference questions. MLA continues to work on this issue, its repercussions and possible solutions. Watch for more information in Thursday's MLA Update. Take care, Gail Madziar Michigan Library Association gmadziar at milibraries.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:32 PM To: James Lenze ; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow ; Melissa Armstrong Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I must be missing something in the bill. I thought it was redundant as we all know we cannot use library money to print materials on library ballot issues, we cannot use staff time to work on millage proposals, we cannot promote our library's millage proposal while working on the clock, etc. I read that we can still hand out the League of Women Voters material, tell a patron which precinct they are registered to vote in, and tell them if their community has a local election. Those are valid reference questions and resources. Period. If they aren't, then what about the political books that are purchased? Can we not have them in the collection? Do they go in hiding for 60 days prior to an election? Ridiculous! We keep on rockin' our bad librarian selves, people! Keep answering those reference questions. Just don't think you can print out or distribute political literature or wear Vote for the ACME Library t-shirts while working the desk. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org _____ From: "Melissa Armstrong" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 3:36 PM To: "James Lenze" , jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, "Pam Withrow" Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I tend to agree.. He can ask the law makers to go back and make it right but I am sure it won't be done. The whole thing is nonsense and only hinders us from doing our jobs as well as schools. It is very upsetting. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 smile From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org _____ From: "Pam Withrow" Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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However, there's nothing in the language of the law that would prohibit staff from answering questions about a ballot proposal over the phone or via e-mail or in person. I know many in the library world have the impression that this creates a blanket restriction on communications about local ballot proposals. It does not. The relevant language is: "a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot." The prohibition applies to the following forms of communication: - Radio - Television - Mass mailing (defined in the law as "mailing by United States mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail matter of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30-day period" - Prerecorded telephone message when that communication references "a local ballot question" and the communication is "targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot". You can see from that list that nowhere does it reference one-on-one communications. It also does not preclude the library from setting out informational flyers in the library or elsewhere in the community. There's zero reference to electronic communication so the library should be able to use the library's web site, social networking sites and even mass e-mailing to communicate with voters. David Conklin raised the concern about billboards. There's nothing in the language as it is currently written that would make it apply to billboards. I would fully agree that the new law is overly restrictive and unnecessary as advocacy was already prohibited. But as I read it, I don't think it applies as broadly as some people believe and in some areas, like electronic communications, public bodies are still free to share information without worrying about these newly imposed restrictions. My 2 cents - I'm not an attorney! Andrew Mutch My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Armstrong Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 9:07 AM To: 'David Conklin'; jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I agree. The law is very vague and has too much room for interpretations. For example, If someone calls a public library and asks about an upcoming mileage and it is 3 weeks away, we are basically to say I'm sorry I can't respond to that without breaking the law. This is so frustrating.. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org [Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of David Conklin Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 5:44 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Here is what concerns me: Text from Public Act 269 of 2015 (formerly SB 571) under CONTENT: http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2015-2016/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2015-SFA-0571-N.pdf "Prohibit a public body, within 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on the ballot, from using public funds or resources for a communication by radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if the communication refers to a local ballot question." This language was a bit bothersome but was specific in that "...if the communication refers to a local ballot question." it was illegal. Text from Gov. Synder's "clarification" letter: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf "...it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support."" This sounds worse and flings the interpretation windows wide open. Now any ad can be construed to be an attempt to influence voters and now illegal. Before the lines were clear no tax dollars promoting a yes vote. :o/ Dave David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin at thegdl.org Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 5:18 PM To: Gail Madziar >; jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette, Here is a sample of what you may have missed: Prior to SB571, as long as we did not suggest how one should vote, we could: 1. Use library resources to prepare and mail informational materials about local ballot issues - including postcards reminding people to vote. 2. Include factual information about the ballot issue in our newsletters. 3. Be interviewed on our local cable channel about the ballot issues. 4. Speak at televised City Council meetings about the ballot issues. 5. Rebut factually erroneous statements made by the public at televised Council meetings. Now, I need a legal opinion to tell me if any of these are permissible. James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Gail Madziar Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:46 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Jeanette makes a valid point. You may certainly answer reference questions. MLA continues to work on this issue, its repercussions and possible solutions. Watch for more information in Thursday's MLA Update. Take care, Gail Madziar Michigan Library Association gmadziar at milibraries.org From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 4:32 PM To: James Lenze >; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow >; Melissa Armstrong > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I must be missing something in the bill. I thought it was redundant as we all know we cannot use library money to print materials on library ballot issues, we cannot use staff time to work on millage proposals, we cannot promote our library's millage proposal while working on the clock, etc. I read that we can still hand out the League of Women Voters material, tell a patron which precinct they are registered to vote in, and tell them if their community has a local election. Those are valid reference questions and resources. Period. If they aren't, then what about the political books that are purchased? Can we not have them in the collection? Do they go in hiding for 60 days prior to an election? Ridiculous! We keep on rockin' our bad librarian selves, people! Keep answering those reference questions. Just don't think you can print out or distribute political literature or wear Vote for the ACME Library t-shirts while working the desk. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Melissa Armstrong" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 3:36 PM To: "James Lenze" >, jmarks at baycountylibrary.org, michlib-l at mcls.org, "Pam Withrow" > Subject: RE: [Michlib-l] SB 571 I tend to agree.. He can ask the law makers to go back and make it right but I am sure it won't be done. The whole thing is nonsense and only hinders us from doing our jobs as well as schools. It is very upsetting. Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org [Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of James Lenze Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:36 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 While this is nice, how much weight does the Governor's interpretation carry in a court of law? I mean, this is not the same as an Attorney General's Opinion, is it? James B Lenze, Director jamesl at gardencitymi.org Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St Garden City, MI 48135 [smile] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:23 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; Pam Withrow > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Thank you so much for sharing, Pam. I did not interpret the new bill as preventing librarians from providing reference service to patrons with election questions. Hopefully others will feel comfortable in providing reference service as well. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: "Pam Withrow" > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:42 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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All your expertise and policies help a great deal as we move forward in uncharted (for us!) territory. Happy snow day to all. . . it is absolutely beautiful in Leland! Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 5424 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: User fee survey Jan 2016.docx Type: application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.wordprocessingml.document Size: 29931 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Each day of the workshop will be 9:30 to 4:00 with registration beginning at 9:00. You can register at www.michigan.gov/libraryce. Sue will also do several topical sessions at Rural Libraries Conference in May on Mackinac Island. A second set of advanced workshops will be done in March 2017. Look for regular newsletters and webinars to begin soon. If you have requested materials, they should be arriving no later than mid-January. Please contact me if your materials have not arrived, or if you would like to request them. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk at michigan.gov Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%20+%20Transparent.gif] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Thinking Money strives to teach tweens, teens and their parents, caregivers and educators about financial literacy topics ? like saving, spending and avoiding fraud ? in a way that is not only understandable, but fun. Thinking Money is a museum-quality exhibition that will travel to 50 U.S. public libraries between 2016 and 2018. Through an adventure-themed storyline, interactive iPad content and other fun, hands-on activities, the exhibition explores themes like wants vs. needs, preparing for a rainy/sunny day, and imagining your future self. Each selected site will receive: - the 1,000-square-foot traveling exhibition ? including two iPads preloaded with fun educational content and four low-tech activity stations ? for a six-week loan; - travel and accommodations to attend an orientation workshop at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference in Orlando; - online training modules for library staff; - tips and tools for related programs; and - a $1,000 programming allowance. For guidelines and to apply online, visit www.ala.org/thinkingmoney. Applications are due Jan. 29, 2016. Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend one of two informational conference calls about the exhibition on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 12 p.m. CST or Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. CST. To register for a conference call, please email Brian Russell with your preferred date. ALA and the FINRA Foundation have partnered since 2007 on Smart investing @ your library, a program that funds library efforts to provide patrons with effective, unbiased educational resources about personal finance and investing. Now in its eighth year, the program has awarded over $10 million to public libraries, community college libraries and library networks nationwide. ALA and the FINRA Foundation are also working together on a research study of financial literacy resources and services available in U.S. public libraries. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com Wed Jan 13 09:10:18 2016 From: jobethbradbury at gossagesager.com (Jobeth Bradbury) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 08:10:18 -0600 Subject: [Michlib-l] Closes Sunday, Jan. 17! CEO-Hartford Public Library (CT) Message-ID: <01cb01d14e0c$23434400$69c9cc00$@gossagesager.com> Hartford (CT) Public Library ? Chief Executive Officer Find Your Place at a Place Like No Other. ? The award-winning Hartford Public Library seeks a charismatic and experienced leader to provide vision and continued collaboration within the City of Hartford as the Library?s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial focus and a strong background in fundraising and developing beneficial partnerships. In addition to external engagement, the new CEO will work with a committed, talented staff providing leadership and direction for the Library?s continued success as a vital civic institution. Current programs at the Library include YOUmedia Hartford?a digital learning place for teens; The American Place?designed to welcome immigrants and ease their transition to their new home city; CTWorks at HPL--a collaborative one-stop career center; The Kitchen at Hartford Public Library?a non-profit partnership pairing farm-to-table job training and permanent job placement; the Hartford History Center; Baby-Grand Jazz Series?a series of 16 free jazz concerts now in its 12th year; and ArtWalk--one of the largest and most stunning exhibition spaces in greater Hartford, featuring up to four exhibitions per year. New projects and collaborations include two major branch construction projects and creation of the UCONN Hartford campus within the Downtown library, Itty Bitty Hartford?a childhood education play-and-learn destination inside the Downtown library, and an expanded partnership with the Hartford Public Schools. A 2002 IMLS National Service Medal winner, the Library was also a finalist for the medal in both 2013 and 2014. Hartford Public Library, a 501c3 nonprofit, serves 124,775 residents with ten branches and a $9.6 million annual budget. In FY14, the library staff (104FTE) hosted 833,000 visits and circulated nearly 500,000 items. The Hartford Public Library is nationally recognized as one of the top libraries in the United States. Hartford , the capital of Connecticut, is its fourth largest city, home to the nation?s oldest public art museum and oldest public park, and is the birthplace of the Boys and Girls Club. Hartford also was home to Caroline Hewins, the Library?s first chief librarian, who was a national leader in the early 20th century in creating public library services for children. The City is proud of its innovative iQuilt project, a culture-based urban design plan for Downtown Hartford?a compact historic district with more than 45 cultural assets and destinations (including the Library) accessible through a pedestrian network. Its centerpiece is the GreenWalk, a one mile chain of parks and plazas connecting the Capitol to the Connecticut River waterfront. The City?s goals include a more walkable, sustainable, and welcoming downtown, an improved cultural network, and a stronger economy and workforce. Hartford is a city of 17 diverse neighborhoods?each one possessing its own history, diverse cultures and distinct architectural charm which makes Hartford a premier destination to live, work, play and raise a family. For more details about Hartford, the Library, and the many attractions of both, see Hartford links . Responsibilities. The CEO serves as the leader of Hartford Public Library and is accountable for developing and implementing the overall strategic plan of the Library to ensure that the Library fulfills its mission, and to create strategies that ensure its continued success. This position works with a high degree of independence under the general supervision of the Library Board of Directors, keeping it informed of internal conditions and external developments while collaborating to meet challenges with creative solutions. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers and that the Library maintains and develops its role as an active and dynamic member of the Hartford community. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include: Bachelor?s degree in business, liberal arts, or library science; six to 10 years of experience managing and/or leading as an executive or CEO in complex organizations; demonstrable proficiency in strategic planning and policy development and execution; strong demonstrated working knowledge and execution of business processes, planning and organization, budgeting and fund development; experience in an urban library/environment; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. A solid working knowledge of board relations is critical for this position. Preferred qualifications include: a Master?s degree in business, public administration, education, or library science; experience working in the library field; and successful experience working in a union environment. To review the full position description, visit CEO Position Description . Establishing residency in the City of Hartford within six months of appointment is required. Compensation. The hiring salary range for the position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually (with placement dependent upon qualifications) and includes a competitive employee benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates . To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and r?sum? as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller before the closing date of January 17, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Additional information can be found at: http://www.dtdl.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ Qualified applicants interested in applying for these positions may submit an application and resume to Linda F. Wells via email (lwells at deltami.gov) ; fax (517-327-1703); or mail c/o the Manager's Office, 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 before 5 p.m. on the dates listed above. Mary Rzepczynski | Library Director Delta Township District Library | dtdl.org | @DeltaTwpLibrary Currently reading: James Patterson, Cross Justice Currently listening to: Elizabeth Peters, Deeds of the Distruber Currently binge watching: The Flash -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image007.png at 01D14C6B.4D1F8CE0] [cid:image008.png at 01D14C6B.4D1F8CE0] [cid:image009.png at 01D14C6B.4D1F8CE0] See the Google for Education partnership in action [Gale - Cengage Learning] About | Contact [http://img.en25.com/EloquaImages/clients/CengageLearningInc/%7b3e2de74d-0c6a-4133-8007-9b9c1bc57ff4%7d_Training_edited_shutterstock_149345567.jpg] Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Gale Product Web Trainings Discover all the tips and tricks that will help you and your researchers get the most out of your Gale resources. Date & Time Event January 19 4:00pm Kids InfoBits - Now with Google Drive and Google Classroom! 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As well as being something we are looking into at my home library, I'm on RUSA's Committee on Multilingual Library Services (learn more here!: http://www.ala.org/rusa/contact/rosters/rss/rus-moulss) and it's the kind of information we would like to collect and have available for interested libraries. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, here are a few examples: "Welcome to the Library" by the Pima County (AZ) Library, Nepalese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aHO2qMvqXU "Welcome to Your Library" by the Hennepin County (MN) Library, Somali: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9pSFJA-l5o "Welcome to the Library," Omaha Public Library, Sudanese-Nuer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtqxVbl0TKU I will compile any replies and send them to the list. Best, Emma Olmstead-Rumsey -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From AMutch at waterfordmi.gov Mon Jan 11 13:30:13 2016 From: AMutch at waterfordmi.gov (Mutch, Andrew) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:30:13 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D91BF@EXCHMail.waterford.com> Pam, The Governor's is free to share his interpretation of the language in the law. He states: "The new language in subsection (3) only applies when local governmental entities use taxpayer resources to distribute mass communications concerning ballot questions. As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." However, if you read the language of the law, it makes no such distinction. Specifically, it reads: "...a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot." There's no qualifier about "plain attempts to influence voters". The plain language of the law forbids any communications that reference "a local ballot question" and "is targeted to the relevant electorate". The Governor's interpretation doesn't really make sense anyways because there's already language in the law that prohibits the kind of advocacy that he states the new language was intended to address. That is likely why this new language doesn't include that distinction. It wasn't intended to continue to allow factual information to be distributed, it was intended to cut off the flow of information. I would also note that the Governor is not the one potentially facing a fine or jail for violating this new provision if someone decides to challenge the communications sent out by a local unit of government. As I read the language of the law, the prohibition appears to cover: - Any mass mailing (mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail) by a public body to voters or residents within 60 days of an election that references a local ballot proposal. The language appears to outlaw even stating that there's a proposal on the ballot or simply including the ballot language. - Any program or slide on a local public access channel that references a local ballot proposal that is directed at voters. Some have asked whether this would cover broadcasts of general public meetings that reference ballot proposals. I think one could argue that those are not "targeted" and so the limitation wouldn't apply to those broadcasts so long as the primary purpose of the meeting was not about the local ballot proposal (a regularly scheduled library board or city council meeting). - Any robocall that references a local ballot proposal. I know that some in the library community have raised concerns about personal interactions with patrons. The language is limited to the means of communications as delineated in the new section. Communications that fall outside those limitations, such as one-on-one interactions with patrons, do not appear to be prohibited by that language. Of note is that none of the prohibitions appear to apply to Internet-based communication. It appears that a public body could continue to use its web site, social networking sites and mass e-mailings (mass mailing is defined in the law as applying to postal mail and faxes) to disseminate information about a local ballot proposal without running afoul of this new language. David Conklin also mentioned billboards. The new section states that it applies to "communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message". Since a billboard doesn't fall under the definition of any of those means, it would appear those are safe to use too. But any public body seeking to share information about a local ballot proposal should talk to the attorneys first. My 2 cents - I'm not an attorney! Andrew Mutch My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From AMutch at waterfordmi.gov Wed Jan 13 10:14:51 2016 From: AMutch at waterfordmi.gov (Mutch, Andrew) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:14:51 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D91BF@EXCHMail.waterford.com> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D91BF@EXCHMail.waterford.com> Message-ID: <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D9AFC@EXCHMail.waterford.com> My apologies for the duplication of messages. I sent this earlier in the week but it appears to have gotten stuck in the queue because MichLib only had my "old" e-mail address registered to the list. The points I made still stand, they're just duplicative of some comments that actually made it to the list that were sent from my "new" address. Andrew Mutch From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mutch, Andrew Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:30 PM To: 'Pam Withrow' Cc: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Pam, The Governor's is free to share his interpretation of the language in the law. He states: "The new language in subsection (3) only applies when local governmental entities use taxpayer resources to distribute mass communications concerning ballot questions. As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." However, if you read the language of the law, it makes no such distinction. Specifically, it reads: "...a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot." There's no qualifier about "plain attempts to influence voters". The plain language of the law forbids any communications that reference "a local ballot question" and "is targeted to the relevant electorate". The Governor's interpretation doesn't really make sense anyways because there's already language in the law that prohibits the kind of advocacy that he states the new language was intended to address. That is likely why this new language doesn't include that distinction. It wasn't intended to continue to allow factual information to be distributed, it was intended to cut off the flow of information. I would also note that the Governor is not the one potentially facing a fine or jail for violating this new provision if someone decides to challenge the communications sent out by a local unit of government. As I read the language of the law, the prohibition appears to cover: - Any mass mailing (mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail) by a public body to voters or residents within 60 days of an election that references a local ballot proposal. The language appears to outlaw even stating that there's a proposal on the ballot or simply including the ballot language. - Any program or slide on a local public access channel that references a local ballot proposal that is directed at voters. Some have asked whether this would cover broadcasts of general public meetings that reference ballot proposals. I think one could argue that those are not "targeted" and so the limitation wouldn't apply to those broadcasts so long as the primary purpose of the meeting was not about the local ballot proposal (a regularly scheduled library board or city council meeting). - Any robocall that references a local ballot proposal. I know that some in the library community have raised concerns about personal interactions with patrons. The language is limited to the means of communications as delineated in the new section. Communications that fall outside those limitations, such as one-on-one interactions with patrons, do not appear to be prohibited by that language. Of note is that none of the prohibitions appear to apply to Internet-based communication. It appears that a public body could continue to use its web site, social networking sites and mass e-mailings (mass mailing is defined in the law as applying to postal mail and faxes) to disseminate information about a local ballot proposal without running