<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"><html><head><meta content="text/html;charset=UTF-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"></head><body ><div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><div>Have you tried using Thriftbooks? I know we use that here at our library for the books leftover from our book sale and I've used it personally as well and always had a great experience with them. I'm not sure exactly how good they are when it comes to what they will accept and how much is gained through it but perhaps it's looking into.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Hope this helps!</div><div><br></div><div id="Zm-_Id_-Sgn" data-sigid="4763807000000013002" data-zbluepencil-ignore="true">Anna Schmelzer<br><div>Library Clerk<br></div><div>Schultz-Holmes District Library<br></div><div>Blissfield, MI 49228<br></div></div><div><br></div><div class="zmail_extra_hr" style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); height: 0px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 0px;"><br></div><div class="zmail_extra" data-zbluepencil-ignore="true"><div><br></div><div id="Zm-_Id_-Sgn1">---- On Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:00:01 -0400 <b> <michlib-l-request@mcls.org></b> wrote ---<br></div><div><br></div><blockquote style="margin: 0px;" id="blockquote_zmail"><div class="zm_340446738078840704_parse_6648366015234383599" dir="ltr">Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to <br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a> <br> <br>To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit <br> <a target="_blank" href="https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l">https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l</a> <br>or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to <br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l-request@mcls.org">michlib-l-request@mcls.org</a> <br> <br>You can reach the person managing the list at <br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l-owner@mcls.org">michlib-l-owner@mcls.org</a> <br> <br>When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific <br>than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..." <br>Today's Topics: <br> <br> 1. Re: Seed library - how many seeds (North Adams Library) <br> 2. Book buy back program (Erin Zabonick) <br> 3. Re: Seed library - how many seeds (Tarra Gamelin) <br> 4. Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours! <br> (Gallo, Biz (MDE)) <br> 5. Re: Seed library - how many seeds (Aubrey Franklin) <br> 6. CivicPlus Experiences (Kimberly Schaaf) <br> 7. Re: Seed library - how many seeds (Helena Hayes) <br> 8. Patron computer management software (Laura Hauch) <br> 9. Re: Seed library - how many seeds (Pam Quackenbush) <br> 10. MeL Minute: Demonstrate Your Library's Value with Data <br> (Laura Warren-Gross) <br> 11. Employment opportunity (James B Lenze) <br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds<br>From: "North Adams Library"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a>><br>Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:41:28 -0400<br>To: "Helena Hayes"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:helena.hayes@gcmdl.org">helena.hayes@gcmdl.org</a>><br>Cc: "Michlib-l"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">If your library offers a Seed Library, do you accept donations of seeds as part of the program?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_23318058gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">And if so, what kinds are accepted? <br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">-Seeds in an unopened packet<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">-Seeds from your own garden<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">-Seeds that remain from the original packets you pick up at the library?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_23318058gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">Thank you!<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">Mariele<br></div><br></div><div><div class="x_23318058gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span class="font" style="font-family:georgia, serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 18px;">Mariele Busch</span></span><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Library Director</span><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">North Adams Community Memorial Library</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">517-287-4426</span><br></div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="x_23318058gmail_quote x_23318058gmail_quote_container"><div class="x_23318058gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;" class="x_23318058gmail_quote"><div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For those of you who have a seed library, how many seeds do you include in each pack?<br></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thanks.<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div id="x_23318058m_-2906550644964692005Signature"><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Lucida Handwriting", "Apple Chancery", cursive"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Helena</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><br></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Helena Hayes, MLIS</span><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Director</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">188 E. Michigan Ave.