January 2015 - Michlib-l

Children's Librarian reposting
by John Sheridan 02 Jan '15

02 Jan '15

The friendliest town in Michigan has an open position for an energetic, friendly and creative person. The Vicksburg District Library has mergered teen services with the children's services. We are now reposting the position as Children/Teen Services Librarian. We are looking for a candidate that can work with children from a few months old to teens. Will be responsible for collection development, weekly programming, annual summer reading program, aid children and teens with reference questions, work with the schools and work the circulation desk as needed. Ideal candidate will have a Masters in Library and Information Science, able to speak with children and adults, be creative, good writing and speaking abilities. This is a full time (40 hour) position. Pay commiserate with experience. Attached is the job description for this position. Benefits incluse 1 week paid vacation after one year, 1 day sick time for every month served, paid birthday off. We are looking to fill this position before the end of the month. Submit cover letter and resume electronically to jsheridan(a)vicksburglibrary.org by 5:00 pm Jan. 16, 2015

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MeLCat 10th Anniversary, January 2015: Let's Tweet!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 02 Jan '15

02 Jan '15

#MeLCat10 Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Job Posting
by Christine Hage 02 Jan '15

02 Jan '15

There is still time to apply for this position. Full-Time Job Announcement Rochester Hills Public Library Manager of Outreach & Bookmobile Services *Position: *Manager of Outreach & Bookmobile Services *Supervisor: *Library Director *Salary Range:* $48,054 - $68,386 *Schedule: *37.5 hours per week, up to two nights and weekends required *Benefits*: Insurance (health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, long term convalescent); pension contribution; vacation, and sick; optional deferred compensation plan; and optional medical reimbursement plan and life insurance. *Dates: *Apply online at: by: January 5, 2015 Interviews anticipated: January 12, 2015 Decision anticipated by: January 16, 2015 Starting date: ASAP *Application:* Please apply online at: http://www.rhpl.org/jobs by submitting a pdf of your *cover letter, resume, responses to questions at the end of this posting* and a completed *employment application*. *Typical Duties:* A person in this classification has the professional administrative responsibility to: - Serve as one of the five members of the library’s management team and represent the department’s service area - Participate in planning library objectives and services and in recommending policies - Work independently within the broad guidelines set by library policies and the Library Director. - With other department managers, assume responsibilities for supervision of library in absence of library director - Direct and coordinate services and staff in the Outreach and Bookmobile Services Department of the library including 2 bookmobiles which make over 40 stops a week, 6 mini-branches and 7 deposit collections, and the Oakland County Talking Book Service which serves over 1,500 clients who are blind and physically handicapped. - Establish the schedule, work assignments and conduct performance reviews for the other employees in the department - Maintain effective communications within the department and with other library departments - Coordinate department services and operations within the total library operation - Work on the Outreach Services public desk to provide professional reader's advisory and reference services to customers - Instruct customers in use of the library and its resources especially customers with special needs - Select and analyze materials for collection development - Plan and provide library services for customers in conjunction with other Outreach Services librarians - Work with community groups, organizations, agencies, to coordinate, promote, and expand library services - Supervise and/or prepare content for publicity and brochures promoting department programs and services - Maintain and compile departmental statistics and reports as necessary - Attend professional meetings and maintain active membership in local, regional, state and national associations - Coordinate library volunteers in the Outreach Services Department and serve as the volunteer in-take person for the library - Maintain an awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc. - Perform related duties as required *Qualifications and Abilities:* - Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school - Three years progressively responsible professional public library experience - An understanding of accessibility issues in library services as they related to elderly, handicapped, mobility challenged or mentally impaired individuals. - A strong commitment to and experience with assistive technology - High energy, self-motivation to create new services in an active library - Positive attitude toward library users with special needs - Experience working with the public and a desire to meet and serve that public - Thorough knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library service and library policies and procedures - Ability to make administrative decisions, interpret policies, and supervise staff - Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies and the public - Ability to initiate and plan library programs and services - Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form - Ability to plan and implement departmental goals - Supervisory ability to direct work flow, develop procedures, and organize and coordinate departmental operations and procedures within the total library operation - Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources - Ability to think analytically and to develop new or revised systems, procedures, and work flow - Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment - Full range of Internet skills - Considerable knowledge of website structure and desirable content, and commercially available licensed databases The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. *Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application.* 1. What do you see as the scope of service for this department? 2. Name an innovative service that you would like to develop that would enhance RHPL’s current outreach services 3. How would you describe your management style? 4. In a field of strong candidates, what makes you stand out? Christine Lind Hage, President, United for Libraries Library Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Supervised visits policies
by Perri Saunders 02 Jan '15

02 Jan '15

Supervised visits are becoming more and more frequent at our library, and with them come people that don't normally use the library, and don't know what behavior is expected. Do any of you have specific policies for supervised visits, or have hand-outs to give parents and social workers? We have discovered finger-painting and clay work, along with lots of snacks happening in our kids room - plus general mayhem and messes. We have patron behavior policies, but it would be nice to have something specific to this situation. Thanks for any help you can give! Happy Holidays! Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 Phone 269.483.7409 Fax 269.483.9923 perri(a)monroe.lib.mi.us<mailto:perri@monroe.lib.mi.us> Brighten the corner where you are.

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