afoul of this new language. David Conklin also mentioned billboards. The new section states that it applies to "communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message". Since a billboard doesn't fall under the definition of any of those means, it would appear those are safe to use too. But any public body seeking to share information about a local ballot proposal should talk to the attorneys first. My 2 cents - I'm not an attorney! Andrew Mutch My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From debbielawson67 at gmail.com Wed Jan 13 11:22:32 2016 From: debbielawson67 at gmail.com (Deb Lawson) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 11:22:32 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D9AFC@EXCHMail.waterford.com> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D91BF@EXCHMail.waterford.com> <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D9AFC@EXCHMail.waterford.com> Message-ID: <010d01d14e1e$9b291000$d17b3000$@gmail.com> I'm also not an attorney, however, it seems the key to this whole confusing issue is the use of "public funds or resources", no matter what the media. Haven't libraries always been cognizant of this restriction? It seems especially pertinent where millage campaigns are involved, to the point that we met off-site for strategy sessions. So, as a trustee, my opinion is worth what I'm charging you to read it. Deb Lawson From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mutch, Andrew Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 10:15 AM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 My apologies for the duplication of messages. I sent this earlier in the week but it appears to have gotten stuck in the queue because MichLib only had my "old" e-mail address registered to the list. The points I made still stand, they're just duplicative of some comments that actually made it to the list that were sent from my "new" address. Andrew Mutch From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mutch, Andrew Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:30 PM To: 'Pam Withrow' Cc: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Pam, The Governor's is free to share his interpretation of the language in the law. He states: "The new language in subsection (3) only applies when local governmental entities use taxpayer resources to distribute mass communications concerning ballot questions. As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." However, if you read the language of the law, it makes no such distinction. Specifically, it reads: ".a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot." There's no qualifier about "plain attempts to influence voters". The plain language of the law forbids any communications that reference "a local ballot question" and "is targeted to the relevant electorate". The Governor's interpretation doesn't really make sense anyways because there's already language in the law that prohibits the kind of advocacy that he states the new language was intended to address. That is likely why this new language doesn't include that distinction. It wasn't intended to continue to allow factual information to be distributed, it was intended to cut off the flow of information. I would also note that the Governor is not the one potentially facing a fine or jail for violating this new provision if someone decides to challenge the communications sent out by a local unit of government. As I read the language of the law, the prohibition appears to cover: - Any mass mailing (mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail) by a public body to voters or residents within 60 days of an election that references a local ballot proposal. The language appears to outlaw even stating that there's a proposal on the ballot or simply including the ballot language. - Any program or slide on a local public access channel that references a local ballot proposal that is directed at voters. Some have asked whether this would cover broadcasts of general public meetings that reference ballot proposals. I think one could argue that those are not "targeted" and so the limitation wouldn't apply to those broadcasts so long as the primary purpose of the meeting was not about the local ballot proposal (a regularly scheduled library board or city council meeting). - Any robocall that references a local ballot proposal. I know that some in the library community have raised concerns about personal interactions with patrons. The language is limited to the means of communications as delineated in the new section. Communications that fall outside those limitations, such as one-on-one interactions with patrons, do not appear to be prohibited by that language. Of note is that none of the prohibitions appear to apply to Internet-based communication. It appears that a public body could continue to use its web site, social networking sites and mass e-mailings (mass mailing is defined in the law as applying to postal mail and faxes) to disseminate information about a local ballot proposal without running afoul of this new language. David Conklin also mentioned billboards. The new section states that it applies to "communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message". Since a billboard doesn't fall under the definition of any of those means, it would appear those are safe to use too. But any public body seeking to share information about a local ballot proposal should talk to the attorneys first. My 2 cents - I'm not an attorney! Andrew Mutch My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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Now, off to invest in more caution tape... :) Stephanie Masin On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Stephanie wrote: > Greetings everyone -- > > I'm hoping some of you might be able to provide some tips/words of wisdom > for me as we prepare to have new flooring installed throughout our building > while maintaining our normal operating hours and remaining open to the > public. > > Any advice, things to consider or plan for, etc. would be greatly > appreciated. > > Many thanks in advance, > > Stephanie Masin -- Director > Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library > 500 Market Street > St. Joseph, MI 49085 > 269-983-7167 x12 > smasin at sjcity.com > stjoseph.lib.mi.us > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From arrasm at charlottelibrary.org Wed Jan 13 13:51:29 2016 From: arrasm at charlottelibrary.org (arrasm at charlottelibrary.org) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:51:29 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D91BF@EXCHMail.waterford.com> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D91BF@EXCHMail.waterford.com> Message-ID: <020d01d14e33$69cee380$3d6caa80$@charlottelibrary.org> Ok, I wasn't going to join in but now I'm curious if anyone else noticed the same thing. To me, the new language is only prohibiting the "use of public funds or resources" for communication. If, say, your Millage Committee is paying for a mass-mailing or some other form of communication with their own funds that they acquired by fundraising or whatever, then I don't see it as a violation. No "public funds" were used. Granted, I didn't think a public body could use their own funds anyway so this "new" law seems a bit redundant. In addition, as long as the communication doesn't specifically "reference a local ballot question" and just gives out factual information regarding the library, I don't see that it violates this "new" law either. Again, a bit of redundancy. In short, I believe that as long as public funds are not used for the communication, any communication may be done. If public funds are used, then the communication can't reference a local ballot question. That is my take anyway. Granted, I'm not an attorney either. Am I missing something? Marlena Arras Director of Financial Services Charlotte Community Library 226 S Bostwick Charlotte MI 48813 (517) 543-8859 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mutch, Andrew Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:30 PM To: 'Pam Withrow' Cc: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Pam, The Governor's is free to share his interpretation of the language in the law. He states: "The new language in subsection (3) only applies when local governmental entities use taxpayer resources to distribute mass communications concerning ballot questions. As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." However, if you read the language of the law, it makes no such distinction. Specifically, it reads: ".a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot." There's no qualifier about "plain attempts to influence voters". The plain language of the law forbids any communications that reference "a local ballot question" and "is targeted to the relevant electorate". The Governor's interpretation doesn't really make sense anyways because there's already language in the law that prohibits the kind of advocacy that he states the new language was intended to address. That is likely why this new language doesn't include that distinction. It wasn't intended to continue to allow factual information to be distributed, it was intended to cut off the flow of information. I would also note that the Governor is not the one potentially facing a fine or jail for violating this new provision if someone decides to challenge the communications sent out by a local unit of government. As I read the language of the law, the prohibition appears to cover: - Any mass mailing (mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail) by a public body to voters or residents within 60 days of an election that references a local ballot proposal. The language appears to outlaw even stating that there's a proposal on the ballot or simply including the ballot language. - Any program or slide on a local public access channel that references a local ballot proposal that is directed at voters. Some have asked whether this would cover broadcasts of general public meetings that reference ballot proposals. I think one could argue that those are not "targeted" and so the limitation wouldn't apply to those broadcasts so long as the primary purpose of the meeting was not about the local ballot proposal (a regularly scheduled library board or city council meeting). - Any robocall that references a local ballot proposal. I know that some in the library community have raised concerns about personal interactions with patrons. The language is limited to the means of communications as delineated in the new section. Communications that fall outside those limitations, such as one-on-one interactions with patrons, do not appear to be prohibited by that language. Of note is that none of the prohibitions appear to apply to Internet-based communication. It appears that a public body could continue to use its web site, social networking sites and mass e-mailings (mass mailing is defined in the law as applying to postal mail and faxes) to disseminate information about a local ballot proposal without running afoul of this new language. David Conklin also mentioned billboards. The new section states that it applies to "communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message". Since a billboard doesn't fall under the definition of any of those means, it would appear those are safe to use too. But any public body seeking to share information about a local ballot proposal should talk to the attorneys first. My 2 cents - I'm not an attorney! Andrew Mutch My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [ mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 906-346-3433 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jmarks at baycountylibrary.org Wed Jan 13 13:57:52 2016 From: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org (Jeanette Marks) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:57:52 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <020d01d14e33$69cee380$3d6caa80$@charlottelibrary.org> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D91BF@EXCHMail.waterford.com> <020d01d14e33$69cee380$3d6caa80$@charlottelibrary.org> Message-ID: <6e923abbf0dc4fdc95a77c7a972fc679@baycountylibrary.org> Marlena, I interpreted the new bill in much the same way. There is redundancy and I see ways for libraries to finagle around it. I'm not an attorney and these opinions are my own. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ---------------------------------------- From: arrasm at charlottelibrary.org Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 1:53 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Ok, I wasn't going to join in but now I'm curious if anyone else noticed the same thing. To me, the new language is only prohibiting the "use of public funds or resources" for communication. If, say, your Millage Committee is paying for a mass-mailing or some other form of communication with their own funds that they acquired by fundraising or whatever, then I don't see it as a violation. No "public funds" were used. Granted, I didn't think a public body could use their own funds anyway so this "new" law seems a bit redundant. In addition, as long as the communication doesn't specifically "reference a local ballot question" and just gives out factual information regarding the library, I don't see that it violates this "new" law either. Again, a bit of redundancy. In short, I believe that as long as public funds are not used for the communication, any communication may be done. If public funds are used, then the communication can't reference a local ballot question. That is my take anyway. Granted, I'm not an attorney either. Am I missing something? Marlena Arras Director of Financial Services Charlotte Community Library 226 S Bostwick Charlotte MI 48813 (517) 543-8859 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mutch, Andrew Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:30 PM To: 'Pam Withrow' Cc: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Pam, The Governor's is free to share his interpretation of the language in the law. He states: "The new language in subsection (3) only applies when local governmental entities use taxpayer resources to distribute mass communications concerning ballot questions. As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." However, if you read the language of the law, it makes no such distinction. Specifically, it reads: ".a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot." There's no qualifier about "plain attempts to influence voters". The plain language of the law forbids any communications that reference "a local ballot question" and "is targeted to the relevant electorate". The Governor's interpretation doesn't really make sense anyways because there's already language in the law that prohibits the kind of advocacy that he states the new language was intended to address. That is likely why this new language doesn't include that distinction. It wasn't intended to continue to allow factual information to be distributed, it was intended to cut off the flow of information. I would also note that the Governor is not the one potentially facing a fine or jail for violating this new provision if someone decides to challenge the communications sent out by a local unit of government. As I read the language of the law, the prohibition appears to cover: - Any mass mailing (mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail) by a public body to voters or residents within 60 days of an election that references a local ballot proposal. The language appears to outlaw even stating that there's a proposal on the ballot or simply including the ballot language. - Any program or slide on a local public access channel that references a local ballot proposal that is directed at voters. Some have asked whether this would cover broadcasts of general public meetings that reference ballot proposals. I think one could argue that those are not "targeted" and so the limitation wouldn't apply to those broadcasts so long as the primary purpose of the meeting was not about the local ballot proposal (a regularly scheduled library board or city council meeting). - Any robocall that references a local ballot proposal. I know that some in the library community have raised concerns about personal interactions with patrons. The language is limited to the means of communications as delineated in the new section. Communications that fall outside those limitations, such as one-on-one interactions with patrons, do not appear to be prohibited by that language. Of note is that none of the prohibitions appear to apply to Internet-based communication. It appears that a public body could continue to use its web site, social networking sites and mass e-mailings (mass mailing is defined in the law as applying to postal mail and faxes) to disseminate information about a local ballot proposal without running afoul of this new language. David Conklin also mentioned billboards. The new section states that it applies to "communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message". Since a billboard doesn't fall under the definition of any of those means, it would appear those are safe to use too. But any public body seeking to share information about a local ballot proposal should talk to the attorneys first. My 2 cents - I'm not an attorney! Andrew Mutch My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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If, say, your Millage Committee is paying for a mass-mailing or some other form of communication with their own funds that they acquired by fundraising or whatever, then I don?t see it as a violation. No ?public funds? were used. Granted, I didn?t think a public body could use their own funds anyway so this ?new? law seems a bit redundant. > > In addition, as long as the communication doesn?t specifically ?reference a local ballot question? and just gives out factual information regarding the library, I don?t see that it violates this ?new? law either. Again, a bit of redundancy. > > In short, I believe that as long as public funds are not used for the communication, any communication may be done. If public funds are used, then the communication can?t reference a local ballot question. That is my take anyway. Granted, I?m not an attorney either. > > Am I missing something? > > > Marlena Arras > Director of Financial Services > Charlotte Community Library > 226 S Bostwick > Charlotte MI 48813 > (517) 543-8859 > > > From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mutch, Andrew > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:30 PM > To: 'Pam Withrow' > Cc: michlib-l at mcls.org > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 > > Pam, > > The Governor?s is free to share his interpretation of the language in the law. He states: > > ?The new language in subsection (3) only applies when local governmental entities use taxpayer resources to distribute mass communications concerning ballot questions. As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." > > However, if you read the language of the law, it makes no such distinction. Specifically, it reads: > > ??a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot.? > > There?s no qualifier about ?plain attempts to influence voters?. The plain language of the law forbids any communications that reference ?a local ballot question? and ?is targeted to the relevant electorate?. The Governor?s interpretation doesn?t really make sense anyways because there?s already language in the law that prohibits the kind of advocacy that he states the new language was intended to address. That is likely why this new language doesn?t include that distinction. It wasn?t intended to continue to allow factual information to be distributed, it was intended to cut off the flow of information. I would also note that the Governor is not the one potentially facing a fine or jail for violating this new provision if someone decides to challenge the communications sent out by a local unit of government. > > As I read the language of the law, the prohibition appears to cover: > - Any mass mailing (mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail) by a public body to voters or residents within 60 days of an election that references a local ballot proposal. The language appears to outlaw even stating that there?s a proposal on the ballot or simply including the ballot language. > - Any program or slide on a local public access channel that references a local ballot proposal that is directed at voters. Some have asked whether this would cover broadcasts of general public meetings that reference ballot proposals. I think one could argue that those are not ?targeted? and so the limitation wouldn?t apply to those broadcasts so long as the primary purpose of the meeting was not about the local ballot proposal (a regularly scheduled library board or city council meeting). > - Any robocall that references a local ballot proposal. > > I know that some in the library community have raised concerns about personal interactions with patrons. The language is limited to the means of communications as delineated in the new section. Communications that fall outside those limitations, such as one-on-one interactions with patrons, do not appear to be prohibited by that language. > > Of note is that none of the prohibitions appear to apply to Internet-based communication. It appears that a public body could continue to use its web site, social networking sites and mass e-mailings (mass mailing is defined in the law as applying to postal mail and faxes) to disseminate information about a local ballot proposal without running afoul of this new language. David Conklin also mentioned billboards. The new section states that it applies to ?communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message?. Since a billboard doesn?t fall under the definition of any of those means, it would appear those are safe to use too. But any public body seeking to share information about a local ballot proposal should talk to the attorneys first. > > My 2 cents ? I?m not an attorney! > > Andrew Mutch > My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. > > > > From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow > Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM > To: michlib-l at mcls.org > Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 > > Hello Everyone, > > Because we have a millage coming up in March, we?ve been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf > > Thank you, > > Pamela Withrow, Director > Forsyth Township Public Library > 180 W. Flint St. > PO Box 1328 > Gwinn, MI 49841 > 906-346-3433 > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From melissa at carolibrary.org Wed Jan 13 14:19:50 2016 From: melissa at carolibrary.org (Melissa Armstrong) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 14:19:50 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 In-Reply-To: <6e923abbf0dc4fdc95a77c7a972fc679@baycountylibrary.org> References: <003701d14c97$2e724b30$8b56e190$@uproc.lib.mi.us> <79E408DE1F58434DAC1E2F30E40189F0041D91BF@EXCHMail.waterford.com> <020d01d14e33$69cee380$3d6caa80$@charlottelibrary.org> <6e923abbf0dc4fdc95a77c7a972fc679@baycountylibrary.org> Message-ID: <004901d14e37$6039bee0$20ad3ca0$@org> But public funds do include our salaries and wages, correct? Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 1:58 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; arrasm at charlottelibrary.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Marlena, I interpreted the new bill in much the same way. There is redundancy and I see ways for libraries to finagle around it. I'm not an attorney and these opinions are my own. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org _____ From: arrasm at charlottelibrary.org Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 1:53 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Ok, I wasn't going to join in but now I'm curious if anyone else noticed the same thing. To me, the new language is only prohibiting the "use of public funds or resources" for communication. If, say, your Millage Committee is paying for a mass-mailing or some other form of communication with their own funds that they acquired by fundraising or whatever, then I don't see it as a violation. No "public funds" were used. Granted, I didn't think a public body could use their own funds anyway so this "new" law seems a bit redundant. In addition, as long as the communication doesn't specifically "reference a local ballot question" and just gives out factual information regarding the library, I don't see that it violates this "new" law either. Again, a bit of redundancy. In short, I believe that as long as public funds are not used for the communication, any communication may be done. If public funds are used, then the communication can't reference a local ballot question. That is my take anyway. Granted, I'm not an attorney either. Am I missing something? Marlena Arras Director of Financial Services Charlotte Community Library 226 S Bostwick Charlotte MI 48813 (517) 543-8859 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mutch, Andrew Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:30 PM To: 'Pam Withrow' Cc: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Pam, The Governor's is free to share his interpretation of the language in the law. He states: "The new language in subsection (3) only applies when local governmental entities use taxpayer resources to distribute mass communications concerning ballot questions. As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." However, if you read the language of the law, it makes no such distinction. Specifically, it reads: ".a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot." There's no qualifier about "plain attempts to influence voters". The plain language of the law forbids any communications that reference "a local ballot question" and "is targeted to the relevant electorate". The Governor's interpretation doesn't really make sense anyways because there's already language in the law that prohibits the kind of advocacy that he states the new language was intended to address. That is likely why this new language doesn't include that distinction. It wasn't intended to continue to allow factual information to be distributed, it was intended to cut off the flow of information. I would also note that the Governor is not the one potentially facing a fine or jail for violating this new provision if someone decides to challenge the communications sent out by a local unit of government. As I read the language of the law, the prohibition appears to cover: - Any mass mailing (mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail) by a public body to voters or residents within 60 days of an election that references a local ballot proposal. The language appears to outlaw even stating that there's a proposal on the ballot or simply including the ballot language. - Any program or slide on a local public access channel that references a local ballot proposal that is directed at voters. Some have asked whether this would cover broadcasts of general public meetings that reference ballot proposals. I think one could argue that those are not "targeted" and so the limitation wouldn't apply to those broadcasts so long as the primary purpose of the meeting was not about the local ballot proposal (a regularly scheduled library board or city council meeting). - Any robocall that references a local ballot proposal. I know that some in the library community have raised concerns about personal interactions with patrons. The language is limited to the means of communications as delineated in the new section. Communications that fall outside those limitations, such as one-on-one interactions with patrons, do not appear to be prohibited by that language. Of note is that none of the prohibitions appear to apply to Internet-based communication. It appears that a public body could continue to use its web site, social networking sites and mass e-mailings (mass mailing is defined in the law as applying to postal mail and faxes) to disseminate information about a local ballot proposal without running afoul of this new language. David Conklin also mentioned billboards. The new section states that it applies to "communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message". Since a billboard doesn't fall under the definition of any of those means, it would appear those are safe to use too. But any public body seeking to share information about a local ballot proposal should talk to the attorneys first. My 2 cents - I'm not an attorney! Andrew Mutch My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [ mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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If public funds are being used for communication by any other means or for any other purpose, the law does not appear to apply with the caveat that advocacy using public funds/resources has been and continues to be illegal under the state's campaign finance laws. Staff could never advocate for a library ballot proposal during working hours. Likewise, library resources could never be used for advocacy purposes. Andrew From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Armstrong Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 2:20 PM To: jmarks at baycountylibrary.org; michlib-l at mcls.org; arrasm at charlottelibrary.