<div dir="ltr"><div>Hey Kaitlin,</div><div><br></div><div>I really love using Canva. I have an account that I use for personal purposes, but on occasion I've used it for work, too, and it is super easy to use. Projects that I've used it for include work flyers, social media posts, creating a calendar, and I've recently used it to make Storytime designs. Check it out! </div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.canva.com">www.canva.com</a></div><div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, Apr 17, 2019 at 11:58 AM <<a href="mailto:michlib-l-request@mcls.org">michlib-l-request@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to<br>
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Today's Topics:<br>
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1. Repost - Full Time Payroll/Benefits Specialist (Diane Serresseque)<br>
2. Job Posting / Librarian III (Adult Services Manager) / Grand<br>
Rapids Public Library / Grand Rapids MI (Jason Hendrix)<br>
3. Removable tape for MEL? (Andrea Estelle)<br>
4. Device purchasing window opens tomorrow (Norris, Sonya (MDE))<br>
5. Free Webinar: ?Practical Management or Practical Magic? How<br>
does admin make those decisions that staff hate so much??<br>
(Reed, Nyama)<br>
6. Digital illustrator options (Kaitlin Matesich)<br>
7. STEAMers Think Tank: A Maker Unconference - register NOW!<br>
(Jessica Parij)<br>
8. Nominations for Upper Peninsula History Awards due April 26<br>
(Historical Society of Michigan)<br>
9. Job Posting: Systems Librarian / DALNET @ WSU (Steven Bowers)<br>
<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Diane Serresseque <<a href="mailto:Diane.Serresseque@farmlib.org" target="_blank">Diane.Serresseque@farmlib.org</a>><br>To: "'<a href="mailto:michlib-l@lists.mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@lists.mcls.org</a>'" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:17:50 +0000<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Repost - Full Time Payroll/Benefits Specialist<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><b>April 17, 2019<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><u></u><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span><u></u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><b>Position Available: Full Time Payroll/Benefits Specialist<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> Accounting Department
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><b>Salary Range: $37,128 - $53,040
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3in"><b>Full Time Position: Forty (40) hours per week<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3in"><b> Main Library</b><b><u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u></u> <u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:3in"><b>Fringe Benefits: Paid vacation, personal business days and sick time. Employer provided health and life insurance, and 401(a).
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in"><b>In order to be considered, a cover letter, resume and application are required. Application is available at
</b><a href="http://history.farmlib.org/pdfs/Employment_Application_3_2018.pdf" target="_blank">http://history.farmlib.org/pdfs/Employment_Application_3_2018.pdf</a><b> </b><b>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><b>Send your information to: Elyse Streit, Director <u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2in;text-indent:0.5in"><b>Farmington Community Library<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> 32737 West Twelve Mile Road<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2in;text-indent:0.5in"><b>Farmington Hills, MI 48334<u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2in;text-indent:0.5in"><b><a href="mailto:Elyse.Serresseque@farmlib.org" target="_blank">Elyse.Serresseque@farmlib.org</a><u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in"><b>Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. <u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b> <u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Reports to Accounting Manager<u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Job Summary:<u></u><u></u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Working under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, this position manages Payroll and Benefit Administration tasks for a staff of 135, and provides assistance with cash receipts and data entry.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include:</u></b><u>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Payroll related taxes and other responsibilities<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Employee and retiree Dental, Optical and/or Hearing benefit<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Manage all deductions, notices and payroll forms
<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Create payroll journal entries<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Prepare State of Michigan, Federal, unemployment and other reports including garnishments and subpoenas<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Record employee hours worked for Affordable Health Care Act
<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Enrollment forms for retirement, life and health insurance policies<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Update Census for Life and Worker’s Compensation Insurance<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Employee W-2 forms<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Minimum Qualifications</u></b><u>:<u></u><u></u></u></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">College degree – concentration or major in Accounting, or equivalent experience<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Three to five years of Payroll and Benefit Administration<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and payroll processing software; Solomon Accounting software and Paysystems experience preferred<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to work independently once training is complete<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to work as a member of a team<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Strong problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, detail orientated
