September 2014 - Michlib-l

Cricut Machine
by Stacey Comfort 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

Hi, all - I'm hoping to get a Cricut machine for use in our Youth section, mostly for display features and bulletin boards. Do any libraries out there have one that they use? If so, what model, and what can you tell me about it? Is it easy to use, do you like it, does it require training or a lot of figuring out? Thanks in advance - you can reply directly to me. Stacey Comfort Youth Reference Librarian Dexter District Library 3255 Alpine Street Dexter, Michigan 48130 (734) 426-4477 scomfort(a)dexter.lib.mi.us

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Job Posting - PT Librarian, LCC
by Elenka Raschkow 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

Lansing Community College Library has an opening for a part-time reference and instruction librarian. Responsibilities include: * Providing in person and virtual reference assistance * Teaching academic research and information literacy skills * Participating in the selection of academic resources * Serving as library liaison for departments assigned * Developing content for the library website, online tutorials and research guides Qualifications (Required) * Master's degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA accredited program * Minimum (1) year recent reference experience * Experience with mobile and web technologies, social networks and digital resources * Strong commitment to service excellence Qualifications (Preferred) * Library instruction experience in an academic library setting * Familiarity with web content development * Excellent communication, problem solving and teamwork skills This is a 28 hour per week academic professional faculty position, including some evenings and weekends. To apply and for more information go to: https://www.jobs.lcc.edu/postings/2124 Elenka Raschkow, MLS Library Director, Learning Assistance Department Lansing Community College 517-483-1639 [lcc_logo_4col]

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adult programs with alcohol
by Lise Mitchell 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

Here's the compilation I did for my board of the responses I got. Lots going on all over! Libraries Rock! lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3018 x212 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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YA literary conference
by Cathy Chesher 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

Hello librarians, teachers and other lovers of teen literature, We are excited to announce ConTrollYA, our upcoming Teen author conference at the Adrian Public Library on Sat. Oct. 18 from 10:30 - 3. Eight authors are featured: Leah Clifford K.A. Barson Bethany Neal Eric Priuska Aimee Carter Courtney Allison Moulton Scott Tracey Kate Bassett. Below is the press release. I have also attached our promotional poster. I have bookmarks available if you would like those too. Please let me know if you have any questions and I hope you can help me spread the word about this exciting event in Southeastern Michigan for teens and adult fans of teen lit. Teachers: I would be happy to help facilitate extra credit for your students if they wish to attend. Thank you Cathy Chesher Youth Services Librarian Adrian Public Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 517-265-2265 cchesher(a)adrianmi.gov<mailto:cchesher@adrianmi.gov> [logo.jpg] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/11/14 Contact: Cathy Chesher, Youth Services Librarian Adrian Public Library 265-2265 cchesher(a)ci.adrian.mi.us<mailto:cchesher@ci.adrian.mi.us> October 12 marks the beginning of "Teen Read Week" and to celebrate, the Adrian Public Library will be hosting "ConTroll YA Literary Conference: Under the Bridge" featuring eight YA authors on Saturday, October 18. The conference begins at 10:30 am with a panel discussion, "The Wonder Women of YA" featuring authors Eric Priuska, Kelly Barson, Bethany Neal and Kate Bassett. Authors Aimee Carter and Courtney Allison Moulton will conduct a writing workshop from 11:15am to 12:30 pm. The afternoon panel, "Fantastic Fiction", begins at 1:30 and features authors Aimee Carter, Scott Tracey, Courtney Allison Moulton and Leah Clifford. The conference will conclude with a book signing and author meet and greet from 2:15 - 3:00. Teens and adults are welcome to attend this free event and can come for the entire conference or just a portion of it. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the conference. A limited number of the authors' books will be available to purchase. ConTrollYA conference provides a rare opportunity for teen readers to meet and talk with many of their favorite young adult authors in a more fun and intimate environment. ConTrollYA was developed and is hosted by Devyn Bice, co-founder of the New York City "Teen Author Carnival" along with Cathy Chesher, Youth Services Librarian. Find ConTrollYA on Facebook, Twitter and on Tumblr at controllya.tumblr.com/ for more information about the conference and about each visiting author. ConTroll YA is funded in part by a grant from the Lenawee Youth Council of the Lenawee Community Foundation. The Adrian Public Library is located in downtown Adrian, Michigan at 143 E. Maumee St. Parking is available in the lot off of Toledo St. behind the library and on Maumee St. in front of the library. The library will open at 10:00 am on Saturday. For more information, contact the library at 517-265-2265 or adrianpubliclibrary(a)adrianmi.gov<mailto:adrianpubliclibrary@adrianmi.gov> or contact Devyn at therealdevyn(a)gmail.com<mailto:therealdevyn@gmail.com> [Lenawee Community Foundation] ####

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Offering insurance
by natalie bazan 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

