November 2015 - Michlib-l

Hiring Library Clerk
by Andrea Estelle 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

We are now hiring a library clerk at Otsego District Library for a start date of early January. JOB DESCRIPTION: LIBRARY CLERK Hourly: Approx. 18 hrs/wk, $9/hr This position is for AFTERNOONS/EVENINGS and SATURDAYS Supervised by Library Director & Assistant Director POSITION POSTING November 18 - December 11 INTERVIEWS will be held the week of December 14 for early January start date Duties and Responsibilities: o Teaches basic computer classes o Assists in processing materials o Assists with weeding and deleting items o Assists with reserves o Checks in materials o Supervises library pages o Waits on patrons at the circulation/reference desk o Provides reference help to patrons at the desk and on the phone o Assists patrons with computer and software issues o Performs other tasks as assigned by a supervisor Tasks: * Shelves materials when necessary, stocks displays * Evaluates condition of materials upon check-in o Answers patron questions in person and on the telephone * Maintain professional behavior appropriate to a public setting * Maintain library confidentiality regarding patron records * Other duties as assigned Necessary skills and abilities: o Previous library experience is highly preferred. o College experience is highly desirable. o This position requires a friendly and helpful personality * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing * Ability to deal appropriately with the public * Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently * Ability to operate a cash register, copy machine, fax machine, and laminator * Basic computer skills necessary: Windows operating system: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft PowerPoint, Verso/Autographics (library catalog), PCCop (time management software), and Print Management software, ability to navigate and copy/paste from the internet, email, and assist patrons with basic internet use o Ability to work independently and establish effective priorities Application instructions can be found at www.otsegolibrary.org <http://www.otsegolibrary.org> Thanks for considering! Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org

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United for Libraries Welcome Webinars this week
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

This week you can join the United for Libraries Welcome webinars. The Library of Michigan is providing a statewide membership for all public library Friends, Trustees and library staff. Learn more about the resources available through this statewide membership during the webinars this Wednesday and Thursday. Please take time to register and watch a webinar or view the recorded version later when it is posted to Michigan's United for Libraries web page. Register for a Welcome Webinars using the links below -- Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. EST - Register at: http://<http://tinyurl.com/michigangreatlake1837-1>tinyurl.com/michigangreatlake1837-1<http://tinyurl.com/michigangreatlake1837-1> Thursday, November 19, 2:00 p.m. EST - Register at: http://tinyurl.com/michigangreatlake-2 If you have questions about the membership or resources, please feel free to contact us at the Library of Michigan. Statewide Membership Login Page at: www.ala.org/united/michigan<http://www.ala.org/united/michigan> (login on upper right-hand corner of page) Username: michigan Password: greatlake1837 Please share this information with your library staff, Trustees and Library Friends. (Do not post the access information on any publicly accessible sites.) sdw Shannon White 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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Projector Systems
by Carolyn Sherrill 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

I am interested in learning what your library uses for a projection system. We may have to replace ours soon, currently we use a laptop that connects to the projector (ceiling mounted) through a HDMI cord. I would like to know what other options are out there; what do you use and how you like it? If there is interest, I will compile a list and post the results. Thank you, Carolyn Sherrill Public Services Librarian Youth Services Department Sterling Heights Public Library Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2665

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Earbuds in case
by Cora Schaeff 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Interested in purchasing any extra Unmask earbuds in case from the summer reading program. Also open to suggestions on best prices for bulk purchase of such. Thank you! Cora Schaeff, Librarian E F Rittmueller Middle School Frankenmuth, MI 48734 989.652.6119 "Reading is to the mind what exercising is to the body"

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last year summer reading
by Diane Willick 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Does anyone have any left over lapel pins from 2015 summer reading program. I would like to buy one they were on page 9 of the catalog. Thanks Diane Willick Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library Attica Branch 211 N. Almont Ave Imlay City, MI 48444 810 724-8043

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Hi all,
by Diane Willick 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

I was wondering if anyone has a lapel pin lefted over from last years summer reading program. If so can i buy one from you. thanks Diane Willick Adult service coordinator Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library Attica Branch 211 N Almont Ave Imlay City, Mi 48444 810 724-8043

