March 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

StoryCorps @ Flint Public Library
by Kay Schwartz 08 Mar '15

08 Mar '15

MI Library folks, We now can share that Flint Public Library has been named one of 10 StoryCorps @ your library sites for 2015! Found out last Friday but had to keep it under wraps until ALA was ready to announce! http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/03/ala-announces-10-public-libr… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kay Schwartz Director of Library Services Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502 Phone: 810-249-2038 Mobile: 810-275-4642

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MAP Sinks To A New (7th Level) Low
by Jim Flury 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

All, In our never ending quest to deliver to you new and exciting MAP adventures that you can in turn share with your patrons, we have mined the depths, sunk to new lows, and hit (poor) rock bottom. How low can we go? How about 2,400 feet underground, to the seventh level! Beginning May 24, 2015 your patrons can do the same, thanks to our newest MAP partner http://quincymine.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=4&chapter=4 Quincy Mine was known as "Old Reliable" for its long record of dividend paying to the company's shareholders. Old Reliable hasn't produced copper in 70 years. But thanks to MAP, in cooperation with Old Reliable you will soon be able to produce dividends for and with your patrons in the form of a fun and educational opportunity for them. Those who don't have U.P. roots (like I do) may be wondering what the "poor rock" reference in the first paragraph means. Poor rock is the rock that is left over following copper extraction. We would call it "tailings" today. You can still see piles of poor rock around the Keweenaw, and you can find leftover copper in that poor rock, too. I know, on account I've done it :) Thank you for your promotion and support of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury 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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LEGO+ Facebook Group
by Shauna Swantek 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

Greetings, LEGO librarians (current or future) and STEM programming librarians, too! Inan effort to use each other's knowledge from within the cooperative, a LEGOround table discussion was held earlier this year through the Woodlands Library Cooperative. We laughed, learned, and shared . . .all of which is somewhat documented in our Facebook Group. Another goal was to remain connected virtually after the discussion: win! You are welcome to join the group and encourage your staffers who are your LEGO and/or STEMprogramming people to join us . . . the Plus Sign stands for all the otherawesome "next steps" programming we all dream of doing. Feelfree to invite those who are passionate and knowledgeable but may not see this message as well. https://www.facebook.com/groups/legoplus/members/ Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrowwww.putnamlib.org 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723

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Multiple Circulation Position Postings
by Kathryn Bergeron 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

The Baldwin Public Library is currently filling multiple openings for two positions in our Circulation Department: - Circulation I Assistant - Library Page The deadline for submissions is March 18, 2015. The job postings and employment application are attached to this email. They can also be found on Baldwin's website at: http://baldwinlib.org/employment/ If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact me. - Kathryn -------------------------- Kathryn Bergeron, MSI Associate Director Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 248-647-1700 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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ALA members, please vote for a conversation starter on Cultural Intelligence
by Marla Ehlers 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

A favor, if I could be so bold . . . I submitted a proposal for a conversation starter on Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Building for ALA annual in San Francisco this summer. As I note in the proposal, "Cultural Intelligence building is a life-long journey, and all can improve their CQ over time. In a world of culture clashes, both inconsequential and deadly, any effort towards cultural intelligence will make an immediate and effective impact." The topic is important, and one that resonates for libraries, as the session I led on Cultural Intelligence at the Michigan Library Association conference this past year demonstrated. The favor? Apparently a third of the decision on whether or not my proposal will be accepted is based on public voting by ALA members. So if you are an ALA member and felt inclined to support my proposal, go to http://connect.ala.org/node/236549 and log in to your ALA account to vote yes. If you're looking for my proposal another way on ALAConnect, it's full title is "A CQ Teaser: Exploring Cultural Intelligence." I would also appreciate it if you would share this request with a few of your colleagues who might also be willing to support my proposal. And if the topic interests you for a staff inservice or training, I would be happy to facilitate a workshop on Cultural Intelligence for you for 1-6 hrs, depending on your needs. Many thanks for your support! Marla --

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Chief Medical Librarian & Digital Information Strategist position! Northeast Ohio Medical University
by Jobeth Bradbury 06 Mar '15

