November 2015 - Michlib-l

Brighton District Library Millage Passes!
by Sarah Neidert 13 Nov '15

13 Nov '15

Good morning, Voters approved an additional .22 mill for the Brighton District Library last week. Official results show 4,743 votes in favor of the millage and 1,829 votes against it. Sarah Neidert | Head, Automated Services Brighton District Library | 100 Library Dr., Brighton, MI 48116 (810) 229-6571 x213 | www.brightonlibrary.info | Sign up for our e-Newsletter <http://brightonlibrary.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=fb55c129e43a6e0052b4…> <http://www.brightonlibrary.info> <http://www.brightonlibrary.info/>

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Electronic Resources Librarian, Rochester College, Rochester Hills, MI - Job Posting
by Allison McGhee 13 Nov '15

13 Nov '15

Ennis and Nancy Ham Library at Rochester College in Rochester Hills, MI is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill our *Electronic Resources Librarian (part-time)* position. *JOB TITLE: Electronic Resources Librarian, Part-time* *DEPARTMENT: Library* *REPORTS TO: Director of Library Services* *POSITION FILLED: ASAP* POSITION SUMMARY: * This position is responsible for managing the library’s ERM resources as well as the library website. Serves as the main contact with the IT Department in resolving all electronic access concerns. Assist with collection development and reference services as needed.* EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited graduate program - Knowledge of e-resources management trends and practices - Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manage a wide range of electronic resources - Manages the library web pages - Manages the library’s social media accounts - Provides technical support to resolve access issues for library e-resources - Communicates with vendors, IT, DALNET and library staff regarding e-resource technical issues - Assists with collection development - Provides reference services as needed SUPERVISORY DUTIES: - Supervises student library assistants REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Good oral and written communication skills with high degree of computer literacy - Ability to work independently and collaboratively - Knowledge of internet, online information retrieval, and use of electronic resources - Supportive of the College mission. Indicators of this support include a demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and being active in a local church. Job Description along with Employment Application can be found at http://www.rc.edu/jobs-rc/ To be considered for any of the openings listed above, a cover letter, resume or CV, and completed employment application must be submitted to Ginny May at gmay(a)rc.edu. -- Allison Jimenez Director of Library Services Ennis & Nancy Ham Library Rochester College 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 amcghee(a)rc.edu 248-218-2268

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Build a Better Board of Trustees article from American Libraries Nov/Dec 2015
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 Nov '15

13 Nov '15

You can find the latest American Libraries Magazine online and this issue features an article on capitalizing on talents of trustees as the community face of the library. http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2015/10/30/building-better-board-of-tr… The report also mentions the "Rising to the Challenge: Re-envisioning Public Libraries" report found here: http://csreports.aspeninstitute.org/documents/AspenLibrariesReport.pdf Be sure to take a look at the "15 things library trustees can do to strengthen and ensure the future of their public libraries" within the report. sdw --------------------------------------------------- Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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News You Can Use from United for Libraries
by White, Shannon (MDE) 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

