September 2016 - Michlib-l

Handling Faxes
by Jaema Berman 04 Oct '16

04 Oct '16

Dear Colleagues, I'm doing a survey to find out how other libraries handle faxes. 1. Do you have self service? 2. Do you keep the fax machine behind the service area where only staff can process it? 3. Do you keep the fax machine in a public area and give patrons a choice of whether they want to do it themselves or get help with it? 4. Any other configurations of fax service? Thanks for your input! Jaema -- Jaema Berman Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 Phone: 248-628-7180 Fax: 248-628-6109 http://www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” Margaret Fuller 1810-1850 Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. ~ Francis Bacon

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Library Teen Services: an opportunity to attend November YALSA Webinar for free
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 03 Oct '16

03 Oct '16

The Library of Michigan would like to offer you a chance to join the November 17th YALSA webinar "Making the Transition from Summer Reading to Summer Learning<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/making-transition-summer-reading-summer-learning>" for FREE if you're not a YALSA Member. YALSA members are already free to join, but 20 non-member seats are being offered through the Library of Michigan. YA library staff, please complete the following survey (1 seat per library): https://goo.gl/forms/WZblC37DowX7WAQf1 to reserve your seat today. We are asking that you attend the webinar live, at 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, November 17th. The webinar will discuss transitioning from summer reading to the broader idea of summer learning, and why doing so is valuable for teens & libraries. Tech Requirements: The webinar will be hosted using the Zoom platform<http://zoom.us/>. Zoom allows participants to join the session using a webcam and computer or phone for audio, via their app for Andrioid and iOS devices, and via phone only. To learn how to get started with Zoom and MAC and PC systems requirements visit the software's Getting Started<https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/200101697-Getting-Started> web pages. After registering for the session you'll receive full login information closer to the webinar date. 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> 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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Job Posting: Children's Librarian
by Kaela Cochran 03 Oct '16

03 Oct '16

Lincoln Township Public Library is looking to hire two 30-hour MLS/MLIS Children's Librarians. We are located in Stevensville, MI, two miles from Lake Michigan and twenty minutes from the Indiana/Michigan border. Please see the job description and details below. Lincoln Township Public Library Children’s Librarian Open: 10-Sept-2016 to 7-Oct-2016 Stevensville, MI $15.61/Hour, Part time 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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Available: Reference Books, NYT Microfilm, and Atlas Stand
by Maria Williams 30 Sep '16

30 Sep '16

Dear Michlib- We are downsizing our reference collection in advance of a major renovation. We have a large trove of reference items that we are offering to interested libraries free of charge. The vast majority of these items are reference books in very good condition, with subjects spanning the entire Dewey range. Due to the large number of items we are withdrawing we do not have a list to peruse; instead, interested libraries are welcome to come to Baldwin on the following dates/times, browse the shelves, and take any/all of the designated items. Monday, October 10: 9:30am - 8:00pm Tuesday, October 11: 9:30am - 8:00pm Wednesday, October 12: 9:30am - 8:00pm When you arrive to take look at the reference materials, please check in at the reference desk and the librarians there will direct you to the shelving ranges with the free items. In addition to the reference books, we are offering up our collection of the New York Times on microfilm, as well as the cabinets they are stored in. (You must take the microfilm to take the cabinets.) Our NYT microfilm collection spans: 1852 - 1864 1920 - 2009 Finally, we are also offering a used atlas stand, of which there are photos attached. The drawers slide out and are in good working condition. All items are free, for local pickup only, and must be picked up by Wednesday, October 12. Please reply off list with any questions. Maria Williams, MLIS Head of Adult Services Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4651 http://www.baldwinlib.org

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Fwd: Election Coverage with Britannica and MeL - webinar
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 30 Sep '16

