March 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Job Posting: Substitute Librarians at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Juliane Morian 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is looking to hire multiple new substitute librarians to work at any of our locations (Main Library: Adult Nonfiction, Children's Services, Popular Materials; North Branch Reference, South Branch Reference). This is also a great opportunity for students who are close to completion of their MSI degree and want an opportunity to gain field experience in a thriving public library. Wage: $20.10-$22.19 an hour Schedule: Variable, seven days a week, up to 20 hours per week Required Qualifications: * ALA-accredited MLS or substantial completion in an MLS program * Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library services * Ability to provide a high quality library service to customers of all ages * Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources * Familiarity with popular reading materials * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels * Ability to prioritize duties and tasks and work independently * Strong oral and written communication skills * Ability to work independently * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors and especially with the public * Ability and skill to adapt to changing procedures and situations Desired Qualifications: * Experience with library automation systems, especially Polaris * Full range of Internet skills and experience * Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs * High energy, self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced library For further information please refer to our posting at: http://www.cmpl.org/AboutUs/JobPostings/Posting%20Substitute%20Librarian%20… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliane Morian Associate Director Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 USA (586) 226-5091 (586) 226-5028 - fax

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Summer Reading @ Your Park opportunity
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Jun '15

17 Jun '15

The Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with the Library of Michigan to bring outdoor recreation activities to your Summer Reading program. We have a brief survey for you to fill out if you are interested in having Summer Reading programs at your state or local parks. If you are interested, give us your contact information and preferred dates and you will be contacted in January to set up a program appropriate to your Summer Reading plans. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SummerReadingatYourPark The deadline to respond is the end of November. If you have any questions, please contact me! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Reference titles available
by Matt Church 27 May '15

27 May '15

We're doing a big reference weeding here. I don't imagine the below sets will be of interest to any libraries, but please let me know if you'd like any of them. - America's Corporate Families (2002), 2 volumes - Biography Index (1946-2001) - Book Review Digest (1942-2007) - Michigan Business-to-Business Sales & Marketing Directory (2002-2003), 2 volumes - Thomas Register (2006), 16 volumes - Ward's Business Directory (2011), 8 volumes and supplement If you're interested in any of the above, please let me know your delivery code (MeL or TLN) and we will send them along or can make other arrangements. Please reply by Friday, September 12. Thanks, Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3440 mchurch(a)berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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Under the Radar Michigan Book and DVD Bulk Purchase Opportunity and New MAP Partnership, Too!
by Jim Flury 12 May '15

12 May '15

All, I am pleased to announce that TLN has entered into a new partnership with Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman of the Emmy Award winning PBS show Under The Radar Michigan and Scribe Publishing Company http://utrmichigan.com/ They probably need no introduction to the Michigan library community, but here is what the director of one TLN library had to say about UTR: "We hosted the Under the Radar guys and it was fabulous. Tom Daldin and Jim Edelman from UTR accomplished something that doesn't happen often: they made us laugh over and over * and * reminded us how great Michiganders are. UTR isn't about "the best of the best" it's about the unique towns, festivals and travel opportunities there are in our state. It really boils down to the people behind these destinations. The coolest thing is that Tom and Jim are a Michigan success story themselves. They both found themselves out of work during the recession. They knew each other as fellow media professionals, so they put their heads together and started pitching ideas to PBS. Their book sales were brisk (we're hoping there can be a group discounted buy, maybe, for public libraries in Michigan?). At least four of our guests (full-house) said it was the best program they'd ever attended! Don't you want to have them, too?" As part of our partnership Tom and Jim are offering Michigan libraries a discounted purchase opportunity for their book Under the Radar: Michigan http://scribe-publishing-company.myshopify.com/products/utr as well as the four dvd set of their show. Michigan libraries can purchase the book for just $16.00. List price is $24.95. Michigan libraries can purchase the complete four dvd set of the show for just $90.00. List price is $120.00. TLN will place one consolidated order, ship to your library, pay the vendor invoice, then bill your library. Please email your order(s) for the book and/or dvd set to me by no later than Friday, February 13. In order to facilitate the distribution process here, we ask that non-TLN libraries also include their RIDES delivery number with their order. The other aspect of this new partnership concerns promotion by UTR of the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program. Both Tom and Jim are media professionals. Their UTR Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UTRMichigan page has in excess of 45,000 likes. Their willingness to include MAP in their social media presence will be a huge boost to the promotional aspect of the program. To wit, here is what UTR has agreed to do, promotion-wise, with and for the MAP program: ** Support MAP communication efforts via their Social Media world ** Include a minimum of 1 post per month profiling events, press, news, etc that are part of MAP communication efforts ** Provide MAP with an ad presence for one year on the utrmichigan.com (Size: 90x120) ** UTR will include MAP events or news in its monthly newsletter, once per quarter. That is a lot of promotion, and it sounds like a lot of work, too! I think libraries are getting the easier end of the deal here :) Again, please send your orders for the UTR: Michigan book and/or four dvd set to my attention by no later than Friday, February 13. And don't forget to include that RIDES delivery number! Thanks. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Job Posting--Assistant Dean for Research & Instruction Services--Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
by Leah M Monger 17 Apr '15

