February 2014 - Michlib-l

Any extra Melcat Packaging?
by Maren Kroening 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Does anyone have any extra Melcat packaging they would be willing to send our way? We especially need small boxes and envelopes for CDs. If you're willing share, send them through Rides to 500-ZV344_WAM (the Miller Branch of the Warren Public Library) or if you're an SLC library, just throw them in delivery to WAM. Thank you!!! Maren Kroening Miller Branch, Warren Public Library 5460 Arden, Suite 303 Warren, MI 48092 586.751.5377

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Milwaukee County Federated Library System Director - Position Opening
by Marsh, Nyama 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

February 25, 2014 Milwaukee County Federated Library System Director The Milwaukee (WI) County Federated Library System (MCFLS) is seeking an experienced and talented library professional to serve as its next Director. ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM The mission of the Milwaukee County Federated Library System (MCFLS) is to assume a leadership role in facilitating cooperation among its member libraries, improving access to and encouraging sharing of resources, promoting the most effective use of local, county, state and federal funds and assisting its 15 member libraries in the utilization of current and evolving technologies to provide the highest level of library service to all residents of Milwaukee County. MCFLS currently has a $4+ million annual budget, including a $2.7 million operating budget. MCFLS operates and administers the CountyCat shared automation system (Innovative Interfaces-based) CountyCat makes the resources of member libraries readily available to all County residents. Various other projects and initiatives are provided in collaboration with the libraries. THE POSITION The Director is responsible for coordinating all management, planning, and evaluation activities for the system and directs a staff of 5 employees. The Director reports to a seven member Board of Trustees appointed by Milwaukee County. Qualifications include: * Master's Degree in Library Science, or equivalent, from an accredited graduate library school and eligibility for Grade 1 Wisconsin Public Librarian Certification. * Five or more years of progressively responsible administrative and financial management responsibilities in a public library or public library system which includes the development, coordination, and evaluation of library programs and services. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to analyze and interpret data objectively, and the ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people. * Experience working with a variety of governmental units is highly desirable. * Experience in managing the provision of technology-based services is highly desirable. A complete job description, including knowledge and skills required for the position, can be found on our website at http://www.mcfls.org/director/ SALARY AND BENEFITS Minimum salary is $80,000 ; salary is negotiable based on the candidate's qualifications and experience. A competitive and comprehensive benefit package is provided that includes * Paid vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays * Two days of personal leave * Health and dental insurance * Vision insurance * Life insurance * Wisconsin Retirement System (State defined benefit plan) * State of Wisconsin Deferred Compensation program SELECTION PROCEDURE Screening for this position will be based on an evaluation of each applicant's education, experience, and professional accomplishments. Send a cover letter (including e-mail address), and resume via email only to: directorsearch(a)mcfls.org<mailto:directorsearch@mcfls.org>. Be sure to include information about the following : * Your experience with a multi-jurisdictional library automation system. * Your communication techniques employed in working with boards, library directors, vendors, and appointed and elected officials at the city/county/state level * Your experience in budgeting and developing budgetary formulas. The deadline for submission of materials is Friday, March 21, 2014. Please include the names and contact information for three professional references with your resume. The Milwaukee County Federated Library System reserves the right to determine which candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found. MCFLS is an equal opportunity employer. MCFLS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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tax forms
by Patricia Garavoglia 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Need 50-100 Publication 17 and 1040 Forms if you have any to spare. Patricia Northville District Library

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Regional Viewing Party Locations for Library Security Program Announced
by Heather Ladiski 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

We listened to your feedback at our community conversations and are testing out the idea of regional viewing parties for the Securing Your Library in Troubling Times program to be held on April 10, 2014. If you are interested in traveling to a viewing party close to you for networking with other librarians, check out the following list of locations who will be hosting a regional viewing party: In Michigan *Upper Peninsula - Peter White Public Library - Marquette *North East - Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library - Alpena *North West - Traverse Area District Library (hosted by Mid-Michigan Library League) - Traverse City *North West - Cadillac Wexford Public Library (hosted by Mid-Michigan Library League) - Cadillac *East - White Pine Library Cooperative - Saginaw *South East - Flint Public Library - Flint *South East - Novi Public Library - Novi *South East - Mott Community College - Flint *South West - Loutit District Library (hosted by Lakeland Library Cooperative) - Grand Haven *South West - Niles District Library - Niles *South - Sturgis District Library (hosted by Woodlands Library Cooperative) - Sturgis In Indiana: *North East - Porter County Public Library Portage Branch - 2665 Irving St., Portage, IN 46368 *Central - Carmel Clay Public Library - 55 4th Ave SE, Carmel, IN 46032 For more information about this program, including pricing and instructions on how to register to attend either in Lansing, online, or at one of the above viewing party locations, go to: https://members.mcls.org/workshops/viewcourse.html?id=351 This program is part of a series brought to you by the Cooperative Directors Association, the Library of Michigan and MCLS. This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. ******************** Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant/Meeting Planner Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, Michigan 48910-3657 800/530-9019 ext. 133 517/394-2420 ext. 133 Fax: 517/492-3885 NOTE: New email: ladiskih(a)mcls.org website: www.mcls.org Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: http://mcls.org/workshops Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Customer Service and Special Needs Suggestions
by stacie＠romeodistrictlibrary.org 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Hi All - I am looking for suggestions on someone to come into the library and do training on customer service - Also looking for someone who can give advice and training on working with special needs populations - including - special services, programs, and communication/customer service help for those who do need extra or specialized assistance - Thank you - Stacie Guzzo Romeo District Library

