From MDOT, posted April 26, 2017 In accordance with new state law, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan State Police (MSP) have identified 900 miles of non-freeway state highways for speed limit increases to 5 mph, and 600 miles of freeway for speed limit increases to 75 mph. Select freeway routes will have Read More
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LSTA Summer quick grant program
The Library of Michigan announced a new Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries . LSTA allows grant funds for public library services and has priorities for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or Read More
Member Libraries join TLN Zinio
White Pine Members join TLN Zinio, May 1, 2017.
Zinio Presentation
Following the April 26, 2017 Advisory Council Meeting, there will be a Zinio presentation. A light lunch will be provided for those who wish to stay for the presentation. Time: 12:00 pm (following Advisory Council Meeting) Location: White Pine Library Cooperative 3210 Davenport Ave. Saginaw, MI 48602 If you plan to attend the presentation, please Read More
2017 Beginning Workshop
May 17-19, 2017 at Shanty Creek Resort Bellaire, MI This event is geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework and have little experience working in libraries. Its aim is to introduce staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use in Read More
Webjunction Course Catalog
http://www.webjunction.org/catalog Access to WebJunction’s library-specific courses and webinar archives is available for free to all library workers and volunteers. Through the generous support of OCLC, the Gates Foundation, and many state library agencies across the U.S., WebJunction provides timely and relevant learning content for you to access anytime, from anywhere. The courses you will find Read More
Proposed IMLS/LSTA Cuts
Recently, the White House released its proposed budget outlining major cuts and the complete elimination of programs supporting library services. Total elimination of IMLS as proposed in the President’s budget would have a devastating impact on library service across Michigan. Read the memo from Randy Riley, State Librarian of Michigan here.
98th annual Children’s Book Week
Celebrate the 98th annual Children’s Book Week (May 1-7, 2017) by signing up to be an official event location. The deadline to sign up is March 1st! Use this google form to register: https://goo.gl/forms/HCGM1QK1legMLX6q1 Sign up online and you’ll be listed on our national event map. Your young patrons can vote in the Children’s and Read More
Library Camp 2017: An Unconference
Ann Arbor District Library Friday May 5, 2017: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm — Downtown Library 343 South Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 4th Floor Meeting Room Details