1. Library of Michigan Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan

2. Plinkit Provides Web Sites That Are Free for Michigan Libraries Paid for by the Library of Michigan via LSTA Dollars

3. Library of Michigan Highlights Free Web site and hosting – no on- going costs! Training and support Advanced features Professional, customized look for each library

4. Library of Michigan Where Did Plinkit Come From? Initially, it was a 2003 LSTA grant in Oregon to specialize Web site development software for libraries Designed for small and rural libraries In 2006 it opened up to other states

5. Library of Michigan Why Would You Participate? Does your library need a Web site but you don't have the time or resources to build one from scratch? Or perhaps you don’t have a staff member with expertise in HTML? Then Plinkit is for you!

6. Library of Michigan Already Have a Site? Does your library have a Web site but it's difficult to maintain? Do you have to pay someone to maintain or host it? Do you want a more professional look? Do you think your Web site could be doing more for you and your patrons? Then Plinkit is for you!

7. Library of Michigan What’s in it for your community? A 21 st century library presence The ability to include links to community organizations such as Rotary and the Lions Club The ability to search your catalog from home (where applicable) The ability to access hours/location and other basic information about your library 24/7

8. Library of Michigan Consider Plinkit A One-Stop Solution in All of These Areas – We Even Provide Free Training and On-Going Support!

9. Library of Michigan Who Participates? Oregon Colorado Illinois Texas Michigan Library of Virginia NEBASE (Nebraska) PALINET (for DE, MD, NJ, PA & WV) Plinkit is a nation-wide collaborative with many hundreds of sites

10. Library of Michigan Why Did the Library of Michigan Choose Plinkit? Plinkit is optimized for libraries Plinkit is backed-up by a nation-wide collaborative of library agencies Plinkit is customizable in Michigan Plinkit has what we need!

11. Library of Michigan Plinkit Is Easy to Use Plinkit refers to the the software that powers the Web sites. It’s called a Content Management System

12. Library of Michigan What’s a Content Management System (CMS)? It’s the Easy Way to Create a Web Site and Most Professional Sites Are Powered by Them

13. Library of Michigan A Content Management System… Allows you to edit content with controls similar to Microsoft Word – you don’t need to know HTML! Sets the look of the pages so they are consistent Gives the site a tailored, professional appearance Provides advanced features

14. Library of Michigan It’s About How It Works A CMS controls the back-end of a Web site: how it works. Web sites built on the same content management system can look very different

15. Library of Michigan Who Controls Content on the Site? YOU do There will be a template and some state-wide information and features such as the MeL logo and some MeL databases but you control the content.

16. Library of Michigan Features

17. Library of Michigan Homepage

18. Library of Michigan Kids and Teens

19. Library of Michigan Kids and Teens: Logged In

20. Library of Michigan E-shelf and Research

21. Library of Michigan Optional Community Organizations Database

22. Library of Michigan Digital Exhibits

23. Library of Michigan News and Events

24. Library of Michigan Calendar

25. Library of Michigan Patrons Can Add Library Events to Their Personal Calendars, Such as Outlook

26. Library of Michigan About Us

27. Library of Michigan Staff Area Including Calendar

28. Library of Michigan MeL Databases and Other Local E-Resources Some of the MeL databases will automatically appear on your E- resources site with a link to MeL. Enjoy space for a digital collections. You could use this for photographs of your library and library events.

29. Library of Michigan How Will My Site Look? To start, pick from among 16 different color schemes Then work with a professional graphic designer hired and paid for by the Library of Michigan for a customized, coordinating banner to distinguish your site

30. Library of Michigan Plinkit Example 1

31. Library of Michigan Plinkit Example 2

32. Library of Michigan Plinkit Example 3

33. Library of Michigan Plinkit Example 4

34. Library of Michigan Plinkit Example 5

35. Library of Michigan What Else Can Plinkit Provide? Plinkit has support materials like press releases and other marketing supplies Plinkit will have state-wide participation and a community of Michigan libraries to share the joy with Plinkit will have the resources of a nation-wide consortium backing up our sites

36. Library of Michigan Where Are We in Michigan with This? I’m glad you asked…

37. Library of Michigan Call for Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee will be a standing body with rolling terms of member participation We’re looking for energetic library staff who are keyed into their staff and community needs Web site administration skills are NOT required See Michlib-l for the call

38. Library of Michigan Call for Pilot Libraries The Library of Michigan will be looking for five small and/or rural libraries to participate as pilots. What a great time to get involved! Please contact Sonya Schryer Norris at norriss2@michigan.gov or 517-373-4457 if you would like to volunteer to be a pilot site norriss2@michigan.gov See the call on Michlib-l this summer

39. Library of Michigan How Can I Become a Plinkit Library? After the pilot phase – approximately Spring of 2010 – libraries will be added on a rolling basis. There will be a place on the Michigan Plinkit Web site to sign up for a Plinkit site.

40. Library of Michigan Questions? Want to Become a Plinkit Library? Contact Sonya Schryer Norris Norriss2@michigan.gov 517-373-4457