May 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Position Available: Library Director, Millington
by Millington Arbela District Library 24 May '16

24 May '16

Due to the retirement of the current director, the Millington Arbela District Library is accepting resumes for the position of Library Director. Description: The Millington Arbela District Library is a Class III library serving a population of over 7,400 in the village of Millington and Millington and Arbela Townships. Millington is a charming rural community located in the Thumb of Michigan yet conveniently located to the Saginaw, Flint, and Bay City areas. The Southern Links Trailway trail head is located two blocks from the library and brings a variety of recreational opportunities. The Village and surrounding areas have many quaint antique shops and local eateries. The library is open 57 hours, six days a week with a staff of 7 and an approximate annual budget of $200,000. The Millington Arbela District Library is a member of the White Pine Library Cooperative. The Board is seeking a dynamic, positive individual to lead the library. The successful candidate will be a “hands-on” administrator, be visible in the library and in the community, have a vision for library service, and have the ability to articulate that vision to the Board, the staff, and the public. Candidates will have strong technology skills and a vision for the use of technology in providing library services, be an excellent communicator, and have experience in managing and directing employees. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate customer service focus, financial management expertise, and strong Board relations. A complete job description is available at http://millingtonlibrary.info/ . Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree • Ability to obtain a Level 3 certification from Library of Michigan within 1 year of hire date. Preferred: • A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible public library experience. • Extensive knowledge of current public library principles, methods and practices and will possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, professional groups, library employees and the general public. • A working knowledge of budget preparation, grant writing, and fundraising. Salary Range: $30,000-$36,000 (depending on qualifications and experience). Benefit package includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. Contact: The Millington Arbela District Library is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for applications is June 20, 2016. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, a resume, and contact information for three references to: millingtondirectorsearch(a)gmail.com

1 0

Circulation Clerical Assistant
by Andrea Aragona 24 May '16

24 May '16

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE POSITION TITLE: Clerical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Circulation, reporting to Assistant Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive, pleasant professional service to the public at the Circulation desk; handles money transactions; directs library visitors to appropriate public service desks. Indirect public service: assists with statistics for reporting, uses current technologies for communication, assists with department services, including assists with closing procedures for Circulation desk and assists with off-desk clerical jobs. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: High school diploma; experience working with Windows-based computers and financial transactions. Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. Strong attention to detail; dependable and flexible work habits. Desire to serve the public in a positive manner. Desirable: Public library work experience. HOURS: Part-time, 12-15 hours weekly, primarily evenings and weekends. WAGE & BENEFITS: $10.00 per hour APPLICATION DUE: Friday, June 24, 2016. A clerical skills test must accompany your cover letter, resume, and application; the clerical skills test is available at the library. TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 FAX: 248.642.4175 Email: careers(a)btpl.org Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. For more information about the library, visit our Web site: www.btpl.org CIRCULATION CLERICAL ASSISTANT TYPICAL WORK WEEK'S TASKS A typical work week for the Circulation Clerical Assistant may include: * answer department telephone extensions and check voice mail * check contents of cases used to hold CD-ROMs, CDs, books on CD and DVD to verify all associated items returned * explain and collect overdue fines and fees for lost or damaged items * check out materials from BTPL collection * check out materials from other libraries (interloaned to BTPL) * discuss notes on patron record with patron, explaining and resolving any problems * renew items over the telephone and resolve patron problems regarding renewals * explain residency requirements to obtain library card * process and input on computer patron registration information * collect fees for lost library cards * prepare notes for items to be mended * clear on order status for new incoming material * process items with missing parts * empty returned material bins including removal of bins from around the AMH system * verify accuracy of patron registrations * carry out opening and closing procedures * collect door count from counters and record * check gate alarms on RFID system * change receipt printer paper on desk printers and self-check machines * train patrons to use self-check machines Andrea Aragona Bloomfield Township Public Library 248-642-5800 x 113 It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. -Helen Walton

1 0

Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - part-time Shelver 16 hour position
by Marcia Dominick 24 May '16

24 May '16

Position: Shelver, Permanent Part-time Job Duties: * Sorts and loads carts for shelving. * Shelves and shifts materials in the public areas; shelf reads; reports problems with shelf organization. * Directs patrons to Reference staff for assistance. * Assists with opening and closing procedures. * Assists Librarians with special projects with the approval of the Support Services Supervisor. Job Requirements: * Some high school experience required; work permit if required. * Ability to adapt to changing procedures and situations; problem solving skills. * Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical and decimal system of arrangement. * Enthusiastic, friendly and approachable. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. * Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Physical mobility, vision, hearing and manual dexterity essential. * Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. Hours: * 16 hours per week: o Monday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. o Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. o Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. o Sunday, 2 - 6 p.m. Salary: $8.50 per hour Benefits: None Application: * Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp * Resume, cover letter and application required. * Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 * E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org<mailto:mdominick@novilibrary.org> Deadline: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 6 p.m. Regards, Marcia Dominick [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Marcia Dominick | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

