January 2015 - Michlib-l

Michigan Week speakers
by Shirley Roos 13 Jan '15

13 Jan '15

Hi All, I have received many suggestions for Michigan authors or Michigan speakers, but of course, did not keep any. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks You , Shirley Roos

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free to library
by stacie＠romeodistrictlibrary.org 13 Jan '15

13 Jan '15

24 toner cartridges for Kyocera-Mita KM-1530/2030 or Mita KM-1525/1570/2070 Need to pick up :) Stacie Guzzo Kezar Library Romeo District Library 107 Church St. Romeo, MI 48065 586-752-2583 stacie(a)romeodistrictlibrary.org

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SEMLOL Call for Proposals
by Julia Eisenstein 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

Hello colleagues, Happy New Year! SEMLOL [http://www.semlol.org/] is preparing a program for the Spring meeting on “Libraries as Service” and you are invited to submit a proposal! Libraries’ focus on service as a main guiding philosophy is being re-affirmed as libraries re-envision themselves to meet the 21st century needs of their patrons. We invite you to submit proposals on topics such as innovative service models, space redesigns implemented to offer library spaces as service, technology or other planning processes that are guided by a vision of libraries as service – just to name a few. Best practices, case studies, projects, and creative ideas are all welcome. The Spring SEMLOL meeting will take place on April 10, 2015, 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the College for Creative Studies. Presentations should be 40 minutes long, including time for questions. To submit a presentation proposal, please send a title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board(a)gmail.com by February 2nd, 2015. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of February. Regards, Julia Eisenstein Univ. of Detroit Mercy

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Posting for Library Assistant
by Eric Smith 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

The Mason County District Library is looking for an outgoing and creative individual for the position of Library Assistant. This person will bring enthusiasm and sound educational practice to the children’s programming at the Scottville Branch of MCDL. They will be involved in all levels of programming, from the planning and implementation right down to leading story time. The ideal candidate will build on the strong foundation for children’s services at the Scottville branch of MCDL and will have the flexibility and support to grow the programs and services. This position will be primarily based in the Scottville branch though some hours will be in Ludington. Duties may include: · Basic duties of Circulation Clerks, including customer service, shelving, circulation, shelf reading · Opening, closing the library as situation requires · Reference desk librarian – answer questions, facilitate research, teach library skills to patrons · Story Time, Family craft night, Summer Reading Program and additional programming · Develop J programming for both branches · Collection development for Scottville’s children section · Cataloging & processing new items This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties—other duties as director or assistant director assigns. Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree · Some evenings, weekends, and holiday hours required *Qualifications:* · Excellent customer service skills · Familiarity with Microsoft Office, web browsers, and willingness to learn other library-based computer software · Background in teaching, pedagogy, youth services, childcare or skills pertaining to children's services. *Compensation:* This part time position will pay between $13.50 and $14.36 per hour for 30 hours per week. This position is eligible paid leave.

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Job Posting: Digital Education Librarian
by Emily Hamstra 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

The University of Michigan Library is accepting applications for a Digital Education Librarian: http://umjobs.org/job_detail/105133/digital_education_librarian Emily Hamstra Learning Librarian Kinesiology Librarian University of Michigan Library 734-615-1444

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Michigan Sound Conference, call for papers
by Driedger, Kevin (MDE) 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

For anyone who might be interested in presenting, or attending, the Michigan Sound Conference, dedicated to Michigan and Detroit's musical heritage has a call for papers. http://detroitsoundconservancy.org/michigan-sound-cfp-2015/ The Conference will be held on Friday, May 22 at the Detroit Public Library. ^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v^v Kevin Driedger Librarian for Conservation and Digitization Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48913 517-373-9440 driedgerk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:driedgerk@michigan.gov> www.facebook.com/conservation.at.lm<http://www.facebook.com/conservation.at.lm> www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> Invest in a child's future today. Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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Braille and Talking Book Library Demo Sites
by Wambaugh, Stephanie (LARA) 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

I wanted to pass on a few words of thanks to all the public libraries that became demonstration sites for the Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) in 2014. We currently have 35 locations signed up with us and are adding more every week! If your library location is interested in becoming a demo site, please feel free to email me back off-list. For those of you unfamiliar with our free service, BTBL offers audio books, magazines, and braille titles to Michigan residents with visual or physical disabilities that are unable to utilize standard print materials. Demo sites are issued a digital talking book machine, a book on cartridge, and promotional materials to display at the discretion of each location. For more information about this program, view our webinar at: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-301245--… Each location varies in the way they promote our service, but all the efforts are very much appreciated! A special thanks to Grosse Pointe Public Library for sending me a picture of their display case highlighting the BTBL service (photo attached: it shows a decorated display case with our equipment inside and flyers hanging up explaining the service). Thank you GPPL! Stephanie Wambaugh Reader Advisor, Outreach & Youth Librarian BSBP Braille & Talking Book Library P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909-7507 517-373-5357 / wambaughs(a)michigan.gov

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Michigan History books from Benzonia - gone
by Helen Dewey 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

The Michigan History books have been sent to their new homes. Helen Helen Dewey Treasurer Benzonia Public Library Board rhdewey(a)charter.net

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Movie discussion group
by Nancy Folaron 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

We have recently purchased a license for showing movies, and have some patrons interested in starting a movie discussion group. Just wondering if there are libraries that have tried this? We would show the movie and then follow immediately with discussion. If you have done this at your library any suggestions or comments would be appreciated. Thanks, Nancy Folaron -- Nancy Folaron, Assistant Director Shiawassee District Library/Durand Memorial Branch 700 N. Saginaw St. Durand, MI 48429 989-288-3743

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Fw: [WLC] Introducing... LEGO Programming round table!
by Shauna Swantek 12 Jan '15

12 Jan '15

Woodlands Library Cooperative invites all interested to a LEGO Programming round table discussion! Register & Mark Your Calendar: January 22nd 12 pm -3 pmWoodlands Library CooperativeAlbion See more details below and register TODAY! (Excuse duplicate postings, thank you.) Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrowwww.putnamlib.org 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723 ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Kate Pohjola Andrade <kate.pohjolaandrade(a)monroe.lib.mi.us> To: WLC <wlc(a)monroe.lib.mi.us> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 10:05 AM Subject: [WLC] Introducing... LEGO Programming round table! Do you have a successful LEGO Club at your library but feel ready to be energized? Have you heard about LEGO Clubs but haven’t started one yet and want ideas? Does your library offer LEGO programming outside of a club format? Has your library moved beyond LEGO programming to additional STEM programs, and you are willing to share what is working for you? Join us (bring your own lunch - WLC will provide the drinks) on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 12pm to 3pm at the Albion District Library for the inaugural meeting of the LEGO Programming Round Table. This new initiative is supported by Woodlands Library Cooperative and spearheaded by the fantastic staff at the Putnam District Library. At the meeting we will discuss club structures, funding and purchasing, marketing and club recruitment, and programming Ideas. See the attached for the flier, and register to join us that afternoon here: http://goo.gl/forms/sptjU34s3G - for additional information/questions/concerns, contact Laura at (517) 852-9723 or lscott(a)putnamlib.org Please feel free to share with your regional contacts and invite non-WLC members - the more the merrier! kate-- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 415 S. Superior Street, Suite A Albion, MI 49224 517-629-9469 - office / 586-801-0725 - cell/texthttp://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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