17 Apr '15

Assistant Dean for Research & Instruction Services Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Dean for Research & Instruction Services. This is a 12-month, full-time, administrative position. Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individual with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. Position Overview: Reporting to the Dean of the Library and serving as a member of the Dean's administrative team, the Assistant Dean for Research & Instruction Services helps lead the library to plan, budget and operate in alignment with library and university core values, mission and vision statements. This senior library management position oversees and coordinates the research and teaching support functions and the user engagement and user experience-related operations of the library including: circulation and reserves; information literacy/instruction; information/learning commons; marketing, outreach and promotion; research consultation; scholarly communication; and overall Web presence. Within functional areas of responsibility, this position is also responsible for data collection and analysis to facilitate effective decisions; assessment; personnel administration and supervision; formulation and implementation of policies, procedures and workflows; and coordinating training and professional development. The incumbent collaborates closely with the Assistant Dean for Collections & Access Services to ensure that the library's teams work together effectively. This position also works with the liaison librarians, staff and dean to keep the library connected with and responsive to Ferris users and the larger academic library community. For full posting information and to apply, see: https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/22306

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Michigan Humanities Council - Prime Time Family grant
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 10 Apr '15

10 Apr '15

The Michigan Humanities Council is now accepting applications for the Prime Time Family reading program. Prime Time is a unique grant opportunity that bonds families around the act of reading together while demonstrating the invaluable resources offered by their local libraries. The Michigan Humanities Council provides up to $13,000 for the implementation of three, six-week Prime Time programs. For more information, please visit the Michigan Humanities Council's website at: http://www.michiganhumanities.org/prime-time-family-reading-time/ and/or contact James Nelson at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>. Thanks for your assistance. Best, James James Nelson Program Manager Michigan Humanities Council 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 P: (517) 372-7770 F: (517) 372-0027 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/> The Michigan Humanities Council is now accepting applications for the Prime Time Family reading program. Prime Time is a unique grant opportunity that bonds families around the act of reading together while demonstrating the invaluable resources offered by their local libraries. The Michigan Humanities Council provides up to $13,000 for the implementation of three, six-week Prime Time programs. For more information, please visit the Michigan Humanities Council's website at: http://www.michiganhumanities.org/prime-time-family-reading-time/ and/or contact James Nelson at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>. 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 http://mi.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Celebrate "March is Reading Month!" Support the MDE Culture of Reading. www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading<http://www.michigan.gov/cultureofreading> [Culture of Reading-A (2)]

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Free Periodicals Giveaway
by Sarah Brooks 08 Apr '15

