March 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Beginning Workshop Registration Now Open
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

Registration for the 2014 Beginning Workshop is now open at http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp. The Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop is a 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a Michigan public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. (Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.) Register: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/CourseByAlpha.asp Date: May 13-15, 2014 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline: April 12 Registered attendees can pick up their packets from 6-8pm on Monday, May 12 in the lobby. You can also pick up packets on Tuesday, May 13 at 8:00am during breakfast. The event concludes at 3:00 on Thursday, May 15. Please view the 2014 Attendee Information Packet <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2014_BW_Attendee_Inf…> for details on the event, lodging and a brief agenda. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Part -Time Youth Position Opening
by BEL Deb Jones 03 Mar '15

03 Mar '15

Hello All - please see attached part-time youth position posting. Thank you. Deb. Deborah L. Jones, Director beldrj(a)llcoop.org Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library 302 E Main Street Belding MI 48809 P 616.7941450 F 616.794.3510 belding.michlibrary.org Imagine the Possibilities @ Your Library! A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone. Jo Goodwin This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Fwd: [aaslforum] Tweet for School Libraries TODAY!
by Lester, Kathy 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

See forwarded message --- ------------------------------ *From: *"Jenna Nemec-Loise" <alsc.jenna(a)hotmail.com> *To: *"ALSC-L Listserv" <alsc-l(a)lists.ala.org>, "YALSA Listserv" < ya-yaac(a)lists.ala.org>, aaslforum(a)lists.ala.org, alscpubsch(a)lists.ala.org *Sent: *Monday, March 2, 2015 2:18:58 PM *Subject: *[aaslforum] Tweet for School Libraries TODAY! Do you have a Twitter account and the strong belief that state-certified school librarians contribute to students' success both in school and in life? *Take action TODAY to ensure the inclusion of school library funding in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)!* Please tweet the following message to Senator Patty Murray and encourage everyone you know to do the same: *@PattyMurray <https://twitter.com/PattyMurray> Libraries help students prepare for successful futures. #InvestInKids <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23InvestInKids> and support funding for #SchoolLibraries <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23SchoolLibraries> under #ESEA <https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ESEA>* Please join in this critical advocacy push to guarantee school libraries are included in this key legislation. Every tweet makes a difference! ------------------------------ *Jenna Nemec-Loise, MLIS* Relationship architect. Community builder. Teen advocate. Early childhood specialist. alsc.jenna(a)hotmail.com <http://hotmail.com/> | 847.917.3402 *Candidate, Division Councilor, 2015 ALSC Election* *Adjunct Faculty, Dominican University GSLIS, Spring 2015* *Member Content Editor, ALSC Everyday Advocacy** Website & Electronic Newsletter* *Advocacy Columnist, Children and Libraries* *Chairperson, 2014-15 AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School-Public Library Cooperation* *Member, 2014-16 ALA Committee on Legislation* *Member, 2014-16 PLA/ALSC Every Child Ready to Read Oversight Committee* *Member, 2014-15 ALA Advocacy Coordinating Group*

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Job Posting
by Gina Horn 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

AVAILABLE POSITION: Public Services Librarian WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, 40 hours per week, including some evening and weekend hours. Salary: Starting at $40,000/year. Benefits include healthcare, vacation and sick time. JOB SUMMARY: The Head of Public Services has responsibility for supervising and training the Public Services staff, including Youth Services and coordinates the publicity and programming functions of the Branch District Library. The Head of Public Services also acts as a branch manager for the Coldwater Main Branch. This is a full-time, salaried position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The work schedule may include some nights and weekends. REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited college or university in Library and Information Science or equivalent. Experience working in a library setting. Experience managing and supervising staff. Commitment to customer service excellence. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Expertise with computer technology and an understanding of its potential in providing high quality library services. Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently. Demonstrated initiative and creative approach to attaining departmental goals. Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of library service for patrons of all ages. Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual may be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience managing and supervising staff in a library setting. Minimum of 5 years library experience. APPLY: Submit application available at http://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/employment and send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references to: Gina Horn, Administrative Assistant at HornG(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org. DEADLINE: Application will be accepted through 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, though the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found. PLEASE NOTE: All candidates will be notified of our decision by mail or phone within 3-4 weeks after the deadline date. We ask that no inquiries be made about the status of your application during this period. The Branch District Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All personnel decisions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, or veteran status. Evette Atkin, Library Director, Branch District Library, 10 E. Chicago Street, Coldwater, MI 49036, 517.278.2341 x16, AtkinEve(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org.

