August 2013 - Michlib-l

[Online Learning] Usability studies, business reference and readers advisory
by Liz Markel 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

ONLINE LEARNING REMINDER from ASCLA and RUSA! We have a handful of online learning events scheduled for early September, and registration for several of them ends this week. All the details are below. Also, don't forget about our online learning open proposal period! We're looking for online course and webinar submissions to be presented this fall and next spring. RUSA is accepting proposals through September 1, and ASCLA is accepting them through September 10. Review the topics we're interested in and details of the submission process at the RUSA blog <http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2013/07/29/call-for-proposals-rusa-webinars-on line-courses-fall-2013/> and ASCLA blog <http://ascla.ala.org/blog/2013/07/call-for-online-learning-proposals-as cla-fall-2013-courses-webinars/> , respectively. Course and webinar descriptions, pricing details, registration instructions for groups and individuals are all posted online at RUSA's online learning page <http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/onlinece> and ASCLA's online learning page <http://www.ala.org/ascla/asclaevents/onlinelearning/onlinelearning> . Questions about these offerings should be sent to RUSA Web Manager Andrea Hill at ahill(a)ala.org or 312-280-4397. Questions about registration? Contact registration(a)ala.org or (800) 545-2433, option 5. **PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE and share it with other distribution lists and colleagues as appropriate.** Register today for these webinars and courses: Webinar: How to Conduct Usability Studies: A Librarian Primer Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Central Register online now for this webinar! <http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/Conf erenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X> Register by close of business on Tuesday, September 3; registration starts at $40 for RUSA members. Interested in conducting some usability test of your library website or resources, but not sure where to start? Reference librarians in all types of libraries who are interested in using usability tests to improve services at their libraries will benefit from this webinar.Read a full description of the webinar, including learning outcomes. <http://www.ala.org/rusa/how-conduct-usability-studies-librarian-primer> Online Course: Readers' Advisory 101 Sept. 3 - Oct. 20. Weekly live chats Thursdays, 3 p.m., Chicago/Central Time. Register online now for this course! <http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=oloc&Template=/Conference/Confe renceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=L> Register by close of business on Friday, August 30; registration starts at $130 for RUSA members. Through practice sessions, course participants will learn how to use readers' advisory tools, craft annotations, read in genres, articulate appeal, and experiment with methods to offer RA services. This course is appropriate for all types of libraries, and specifically support staff, library technicians, newly hired reference librarians, and those librarians who want to brush up on their skills. Review a full description of the course and learn about instructor Joyce Saricks. <http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/readersadvisory101> Online Course: Business Reference 101 Sept. 9 - Oct. 6. Asynchronous. Register online now for this course! <http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=oloc&Template=/Conference/Confe renceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=L> Register by close of business on Friday, September 6.; registration starts at $130 for RUSA members. This four-week course is designed for academic, special or public librarians and other researchers and library staff who have a basic understanding of some business resources but who do not work with them often enough to build expertise. Review a full description of the course content and learn about course instructor Celia Ross. <http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/businessreference101> Liz F. Markel, M.A. Marketing & Programs Manager Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) The American Library Association // 50 E. Huron Street // Chicago, IL 60611 800-545-2433 // p. 312-280-4398 // f. 312-280-5273 // e. lmarkel(a)ala.org Find our divisions online at www.ala.org/rusa & www.ala.org/ascla

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Seeking Library Financial Auditor
by Patrick McGinnity 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

The Beaver Island District Library is looking for a new auditor for our next semi-annual audit. I was wondering whether anyone on this list might be able to suggest or even recommend an auditor that you have worked with. Feel free to reply off-list or on. Thanks! Patrick S. McGinnity, Director Beaver Island District Library 26400 Donegal Bay Road PO Box 246 Beaver Island, MI 49782 (231) 448-2701