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 But public funds do include our salaries and wages, correct? Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa at carolibrary.org [Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo] From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Jeanette Marks Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 1:58 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org; arrasm at charlottelibrary.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Marlena, I interpreted the new bill in much the same way. There is redundancy and I see ways for libraries to finagle around it. I'm not an attorney and these opinions are my own. Jeanette Marks, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Pinconning Branch Library 218 Kaiser St. Pinconning, MI 48650 PH 989-879-3283 ext. 207 FAX 989-879-5669 jmarks at baycountylibrary.org ________________________________ From: arrasm at charlottelibrary.org Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 1:53 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Ok, I wasn't going to join in but now I'm curious if anyone else noticed the same thing. To me, the new language is only prohibiting the "use of public funds or resources" for communication. If, say, your Millage Committee is paying for a mass-mailing or some other form of communication with their own funds that they acquired by fundraising or whatever, then I don't see it as a violation. No "public funds" were used. Granted, I didn't think a public body could use their own funds anyway so this "new" law seems a bit redundant. In addition, as long as the communication doesn't specifically "reference a local ballot question" and just gives out factual information regarding the library, I don't see that it violates this "new" law either. Again, a bit of redundancy. In short, I believe that as long as public funds are not used for the communication, any communication may be done. If public funds are used, then the communication can't reference a local ballot question. That is my take anyway. Granted, I'm not an attorney either. Am I missing something? Marlena Arras Director of Financial Services Charlotte Community Library 226 S Bostwick Charlotte MI 48813 (517) 543-8859 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Mutch, Andrew Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 1:30 PM To: 'Pam Withrow' > Cc: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Pam, The Governor's is free to share his interpretation of the language in the law. He states: "The new language in subsection (3) only applies when local governmental entities use taxpayer resources to distribute mass communications concerning ballot questions. As I interpret this language, it is intended to prohibit communications that are plain attempts to influence voters without using words like "vote for" or "support." However, if you read the language of the law, it makes no such distinction. Specifically, it reads: "...a public body, or a person acting for a public body, shall not, during the period 60 days before an election in which a local ballot question appears on a ballot, use public funds or resources for a communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message if that communication references a local ballot question and is targeted to the relevant electorate where the local ballot question appears on the ballot." There's no qualifier about "plain attempts to influence voters". The plain language of the law forbids any communications that reference "a local ballot question" and "is targeted to the relevant electorate". The Governor's interpretation doesn't really make sense anyways because there's already language in the law that prohibits the kind of advocacy that he states the new language was intended to address. That is likely why this new language doesn't include that distinction. It wasn't intended to continue to allow factual information to be distributed, it was intended to cut off the flow of information. I would also note that the Governor is not the one potentially facing a fine or jail for violating this new provision if someone decides to challenge the communications sent out by a local unit of government. As I read the language of the law, the prohibition appears to cover: - Any mass mailing (mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail) by a public body to voters or residents within 60 days of an election that references a local ballot proposal. The language appears to outlaw even stating that there's a proposal on the ballot or simply including the ballot language. - Any program or slide on a local public access channel that references a local ballot proposal that is directed at voters. Some have asked whether this would cover broadcasts of general public meetings that reference ballot proposals. I think one could argue that those are not "targeted" and so the limitation wouldn't apply to those broadcasts so long as the primary purpose of the meeting was not about the local ballot proposal (a regularly scheduled library board or city council meeting). - Any robocall that references a local ballot proposal. I know that some in the library community have raised concerns about personal interactions with patrons. The language is limited to the means of communications as delineated in the new section. Communications that fall outside those limitations, such as one-on-one interactions with patrons, do not appear to be prohibited by that language. Of note is that none of the prohibitions appear to apply to Internet-based communication. It appears that a public body could continue to use its web site, social networking sites and mass e-mailings (mass mailing is defined in the law as applying to postal mail and faxes) to disseminate information about a local ballot proposal without running afoul of this new language. David Conklin also mentioned billboards. The new section states that it applies to "communication by means of radio, television, mass mailing, or prerecorded telephone message". Since a billboard doesn't fall under the definition of any of those means, it would appear those are safe to use too. But any public body seeking to share information about a local ballot proposal should talk to the attorneys first. My 2 cents - I'm not an attorney! Andrew Mutch My comments are my opinion and may not reflect those of my employer. From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Pam Withrow Sent: Monday, January 11, 2016 12:41 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] SB 571 Hello Everyone, Because we have a millage coming up in March, we've been watching this legislation pretty closely. Governor Snyder offered a letter of clarification that should help put librarian minds at ease. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/snyder/SB_571_signing_letter_510083_7.pdf Thank you, Pamela Withrow, Director Forsyth Township Public Library 180 W. 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Mark Ehle Computer Support Librarian Willard Library Battle Creek, MI office: (269) 968-8166 X591 On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 1:13 PM, Stephanie wrote: > Hello everyone -- > > One note of clarification on my earlier message: we're installing carpet > squares primarily throughout the building, so the circulation and reference > desks will remaing in place as will most of the shelving units (the metal, > permanent structures), We have a few wood, freestanding shelves that will > need to be moved, along with other furniture... but thankfully not large > shelving units. > > Now, off to invest in more caution tape... :) > > Stephanie Masin > > > On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 12:38 PM, Stephanie > wrote: > >> Greetings everyone -- >> >> I'm hoping some of you might be able to provide some tips/words of wisdom >> for me as we prepare to have new flooring installed throughout our building >> while maintaining our normal operating hours and remaining open to the >> public. >> >> Any advice, things to consider or plan for, etc. would be greatly >> appreciated. >> >> Many thanks in advance, >> >> Stephanie Masin -- Director >> Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library >> 500 Market Street >> St. Joseph, MI 49085 >> 269-983-7167 x12 >> smasin at sjcity.com >> stjoseph.lib.mi.us >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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If you're interested, please call the Library at 248-349-3020 or email mmcevoy at northvillelibrary or jherrin at northvillelibrary.org Thank you! -- Michael McEvoy mmcevoy at northvillelibrary.org Technology Coordinator Northville District Library http://www.northvillelibrary.org SMS: (248) 982-4918 or mightyspoo at gmail.com Phone via CAPTEL @ Library: (248) 912-0040 Remember, Technical Solutions to Social issues are inherently flawed! __________________| |____________________________________________ ,--. ,--. ,--. ,--. |oo | _ \ `. | oo | | oo| o o|~~ |(_) / ; | ~~ | | ~~|o o o o o o o o o o o |/\/\| '._,' |/\/\| |/\/\| __________________ ____________________________________________ | | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Some stats on the unit: Unit rotates 360 degrees on 6? high base Height = 49? shelv-ing unit and 55? combined with base Slat Wall Sides are 22.75? across Open side is 23.375? across Will disassemble on site if needed. If you're interested, please call the Library at 248-349-3020 or email mmcevoy at northvillelibrary or jherrin at northvillelibrary.org Thank you! -- Michael McEvoy mmcevoy at northvillelibrary.org Technology Coordinator Northville District Library http://www.northvillelibrary.org SMS: (248) 982-4918 or mightyspoo at gmail.com Phone via CAPTEL @ Library: (248) 912-0040 Remember, Technical Solutions to Social issues are inherently flawed! __________________| |____________________________________________ ,--. ,--. ,--. ,--. |oo | _ \ `. | oo | | oo| o o|~~ |(_) / ; | ~~ | | ~~|o o o o o o o o o o o |/\/\| '._,' |/\/\| |/\/\| __________________ ____________________________________________ | | _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -- Michael McEvoy mmcevoy at northvillelibrary.org Technology Coordinator Northville District Library http://www.northvillelibrary.org SMS: (248) 982-4918 or mightyspoo at gmail.com Phone via CAPTEL @ Library: (248) 912-0040 Remember, Technical Solutions to Social issues are inherently flawed! __________________| |____________________________________________ ,--. ,--. ,--. ,--. |oo | _ \ `. | oo | | oo| o o|~~ |(_) / ; | ~~ | | ~~|o o o o o o o o o o o |/\/\| '._,' |/\/\| |/\/\| __________________ ____________________________________________ | | -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We've currently been using a service provided by our firewall, but it's a bit pricey. We have less than 30 computers we need it available for. Right now OpenDNS through TLN seems to be my leading option, but I was curious if anybody had any opinions on what's worked for them. Thanks! Brandon Richards brichards at hlpl.lib.mi.us Technology Coordinator/Trainer Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 URL: www.hlpl.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 12507 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From SimlarC at michigan.gov Wed Jan 13 16:36:47 2016 From: SimlarC at michigan.gov (Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS)) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:36:47 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] SOS Message Regarding Auto Show Message-ID: Hello. 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He has begun planning for school and library visits that would involve a drawing activity; an introduction to the book; and discussion of his work and background (including growing up in Detroit) and the process of becoming an illustrator, with an optional slideshow, depending upon a/v capabilities. But he's flexible. I thought I would pass this on to you as it sounds like it could be a cool program, and he is not asking a fee except for mileage. Here are some reviews: When readers eventually open a foldout page to see the photograph, the moment is magic-alive with the presence and skill of the musicians, as well as the promise and potential of the children around them. Beyond being a glorious tribute to these jazz greats, the book is also a phenomenal debut for Vallejo, whose dynamic acrylic and pastel images bring readers into the heart of the action of a day like no other. -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) -------- Vallejo's acrylic-and-pastel paintings vividly capture the shoot's vignettes and the skittish excitement of neighborhood kids. Pulling details from a 1995 documentary film and other resources, Orgill and Vallejo offer a dynamic, multifaceted work that deftly juxtaposes biography with praise poem, information with imagination. Teachers, librarians, jazz-loving families: take note. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The contact is Phoebe Kosman at Candlewick Press: phoebe.kosman at candlewick.com ; 617-588-4445. I am looking into having him visit some branches at CADL in the fall. Thanks! 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Goike MacDonald Public Library ZV239 36480 Main St New Baltimore, MI 48047 586-725-0273 x5 goikea at libcoop.net From brecklib128 at gmail.com Thu Jan 14 13:48:20 2016 From: brecklib128 at gmail.com (Howe Memorial) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 13:48:20 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] extra copies for reading group Message-ID: Hi all I have 2 copies of Liar's Bench--Kim Richardson 1 copy of The story of land and sea--Katy Smith up for grabs...send rides number Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Here are a few suggested MeL resources to point them to: MeL Michigana, explore Michigan's heritage through photos, diaries, oral histories and more. Britannica School which in addition to articles and primary sources provides copyright free images (with appropriate citation). Michigana: Sources in U.S. History Online which covers Michigan history and Michigan's place in U.S. History. Good luck to all students who complete projects. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact at mel.org or visit mel.org. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Registration is now open for the next MCLS webinar on MeL Resources, College Prep for Teens, to be held January 27, 3:30-4pm Eastern time. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter] [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] [Like MeL on Facebook] Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world, and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 4049 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image003.png Type: image/png Size: 6900 bytes Desc: image003.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Goike > MacDonald Public Library ZV239 > 36480 Main St > New Baltimore, MI 48047 > 586-725-0273 x5 > goikea at libcoop.net > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From pspoor at manisteelibrary.org Thu Jan 14 15:38:39 2016 From: pspoor at manisteelibrary.org (Pamela Spoor) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 15:38:39 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Illegal downloading Message-ID: <006101d14f0b$8d1d0960$a7571c20$@manisteelibrary.org> Has anyone received notices from the Internet Service Provider of patrons downloading movie files illegally? Using Bit Torrent or other file sharing applications? If so, what is the organization doing to combat this, if anything? -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Membership encompasses people with a wide range of expertise in such areas as cataloging, shared catalog creation and management, circulation, inter-library loan, and resource sharing in individual as well as shared library systems. Two Library of Michigan staff serve as permanent members. Committee oversight comes from the MeL Coordinator as well as a MeLCat staff member from the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) who is also a permanent committee member. The Committee will meet 3 times/year at the MCLS office in Lansing. Bringing together staff with a wide range of backgrounds will promote an integrated approach to policy design and problem solving. Committee members will be responsible for soliciting feedback from their constituencies. When necessary, subcommittees and task forces will be created to address specific issues. Then next meeting in 2016 will be in March or April. Please send via separate email to: Deb Renee Biggs, MeL Coordinator, biggsd at michigan.gov the following: Nominee's Name Position Library Address/Phone/Email Relevant Experience/Qualifications ILS used at your library Nominator's Name (omit if a self-nomination, which are encouraged) Nominator's contact information (omit if a self-nomination) DEADLINE: January 29, 2016 Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. 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It's interesting that the movie houses can tell what's going on but the ISP's can't. . Once we had to ban a person's device from our wireless network because we received 4 warnings in a month. We looked at our wireless logs and noticed that one device had downloaded 1.4 terabytes when the next closest one was 400 meg. After we blocked the offending device from accessing our network the warnings stopped. We don't know if it was coincidental or not. The Merit reps said that large networks like universities and such get these warnings all the time and to their knowledge, no one has ever been dinged for it beyond the warning. Hope this helps - Mark Ehle Computer Support Librarian Willard Library Battle Creek, MI office: (269) 968-8166 On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 3:38 PM, Pamela Spoor wrote: > Has anyone received notices from the Internet Service Provider of patrons > downloading movie files illegally? Using Bit Torrent or other file > sharing applications? If so, what is the organization doing to combat this, > if anything? > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From nathan at statetransition.com Thu Jan 14 19:04:40 2016 From: nathan at statetransition.com (Nathan Gray) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:04:40 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Illegal downloading In-Reply-To: References: <006101d14f0b$8d1d0960$a7571c20$@manisteelibrary.org> Message-ID: Most of the movie houses only know through actually participating in seeding the downloads themselves. They become part of the traffic, and it allows them to see who is trafficking what (kinda shady). While the ISPs really aren't interested and would probably lose a lot of business if they took that active an eye on what their user traffic was doing On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 6:18 PM, Mark Ehle wrote: > It's happened to us a number of times over the years. There is not a whole > lot you can do about it, because a lot of P2P traffic uses port 80. If you > block port 80 that pretty much kills the internet for folks. The only thing > I can think of doing would be to apply some sort of bandwidth throttling > that would make it too painful to download mass quantities of anything. > > We just a couple of days ago talked to our Merit reps about this very > subject and asked them if there was anything they could to to help on their > end. They said they would try to find out but did not sound hopeful. It's > interesting that the movie houses can tell what's going on but the ISP's > can't. . > > Once we had to ban a person's device from our wireless network because we > received 4 warnings in a month. We looked at our wireless logs and noticed > that one device had downloaded 1.4 terabytes when the next closest one was > 400 meg. After we blocked the offending device from accessing our network > the warnings stopped. We don't know if it was coincidental or not. > > The Merit reps said that large networks like universities and such get > these warnings all the time and to their knowledge, no one has ever been > dinged for it beyond the warning. > > Hope this helps - > > Mark Ehle > Computer Support Librarian > Willard Library > Battle Creek, MI > office: (269) 968-8166 > > On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 3:38 PM, Pamela Spoor > wrote: > >> Has anyone received notices from the Internet Service Provider of patrons >> downloading movie files illegally? Using Bit Torrent or other file >> sharing applications? If so, what is the organization doing to combat this, >> if anything? >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l at mcls.org >> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- Nathaniel Gray Marketing and Sales Associate State Transition nathan at statetransition.com p: 517-743-5012 c: 517-230-7056 "Let us look at your spreadsheets!" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From font at umich.edu Thu Jan 14 22:12:46 2016 From: font at umich.edu (Kristin Fontichiaro) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2016 22:12:46 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Making in Michigan Libraries PD tour dates set; next Maker Office Hours Fri 1/29, noon Message-ID: Howdy! We've been busy making some makery plans and wanted to share them with you in hopes that you'll join us! *Maker Office Hours #2: Projects Under $1* *Friday, Jan. 29, noon-1pm* For many of us, low-cost projects are key to the long-term health and sustainability of making in our schools, libraries, and communities. In this edition of Maker Office Hours, we?ll share some of our favorite dollar-or-less open-ended makery projects, then open up the conversation so you can share yours! Free, no registration required. For login information, visit the Maker Office Hours page , where last month's Office Hours are archived. *Save the Date for Free, Statewide Maker Workshops This Summer!* We are delighted to have set dates for our Making in Michigan Libraries professional development for Summer 2016 . We have nine hub locations and are offering a face-to-face, three-day workshop at each. So far, we've just got the dates penned, because the next step is for us to co-create a custom agenda for each community that features local makers. Workshops will be *free*, and SCECHs will be available at a small cost. So save the date and stay tuned! This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15. We look forward to seeing you online or face-to-face! Best, Kristin Fontichiaro & Mayank Khanna -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog | Michigan Makers Project | Book an Appointment 734.647.3593 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Free, no registration required. For login information, visit > the Maker Office Hours page > , where last > month's Office Hours are archived. > > > > > > *Save the Date for Free, Statewide Maker Workshops This Summer!* > > We are delighted to have set dates for our Making in Michigan > Librariesprofessional development for Summer 2016 > . We have nine hub > locations and are offering a face-to-face, three-day workshop at each. So > far, we've just got the dates penned, because the next step is for us to > co-create a custom agenda for each community that features local makers. > Workshops will be *free*, and SCECHs will be available at a small cost. > So save the date and stay tuned! > > > This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and > Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15. > > > > We look forward to seeing you online or face-to-face! > > > Best, > > Kristin Fontichiaro & Mayank Khanna > > > > -- > > Kristin Fontichiaro > University of Michigan School of Information > 4427 North Quad > 105 S. State St. > Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 > Blog | Michigan Makers Project > | Book an Appointment > > 734.647.3593 > > > -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 Blog | Michigan Makers Project | Book an Appointment 734.647.3593 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Applicants must possess excellent customer service skills, proficiency with technology, attentiveness to detail, and a willingness to participate in a team environment. Experience with Mac OS and applications is desirable. Salary $1,475.00 includes room and board for June 13 - August 9, 2015. To apply go to http://www.interlochen.org/summerjobs -- Beth Gourley Director of Libraries Interlochen Center for the Arts www.interlochen.org beth.gourley at interlochen.org P: 231.276.7495 CP: 501.672.8120 *INTERLOCHEN* ARTS CAMP | ARTS ACADEMY | COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS | PRESENTS | PUBLIC RADIO -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From beth.gourley at interlochen.org Fri Jan 15 11:40:00 2016 From: beth.gourley at interlochen.org (Gourley, Beth) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 11:40:00 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Internship available: Archives Assistant Message-ID: Archives Assistant This is a great opportunity for those interested in an archival career. This position serves on the front lines of Interlochen?s young institutional archives initiative. This person will be providing much-needed assistance in the organization of the archives, conducting inventories across campus, and assisting in the digitization, cataloging of print and photographic archival materials, and assisting the archivist in a variety of capacities. Main job functions include handling, processing, and cataloging archival materials by providing standard metadata. Other responsibilities include digitizing photographic collections and handling negatives, slides, and print photographic materials. This position will be sharing its time (40 hrs/week) between the Institutional Archives and Photo Archives. Other assignments depend upon the interests and skills of the intern. Applicants currently in an MLS or archival studies program are preferred. This position requires for the applicant to be proficient with technology, extremely detailed oriented, able to work well within a framework, and willing to participate in a team environment. Salary $1,300.00 includes room and board for June 20- August 9, 2015. To apply go to http://www.interlochen.org/summerjobs -- Beth Gourley Director of Libraries Interlochen Center for the Arts www.interlochen.org beth.gourley at interlochen.org P:231.276.7495 CP: 501.672.8120 *INTERLOCHEN* ARTS CAMP | ARTS ACADEMY | COLLEGE OF CREATIVE ARTS | PRESENTS | PUBLIC RADIO -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vottad at mcls.org Fri Jan 15 11:58:19 2016 From: vottad at mcls.org (David) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:58:19 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] MI Harwood Cohort Selected! Message-ID: 33 Michigan Libraries Selected by the Library of Michigan and MCLS to Participate in Harwood Public Innovation Training. In partnership with the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation and the Library of Michigan, the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) announced today that 50 individuals from 33 Michigan libraries were selected to undergo a 10-month public innovation training regimen. The program kickoffs with a 1.5-day workshop led by Harwood Institute certified coaches, March 15-16, 2016. That training will be followed up by nine months of coaching calls from Harwood and guidance and support from Harwood trained Library of Michigan and MCLS staff. The Harwood Public Innovators Workshop is a 1.5-day experience designed to help individuals and organizations learn what it means to Turn Outward - to use the community, not the conference room, as a reference point for choices and action. A goal of this initiative is to help libraries strengthen their role as core community leaders and change-agents. The selected libraries represent a spectrum of library types, sizes and geographic locations in Michigan, all with a common goal to engage more deeply in their communities. The following libraries were selected: * Grand Ledge District Library * East Lansing Public Library * Houghton Lake Public Library * Roscommon Area District Library * Public Libraries of Saginaw * Lapeer District Library * Bay County Public Library * Salem-South Lyon District Library * Cromaine Library * Orion Township Public Library * Clarkston Independence District Library * Ypsilanti District Library * Hudson Public Library * North Adams Community Memorial Library * University of Michigan-Dearborn Mardigian Library (In collaboration with the Office of Metropolitan Impact) * Wayne State University Purdy Kresge Library * Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs and University Archives (Wayne State University) * Oakland University Kresge Library * Southfield Public Library * Saugatuck-Douglas District Library * Allegan District Library * Niles Public Library (In collaboration with the Niles History Center) * Loutit District Library * White Pigeon Township Library * Fremont Area District Library * Superiorland Library Cooperative * Ironwood Carnegie Library * Peter White Public Library * Superior District Library * Tahquamenon Area Library * Escanaba Public Library * Bay de Noc Community College Library * Portage Lake District Library This project is supported by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. [IMLS logo.png] Thank you, David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad at mcls.org "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 22233 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From randrews at chelseadistrictlibrary.org Fri Jan 15 12:18:09 2016 From: randrews at chelseadistrictlibrary.org (Ron Andrews) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 12:18:09 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Scheduling software Message-ID: Hello, We have been doing our staff scheduling using an excel spreadsheet for the past few years which has and is working ok. However I am wondering if anyone is using any software to do scheduling - specifically for a 2 floor building, each floor having a service desk. If you have any thoughts or recommendations please private me at my work email below. 