December 2016 - Michlib-l

Chief Executive Officer, Enoch Pratt Free Library-Position Open!
by Jobeth Bradbury 19 Dec '16

19 Dec '16

Enoch Pratt Free Library: A Tradition of Innovation The historic Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore City is seeking applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The Pratt Library <http://www.prattlibrary.org/> is one of the oldest free public library systems in the United States serving the 622,000+ residents of the City of Baltimore through its twenty-one branch locations. In an unusually expanded mission, it also serves the 6,000,000 residents of Maryland as the State Library Resource Center <http://www.slrc.info/> . The Pratt continues its journey by strategically expanding its services and programs. Governed by combined Boards of Trustees and Directors, served by a seasoned staff of 493, and sustained by a $40.5 million annual operating budget, Enoch Pratt Free Library seeks a CEO who has the desire and ability to weave these resources together to maintain and enhance its role as a vital partner to a City in transformation. The Enoch Pratt is currently renovating its Central Library which opened in 1932 as a ground-breaking 'open to the people' library. The State of Maryland has committed more than $90 million to this renovation, and the trustees and directors have raised an additional $15 million. We expect this renovation to be completed in 2019, and we believe the renovated Central Library will be a powerful statement about the critical importance of urban libraries in building a literate, well informed, and culturally rich future. Dedicated patrons, volunteers, and donors enthusiastically support the work of the Enoch Pratt Free Library as it upholds library traditions and embraces the challenges of a rapidly changing library world. Responsibilities. A comprehensive statement of the responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer can be found on the following link: position description <http://www.bradburymiller.com/EPpositiondesc.pdf> . Among those responsibilities, the most compelling and immediate are the following: * Understanding the full scope of Pratt Library and the State Library Resource Center programs, resources, and functions * Engagement of the entire staff with the assistance of senior management staff * Continued implementation of the 2017-19 strategic plan * Immersion in the details and decisions of the renovation of the Central Library as well as the long range renovation of the branches * Initiation of a network of working relationships with the Board, the State Library Resource Center, the wider Maryland library community, and City and State officials * Mastery of the Library's budget process and funding and development efforts Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, 10 years in library work and at least 5 years of senior library management (or an equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to effectively perform the responsibilities of the position). Vital to success are the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, board and stakeholders; strong organizational skills; the ability to integrate emerging technologies with traditional library resources; and experience in strategic planning, fiscal management and resource development. Preferred qualifications include: a PhD in Library and Information Science (or other relevant advanced degree), experience working in a multi-branch urban library system, and prior success reporting to a governing board and working closely with City and State Officials. Baltimore. Known as a city of neighborhoods, the past and the future intersect in Baltimore <http://www.baltimorecity.gov/> . Many historic communities showcase Baltimore's rich history and wealth of diversity with many significant properties listed on the National Register; Under Armour's forward-looking Port Covington development is among the largest urban redevelopment projects in the country and the city's historic Inner Harbor boasts walkable neighborhoods, tourist attractions and commercial development. A tech-savvy entrepreneurial community is emerging alongside Baltimore's robust network of colleges and universities, world-class museums, internationally renowned symphony orchestra, trendy music and art venues, beloved professional sports teams and varied culinary choices. As with many urban cities, Baltimore has distinct challenges as well as powerful assets and many of Baltimore's citizens suffer a disparity of income, education and opportunity. The Enoch Pratt Free Library continues to be a vital, important partner in Baltimore's determination to meet these challenges. For more information on the Pratt Library and Baltimore, visit Enoch Pratt Links <http://www.bradburymiller.com/EPlinks.htm> . Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $160,000-205,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/contactus.html> Bradbury Miller Associates via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com> Dan Bradbury. This position closes February 5, 2017. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller 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! --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Please check your hold shelf for a missing book
by Pam McKnight 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

Would everyone please check their hold shelves for the following item which was sent out to us, Pere Marquette District Library, from Siena Heights University: Trials of the earth: The autobiography of Mary Hamilton (barcode 33215001109359), for patron Ruth Owens This item shows as received but has not yet been received here. If found, please send on to us at zv068. Thank you. Pamela McKnight Pere Marquette District Library 185 E. 4th Street Clare, MI 48617 989-386-7576

