September 2013 - Michlib-l

Environmental Awareness program at the Warren Civic Center on October 23
by Kathleen Faba 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

Hello, Our environment is the foundation for the web of life. A healthy environment can only be assured through environmentally knowledgeable citizens acting responsibly. The Sierra Club's "Let's Go Green" presentation defines current environmental issues and presents practical tips for individual action. We will have Gerald Hasspacher of the Southeast Michigan group of the Sierra Club with us on Wednesday, October 23 at 6:00 to discuss these important issues. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you would like to print some for your patrons. If you have any other questions or need additional information, please let me know. Thanks! ________________________________ Kathy Faba Branch Librarian Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch

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Fwd: 2013 MUG Meeting
by Steven K. Bowers 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

For anyone on Michlib-l that may be interested. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Crystal Agnew" <cagnew(a)marygrove.edu> To: MUG-l(a)vlc.lib.mi.us Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 12:10:20 PM Subject: 2013 MUG Meeting Please plan on attending the MUG (Michigan Users Group for customers of SirsiDynix) fall meeting on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Baker College in Flint, Michigan. There is a $15.00 registration fee per individual. Fee includes program/event, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks, as well as MUG membership for the year. Register now at: http://www.muglibraries.org/meetings.html The agenda is attached. This is a great chance to meet with your colleagues around the State as well as meet with SirsiDynix representatives. Crystal A. Agnew Head of Technical Services Marygrove College Library 8425 W. McNichols Detroit, MI 48221 Phone: (313) 927-1340 Fax: (313) 927-1366 “What would you do if you knew you could not fail?” ~ Robert H. Schuller

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Damaged items question
by Tracie Alger 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Does anyone have a policy that addresses how long a damaged item is held by the library? For example, a patron returns a water-damaged item to the book drop and would like to see proof that the item is damaged. We currently hold these items in a couple of file cabinet drawers. This becomes an issue for space and health reasons. Would be interested in formal and informal guidelines as I am going about making formal policies for our board to review. Thank you for your help! Sincerely, Tracie Alger Assistant Director Big Rapids Community Library

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Deadline to register for MCLS Annual Meeting is Friday!
by Heather Ladiski 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

The deadline is fast approaching to register for attending the MCLS Annual Meeting at the Marten House Hotel & Lilly Conference Center in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 4. If you plan to attend in-person, this Friday, September 27 is the final day to confirm your place. You can also register to attend online via streaming video! Our morning kick-off session begins at 10 AM with a keynote address from Lisa Carlucci Thomas, 2010 Library Journal Mover and Shaker, 2009 ALA Emerging Leader and Director of the library and creative services firm Design Think Do. Her talk is titled “Open Spaces, Open Data, Open Access: Transforming Today’s Libraries”. Next will be a panel discussion featuring three mid-western public libraries which have developed innovative uses of their space. Orvella Fields from The Indianapolis Public Library “Learning Curve”, Steve Teeri, Conductor at the Detroit Public Library’s “HYPE” Makerspace, and CJ Lynce, Manager at the Cleveland Public Library’s “TechCentral”. Following lunch, we will hear from Ted Fons, Executive Director, Data Services and WorldCat Quality Management at OCLC as he presents on the WorldShare Management Service. Following, David Lewis, Dean of the IUPUI University Library and Indiana University Assistant Vice President of Digital Scholarly Communications will speak on the Inevitability of Open Access. The program will conclude with the MCLS business meeting. This program is now eligible for up to 4 Library Education Units (LEUs). The cost to attend is $75 for MCLS members attending in-person in Indiana or online via streaming video. For more information on this program and to register, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=330 ******************** Heather M. (Thomas) Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/394-2096 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org

