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Job Posting: Substitute Librarians at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Juliane Morian 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is looking to hire multiple new substitute librarians to work at any of our locations (Main Library: Adult Nonfiction, Children's Services, Popular Materials; North Branch Reference, South Branch Reference). This is also a great opportunity for students who are close to completion of their MSI degree and want an opportunity to gain field experience in a thriving public library. Wage: $20.10-$22.19 an hour Schedule: Variable, seven days a week, up to 20 hours per week Required Qualifications: * ALA-accredited MLS or substantial completion in an MLS program * Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library services * Ability to provide a high quality library service to customers of all ages * Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources * Familiarity with popular reading materials * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels * Ability to prioritize duties and tasks and work independently * Strong oral and written communication skills * Ability to work independently * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors and especially with the public * Ability and skill to adapt to changing procedures and situations Desired Qualifications: * Experience with library automation systems, especially Polaris * Full range of Internet skills and experience * Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs * High energy, self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced library For further information please refer to our posting at: http://www.cmpl.org/AboutUs/JobPostings/Posting%20Substitute%20Librarian%20… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliane Morian Associate Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 USA (586) 226-5091 (586) 226-5028 - fax

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Beginning Workshop Registration Now Open
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

Registration for the 2014 Beginning Workshop is now open at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp. The Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is a 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. (Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.) Register: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp Date: May 13-15, 2014 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline: April 12 Registered attendees can pick up their packets from 6-8pm on Monday, May 12 in the lobby. You can also pick up packets on Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00am during breakfast. The event concludes at 3:00 on Thursday, May 15. Please view the 2014 Attendee Information Packet <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2014_BW_Attendee_Inf…> for details on the event, lodging and a brief agenda. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. 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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Vacation Policies
by Anita O'Brien 31 May '14

31 May '14

Hello, My board has asked me to gather information to re-write our vacation policy. If you are willing to share, can you tell me your structure for awarding vacation time to full-time employees? Thanks very much! Anita O'Brien Director Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-246-8357

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A Tale of Two (Separate) Programs: Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) AND Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read
by Jim Flury 31 May '14

31 May '14

All, In the last several weeks I've gotten numerous calls/emails from librarians (and from public library patrons, too), asking if the MAP and Mi Big Green Gym programs are one in the same. Or if MAP is the new, online version of Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read. Or... I was thinking about this on this beautiful Saturday morning, so before I get into the Saturday routine of chasing the lawnmower around the yard, re-filling the goldfinch and hummingbird feeders, etc and most importantly, before I forget about both (not the hummingbirds and goldfinches but rather, MAP and Mi Big Green Gym) before Monday morning work inevitably rolls around again, I thought I'd take a minute to address this. The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) and Mi Big Green Gyms/Park and Read programs are NOT one in the same. Both programs do share a common theme, that being to enhance the quality of life of your public library patrons, which in turn serves to raise awareness of, interest in not to mention support of, public libraries. From there, the programs differ. Here is a brief description as to how: Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read is a partnership between Michigan Recreation and Park Association, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The program is managed by Maia Turek at the DNR, email turekm(a)michigan.gov The program website is available at this link http://www.mrpaonline.org/Programs/MI-Big-Green-Gym#.U4nieihZjqc and the list of participating libraries can be seen by clicking this pdf http://www.mrpaonline.org/Portals/0/Big%20Green%20Gym/2014%20MBGG%20Partici… In a nutshell, Mi Big Green Gym offers free passes through public libraries to nearly 100 state parks, with a program end date of September 30, 2014. The print material for the program, circulation cards, passes and the like, is shipped directly to libraries by the DNR. Your internal management practices for Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read may differ, but we advise TLN member libraries to barcode the circulation cards, and check them out as with any other item. At checkout the patron is given the actual pass (not the circ card, although those have a tendency to grow legs/wings in libraries, too) to take with them to the park. The card that was checked out is set aside for a period of seven days, after which it is placed back into circulation. There is no expiration date, although the program itself ends September 30, 2014. This rotation ensures that your supply of Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read passes will last until the program ends on September 30, 2014. I'll not pontificate about MAP today, having done so plenty enough already, other than to say that the Michigan Activity Pass is available at http://michiganactivitypass.info, and that MAP is a year round program which will run through May 23, 2015, and that it is an online program so patrons do all the work themselves, and that it offers 109 cultural partners, and that it is managed by The Library Network and that it receives some of its financial support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services via the Library of Michigan. Etc. The easiest question to answer is one posed to me by a public library last week: given a choice, which program should I make available to my patrons? My answer: Both! These are two worthy and worthwhile public library programs, and as such both should be given the publicity and promotion they deserve. Remember, for Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read questions, or if your library is not included in the list of participating libraries, or if it is and you've yet to receive your materials, please contact Maia Turek at turekm(a)michigan.gov For MAP questions, well, based on the many posts to this listserv, you know who to contact. Off to the goldfinches and hummingbirds. Did you know that hummingbirds actually make noise? I didn't know this until we encountered a huge number of them at a place where we were staying in Glacier National Park a few years ago. The Montana hummingbirds were "squeaking" quite boisterously, dive-bombing each other, etc all in an effort to drive the competition away from the feeder. The hummingbirds that call our yard home seem more mellow, although I can't/won't make any guarantees regarding said civility if I don't attend to the feeders pretty soon... Thank you for your continued support and promotion of BOTH, the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) and Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read, programs. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Purchase Opportunity: Two New Books, Michigan Content, Not Available Through Normal Trade Channels
by Jim Flury 30 May '14