</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg, MI 49053</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Phone: 269-665-7839</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Fax: 269-665-7788</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><a target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" title="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/" id="x_23318058m_-2906550644964692005OWA26601223-d559-a887-425a-07fcd108f819" href="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/">www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org</a></span></span></span></span></span><br></p></div></div>_______________________________________________<br> Michlib-l mailing list<br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br> <a target="_blank" href="https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l">https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l</a><br></blockquote></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Book buy back program<br>From: "Erin Zabonick"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:ezabonick@threeriverslibrary.org">ezabonick@threeriverslibrary.org</a>><br>Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:47:41 +0000<br>To: "michlib-l"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br> <div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof">We used to use better world books and now we use B&T sustainable shelves, but out of the 722 books they are only buying 38 for $29. <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof">Wasn't sure if anyone does this or could recommend some other company?<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof">Thanks in advance.<br></div><div style="color: inherit" class="x_23318058elementToProof" id="x_23318058Signature"><div style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0.0001px;"><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(118, 62, 155);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 14px;"><b>Erin Zabonick</b></span></span></span></span><br></p></div><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0px 0.0001px;"><div style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0in 0.0001px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(118, 62, 155);"><b>Director</b><br></div><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px 0in 0.0001px;"><div style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><b>Three Rivers Public Library</b><br></div><div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px;"><div style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><b>- </b></span><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(81, 167, 249);"><b>READ</b></span><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><b>. </b></span><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(23, 78, 134);"><b>LEARN</b></span><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><b>. </b></span><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(118, 62, 155);"><b>DREAM.</b></span><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><b> -</b></span><br></div><div style="direction: ltr; text-align: left; margin: 0px; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: rgb(32, 31, 30);"><b>88 North Main St.</b><br></div><div style="direction: ltr; 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text-align: left; margin: 0in 0px 0.0001pt;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: white;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><span class="font" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS", Chalkboard, cursive;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><b><br></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0in 0px 0.0001pt;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0px 0.0001pt;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: white;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(112, 48, 160);"><span class="font" style="font-family: "Comic Sans MS", Chalkboard, cursive;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 10pt;"><b><br></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin: 0in 0px 0.0001pt;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; margin: 0in 0px 0.0001pt;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></span></span></span></p><div style="margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds<br>From: "Tarra Gamelin"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:tgamelin@spiespubliclibrary.org">tgamelin@spiespubliclibrary.org</a>><br>Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:49:57 +0000<br>To: "Helena Hayes"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:helena.hayes@gcmdl.org">helena.hayes@gcmdl.org</a>>,"North Adams Library"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a>><br>Cc: "Michlib-l"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br> <div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof">We put about 10 seeds per pack. We also accept donations of seeds. We allow all of the types that you referenced in your email: unopened, from own garden, and leftovers. <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof">I hope this helps! <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div class="x_23318058elementToProof" id="x_23318058Signature"><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);"><b><i>Tarra Gamelin</i></b><br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Director<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Spies Public Library<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">940 First Street<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Menominee, MI 49858<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">906.863.3911<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div></div><div id="x_23318058appendonsend"><br></div><hr style="display: inline-block; width: 98%;"><div dir="ltr" id="x_23318058divRplyFwdMsg"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>> on behalf of North Adams Library via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br> <b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:41 PM<br> <b>To:</b> Helena Hayes <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:helena.hayes@gcmdl.org">helena.hayes@gcmdl.org</a>><br> <b>Cc:</b> Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds</span></span></span> <div> <br></div></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_gmail_default">If your library offers a Seed Library, do you accept donations of seeds as part of the program?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_gmail_default">And if so, what kinds are accepted? <br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_gmail_default">-Seeds in an unopened packet<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_gmail_default">-Seeds from your own garden<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_gmail_default">-Seeds that remain from the original packets you pick up at the library?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_gmail_default">Thank you!