August 2016 - Michlib-l

Library Program
by Laura Rickord 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

We just had Larry Martin at our library: Gladwin County District Library to do his program on WWII: In Their Own Words. We had an attendance of 43 people during the lunch hour. It was such a great program! I strongly encourage you to visit his website at http://www.Lmww2.com to learn more about these programs. We look forward to him returning. Laura Walters

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CPL Job Posting: Information Services Librarian – Youth
by Shipra Sharma 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Canton Public Library currently has a new position open with our Information Services Department (now through August 14, 2016.) Following are the main details of the position along with the Job description and requirements. Job Title: Information Services Librarian – Youth (birth to 18) Supervisor: Rebecca Havenstein-Coughlin, Department Head – Information Services Starting Wage: $22.49- $26.31per hour Scheduled Hours: 20-26 hours per week; permanent number of hours per week negotiable at time of hire Benefits: Pro-Rated: Vacation time, Sick time and Holidays Apply to: Marian Nicholson, Department Head – Business Services Application Deadline: 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2016 Only complete application packets (which include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/sites/default/files/CPL_Employment_Application.pdf>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 pm Sunday, August 14, 2016, will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ POSITION SUMMARY Under the management of the Information Services Department Head, the Librarian is responsible for providing reference, readers’ advisory, roving, programming, and collection development services to the public. The nature of the work requires daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Individuals employed as part time Librarians are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and are classified as non-exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Provides Reference, Readers’ Advisory, and Roving services to the public. o Accurately and efficiently answers patron questions in various forms. o Assists and trains patrons in the navigation of the library website and the library’s online services. o Assists patrons with self-checkout stations and other library equipment. o Responds to patron questions regarding their library account, including holds, interlibrary loan, program registration, and account issues, following established policies and procedures to select appropriate solutions and communicate options to the patron. o Demonstrates and troubleshoots the use of equipment, PCs, and related software as needed. o Locates and retrieves library materials requested by patrons according to established procedures. o Performs reader’s advisory by suggesting age-appropriate materials to patrons. o Maintains neat and orderly library appearance. o Assists at all public service desks as needed. o Assists with checkout, check-in, and shelving functions as needed, following established guidelines and procedures. o Greets and assists patrons throughout the entire library, assessing patron needs and referring as needed. o Refers patron queries and issues beyond the Librarian’s scope of authority to library administration. · Researches, plans and presents programs and develops outreach and partnership opportunities that meet the needs of the community as outlined in the Strategic Plan or in response to patron demand. o Proposes programs to the department’s Program Librarian. o Completes paperwork associated with programming, following established procedures. o Sets up and cleans up for programs. o Works collaboratively with community entities and partners as a representative of the library. · Selects, develops, and maintains assigned collections. o Reviews, updates, and revises Collection Development Plan for assigned collection areas. o Maintains assigned collections according to established standards. o Makes budget recommendations for assigned collections to Department Head and stays within approved budget. o Selects materials for assigned collections and order according to established procedures. o Makes recommendations to Department Head to establish new collections, or end collections that no longer meet the needs of the community. o Prepares displays as assigned. · Other Duties and Responsibilities o Provides training, mentoring, and guidance to interns, practicum students, colleagues, and volunteers as assigned. o Compiles, reviews and/or interprets statistical data. o Participates in the development of long- and short-term plans for the department and the organization. o Independently or with others; researches, recommends, implements and monitors projects as assigned. o Serves on workgroups/committees and participates in initiatives as assigned, both within the library and with outside entities, partners, or associations. o Stays informed of library news and events via review of all forms of library communication: website, email, SharePoint, library newsletter and blog. Contribute content as appropriate. o May act as Librarian-in-Charge in the absence of library administration. o Enforces library policies using a polite and professional approach. o Ensures building security after library closing (check doors, clear the building and set alarm) in the absence of Security staff, as necessary. o Writes detailed, clear and concise incident reports, obtaining case numbers in the event of police involvement. o Accepts special assignments or duties in support of the library’s goals and objectives. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS · Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited library science program. · One year of experience in a customer service environment. · Working knowledge of common computer applications, including Microsoft Office and the Internet. · Punctuality and dependability. · Consistent display of public service attitude that reflects the library’s values. · Ability to complete special projects while maintaining routine duties. · Knowledge of library operations and services, including an understanding of and adherence to fundamental principles of open access to library materials and the privacy rights of patrons. · Ability to effectively exercise initiative and independent judgment, and assume responsibility without close supervision. · Ability to maintain a calm atmosphere, ensure safety, and respond to emergencies. · Ability to persuade, negotiate and resolve conflict. · Ability to work independently to analyze and evaluate current library services, programs and practices and to revise and develop programs and services as needed to respond to patron needs. · Ability to work with patrons of varied backgrounds, ages, and abilities. · Demonstrated ability to translate methods used in other libraries and industries to suit the needs of the library. · Written and verbal communication skills at the level typically acquired with the completion of a Master’s degree. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS · Coursework related to area of focus/department. · Prior professional experience in a public library. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS · Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 25 lbs. and push carts weighing up to 200 lbs. · Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch. · Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate in writing and verbally. · Sufficient vision which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hard copy form. · Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not a contract between the library and the employee. The library reserves the right to revise this job description at its discretion. The Canton Public Library is an EEO employer. [vsmCPLlogo] Shipra Sharma Administrative Assistant-Business Services sharmas(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1068

