June 2016 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Passing of Lois Duncan, YA Author
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

She published nearly 50 books, including "I know What You Did Last Summer." http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/theater-arts/suspense-author-lois-… Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>

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Need Magazine holders
by Christi Mortell 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

North Branch Township Library is in need of some of the older magazine holders that sit on a shelf. If you have some that are taking up space please let us know. If you can please message us and send them to us through the system our zv code is 246 Thank you christi

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Library Director position, Carmel Clay Public Library, Carmel IN
by Jobeth Bradbury 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Library Director Position-Carmel Clay Public Library, IN Connect|Discover a "once in a lifetime library opportunity" in a beautiful Midwest setting. The Board of Trustees of the Carmel Clay (IN) Public Library <http://www.carmel.lib.in.us/> seeks a visionary, strategic leader with passion, creativity, and innovation to lead a stellar organization and community forward providing quality services and programs. The CCPL seven-member Board of Trustees is searching for that unique candidate who has the energy and enthusiasm and ability to recognize and contribute to the Library's successes and solid foundation in the Carmel Clay area. The new Director will bring a talent to engage staff and the public in showcasing and expanding the Library's role in the community as a welcoming, warm physical space for Carmel citizens connecting to each other; collaborative external partnerships; and being a strong, clear voice for CCPL. The Carmel Clay Public Library staff serves 86,293 residents through a single 116,385 sq. ft. Library (opened in 1999) and a mobile library (started in 2015). With a $6.7 million annual budget, the Library circulated 2.1 million items in 2015 and hosted 2,000+ programs. <http://www.carmel.in.gov/index.aspx> Carmel, Indiana, CNN Money Magazine's No 1 Place to Live in America (2012), has transformed itself from a sleepy suburban edge city of Indianapolis to a fast-growing, economically-thriving vibrant city that is no longer simply a place to sleep at night. Carmel citizens are highly educated and value Carmel's excellent schools, low taxes, and safe neighborhoods. It is a coveted place to live with distinct areas and architecture. A progressive city government has adopted a new-urbanism approach to planning-attracting a younger population starting out in their careers and a seasoned citizenry who are looking for empty-nester living. The City's approach to walkability has made Carmel one of the most bike-friendly communities in Indiana. You can live, work, shop, and enjoy a high quality of life without a car. Signature attractions include the Carmel Arts and Design District (galleries, restaurants, and shops); the Center for the Performing Arts under the artistic direction of Michael Feinstein, and home for his Great American Songbook Foundation; and the Monon Community Center-an outdoor nature and water park. For more information on the Carmel Clay Public Library and the Carmel Clay area, see <http://www.gossagesager.com/ccpllinks.htm> Carmel Clay Links. Responsibilities. The Library Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Library and is responsible for the administration of all library functions within the goals, guidelines, and policies established by the Library Board of Trustees. This responsibility includes the organization and dissemination of information and services through the effective utilization of library resources. The Director is also responsible for the facilities, financial management, and personnel of the library, under the governance and oversight of the Board. The Director is expected to provide a leadership role within the Library, the community, and the library profession. The Director serves as the official representative of the Library. See Library Director <http://gossagesager.com/ccpljobdesc.pdf> job description for additional details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications for the position are an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science and the ability to obtain and retain professional certification in compliance with Indiana state law. Preferred qualifications are a minimum of eight years of library experience with at least four years of administrative experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications skills; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; political acumen; sound fiscal and budgeting skills; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for library service. Proven success working effectively with a policy-making board and successful strategic planning experience are desirable. Compensation. The starting salary range is $95,000-120,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact <http://www.gossagesager.com/> Bradbury Miller Associates via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> Jobeth Bradbury. The position closes July 24, 2016. 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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MeL Minute - Discovery Search results
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Hi all, Thanks to feedback from MeL users and the skill of web designers, the results display from performing a Discovery Search<http://search.mel.org/iii/encore/plus/C__Smichigan%20horses__Orightresult?l…> as found on the MeL homepage<http://mel.org/> has a new look. We hope it makes the searching process more useful. Here is a list of some of the changes: * New material type icons that provide differentiation between Periodicals and News, print books and ebooks, government documents, archival materials, images, maps/atlases, and others; * "Refine by:" area highlighted against a green background (left side) * 11 "Refine by:" facets displayed in bold black text * Options available within each facet displayed in blue text * 5 of the 11 "Refine by:" facets automatically collapsed to conserve display space (can be expanded as needed) * Default display shows the full list of results which can quickly be sorted into 2 categories - MeLCat, and, Articles & eResources - by clicking on the appropriate tab at the top of the list. 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. 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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MAP: 100, 000 Hits To The (Newly Redesigned) Michigan Activity Pass Website Since Go-Live On May 24, 2016
by Jim Flury 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

