October 2013 - Michlib-l

Please excuse spam
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 24 Oct '13

24 Oct '13

Please excuse the spam that made it onto Michlib-l late last night. It seems to have been an isolated incident and has been resolved. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915-1609 517-373-4457 fax: 517-373-5700 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org http://www.michlibrary.org

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Executive Director/CEO, Bibliomation, Inc-Closes Sunday, October 27!
by Jobeth Bradbury 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Executive Director-Bibliomation, Inc. Bibliomation, Inc.'s Board of Directors seeks an Executive Director to lead this dynamic, successful organization as it moves forward to realize its vision for member libraries and staff. The next Executive Director will provide leadership, management and growth of the organization-creating a framework for expanding Bibliomation's services into new markets, undertake strategic planning and budget development, and work with current members (and potential new members) to increase statewide resource sharing. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bibliomation and, under the general direction of the Board of Directors, has overall responsibility for general administration of operations. Bibliomation has a proud history and a strong future helping member libraries and schools provide quality library service to their users by providing state-of-the-art IT services effectively and efficiently. Headquartered in Waterbury, CT, Bibliomation <http://biblio.org/> is governed by a 12-member Board of Directors. With a $1.9 million budget (funded primarily through member assessments) and 16 staff, the organization provides an array of services to 60+ public libraries and 20 K-12 schools. Services include Evergreen, an open source integrated library system; cooperative purchasing of databases; shared e-book and audio book collections; LAN/WAN network architecture and telecommunications support; local PC hardware and software installation; and help desk support. The Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director who is comfortable with fundraising, exploring entrepreneurial funding avenues and working with members and communities through development, outreach and marketing. Waterbury, CT <http://www.waterburyct.org/> (population 110,189) dates back to 1674 and its name references the Naugatuck River which flows through the heart of the city. Known originally as the "Brass City," Waterbury today is tapping into its creative energy to forge a new future which includes the Naugatuck River Greenway Project and downtown revitalization. The community is proud of its 17 strong neighborhoods and focuses on protecting its small-town character and livability. Conveniently located near the crossroads of I-84 and Route 8, the City of Waterbury is home to landmarks such as the renovated historic Palace Theater, Waterbury City Hall, and the Matttuck Museum. For additional information about Bibliomation and the community, visit Bibliomation Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/Bibliomationlinks.htm> . Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree and at least three years of progressively responsible senior level management/organizational leadership or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Essential skills include: the ability to think strategically and creatively to develop new programmatic opportunities; building and developing diversified revenue streams; effectively serving as a spokesperson with multiple stakeholders; and strong leadership skills encouraging creativity, growth, collaboration, and accountability. An MLS from an ALA accredited school and/or advanced management training (MPA, MBA or similar degree), proven experience reporting to a governing board, and success in collaborating with multiple stakeholders are highly desirable. Please see the Executive Director job description <http://www.gossagesager.com/BiblioCEOjobdesc.pdf> for additional details. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $94,000-$110,000 with a competitive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> , via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date-October 27, 2013. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates 4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 <http://www.gossagesager.com/> www.gossagesager.com Like us on <https://www.facebook.com/BradburyAssociatesGossageSagerAssociates> Facebook!

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Build Libraries and not Shelters
by Michael McGuire 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Heard recently on NPR (paraphrased): For disaster response, build libraries and not shelters. People would rather go to libraries. I couldn’t find the recent story, but this story popped up in my search. For Disaster Preparedness: Pack A Library Card? http://www.npr.org/2013/08/12/210541233/for-disasters-pack-a-first-aid-kit-… Also: Ports in a Storm: The Library as Community Disaster Recovery Center http://www.slideshare.net/mpstricker/ports-in-a-storm-the-library-as The problem: It's never happened here. True enough, but also true in most every other place there's a major disaster. Michael D. McGuire Grand Rapids, MI mdmcguire(a)yahoo.com

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Help & a favor (Joann Crater)
by Joann Crater 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