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 meyerkr at gvsu.edu Fri Jan 15 12:33:44 2016 From: meyerkr at gvsu.edu (Kristin Meyer) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:33:44 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1BFB779CCFAA7141A9DEDF4AE22CE2B20A49B23F@EX-MB-GR1.office.ads.gvsu.edu> Colleagues, I wanted to send one last reminder about the call for posters for the MI-ALA Annual Conference happening in May. [Description: http://www.memberleap.com/message/21912583/1047147365/header_MALA.jpg] Call for Posters - MI-ALA Annual Conference 2016 Shaping Our Vision: New Possibilities for Academic Libraries in Michigan May 12 & 13, 2016 Central Michigan University - Park Library You are invited to Central Michigan University for the inaugural MI-ALA conference to showcase your innovations in library science. We are excited to see how librarians across the great state of Michigan are harnessing their vision to shape the future of libraries in Michigan. We're interested in poster proposals on topics in every area of librarianship, from the front lines and from behind the scenes, addressing the range of issues of critical concern to academic libraries. Broad participation is encouraged from librarians, staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges). Poster proposals should include a description of no more than 300 words. Poster proposals will be evaluated on relevance to the academic library profession, originality and creativity, and clarity/applicability of content and outcomes. Please submit your poster proposal by January 31, 2016. Submitters will be contacted about the status of their proposed poster by February 26, 2016. You must be a member of MI-ALA to submit a proposal. Regardless of the decision on a proposal, MI-ALA encourages you to attend the conference. Poster session proposals may also be submitted if your presentation proposal is not accepted. Any questions may be sent to the Poster Session Coordinator, Kristen Mapes (kmapes at msu.edu). Find out more about the conference here: http://miala.org/annual_conference_2016.php Submit a poster proposal here: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=1703147 Find out more information about this exciting new organization here: http://miala.org/ Best, Kristin Meyer User Experience Librarian Mary Idema Pew Library Learning & Information Commons University Libraries Grand Valley State University 616-331-3294 meyerkr at gvsu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 27088 bytes Desc: image001.jpg URL: From rhiggerson at brandonlibrary.org Fri Jan 15 13:26:57 2016 From: rhiggerson at brandonlibrary.org (Rebecca Higgerson) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 13:26:57 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] How do you solicit sponsors? Message-ID: <3ce2701ee7bb5531d49159c8b1b5e7a18f507a72@gywy-7t7l.accessdomain.com> We host a 5k fun run every year (which continues to grow in popularity) and were wondering if there are better ways to solicit sponsors?? If you have a sponsored annual event, would you be willing to share your process?? Do you simply continue to ask past sponsors?? Do you try and solicit new sponsors?? How do you select the new sponsors to ask? Thanks in advance! Rebecca Higgerson Library Director Brandon Township Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 Office: (248) 627-1474 Cell: (916) 471-9955 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gcocozzol at ltu.edu Fri Jan 15 16:24:10 2016 From: gcocozzol at ltu.edu (Gary R. Cocozzoli) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:24:10 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Two Panel Discussion coming up at Lawrence Tech this week Jan 18-24, 2016 Message-ID: As part of the Remnant Trust rare book exhibit "Literary Masterpieces: Sacred and Secular" at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield Michigan, there are two fascinating panel discussions scheduled that are open to the public: *Wednesday January* *20 *7?9 p.m. *Panel Discussion: ?Should Religion Adapt to Modernity??* Moderator: Sarah Heidt, assistant professor of philosophy, Marygrove College Panelists: George Alcser, associate professor and chair, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Marygrove College Fatima Al-Hayani, PhD, Islamic Studies Reverend Dr. Benjamin Baker, pastor, Church of Abundant Life in Southfield and professor, University of Michigan Dr. Louis Finkelman, co-rabbi, Congregation Or Chadash in Oak Park and adjunct instructor, literature and composition, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Narayanaswamy Sankagiri, The Bharatiya Temple of Metropolitan Detroit Mary Ellen Sheehan, sister, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Doctor of Sacred Theology -and- *Thursday, January 21 *12:30?2 p.m. *Idea Factory Panel Discussion: ?From Gutenberg to Zuckerberg: The Technology and Future of Literacy?* Moderator: Paul Jaussen, assistant professor of English, Lawrence Technological University Panelists: Lilian Crum, senior lecturer, art and design, Lawrence Technological University Arthur Marotti, distinguished professor of English emeritus, Wayne State University Lisa Maruca, associate professor of English, Wayne State University -There will be an opportunity to examine the books and talk with the docents about the significance of each work after each panel discussion- Other hours open to the public this week include: *M**onday** January 18 * 2 - 4 p.m. *Friday, January 22 *12 - 2 p.m. *Saturday, January 23 *12 - 4 p.m. *Sunday, January 24 *12 - 4 p.m. there will be additional events the week of Jan 25, 2016. Learn more at http://www.ltu.edu/exhibit (note tab for schedule) To see a short video and some photos of the exhibit, check out * http://www.facebook.com/lawrencetechu * Any questions? Call the LTU Library at 248-204-3000 or email refdesk at ltu.edu _____________________ Gary R. Cocozzoli Director of the Library Lawrence Technological University 248-204-3000 gcocozzol at ltu.edu (or) grc at ltu.edu Visit the Library at http://library.ltu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kathyl at mimame.org Mon Jan 18 10:20:35 2016 From: kathyl at mimame.org (Lester, Kathy) Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:20:35 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] State Board of Education Member, Michelle Fecteau, Receives Award from MAME Message-ID: The Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME), the association for School Library Media Specialists in Michigan, awarded State Board of Education member, Michelle Fecteau, with its Outstanding Government Official Award. MAME past-presidents Gwenn Marchesano and Kathy Lester presented this award to Ms. Fecteau at the State Board of Education meeting this past week on January 12, 2016. The MAME Outstanding Government Official award recognizes an individual at the local, state or national level who has demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of school library services, as shown by the advocacy, support, or introduction of legislation or initiatives that promote school library programs. Ms. Fecteau was nominated for the award by MAME Past-President, Kathy Lester, for her role in the unanimous passage of a resolution in support of school libraries by the State Board of Education in October 2014. Over the past 10 years, the number of school library media specialists has dropped over 60% giving Michigan the current ranking of 46th in the nation in supporting its school library programs. During this same time period, Michigan was one of only six states to have negative improvement of 4th grade reading scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reading assessment. Ms. Fecteau?s efforts shed light on the importance of equitable access to certified school library media specialists for all students. The State Board of Education resolution recognized the important role of school libraries and certified school library media specialists in increasing student achievement in our schools. It called for school administrators to use the ?SL21 Measurement Benchmarks for Michigan School Libraries for 21st Century? developed by the Library of Michigan?s School Library Workgroup to assess the quality of school library programs in individual buildings. The text of this resolution can be found at the following link: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/SBE_Statement_on_School_Libraries_471838_7.pdf --Kathy Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA MAME Past-President, 2014 School Librarian/Technology Integrationist East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL at mimame.org cell: 810-333-5873 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From brecklib128 at gmail.com Mon Jan 18 14:00:21 2016 From: brecklib128 at gmail.com (Howe Memorial) Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 14:00:21 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Station Eleven Message-ID: Hello all: I have 17 copies of Station Eleven if anyone is interested. Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Trying to avoid reinventing the wheel if something wonderful is already out there! Thanks! Brandon Richards Technology Coordinator/Trainer Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 URL: www.hlpl.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jroth at cromaine.org Mon Jan 18 15:47:22 2016 From: jroth at cromaine.org (Jennifer Roth) Date: Mon, 18 Jan 2016 15:47:22 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Event Calendar Management input Message-ID: Greetings, I'm looking for thoughts on event calendar products. We currently have an outdated version of Evanced and are looking to upgrade or switch, preferably before the beginning of SR. Any advice on the products/company you have experience with is appreciated. Cheers, Jennifer Roth Youth Services Manager Cromaine District Library 3688 Hartland Rd Hartland, MI 48353 (810) 632-5200 x 114 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From JFarkas at novilibrary.org Mon Jan 18 20:07:27 2016 From: JFarkas at novilibrary.org (Julie Farkas) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 01:07:27 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Author Recommendation Message-ID: <8F1D32EF5372924F8DE5FA0DC3FF683FABF0A2E3@Exchange2010.npl.local> Michigan Library Friends- I want to recommend a wonderful author to you and a very useful book for your collection... Kristin recently spoke at the Novi Rotary, which I am Programming Chair. She told an amazing personal story and also dove into the many facets of her research for the book, her writing and publishing. If you would like Kristin to speak at your library, you can contact her at 248-342-1339. In addition, her email is: kristin at kristinmeekhof.com Her website: www.KristinMeekhof.com Local Birmingham author, Kristin Meekhof to Discuss A Widow's Guide to Healing: Gentle Support and Advice for the First 5 Years "Obviously, my life has been filled with some big losses," Meekhof said. "But I'm very grateful in many ways... the marriage I had was very strong. My husband accepted his diagnosis - rather than say, "Why me?" he said, "Why not me?" and I'm grateful we had a chance to say goodbye. I've interviewed so many widows who never had that chance." [Kristin Meekhof] [A Widows Guide to Healing] Kristin Meekhof, MSW, is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, MariaShriver.com, WomanThatSoar, and others. Widowed at a young age, she can speak from experience on the unique and unforeseen challenges of widowhood. She has recently completed work in Kenya. A Widow's Guide to Healing offers a much-needed blueprint for grieving widows to face the often, overwhelming challenges of their new reality. Written for those grappling with their first five years of widowhood, this book gently and clearly guides readers through the pain and problems to a happier, healthier, and more hopeful future. "A very valuable and practical guide...both inspiring and courageous." - Deepak Chopra, MD, FAACP "[An] inspiring and insightful book to help guide widows through their grief. This book is by an Architect of Change, for all of us who must deal with grief." - Maria Shriver Here is the Free Press article. http://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/people/2015/11/28/orphan-turns-author-becomes-friends-deepak-chopra/76506294/ Here is the Oakland Press article which was printed in the Thanksgiving day paper. http://www.theoaklandpress.com/general-news/20151124/local-authors-book-guides-widows-to-healing [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Julie Farkas | Library Director Novi Public Library | 45255 West 10 Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 T: 248-869-7233 C: 248-331-7815 F: 248-869-7232 www.novilibrary.org INFORM. INSPIRE. INCLUDE. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Wherever you are. Why? Because we could all use a little help. Series topics and special guests: * February 4: Hiring the right people the right way with special guest Don Crankshaw, Human Resource and Organizational Development Officer at the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library (IN) * February 11: The art of delegation with special guest Rachel Minkin, Head of Reference Services at Michigan State University * February 18: Criticism, coaching, disciplining and other difficult conversations with special guest Liz Breed, former Assistant Director at the Kent District Library (MI) * February 25: Managing projects with proficiency with special guest Connie Bruder, Associate Director for Public Services at the Indiana State Library How? * Follow @MCLSorg on Twitter and use #MCLSchat to join the conversation. * New to Twitter chats? Read our Twitter chat instructions Michelle Bradley Manager, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Indiana 8024 W. 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Dustin Brown at CTCL did all of the leg work to recruit http://www.chi-townunionstation.com/ the World?s largest O-Scale model railroad and home of the World?s Longest Model Train, for MAP. We will get this new venue added to the MAP website pronto in order that your patrons can take a train trip to Chicago by way of Commerce Township :) Congratulations to Commerce Township Community Library. We hope your patrons will enjoy your new book as much as they will enjoy visiting this new MAP destination. Finally, don't forget our multiple bulk order opportunities, as outlined below. Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury at tln.lib.mi.us ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Flury" To: "everyone" , "michlib-l" , "coopdirs" , "bulk-tln" , adult-services at lists.tln.lib.mi.us, acquisitions at lists.tln.lib.mi.us, "directors" , "sasusers" , "youth-services" , "teen-services" Sent: Friday, January 8, 2016 10:27:35 AM Subject: Multiple Bulk Order Opportunities AND Your Chance to Win a FREE Copy of the Book Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football First things first. The publisher of the brand new book Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/12/19/michigan-wolverines-football-photo-book/77619728/ was kind enough to provide TLN with a complimentary copy. We don't serve the public here, so I could just strategically rotate the book among the desktops, offices, and cubes of the MSU grads and fans in our office so as to highly annoy them, which would be really neat. But as much fun as that would be, this book belongs in the public library domain. To that end, the first library that can deliver to me a NEW participant for MAP will receive as its prize, TLN's copy of this book (retail value $49.95). A new participant for MAP is defined as one that does not currently partake of the ginormous benefits that come with a MAP partnership. I will broaden the definition to include an institution that participated in previous years, fell away for some reason, but saw the error of its ways and wants to get on board with MAP again. The first referring library that can deliver an institution that completes and submits to me its copy of the MAP agreement form at http://tln.lib.mi.us/cultural/files/MAP%20cultural%20attraction%20participation%20questionnaire%202015.pdf will win TLN's copy of this book. Here are this month's new bulk order opportunities: 1. Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football. List price, $49.95. Discounted price is dependent upon the total number of copies we (you) order. If we order just one, the discount is 10%. For 50-99 copies, 20%. 100-199 is 30%, etc. I would budget for a 10% discount for this title. 2a. Michigan Divorce Book (with minor children), new 10th edition: List price is $34.95, 40% discount. 2b: Michigan Divorce Book (without minor children), new 10th edition: List price is $28.95, 40% discount. 3. Todd and Brad Reed's Michigan: Wednesdays in the Mitten http://www.toddandbradreed.com/lightbox/Wednesdays.html and http://michiganradio.org/post/new-photo-book-captures-michigans-natural-beauty#stream/0 List price is $110.00. Discounted price of $95.00 applies if we purchase 50 copies, which I'm pretty sure we wont. For 100+ copies, discounted price is $85.00. Budget for list price for this one. It's still easier than having to order it yourself, even at list price. 4. DVD You're Looking At Me Like I Live Here And I Don't. Lots of accolades for this. DVD only, no PPR, $31.00. DVD with PPR, $80.00. Please specify with or without PPR. 5. Michigan based Ted Braude of http://www.boysworkproject.com/ The library price for the Dragon Taming dvd set of four is $125.00. They will sell it to us at the retail price of $75.00. The book How Boys Become Men retails for $15.95. Library price, $12.95. The bundle, dvd and book, is available for $82.95. Please specify dvd, book, or bundle. Please note that if you wish to purchase PPR for the dvd, the distributor asks that you contact them directly. I can provide you with said contact info if needed. Please note that TLN may assess a $1.00 per item charge to help offset the cost of this project. Let's set a Friday, January 29 order deadline for the bulk purchases. The book contest will remain open until we have a winning library/new MAP destination. Start making those sales pitches to your local venues! Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury at tln.lib.mi.us From p.saunders at woodlands.lib.mi.us Tue Jan 19 12:31:07 2016 From: p.saunders at woodlands.lib.mi.us (Perri Saunders) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:31:07 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] OCI Yearbook Program Message-ID: If you have used this company/program, I'd be interested in hearing from you. Is it really free? How long do they have the yearbooks? Any other tidbits would be helpful. Thanks! -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 *p.saunders at woodlands.lib.mi.us * *Brighten the corner where you are.* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From robinsons at mcls.org Tue Jan 19 12:50:52 2016 From: robinsons at mcls.org (Suzanne Robinson) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 17:50:52 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Friday is the deadline to register for Copy Cataloging of Videos and DVDs using RDA Message-ID: Wide distribution. Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit from this online workshop. Copy Cataloging of Videos and DVDs Using RDA is offered Jan. 27 - 29, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, EST. Please register by the end of business this Friday, January 22. Click here for more information: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=2357 For any questions, please email training at mcls.org. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: (with some slight variations occasionally) Monday 11am-3pm Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 2:30pm Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am-1pm I work from home also, and I check email regularly, so email is the most reliable way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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He/she will actively demonstrate a positive leadership role within the library and in the community. KCLS, an independent taxing district with an annual operating budget of $115 million, is comprised of 49 community libraries and serves over 2 million ethnically diverse residents over 2300 square miles. In 2004, voters supported a $172 million capital bond to renovate, expand, and build new libraries across King County - in 10 years, KCLS has opened 13 new libraries, expanded 11, and renovated 11, and in 2016 will open 3 new library buildings and complete renovations on another 5. The 1,200 innovative and dedicated staff (883 FTE) serves its residents in the library, in the community, and through its virtual presence. Staff reaches 10,000+ non-English speaking families with the Library's early literacy services and programs. The Library also has twelve Library2Go! vehicles providing convenient access to many library services for customers of every age. These community services and programs propelled KCLS to be named Library Journal's 2011 Library of the Year and the 2012 Outstanding Civic Organization by the Municipal League of King County. Washington's King County offers a remarkable blend of vibrant cities, suburban developments, rural landscapes, farms and forests. Many areas enjoy spectacular views of Puget Sound, the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges and Mt. Rainier, convenient access to Seattle and all the amenities the region has to offer. King County is home to eleven colleges and universities including the University of Washington, a leading research institution, hosting one of the nation's top medical schools. Community colleges, art and culinary institutions, and technical schools round out the area's choices for higher education. Employment opportunities are available through many Fortune 500 companies-Amazon, Costco, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Paccar, Starbucks and Boeing are key employers. Arts, music, shopping, celebrations and festivals, and, of course, coffee, are also part of daily life in King County. For additional information on the Library and the region, visit KCLS Links . In planning, organizing, and directing the Library's Public Services Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for directing vital public services working with a committed team of twelve cluster managers who supervise 49 branch libraries. Other key reports include: (1) circulation coordinator; (2) operations coordinator; (3) staff support coordinator (volunteers and substitutes); and (4) community conduct coordinator (behavior issues, security, etc.). This position works as the key lead on the Public Services Leadership Team and reports to the Library Director. Please see the KCLS Public Service Director Job Description for the full position description. Qualifications: Required qualifications include a Master's of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited school; Washington State certification (to be completed within first year of employment); a minimum of eight years of supervisory/management experience in a public library; and a minimum of five years in a public library as a professional librarian. Additional qualifications include demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively in a team environment; extensive project management experience; proven experience mentoring and coaching professional staff; and the ability to participate as a contributing management team member through strategic thinking, forecasting, budget analysis, and complex problem solving. Compensation: the hiring salary range is $116,808- $122,371 with a competitive benefits package. Relocation assistance will be provided. For further information, or to apply, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates . Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury . The closing date for this position is January 22, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Wed Jan 20 10:35:44 2016 From: marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com (Marianne Hartzell) Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 10:35:44 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Director - Brighton District Library Message-ID: <569FA950.7050607@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com> ** *DIRECTOR* *BRIGHTON (MI) DISTRICT LIBRARY* *If you believe the library should be the heart of the community, then you may be the right person to serve as Director of the Brighton (MI) District Library! *Due to the retirement of the current director, the Board of Trustees is seeking an experienced administrator with a proven record of financial and personnel management, and who is committed to a collaborative, collegial approach.The successful candidate will be an energetic and dedicated professional, well-versed in current and emerging trends and best practices in library services. Still retaining the charm of a small town, Brighton offers the amenities of ?big city? life, including a variety of housing options, an excellent school system, access to higher education opportunities, numerous cultural attractions, and beautiful recreation areas.Brighton is located in a growing area of southeast Michigan, within easy driving distance of Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Lansing.As evidenced by the recent passage of a millage levy with 72% approval, the library enjoys outstanding community support.BDL serves a population of 43,000 with a budget of just over $2 million and a staff of 65 (20 MLIS) who take pride in providing excellent customer service.To learn more about the Brighton District Library and the community visit: http://www.brightonlibrary.info_._ *Position requirements:*A graduate degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; a minimum of seven (7) years of post-degree employment in a public library, of which at least four (4) years have been as an executive or senior manager; possession of, or the ability to obtain upon hire, a Level I Michigan professional certificate; a comprehensive knowledge of public library management and fiscal practices; experience with budget management of comparable size and complexity; excellent interpersonal and human resource abilities; experience in library renovation projects; and a proven record of leadership. Additional requirements include strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to develop and articulate a vision for library service and inspire others; a thorough understanding of library technology and its applications; and a collaborative style that will continue the library?s tradition of a teamwork environment. Experience in district library management would be a plus. For a complete position description visit: http://www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com *Compensation*: from the low $70s, dependent on qualifications and experience; benefit package that includes: health & life insurance, deferred compensation & retirement option. