February 2014 - Michlib-l

Head of Collections Position GVSU
by Julie Garrison 18 Feb '14

18 Feb '14

Please excuse any cross-postings: GVSU Libraries is currently seeking applications for the following position: Grand Valley State University Libraries seeks energetic and collegial applicants for the Head of Collections position. The Head of Collections manages collection development functions and works with the Scholarly Communications Outreach Coordinator on campus scholarly communication activities. Responsibilities include oversight of the University Libraries’ $4.4 million collections budget, the development of policies and procedures, coordination of liaison librarian activities related to collection development, negotiation of license agreements, and assessment of the collections. The individual in this position serves as the primary contact for collections activities carried out through consortia and facilitates and provides guidance to the campus in addressing collections issues, including copyright and open access, and other emerging publishing models. The successful candidate will contribute to the libraries’ overall leadership team. Required qualifications include a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution or equivalent; minimum of three years of academic library experience or other relevant library experience; demonstrated ability in managing a collections budget; understanding of trends and issues in collection development, including understanding of evolving business models for acquisition; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to lead in a team environment; ability to engage librarians in collaborative planning and projects; flexibility, creativity, and ability to work in a changing environment; ability to work with diverse groups. Applicants with knowledge of trends and issues in scholarly communications; broad understanding of the issues facing higher education, experience fostering collaboration with outside the library; previous administrative experience; experience negotiating with vendors; and evidence of effective project management skills are preferred. GVSU librarians are full members of the university faculty and must possess the potential to fulfill the requirements for promotion and tenure, and are expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, service to the institution, and institutional governance. Qualified applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Salary range is commensurate with experience. GVSU librarians enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including support for professional development. A complete position description, as well as required qualifications and application information, can be found at www.gvsujobs.org. Review of applications begins Monday, March 17, 2014. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Grand Valley State University attracts nearly 25,000 students with high-quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Grand Valley is a comprehensive university serving students from all 83 Michigan counties and dozens of other states and foreign countries. Grand Valley offers 81 undergraduate and 31 graduate degree programs from campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, and Holland, and from regional centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The university is dedicated to individual student achievement, going beyond the traditional classroom experience, with research opportunities and business partnerships.

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STEM Resources for Teen programs
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 18 Feb '14

18 Feb '14

I saw a post on a STEM training program for teen librarians done in Virginia that had a nice list of additional resources. Hopefully these may help you with your programming. Recommended STEM resources: * IMLS STEM Resources<http://www.imls.gov/about/stem_resources.aspx> * YALSA STEM Resources<http://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/STEM_Resources> * YALSA STEM Programming Toolkit<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/STEMtoolkit_Fina…> * YALSA Issue Brief: Libraries Help Teens Build STEM Skill<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/sites/ala.org.yalsa/files/content/IssueBrief_STEM.…> * National STEM Video Challenge<http://www.stemchallenge.org/> <http://www.stemchallenge.org/> Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Ink cartridges?
by Lois Hartman 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

I'm cleaning my closet and found 3 unopened black ink cartridges for HP ink jet printer. #56. Would anyone like these? Lois Hartman Watervliet District Library

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Mother Goose on the Loose Workshop
by Cathy Lancaster 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Attn: Youth Librarians & Storytellers, You're invited to join us at the Traverse Area District Library's Woodmere location for an Early Literacy workshop on Tuesday, April 29th - Mother Goose on the Loose with Dr. Betsy Diament-Cohen, from 9:30am-4pm. Please contact me off-list if you are interested in registering. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Thank you, *Cathy Lancaster* *Coordinator of Youth Services* *Traverse Area District Library* (231) 932-8560 610 Woodmere Ave. Traverse City, MI 49686

