July 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Great Crime Author!
by Lisa Sutton 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Tobin Buhk is an excellent program for libraries, and is reasonably priced! We enjoyed his presentations so much we have had him back twice! He has several programs to choose from. Tobin T. Buhk is a freelance author specializing in true crime. To research his first book, *Cause of Death* (Prometheus Books, 2007), he volunteered in a county morgue, watching as his co-author, Kent County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen D. Cohle, unraveled puzzling forensic mysteries. A second collaboration with Dr. Cohle resulted in *Skeletons in the Closet *(Prometheus, 2008). Buhk's love of history and fascination with true crime led to *True Crime Michigan* (Stackpole Books, 2011), *True Crime in the Civil War* (Stackpole, 2012), *The Shocking Case of Helmuth Schmidt* (The History Press, 2013), and *Strychnine Saint* (History Press, 2014). For more information about Tobin visit http://www.tobinbuhk.com. Lisa Sutton-Director Roscommon Area District Library 106 Lake St., P.O. Box 888 Roscommon, MI 48653 989-281-1305

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Dexter - PT Youth Reference position
by Paul McCann 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Please excuse the cross posting. The Dexter District Library has an opening for a Part-time Youth Services Reference Librarian. Please find the job description attached. Please submit resume and cover letter via email to Paul McCann, Library Director at pmccann(a)dexter.lib.mi.us, by mail to Dexter District Library 3255 Alpine St., Dexter, MI 48130 or by fax to (734) 426-1217. Applications received by August 17, 2015 will be given priority. Thanks for your help in spreading the word. Paul McCann -- Paul McCann Dexter District Library Library Director 3255 Alpine St. Phone: 734-426-4477 Dexter, MI 48130 Fax: 734-426-1217 www.dexter.lib.mi.us

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Marshall District Library - Full-Time Library Assistant Job Posting
by Angela Semifero 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

AVAILABLE POSITION: Full-Time Library Assistant, Public Services Department – Youth Programming WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours PAY RATE: $10.69 per hour with merit increases; benefits include pro-rated health insurance, retirement plan options, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays JOB SUMMARY: The full-time Library Assistant – Youth Programming provides library services to library visitors of all ages. These services include: assisting patrons with public computer use, delivery of reference, information and reader’s advisory services for patrons of all ages, library programming, library displays, using library technology to meet the needs of the community served. Position responsibilities assigned primarily in the areas of early literacy services, youth program planning, and outreach. REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum high school degree. Substantial college coursework preferred. - Experience working with children required. Experience working in an educational environment preferred. - Knowledge of early literacy and early childhood development. - Public library experience preferred with demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources. - Proficiency in the use of computer technology. Accuracy and skill in keyboarding required - Commitment to customer service excellence. - Excellent oral and written communication skills essential. - Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently. - Creativity in developing and implementing library programs and services. Additionally to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual will 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. APPLY: Submit resume with cover letter providing details of relevant experience to: Angela Semifero, Library Director, Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068. Electronic submissions to: SemiferoaA(a)MarshallDistrictLibrary.org DEADLINE: Application materials mailed or e-mailed will be accepted through 5:00 pm on Friday, August 14, 2015. 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.

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Register for Outside the Lines - Weeklong Celebration, Sept. 13-19, 2015
by White, Shannon (MDE) 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Outside the Lines -- Libraries are dynamic centers for engagement that help everyone in your local community be their best. To shift perceptions, we need to demonstrate how the library is more relevant than ever before. Let’s not just tell people how libraries have changed; let’s show them. Outside the Lines is a weeklong celebration demonstrating the creativity and innovation happening in libraries. Whether your organization is large or small, a school library or a public library, you can participate by hosting at least one event or campaign that: · Gets people thinking – and talking – about libraries in a different way · Showcases the library out in the community as well as in the library · Highlights how your library is relevant to people’s lives · Represents your local community · Is active versus passive – gets people engaged · Is extraordinary and unexpected · Most importantly, is fun! Register your library for the celebration, September 13-19, 2015 and read more about the initiative at: http://getoutsidethelines.org/ Outside the Lines is an initiative designed by Colorado library marketers and directors that gets libraries “walking the walk” – taking action to show our communities how important libraries are and how they’ve changed. This celebration takes many of the concepts discussed at R‑Squared – The Risk & Reward Conference, such as creativity, customer curiosity, culture, community and creative spaces, and puts them into action where they count – in our local communities. sdw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White 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 Nourishing Michigan’s Future…during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up – and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp>

