November 2014 - Michlib-l

Ferndale Area District Library
by Jessica Keyser 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Hello, I am pleased to announce that the Ferndale Public Library will officially be known as the Ferndale Area District Library, effective December 31, 2014. We are re-forming under the District Library Establishment Act of 1989. The participating municipalities of our new District Library will be the City of Ferndale and the Ferndale Public Schools. Our service boundaries, phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same until further notice. With warm regards, Jessica -- Jessica Keyser, Director Ferndale Public Library 222 East Nine Mile Road Ferndale, MI 48220 (248) 547-6000 (248) 545-5840 fax jkeyser(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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Position Openings in Bath, MI
by Linda K. Neely 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

There are currently postings for two Bath Township Library Center positions on the Bath Township web site. Please take a look at these postings at: http://bathtownship.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=293&Ite… The Bath Township Library Center opened in October 2013 as the first public library entity our township has ever had. Under the tutelage of our splendid departing manager, our little library has come a long way in just over a year. Now we need creative, dedicated staff who will continue current services and design programs to take the Library Center into the future. Refer to the township for questions . Linda NeelyBath Township Library Committee

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Youth Services Librarian opening (Corrected)
by Denise Bearre 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Here is a corrected posting for the Youth Services Opening at Inkster Public Library, along with the Library's employment application. -- 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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Youth Services Librarian opening
by Denise Bearre 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

There is currently a part time Youth Services Librarian opening at the Leanna Hicks Inkster Public Library. The library is in need of someone for up to 25 hours per week the wage is $15.00 and hour. Please see the attached for more information and an application. If you know of someone who may be interested please forward this information to them. -- 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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2014 FOML Outstanding Friends Group Merit Award
by Linda Pierce 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

*2014 FOML Outstanding Friends Group Merit Award* Did your Friends of the Library carry out an outstanding project or a number of successful activities in your community during 2014 that had a significant impact on your library’s services to the community? The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) invites Michigan Friends groups to apply for this award. The award will be given to a Michigan Friends group either for a specific project carried out in 2014 or based on the full scope of the group’s activities during 2014. While selecting the winners of this award, preference will be given to applicants who have not previously won this award. To be eligible for this award, your Friends group must be a 2014 FOML member. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, January 16, 2015. Go to http://foml.org/foml-merit-award/ for more information and an application form. Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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City Librarian position now open! Denver Public Library, CO
by Jobeth Bradbury 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

CITY LIBRARIAN - DENVER (CO) PUBLIC LIBRARY Connecting people with information, ideas and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives, and strengthen the community. Join the Denver Public Library <http://www.denverlibrary.org/> Commission and staff as they work to make this mission a reality for their city. The eight-member Library Commission seeks an energetic and enthusiastic leader to serve as City Librarian for the City and County of Denver and build on its outstanding program of services and collaboration-and achieve even greater levels of excellence and community participation. Library staff (530.75 FTEs) and 1,748 volunteers (50 FTEs) serve the 664,293 citizens of Denver with a budget of $40.3 million and 25 locations, including the iconic Central Library, with its rich special collections and resources, the Blair-Caldwell African-American Research Library, 23 other city branches, and an active bookmobile and outreach program. In 2013 DPL welcomed more than 4.3 million visitors, circulated over 9.8 million items, saw a 37% increase in eBook downloads, conducted technology classes for over 7,900 attendees, and worked with more than 41,000 children in the DPL Summer of Reading program. The Library enjoys strong financial support from the City of Denver, as well as from foundations, business organizations, individuals, and the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation. Healthy, Active, Innovative, Culturally Diverse. and with a winning football team-that's how people typically describe the Denver area. With 300 days of sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and natural beauty, Denver is a spectacular city. Located at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver's stunning architecture, award-winning dining, and unparalleled views are all here, year-round. Denver is the 23rd most populous city in the U.S. with 2.7 million people in the metro area. For more about the Library, the City, and Denver's many cultural, educational, and recreational amenities, see Denver Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/dpllinks.htm> . Responsibilities: The City Librarian works with the Library Commission and staff to develop long-term plans and directions for the Library program and services for an increasingly multicultural and multilingual population; plans and directs the overall operations and management of the Library; provides effective team development and leadership to the staff; works collaboratively with City elected and appointed leaders; and works in partnership with civic organizations, agencies, and elected officials at the state and national level. The City Librarian functions with a strong latitude for independent action within the scope of organizational policy set by the Commission. See City Librarian <http://www.gossagesager.com/denverjobdesc.pdf> for the complete job description. Qualifications: An MLS from an ALA-accredited program and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in upper-level administrative/managerial roles in a library serving an urban population; or any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the requirements of the position. Essential attributes include excellent interpersonal and communication/listening skills; ability to create and implement a shared vision of excellent library service; skill in leading a diverse team of library professionals in setting and achieving goals; a thorough knowledge of financial management and budgeting; collaboration and consensus-building skills; and a solid understanding of philosophy and trends in the library and information technology fields, with the ability to effectively apply them locally. Experience at the senior executive level in an urban public library, an advanced degree in business, public administration or a similar field, and success reporting to a policy-making board or commission are highly desirable. Compensation: The starting salary range is $130,000-160,000 with a competitive benefits package <http://www.gossagesager.com/denverbenefits.pdf> . For further information inquire by email or phone to Bradbury Associates/ Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> . To start the application process, send a cover letter and current resume as Word or PDF documents to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> . This position closes January 4, 2014. 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) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates!