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Fwd: Lexile Levels Added to Kids InfoBits!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Sharing some good news on Kids InfoBits in MeL! Cheers, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org Begin forwarded message: From: "Roth, Jenna" <jenna.roth(a)cengage.com<mailto:jenna.roth@cengage.com>> Date: September 23, 2013, 9:32:21 AM EDT Cc: "Liepshutz, Jacqui" <Jacqueline.Liepshutz(a)cengage.com<mailto:Jacqueline.Liepshutz@cengage.com>> Subject: Lexile Levels Added to Kids InfoBits! Good Morning! Jacqui and I wanted to reach out to share exciting news for Kids InfoBits – our resource supporting beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Lexile reading levels have been added to the product! Now when reviewing results, teachers and librarians will be able to identify Lexile levels for magazines and newspaper results as shown below: [cid:3E81BCA1E50E4E4B842828E873462940@corproot.local] In addition, users can also search for content with a particular Lexile reading level range, or lexile score using Advanced Search: [cid:18E4126D6A889E4998705BB1016B3B4A@corproot.local] On top of this new Lexile functionality, I also wanted to share some information about content updates for Kids InfoBits. This past year, we’ve loaded 1,040 new entries, 171 updated entries, and 1,138 images. Included in the image count is the 135 new maps, charts, and graphs that we loaded for Kids InfoBits Presents: Geography and Kids InfoBits Presents: Business and Economics. A complete list of content additions that occurred last FY are as follows: Kids InfoBits Presents: Business and Economics (142 entries, 112 images) Kids InfoBits Presents: Geography (298 entries, 344 images) KidHaven Science Library: The Earth (4 entries, 20 images) KidHaven Science Library: The Moon (4 entries, 20 images) KidHaven Science Library: The Sun (4 entries, 19 images) Kids InfoBits Presents: Music and Musicians (308 entries, 306 images) Biographies (updates to existing entries—171 entries) Bugs: Black Widow (4 entries, 10 images) Bugs: Cricket (4 entries, 10 images) Bugs: Daddy Longlegs (4 entries, 10 images) Bugs: Mosquito (4 entries, 10 images) Bugs: Tarantula (4 entries, 12 images) Our Environment: Acid Rain (4 entries, 13 images) Our Environment: Ecotourism (4 entries, 15 images) Our Environment: Global Warming (4 entries, 13 images) Our Environment: Oil Spills (4 entries, 14 images) Our Environment: Toxic Waste (4 entries, 13 images) Kids InfoBits Presents: Authors (240 images, 197 entries) Any questions or concerns please let us know! Warm Regards, Jenna Jenna Roth Consortia & Major Account Service Manager Gale Cengage Learning 27500 Drake Road Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (o) 800-877-4253 x 8808 (f) 800- 990-4253

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Fwd: [st-lib] Job Opening: Public Library Technology Consultant, State of Wisconsin
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

FYI.... Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org Begin forwarded message: From: "DeBacher, John K. DPI" <John.DeBacher(a)dpi.wi.gov<mailto:John.DeBacher@dpi.wi.gov>> Date: September 23, 2013, 9:46:04 AM EDT To: "'st-lib(a)listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:st-lib@listsmart.osl.state.or.us>'" <st-lib(a)listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:st-lib@listsmart.osl.state.or.us>> Subject: [st-lib] Job Opening: Public Library Technology Consultant, State of Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is recruiting to fill the position of Public Library Technology Consultant. The successful applicant will provide leadership and consultation to public library and regional library system staff, trustees, and government officials on public library technology. Creative, tech-savvy candidates are encouraged to consider joining the Public Library Development Team in its efforts to coordinate, support, and enhance technology in the Wisconsin library community. This position participates in statewide and area-level planning for library services as well as national-level planning and policy development for library technology. The position will also coordinate technology grant projects, and promote public library support for digital literacy and the development of digital communities. Starting salary will be between $27.181 and $38.317 per hour ($56,753 and $80,006 per year). Application deadline is October 14, 2013. Additional information, application links and instructions, and the full position description can be found here: http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=68905&jobid=68420 _____________________________________________________ st-lib mailing list st-lib(a)listsmart.osl.state.or.us<mailto:st-lib@listsmart.osl.state.or.us> http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/st-lib Hosted by the Oregon State Library. The Library is not responsible for content. Questions related to message content should be directed to list owner(s) or the sender of the message, by phone or email. Technical questions? Call 503-378-8800.

