July 2013 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

request for permission to post to michlib-l
by Kristy Zeluff 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Please give me permission to post from kzeluff(a)vicksburglibrary.org Thanks. Kristy Zeluff, Children's Librarian Vicksburg District Library 269-649-1648 kzeluff(a)vicksburglibrary.org

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Connect Michigan, Public Libraries Download Speed Survey
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Hello Public Library Directors and Branch Librarians, Please participate in a short survey created by Connect Michigan<http://www.connectmi.org/>. The survey will collect Public Library download speeds as a part of the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA<http://www.ntia.doc.gov/>) data submission in September. The survey is very brief and includes a test to determine download speed. The information collected, will be used to inform NTIA's Broadband USA<http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/> initiative and the National Broadband Map<http://broadbandmap.gov/>. Please complete the survey before August 31st, 2013. If your library has multiple branches please complete a survey for each location. Please click here to complete the survey.<http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9RHTWMX> NTIA is the Executive Branch agency that is principally responsible for advising the President on telecommunications and information policy issues. NTIA's programs and policymaking focus largely on expanding broadband Internet access and adoption in America, expanding the use of spectrum by all users, and ensuring that the Internet remains an engine for continued innovation and economic growth. Connect Michigan, in partnership with the Michigan Public Service Commission, supports Michigan's reinvention and technological transformation through innovation, job creation, and entrepreneurship via the expansion of broadband technology and increased usage by Michigan residents. Connect Michigan is leading the effort to increase high-speed Internet access, adoption, and use to diversify the economy and ensure Michigan's competitiveness in the connected global economy of the twenty-first century. Thank you! Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Visit the Michigan eLibrary at http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>

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Accepting Credit/Debit Cards at the Library
by Shanni Kerr 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

You asked for my replies, so here they are without all of the gibberish... Not sure what things you want to have patrons pay for at the desk but LLC already accepts credit/debit cards. When we need to do a transaction at the desk we just ask the person’s permission (verbally) to access their “My account” and run the transaction. If they want to pay for something not already in Sierra, we add it to their fines before processing. If you don’t get a better answer from others, will be glad to talk to you about the process we use. Ou get a check from Lakeland every two months for the money collected. Up until about a year ago we were strictly cash/check as well. We decided to go with Square <https://squareup.com/> as the price was the most competitive for our transaction volume. They only charge 2.75% per swipe compared to the 4%-6% we were quoted by other vendors. The Square reader is free when you sign up and we purchased an iPad Mini, for it to plug in to. The patrons have been really excited about the new technology and we have been able to capture monies we have lost out on in the past. We have recently purchased a stylus for patrons to sign with as some had trouble using their fingers. Good luck in your quest and I hope this helps! We accept credit cards at Otsego District Library… We use a great program called Square. It works on our iPad. We have an iPad that is dedicated for this use at the checkout desk. There are no fees except that they take a small percentage (2.75%) from each transaction. https://squareup.com/ The money gets deposited directly into our bank account. We have been using Point and Pay for credit and debit card services. They work with public library and government organizations mainly. Their service doesn’t charge us a fee, but attaches a convenience fee of 3% to the user. It hasn’t been a problem for most of our patron who want to use the service. They do appreciate the convenience. http://www.pointandpay.com/ Try the Square. https://squareup.com/ Hello, You probably already have gotten the response you need for this question but my boss asked me to respond so here you go. One of the services provided through Lakeland is the ability for patrons to pay their fines online using credit or debit cards. This is done from their account in the Lakenet Card Catalog. Here in Lakeview (ML) we also will put fines on a patron card for faxing, copies, movie rentals if the only way they have to pay is with credit or debit and then we show them how to pay it from our card catalog stations. This does require that they have a library cardand we tell them they have to pay it there in the library if we are putting manual charges on their account. Lakeland will then send a report and check quarterly for all money paid online minus the administration-charge fee and you then divide the money into the appropriate categories for your budget. If you need more information on how to use this I will help if I can but contacting someone at the LLC Headquarters might help more.

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need computer competency testing for library staff
by Yvonne Brown 25 Jul '13

25 Jul '13

Hello, everyone. We are looking for a way to test the computer competencies of current staff and new employee candidates. We have the tools to create online multiple-choice quizzes, but this would not give us a true assessment that a hands-on evaluation tool would give us. However, we have not been able to find such a tool. I have found some nice resources through EveryoneOn.org for self-evaluation and learning paths, but I'm not finding an evaluation tool that library administration can use to gauge a staff person's computer skills. Basically, we are looking for a computer skills competency test. Does anyone have any resources to help us with this? Or do you have any resource recommendations? In an effort to provide consistent, quality service to our library patrons, we want to make sure our staff meets core computer competency standards, such as email basics, internet browsing, file management, word processing, etc. Thank you for taking the time to read this and any help you could offer us would be greatly appreciated. -- * Yvonne Brown Assistant Director for Technical Services Lapeer District Library** www.library.lapeer.org *