1 0

Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - part-time Shelver - 12 hour position
by Marcia Dominick 24 May '16

24 May '16

Position: Shelver, Permanent Part-time Job Duties: * Sorts and loads carts for shelving. * Shelves and shifts materials in the public areas; shelf reads; reports problems with shelf organization. * Directs patrons to Reference staff for assistance. * Assists with opening and closing procedures. * Assists Librarians with special projects with the approval of the Support Services Supervisor. Job Requirements: * Some high school experience required; work permit if required. * Ability to adapt to changing procedures and situations; problem solving skills. * Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical and decimal system of arrangement. * Enthusiastic, friendly and approachable. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. * Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Physical mobility, vision, hearing and manual dexterity essential. * Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. Hours: * 12 hours per week: o Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. o Wednesday, 5-9 p.m. o Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Salary: $8.50 per hour Benefits: None Application: * Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp * Resume, cover letter and application required. * Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 * E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org<mailto:mdominick@novilibrary.org> Deadline: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 6 p.m. Regards, Marcia Dominick [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Marcia Dominick | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

1 0

Save the Date: MIX (Michigan Instruction Exchange) 2016
by Veronica E. Bielat 24 May '16

24 May '16

Save the Date for the 3rd Biennial MIX (Michigan Instruction Exchange) Conference. Friday, August 5, 2016 This one-day event will be held at Macomb Community College's Professional Development Center at Macomb University Center, Clinton Township. We invite our fellow academic library instructors from across the state to join us in this continuing conversation about student engagement and library instruction. This year's program will focus on information literacy skills and High School/College transition, impact of Common Core, and High School/College partnerships with academic libraries. We will also have a discussion about the future relationship of MIX and MI-ALA (Michigan Academic Libraries Association). Call for proposals and registration information will be forthcoming. For more information, contact Veronica Bielat, Wayne State University at vbielat(a)wayne.edu<mailto:vbielat@wayne.edu> Veronica Veronica Bielat<http://library.wayne.edu/info/staff/person.php?email=ag6887> Instruction Services Coordinator Liaison Librarian for the College of Education & Department of Anthropology 165 TRC 313-577-4217 vbielat(a)wayne.edu<mailto:vbielat@wayne.edu> Remember, you can always Ask-A-Librarian<http://library.wayne.edu/services/help/>

1 1

Library Snapshot Day June 13-17 #MiLibSnap
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 24 May '16

24 May '16

The Library of Michigan is spearheading an American Library Association (ALA) initiative this summer called Library Snapshot Day. It's a time for libraries to get out and use data to demonstrate the value and impact they have on their communities. In Michigan we're going to share this data via social media. Participation takes place during the week of June 13-17. You can participate one day or every day, and contribute via social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest using the hashtag #MiLibSnap. The event is scheduled after conference season and is well situated to support summer reading participation. We suggest that you pull stats out of your annual report or collect data such as door counts between now and snapshot day. The objective is to share the impact of your library on your community in eye-catching ways. Some ideas for demonstrating that impact include: Use photos of the staff and facilities to personalize and put a face on your library; promote programming activities, outreach events, author tours, genealogy, and local history resources; and use stats such as circulation numbers or door counts to make your point. Get creative. You already know what you do best. Check out the tools below for creating great visuals. Word cloud tools: * Wordle<http://www.wordle.net/> * Tagul<https://tagul.com/> * Word It Ou<http://worditout.com/>t * PowerPoint add-in Infographic tools: * Inkscape<https://inkscape.org/en/> * Piktochart<http://piktochart.com/> * Venngage<https://venngage.com/> * Canva<https://www.canva.com/> * Easel.ly<http://www.easel.ly/> Data visualization tools: * Gapminder<http://www.gapminder.org/> * Tableau<https://public.tableau.com/s/> * Google Public Data<http://www.google.com/publicdata/directory> * Infogr.am<https://infogr.am/app/#/create> Please tag your posts with #MiLibSnap and we look forward to seeing your great posts on social media. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-4457 Fax: 517-373-5700 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 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> 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/ [cid:image001.png@01D1A46B.DA1302F0]

1 0

Director - Allegan District Library closes June 6
by marianne 24 May '16

24 May '16

Don't miss this excellent opportunity - applications received by 5 pm (EDT) on Monday, June 6 will receive first consideration! *Director Allegan District Library*, *Allegan, MI* An exciting opportunity to take a well-respected library to the next step in providing outstanding service! The Board of Trustees of the Allegan (MI) District Library seeks a visionary leader who will continue the tradition of a positive, collegial culture to become the Library’s next Director. The Allegan District Library is an independent governing unit, serving a population of over 17,000 with an operating budget of nearly $600,000 and a staff of 14 (3 with MLIS degree). The original Carnegie building is poised for a major addition and renovation in late 2016 (for more details visit: http://alleganlibrary.org/about-us/building-project/) Allegan, located in southwest Michigan, is a charming community with an unbeatable combination of a historic atmosphere and a civic-minded approach to life. The riverfront boardwalk, charmingdowntown, and friendly citizens give Allegan its small town ambiance. Comfortable driving distances to Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Chicago allow easy access to the amenities of larger cities. Additional information about the Library may be found at www.alleganlibrary.org <http://www.alleganlibrary.org/>. To learn more about the community, visit www.cityofallegan.org <http://www.cityofallegan.org/>and www.positivelyallegan.com <http://www.positivelyallegan.com>. * *The position** *requires* a Masters degree in library science or library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association *and *a**minimum of four (4) years post-degree experience in a professional public library position, of which at least two (2) years have been in a position of administration and supervision in a public library. * *The successful candidate will **have a thorough knowledge of all facets of public library service; an enthusiasm for and understanding of small-town librarianship; the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects; excellent communications skills; strong financial management abilities; the ability to work effectively with other governmental agencies, civic and community groups, and the general public; and the ability to address challenges in a collaborative and creative manner. Experience with a library building or renovation project is highly desirable.Familiarity with a district library governance and knowledge of Michigan library law would be a plus. A full position description is available here:Allegan Library Director <http://www.libraryjobs.net/Jobs/Allegan%20job%20description%20FINAL.pdf> * *Compensation: **From $60,000, dependent on experience and educational qualifications. Excellent benefit package. * *Applications** *received by 5 pm EDT June 6, 2016 will receive first consideration*. *Electronic submissions required*. *Interested individuals should forward a cover letter _that specifically addresses the position requirements_, a resume, and three professional references with complete contact information.* Electronic submissions and requests for additional information should be directed to Marianne Hartzell at marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com <mailto:marianne@hartzell-mikaconsulting.com>or via telephone at (517) 719-3487. -- Marianne Hartzell, Consultant marianne(a)hartzell-mikaconsulting.com Hartzell-Mika Consulting, LLC P.O. Box 4396 East Lansing, Michigan 48823 517.719.3487 Online at: www.hartzell-mikaconsulting.com check us out on Facebook!

1 0

DEADLINE to register for Dewey Decimal Classification
by Suzanne Robinson 24 May '16

24 May '16

Please feel free to share Thursday, May 26, at noon EST, is the last day to register for the online workshop, Dewey Decimal Classification. Please click here for more information and to register: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Please direct any questions to training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>. 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.

1 0

Literacy
by Lois Hartman 24 May '16

24 May '16

I would like to hear from libraries that have done or are doing literacy programs; for either children or adults. I have a volunteer who is newly retired, has a lot of experience in this area and would like to start a program at our library. Neither of us know how to begin such an undertaking so I'm asking for direction in getting started on this. Any or all help would be appreciated. Even guidance to some good online resources would be welcome. Thanks. Lois Hartman Watervliet District Library

1 0

Skill Building Conference for Local Writers: Saturday, June 4th
by Andy Schuck 24 May '16

24 May '16

Skill Building Conference for Local Writers The Public Library of Westland Saturday, June 4th: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 pm The Westland Library is proud to host its 4th annual Skill Building Conference for Local Writers (SBCLW). This free program is open to all area writers looking to improve their fiction, poetry, and non-fiction skills, as well as provide a forum to learn about the publishing industry. Attend 1 program or stay for all 4. Below is a list of programs being offered: 10:30 a.m Coffee and networking. Coffee provided by Westland's Biggby Coffee. Time to network and/or talk shop with local writers while enjoying a fine cup of coffee. 11:00 a.m. Small Steps, Promising Returns, presented by Saleem Peeradina<http://saleempeeradina.weebly.com/>, poet, professor, and translator. A workshop-style presentation where you'll practice short exercises designed to more finely focus your poetic eye. Topics covered include: Abstract into Sensory Language; A Makeover for Clichés; and Suggesting vs. Explaining. 12:00 noon Who's In The Driver's Seat of Your Story? presented by Mike Ball<http://learnedsofar.com/>, Erma Bombeck Award-winning author of 4 books and Director of the Lost Voices<http://lostvoices.org/> program. A discussion of the difference between character-driven and plot-driven storytelling, and how to take advantage of both techniques. 1:00 p.m. Lunch break. 1:30 p.m. The Hook: Writing That Grabs Your Readers on Page One presented by Pamela Gossiaux<http://pamelagossiaux.com/>, freelance writer and author of 2 inspirational books. This presentation helps answer the question: how do you get your readers past your first page or first chapter? 2:30 p.m. Publishing is Only the Start, presented by Tom Saunders, owner/operator of Glendower Media<https://www.facebook.com/GlendowerMedia/>, winner of 2012 National Indie Excellence Award. Learn what to do after all the writing, editing, re-writing, and polishing is finished. Free coffee will also be available throughout the day, courtesy of our friends at Biggby Coffee in Westland (while supplies last). Tea and water also available. Please sign-up on the library website at: http://westlandlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventCalendar.aspx Andy Schuck Head of Youth Services William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123, ext. 2844 www.westlandlibrary.org

1 0