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Summer Reading - Call for ideas for the 2017 manuals
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

The CSLP Early Literacy and Children's program manual committee is asking for ideas for the 2017 program. Please see below for the topics they are looking for and how to contact them. As well as email, these is a new idea submission form at the CSLP website (www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>). Thanks for your great ideas! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Collaborative Summer Library Program Call for Ideas Children's Manual and Early Literacy Manual, 2017 Work has begun on the CSLP 2017 Children's and Early Literacy Manuals, and we would love your input! We're looking for ideas for: * Programs and activities; STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) topics, hands-on activities, and programming for a wide range of interests, budgets, and age groups (including intergenerational) * Books * Displays and Decorations * Storytimes * Incentives * Outreach to children and families outside the library * Early literacy tips * App recommendations * Encouraging parent/caregiver engagement Whether you've got one book recommendation or an entire program outline, we'd love to hear from you. Our 2017 theme is "Build a Better World." Below, you'll find subthemes for each manual, to help give you an idea of what we'll be covering in each one. Please submit your ideas to Amanda Struckmeyer at amandacmoss(a)gmail.com<mailto:amandacmoss@gmail.com> by August 14, 2015; be sure to include your name, institution, city, and state, so that we can acknowledge you in the manual. Please note whether any fingerplays, rhymes, or songs are original works. Any format is welcome (book lists, bulleted lists, brief notes, or full paragraphs, for example). If you prefer, a CSLP Program Submission Form can be found at http://www.cslpreads.org. Thank you for helping us build a better manual as we prepare to celebrate building a better world in 2017! Early Literacy Manual (birth-age 5) Working Subthemes: * Home, Sweet Home (human and animal homes) * Building Blocks of Our Community (community institutions) * Construction, Tools, and Building Materials * Building a Better You (healthy habits, fine and gross motor control and strength, strong family relationships) * Kids Build a Better World (recycling, conserving water) Children's Manual (ages 5-12) Working Subthemes: * Transform (volunteerism, giving, sharing, conservation, recycling, upcycling) * Senses (See: famous art and museums; Hear: sound effects, music; Touch: textures, temperatures; Taste: food around the world, restaurants, cooking; Smell: distinct aromas) * Build (architecture, engineering, innovations, inventions, marble runs, roller coasters, city and country, bridges, maps) * Discover: (the natural world, including animals, plants, water, insects, and nature in general) * Live (storytelling, culture, customs, traditions, clothing, celebrations, transportation) Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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MAP: Stats, Hits, and SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium
by Jim Flury 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Good Morning, A couple of MAP related items today. First, I wanted to share some information with you regarding MAP partner SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium https://www.visitsealife.com/michigan/ When after a considerable amount of "recruitment" on our part we received word that SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium was joining the program, we were very happy. We also knew it would be the most popular destination in MAP. Indeed, that is the case. So it probably goes without saying that the destination that leads the way in terms of MAP pass checkouts, is also going to lead the way in terms of the number of questions, too. The most common question involves a situation where SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium advertises that it is "Sold Out" for a certain period of time on a certain day. Please note that your patrons can still purchase discounted tickets to SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium using their MAP pass, even when the "Sold Out" sign (electronic or not) appears. Here is what Erik Schreefel, Marketing Manager at SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium, had to say regarding this: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Jim, If a guest has a MAP pass, they are able to purchase tickets even if we are "sold out" -- I will make sure that our Admissions manager reiterates to the staff that individuals with MAP passes are able to purchase tickets even when we are "sold out". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I'm probably dating myself here, but a certain credit card company for many years saturated the airwaves (no online in those years) with ads that stated "Membership has its privileges." Well, so do MAP pass holders!!! Onward and upward, to MAP stats and website hits. I know all of you have committed to memory the total number of hits we garnered on the MAP website last year. But as it is still pretty early in the morning, meaning that second cup of coffee hasn't kicked in yet, I'll share that number with you again (282,477). By comparison, MAP has taken off at such an enormous clip this year that as of this morning we have had a total of 202,689 hits on the MAP website in the just a bit over two months since program go-live! At this rate we should blow by last year's total before Labor Day. And the number of hits to the MAP website will soon after that surpass the number of miles I had on the odometer of my car that I traded in (332,615 and yes, somebody bought my old car off the used car lot the NEXT DAY. In fact, I saw somebody driving it on a road near my house not long afterwards. There isn't a lot of traffic on said road, and after spending so many years around that car, I could spot it from a good distance away). Beyond that, who knows? And as far as MAP checkouts go, a bit more than two months into MAP Year 3 you have circulated 152% of the total number of passes you circulated in the twelve month period of MAP Year 2! Keep up the hard, good work, everyone. Thank you for your continued support and promotion 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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Please Share this Election Reminder for Next Week
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