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Building Family Engagement recording now available
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

Take 40 minutes (1 hour with questions) to learn more about the 5R's in Family Engagement from PLA & Harvard Family Research Project: Family Engagement Webinar Now Available On-Demand On December 6, 2016, PLA and the Harvard Family Research Project presented a free webinar entitled "A New Approach to Building Family Engagement Pathways: The 5Rs Framework." Nearly 500 librarians and educators registered to learn how to increase their outreach to families, elevate family voices in their work, and implement five processes to build successful family engagement pathways (Reach out, Raise up, Reinforce, Relate, and Reimagine). Speakers included Margaret Caspe, PhD, senior research analyst, Harvard Family Research Project; Michelle Jeske, Denver City Librarian; and Lesley Graham, Save the Children's National Education and Health Team for US Programs. http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/archive/pathways Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@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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Summer Reading webinars for 2017 programming
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

I sent these out on Tuesday but it appears formatting went array. Please see below for the listing of webinars for the 2017 CSLP theme "Build a Better World." Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Webinars for 2017 Summer Reading * "Build a Better World" Youth Programming Ideas for 2017 Summer Reading <https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> Monday, January 9, 2017 Time: 3:00 PM EST The Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council would like to invite you to join us for a webinar on the 2017 CSLP themed "Build a Better World." Programming ideas, the CSLP manual and various summer reading club topics will be discussed. * Introduction to the 2017 CSLP Teen Programming Manual: Thursday, Jan 05, 2017; 2:00 PM EST <https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html> Are you planning creative, fun, and educational programs for your 2017 teen summer library program? This webinar, presented by Michelle Beebower and Nichole Chagnon of the Austin Public Library, that will introduce programs and activities in the 2017 Collaborative Summer Library Program Teen manual that will inspire unforgettable summer library programs for teens in your community! This webinar will be recorded and archived for later viewing. Thank you to the Texas State Library for organizing this webinar - you will be participating with YA librarians across the country. * Playful Building Hands-on Activities Date: Wednesday, January 18th, 2016 Time: 3:00 pm EST Join a FREE online training in conducting a selection of hands-on engineering activities. The STAR_Net project's Playful Building activities are designed to engage children, tweens, and families in hands-on engineering fun at the library, and they rely on inexpensive materials! Play along with us - have the following materials<https://t.e2ma.net/click/e771q/q8ohzs/6c3vsg> on hand to try the activities yourself. To register, please click here.<https://t.e2ma.net/click/e771q/q8ohzs/m53vsg> Password is "star".

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Parents picking up students after school
by Karrie Waarala 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

Hi all, Our library is right next to the middle school, so of course we get a lot of after school traffic. We've been noticing that as parents stop by to pick up their kids around 5 pm, they tend to pull up to the curb right outside our entrances and wait, blocking walkways and driveways, which can inconvenience other library users. If you experience a similar pick-up rush, how have you dealt with this? Has signage helped? Our building monitor will ask people to move their cars, but "traffic cop" shouldn't need to be one of her duties. Thanks in advance for any and all ideas! Karrie Waarala Assistant Director Saline District Library 734-429-5450 www.salinelibrary.org

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Unclaimed personal items
by Lynn Skazalski 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

Our library is accumulating unclaimed personal items, such as phones, identification cards (license, health, credit, student), and flashdrives. How does your library deal with such items, especially those in which the owner cannot be identified or contacted? Thanks in advance for your replies, and I'll gladly summarize the results for the list. Thank you! -- Lynn Bryer Skazalski Supervising Librarian, MILS, MS Caroline Kennedy Library 24590 George Street Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 lskazalski(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us 313-791-3824

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FW: applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant due Jan. 9
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 16 Dec '16