30 Sep '16

Sending on behalf of MeL's K12 Education Specialist; timely and great for outreach! Deb Deb Biggs Thomas Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan --------------------------- 517-373-4466 biggsthomasd(a)michigan.gov<mailto:biggsthomasd@michigan.gov> http://mel.org http://facebook.com/mel.org Begin forwarded message: From: Christine Schneider <cschneider.mel(a)gmail.com<mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com>> Date: September 30, 2016 at 12:44:56 PM EDT To: "Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE)" <BiggsD(a)michigan.gov<mailto:BiggsD@michigan.gov>> Subject: Fwd: Election Coverage with Britannica and MeL - webinar ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Library of Michigan <library(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov<mailto:library@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov>> Date: Thu, Sep 29, 2016 at 10:37 AM Subject: Election Coverage with Britannica and MeL - webinar To: cschneider.mel(a)gmail.com<mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com> Learn about classroom material to help teach students about the upcoming elections [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] Election Coverage with Britannica and MeL - webinar [Christine Schneider] Title: Election Coverage With Britannica and MeL Join us on October 18th for this 45 minute webinar to discover content paired with learning strategies to prepare students' understanding of the upcoming election. We'll discover content on the history of presidential elections in the United States, the electoral process, political parties, and key issues surrounding this November's election. Pick the time that works best for you! October 18th at 10 AM EST<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> October 18th at 4 PM EST<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Please share this with anyone in K-12. Email me with any questions: cschneider.mel(a)gmail.com<mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com> -Christine Schneider MeL K-12 Education Specialist ________________________________ [Library of Michigan Logo] Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> STAY CONNECTED: [Visit us on Facebook]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [Sign up for email updates] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Unsubscribe All<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> | Help<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This email was sent to cschneider.mel(a)gmail.com<mailto:cschneider.mel@gmail.com> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Library of Michigan * 702 W. Kalamazoo St * P.O. Box 30007 * Lansing, MI 48909-7507 * 1-877-479-0021<tel:1-877-479-0021> -- Christine Schneider K-12 Education Specialist Michigan eLibrary [http://www.michigan.gov/images/MEL_LOGO_25435_7.jpg] Michigan eLibrary, a program of the Library of Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915 (m) 248-305-0231 Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org Be sure to check out the newly redesigned MeL Teachers (mel.org/teachers<http://mel.org/teachers>)!

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Job Posting: Interlibrary Loan Librarian (part-time), Rochester College, MI
by Allison Jimenez 30 Sep '16

30 Sep '16

Ennis and Nancy Ham Library at Rochester College in Rochester Hills, MI is looking for a highly motivated individual to fill our* Interlibrary Loan Librarian (part-time)* position. *JOB TITLE: Interlibrary Loan Librarian* *DEPARTMENT: Library* *REPORTS TO: Director of Library Services* POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Library Director, this position provides customer-responsive interlibrary loan service to Rochester College students, faculty and staff. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - MLS/ MLIS/MSLS from an ALA accredited graduate program - Prior academic library experience - Experience in the delivery of ILL services using OCLC and MelCat ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Ensures that all user requests for interlibrary loan items are addressed in a timely manner - Compiles ILL statistics for local, regional and national reports - Supervises the processing of all ILL borrowing and lending requests - Knowledge of national guidelines to ensure compliance with ILL copyright standards and practices of print and electronic materials - Part-time, 15 hours per week - Provides professional reference and research assistance to faculty, students, and the campus community by receiving and responding to information requests in person and remotely through phone/email/chat - Assists with collection development and fulfills faculty liaison role for assigned areas SUPERVISORY DUTIES: - Supervises and trains student workers to assist in ILL transactions REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: - Good oral and written communication skills with high degree of computer literacy - Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills - Ability to work independently and collaboratively - Supportive of the College mission Job Description along with Employment Application can be found at http://www.rc.edu/jobs-rc/ <http://www.rc.edu/jobs-rc/>Review of applications begins October 17th. To be considered for any of the openings listed above, a cover letter, resume or CV, and completed employment application must be submitted to Ginny May at gmay(a)rc.edu. <gmay(a)rc.edu> -- Allison Jimenez Director of Library Services Ham Library - Rochester College 800 W. Avon Rd. Rochester Hills, MI 48307 ajimenez(a)rc.edu 248-218-2268