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ob Postings/ Library Services Coordinator/Hillsdale, Michigan
by LeAnn Beckwith 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Library Services Coordinator Job Description Hillsdale Community Library 11 E. Bacon St. Hillsdale MI 49242 General Description The Library Services Coordinator will develop, implement, and supervise adult services provided by the library and provide assistance for the children's/Teen programs as needed. He or she will also assist in supervising the daily operation of the library as assigned, and provides assistance to library support staff. Reports to, and is evaluated by, the Library Director. Examples of Duties: * Assists the director in all aspects of managing the library * Plans Adult Programming * Plans outreach programs for community groups * Develops new and creative marketing ideas for library programs and services * Coordinates the ordering of supplies and other materials as needed * Assists Director in cataloging new materials * Assists the Director in collection development * Monitors Library Pages as well as coordinates their work schedules * Checks books, magazines and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk and collects fines using an automated circulation system * Assists patrons with question about public access computers or computer functions * Answers telephone and provides routine information to patrons * Assists in training and evaluation of clerical staff * Organizes the library newsletter * Fundraising * Performs related tasks as required Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: * A library science degree is preferred. An acceptable combination of education and experience in progressively responsible administrative roles with knowledge of library operations, practices, and procedures accepted * One year of management experience * Knowledge of literature and general readers interests * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Knowledge of computers, particularly word processing software * Experiences in office practices, especially helping to prepare budgets and some basic accounting procedures * Willing to obtain library certification and further training in professional skills This is a part-time 25 hour a week position with some evening and/or Saturday work. The City of Hillsdale uses a performance based pay scale. The starting pay for this position is $10.50 per hour. Procedure: All applicants must email a cover letter, a resume, and three references by March 7, 2014, to be considered for the position. Submit to: LeAnn Beckwith, Library Director, at lbeckwith(a)hillsdale-library.org<mailto:lbeckwith@hillsdale-library.org>

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Job Postings/Children's/Teen Services Librarian
by LeAnn Beckwith 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Children's/Teen Services Librarian Job Description Hillsdale Community Library 11 E. Bacon St. Hillsdale MI 49242 General Description: This individual will develop, implement, and supervise children's and teen services provided by the library. The Children's/Teen Services Librarian also assists in supervising the daily operation of the library as assigned, and provides assistance to library support staff as needed. Reports to, and is evaluated by, the Library Director. Examples of Duties: * Coordinates and directs programs of service to children and teens * Develops and proposes service programming, policies and procedures related to children and teen services in the library * Monitors the quality and effectiveness of existing programs and practices * Assists Library Director with collection development and cataloging of new materials * Assists patrons with question about public access computers or computer functions * Answers telephone and provides routine information to patrons * Checks books, magazines and other library holdings in and out at the circulation desk and collects fines using an automated circulation system * Maintains close contact with the Library Director to ensure administration of quality service * Helps oversee library pages and or volunteers * Performs other related duties as required Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * A library science degree or teaching degree * Experience working with children * Knowledge of children's and teen literature and general interests * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Experiences in office practices, especially helping to prepare budgets and some basic accounting procedures * Willing to obtain library certification and further training in professional skills This is a part-time 28 hour a week position with some evening and/or Saturday work. The City of Hillsdale uses a performance based pay scale. The starting pay for this position is $10.00 per hour. Procedure: All applicants must email a cover letter, a resume, and three references by March 7, 2014, to be considered for the position. Submit to: LeAnn Beckwith, Library Director, at lbeckwith(a)hillsdale-library.org<mailto:lbeckwith@hillsdale-library.org>

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ALA and State Associations
by Steven K. Bowers 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

A nice reminder from ALA about another good reason to join your state association: http://www.ala.org/membership/article/2014/join-your-state-library-associat… MLA Membership online at: http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/join/intro.html?acti… -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director Detroit Area Library Network 1.313.577.6789 www.dalnet.org DALNET is a community of libraries working together to provide access to information for research, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning opportunities.