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Free Library Related Webinars for August 2016
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Greetings! Our August free webinar list is now up and ready. Please check out all of the wonderful offerings at http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014---,00.ht…. Highlights include: Tuesday, Aug. 9 (2-3 pm) Web Accessibility 101 (TechSoup) http://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/default Ensure that your nonprofit, church, or library website is accessible to anyone who visits it, regardless of ability. Join experts from Knowbility to learn the website standards, best practices, and practical tips on how you can immediately improve your website's accessibility standards to allow all members of your community to successfully navigate your site. For more information, visit: http://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/default Tuesday, Aug. 9 (3-4 pm) Cultural Literacy Programs in Your Library: Connecting with Diverse Children & Families (Infopeople) https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar Do you promote cultural literacy in your library? Would you like to learn more about planning programs and outreach services for diverse groups of children and their families? This webinar will help libraries establish a foundation for understanding how cultural bias influences services to diverse patrons. We will also explore strategies and resources for program planning and outreach. For more information, visit: https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar Tuesday, Aug. 16 (9-10 am) MeLCat Reports (MCLS) https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Do you know what a Too Long report is? In MeLCat, there are reports you can run to find things that have fallen through the cracks. Those items that have been in a specific status for too long. Attend this webinar to find out what reports are available, how to run them and what actions to take with the results. Come with questions! This class will be online using WebEx online workshop software. All registered attendees will receive an email with WebEx login information a few days prior to the class date. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746 Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]

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Library Director position closes this Sunday, August 7! St. Charles Public Library, IL
by Jobeth Bradbury 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Library Director-St. Charles (IL) Public Library Join the St. Charles Public Library <http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/> Board of Trustees, the Library Staff, and the St. Charles community as its new Library Director positioning the Library towards new levels of exceptional library services and programs. The successful candidate will be both a positive and practical visionary with a willingness to take challenges and explore efficiencies in new service models and library spaces. The St. Charles Public Library is poised to begin a new strategic plan continuing its community collaboration to create a welcoming, warm environment for all St. Charles citizens. Key opportunities include a potential redesign and expansion of the Library, enhancing the Director/Board relationship; coaching and mentoring a committed, excellent Library staff; and designing and executing leading edge technologies for library services. Governed by an elected seven-member Board, the Library serves 55,000 residents (53% carry library cards) with an annual budget of $7.8 million, an annual circulation of 1.4 million items, and 120 dedicated staff. Additional support comes from the Friends of St. Charles Public Library, the St. Charles Library Foundation, and an active volunteer program. St. Charles <http://www.st-charles.il.us/> , a Chicago Tribune "Top 10 City" and a Family Circle "10 Best Towns for Families," is a very special place to call home. Located 35 miles west of Chicago, it is a vibrant, prosperous community with established homes, jobs, shopping, recreation and entertainment. St. Charles values a family focused lifestyle, excellent schools, and a long history of quality economic development. Residents enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping, employment and the incredible recreational/entertainment amenity of the beautiful Fox River. Downtown St. Charles is undergoing a transformation developing a unique environment for dining and entertainment. A vital Library, international employers, innovative schools, beautiful parks, responsive government and significant architecture create a quality community - earning St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox! For more information on the St. Charles Public Library and the St. Charles region, visit St. Charles Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/stcharleslinks.htm> . Responsibilities. The Library Director will assist the Library Board with policy and planning; provide appropriate leadership for the Board and staff; lead and encourage a professional, dedicated and effective staff supporting library goals and objectives; prepare, manage and administer the Library's budget; understand and support the Library's fundraising efforts through the Foundation and Friends of the Library; works with other libraries and library organizations; works with local organizations and local government; develop new services, programs, and technologies promoting Library use; and works to enhance the Library facility and grounds. Please see St. Charles Public Library Director Position Description <http://www.gossagesager.com/stcharlesjobdesc.pdf> . Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, a minimum of five years of public library administrative experience in a comparable library system, and experience in personnel supervision, strategic planning and budget preparation and management. Desired qualifications include a thorough knowledge and understanding of library administration; knowledge of legislative, legal and financial matters affecting district libraries; and a commitment to high professional, ethical and service standards. Successful experience reporting to a governing Board and facility renovation/building experience are preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $105,000-$120,000 (with placement dependent on experience and qualifications) with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com/> . Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury <mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> . This position will close August 7, 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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Good luck!!
by Lance Werner 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Greetings, I just wanted to wish all of the libraries the best of luck tomorrow with their millage and bond elections!! Hopefully there is a sweep and everyone is successful. Please know that everyone in library land in Michigan is rooting for you! Go team! Lance M. Werner, Director Kent District Library 814 West River Center NE Comstock Park, MI Office: 616-784-2091 Cell: 616-304-0776 Fax: 616-647-3828 [Email-SIG-KDL]

