December 2015 - Michlib-l

Chelsea District Board Selects Lori Coryell to be New Director
by Patty Roberts 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

At a special board meeting on Monday, November 16th, the Chelsea District Library (CDL) Board of Trustees unanimously selected Lori Coryell to be the next director of the Chelsea District Library. Coryell brings to Chelsea a wealth of experience, including 17 years with the Ypsilanti District Library, 10 of them as Assistant Director. She made a mark in Ypsi developing and implementing their strategic plan and conceiving and implementing many new programs such as the Ypsi Song Fest. With extensive community and professional ties, Coryell brought world renowned poets, authors, artists and radio/television personalities to the Ypsilanti District Library for enriching and innovative programs. "In addition to being highly qualified with extensive experience in all facets of library management, the vitality and creativity Coryell brings will mesh well with our dynamic and talented staff, inspiring them to new levels of service and innovation” remarked library president, Elizabeth Sensoli. Lori's first day at CDL will be Monday, January 4. Patty Roberts | Marketing Coordinator Chelsea District Library | 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 216 | proberts(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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Successful Survey Distribution?
by ï»¿Linda K. Neely 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Greetings, The Bath Township Library Advisory Committee wishes to disseminate a survey to assess what people like, what they wish to see and what our future direction should be. We want to be sure significant numbers of all the following groups get the surveyBath Townshop TaxpayersBath Schools studentsHome schooler familiesSeniorsUsers and non users We are thinking we would supplement an online Survey Monkey survey with hard copies distributed at school lunch time and available at the Library, the Township Offices, Senior Center and Farmers Market. If you have had a successful survey with good return rate, please share with me (offline or on) what you did. Linda Neely, MA, MLISBath Township Library Advisory Committeelkneely10(a)frontier.com

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Outcome Measurement for Library Programs - Webinar, January 21
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Are you responsible for programming at your library? You may want to join the upcoming webinar "The Value of Outcome Measurement for Library Programs: An Overview of Project Outcome" on January 21. Registration is free but limited so grab your seat now. For more information and links to register visit: http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/projectoutcomevalue The webinar will provide the opportunity for participants to: * Be able to identify what an outcome is; * Know how to enroll in and use Project Outcome; and * Be able to apply their understanding of outcome measurement to their own programs. PLA is partnering with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office to present this webinar designed to teach participants the value of measuring outcomes within library programs. This introductory webinar will provide an overview of outcome measurement and the Project Outcome tools, and is specifically aimed toward programming librarians interested in getting started using outcome measurement. Whether you are a programming librarian or in charge of programmatic decision-making at your library, it is important to understand the different ways to evaluate your programs. Learn how the PLA initiative Project Outcome provides new ways to collect data and how it relates to making program improvements, creating additional programs, and eliminating programs that are no longer meeting the needs of your community. Participants will see real-life examples of how measuring outcomes helped libraries gather better data to create better programs for their patrons. 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 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 intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Job Opening in Florida
by Christine Hage 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Mandel Public Library is hiring a children's and a teen librarian. Please pass this on if you know anyone who is looking for a great job at a fantastic library! https://jobsrv.wpb.org/OA_HTML/OA.jsp?page=/oracle/apps/irc/candidateSelfSe… .. Christine Lind Hage 2016 Candidate for President-Elect of ALA 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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LibraryUpload - An Event Created by IT People for IT People
by Kevin King 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

A friendly reminder to register for the upcoming LibraryUpload meeting on Friday, January 29, at Kalamazoo Public Library. So far we've secured an expert on how the Department of Education's Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grants (TRIG) can impact libraries. Other topics for discussion include using Chromebases for a cheaper OPAC, photos on library cards and a FREE helpdesk ticketing systems. Please consider presenting on something special you are doing in your library! [cid:image001.jpg@01D12149.10707630] Technology and IT departments in libraries can be small - or sometimes non-existent! Ever feel isolated in your tech projects? Or feel like you must be reinventing the wheel? If so - please register for the first LibraryUpload event<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12Sw1c5CLknB4xcopGsvYrmxnHrcVSgt3nIZB4XI_BC…>! The focus of these meetings will be projects and issues that face anyone with the responsibility of IT in their library. The goal is to get together regularly, share our own projects, ask questions, and learn from others in similar IT-type situations. This is the event created by IT people for IT people. Please register by December 21, 2015. If you decide to share any current or future projects, please indicate that on the registration form. When: Friday, January 29, 2016, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Where: Kalamazoo Public Library Cost: $10/person covers lunch (A link to how to pay will be sent in a later email.) Tentative Agenda 9:00-9:15 Welcome 9:15-10:00 Demos or Reports on IT projects for the public. 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-11:00 Talk tables - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 11:00-12:00 Speaker/demo - TBD 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:45 Demos or Reports on IT projects for staff. 1:45-2:00 Break 2:00-2:45 Talk tables - Informal discussions on a set of staff side IT issues. 2:45-3:00 Wrap-Up More info to come! If you have any questions, please email kevink(a)kpl.gov<mailto:kevink@kpl.gov> or apaffhausen(a)willard.lib.mi.us<mailto:apaffhausen@willard.lib.mi.us>. Sincerely, Kevin and Amanda! -- Kevin King Head, Branch and IT Services Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7881 | kpl.gov/social-media [cid:image001.jpg@01CDC339.A1971E00]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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Another question
by Sylvia Merz 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Hello All. Thanks for your help as we work through our financial issues up here. One more quick question that the Board has asked me to check on: Do any libraries charge people who are NOT card-carrying patrons for using computers or wireless, or for attending children's story time, or other library programs at your libraries? So what they are interested in what you allow NON CARD CARRYING PATRONS to access in your libraries. . . Thanks in advance for your help. Sylvia Merz, Director Leland Township Library 203 E. Cedar St., P.O. Box 736 Leland, MI 49654-0736 PH: 231-256-9152 FAX: 231-256-8847 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - 10 to 5 Wednesday-10 to 6 Saturday-10 to 2 lelandlibrary.org cid:image001.jpg@01CE99C7.13A1DE40