As part of the statewide Michigan membership all library staff, Trustees and Friends can enjoy the benefits of the United for Libraries membership. Below is their latest “News You Can Use” message. Don’t forget that we have United for Libraries welcome webinars scheduled for November 18 and 19. Visit www.mi.gov/librarytrustee<http://www.mi.gov/librarytrustee> for information on registering for the free webinars. Shannon White You are receiving this email as a personal, organizational, or group member of United for Libraries. ALA Annual Conference Grants Available Three Friends will receive grants of $850 plus full conference registration to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Orlando in June, 2016. One public library Friend<http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks> will receive a grant sponsored by Thrift Books and two academic Friends<http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/sage> will receive grants sponsored by SAGE. Applications are due Jan., 15, 2016. ALA Trustee Citation The ALA Trustee Citation, established in 1941 to recognize public library Trustees for distinguished service to library development, symbolizes and honors the best contributions and efforts of the estimated 60,000 American citizens who serve on library boards. Trustee service may have been performed on the local, state, regional or national level, or at a combination of levels. Equal consideration is given to Trustees of libraries of all sizes. Applications<http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/trustees/trusteecitation> are due Jan. 15, 2016. ALA Midwinter Meeting Coming Soon! Check out the host of informative and engaging sessions hosted by United for Libraries<http://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/midwinter>, including a two-part Director’s Institute featuring experts who work exceptionally well with their Friends group and/or with their Boards of Trustees. Directors may register for one or both parts of this pre-conference. Friends, Trustees, and Foundation representatives are invited to attend the United’s popular Nuts & Bolts program on Friday. More details will be posted soon on the United for Libraries website<http://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/midwinter>. Look also for details about discussion groups for Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and academic Friends. Download a calendar<http://www.ala.org/united/sites/ala.org.united/files/content/events_confere…> of United for Libraries programs. If you are attending the ALA Midwinter Meeting, be sure to attend the Gala Author Tea sponsored by ReferenceUSA. [cid:image006.jpg@01D11D57.6DDC4F10]Gala Author Tea sponsored by ReferenceUSA Mon., Jan. 11, 2016 2-4 p.m. (doors open at 1:50 p.m.) Seaport Hotel, Plaza Ballroom Advance tickets: $60, $55 United for Libraries division members; onsite tickets: $65 (if available) Event code: UNI3 Janice Y.K. Lee (pictured left) (Penguin), Liz Moore (W.W. Norton & Company), Val McDermid (Perseus), Stephanie Danler (Penguin Random House), Jennifer Haigh (HarperCollins), and Robyn Carr (Harlequin) will discuss their writing lives and forthcoming books. Enjoy a light offering of tea, finger sandwiches, and a variety of sweet treats. A book signing will follow. Buy your tickets early, as this event often sells out. United for Libraries will recognize the winners of the 2015 National Friends of Libraries Week Awards during the program. [cid:image009.jpg@01D11D49.39FBB3B0] YES! It’s clear that children who have a book rich environment have much higher success in school. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that the importance of reading to children begins at birth. Sadly, there are too many homes without a single book for their baby! We can help your library make a difference in your community and turn more families into readers and library users. Books for Babies is a national literacy program that acquaints parents of newborns with the important role they play in the development of their children. Parents are presented with a Books for Babies kit containing a board book for baby, baby’s first library card, and a variety of brochures with reading tips and early literacy information from nationally-recognized educational organizations. Kits are available in both English and Spanish. Organizations such as Friends of the Library groups, Women’s Clubs, and Junior Leagues purchase Books for Babies packets. Groups often supplement the packets with information about local resources, including library locations and contact information as well as details about lapsit and preschool storyhours. Click here to place an order<http://www.ala.org/united/products_services/booksforbabies/kitcontents> for Books for Babies kits, or to order a sample kit and find out more about starting a Books for Babies program in your community. Beth Nawalinski Deputy Director United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave, Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 800-545-2433, ext 2161<tel:800-545-2433%2C%20ext%202161> 484-383-3407<tel:484-383-3407> Fax bnawalinski(a)ala.org<mailto:bnawalinski@ala.org> www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united>

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MeL Minute - November 18, 2015
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Hello all, If you've been reading messages on michlib-l(a)mcls.org, mamelist(a)mcls.org, meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org, mhsla(a)uic.edu, and various other news edelivery options, you already know the significance of November 18, 2015. If somehow you missed the news, here it is: There's A New Server in Town! That's right. The computer servers behind MeL and MeLCat are changing which will result in some service interruptions November 18 through December 11. Specifically, MeLCat requesting will be turned off November 18, 12:01am and will be restored by December 11. MeL databases direct access will not be affected when done from within a school/library. MeL databases remote access (via driver's license/state I.D. or MeLCat library account) and MeL Discovery Search across multiple MeL databases will be turned off December 2, 12:01am. All will be restored by December 11. MeL Databases FAQ<http://elibrary.mel.org/screens/meldbmove.html> and MeLCat FAQ<http://elibrary.mel.org/screens/melmove.html> have been created and provide useful information for library staff and patrons. For library staff who have questions not covered in these documents email meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:meldatabaseshelp@mcls.org>. Library patrons are directed to contact their home library for assistance. 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 mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Registration<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> is now open for the next MCLS MeL Databases Training webinar to be presented November 25, 2015 at 9:30am. MeL Job Skill Resources is the topic of this free event. 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 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image003.png@01D0EC76.E81F3600]Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children.