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SLA Michigan Chapter holiday party
by Randy Dykhuis 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Only one more week to register for this year's SLA Michigan Chapter annual holiday luncheon at The Dearborn Inn on Saturday December 6. This year we are excited to welcome J.P. Porcaro as our keynote speaker. J.P. is well known for his library advocacy efforts. He was named one of Library Journal's Movers & Shakers in 2012 and is currently running for ALA president. In addition to J.P.'s talk, we will have a delicious Mediterranean buffet and a fabulous silent auction. Please come spend a Saturday afternoon with us & meet other Michigan library colleagues. Registration closes on December 1 so reserve your space now. Date: Saturday, December 6, 2014 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Registration opens at 11:30 with lunch served at 11:45. Keynote speaker, business meeting, and silent auction will follow lunch. Proceeds from the Silent Auction will help send a current library & information science student to SLA Annual Conference in 2015. Place: The Dearborn Inn 20301 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn Michigan 48124 Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MS23CMW RSVP by December 1, 2014 Cost: $25 SLA members $25 students $35 non-SLA members Payment: Payment accepted via credit card through PayPal or by check at the event. To pay with credit card, go to the website and click on the PayPal button: http://bit.ly/1x897zz Making It Happen Where You Are Keynote speaker: JP Porcaro Leadership isn’t about a job title. It’s about attitude, character, and perspective. Libraries are places to foster community success, and that success starts with us. We all have the capacity to bring change to our personal and professional lives and our social circles by using techniques that effective leaders use. Join JP Porcaro in this presentation on bringing a Make It Happen attitude to our clients, coworkers, and personal friends through emotional intelligence. Bio: JP Porcaro is Head Librarian for Acquisitions and Technological Discovery at the New Jersey City University Guarini Library, and is a candidate for the 2016-17 presidency of the American Library Association. JP was the organizer and founding president of the ALA Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT) and the ALA Comic Book & Graphic Novel Member Interest group. JP was an ALA Emerging Leader in 2010 and was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2012. He is a founding member of the ALA Think Tank, social media’s largest space for librarians. JP is also a member of the Advisory Board of the EveryLibrary political action committee, the Social Organizer for Urban Librarians Unite, and an administrator for the Librarian Wardrobe blog. Learn more about JP at his website: http://jpporcaro.com> This year's Michigan Chapter holiday event is generously sponsored by Frost & Sullivan and Automotive World. No-Show Policy: In December 2007, the SLA Michigan Chapter Board instituted a no-show policy. If an attendee RSVPs and indicates they will pay at the door, and then does not attend the meeting, that attendee will be billed for and responsible for the cost. Attendees will have up to 72 hours (three days) prior to a meeting to cancel via phone, e-mail or in writing (unless otherwise noted). In the case of personal emergencies, requests for exceptions will be reviewed by the board. No Cash Policy: In December 2007, the SLA Michigan Chapter Board instituted a no cash policy. Attendees may pay via PayPal. When paying at the door, attendees are requested to use checks or money orders, but not cash. This change is to a) eliminate the need for those who check-in attendees at the meetings from having to make change, and b) avoid a program committee member carrying cash after a meeting.

