January 2015 - Michlib-l

Youth Services Librarian vacancy at CADL
by Kirby,Andrea 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Please view the attached job announcement or visit www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org> for information regarding a Youth Services Librarian position at Capital Area District Libraries. 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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Early Childhood Specialist (part-time) - West Bloomfield Twp. Library
by Mary Killian 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

The West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library has an opening for a part-time (28 hours per week) Early Childhood Specialist at the Main Library. Extensive programming for children birth to five, parents and caregivers, outreach activities; some reference and readers’ advisory; some collection development. Includes some evening and weekend hours. Bachelor's degree with coursework in early childhood education; 1-2 years experience working with children ages birth to five years old, preferable in an educational or library setting. The job description, job posting, online application form and other details can be found at: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php Submit cover letter, resume, completed application form and three professional work-related references to: Human Resources West Bloomfield Twp. Library 4600 Walnut Lake Rd. West Bloomfield, MI. 48323 Deadline: Monday, January 26, 2015 Mary Killian, Main Library Branch Manager West Bloomfield Township Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 PH: (248) 232-2307 FAX: (248) 232-2291 Email: killianm(a)wblib.org<mailto:killianm@wblib.org> www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org West Bloomfield Township Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 248-682-2120 http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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MeLCat birthday webinar today at 10am EST
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

MeLCat is turning ten years old tomorrow. In honor of the milestone we are having an online, virtual birthday celebration today from 10:00am-12:00pm EST. MeLCat libraries and other library community members are invited to attend today's birthday webinar to reminisce and share stories about the past ten years of MeLCat service. Staff from the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, MCLS and the Library of Michigan will be online to celebrate this milestone. There is no registration required to attend. Visit http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/mel any time between 10:00am and noon EST today to join the fun. See you online! 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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Learning Challenges/Summer Reading webinar recording
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

For those who were unable to attend yesterday's webinar on Learning Challenges as a Way to Increase the Impact of Summer Reading with Andrea Vaughn Johnson from the Brooklyn Public Library, the recording and presentation are available in the Summer Reading section of the Youth Library Services page - www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices. Andrea did a great job covering how to bring enrichment activities into Summer Reading and there were many good ideas shared in the chat as well. Please feel free to share! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov

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E-Rate Consultant Best Practices
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 09 Jan '15

09 Jan '15

Are you considering hiring a consultant for your library's E-rate needs? Below please find a great document made up of things to consider: Do's, Don'ts, and What to Think About First. It was written through the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG) program here in Michigan. This is a nice, short, bullet-pointed list of two pages. http://22itrig.org/downloads/erate_files/consulant_best_practices_20141216_… Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant and Plinkit Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> 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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Michigan History books available from Benzonia - update & correction
by Helen Dewey 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Michigan libraries - Some books have been claimed and one entry was scrambled. Here is the updated list. As before, Please reply off list to me, Helen Dewey, rhdewey(a)charter.net, if you want any of the books that are left. Helen Helen Dewey Treasurer Benzonia Public Library Board rhdewey(a)charter.net

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Michigan History books available from Benzonia
by Helen Dewey 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Michigan Libraries - Benzonia Public Library has older Michigan history books available to other libraries for free (MeL Delivery or you pay postage). The list is attached. Please reply off list to me, Helen Dewey, rhdewey(a)charter.net, if you want any of these books. The library was started in 1925 in the historic Mills Community House. These books were in the early collection (Mills Community House Library), and they have been stored in the library’s Michigan Room for many years. Now we are renovating the Michigan Room and don’t have the space to continue to keep them. We would like them to find good homes where they will be appreciated. (The Board would love having our little library acknowledged if you accept the books.) Helen Helen Dewey Treasurer Benzonia Public Library Board rhdewey(a)charter.net

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RFP for phone system
by Katie Page 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Has anyone written an RFP for phone system/phone replacements recently? We're facing having to deal with this soon, and we could use any and all advice. If you've had a good experience with a consultant, we're open to recommendations as well. Thank you! Katie Page Technical Services Coordinator Plymouth District Library 223 S. Main St. Plymouth, MI 48170 734-453-0750 ex. 216 kpage(a)plymouthlibrary.org

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Registration is Now Open for the MI KidLib Unconference
by Andrea Vernola 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Registration for the 2015 MI KidLib Unconference is NOW OPEN! <https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorowblog.com/mikidlib2015/register> What Hosted by Lisa Mulvenna (Clinton-Macomb PL), Anne Clark (Alice and Jack Wirt PL, Bay City), and Andrea Vernola (Kalamazoo PL), the 2015 MI KidLib Unconference<https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorowblog.com/mikidlib2015/home> will feature relevant and engaging sessions decided on by participants at the conference. And as is typical of an Unconference, it's FREE to attend. Session topics will be decided by participants that day. Come ready to learn and to share your brilliance with others! Who's Invited Current and aspiring youth services staff members in the state of Michigan and beyond. That includes (public or school) librarians, paraprofessionals, library school students, or anyone who cares about working with kids and teens in a library setting! When Friday, April 24, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where Central Library, Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> Cost FREE More details can be found on the MI KidLib Unconference<https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorowblog.com/mikidlib2015/home> website. If you have any questions, please contact the MI KidLib Unconference team at MiKidLib(a)gmail.com. You can add your ideas to the list of topic suggestions here<https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorowblog.com/mikidlib2015/sessions>. The 2014 session notes can be found here<https://sites.google.com/a/sotomorrowblog.com/unconference/notes>. We're looking forward to learning together this Spring in Kalamazoo! The MI KidLib Unconference Team, Lisa, Anne, and Andrea -- Andrea Vernola Children’s Programming Librarian Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7853 [KPL-logo]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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Calling Community Anchor Institutions in Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

We need the help of all Community Anchor Institutions (CAI) in Michigan to answer a short questionnaire regarding broadband adoption. Institutions include K-12 schools, universities, libraries, hospitals/emergency medical facilities, and public safety facilities, and the information you provide data to the Connect Michigan map. Survey is here: http://www.connectmi.org/cai-data The survey will ask for: * Name and contact info * Institution * Address * Internet access (Yes/No) * Internet speed (You can get your speed by linking to the speed test if you don't know it. This link is found in the survey.) It should only take about 3 minutes to complete the survey. Thanks for your help in maintaining data on broadband access in the state of Michigan. 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 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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