January 2017 - Michlib-l

summer reading program
by sodustwplib＠comcast.net 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Hi. Are there other libraries in southwest Michigan interested in booking Jim Merrills this summer? He uses cup stacking sets to lead kids in building well known landmarks. I am interested in coordinating a visit with someone else. Thanks! Lynn Sisson, Director Sodus Township Library 269-925-0903

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Clerk part-time
by Marcia Dominick 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Position: Support Services Clerk, Permanent Part-Time Job Duties: * Performs all duties assigned in the ILS Module accurately and efficiently; problem solves patron and catalog issues; assists Library patrons while employing the Library's and City of Novi's customer service principles. * Performs workroom duties and other tasks as assigned, including sorting and loading carts for shelving; shelving of materials; shelf reading; processing holds, returns, and other materials from delivery; troubleshooting and maintenance operations of the AST System; answering main phone, directing calls, and making public address announcements as needed; and registering cash, check, and credit card transactions. * Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions, and demands; retains knowledge and stays up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures; communicates effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues; resolves problem situations and collaborates across departments in a positive manner. * Assists with opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department. * Assists with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the Library's collections, display areas, and department areas. * Assists in accomplishing the Library's and the Support Service Department's goals. * Assists, as assigned, to perform Outreach Services duties. Prepares and delivers materials to various senior and homebound facilities utilizing the Library vehicle; loads and unloads materials from carts. * Assists, as assigned, to perform Technical Services duties. Performs acquisitions duties, cataloging, MARC record maintenance, materials processing and maintenance, and processing of ILL and MeLCat materials. * Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate for the patrons. * Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. * Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical, and decimal systems of arrangement. * Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology. * Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change. * Enthusiastic, positive, friendly and approachable. * Strong attention to customer service. * Strong obligation to confidentiality. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. * Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. * Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and/or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. Hours: 19 hours per week * Monday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. * Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. * Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. * Alternating Friday/Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Salary: $10.52 per hour Benefits: None Application: * Resume, cover letter, and application required. * Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/AboutUs/Employment.asp * Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 * E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org<mailto:mdominick@novilibrary.org> Deadline: Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 5 p.m. Regards, Marcia Dominick [Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]Marcia Dominick | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org<http://www.novilibrary.org/> Inform. Inspire. Include.

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Self checkouts
by Debra Greenacre 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Happy Thursday! For those of you who are using self-checkout stations, what brand are you using and what is the cost? Thank you, Debra Greenacre, MLIS Library Director Three Rivers Public Library 920 W. Michigan Ave. Three Rivers, MI 49093 269-273-8666

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MeL Minute - In Context databases enhancements
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Hi all, Following is the latest news from MeL database vendor Gale<http://www.gale.com/> regarding their In Context products. MeL database Opposing Viewpoints in Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=OVIC> is covered by these enhancements. Changes in Research In Context, also a MeL database will be implemented in the future. In Context family of products (Biography, Canada, Global Issues, Science, Student Resources, U.S. History, and World History) will now provide shorter citation and bookmark URL links. What you'll find is: * Shorter URLs that provide users with a direct link to a Gale document or portal page. * Users are taken directly into a single document or portal page without an authentication request. * Multiple citation formats are available in the product citation tool to make it easier for users to cite their research. * EZ Proxy information is now displayed in the citation URL when present in the school or libraries Gale Admin account. Additionally, new and updated content has been released into many of the Gale In Context products. Opposing Viewpoints In Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=OVIC> now has homepage spotlights that feature U.S. foreign relations, politics and the media, the new 115th Congress, STEM education, and flexible workplaces in addition to new portal pages on LGBT Rights and State Laws, Net Neutrality, and Sentencing and Prison Reform. Additionally, topics such as the presidential election process and ISIS have been updated and more than 140 new websites have been added related to such subjects as animal rights, bullying, and social media. MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org> or visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Also, registration is now open for the next MCLS/MeL Free webinar - Tools in MeL Databases. MeL databases are much more than information retrieval. There are tools to help you cite, translate, save, email, even listen in Spanish. Please join us on January 25, at 3:30pm for a 30-minute webinar focused on the tools which can help your students, researchers, and community become more efficient and excel in their work. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>. Eunice Eunice C. Borrelli Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 517-241-4996 [Follow MeL on Twitter]<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [MeL - Michigan eLibrary Logo] <http://mel.org/> [Like MeL on Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/mel.org> [Check out MeL on Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1dqA8_ZOCfZcHP9OaBGew> Your Voice Matters! [cid:image013.jpg@01D27265.B05639F0]Provide Feedback NOW on Michigan's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Plan Recommendations at ESSA GET INVOLVED<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_76731_76735---,00.html>.