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FW: NEH grant opportunity
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=280031 Description: This grant program supports projects for general audiences that encourage active engagement with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Many different formats are supported, including permanent and traveling exhibitions, book or film discussion programs, historic site or district interpretations, living history presentations, and other face-to-face programs in public venues. All projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship in disciplines such as history, art history, film studies, literature, religious studies, philosophy, or anthropology. Projects must also demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical (rather than celebratory). The approach to the subject matter must go beyond the mere presentation of factual information to explore its larger significance and stimulate critical thinking. NEH is a national funding agency, so the projects we support must demonstrate the potential to attract a broad general audience. We welcome humanities projects tailored to particular groups, such as families, youth (including K-12 students), teachers, seniors, at-risk communities, and veterans, but they should also strive to cultivate a more inclusive public audience. NEH encourages projects that explore humanities ideas through multiple formats. Proposed projects might include complementary components that deepen an audience's understanding of a subject: for example, a museum exhibition might be accompanied by a website, mobile app, or discussion programs. Planning grants are used to refine the content, format, and interpretive approach of a humanities project; develop the project's preliminary design; test project components; and conduct audience evaluation. Implementation grants are used to support final scholarly research and consultation, design development, production, and installation of a project for presentation to the public. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and research help from LM librarians at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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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Empty cassette wallets
by Andrew Cherven 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Is anyone interested in cassette wallets? I have a 4, 5, two 6's and another that holds 8 cassettes. They look like new but we don't have a need for them anymore. I'll send them to the first responder. Please include your name, library, and Rides code. Thank you! Mary B. Drew Cherven Reference Services Petoskey District Library 500 East Mitchell Street Petoskey MI 49770 www.petoskeylibrary.org

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Library Collaboration for Student Achievement Event Presentations Available Online
by White, Shannon (MDE) 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

On Wednesday, November 11, more than 100 members of the Michigan library community gathered in Bay City for a one-day conference on multi-library collaboration for student achievement. This event was the pre-conference to the 42nd Annual Michigan Association for Media in Educator conference. We intend this to be a first step toward further discussion in the Michigan library community on how we can all work together to ensure students in our state are provided opportunities to succeed both in school and life. If you are interested in seeing the agenda and presenter handouts from the day's event, please visit: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-363210--… Thank you to all the collaborative partner organizations that helped make this event possible including: Michigan Association for Media in Education, MAME Michigan Library Association, MLA Cooperative Directors Association Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, MCLS Library of Michigan Foundation - Mahoney Fund Michigan Academic Libraries Association, Mi-ALA Library of Michigan 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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Last Days To Submit a Breakout Session Proposal for Spring Institute
by Jocelyn Baldwin Levin 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

