November 2014 - Michlib-l

Corrected Posting
by Christine Hage 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

I meant to say the decision will be made on Dec. 22nd. *Job Announcement * *Rochester Hills Public Library* *Hourly Youth, Teen, Adult and Outreach/Bookmobile Services Librarians* *We’ve recently implemented several in-house promotions and need more hourly and substitute librarians. We’re looking for several energetic librarians who might be interested in future salaried positions here at RHPL.* *Position:* Substitute/hourly librarians (including evening and weekend hours) *Salary: *$9.10 - $20.60 per hour *Dates*: Deadline for applications: December 8, 2014 Interview anticipated: Week of December 15, 2014 Decision anticipated by: December 22, 2014 Starting date: ASAP *Application:* Please submit online a *resume, responses to questions at the end of this posting* and a completed *employment application*, http://www.rhpl.org/jobs *Primary Job Duties:* Provide professional reader’s advisory and reference services to library users Instruct library users in use of the library and its online resources Will be assigned to a specific department Work independently within the broad guidelines set by library policies and the library director Maintain awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc. Performs related duties as assigned *Required Qualifications:* · Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution · Flexible, friendly, approachable and enthusiastic manner with all ages · Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (such as Microsoft Windows, Office) · Familiarity with technology, especially tablets, e-readers, smartphones and devices used with the library’s digital services · Dependable and flexible work habits with a schedule · Strong oral and written communication skills · Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library service · Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources · Creativity to develop and implement new library programs and services · Think analytically to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow · Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, organize job duties, work independently, and adapt to changing procedures and situations *Desired Characteristics* High energy, self-motivation to create and provide new services in a rapidly growing library Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries Full range of Internet skills and experience Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (Windows, Microsoft Office products and email) and automated circulation system (Polaris) Participate in website development and maintenance Flexibility to work varied hours This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications; it is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application. 1. Why do you want to work in a public library? 2. What coursework or experience makes you the best person for one of these jobs? 3. If I were to duplicate a typical week of your reading choices, what would I be reading? (By choices, I mean just about everything short of cereal boxes.) 4. What types of services do you think public libraries will be offering 20 years from now and how will they be provided? Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Multiple job openings
by Christine Hage 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

*Job Announcement * *Rochester Hills Public Library* *Hourly Youth, Teen, Adult and Outreach/Bookmobile Services Librarians* *We’ve recently implemented several in-house promotions and need more hourly and substitute librarians. We’re looking for several energetic librarians who might be interested in future salaried positions here at RHPL.* *Position:* Substitute/hourly librarians (including evening and weekend hours) *Salary: *$9.10 - $20.60 per hour *Dates*: Deadline for applications: December 8, 2014 Interview anticipated: Week of December 15, 2014 Decision anticipated by: December 12, 2014 Starting date: ASAP *Application:* Please submit online a *resume, responses to questions at the end of this posting* and a completed *employment application*, http://www.rhpl.org/jobs *Primary Job Duties:* Provide professional reader’s advisory and reference services to library users Instruct library users in use of the library and its online resources Will be assigned to a specific department Work independently within the broad guidelines set by library policies and the library director Maintain awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc. Performs related duties as assigned *Required Qualifications:* · Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution · Flexible, friendly, approachable and enthusiastic manner with all ages · Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (such as Microsoft Windows, Office) · Familiarity with technology, especially tablets, e-readers, smartphones and devices used with the library’s digital services · Dependable and flexible work habits with a schedule · Strong oral and written communication skills · Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library service · Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources · Creativity to develop and implement new library programs and services · Think analytically to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow · Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment, organize job duties, work independently, and adapt to changing procedures and situations *Desired Characteristics* High energy, self-motivation to create and provide new services in a rapidly growing library Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries Full range of Internet skills and experience Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (Windows, Microsoft Office products and email) and automated circulation system (Polaris) Participate in website development and maintenance Flexibility to work varied hours This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications; it is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application. 1. Why do you want to work in a public library? 2. What coursework or experience makes you the best person for one of these jobs? 3. If I were to duplicate a typical week of your reading choices, what would I be reading? (By choices, I mean just about everything short of cereal boxes.) 4. What types of services do you think public libraries will be offering 20 years from now and how will they be provided? Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Art policies
by Dave Ewick 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

We have several areas in our library where we display the work of local artists. I would like to see examples of art display policies that discuss religious themed art. I've always felt that we should avoid banning art displays due to religious content, but my board wants to review that facet of our policy and possibly add a point stating that we will not display any art that prosetlylizes. (Please excuse spelling) Thanks! Sent from my iPad Dave Ewick 248-796-4300 work 248-225-6635 cell

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World War II - from a Latvian War refugee
by Jill Hansen 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

Hello. Last Spring our library hosted Skaidrite “Rita” Sparks to present her memoir of growing up in Latvia during World War II. Though elderly she is strong speaker and has a very interesting story to tell. She has lived in southeast Michigan since her teens-and is a former librarian. More information can found here www.fromeflamestofreedom.com . Please consider her as a presenter. Jill Hansen Reference and Teen Services Librarian Fremont Area District Library 104 E. Main Fremont MI 49412 231-928-0256 phone 231-928-0261 fax

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Internet Public Library :-(
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/article/rip-ipl Looks like the end of an amazing *free* resource. Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 [LMSigforEmail] Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Re: [Michlib-l] Lexile level and reading counts
by Darragh, Kendel (MDE) 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

My daughter's school's Information Center has a link to the Scholastic Book Expert Online database (http://src.scholastic.com/bookexpert/default.asp) which allows you to search their list of books with lexile tests. It's worth spending some time with the database. There are many filters you can select to refine results. You can also generate and print a table of results, so that you can keep track of what you want to read and have already read. We have found it useful. Kendel Joy Darragh Reference Librarian Library of Michigan Your Library for All Things Michigan! 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 (517) 373-8942

