October 2016 - Michlib-l

Holiday Closings
by Jane Himmel 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

Good Morning Everyone! Could fellow librarians tell me how they are planning their holiday closings for this Christmas and New Year's? Christmas and New Year's fall on a Sunday this season. Do you observe Monday as the holiday(s)? Also how long are you closed for this holiday break? Thank you, Jane Himmel Library Director Pigeon District Library

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Bad Patron Behavior, Want to share your processes? Or you handouts?
by Andrea Ingmire 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

The season for spending time indoors is coming up and we are already seeing an up-kick in bad behavior from some of our patrons. I'd love to see our library come up with a more proactive process. so if you have any tips on how to stop the behavior before it starts, or other processes that have made dealing with difficult populations easier on staff, I'd love to hear about it. We are also working on our patron code of conduct. I'd love to see what other libraries have in place. I am looking for a full policy but also a shortened version that can be handed to patrons in the moment they are behaving badly. It would also be interesting to hear how you 'track' patron behavior. We have a spreadsheet on a shared drive, but I'd like to find something a little easier to access, update and use. Any and all suggestions or stories welcome! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) <http://www.pwpl.info/> www.pwpl.info

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Job Posting - Youth Services Librarian, full-time
by Abigail Daniels 14 Oct '16

14 Oct '16

**Please excuse cross-posting** Commerce Township Community Library is seeking applicants for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This is a full-time position which, under the supervision of the Youth & Teen Services Manager, provides library services for children and teens, develops and provides youth programming and outreach; performs professional work in reference, reader’s advisory, or other areas as assigned. Applicants for this position should possess an MLS/MLIS, and the ideal candidate will enjoy both people and literature; be creative, energetic and flexible; be an effective communicator; have knowledge of the Every Child Ready to Read initiative; be comfortable with technology; be well organized and capable of working independently, and have an excellent background in children’s literature. We are a growing community, and will be moving into a brand new library in 2017 - join us in our new adventure! Compensation $44,816 with excellent benefits. If interested please submit a cover letter, resume, and Commerce Township application form, to Abigail Daniels, Youth & Teen Services Manager at adaniels(a)commercelibrary.info or Commerce Township Community Library, 2869 North Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, Michigan, 48390. For application form please go to http://www.commercelibrary.info/employment. Please see attached for complete job description. Preference will be given to applications received prior to October 28, 2016. *Abigail DanielsYouth & Teen Services ManagerCommerce Township Community Library2869 N. Pontiac TrailCommerce Township, MI 48390248-669-8108 ext. 104adaniels(a)commercelibrary.info <adaniels(a)commercelibrary.info>* -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Items for Sale
by Joyce Becker 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Hello All, The Orion Township Public Library is renovating the Adult Department and has the following additional item for sale: (1) Filing Cabinet 22" tall x 15" wide x 23" deep - $25 Library shelving (brown) 36" wide x 13 ½" deep - $60 Library shelving (tan) 36" wide x 11" deep - $60 (4) Oak table 98 ½" x 49 ½" - $50/each (2) Computer/Study Carrels (4 desks per set) - $50/each Library shelf & Atlas Rack - $100 2-sided study carrel - $50 (3) 48" round oak table - $50/each 30" square oak table - $20 29 ½ " square oak table with laminate top - $20 Pictures attached, please contact me with any questions. Thanks, ~Joyce Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248 693-3000 x302 Fax: 248 693-3009 jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:jbecker@orionlibrary.org>

