December 2014 - Michlib-l

Job Posting: Director of Academic Support Services @ Delta College
by Pratt, Michele - Staff <michelepratt＠delta.edu> 23 Dec '14

23 Dec '14

Delta College is seeking a Director of Academic Support Services. The deadline is January 9, 2015. For more information or to view the posting, visit https://delta.peopleadmin.com/postings/2005. Michele Michele M. Pratt Manager of Library Programs & Services Delta College Library Learning Information Center (989) 686-9822

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Deadline extended for Baber Award proposals
by J. Randolph Call 22 Dec '14

22 Dec '14

Do you have a project just waiting for the right funding? Are you thinking about ways libraries can improve service to users? The American Library Association might be able to help with those answers. The deadline for the Carroll Preston Baber research grant call for proposals has been extended. Please see the attached announcement for more details. J. Randolph Call Assistant Director for Technical Services and Main Library Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1312 FAX: 313-832-0877 rcall(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Policy on public postings?
by Farrell Howe 22 Dec '14

22 Dec '14

Good morning, Do any of you have a policy on posting flyers/notices from the general public? I would like to draft and post a policy that staff can refer to when it comes to patron requests to postings, as well as have this policy on our website. Thank you! Farrell Howe Marketing & Communications Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [cid:image002.jpg@01CDBD09.DBA0DB80]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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annie's ghost
by Lise Mitchell 22 Dec '14

22 Dec '14

Thanks for the responses, all gone. lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3018 x212 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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Research Institute for Public Libraries - Enrollment opens January 5!
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 22 Dec '14

22 Dec '14

Hello Public Library Directors and Staff, On July 27-30th 2015 the Research Institute for Public Libraries will be hosting its first conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This will be an intensive conference covering data evaluation, design and implementation, strategic planning, measures for library impact and tips for aligning research with national initiatives like the Impact Survey. Enrollment will be limited to 100 participants and slots are expected to fill quickly. If you are interested in attending this conference open enrollment begins on January 5th at Noon (est). Please read on for more information. Do you work in a public library—whether urban or rural, large or small? Are you… - interested in getting started using data for savvy and strategic planning, - looking for both inspiration and instruction in a hands-on, participatory environment, - seeking to learn about outcomes and how to measure library impact, - committed to leading your organization in making data-based decisions, and - eager to develop a peer network to support research and evaluation efforts? Join us for the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) on July 27-30, 2015 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Early bird enrollment for RIPL opens on January 5, 2015, at 12:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am Central/10:00 am Mountain/9:00 am Pacific. Participant slots are available on a first come, first serve basis, and enrollment will close when 100 participants have enrolled. Therefore, we encourage you to enroll as soon as possible! Payment is due in full at the time of enrollment and must be made by credit card. RIPL is hosted by the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Library Consortium. For more information, please check out the RIPL website: http://ripl.lrs.org/ Linda Hofschire Research Analyst, Library Research Service Colorado State Library [cid:image9cb3c1.PNG@6bae6334.4e860bb9]<http://www.cde.state.co.us> P 303.866.6827 201 East Colfax Avenue, Room 309, Denver, CO 80203 Hofschire_L(a)cde.state.co.us<mailto:Hofschire_L@cde.state.co.us> | www.cde.state.co.us<http://www.cde.state.co.us> [cid:imagedc912c.PNG@86571577.49a3ac6d]<https://www.facebook.com/codepted> [cid:imaged305db.PNG@daf5c7aa.41993680] <https://twitter.com/codepted> [cid:imaged84ee9.PNG@64e1c5e1.468e34d5] <http://www.youtube.com/codeptofed> [cid:image5772b2.PNG@5a851372.459e11a2] <http://www.linkedin.com/company/colorado-department-of-education/> Email cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. Therefore, email cannot be used to transfer files containing personally identifiable information of educators or students. Contact the intended recipient to mutually determine enhanced security options for transferring such information. _______________________________________________ PL-EVAL mailing list - hosted by the Colorado State Library PL-EVAL(a)cvl-lists.org<mailto:PL-EVAL@cvl-lists.org> http://www.cvl-lists.org/mailman/listinfo/pl-eval

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annie's ghost copies
by Lise Mitchell 22 Dec '14

22 Dec '14

Hi, We have 10 hardbound copies of Annie's Ghost free to a good home. Please let me know your RIDES code if you would like any. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3018 x212 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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IMLS blog post
by Sheryl Mase 21 Dec '14

21 Dec '14

Did you catch this blog post from Susan Hildreth of the IMLS? http://blog.imls.gov/?p=5459 <http://blog.imls.gov/?p=5459> Now if we can protect net neutrality, there will be some hope of "information equity” ~ too bad there isn’t a good cure for corporate greed. Happy holidays, all ;-) Sheryl L. Mase sheryl.mase(a)gmail.com <mailto:sheryl.mase@gmail.com>

