January 2014 - Michlib-l

Children books are all taken. Thanks for responding!
by Pam McKnight 09 Jan '14

09 Jan '14

Pam McKnight Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. 4th Street Clare, MI 48617 989-386-7576 pmcknight(a)cityofclare.org<mailto:pmcknight@cityofclare.org>

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Library Closing
by Denise Bearre 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

The Inkster Public Library will be closed until Wednesday January 15, 2014. We need to address roof damage in the building. Denise M Bearre, Library Director Inkster Public Library 2005 Inkster Rd Inkster, MI 48141 313-563-2822 dbearre(a)inksterlibrary.org

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Library Director position, Sonoma County Library, Santa Rosa, CA
by Jobeth Bradbury 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Director-Sonoma County Library - Santa Rosa, CA Discover, Engage, and Thrive. The Sonoma County Library (CA) seeks an experienced leader who will be engaged with the community and open to new ideas. The <http://www.sonoma.lib.ca.us/> Sonoma County Library is a Joint Powers Authority created in 1975 to serve the County's nearly 500,000 residents through 11 full-service locations throughout the county, two rural stations, and specialized collections such as the Wine Library and Genealogy and Local History collections. The Library is governed by an independent seven-member Library Commission in a community in which almost half the service population has a library card. With a $15 million annual budget, a challenge for the new Director and staff (129.5 FTEs) will be to work with the Commission, Library Advisory Boards, Friends of the Library groups, county-wide Library Foundation and other political entities to usher in a new era in community outreach and responsiveness-potentially under a newly revised Joint Powers Agreement. <http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/> Sonoma County--what more could you want? Just a short drive north of San Francisco, Sonoma County and its vibrant communities offer the beauty and bounty of a world-class wine region, with abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors including redwood forests, mountains, scenic rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Rosa is the largest city, with a population of just over 150,000 and active arts, entertainment, education, and business communities. There are a variety of towns and cities in Sonoma County that offer lovely downtowns, unique shopping and entertainment, as well as a friendly, small-town quality of life. Sonoma County residents are civic minded and engaged in their communities. The beauty and climate of Sonoma County will lure you in--and the individual charm of the local communities will make you stay. For additional information on the Library and the region, see <http://www.gossagesager.com/Sonomalinks.htm> Sonoma County Links. Responsibilities. Under the general policy and program direction of the Library Commission, the Director will manage and direct the library's operations to assure a balanced county-wide library system that includes a comprehensive program of library services. Key responsibilities include: manage and direct library operations, plan and develop library services, coordinate governance and support, and build public understanding and support. Please see the full <http://www.gossagesager.com/Sonomajobdesc.pdf> Director Job Description for typical duties, tasks, desired skills and abilities and additional details. Qualifications. Graduation from a college or university approved by an accrediting association of more than statewide standing; plus possession of a graduate library degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association; ten years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility in a public library and/or public agency, at least six of which shall have been in administrative positions; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. Required knowledge includes: all aspects of library administration; pertinent state and federal laws and regulations; organizational, administrative, and management and labor relations principles and practices; supervisory techniques; resource allocation; planning and budgeting; and sources and methods of funding for public agencies. Prior success reporting to a governing board and working with a bargaining unit are highly desirable. Compensation. The starting hiring range is $128,378-$153,920 (dependent on experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word attachments to Dan Bradbury, <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> danbradbury(a)gossagesager.com, or Jobeth Bradbury, <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> jobethbradbury(a)gossagesager.com. Applications will close March 2, 2014. BRADBURY ASSOCIATES/GOSSAGE SAGER ASSOCIATES 4545 WORNALL RD., STE. 805, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office)