<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_gmail_default">Mariele<br></div><br></div><div><div class="x_gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span class="font" style="font-family:georgia, serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 18px;">Mariele Busch</span></span> <div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Library Director</span> <div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">North Adams Community Memorial Library</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">517-287-4426</span><br></div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="x_gmail_quote x_gmail_quote_container"><div class="x_gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;" class="x_gmail_quote"><div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto">For those of you who have a seed library, how many seeds do you include in each pack?<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto">Thanks.<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div id="x_m_-2906550644964692005Signature"><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Lucida Handwriting", "Apple Chancery", cursive"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Helena</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><br></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Helena Hayes, MLIS</span><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Director</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">188 E. Michigan Ave.</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg, MI 49053</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Phone: 269-665-7839</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Fax: 269-665-7788</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><a style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" target="_blank" title="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/" id="x_m_-2906550644964692005OWA26601223-d559-a887-425a-07fcd108f819" href="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/">www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org</a></span></span></span></span></span><br></p></div></div>_______________________________________________<br> Michlib-l mailing list<br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br> <a target="_blank" href="https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l">https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l</a><br></blockquote></div></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Join us TOMORROW for Digital Collections Office Hours!<br>From: "Gallo, Biz (MDE)"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov">GalloB@michigan.gov</a>><br>Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:08:41 +0000<br>To: "<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>>,"<a target="_blank" href="mailto:MMDP@LIST.MSU.EDU">MMDP@LIST.MSU.EDU</a>"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:MMDP@LIST.MSU.EDU">MMDP@LIST.MSU.EDU</a>>,"Oster, Adam (MDE) via Mi-local-history"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:mi-local-history@mcls.org">mi-local-history@mcls.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br> <div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: white; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;">Please join us for Digital Collections Office Hours, <b>Thursday, March 13, 2025</b> from 10:30-11:30 am. <br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: white; margin: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: black;"><br>Do you have questions about creating digital collections? 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more growers. For others that I have a large quantity of, it can average more. For small seeds that are harder to count, like mint or chamomile, I will pour out a commercial packet and divide them into smaller piles. I find an index card works well for this.
I also use a pill counter tray.<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof">We accept donations — home grown seed, commercial packs, opened packages, leftovers. We try to encourage seed saving and home grown seed, as well as any open-pollinated seed.<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div class="x_23318058elementToProof" id="x_23318058Signature"><div style="margin-left: 0pt" align="left"><table style="direction: ltr; width: 688.75px; height: 98.3438px; box-sizing: border-box; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 130px; height: 98.3438px; direction: ltr; border-right: 0.5pt solid rgb(235, 228, 211); padding: 0pt 14.4pt; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.2;"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/vDo9pAjY1bVwvpy8SUsOK_jK188xsw_-Kc6vVzuZZ8eQia5mE0JKrfB09Vj-vvPeDKAi_mp3jhHizoOtQsxyZCXgrXkHP1spLMMwO4TNBI4xb4fKKfhYd-GjDy_svNtbvvanBLhUSG8AVrPMJbuZXw" id="1741881697446018400_imgsrc_url_0" style="width: 96px; height: 78px; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px" height="78" width="96" alt="A logo for a library
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We also accept donations of seeds. We allow all of the types that you referenced in your email: unopened, from own garden, and leftovers. <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof">I hope this helps! <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof"><br></div><div class="x_elementToProof" id="x_Signature"><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);"><b><i>Tarra Gamelin</i></b><br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Director<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Spies Public Library<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">940 First Street<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Menominee, MI 49858<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">906.863.3911<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div></div><div id="x_appendonsend"><br></div><hr style="display: inline-block; width: 98%;"><div dir="ltr" id="x_divRplyFwdMsg"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>> on behalf of North Adams Library via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br> <b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:41 PM<br> <b>To:</b> Helena Hayes <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:helena.hayes@gcmdl.org">helena.hayes@gcmdl.org</a>><br> <b>Cc:</b> Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds</span></span></span> <div> <br></div></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_gmail_default">If your library offers a Seed Library, do you accept donations of seeds as part of the program?