January 2017 - Michlib-l

Gordon Ross Magician Booking?
by WCCL Jessica Hunt 13 Jan '17

13 Jan '17

I have Gordon Ross booked at our library on June 29th at 2 pm. If two libraries book the same day the cost will be $350 a piece, if three book it will be $300 a piece. He is coming from Detroit area and said anywhere from here to there would be fine to book. It would have to be booked either in the morning or evening to have time to make it up here/back from here. If anyone is interested, please let me know! His website is http://gordonruss.com/ And his Facebook fan page is http://www.facebook.com/MagicianGordonRuss Dallas Horton, Youth Services White Cloud Community Library www.whitecloudlibrary.net 1038 E. Wilcox Ave. P.O. Box 995 White Cloud, MI 49349 231-689-6631

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Project Outcome :Show Your Board & Community the Relevancy of Your Library's Services
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 13 Jan '17

13 Jan '17

The Library of Michigan is excited to offer Project Outcome workshops this Spring in four Michigan locations! April 17 - University Center, Mt. Pleasant April 27 - Redford Township District Library, Redford April 28 - Portage District Library, Portage May 4 - Peter White Public Library, Marquette For more information and to register, visit the Library of Michigan's workshop registration system<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>. Public library services put people on the path to literacy, technological know-how, or a better job - but what we are often missing is the data to show it. Outcome measurement helps libraries answer the questions: How can we better measure and demonstrate our community impact? What good did our services do? Would you like to implement outcome measurement in your library? Join us for this [FREE?] Project Outcome Regional Training, a full day, in-person workshop on [DAY, DATE, TIME] in [CITY]. At this workshop, a Project Outcome trainer will facilitate a deep-dive into outcome measurement using Project Outcome tools. You will learn how to deploy outcome measures in your library, collect and use resulting data, and leverage the project's support network to ensure successful adoption. Be a part of a cohort of public libraries interested in implementing Project Outcome to drive change, influence decision making, and demonstrate the true impact of their library's programs and services on the community. The goal of Project Outcome<https://www.projectoutcome.org/> is to help public libraries understand and share the true impact of essential library services. Project Outcome, an initiative of the Public Library Association, provides simple tools and a supportive online community of library leaders to help public libraries collect insights and data about all the ways we are meeting the needs of our communities. This understanding can improve the way public libraries do business - from allocating existing resources more efficiently to advocating for new resources more effectively. For more information about Project Outcome, visit www.ProjectOutcome.org<http://www.ProjectOutcome.org>. Prior to this workshop, you will: ? Complete a pre-workshop assignment including introductory materials and your library's strategic goals. During this workshop, you will: ? Review Project Outcome surveys and tools. ? Identify goals for outcome measurement in your library. ? Explore best practices for selecting and administering Project Outcome surveys. ? Examine processes to use outcome measurement results for ongoing programming changes and decision-making processes. ? Identify best practices for using outcome measurement results for advocacy, support, and fundraising. ? Discuss outcome measurement as it relates to strategic planning for the library and the community. ? Create a plan for implementing Project Outcome. Following this workshop, you will: ? Be invited to participate in two follow-up virtual meetings to continue learning, collaboration, and to receive support from the Project Outcome trainer and peers in your cohort. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Youth Librarian
by Christian Dunham 13 Jan '17

13 Jan '17

The Library has an open position for a Youth Librarian: https://www.vassarlibrary.org/jobs Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library 989-823-2171 vassarlib.org facebook.com/vassarlibrary

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Michigan Pronunciation Guide
by Branch, Betsie (LARA) 13 Jan '17

13 Jan '17

Pronunciation Guide - 'You Say it How in Michigan?' for Michigan Names and Places: http://www.michigan.gov/howtosayit We have developed this Michigan pronunciation guide as a reference tool for our audiobook narrators and would like input from Michigan communities state-wide. Please take some time to double check the pronunciations of place names that are near and dear to your heart. I would appreciate feedback for corrections, alternative pronunciations, and additions. Please email your comments directly to me at: branchb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:branchb1@michigan.gov> Betsie Branch Reader Advisory Librarian/Recording Studio Coordinator Michigan BSBP, Braille & Talking Book Library 702 W. Kalamazoo St., PO Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 1-800-992-9012 / 517-373-0501 / branchb1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:branchb1@michigan.gov>

