November 2016 - Michlib-l

Announcing the 2017 MI Reads Author Tour Requests for Public Libraries
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

With "Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum" Author Lisa Wheeler [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] 2017 Tour Requests for MI Reads Author Now Open to Public Libraries [BGBG Book Cover]Michigan Reads! is an early literacy program designed to highlight the importance of reading and sharing books with children, especially toddlers through early elementary school age, which is a critical developmental time. Early literacy skills lay the foundation for reading and school success. Michigan Reads! also raises awareness of the intergenerational nature of literacy and engages the community of parents, caregivers, librarians and teachers to make fluent reading possible in all communities. For the 2017 program, the Library of Michigan has selected Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum by Lisa Wheeler as the featured book. During the winter months, the Library will distribute nearly 7,000 reading kits to classrooms and libraries. Lisa Wheeler will visit schools and libraries throughout the state this March, coordinated through the public libraries. Public Libraries can request a visit using the online form<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>, which must be submitted by Monday, November 14th. Additional information on Michigan Reads!, the 2017 program details, and updates can be found on the Library of Michigan's Michigan Reads website<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences/Sign up for more<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe All<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This email was sent to LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Michigan * 702 W. Kalamazoo St * P.O. Box 30007 * Lansing, MI 48909-7507 * 1-877-479-0021

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New Documents for October
by Sarjeant, Bruce C 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note this month: Health, United States, 2015: With Special Feature on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Higher Education Appropriations Report, Fiscal Year 2016-17 [State of Michigan]. Management Alert: Drinking Water Contamination in Flint, Michigan, Demonstrates a Need to Clarify EPA Authority to Issue Emergency Orders to Protect the Public. Michigan Water Strategy (Part IV). Do you need money for college? The guide to federal student aid 2017-18. The Mineral Industry of Michigan 2012-2013. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/112590745/October%202016%20New%20Documen… Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906)227-1580

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MAP Stats For October, 2016 Now Available AND MAP Update
by Jim Flury 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

All, The Michigan Activity Pass statistics for October, 2016 are now available at http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/stats/ Cranbrook Art Museum was our most popular destination in October, followed by Michigan Science Center. Were you able to attend last week's Michigan Library Association conference in Lansing? If so, did you "check out" the Plymouth Rocket booth that featured MAP? And did you participate in the Thursday night Poster Session for MAP, hosted by Brice at Traverse Area District Library and Maia of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources? Thank you to Ric Bailey of Plymouth Rocket, Maia and Brice for your support of the MAP program at MLA. You might have read that Michigan has a brand new state park! Watkins Lake State Park http://michiganradio.org/post/story-behind-michigans-newest-state-park was officially dedicated as the state's 103rd state park last week. This is still an undeveloped property, and as such it lacks the facilities and amenities that state park goers have come to expect. For that reason we have opted to NOT add Watkins Lake State Park to MAP at this time. As Watkins Lake State Park is developed and amenities are added, it will become part of the Michigan Activity Pass program. In the shameless self promotion department, MAP will be featured on tomorrow morning's 9:00 a.m. WGVU radio program "Tuned In to The Library of Michigan." Thank you to the Library of Michigan for the opportunity to share the good word that is MAP, live with NPR listeners not only on the west side of the state, but statewide and indeed worldwide :) via the stream. Finally, did you know that MAP has a significant birthday (one of those that end in zero) coming up? Yes, MAP will turn 10 in 2017. We have raised the program from its birth in 2007, through its infancy in the Detroit metro area, to its current, almost a teenager, statewide years. As with any tween, you could say that MAP has become a "somewhat mature" program. But since we want to do some fun stuff with MAP in 2017 to celebrate its 10th birthday, we don't want it to be too mature. Stay tuned for further and future details regarding "MAP turns 10" in 2017. Thank you for your 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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Additional information on Exempt/Overtime changes coming Dec 1
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

Hello: Below are some additional useful links to information about the FLSA overtime changes at the Department of Labor: FLSA info sheet for State & Local gov't employers/employees: https://www.dol.gov/sites/default/files/overtime-government.pdf Full Details on changes with links to info: https://www.dol.gov/WHD/overtime/final2016/ https://www.dol.gov/featured/overtime Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132

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Job Posting - Digital Services Librarian
by Christine Hage 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

*Job Announcement* * Rochester Hills Public Library Digital Services Librarian* *Position: * Youth and Adult Services Digital Services Librarian *Supervisor: * Youth Services Manager *Salary: * $40,291 *Schedule: *37.5 hours per week, including up to two evenings a week and every other Saturday. *Benefits:* Insurance (health, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability); pension contribution; vacation, sick, optional deferred compensation and flexible medical reimbursement plan. *Dates: *Deadline for applications: November 25, 2016 Interview anticipated: Week of December 12, 2016 Decision anticipated by: December 16, 2016 Starting date: January 2, 2017 *Application: *Please attach fill out an employment application at http://www.rhpl.org/jobs and attach a cover letter, resume and responses to questions at the end of this posting. *Primary Job Duties:* · Works with Youth Services, Adult Services, and Outreach Services departments to provide digital services, reference assistance, and reader’s advisory. · Performs collection development and maintenance for electronic and digital content, including subscription reference databases, digital services such as Zinio, Freegal, and Hoopla, and ebooks and e-audiobooks for all departments. · Provides comprehensive reference and reader's’ advisory service to individuals and groups of all ages, especially children and teens, both inside and outside the library. · Assists with collection development and maintenance for physical collections as assigned. · Plans and implements library-oriented programming, especially tech programs. · Provides technology instruction to patrons and staff, including e-reader and tablet use, and the use of electronic resources, including databases, ebooks, e-audiobooks, downloadable music, downloadable magazines, and streaming media, one-on-one and in a group setting. · Participates in relevant committees. · Stays up to date on new and emerging technologies that would be appropriate for library use. · Performs other duties as assigned. *Required Qualifications:* · Master’s degree in Library Science · Desire to meet the public and serve patrons of all ages · Robust range of Internet and technology skills and experience · Skill in planning and presenting appropriate programs for young children, teens, and adults · Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels · Familiarity with literature for all ages · Strong oral and written communication skills · High level of energy and self-motivation to create new services and programs · Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends in order to implement programming *Desired Characteristics* · Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries · Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs (Windows, Microsoft Office products and email) and integrated library systems (Polaris) · This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications; it is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. *Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application.* 1. Why do you want to work in a public library? What interests you about working with all ages, especially children? 2. What is your customer service philosophy? 3. If I were to duplicate a typical week of your reading choices, what would I be reading? (By choices, I mean just about everything short of cereal boxes.) 4. In a field of strong candidates, what makes you stand out?

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