August 2016 - Michlib-l

Looking to expand your STEM programming or build inclusive storytimes? Only a few days left to register...
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

>From building catapults to lighting up pumpkins, with littleBits<http://littlebits.cc/challenges?sort=recent&page=1&per_page=9> you can do it all! Just a few days left to sign-up for our STEM Programming & Inclusive Storytimes Workshop, being offered at 4 locations across Michigan. There are a few seats left, so please go to: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?82 Each of the one-day workshop offers 3 sessions for public library youth & teen staff members: In the morning session, all participants will have the opportunity to learn how to use & implement programming on MaKey MaKey and littleBits. Each participant will be given one MaKey MaKey and one littleBits kit to take back to their library for programming use and/or circulation to the public ($200 value!). The afternoon will offer two breakout sessions. The first being for children's staff: an interactive Inclusive storytime session with hands-on activities and implementation ideas with Bloomfield Township Public Library's Jen Taggart and Michigan Braille & Talking Book Library's Stephanie Wambaugh (Bridgid Turner from LARA will be speaking on behalf of Stephanie at our Marquette workshop). The second afternoon breakout is for staff working with Teens & Tweens: a Portable MakerSpace Kit session, where ideas and tips for fun, easy-to-do, "on the go" STEM programming will be shared and hands-on demos of various equipment. $25 registration, lunch provided. The deadline to register and also to cancel with a full refund is 5 pm on Friday, September 2, 2016. If you register and do not attend the event or cancel your registration by September 2nd, you will be billed for the full registration amount. * Thursday, September 15th - Houghton Lake Public Library, 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629 (If able, please bring a laptop or chrome book) * Friday, September 16th - Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI 49855 (If able, please bring a laptop or chrome book) * Thursday, September 22nd - Pontiac Public Library, 60 E Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48342 (computers provided) * Friday, September 23rd - Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (laptops provided) Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact Mary Anne Smith, at 517-373-1580 (voice) or 517-373-1592 (TDD) no less than 10 days in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance. 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>

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Documentary on Dark Store issue showing at Peter White Public Library
by White, Shannon (MDE) 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

A Northern Michigan University professor and his students created a documentary about the issue of dark stores called "Boxed In." A second showing will be at the Peter White Library in Marquette this week. To read more about the production visit this news article - http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/content/news/New-documentary-looks-at-d… sdw ------------------------- Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Library of Michigan MeL Surveys - Please respond soon!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

Please join in the great response we are getting. The survey deadline is Sept. 8th so we need your feedback soon! >>>>>>>>>>> Good afternoon, the Library of Michigan doing our biannual surveys for library patrons and library staff about MeL and statewide services. We do surveys every two years to improve our services and to provide data for our reports to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which provides funding for MeL databases, MeLCat and other statewide programs. Please share the surveys widely! 1. Library Staff Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LibraryofMIStaff. Please share the library staff survey widely as we want to hear from all library types and all levels of library staff. 2. Library Patron Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LibraryofMIPatrons. Please post the library patron survey widely for your community - on your web page, in your social media, etc. We want to hear from as many users as possible. Thank you so much for your help with this! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@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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Job Posting: Systems Librarian, San Antonio, TX
by Carla Smith 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

There is an open position for a systems librarian with the Army Installation Management Command in San Antonio, Texas. The application period closes September 9, 2016. The job posting is available here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/447137000/

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Multiple Choice: Finding an Early Literacy Partner
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 30 Aug '16

30 Aug '16

Please share! Maybe you have heard of Every Child Ready to Read, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library or 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, but but you have no idea which one of these programs might work in your library or how to get one of them started. Maybe you've tried a program but you're floundering and need a boost? Join the Children's & Teen Services Committee from the Woodlands Library Cooperative as they present *Multiple Choice: Finding an Early Literacy Partner*. We will explore these three early literacy initiatives, all of which are happening in Michigan libraries. In an exciting new venture, the Woodlands is offering the same workshop in three different locations, all in our service area. Join us for one, or if you're feeling adventurous, join us for all of them! All programs are from 1:30pm to 4:30pm and are being held at the following locations: Tuesday, September 20 - Schoolcraft Community Library Wednesday, September 21 - Jackson District Library Concord Branch Thursday, September 22 - Monroe County Library System - Ellis Branch Speakers and location details, along with registration information, is on the attached flier and online at http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/calendar/workshops/ $10 for staff from Woodlands member libraries, $20 for non-WLC libraries. Registration deadline is Friday, September 16, 2016. See you there! kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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Part Time Youth Services Librarian Position Available
by Ashley Lehman 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Hello everyone, We are hiring for a part time librarian position in our youth department. See the attached posting for details. Thank you! Ashley Lehman -- Ashley Lehman Head of Youth Services Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Ferndale, MI 48220 248-546-2504 ext.699 Ashley(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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New Overtime Rule
by Gayle Hazelbaker 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Dear Colleagues, As the deadline for implementation of the new Overtime rule ( https://www.dol.gov/featured/overtime) approaches, I am wondering how others are handling it . Would you please share what you are planning to do to comply? Thanks in advance! Gayle -- S. Gayle Hazelbaker, Director Tecumseh District Library 215 N. Ottawa St. Tecumseh, MI 49286 517.423.2238 voice 517.423.5519 fax www.tecumsehlibrary.org