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by 5 o?clock pm (EST) on February 26, 2016 will receive first consideration. *Electronic submissions required.*To apply, submit a cover letter, which *specifically addresses the position requirements*, your resume, and the names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references to Marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com . -- Marianne Hartzell, Consultant marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 phone: 517-719-3487 fax: 517-324-3637 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cstanczak at albionlibrary.org Wed Jan 20 12:39:32 2016 From: cstanczak at albionlibrary.org (Stanczak, Cindy) Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 12:39:32 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Facilities Committee Description/Scope/Charge Message-ID: Hello all! My new Board has decided to create an ad-hoc Facilities Committee with the idea of using it to plan for, develop, and implement facilities improvements, updates, and (hopefully someday) expansions. *If you have such a committee, by any other name, I would love to see your official description/scope/charge! Also, if you have professionals on your committee, do you pay them for their time at the meetings, etc., like a city/twp would a board of appeals?* Many thanks in advance. I'm happy to pass the responses on to those who ask. Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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I'm happy to pass the responses on to those > who ask. > > Cynthia Stanczak > Library Director > Albion District Library > 501 S. Superior St. > Albion, MI 49224 > (517) 629-3993 > > Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. > Online at www.albionlibrary.org , or > find us on Facebook! > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From semlol.board at gmail.com Tue Jan 19 15:18:46 2016 From: semlol.board at gmail.com (SEMLOL Executive Board) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:18:46 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] SEMLOL Call for Proposals for Spring Meeting - Deadline Approaching Message-ID: Hello Everyone, There is still time to submit presentation proposals for the SEMLOL Spring meeting on the topic of library collaborations. We invite proposals on topics such as consortial projects, innovative faculty/student collaborations, community engagement initiatives, and other examples of library partnerships. Best practices, case studies, and creative ideas are all welcome. The SEMLOL Spring meeting will take place on Friday, April 15, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. ? 4:00 p.m. at the Troy campus of ITT Technical Institute. Presentations should be 40 minutes long, including time for questions. To submit a presentation proposal, please send the title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board at gmail.com by *February 1, 2016*. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of February. We look forward to your submissions! Jonathan Scherger :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board, Chair Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From danthutchins at yahoo.com Wed Jan 20 13:00:29 2016 From: danthutchins at yahoo.com (Dan Hutchins) Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:00:29 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Michlib-l] Strategic Plan examples References: <1002843579.8697350.1453312829685.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1002843579.8697350.1453312829685.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Hi all,Harrison Township Public Library recently transitioned from being an all volunteer run library to a tax-payer funded institution. Located on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County county, HTPL operates with a budget of approximately $450,000 annually and serves a population of about 25,000. It's time for us to start thinking about putting together a strategic plan. I was wondering if other libraries with a comparable budget would be willing to share with us copies of their past or current strategic plans? 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The Natrona County Public Library Board of Trustees seek a dynamic leader capable of moving the Library forward in what promises to be an exciting period of expansion and growth. The Library serves the 81,000 of the County through the Main library in Casper, the Mills and Edgerton branches, a bookmobile and the books-by-mail program. Opportunities include exploring the possibilities and potentially developing a plan for funding and renovating its current facility and/or embarking on a capital campaign for a new facility, increasing the use of technology services for patrons, and continuing to develop new community partnerships. For additional information on the library and the area, visit Natrona Links . The hiring salary range is $85,000 - $99,800 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package and closes January 24, 2016. Library Director-Branch District Library (Coldwater, MI)-This is an excellent opportunity for a developing library leader willing to step up and capitalize on the Library's 2015 millage success and create and implement a sound forward-thinking plan for the Library's future. The Library staff (37 employees, 23 FTE) serves the 46,905 citizens of Branch County and Allen Township in Hillsdale County with a $1.6 million operating budget. The Branch District Library was formed in 1991 by combining the resources and services of six individual public libraries in Coldwater, Algansee, Bronson, Quincy, Sherwood, and Union Township. The challenge for the new Director will be to help the Library and its services flourish with its communities, move forward with innovation to restore hours and services and become recognized as the community resource. For more about the position, the Library and the communities see the complete announcement and associated links. The salary range is $62,000 to $74,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. The position closes January 24, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cstanczak at albionlibrary.org Wed Jan 20 15:14:53 2016 From: cstanczak at albionlibrary.org (Stanczak, Cindy) Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:14:53 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] For Libraries with Zumba or Belly Dance Classes Message-ID: I apologize for any duplication! It's "New Year, New You" season out there, so I thought I would reach out to other programming librarians! If any other libraries out there host, or are thinking about hosting, zumba or belly dance classes, I'm talking to you. I highly recommend adding something fun, like coin scarves. I've had many, many participants say that it really made the belly dance class/series for them. I know that it's hard to find a vendor that's really good, but after a lot of shopping around, I found a really good, inexpensive, customer-oriented source for coin scarves. I've had nothing but great service our source, which I'm not going to advertise on the list. I'm not getting anything out of this. If you have any questions, feel free to respond to this message. I'm happy to share more detail on how we handled the classes, sales of the scarves, etc. Hope this helps some other library out there in libraryland! Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. 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The Michigan Notable Book hashtag has been set up as #minotablebks. Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 www.facebook.com/MichiganCenterfortheBook www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From n.pretzer at vlc.lib.mi.us Wed Jan 20 16:47:04 2016 From: n.pretzer at vlc.lib.mi.us (Nannette Pretzer) Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:47:04 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Making in Michigan Libraries PD tour dates set; next Maker Office Hours Fri 1/29, noon Message-ID: <008301d153cc$1a7e65a0$4f7b30e0$@vlc.lib.mi.us> A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image007.png at 01D153A5.83376550] [cid:image008.png at 01D153A5.83376550] [cid:image009.png at 01D153A5.83376550] From: Michigan Department of Treasury [mailto:MITreasury at govsubscriptions.michigan.gov] Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 2:35 PM To: Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) Subject: MI Student Aid Newsletter - January Edition [Capture] ________________________________ [Logo] MI Student Aid Michigan Department of Treasury Student Financial Services Bureau www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid 1-888-4-GRANTS (888-447-2687) mistudentaid at michigan.gov Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter @mistudentaid Information on Financial Aid and College Access ________________________________ It's Time to File Your 2016-2017 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Hear what former All-Pro football player, Herman Moore has to say about the FAFSA! [lions] ________________________________ [redfafsa]Filling out the FAFSA can be a straightforward and easy process. The FAFSA (fafsa.gov) will guide you through the application; click on the "Start A New FAFSA" button on the home page, and just follow the directions. Here you will find tips to help you along the way! *Source: Federal Student Aid ________________________________ High School Counselors, New MiSSG Web Portal! Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG) has created a Web portal, MiSSG, for high school counselors. In MiSSG, users will be able to view records for students currently attending their high school. Users with access can view who has completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Also, in previous years, you received a roster of seniors who achieved the qualifying ACT score to be considered for the Michigan Competitive Scholarship (MCS). With the new Web portal, users will have readily available information that will list each student's name along with their ACT score. Using the ACT Search Tool, Data Receiver Designees can view high school students at their school who took the ACT. If a SSN was not reported, the Designee may update each students' record and report their SSN. Coming soon, users will also be able to view students eligible for the Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) which will include the status of their TIP application. For high school counselors to have access to MiSSG, their principal must complete a NEW Data Use Agreement and Data Receiver Designee Form. For more information on accessing MiSSG, please watch this short video. * Data Use Agreement: This form needs to be completed/signed by the high school principal and returned to SSG each academic year. * Data Receiver Designee Form: This form need to be completed/signed by the high school principal and returned to SSG each academic year. * Secondary Security Access Form: This form grants permission from the high school principal to allow a partner(s) to view MiSSG reports. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact our office at 1-888-4-GRANTS, or 1-888-447-2687, email ssg at michigan.gov, or visit us on the Web at www.michigan.gov/ssg. ________________________________ MI College Goal MI Student Aid is proud to be a sponsor of MI College Goal, coming February 2016. We encourage students and families to attend a MI College Goal event where an expert can help in filling out the FAFSA. Assistance is available for free at over 30 locations throughout the State. For information on MI College Goal and locations/dates, please visit www.micollegegoal.org. For information on State of Michigan aid programs, please visit www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid. [collegegoal] ________________________________ MI Student Story [rachel]Check out the latest MI Student Story... Paying for college often times is a barrier for students and families. Finding resources and information can be difficult if you've never gone through the process. Rachel Nicks, a mother of three boys, found that putting a first child through college was difficult, especially shortly after the death of her husband, Fred...read more. ________________________________ Saving for College Most people want to save for their child's college education, but many don't know how to begin. According to a recent survey by T. 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Experts agree 529 accounts are a great way to save for education as your investments grow tax deferred and if used for college expenses the earnings won't be taxed at the time of withdrawal. If you cannot afford to save the entire cost, any amount parents can contribute is beneficial for their child in the long term. According to the College Savings Plans Network, Americans own more than 12 million 529 accounts which have more than $258 billion in assets. ________________________________ Looking for Scholarships? [scholarships]You can learn about scholarships in several ways, including contacting the financial aid office at the school you plan to attend and checking information in a public library or online. But be careful. Make sure scholarship information and offers you receive are legitimate and remember that you don't have to pay to find scholarships or other financial aid. Check out our information on how to avoid scams. Try these free sources of information about scholarships: * Financial aid office at a college or career school. * High school or TRIO counselor. * The U.S. Department of Labor's FREE scholarship search tool. * Federal agencies. * State agency. * Library. * Foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups. * Organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest. * Ethnicity-based organizations. * Your employer or your parents' employers. *Source: Federal Student Aid ________________________________ Upcoming Events January 20, 2016 6:30pm - 7:30pm Livonia Civic Center Library Making College Affordable 32777 Five Mile Livonia, MI 48154 January 26, 2016 5:00pm - 7:00pm Capital Area Career Center Capital Area Career Center FAFSA Night 611 Hagadorn Road Mason, MI 48854 January 26, 2016 7:00pm - 8:00pm Novi Public Library Financial Aid Preparing for College 45255 West 10 Mile Road Novi, MI 48375 January 27, 2016 6:00pm - 7:30pm Wayne Memorial High School Fund Your Future 3001 Fourth Street Wayne, MI 48184 February 11, 2016 6:00pm - 7:30pm Warren Civic Center Library College Scholarships and Grants 1 City Square Warren, MI 48093 February 20, 2016 10:00am - 2:30pm Oakland Schools Conference Center Show Me The Money Day 2016 2111 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford Township, MI 48328 February 25, 2016 5:00pm - 7:00pm Portland High School FAFSA Information Night 1100 Ionia Road Portland, MI 48875 ________________________________ [survey]To help us better serve you in the future, please tell us about your newsletter experience by answering five brief questions here. ________________________________ This service is provided to you at no charge by the [Michigan Department of Treasury Seal] Michigan Department of Treasury Lansing, Michigan 48922 | 517-373-3200 | Contact Us Online here SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe All | Subscription Help ________________________________ This email was sent to biggsthomasd at michigan.gov using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Michigan Department of Treasury * Lansing, MI 48922 * 517-373-3200 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Exciting! Increasing community engagement means keeping our staffing up. We have a 20-hour Adult Services Librarian position available?in the newly separated ?just? Adult Services Department. Note, though, that all of our Librarians are cross-trained. You may not do a story time, but you?ll probably assist with desk coverage and some other programming (Quidditch Tournament anyone?) We believe we are the place to connect?with warm and friendly staff, the Web, and the community. If that?s your desire, interest, and future vision, too, then we need you! Cromaine District Library is located near the intersection of M-59 and US-23?easy to get to from Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Flint. Cromaine-Village (built in 1927 and expanded in 1980) is the main library with the largest collection and programming space, but we also offer a popular collection and an increasing number of programs at the Crossroads Branch, in a strip mall, established 2005. Cromaine wins grants, including several National Endowment for the Arts? The Big Read. Grants for technology in Youth, local business sponsorships for an expanded summer concert series, exhibits from the Smithsonian and to be a pilot for a national grant program?we are a place to connect to culture, music, technology, makers, as well as reading in every format. We are an OverDrive (TLN?s Download Destination) plus Advantage and hoopla from Midwest Tape, library. Many of the grants support a very full event calendar (check It out at www.cromaine.org/Programs and Events). $17.20 per hour to start, 20 hours per week; includes some evenings and weekends. MLA membership and national conference attendance (in rotation) paid. After successful completion of the 90-day introductory period, an increase to $17.95 is planned. Part-time positions at Cromaine have prorated paid time off, plus holiday pay, paid birthday, and paid bereavement leave as well as an opportunity to participate in AFLAC, but no other paid benefits. Share your love for new technologies and public service with a community that loves its library and its library staff even more. Send your application (available at www.cromaine.org--Cromaine News & Info--Forms), resume and a cover letter to ?Librarian? at Cromaine or e-mail (preferred to be ?green?) to brentola at cromaine.org by February 5, 2016?position applications accepted until filled. -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We would be very grateful if you would be willing to forward this information to the teen or youth services librarian groups in your state. We are looking for librarians to participate in 45-minute interviews to discuss the needs of their youth patrons, their current programming, and their use of technology. For more information on the project, visit http://connectedlib.ischool.uw.edu. To sign up for an interview, visit http://go.umd.edu/connectedlibinterview. Thank you for your help! Katie Davis ---------- Katie Davis Assistant Professor The Information School University of Washington Mary Gates Hall 015D Seattle, WA 98195 (206) 221-7741 http://katiedavisresearch.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Thu Jan 21 09:27:20 2016 From: marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com (Marianne Hartzell) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 09:27:20 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Director - Peter White Public Library, Marquette Message-ID: <56A0EAC8.5070505@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com> ** *DIRECTOR* *PETER WHITE PUBLIC LIBRARY* *MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN* The opportunity to lead the largest library in Michigan?s Upper Peninsula awaits a passionate, energetic, ?people-person? as the next Director! The award-winning Peter White Public Library is considered by many to be the heart of the city and county of Marquette; the ?jewel? of the diverse and progressive communities the library serves. The Board of Trustees is seeking a seasoned leader, with strong skills in financial and personnel management, and who will embrace active involvement in the community. The Peter White Public Library serves a population of over 36,000 with a budget of $1.775 million and a staff of 37.The Library is housed in a landmark building that serves as the hub of the community, offering programming and services beyond those of most traditional libraries, as well as outstanding customer service.For more information about the Library visit: _http://pwpl.info_. Marquette is located in Michigan?s beautiful Upper Peninsula, which offers four seasons of outdoor recreation. On the shores of magnificent Lake Superior, the area enjoys life at a different pace.In addition to unmatched natural beauty, the area boasts a strong cultural presence in the arts and music, three universities, excellent school systems, and an outstanding sense of community.For more information about the city of Marquette and the surrounding area, please visit: www.mqtcty.org and www.marquettechamber.com . *Position requirements:*A graduate degree in Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; a minimum of seven (7) years of post-degree employment in a public library, of which at least four (4) years have been as an executive or senior manager; possession of (or the ability to obtain at time of hire) a Level I Michigan professional certificate; proven financial management skills; excellent inter-personal and communication abilities; demonstrated experience in leadership and team management; ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies and government officials on a local and state level; and well-versed in public library operations and funding. *Additional qualifications:*Ability to develop a vision of library service and inspire others; the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; a thorough understanding of library technology and its applications; and a strong passion for the importance and role of the library in the community.Successful experience in a millage or levy campaign and facility management desirable. For a complete position description visit: http://www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com *Compensation*: from the mid $70s; dependent on qualifications and experience; benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by 5 o?clock pm (EST) on February 24, 2016 will receive first consideration. *Electronic submissions required.*To apply, submit a cover letter, which *specifically addresses the position requirements*, your resume, and the names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references to Marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com .__ -- Marianne Hartzell, Consultant marianne at hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 phone: 517-719-3487 fax: 517-324-3637 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Presented by: Sara Wright, NE Regional Consultant, Colorado Library Consortium (most recently Director at Berthoud); and Elizabeth Lawrence, Library Assistant, aka Library Ninja, Berthoud Community Library District, Colorado The session will be recorded and made available in the free course catalog following the webinar: http://learn.webjunction.org/ You can find all the upcoming WebJunction webinars here: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html Shannon ------------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 517.373.9489 Whites29 at michigan.gov Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan From brichards at hlpl.lib.mi.us Thu Jan 21 11:17:01 2016 From: brichards at hlpl.lib.mi.us (Brandon D. Richards) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 11:17:01 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Barcode Scanners In-Reply-To: <1823125009.9102976.1453392652733.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <214346370.9104169.1453393021531.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> We're in the market for some new barcode scanners for our circulation desk. Right now we currently have some handheld, single line scanners on a stand. We're looking to find something that's more omni-directional (IE: you don't have to perfectly orient the barcode to a single laser) and hopefully fairly compact and visually appealing. I was curious if anybody had any recommendations, as well as who they like to purchase their scanners through. Thanks! Brandon Richards Technology Coordinator/Trainer Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: 989.366.9230 URL: www.hlpl.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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RACO TK-3488-2D-V2 Scanner with USB cable Zebra GC420T is $365. That can be found elsewhere for less, but not with support and service. Don Bosman Information Technologist MSU Libraries 366 W. Circle Drive - Rm.W441 East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 517-884-0873 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Brandon D. Richards Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 11:17 AM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Barcode Scanners We're in the market for some new barcode scanners for our circulation desk. Right now we currently have some handheld, single line scanners on a stand. We're looking to find something that's more omni-directional (IE: you don't have to perfectly orient the barcode to a single laser) and hopefully fairly compact and visually appealing. I was curious if anybody had any recommendations, as well as who they like to purchase their scanners through. Thanks! 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Right now we currently have some handheld, single line scanners on a > stand. We're looking to find something that's more omni-directional (IE: > you don't have to perfectly orient the barcode to a single laser) and > hopefully fairly compact and visually appealing. I was curious if anybody > had any recommendations, as well as who they like to purchase their > scanners through. Thanks! > > Brandon Richards > Technology Coordinator/Trainer > Houghton Lake Public Library > 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. > Houghton Lake, MI 48629 > Phone: 989.366.9230 > URL: www.hlpl.org > > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- Kerry FitzGerald, Assistant Director Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave Grand Haven MI 49417 616.842.5560 x233 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From bsebrowski at commercetwp.com Thu Jan 21 13:44:17 2016 From: bsebrowski at commercetwp.com (Benjamin Sebrowski) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:44:17 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Barcode Scanners In-Reply-To: References: <1823125009.9102976.1453392652733.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> <214346370.9104169.1453393021531.JavaMail.root@hlpl.