*Please forgive my reposting - I want to give everyone a little reminder! We will accept breakout session submissions until TOMORROW, November 17th!* I know all of you awesome Michigan librarians have great things to share with other librarians from across the state. The Michigan Library Association Spring Institute Work Group would LOVE to hear about what you have to share! We're accepting *breakout session proposals* and *"Cool Things My Library Does" *proposals now! "Cool Things My Library Does" is a BRAND NEW option -* think of it like a strolling poster session show-and-tell with props.* Maybe you have a great way to organize all those storytime puppets and supplies that you think other libraries could implement. Or you have a super cool circulating collection that is unusual and successful. PLEASE submit a proposal to share your great ideas during an informal reception at SI. Email me with ANY questions: jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com *CALL FOR PROPOSALS* *MLA Spring Institute: Growing, Networking, and Inspiring!* April 14 – 15, 2016 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing, Michigan *Call for Breakout Session Program Proposals* *Submissions welcome through Monday, November 16, 2015* * *Extended to Tuesday 11/17!* The 2016 MLA Spring Institute Conference theme is *Growing, Networking, and Inspiring,* and those are exactly the experiences that the event will focus on. All topics are welcome to be proposed. Examples could be, but not limited to: technology, SRP, early lit, programming, collections, and management. The conference will work to achieve the following goals and outcomes through its programs: ● *Provide quality professional development for those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries.* ○ Attendees will gain at least three ideas that they can apply or adapt at their libraries. ● *Enable an opportunity for those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries to exchange relevant, actionable knowledge through networking.* ○ Attendees will connect with new professional contacts with whom they can exchange ideas. ○ Attendees will build professional relationships that will provide future support. ● *Revitalize and inspire those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries.* ○ Attendees will return to their library with renewed enthusiasm for their work. *Agreements and Selection Notification* ● MLA will contact each program’s submitter and subsequent presenters in regards to final decisions after November 16, 2015. ● MLA will send all presenters a Presenter Agreement indicating date, time, and details of their presentation. This will be confirmed by the presenter and returned to MLA. *Program Submission General Guidelines* ● Program submitter may or may not also be the presenter. Either is acceptable. ● Communications by MLA will be to all members who are a part of your submission. Contact information is required for each presenter. ● Presenters are not reimbursed or compensated for session time, mileage, or any other such item. ● Presenters must register for the day(s) they attend Spring Institute if they intend to stay beyond their allotted presentation time. *Program AV & Room Setup* ● All presentation rooms will be supplied with a projector and screen; a microphone will be available as applicable. ● Internet access may be available but is not guaranteed. *Be sure to indicate if Internet access is required on the submission form.* ● Presenters will provide their own laptops and have presentations on laptops, flash drives, cloud, etc. Remote mouse devices/pointers are the responsibility of the presenter. Apple users will be responsible for also providing their own adaptor for connection to the projector. *Program Handouts & Evaluations* ● Handouts may be posted to the MLA website before the conference. Call for handouts will be on April 4, 2016. ● Printed handouts will not be reproduced by MLA for the conference. Presenters may provide handouts themselves if desired. *Selection Criteria* The Spring Institute work group will use the following criteria in assessing the viability of including a program on the schedule. The work group retains the right to reject, modify, or combine proposals. *Purpose:* Does the proposal clearly identify a goal and outcome(s), and are those in line with goals and outcomes of the conference as a whole? *Audience:* Is the target audience clearly identified? *Clarity: * Is the proposal easy to understand with technological or industry jargon explained, if necessary, correct grammar and professionalism? *Practicality: * Is the topic appropriate for a conference breakout session in content, time, audience? *Timeliness/Relevance:* Is the topic of current interest, bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to its intended audience and conference theme? *Qualifications:* Does the speaker(s) have sufficient background experience to present on said topic? *Timeline (on or before)* ● November 1 7 , 2015—*Final day* to submit program proposals ● November 24, 2015—*Selection notifications* emailed from MLA to program presenters ● December 30, 2015—*Presenter agreements* sent from MLA office to program presenters ● April 4, 2016—*Handouts received* for posting on MLA website ● April 14-15, 2016—*Spring Institute Conference*, Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, East Lansing, MI *Questions* Please feel free to contact the work group chair (Jocelyn Levin at jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com) with any questions you may have prior to your submission. *Program proposal submission form* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pwlneNuDcqDVJlCsH8FrKMuiiMewXcO2u1QJLPMLM-… *NEW: Call for Cool Things My Library Does Proposals* *Submissions welcome through Monday, January 11, 2016* Do you have a great project you’ve implemented at your library, but don’t think the information would fill a whole breakout session time slot? Would you like to share your unique programming ideas with your peers? Have you or your library done something so great, you have to share it with the world? Consider submitting a proposal for “Cool Things My Library Does”, a new networking event at Spring Institute. This quick engaging presentation session will give you an opportunity to showcase your brilliance in a comfortable small group discussion format. Think of it like a strolling poster session show and tell with props. Topic examples might be unique collections, outreach programs, engaging services or distinctive displays. *Timeline (on or before)* ● January 11, 2016—*Final day* to submit *Cool Things My Library Does* proposals ● January 20, 2016—*Selection notifications* emailed from MLA to presenters *Questions* Please feel free to contact the work group chair (Jocelyn Levin at jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com) with any questions you may have prior to your submission. *Submission form* *https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M40mTUHOz9pAipBiVQMUPgbrMVHaKPoj42TtfyHZuEg/viewform?usp=send_form* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M40mTUHOz9pAipBiVQMUPgbrMVHaKPoj42TtfyHZuE…> Jocelyn (Baldwin) Levin, MLIS Chairperson, MLA Spring Institute Work Group Youth Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 jmb.mlis(a)gmail.com

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