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Poets' Night Out 2014: Deadline for submissions is Jan. 25
by Kristen Talaga 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Reminder: Deadline for Poetry Submission is January 25 The annual Poets' Night Out presented by the Traverse Area District Library (TADL) is accepting poetry submissions until January 25 for its 2014 public poetry contest taking place in April at the City Opera House in Downtown Traverse City. Submissions will be accepted until January 25, 2014 via mail or can be dropped off at the Woodmere (Main) Branch of the Traverse Area District Library located at 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, Michigan 49686. Poets of all ages living in *Antrim*, *Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee*, or *Wexford* counties, are invited to submit up to three original poems in the 17th Annual Poets’ Night Out contest. Submitted poems must be typewritten and include three copies of each poem. Visit www.tadl.org/pno2014 for an entry form, submission details, and contest information. Poets' Night Out is presented by the Traverse Area District Library with the generous support from prize sponsors in the community. [image: Inline image 1] -- Kristen R. Talaga Marketing and Communications Manager Traverse Area District Library www.tadl.org/continueyourjourney ktalaga(a)tadl.org P: 231.932.8501 M: 231.883.8064

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Books available
by Pam McKnight 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

We received a donation of children's books and have taken out what we can use. If any library would like all or some of the remaining books listed below, please let me know and I will ship them out to you via RIDES. The books are in good to excellent condition. Pam McKnight Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. 4th Street Clare, MI 48617 989-386-7576 pmcknight(a)cityofclare.org<mailto:pmcknight@cityofclare.org> Robert F. Kennedy Jr's American Heroes Robert Smalls: The Boat Thief Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story by Janet Halfmann Tracking Wild Chimpanzees by Joyce Powzyk Dear Miss Breed by Joanne Oppenheim My Heart Glow: Alice Cogswell, Thomas Gallaudet, and the birth of American Sign Language by Emily Arnold McCully Gervelie's Journey: A refugee diary by Anthony Robinson and Annemarie Young Sisters of Scituate Light by Stephen Krensky Honda: The boy who dreamed of cars by Mark Weston Phyllis's big test by Catherine Clinton We are one: The story of Bayard Rustin by Larry Dane Brimner Testing the ice: a true story about Jackie Robinson by Sharon Robinson and Kadir Nelson John Lewis in the lead: a story of the civil rights movement by Jim Haskins and Kathleen Benson Priscilla and the hollyhocks by Anne Broyles Marcel Marceau Master of Mime by Gloria Spielman On the riverbank by Charles Temple Truce by Jim Murphy A thousand never evers by Shana Burg Dragon road by Laurence Yep A young people's history of the United States, Vol. 2, Class struggle to the war on terror by Howard Zinn A young people's history of the United States, Vol. 1, Columbus to the Spanish-American War by Howard Zinn Bird springs by Carolyn Marsden My name is Sally Little Song by Brenda Woods Spies of Mississippi: the true story of the spy network that tried to destroy the civil rights movement by Rick Bowers Miss Spitfire: reaching Helen Keller by Sarah Miller Later gator by Laurence Yep Tasmania A wildlife journey by Joyce Powzyk Shin-chi's canoe by Nicola Campbell Marshall "Major" Taylor World Champion Bicyclist, 1899-1901 by Marlene Targ Brill First come the zebra by Lynne Barasch Sidewalk story by Sharon Bell Mathis

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The Coexist Comedy Tour film
by Sylvia Merz 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

I am shamelessly plugging the comedy documentary, The Coexist Comedy Tour. The film is produced by 8180 Films, owned by Leland residents Rebecca Reynolds and Jim Carpenter. Jim and Becky were long-time board members for the hugely successful Beyond-the-Bay Film Festival series, making those films available free to all Leelanau County Libraries. The Coexist Comedy Tour, is available on DVD at the end of January through Kino Lorber, http://www.kinolorber.com/index.php <http://www.kinolorber.com/images/product/640/1995.jpg> http://www.kinolorber.com/images/product/428/1995.jpg Some quick info on the film: - It debuted at Traverse City's Winter Comedy Arts Festival in February 2013. - It won Best Documentary Film at VisionFest13 in June 2013 at the Tribeca Cinemas in New York City. - It documents a Muslim, a Hindu, a Buddhist, a Christian, an atheist and a Jew - six comedians from six different belief systems as they try to coexist for one night of comedy. "After one comic bails, the live comedy concert film that started as an exercise in co-existence turns into a documentary, as the filmmakers desperately go in search of a funny Christian. What in God's name could possibly go wrong?" "A hilarious concert movie as well as a behind-the-scenes documentary, The Coexist Comedy Tour is one religious service you won't want to miss. Featuring: John Fugelsang (VH1, America's Funniest Home Videos), Moshe Kasher, Sammy Obeid, Tapan Trivedi, Tissa Hami and Keith Lowell Jensen." You can read more about it at: http://www.8180films.com/#!films/ccjb Just sharing the local talent! Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library