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Meeting room policies and applications
by Oscoda County Library 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Good afternoon: We are near the completion of our building redesign, and will have a meeting room for the public to use. If you currently have a meeting room policy and/or application for use would you please share them? Thank you in advance for your assistance. Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library 430 W. Eighth Street Mio, MI 48647 TEL: 989-826-3613 TAX: 989-826-5461 http://www.oscoda.lib.mi.us

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[michlib-l] job posting: Branch Operations Manager-Genesee District Library
by Jerilyn Escamilla 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

The Genesee District Library is seeking a full-time Branch Operations Manager. Deadline for resume submission is Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 5PM. JOB TITLE: Branch Operations Manager REPORTS TO: Library Director CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time / Exempt CLOSING DATE: January 7, 2015 Send cover letter and resume to: jescamilla(a)thegdl.org<mailto:jescamilla@thegdl.org> or Genesee District Library HR Department G-4195 W. Pasadena Ave. Flint, MI 48504 JOB SUMMARY This position has the responsibility for the overall planning, supervising, organizing, and implementing branch services for all the Genesee District Library (GDL) branches in accordance with Library policies and procedures. This includes directing operations to meet patron and staff needs. Works cooperatively with other management team members to fulfill the Library's mission. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Coordinates work schedules and attendance records according to library policies, procedures and union contract. * Serves as the primary channel of communication between branch services and the library directors via meetings, memos and other communications. Keeps management informed of problems and recommends solutions. * Meets regularly and works cooperatively with the Administrative team regarding library policies, procedures and plans; conveys concerns and relays decisions and policies to branch staff. * Fosters and actively monitors the development and utilization of Branch Librarians; develops team work by setting standards for effective work behaviors and demonstrates them consistently; evaluates performance of branch staff. * Upholds the principles of intellectual freedom, privacy of records and the code of professional ethics. * Primary contact for the enforcement of GDL policies, procedures and the patron code of conduct involving concerns and issues by patrons. * Participates in at least one professional association; keeps aware of library developments and trends, online and other services. * Visits branches on a regular basis for meetings with Branch Librarians to determine areas in need of modification and improvement for public services. * Maintains professional relationships with administrators, staff, professional and institutional organizations, the community at large and various outside agencies. * Works in conjunction with Human Resources Manager in the area of training, performance evaluations, seniority levels and staffing issues including participation in the interview process and others areas as needed. * Proposes changes and additions in branch services, procedures, staffing and assists in the development of long-range plans. * Assists with collection evaluations and makes recommendations for purchase or de-selection. * Ensures compliance of all pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances and library policies and procedures. * Ensures safety policies and procedures are current and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and library policies. * Routinely seeks out and identifies sources for grant funding opportunities. Prepares well-written and documented grant proposals. * Evaluate business needs, objectives and goals, researching products available and designating procedures to best meet GDL needs. * Review on a continual basis departmental procedures, GDL policies and procedures, staffing and equipment for maximum efficiency while controlling costs. * Enforce GDL policies and procedures as a member of management for all employees. * Participates in at least one professional association; keeps aware of library developments and trends, online and other services. * Prepares reports as needed for the Director, Management Team Members, Library Board and other agencies as required. * Attends board meetings as scheduled. * Performs related work as required. (Duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Extensive knowledge and experience with library operations and current trends and developments in the field of library science. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a diverse staff and patronage. * Demonstrated leadership skills. * Ability to work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with general public and employees. * Ability to multi-task in conjunction with daily operations. * Ability to exercise constructive judgment in analyzing, evaluating and solving problems of procedural, organizational, administrative and technical nature. * Ability to recognize and re-assign priorities based on the needs of the organization. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE * Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. * Possession of Level 1 Librarian Certification from State of Michigan within ninety (90) days of hire. * Four or more years as a Librarian. * Experience with the Sierra ILS preferred. * Experience with union contracts and labor relations preferred. WILL BE REQUIRED TO * Work a flexible schedule as needed. * Be on call for emergencies weekends and evenings. * Serve as weekend administrator on a rotating basis. WORK ENVIRONMENT The location of the work site is primarily the GDL Headquarters location. The position requires extensive travel within Genesee County, primarily to GDL branch locations. Noise level in the work environment is usually low and work is typically performed indoors. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit, stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and reach forward and above the head. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move equipment up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and vehicle for use on company business. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this position. The tasks are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by those in this classification. The Genesee District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer Jerilyn Escamilla Genesee District Library Human Resources Manager Phone (810)230-3340 Fax (810)230-0277 jescamilla(a)thegdl.org

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Patron Surveys
by Brian Johnston 19 Dec '14

19 Dec '14

Hello Everyone, Does anyone have any sample patron feedback surveys that they would be willing to share? Also, how did you go about distributing them (paper copy at the front desk, online form, did you offer incentives, etc.)? Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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