September 2016 - Michlib-l

book for sale
by Kate, Scheid 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

We inadvertently reordered Colson Whitehead's, The Underground Railroad. It's an Oprah book and our cost is $14.50. Let me know if you are interested. Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754 hollytownshiplibrary.org [Picture1]

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Tenure Track Faculty Position at Wayne State
by Stephen Bajjaly 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

The Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science seeks an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor who will perform research and teach in one or more of the following areas: archives, collection development, digital preservation, information security, social media, plus teach one of the SLIS core courses. Candidates are expected to contribute to the growing and dynamic online teaching environment. The School of Library and Information Science offers the M.L.I.S. degree, a specialist certificate, graduate certificates in archival administration, information management, children and youth services in urban libraries, Michigan School Library Media Endorsement, and a joint MLIS and MA in history degree. The School currently has approximately 450 enrolled students. A complete position description is attached. Qualified candidates should submit electronically a complete resume and letter of interest including the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references to position posting number: 042193. Applicants must apply through Wayne State University's ON-LINE HIRING SYSTEM at http://jobs.wayne.edu<http://jobs.wayne.edu/>. Review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Expected starting date is August 2017. A summer appointment may be considered. Application and nomination of minority candidates strongly encouraged. Please contact Dr. Deborah Charbonneau, Search Committee Chair, at dcharbon(a)wayne.edu<mailto:dcharbon@wayne.edu> regarding position specifics. Stephen T. Bajjaly Associate Dean and Professor Wayne State University School of Library & Information Science www.slis.wayne.edu<http://www.slis.wayne.edu>

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Job Opening - Director
by Katie Manting-Kirk 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Library Director - Jamestown Township (MI) Located in beautiful west Michigan, the Patmos Library is the heart of our rural community. The 12,000 sq.ft. turn of the century styled library was built in 1999 on an interurban train station site from over 100 years ago. Our excellent schools and family friendly community are the driving force in making us the fastest growing township in the Ottawa county. With a bright future ahead of us, we are looking for someone with enthusiasm and the know how to help us move onward and upward! Job Summary: The Patmos library director, under the direction of the library board, is responsible for the daily operation as well as the daily management of the library. These duties include hiring, management of personnel, initiates development and implementation of the budget, long ranges plans and policies, implements board policies, oversees educational, cultural, and informational services and programs. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Prepares annual budget for the board approval, monitors administration of gift, state, and federal money. Supervises personal directly; hires and trains employees; assigns and monitors work; evaluates personnel; disciplines employees as necessary . Pursues appropriate granting opportunities. Promotes and demonstrates excellent service to the public. Creates an environment where patrons and staff feel valued and welcomed. Supervises the physical plant of the library. Covers circulation clerk duties as needed. Represents Jamestown Twp. at meetings and conferences within township, state, and national meetings. Attends Lakeland Library Cooperative advisory council meetings. Writes and submits appropriate reports to local and state agencies. Maintains all library statistics, records, and correspondence and report to appropriate governing bodies as required. Answers questions and responds to complaints. Acts as the libraries FOIA officer. Evaluates services, programs, and materials as they meet the community’s needs. Works with library board in establishing policies to the staff. Coordinates selection of materials for collection. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university. Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from ALA accredited program preferred. 3 to 5 years previous experience working in public library setting Proficiency with professional office computer applications. Familiarity with online Social Media and other online applications. Capability to organize work and perform multiple tasks. Strong oral and written communication skills. Enthusiastic and positive public service orientation For more information, please see attached Job Description Applications will be accepted until November 1, 2016. Interviews will be held starting on November 9, 2016. Interested individuals should provide a cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume, and three references with contact information (including email address) to: Email Address: jamkmk(a)llcoop.org Or mail to: Patmos Library ATTN: Katie Manting-Kirk 2445 Riley St. P.O. Box 87 Jamestown, MI 49427

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"Merging a Friends and Foundation" webinar from United for Libraries
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

