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Director - Holly Township Library
by Denise Hooks 28 May '15

28 May '15

Holly Township Library - Director Opening Posted: 5-28-15 This is an exciting opportunity to direct a busy Class IV library serving a population of 23,088. The library is located in Holly Township, Michigan, nestled in the northwest corner of Oakland County, and just north of the quaint Village of Holly. In addition to Holly Township residents, the library serves residents in Groveland and Rose Townships. The Board is seeking a library administrator who is a dynamic leader with excellent knowledge of libraries and has superior communication skills. The director is responsible for administering a budget of nearly $360,000 (including a 1 mill voted levy), supervising a staff of 8 FTE, managing a 6,000 square foot library, overseeing a collection of 50,000 items, and maintaining an automated ILS. The library participates in MeLCat statewide resource sharing, MiLibraryCard borrowing program, and OverDrive electronic materials lending. Education & Experience A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution; possession of a Level 2 Librarian's Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan, or ability to obtain one; a minimum of two years of experience in an administrative capacity. Work Hours/Compensation Salaried; Exempt Position; 40 hours per week; will include some evening and weekend hours for programs and meetings; on-call after business hours and on weekends in emergency situations. Beginning salary: $45,000 - $55,000; placement dependent on experience and qualifications. Additional benefits available. Responsibilities/Job Qualifications A complete job description and more information about the library may be found at: www.hollytownshiplibrary.org<http://www.hollytownshiplibrary.org> Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled; applications received by Friday, June 19, 2015 will receive first consideration. Application Process: Qualified applicants should send a current resume, cover letter detailing qualifications for position, and three professional references to: Holly Township Library Director Search ATTN: MMLC 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 48502 Electronic submissions will also be accepted at: dhooks.mmlc(a)gmail.com<mailto:dhooks.mmlc@gmail.com>. Holly Township Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 484503 (810) 232-7119 (810) 232-6639 Fax

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Thank you!
by Ben Peterson 28 May '15

28 May '15

Just wanted to say thank you for all the responses on the display policy question I posted yesterday. What a great group we have here! Ben Peterson Brandon Township Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville, Michigan 48462 bpeterson(a)brandonlibrary.org

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U.S. History Giveaway
by Kay Spomer-PIDL 28 May '15

28 May '15

Our library had a donation recently of "The History of the United States, 2nd Edition" (The Great Courses), c2003. It is the complete set including Course Guidebook/CDs. We do not have a need for them, and will ship in RIDES if anyone is interested. Description below: http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Company-History-Complete-Courses/dp/156585761 5/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8 <http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Company-History-Complete-Courses/dp/15658576 15/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1432757575&sr=8-3&keywords=the+history+of+the+unit ed+states+2nd+edition+the+great+courses+2003> &qid=1432757575&sr=8-3&keywords=the+history+of+the+united+states+2nd+edition +the+great+courses+2003 Kay Spomer Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie St. Rogers City, MI 49779 Ph: (989) 734-2477, ext. 226 Fax: (989) 734-4899 cattech(a)pidl.org Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

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Digital Futures: Fifth American Libraries magazine supplement on ebooks and digital content.
by Jim Flury 28 May '15

28 May '15

Click the link for access: http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/Launch.aspx?EID=571167d0-6eca-4… 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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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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Notable Author Visit
by David Ross 27 May '15

27 May '15

The Carleton Branch Library, Monroe County Library System, is once again partnering with the Airport Community Schools Libraries and welcoming one of the Michigan Notable Authors this year. The program will be at the Airport High School at 6:30 on Monday June 1. Our author this year is A. J. Baime New York Times Best Selling Author. His book that was selected is The Arsenal of Democracy. Attached is a copy of the flyer. Thank you David Ross David Ross Community Librarian, North County Area Libraries Monroe County Library System, Monroe MI Carleton Branch Library, Newport Branch Library, and South Rockwood Branch Library

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MCLS and MeL June workshops and classes
by Suzanne Robinson 27 May '15

27 May '15

WIDE DISTRIBUTION. PLEASE SHARE WITH ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THESE WORKSHOPS. The MeLCat Visiting Patron Service June 8 10-11a Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Advanced June 9-11 1:30-3:30p Practical Practitioner Linked Data and BIBFRAME Last day to register for this special-priced, self-paced workshop is June 12 The course runs from June 17 to July 29 Original Cataloging of Digital Resources using RDA June 16-18 1:30-3:30p Missing in Action: RIDES Lost and Found Procedures June 18 1:20-2:30p Original Cataloging of Archives using RDA June 23-25 1:30-3:30p MeLCat Refreshers for DCB Libraries June 24 10-4p in Lansing MeL Early Literacy Resources June 24 9:30-10a For descriptions and to register, please go to: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/ Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Suzanne Part time Hours: Office hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9a - 3p, with slight variations I work from home also, and I check email regularly. Email is the best way to reach me. ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 mcls.org

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Public Posting/Public Bulletin Board Policies
by Dan Hutchins 27 May '15

27 May '15

Hello all,We're currently considering authoring a policy governing what the public may or may not post on our bulletin board. If anyone has a policy we might look at for guidance and ideas and is willing to share it would be greatly appreciated. Dan T. Hutchins, Librarian Brandon Township Public Library 304 South Street, Ortonville, MI 48462 248-627-1460 x 1510 dhutchins(a)brandonlibrary.org

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Display area policies
by Ben Peterson 27 May '15

27 May '15

Greetings, I am currently writing a policy for our display areas in our library. I would like to know if any of you would share your policies governing outside entities displaying items in your library. If you could contact me off list at bpeterson(a)brandonlinbrary.org that would be great. Thank you, Ben Peterson Brandon Township Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville, Michigan 48462 bpeterson(a)brandonlibrary.org

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MAP Makes InfoDocket (Baldwin Public Library Does, Too)
by Jim Flury 27 May '15

27 May '15

>From the May 26 edition of "Roundup: 32 Public Library News Reports From the U.S. and Canada." Scroll down to Michigan. I didn't see the WXYZ piece on television, but a colleague who did said MAP was mentioned on that station on Sunday morning, May 24: http://www.infodocket.com/2015/05/26/public-library-news-roundup-30-items/ 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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