September 2015 - Michlib-l

INALJ meetup in Plymouth, Thursday, September 24
by Jennifer Dye 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

NALJ (I Need a Library Job) is holding a meet-up in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area for drinks, nibbles and great conversation. All are welcome to attend. RSVP to karly(a)ix.netcom.com. See the below FAQ for more info. Library and information science students, librarians, information professionals, research analysts, prospect researchers, usability auditors, library directors, professors, deans – basically anyone looking for a library job or who can give advice to someone looking for a library job. This is a networking event similar to a no host dinner or open house at a professional conference. You will meet other librarians and information professionals in the area for informal conversations (bring business cards!). There is no charge to attend; you just pay for your own food and drink. Students are more than welcome to join us. Sean O’Callaghan’s in Plymouth: http://seanocallaghanspub.com Thursday, September 24, 6-8 pm E-mail Karly Szczepkowski at karly(a)ix.netcom.com if you plan to attend. Why do I have to RSVP? We want to make sure there are enough seats for everyone and be able to contact you if there are any last minute changes so you’re not left standing outside of a closed pub (don’t worry – the pub has never been closed before!). We promise not to use your e-mail address for any other purposes and all e-mail addresses will be deleted after the event. Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1781 (M-T) 313-481-1871 (W,Th,Sat)

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FW: Creating a Welcoming Library Environment for & with Teens: YALSA E-Course - Only a Few Seats Left
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

For those looking for a class on teens and library environment. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Nicole Munguia [mailto:nmunguia@ala.org] Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2015 4:50 PM Subject: Creating a Welcoming Library Environment for & with Teens: YALSA E-Course - Only a Few Seats Left Creating a Welcoming Library Environment for & with Teens October 5- 31, 2015 $155 YALSA Members / $195 ALA Members / $215 Non-Members Libraries of all sizes can create a welcoming learning environment for teens using existing space and resources! Using the YALSA Teen Space Guidelines as a foundation for this four-week course, participants will learn how to conduct a community needs assessment to gauge their teens' needs and interests, and how to use their own unique resources and library space to most effectively to help teens learn and achieve their goals. Funding options and staffing models for designing a welcoming library environment will also be discussed. Registration details available online<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/creating-welcoming-li…> (http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/creating-welcoming-li…) or by completing paper registration at: http://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/U91gSdDKx7amAbGB. Group registration for an organization-exclusive online course offering is available to groups of 20 or more participants, at the cost of $155 per person. Nicole R. Gibby-Munguia Program Officer, Continuing Education Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) 50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611 P: 800-545-2433 x5293 D: 312-280-5293 F: 312-280-5276 E: nmunguia(a)ala.org<mailto:nmunguia@ala.org> W: www.ala.org/yalsa<http://www.ala.org/yalsa> Check out YALSA's newest publication, Teen Services 101: A Practical Guide for Busy Library Staff<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11341>, on sale now in the ALA store in print<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11341> & as an e-book<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11372>!

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Letters about Literature 2016 program announcement
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

The Library of Michigan is announcing the 2016 Letters about Literature<http://www.read.gov/letters/> program. We are the Michigan host for this national program from the Library of Congress. It is a reading-writing contest that invites readers in grades 4 through 12 to write letters to authors of books that have changed their lives. This program gives students the opportunity to reflect deeply on a book. As readers, they come to understand how literature is more than assignment, but also a life changing experience. Children and teens can participate on their own or as part of a library or class project. The 2016 letters will be due in two waves. Level III entries (grades (9-12) have a deadline of December 4, 2015 and Level I and II entries (grades 4-6 and 7-8) have a deadline of January 11, 2016. The state and national winners will be announced in May 2016. You can find more information about the national program at www.read.gov/letters/<http://www.read.gov/letters/> and the Michigan program at www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. Please find the 2016 letter and entry form at the direct links below. * 2016 Program Letter<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2016_LAL_promo_lette…> * 2016 Program Guidelines and Entry Form <http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2016_Letters_about_L…> If you have any questions about the program, please contact me. We look forward to reading your student and patron letters! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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White Lake Township Library LA 500 events
by Denise Harris-Fiems 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