- This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in plain text. - Hello, I am sorry for reaching you rather too late due to the situation of things right now. My family and I had a trip visiting (Manila,Philippines), everything was going on fine until last night when we got attacked by some unknown gunmen. All our money,phones and credit cards was stolen away including some valuable items, It was a terrible experience but the good thing is they didn't hurt anyone or made away with our passports. We have reported the incident to the local authorities and the consulate but their response was too casual, we were ask to come back in 2weeks time for investigations to be made proper,But the truth is we can't wait till then as we have just got our return flight booked and is leaving in few hours from now but presently having problems sorting out our bills here and also getting a cab down to the airport, Right now we're financially strapped due to the unexpected robbery attack, Wondering if you can help us with a quick loan to sort our bills and get back home. All we need is ($2,650.00 USD) or anything you can afford, I promise to refund you in full as soon as I return hopefully tomorrow or next. write back now to let me know what you can do. Thank You Joann Crater Director Hudson Carnegie District Library 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3001 fax 517-448-5075 joannathelibrary(a)yahoo.com

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The 1960s: A Look Back Programs at the Troy Public Library
by Phillip J Kwik 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

For millions of Americans, the events of the 1960s had a profound impact on the way we live today. Of all the iconic events of the decade - the moon landing, cities burning, musical festivals, protests, a televised war - one stands out in everyone's mind: the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Throughout November, the Troy Public Library will present The 1960s: A Look Back: An Observance of the 50thAnniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Through a series of programs, we will explore this pivotal decade to understand the events that shaped a generation. For a complete list of our of these programs, see the attached brochure. Everyone is invited. The 1960s: A Look Back is funded through the gracious support of the Friends of the Troy Public Library. Visit the Friends on Facebook<http://facebook.com/friendstpl>. Questions about this program? Contact me off list at kwikpj(a)troymi.gov<mailto:kwikpj@troymi.gov> or 248.619.7577. Thanks. Phillip Kwik Assistant Director Troy Public Library 248.619.7577 troylibrary.info twitter.com/pjkwik

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Job Posting: Part-time Youth Librarian ( Clarkston Independence District Library)
by Andrea R. Tietz 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Clarkston Independence District Library JOB POSTING Part-time Youth Librarian Hours: 10-20 hours per week Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Primary job duties: Duties include, but are not limited to: * Plan, prepare and facilitate programs for children age 0-18 * Provides quick and accurate reference and reader's advisory services to adults, children and teens * Promotes use of the collection through the creation of bibliographies and displays * Assists patrons in learning to use the computer catalog, electronic resources and the Internet * Assists in collection development in assigned areas for selection and weeding * Performs other library duties as assigned Qualifications: * ALA accredited MLS or substantial completion of ongoing studies in an ALA accredited MLS program * Experience working with children and teens * Flexibility to work varied hours * Professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library service to patrons * Familiarity with public library reference sources * Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections * Experience using the Internet in reference work * Strong oral and written communication skills * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships * Broad general knowledge base useful in framing and interpreting reference questions * Knowledge of Integrated Library Systems, Polaris preferred * Knowledge of popular office computer programs Send Cover letter and Resume by November 4th by 5:00 pm Anticipated start date December 2013 TO: Andrea R. Tietz Head of Children and Teen Services Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston road Clarkston, MI 48346 248.625.2212 FAX: 248.625.8852 E-mail: tietza(a)indelib.org For more information about the library, visit our website: www.indelib.org Andrea R.Tietz Head Of Children and Teen Services Clarkston Independence District Library (successor to the Independence Township Library) 6495 Clarkston Road Clarkston, Michigan 48346 248-625-2212