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Seeking nominations for YA speculative fiction award
by Jennifer Dye 16 Feb '14

16 Feb '14

The North American Science Fiction Convention (NASFiC) will be held in Detroit July 17-20. (The NASFiC is held when the World Science Fiction Convention is outside of North America.) The Hugo awards are given out at the world convention; this convention will feature awards for speculative fiction in two age brackets, as well as the annual Golden Duck Awards for excellence in the field of children’s science fiction. Anyone is welcome to nominate works for the award, though only members of the convention may vote. Eligible works will have been first published (or first published in English) in 2013. Nominations are due by February 28, 2014. See http://detcon1.org/award for further information and nomination ballots. Jennifer Dye Librarian Hubbard Branch Detroit Public Library 12929 W. McNichols Detroit, MI 48235 jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1751 (reference desk) 313-481-1750 (workroom)

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Solid Oak rocker chairs only $30 each!!!
by Lisa Sutton 15 Feb '14

15 Feb '14

The Roscommon Area District Library is moving soon and has 44 Jasper medium solid oak chairs with rocker for only $30 each! They were purchased in 2004 when we were a combined school/public library. Retail on these chairs is about $350. Now that we are a separate public library. We have way too many chairs! First come, first serve! They are priced to move so act fast!! Roscommon Area District Library Lisa Sutton-Director 106 Lake St. Roscommon, MI 48653 www.roscommonlibrary.org E-mail us if you have questions! Phone lines are being transferred as of Tuesday, so you can call my personal cell if you want to talk to us (989)387-0460.

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FW: CUW Position Opening, Second Position
by Marsh, Nyama 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Another Condordia full-time posting Have a wonderful day, Ny Nyama Y. Marsh Library Director n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org> 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) 414-964-5733 (fax) "There are many ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all." Jacqueline Kennedy From: Eichelberger, Fay [mailto:Fay.Eichelberger@cuw.edu] Sent: Friday, February 14, 2014 1:29 PM To: WISPUBLIB, a DLT Discussion List. Subject: [wispublib] CUW Position Opening, Second Position Importance: Low Second position: Concordia University Wisconsin's Rincker Memorial Library<https://www.cuw.edu/Departments/library/index.html> is seeking enthusiastic, high-energy, mission-minded candidates to interview for the following part-time position: Cataloging/Technical Services Librarian Details about this posting can be viewed at: Cataloging/Technical Services Librarian<https://www.cuw.edu/Departments/hr/jobpostings/staff/CatalogingLibrarianPar…> (Master's in Library/Info Science required - - previous cataloging experience/background preferred) Situated in Mequon, WI with a campus that overlooks Lake Michigan, Concordia University Wisconsin is a dynamic and growing faith-based Lutheran higher education community, affiliated with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod<http://lcms.org/aboutus>, that is committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world. The Rincker Memorial Library is a founding member of the SWITCH<http://topcat.switchinc.org/screens/locations.html> academic library consortium. Inquiries / questions about this position may be directed toward: CHimsel(a)cuw.edu<mailto:CHimsel@cuw.edu> Send CUW Employment Application Form<https://www.cuw.edu/Departments/hr/assets/CUWEmployment%20applicationREV11.…>, Resume and Letter to: "Human Resources Department - Library Cataloger" E-mail to: human.resources(a)cuw.edu<mailto:human.resources@cuw.edu> Or, FAX to: 262-243-3414 Fay Eichelberger BS, MLIS Acquisitions Coordinator/Reference Librarian Rincker Memorial Library Concordia University Wisconsin 12800 North Lake Shore Drive Mequon, WI 53097-2402 262.243.4430 262.243.4424 (FAX) fay.eichelberger(a)cuw.edu<mailto:fay.eichelberger@cuw.edu> [cid:image001.png@01CF2988.ADA1B1E0] --- You are currently subscribed to wispublib as: n.marsh(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.marsh@wfblibrary.org>. To unsubscribe click here: http://lists.dpi.wi.gov/u?id=196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987&n=T&l=… (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) or send a blank email to leave-180717-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987(a)lists.dpi.wi.gov<mailto:leave-180717-196111.5c00ac46ff963cd6d44ddfcf7d3a5987@lists.dpi.wi.gov>

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