<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Positive service attitude<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Ability to understand and correctly interpret Library policy and procedures as well as employment laws<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Physical requirements:<u></u><u></u></u></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">The ability to lift, push, and or pull up to 20 lbs., and to push carts weighing up to 200 lbs.<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">The ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">The ability to bend, reach, crouch or stoop<u></u><u></u></li><li class="MsoNormal">Sufficient vision, speech and hearing, which will permit employee to successfully perform functions of this position.<u></u><u></u></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>This position may require a background check. <u></u><u></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Diane Serresseque<u></u><u></u></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Executive Assistant<u></u><u></u></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Farmington Community Library<u></u><u></u></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>32737 West Twelve Mile Road<u></u><u></u></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Farmington Hills, MI 48334<u></u><u></u></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>(248) 848-4303<u></u><u></u></i></p>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Jason Hendrix <<a href="mailto:jhendrix@grpl.org" target="_blank">jhendrix@grpl.org</a>><br>To: <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:13:17 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Job Posting / Librarian III (Adult Services Manager) / Grand Rapids Public Library / Grand Rapids MI<br>
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<b>GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC LIBRARY</b><b><br>
</b><b>JOB POSTING</b><br>
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Grand Rapids Public Library believes in the power of knowledge to
transform both individuals and communities for the better. A
nationally recognized and innovative leader in library service, GRPL
is currently welcoming applications for a full-time Adult Services
Manager (Librarian III). We are looking for someone to join our team
who can help us serve the community through her/his experience,
leadership, and passion for connecting people to the transforming
power of knowledge.<br>
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This full-time position serves as the head of the Adult Services
department for Grand Rapids Public Library, coordinating and
managing its functions and staff. <span class="gmail-m_6037446551781980463red">GRPL</span> is seeking a creative
individual with follow through to guide the work of the department
in a way that connects with and reflects the aspirations of the
organization as well as our resilient and diverse community.<br>
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<a class="gmail-m_6037446551781980463moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids/jobs/2389262/librarian-iii-adult-services" target="_blank">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/grandrapids/jobs/2389262/librarian-iii-adult-services</a><br>
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<span style="font-size:14px;font-family:sans-serif"><b>Jason
Hendrix</b></span><br>
<span style="font-size:12px;font-family:sans-serif"><i>Human
Resources Manager</i><br>
Grand Rapids Public Library<br>
Main Library | 111 Library St NE | 49503<br>
<a href="tel:16169885402,5434" target="_blank">616-988-5402 x5434</a><br>
<a href="https://www.grpl.org" target="_blank">www.grpl.org</a></span>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Andrea Estelle <<a href="mailto:aestelle@otsegolibrary.org" target="_blank">aestelle@otsegolibrary.org</a>><br>To: <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:55:11 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Removable tape for MEL?<br><div lang="EN-US"><div class="gmail-m_6037446551781980463WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Hi All –<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br>Does anyone have a good place to purchase removable tape for sending MEL items? It is very expensive!<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br>Or – workarounds to avoid removable tape?<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Andrea<u></u><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro";color:black">Andrea Estelle, MLIS<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro";color:black">Library Director · Otsego District Public Library<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:rgb(192,0,0)">B</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:rgb(255,102,0)">r</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:rgb(112,48,160)">i</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:rgb(0,176,80)">g</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:rgb(0,176,240)">h</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:rgb(0,112,192)">t</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:rgb(255,192,0)">e</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:red">n</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle;color:rgb(112,48,160)"> </span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:LillyBelle">the Corner Where You Are!<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:8pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro";color:rgb(72,0,72)"><img width="323" height="71" id="gmail-m_6037446551781980463Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:16a2c4d41aa4ce8e92" alt="purple signature"></span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro";color:rgb(117,0,115)"><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:6pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro";color:rgb(72,0,72)"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro"">401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro"">(269) 694-9690 <u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro""><a href="http://www.otsegolibrary.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">www.otsegolibrary.org</span></a><b> <u></u><u></u></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Bliss Pro";color:rgb(112,48,160)">LIKE us on Facebook!<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div></div><br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: "Norris, Sonya (MDE)" <<a href="mailto:NorrisS2@michigan.gov" target="_blank">NorrisS2@michigan.gov</a>><br>To: "<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 21:02:51 +0000<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Device purchasing window opens tomorrow<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The 2019 Device Purchasing Purchase Window opens tomorrow morning around 9 AM and will remain open until 11:59 PM on September 30, 2019.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All purchases must be made through SPOT, and SPOT has been updated and simplified this year! Frequently Asked Questions about the bid and SPOT and a document with all of the awarded devices and related options can be found in the