08 Apr '15

The Flint Public Library is weeding its bound periodicals. We will be posting lists from time to time over the next few months. See list of available titles below. Free to any Michigan library and shipped via RIDES as capacity allows, so they might come over a period of a few weeks. If interested, please respond to me off-list within two weeks from the date of this email. Title Run Adult Education 1963-1983, print (microform 1963-2000) American Forest 1959-1981, 1996-2005, print Business Week 1929-1979, print (microform 1929-2000) Canadian Geographic 1983-2004, print Canadian Workshop 1995-2004, print Chemical & Engineering News 1973-1976, 1996-2005, print Department of State Bulletin 1937-1989, print Employment & Earnings 1959-2004, print Engineering News Record 1918-2000, print (microform 1962-2003) Factory Management 1933-1977, print Flying Review International 1968-1970, print Hobbies 1938-1986, print Illinois Libraries 1960-1978, print Iron Age 1925-1984, print Journal of Business 1963-1995, print Journal of Home Economics 1917-1992, print Machinery 1923-1973, print Modern Plastics 1969-1997, print National Civil Review 1919-1988, print Official Gazette of the United States Patent Office 1872-1989, print Physics Today 1958-1997, print PTA Magazine 1961-1974, print SAE Journal of Automotive Engineering 1928-1971, print Scholastic Coach and Athletic Director 1987-1996, print _______________________________________ Sarah R. Brooks Lead Librarian for Periodicals and Electronic Resources Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503 (810)249-2182 (810)249-2364 fax

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Free Low Vision Magnifier
by Cathy Cottone 31 Mar '15

31 Mar '15

Free to library - pics attached You have to be able to come pick it up: Telesensory Aladdin AL1A Low Vision Aid Magnifier Reading Viewer -- Cathy Cottone, Genealogist Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Road South Lyon, Michigan 48178 248 437-8800 x104 www.lyon.lib.mi.us

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User Experience in Public Libraries MOOC
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 31 Mar '15

31 Mar '15

Are You Experienced? Exploring User Experience in Public Libraries? Please join us for four exciting weeks of exploring the user experience in public libraries. This MOOC is a great opportunity for learning more about public libraries, the MLS program and some of the faculty (Andrea Copeland, Bill Helling, Stephanie Holman and Beth Meyer) in the Department of Library & Information Science at the IU School of Informatics and Computing at IUPUI, and great for professional development. This course is eligible for up to 12 CEUs in the state of Michigan. All are welcome - Free and fun is guaranteed! Topics explored during the four weeks include: Week 1- Customer Service and the User Experience Week 2- Youth Librarianship: Best Practices to Serve our Youngest Patrons Week 3- Technology: Improving Library Services by Managing Technology Week 4- Community Engagement The course starts on April 6, 2015 but please register now, for details see: http://disted.informatics.iupui.edu/mooc_sp15/index.html And for questions please email: xpl(a)iupui.edu<mailto:xpl@iupui.edu> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PLuserX Twitter: @PLuserX #XPLmooc Andrea J. Copeland, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science School of Informatics and Computing Indiana University 535 W Michigan Street, IT565 Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317) 274-0114<tel:%28317%29%20274-0114>

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Author Visit at Ferndale Area District Library
by Jeff Milo 31 Mar '15

31 Mar '15

Hi all, Little late notice, but I still wanted to get the word out: The Ferndale Library is hosting an author visit/reading & book signing on Thursday evening. An Evening With Josh Malerman Thursday, April 2, 2015 @ 7:00 PM Ferndale Area District Library Please join us for an unconventional reading/book-signing by author Josh Malerman this Thursday evening. Malerman, a Ferndale resident and lifelong Michigan native, broke out on the contemporary horror/suspense genre scene last year with his debut novel *Bird Box, w*hich was selected as a 2014 Michigan Notable Book by the Library of Michigan. *Bird Box *also won the James Herbert Award and was short-listed as a contender for the Bram Stoker award for horror writing. This won’t be your average book signing. Malerman, who is also a musician with local rock group The High Strung, said he is cooking up something cool for his author visit to FADL. All fans of horror and suspense novels should mark their calendars for April 2; especially since Malerman’s first round of book tours resulted in audiences raving over his highly engaging and quirky presentation, often employing ambient music and theatrical sound effects. Bird Box (published last year by Ecco Press, a HarperCollins subsidiary), received praise from many esteemed publications including USA Today, The Detroit Free Press and Publishers Weekly. Thursday, April 2 at 7:00pm – 8:00pm Free / Space is limited “I hear there’s two types of horror-writers,” said Malerman. “One will show you the monster while the other leaves the door closed. Well, I’ve discovered that I’m both.” *The New York Times* declared Malerman’s style to be “… the best kind of horror…where your imagination becomes your own worst enemy.” - Jeff Milo Circulation Specialist Ferndale Area District Library 248-546-2504

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