March 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

May 2, 2014 CE Course Registration
by Figg, Bethany J 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

Hello! The MDMLG Professional Development Committee cordially invites you to attend the May CE Course "Knowledge Transfer - Moving from Best Evidence to Best Practice" on Friday, May 2, 2014, from 9am to 1pm in the Shiffman Medical Library. This course is accredited for 4 MLA CE credits. We hope you can join us! Please register, using the online form (http://www.mdmlg.org/CE%20Registration%205-2-2014.docx) by April 18th! Cost is $40.00 for MDMLG members and $60.00 for non-members. Payment can be made through PayPal (http://www.mdmlg.org/paypal-may-2014-ce.htm) or by sending a check. We look forward to seeing you! Thank you, The MDMLG Professional Development Committee

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Pageturners of Schoolcraft College - Invites the community!
by Vicki Dixon 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Hello All, Please join us for our panel discussion on Violence Against Women, and/ or one of our book talks. We are reading and discussing Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino; Ronald Cotton; with Erin Torneo. I have attached flyers with the dates and times of upcoming events. Thursday, March 13, 2014 What's Up with Violence Against Women? Panel Discussion Hosted by Pageturners and the Liberal Arts Faculty 10:00 - 11:20 a.m. VT 500 A-C Facilitator: Professor Helen Ditouras (English) Panelists: Dr. Lisa Jackson (Psychology) Professor Josselyn Moore (Sociology/Anthropology) Professor Karen Schaumann (Sociology/Anthropology) Chief Steven Kaufman (Campus Police Authority) Ms. Cathrine Bunker (Survivor Advocate at First Step Project on Domestic and Sexual Violence) Vicki Dixon Bradner Library Schoolcraft College 18600 Haggerty Road Livonia, MI 48152-2696 (734) 462-4440 x 5344

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EDGE Session at PLA next week
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

If you are attending the upcoming Public Library Association Conference next week in Indianapolis be sure to look for the following sessions on the EDGE Initiative. Learn more about EDGE here: http://www.libraryedge.org/ Edge: Where People Connect, Communities Achieve Convention Center - Room: 237-239 - Saturday, 10:30am-11:30am After two years in development, the Edge Initiative recently launched in January. Join us to celebrate this momentous occasion and learn from your colleagues who have participated in the Edge Initiative and are already seeing benefits. During this session, Edge library leaders will share best practices and lessons learned from completing the Edge assessment, utilizing the tools and resources, and engaging with local and community leaders, stakeholders and staff to achieve community priorities. In addition, you will hear how you can participate in this national initiative to assess your current public technology services and outline actionable steps to make improvements and connect more closely with your community priorities. Edge is a groundbreaking, first of its kind management and leadership tool, helping libraries create a path for the continuous growth and development of their public technology services. Through an easy to use suite of tools, Edge supports libraries in making strategic decisions and identifying areas for improvement. The Edge Toolkit gives libraries a look into their local data, from operations to partnerships and programming, to assess how their community is using the technology and how best practices can be put into place to align future growth and services with community priorities. It also provides useful resources to package and showcase the data to other community leaders. If you have questions about the EDGE program, please feel free to contact me directly. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Looking for a job in South Florida?
by Christine Hage 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Job Title LIBRARIAN-Youth Services Department Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach City Information The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 102,000) - with its sunny palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor festivals - is a slice of paradise whose hallmarks are elegance and luxurious comfort. West Palm Beach is the county seat of Palm Beach County and one of the fastest growing areas in the country. We are proud of our ethnic and cultural diversity, both in the community we serve and in our workplace. The City of West Palm Beach was incorporated in 1894 and encompasses 55 square miles and is blessed with a downtown intracoastal waterfront. The City features a variety of national recognized cultural and leisure activities. West Palm Beach operates under a strong mayor form of government since 1993. This system combines the strong political leadership of a Mayor, who is responsible for running the affairs of the City, with an elected City Council. Explore the many opportunities available for those who work, live or play in the paradise we call City of West Palm Beach! Summary This position as Children's Librarian provides reference and reader's advisory for the youth services department, provides story hours, children's programs, customer service to children and their caregivers. Promotes library services with local schools. Coordinates outreach programs. Works on projects as assigned to promote an interactive creative educational experience and performs related duties as assigned. *This position work schedule includes working nights and weekends.* Salary $43,967 Annually Qualifications Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited program of study with two (2) years related experience in a field such as teaching, recreation, social work or book sales, or related field. *Alternate requirements:* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and the ability to complete the Master's degree in Library Sciences (MLS) within six (6) months from the date of employment, and three (3) years related experience in a field such as teaching, recreation, social work, or book sales, or related field. Additional Details The selection process for this position may consist of any, all or a combination of the following tests: evaluation of training and experience, written examination, structured oral interview or other assessment method. How To Apply If you are interested in applying for this position you may download an official employment application from our website at www.wpb.org or you can apply online by selecting the *Apply Now* button at the end of the job posting. *The City of West Palm Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible Veterans and eligible spouse of Veterans who met the minimum requirement of the position. Background investigation, physical, and drug and alcohol screening is required as condition of employment.* Currency USD Closing Date 14-Mar-2014 -- Christine Lind Hage, Library Director Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122

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Offer: International directory of company histories set
by Robin Rank 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Dear List Members, We have this set to give away - years 1988-2005, 67 volumes. Title: International directory of company histories Publication: Chicago, Ill. : St. James Press, Detroit : St. James Press, Gale Cengage Learning Description: Vol. 1 (1988)-; v. ; 28 cm. Standard No: ISSN: 1557-0126 Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu>

