August 2016 - Michlib-l

Novi Rotary hosts Author, Jack Kresnak, on August 18, 2016
by Julie Farkas 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

[cid:image001.jpg@01D1F6D7.769BD260]Thursday, August 18th (12:00-1:00pm) Place: Novi United Methodist Church - 41671 West Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375. Presentation by: Author, Jack Kresnak Jack will talk about his book "Hope for the City - A Catholic priest, a suburban housewife and their desperate effort to save Detroit" (Cass Community Publishing House). Books will be sold for $25. Not a Rotarian, but want to attend this event... RSVP to jfarkas(a)novilibrary.org<mailto:jfarkas@novilibrary.org> by Wednesday, August 17th. Cost is $12 at the door. Over two decades covering juvenile justice and child welfare, Kresnak received dozens of awards for his work, including the Casey Center for Families and Children's Medal for Meritorious Journalism on Behalf of Children, the Child Welfare League of America's Anna Quindlen Award, the Toni House Journalism Award from the America Judicature Society, and the Excellence in Journalism award from the National Association of Child Advocates. He was twice named Journalist of the Year by the metro Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2008 he was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Julie Farkas | Library Director Novi Public Library | 45255 West 10 Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 T: 248-869-7233 C: 248-331-7815 F: 248-869-7232 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> INFORM. INSPIRE. INCLUDE.

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Job Posting - Part Time Librarian
by Robyn Lowenstein 15 Aug '16

15 Aug '16

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for Part-time Adult Services Librarian. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. Plymouth District Library – Job Posting http://plymouthlibrary.org TITLE: Librarian - Adult Services Part-time (24 hrs/wk) SALARY: $21.22/ per hour Pro-rated vacation, sick-time REPORTS TO: Adult Services Coordinator DESCRIPTION: Regular duties include reference and readers advisory service to adults and children. Librarians also assist patrons using the online catalog, electronic resources, internet computers, copiers, and print management system. Librarians are assigned responsibility for collection development in designated areas, and/or particular services such as cataloging, gifts and memorials, and outreach. Librarians may also plan and facilitate library programs for the public and contribute to the library’s online presence. REQUIREMENTS: Must have strong public service attitude Must have a basic knowledge of public library programs, sources, services, collections, and equipment Must work effectively with the public – all ages – and other staff members. Experience with integrated library systems and searching electronic resources is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexibility in scheduling is required. This position includes regular evenings and weekend assignments throughout the year. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent from ALA accredited library school Experience providing direct customer service COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Robyn Lowenstein, Business Manager humanresources(a)plymouthlibrary.org Plymouth District Library 223 S. Main Street Plymouth MI 48170-1687 DEADLINE: 09/02/16 by 4:00pm

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Training Opportunity!! BritannicaSchool Workshops for Youth and Teen Librarians Around the State!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 14 Aug '16

14 Aug '16

August 29 - September 2, Jenn Keating from Britannica will be presenting training for public library staff, especially youth and teen librarians, to become more familiar with MeL's Britannica School<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRSC…> for use as they work with students at their libraries during the school year. There will be 2 sessions- 9am-Noon for Youth and 1:00-3:00pm for Teens at each location. Attendees can register for either or both using the links and information shown below. Lunch is on your own. Britannica will be picking up the a.m. coffee/snack and the afternoon drinks/snack. Where good bandwidth is readily available, attendees are encouraged to BYOD. Britannica School for Children: Explore Britannica School through the eyes of your youngest patrons. Explore the world around us through interactive games, maps, and unique features. Learn how children can explore new people, places, and things with Britannica's thousands of images, videos, text, and other interactive tools. Find new ways to engage children in the library and at home and how to promote Britannica School and MeL in your community. Britannica School for Teens: Bring research and non-fiction reading to life for your young adult and teen patrons. In this hands-on session learn about how to use Britannica School to ignite inquiry and promote self-directed learning. We'll explore ideas and strategies to uncover content, engage reluctant readers, and provide support to ALL users. Monday, August 29 - Kent District Library, Grand Rapids area http://www.eventbrite.com/e/britannicaschool-training-part-i-children-regis… http://www.eventbrite.com/e/britannicaschool-training-part-ii-teens-registr… Tuesday, August 30 - Sterling Heights Public Library, Sterling Heights Loa Stanislawski, stanisll(a)libcoop.net<mailto:stanisll@libcoop.net> or 586-446-2666 Wednesday, August 31 - Community District Library, Corunna Denise Hooks, dhooks(a)mmlc.info<mailto:dhooks@mmlc.info> or 810-232-7119 Thursday, September 1 - Petoskey Public Library, Petoskey Nisa Kesseler, nkesseler(a)petoskeylibrary.org<mailto:nkesseler@petoskeylibrary.org> or 231-758-3148 Friday, September 2 - Pickford Community Library, Pickford Ann Marie Smith, amsmith(a)uprocl.ib.mi.us<mailto:amsmith@uprocl.ib.mi.us> or 906-647-1288 Please share widely and let me know if you have any questions! Best regards, Deb Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org 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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Michigan Infrastructure event - Northern Michigan Univ
by Warren, Leslie A 14 Aug '16