Sorry for cross posting. We are one of the libraries selected by the NEH & ALA to do a series of programs,* Latino Americans: 500 Years of History. * Attached are the press release and our event brochure. Thank you for any help in promoting these programs. -- *Denise Harris-Fiems* *Reference Librarian* *White Lake Township Library* *7527 E. Highland Rd.* *White Lake, MI 48383* *248-698-4942, ext. 9104*

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2016 Small and Rural Libraries - Submit a proposal and help fund your experience
by White, Shannon (MDE) 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

Are you looking for a way to help fund your trip to Mackinac Island for the 2016 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Library Conference? If your session proposal is chosen you will receive one complimentary registration and one night's lodging at the conference hotel as a presenter. It's a great way to help fund your professional development and share with colleagues ideas and work from your own library. The deadline to submit a proposal is October 19. Please submit your session proposal online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RLC2016 The conference will be held from May 4-6, 2016 at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. This conference is a specially crafted to reach the informational needs of small and rural library staff members throughout Michigan. The three-day event features vendors, awards, keynote speakers and an array of sessions geared to libraries serving small and rural communities. You can find a copy of the proposal form to help you plan your submission content before filling in the online form on the conference web page: www.michigan.gov/fyanconference<http://www.michigan.gov/fyanconference> Please let us know if you have any questions. Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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MMLL Workshops - OPEN to ALL
by Sheryl Mase 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

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September Summer Reading update from the Library of Michigan
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

The Library of Michigan is getting ready to ship out the 2016 Summer Reading materials the week of October 12th. While you are waiting, the Collaborative Summer Library program now has an online submission form for ideas for upcoming manuals. The submission form is link is on the main page at www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org> or directly at http://www.cslpreads.org/manual-submission-form/. As you wind down from the summer, please submit ideas about what worked well for you this year. For theme-based ideas, the 2017 theme is Build a Better World and the 2018 theme will be Music. The manual committees look forward to hearing from you! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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Michigan History Day Research
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

Classes and teams are welcome for Michigan History Day research. The National History Day theme for 2016 is Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History. The Library of Michigan welcomes school and team groups for idea exploration and research days. The Library is able to host research groups Monday - Friday from 10 - 5 and Second Saturdays from 10 - 4. Should your library or school group want to partake, please just email us at librarian(a)michigan.gov<mailto:librarian@michigan.gov> or phone at 517-373-1300 for sign-up and details. We would want to plan the day with groups based on size and unique research training requests. Collections available include: Michigan, Michigan Documents, Periodicals, Newspapers, Census, Rare Books, Federal Documents, Reference, Maps, Main and the vast brilliant vertical clipping file. In the past special category awards which have included: Best entry in Michigan History Best entry in Railroad History Best entry in use of Primary Sources Best entry for Michigan Women's History Best entry in African American/Peoples of African Descent World History Best entry in Latino American/Hispanic World History Best entry in Native American History Best entry in Arab American/Arab World History The Library of Michigan has this covered. Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Librarian Michigan Center for the Book Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Inclusive Practices at Cultural Institutions webinar series at the MSU Libraries 10/7, 10/14, 10/28
by Schroeder, Heidi 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

**Please excuse cross-posting** The Michigan State University Libraries<https://www.lib.msu.edu/> is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a 3-part webinar series related to accessibility and inclusion on October 7, 14, and 28 in the Reference Instruction Room in the Main Library. The webinar series, offered by the American Alliance of Museums and supported in part by a grant from the Institution of Museum and Library Services, is titled: Stories of Inclusion: Inclusive Practices at Cultural Institutions<http://www.aam-us.org/resources/online-programs/stories-of-inclusion-inclus…> and will feature the following relevant topics for libraries, museums, archives and other cultural institutions: * October 7: ADA@25 and Universal Design at Cultural Institutions; * October 14: Responding to Visitors who are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Blind or with Low Vision; * October 28: Responding to Visitors with Cognitive Developmental and Emotional Disabilities. The schedule for all three webinars is as follows: 1:30-2:00pm: registration/networking, 2:00-3:30pm: webinar, 3:30-4:30pm: post-webinar discussion. There is NO cost to attend this webinar in-person at the MSU Libraries. Please RSVP using the online RSVP form<http://bit.ly/1KrNzqK>, selecting the East Lansing/Michigan State University Libraries location. You can choose to attend one, two, or all three webinars. If you're unfamiliar with the location of the MSU Main Library, please visit our address & visiting page<https://www.lib.msu.edu/libraries/address-visiting/>. If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Schroeder<mailto:hschroed@msu.edu>. Heidi M. Schroeder, MLIS Science Collections Coordinator & Nursing Librarian Michigan State University Libraries (517) 884-0899 hschroed(a)msu.edu<mailto:hschroed@msu.edu> http://staff.lib.msu.edu/hschroed

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Closes Sunday-Sept. 27! Assistant Director for Public Services-Live Oak Public Libraries, Savannah, GA
by Jobeth Bradbury 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

Assistant Director for Public Services-Live Oak Public Libraries-Savannah, GA! Create tomorrow's library today.join the Live Oak (GA) Public Libraries <http://www.liveoakpl.org/> as its next Assistant Director for Public Services. The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking and dynamic peak performer. As part of the Executive Leadership team, this position plans, directs and organizes all library public services, coordinates service activities, and manages six key positions within the organization. The ideal candidate will have the ability to demonstrate team-building skills and create an environment conducive to change with patience, determination and a sense of humor. The Live Oak Public Libraries' staff of 180 (120 FTEs) annually circulates approximately 1.9 million items to the 400,000 residents within the three county service area. The Library has an annual budget of $9.4 million, 19 locations and one bookmobile. An active Foundation and Friends of the Library group provide additional funding and volunteer resources with an expanding focus on programming and community engagement. Known as the "Hostess City," Savannah <http://www.savannahga.gov/> -and the surrounding area-are rich in beauty, heritage and charm. The downtown area of Savannah is the largest National Historic Landmark district in the United States and is steeped in history and preserved architecture. This City is also home to a large performing arts and cultural scene. In addition to many educational opportunities and visitor attractions, there is a strong manufacturing base and workforce development program in place and the Port of Savannah is one of the busiest in the nation. Public transit is easily accessed and many appreciate the 'walkability' of downtown Savannah. For more information about the greater Savannah area and the Library, please visit Live Oak Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/liveoaklinks.htm> . Responsibilities. The Assistant Director for Public Services oversees all branch operations, including: monitoring and evaluating public services and preparing goals for changes in service, resources, and programs based on statistical data; analyzing personnel requirements and overseeing employees through six direct reports; monitoring financial expenditures, including making adjustments as needed to remain within budgetary guidelines and developing annual budget requests; providing instruction to customers in the use of all technology resources and library policies and procedures; serving as a liaison for public services staff to other library departments and to the community-all under the direction of the Library Director. For the full job description, please visit Live Oak ADPS <http://www.gossagesager.com/liveoakjobdesc.pdf> . Qualifications. This position requires a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university; a minimum of five years progressive supervision/management experience in a library setting, including supervision of professional and non-professional staff; eligibility for certification from the State of Georgia Board of Certification of Librarians; the ability to obtain a valid GA Driver's License; advanced knowledge of computer use, including ILS, Internet and electronic databases. Experience supervising a system-wide department or multiple library locations is preferred. This position offers a hiring salary range of $60,050 - $72,915 (dependent on experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further 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 Jobeth Bradbury. <mailto:jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com> The position closes September 27, 2015. 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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