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Job Posting: Web Designer/Developer, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
by Warren, Leslie A 30 Sep '16

30 Sep '16

Web Designer/Developer Reports to: Systems Librarian Job Summary Design, implement, and maintain a responsive CMS-based website for the Lydia Olson Library. Develop web-based tools, applications and databases. Conduct a wide range of usability testing and utilize analytics to continually improve the user experience of the website. Optimize, evaluate, and offer improvements for SEO. Provide similar support to personnel in other Academic Information Services units as needed. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Computer Information Systems, or related fields. 3 years of work experience in web development, programming or related field. Experience working with PHP and MySQL. Experience working with jQuery. Proficient with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Experience using Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience working with programming languages. Experience working on multiple projects at the same time and the ability to prioritize and manage those projects to completion. Knowledge of accessibility and coding best practices. Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills. Strong knowledge of the latest web development standards and industry trends. Team oriented with a passion for web development and troubleshooting. Additional desirable qualifications Experience working with Drupal or other content management systems. Experience working with version control systems such as GitHub or Bitbucket. Experience with responsive and mobile website design. Ability to communicate technical information in a non-technical way. Apply Submit NMU application, cover letter and resume at https://employMe.nmu.edu. All required application materials must be submitted electronically by October 7, 2016. Visit https://employMe.nmu.edu for additional information. Northern Michigan University is an equal opportunity institution/equal opportunity employer. Mike Burgmeier Systems Librarian Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-2187

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Grand Opening Smithsonian exhibit
by Colleen Leddy 30 Sep '16

30 Sep '16

Hi! (and please pardon duplicate emails!) The Grand Opening of the Smithsonian Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America exhibit should be a rollicking good time! Please join us this Sunday at 2 p.m. if you're not attending the Adrian Symphony Orchestra or watching your children or grandchildren play soccer or any number of other things going on this weekend! We'll kick off the event (yes, pun intended) with a Tailgate Party (festivities enhanced by the Morenci High School band and cheerleaders), then go inside for brief welcoming remarks by a few speakers, a short talk by the very entertaining Dr. Thomas Henthorn from UM-Flint, a Coaches and Players chat and then a fun "ribbon cutting" involving the band, cheerleaders and some of the football players. That will be followed by viewing the Smithsonian exhibit, a local exhibit, and wonderful sports-related art created by last year's Morenci High School students under art teacher Kym Ries. You'll be wowed by this exhibit...even if you don't care a whit about sports. I hope you can join us! And, if you can't come Sunday, be sure to visit us later! The exhibit is on display at the library during regular hours through Nov. 20, 2016. Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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MeL Minute: Michigan eLibrary on YouTube
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Hello All-- Yes! MeL does have a YouTube channel and on it you can find a series of videos on a number of topics and resources. Current content includes job skills, genealogy, health, Spanish speakers, early literacy, college prep. and bridging the summer reading gap. Additional will be added. You can also find the four videos from the new MeL Business portal and even one from State Librarian, Randy Riley directed especially to Michigan students. Bookmark MeL's YouTube channel at, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew This week's entry is probably more the MeL 30 Seconds as we look forward to the return of our MeL Minute Mistress, Eunice Borelli hopefully next week! 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 http://mel.org. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Best, 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@01D21A74.F34E2900]<http://facebook.com/mel.org> [cid:image003.png@01D21A74.F34E2900] <http://mel.org/> [cid:image005.png@01D21A74.F34E2900] <http://twitter.com/meldotorg>

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Continuing Education Survey
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 29 Sep '16

29 Sep '16

Hello! Michigan's library cooperatives are interested in finding out more about your continuing education needs. Please take a moment to complete this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiCoops-CE The survey will remain open until Friday, October 14 at 5:00pm. Thank you! -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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