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HP Toner: Free to good home
by Jennifer Amormino 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

HP 304A cyan magenta and yellow toner cartridges, never been used. Jennifer Amormino East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Volunteer Assistant Coordinator 517.319.6863 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com 517-351-9536 fax _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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Arabic books
by CATHERINE KERNS 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Does anyone have a source to purchase books written in Arabic? I'm looking for some popular fiction for my ESL students. Thanks, Cat -- *Catherine Kerns* *Library Media Specialist* *Heritage High School* *(989) 799-5790 ext.8080* *White Pine Middle School* *(989) 797-1814 ext. 3241* “A good library will never be too neat, or too dusty, because somebody will always be in it, taking books off the shelves and staying up late reading them.” ― Lemony Snicket <http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/36746.Lemony_Snicket>

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Kwik DVD Security Cases - Free
by Angela Semifero 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Hello All, We are in the process of moving our DVD security cases to another brand. This means we have around 350 security cases that are looking for a new home. They are Kwik DVD I Security Cases #89011. A picture of these cases can be found online at https://www.kwikcase.com/kwik-case/kwik-case-security-cases/kwik-caser-secu… Please contact me at semiferoa(a)yourmdl.org or somedayangeline(a)gmail.com if you are interested in these cases for your library's collection. Thank you, Angela

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Employment Opportunity - Indiana University Northwest Anderson Library Coordinator of Reference Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian
by Sandberg, Scott M 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

*Please excuse the cross postings* Indiana University Northwest Anderson Library Coordinator of Reference Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian Position Title: Coordinator of Reference Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian Department: John W. Anderson Library Reports to: Dean of Library Services Indiana University Northwest John W. Anderson Library invites qualified applicants to apply for Coordinator of Reference Services and Emerging Technologies Librarian. This is a 12-month faculty position and qualified applicants will be hired at either the Assistant or Associate rank. The John W. Anderson Library serves a diverse population and is seeking applicants with excellent communication skills, previous reference experience, and the ability to work well with a diverse population. The John W. Anderson Library serves undergraduate and graduate students and also Indiana residents. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities/Duties 1. Provide reference services to students, faculty, staff, and community residents 2. Coordinate reference activities by: scheduling reference, training, assessing, and supervising full and part-time reference staff; and holding monthly reference meetings 3. Work the reference desk at least one night a week 4. Coordinate the selection of and subscriptions to publications/databases for the reference collection 5. Help lead the Library's marketing and outreach to students, faculty, and community through social media, other online endeavors, grant-seeking and fundraising initiatives 6. Serve as an Instruction Librarian, teaching information literacy and creating online tools and LibGuides to teach research skills 7. Work with classroom faculty on collection development for journal and monograph selections and reference faculty on the reference collection 8. Help supervise the Library in the absence of the Dean of Library Services; participate in Library Management Council meetings and decision-making For the complete job posting, go to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/3423 Latrice Booker Committee Chair Associate Librarian, Coordinator of Library Instruction/Interim Coordinator of Reference Services lbooker(a)iun.edu<mailto:lbooker@iun.edu> 219-980-6547

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a sad message
by Kate, Scheid 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

Greetings I have the sad duty to relay the loss of one of the Holly Township Library's venerable staff. Margaret Rainey passed Tuesday evening from complications of open heart surgery. Those of you who knew her will likely remember her extensive knowledge of the history of Holly, her great sense of humor and her very welcoming way with our patrons. She is sorely missed by staff and by our patrons. I've attached a link to her obituary for those interested. http://www.dryerfuneralhomeholly.com/obituaries/Margaret-Rainey-2/ Kate Scheid, MLIS Director Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754 hollytownshiplibrary.org [Picture1]

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There's still time to get free books for MSW17
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 19 Jan '17