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Director Search for Hastings Piblic Library
by Evelyn Holzwarth 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Please post and share our job notice for a library director at Hastings Public Library HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 227 E State St Hastings, MI 49058 TITLE: Library Director SUPERVISOR: Hastings Public Library Board of Trustees SALARY RANGE: Minimum $57,000, negotiable dependent on experience, plus excellent City of Hastings benefits package. POSITION SUMMARY: The Library Director, under the direction of the Library Board, directs and manages the operations of the library, including hiring and management of personnel; initiates development and implementation of the budget, long range plans and policies; implements board policy; oversees educational, cultural, and informational services and programs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares annual budget for the Board approval, monitors and approves expenditures as directed by the Board, monitors administration of gifts, state and federal money. * Supervises personnel directly or through subordinates; hires and trains employees; assigns and monitors work; evaluates personnel; disciplines employees as necessary. * Coordinates selection of materials for collection. * Works with Library Board of Trustees in establishing library policies and interpreting policies to the staff. * Promotes and demonstrates excellent service to the public. * Addresses community groups and prepare correspondence and reports on library operations. Make library resources and services known to the community through various public relations vehicles. * Provides fund raising support to the Library Board of Trustees including direct solicitation, mailings and reporting. * Responsible for overseeing grant writing and seeking external financial support. * Evaluates services, programs and materials as they meet the community's needs. Do periodic needs assessment and recommend enhancements. * Supervises the physical plant of the library. * Attends City of Hastings departmental and Council meetings. Attends Hastings Charter and Rutland Charter township meetings, as requested. Attends Lakeland Library Cooperative Advisory Council meetings, ILS Council meetings and any related committees. Attends Libraries of Barry County meetings. * Maintains all library statistics, records and correspondence and report to appropriate governing bodies, as required. * Answers questions and respond to complaints. * Maintains knowledge and skills through professional contacts, professional development activities, and necessary certifications. * Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of professional library administration. * Thorough knowledge of current trends and developments in the library field, including, but not limited to, access, reference, technical services and collection development. * Considerable knowledge of assessing community needs and interest levels. * Considerable knowledge of fund raising. * Considerable knowledge of the elements making up a library collection. * Ability to use computers and other office equipment. * Ability to plan and direct library services. * Ability to speak and write effectively. * Ability to develop library work and training programs and to supervise the work of others in diversified library activities. * Ability to work effectively with community leaders, public officials, and the general public. * Ability to work effectively with numbers to complete duties related to budgeting and maintaining financial records. * Ability to see and hear well. * Physical ability to lift at least 20 pounds. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. * Four years experience with increasing responsibility in professional library work. * Must have Library of Michigan Certification Level 2 status and attend Library of Michigan New Directors' Workshop and Advanced Directors' Workshop or provide proof of previous attendance. * Ability to see and hear well. * Physical ability to lift at least 20 pounds. ABOUT LIBRARY: * Occupies 18,000 square feet in a LEED Gold building contructed in 2007 * Offers a wide range of print materials, local history documents, audiobooks, DBD's, ebooks and eaudios * Provides public computing and WiFi access 24/7 * Provides programming for all ages and collaborates with outside groups to broaden offerings * Movies, Memories and Milestones group has offered pre-1960 movies each Thursday for over 7 years using the Community Room and library's movie licensing! ABOUT COMMUNITY: * Hastings is a progressive community located in the center of Barry County in the lower half of Michigan; centered between four major metropolitan areas of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing. * Ideally situated for the amenities of a major urban area, as well as the recreational and educational benefits of a smaller, more family-oriented community * Barry County has over 150 lakes! * Barry County is home to 30 historical sites - from one room schoolhouses, to bridges and even an old manor refurbished into a library! Applications will be accepted until December 13, 2015. Interviews will be held in early January. Interested individuals should provide a cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume, and three references with contact information (including email addresses) to: Hastings Public Library Director Search Committee Attn: Laura Ortiz 227 E State St Hastings, MI 49058 lortiz(a)hastingspubliclibrary.com<mailto:lortiz@hastingspubliclibrary.com> Fax 269-948-3874 The Hastings Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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township libraries
by Kate, Scheid 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Hello If anyone at a township library would be willing to share information on how your financials are handled I would appreciate it. In particular who cuts checks, if you do that internally what's the mechanism for the township approving them and do you maintain your own bank accounts separate from the township? In addition if anyone would share their ballot language for any millage renewals from the past few years I would appreciate that too. Please respond off list. Thanks Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248.634.1754 www.hollytownshiplibrary.org<http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D11D48.87013870] I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a good book. --Groucho Marx

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Resolved: michlib-l archive access problem
by Brian Austin 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Access has been restored. Thanks for your patience! Brian Austin | System Administrator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services austinb(a)mcls.org | 800-530-9019 ext 139 ----- Forwarded by Brian Austin/mlc on 11/12/2015 12:10 PM ----- From: Brian Austin/mlc To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Date: 11/12/2015 11:08 AM Subject: Reviewing michlib-l archive access problem now All, Thanks, Steven, for the heads-up about archive access. We're checking it out now and will post a follow-up when the problem is resolved. Brian Austin | System Administrator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services austinb(a)mcls.org | 800-530-9019 ext 139

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Larry Martin Program
by ALL Rob Bristow 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

Good Morning, Just wanted to share about a great program we had at the Allendale Township Library last week. It is called "Larry Martin's WWII in Their Own Words". Larry has videotaped interviews with several WWII vets who share their stories about different aspect of the war. The interview he showed at our event was one he did with Warner Klemm who was about 200 yards from the USS Arizona when it was attacked at Pearl Harbor. Even the "history buffs" in the audience learned quite a bit that night. We had a great mixture of ages at the program and everyone who came enjoyed it very much. Larry is a very engaging presenter and comes with lots of great war memorabilia that he has collected over the years. If there are WWII vets in your community, he will also contact them about being interviewed at the program in addition to or in place of the videotaped interview. For more info, his website is http://lmww2.com/ Thanks, Rob Library Director Allendale Township Library 6175 Library Lane Allendale, MI 49401 Phone: 616.895.4178 Fax: 616.895.5178

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Reviewing michlib-l archive access problem now
by Brian Austin 12 Nov '15

12 Nov '15

All, Thanks, Steven, for the heads-up about archive access. We're checking it out now and will post a follow-up when the problem is resolved. Brian Austin | System Administrator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services austinb(a)mcls.org | 800-530-9019 ext 139

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