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MiKidLib
by Lisa Mulvenna 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

We are collecting feedback from MiKidLib last Friday. If you missed the survey email, the link is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wQkpPe7niqc4yOqzxOTwSaUaM4rsjvqIWTo6hUdwGD… If you could not attend and are interested in future years, fill out the survey with your email. This way we will contact you when the date is set in 2015. Thanks! Lisa MiKidLib Unconference Team 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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books that belong to other libraries
by Jennifer Cornell 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

Happy Monday! How do you take care of items that patrons return to your library but actually belong to other libraries? Think non-consortium. Do you track them? Call the owning library? Etc. Etc. And, on the flip side, what about one of your patrons that says they returned something to XYZ library. Do you somehow mark it in their account on your system? Thanks! -- Jennifer Cornell Circulation Supervisor Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7862 | www.kpl.gov

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FW: speakers for self-publishing or how to get published
by Denise Hooks 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

Hi, Kelli, We recently had a Skype session with Mark Coker, Smashwords e-book Publisher/owner, at our Advisory Council meeting. It was a great session for library directors considering adding a self-publishing service in their libraries. I heard Mark speak at one of the e-book series hosted by MCLS. Mark also speaks to authors and is so informative about how an e-book author gets started, markets, etc. through Smashwords. I arranged it through his public relations person, Jim Azevedo [jim(a)smashwords.com] They have a collaboration with Los Gatos Public Library in California http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.aspx?NID=1968 that links through the library website and are also working with the Los Gatos schools to provide a printing project for high school students. Good luck! dh Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 48502 (810) 232-7119 www.mmlc.info<http://www.mmlc.info> dhooks(a)mmlc.info<mailto:dhooks@mmlc.info> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mail.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org> [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org] On Behalf Of Kelli Perkins Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 3:08 PM To: michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@lists.mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] speakers for self-publishing or how to get published I'm looking for speakers for a public program on self-publishing (should I self publish or find a publisher OR how to self publish for Kindle or other platforms) or the state of e-publishing or how to get published in general. Something that will appeal to our writers groups. Would prefer someone in West Michigan. Have you had a program recently that you can recommend? Kelli Perkins Head of Reference Services Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 616.355.3718 kperkins(a)herrickdl.org<mailto:kperkins@herrickdl.org> Reading: "Sycamore Row" by John Grisham Listening: "Pilgrim's Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier" by Tom Kizzia

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speakers for self-publishing or how to get published
by Kelli Perkins 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

I'm looking for speakers for a public program on self-publishing (should I self publish or find a publisher OR how to self publish for Kindle or other platforms) or the state of e-publishing or how to get published in general. Something that will appeal to our writers groups. Would prefer someone in West Michigan. Have you had a program recently that you can recommend? Kelli Perkins Head of Reference Services Herrick District Library 300 S River Ave, Holland MI 49423 616.355.3718 kperkins(a)herrickdl.org Reading: "Sycamore Row" by John Grisham Listening: "Pilgrim's Wilderness: A True Story of Faith and Madness on the Alaska Frontier" by Tom Kizzia

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Please share social media reminder about tomorrow's election
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 24 Feb '14

24 Feb '14

Hello, library partners. If you get the chance, please help us remind the public about tomorrow's election with the following social media messages. * Twitter: Tomorrow is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in 50 #Michigan counties<http://michigan.gov/documents/sos/Elections_by_County_444556_7.pdf?20140117…>. Preview your ballot, find your polling place & more at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, February 25 is #Election Day in Michigan! Click here<http://michigan.gov/documents/sos/Elections_by_County_444556_7.pdf?20140117…> to see if your community has an election and be sure to visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view a sample ballot, find your polling place and much more. As always, thanks for your help! Sincerely, Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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