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Letters about Literature program announcement
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2014 Letters about Literature program. We are again hosting this national program for Michigan. The Letters about Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> program is a national program from the Library of Congress. It is reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. We have sent a letter and a sample entry form to libraries and schools. The 2014 letters will be due in two waves, which is new this year. Level III entries (grades (9-12) have a deadline of December 10, 2013 and Level I and II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 10, 2014. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2014. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. Please find the 2014 entry form at the link below. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Guidelines_Individual_2012_361897_7.p… If you have any questions about the program, please contact me. We look forward to reading your student and patron letters! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Back Pain Management program on September 25 at the Warren Public Library
by fabak＠libcoop.net 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Hello, According to the American Chiropractic Association over 30 million Americans experience low-back pain at some point in their lives. Americans spend at least $50 billion each year treating symptoms of back pain. On Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 we will have Dr. Adam Zuckerman with us to discuss this common problem. Dr. Zuckerman is with St. John Macomb Hospital and is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. All are welcome! Thanks.

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Renovation companies
by Patricia Braden 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

Thank you to everyone who responded to my post asking for companies for our renovation project. Lots of good suggestions. Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us

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2013 Michigan Author Award Winner
by Laura Covey 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

MLA is pleased to announce that Laura Kasischke is the winner of the 2013 Michigan Author Award. Laura will accept her award at the MLA 2013 Annual Convention in Lansing, Michigan. Laura is a prolific author and poet. She has written eight novels, two of which, The Life Before Her Eyes and Suspicious River, were made into feature films. She has also authored eight books of poetry and received the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry in 2012. She has been the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts as well as several Pushcart Prizes and numerous poetry awards. Her writing has appeared in Best American Poetry, The Kenyon Review, Harper’s and The New Republic. Laura grew up in Grand Rapids and currently resides in Chelsea. She is an Allan Seager Colleagiate Professor of English Language & Literature at the University of Michigan. Throughout her diverse body of work, Laura ties her characters to the state of Michigan. These connections and her creative gift make Laura a perfect fit for this award. A panel of judges representing Michigan Library Association members and the Michigan Center for the Book determined the recipient on overall literary merit. To receive the award authors must be a current resident of Michigan, a long-time resident of Michigan, recently relocated, or an author whose works are identified with Michigan because of subject and/or setting in Michigan. Past Michigan Author Award Winners include: Tom Stanton, Sarah Stewart, Steve Hamilton, Christopher Paul Curtis, Patricia Polacco, Dan Gerber, Charles Baxter, Nancy Willard, Janet Kauffman, Elmore Leonard, Loren Estleman, Gloria Whelan, Jerry Dennis, Janie Lynn Panagopoulos, Thomas Lynch, Nicholas Delbanco, Diane Wakoski, Dave Dempsey, John Smolens, Gary Schmidt and Bonnie Jo Campbell. While at MLA 2013, please join us at the Michigan Author Award luncheon at Noon on Friday, October 18th to see Laura accept this award and hear her presentation. Tickets are available for $30. Learn more about Laura and her books at her website: http://laurakasischke.indiemade.com/ Laura Covey Director of Membership, Communications, and Marketing Michigan Library Association 1407 Rensen St., Ste. 2 Lansing, MI 48910 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 211 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.mla.lib.mi.us MLA 2013 Annual Conference, October 16-18 in Lansing.

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Dept of Insurance and Financial Services Attachment
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

The attachment may not have been in my previous email. Included here is the attachment from Lisa Ross at DIFS. Shannon Begin forwarded message: From: "Ross, Lisa (DIFS)" <RossL5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:RossL5@michigan.gov>> Date: August 26, 2013, 8:25:19 EDT To: "White, Shannon (MDE)" <WhiteS29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WhiteS29@michigan.gov>> Subject: here is the attachment! Hi Shannon, Please forward the attached list with the previous email request. Thanks Lisa Lisa L. Ross,Consumer Outreach Coordinator Office of Consumer Services Telephone (517) 335-7328 Cellular (517) 930-5254 Toll free (877) 999-6442

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Book on CD Containers?
by Denise Malevitis 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