All, I am pleased to report that since go live on May 24, 2016 the newly redesigned Michigan Activity Pass website http://michiganactivitypass.info has now garnered 100,000 hits! For some perspective, there were 570,000 total hits to the website for the 12 month period of MAP last year (May 24, 2015 through May 23, 2016), which in and of itself was a huge increase over the previous 12 month period. But 20% of last year's total in under four weeks: that's huge! In addition, the MAP Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Michigan-Activity-Pass-MAP-510259192344845/ is closing in on 3,000 likes, including over 600 new likes this week, and 100+ on a single day. MAP is really beginning to take off now, thanks to the support of our sponsors for the newly redesigned website, press releases, and media events, as well as the promotion of and publicity for the program by the hard working staff in Michigan's nearly 400 public libraries. And speaking of promotion, did you know that Brigette at TLN completely revamped the ever popular MAP brochures this year? There are now three printer friendly brochures, two listing MAP destinations in the Lower Peninsula http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP-LowerMitten-Brochure.pdf and http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP-UpperMitten-Brochure.pdf and one in the U.P. http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP-UpperPeninsula-Brochure.pdf The new brochures, the bookmarks, posters, and activity sheets for kids, as well as the brand new MAP press release http://www.mibluesperspectives.com/news/free-michigan-park-passes/ (hint: feel free to share the MAP press release with your local media outlets) are all available at http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ Also, coming very soon to the same link, a brand new edition of "How to check out a Michigan Activity Pass", including screenshots to reflect the new design of the MAP website. We will also be posting this document to the MAP Facebook page. At a recent meeting of the minds of MAP sponsors we set a goal as to the number of hits to the MAP website we would like to reach for the period May 24, 2016 through May 23, 2017. It is a very ambitious goal, one which we will have to work hard to achieve. But by pulling together we've done big things with MAP in the past. Who recalls when MAP debuted in Fall, 2007, with 30 partner destinations in libraries in five metro Detroit counties? TLN does :) Nine years later MAP encompasses 83 counties, with 425 venues, in over 600 individual library buildings. Given that growth, is there any reason we can't reach our goal of 1,000,000 hits to the MAP website this year??? Yes, we set 1,000,000 hits to the MAP website as our goal for this year. Remember the Little Engine That Could, two of which we have as MAP destinations in the form of http://southernmichiganrailroad.com/ and http://trainandboattours.com/ The average pickup truck on the road today has more horsepower than either of the two locomotives you see in the pictures. But they get it done. And if they can, so can we! Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Trails and Treasures at the Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
by Jessica Luther 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Just in time for summer, we are thrilled topresent /Trails and Treasures/ with Ron Rademacher, Wednesday, June 22^nd at 6:30 pm. Rademacher operates a multi-site web ring dedicated to promoting tourism and small towns in Michigan. He is also the author of five books about out of the way places and small towns in Michigan. Describing trails and unique destinations including historic sites, natural wonders and unusual places, this presentation is sure to inspire the day tripper in everyone! For more information check our website www.alpenalibrary.org or call 989.356.6188 ext. 17 -- Jessica Luther Development Coordinator Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.356.6188 ext. 25