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.remcbids.org%2Fdevice-purchasing&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Cf7ada9b5577d4f2f79bc08d6c2ae24b7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636910451547142186&sdata=1Y5jeVQyNVBk0IeEDjilmg05B1Tyf%2FX9MxkPV9M99bQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Help section on the REMC SAVE website</a>. I've also attached an Excel version of the document for those who like to sort and filter.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please forward this info to your colleagues and local districts. Public libraries are also eligible to purchase off of this bid.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Several of the vendors are also offering the opportunity to purchase the awarded devices for personal use. Information on this program will be sent out in the next week or so. (Personal purchases are not made through SPOT.)<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As always, if you have any questions, email Karen Hairston or
<a href="mailto:spot@remc.org" target="_blank">spot@remc.org</a>.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy shopping!<u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(11,83,148)">Karen Hairston</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(11,83,148)">Project Manager - REMC Device Purchasing</span><u></u><u></u></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(11,83,148)">Office 517.927.1982</span><u></u><u></u></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Library Consultant<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan Department of Education<u></u><u></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>517-335-1498<u></u><u></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Norriss2@michigan.gov</span></a><u></u><u></u></p>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: "Reed, Nyama" <<a href="mailto:N.Reed@wfblibrary.org" target="_blank">N.Reed@wfblibrary.org</a>><br>To: "Reed, Nyama" <<a href="mailto:N.Reed@wfblibrary.org" target="_blank">N.Reed@wfblibrary.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:22:04 +0000<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Free Webinar: “Practical Management or Practical Magic? How does admin make those decisions that staff hate so much?”<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12pt">Please join the ALA LLAMA Practical and Applied Management Committee on Monday April 29th at 2pm Eastern Time/1pm Central Time for “Practical Management or Practical Magic? How does admin make those decisions
that staff hate so much?” <br>
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This will be a lively discussion in our Supervisory Conversation series, in which we strive to offer a synchronous forum for all interested participants--regardless of your membership status in ALA or your position in a library. Our featured moderators are
Alexandria Abenshon, Library Manager, Webster Library of The New York Public Library, and Nyama Y. Reed, Library Director Whitefish Bay Public Library, Whitefish Bay, WI.<br>
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Please submit instances of consternation or frustration you have experienced with decisions made by administration at
<a href="https://bit.ly/2H2JxJD" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2H2JxJD</a>.<br>
<br>
Join in for the live event via Zoom at <a href="https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/368263986" target="_blank">
https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/368263986</a>. (4/29 2pm Eastern)<br>
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Sincerely,<br>
Nyama<br>
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Nyama Y. Reed<br>
Library Director<br>
N.Reed@WFBLibrary.org<br>
414-755-6551 (direct line)<br>
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Whitefish Bay Public Library<br>
5420 North Marlborough Drive<br>
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217<br>
414-964-4380 (main line)<br>
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Our Mission<br>
The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources.<br>
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*Please be advised electronic mail becomes a "public record" as allowed under public record laws when sent or received as part of normal business processes.<u></u><u></u></p>
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<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Kaitlin Matesich <<a href="mailto:kmatesich@benzieshoreslibrary.org" target="_blank">kmatesich@benzieshoreslibrary.org</a>><br>To: <a href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:21:46 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Digital illustrator options<br><div dir="ltr"><div>Hello all!</div><div><br></div><div>I am looking for software recommendations for digital illustration software that is VERY beginner friendly. I am looking to use this software to add a little umph to my story time crafts, displays, and puppets. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Currently, I just use auto shapes in the various Microsoft office applications to try and make what ever shapes and figures I may need, but this is quite restricting. Adobe and Gimp are a bit too advanced for me, so I am looking for a nice intro to graphic illustration that is somewhere between the two extremes. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Any advice would be much appreciated. <br></div><div><div><br>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail-m_6037446551781980463gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Kaitlin Matesich</div><div>Youth Services Coordinator</div><div>Benzie Shores District Library</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Jessica Parij <<a href="mailto:jessica.parij@rhpl.org" target="_blank">jessica.parij@rhpl.org</a>><br>To: <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org" target="_blank">michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:43:11 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] STEAMers Think Tank: A Maker Unconference - register NOW!<br><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div>Good evening!</div><div><br></div><div>Registration is still open, but filling quickly for STEAMers Think Tank: A Maker Unconference! We've all seen some iteration of "Makerspace 101" at a conference somewhere, but where do you go from there? This event is geared towards librarians, makerspace staff, and teachers at every level for knowledge sharing, professional development, and networking. </div><div><br></div><div>We are very excited for the day we have planned! Hear from a panel of <b>experienced library makers</b> who will answer all your questions in the morning, and we will end the day with U of M's <b>Kristin Fonticharo</b>.</div><div><br></div><div>This <b>FREE</b> event will be held at Rochester Hills Public Library on Thursday, May 2. Please visit <a href="https://www.rhpl.org/steamers-think-tank" target="_blank">https://www.rhpl.org/steamers-think-tank</a> for more information and to register (so we know how many people will be attending). We hope to see you in Rochester on May 2!</div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr"><br></div></div></div></div>