30 May '14

All, We are making available a purchase opportunity for two brand new Michigan-related titles that are not available through our usual (B&T or Partners) sources that we would use for these kinds of things. List price for The Detroit Anthology is $20.00. Your cost is (the wholesale price of) $12.00 http://www.freep.com/article/20140525/FEATURES05/305250064/detroit-antholog… List price for Historic Ann Arbor: An Architectural Guide is $35.00. Your cost is $27.00 http://wemu.org/post/new-book-ann-arbors-architecture-released Books will be ordered by and shipped/invoiced to, TLN. We will pay the invoice, ship the books to you via either TLN or RIDES delivery, and bill your library or library cooperative. Coordinating orders through the library cooperatives is probably easiest for us, although we will take orders for both books from individual libraries as well. I will be placing one and only one consolidated purchase order for each of these titles. To that end please send me your library's (or library cooperative's) order for either or both of these titles by no later than Friday, June 13, 2014. I want to order both of these titles asap, as it is likely that the print run for them has not been huge, and I don't want them to go out of stock before we get our purchase order placed. Please send me your order(s) by Friday, June 13, 2014. Let me know if any questions. Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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MLA group structure proposal
by Warren, Leslie A 30 May '14

30 May '14

Library colleagues, I need your feedback on a proposal regarding MLA committees and other groups, please. I am currently attending MLA's Academic Libraries Conference, an excellent event thanks to the hard work of the Academic Libraries Conference Work Group and MLA staff. Attending this conference and the Library of Michigan's recent Small and Rural Libraries Conference has been very helpful as I prepare to become MLA's President-Elect on July 1. Chatting with librarians from varying backgrounds and types of libraries has reinforced my belief that we share many values, challenges and opportunities. At both conferences I have heard that there is strong interest in looking for new ways for librarians to engage with each other and with MLA. Several people have said that the current Community of Practice structure is not serving their needs for collaboration, innovation and involvement. I have also heard that there is strong interest in finding ways that communities of interest can develop (and end) as our needs change. I've started talking to Asante Cain, who will soon be MLA's President, MLA Executive Director Gail Madziar, and others about the need to review MLA's opportunities for community and engagement. The restructuring that happened several years ago was crucial to the organization's well-being. It's now been in place long enough to evaluate it and, if necessary, make changes to serve current needs. PROPOSAL I intend to propose to the MLA Board as soon as possible that we create a multitype task group to review MLA's opportunities for group leadership and engagement. My thought is that the task group will work with a variety of constituents and recommend to the Board any changes needed to ensure that groups meet members' current needs and have clear processes for starting, growing and ending as needed. I anticipate that we will be able to build on the strengths of our current structure, including the committees, work groups, ACRL chapter, etc., to develop an even stronger organization. I'd love to hear comments or suggestions regarding this proposal (or anything else). It's a tremendous honor and privilege to be elected to serve you. I look forward to working with all of you. Thank you so much, Leslie Leslie A. Warren Dean, Academic Information Services Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 906-227-2117 906-227-1333 (fax) library.nmu.edu/ais