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: We use Datalogic Gryphon ? Model GD4130-BK barcode scanners at our staff stations. The are able to scan barcodes on smartphones and are omnidirectional. They've worked great for us and other libraries in our area. We bought them through The Library Network, but they are available from any vendor that sells barcode scanners - google them. Ben Sebrowski Director of Technology Charter Township of Commerce 2009 Township Drive Commerce Township, MI 48390 Ph (248)960-7037 On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 1:33 PM, Kerry Fitzgerald < kfitzgerald at loutitlibrary.org> wrote: > We're also looking to replace our barcode scanners for models that can > handle scanning barcodes from smartphones. Any suggestions regarding > specific models? > > On Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Brandon D. Richards < > brichards at hlpl.lib.mi.us> wrote: > >> We're in the market for some new barcode scanners for our circulation >> desk. Right now we currently have some handheld, single line scanners on a >> stand. We're looking to find something that's more omni-directional (IE: >> you don't have to perfectly orient the barcode to a single laser) and >> hopefully fairly compact and visually appealing. I was curious if anybody >> had any recommendations, as well as who they like to purchase their >> scanners through. Thanks! >> >> Brandon Richards >> Technology Coordinator/Trainer >> Houghton Lake Public Library >> 4431 W. Houghton Lake Dr. >> Houghton Lake, MI 48629 >> Phone: 989.366.9230 >> URL: www.hlpl.org >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Michlib-l mailing list >> Michlib-l at mcls.org >> http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l >> >> > > > -- > Kerry FitzGerald, Assistant Director > Loutit District Library > 407 Columbus Ave > Grand Haven MI 49417 > 616.842.5560 x233 > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). 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It's time for us to start thinking about putting together a strategic plan. I was wondering if other libraries with a comparable budget would be willing to share with us copies of their past or current strategic plans? Thank you for your time.?Dan Hutchins, Director Harrison Township Public Library 38151 L'Anse CreuseHarrison Township, MI 48045 http://www.htplib.org 586-329-1261 dhutchins at htplib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From BorrelliE at michigan.gov Thu Jan 21 15:01:58 2016 From: BorrelliE at michigan.gov (Borrelli, Eunice (MDE)) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:01:58 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] MeL Minute - Health & Wellness Message-ID: Hello all, Now that cold and flu and pneumonia season is in full swing it seems like a good time to talk about the health benefits of some MeL resources. Remember, Material contained in these resources is intended for informational purposes only. Health Reference Center Academic offers students, patients, and health professionals access to medical and professional periodicals, health magazines, and reference materials. Read articles on trending subjects or use the search and Topic Finder tools to explore an area of interest. Health & Wellness Resource Center found in the Databases list and Health Gateway provides instant access to full text articles, refereed publications, consumer health topics, and resources en Espa?ol. A bonus feature of these subscription databases is that they are ad-free! You get reliable information without all the pop-ups. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. In the MeL Health Gateway you'll find a variety of websites including the free consumer version of the Merck Manual which includes a Drug/Pill Identifier. Search by imprint, shape or color, or generic drug name to get results that include a color image, generic name, brand name, and other information. And, the University of Michigan Health System Care Guides which provide materials created by university clinicians on a wide variety of topics. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact at mel.org or visit mel.org. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Registration is now open for the next MCLS webinar on MeL Resources, College Prep for Teens, to be held January 27, 3:30-4pm Eastern time Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. 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Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk at michigan.gov From: Lunchatlibrary [mailto:lunchatlibrary-bounces at listserv.cla-net.org] On Behalf Of Natalie Cole Sent: Thursday, January 21, 2016 3:43 PM To: lunchatlibrary at listserv.cla-net.org Subject: [Lunchatlibrary] Infographic demonstrating impact of California's public library summer meal programs The California Summer Meal Coalition and California Library Association are delighted that over 100 California public libraries served over 140,000 meals to children and teens in low-income communities in 2015. 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Send resume with cover letter to: Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 Attn: Terri Lancaster Phone: 734-475-8732 x 207 Fax: 734-475-6190 Email: tlancaster at chelseadistrictlibrary.org * Closing Date: Friday, February 12th 2015 by 5 PM* -- Keegan Sulecki Head of Adult Services Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 218 chelseadistrictlibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Progress Monitoring Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children (birth through 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. This website can help you with finding information on special education issues as well as disability specific information. Our goal is to increase the involvement of families in their children?s education. To do this, we offer learning opportunities across the state, leadership mentoring, and support. Parents can connect directly to a local mentor to address the families? needs. All Michigan families are able to access 1:1 support, electronic and printed resource information, and referrals to local community resources. Click here to see the Michigan Alliance for Families map and get in touch with a staff person. Michigan Alliance for Families is a Michigan Department of Education IDEA Grant Funded Initiative. Michigan Alliance for Families is our state?s federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/ 1-800-552-4821 info at michiganallianceforfamilies.org -- Mary Jo Vortkamp Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 313-481-1740 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 2016-Webinar-Series-Flyer-Feb-2016-1 (1).pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 300936 bytes Desc: not available URL: From gcocozzol at ltu.edu Thu Jan 21 18:33:38 2016 From: gcocozzol at ltu.edu (Gary R. Cocozzoli) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 18:33:38 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Final chance to see the Rare Books from the Remnant Trust, and the final panel discussion Message-ID: This is the final week of public access to the Remnant Trust rare book exhibit "Literary Masterpieces: Sacred and Secular" at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield Michigan. It has been both interesting and enlightening to see and handle these books, and the last two panel discussions were great; the upcoming one also will be thought-provoking. ?The final public hours will be: *Friday, January 22* 12 - 2 p.m. *Saturday, January 23* 12?4 p.m. *Sunday, January 24* 12?4 p.m. *Tuesday, January 26* 12:30?2 p.m. *Wednesday, January 27* 12:30?2 p.m. *?AND* ?The final panel discussion will take place Thursday January 28 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm: *Panel Discussion: ?The Thucydides Trap: Is War Inevitable between the USA and China??* Moderator: Philip Vogt, associate professor of history and honors program director, Lawrence Technological University Panelists: John Ciorciari, assistant professor and co-director of the International Policy Center, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan Yumin Sheng, associate professor, Department of Political Science, Wayne State University? ?Come a bit early on Thursday night to view the book display and talk to the docents before the panel discussion begins. The book exhibit and panel is in the Gallery, in the UTLC Building off Ten Mile Rd. entrance, west of Evergreen and M-10 (Northwestern Hwy.) Learn more at http://www.ltu.edu/exhibit (note tab for schedule) To see a short video and some photos of the exhibit, check out * http://www.facebook.com/lawrencetechu * Any questions? Call the LTU Library at 248-204-3000 or email refdesk at ltu.edu _____________________ Gary R. Cocozzoli Director of the Library Lawrence Technological University 248-204-3000 gcocozzol at ltu.edu (or) grc at ltu.edu Visit the Library at http://library.ltu.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Kristen Valyi-Hax Director Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-343-2575 313-343-2127 (fax) From WhiteS29 at michigan.gov Fri Jan 22 10:03:39 2016 From: WhiteS29 at michigan.gov (White, Shannon (MDE)) Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2016 15:03:39 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Rural Libraries Conference - Preliminary Details Message-ID: It is getting close to the time that we open registration for the Rural Libraries Conference. This year the event will be held on Mackinac Island at Grand Hotel. The conference begins on Wednesday, May 4 with an opening luncheon and concludes on Friday, May 6 after the closing luncheon. We will feature exhibitors on Wednesday and Thursday. Sessions are currently being scheduled and presenters will be notified over the next few days about proposals accepted. Once we do that we will open registration and lodging options for attendees. Registration cost for the event is $89 per attendee and includes 5 meals at Grand Hotel, conference materials, and a round trip ferry ticket. We will once again offer meal options directly with the hotel for guests of attendees. Lodging is the same price as in 2014, $129 per room accommodating up to four people. We are excited to bring you this event again in 2016 and hope to see many from the library community return to the island. The conference will feature more than 60 sessions for all levels of library staff, managers, trustees and friends. Please stay tuned to our website at www.michigan.gov/fyanconference for full details. Announcements will be sent to all the mailing lists once registration is open. The conference is made possible by funding from the Library of Michigan Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon ----------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. 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Monday is the last day to register for this overview of RDA principals for anyone who might need to gain some basic knowledge and understand new terminology. https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=2366 Please register before the end of the work day Monday, January 25. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: (with some slight variations occasionally) Monday 11a-3p Tuesday 9a - 3p Wednesday 11a - 2:30p Thursday 9a - 3p Friday 9a-1p I work from home also and check email regularly, so email is the most reliable way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please visit the website for the full job description: www.petoskeylibrary.org and check out Petoskey at: http://petoskeydowntown.com/ http://www.petoskeychamber.com/ http://www.petoskey.us/ To be considered for the position, please email a cover letter and resume to Valerie Meyerson, director at petoskeylibrary.org by 4:00pm, January 22nd, 2016. _________________________________________________________________________________ Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library 231.758.3120 231.881.7676 vmeyerson at petoskeylibrary.org Please think about the environment before printing this message. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From john at johnkeister.com Thu Jan 21 11:35:58 2016 From: john at johnkeister.com (John Keister) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 10:35:58 -0600 Subject: [Michlib-l] Job: Library Director, Chicago Area Message-ID: The Woodridge Public Library in Woodridge, IL seeks a new Library Director. This is a beautiful, well-run library in a thriving, diverse suburb west of Chicago. The library is just completing a greatly anticipated update/renovation. The job opening is due to the retirement of the current director. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a library with friendly staff, a supportive library board, and residents who appreciate the best in community library service. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/woodridge/ for details and to apply. We welcome phone and email inquiries. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com library at johnkeister.com 847-955-0540 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From BiggsD at michigan.gov Thu Jan 21 15:56:56 2016 From: BiggsD at michigan.gov (Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE)) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:56:56 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] BritannicaSchool App for MeL!! Message-ID: Accessing Britannica School Just Got Easier! As hopefully you all know, Michigan eLibrary (MeL) recently added the exciting content of Britannica School. In particular, Michigan residents have access to the following databases from Britannica: Britannica School, Elementary, Middle, High, and Learning Zone. Within each database, teachers have access to lesson plans based on current Common Core standards, and have the ability to search based on standard. There is now fast, easy, and obvious access to Britannica School! Sharing Apps are now available for both iOS and Chrome devices. These apps place an icon on the user?s device that links them directly to Britannica School. The directions on how to install the App are attached. Please feel free to share widely! If you have any questions about MeL, please email either Deb Renee Biggs, MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator at: biggsd at michigan.gov or Christine Schneider, MeL Education Specialist at: CSchneider.mel at gmail.com. You may also access any of Britannica School's complimentary webinars! Find dates and topics here: http://info.eb.com/professional-development/free-training-webinars/ D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image002.png at 01D15464.566ECDA0] [cid:image004.png at 01D15464.566ECDA0] [cid:image006.png at 01D15464.566ECDA0] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 4035 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image004.png Type: image/png Size: 5956 bytes Desc: image004.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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For those of you unfamiliar with our service, BTBL offers audio books, magazines, and braille titles to Michigan residents with visual or physical disabilities that are unable to utilize standard print materials. Demo sites are issued a digital talking book machine, a book on cartridge, and promotional materials to display at the discretion of each location. Thank you for your interest and support. Please let me know if you have any questions. Stephanie Wambaugh Reader Advisor, Outreach & Youth Librarian BSBP Braille & Talking Book Library P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909-7507 517-373-5357 / wambaughs at michigan.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kschwartz at fpl.info Sat Jan 23 06:55:19 2016 From: kschwartz at fpl.info (Kay Schwartz) Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 11:55:19 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Flint Public Library and Flint water crisis Message-ID: <85CDFA3AF39CA546932AFC5000AB97D75CB42783@FPLEXCH01.FPL.LOCAL> Friends in the Library world, The Flint Public Library is getting many expressions of sympathy from libraries all over the country about the water crisis in Flint - thank you all so much for your concern for our community and our library! Flint indeed has a long road to travel, because we have to now determine what homes and businesses and what underground water systems were damaged by the corrosive water, and decide how to fix all that. Now that we're back on regular Lake Huron water, we still aren't able to drink it until each and every home and building is tested to make sure that the service lines AND the lines within the home are not leaching lead. It varies building to building, neighborhood to neighborhood, and house to house. Understand that it was not the river water per se but the failure to add corrosion control to the water, that caused the damage. The water was ok when it left the plant but corroded the pipes on the way to homes and corroded the pipes inside your home or building on the way to your faucets. From what the EPA has said, the use of corrosion control is so basic that they didn't at first believe Flint wasn't using it. This failure resulted from direct advice to Flint from the Michigan DEQ. We do know that some children have been exposed to lead for as much as 18 months, either at home or at school, or both. One of the saddest findings is that three of our elementary schools had lead levels that, at least in some of the samples, were above the danger level. So kids were drinking lead contaminated water in their school buildings from April 2014 through the entire 2014-15 school year and until October 2015. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/10/three_flint_schools_water_exce.html At Flint Public Main Library (our only site), soon after the switch to river water in April 2014 we noticed that our water from the faucets and in the toilets was discolored. We didn't really know what was happening but it was clearly due to the water switch. After four months or so of yellow-tinted water from the faucets all the time and orange water in the toilets when we arrived after the weekend, we declared the water undrinkable, even though the City said it was safe. We contracted with Absopure to bring in water coolers for both the public and staff areas. So I'm happy to say we've been providing clean drinking water here at the Library since August of 2014. Eventually we will need to determine the condition of the infrastructure in our building and decide what to do about the plumbing, but it's not an emergency at this time. The situation has been different and much more difficult in the Flint homes that were affected by the corrosion. People have had to bathe their children with the yellow water, wash their clothes in it, and decide whether to drink it and cook with it or to purchase water for those purposes. Again, the water quality for the past 18 months has varied from house to house - some neighborhoods had perfectly clear water. But was it carrying lead all that time? We don't yet know. Lots more work to do. The Library has been providing information referrals to the public on the water issue through a wonderful information network in our community. We're pretty small here so news travels fast; we have great local media and a regional/local 211 service. The City, Health Department, United Way, and others decided to make 211 the central point for information, so we've been able to connect people with the information they need. We are grateful for all the water donations that are coming to Flint from everywhere in the U.S. But the costs that will be incurred to mitigate the damage to children from lead exposure are going to come due over a long period of time and with costs that can't possibly be known right now. For anyone who wants to help our community deal with the long range effects of this crisis, I encourage a money donation to our Community Foundation's Flint Child Health & Development Fund that has been established to fund programming now and into the future for kids affected by lead exposure. This is a gift that will be greatly needed even after the current water issues are solved. Go to www.cfgf.org for more information, and the donation page is flintkids.org. 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Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: Kay Schwartz To: michlib-l at mcls.org Sent: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 06:55:19 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Michlib-l] Flint Public Library and Flint water crisis Friends in the Library world, The Flint Public Library is getting many expressions of sympathy from libraries all over the country about the water crisis in Flint - thank you all so much for your concern for our community and our library! Flint indeed has a long road to travel, because we have to now determine what homes and businesses and what underground water systems were damaged by the corrosive water, and decide how to fix all that. Now that we're back on regular Lake Huron water, we still aren't able to drink it until each and every home and building is tested to make sure that the service lines AND the lines within the home are not leaching lead. It varies building to building, neighborhood to neighborhood, and house to house. Understand that it was not the river water per se but the failure to add corrosion control to the water, that caused the damage. The water was ok when it left the plant but corroded the pipes on the way to homes and corroded the pipes inside your home or building on the way to your faucets. From what the EPA has said, the use of corrosion control is so basic that they didn't at first believe Flint wasn't using it. This failure resulted from direct advice to Flint from the Michigan DEQ. We do know that some children have been exposed to lead for as much as 18 months, either at home or at school, or both. One of the saddest findings is that three of our elementary schools had lead levels that, at least in some of the samples, were above the danger level. So kids were drinking lead contaminated water in their school buildings from April 2014 through the entire 2014-15 school year and until October 2015. http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2015/10/three_flint_schools_water_exce.html At Flint Public Main Library (our only site), soon after the switch to river water in April 2014 we noticed that our water from the faucets and in the toilets was discolored. We didn't really know what was happening but it was clearly due to the water switch. After four months or so of yellow-tinted water from the faucets all the time and orange water in the toilets when we arrived after the weekend, we declared the water undrinkable, even though the City said it was safe. We contracted with Absopure to bring in water coolers for both the public and staff areas. So I'm happy to say we've been providing clean drinking water here at the Library since August of 2014. Eventually we will need to determine the condition of the infrastructure in our building and decide what to do about the plumbing, but it's not an emergency at this time. The situation has been different and much more difficult in the Flint homes that were affected by the corrosion. People have had to bathe their children with the yellow water, wash their clothes in it, and decide whether to drink it and cook with it or to purchase water for those purposes. Again, the water quality for the past 18 months has varied from house to house - some neighborhoods had perfectly clear water. But was it carrying lead all that time? We don't yet know. Lots more work to do. The Library has been providing information referrals to the public on the water issue through a wonderful information network in our community. We're pretty small here so news travels fast; we have great local media and a regional/local 211 service. The City, Health Department, United Way, and others decided to make 211 the central point for information, so we've been able to connect people with the information they need. We are grateful for all the water donations that are coming to Flint from everywhere in the U.S. But the costs that will be incurred to mitigate the damage to children from lead exposure are going to come due over a long period of time and with costs that can't possibly be known right now. For anyone who wants to help our community deal with the long range effects of this crisis, I encourage a money donation to our Community Foundation's Flint Child Health & Development Fund that has been established to fund programming now and into the future for kids affected by lead exposure. This is a gift that will be greatly needed even after the current water issues are solved. Go to www.cfgf.org for more information, and the donation page is flintkids.org. Thanks to everyone for your heartfelt sympathy and offers of support... Kay ................................................................................................ Kay Schwartz Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503 Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642 -- Roger Mendel,Director Northland Library Cooperative 220 W. Clinton St. Charlevoix, MI 49720 send mail to Northland c/o 111 E. Parson Street Alpena, MI 49707 231-855-2206 rmendel at northland.lib.mi.us PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A NEW EMAIL ADDRESS From kschwartz at fpl.info Sat Jan 23 10:49:16 2016 From: kschwartz at fpl.info (Kay Schwartz) Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 15:49:16 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Social media links for Flint water crisis Message-ID: <85CDFA3AF39CA546932AFC5000AB97D75CB43170@FPLEXCH01.FPL.LOCAL> All, People have asked for social media links related to the letter I just sent to the list - see Flint Public Library's Facebook page for posts you could re-post - and many thanks! ................................................................................................ Kay Schwartz Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503 Work: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From NorrisS2 at michigan.gov Mon Jan 25 07:16:07 2016 From: NorrisS2 at michigan.gov (Norris, Sonya (MDE)) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:16:07 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] FW: Register TODAY for February 7, 2016: TRIG/Dell Virtual PD Courses! In-Reply-To: <1123567311943.1116163792946.1999468688.0.471711JL.2002@scheduler.constantcontact.com> References: <1123567311943.1116163792946.1999468688.0.471711JL.2002@scheduler.constantcontact.com> Message-ID: Social media and other classes in February courtesy of the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG) that library staff are eligible for. Enjoy! SSN Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 From: TRIG [mailto:sfranck at gomasa.org] Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 5:12 PM To: Norris, Sonya (MDE) Subject: Register TODAY for February 7, 2016: TRIG/Dell Virtual PD Courses! 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This course will lay the groundwork for effective instructional strategies that support the foundations of literacy and technology integration. Click Here to Register February 2nd - February 28th, 2016: Intermediate Social Media Participants will explore how to use various Social Media tools to manage workflow and communicate to various stakeholders. They will also design a learning experience that supports mid-levels of the SAMR model so as to encourage students in the development of the same important critical thinking and networking skills that professionals use through Social Media tools. Click Here to Register [https://static.ctctcdn.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-Template-Images/CyberMonday/divider-custom.png] TRIG | 22iTRIG.org | 517-327-9263 [Facebook] [Twitter] [Pinterest] TRIG, 1001 Centennial Way, Lansing, MI 48906 SafeUnsubscribe? norriss2 at michigan.gov Forward this email | Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by sfranck at gomasa.org in collaboration with [Constant Contact] Try it free today -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From smith at ypsilibrary.org Mon Jan 25 08:45:12 2016 From: smith at ypsilibrary.org (Julianne Smith) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:45:12 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] CD Holders Message-ID: <32F04D63B66C4546A1D0B6DC909765A576732FB2D7@HUSKY> Hello, The Ypsilanti District Library has approximately 60 brand new, unwrapped CD holders. They are the Flipster 734 model that go into drawers. You can find the description here: http://www.flipworks.com/views734.html Make a reasonable offer, and they are yours! Julianne J. Smith Assistant Director Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Rd. | Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 482-4110 ext. 1312 | (734) 879-1310 fax smith at ypsilibrary.