United for Libraries is offering a discount on the following webinar for members: Michigan Libraries can participate as Members for the discounted cost of $50 to participate live or access the recording. Please see information below for details on the webinar and registration. Michigan libraries registering DO NOT need a membership number to register - United for Libraries will use your Michigan Address as confirmation of your membership. United for Libraries will present a webinar on "Merging a Friends and Foundation<http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars>" from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, Oct. 4. In the library world today, there is a huge need for support organizations - friends and foundations - but often the lines between these two groups are blurred and their work counter-productive. In this webinar, presenters Peter Pearson and Sue Hall will discuss the difference in the roles of friends and foundations and identify areas where there can be conflict - and present strategies for minimizing conflict. They will also address the question "When is it time for the two organizations to merge?" and share solutions for engaging in a merger process that minimizes pain and maximizes potential. Pearson and Hall will also talk about national challenges and trends for friends and foundations. To register, visit www.ala.org/united/training/webinars<http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars>. Webinar participants will learn: * What is happening to friends groups and foundations across the country; * To identify the signs that your support organizations should consider merging; * What a merged organization should look like; * How to conduct a process that honors members of both organizations; * How to ensure that the newly-merged organization is successful. Peter Pearson is the president of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library (the Library's foundation) and Lead Consultant with Library Strategies. One of the leading experts on library development and advocacy in the U.S., Pearson has led The Friends for nearly 25 years and is recognized as one of the most successful library fundraisers in the country. Sue Hall is the director of Library Strategies, a consulting group of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. Hall has more than 20 years of experience working with libraries and library organizations in the areas of fundraising, strategic planning and capacity building. Since Hall and Pearson founded Library Strategies, the consulting group has worked in 37 states and eastern Europe. Both Hall and Pearson were contributing writers to Public Libraries' bi-monthly fundraising column and were authors of Library Strategies' book, Beyond Book Sales: Raising Real Money for Your Library, which was published by Neal Schuman Publishers through ALA Publishing. The cost of the webinar is $75, $50 United for Libraries members. To register, visit www.ala.org/united/training/webinars<http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars>, call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, or email united(a)ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org>. Registration is limited for the live webinar. Jillian Wentworth Marketing/Public Relations Specialist United for Libraries A division of the American Library Association 859 W. Lancaster Ave., Unit 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 phone (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 www.ala.org/united like United for Libraries on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitedforlibraries follow United for Libraries on Twitter: twitter.com/ala_united Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517-335-8132 MembielaC(a)michigan.gov Information within this message is for educational and informational purposes only. No information in this message constitutes, nor should be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion. 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@01D2039A.4E4BC0C0]

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PLEASE POST - on community boards and share on social media
by Miriam Andrus 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Hello Fellow Library Professionals, I am sit on the board of a community organization in Big Rapids called Festival of the Arts. This festival runs January 28th through the month of February and brings in artists from all over the county. This year as part of our kick-off event we want to encourage artists from around Michigan to show their art forms and give them the opportunity to sell their artwork if wanted. If you could please help me raise awareness of this opportunity for artists in Michigan it would be greatly appreciated. If you are able to post it on your social media platforms and place a flyer on your community boards I would be forever grateful! The Big Rapids Community is hoping to bring in hundreds of artists and we are hoping to give everyone the opportunity who wants to participate. Please help us spread the word! Much thanks! Miriam Andrus, Director Big Rapids Community Library p.s. I am also sending this to several arts organizations around Michigan but if you have personal connections to any, please feel free to pass along the information.

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Children's Librarian Job Posting
by Kaela Cochran 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Lincoln Township Public Library Stevensville, MI Children’s Librarian Open: 10-Sept-2016 to 7-Oct-2016 $15.61/Hour Hours per Week: 30 Number of Openings: 2 Union: 2% raise on April 1, 2017 and 8% raise after first year of employment JOB SUMMARY: Under administrative direction, the Children’s Librarian will participate in the activities of the Youth Services Department and staff the public service desk as needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Provides programs for children and their families, including during the annual children’s summer reading program. Duties include, but are not limited to: planning, presenting, and evaluating programs; networking with community groups; tracking statistics; and preparing supporting materials. · Prepares, presents, and/or assists in weekly story times. · Staffs public services desks as operations require. · Maintain cleanliness and order of Early Literacy Center. · Promotes infant, early literacy, child, and adolescent learning and development in a balanced and comprehensive manner. · Creates bibliographies, user guides, promotional materials, and publicity spotlighting the Youth Services Department’s collections, services, and programs. · Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to adults and children, including face to face interactions and preparation of reading lists. · Creates displays to enhance the library experience and promote the use of library resources. · Contributes to social media platforms and the Early Literacy Newsletter. · Assists in maintaining and developing a collection of youth materials, both print and non-print, which includes selecting items for purchase and withdrawal under the direction of the Head of Youth Services. · Makes suggestions for equipment purchases and maintenance of the department. · Performs other related work as required or assigned by management. JOB REQUIREMENTS: · This job requires a Masters of Library and/or Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. · Successful experience working with children. · Professional experience working in public library preferred. · Working knowledge and understanding of basic library principles, procedures, technology, goals, and philosophy of service. · Ability to plan and implement library service goals and evaluate effectiveness of service to our patrons. · Demonstrated capacity to set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines. · Capability to enforce library policies and make sound judgment decisions when necessary. · Competence to read and understand information contained in memoranda, reports, bulletins, and other written forms. · Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact with various library staff and patron in an effective and courteous manner. Effectively communicate in both verbal and written form. · Aptitude to prepare presentations and speak in front of groups. · Capacity to identify networking opportunities and communicate with others in the profession, especially other children’s librarians. · Skill to do basic math without the aid of a calculator and more complex calculations with a calculator. · Capability to write and administer a budget effectively. · Knowledge of technology functions such as email, internet searching, printing, and basic word processing and spreadsheet software. · Willingness to maintain skills in above-mentioned areas through active participation in appropriate professional learning experiences. · Ability to operate a variety of library equipment including a telephone, computer, fax and copy machine, printer, calculator, cash register, audiovisual equipment, library automation systems, software programs, and other equipment as added or required. · Position requires some evening and weekend shift availability. To be considered for this position please submit your library application, resume and cover letter to Lincoln Township Public Library Youth Services Manager Kaela Cochran at kcochran(a)lincolnlib.org by October 7, 2016. Employment applications can be accessed at http://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/. Kaela Cochran Head of Youth Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Rd. Stevensville, MI 49127 www.lincolntownshiplibrary.org / 269-429-9575 kcochran(a)lincolnlib.org