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StoryWalk Project from Capital Area District Libraries
by Klein,Elizabeth 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Hi MichLib, Here at Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) in Lansing, we just launched our first StoryWalk(r) at Orlando Park in the nearby town of Haslett! StoryWalk(r) encourages families to enjoy reading and the outdoors by posting a children's book - a page or two at a time - at intervals in a park, hiking trail or other outdoor site. StoryWalk(r) includes activities<http://www.cadl.org/index.php/download_file/view/2757/1176/> like talking, reading, writing, singing and playing to help children develop early literacy skills<http://www.cadl.org/kids-and-teens/kids-and-parents/talk/>. Our first story is the 2012 Michigan Reads! selection Moose on the Loose<http://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=wargin%2C+kathy-jo&title=moose+on+the+…> by Kathy-jo Wargin. If you're ever in the Haslett area, stop by for a wonderful activity that combines reading and exercise. More photos here: https://www.facebook.com/cadlibrary/photos/?tab=album&album_id=101541998832… More info about the project here: http://www.cadl.org/index.php?cID=1176 <http://bit.ly/1XlwPr2>Also, videos introducing StoryWalk(r) with Moose on the Loose author, Kathy-jo Wargin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVWGxyig9XM&list=PLpg3p4ntFEsJz4b6n00LyCOm5… Eli Eli R. Klein Online Content/Social Media & PR Coordinator Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6355 | kleine(a)cadl.org<mailto:kleine@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/> | facebook.com/cadlibrary | twitter.com/cadl

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Systems Clerical Assistant
by Andrea Aragona 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE POSITION TITLE: Systems Clerical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Systems, reporting to Systems Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct public service: provides positive, pleasant professional patron support at the public service Computer Help desk, in the Computer Center, and Computer Lab; monitor the proper use of study rooms; demonstrates and provides one-on-one instruction to library visitors in the use of copiers and computers in Computer Center; carry out Computer Center opening and closing procedures; directs library visitors to appropriate public service desks. Indirect public service: Maintains and troubleshoots computer and copier equipment in the Computer Center and Library; and maintain inventory of computer and copier supplies. Policy: assists in the development and implementation of library policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: High school diploma; knowledge of various computer hardware and software. Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 50 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; experience supporting public computer users. HOURS: Part-time, 15 hours weekly. Includes evenings and weekends; Sundays paid at time and one-half in addition to the 15-hour schedule. WAGE & BENEFITS: $10.00 per hour. APPLICATION COVER LETTER & RESUME DUE: July 1, 2016. Clerical skills test must be completed on site. TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248.642.5800 FAX: 248.258-2555 E-mail: 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 website: www.btpl.org SYSTEMS CLERICAL ASSISTANT TYPICAL WORK WEEK'S TASKS A typical work week for the Systems Clerical Assistant may include: * clean public PC and MAC monitors and keyboards and mice * answer and solve questions or problems from public on general hardware and software * set up PCs, MACs, and other equipment * directly assist patrons with public computers and equipment * Monitor study room use * inventory copier supplies * maintain technology-related usage statistics * assist with Systems' projects as directed * draft "quick start" guides for specific pieces of equipment * does filing, word processing, and other clerical tasks to complete projects or assist Systems' Department staff * instruct library visitor in how to enlarge or reduce using copier * direct question on library's online databases to Adult Services or Youth Services librarians * fill copier trays with paper * clear jam in copier * set up equipment for class in Computer Lab * draft usage report of computer Lab, computer center, and study rooms * explain Internet Access and Library Conduct policy to library patron * explain differences between using MAC and PC in Computer Center * complete closing procedures, including replenishing and tidying printers and copiers * report repeat problems from equipment or software to Systems staff * complete Systems work orders as delegated 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

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The Nature of Chocolate - Program at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

The Nature of Chocolate Thurs., July 7, 2016 at 6 pm Warren Civic Center Conference Room Even though it doesn't grow here in the Great Lakes region, we are connected to the nature of chocolate every time we indulge! This program looks at the history, ecology and manufacturing of one of our favorite treats. A chocolate tasting is included as part of this educational yet sweet program. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited and registration is mandatory. Please call 586-574-4564 to register. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Small Claims Court
by Valerie Meyerson 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

We are updating our procedures on long overdues - and wonder if anyone out there uses Small Claims Court as a means to getting response from patrons that have many items that are not returned. If so, is that process successful in either getting the items returned or some sort of payment? Also, has there been any negative back lash in regards to taking people to court. Thank you. _________________________________________________________________________________ Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library 231.758.3120 231.881.7676 vmeyerson(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:vmeyerson@petoskeylibrary.org> Please think about the environment before printing this message.

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