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Job Announcement: State Office Administrator 17 - State Librarian of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

The Library of Michigan in Lansing, Michigan, is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and visionary leader to assume the post of State Librarian of Michigan. The position requires a Masters degree in Library Science as well as four (4) years of professional administrative experience. The Library of Michigan is part of the Michigan Department of Education. The Library was created by the Michigan Legislature to guarantee the people of Michigan and their government one perpetual institution to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research and support libraries statewide. The state librarian serves as chief administrative officer and directs strategic, financial, operational, and personnel activities of the Library of Michigan; is a member of the department's leadership team; serves as secretary on the Library of Michigan's advisory Board of Trustees; and serves as a board member of the Library of Michigan Foundation. The state librarian is the guardian of the quality of library services statewide and actively facilitates cooperation among and between libraries of all types within the state and with library related organizations. The state librarian provides leadership in the development of policies and legislation impacting public library establishment and state aid to public libraries. The state librarian manages a staff of thirty-two people. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. To apply and/or view the position description, please click on the link below: http://tinyurl.com/Michiganstatelibrarian ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Giveaway: Kalamazoo Gazette microfilm
by Robin Rank 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Dear List Members, We are offering one microfilm reel of the Kalamazoo Gazette, December 1st - December 15th, 2008. This is a duplicate reel for us. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Information Services Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 voice: 269 337-7152 email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu>

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Register today for the Michigan COLD Library Public Service Group Workshop - March 27
by Heather Ladiski 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Forwarded on behalf of the COLD Public Service group ******************************************* Michigan COLD libraries (Council of Library Directors) Public Service group to hold workshop on new approaches to recruiting, training, and evaluating library student employees Kristin Meyer (User Experience Manager), Jen Torreano (Evening Operations and User Services Manager) and Brian Merry (Head of Operations and User Services) from Grand Valley State University will lead a workshop on student assistant training and development on March 27 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided) at Western Michigan University. This workshop is designed for anyone who supervises and has contact with academic library student workers. Topics covered include: Understanding the current and emerging role of student assistants in the functioning of an academic library New approaches to hiring and recruitment, including peer hiring Creative training tools and methods Skill identification and development Orientation and training program development Evaluation and performance reviews, including peer evaluations Participants will engage in discussion and hands-on activities and will leave the workshop with an outline of a strategic plan for defining, recruiting, training, and evaluating library student employees. To register for the workshop complete the online registration form available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CKVYS6W. The deadline to register is Friday March 21, 2014. Attendance is limited to 40 participants, so please register early. More information will be sent via Michigan academic library lists as it becomes finalized. ******************** 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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The March listing of Free library-related webinars is available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

Don't forget about the monthly list of library-related webinars available on the Library of Michigan website. The document is full of FREE webinar content you may find useful. Each month you can find the document here: www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> Scroll down to the Online Education (National) section to find the PDF document for this month or access this month's document directly here: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2014_Free_Library_Re… Highlights this month include: * March 5 (11 am -12 pm) -- Migrating To A New ILS (Nebraska Library Commission) Your library's out-of-date ILS is running on an old server that needs to be retired. You need to upgrade the ILS, but you don't know where to start. Let me show you how to plan and execute this migration successfully based on how my library did it and the assistance I have provided to numerous other small libraries during their ILS migrations. I will cover the Selection, Preparation, Migration and Follow-up that has proven to be successful for my library and many others when migrating to a new ILS. * March 13 (3-4 pm) -- How to Get Media Coverage for Your Event (Infopeople) Join veteran newspaper, magazine and TV reporter Barbara Lewis to learn about the best ways to garner publicity for your event. She'll discuss Top 15 Tips on dealing with the media. * March 19 (3-4 pm) -- The Librarian as the Candidate; or How to Run Against Your Own Library and Win (San Jose State University) >From the president down to local races, voters are activated by candidates they "know," not platforms or policy statements. For library elections or funding advocacy, your work as a librarian makes you the best kind of candidate. In advocacy, we tend to talk to the public, to funders, and to voters about our institutions. We need to instead introduce you, the professional librarians, as change-agents in your communities who are worth the funding. * March 25 (2-3 pm) -- MeLCat Cataloging Workshop (MCLS) This full-day workshop is a "must have" for current and future MeLCat libraries. You will learn to catalog a number of formats with special emphasis on MeLCat standards to insure MeLCat participant records are successfully loaded into the statewide MeLCat catalog. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of data in the following fields which are part of the matching process MeLCat uses during record loading. If you have questions about a particular webinar, please contact the organization that is providing the information. There are links to all the organizations along with the listings. Also, be sure to note the location of the organization to make certain you are checking for the correct time zone. The items listed in the document are all in Eastern but when you visit an organizations site they may only list their local time. Most of these are recorded by the entity providing the webinar. Please check their website for details on availability of archived recordings. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Salem-South Lyon District Library Millage PASSES!!!!
by Doreen Hannon 03 Mar '14

03 Mar '14

I am delighted to report that the Salem-South Lyon District Library millage request of 0.4950 mills for a period of 20 years passed with 73% approval! Doreen Hannon Doreen S. Hannon <dhannon(a)ssldl.info>, Director Salem-South Lyon District Library <http://www.ssldl.info/> 9800 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI 48178 (248) 437-6431 x206 FAX:(248) 437-6593

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