06 Mar '15

Chief Medical Librarian and Digital Information Strategist - Oliver Ocasek Regional Medical Information Center Northeast Ohio Medical University What ignites you? <http://www.neomed.edu/> NEOMED (Northeast Ohio Medical University) is educating the next generation of physicians, pharmacists and health researchers and seeks an innovative, forward-thinking, and dynamic leader to become the Chief Medical Librarian and Digital Information Strategist for the Oliver Ocasek Regional Medical Information Center. The successful candidate for this position is a strategic thinker who can transform the Information Center into the library of the future, developing new services, strengthening existing collaborations, and looking outward to create new partnerships both within the medical and academic communities, as well as within the community at large. NEOMED, established in 1973 in Rootstown, Ohio, is a community-based interprofessional health sciences university that educates physicians, pharmacists, researchers, and other health professionals. The recently built NEOMED Education and Wellness (NEW) Center is a stunning conference and event center on campus which offers flexible meeting room space, healthy catering and eatery services, a new academic auditorium, space for physician offices and pharmacy services, and houses the Bio-Med Science Academy; a public STEM+M high school. The <http://www.neomed.edu/library> Oliver Ocasek Regional Medical Information Center (OORMIC) advances learning and discovery by providing expertise, up-to-date information resources, and an environment of collaboration and community. Library programs and resources support the missions of the University and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Graduate Studies. The OORMIC staff consists of three librarians, two support staff, and student assistants and has a budget of approximately $535,000 for electronic and print materials. As a founding member of the Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK), students, faculty and staff have access to nearly 50 million books and materials, more than 150 electronic databases, and over 100,000 e-books. NEOMED is also home to the Northeastern Ohio Regional Library Depository-this depository facility houses over 1.3 million books, journals, and media from the libraries of five institutions of higher learning in Northeast Ohio. Centrally located to the major urban centers of Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown; Rootstown, Ohio offers attractively-priced choices for small-town, rural, suburban, and urban living all within easy driving distance. The dynamic cultural life of northeast Ohio includes many museums, music venues, theaters, and restaurants representing a wide variety of countries and cultures. Lake Erie, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and numerous state and local parks in the area offer year-round recreation. For more information about the University, the Library, or the community, please see <http://www.gossagesager.com/neomedlinks.htm> NEOMED links. Responsibilities: Oversees and administers all programs, day-to-day operations and staffing of the Oliver Ocasek Regional Medical Information Center at Northeast Ohio Medical University. Develops a strategy for organizing a "Library of the Future" that will maximize the efficient use of existing Library space. This position serves as the primary contact with directors of the 5 designated Resource Libraries in the Northeast Ohio Regional Depository, and with nine hospital library affiliates. Within the university, the Chief Medical Librarian reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Academic Services. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program; five to seven years progressively responsible experience working in an academic library; three years' experience supervising professional staff; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of emerging trends in health sciences librarianship; experience working in a healthcare or academic health sciences environment; demonstrated teaching and/or public presentation skills; proven track record of successful grant, proposal and contract writing. Record of research, publication, and/or professional contributions and experience forecasting, developing and monitoring federal budgets experience are highly desirable. Compensation: The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with the successful candidate's experience and an attractive <http://www.neomed.edu/officesanddirectory/humanresources/benefits/> benefits package. For further information inquire by email or phone to <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Associates/ Gossage Sager Associates. To start the application process, send a cover letter and current resume as Word or PDF documents to <mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com> Karen Miller. This position closes April 12, 2015. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates!

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free HP laser toner cartridge
by Helen Dewey 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '15

“Premium Compatible” Laser Toner Cartridge PTC4096A “meets OEM Original Cartridge Specifications” for use with: HP Laserjet 2000/ 2100/ 2100M/ 2100SE/ 2100TN/ 2100XI/ 2200/ 2200D/ 2200DN/ 2200DSE/ 2200DT/ 2200DTN Found when cleaning out the closet – date of purchase unknown but says “use before 04.2014” Available through delivery Want to give it a try? Helen Helen Dewey Benzonia Public Library Board rhdewey(a)charter.net

