June 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Chelsea District Library Director Bill Harmer Resigns to Take Position in Connecticut
by Patty Roberts 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* CONTACT: *Elizabeth Senoli, Chelsea District Library Board of Trustees, President* PHONE: 734-662-2142 E-MAIL: esensoli(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org *June 2, 2015 | Chelsea, MI* *Chelsea District Library Director Bill Harmer Resigns to Take Position in Connecticut* The Chelsea District Library Board of Trustees bids farewell to visionary Director Bill Harmer, who has been with the library since 2006. Harmer has been named Executive Director of the Westport Library in Westport, Connecticut effective July 27, 2015. His last day in Chelsea will be July 10. Elizabeth Sensoli, Chelsea District Library Board President said “While I am happy for the wonderful opportunity ahead for Bill and his family, I admit to sadness for Chelsea’s loss. Bill is a brilliant director. His talent and spirit have made our library a very special place, at the heart of Chelsea. Personally, I will miss his unquenchable enthusiasm and “out of the box” thinking. Trustee, Robin Wagner added, “Bill is a remarkable leader, driven by a contagious passion for continuously improving the library experience for guests, staff, and community. Bill’s constant focus is understanding what is this library today, envisioning how can it be better tomorrow, and wondering how to get there sooner than tomorrow.” Harmer began working at the Chelsea District Library in 2006 as the Head of Adult Services where he was instrumental in establishing a service planning model for assessing community’s needs and identifying service priorities. Through his outreach model, he pioneered new programs such as Artist-in-Residence, Midwest Literary Walk, the Stories of Chelsea Oral History Project, Purple Rose Theatre Concert Readings, and the Comedy Showcase. Promoted to Director in 2009, Harmer continued to build upon his belief that the library experience cannot be viewed as just an information transaction, but also an opportunity to reach out and connect lives. His ability to connect with community, work closely with staff, and respond quickly to emerging trends led to the Chelsea District Library being recognized by *Library Journal* as the 2008 “Best Small Library in America”. In addition to his role as Library Director, Harmer currently serves on the SRSLY Anti-Coalition Executive Committee, is a member of the Chelsea Lions Club, served as President of the Rotary Club of Chelsea, and was a former co-chair of the Chelsea Area Wellness Coalition, as well as Marketing Coordinator for the Chelsea Summerfest. In his formal resignation letter to the board, Harmer wrote, “Throughout my years in Chelsea, I have had the honor and privilege to work alongside a world-class staff dedicated to advancing learning, literacy, civic engagement, innovation, and service that is second to none. With a Board of Trustees committed to the long-term vitality of the library in the community, and with our Friends of the Library and 140+ library volunteers constantly providing all of the resources we have needed to create our magic, I have been incredibly fortunate and lucky these nine years in Chelsea. I am awed at our enviable and lengthy list of astonishing accomplishments.” Sensoli reported that the Board of Trustees will establish a search committee and engage a leading search firm to identify a new executive director. “Bill leaves us with big shoes to fill, but standing next to those shoes is a strong organization with an unparalleled staff,” said Sensoli. “Chelsea District Library will continue to be a ground breaking library, dedicated to enriching and serving our community.” For more information, please contact Chelsea District Library Board of Trustees President Elizabeth Sensoli, 734-662-2142 or esensoli(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org. About Us: Chelsea District Library is nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide equal access to quality resources that serve the lifelong cultural, educational and informational needs and interests of all people. The Library currently serves 14,000 residents in the Chelsea district – City of Chelsea plus Dexter, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan townships and more than 20,000 individuals visit the Library each month. For more information visit chelseadistrictlibrary.org. # Patty Roberts | Marketing Coordinator Chelsea District Library | 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 216 | proberts(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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New Government Documents
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

A list of new government documents has been added to the GODORT of Michigan Wiki. Of note for May: Portraits of Michigan: History & facts on Michigan. Trends in the use of complementary health approaches among adults: United States, 2002-2012. Detroit Tech Team Report. Where do Americans usually shop for food and how do they travel to get there? 2010-2011 Minerals Yearbook: Michigan. Quality and environmental impacts of bottled water. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/96969774/May%202015%20New%20Documents%20… 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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DVD Cases
by Mary Cornell 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Hello all, The DVD Cases have been claimed. Thanks! Mary Mary Cornell Technical Services Supervisor Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us<http://www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us>

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ALA Annual 2015 ALCTS President's Program Invitation
by Regina Gong 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

