June 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

ST 200X with Color Scanner
by Eric Palmer 06 Jun '14

06 Jun '14

We have a ST 200X Microfilm/Fiche Reader with an Epson Color Scanner (package deal) available for free. You will need your own computer with XP. (No computer from us) If interested in this email me at eric.palmer(a)baker.edu. This is a package deal the scanner goes with the ST 200X. -- Eric W. Palmer Library Director Baker College of Flint 810-766-4050 http://guides.baker.edu/fllib

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Epson Restick printer
by Kathie Brown 06 Jun '14

06 Jun '14

Wondered if your library uses the Epson TM-T881V Restick printer, with adhesive labels, for your holds? If so, how do you like printing hold slips that way. Does it save time? We have self-serve hold shelves and currently print hold cover slips on 8 ½ x 11 sheets of paper. Depending on the material size, we may have to fold a sheet several times to fit it correctly and then rubber band it. We've seen the video of how it works, but would love to see it performed in real time. Kathie Brown Coordinator of Automation Services Farmington Community Library Farmington Branch / Farmington Hills Main 248.848.4316 248.553.3228 Fax kathie.brown(a)farmlib.org<mailto:kathie.brown@farmlib.org> "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." ** Marcus Tullius Cicero **

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self-published donations and sales requests
by Marsh, Nyama 06 Jun '14

06 Jun '14

Hello Everyone, As self-publishing becomes more prominent, how do you handle requests to donate or purchase items, particularly from local residents? Does anyone have a policy they would be willing to share? What I have encountered are vastly different levels of quality and it is difficult to say to a local author that their item isn't of good enough "quality" for us to add it. I am looking to add something to both our donation and collection development policies. Thanks for your input. Have a wonderful day, Nyama 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 "Leaders don't force people to follow - they invite them on a journey." ~ Charles Lauer

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MAP: Year 2, Week One 19% Increase in Checkoputs Vs Week One Last Year: PLUS, New Partner Venue To Be Added
by Jim Flury 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

All, Brigette has finished compiling the statewide, consolidated statistics (library by library stats are n/a now but may be available in the future) for the first week of MAP Year 2. We are very pleased to share with you the great news that the number of checkouts is up 19% for the first week of MAP Year 2, vs the first week of MAP Year 1. Thank you for all of your hard work and promotion on behalf of the MAP program. By the way, the top five destinations for MAP pass users in MAP Year 2, Week 1 were as follows: Michigan Science Center DIA Yankee Air Museum Arab American Museum Gilmore Car Museum Three of these five (Michigan Science Center, Arab American Museum, Gilmore Car Museum) are new to MAP this year. And I am very pleased to see the Gilmore Car Museum, the premier automobile museum in the country, included in this list. This tells us that MAP is garnering plenty of attention outside the greater metropolitan Detroit area, too. Along those lines please remember that there is promotional material (printable brochure, bookmarks, posters, etc) for MAP available at this link: http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ Potential cultural partners are still taking notice of MAP. To that end, I am pleased to announce that sometime in the next several days we will be adding our 110th venue to the program. The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) has submitted its application to become a MAP partner. We will be adding their information http://www.mocadetroit.org/ to the MAP website sometime during the next several days. Throughout the coming weeks and months we will be featuring and sharing with you a "Top Ten" list of our favorite MAP attractions. Look for our lists very soon! Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Michigan Activity Pass program, or if you become aware of any venues in your library's service area that would like to partner with us. 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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Square Reader for Credit/Debit Payments
by Erin Schmändt 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

I am looking into the possibility of using a Square Reader at the circ desk for credit/debit payments. Are any of you out there doing this currently? If so, please share your thoughts on how you like it. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank St. Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 Fax: (989) 673-4777

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HSM's New Partnership Shines a Spotlight on Historical Destinations
by Larry J. Wagenaar 05 Jun '14