The Dorr Township Library is looking into providing insurance to our staff here and wondered how do other libraries decide on the percentage of insurance to pay for staff? Do you base this on the number of hours worked? The number of years that staff member has worked for the library? Or just a flat percentage for all employees? Also do you offer some type of bonus for those opting out of insurance? Thank you and sorry for all the questions at once! Natalie Bazan MA, MLIS Library Director Hopkins District Library Dorr Township Library 118 E. Main St. 1804 Sunset Dr Hopkins, MI 49328 Dorr, MI 49323 269-793-7516 616-681-9678 http://hopkins.llcoop.org http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org http://sharing.michlibrary.org

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MeL Minute – Genealogy Training in HeritageQuest
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

Hello, Tucked away in the MeL<http://mel.org/Databases> eResource HeritageQuest Online<http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index> (a ProQuest product) is a wonderful Learning Center<http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/learningcenter?conte…> that researchers and library staff alike will find informative and useful when undertaking genealogy research projects. Over 60 videos at 3 skill levels – Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced – walk researchers through topics such as the process of determining what records to use, how to understand the information that’s found, how to find missing links, and how to utilize special record sets – military, homestead, church records, even tombstones. These videos have been created by knowledgeable individuals and organizations including Midwest Genealogy Center, Library of Congress, FamilySearch (a service of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society, and Association of Professional Genealogists (APG). Click on any one of the 6 sections found on the HeritageQuest Online<http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index> homepage to reach a link for the Learning Center<http://persi.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/learningcenter?conte…>. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week’s MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit Michigan.gov/mel<http://www.Michigan.gov/mel>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli, Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517.241.4996 Toll Free: 877.479.0021 Fax: 517.373.5700 The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries & how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ & watch the 21st Century Libraries episode. Invest in a child’s future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading>

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wifi summary
by Jennifer Walters 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

Thank you to the tons of responses to my question about 24 hour access to wifi. The majority offer 24 hour access, pointing out how much their patrons love this service and how much it is needed. Some offer it only an hour or two after closing. And about a quarter of the responses offer it only during library hours. Some stated they had had problems and that is why they limit it. Many stated it is a police problem and not a library problem. One stated that as we would not allow this type of behavior inside the library, we shouldn't allow it outside, and blame it on the teens when we turn off the wifi. A suggestion was to turn it off for a month to stop the loitering, and then turn it back on, but I don't think it would take long for them to hear it was back on again. Another suggestion was to cut back on the strength of the signal. Thanks again for all the responses. It will give my board a lot to think about. Jennifer Walters Library Director Aitkin Memorial District Library 111 N. Howard Ave. Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3627

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Do you offer wifi outside library after hours?
by Jennifer Walters 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

We need some quick arguments for why to or not to offer wifi 24 hours. Unfortunately, the city has had problems with teens congregating outside at night, using our wifi, and causing other mayhem, including vandalism. I hate to blame the teens, but unfortunately, in this case, that is who it is. The city and library board has asked me to investigate what other libraries, especially small libraries, do. Thank you. Jennifer Walters Library Director Aitkin Memorial District Library 111 N. Howard Ave. Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3627

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commercial glass doors
by Peggy Olsen 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

The library board is looking to replace the doors in our conference room with solid glass. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a company for this project. We are located in the thumb. Between Flint, Saginaw and Bay City. Margaret E. (Peggy) Olsen Director Millington Arbela District Library 8530 Depot St. Millington, Mi.48506 989 871 2003 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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Part-time Youth Librarian Position
by Abigail Daniels 11 Sep '14

11 Sep '14

**Please excuse cross-posting** The Commerce Township Community Library is seeking applicants for the position of Youth Services Program Specialist. This is a part-time position of 28 hours/week which, under the supervision of the Youth & Teen Services Manager, provides library services for children and teens, develops and provides youth programming and outreach; performs professional work in reference, reader’s advisory, or other areas as assigned. Applicants for this position should possess an MLS/MLIS and the ideal candidate will enjoy both people and literature; be creative, energetic and flexible; be an effective communicator; have knowledge of the Every Child Ready to Read initiative; be comfortable with technology; be well organized and capable of working independently, and have an excellent background in children’s literature. Commerce Township Community Library is new and growing. Compensation for 28 hours/week is $15.00/hour. Some weekends and evenings required. If interested please submit a cover letter, resume, and Commerce Township application form, To Connie Jo Ozinga, Library Director at cjozinga(a)commercelibrary.info or Commerce Township Community Library, 2869 North Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, Michigan, 48390. For application forms and full job description see http://www.commercelibrary.info/jobs. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applications received prior to September 26, 2014. Please see attached for full job description. *Abigail DanielsYouth & Teen Services ManagerCommerce Township Community Library2869 N. Pontiac TrailCommerce Township, MI 48390248-669-8108 ext. 104adaniels(a)commercelibrary.info <adaniels(a)commercelibrary.info>*

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