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Summer Reading Survey due 9/30/16
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Please take a few minutes to complete the annual SRP Statistic survey, it provides us with useful feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M9B9NZY Adult program, Teen & Children's stats are all covered in the 1 survey, but you do not need to complete all 3 age groups, just the one(s) you coordinate. If you're submitting a district-wide report, please note that in the "Name of branch" box. Please submit your responses by Friday, September 30, 2016. Thanks, 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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Larry Martin's WWII In Their Own Words
by Smith, Donna 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Jackson District Library was pleased to host Larry Martin and guest Sigrid Burkhardt Howard who was born in Berlin, Germany in 1927. She was by her own words "brainwashed" into thinking Hitler was a god as a member of the Hitler Youth and believed everything he said. She was "de-Nazifide" after the war and later married an American soldier. The program drew a huge crowd and the audience was enthralled by the talk and !&A. On October 1, Larry invites Don Mericle, a United States Navy Gunner's Mate aboard the USS Cofer APD-62. He will talk about his assignment on the Destroyer escort; invasions; and rescues during his enlistment. Martin will also have a collection of World War II memorabilia on display. This presentation is free and open to the public. Mr. Martin has presented a 4-part series at Jackson District Library for the past 10 years bringing over 4,000 people to see and hear about personal experiences from Veterans who served in WWII and how the war had affected citizens from different walks of life. If your library is interested in hosting one of Larry's presentations, he can be reached at batt.chief(a)yahoo.com<mailto:batt.chief@yahoo.com> and more information can be found on his website: LMWW2.com Donna Donna Smith Marketing Officer [JDL Logo CMYK for print 300dpi small] 244 W. Michigan Avenue Jackson, MI 49201 Ph: 517-788-4099, ext. 1314 Fax: 517-788-6024 www.myjdl.com

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Please share
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

Hello. The Secretary of State's office now houses a tool that can help parents protect children and teens when they are on their electronic devices. We are hoping libraries will consider sharing the article below with your patrons via library websites and newsletters. Attached is the logo and a photo if you'd like to include them. Much thanks! Parents have new tool to protect children and teens With cell phones and the Internet, today's kids have an easy connection to the outside world. It's like a huge playground without a fence and that makes protecting kids so much harder. The reality of the digital world is that children and teens are regularly inundated with electronic advertisements promoting alcohol, tobacco, pornography and gambling. The companies behind these ads are increasingly using text messaging as their marketing strategy of choice, though they often don't know the age of the recipients. Thankfully, parents now have some help to stop these ads. The Michigan Child Protection Registry offered through the Michigan Secretary of State's office is a free service that blocks adult ads from reaching emails, mobile phones and Instant Messenger IDs belonging to children and teens. Similar to the federal Do Not Call List, the Michigan Child Protection Registry is a free do-not-contact service for Michigan residents. Signing-up takes only seconds and the information entered is kept secure and private. Protect your child today. 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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ICLR Meeting - International Collections
by Lynn Skazalski 16 Sep '16

16 Sep '16

The International Collections Librarians' Roundtable (ICLR) will be meeting next month at the Caroline Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights. The ICLR is a grass-roots, non-partisan group of Michigan librarians interested in developing international language, ESL, and literacy collections. At the meeting librarians will have the opportunity to network, discuss new programming efforts, evaluate vendors or materials and share resources. The meeting will be at the Caroline Kennedy Library on *Thursday, October 6* . * Lunch will be at the library at 12:00 pm*, with food from Al Ameer Restaurant, winner of the 2016 America's Classic award by the James Beard Foundation. The *meeting will begin at 1:00* *pm*. In the works is a tour of a mosque prior to the lunch. If this tour can be confirmed, I will send an additional message. Please RSVP to me by email or phone by Friday, September 30. Also, please send me items for the agenda. -- Lynn Bryer Skazalski Supervising Librarian, MILS, MS Caroline Kennedy Library 24590 George Street Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 lskazalski(a)ci.dearborn-heights.mi.us 313-791-3824

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