05 Jun '14

My apologies if this is a duplicate - I am also sending to my personal contacts. Larry June 5, 2014 HSM's New Partnership With MLive Shines a Spotlight on Michigan's Historical Destinations! The Historical Society of Michigan is partnering with MLive newspapers, formerly Booth Newspapers, to provide readers with detailed information about the hundreds of historical destinations throughout Michigan. Each week, the MLive "Travel" pages will feature one of the 475-plus museums, historic sites, and history attractions that are listed in HSM's Historic Michigan Travel Guide. The MLive papers are The Ann Arbor News, The Bay City Times, The Flint Journal, The Grand Rapids Press, Jackson Citizen Patriot, Kalamazoo Gazette, Muskegon Chronicle, and The Saginaw News. Click a thumbnail below to see a sample article. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MLive-Travel-Guide-Exa mple1-low-res.jpg> cid:image008.jpg@01CF80A7.553B5800 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MLive-Travel-Guide-Exa mple2-low-res.jpg> cid:image009.jpg@01CF80A7.553B5800 Each historical destination that is featured is chosen from the Travel Guide, and all sections of the state will be represented: Western, Central, Eastern, Northern, and Upper Peninsula. The articles contain a brief description; a photo; details on location, hours, admission cost, and visitor accessibility; and contact information of the historical destination. This partnership with MLive is another benefit for our member organizations, and it focuses on one of our five mission points: support for local history organizations. Plus, this is a great opportunity for the public to learn more about Michigan's diverse heritage and cultures. It's another way that HSM is keeping Michigan's history at everyone's fingertips. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/store/books/> Interested in purchasing a Historic Michigan Travel Guide? Go to our online store to order yours today! The Travel Guide is also available at all Michigan Meijer stores and your local bookstore. Interested in becoming part of the Historic Michigan Travel Guide? The key requirement for inclusion is a current membership in the Historical Society of Michigan. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/join/> To join, click here. The Travel Guide is aimed directly at historical, cultural, and heritage tourism, so the site should be considered a tourist destination that is focused on history, and it should offer regular hours that it is open to the public. Contact us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org for more information. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Looking for the perfect gift for Father's Day? Give that special man in your life a gift subscription to Michigan History! cid:image015.jpg@01CF80A4.9F422DA0 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/join/michigan-history/> A gift subscription to Michigan History magazine or <http://www.hsmichigan.org/join/individual-memberships/> a gift membership to the Historical Society of Michigan is a gift he will enjoy all year! With just a few clicks, your Father's Day shopping could be done! _____ JOB OPENING! Education Outreach Director and Editor of Michigan History for Kids The Historical Society of Michigan is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Education Outreach Director and Editor of Michigan History for Kids. This position is funded by a major two-year grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The Education Outreach Director and Editor of Michigan History for Kids magazine, under the leadership of the Society's Assistant Director for Diversity and Outreach, is part of a team implementing our recently funded grant "Expanding the Story: Engaging Michigan's Urban, Minority, and Underserved Communities." This includes the development and re-launch of the magazine Michigan History for Kids last published in 2008, development and distribution of curriculum and other school outreach activities, and part of the leadership and supervision of the Society's other educational programs. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Education-Outreach-Dir ector-Editor-MI-History-for-Kids.pdf> Download the job description here. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Director of Library Services position announcement-Berkeley Public Library, CA
by Jobeth Bradbury 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Director of Library Services-Berkeley Public Library (CA) A spirited Library seeking a spirited Director! The Berkeley Public Library <http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/> Board of Trustees seeks a creative and thoughtful Director of Library Services to lead a team of talented professionals continuing to position the Library as a prominent player in Berkeleys continuum of learning and inspiration. Through traditional formats and growing digital collections, the Library serves as a local resource contributing to local creativity, preserving the communitys collective history, nourishing the arts, supporting small businesses and job seekers, and welcoming its citizens and enriching their lives. The City of Berkeley has always put public libraries at the center of city life. A highly skilled and creative staff (113 FTE) at the Central Library and four branches welcomed 1.4 million visitors in 2013 and loaned 1.9 million items. With a dedicated funding source (annual budget-$16 million) and a quality collection of 600,000 items, Berkeley Public Library leads the state in per capita use. A five-member Board of Trustees, appointed by the City Council, governs the Library. The <http://www.bplf.org/> Berkeley Public Library Foundation, established in 1997, recently raised $3 million dollars supporting the Branch Library renovation program. Additional support comes from the vital Friends of the Berkeley Public Library through strong fundraising and advocacy efforts. The City of Berkeley, the city with a small population and a big reputation, is located on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay. With more than 120,000 residents, Berkeley is a welcoming and diverse communityproud of their heritage as a center of academic achievement (University of California, Berkeley), scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts. People come for the culture and stay for the food - Berkeley is a cultural and culinary destination where residents and visitors find a dynamic city with an international flavor. Attractions include two arts districts, the Berkeley Marina, state-of-the-art pedestrian and bicycle paths, stunning outdoor recreational opportunities, farmers markets, and unlimited senior activities. Oakland, San Francisco, and the rolling hills of wine country are all within close proximity of Berkeley and offer additional cultural and recreational amenities. For more information on the Library, Berkeley and the Bay Area, visit Berkeley Links (http://www.gossagesager.com/BPLlinks.htm) Responsibilities. The Director of Library Services serves as administrative head of the Library and reports to a Library Board of Trustees, serves as staff to the Board, and is responsible for implementing policy, developing goals and objectives, supervising staff, administering the library budget and directing day to day operations. Although reporting to the Library Board, the Director serves as part of the City's management team. Major responsibilities include: developing and recommending service policy to the Board of Library Trustees; planning and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and service standards for the Library; evaluating the effectiveness of library services and programs in meeting community needs; maintaining effective relations with other city departments and a variety of community and support organizations, groups, and other individuals; directing the preparation and administration of the librarys budget; recommending applications for public and private funds for library programs; and supervising and evaluating the activities of professional staff. Please visit Director of Library Services <http://agency.governmentjobs.com/berkeley/default.cfm?action=viewclassspec& classSpecID=104809&agency=1568&viewOnly=yes> for the complete job description. Qualifications. A Master's degree in Library Science or a closely related field (or equivalent) and eight (8) FTE years of management, supervisory or administrative experience including a minimum of four (4) FTE years of administration of library programs and services and four (4) FTE years of supervising professional staff through subordinate supervisors. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis. Preferred qualifications include: demonstrated knowledge of administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development; broad experience in working with new library technologies; meeting service delivery, programmatic, and administrative challenges with innovative solutions; keeps staff and public aware of current issues, events and plans; thinks both creatively and pragmatically and is flexible and attentive to staff and community concerns; has proven ability in labor relations with success in negotiating and communicating with union leadership. Compensation. The salary range is $137,772-$189,396 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller <mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com> or Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date of July 27, 2014. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) jobethbradbury(a)gossagesager.com