16 Dec '16

Hello! Attached and below is information on the United For Libraries/Thrift Books Friends Grant! This is a great opportunity for a member of your Friends group to experience the ALA Annual Conference, which is a wonderful development opportunity! For additional information on this opportunity, contact Jillian Wentworth at (312) 280-2161 or jwentworth(a)ala.org<mailto:jwentworth@ala.org>. Jillian Wentworth Marketing/Public Relations Specialist United for Libraries A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 phone (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united> like United for Libraries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries<http://www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries> follow United for Libraries on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ala_united Thanks! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 From: friends-request(a)lists.ala.org [mailto:friends-request@lists.ala.org] On Behalf Of Jillian Wentworth Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 4:29 PM To: statefriends(a)lists.ala.org; friends(a)lists.ala.org Subject: [friends] applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant due Jan. 9 United for Libraries is accepting applications for the United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friend Conference Grant through Jan. 9, 2017. The United for Libraries/Thrift Books Friends Grant enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a public library to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Applicants must be first-time attendees and must be active in their public library Friends group. The winner will receive a grant of $850, plus full ALA Annual Conference registration. For more information and to apply, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks<http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks>. The Thrift Books Library Program provides an easy solution for libraries and schools to earn top dollar for discarded and donated books while making a difference. Libraries receive greater fundraising paid monthly, detailed reporting, easy shipping options and worldwide online exposure with a #1 used bookseller. Your unwanted books find new homes by online resale or donation to literacy programs worldwide. For more information, visit www.thriftbooks.com<http://www.thriftbooks.com>. For more information about applying, contact Jillian Wentworth at (312) 280-2161 or jwentworth(a)ala.org<mailto:jwentworth@ala.org>. Jillian Wentworth Marketing/Public Relations Specialist United for Libraries A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 phone (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united> like United for Libraries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries<http://www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries> follow United for Libraries on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ala_united

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PLA's Project Outcome Training - Save the Date!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

PLA's Project Outcome is Coming to Michigan! How Well do you Understand the True Impact of Your Library's Services and Programs? PLA's Project Outcome is a free toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the true impact of essential library services and programs by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes. Project Outcome also provides libraries with the resources and training support needed to apply their results and confidently advocate for their library's future, helping them turn better data into better libraries. This special training opportunity brings an expert trainer to facilitate deep-dive training into outcome measurement using the Project Outcome tools. Convene a cohort of public libraries interested in implementing outcome measurement to drive change, influence decision making, and demonstrate the true impact of their library's programs and services on the community. The Library of Michigan in conjunction with the Public Library Association will be offering this workshop at four different locations this Spring! April 17 - University Center, Mt. Pleasant April 27 - Redford Township District Library, Redford April 28 - Portage District Library, Portage May 4 - Peter White Public Library, Marquette Registration will be opening soon! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Re: [Michlib-l] Lego Activity Table
by Marty Ferriby 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Hi Nicole -- We have a duplo table in our adult department computer room. Keeps the little guys busy while grownups check their email. A boon to all of us, and it's popular with the kiddos too. We have duplos because we have the table for little unsupervised kids while their parents are glued to the screen and we were worried about choking too. No choking at all and it's been over 5 years. It would be really, really hard to choke on a duplo....they're just too big. We do have Family Lego Day once a month in the youth services department with regular size legos, but in that situation bigger kids (and often parents) are building away in a supervised situation. Marty Ferriby, Director Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 231-722-8003 At 01:48 PM 12/15/2016, Nicole Gillies wrote: >Hello, >I am wondering if anyone has a Lego activity table and if there has >been any concerns about smaller children and choking. I would like >to put one out but another staff member has mentioned that Legos can >be a problem for younger kids if not properly supervised. Thoughts >and advice welcome. > > >Nicole Gillies, MLIS >Youth Librarian >Bacon Memorial District Library >45 Vinewood >Wyandotte, MI 48192 >734-246-8357 > >_______________________________________________ >Michlib-l mailing list >Michlib-l(a)mcls.org >http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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QSAC Revisions Effective January 1, 2016
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 15 Dec '16

15 Dec '16

Greetings! A new revision of the Quality Services Audit Checklist (QSAC) will be implemented for 2017. If your library is currently working on QSAC certification, we will accept applications using the 2013 (current) version until December 31, 2016. The revised checklist will be released on January 3, 2017 For more information on QSAC, please visit http://michigan.gov/qsac. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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