Let White Pine know about any changes to your library’s information and remember to update the Michigan Library Directory as well. WPLC Member Directory Check your libraries information on LM’s site here: Michigan Library Directory Let LM know about changes to your information using this form: Michigan Library Directory Update Form Read More
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Quotable Facts about America’s Libraries
Americans go to school, public and academic libraries more than three times as frequently as they go to the movies. See more quotable facts about America’s Libraries at: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/QuotableFacts2017.ANNOTATED.FINAL.01.06.17.pdf Read More
Cybersecurity Webinar
Registration is now posted for our next Co-op Director’s Association (MCDA) sponsored [free] webinar: An Introduction to Cybersecurity and How to Begin a Cybersecurity Program (MCDA Webinar) What – During this session, attendees will learn the basics of cybersecurity and how to protect themselves from external threats with little to no cost. Topics will include: Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Microsoft Windows 10 Troubleshooting
An extensive and comprehensive guide to troubleshooting and solving common problems in Windows 10. From simple issues like customizing your Start menu to complex solutions for fixing the Blue Screen of Death. The guides are thorough, easy-to-follow and supported with helpful screenshots that will guide you through every step of the process. The guide is Read More
2018 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference
Location: Grand Traverse Resort, April 30-May 2, 2018. Attendee Registration is NOW OPEN! Attendee Packet 2018 Preliminary Session Schedule Major Sponsors: The Library of Michigan Foundation generously supports the Rural Libraries Conference through administration of Loleta Fyan funds. This project is also supported by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Read More
LM’s New & Advanced Director’s Workshops 2018
All new (or new to Michigan) public library directors must attend the New Director Workshop within 12 months of appointment. If your new library is a Class 4 or higher, attendance at the Advanced Director workshop is required within 24 months of appointment. New Director Workshop The next New Director Workshop is scheduled for the Read More
Beginning Workshop 2018
May 16-18, 2018 Location: Shanty Creek Resort, Bellaire, Michigan The Library of Michigan’s Beginning Workshop is a yearly 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can Read More
RBDigital Magazines Renewal and Signup Deadline
For White Pine Library Cooperative Members RBdigital Magazines service for the period May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2019. Please let Bryon Sitler (bsitler@wplc.org) by Wednesday February 28, 2018 so he can let Jim Flury, TLN, know if your library plans to discontinue participation with the RB Digital (formerly Zinio) magazine collection. Also, if you Read More
Income Tax Guide for 2018
With the recent passing of the most significant tax reform bills in decades, everyone is asking the same question: Will my taxes go up or down? Obviously, every tax return is different but for most taxpayers, we found that the biggest challenge for most Americans is simply just getting past the basic. For this reason, Read More
2017 Trustee Manual
Library of Michigan Statewide Library Services is excited to announce the release and posting online of :The 2017 Michigan Public Library Trustee Manual”The Library of Michigan is pleased to furnish public library trustees with resources to help support them in their work. While articles for trustees are intended to be as accurate as possible, the Read More