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ILS Evaluation query
by Linda Rutherford 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Does anyone else use SirsiDynix new cataloging in Bluecloud? If so, we have some questions regarding implementation, any problems, costs, and satisfaction. Thanks for any help you can provide! Linda -- Linda Rutherford Coordinator-Technical Services 810-762-0402 linda.rutherford(a)mcc.edu

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ILS Evaluation query
by Linda Rutherford 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

We are currently using Symphony and are part of the PALnet consortium. We are looking at other options for our future ILS since our contract with SirsiDynix is nearing its end. Thank you for the advice. Linda -- Linda Rutherford Mott Community College Library Coordinator-Technical Services 810-762-0402 linda.rutherford(a)mcc.edu

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job opportunity Library Director
by Suzanne Dees 04 Jun '14

04 Jun '14

Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 8:47 PM To: Suzanne Dees Subject: Please pass on to appropriate lists Hi Suzanne, The Forsyth Township Library Board would like to send out the job posting via the cooperative list servs. Could you please pass it on? Forsyth Township Public Library is accepting applications for the following position: Library Director Full time: 40 hours per week, including rotating Saturdays Education or Experience Preferred: 4-year college degree and/or 5 years professional library experience Responsibilities include: Acts as liaison between library staff and library board, in charge of day-to-day library management, and plans and directs a balanced program of library services. The remainder of this job description is available upon request. Submit a resume and cover letter to: Forsyth Township Public Library Attention: Forsyth Twp. Library Board President Donna Adams 184 W. Flint St. PO Box 1328 Gwinn, MI 49841 -- Jessica Holman Library Director Forsyth Township Public Library 184 W Flint St Gwinn, MI 49841 (906) 346-3433 <tel:%28906%29%20346-3433>

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