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Re: [Michlib-l] Good luck!!
by susan.wess＠milanlibrary.org 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

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Youth Services Advisory Council
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Attn: Youth & Teen Public Library Staff The Library of Michigan is creating a Youth Services Committee (YSAC) and seeking volunteers. If you are interested in serving please complete the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NW8SPGP YSAC Volunteers will be responsible for: * Review & feedback on MeL Databases for Youth & Teens * Assess ongoing needs in the areas of youth services (providing ideas such as webinar topics, workshops, etc.) * Promote Library of Michigan initiatives, including social media campaigns, to their home libraries. * Suggest Michigan Reads! titles * Other tasks specific to promoting & serving youth services throughout the state YSAC will meet once-a-quarter, or as needed, and mileage will be reimbursed for participants. Our first meeting is being planned for early November, date TBD. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]

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Valentine tea speaker ideas
by Sara Ault 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Our Friends Group is hosting a Valentine's Day Tea and are looking for ideas for a guest speaker. They are thinking of the history of valentines, exchanging of valentines, love and romance etc. Have any of your libraries hosted a speaker that might you could recommend? Sara AultBrandon Township Public Library248-627-1461

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Last chance to register for Libraries Read: One Book discussion event in South Lyon, MI!
by Jan Davidson 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Libraries Read: 1 Book discussion event - South Lyon, MI Last chance to register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7kohUzQvf7Llms2u2nVQGS22DK6mnrDO…> and add your voice to the discussion! "Is Google making us stupid?" Nicholas Carr asked, in a celebrated Atlantic Monthly cover story. Carr delves further into the question in his book The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains, the selected title for "Libraries Read: 1 Book." MCLS invited library staff across Indiana and Michigan to place votes on one of four titles to select one book that we will all read and discuss together for professional development. Nicholas Carr's book captured the most votes. In The Shallows, he explores the net's intellectual and cultural consequences. MCLS encourages library staff to read the book throughout the summer, then join us in a Twitter chat and regional discussions about the book. According to Randy Dykhuis, MCLS Executive Director, "During 2014, MCLS conducted a series of community conversations with librarians throughout Indiana and Michigan, utilizing the tools from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. The desire to have discussions in many formats, and to communicate with one another outside of our silos was a recurring theme. By reading one book together, we aim to create deeper connections among libraries that span geographic and other boundaries." Michigan Book Discussions: * August 3, 11 am to 1 pm Eastern. Salem-South Lyon District Library, South Lyon, MI. * August 5, 11 am to 1 pm Eastern. MCLS, Lansing, MI. Register for an in-person discussion>><https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7kohUzQvf7Llms2u2nVQGS22DK6mnrDO…> For more information about "Libraries Read: 1 Book", contact David Votta at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org>, visit our Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>, or read our blog<http://mcls.org/news/2016/06/27/libraries-read-1-book-the-shallows-events-a…>. Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910-3657 Phone: 517-492-3811 ext. 111 Fax: 517-492-3812 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> http://www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://www.mcls.org/training-events Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org

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Please share election reminder via social media today
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Hello, libraries! Please help us remind the public that tomorrow is Election Day by sharing the following social media messages. * Twitter: Tomorrow is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day across Michigan. View your ballot or find out where to vote at Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, August 2 is #Election Day in Michigan. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view your ballot and find your voting location. Thanks for all your help (as always). Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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