On behalf of the ALCTS President's Program Committee, I would like to invite you to this event. Dr. Wolf has just been featured in NPR's Morning Edition<http://www.npr.org/2015/05/28/408787099/the-technology-of-books-has-changed….> last week. I hope you can come and see her in person and please excuse the cross postings. _______________________ President's Program Three Short Stories about Deep Reading in the Digital Age You're probably reading this message on a screen-a phone, a tablet, perhaps a laptop.[http://www.ala.org/alcts/sites/ala.org.alcts/files/content/events/a… Our burgeoning digital culture has all kinds of effects on us-especially on our brains and how we think and read. Maryanne Wolf, author of Proust and the Squid: the Story and Science of the Reading Brain, will share three stories to consider: * the transition from a literary to a digital culture-with its concomitant effects on the changing reading brain * the beauty and the threats of the digital milieu on the next generation of readers * the stewardship role played by the library in the preservation of "deep reading" in our culture Join ALCTS President Mary Page in welcoming Professor Wolf as she shares her stories. Don't miss this program! Date: Monday, June 29 Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 3014-3016 West Add to my schedule<http://iz4.me/NE9X2zTgv0V1> Visit the Facebook Event page<http://iz4.me/PE9X2zTgv0V1> to find out more. Follow the conversation on Twitter: #alctsac15 Thanks, Regina Regina Gong, MLIS Manager of Technical Services and Systems Lansing Community College Library 517-483-1663 | lcc.edu/library Connect with us [facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/lcclibrary> [twitter] <http://www.twitter.com/lcclibrary> [tumblr] <http://lcclibrary.tumblr.com/> [pinterest] <http://www.pinterest.com/lcclibrary> [flickr] <http://www.flickr.com/lcclibrary> [youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/lcclibrary>

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DVD Cases
by Mary Cornell 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Hello all, I have a box of approximately 75 brand new or lightly used recyclable single DVD cases. If you would be interested in these, please send me your Library name and MelCat code and they're yours. Thanks, Mary Cornell Mary Cornell Technical Services Supervisor Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us<http://www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us>

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Librarian Position Open in Sembach, Germany
by Yvonne Brown 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Librarian Position Open in Sembach, Germany OPEN PERIOD: Monday, June 1, 2015 to Monday, June 15, 2015 SERIES & GRADE: NF-1410-04 POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/405557400 This librarian position is a vital position within the framework of the IMCOM-Europe G-9 Library Garrison Support Element (GSE). This position provides technical services support to 18 Army Europe Libraries ensuring all materials centrally processed meet all current SOPs and guidelines and selects materials for garrison library collections. This position acts as our expert on eContent, providing support to our staffs in the field and responds to patron help request. This position also handles contracts for the Library GSE. Duty location is Sembach, Germany. Sembach is part of the US Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz. Sembach is a municipality in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Sembach is a rural town with the closest large city being Kaiserslautern, which has excellent train connections to great places to visit like Paris (in about two hours), Munich (in about 4 hours), and many others!

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Microfilm recycling
by Linda Pierce 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Does anyone know of a recycling company either in Michigan or a nearby state that can handle 35mm microfilm with lead? Please respond off-list to Bruce Deitz at bdeitz(a)kettering.edu. Thank you! -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Employee Background Check Authorization Form
by Lindsey Dorfman 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Hello, Do any of you have an employee background check authorization form that you are willing to share? Thanks! Lindsey Dorfman, MLIS. Library Director Allegan District Library 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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Registration Open: 2015 Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Annual Conference
by Olson, Donna 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

**** Please excuse cross-posting *** Registration is now open for the 2015 Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Annual Conference to be held at Lansing Community College - West Campus on Friday, July 17, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration and continental breakfast will be from 8:30–9:00 a.m. We have an exciting line-up of sessions for all attendees. In addition, we will have as our keynote, Corey Seeman, Director, Kresge Business Administration Library, Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Come and hear Corey share his experiences and insights on "Where You and I Are Going to Spend the Rest of Our Lives: What a Future Library Really Looks Like." You won't want to miss this exciting opportunity. An early bird registration fee of $45 will be applicable through July 6th. From July 7-15, the late registration fee will be $55. The registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Parking is free at the venue. To register online, please go to: http://miug2015.eventbrite.com For more information about the Conference including the agenda and directions, please visit the MIUG website at www.miug.org. We hope to see you at this year’s MIUG. Thanks, Donna, MIUG Conference Chair "Find us at www.miug.org" Donna Olson Information Specialist Howell Carnegie District Library 314 W Grand River, Howell, MI 48843 (517)546-0720x131 | (517)546-1494 fx “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt

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Programs from the National Association of Library Performers
by Live Tribute Productions 01 Jun '15

01 Jun '15

Touring U.S. Public Libraries in 2015 We have presented these programs at over 300 Libraries in 44 states To Schedule a program at your library call . 800-358-4795 Mark Twain Library Program http://www.livetributeproductions.com/nonmusicshows/twainlibraryprogram.html Abe Lincoln and the Civil War Program http://www.livetributeproductions.com/nonmusicshows/lincolncivilwarprogram.… Music Americana a Salute to American Pop Music http://www.livetributeproductions.com/musicshows/elvissuperstars.html Thanks, Dave Ehlert National Association of Library Performers 800-358-4795 daveelvisehlert(a)gmail.com www.libraryperformersassociation.com <https://www.facebook.com/Libraryperformersassociation?ref=aymt_homepage_pan…> You are receiving this message because you are affiliated with Iowa Public Library AssociationTo stop receiving emails from this sender reply with Unsubscribe in subject line

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