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Millage Workshop Announcement Reminder
by Irene Bancroft 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this timely workshop! Register today! [swe0004][swe0004][BD21325_] Millage Campaigns: The Nuts & Bolts [BD21325_] Guest Speakers: Richard Butler, Jr., Bloom, Sluggett, Morgan Shirley Bruursema, Kent District Library Board Trustee Trish Burns, Public Libraries of Saginaw Director Eric Magness-Eubank, Alpena County Library Director This comprehensive seminar discusses changes in the tax environment and ballot requirements. The workshop includes: strategies for successful millage campaigns; timeline, budgets & fundraising; marketing tips and strategies; the roles of administration, staff, trustees, friends and volunteers, and finally a discussion of marketing and branding for success. This workshop is a great opportunity for Libraries preparing for millage campaigns in 2014 and 2015. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint $50.00 Registration Fee (includes refreshments and a light lunch) Reservations now being accepted at Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative. To register, phone (810) 232-7119; fax (810) 232-6639 or email ibancroft(a)mmlc.info<mailto:ibancroft@mmlc.info>

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Current Biography Available
by Karrie Yukon 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Hi, We will be retiring our set of Current Biography Yearbook 1940-1999, and 2001-2009, and the 2011 loose issues. If you would like this set, please email me at yukonkar(a)btpl.org by Wednesday, January 15, 2014. We can send them through MelCat. Thank you. Karrie Karrie Yukon Bloomfield Township Public Library Adult Services Librarian 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302-2410 248-642-5800

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Call for award nominations
by natalie bazan 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Hello Everyone, As the snow closes in on us, we have more time to do wonderful indoor activities... like writing award nominations! I've attached several award nomination forms to get you started. So please make sure to get your nominations in for the 2014 Loleta Fyan Small/Rural Libraries Conference. Award nominations are due by January 31st and you can turn them in digitally this year. We want to reward all your hard work out there. Thank you all, 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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Posting
by paul.snyder＠foml.org 08 Jan '14

08 Jan '14

Hello All, Please let your Friends groups know that there is one week left to apply for the FOML Outstanding Michigan FOML Award. Application details are below: Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) 2013 Outstanding Michigan Friends of the Library Award Did your Friends of the Library carry out an outstanding project or a number of successful activities in your community during 2013 that had a significant impact on your library’s services to the community? The award will be given to a Michigan Friends group for a specific project carried out in 2013 or based on the full scope of the group’s activities during 2013. Applications will be judged by the FOML Membership & Marketing Committee on the following criteria: 1. Planning: Involvement of the Friends, library, and community in the use of resources, an innovative and appropriate activity, and measurable outcomes (e.g., attendance at event, increase in patron use of the library, etc.). 2. Implementation: Public relations, broad membership involvement, and use of resources. 3. Evaluation: Assessment of activity or program with measurable results. 4. Innovation: New idea(s) for program or activity, creative involvement of community and specific citizens, and creative use of public relations. 5. Community Involvement: Evidence of community involvement in planning and implementation. The winning Friends group will receive $400 and a plaque, with an invitation to attend the FOML Annual Membership Meeting in 2014 to receive the award. To be eligible for this award your Friends group must be a 2013 FOML member (membership information can be found at www.foml.org <http://www.foml.org/> ) and completed the project or activities during the 2013 calendar year. Deadline: Applications for this award must be received by January 15, 2014. Thank you and Good Luck! Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries

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