May 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

MeL Minute - Glassdoor.com partnership
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 19 May '16

19 May '16

Hi all, Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April, 2016 was 4.8%. While good progress has been made and we are actually below the national rate of 5%, there will always be individuals seeking first time jobs or their next opportunity. A resource that may be useful is found in the MeL Jobs Gateway<http://mel.org/jobs> under Job Posting Sites: National. Glassdoor.com<http://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm> is a "...free inside look at jobs and companies. Salary details, company reviews, and interview questions - all posted anonymously by employees and job seekers." Available for "...library patrons without having to post information of their own." Statewide Michigan access via MeL is made possible through the library partnership program that 700+ U.S. libraries participate in. A link to their product flyer (to print locally) is included in the description and explains the five steps to find the right job and get hired. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. 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 at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your public service colleagues. Registration is now open for the next MCLS/MeL free training webinar, "Bridging the summer reading gap using MeL Resources" on May 25, 3:30 - 4pm. Information and registration<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?re…>. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 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> [cid:image001.png@01D1A46B.DA1302F0]Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/

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MCLS June workshops DEADLINES approaching
by Suzanne Robinson 19 May '16

19 May '16

Wide distribution - please feel free to share. The deadlines for our June online workshops are fast approaching. If you are interested in "Dewey Decimal Classification" and/or "Original cataloging of videos and DVDs," register now to save a seat! https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/ Please email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> with any questions. Thanks, Suzanne ------------------------------------ Suzanne Robinson, AMLS Continuing Education Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 134 Part time Hours: (with some slight variations occasionally) Monday 11am-3pm Tuesday 9am - 3pm Wednesday 11am - 2:30pm Thursday 9am - 3pm Friday 9am-1pm I work from home also, and I check email regularly, so email is the most reliable way to reach me.

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FW: Join Michigan Libraries for Life 2016!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 19 May '16

19 May '16

IMO, so worthwhile! DB D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image005.png@01D1B1CB.90630160]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image006.png@01D1B1CB.90630160] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image007.png@01D1B1CB.90630160] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg> From: Kate Saylor [mailto:kmacdoug@umich.edu] Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:04 AM To: Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) <BiggsD(a)michigan.gov>; Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) <SimlarC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Join Michigan Libraries for Life 2016! Join Michigan Libraries for Life 2016! Registration form: http://bit.ly/ML4L2016. [smalllogo-01(1) (1).png] If you could save a life, would you? Most people would say “Yes!” without hesitation. One of the simplest ways to save and improve lives is by supporting organ, tissue, and eye donation. Since 2010, libraries across Michigan have participated in a simple and effective campaign to educate patrons about donation and transplantation, and to give them an opportunity to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry<http://bit.ly/ML4Life>. The campaign is called Michigan Libraries for Life<http://www.librariesforlife.org/>. This statewide campaign, which includes public, academic, special and hospital libraries of all sizes, has inspired nearly 2,900 people to sign up as donors! “Libraries have been great partners in saving and healing lives,” said Rick Hillbom, Gift of Life Michigan’s Interim CEO. “They’ve been very successful at educating the public about the facts of organ, tissue and eye donation. Thanks to this partnership, Michigan Libraries for Life gives hope to the 3,500 Michigan patients waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.” More than 95% of Americans<http://organdonor.gov/dtcp/nationalsurveyorgandonation.pdf> support organ, tissue and eye donation. Yet in Michigan, only 54% of adults have joined the state’s donor registry. That discrepancy is largely due to residents not knowing how to properly join the donor registry. Michigan Libraries for Life helps to address that information need. “Someone you know probably needs - or will someday need - a lifesaving organ or tissue transplant. People die waiting because not enough organs are available. Your library can be a great help by registering donors and providing information about organ donation,” said Anne Rau, Capital Area District Library librarian and living kidney donor. “By participating in Michigan Libraries for Life your library is helping to save lives.” [cid:image008.jpg@01D1B1CB.90630160] University of Michigan Shapiro Undergraduate Library 2014 We are excited to bring this lifesaving event back in 2016! Libraries are welcome to participate by staffing a registration table in their libraries for however long they are able, from just a few hours to all 7 days. This year’s drive will start on Monday, October 3rd and run through Sunday, October 9th. Gift of Life Michigan<http://giftoflifemichigan.org/> will provide a free in-person training for library representatives at the Redford Township District Library on Wednesday, August 17th and a session at their Ann Arbor office on Friday, August 19th. We have also developed web-based training materials for those who are unable to attend the in-person sessions. “I enjoyed taking part in this well-orchestrated event,” commented one 2015 Michigan Libraries For Life participant. “I hope to participate again next year.” The key to this program's success is the participation of many libraries across the state. Your library is warmly invited to join the 2016 Michigan Libraries for Life organ donor registration drive. If your organization would like to participate in this year’s program, please complete this registration form: http://bit.ly/ML4L2016. If you would like more information, please contact us at MichLib4Life(a)umich.edu<mailto:MichLib4Life@umich.edu> or (734) 936-1394<tel:%28734%29%20936-1394>. You can also find Michigan Libraries for Life on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ML4Life<http://www.facebook.com/ML4Life> For additional information visit: http://www.librariesforlife.org<http://www.librariesforlife.org/> [GiftofLifeFoundation_Logohirez.jpg] The 2014-2016 Michigan Libraries for Life program is generously funded by a Community Grant from the Gift of Life Foundation. -- Kate MacDougall Saylor, MSI Health Sciences Informationist University of Michigan Taubman Health Sciences Library 734.936.1394 'Be careful about reading health books. Some fine day you'll die of a misprint.' - Markus Herz

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Job Posting
by Sherri West 19 May '16

19 May '16

Sherri L. West Administrative Assistant/Acq. Westland Public Library 734-326-6123 ext.2827

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Job Posting
by Sherri West 19 May '16

19 May '16

Job Posting For Westland Public Library :Head of Youth Services Sherri L. West Administrative Assistant/Acq. Westland Public Library 734-326-6123 ext.2827

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Summer Reading sample flyers for parents and teachers
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 19 May '16

19 May '16

With summer reading right around the corner, a reminder that if you don't have time to do a flyer to hand out at schools or to parents, take a look at the sample flyers for the 2016 program on the Library of Michigan Summer Reading page. You can personalize these for your library. Feel free to edit! Library of Michigan Summer Reading page - www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> in the Summer Reading section - or directly at - Flyer for parents - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Summer_Reading_Flyer_for_parents_2012… Flyer for teachers - http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Summer_Reading_Flyer_for_teachers_201… Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children. [http://inside.michigan.gov/mde/docs/Docs%20and%20Templates/MDE%20-%20Color%…]

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Robotics @ the Library: June 19 – 25, 2016
by Valerie Meyerson 19 May '16

19 May '16

Hello fellow librarians – Jean Montgomery, Heidi Nagel and Val Meyerson, are working on an initiative to entice robots to visit every library in the state, all in the same week. We are hoping you may be interested in participating in such an endeavor. We know it’s late in the game for summer planning, but hope you may be willing to host a robot in your library for a visit. This is a great way to make a connection with your local robotics team, promote your STEM programming, and help your local team with more publicity, and who doesn’t love a robot? All you have to do is reach out to your team and ask if they would be willing to do a demo at your library during the week of June 19 – June 25, 2016. The demo or program plan would be up to you and the team. It could be as little as a robot in your lobby, or a robot playing catch during story-time, or the team demonstrating STEM kits, or 3D printing. It is up to you! I’ve attached a list of teams and typically if you have a team in your area, just search their team name and number and you will find contact information. If you do not have a team in your area, give us a call, and we can help match you up. I’ve also attached some press kit templates which will help get you started with your promotion. If you are interested and would like assistance in getting a robot match, please contact one of us for assistance. If you are planning an event, please let one of us know, so we can track the participation. For Upper Peninsula assistance contact Jean Montgomery jmontgom(a)uproc.lib.mi.us<mailto:jmontgom@uproc.lib.mi.us> or 906.228.7697 x3; For South West Michigan assistance, contact Heidi Nagel hnagel(a)kdl.org<mailto:hnagel@kdl.org> or 616.784.2007; for the SE Michigan and the northern Lower Peninsula, contact Val Meyerson, vmeyerson(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:vmeyerson@petoskeylibrary.org> or 231.758.3120. Check here for more information about FIRST Robotics: http://firstinmichigan.org/ or www.firstinspires.org<http://www.firstinspires.org>.

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Demagnitizing bricks
by Brian Johnston 19 May '16

19 May '16

Hello Everyone, We have three demagnetizing bricks available for another library that could use them. Please respond if interested. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Jackson District Library Employment Opportunity
by Smith, Donna 19 May '16

19 May '16

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES Administration Reports to: Library Director Status: Full time/Exempt Salary range: $72,000 - $82,000 annually Position Open: May 17, 2016 Apply by: May 29, 2016 Nature of Work Under the direction of the Library Director, plans and directs all central library services and branch library operations, and coordinates programming and marketing activities throughout the Jackson District Library. Assists the Library Director in overseeing the operations of the library system. Supervises Branch Managers, Program and Outreach Manager and Patron Service Manager. Reviews and administers policies and procedures for all Jackson District Library (JDL) public services to ensure efficiency and high quality customer service. Serves as a member of the library's senior administrative team and assists director in preparing and maintaining the library's budget. Oversees collection development and maintenance throughout library system. Serves as liaison with numerous local agencies and the general public to share information, maintain positive public relations and promote library services. Assumes charge of the library system in the absence of the Library Director. Examples of Work * Plans and directs all the services and programs involved in central services, branch library operations, programming and marketing. * Schedules workloads, reviews performance, recruits and disciplines when appropriate. * Develops, implements and monitors budgets for assigned areas. * Makes recommendations for service enhancements throughout the district. * Responsible for various special projects assigned by the Library Director. * Researches, writes and administers a variety of grants for public services. * Serves as the library's representative to Friends of the Library groups throughout the district * Performs a variety of management activities in the absence of the Library Director or another administrator, as assigned. * Attends various seminars, conferences and workshops and stays current on the latest trends in public library services Desired Characteristics: * Demonstrated management and leadership skills * Excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of technology applications in libraries * Good financial acumen and experience with labor relations in a union setting (preferred) * Highly attuned to current trends and future needs of the library * Innovator and creative problem solver * Focused on consensus/team building * Embraces challenges as opportunities for improvement and positive change * Passion for working with and serving people Employment Qualifications Education: Possession of a Master's degree or its equivalent in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution. Experience: A minimum of five to eight years of progressively more responsible public library experience involving branch library services and programs, organizational development and supervision. Requirements: Necessary Special Possession of a Permanent Professional Librarian's Certificate granted by the Library of Michigan A cover letter is required to be considered for this position EOE Please Apply at: https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK for print 300dpi small] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Ph: 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com

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Fwd: Employment Opportunity with Upjohn
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 19 May '16

19 May '16

Job opportunityy FWD from Upjohn. Please contact Don Edgerly (see below for contact information) with any questions. Our organization is currently seeking an Information Services Manager. The posting is attached. I was hoping this could be communicated through Michlib-L. Would that be possible? Is there any further information you need from me? Thank you for your assistance. Don Edgerly Administrator W.E. Upjohn Institute (269) 385-0439

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