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Grant opportunities for family literacy and art and cultural development
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Please see below for a grant from ALSC for family book club programs and the NEA on developing sustainable communities that includes arts and cultural development. 1. Deadline: Nov. 30, 2013 The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is accepting applications for mini-grants to allow public libraries to initiate D?a Family Book Club programs. Mini-grants are part of ALSC's Everyone Reads @ your library grant, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The D?a Family Book Club is a reading program that engages children and families in the shared reading and discussion of contemporary children's literature that reflects our common plurality. Up to 15 $2,000 mini-grants will be awarded. A minimum of 50% ($1,000) of grant funding must be used to purchase books to distribute to participants of the library's D?a Family Book Club. Remaining funds should be used for D?a Family Book Club programming, publicity, or to add multicultural or multilingual books to the library's collection. Applicants must be located within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center, or corporate office (please visit Dollar General's Store Locator at http://www.dollargeneral.com/storeLocator) For more information and the application form, please visit http://dia.ala.org/dia-2014-mini-grants-available. 2. Deadline: January 13, 2014 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announces funds to support projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, special district governments, public, state, and private institutions of higher education, state governments, nonprofit organizations, and DC government agencies. Grants will range from $25,000 to $200,000 for creative and innovative projects in which communities, together with their arts and design organizations and artists, seek to improve their quality of life, encourage greater creative activity, foster stronger community identity and a sense of place, and revitalize economic development. Projects may include arts engagement, cultural planning, and design activities such as: * Festivals and performances in spaces not normally used for such purposes * Public art that improves public spaces and strategically reflects or shapes the physical and social character of a community * Support for creative entrepreneurship * Design of cultural spaces - new or adaptive reuse For more information, visit the NEA website<http://www.blogger.com/See%20more%20at:%20http://arts.gov/grants-organizati…>. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator reishk(a)michigan.gov 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta www.michigan.gov/mcfb

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Summer Reading program grant opportunities
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

If you are member of Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), there are two grants funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation through YALSA. * The Summer Reading Teen Intern Grant will award $1,000 to each of 20 libraries for the purpose of hiring summer teen interns to assist with summer reading activities. * The Summer Reading Resources Grant will award $1,000 to each of 20 libraries in need with the purpose of helping them purchase resources to bolster their teen summer reading program. To apply, you must be a member of YALSA and your library must be within 20 miles of a Dollar General store. The applications are available on this YALSA website<http://summerreading.ning.com/page/summer-reading-grants>. Information from the Library Grants blog. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator reishk(a)michigan.gov 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta www.michigan.gov/mcfb

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Please Share: Urgent Election News and Update on ExpressSOS.com Services
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Good afternoon. As part of the ExpressSOS CONNECT partnership between libraries and the Secretary of State's office, I'm hoping you can share the attached messages with your patrons: * PRIORITY MESSAGE - Upcoming Election Alert Note: Please feel free to use the attached image with this alert. For electronic messages, you can link the image to www.Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.Michigan.gov/vote>. * Second Article: Brief message on ExpressSOS.com's "print and go" feature available on library computers With much gratitude, Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [cid:image001.jpg@01CED007.C03859B0] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [cid:image002.gif@01CED007.C03859B0]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [cid:image003.gif@01CED007.C03859B0] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [cid:image004.gif@01CED007.C03859B0] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [cid:image005.gif@01CED007.C03859B0] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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MDMLG ACA Panel & General Business Meeting
by Angela Sponer 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

The Metropolitan Detroit Medical Library Group Programming Committee invites you to the November General Business Meeting: Please join us on November 21 from 11:30am-3:30pm at the Royal Oak Public Library. 222 E. 11 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, MI 48067 Parking <http://www.ci.royal-oak.mi.us/portal/webfm_send/230> (248) 246-3700 Map<https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=Royal+Oak+Public+Library&fb=1&gl=us…> *Program*: Affordable Care Act Initiatives: Perspectives from Public Libraries In this panel discussion, we will be hearing from public library representatives on what they have been doing to educate themselves and their patrons on the Affordable Care Act. Panel: Mary Ann DeKane from the Royal Oak Public Library Rebecca Havenstein-Coughlin from the Canton Public Library Sherlonya Turner from the Ann Arbor District Library *Lunch and Discussion*: Enjoy a boxed lunch with sandwich and salad options from Ridley’s Bakery Café for $7, while sharing your library’s experiences with literature tracking apps such as BrowZine or QxRead. Facilitator: Karl Ericson – University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry Library Cost: $7 if ordering a lunch from Ridley’s, free if you are not ordering a lunch Register Here: http://www.mdmlg.org/November%202013%20Registration.pdf Please register if you plan to attend. Payment Methods: PayPal - http://www.mdmlg.org/paypal-november-meeting-2013.htm Check - make out to *MDMLG*, may be mailed to Angela Sponer at Henry Ford Hospital, Sladen Library K-17, 2799 West Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202 We hope to see you there! Angela Sponer, MLIS Librarian Henry Ford Hospital Sladen Library, K-17 asponer1(a)hfhs.org (313) 916-2550

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