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Free Periodicals Giveaway
by Sarah Brooks 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '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 American Literature 1958-1994 American Magazine 1912-1956 American Mercury 1925-1960 American Monthly Reviews of Reviews 1897-1907 American Organist 1957-1970 American Photography 1931-1953 American Political Science Review 1967-1994 American Record Guide 1953-2000 American Review 1933-1937 American Review of Reviews 1913-1928 American Theatre 1987-1994 American Visions 1986-2000 Americana 1973-1993 Americas 1949-2003 Ammunition 1947-1957 Antiques 1922-1983 Antiques and Collecting Hobbies 1986-1995 Architecture 1920-2004 Apollo 1962-1991 Architectural Digest 1974-2000 Architectural Forum 1920-1974 Architectural Record 1914-2007 Art and Archaeology 1923-1934 Asia 1920-1945 Asian Survey 1989-1994 Atlas 1965-1972 Atlas World and Press 1971-1979 Audio 1974-2000 Auto Topics 1965-1968 Automobile Quarterly 1962-1995 Automotive Service Digest 1951-1961 Automotive and Aviation Industries 1942-1947 Automotive Digest 1942-1952 Automotive Engineering 1972-2004 Automotive Industries 1917-2000 Automotive Manufacturer 1926-1927 Automotive News 1939-1964 Aviation 1924-1947 Aviation Week 1947-1962 Aviation Week and Space Technology 1960-1981 _____________________________________ Sarah R. Brooks Lead Librarian, Periodicals, Interlibrary Loan, and Electronic Resources Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Street Flint, MI 48503

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Financial Management Question-Class III Libraries
by Reed City Area District Library 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '15

Hello, Our library had been a City Library and restructured as a district library recently. The City of Reed City had done all accounting and payroll on behalf of the Library previously and is presently continuing that arrangement. The Library Board would like to consider changing some financial management to become more independent. I have the following questions for Class III Libraries (especially, Class III district libraries) as related to financial management: 1). Do you have an outside financial manager for your library or does the does the director (or other staff) assume responsibility for that function? For example, who is responsible for payroll, balance statements, audits etc.? Do you pay an outside person to perform accounting for your Library or do you have a dedicated staff for finances? 2) If your library is a district library, do any of your constituent participating municipalities perform financial management services on your behalf? For example, if your district is comprised of one or more townships and a City, do you have an arrangement where the City or Township Treasurer perform fiscal management on behalf of the district library. If so, what tasks do they complete on behalf of the Library? How well do you feel this arrangement is working? 2). If you do your accounting internally at your library, what software do you use and would you recommend that software to another library? These questions could probably be a little more well-worded, but even general insights and recommendations based on your experience would be appreciated. Thank You (and Happy Monday!) Heather Heather Symon Bassett, Director Reed City Area District Library 410 W. Upton Ave. Reed City, MI 49677 (231) 832-2131 rclib(a)hotmail.comwww.reedcitylibrary.org

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Summer Reading Program Intern Posting-Chippewa River District Library System
by Barbara Sanford 05 Mar '15

05 Mar '15

Summer Programming Intern Assist library staff with the Summer Reading Program by registering patrons for the reading program; tracking/handing out prizes; assisting with programs; and using early literacy theories in planning and implementing storytimes. The intern will go through training on early literacy skills. Ability and willingness to interact in a friendly, positive manner with children and adults. Experience in working with children. Strong organizational skills. Ability and willingness to speak in front of groups of children and caregivers. Strong interpersonal communication skills. A genuine interest in children and their recreational and educational needs. Must be able to handle working in an environment that may be hectic and noisy. Wage: $9.00/hr for 20 hrs/week based on programming schedule needs. May require some evenings and weekends. Starts May 11 through Aug 8. Undergraduate coursework in elementary education, child development, children's literature, or recreation required. Bachelor's degree with graduate library science coursework preferred. Apply at Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University, Mt. Pleasant, by April 4, 2015. An Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about the library and for our application form, please see www.crdl.org<http://www.crdl.org/> Barbara Sanford Youth Collections and Programming Coordinator Chippewa River District Library 301 S. University Ave Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (989)773-3242 X 23 bsanford(a)crdl.org<mailto:bsanford@crdl.org>

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