March 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Bankruptcy
by Lindsey Dorfman 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

I'm full of questions today :) How do you handle patron bankruptcies? Do you remove the patrons fines and give them privileges again if they show you bankruptcy documentation? Can you legally continue to block use if they've successfully filed bankruptcy? Do any of you have policies regarding this? Thanks! Lindsey Dorfman, MLIS. Library Director Allegan Library District 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org <http://www.alleganlibrary.org> facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allegan-District-Library/75692355114> | twitter <https://twitter.com/adllisten>

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Board members
by Joann Crater 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

I was just browsing through a workshop folder on Working with Boards and one of the slides caught my eye. Under how to obtain good board members it says to develop a process for review and recommendation or selection of members. I would be interested to know of the process anyone has to do this. Thank you!Joann @ Hudson Library

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It's a New HeritageQuest Online via MeL!!
by BiggThomas, Deb (MDE) 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Hi All-have you clicked on the link to HeritageQuest Online today?! It's got a whole new look and feel, functionality and new content! ProQuest is providing webinars to further introduce library staff to the revamp of HeritageQuest which is now "Powered by Ancestry". Here's the link to register for one of these free webinars: http://tinyurl.com/ls8uf97 You may also be interested in the LibGuide on HertiageQuest Online from ProQuest; found here: http://proquest.libguides.com/heritagequestonline Please share widely! Kind regards, Deb Deb Biggs Thomas, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org The Library of Michigan is pleased to share a new video series highlighting Michigan libraries and how they are making a difference in their communities. To experience Michigan libraries in a new light, visit http://brightside.cedam.info/ and watch the 21st Century Libraries episode.

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Youth Services Librarian - Part Time
by Vicky Brooks 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

The City of Oak Park is currently recruiting for two Youth Services Librarians. These are 10 or 16 hour work week part-time positions with a rate of $18.87 - $22.23 per hour. For a complete job description and application details please visit www.ci.oak-park.mi.us<http://www.ci.oak-park.mi.us>.

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Juvenile or Young Adult?
by Leopold Freedman 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Looking for guidelines on making the distinction between Juvenile Lit and Young Adult. Lee Freedman lfreedman(a)lssu.ed

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Adult Services Librarian - Job Description Class 3 & 4
by Lindsey Dorfman 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Hello, We are in the process of updating our job descriptions. If you are a class 3 or a class 4 library can you please send me the job description for your Adult Services Librarian. Thanks! Lindsey Dorfman, MLIS. Library Director Allegan Library District 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org <http://www.alleganlibrary.org> facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allegan-District-Library/75692355114> | twitter <https://twitter.com/adllisten>

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Library meeting space
by barringer＠blissfieldlibrary.org 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Up to now, we have restricted rentals of our library meeting room to non-profit purposes (bridal showers, birthday parties, etc.). We are considering opening it up to include business use that does not immediately produce profit (training, board and committee meetings, depositions, public workshops that charge no admission-also we are thinking of allowing admission charges with an increased rental fee). We'd like to prohibit someone from setting up a storefront in the library or from manufacturing something (like a movie) in the library that would be sold at a later date. Recording a deposition or meeting or designing a prototype would be okay in this scenario. If your meeting space policy allows anything beyond non-profit use, can you send me your policy? Thanks, Bob Barringer

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Online Registration Systems
by Andy Schuck 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

Hello, Just writing to update you on our search for a new online program registration system. It seems that the only system other libraries in Michigan have used is Evanced (http://evancedsolutions.com/products/#EC ). 3 libraries said that they really liked it and 1 was not impressed, though that was 3 years ago. We've scheduled a webinar with Evanced to go over their Spaces system, which may also help us with booking meeting rooms (there never seem to be enough here). I had thought about sending a query to Publib but have run out of time. If we're not satisfied with what we see, I may extend the net, so to speak. Thanks to everyone who responded! Andy Schuck Head of Youth Services William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123, ext. 2844 www.westlandlibrary.org Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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KDL Employment Opportunity: Youth Paraprofessional - Nelson Sand Lake
by Megan Bravo 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT KENT DISTRICT LIBRARY An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer POSITION TITLE: Youth Paraprofessional (union) APPLICATION PERIOD: LOCATION: Nelson Sand Lake Branch Beginning: March 3, 2015 RATE: $ 15.93/hr. - 20 hrs/wk Closing Date: March 17, 2015 DUTIES: Provides reference and information services to Library patrons. Assists patrons in their search for library materials. Provides reader's advisory and reference interview services as needed. Maintains the collection including shifting of books, discarding of materials, requesting of replacement materials, evaluating donated materials and displaying of new or seasonal materials. Participates in the selection and ordering of materials for inclusion in the library's collection. Instructs and assists Library staff and patrons in basic technical support maintenance and troubleshooting in the use of various library equipment. Assists in the planning, organizing and implementing of Library programs and special projects that meet the youth population needs, including underserved communities. Provides programs for library youth patrons. Provides training and guidance to clerical staff and volunteers. May provide assistance in initiating and maintaining community contacts. Participates in the formation, development, and implementation of goals and action plans. Pursues professional development by serving on KDL committees, and attending meetings, workshops, and conferences. Participates in professional organizations. Provides circulation services, as operations require. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Bachelor's degree and successful experience working with children and young adults. Ability to travel between work locations and related places of business as needed. Considerable knowledge of available circulating materials and basic reference sources. Working knowledge of public library computer hardware and software operations. Ability to work under general supervision with latitude in exercising independent judgment and discretion. Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with various library personnel and patrons. Analytical ability to maintain accurate statistics. Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves and storage areas, maintain library materials and operate equipment. Physical ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts and lift/carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Hearing ability to answer telephone and patron inquiries. Ability to operate a variety of library equipment including a computer, fax and copy machine. DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Course work in Library Science, one year of professional library work, and knowledge of children's materials and programming is preferred. Bilingual, English/Spanish desirable. HOURS AND LOCATION: KDL provides library services to our local communities seven days per week. All positions will require some evening and weekend hours, including Sundays. While this position is currently assigned at the above location, KDL reserves the right to require all employees to be available for assignments at any KDL location. All applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library<http://tbe.taleo.net/CH09/ats/careers/jobSearch.jsp?org=KDL&cws=1> electronic application form and completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the minimum and special eligibility requirements, as listed on this job announcement, for the vacancy and file a timely application in order to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Megan Bravo Human Resources Representative Kent District Library 814 West River Center NE Comstock Park, MI 49321 616.784.2016 ext. 2222 Fax 616.647.3818 mbravo(a)kdl.org<mailto:mbravo@kdl.org>

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Come Sail Away with the Michigan Activity Pass!
by Jim Flury 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

Who among us is old enough to remember when this song was released? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Come_Sail_Away I don't know about the rest of you, but I did the speakers in my $500.00 hooptie a great disservice when this song was released. Good news! You don't have to blow out your car speakers to enjoy a cruise, thanks to the Michigan Activity Pass program. This on account a venue that is brand new to MAP, ie we've never had them "on board" in the nearly eight years old MAP and now new MAP have been in existence, will be joining the program. On May 24 BaySail Appledore Tall Ships http://www.baysailbaycity.org/public/baycity.htm will sail away with the MAP program. We look forward to having them as our partner. And if you are in need of someone to go to Key West to check out their operation there, I will make the supreme sacrifice and volunteer myself for that duty :) Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. I can really feel the MAP momentum building now! 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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