The following is a list of services that MMLL members receive: (click for pdf)
Collaborative Summer Reading Program:
The Cooperative assists with the scheduling of Summer Reading Program Preformers as well as obtains community sponsors and supporters. For example, in 2007, 9 & 10 News, promoted Summer Reading Programs as part of their Helping Hands Program. They aired Public Service Announcements during the month of June.
Communication:
The cooperative makes it a priority to share information on library related matters with members. Information is shared through the publication of a Monthly Director's Report.
Delivery:
The Cooperative pays for two day per week MeL delivery for all MMLL members.
Inter-Library Loan ( ILL):
We can locate authors, titles, subjects and periodicals for any library in the League.
We first search our online catalogs of members. If a title is not available from a League library then the request is searched throughout Michigan and the world using OCLC.
Click the ILL button above to request titles. As an alternative to the internet request form, you may fax your requests to MMLL, but before faxing, please check to see that they are legible. Fax the entire sheet, even if making only one request.
Reference Services:
Backup reference assistance is provided to assist libraries in locating information not available in their libraries. Click here to access the blank subject request form.
Discounts:
Discounts are negotiated for MMLL members. The discounts save member libraries thousands of dollars off the list price of books and supplies per year. For example Baker and Taylor extend a discount of 45.5% on most hardcover books - an average savings of over $10.00 per book. Discount list
Continuing Education:
MMLL provides continuing education opportunities, including public library re-certification workshops, training sessions and meetings on specific topics. See: Workshops
Rotating Large Print collection:
MMLL maintains a rotating collection of large print books. Packets of approximately 30 titles are rotated quarterly. Donations of Large Print books that are in good condition and are no older than 5 years are welcomed.
CD/DVD Repair Service:
MMLL has equipment that will repair and clean scratched and damaged CDs and DVDs. The cost is just $1.00 per disc. Libraries are billed for the shipping costs for the return of their CD and DVDs. When sending DVDs and CDs for repair, please send a packing list along with the discs.
Computer Lab:
Our mobile computer lab consists of 10 laptop computers, an interactive White Board, and a LCD Projector. The lap tops have a wireless connection card which allows access to the Internet through any wireless connection. Each computer has Internet Explorer, Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint installed.
Videogames Equipment and Software:
MMLL has videogame equipment and software which is available for members to borrow.
Library Cards:
Libraries can purchase generic library cards at the cost of .23 cents per card.
LSTA and other Grants:
Staff applies for and administer grants for cooperative services or materials. An example is the administration of two rounds of Gates Grants. Staff is available to help or advise local libraries on their grants.
Consultations:
Staff provides bibliographic and book selection assistance, provides information about legislation, library news, and works with member librarians and boards to help develop more effective use of local resources. MMLL works with the Advisory Council to determine how to make the best use of cooperative services and funds.
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