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post to list
by Gina Horn 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

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6 Hardcover copies of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
by Dustin Brown 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

All spoken for. -- Dustin Brown Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Direct Line - 248-438-8210 Fax - 248-669-3247 -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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6 Hardcover copies of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
by Dustin Brown 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Available to the first reply off list. Will deliver through Rides or The Library Network delivery. -- Dustin Brown Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 2869 North Pontiac Trail Direct Line - 248-438-8210 Fax - 248-669-3247 -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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New Government Documents, February 2015
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

A list of new Government Documents has been loaded onto the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Among the goodies this month: The American Freshman: National Norms for Fall, 2014. Report of Solid Waste Landfilled in Michigan: October 1, 2014-September 30, 2014. Science in the Great Lakes Mapper. Status of Electric Competition in Michigan: Report for Calendar Year 2014. 2014 Michigan State of the Great Lakes Report. Menu labeling imparts new information about the calorie content of restaurant foods. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/93390803/February%202015%20New%20Documen… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu 906-227-1580

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SAM wireless print for patrons
by Yvonne Brown 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Hello. Are any libraries using Comprise's SAM wireless print, allowing patrons to print from laptops over wi-fi in the library? If so, is it working well? Is your print release station a stand-alone machine, or does that machine provide other functions also? Thank you for any feedback. Yvonne Brown Lapeer District Library www.library.lapeer.org 810-664-9521

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Thank You!
by Lois Hartman 02 Mar '15

02 Mar '15

Thanks to all who responded to my inquiry about e-cigarettes. Here is a compiled list of the responses I received. They will be very helpful when I take the issue up with the board for revision of our policy. Thanks again! Lois In Hastings we just added e-cigarettes to the line in our code of conduct that lists cigarettes and chewing tobacco as prohibited. Have not seen one in the library either – we changed our policy right after they came on the market. Evelyn @ Hastings Public Library Genesee District Library does not allow the use of e-cigarettes in the libraries. Our action follows the lead of Genesee County, which also bans them in county facilities. Our patron Code of Conduct prohibits the use of tobacco in the libraries, and we intend to modify the patron code of conduct to read, “Tobacco or tobacco products, including all forms of electronic cigarettes, may not be used in the library.” The instructions given to staff in the interim reads, “Due to health concerns, and following the lead of Genesee County, we will interpret item 1 of the Patron Code of Conduct to include electronic cigarettes. The use of electronic cigarettes by staff, patrons, volunteers, vendors, workers or other persons is prohibited in all branches of Genesee District Library, and in GDL-owned vehicles.”Darwin McGuireTechnical Services ManagerGenesee District Library4195 W. Pasadena Ave.Flint, MI 48504810-230-3329 Telephone810-732-1161 FA We added e-cigarettes to the no tobacco policy, which is now a no-smoking/no tobacco policy. The reason is two-fold. First kids do not need to be exposed to this in the library environment. Second there is a vapor that comes from the use of the e-cigarette. So they are not allowed on property at all, including the parking lot. Jim OliverCharlotte Community Library We added them to our policy last year after we had a lady come in the building and started smoking one. Smelled nasty, like dirty wet socks. She started smoking it while playing Farmville on the computers. She was really irritated with me when I asked her to stop and cut up her library card and left it on the desk for us before stomping out. Guess she planned to water her crops elsewhere! Here is our policy (It is a simple line on our Patron Code of Conduct policy):15. Tobacco, nicotine products, or e-cigarette devices may not be used in the library or on library property. Andrea Estelle, Library Director“Brighten the Corner Where You Are” We just added to our no smoking policy. With the legalization of marijuana likely to happen and the creation of e-cigarettes, I tried to make the no smoking policy all-encompassing. It's just this one sentence: The smoking or use of tobacco, tobacco-like products or e-cigarettes is not permitted at any time in the library. Jolene Michaels, Director Mackinaw Area Public Library 528 W. Central Ave; PO Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (231)436-5451 - work(231)437-0739 - cell fax (231) 436-7344 Hello, Since e-cigarettes are not the same as regular cigarettes, we have it clearly stated in our patron policy that “no smoking, which includes e-cigarettes” is not allowed. We do not allow them because they do give off a small discharge of smoke etc and the smoker still has to exhale. It was just simpler to ban them with no smoking policy. We’ve never had anyone question the policy or try to smoke them here either. Hope this helps.BillieJo BluemerLibrary DirectorRauchholz Memorial Library1140 N Hemlock RdHemlock MI 48626989-642-8621billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org Ann mentioned to me that you were interested in how other libraries were handling e-cigarette use. We just amended our no smoking policy to include them. Our board was very deliberate about the inclusive nature of the language we used. The policy can be found here: http://www.kpl.gov/policies/smoking.aspx Let me know if you have any questions. Hi, Lois,Responding off list, as my response is not so interesting. Just using our “no smoking” policy to ban e-cigarettes at this time. Only had once incident and the patron did not object to being told “no.” So hasn’t had a robust test yet where a patron makes a fuss. Lois Hartman Watervliet District Library

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