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Job Posting/Archival Consultant/Oakland County Historical Resources Consortium
by Mancini, Laura 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

The Oakland County Historical Resources Consortium is seeking an archival consultant or archival student to conduct Phase 2 of a comprehensive assessment and to implement the digitization priority action plan of the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society's Research Library Collection. The consultant will be expected to work collaboratively with both Consortium and Society Staff. The final written status report regarding work completed will be submitted to the Consortium's Board of Directors and to the Pioneer Society in both paper and electronic formats. The goals of this project are to: * Preserve the collection's most valuable items * Make the collection more accessible to the public through the Oakland County Historical Resources Consortium's website and database Duties: * Implement three of the prioritized "Top Preservation Action Items Recommended to OCHR" items 1-8, as time allows, of the Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society's Research Library * Upload photos that have already been digitized * Upload obituaries that have already been scanned * Upload maps (as project time allows) Qualifications: * Masters degree or enrollment in an ALA accredited library science program with an archival administration component * Demonstrated knowledge of archival procedures in records appraisal and preservation * Familiarity with digitization process * Familiarity with uploading to website process * Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills Stipend Available: $1,000 Contract Length of Project: Midpoint Progress and Status Report due on December 15, 2013 Final Progress and Status Report due on February 15, 2014 To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Laura Mancini, Director- Library Services, Oakland County Library at mancinil(a)oakgov.com Application Deadline: September 15, 2013 Interviews to be scheduled: Week of October 15, 2013 Start Date: November 1, 2013 Laura Mancini Director-Library Services Oakland County Library 1200 N. Telegraph Pontiac, MI 48341 248-858-0380 mancinil(a)oakgov.com

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Job Posting - Head of Children's Services at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Juliane Morian 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Come work for a great library system! The Clinton-Macomb Public Library has an opening for Head of Children's Services (37.5 hours a week, including some evening and weekend hours and also on call list for alarm system). This person is responsible for hiring, supervising, training and evaluation of children's services staff including the teen services librarian. This person will work at the Main Library and report to the library director. * Salary starts at $25.79 an hour ($32.21 current maximum based on a 10-step scale) * Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance; sick, vacation, and standard holidays; pension after one year. * Optional benefits: 457 retirement plan and flexible spending account. For the complete job description and application instructions use this link - http://www.cmpl.org/AboutUs/JobPostings/Posting%20Head%20of%20Children's%20Services%20-%202013.pdf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliane Morian Associate Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 USA (586) 226-5091 (586) 226-5028 - fax

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Free Microfilm Reader/Printer
by BEL Deb Jones 24 Jul '13

24 Jul '13

Free to a good home - a RP 605Z Minolta Reader Printer with stand and new light bulb. Yes, it works - print-outs are a little light though. Yes, you need to pick it up. Thanks. Deb. 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

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Bryan Gruley and Steve Hamilton at Roscommon!
by Lisa Sutton 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

GRULEY and HAMILTON -*Bryan Gruley will be at RADL on July 25th at 6pm!* ** * -Steve Hamilton will be at RADL on July 31st at 4pm (He will sign books at 3:30)* *If you are in the area we would love to see you! * Lisa Sutton-Director Roscommon Area District Library 241 E. Federal Highway Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305 www.roscommonlibrary.org

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Business & Behavioral Sciences Librarian-extended date
by Carla Brooks 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

Dear Colleagues, See below for the following positions. Application date has been extended. *Business & Behavioral Sciences Librarian-Extended date-August 15 2013* The University of Michigan – Dearborn is seeking applicants for two exciting opportunities as Assistant Librarians in the Mardigian Library. Serving as a member of the library faculty within the Library Research Center, the chosen candidates will serve as a business subject specialist and liaison between the library and the College of Business (Business Librarian), and subject specialist and liaison with the College of Arts, Sciences and Letters (Behavioral Sciences Librarian). These individuals will provide specialized reference and research services for local and online courses, deliver focused and subject-specific library instruction sessions, create online instructional materials (including videos), and develop the library's collections. Additionally, the incumbent will participate in general library instruction, reference, and information literacy initiatives. To view the full job descriptions and learn how to apply, please visit http://umjobs.org/ and search for keyword #83943 (Business Librarian) or #83942 (Behavioral Sciences Librarian). Date has been extended to *August 15, 2013. * For full consideration for either position, please submit your application by *August 15, 2013.* U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Question for Township Libraries, NOT PA 164 established
by Sylvia Merz 23 Jul '13

23 Jul '13

The trials continue for us. . . If you are a Township Library, determined to be formed under now repealed PA 269, my question is: Are you 100% funded by your Township? Can you/do you carry a separate-from-the-Township fund balance? If you do, how is it set up, e.g. restricted for specific uses or not? At the end of your budget year, if you have a balance in your operating budget, does it go into the Library's fund balance or into your Township's general fund? Please email me off-list with HELP! Thanks. Sylvia Merz lelandlibrary(a)lelandtownshiplibrary.org

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