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Last chance - survey closes tomorrow
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Greetings, fellow librarylanders, Michigan's library cooperatives are very interested in finding out more about your continuing education needs. If you haven't already, please consider taking a moment to complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiCoops-CE The survey closes tomorrow, Friday, October 14 at 5:00pm. Thank you! kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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World Sight Day: Promote Awareness At Your Library!
by Wambaugh, Stephanie (LARA) 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Today, October 13th, is World Sight Day. Many Michigan residents suffer from visual impairment or blindness. The Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) is devoted to providing recreational reading materials to people with vision loss in audio or braille format. Patrons do NOT have to be blind to use our FREE service! Most people who struggle to read standard print would qualify to receive our audio or braille books right to their mailbox (or via download!). Please pass our information on to anyone that you believe may qualify. Losing your sight doesn't have to mean losing the joy of reading-our motto is "That All May Read". Please use this day to spread awareness about blindness and vision impairment by posting the attached images to your library website or social media page with a short explanation about World Sight Day or the BTBL service. Also, continue to focus on these issues for the entire month of October, which is National Blindness Awareness Month. Thank you, Stephanie Wambaugh Reader Advisor, Outreach & Youth Librarian BSBP Braille & Talking Book Library P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909-7507 517-373-5357 / wambaughs(a)michigan.gov

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Accepting debit/credit cards
by Janelle Martin 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Hello Everyone, Our library currently doesn't accept debit/credit cards but we have made it our goal to be able to by the end of next year. We are looking for the best solution for both the library and our patrons (cost/convenience, etc.). If you currently accept debit/credit cards, what hardware/software/service do you use? Do you pass the transaction fee on to your patrons or does the library pay for it? Is there anything that we need to know when making a decision like this? Any information or advice that you are willing to share would be extremely helpful. Thank you in advance, Janelle Janelle Martin Head of Fiction Marguerite deAngeli Library Lapeer District Library 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org 810-664-6971 ext 3218 Connect with us on: Instagram: lapeer_district_library Facebook: Lapeer District Library Tumblr: lapeerdistrictlibrary Grow. Enrich. Connect.

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Records Retention Management
by Katie Simpson 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Hi Everyone, Our library is looking to begin converting all our paper files into an electronic database. Our plan is to begin using an electronic system to organize all the files that would allow us to easily sort though as well as to enter a creation and destroy date based on our records retention schedule. We are looking for any feedback you have. Are you using a program like this or just saving the files within your network? What programs are you using? What are the pros/cons? Do you feel like the cost is reasonable for the service provided? Any additional information? Thank you! Katie Simpson Business Manager Lapeer District Library 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 ksimpson(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 ext. 3111

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Sign up today! - Library of Michigan Five Year Plan Focus Groups
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

The Library of Michigan's evaluation of its current Five-Year Plan for Michigan's Library Service & Technology Act (LSTA) funds is just beginning. It is being conducted by an independent evaluator and one of the methods for information gathering is a series of focus groups from Library Community representatives. The focus groups have three major purposes; to understand the impact of the programs funded, to assess the effectiveness of the programs' delivery process and to understand what the future holds for library needs that LSTA funded programs might address. If you are near enough to one of the below locations, and available on the day indicated for that location, please follow the link below to submit your name for consideration. It will ask you for some very basic information (which location, your library, your position in the library and whether or not you have had contact with any LSTA funded programs). Focus Group Sites: * Henry Ford Centennial Library (Dearborn) - Wednesday, November 9th - 10 am to noon * Chippewa River District Library (Mount Pleasant) - Thursday, November 10th - 10 am to noon * Kent District Library, Kentwood Branch (Kentwood) - Friday, November 11th - 10 am to noon * Peter White Public Library (Marquette) - Thursday, November 17th - 10 am to noon Submit Your Name: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSTAFocusGroups There will be 8-12 participants in each group and as best as possible they will represent different libraries and different positions within libraries. Thank you for sharing your experiences and your insights! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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CPL Job Opening
by Shipra Sharma 13 Oct '16

