September 2014 - Michlib-l

Job Posting - Head of Tech Services
by Julie Meredith 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks an enthusiastic, organized individual to join a positive, team-oriented work environment and lead our Technical Services Department. Full job posting attached Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by email, mail or fax to: Julie Meredith, Library Director Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Road Clarkston, MI 48346 juliem(a)indelib.org Fax: 248.625.8852 Deadline for applications: Monday, October 13, 2014 at 5:00pm An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Michigan Reads event pictures
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Don't forget to share pictures of your Michigan Reads events. We have started posting pictures of illustrator Tim Bower's tour through Michigan last week. You can see the images at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> in the Press and Pictures section. Tim had a great tour through Adrian, Warren, Clarkston, Southfield, Allegan and Albion. Author Kwame Alexander's part of the tour starts on Oct. 20th and we'll post more tour pictures then. Take a look! 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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does anyone have extra padded
by Howe Memorial 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Hello All; We are in need of extra padded envelopes if any one has any to share. Thank You ZV040 Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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Portable projection screen question
by Alison Purgiel 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Hello! Our branch is planning to purchase a portable projection screen. We are hoping to give ourselves a little more flexibility with our programming space with this purchase, and a portable screen at our library would be primarily used with our digital projector. As usual there are many options in regards to size , pricing, etc. Has any library recently purchased a portable projection screen that you would recommend or warn against? Thanks for any help you may be able to provide. Alison D. Purgiel, Manager Norton Shores Branch Muskegon Area District Library 705 Seminole Road Muskegon, MI 49441 231-780-8844 apurgiel(a)madl.org

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Job Announcement-Capital Area District Libraries, Branch Head
by Kirby,Andrea 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Please view the attached information or visit www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org> for information regarding a Branch Head vacancy at our Holt-Delhi branch. Thank you, Andrea Kirby, Human Resources Assistant Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 South Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 367-6338-phone| (517)374-1068 -fax kirbya(a)cadl.org<mailto:kirbya@cadl.org> | www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/>

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Young Authors' Festival and Writing Contest
by Carla Brooks 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Dear Michigan Librarians, Help encourage children's authorship! The College of Education, Health, and Human Services and the Mardigian Library at the University of Michigan-Dearborn are partnering again to sponsor a Young Authors' Festival and Writing Contest. This year's festival theme is "Celebrating Friendship." 1. The Writing Contest is for children in grades 3, 4, and 5. The contest theme is "Friendship." Entries are due Oct. 24, 2014. Three prizes will be awarded to each grade; one grand prize winner will also be selected. Winners will receive Barnes & Noble gift cards and be invited to read aloud their entries at the Young Authors’ Festival. Details and contest rules can be found at: http://library.umd.umich.edu/events/YAF/ 2. The Young Authors' Festival will be held Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Mardigian Library.Children and adults will enjoy hearing Toni Buzzeo, author of over twenty children's books, talk about the creative process of writing “One Cool Friend,” her book that was named a 2013 Caldecott Honor Book. Breakout sessions for children and adults will be led by faculty and pre-service teachers. Children will practice their writing techniques while adults learn tips for supporting children’s writing development. Toni will be available for autographs at the end of the festival. Copies of "One Cool Friend" and several other titles by Toni will be available for purchase. The event is FREE and open to the public. Details can be found at: http://library.umd.umich.edu/events/YAF/ Registration begins Oct. 13, 2014. Light refreshments provided! The University of Michigan-Dearborn does not necessarily endorse speakers’ views. Anyone requiring accommodations under the provisions of the ADA should contact Sue Flannery at 313-593-5236 or sasbury(a)umich.edu prior to Nov. 1, 2014 to allow time for arrangements to be made. Partial support provided by the Mardigian Library and the College of Education, Health, and Human Services. Flyers for the event are also attached. Thank you! Regards, Carla Brooks, committee member, Young Authors' Festival -- *Carla Brooks* *Head, Library Research Center* University of Michigan-Dearborn Mardigian Library 4901 Evergreen Rd Dearborn, MI 48128 Ph: 313-593-5616 Fax: 313-593-5551 ctbrooks(a)umich.edu

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Social Media Business instructors
by Sheila Bissonnette 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

We are looking to offer a specialized social media workshop directed to our local business community. I was curious if any other public libraries have done this. I have attended local workshops in our area where successful business people gave presentations on how they used FB and other social media to promote their business but I am looking for someone who has a more complex knowledge of social media for business. Any suggestions would be great appreciated. Thanks so much. Sheila — Sheila M. Bissonnette, MLIS Library Director Cell phone: (989) 878-0450 Harrison District Library 105 E. Main Street P.O. Box 380 Harrison, MI 48625 (989) 539-6711 ext 6 (989) 539-6301 (fax) www.harrisondistrictlibrary.org Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. Fourth Street Clare, MI 48617 (989) 386-7576 ext 4 (989) 386-3576 (fax) www.pmdl.org

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Correction: Job Posting - Part-Time Page and Substitute Page Positions
by Brandon Bowman 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Edit: corrected the email address for submission on the postings! The Oak Park Public Library has an opening for a part-time Library Page. This position is a regularly scheduled position, with up to 24 hours a week being available for assigned tasks. Please see attachment for a description of job duties, which may include (but are not exclusive to), shelving, processing materials, and working the circulation desk. Substitute positions have no set schedule, and work on an "as needed" basis. We are seeking up to three (3) candidates for the substitute positions. Please fill out the Employment Application form and return to Diane Lemanski at Oak Park City Hall by end of business day on October 17th, 2014 for both postings. Employment Application : http://www.oakpark-mi.com/Human%20Resources/files/application%20for%20emplo… Brandon Bowman Director Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, Michigan 48237 248.691.7566

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Library-related virtual conference, October 7-9
by White, Shannon (MDE) 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

The fourth annual "Library 2.0: the Future of Libraries in the Digital Age" virtual conference is a free, online event that will be held on October 8-9, 2014. On October 7th an open, online free pre-conference for K-12 Librarians will be held. Find out more at the main conference website or view the schedule. Full details: http://www.library20.com/ Schedule of sessions: http://www.library20.com/page/library-2-0-schedule-gmt-4 sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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Job Posting - Part-Time Page and Substitute Page Positions
by Brandon Bowman 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

The Oak Park Public Library has an opening for a part-time Library Page. This position is a regularly scheduled position, with up to 24 hours a week being available for assigned tasks. Please see attachment for a description of job duties, which may include (but are not exclusive to), shelving, processing materials, and working the circulation desk. Substitute positions have no set schedule, and work on an "as needed" basis. We are seeking up to three (3) candidates for the substitute positions. Please fill out the Employment Application form and return to Diane Lemanski at Oak Park City Hall by end of business day on October 17th, 2014 for both postings. Employment Application : http://www.oakpark-mi.com/Human%20Resources/files/application%20for%20emplo… Brandon Bowman Director Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, Michigan 48237 248.691.7566

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