July 2015 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MeL Health Resources Webinar - July 29
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Jul '15

20 Jul '15

Be sure to take advantage of the upcoming MeL Health Resources webinar from MCLS scheduled for Wednesday, July 29 at 9:30am. If you want to learn how to match your patrons' questions with resources available in MeL this is the opportunity for you to learn more. You will be hearing from colleagues around the state and how they use these resources to help patrons explore their own health needs, alternatives and government health related information. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff. To learn more and register visit: http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… 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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Free Music CD Unit
by kristina knezic 18 Jul '15

18 Jul '15

We are cleaning out our basement. FREE CD unit, holds approximately 620 discs, 300+ each side. Measures 60"h X 38"w. You will need to come and get it. Kristina Berrien Springs Community Library215 W. Union St.Berrien Springs, MI 49103269.471.7074 269.471.4433 faxkknezic(a)hotmail.com

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CORRECTION! FOML Friends Fall Workshop is THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1st!
by Linda Pierce 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Hello Friends, The theme of the Friends Of Michigan Libraries (FOML) Fall Workshop is *"Community Engagement: How Friends Can Promote the Value of Your Library"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, October 1, 2015* at the historic Carnegie Building across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups, tour the *Petoskey District Library*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! A workshop registration form is attached to this message. If you aren't able to download the form, you will soon be able to register online at www.foml.org, or contact Judith Kozakowski at judith.kozakowski(a)foml.org or (248) 536-3100, extension 103. I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop on Thursday, October 1st at the historic Carnegie Building (451 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770) across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries -- 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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FOML Friends Workshop - October 1, 2015 in Petoskey
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Please share with your Library Friends groups. These are excellent workshops for Friends groups to learn and share with colleagues from around the state. -------------------------------------- The Friends Of Michigan Libraries (FOML) Fall Workshop is "Community Engagement: How Friends Can Promote the Value of Your Library" and it's coming up on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the historic Carnegie Building across the street from the Petoskey District Library! The workshop is a great time to network with other Friends groups, tour the Petoskey District Library, and spend a day learning how to support your library! A workshop registration form is attached to this message. If you aren't able to download the form, you will soon be able to register online at www.foml.org<http://www.foml.org>, or contact Judith Kozakowski at judith.kozakowski(a)foml.org<mailto:judith.kozakowski@foml.org> or (248) 536-3100, extension 103<tel:%28248%29%20536-3100%2C%20extension%20103>. ------------------------------------- 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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Save the Date! - FOML Trustee Alliance Fall Workshop
by Linda Pierce 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Hello Trustee Alliance Friends, The theme of the next Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) Trustee Alliance workshop is *"**Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning: How Trustees Can Plan for Success**"* and it's coming up on *Friday, October 2nd, 2015* at the historic Carnegie Building across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* We have special guest speaker *Sarah Ann Long* and her topics include: - *The Value of Strategic Planning & Steps Toward Achievement* - *Assessing Your Plans: How Do You Measure Success?* - *How Strong is Your Board? Board Development Strategies* - *Director-Board Relationships: Working Together for Success* FOML Trustee Alliance workshops are a great time to network with other Trustee groups, tour the *Petoskey District Library*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! *Please keep in mind that this is a similar program that was presented at the Spring workshop last April at the Rochester Hills Public Library.* [image: Inline image 1] This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. You will find a registration form attached to this message. If you aren't able to download the form, you will soon be able to register online at www.fomltrusteealliance.org or contact Judith Kozakowski at judith.kozakowski(a)foml.org or at (248) 536-3100, extension 103. I hope to see you at the FOML Trustee Alliance Fall Workshop, with special guest speaker Sarah Ann Long, on Friday, October 2nd, at the historic Carnegie Building (451 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770) across the street from the *Petoskey District Library*. Shirley Bruursema FOML Trustee Alliance Representative -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University -- 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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Save the Date! - FOML Friends Workshop
by Linda Pierce 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Hello Friends, The theme of the Friends Of Michigan Libraries (FOML) Fall Workshop is *"Community Engagement: How Friends Can Promote the Value of Your Library"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, September 1, 2015* at the historic Carnegie Building across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups, tour the *Petoskey District Library*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! A workshop registration form is attached to this message. If you aren't able to download the form, you will soon be able to register online at www.foml.org, or contact Judith Kozakowski at judith.kozakowski(a)foml.org or (248) 536-3100, extension 103. I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop on Thursday, September 1st at the historic Carnegie Building (451 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770) across the street from the *Petoskey District Library!* Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries -- 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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"Crafting Contagious" in-person book discussion for libraries - Join us!
by David Votta 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Join us Wednesday July 22, at the Kalamazoo Public Library Central Library from 10:30-12 pm to discuss Contagious: Why Things Catch on by Jonah Berger. The discussion will focus on the viral marketing and how libraries can utilize proven methods to promote their services and programs. Registration is free! If you receive the digest version the full link is below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/198uiDpCuJVoJh68ahqxjip-GwxoGm188rUQ4MyBN9k… Please share. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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Libraries and Health Resources - How Public Libraries are Making the Connection
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