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From putnamlibrary.director at yahoo.com Mon Jan 25 10:24:50 2016 From: putnamlibrary.director at yahoo.com (Shauna Swantek) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 15:24:50 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Michlib-l] GrantStation References: <171676993.980660.1453735490939.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <171676993.980660.1453735490939.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Are there any libraries using this resource (available via Techsoup) themselves and/or making it available to community organizations? Please reply directly.Thank you.?Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrowwww.putnamlib.org?327 North Main Street?PO Box 920?Nashville, MI 49073-9578?Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From WhiteS29 at michigan.gov Mon Jan 25 11:27:35 2016 From: WhiteS29 at michigan.gov (White, Shannon (MDE)) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:27:35 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Rural Libraries Conference - Preliminary Details and Hotel Costs Message-ID: I had some questions about lodging so I've added some details below about Grand Hotel. We are happy to hear so many are excited about the event this May. Shannon It is getting close to the time that we open registration for the Rural Libraries Conference. This year the event will be held on Mackinac Island at Grand Hotel. The conference begins on Wednesday, May 4 with an opening luncheon and concludes on Friday, May 6 after the closing luncheon. We will feature exhibitors on Wednesday and Thursday. Sessions are currently being scheduled and presenters will be notified over the next few days about proposals accepted. Once we do that we will open registration and lodging options for attendees. Registration cost for the event is $89 per attendee and includes 5 meals at Grand Hotel, conference materials, and a round trip ferry ticket. We will once again offer meal options directly with the hotel for guests of attendees. Lodging is the same price as in 2014, $129 per night, for a room accommodating up to four people. Taxes and local surcharges are in addition to the nightly rate. Grand Hotel includes a buffet breakfast for guests. We are excited to bring you this event again in 2016 and hope to see many from the library community return to the island. The conference will feature more than 60 sessions for all levels of library staff, managers, trustees and friends. Please stay tuned to our website at www.michigan.gov/fyanconference for full details. Announcements will be sent to all the mailing lists once registration is open. The conference is made possible by funding from the Library of Michigan Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon ----------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 517.373.9489 Whites29 at michigan.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ReishK at michigan.gov Mon Jan 25 14:25:06 2016 From: ReishK at michigan.gov (Reish, Karren (MDE)) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 19:25:06 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading - Counting Books vs. Learning Activities Message-ID: We are coming up on spring (I hope) so that means Summer Reading is coming very soon. A perennial planning question with Summer Reading is what to count - books, pages, time - and if that even encourages kids to read, especially those that aren't strong readers. Many libraries are now looking at tracking activities based on reading. This type of programming shifts from pages or time to experiences and behaviors. Some libraries are trying a game board with reading goals and exploratory behaviors to be checked off instead a sheet to list books on. This can be a range of activities linked to topics in the collection. The activities selected can be done at home as well as the library for those kids who can't come to the library often. For example, a child can read a book on insects and then go look for animals/insects in their yard for an exploratory activity. Libraries experimenting with these types of Summer Reading programs have seen that they can be more inclusive and bring in children with a broad range of interests and it can get away from problems with gaming how reading is counted. It can also be a way to encourage families to participate in local and community activities and to encourage community groups to partner with the library. For more information, you can watch the recorded webinar the Library of Michigan did last year - Learning Challenges as a Way to Increase the Impact of Summer Reading. Enjoy our last days of winter as you wrap up your summer reading planning! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk at michigan.gov Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. 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Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image007.png at 01D15780.3A745D30] [cid:image008.png at 01D15780.3A745D30] [cid:image009.png at 01D15780.3A745D30] Good afternoon, Attached below is the latest quarterly product update as it pertains to your Gale resources for the months of October - December, 2015. The purpose of these newsletters is to simply sum up the product updates that have been made during the past quarter, and to have the information in a single, easy to access location. Please keep in mind, you may already be aware of these updates. Please feel free to share this information as you see appropriate. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Kelly or myself. Kindest Regards, Steve Hicks Consortia & Major Accounts Service Manager Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3535 (o) 800-877-4253 ext. 8808 | (f) 800-990-4253 | (e) steve.hicks at cengage.com| www.gale.cengage.com Kelly M. Gegich (Mills) Executive Library Sales Consultant Government & Special Libraries Gale | Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Rd., Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (o) 800-877-4253 x 1914 | (f) 734-992-3724 (e) kelly.gegich at cengage.com | www.gale.cengage.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image007.png Type: image/png Size: 4035 bytes Desc: image007.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image008.png Type: image/png Size: 5959 bytes Desc: image008.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Join us for our 4th biennial Adaptive Umbrella: Serving Kids with Different Needs April 28, 2016 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Our featured speaker will be Hayley Anderson from the National Lekotek Center in Chicago, along with other professionals in the field that can answer these questions and more! Please see attached brochure for more information. Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800 www.btpl.org [cid:image001.png at 01D1578A.A0FE2A90] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 4144 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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If you are interested in attending RIPL, we recommend registering right away, as participation is limited to 100 people. For more information, please see the RIPL website: https://ripl.lrs.org/ Thank you, Linda Hofschire Linda Hofschire Research Analyst, Library Research Service Colorado State Library [cid:imageaecd88.PNG at 3bfa7ae5.4e9badca] P 303.866.6827 201 East Colfax Avenue, Room 309, Denver, CO 80203 Hofschire_L at cde.state.co.us | www.cde.state.co.us [cid:imagedb0756.PNG at 5fd112f2.4b9cbb5e] [cid:image8d01bf.PNG at b7d66427.4eb61580] [cid:imaged29988.PNG at ad353d60.48a90e9d] [cid:image4b8303.PNG at 18562fa5.4dad1ba3] Email cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. Therefore, email cannot be used to transfer files containing personally identifiable information of educators or students. 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If you are unable to attend, please register to get a link to the recording after the webinar is complete. Previous webinars are archived at www.michigan.gov/libraryce. * Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 2:00 pm - "Reaching Out to Your Community through Summer Food", Presenters: Stephanie Willingham, MDE Summer Food and Bryan Van Dorn, United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Upcoming SR webinars * Tuesday, March 15, 2:00 pm -- "Reluctant Readers and Interactive Reading programs: Read Together and PAWS to Read!" Presenters: Lisa Gonzalez and Beverly Schwartzberg, Santa Barbara Public Library. Join us for some great discussions this winter. A full description of each webinar is at the Summer Reading page at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices. If the date or time of a presentation is not a good time, but you still want to see the webinar, please sign up and you will be sent a link to the recording after the webinar. 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Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Invites you to attend: [swe0004][swe0004][BD21325_] Millage Campaigns: The Nuts & Bolts [BD21325_] Guest Speakers: Richard Butler, Jr., Bloom, Sluggett, Morgan Shirley Bruursema, Kent District Library Board Trustee Lance Werner, Kent District Library Director Julie Meredith, Clarkston Independence District Library Director This comprehensive seminar discusses changes in the tax environment and ballot requirements. The workshop includes: strategies for successful millage campaigns; timeline, budgets & fundraising; marketing tips and strategies; the roles of administration, staff, trustees, friends and volunteers, and finally a discussion of marketing and branding for success. This workshop is a great opportunity for Libraries preparing for millage campaigns in 2016 and 2017. Thursday, February 11, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Flint Public Library 1026 E. 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While our free copy of Wolverine has already been awarded to Commerce Township Community Library, you can still order a discounted copy of that book, along with any of the others, if you get your orders to us by this Friday, January 29. We are very pleased to see the large number of orders already placed by libraries with us for these items. Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury at tln.lib.mi.us ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Flury" To: "everyone" , "michlib-l" , "coopdirs" , "bulk-tln" , adult-services at lists.tln.lib.mi.us, acquisitions at lists.tln.lib.mi.us, "directors" , "sasusers" , "youth-services" , "teen-services" Sent: Friday, January 8, 2016 10:27:35 AM Subject: Multiple Bulk Order Opportunities AND Your Chance to Win a FREE Copy of the Book Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football First things first. The publisher of the brand new book Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2015/12/19/michigan-wolverines-football-photo-book/77619728/ was kind enough to provide TLN with a complimentary copy. We don't serve the public here, so I could just strategically rotate the book among the desktops, offices, and cubes of the MSU grads and fans in our office so as to highly annoy them, which would be really neat. But as much fun as that would be, this book belongs in the public library domain. To that end, the first library that can deliver to me a NEW participant for MAP will receive as its prize, TLN's copy of this book (retail value $49.95). A new participant for MAP is defined as one that does not currently partake of the ginormous benefits that come with a MAP partnership. I will broaden the definition to include an institution that participated in previous years, fell away for some reason, but saw the error of its ways and wants to get on board with MAP again. The first referring library that can deliver an institution that completes and submits to me its copy of the MAP agreement form at http://tln.lib.mi.us/cultural/files/MAP%20cultural%20attraction%20participation%20questionnaire%202015.pdf will win TLN's copy of this book. Here are this month's new bulk order opportunities: 1. Wolverine: A Photographic History of Michigan Football. List price, $49.95. Discounted price is dependent upon the total number of copies we (you) order. If we order just one, the discount is 10%. For 50-99 copies, 20%. 100-199 is 30%, etc. I would budget for a 10% discount for this title. 2a. Michigan Divorce Book (with minor children), new 10th edition: List price is $34.95, 40% discount. 2b: Michigan Divorce Book (without minor children), new 10th edition: List price is $28.95, 40% discount. 3. Todd and Brad Reed's Michigan: Wednesdays in the Mitten http://www.toddandbradreed.com/lightbox/Wednesdays.html and http://michiganradio.org/post/new-photo-book-captures-michigans-natural-beauty#stream/0 List price is $110.00. Discounted price of $95.00 applies if we purchase 50 copies, which I'm pretty sure we wont. For 100+ copies, discounted price is $85.00. Budget for list price for this one. It's still easier than having to order it yourself, even at list price. 4. DVD You're Looking At Me Like I Live Here And I Don't. Lots of accolades for this. DVD only, no PPR, $31.00. DVD with PPR, $80.00. Please specify with or without PPR. 5. Michigan based Ted Braude of http://www.boysworkproject.com/ The library price for the Dragon Taming dvd set of four is $125.00. They will sell it to us at the retail price of $75.00. The book How Boys Become Men retails for $15.95. Library price, $12.95. The bundle, dvd and book, is available for $82.95. Please specify dvd, book, or bundle. Please note that if you wish to purchase PPR for the dvd, the distributor asks that you contact them directly. I can provide you with said contact info if needed. Please note that TLN may assess a $1.00 per item charge to help offset the cost of this project. Let's set a Friday, January 29 order deadline for the bulk purchases. The book contest will remain open until we have a winning library/new MAP destination. Start making those sales pitches to your local venues! Thanks. 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Please complete your registration by the end of the work day Thursday so we can ensure that you receive all the necessary login information on time. https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cID=198&bID=0&dd_asId=2345 Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: (with some slight variations occasionally) Monday 11am-3pm Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 2:30pm Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am-1pm I work from home also, and I check email regularly, so email is the most reliable way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Be advised that it is only available on income-based or standard repayment plans. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-employment Christine Lind Hage 2016 Candidate for President-Elect of ALA Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dbosman at mail.lib.msu.edu Tue Jan 26 15:15:56 2016 From: dbosman at mail.lib.msu.edu (Bosman, Don) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 20:15:56 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Looking for Star Wars buttons - incentives In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: http://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-star-wars-buttons.html?spm=2114.40010208.3.3.udnVxX&site=glo&shipCountry=us&g=y&SearchText=star+wars+buttons&CatId=32811&isrefine=y Arrival time is generally 14 to 22 days. Don Bosman Information Technologist MSU Libraries 366 W. Circle Drive - Rm.W441 East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 517-884-0873 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Belevender Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 1:51 PM To: michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Looking for Star Wars buttons - incentives Hello All, I'm looking to purchase a bulk of Star Wars buttons as reading month incentives. Can anyone please direct me to a source? Thank you, Melissa Belevender Shrine Catholic Grade School Library -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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However I am wondering if > anyone is using any software to do scheduling - specifically for a 2 floor > building, each floor having a service desk. > > If you have any thoughts or recommendations please private me at my work > email below. > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- Nathaniel Gray Marketing and Sales Associate State Transition nathan at statetransition.com p: 517-743-5012 c: 517-230-7056 "Let us look at your spreadsheets!" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Lincoln Ave PO Box 469 Lakeview, MI 48850 (989) 352-6274 From schella at aadl.org Tue Jan 26 15:21:29 2016 From: schella at aadl.org (Abby Schell) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2016 15:21:29 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting - Ann Arbor, MI - Public Library Associate In-Reply-To: <661711407.22577614.1453839673635.JavaMail.zimbra@aadl.org> Message-ID: <1305783381.22577772.1453839689288.JavaMail.zimbra@aadl.org> Hello, We would like to post a job on your job board for a Public Library Associate for the Ann Arbor District Library. I have attached the posting outlining the position as well as the duties and qualifications. The posting is open from January 26, 2016 - February 9, 2016. Applicants may apply on line at: http://www.aadl.org/aboutus/employment?gnk=job&gni=8a7882475262b88d01527e79d9c53210&gns=Michigan%20Library%20Association%20List%20Serv Our MLA member institution number is: 99-12-1900-I. Please let me know if you need any further information from me regarding this posting. 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With the passage of an additional, dedicated tax levy in 2014 the library's financial position is sound, and we are seeking to become an innovator in our field. The successful candidate will live and breathe technology but always remember that its purpose is to enrich and empower people. We are seeking an excellent communicator and collaborator with a strong focus on customer service to join our team of 150 in delivering outstanding, forward-thinking library service to over 170,000 residents. For more details please visit: http://www.cmpl.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp For more information about Clinton Township and Macomb Township, Michigan, the partner communities that formed our district, visit http://www.makemacombyourhome.com/#!communities/ci1k. --Larry ----------------------------------------------- Larry P. Neal, Library Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 USA (586) 226-5011 | (586) 226-5008 - fax | lneal at cmpl.org 2015-16 Immediate Past President, Public Library Association -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: CMPL Head of IT 1-2016.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 54468 bytes Desc: CMPL Head of IT 1-2016.pdf URL: From WhiteS29 at michigan.gov Wed Jan 27 17:06:14 2016 From: WhiteS29 at michigan.gov (White, Shannon (MDE)) Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2016 22:06:14 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] New WebJunction Content - Reaching out with Reference and more... Message-ID: In the latest free WebJunction self-paced course, Leaving Fort Ref: Reaching out with Reference, you can learn first-hand from library staff at the Douglas County Libraries (CO) about how they explored a new dimension of modern reference service, one that places their expertise at points of need outside of the library to respond to the questions that the public didn?t take to the library. The course will show you how to build support and get buy-in within your library and community, how to approach and make a plan to reach out, and then step-by-step how to execute that plan, including how to conduct community reference interviews. Explore this new addition to the WebJunction course catalog today! Highlighted content from WebJunction ? Library Heroes Make Health Happen ? Have you ever wondered how to start a conversation with colleagues, community partners or your library's board about why now is the time to take action on supporting community health? We've got your answer right here! WebJunction and partners at ZeroDivide have published a shareable infographic about the essential role public libraries play in addressing equitable access to health information and resources. ? Serving Your Experiencing Homelessness ? youth homelessness is increasing and teens who are homeless have a myriad of challenges to overcome. While the problem of teen homelessness is complicated, public libraries are finding ways to reach out and provide safe, positive programs as well as connect teens with services they need. Upcoming Webinars If you can?t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free from the course catalog. Explore and Discover: Nature-Based Spaces and Activities at your Library Tuesday, February 2, 2016 ? 3 pm Eastern ? 60 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/explore-and-discover-nature-based-spaces-and-activities.html When children have regular contact with nature, they learn and grow better. Children who play, build, climb, grow, splash and read are developing their observation, visual-spatial, social, and literacy skills. Nature Explorium, a nature-based program at Middle Country Public Library (NY), encourages children to explore, discover and connect with nature. Learn about best practices and resources that you can use at your library to create outdoor spaces, along with indoor and outdoor nature activities. It's a unique way to connect literacy, learning and appreciation for nature as a regular part of the library visit. Presented by: Tracy LaStella, Coordinator for Youth Services, Middle Country Public Library, NY, and 2015 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. 2016 Knight News Challenge on Libraries Thursday, February 11, 2016 ? 3 pm Eastern ? 60 min Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/2016-knight-news-challenge-on-libraries.html An initiative of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Knight News Challenge on Libraries launches on February 24, 2016, and offers applicants a share of more than $3 million for ideas centered on libraries as they transform to accommodate the evolving needs of our communities. Knight views libraries as important institutions that can play an essential role in building more informed and engaged communities, and recognizes that libraries have the power to connect people and ideas, and build stronger democracies. This is the second Knight News Challenge on Libraries; winners of the first challenge were announced in January 2015. Join us to explore the future of libraries and discuss potential ideas for the News Challenge. Chris Barr, Knight Foundation Director of Media Innovation and former library challenge winners, Jason Griffey and Jenica Rogers from Measure the Future, will lead the discussion on emerging trends in the library space, answer any questions you may have about applying, and share how you can contribute to the challenge. Presenters: Chris Barr, Knight Foundation Director of Media Innovation; Jason Griffey and Jenica Rogers from Measure the Future Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 517.373.9489 Whites29 at michigan.gov Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From BiggsD at michigan.gov Wed Jan 27 19:10:20 2016 From: BiggsD at michigan.gov (Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE)) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 00:10:20 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Fwd: Britannica Listserv Announcement: Have you seen my keys? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please see below for news about BritannicaSchool and do share! Best, Deb Deb Renee Biggs Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsd at michigan.gov http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org http://twitter.com/meldotorg Subject: Have you seen my keys? We've all been there. At the most inopportune time we lose the thing we need the most! Here at Britannica, we want to make your life a little easier. That's why we've given you the ability to upload your own documents into Resource Packs so that you can find all of your lesson materials in one place. Graphic Organizers, student activities, rubrics, and so much more can easily be added to your pack, leaving you more time to search for those darn keys. Uploading information: 1. Files in these formats can be uploaded: .odt, .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt, or .pdf. 2. A file can be up to 10MB in size, but there is no overall limitation by account on total file storage. 3. To use this feature you must agree to our legal disclaimer. 4. You can upload documents by clicking 'Edit/Add Content' in your resource pack. Find the 'Upload your document' button at the bottom of the page. 5. Once uploaded, files can be shared with a pack using the 'share pack' link. Join us for any of our complimentary webinars! Find dates and topics here: http://info.eb.com/professional-development/free-training-webinars/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Join the Statewide Library Services team at the Library of Michigan and coordinate the state library's efforts to assist Michigan's public libraries in providing high quality, innovative children and youth library services to their communities. Our current focus includes early literacy, summer reading, and partnering to bring libraries into the education community. The position provides support and consultation to library staff throughout Michigan and participates as a team member for statewide library development. The Youth Services Coordinator will coordinate various statewide activities directed at children and youth and provide training and education to support Michigan library services to these user groups. Additionally, the staff member will collaborate with partners both inside and outside state government to accomplish goals serving Michigan children and youth. This position advises the Director of Statewide Library Services and the Library Management Team on statewide library issues. The position represents the Library of Michigan within the department, state and national levels; participates in pertinent professional associations and acquires continuing education essential to carry out job responsibilities. The Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time classified position located in Lansing, MI. The Statewide Library Services department provides a wide-range of services and support to the Michigan library community including coordination of services funded by Library Services and Technology Act. Applications will be accepted through Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:00pm EST. Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/1328366/library-consultant-12-p13 Shannon ------------------------ Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. 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Additional information can be found at: http://www.dtdl.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ Qualified applicants interested in applying for these positions may submit an application and resume to Linda F. Wells via email (lwells at deltami.gov) ; fax (517-327-1703); or mail c/o the Manager's Office, 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917 before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Mary Rzepczynski | Library Director Delta Township District Library | dtdl.org | @DeltaTwpLibrary Currently reading: Alison Bechdel, Fun Home Currently listening to: Elizabeth Peters, Deeds of the Distruber Currently binge watching: You're the Worst -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ReishK at michigan.gov Thu Jan 28 11:22:14 2016 From: ReishK at michigan.gov (Reish, Karren (MDE)) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:22:14 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Survey on family engagement from PLA and Harvard Family Research Project Message-ID: Please see below for a PLA/Harvard Family Research project on family engagement and children?s learning in libraries. For those who are interested, they ask that directors of both library systems and local library branches complete this survey in consultation with librarians and staff as needed. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk at michigan.gov Having trouble viewing this e-mail? View as a web page. ________________________________ Dear Colleague, Public Library Association and Harvard Family Research Project are delighted to be working together on a new project to explore family engagement in children?s learning through libraries. As part of this project, we are asking that directors of both library systems and local library branches complete this survey in consultation with librarians and staff as needed. We anticipate the survey will take about 8-10 minutes of your time. Please complete the survey by February 26, 2016. We plan to share results by the summer of 2016. You can link to the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLAFamEngage The purpose of this survey is to gather information about how libraries are engaging families and the family engagement topics libraries are interested in learning more about. We define family engagement as a shared responsibility among families, schools, and communities to support children?s learning and development. Family engagement is important from birth through young adulthood and it happens everywhere children learn ? including the library. For families, family engagement is about knowledge, attitudes, values, and behaviors that enable children to be motivated, enthusiastic, and successful learners. For libraries, family engagement entails respectful partnerships that offer the information, guidance, and opportunities for families to be active in children?s learning and development. Please contact Harvard Family Research Project at fine at gse.harvard.edu with any questions you might have. You can learn more about the project and get involved at: www.hfrp.org/libraries. Best, Public Library Association and Harvard Family Research Project ________________________________ www.pla.org ? (800) 545-2433 x5PLA American Library Association, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611 ala.org. If you do not wish to receive further e-mails from PLA, please click here. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From bsarjean at nmu.edu Thu Jan 28 13:45:46 2016 From: bsarjean at nmu.edu (Sarjeant, Bruce C) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 18:45:46 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] =?windows-1252?q?Native_Voices=3A_Native_Peoples=92_C?= =?windows-1252?q?oncepts_of_Health_and_Illness_travelling_exhibit?= Message-ID: <9056ef453ae24631b94fb9d7150f591f@EX01.ads.nmu.edu> Northern Michigan University?s Olson Library has been selected to host a new traveling exhibition, Native Voices: Native Peoples? Concepts of Health and Illness. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the free exhibition explores the connection between wellness, illness and cultural life through a combination of interviews, artwork, objects and interactive media. It will be on display at NMU Feb. 3-March 17. The exhibit will be available for viewing during Olson Library?s regular hours of operation, which can be viewed at www.nmu.edu/library. In addition to the library, NMU sponsors of the exhibition include the Center for Native American Studies, the School of Nursing and the department of Sociology and Anthropology. Two programs are scheduled, both open to the public. A panel discussion, "A Lifetime of Native Health" will be held on February 18th from 4-5:50. This will serve as our official opening with reception to follow. The second program is a decolonizing diet cookbook release party on March 8th from 4-6 http://library.nmu.edu/nativevoices/ We aren?t the only library in Michigan to be hosting this exhibit (just, surprisingly, the first). The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is scheduled in October 2017, and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is scheduled in April 2019. If you are in the Marquette area over the next month and a half, please stop by. Thank you. 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 From jroth at cromaine.org Thu Jan 28 13:49:47 2016 From: jroth at cromaine.org (Jennifer Roth) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:49:47 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Experience with the free Great Reading Adventure SRC software? Message-ID: It is out of Maricopa County in Arizona and looks too good to be true for free. Please let me know your experiences with it. Thanks, Jennifer Roth Youth Services Manager Cromaine District Library 3688 Hartland Rd Hartland, MI 48353 (810) 632-5200 x 114 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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In December, 2015, MeL Database Kids InfoBits was updated to a responsive design. Just this week, Chilton Library (vehicle repair) has been optimized making it "... accessible at home, in the field, or out in the garage." We'll keep you informed of other responsive design upgrades as they are announced. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week's MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact at mel.org or visit mel.org. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian, Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-241-4996 Toll Free: 877-479-0021 Fax: 517-373-5700 [Follow MeL on Twitter] [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] [Like MeL on Facebook] Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world, and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 2826 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image004.png Type: image/png Size: 4554 bytes Desc: image004.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Please let me know your experiences with it. > > Thanks, > Jennifer Roth > Youth Services Manager > Cromaine District Library > 3688 Hartland Rd > Hartland, MI 48353 > (810) 632-5200 x 114 > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dgeshel at pldl.org Thu Jan 28 15:41:54 2016 From: dgeshel at pldl.org (Dillon Geshel) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:41:54 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] IRS Tax Forms Message-ID: Hello Michigan Library Hive Mind! I've got a question about printing tax forms for our library patrons. Even though we don't receive any federal forms for our patrons, we have printed them off from the IRS website in the past. Today, when a patron requested form 1096, I found the PDF on the IRS website, but it includes a warning that the form cannot be printed and scanned. Instead, it asks the user to order the form. Does anyone know why this would be? Is this only the case with certain forms? Thank you, Dillon -- Dillon Geshel Library Director Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI (906)-482-4570 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From JHansen at waterfordmi.gov Thu Jan 28 15:56:24 2016 From: JHansen at waterfordmi.gov (Hansen, Jean) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:56:24 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] IRS Tax Forms In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <340FCD1474594941B15BA190107CEB1A016B43@EXCHMail.waterford.com> I think that like the 1099 family of forms, it is an ?employer? form. Employers are supposed to fill them out and issue them to their employees. And the IRS wants the employers to get those (blank) forms directly from the IRS. Probably so they can register or keep track of who the employers are, I guess? [http://intranet/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/wat-logo.jpg] Jean Hansen Head of Adult Services Waterford Township Public Library 5168 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329 p. 248.618.7682 jhansen at waterfordmi.gov http://waterford.lib.mi.us https://www.facebook.com/WaterfordLibrary From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Dillon Geshel Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2016 3:42 PM To: Michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] IRS Tax Forms Hello Michigan Library Hive Mind! I've got a question about printing tax forms for our library patrons. Even though we don't receive any federal forms for our patrons, we have printed them off from the IRS website in the past. Today, when a patron requested form 1096, I found the PDF on the IRS website, but it includes a warning that the form cannot be printed and scanned. Instead, it asks the user to order the form. Does anyone know why this would be? Is this only the case with certain forms? 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The forms can be ordered on the IRS website - our library orders some of them to have on hand for patrons. They are also sold at Staples. I hope this answers your question :-) Mary Vergowven Reference Librarian Ellis Library and Reference Center Monroe County Library System 3700 South Custer, Monroe, MI 48161 (734) 241-5277 mary.vergowven at monroe.lib.mi.us ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] on behalf of Dillon Geshel [dgeshel at pldl.org] Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2016 3:41 PM To: Michlib-l at mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] IRS Tax Forms Hello Michigan Library Hive Mind! I've got a question about printing tax forms for our library patrons. Even though we don't receive any federal forms for our patrons, we have printed them off from the IRS website in the past. Today, when a patron requested form 1096, I found the PDF on the IRS website, but it includes a warning that the form cannot be printed and scanned. 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And, also what about the staff time involved in monitoring this activity: worth the investment of time? Thanks. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday ? 10 to 5 Wednesday?10 to 6 Saturday?10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From hartfordlib at yahoo.com Fri Jan 29 10:33:42 2016 From: hartfordlib at yahoo.com (Hartford Library) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:33:42 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Michlib-l] CD Jewel Cases References: <889644624.1781565.1454081622667.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <889644624.1781565.1454081622667.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> ?We are in desperate need of CD jewel cases for our new CD collection. If anyone has any to give please sent them to Hartford zv152 Thanks!??????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ~Sarah??????????????????????????????????????????????? HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 15 Franklin Street?Hartford, MI 49057(269)621-3408http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kvanauken at rawson.lib.mi.us Fri Jan 29 11:04:03 2016 From: kvanauken at rawson.lib.mi.us (Kate Van Auken) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:04:03 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Message-ID: <56AB4723020000CC0000FDE9@tisd.k12.mi.us> Didn't think we could charge if we receive erate funding... Kate Van Auken Rawson Memorial Library Cass City, MI >>> Roger Mendel 01/29/16 10:28 AM >>> Sylvia: Please post what you find out. I didn't think any public library was charging for internet I would be very interested to know how many there are in the state. Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sylvia Merz" To: "MichLibList Serve" Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 10:17:20 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Can you please tell me how much you charge (e.g. $5 for 60 minutes), and what your yearly revenue from those charges are on your budget. And, also what about the staff time involved in monitoring this activity: worth the investment of time? Thanks. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday ? 10 to 5 Wednesday?10 to 6 Saturday?10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Eric Hayes Network & Systems Administrator Orion Township Public Library orionlibrary.org w. 248-287-8019 c. 248-885-2301 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Kate Van Auken Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 11:04 AM To: lelandlibrary at lelandtownshiplibrary.org; rmendel at northland.lib.mi.us Cc: michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Didn't think we could charge if we receive erate funding... Kate Van Auken Rawson Memorial Library Cass City, MI >>> Roger Mendel > 01/29/16 10:28 AM >>> Sylvia: Please post what you find out. I didn't think any public library was charging for internet I would be very interested to know how many there are in the state. Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sylvia Merz" > To: "MichLibList Serve" > Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 10:17:20 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Can you please tell me how much you charge (e.g. $5 for 60 minutes), and what your yearly revenue from those charges are on your budget. And, also what about the staff time involved in monitoring this activity: worth the investment of time? Thanks. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday ? 10 to 5 Wednesday?10 to 6 Saturday?10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kvanauken at rawson.lib.mi.us Fri Jan 29 11:31:40 2016 From: kvanauken at rawson.lib.mi.us (Kate Van Auken) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 11:31:40 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Message-ID: <56AB4D9D020000CC0000FE0F@tisd.k12.mi.us> Thanks Eric. It seems, as with most things, when dealing with state/federal funding, it is up to interpretation. Kate >>> Eric Hayes 01/29/16 11:08 AM >>> Kate, As it was explained to me by an erate consultant a couple years ago at a TLN meeting? You can instead charge for ?computer use? instead of ?Internet use? to get around this. If you used federal dollars to buy the computers, too, then you can?t charge. Eric Hayes Network & Systems Administrator Orion Township Public Library orionlibrary.org w. 248-287-8019 c. 248-885-2301 From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org]On Behalf Of Kate Van Auken Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 11:04 AM To: lelandlibrary at lelandtownshiplibrary.org; rmendel at northland.lib.mi.us Cc: michlib-l at mail2.mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Didn't think we could charge if we receive erate funding... Kate Van Auken Rawson Memorial Library Cass City, MI >>> Roger Mendel 01/29/16 10:28 AM >>> Sylvia: Please post what you find out. I didn't think any public library was charging for internet I would be very interested to know how many there are in the state. Roger ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sylvia Merz" To: "MichLibList Serve" Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 10:17:20 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Can you please tell me how much you charge (e.g. $5 for 60 minutes), and what your yearly revenue from those charges are on your budget. And, also what about the staff time involved in monitoring this activity: worth the investment of time? Thanks. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday ? 10 to 5 Wednesday?10 to 6 Saturday?10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cjozinga at commercelibrary.info Fri Jan 29 12:02:47 2016 From: cjozinga at commercelibrary.info (ConnieJo Ozinga) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:02:47 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . In-Reply-To: <001501d15aa8$2658bb90$730a32b0$@lelandtownshiplibrary.org> References: <001501d15aa8$2658bb90$730a32b0$@lelandtownshiplibrary.org> Message-ID: In Rochester, MN in the late 90s we charged $5.00 for a 30 day guest card, mostly for (nonresident) people in town for Mayo Clinic who wanted email access. I have never heard of a library charging their own tax payers for this basic service. I am horrified enough by those of you who charge "rental fees" to check out DVDs. Good luck Sylvia. Connie On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 10:17 AM, Sylvia Merz < lelandlibrary at lelandtownshiplibrary.org> wrote: > Can you please tell me how much you charge (e.g. $5 for 60 minutes), and > what your yearly revenue from those charges are on your budget. And, also > what about the staff time involved in monitoring this activity: worth the > investment of time? > > Thanks. > > > > Sylvia Merz, Director > > Leland Township Library > > 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. 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Can you please tell me how much you charge (e.g. $5 for 60 minutes), and what your yearly revenue from those charges are on your budget. And, also what about the staff time involved in monitoring this activity: worth the investment of time? Thanks. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 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 longv at aadl.org Fri Jan 29 14:23:35 2016 From: longv at aadl.org (Valerie Long) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:23:35 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . In-Reply-To: <1282777177.223531.1454094498581.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> References: <1282777177.223531.1454094498581.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> Message-ID: <1825810875.1211802.1454095415814.JavaMail.zimbra@aadl.org> Sylvia, I work at Ann Arbor District Library and we don't charge for computer/internet use - just printing. I don't know if Ypsilanti District Library charges for computer use, but they do charge non-card-holders to use their wi-fi. If you're not a card owner, it costs $2 for a guest pass. I used to study there when I was in school because studying at AADL was difficult as patrons would still ask me questions. Valerie Long Desk Clerk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jaema Berman" To: "Sylvia Merz" Cc: "MichLibList Serve" Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 2:08:18 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Hi Sylvia, I don't think anyone charges for internet or computer use. The public pays for it through their tax dollars. And as for the staff time in monitoring this activity, I feel that what we invest in terms of staff and time, comes back to us in greater public support of the super service and access to technology we provide to everyone, young and old. Sincerely, Jaema ----- Original Message ----- From: Sylvia Merz To: MichLibList Serve Sent: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:17:20 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Can you please tell me how much you charge (e.g. $5 for 60 minutes), and what your yearly revenue from those charges are on your budget. And, also what about the staff time involved in monitoring this activity: worth the investment of time? Thanks. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 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 mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From taylorla at macomb.edu Fri Jan 29 14:34:30 2016 From: taylorla at macomb.edu (Taylor, Laura) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:34:30 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] MLA - Academic Libraries Summit Call for Poster Proposals Message-ID: <14C73C5A172B9B43A1975DF812ABA5B7021DE5559F@S-EX2010-0002.mcc.local> Michigan Library Association Academic Libraries Summit, May 20, 2016 Lansing, Michigan We're interested in thoughtful poster proposals on topics concentrated on providing service to our library patrons. Today's environment of ubiquitous information and changing user habits presents the academic library community with an opportunity to refine and define the kinds of user-focused services we offer that help to attract and retain our users. Examples of poster focus could include: * Recent service-orientated projects at your library * Service focused staff development programs at your institution * Assessment for service needs on your campus * Innovative ways of collecting patron feedback * Completing the assessment loop on service needs Broad participation in this call is encouraged from librarians, staff and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges and community colleges). Poster proposals should include a description of no more than 300 words. Poster proposals will be evaluated on relevance to academic library profession, originality and creativity, and clarity/applicability of content and outcomes. Please submit your poster proposal by February 12, 2016. Submitters will be contacted about the status of the proposed poster by March 4, 2016. http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/academic-libraries/call-for-proposals/ Any questions may be sent to Kristy Doak at kdoak at milibraries.org. Thank you for sharing with your friends and colleagues !! Laura Laura Taylor, MLIS Library Manager 44575 Garfield Rd. Clinton Twp., Mi. 48038 586-286-2105 taylorla at macomb.edu [MCC Logo large] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In-Reply-To: <1825810875.1211802.1454095415814.JavaMail.zimbra@aadl.org> References: <1282777177.223531.1454094498581.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> <1825810875.1211802.1454095415814.JavaMail.zimbra@aadl.org> Message-ID: I would encourage anyone interested in the charging for internet topic to review the following topic sheet on "Public Library Fees for Internet Access" found on the Library of Michigan site for more information: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2014_PublicLibraryFeesInternetAccess_444631_7.pdf?20160129152403 You can find this sheet and others under the by visiting our home page at www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan, selecting For Libraries, Administration, and Trustees. You can then scroll down to the Trustee's Corner for several topic sheets relating to legal issues in libraries. Shannon ------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 517.373.9489 Whites29 at michigan.gov Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan From bowmanb at indelib.org Fri Jan 29 16:23:06 2016 From: bowmanb at indelib.org (Bill Bowman) Date: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:23:06 +0000 Subject: [Michlib-l] Archiving Board Meeting videos Message-ID: We are looking for information on how other libraries are archiving their Board Meeting videos. Are you doing it yourself, having a local TV station do it, or other? Thanks for the input! [CIDL MAKER Robot] Bill Bowman Head of Circulation / IT Manager Clarkston Independence District Library 248.625.2212 phone 248.625.8852 fax bowmanb at indelib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From hartfordlib at yahoo.com Sat Jan 30 09:57:12 2016 From: hartfordlib at yahoo.com (Hartford Library) Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 14:57:12 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Michlib-l] Windows 10...and Deep Freeze In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <2002814418.2103288.1454165832172.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Great questions!Following HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 15 Franklin Street?Hartford, MI 49057(269)621-3408http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/ On Friday, January 29, 2016 2:51 PM, Colleen Leddy wrote: Please pardon if this issue has already been addressed here (and pardon duplication). Our tech guy is here today to upgrade Norton and Deep Freeze. I also wanted him to upgrade staff and patron computers to Windows 10, but he says his company does not really recommend it until all the bugs are worked out (that's my language, not his).Have you upgraded your computers to Windows 10? Have you had problems? Are there particular issues with upgrading patron computers? Do you recommend upgrading at this time? Also, if you use Deep Freeze, is there a version that works best? That's too many questions...any comments you have would be helpful. Thanks,Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mitchell at ypsilibrary.org Sat Jan 30 10:31:58 2016 From: mitchell at ypsilibrary.org (Pat Mitchell) Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 10:31:58 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . In-Reply-To: <1825810875.1211802.1454095415814.JavaMail.zimbra@aadl.org> References: <1282777177.223531.1454094498581.JavaMail.root@tln.lib.mi.us> <1825810875.1211802.1454095415814.JavaMail.zimbra@aadl.org> Message-ID: <32F04D63B66C4546A1D0B6DC909765A5767339A0FF@HUSKY> At the Ypsilanti District Library, we do charge $2.00 for computer/internet use if the patron is 18 years old or older and does not have a library card. We encourage residents to get a library card which patrons can use to access computers/internet for free. We do not charge patrons under 18 years of age for computer/internet use. Patricia Mitchell Youth Librarian Ypsilanti District Library 229 W. Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-482-4110, x1390 -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org] On Behalf Of Valerie Long Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 2:24 PM To: Jaema Berman Cc: MichLibList Serve Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Sylvia, I work at Ann Arbor District Library and we don't charge for computer/internet use - just printing. I don't know if Ypsilanti District Library charges for computer use, but they do charge non-card-holders to use their wi-fi. If you're not a card owner, it costs $2 for a guest pass. I used to study there when I was in school because studying at AADL was difficult as patrons would still ask me questions. Valerie Long Desk Clerk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jaema Berman" To: "Sylvia Merz" Cc: "MichLibList Serve" Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 2:08:18 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Hi Sylvia, I don't think anyone charges for internet or computer use. The public pays for it through their tax dollars. And as for the staff time in monitoring this activity, I feel that what we invest in terms of staff and time, comes back to us in greater public support of the super service and access to technology we provide to everyone, young and old. Sincerely, Jaema ----- Original Message ----- From: Sylvia Merz To: MichLibList Serve Sent: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 10:17:20 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Michlib-l] For those who charge for internet use. . . Can you please tell me how much you charge (e.g. $5 for 60 minutes), and what your yearly revenue from those charges are on your budget. And, also what about the staff time involved in monitoring this activity: worth the investment of time? Thanks. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg at 01CE99C7.13A1DE40 -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 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 mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l at mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l From jray at cass.lib.mi.us Sun Jan 31 16:37:54 2016 From: jray at cass.lib.mi.us (Jennifer Ray) Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 16:37:54 -0500 Subject: [Michlib-l] Looking for Michigan author recommendations! Message-ID: Hello Everyone: We are looking for an engaging Michigan Author to present at the Dowagiac Dogwood Fine Arts Festival. If you have recommendations please reply to all or call Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary at 269.782.1115 or me at the Cass District Library, 269.357.7822 ext. 101. Thank you very much. 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If you have recommendations please reply to > all or call Bobbie Jo Hartline, Festival Secretary at 269.782.1115 or me > at the Cass District Library, 269.357.7822 ext. 101. > > Thank you very much. > > Jennifer Ray > Cass District Library > 269.357.7822 > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l at mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > > -- *The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page -- *St. Augustine -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From asst-director at millingtonlibrary.info Sun Jan 31 22:05:09 2016 From: asst-director at millingtonlibrary.info (Amber Hughey) Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 22:05:09 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Michlib-l] Looking for Michigan author recommendations! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <669464807.133188.cbb51f12-36e1-4098-ace5-db10d2c519f1.open-xchange@email.1and1.com> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: