January 2016 - Michlib-l

Jackson District Library-Director Open Position
by Wayne, Danah 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

Reminder: This posting closes Friday January 8th, 2016 Please apply at: https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/ December 18, 2015 15-040 LIBRARY DIRECTOR Jackson District Library, serving the county of Jackson, Michigan, seeks a dedicated professional who will bring leadership, vision, and a long-term commitment to our library and our community. JDL serves a population of 162,000 residents and is forty five minutes from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University and near numerous other institutions of higher education, parks, and recreational areas for outdoor enthusiasts. Our annual budget of 6.6 million dollars provides for 13 branches and an administrative center, with a staff of 150 and circulation that exceeds 1.2 million with 640,000 visitors per year. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of achievement preferably with millage campaign knowledge and experience. An ALA/MLS degree and eight years of progressively more responsible professional librarian experience including management is required. The mission of the Jackson District Library is to inspire our community to discover, learn and succeed. The library actively participates in several initiatives focused on educational attainment, health improvement, economic and workforce development and financial stability in the Jackson community Reports to: Board of Trustees Status: Full time/Exempt Starting Salary: $99,500 - $110,000 annually Position Open: January 15, 2016 Apply by: January 8, 2016 Please apply at: https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/ EOE Danah D Wayne HR Assistant Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, Michigan 49201 517-788-4099 ext 1306 wayned(a)myjdl.com<mailto:wayned@myjdl.com>

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FW: Register NOW until January 10, 2016: TRIG/Dell Virtual PD Courses!
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

Greetings all, A reminder about social media classes available to library staff through the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG) program. Hurry! They’re online, last a month, and begin tomorrow. SSN Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 517-373-4457 From: TRIG [mailto:sfranck@gomasa.org] Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 4:01 AM To: Norris, Sonya (MDE) <NorrisS2(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Register NOW until January 10, 2016: TRIG/Dell Virtual PD Courses! 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Delivered virtually, this PD allows participants to work at their own pace, after classroom hours. Register Now!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UQYiyD6D4HL-8H2cWnAqzx9oDFDkIoaiT2KYa1Zn7eNL…> [keyboard-finger.jpg] Each course is 4 weeks long, with rolling enrollment the first week. All courses have two live webinars. For a complete list of Virtual Course FAQ's click here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UQYiyD6D4HL-8H2cWnAqzx9oDFDkIoaiT2KYa1Zn7eNL…>. All courses below will be eligible for 6 SCECH credits pending course completion. *$10 SCECH Registration Fee Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Advanced Social Media Social Media tools offer unlimited opportunities for in-depth authentic learning experiences with powerful real-world connections of curriculum to practical applications. Participants will explore the use of Social Media based on the highest level for the SAMR model and how best to do such work so that students have authentic experiences with real-world connected learning. Digital Citizenship will be a critical part of how Social Media tools will be appropriately used during the learning journey for course participants and their students. Click Here to Register<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UQYiyD6D4HL-8H2cWnAqzx9oDFDkIoaiT2KYa1Zn7eNL…> Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Authentic Student Learning & Gamification Participants will discover mind-bending applications for Game Theory in the classrooms through both the case study approach as well as the development of a lesson, unit or assessment that they may apply within and beyond their classrooms. Click Here to Register<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UQYiyD6D4HL-8H2cWnAqzx9oDFDkIoaiT2KYa1Zn7eNL…> Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Advanced Practices in Literacy Instruction & Technology Participants will enhance their existing knowledge & instructional skill with emerging theory on literacy instruction & powerful technology applications toward the development of long-term literacy support structures for their students. 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Creating a web presence allows teachers to virtually expand their classroom walls. Participants will explore how to use a variety of tools to create a face for their classroom. Click Here to Register<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UQYiyD6D4HL-8H2cWnAqzx9oDFDkIoaiT2KYa1Zn7eNL…> Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Introductory Practices in Literacy Instruction & Technology Participants will explore how Literacy Instruction and Technology foster critical thinking experiences for students. This course will lay the groundwork for effective instructional strategies that support the foundations of literacy and technology integration. 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Teaching tends to be a "lonely" profession because there tends to be limited time for professional collaboration during the school day. Social Media tools are opportunities to connect educators to the resources they need, including collaborating with their colleagues. These same practices are critical Global Competencies that students need to develop for College and Career Readiness. Click Here to Register<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UQYiyD6D4HL-8H2cWnAqzx9oDFDkIoaiT2KYa1Zn7eNL…> Jan. 5 - Jan. 31, 2016: Professional Development through Social Media In this online course participants will discover and explore a range of common and up-to-date social media platforms as well as establish channels that allow for powerful professional development and innovative leadership. 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Children's FT Position
by Valerie Meyerson 02 Jan '16

02 Jan '16

Children's and Youth Services Librarian The Petoskey District Library is searching for a dynamic and organized person to join our team as the new Children's and Youth Services Librarian. This is an exciting opportunity to join a great staff and to create a new public library experience for the youth in this northern Michigan community. This position would be responsible for supervising three part time staff in the Children's and Teen departments to create vital services for the community. Please visit the website for the full job description: www.petoskeylibrary.org<http://www.petoskeylibrary.org> and check out Petoskey at: http://petoskeydowntown.com/ http://www.petoskeychamber.com/ http://www.petoskey.us/ To be considered for the position, please email a cover letter and resume to Valerie Meyerson, director(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:director@petoskeylibrary.org> by 4:00pm, January 22nd, 2016. _________________________________________________________________________________ Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library 231.758.3120 231.881.7676 vmeyerson(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:vmeyerson@petoskeylibrary.org> Please think about the environment before printing this message.

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Please keep me on the list!
by kel keller 01 Jan '16

01 Jan '16

Thank you for your email. Please keep me on your list serve. Happy New Year and many thanks! Kel Keller

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