If you are looking for ways to connect your community members with available health resources take a look at the item below from WebJunction about efforts from other libraries around the country. http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/library-community-health-contri… Library Community Health Contributions on Display at ALA Five libraries<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/HHIL-community-engagement.html> from across the United States have collaborated with the Health Happens in Libraries<http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/ehealth.html> team to develop and deliver community health activities. As a result of their vision and leadership, these libraries have established or deepened local partnerships to bring meaningful health services to their communities, through programs such as a local cooking competition and a multi-week health management series, among others. WebJunction, along with our partners from ZeroDivide<http://www.zerodivide.org/>, recently had the opportunity to highlight the motivating work of each library through a poster session at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference<http://alaac15.ala.org/> in San Francisco. We were thrilled to be joined by representatives from two of our participating libraries, St. Charles Parish Library<http://www.myscpl.org/>and Wilkes County Public Library<http://www.arlibrary.org/>. We will soon produce comprehensive case studies of all five library engagements for publication at WebJunction.org during the summer. In the meantime, we invite you to review and share the poster<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/To…> itself for inspiration on activities and partnerships that can engage your community in health. Feel free to also access the complementary resources that accompanied our poster at ALA. These include a communications guide<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/20…> about the role of libraries in supporting community health, as well as learning pathways on how to develop health literacy<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/20…>, support healthy communities<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/20…>, and understand ethics and privacy<http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/20…>while providing health information and services at your library. If your library is supporting community health, or if you have questions or ideas about this topic, shoot us an email<mailto:morrisl@oclc.org?subject=Health%20Happens%20in%20Libraries> or share your ideas on Twitter using the hastag #libs4health! 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

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Two new positions! Las Vegas Clark County Library District, NV
by Jobeth Bradbury 17 Jul '15

17 Jul '15

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District-Two New and Exciting Positions-Just Created! See Information Below. Director of Community Engagement-Closes August 30, 2015 "Building Communities of People." The new Community Engagement Director at the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District <http://www.lvccld.org/> will have a lasting community impact in how the Library interacts with its community. As a committed Library, LVCCLD wants a committed leader to create and coordinate outreach opportunities in the greater Las Vegas region. This exciting new position will provide executive guidance and administration to increase awareness and support for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's programs and services. Serving as a key member of the Library's Executive Council, the successful candidate will report to the Executive Director and work with a team including the Literacy Services Manager, Youth Services Coordinator, Programming and Venues Manager, District Outreach Librarian and the Gallery Services Coordinator. Responsibilities include ensuring the effectiveness and efficient operation of system-wide outreach services and programs; establishing a clear vision and direction for educational and outreach programs; maintaining professional relationships with Library staff, various stakeholders, professional organizations, and the community; staying abreast of new trends and innovations, especially those pertaining to outreach, adult and youth programming, literacy services, and gallery services. This position reports to and receives general direction from the Executive Director and exercises general supervision over the Literacy Services Manager, Youth Services Coordinator, Programming and Venues Manager, District Outreach Librarian, Gallery Services Coordinator and other assigned staff. For the complete position description, visit Community Engagement Director Job Description. <http://www.gossagesager.com/LVCCLDCEjobdesc.pdf> Qualifications. Required qualifications are: a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Public or Business Administration, Social Work or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional community outreach or dedicated library outreach experience including the following: staff supervision and development; programming; education/training; public speaking; demonstrated ability of successfully managing concurrent outreach efforts; and large-scale planning, coordination, and execution of these efforts or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. A Master's Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $113,314 - $132,593 with a competitive benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> or Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date of August 30, 2015. Director of Branding and Marketing-Closes August 23, 2015 The nationally recognized Las Vegas-Clark County Library District <http://www.lvccld.org/> seeks an experienced and accomplished leader to design and implement a comprehensive strategic communication plan for the Library. Serving on the Executive Council, the successful candidate will oversee the Branding and Marketing Department and will direct all marketing, public relations, advertising, media and branding efforts of LVCCLD. The Director, working across Library departments, will influence and affect the Library's community of customers and potential customers developing tools to reach them through social, electronic and traditional media. Responsibilities include directing the planning and implementation of the Library District's branding, marketing, public relations and social media strategies; designing and directing branding and marketing efforts to achieve established goals both internally and externally; planning and coordinating all District publications and the managing of the District's website. This position receives administrative direction from the Executive Director and exercises general supervision over the Branding and Marketing Department, including public relations, virtual library and electronic and printed media staff. For the complete position description, visit the Branding and Marketing Director Job Description <http://www.gossagesager.com/LVCCLDMMjobdesc.pdf> . Qualifications. A Master's Degree in marketing, journalism, English, communications or a closely related field required; five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a communications field that includes the demonstrated abilities to: develop, implement, and coordinate a broad variety of campaigns or strategies to market relevant organizational services; a thorough understanding of marketing philosophies, branding, creative, media, web, public relations concepts and technologies. Compensation. The starting salary range is $113,314 - $132,593 with a competitive benefits package. LVCCLD is an 8,000 square mile independent taxing district serving the City of Las Vegas and the unincorporated urban and outlying communities in Clark County. Governed by a ten-member Board of Trustees, the Library staff (495.6FTE) serves the 1.5 million citizens of the District in 25 locations-13 urban branches, one outreach branch and 11 outlying libraries. Operating with a $59.5 million annual budget, LVCCLD received 6.4 million visits to the branches, delivered 15,000+ community programs, and circulated 14.9 million items in 2014. The Library District Foundation provides additional support for the Library's commitment to "building communities of people who can come together to pursue their individual and group aspirations." For more information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com> or Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> on or before the closing date of August 23, 2015. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an equal opportunity employer. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for <http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311 6172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> our newsletter to get the latest updates!

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Question
by Stephanie Willoughby 16 Jul '15

16 Jul '15

Our state rep is doing a summer reading contest where children are able to read 10 books. The names will be collected and a grand prize will be a chance to be a "legislator for a day." I'm just wondering if anyone else has had a request like this to post materials. While we wouldn't exactly be promoting this candidate we will have his name and information posted. Good or bad idea? Thanks! Stephanie Stephanie Willoughby Youth Services Librarian Vicksburg District Library 215 S. Michigan Vicksburg, MI 49097 269.649.1648 Fax: 269.649.3666 <http://www.vicksburglibrary.org> www.vicksburglibrary.org

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