January 2014 - Michlib-l

MLA event registration temporarily unavailable
by Laura Covey 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

We are currently experiencing an issue with the MLA database that is preventing online event registration and membership renewals. We apologize for the inconvenience and will post again when the problem has been resolved. You are always welcome to call the MLA office at 517-394-2774 ext. 227 to speak directly with staff about your registration or renewal details. Thank you! 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 Leadership Academy is back in 2014! Want to hone your skills? Join us.

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Job Posting: PT Program and Outreach Specialist
by Jennifer Balcom 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Job Title: Program and Outreach Specialist (part-time, 20 hrs per week) Salary: $12/hour The DeWitt District Library is accepting applications for the position of part-time Program and Outreach Specialist. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, provides library programming and outreach services for library patrons of all ages. The Program and Outreach Specialist will assist in the smooth and efficient operation of the library including planning library programs for infants, toddlers, youth, teens, and adults; provides readers advisory and informational assistance to all ages; facilitates partnerships with area schools and organizations, assists as requested in other areas of the library. Qualified candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. One to two years of work experience in library programming, literature or education is desired. A high degree of comfort using computers, e-readers, and searching the Internet is required. Experience working with children required. Flexibility in scheduling including the ability to work evenings and weekends is required. Qualified applicants may apply for the position by submitting a cover letter which clearly states qualifications for the position, resume, and references to: Jennifer Balcom, Library Director DeWitt District Library 13101 Schavey Rd DeWitt, MI 48820 jbalcom(a)dewittlibrary.org

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YS Unconference
by Lisa Mulvenna 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

It's not too late! There is still time to register for MI KidLib 14, Michigan's first children's librarian unconference. It will be held at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library on Friday, February 21 from 10-3:30. The cost is FREE. Stop by our web site for more information at https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorrowblog.com/unconference/home. Thanks! Lisa Mulvenna Head of Youth Services Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Clinton Township, MI 48038 (586) 226-5031 phone (586) 226-5038 fax www.cmpl.org<http://www.cmpl.org/> My new favorite book is Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus by James Dean! My favorite cd is currently Perfectly Purple by The Learning Groove!

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A Fund Raising Question for Public Library Directors
by Frederick J. Kirby 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Hello All, My library board is considering a fund raising strategy for operating capital due to severe declines in our tax revenues. A question has arisen about the participation of the Library Director and/or other staff members in soliciting operating funds from private donors. Is it a conflict of interest for the Director and/or staff members to ask corporations, foundations, and the general public for operating funds? Since we are paid out of operating funds, is this a conflict of interest? Any experience or insight about this issue would be sincerely appreciated. Frederick J. Kirby, Library Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 East Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-926-6139 (voice) 269-926-1674 (fax) libraryfjk(a)yahoo.com

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Rural Libraries Conference Preliminary Information
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Everyone is excited about the upcoming 2014 Rural Libraries Conference to be held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, April 3-May 2, 2014. We will have our registration and lodging reservations information available soon. In case you are currently working on a budget for staff and or trustees to attend I wanted to provide some details. The conference registration rate is $75 per person. This covers all three days of the conference, lunch and dinner meals during the conference, and one round-trip ferry ticket to Mackinac Island. Lodging will be available at the conference hotel, Grand Hotel, on Mackinac Island for the negotiated rate of $129 daily, per room. The rate includes a continental breakfast daily. There is a maximum of four persons per room. Our keynote speakers this year include: * Jessamyn West - Jessamyn works in a rural library in Vermont as a library technologist, is a community manager at MetaFilter.com and author of the popular blog librarian.net<http://www.librarian.net/>. Jessamyn will be discussing digital literacy with us on Wednesday evening and presenting on digital literacy the following afternoon. * Betsy Diamant-Cohen - Betsy is the creator of the "Mother Goose on the Loose" programs which has revolutionized the way story times are presented to young children. Betsy will be speaking about the economic value of early childhood programming and school readiness and presenting a session on transforming preschool storytimes on both Thursday and Friday. * Rhoda Janzen - Rhoda will join us for early on Friday for a keynote session and book signing. Rhoda is author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book, Mennonite in a Little Black Dress and the poetry collection Babel's Stair. She holds a Ph.D. from UCLA and teaches English and creative writing at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. The conference program includes nearly 70 sessions in the following tracks: Library Programs & Services Community Engagement, Collaboration and Partnerships Youth Services Library Technology & Digital Literacy Administration & Management Library Trustees Legal Issues In addition to our educational programs we will feature library vendors, door prizes, awards presentations, and an appearance by Marian the Librarian. We are planning some optional activities to enjoy during your stay. The Mackinac State Historic Parks is providing all conference attendees free entry to Fort Mackinac and the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum for the duration of the conference. There will be optional carriage tours on Thursday and Friday on the island as well as a trolley tour in Mackinaw City. In addition to library speakers we will also hear from Mackinac State Historic Parks staff and the Bridge Authority. Our evenings will be full with an Exhibitor Reception on Wednesday evening, a Grand Hotel History lecture on Thursday, a screening of the film Somewhere in Time and more. Be sure to look for details on Michlib-L when registration opens this month. If you have any questions, please contact me. We look forward to seeing you this spring on Mackinac Island. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Board Compensation Question
by natalie bazan 15 Jan '14

15 Jan '14

Just a quick question for everyone. Do the members of your library boards receive any compensation for severing on the library board? And if so how much per meeting? Thank you! Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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Religious Publications Inquiry
by Denise McKernan 14 Jan '14

14 Jan '14

I was interested to know how other libraries handle publications/magazines/newspapers put out by religious organizations. We have a representative of a religious group that has asked us to keep a copy of his organized religion's publication and I was just curious to know what others do. Thanks! Denise McKernan Ionia Community Library

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Laptop Checkout Policies
by Andrea Smalley 14 Jan '14

14 Jan '14

Hello All, We are exploring the possibility of circulating laptops in our library. If your library has a laptop check-out program, would you be willing to share your check-out policy, and/or any issues that you've faced with your program? Thanks for your time, Andrea Smalley Reference/Teen Librarian Vicksburg District Library (269) 649-1648

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lucky day collections
by Amy Rosen 14 Jan '14

14 Jan '14

Hi all- We are looking into starting a "Lucky Day" collection to help keep the wait list for popular titles down. Since we have limited space and are constantly weeding our collection, one possibility we are considering is this collection would be rental books that we can return once they are no longer popular --patrons would not be charged to check out the books the Library would take care of the cost. Can anyone recommend a company that they use for rental books? Also any words of wisdom regarding a Lucky Day collection would be most appreciated. Amy -- Amy Rosen Head of Adult Services White Lake Township Library 7527 E Highland Road White Lake MI 48383 248-698-4942 ext 100 whitelakelibrary.org

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Recyclable DVD Cases
by Mary Cornell 14 Jan '14

14 Jan '14

Hello all, The DVD cases have been claimed! Thanks! Mary Cornell Technical Services Supervisor Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us<http://www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us>

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