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Crawford County Director Position - Initial Application Deadline December 1
by marianne 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Interested in this great career opportunity? Only 1 week left until the initial application deadline. *DIRECTOR* *CRAWFORD COUNTY (MI) LIBRARY* The Board of Trustees of the Crawford County (MI) Library is inviting applications for the position of Director.The Crawford County Library includes the main library in Grayling and a branch in Frederic.The library system serves a population of nearly 14,000, with a budget of just over $515,000 and a staff of fifteen (15).The Library system enjoys strong community support and prides itself on providing excellent customer service through its friendly staff. Crawford County is located in north-central Michigan's Lower Peninsula.Much of the county's land area is in the AuSable State and Huron Manistee National Forests. Reflecting the area's emphasis on the out-of-doors, the Library's collections include one devoted to fly-fishing. The area is an outdoor enthusiast's delight every season of the year andthe kind of place people love to visit -- and love to call home, while the location on I-75 allows for ease of travel. For additional information about the Library, visit//www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us/./To learn more about the communityvisit: www.coorisd.net <http://www.coorisd.net>; www.casdk12.net; www.crawfordco.org <http://www.crawfordco.org>; www.graylingchamber.com <http://www.graylingchamber.com>. *The successful candidate *will**be a community-oriented individual: who enjoys the small-town, laid-back, "Up North" way of life; who values the opportunity to interact with the public as a hands-on director; has proven personnel management skills; has a comprehensive understanding of library finances and budgeting and excellent overall financial management ability; is flexible and energetic; has strong communication skills and is comfortable with representing the library in the community; is knowledgeable regarding current technology and its use in public libraries;and has an overall understanding of current public library operations and services. *Beginning Salary*: $35,500 for candidates with a bachelor's degree and $52,000 with the MILS degree dependent on experience; benefit package includes health, vision and dental insurance, and a deferred compensation plan. *The position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university*;* *a Master's degree in library science or library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association*is highly preferred. **In addition*, the position*requires* a minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a library position, of which at least two (2) years have been in a position with management and supervisory responsibilities in a public library. *Applications*will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by *5:00 p.m. (EST) December 1, 2014 *will receive first consideration.*Electronic submissions required*.*Interested individuals should forward a cover letter, _which specifically addresses the position_ _requirements_, a resume, and three professional references, including complete contact information.* Electronic submissions and requests for additional information should be directed to: Marianne Hartzell at marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com <mailto:marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>or via telephone at (517) 719-3487. -- Marianne Hartzell, Consultant marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 517.719.3487 Online at: www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com check us out on Facebook!

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Benchmark for Bandwidth?
by Knox,Sheryl Cormicle 21 Nov '14

21 Nov '14

Looks like the E-Rate program is going to have more money available than ever before to subsidize broadband access. The FCC is poised to raise the cap another $1.5 billion/year<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/business/fcc-chief-aims-to-bolster-intern…>, from 2.4 billion to 3.9 billion. And there's another $2 billion in play for the next couple years form 'leftovers' and due to changes being made in the program. So $5.9 billion. Those of us at the workshop at LM yesterday are 'locked and loaded' to make best use of that. And it got me thinking about what is a good, target bandwidth to aspire to? Is there a formula? The NYT article above about the cap increase references a 'rule of thumb' for schools in the near term of "100MB of Internet bandwidth per 1,000 students" and in the longer term 1GB per 1,000 students. Is anyone familiar with a similar 'rule of thumb' or benchmark for libraries? Such a benchmark would have a lot of caveats, for sure. Maybe you have an internal performance goal for bandwidth to the patron desktop you'd like to share? _____________________________________ Sheryl Cormicle Knox, Technology Director Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48901-7919 517-367-6347 | knoxs(a)cadl.org<mailto:knoxs@cadl.org> cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/>

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Update from Mi-ALA
by Christina Radisauskas 21 Nov '14

21 Nov '14

Hello! The Mi-ALA Interim Board has had their biweekly meeting wherein we approved the minutes from the 11/5/14 meeting. They can be found here: http://goo.gl/5E1SlC A few other items of note: - We've signed a contract with Vieth Consulting for the creation of a new website. We expect that it'll be completed in the next month. - We've officially signed with MCLS to serve as our fiscal agent. - Today is the deadline for commentary on the draft of our by-laws. Our next step is to consider any suggestions made and incorporate them as appropriate. This will happen within the next week or two. http://goo.gl/Gt7GMA To contact the interim board, email steeringcommittee(a)miala.org Please excuse cross-posting! Christina Radisauskas, Mi-ALA Interim Board Member http://miala.org/ -- Christina Radisauskas Information Literacy Librarian Grace Hauenstein Library Aquinas College 1607 Robinson Rd SE Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-632-2124

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