19 Jan '17

For more information and details on how your library can receive copies of A Dollar For Penny for your Money Smart Week storytime program, submit your request at the following link before January 27: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSW2017<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. Don't forget to reach out to a local bank or credit union to see if they would be willing to collaborate on a fun MSW program! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> From: Library of Michigan [mailto:library@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov] Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2017 9:49 AM To: Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Money Smart Week 2017 Register now! [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILOM/2015/01/4171…] Register now to celebrate Money Smart Week 2017 [Cathy Lancaster]The Library of Michigan encourages libraries to join the 2017 Money Smart Week campaign. Money Smart Week partners and Novi Public Library are working together to provide public libraries in Michigan with books and materials to encourage both children and parents to learn basic money concepts in fun and engaging ways. Financial literacy is a core 21st Century skill for all age groups. During Money Smart Week 2016, Michigan libraries across the state held more than 200 story times and gave away donated books to more than 8,000 families in 53 counties. We hope to build on this success by once again promoting Money Smart Kids Read and encouraging you to request free copies of the Step Into Reading book, A Dollar For Penny, for your Money Smart Week story times. Please consider participating in this wonderful opportunity for your community members. We would also like to thank Julie Farkas at the Novi Public Library for her role in once again helping coordinate this program for Michigan Libraries, and the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates for their generous donation of books. For more information and details on how your library can receive copies of A Dollar For Penny for your Money Smart Week story time program, submit your request at the following link before January 27: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSW2017<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. --------------------------------------------------- DETAILS: Money Smart Week(r) (MSW) is just around the corner and we have a fabulous opportunity for you to obtain, read and give away free books to children attending a story time at your library! MSW is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of hundreds of organizations across the country including financial institutions and other businesses, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, places of worship, government agencies and the media. National MSW Partners include the American Library Association and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among others. These groups work together once a year to stress the importance of financial education, inform consumers about where they can get help and provide free educational seminars and activities throughout the week. Programming is offered to all demographics, ages and income levels, and covers all facets of personal finance from savings basics and establishing a budget, to first-time home buying and retirement planning. The effort was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002. Money Smart Week partners will be hosting public events April 22-29, 2017. Between April 22-29, 2017, libraries and communities across the country will be hosting financial education events for people of all ages, including youth! Michigan libraries have a unique opportunity to obtain free copies of the Step Into Reading book, A Dollar For Penny, to give away to children - if your library agrees to host a money-themed story time event during Money Smart Week, April 22-29, 2017. http://www.randomhousekids.com/books/detail/60655-a-dollar-for-penny?isbn=9…<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> The Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates has once again generously offered to purchase copies of this book for you to hand out at a story time. More than 200 Michigan libraries successfully participated in "Money Smart Kids Read" last year! What does it mean to "participate" you ask? 1. Register as a Money Smart Week Partner today at http://www.MoneySmartWeek.org/<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. (Note: if you registered as a MSW partner last year, your login username and password should still be valid. Please test this before you attempt to enter your story time details, just in case you need to reset your password or re-register.) 2. Plan a story time event about money to be held between April 22-29, 2017. Recommended age for A Dollar For Penny is 4 - 6 years old. 3. Request to participate in this initiative, and the number of books you think you'll need, by completing this SurveyMonkey questionnaire before January 27. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSW2017<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> 4. Between January 15th and March 31st, login and register your story time event(s) details at http://www.MoneySmartWeek.org/<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. 5. Proactively promote your Money Smart Kids Read program through all your channels of communication. 6. Consider ways in which volunteers from your local community credit union can participate (help checking families in, passing out the books, helping with crafts, serving refreshments, etc. Whatever would be helpful to you!) If someone from your local credit union reaches out to you, please be sure to engage them. 7. Take delivery of your books mid-March, and store them until the time of your event. 8. At your event, announce that your story time is part of the national Money Smart Week initiative, read the A Dollar For Penny book (and other relevant, age-appropriate books from your collection), perhaps do a craft activity (decorate piggy banks, color pictures that feature money, sing money songs, do finger plays, etc.), and then hand out the free books to families who attend! 9. After your event takes place, enter your attendance numbers into the Money Smart Week Partners website.<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Yep. It can be that easy. (Although, if you want to plan more money-related events for youth or adults, we can help you with that too! Email the Chair and she can share a children's librarian list of ideas with you.) There must be a catch, right? Here it is: By January 27th, the Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman needs to know how many free copies of the book you can use! There is a limited quantity, so it's first come, first served. The books will be shipped to the Novi Public Library (thank you Julie Farkas!), sorted, packaged, and distributed through the state-wide RIDES/TLN delivery service. Your order should arrive at your library around March 23. Please complete the Survey Monkey questionnaire to request participation in Michigan's Money Smart Kids Read initiative, and obtain free books for families in your community. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MSW2017<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Questions about this initiative or Money Smart Week in general? Feel free to contact Michigan Money Smart Week Chairwoman, Kelly Masters, directly at 248.761.1762 or MoneySmartMichigan(a)gmail.com<mailto:MoneySmartMichigan@gmail.com>. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f

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