November 2016 - Michlib-l

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts seeks Arts Librarian
by Malcolm McBryde 19 Nov '16

19 Nov '16

List members: The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is seeking a librarian to run the Mary and Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library, a 10,000-volume collection that serves KIA art-school faculty, professional staff and Institute members. A job posting is attached. (It's a great place to work!) Malcolm McBryde -- Librarian *The Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library* Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S. Park St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-349-7775, ext. 3165 malcolmm(a)kiarts.org www.kiarts.org/page.php?menu_id=68 Art Detectives: fun with art for kids <http://www.kiarts.org/page.php?page_id=955>

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Re: [Michlib-l] E-Reader Policies
by Karyn Ruley 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Hi - Crawford County Library circulates six Nook Simple Touch ereaders and it has gone very well. Generally, our book club checks them out since we purchase each month's title and then have six copies to distribute. We have patrons sign a policy agreement when they first check out an ereader, then make a note in their account that it has been signed and a copy given to them. We keep originals in a binder. Attached is the policy created for this purpose. If anyone would like information about how we set up our Nooks for circulation, I'd be happy to share. Karyn Ruley Crawford County Library 201 Plum St. Grayling, MI 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Fax: 989-348-9294

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Online Book Club
by Hartford Public Library 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Dear Librarians, We would like to know what libraries have an Online Book Club and how did was the set-up, website, facebook?I greatly appreciate the information. Thanks,Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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Unpaid Time Off
by Devin Erlandson 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

I am wondering how other libraries handle unpaid time off (not FLMA leave) after an employee's PTO is exhausted, or in positions with employees that do not have PTO. Do you let them make that time up? What are the stipulations? Thanks. -- Devin Erlandson, MLIS Assistant Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org

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MeL Minute - YouTube & Chrome Apps
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Hi all, Have you noticed any changes to the MeL.org<http://mel.org/> homepage recently? We are happy to announce that links have been added for the MeL YouTube channel<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew> and list of Chrome Apps<http://teachers.mel.org/technology-resources#apps>. What? MeL videos on YouTube? That’s right. MeL has its own channel now and currently we list videos of the recorded monthly training webinars conducted by MCLS and LM as well as individual links to the four business videos found in the redesigned Business portal and a message from State Librarian Randy Riley. Additional content will continue to be added as it becomes available. All of the videos are fully closed captioned and easy to view and share! The Chrome Apps link is found on the left side of the home page. We have free apps for Britannica School (both Chrome and iOS) and Chrome Apps for MeL, College Bound, Business, Michigana, Teens, and Kids. More apps are in development and will be announced once they’re available. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for next week’s MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us atcontact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Registration is now open for the next LM/MCLS webinar. Standardized tests are a reality for Michigan students from elementary through High School. MeL databases provides resources which can bolster achievement. Please join us on November 30, at 3:30pm<x-apple-data-detectors://3> for a 30-minute webinar focused on MeL resources which prepare students for these important examinations. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996<tel:517-241-4996> [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [Check out MeL on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew> [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today.

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free index file boxes
by Ann Seibert 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Grand Ledge Area District Library has some items to give away 3 index file boxes 13x13. See attached photos Ann questions, please contact me. Ann Seibert Grand Ledge Area District Library, Administrative Assistant 517-627-7014 Grandledgelibrary.adm(a)gmail.com

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Cromaine Adult Services Manager/Department Head posting open
by Ceci Marlow 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

We continue to welcome applications for this full-time position until it is filled. Applications received within the week are especially welcomed. */Hartland’s Cromaine Library – Connecting Culture and Community for 90 Years!/* Nearly ninety years ago, we were given a mission by J. Robert Crouse, founder of Cromaine and of the Hartland Area Project, a 1920s exercise in social entrepreneurship. To this day, we continue the legacy of bringing cultural enrichment to this mostly rural community through a busy event calendar, a great collection, and an innovative, creative staff that is people- and service-focused. If you understand that value and believe you have skills and interests to further this mission, then we need you! We have a full-time opening for an *Adult Services Manager who will be responsible for managing the adult services staff of 2.5 FTE as well as grant-writing and adult events. * Cromaine District Library is located near the intersection of M-59 and US-23—easy to get to from Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Flint. Cromaine-Village (built in 1927 and expanded in 1980) is the main library and is being expanded to open summer 2017 with a grand public opening as part of the September 2017 90^th Anniversary Celebration.(Cromaine’s Crossroads Branch will close April 30, 2017.) Cromaine wins grants, including National Endowment for the Arts’ The Big Read—two in 2016! Grants for technology in Youth, local business sponsorships for a summer concert series, exhibits from the Smithsonian and the National Library of Medicine—we are a place to connect to culture, music, technology, makers, as well as reading in every format. We offer OverDrive (TLN’s Download Destination) plus Advantage, hoopla, One-Click Digital, Mango Languages, and Zinio library. As of November 2015, we are one of the TLN Shared Catalog libraries as well as a MeLCat participant, bringing materials from across the state to satisfy our community’s interests. $22.50 per hour to start, 40 hours per week; includes some evenings and weekends. MLA membership and national conference attendance (in rotation) paid. After successful completion of the 90-day introductory period, an increase to $23.00 is planned. Paid benefits include vacation, sick and business time; health, dental, optical insurances for employee; life and disability insurances for employee, as well as a health savings account; immediately vested retirement including the library’s 10% contribution; and employee-paid AFLAC programs. Share your love for new technologies and public service with a community that loves its library and its library staff even more. Send your application (available at www.cromaine.org--Cromaine News & Info--Forms), resume and a cover letter to “Adult Services Manager” at Cromaine or e-mail (preferred to be “green”) to brentola(a)cromaine.org <mailto:brentola@cromaine.org> by November 21, 2016—*position applications accepted until filled.* -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library

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Looking for copies of Station Eleven
by Suzanne Krueger 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

One Book, One Community of Monroe County has selected Station Eleven by Emily St. John-Mandel to read in 2017. Most of our events will take place between March 13, 2017 and April 8, 2017. I would love to make sure that anyone who wants to read the book is able to get their hands on a copy. If you have any copies leftover from the Great Michigan Read that you would like to give away, I would love to have them for our county wide program. They can be sent through RIDES, our MeLCat agency code is zv231, please designate the Ida Branch Library. Thanks in advance, Suzanne Krueger Community Librarian Ida Branch Library<http://monroe.lib.mi.us/ida-branch-library> 3016 Lewis Ave.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/3016+Lewis+Ave,+Ida,+MI+48140/@41.9081825…> P.O. Box 56<https://www.google.com/maps/place/3016+Lewis+Ave,+Ida,+MI+48140/@41.9081825…> Ida, MI 48140 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/3016+Lewis+Ave,+Ida,+MI+48140/@41.9081825…>

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Hold Harmless for Displays
by Laura Gramlich 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Hello, Does anyone have a hold harmless form that they have individuals or community groups fill out for doing displays at their library? If so, could you please send it to me? Thanks, Laura Gramlich Director Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte, MI 48192 734-246-8357

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Invitation to Genealogy Resources on MeL & Library of Michigan on Saturday, November 19th at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Dear Library Colleagues, The Pinckney Library cordially invites you, your community, friends and/or family to attend an upcoming workshop by Library of Michigan's Matthew Pacer on resources available from the Michigan eLibrary, Michigana & the Library of Michigan. The workshop is on Saturday, November 19th, starting at 10:30am. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to register: http://bit.ly/2g0df1J (Please let us know if you can attend so we have a good head count for handouts.) We hope very much that you can come. Please feel free to share this with anyone whom you think might also be interested in attending this free workshop. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Library ---- Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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