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_x_gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_gmail_default">And if so, what kinds are accepted? <br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_gmail_default">-Seeds in an unopened packet<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_gmail_default">-Seeds from your own garden<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_gmail_default">-Seeds that remain from the original packets you pick up at the library?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_x_gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_gmail_default">Thank you!<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_gmail_default">Mariele<br></div><br></div><div><div class="x_x_gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span class="font" style="font-family:georgia, serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 18px;">Mariele Busch</span></span> <div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Library Director</span> <div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">North Adams Community Memorial Library</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">517-287-4426</span><br></div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="x_x_gmail_quote x_x_gmail_quote_container"><div class="x_x_gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;" class="x_x_gmail_quote"><div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto">For those of you who have a seed library, how many seeds do you include in each pack?<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto">Thanks.<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div id="x_x_m_-2906550644964692005Signature"><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Lucida Handwriting", "Apple Chancery", cursive"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Helena</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><br></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Helena Hayes, MLIS</span><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Director</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">188 E. Michigan Ave.</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg, MI 49053</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Phone: 269-665-7839</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Fax: 269-665-7788</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><a target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" title="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/" id="x_x_m_-2906550644964692005OWA26601223-d559-a887-425a-07fcd108f819" href="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/">www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org</a></span></span></span></span></span><br></p></div></div>_______________________________________________<br> Michlib-l mailing list<br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br> <a target="_blank" href="https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l">https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l</a><br></blockquote></div></div></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: [Michlib-l] CivicPlus Experiences<br>From: "Kimberly Schaaf"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:kschaaf@oakparkmi.gov">kschaaf@oakparkmi.gov</a>><br>Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:50:15 +0000<br>To: "<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@lists.mcls.org">michlib-l@lists.mcls.org</a>"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org">michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br> <div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof">Greetings from Oak Park, <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof">Do any of you have any experience with the company, CivicPlus (regarding web design / maintenance)? 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Great ideas and great information! 🙂<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_23318058elementToProof"><br></div><div class="x_23318058elementToProof" id="x_23318058Signature"><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div style="font-family: "Lucida Handwriting", "Apple Chancery", cursive; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Helena</span><br></div></div><div id="x_23318058appendonsend"><br></div><hr style="display: inline-block; width: 98%;"><div dir="ltr" id="x_23318058divRplyFwdMsg"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>From:</b> Aubrey Franklin <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:aubrey.franklin@westlandlibrary.org">aubrey.franklin@westlandlibrary.org</a>><br> <b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:12 PM<br> <b>To:</b> Helena Hayes <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:helena.hayes@gcmdl.org">helena.hayes@gcmdl.org</a>>; North Adams Library <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a>>; Tarra Gamelin <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:tgamelin@spiespubliclibrary.org">tgamelin@spiespubliclibrary.org</a>><br> <b>Cc:</b> Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds</span></span></span> <div> <br></div></div><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof">Hi Helena and Mariele,<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof">Happy to answer your questions about seed libraries. <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof">We divide and repackage most of our seeds, but quantity depends on the kind of seed. For larger seeds that are easy to count, like beans and squash, about 6-12 seeds per pack. Some more 'rare' seeds it may average less per pack so that I can get them out to
more growers. For others that I have a large quantity of, it can average more. For small seeds that are harder to count, like mint or chamomile, I will pour out a commercial packet and divide them into smaller piles. I find an index card works well for this.
