January 2017 - Michlib-l

Library Director position open-Ferndale Area District Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 18 Jan '17

18 Jan '17

Ferndale Area District Library-Library Director Position Open-Please share with your colleagues! Do you have what it takes to be the new Director for the Ferndale Area District Library<http://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/>? Can you build and sustain a strong library mobilizing ideas, stimulating innovation, and celebrating diversity with a creative and committed staff and Board of Directors? If so, you may be the successful candidate for Ferndale's directorship. The seven-member Board of Directors seeks a Director who will focus on the Library as a center of cultural vitality and participation that enhances the quality of life for all Ferndale residents. Serving 19,900 people with an annual $1.2 million operating budget and 25 staff, the Library strives to deliver stellar programs and services in its recently expanded and renovated building and outside its walls through community engagement efforts. New opportunities include initiating a new strategic planning process, an enhanced funding stream through the success of the 2016 millage election, continued and expanded partnerships with the Friends of the Ferndale Library (FFL), and partnerships with the Ferndale School District, the City of Ferndale and other community organizations and agencies. Responsibilities. Appointed by the Ferndale Public Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Library and plans, directs and coordinates all activities of the Library. The Library Director is expected to develop his or her own methods and to demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, creativity and mature judgment in the performance of duties. The Library Director works with considerable freedom of action, subject to board policies and directives. Key areas of responsibility include (1) identifying and hiring all staff; (2) supporting professional staff development; (3) advocating for the Library through external community partnerships; (4) preparing and managing the annual budget; (5) maintaining and upgrading of facilities and library technologies; (6) marketing the Library and increasing patronage; and (7) participating professionally on a local, state and national level. See Ferndale Director Description<http://www.gossagesager.com/FerndaleDirectordesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program, the ability to obtain or already hold a Librarian's Permanent Certificate<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Librarian_Certification_Approval_form…> (requires four (4) years of full-time employment or an equivalent time period of paid professional library work following the completion of the MLS degree), and three (3) years professional supervisory public library experience. Preferred qualifications include the ability to mentor and inspire a strong, creative staff, sound fiscal skills, ability to focus on vision moving the library forward; skill in analyzing, streamlining and developing efficient workflow processes, and proven success in community engagement and partnership development. Prior successful experience reporting to a governing Board is desirable. Centered on the iconic intersection of Woodward & Nine Mile, Ferndale<http://www.ferndalemi.gov/> is a favorite local and regional destination with a mindset that embraces the diversity of culture, class and creativity. Ferndale is known for its public art collection, pocket parks, inviting streetscapes, and businesses owned and operated by inspired entrepreneurs. Ferndale is family-friendly, bike and pedestrian friendly and hosts events throughout the year including Ferndale Pride, the Blues Festival, DIY Street Fair, and the Funky Ferndale Art Fair. It's also the birthplace of the Woodward Dream Cruise. Located in Oakland County, Ferndale is a short drive to downtown Detroit making it a truly livable combination of a residential urban/suburban environment with easy urban center access. See Ferndale Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/ferndalelinks.htm> for additional information about the Library and the community. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $70,000-82,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates <http://www.bradburymiller.com/> via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes March 12, 2017. 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 our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Children's Garden Bronze Statues
by Joann Crater 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

Thank you everyone for your quick replies! These are the results and I have turned them over to the guy that came in.Will keep you updated if anything comes of this!! Jane DeDecker | | | | | | | | | | | Jane DeDecker [masterslider id="1"] | | | | Custom Bronze Sculptures & Bronze Fountains | Bronze Statues for Home, Garden & Public Spaces | The Randolph Rose Collection | | | | | | | | | | | Custom Bronze Sculptures & Bronze Fountains | Bronze Statues for Home, ... Bronze Sculpture of Randolph Rose Collection features bronze statues, bronze sculptures, custom statues and bron... | | | | Bronze Sculptures & Bronze Statues at Wholesale Prices | Bronzeman | | | | | | | | | | | Bronze Sculptures & Bronze Statues at Wholesale Prices | Bronzeman By Bronzeman.com Life Size Bronze Statues of People, Animals, Fountains, Eagles & More! 20 Years of Experience. Wholesale Pr... | | | | Joann CraterDirectorHudson Carnegie District Library (zv170)205 S. Market St.Hudson MI 49247517-448-3801director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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Free MeL webinar - Tools in MeL databases - Jan 25, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