13 Oct '16

Canton Public Library currently has a new position open with our Business Services Department (now through October, 30, 2016.) Following are the main details of the position along with the Job description and requirements. Job Title: Building Monitor Supervisor: Marian Nicholson, Department Head - Business Services Starting Wage: $13.23 - $14.51 per hour Scheduled Hours: 20 hours per week Benefits: Prorated: Vacation time, Sick time and Holidays Apply to: Marian Nicholson, Department Head - Business Services Application Deadline: 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 30, 2016 Only complete application packets (which include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/sites/default/files/CPL_Employment_Application.pdf>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 pm Sunday, October 30, 2016 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION SUMMARY Under the management of the Business Services Department Head, the Building Monitor is responsible for ensuring a safe and secure environment for patrons and staff; enforcing library rules and policies in the library building and on library property. The nature of the work requires evening and weekend hours. This position is classified as a regular part-time position and is non-exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Monitors all areas of the library building and grounds for security and potential safety issues and/or damage. Recommends effective safety enhancements and/or corrective actions to the Department Head. Repairs or reports damage to Building Supervisor. * Assists library staff with maintaining order and appropriate library behavior throughout the property. * Possesses a complete understanding of and ability to enforce library policies using a polite and professional approach. Includes removing unruly or disruptive patrons from the library, and when necessary, seeking police intervention for refusal to comply, or for violations of the law. * Composes detailed, clear and concise incident reports; obtains case numbers in the event of police involvement. Accurately logs, uploads and/or updates incident reports according to established procedures. * Possesses a complete understanding of security hardware/software and has the ability to capture images in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Compiles, maintains, reviews and/or interprets statistical data; prepares reports as requested by the Director or Department Head. * Facilitates effective building access/key control including annual audit of staff access levels. * Provides an overview of security procedures to newly hired staff and occasional reviews to existing staff. * Ensures final building security after library closing (checks doors, clears the building and sets alarm). * Liaison to evening janitorial service. Performs spot checks of premises to ensure cleanliness and reports/resolves deficiencies with crew leader. Reports unresolved concerns to Department Head. * Maintains an inventory of janitorial supplies within assigned budget. * Stays informed of library news and events via review of all forms of library communication: website, email, SharePoint, library newsletter and blog. Contributes content as appropriate. * Accepts special assignments or duties in support of the library's goals and objectives. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Facilitates set-up/take-down of meeting rooms for various in-house and public programs; maintains flexibility in work schedule to accommodate events held outside of normal library hours. * Monitors public restrooms; refills paper products as needed. * Empties trash from exterior of building and picks up trash on the grounds as necessary. * Shovels light snow and spreads salt to eliminate unsafe sidewalk conditions; contacts snow contractor when needed. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS * High School diploma or equivalent. * Working knowledge of the most widely-used features of Microsoft Office applications, the internet and common office equipment. * Ability to perform light building maintenance. * Previous public service experience. * Working knowledge of library operations and services, including an understanding of and adherence to fundamental principles of open access to library materials and the privacy rights of patrons. * Ability to maintain confidentiality of private and/or sensitive information. Uses discretion in handling confidential library matters. * Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver tactful and decisive communications regarding policies, procedures and guidelines to an audience not always receptive to the information being communicated. * Ability to work effectively with a diverse public; including children and teenagers. * Ability to work under stressful conditions, exercise good judgment, and act quickly in emergencies. * Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and remain organized in a changing environment. * Punctuality and dependability. * Consistent display of public service attitude that reflects the library's values. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * One year of public service experience. * Prior public library experience. * Prior experience with youth and teens. * Familiarity with SharePoint and Avigilon Security Software. * Current CPR certification. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS * Sufficient physical agility to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, sit, lift up to 40 lbs., and push carts weighing up to 200 lbs. * Ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods of time in all weather conditions as well as in noisy and potentially hazardous environments with electricity, dust, debris and chemicals. * Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate in writing and verbally. * Sufficient vision which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hard copy form. * Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not a contract between the library and the employee. The library reserves the right to revise this job description at its discretion. The Canton Public Library is an EEO employer. [vsmCPLlogo] Shipra Sharma Administrative Assistant-Business Services sharmas(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1068

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