I also use a pill counter tray.<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof">We accept donations — home grown seed, commercial packs, opened packages, leftovers. We try to encourage seed saving and home grown seed, as well as any open-pollinated seed.<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_elementToProof"><br></div><div class="x_elementToProof" id="x_Signature"><div style="margin-left: 0pt" align="left"><table style="direction: ltr; width: 688.75px; height: 98.3438px; box-sizing: border-box; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 130px; height: 98.3438px; direction: ltr; border-right: 0.5pt solid rgb(235, 228, 211); padding: 0pt 14.4pt; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.2;"><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/vDo9pAjY1bVwvpy8SUsOK_jK188xsw_-Kc6vVzuZZ8eQia5mE0JKrfB09Vj-vvPeDKAi_mp3jhHizoOtQsxyZCXgrXkHP1spLMMwO4TNBI4xb4fKKfhYd-GjDy_svNtbvvanBLhUSG8AVrPMJbuZXw" id="1741881697446018400_imgsrc_url_1" style="width: 96px; height: 78px; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: 0px" height="78" width="96" alt="A logo for a library
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We also accept donations of seeds. We allow all of the types that you referenced in your email: unopened, from own garden, and leftovers. <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_x_elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_x_elementToProof">I hope this helps! <br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_x_elementToProof"><br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" class="x_x_elementToProof"><br></div><div class="x_x_elementToProof" id="x_x_Signature"><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);"><b><i>Tarra Gamelin</i></b><br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Director<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Spies Public Library<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">940 First Street<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">Menominee, MI 49858<br></div><div style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 0px; font-family: "Palatino Linotype", "Book Antiqua", Palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(94, 50, 124);">906.863.3911<br></div><div style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div></div><div id="x_x_appendonsend"><br></div><hr style="display: inline-block; width: 98%;"><div dir="ltr" id="x_x_divRplyFwdMsg"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a>> on behalf of North Adams Library via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br> <b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:41 PM<br> <b>To:</b> Helena Hayes <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:helena.hayes@gcmdl.org">helena.hayes@gcmdl.org</a>><br> <b>Cc:</b> Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br> <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds</span></span></span> <div> <br></div></div><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_x_gmail_default">If your library offers a Seed Library, do you accept donations of seeds as part of the program?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_x_x_gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_x_gmail_default">And if so, what kinds are accepted? <br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_x_gmail_default">-Seeds in an unopened packet<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_x_gmail_default">-Seeds from your own garden<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_x_gmail_default">-Seeds that remain from the original packets you pick up at the library?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_x_x_gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_x_gmail_default">Thank you!<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_x_x_gmail_default">Mariele<br></div><br></div><div><div class="x_x_x_gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span class="font" style="font-family:georgia, serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 18px;">Mariele Busch</span></span> <div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Library Director</span> <div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">North Adams Community Memorial Library</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">517-287-4426</span><br></div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="x_x_x_gmail_quote x_x_x_gmail_quote_container"><div class="x_x_x_gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;" class="x_x_x_gmail_quote"><div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto">For those of you who have a seed library, how many seeds do you include in each pack?<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto"><br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" dir="auto">Thanks.<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div id="x_x_x_m_-2906550644964692005Signature"><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Lucida Handwriting", "Apple Chancery", cursive"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Helena</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><br></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Helena Hayes, MLIS</span><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Director</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">188 E. Michigan Ave.</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg, MI 49053</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Phone: 269-665-7839</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Fax: 269-665-7788</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><a target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" title="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/" id="x_x_x_m_-2906550644964692005OWA26601223-d559-a887-425a-07fcd108f819" href="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/">www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org</a></span></span></span></span></span><br></p></div></div>_______________________________________________<br> Michlib-l mailing list<br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br> <a target="_blank" href="https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l">https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l</a><br></blockquote></div></div></div></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Patron computer management software<br>From: "Laura Hauch"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:l.hauch@buchananlibrary.org">l.hauch@buchananlibrary.org</a>><br>Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:20:47 -0400<br>To: "michlib-l"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br><div dir="ltr"><div>I know this question gets periodically asked (even by myself 4 years ago), but we are finally going to upgrade our patron computers this summer and are looking for recommendations for time management software.