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Book Club Books--All gone
by Betsy Myers 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

You are all quick! Thanks! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Book Club Books--2 titles
by Betsy Myers 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

We have 11 copies of Lost Painting <http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Painting-Jonathan-Harr/dp/0375759867/ref=sr_1_1?…> by Jonathan Harr and 5 copies of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks <http://www.amazon.com/Immortal-Life-Henrietta-Lacks/dp/1400052181/ref=sr_1_…> by Rebecca Skloot up for grabs, who's in? I have linked the titles to a synopsis on Amazon to help you decide quickly. Ready, set....go! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Next Monday - Dec 21- MI Harwood Cohort Application Deadline
by David Votta 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

The Library of Michigan and MCLS are offering a robust, extensive, and essentially free community engagement training opportunity. The Library of Michigan and MCLS are pleased to announce a several month long community engagement training program for Michigan library staff. The training will be led by coaches from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, and is being offered at no charge to selected Michigan libraries, with generous stipends provided through Library of Michigan LSTA funding. The program On March 15 and 16, 2016, a cohort of up to 50 Michigan library staff will convene in East Lansing, Michigan for a 1.5 day workshop led by two certified Harwood Institute coaches. That training will be followed up by nine months of coaching calls from Harwood, and guidance and support from Harwood trained Library of Michigan and MCLS staff. The Harwood Public Innovators Workshop is a 1.5 day experience to help you and your organization learn what it means to turn outward – to use the community, not your conference room, as your reference point for choices and action. Although free of charge to participate, this program will be rigorous. With support and guidance from MCLS and the Library of Michigan, cohort members are expected to develop action plans, implement those plans, and demonstrate how their efforts are making a change in their communities. Only those who can commit the time and energy are encouraged to participate. The Library of Michigan and MCLS have been using the tools of the Harwood Institute and sharing them with libraries since 2013. We are excited to be able to support training for a cohort of Michigan library staff. Eligibility Applicants must be an employee or trustee of a Michigan library. Applicants may be from any type of library; academic, public, school, institutional or special. A maximum of 2 persons per library will be awarded scholarships. It is strongly encouraged that applications include two persons. Applications including two persons will be ranked higher based on our criteria. Collaborative applications with two individuals from different libraries in geographic proximity are welcomed, and will receive the same ranking as two individuals from the same library. The award Those awarded this opportunity will receive free tuition for the training and follow-up support. Those awarded will receive stipends for two nights hotel lodging (strongly encouraged March 14 and 15) and travel expenses. The stipends will be on a sliding scale depending on the distance of travel from Lansing, MI: o Zone 1 (Less than 100 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $395 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o Zone 2 (100-250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $545 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o Zone 3 (More than 250 miles from Lansing, MI) the library will receive $795 for a single person, and an additional $295 for the second. o It is encouraged for participants to car-pool to conserve resources when possible. o In the event of a collaborative submission please note in the application which library/participant is responsible for transportation. A space is included in the application for this. Meals are included and will be onsite, except for dinner/dine-around on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, which is factored into the travel stipend. Lodging and the workshop will take place at the Kellogg Center on Michigan State University’s campus. There will be a pre-workshop dinner held Monday evening, March 14, 2016, at the Kellogg Center. Timetable/deadlines Applications must be submitted by 5pm (EST), December 21, 2015. Notification to recipients will be on or before January 15, 2016. Checks (payable to the library) will soon follow. o Recipients will need to make their own hotel reservations. It is encouraged to make the reservations as soon as possible after notification. A link to register for the hotel will be available at mcls.org/micohort2016 at the time of notification. The application A link to the downloadable application is available in MSWord on the Michigan Harwood Cohort 2016 webpage at mcls.org/micohort2016. Applications should be emailed to David Votta, Community Engagement Librarian at vottad(a)mcls.org. Questions should be sent to David Votta, MCLS Community Engagement Librarian, at vottad(a)mcls.org or call David at 800-530-9019 ext. 122 Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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(Job) Executive Director (Indianapolis Area)
by library＠johnkeister.com 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Executive Director (Indianapolis Area) Located in Zionsville, Indiana, an upscale suburb of Indianapolis, the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library seeks an Executive Director. Zionsville offers an outstanding quality of life, strong sense of community, and all the perks of a modern suburb, while also providing the convenience of easy access to a larger metropolitan area. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/zionsville/ for details and to apply. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com library(a)johnkeister.com 847-955-0540

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