<br><br><br>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: Historical Society of Michigan <<a href="mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org" target="_blank">hsm@hsmichigan.org</a>><br>To: <<a href="mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org" target="_blank">hsm@hsmichigan.org</a>><br>Cc: <br>Bcc: <br>Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:26:06 -0400<br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Nominations for Upper Peninsula History Awards due April 26<br><div lang="EN-US"><div class="gmail-m_6037446551781980463WordSection1"><table class="gmail-m_6037446551781980463MsoNormalTable" border="0" cellspacing="6" cellpadding="0" title="eCommunication from the Historical Society of Michigan" width="645" style="width:483.75pt"><tbody><tr><td width="633" colspan="2" valign="top" style="width:474.75pt;border:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 5.75pt"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><img width="600" height="88" id="gmail-m_6037446551781980463_x0000_i1025" src="cid:16a2c4d41aa5b006a3"><u></u><u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width="420" valign="top" style="width:315.3pt;border:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 5.75pt"><div style="border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 0in 1pt"><div style="border-top:none;border-right:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 0in 1pt"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red">Upper Peninsula History Award <u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:red">nominations due April 26!<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u><img width="158" height="153" src="cid:16a2c4d41aa4ce8e95" align="left" hspace="12"><u></u><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">We are currently accepting nominations for our Upper Peninsula History Awards. Every year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards to those who actively preserve and promote the history of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. These awards include the <b>Charles Follo Award</b> for individuals and the <b>Superior Award </b>for historical organizations.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Those interested in nominating themselves or others must submit applications so that they arrive at the HSM offices <b><span style="color:red">on or before Friday, April 26, 2019, at 5 p.m.</span></b><span style="color:red"> (Nominations received after that date and time will not be accepted, regardless of postmark.) </span>Application packets should include a completed nomination form and a narrative of at least 500 words that outlines what the candidate has accomplished to warrant an Upper Peninsula History Award.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Click here for more information about our U.P. History Awards.</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomination.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Click here to download the nomination form.</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/U.P.-HISTORY-AWARDS-PRESENTED-TO-LINDSAY-HILTUNEN-AND-CENTER-FOR-UPPER-PENINSULA-STUDIES-DURING-RECORD-SETTING-CONFERENCE.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Click here to see the 2018 award winners</span></a></span><span class="gmail-m_6037446551781980463MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://hsmichigan.org/programs/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Click here to learn more about our other programs and awards.</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><img border="0" width="402" height="41" id="gmail-m_6037446551781980463_x0000_i1026" src="cid:16a2c4d41aa8546ed4"><u></u><u></u></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(152,72,7)">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.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <a href="http://www.hsmichigan.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">www.hsmichigan.org</span></a> or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org" target="_blank"><span style="color:black">hsm@hsmichigan.org</span></a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><hr size="2" width="100%" align="center"></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The Historical Society of Michigan<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">5815 Executive Dr. • Lansing, MI 48911<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">Phone: (517) 324-1828 • FAX: (517) 324-4370</span><u></u><u></u></p></td><td width="207" valign="top" style="width:154.95pt;border:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0in 5.75pt"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Click here for more information about our U.P. History Awards.</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomination.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Click here to download the nomination form.</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="http://hsmichigan.org/programs/" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Click here to learn more about our other programs and awards.</span></a><u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><a href="https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/U.P.-HISTORY-AWARDS-PRESENTED-TO-LINDSAY-HILTUNEN-AND-CENTER-FOR-UPPER-PENINSULA-STUDIES-DURING-RECORD-SETTING-CONFERENCE.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext">Click here to see the 2018 winners</span></a></span><span class="gmail-m_6037446551781980463MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:windowtext"><u></u><u></u></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The <b>Charles Follo Award</b>, named in honor of school teacher Charles Follo and his work forming historical societies in the Upper Peninsula, recognizes individuals who contribute to the historic preservation of their communities. Examples of this may include helping successfully preserve a historic site, volunteering at a historical society or museum for a long period of time, or extensively researching a community’s history. The <b>Superior Award</b>, established in 2006, honors historical societies, museums<span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">,</span> and other historical organizations for advancing the understanding and appreciation of history in their communities.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Individuals and organizations are able to self-nominate, but we also encourage community members to nominate candidates they believe are deserving of either award. We accept re-nominations as well.<u></u><u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:rgb(31,73,125)"><u></u> <u></u></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width="633" colspan="2" valign="top" style="width:474.75pt;padding:0in 5.75pt"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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. 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