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…>. http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI… This webinar will be recorded, archived, and made available. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ Please share. Thank you. David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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ECO Senior Disc Repair System
by janderson＠baycountylibrary.org 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

We have 36 #5 Pads, Blue looking for a good home send me your Rides # Jane E. Anderson, Managing Librarian Bay County Library System Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 (989) 893-9566x2111 janderson(a)baycountylibrary.org

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Anyone Using RBDigital's OnePlay?
by Shawn Andary 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

Hello, We're wondering if any of our fellow Michigan libraries are currently subscribing to RB Digital's Oneplay, and if so, what your experience has been? Are any of the games multi-player? What has the impact been on your library's bandwidth? Any general thoughts about the pros and cons of providing this type of service in the library. Thanks very much for any info!! Shawn ******************************** Shawn Andary, ALS System Admin UP Region of Library Cooperation 1615 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 v (906)226-4675 Ext. 4 f (906)228-5627 ********************************

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Children's Garden Bronze Statues
by Joann Crater 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

Hi.I know I've tossed books/catalogs from a company who sells the bronze statues...knowing we could never afford it, why dream.Someone just walked in and started talking about a memorial, and out of my mouth popped the suggestion of a bronze statue. And lo and behold, they thought it a wonderful idea. If they are doing the fundraising, who am I to step in their way? Now I need to know what company or where anyone has procurred one from.....Thanks so much! Joann CraterDirectorHudson Carnegie District Library (zv170)205 S. Market St.Hudson MI 49247517-448-3801director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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Marketing your Library: Third Thursday Twitter Chat
by David Votta 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

Join us to chat with Trent Smiley, the Marketing & Communications Director at the Capital Area District Libraries in Lansing, MI about tips for marketing your library. This "Third Thursday Twitter Chat" will take place on January 19 at 2pm Eastern (1 pm Central) using the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter chats? Here are some tips for participating<http://www.mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>. Missed our December chat on "Library of Things?" We archived it for you!<https://storify.com/mclsorg/twitter-chat-library-of-things> Have ideas for future Twitter chat topics? Send an email to David Votta<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org>, and let us know! Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org Thank you, David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "If you're not confused, you're not paying attention." -Tom Peters

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New to MeL's EBSCO eBook Collection - best way to share titles?
by Valentine, Jolie 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

I'm trying to help teachers using MeL's EBSCO eBook Collection, and not having much luck either figuring it out myself or combing for help through the tutorials. What is the simplest way for a teacher to share/link to a specific title, so that the search process is on the teacher rather than the elementary student? The permalink feature sends the student to a login page. -- Jolie Valentine District Librarian Technology Specialist Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (734) 416-2716 Fax (734) 414-8158 <http://twitter.com/PCCSlibraries> <http://www.facebook.com/PCCSlibraries/> <https://plus.google.com/113164046711965006159> <http://techsrs.pccs/otrs/customer.pl> <https://sites.google.com/a/pccsk12.com/mypccs/>

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JOB: Director, Morris Public Library (Chicago area)
by library 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

The Board of Trustees of the Morris Area Public Library District seeks a dedicated and dynamic leader to serve as Library Director. Located just an hour from downtown Chicago, the community of Morris offers small-town charm with easy access to the greater Chicago area. Morris has been called a “Norman Rockwell” type of town, known for its strong community spirit, thriving downtown and year-round recreational opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to lead the library forward to becoming an even bigger presence in this delightful community. For more information on the community and the library, and to apply for the position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/morris <http://www.johnkeister.com/morris/> Applications received by February 17 will receive first preference. We welcome phone and email inquiries. John Keister and Associates www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> Executive Search for Libraries library(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:library@johnkeister.com> p: 847-955-0541

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JOB: Director, Morris Public Library (Chicago area)
by John Keister 17 Jan '17

17 Jan '17

The Board of Trustees of the Morris Area Public Library District seeks a dedicated and dynamic leader to serve as Library Director. Located just an hour from downtown Chicago, the community of Morris offers small-town charm with easy access to the greater Chicago area. Morris has been called a “Norman Rockwell” type of town, known for its strong community spirit, thriving downtown and year-round recreational opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to lead the library forward to becoming an even bigger presence in this delightful community. For more information on the community and the library, and to apply for the position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/morris <http://www.johnkeister.com/morris/> Applications received by February 17 will receive first preference. We welcome phone and email inquiries. John Keister and Associates www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> Executive Search for Libraries library(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:library@johnkeister.com> p: 847-955-0541

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