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MeL Minute - NoodleTools
by Borrelli, Eunice (MDE) 13 Jan '17

13 Jan '17

Hi all, MeL databases provider Gale Cengage has announced that support for NoodleTools has been added to select Gale products. As part of their effort to provide the most current and popular tools students and researchers need, export to NoodleTools has been added to the Citation Tools functionality in several Gale products. There are now 4 citation formats - MLA 8th Edition, MLA 7th Edition, APA 6th Edition, and Chicago 16th Edition; and 8 export destinations - EasyBib, EndNote, ProCite, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Google Drive(tm), One Drive(tm), and NoodleTools. Michiganders will find NoodleTools in Research In Context<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=MSIC>, Kids InfoBits<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=ITKE>, GVRL<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=GVRL>, GVRL Business Collection<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=GVRL…>, InfoTrac Business Collection<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=GBFM>, Student<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=STOM>, and Newsstand<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=STND>, and Small Business Resource Center<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-gale.php?database=SBRC>. "NoodleTools provides tools for note-taking, outlining, citations, document archiving/annotation, and collaborative research and writing. The Gale and NoodleTools solution integrates directly into the student workflow with multiple access points and easily exports formatted citations directly to NoodleTools from a single document or a collection of saved documents." 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:image005.jpg@01D26C19.D683CDB0]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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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Shelver - Part-time
by Marcia Dominick 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

Employment Opportunity: Position: Support Services Shelver, Permanent Part-Time Job Duties: * Sorts and loads carts for shelving; shelves and shifts materials in the public areas; shelf reads; reports problems with shelf organization to the Support Services Supervisor. * Directs patrons to Reference staff for assistance. * 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 other Support Services staff with operations of the ILS module and the AST system. * Assists Librarians with special projects with the approval of the Support Services Supervisor. * 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 in accomplishing the Library's and the Support Service Department's goals. * Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements: * High school diploma or equivalent required. * 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: * 12 hours per week: o Tuesday, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. o Wednesday, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. o Thursday, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Salary: $8.90 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: Monday, January 23, 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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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Clerk - Part-time
by Marcia Dominick 12 Jan '17

12 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: 21 hours per week * Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. * Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. * Thursday, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. * Alternating Friday/Saturday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Salary: $10.52 per hour Benefits: Time benefits (vacation, personal business, and sick) based on a part-time employee formula. 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: Monday, January 23, 2017, 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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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Information Services Librarian 22-hour position
by Marcia Dominick 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

Employment Opportunity: Position: Information Services Librarian, Part-time Job Duties: * Provides readers' advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. * Trains and assists patrons with day-to-day computer questions and learning new technology and software. * Serve as library liaison to the City of Novi Economic Development Department and Chamber of Commerce. * Plan, implement and promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community. * Participates in collection development and maintenance, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. * Engage in outreach opportunities within the community. * Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. Job Requirements: * MLS from an ALA accredited school. * Knowledge of business resources both print and electronic. * Knowledge of adult literature. * Dedication to public service. * Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. * Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; 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. Salary: $19.08 per hour Hours: 22 hours per week * Monday, 2:30-9 p.m. * Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. * Friday/Saturday (B Team), 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Benefits: Time benefits (vacation, personal business and sick) based on a part-time employee formula. 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 Road Novi, Michigan 48375 * E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org<mailto:mdominick@novilibrary.org> Deadline: Monday, January 23, 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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Outreach Liaison Librarian Job Description
by Fran Hotchkiss 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

Hello, In October my job title changed to Outreach Liaison Librarian for Brandon Township Public Library. My director asked me inquire if any library has a job description for this sort of position. My office is still in the Youth Department and I still do programs for birth to sixth grade at the library along with the 15 off-site programs I do for the preschools, daycares and classes in the elementary schools. In addition to that I am now the liaison to the middle and high schools and to the Senior Center and group homes in Brandon Township. If anyone has a job description for such a position and would be willing to share it with us that would be great! Thank you for your time! Sincerely, Fran Hotchkiss, Outreach Liaison Librarian

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Library card numbers on phones
by Patricia Braden 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

Hi all, Is anyone accepting library card numbers on phones for checking out? If so, do you accept it only if it is on an app and can be scanned? What is your policy/procedure? Thanks! Patty Patty Braden Library Director Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 www.romulus.lib.mi.us Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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