I know this maybe a silly thing to ask for...but you never know. Would any of your libraries happen to have an abundance of Book on CD Containers that you would like to get rid of? We are not asking for the inserts, just the cases. If you do, please send them to zv042 Thank you!! -- *Denise O. Malevitis* *Bridgman Public Library* *Inter Library Loan Department*

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Re: [Michlib-l] Free Playaway Locking Device and Locks now available, Free Decoupler was Claimed
by Andrea Estelle 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Hi Everyone, The decoupler device has been claimed but when we looked in our closet we also discovered we have a bag of locks and a locking device for playaways (see picture) that we are not planning to use. Can anyone use these? Free if your library will just pay the postage. Thanks for considering! Thank you to everyone who responded on the decoupler, sorry we couldn't send one to each of you! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/ From: Andrea Estelle [mailto:aestelle@otsegolibrary.org] Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2013 10:25 AM To: 'michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org' Subject: Free Decoupler Hi Everyone- We have a OneTime Decoupler: model no. UMD-11V that we have never used. (See photo) Can anyone out there use this device? If so, I will mail it to you free if you would just pay for the postage. First reply gets it. Thanks! Andrea Andrea Estelle Library Director "Brighten The Corner Where You Are" <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> Home 401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 http://www.otsegolibrary.org/

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Executive Director position-Gwinnett County Public Library (GA)
by Jobeth Bradbury 27 Aug '13

27 Aug '13

Executive Director Position-Gwinnett County Public Library (GA) Gwinnett County Public Library <http://www.gwinnettpl.org/> Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director to develop a new model of library service delivery while building on the Library's award-winning traditions. The new Executive Director will work with the Library Board, staff and stakeholders to develop a new strategic direction and focus for the Library; serve as the face of the Library in the community it serves; develop and implement innovative and creative plans to position the Library for the future; advise and work with the Friends of the Gwinnett County Public Library; and explore alternative revenue sources. The successful candidate will find a library system with significant challenges and outstanding opportunities! Governed by a five-member, appointed Board of Trustees, GCPL is a dynamic library system serving the 842,000 residents of Gwinnett County in northeast metro Atlanta, Georgia. With an $18 million budget, Library staff (214 FTEs) operate 15 branch locations and one administrative center in what is one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the nation. As the busiest library system in Georgia, GCPL circulated 7.1 million items in 2012 to its 310,000+ card holders with volunteers donating 34,472 hours of service. Significant library programs include the "AskGCPL" remote access program, the 2011 Teen Summit, and a variety of offerings related to early childhood development, literacy and life-long learning. Gwinnett County <http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Home> -the second largest county in Georgia-is an economic powerhouse standing as metro Atlanta's hub for technology, bioscience, entrepreneurship and innovation. The County is also renowned for its educational, cultural and recreational amenities, which together have created an excellent quality of life for all ages. Its public school system-the school system of choice for people relocating to metro Atlanta-continues to garner accolades for excellence, including the 2010 Broad Prize (designating it as one of the nation's top urban school districts). Other notable Gwinnett County amenities include its outstanding parks system, the Hudgens Center for the Arts, and the Gwinnett Environmental and Cultural Center. For additional information, visit Gwinnett County Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/GCPLlinks.htm> . Minimum qualifications. An MLS from an ALA-accredited program; five years of progressively responsible library administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and the ability to hold a State of Georgia Grade 5-B Librarian's Professional Graduate Certificate. Essential skills include: excellent internal and external communication skills that inspire and motivate; the ability to develop and implement a shared vision of innovative library service; skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the Library Board, staff, Friends and volunteers, local officials, and community leaders; experience in strategic visioning and planning; sound fiscal management; and successful experience implementing services and programs. Advanced management training (MPA, MBA or similar degree), proven experience reporting to a policy-making board, and success in collaborating with county or municipal officials are highly desirable. Please see GCPL Executive Director job description <http://www.gossagesager.com/EDjobdesc.pdf> for additional details. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $115,000 - 135,000 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 Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@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 www.gossagesager.com <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/BradburyAssociatesGossageSagerAssociates> !

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