14 Aug '16

Michigan's 21st Century Infrastructure Commission will have a listening event in Marquette on Friday (details below). This is the only event scheduled in the UP. This is a good opportunity for librarians to have a voice in communications, transportation, water, and energy infrastructure. Added bonus: classes don't start until August 22, so parking will be available. Leslie ---------------- Friday, August 19, 2016 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Northern Michigan University - Jamrich Hall, Room 1100 RSVP http://www.miinfrastructurecommission.com/event/public-event-listening-tour… 21st Century Infrastructure Commission members are interested in hearing from Michiganders about how we can work together to improve our state's infrastructure. To gather input, the Commission has organized three listening tour stops - one in west Michigan, one in northern Michigan, and one in southeast Michigan. These stops are designed to gather direct input from Michigan's residents on the current state of Michigan's infrastructure, the infrastructure system citizens envision, and how we can work together to close the gap between the two. This input will help shape the Commission's final report and set of recommendations, which will be released on November 30, 2016. Attendees should be prepared to discuss their vision for our future infrastructure systems and expectations for Michigan's infrastructure across all sectors: transportation, water, communications, and energy. Note: Registration will be capped at 150 attendees Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact Laura Stoken at 517-241-5415 or via email at miinfrastructurecommission(a)michigan.gov<mailto:miinfrastructurecommission@michigan.gov> by August 15th in order to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but efforts will be made to provide the accommodation requested.

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penal fines reduced in election year
by Helen Dewey 13 Aug '16

13 Aug '16

Has anyone actually documented over time that penal fines go down in election years? Our sheriff was running for reelection, and our penal fines went down 27% from last year. Helen Dewey Benzonia Public Library Board

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DVD Cleaners
by Jessica Wilhoite 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

Hi all, We are in need of a new DVD cleaner. If you use a DVD cleaner, would you mind sharing the brand, price, and where you purchased it from? Thank you, -- Jessica Wilhoite Youth Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734)955-4517 Serving Romulus and Huron Township Residents

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Job Postings: Head of Youth Services & Reference Librarian
by Katie Dover-Taylor 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

Hello, The William P. Faust Public Library of Westland seeks energetic and community-oriented applicants for two full-time librarian positions: Head of Youth Services and Reference Librarian. These librarians will join a collaborative and dedicated staff in providing the best possible library services to the people of Westland and surrounding communities. The library staff serves a diverse and multicultural community of patrons at busy service desks, through engaging programs inside and outside the library, and by developing collections of print and electronic materials that inform and entertain patrons of all ages. Head of Youth Services (full time, exempt) Summary: We are looking for an experienced librarian who is a strong advocate for youth to head our Department of Youth Services. The applicant must be a consensus builder and able to articulate their management and customer service philosophies. Compensation: The salary is $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 dependent upon experience. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, 401a, 457 (optional), paid vacation, holidays, and personal leave. Reference Librarian (full time, non-exempt) Summary: We are looking for a creative and thoughtful librarian to join our adult services team in developing innovative programs and services to meet the ever-changing needs of our community. The ideal candidate will possess solid customer service skills. Compensation: The starting salary is $17.00 per hour with a significant increase after the first 6 months of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, 401a, 457 (optional), paid vacation, holidays, and personal leave. To view full job descriptions and learn how to apply for either posting, please visit www.westlandlibrary.org/about/jobs<http://www.westlandlibrary.org/about/jobs>. Please share widely! Thanks, Katie _____________________________________________ 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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Re: [Michlib-l] Card Catalog
by susan.wess＠milanlibrary.org 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