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Closes Sept. 4! Executive Director Position, Cooperative Computer Services, Arlington Heights, IL
by Jobeth Bradbury 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Executive Director, Cooperative Computer Services Provide leadership and support to 24 progressive public libraries in the north and northwest Chicago suburbs as the new Executive Director of Cooperative Computer Services <http://ccslib.org/> (CCS). The successful candidate will lead CCS-a member driven organization-into the future through centralized affordable, reliable and progressive shared library technology. The Executive Director will collaborate with member libraries to offer stellar services to their individual communities. CCS, headquartered in Arlington Heights IL, has a reputation for excellence as a reliable ILS service provider (currently of Sirsi-Dynix Symphony) focusing on new opportunities presented by exciting emerging technologies. With a dedicated seven-member staff and a $2 million annual operating budget, CCS is unveiling a new strategic plan July 27, 2016. The CCS Executive Director reports to the CCS Governing Board and the Executive Committee, recommending and supporting best practices and trends in centralized library services related to technology and innovation. Responsibilities. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer leading, developing and implementing a strong, comprehensive program of cooperative technology services for its member libraries which includes: recruiting, hiring and training CCS staff; creating and promoting a current training program for member library staffs; coordinating the activities of the membership; working and negotiating with vendors serving as a liaison between vendor services and member libraries; serving as the Chief Financial Officer establishing and working within an annual budget; understanding and sharing library technology best practices as they apply to member libraries and their services to their communities. Please visit CCS Executive Director Position Description <http://www.gossagesager.com/ccsjobdesc.pdf> for complete information. Qualifications. Qualifications include five years' library technology experience; two years' library consortium or cooperative technology experience; five years of increasingly responsible supervisory, project and staff management experience or the equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to effectively perform the work required. A Master's Degree in Library Science is preferred. Desirable qualifications are public library experience and course work and/or IT certification and library technology. Additional attributes are the ability to work with people in a friendly, approachable, and tactful manner; considerable knowledge of current public library practices, procedures and technology; knowledge of budgeting and strategic planning; ability to exercise leadership and effectively implement and manage change; ability to exercise professional judgment analyzing and solving problems; and ability to set priorities and make independent decisions. Arlington Heights (IL), a Northwest Chicago suburb of 75,000 residents, is an attractive destination to work, live and play! The village is lively and vibrant with a strong sense of community. It is the 12th largest municipality in Illinois and has shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation options in a pedestrian-friendly environment with a convenient commuter stop leading to downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport. Arlington Heights also has award-winning schools, an outstanding public library, and an excellent parks system within established, friendly neighborhoods. With a long tradition of community pride and collaboration, Arlington Heights is committed to helping residents thrive. For more information about CCS and Arlington Heights, visit CCS Links <http://www.gossagesager.com/ccslinks.htm> . Compensation. The hiring range for the position is $91,465-$137,198 annually (with placement dependent upon qualifications) and includes an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates <http://www.gossagesager.com> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury <mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com> . The position closes September 4, 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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calling small bubble envelopes
by M. Converse 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Hello, If anyone out there has an excess of small bubble mailers, we could sure use them at Alpena. Much appreciated! M. Converse, Reference Department Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library zv010

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Dearborn Public Library publishes book of Poe inspired stories and poems
by Henry Fischer 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

Hi everyone, The book, *Dreaming Dreams No Mortal Ever Dared to Dream Before*, is now available! It all started with a call from Dearborn Public Library and local area Big Read partners and sponsors for Poe inspired stories and poetry, as part of our community-wide celebration of Edgar Allan Poe. We received about 240 entries. The result is this book entailing "dreams (and nightmares), ghost stories, horror, madness, mystery, imagination, and even some humor." It is about 450 pages long and has works from over 150 authors. We are selling copies to raise funds for future community-wide reading programs in and around Dearborn. Paperback copies are *$16 each* (plus shipping if ordered online). To order copies online, visit createspace.com/6317921 OR Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Dreams-Mortal-Dared-Bef ore/dp/1535290900/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470754207&sr=8-1& keywords=dreaming+dreams+no+mortal+ever+dared+to+dream+before It is also available through vendors such as Baker & Taylor, etc. Limited copies are available for checkout or for purchase at any Dearborn Public Library. Here is a link to the book in our library catalog: *http://catalog.dearbornlibrary.org/client/en_US/internal/search/results?qu=9781535290906&te= <http://catalog.dearbornlibrary.org/client/en_US/internal/search/results?qu=…> * Could you please pass this information along to anyone who might be interested? Thank you! Best wishes, Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2341

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