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Re: [Michlib-l] Lexile level and reading counts
by Barbara Dinan 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Hi Ann and Amy - The best tool I've found for parents who ask librarians to choose books based on Lexile level (rather than subject and genre) is AR Book Find (arbookfind.com) (BTW, I don't think teachers are asking 6th graders to read at an adult level lexile for school, that's a parent thing.) Schools in our area use Accelerated Reader and I found that the advanced search function sorts by both lexile level and interest level. Using Ann's example, I chose interest level middle grades (4-8) and lexile level (1100-1300) to get a result with 5000+ titles. When I show these results to parents they are amazed to discover that there are actually a lot of choices for their super-intelligent child. Then I ask the parents to help narrow the search, because 5000 titles is too many, right? Does Junior like adventure? mysteries? science fiction? We can use the facets to narrow down the options. Finally, we arrive to where the conversation should have begun - what type of book does your child like to read? More stuff that parents should know... Most schools that require kids to take quizzes have lists of corresponding titles, that's a better starting point than working from lexile level. Many media specialists label "quiz" books in the media center, and many teachers have a classroom library that supports the curriculum, and there's what popular at the moment - etc. Even if a particular book does not have an associated quiz, I'm sure that an accommodation could be arranged between parent, student and teacher. I'm encouraged to see that many schools are moving away from the quizzes and letting the kids choose their own books. Yea! Barb Dinan Plymouth District Library > Ann-agreed! Talk about killing the joy in reading. > No, you can't read that-it isn't your level. > Sure, you can read that, it is your level but we don't have a quiz on it so go find something else. > Drives me absolutely bonkers and I feel for these parents who come to me for help with it. Also, I'm afraid that the higher the reading level (a concept I have a hard time with) the more difficult it is for me to find a > title. Let alone a title that I would recommend a kid read. > my rant over...for now. > Amy Nolan > Children's Librarian > St. Joseph Public Library > 269-983-7167 > ________________________________ > From: Ann Perrigo [aperrigo(a)albionlibrary.org] > Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 4:21 PM > To: Amelia Nolan > Cc: michlib-l(a)mcls.org > Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Lexile level and reading counts > AARRGGHHHHH! One of my pet peeves! The whole "leveling" and testing thing just drives me nuts. Let the kids read what they WANT to read for heaven's sake! > Rant over... > Ann > On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 4:09 PM, Amelia Nolan > <anolan(a)sjcity.com<mailto:anolan@sjcity.com>> wrote: > Help! Has anyone else discovered an easy way to help parents with this conundrum of lexile level books that also have reading count quizzes? Today I had a mom come in who had a sixth grade son who was at a high reading level (lexile 1130-1300) and she was looking for books. I had a really hard time finding titles for her that were still housed in the children's section. > I pulled a bunch of novels that I consider higher reading level and then looked them up on the lexile website and many weren't even listed. The ones I did find (they were all nf), the mom would have to turn around and > see if these particular titles had quizzes available. > Has anyone figured out a more streamlined way of doing this or do you depend on the school librarian/teacher to pass out lists of titles and levels that have quizzes? > Thanks for any advice! > Amy Nolan > Children's Librarian > St. Joseph Public Library > 269-983-7167 > ________________________________ > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > -- > Ann Perrigo, Co-Director > Albion District Library > 501 S. Superior Street > Albion, MI 49224 > 517 629-3993 > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Accession pages
by Joann Crater 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

New and unopened, still in plastic wrap from The Library Store 20 pk of Accession Record Sheets. #14-0300.Purchased at $10.95 each. I have 5 packages. Would like $30 for all 5 pkgs. Or will take best offer by 2 p.m. Friday. Joann @ Hudson

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Job Opening: PT Document Manager-Archivist
by Heather Hames 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

The City of Center Line is seeking a Part-Time Document Manager and Archivist. The document manager and archivist will ensure compliance with city document retention policies and all state and federal regulations relating to document retention through the intelligent integration of paper and electronic document storage. This position is expected to last approximately 3 years and pays $14.00 per hour for up to 28 hours per week. For more information on how to apply and the full job description, visit www.centerline.gov/city-hall/employment Heather Hames Director Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Center Line, MI 48015 586-758-8274 ext. 1500 Director Center Line Parks & Recreation 25355 Lawrence Center Line, MI 48015 586-758-8267 ext. 1600 <mailto:hhames@centerline.gov> hhames(a)centerline.gov

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Job Posting - Orion Township Library
by Joyce Becker 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Job Posting Orion Township Public Library Position: Hourly Librarian Department: Adult Services Salary: $18.70 to $24.62 per hour Hours: 4-12 hours / week (primarily evening and weekend hours) Primary Job Duties: Provide service to patrons of all ages, including adult and/or youth reference and readers' advisory Required Qualifications: * MLS from an ALA accredited library school or minimum of 18 credit hours * Public library experience preferred * Knowledge of library materials, reference service, popular literature, readers' advisory * Emphasis in public service with strong ability to speak and write effectively * Ability to effectively use reference materials, operate computers, conduct telephone reference, bend and reach materials on shelves * Skilled in searching automated catalog, Internet, and library databases * Excellent Microsoft Office and other computer skills * Ability to promote and maintain effective relationships with other staff and to work in a team environment * Strong organizational and time management skills Dates: Deadline for applications is Friday, December 5, 2014 Apply To: Joyce Becker Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 248-693-3000 Electronic submissions accepted, send to: jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org Please submit an application, cover letter, and resume. The application is available at: http://orionlibrary.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/application_for_employ…. This is an at-will position. Orion Township Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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