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Director Job Opening - Sutton Bay, MI
by White, Shannon (MDE) 12 Aug '16

12 Aug '16

Work in northern Michigan's gorgeous Leelanau County home to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Good Morning America's Most Beautiful Place in America! The Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is a collaborative community cornerstone that seeks a dynamic, creative and motivated individual as Director. This is a great job for someone that is passionate about community involvement, is able to manage all areas of library service and will lead the library during a time of exciting change and evolution with a recently passed millage. KEY EXPECTATIONS: The Director reports to the Library Board of Trustees and is responsible for the administration of all library functions within the goals, guidelines, and policies established by the Library Board of Trustees. 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. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited school. 2. Prior library experience. 3. Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of all facets of public library service. 4. Ability to think analytically and critically with strong problem solving skills. 5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. 6. Considerable knowledge of computers and data communications especially in regards to library applications. 7. Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form. 8. Strong verbal and written communication skills, social skills, and adaptability. 9. Ability to make administrative decisions, develop policies and supervise staff. 10. Creative and diplomatic management abilities. 11. Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies, governmental bodies and the general public. 12. Experience planning and implementing library programs. 13. A desire to meet and serve the public in all facets of library operations. 14. Understanding of and dedication to excellent customer service. The Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is located in the Village of Suttons Bay 20 miles north of Traverse City on the east side of the Leelanau Peninsula and serves a population of 5,500 residing in the Village of Suttons Bay and the townships of Suttons Bay and Bingham. A dedicated library millage of 0.5 mils for five years was passed on August 2, 2016 increasing funding levels from 0.3 mils with the promise to expand hours, programming, and materials while better planning for building maintenance. The position includes some evening and weekend hours and is full time with benefits including a health insurance stipend, vacation and personal days, and quarterly contributions to a retirement plan. Salary range of $42,000 - $58,000 commensurate with experience. For a complete job description and information on how to apply visit www.suttonsbaylibrary.org and for more information about Leelanau County and Suttons Bay Michigan see: http://www.leelanau.cc/about.asp http://www.suttonsbayarea.com/ Please email a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to librarian(a)suttonsbaylibrary.org<mailto:librarian@suttonsbaylibrary.org> with the subject line: Director Search. Application deadline is September 2nd by 3pm. Ryan Deery Suttons Bay Bingham District Library librarian(a)suttonsbaylibrary.org<mailto:librarian@suttonsbaylibrary.org> www.suttonsbaylibrary.org<http://www.suttonsbaylibrary.org> (231)271-3512

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MeL Minute: Back to School Webinar via MCLS!!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 11 Aug '16

11 Aug '16

Hello All--Where has the summer gone? Could the start of school be far behind? Just in time, MCLS<http://mcls.org/> is starting up their popular monthly MeL databases webinars with a session titled "Back to School with MeL Resources". "The first weeks back at school are hectic for everyone. MeL Databases can help tweak your preparation and assist you with tools that facilitate educators and students ongoing academic success. Please join us on August 24, at 3:30pm Eastern, for a 30 minute webinar focused on MeL resources which provide educators the means to bolster student achievement." Registration<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> is free and open to all Michigan library staff and educators. MCLS has a full complement of training workshops and webinars to support the library communities in Michigan and Indiana. Be sure to check their calendar of upcoming events<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/> for others you might be interested in. 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. Stay cool! Deb D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant/MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 [cid:image001.png@01D1F3F1.F00DA8F0]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image002.png@01D1F3F1.F00DA8F0] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image003.png@01D1F3F1.F00DA8F0] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg>

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