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NoveList Creator Returns to Michigan
by James Pletz 23 Sep '13

23 Sep '13

Reader Advisory Service Staff: The Library Network (TLN) is pleased to feature the return to Michigan trip of NoveList creator, Duncan Smith . Smith is noted for his highly entertaining and engaging workshops utilizing 21st century technology as a means to enhance the Reader Advisory Experience . Attendees will explore: How to conduct a Reader Advisory Interview Finding the "right match" for patrons seeking read alike titles Tricks to entice reluctant readers - special focus on teen and adult male readers Working with senior adult readers to identify series that fill the gaps produced by a voracious reading habit Join us at one of two Advanced Reader Advisory Services in the Digital Age on Tuesday, October 8 hosted as follows: Southfield Public Library 9:30 AM to Noon Canton Public Library 2:00 to 4:30 PM Where else can you get a workshop like this for only $10?!!! Registration is available at http://www.tln.lib.mi.us/cetraining/ Don't delay ... register today. $10 for all, no increase or decrease fee, TLN member or not. See you on the 8th of October, Jim -- Jim Pletz Director The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248 536 3100 ext. 107

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2 Part-time Librarian positions open at Baker College of Clinton Township
by Tessa Betts 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

POSITION TITLE: (2) Part-Time, Librarians REPORTS TO: Library Director MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: • Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited university required • Proficiency with Microsoft Office required • Must be familiar with library automated book catalogs and an expert using library online databases • Must have experience in tutoring or teaching • Must have ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals • Must have ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public • Must have ability to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 25 pounds DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide reference service and learning support to students within the scope of the service program plan • Conduct library instruction sessions as scheduled • Collection development • Take primary responsibility for, or assist with, related projects as assigned • Provide computer assistance and troubleshooting for students • Assume “librarian-in-charge” responsibilities as assigned, such as supervisory responsibilities during evenings and weekends • Other duties as assigned. WORK SCHEDULE:* 1st position: 15-25 hours per week; 30 weeks per year* *2nd position: 15-25 hours per week; 39 weeks per year Some evening and weekend hours may be required* STARTING DATE: ASAP COMPENSATION: Hourly rate based on education, experience and existing wage rates for similar positions at Baker College. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please submit cover letter and resume by *September 30, 2013* to: Human Resource Department Baker College of Clinton Township 34950 Little Mack Avenue Clinton Township, MI 48035 Fax: (586) 791-2162 E-mail: hr-ct(a)baker.edu AA/EOE

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International Collection Librarians' Roundtable
by Annette Similuk 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

The International Collection Librarians’ Roundtable is a grassroots, non-partisan group of Michigan librarians interested in developing international language, ESL, and literacy collections. Our Fall and Spring Conferences give librarians a chance to network, discuss new programming efforts, evaluate vendors or materials and share resources. Rochester Hills Public Library is looking forward to hosting the 2013 Fall ICLR meeting. Here are the details: Thursday, October 24, 2013 Rochester Hills Public Library Tour of Bharatiya Hindu Temple: http://www.bharatiya-temple.org/<https://mail.rhpl.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=MG43OYuipk-8APLymfVBcxhzvKMvidAIpqO3…> in the morning If you are interested in attending, please contact me to reserve a spot for you! Annette Similuk Adult & Teen Services Librarian Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307 Annette.Similuk(a)rhpl.org

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International Collection Librarians’ Roundtable
by Annette Similuk 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

*The International Collection Librarians’ Roundtable is a grassroots, non-partisan group of Michigan librarians interested in developing international language, ESL, and literacy collections. Our Fall and Spring Conferences give librarians a chance to network, discuss new programming efforts, evaluate vendors or materials and share resources.* *Rochester Hills Public Library is looking forward to hosting the* *2013 Fall ICLR meeting. * *Here are the details:* Thursday, October 24, 2013 Rochester Hills Public Library Tour of Bharatiya Hindu Temple: http://www.bharatiya-temple.org/<https://mail.rhpl.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=BgIFPbkZL0C6Fzscx60tpUiS3TTMidAIGoU0…> in the morning If you are interested in attending, please contact me to reserve a spot for you! *Annette Similuk* *Adult & Teen Services Librarian* Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307 Annette.Similuk(a)rhpl.org

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