July 2013 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Board/Commission Interaction Query
by Michael McGuire 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

If this is a City Library and it operates under the City Charter, I would strongly recommend contacting your City Attorney and consulting with her/him. These are important questions that can't be answered by reference to other libraries. Michael McGuire Grand Rapids, Michigan mdmcguire(at)yahoo(dot)com >

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Re: [Michlib-l] FW: Fw: Circulation Assistant Vacancy
by Tara Kanon 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

Sent from my Virgin Mobile Android-Powered Device "Norris, Sonya (MDE)" <NorrisS2(a)michigan.gov> wrote: >CIRCULATION ASSISTANT > >The Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library is seeking applicants for the position of Circulation Assistant. This is a part time position for 20 hours per week. Candidate must be flexible with work schedule, including working nights and Saturdays. Work includes checking materials in and out; shelving; processing materials; providing interlibrary loan and reference services; and assisting patrons with use of computers. > >Candidate must be a high school graduate, proficient with computers, and provide excellent customer service. Library experience is preferred. >Please send resume and cover letter by July 19th, 2013, to Library Director Deb Jones, 302 East Main Street, Belding, Michigan 48809, or email at: >beldrj(a)llcoop.org. Please call 794-1450 for more information. > >Deborah L. Jones, Director >Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library >302 E Main Street >Belding MI 48809 >P 616.7941450 >F 616.794.3510 >www.belding.michlibrary.org >This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. > >A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. >- Jo Godwin >------- End of Forwarded Message ------- > > >Deborah L. Jones, Director >Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library >302 E Main Street >Belding MI 48809 >P 616.7941450 >F 616.794.3510 >www.belding.michlibrary.org >This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer. > >A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. >- Jo Godwin > >_______________________________________________ >Michlib-l mailing list >Michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org >http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > >_______________________________________________ >Michlib-l mailing list >Michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org >http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Off Work
by eharrington＠baycountylibrary.org 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

I will be on vacation from Saturday, July 6, through Monday, July 15, and back to work on July 16. Esther

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Woodlands Tween Speaker Opportunity
by Anne Keller 11 Jul '13

11 Jul '13

The Children and Teen Services Committee of the Woodlands Library Cooperative is looking for a speaker who works with tweens and does successful tween programming after school. We are interested in your methods and practices of engaging tweens after school and tips and tricks you might suggest.in dealing with unruly behavior. We would also be interested in any program ideas. The desired speaker would have two hours and then the last hour the group would discuss ideas in dealing with the after school crowd, programs etc. If interested, please contact me off list at wilmaflintstone1616(a)yahoo.com The desired dates would be the following: Thursday, October 31st or Thursday, November 7th. The workshop will take place at the Albion District Library, 501 South Superior Street, Albion, MI 49224. Anne Keller Teen Services Librarian Tecumseh District Library 517.423.2238 wilmaflintstone1616(a)yahoo.com

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low vision viewer -- free to a good home
by Lise Mitchell 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

We have a Aladdin Ultra by Telesensory that is free to a good home. Must pick up. Please see attached for photos of the item. Good working order, just dusty! thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3018 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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DALNET Educational Forum: The Network Rebalances the Library: Patterns and Questions, Friday, June 11, 9:30-1PM
by Steven K. Bowers 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

DALNET Educational Forum Friday, August 9, 9:30-Noon, Lunch Available Following Keynote from 12-1PM At Wayne State University, Undergraduate Library, Bernath Auditorium The Network Rebalances the Library: Patterns and Questions This presentation will look at a series of patterns and questions that are emerging as library organizations and services continue to be rebalanced by the impact of the network. The focus will be less on technology per se , and more on how broader network and digital shifts are affecting research, learning and engagement, and how those changes in turn make libraries think differently about how they organize, where they make investments, and what services are important. The presentation will look at such things as changing patterns of user engagement, collections focus, system provision, and skills. It will conclude by suggesting three broad patterns: a shift to engagement by better understanding and getting into workflows ; rightscaling infrastructure as collections and systems are sourced collaboratively and/or in the cloud; and how innovation and learning happens through institutional change. Lorcan Dempsey, Vice President, OCLC Research and Chief Strategist Keynote speaker Lorcan oversees OCLC Research and participates in strategic planning at OCLC. He is a librarian who began his career in public libraries in his native Dublin, Ireland. He joined OCLC in 2001 as Vice President, Research and was named Chief Strategist in 2004. Before moving to OCLC, Lorcan headed up national information services in the UK with JISC . Before that, he directed UKOLN , a national U.K. research and policy unit at the University of Bath. He is currently a member of the Cambridge University Library Visiting Committee and a member of the Advisory Board for the Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information ( CISTI ). In 2010 he received the National Federation of Advanced Information Services' ( NFAIS ) highest award, The Miles Conrad Award. Contact information online here . Registration Fee of $15 includes parking, continental breakfast, and lunch. This event is open to the general public. Registration Now Open -Steve Bowers Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network 5048 Gullen Mall Detroit, MI 48202 (313) 577-6789 Phone (313) 577-1231 Fax sbowers(a)wayne.edu www. dalnet .org

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3 free books
by Glenda VanDenbosch 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

Hello all; I have three copies of Pam Jenoff's The Ambassador's daughter...I will send out to the three first responding. Thanks, Sandy Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, MI 48615 (989) 842-3202 brecklib128(a)yahoo.com

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To clarify a bit on the Board Interaction Question
by Michael Mccaffery 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

I was trying to poll municipal/city libraries specifically. Interesting answers so far. Thanks for your time and attention! MPM -- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights City Libraries 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us

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Board/Commission Interaction Query
by Michael Mccaffery 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

Hello In preparation for a study session next Tuesday, I want to give a comprehensive report to council on library board powers and how they interact with the city council and administration. Although PA164 and MCL 397.211/212 has some details and I have done some other reading and questioning I am trying to provide a better picture for council as to some of the finer points of board interaction and how they can vary and why. Some questions that will come up: 1) Is your budget approved by city council and the board/commission or just the board? 2) Is your millage levied by the board/commission on its own or does it require a motion of council to levy each year? 3) Is your board/commission appointed or elected? 4) Does city council have a seat on the board/commission? 5) How many members are on the board/commission? 6) Does the board/commision or city administration choose the director? If you have a copy of your board's bylaws that would also be helpful. Thanks for your time and attention. MPM -- Michael Mccaffery Director Dearborn Heights City Libraries 24590 George St. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-791-3800 mmccaffery(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us

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FW: Library Director Position at Croton Township Library
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 10 Jul '13

10 Jul '13

From: "CRO Ashley Hawley" <croah(a)lakeland.lib.mi.us> To: llc_all(a)llcoop.org Sent: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 16:05:54 -0400 Subject: Library Director Position @ NC The Croton Township Library Board is seeking a Library Director for a Class I Library, serving a population of 3,228 people. Candidate must possess a Level 4 Library of Michigan Certification, or higher, Other Essential experience includes, but is not limited to: Budgeting, grant writing, Microsoft Office, internet skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, supervisory skills, ability to interact with the public and various governing boards. This is a part-time position. Salary based on qualifications. Please send cover letter and resume to Croton Township Library Board 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 or to croah(a)llcoop.org Ashley Hawley Library Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 (231) 652-1615 ------- End of Forwarded Message ------- Ashley Hawley Library Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 (231) 652-1615

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