<br></div><div><br></div><div>We don't need print management- our printer is set up for Papercut. We don't even need the option for reservations as computer usage is down from years ago and we rarely have anyone waiting. We're looking for a program that will lock PCs until a patron logs in with their library card or a guest pass, will block cardholders who don't have computer permissions, will automatically log a patron off when their time expires, will automatically shut down at the end of the night, and will give me usage reports. Being able to view a patron's screen would be a bonus.<br></div><div><br></div><div>What does your library use, and how do you like it? What is support like- are they responsive? Easy to work with?<br></div><div><br></div><div>Has anyone recently worked with Librarica's CASSIE? Our previous IT person worked with them a decade ago and had nothing good to say about the setup process or their support, but it's been quite a while and staff and technology change.<br></div><div><br></div><div>I'm also interested in mConsole, but have been having trouble getting a hold of them, and that doesn't bode well.<br></div><div><br></div><div>I appreciate any opinions! I can collect and share replies if anyone is interested.<br></div><div><div class="x_23318058gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><a name="SignatureSanitizer__MailAutoSig"><b><span class="font" style="font-family:"Monotype Corsiva""><span class="size" style="font-size:14pt"><br></span></span></b></a></span></span></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><a name="SignatureSanitizer__MailAutoSig"><b><span class="font" style="font-family:"Monotype Corsiva""><span class="size" style="font-size: 14pt;">Laura Hauch</span></span></b></a></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Collection and IT Coordinator</span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Buchanan District Library <span class="font" style="font-family:"Script MT Bold""></span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">128 East Front Street</span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">Buchanan, MI 49107</span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">269-695-3681</span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;">269-695-0004 Fax</span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.buchananlibrary.org"><span class="colour" style="color: blue;">www.buchananlibrary.org</span></a></span></span><br></p></div></div></div></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Seed library - how many seeds<br>From: "Pam Quackenbush"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:pquackenbush@ltpl.org">pquackenbush@ltpl.org</a>><br>Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:59:46 -0400<br>To: "North Adams Library"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a>><br>Cc: "Michlib-l"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>>,"Helena Hayes"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:helena.hayes@gcmdl.org">helena.hayes@gcmdl.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br><div dir="ltr">Happy to jump in on this! At my seed library we accept donations from businesses, seed companies, seed swaps, and home gardeners. Part of the mission of our seed library is to educate the public about saving seeds and encouraging them to grow for the seed library to help it become self-sustaining. <div>The amount of donations ebbs and flows, but has been quite strong the last few years. We support the seed library with lots of programming.<br></div><div><br></div><div>I try to estimate how many seeds per packet based on how many seeds will produce something to eat and hopefully they can save a few seeds and increase the quantity. These are sample packets, not enough to grow a giant garden. We have to share the wealth with as many people as possible.<br></div><div>Beans and peas 20 per pack. Same for corn, enough to grow a block of (4) 4' rows<br></div><div>Squash, cucumbers, melons - enough for 2 hills or 4 feet of trellis so about 10 seeds<br></div><div>Packets of small seeds like carrots and lettuce get a healthy pinch that usually has 30-40 seeds<br></div><div>Beets, chard, parsnips around 16-20, enough for a 4' row. <br></div><div>Okra, roselle, sunflowers 10 or so. <br></div><div>Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, peppers: 8-12<br></div><div>Most flowers at least 10-15. <br></div><div>Scarce items less, but if you get a gallon ziploc of something you can be more generous or share with another seed library.<br></div><div><br></div><div><span class="x_23318058gmail_signature_prefix">--</span><br><div class="x_23318058gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pam Quackenbush<br></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lyon Township Public Library<br></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">27005 Milford Road<br></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">South Lyon, MI 48178<br></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">248-437-8800 ext 617<br></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a target="_blank" href="mailto:pquackenbush@ltpl.org">pquackenbush@ltpl.org</a><br></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="x_23318058gmail_quote"><div class="x_23318058gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Wed, Mar 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM North Adams Library via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;" class="x_23318058gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">If your library offers a Seed Library, do you accept donations of seeds as part of the program?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_23318058gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">And if so, what kinds are accepted? <br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">-Seeds in an unopened packet<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">-Seeds from your own garden<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">-Seeds that remain from the original packets you pick up at the library?<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small" class="x_23318058gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">Thank you!