February 2016 - Michlib-l

Library Assistant Job Posting
by Katie Dover-Taylor 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

William P. Faust Public Library of Westland Library Assistant - Circulation We are currently accepting applications for a 36 hour/week Library Assistant. To download an application, please visit www.westlandlibrary.org/about/jobs<http://www.westlandlibrary.org/about/jobs>. Starting wage is $9.50 hourly with paid holidays, vacation and personal leave. Position Summary: The Library Assistant will provide excellent customer service in person and over the telephone, checking in and checking out library materials, registering patrons and updating patron accounts, collecting money, entering library holdings in our online catalog, and assisting and directing patrons with the operation of library equipment. Two years of library experience preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please send your resume and a completed employment application to: Diane Mehl Circulation Department Head 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 diane.mehl(a)westlandlibrary.org _____________________________________________ Katie Dover-Taylor Reference Librarian William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway | Westland, Michigan 48185 734-326-6123 | www.westlandlibrary.org

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A great choice!
by Christine Hage 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

*[image: Inline image 1]* *President Obama said, “Michelle and I have known Dr. Carla Hayden for a long time, since her days working at the Chicago Public Library, and I am proud to nominate her to lead our nation’s oldest federal institution as our 14th Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden has devoted her career to modernizing libraries so that everyone can participate in today's digital culture. She has the proven experience, dedication, and deep knowledge of our nation’s libraries to serve our country well and that’s why I look forward to working with her in the months ahead. If confirmed, Dr. Hayden would be the first woman and the first African American to hold the position – both of which are long overdue.”* *Carla D. Hayden, Nominee for Librarian of Congress, Library of Congress:* Dr. Carla D. Hayden is CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland, a position she has held since 1993. Dr. Hayden was nominated by President Obama to be a member of the National Museum and Library Services Board in January 2010 and was confirmed by the Senate in June 2010. Prior to joining the Pratt Library, Dr. Hayden was Deputy Commissioner and Chief Librarian of the Chicago Public Library from 1991 to 1993. She was an Assistant Professor for Library and Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh from 1987 to 1991. Dr. Hayden was Library Services Coordinator for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago from 1982 to 1987. She began her career with the Chicago Public Library as the Young Adult Services Coordinator from 1979 to 1982 and as a Library Associate and Children’s Librarian from 1973 to 1979. Dr. Hayden was President of the American Library Association from 2003 to 2004. In 1995, she was the first African American to receive Library Journal’s Librarian of the Year Award in recognition of her outreach services at the Pratt Library, which included an afterschool center for Baltimore teens offering homework assistance and college and career counseling. Dr. Hayden received a B.A. from Roosevelt University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the Graduate Library School of the University of Chicago. Christine Lind Hage 2016 Candidate for President-Elect of ALA Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing

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Albion District Library Closing
by Stanczak, Cindy 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Albion District Library will CLOSE today (Wed., February 24) at 3:00 pm to the inclement weather. The ABE/GED Tutoring Program will not meet today. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the safety of our patrons and staff is paramount. Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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Shelby Township Library Closing
by Elizabeth Campion 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Due to the inclement weather the Shelby Township Library is closing at 5pm today Elizabeth Campion, Librarian Shelby Township Library 586-739-7414 51680 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 -- A library is a miracle. A place where you can learn just about anything for free. A place where your mind can come alive." Josh Hanagarne, *The World's Strongest Librarian*

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MACUL SIGLIB Twitter!
by Hauser, Judy 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Good afternoon! The MACUL SIGLIB Twitter is now open for business! This is the SIG for school librarians and anyone interested in school library events and issues. Please follow us here: https://twitter.com/SIGLIB_MACUL Thank you! Judy Hauser MACUL SIGLIB Officer

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Salem-South Lyon District Library will close at 3pm
by Donna Olson 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Hello All, Due to the weather and road conditions, Salem-South Lyon Library will close at 3pm. Thanks! Donna Donna Olson Head of Adult Services Salem-South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 - ext. 201 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 <%28248%29%20437-6593> dolson(a)ssldl.info | http://www.ssldl.info

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Re: [Michlib-l] Free DVD cases
by Kat Lightfoot 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

The free dvd cases available from Houghton Lake are all spoken for. Thanks everyone. -- Kat Lightfoot Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Ph. 989-366-9230 Fax 989-366-0063 klight(a)hlpl.lib.mi.us www.hlpl.org

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Free DVD cases
by Kat Lightfoot 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

The Houghton Lake Public Library has a box of free DVD cases available. If interested, please provide your MeL code and we'll ship them through Rides. A description of the cases can be found at the following Demco link. http://demco.com/goto?BLS173404&ALL0000&es=20160224105957378574 -- Kat Lightfoot Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Ph. 989-366-9230 klight(a)hlpl.lib.mi.us www.hlpl.org

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Library of Michigan closing at 12pm today
by Bartlett, Bernadette (MDE) 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

If there is a delay or closing tomorrow a separate message will be sent. Because of the dangerous weather conditions heading into Michigan, all state offices in the Lower Peninsula will close at noon today, Feb. 24, 2016. All nonessential employees working in the Lower Peninsula will be dismissed for the day. Please check with your supervisor if you have questions about your nonessential status. Employees are encouraged to check for updates on www.michigan.gov<http://www.michigan.gov>. Thank you! Bernadette Bernadette M. Bartlett Michigan Documents Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 517-373-2971 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

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Library Cards Vendors
by Faith Wolbers 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Hello All- Would you mind sharing where you purchase your library cards from? Included with that, if you wouldn't mind sharing what your cards are like (i.e. singled sided, double-sided, if the barcode is printed on the card, color image, signature block, etc.) I am looking to see if there are more affordable options out there than what we are currently using. Thanks! Faith Wolbers Assistant Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street P.O. Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3431 fax: (269) 468-8077 www.colomapubliclibrary.net <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/>

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