REMINDER: Please be sure to post the attached election alert flyer about next week's election where the public will see it and to include it on your website. To see if you community has an election, visit: http://tinyurl.com/ocwxbtl Please also consider sharing the following message in any public communication channels your library provides, such as public newsletters and website message boards. In the days before the election, we will send you a similar message to push out through social media. Election Alert Polls are open Tuesday, August 4 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in many communities across Michigan. Know before you go. Find out if your community has an election and view your ballot ahead of time by visiting michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. Thank you so much for your help in sharing this reminder. With much gratitude, Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Job Posting - Southfield Public Library is seeking a part time Graphic Artist
by Kelly Rembert 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Graphic Artist Community Outreach Job Description Under the direction of the Community Outreach Coordinator, the Graphic Artist uses appropriate software and technology to design publications and flyers for various library events, activities, programs and services. The Graphic Artist will work with personnel through the library to design attractive and consistent library displays, signage and artistic touches as requested. The Graphic Artist will work with the Community Outreach Department to assist in public relations and marketing campaigns. Job Duties: Design, printing and distribution of all library publications supporting library events, activities, services and programs. Ensures that all information appearing in library publications is correct, including dates, times, spelling, etc. Assist with library displays, visual merchandising projects and items throughout the library that could benefit from an artistic touch. Maintains information on work completed in an orderly manner. Participates in Community Outreach Divisional Meetings. Performs related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate and post high school training in graphic arts Minimum of two years progressively responsible experience in a graphic arts related field. Knowledge of graphic arts principles and procedures including design, color theory and printing process. Skills Required Comprehensive knowledge of the Adobe Graphic Suite including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop on SC6 level. Drawing and illustrating ability and to render those drawings into the computer. Excellent spelling skills. Ability to communicate effectively in friendly and courteous manner. Ability to organize work, set priorities and handle multiple tasks with multiple deadlines. Ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail. Salary $10.00 - $12.00 depending on qualifications Hours 20 hours per week with flexible hours Application Please send a cover letter, resume and link to your online portfolio to: Kelly Rembert Outreach Librarian krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to present their graphic portfolios at that time. Deadline Friday, August 28, 2015

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Library Director Posting
by Columbia Township Library 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Please post the attached ad for library director on michlib-l. Thank you. Kay Kay E. Montei, Director Columbia Township Library 6456 Center Street Unionville, MI 48767 Phone: 989-674-2651 Fax: 989-674-2138

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Michigan Reads - Parent materials and Programming Guide
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Good afternoon, the Michigan Reads 2015 program is coming soon! The kits are being completed and will be mailed late next month. In the meantime, take a look at the parent materials and the new Programming Guide at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads>. There is a general early literacy page just for parents and caregivers there, as well materials for Do Unto Otters. In the Programming Guide and More section, we have coloring sheets, activity pages, a handout from Scholastic BookFlix with a direct link to the Do Unto Otters materials and more for you to use and hand out to families. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up - and Read Up! Find the Summer Food Service Program site nearest you at: www.michigan.gov/sfsp<http://www.michigan.gov/sfsp> [image004]

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