<br></div><div style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small;" class="x_23318058gmail_default">Mariele<br></div><br></div><div><div class="x_23318058gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span class="font" style="font-family:georgia, serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 18px;">Mariele Busch</span></span><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">Library Director</span><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">North Adams Community Memorial Library</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">4695 Knowles Rd, North Adams</span><br></div><div><span class="font" style="font-family: georgia, serif;">517-287-4426</span><br></div><div><a target="_blank" href="mailto:northadamslibrarian@gmail.com">northadamslibrarian@gmail.com</a><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="x_23318058gmail_quote"><div class="x_23318058gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;" class="x_23318058gmail_quote"><div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For those of you who have a seed library, how many seeds do you include in each pack?<br></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thanks.<br></div><div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></div><div id="x_23318058m_1505166160249304847m_-7497824587158608886m_-2906550644964692005Signature"><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Lucida Handwriting", "Apple Chancery", cursive"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Helena</span></span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="font" style="font-family:Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><br></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Helena Hayes, MLIS</span><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Director</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">188 E. Michigan Ave.</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Galesburg, MI 49053</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Phone: 269-665-7839</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 9pt;">Fax: 269-665-7788</span></span></span></span></span><br></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="size" style="font-size:12pt"><br></span></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="highlight" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span class="font" style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span class="colour" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="font" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:9pt"><a target="_blank" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" title="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/" id="x_23318058m_1505166160249304847m_-7497824587158608886m_-2906550644964692005OWA26601223-d559-a887-425a-07fcd108f819" href="https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/">www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org</a></span></span></span></span></span><br></p></div></div>_______________________________________________<br> Michlib-l mailing list<br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br> <a target="_blank" href="https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l">https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l</a><br></blockquote></div>_______________________________________________<br> Michlib-l mailing list<br> <a target="_blank" href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a><br> <a target="_blank" href="https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l">https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l</a><br></blockquote></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: [Michlib-l] MeL Minute: Demonstrate Your Library's Value with Data<br>From: "Laura Warren-Gross"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:warrengrossl@mcls.org">warrengrossl@mcls.org</a>><br>Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:14:40 +0000<br>To: "<a target="_blank" href="mailto:MIchlib-l@mcls.org">MIchlib-l@mcls.org</a>"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>>,"<a target="_blank" href="mailto:masl@remc.org">masl@remc.org</a>"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:masl@remc.org">masl@remc.org</a>>,"<a target="_blank" href="mailto:meleresourceslist@mail3.mcls.org">meleresourceslist@mail3.mcls.org</a>"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:meleresourceslist@mail3.mcls.org">meleresourceslist@mail3.mcls.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br> <style>div.zm_340446738078840704_parse_6648366015234383599 a:link,
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}</style><div class="x_23318058WordSection1"><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><img align="left" src="cid:image002.png@01DB93EF.F73DC950" style="width: 1.3333in; height: 1.3333in" height="128" width="128"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">I
recently attended Michigan Library Association’s webinar “Data Storytelling for Libraries.” It made me think about how in libraries, like many other places, progress and success are measured by data. We are often asked to provide evidence of library value.
How we obtain, interpret, and share our data can demonstrate this value to our communities. The <a target="_blank" href="https://mel.org/welcome">Michigan eLibrary</a> (MeL) includes eBooks and articles that can help library staff members learn how to gather
and utilize data.</span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">How do I gather data?</span></b><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"></span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Being able to communicate effectively and convey the story of the library through data is one of the best ways to engage a community and get them excited about your mission. <a target="_blank" href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=8d23fe68-683a-3d93-af32-9216d9dba94a"><i>Say
it with Data: A Concise Guide to Making Your Case and Getting Results</i></a> in the <a target="_blank" href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebsco-e000xna">eBook Academic Collection</a> is a good place to start when
learning about data and libraries. It includes methods used to gather, measure, and present data including communication strategies and checklists to help prepare for surveys, focus groups, and presentations. There are also sample surveys and results analysis.</span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Which chart would work best?</span></b><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"></span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Another eBook in the <a target="_blank" href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebsco-e000xna">eBook Academic Collection</a> can help us understand the principles of