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Larry Martin's World War II In Their Own Words
by Smith, Donna 30 May '14

30 May '14

Larry Martin will make a debut at Jackson District Library's Spring Arbor Branch, 113 E. Main Street, on June 7 at 11:00 a.m. This program will feature a personal appearance by Spring Arbor resident Homer Jackson! Jackson piloted 15 combat missions over Japan during WWII, flying our largest most powerful bomber the B-29. Hear Homer tell of the time when a kamikaze attacked his plane but missed him since they were coming toward each other at over 400 miles per hour. Also find out what it is like to face "flak" and the deadly Japanese Zero fighter plane. Q&A session to follow the presentation. This presentation is free to the public. Please call 517-750-2030 to reserve a seat as space is limited. If you have questions for Mr. Martin or would like to schedule a program at your library, he can be reached at batt.chief(a)yahoo.com<mailto:batt.chief@yahoo.com>. You may also contact him through his website at LMWW2.com. Larry Martin will bring four more WWII Veteran appearances to the Jackson District Library beginning August 2. Watch this list for more information or visit www.myjdl.com<http://www.myjdl.com>. Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK 300dpi small no shadow] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com<http://www.myjdl.com/> Inspiring our community to discover, learn and succeed!

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FW: PopUp Library with free eBook access coming in July
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 29 May '14

29 May '14

FYI...not necessarily endorsing; just passing along... Kind regards, Deb D. B. Thomas, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan 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. From: ron.maas(a)starwalkkids.com [mailto:ron.maas@starwalkkids.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 5:29 PM To: BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) Subject: PopUp Library with free eBook access coming in July Dear Deb, I'm contacting you to let you know that StarWalk Kids Media is repeating our wildly popular Free Summer Reading program, the PopUpLibrary, for the entire month of July 2014. During this month, our entire collection of 500+ eBooks will be available free to anyone with Internet access - children, families, educators - who would like to access and read our engaging non-fiction and fiction eBooks for children. We hope that you will share this information with all of your member libraries, and urge them to share this URL with their patrons: http://starwalkkids.com/popup Visitors to this site in July can immediately read any eBook in our Pre-K thru 8th grade eBook collection, which is carefully curated for exceptional quality and written by well-known and respected authors including our founder, noted science author Seymour Simon. We allow multiple simultaneous access with no check-in or check-out required. Most of our eBooks also offer a "Read to Me" option for kids, with high quality, professional narration that accompanies the text. We don't require any form of user identification to use this program; we just want to make sure more kids read more eBooks this summer than ever before, and we hope that you will choose to share this great resource with your members. If you have any questions or need more information about the PopUpLibrary, please feel free to contact me at this address for more information. We will also be making promotional support materials like tent-cards and send-home flyers available in pdf form if you would like to share these with your member libraries. Thanks so much for your support, and for encouraging summer reading for children everywhere. Best regards, Ron Maas StarWalk Kids Media Customer Support and Operations 203-257-4077

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Library as Platform workshop
by Lise Mitchell 29 May '14

29 May '14

Where there is a will there is a way. If you are having trouble with the link I sent, please try this link. http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/ConferenceLis… >From this page you can click on either information or register and from the registration page log in and get all signed up. Remember early bird ends Friday May 30 and it really pays to be a MLA member! 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 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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Another presenter/program recommendation
by Dominic McLaughlin 29 May '14

29 May '14

Hey everyone, Last night, we hosted a very notable practitioner for face-reading, Lin Klaassen, here at the Romeo District Library for her "Introduction To Face Reading" presentation. She also held a Q&A afterwards, along with picking out several audience members from whom she could read their facial structures and pick out personality traits. Turnout was very good and those in attendance were particularly enthused as to the post-presentation random face-reading. Audience members gave unanimously positive feedback to me afterwards about Ms. Klaassen and her presentation. I would highly recommend her for a good program draw! If interested, she can be reached at 586-773-4230 and by e-mail at lin(a)facereadingbylin.com for more information. Have a great day! Sincerely, Dominic McLaughlin Adult Services Librarian Romeo District Library

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