data visualization and which type of chart will work to best convey our data. <a target="_blank" href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=3025b294-e3dc-3f57-8981-f6cf8f9bb568"><i>Better Data Visualizations: A Guide for Scholars, Researchers,
and Wonks</i></a> also includes information to help decide which colors and symbols will make a chart most readable and examples of tools that can be used to create graphs and charts.</span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Show me examples!</span></b><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"></span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">If you’re looking for examples of how a library has carried out successful data collection to make decisions, Jane Martel’s article "<a target="_blank" href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=67a7742c-3aee-31b2-a3f8-8436090e9dd9">Creating
Value From Data: Informing Decisions & Improving Public Library Services</a>" from <a target="_blank" href="https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edspub&AN=edp3941&site=pfi-live">American
Libraries</a> in <a target="_blank" href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebsco-lls">Library & Information Science Source</a>, provides examples of how different departments in her library system have used data to
make decisions about their purchasing, programs, and services. Reviewing data across departments helped to better understand how to improve vital areas of the library including summer reading, facilities, outreach, and resource allocation.</span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">As libraries are asked to demonstrate their value in communities, use the <a target="_blank" href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebsco-e000xna">eBook Academic Collection</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebsco-lls">Library
& Information Science Source</a> from <a target="_blank" href="https://mel.org/welcome">MeL</a> to locate additional helpful content and learn best practices in data collection and sharing methods to make clear and convincing points about the materials, services,
and programs the library provides to its patrons.</span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact </span></b><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"><a target="_blank" href="mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org"><b>melerhelp@mcls.org</b></a><b> for help.</b></span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Brought to you by <b>Laura Warren-Gross</b> from the MeL Team. </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></span><br></p><p class="" style="margin: 0in;"><span class="font" style="font-family:"Aptos", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;">Want more information on MeL?</span><span class="font" style="font-family:"Arial", sans-serif"><span class="size" style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span><span class="size" style="font-size: 11pt;"> Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library
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margin: 0in;"> </span></span><br></p></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br><br><br>========================= Forwarded message =========================<br><br>Subject: [Michlib-l] Employment opportunity<br>From: "James B Lenze"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:lenze@gardencitylib.org">lenze@gardencitylib.org</a>><br>Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:28:45 -0400<br>To: "michlib-l"<<a target="_blank" href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>><br><br>------------------------- Contents -------------------------<br><br><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(7, 55, 99);" class="x_23318058gmail_default">There is still time to apply!<br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(7, 55, 99);" class="x_23318058gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; color: rgb(7, 55, 99);" class="x_23318058gmail_default"><div class="x_23318058gmail_default">The Garden City Public Library is expanding our staff! We have immediate openings for a part time Adult Librarian, and two part time Library Aides. Information about these opportunities and the application form can be found here: <a style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank" href="https://www.gardencitylib.org/index.php/employment/"><span class="x_23318058gmail-il">Employment</span> Opportunities</a><br></div><div class="x_23318058gmail_default"><br></div><div class="x_23318058gmail_default">Interested persons should send a completed application, a resume, and 3 references to: <a target="_blank" href="mailto:apply@gardencitylib.org">apply@gardencitylib.org</a><br></div><div class="x_23318058gmail_default"><br></div><div class="x_23318058gmail_default">Applications received by March 14, 2025 shall be given first consideration.<br></div><div class="x_23318058gmail_default">The Garden City Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer which values diversity. <br></div></div><br></div><div><div class="x_23318058gmail_signature" dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align: center"><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center"><span class="size" style="font-size:12.8px"></span><br></div><div style="text-align: center"><div><span class="size" style="font-size:12.8px"><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xMYH06ujmRhdzZYza2g44roV4HQ4OMEYqWejILiysFeRRjGSvt4L_DRVMDUHh7D7iYozSwFNc" id="1741881697446018400_imgsrc_url_2" height="96" width="96"><br></span></div><div><span class="size" style="font-size: 12.8px;">James B Lenze (he, him, his)</span><br></div><div><span class="size" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Library Director</span><br></div><div>Garden City Public Library<br></div><div>31735 Maplewood St<br></div><div>Garden City, MI 48135<br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br><br>====================== End of Forwarded Mail ======================<br><br>_______________________________________________ <br>Michlib-l mailing list <br><a target="_blank" href="mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org">Michlib-l@mcls.org</a> <br><a target="_blank" href="https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l">https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l</a> <br></div></blockquote></div><div><br></div></div><br></body></html>