December 2017 - Michlib-l

Britannica Listserv Announcement: “My Britannica” accounts just got easier!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Good news from BritannicaSchool<http://www.galesupport.com/migeoipcheck/migeoipcheck-brit.php?database=BRSC…> to share with educators, homeschool fams with whom you work! Deb D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signing up for “My Britannica” accounts just got easier! Previously, to differentiate between an educator account and a student account, educators were required to enter a “School Code” as part of the signup process. Now, when signing up, users just need to choose “Educator” or “Student.” With this change, sharing curated content with coworkers, parents, and students is quick and simple. Well, what are you waiting for? Go sign up today!

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Webinar archive now available
by Sheryl Mase 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

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ALA News for December 5, 2017
by Steven Bowers 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

ALA News for December 5, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Acclaimed author, ballerina Misty Copeland to serve as 2018 National Library Week honorary chair Bestselling author and American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Misty Copeland will lend her support to advocate for our nation’s libraries as honorary chair of National Library Week, April 8 – 14, 2018. Like librarians and library workers, Copeland’s efforts to lead social change through her writing and teaching fuel the transformation of lives through cultural understanding, education and lifelong learning. “Libraries Transform: Libraries Lead” is the theme for this year’s 60th anniversary celebration of National Library Week, reminding the public that libraries of all types serve as community compasses that lead users to endless opportunities for community engagement, enrichment and development. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/acclaimed-author-ballerina-m… Follow 2018 ALA Youth Media Award results live Librarians and library staff are transforming lives by connecting youth with materials that educate, inspire and foster lifelong learning. The American Library Association (ALA) will reveal the next classics in children’s and young adult literature during its Youth Media Awards at 8 a.m. MT, Feb. 12, 20l8, from Denver, Colorado. Libraries, schools and book lovers from around the globe will follow the action live through ALA social media channels and the live webcast at http://ala.unikron.com/2018. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Coretta Scott King Book, Caldecott, Newbery and Printz Awards, guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Award winners rarely go out of print and stay on library shelves for decades to come. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/follow-2018-ala-youth-media-… ALA announces winners of the 2017 I Love My Librarian Award Ten librarians were honored with the prestigious 2017 I Love My Librarian Award for their outstanding public service contributions. Selected from more than 1,100 nominations submitted by library users nationwide, including educators and members of the public, the winning librarians are being recognized for their leadership in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. The 1,125 nominations detail how librarians working in public, school, college, community college or university libraries have gone above and beyond to improve community members’ lives. In the United States there are 190,000 librarians working in libraries of all types, and only 100 librarians have been selected for this distinguished honor since the award’s inception in 2008. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/ala-announces-winners-2017-i… 2018 Morris Award finalists announced The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), selected five books as finalists for the 2018 William C. Morris Award, which honors the year’s best books written for young adults by a previously unpublished author. YALSA will name the 2018 award winner at the Youth Media Awards at 8 a.m. on Feb. 12 in Denver during the American Library Association’s Midwinter Meeting. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/2018-morris-award-finalists-ann… The Opioid Epidemic and Libraries: An American Libraries Live Webcast The opioid epidemic has sunk its teeth into communities all over the United States, and many libraries are finding themselves caught right in the middle. This crisis creates a variety of issues for librarians—we find ourselves faced with security questions, questions about treatment, questions about community resources and even medical questions. It can be tough to know how to address these issues and where to begin. On Dec. 11 at 1 pm EST, there will be a discussion on this issue with experts who can speak to the unique concerns that come with our obligation to serve our communities in this time of crisis. They will provide you with insights and best practices but will also be there to answer your questions and listen to your concerns. Tune in to this free 60-minute webcast at 1 p.m. Eastern on Monday, Dec. 11 to learn more. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/opioid-epidemic-and-librarie… New class of 2018 Emerging Leaders announced The American Library Association (ALA) has selected 50 people to participate in its 2018 class of Emerging Leaders. The program is designed to enable library staff and information workers to participate in project planning work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity early in their careers. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-class-2018-emerging-leaders… ‘Carnegie Coast-to-Coast Project’ hits the streets to celebrate Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence 2018 Shortlist Twenty public libraries and five independent book stores across the country have been selected to participate in the new Carnegie Coast-to-Coast Project, which was created to celebrate and raise awareness of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction shortlist, while also engaging communities nationwide with these six, moving titles. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/carnegie-coast-coast-project… ALSC seeks member content editor for Everyday Advocacy Initiative The Association for Library Service to Children(ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), seeks a member content editor for its Everyday Advocacy (EA) initiative. The mission of Everyday Advocacy is to educate youth services librarians on the importance of advocacy and to provide them with tools to assist in articulating their own value within the library profession and community. Applications for this position are due Dec. 31, 2017. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/alsc-seeks-member-content-edito… I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD WINNERS Sheikla Blount http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/columbiana-alabama-librarian… Rosemary Cooper http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/warwick-n-y-librarian-receiv… Laurie Doan http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/strafford-pennsylvania-libra… Mary Jo Fayoyin http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/savannah-georgia-librarian-r… Natalia Fernández http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/corvallis-oregon-librarian-r… Marcia Kochel http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/decatur-georgia-librarian-re… Rita Platt http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/st-croix-falls-wisconsin-lib… Timothy Ryan http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/rochester-ny-librarian-recei… Julie Bill, Annie Cipolla http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/two-la-librarians-receive-na… ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Call for Proposals for 2018 ALA Annual Conference Poster Sessions http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/call-proposals-2018-ala-annual-… ALSC NATIONAL INSTITUTE Breakfast for Bill Speakers at 2018 ALSC National Institute http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/breakfast-bill-speakers-2018-al… ALA PUBLISHING The complete guide to personal digital archiving http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/complete-guide-personal-digital… WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS AND WEB COURSES Become a Power Searcher http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/11/new-workshop-become-power-searc… Prepare for the Future: Tech Strategies You Need to Know http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-workshop-prepare-future-tec… Digital Lives and Makerspaces http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/digital-lives-and-makerspaces-l… 2018 ALCTS Fundamentals Web Course schedule now available http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/2018-alcts-fundamentals-web-cou… Mobile Makerspaces: Take Your Making on the Road http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/new-workshop-mobile-makerspaces… AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS Recognize outstanding service to the GLBT community through the 2018 GLBTRT awards http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/recognize-outstanding-servic… ALSC provides $70k in Strengthening Communities Through Libraries grants to 14 libraries http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/11/alsc-provides-70k-strengthen… Nominations open for 2018 Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/nominations-open-2018-lemony… Nominations open for Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/nominations-open-ken-haycock… Oboler Award Deadline Extended http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/oboler-award-deadline-extended ALCTS awards registration grants for 2018 Midwinter Symposium http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/alcts-awards-registration-grant… Applications Open for the 2018 LITA/Christian Larew Memorial Scholarship http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/applications-open-2018-litachri… Netanel Ganin named 2018 ALCTS Emerging Leader http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/12/netanel-ganin-named-2018-alcts-… ALA seeks proposals for 2018-2019 Diversity Research Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/ala-seeks-proposals-2018-201… Chuong, Moran, Phoenix and Walker receive 2018 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/12/chuong-moran-phoenix-and-wal…

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bed bug policy
by Perri Saunders 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

We are looking to develop a bed bug/pest policy. Can I get samples from those libraries that have them in place? We also need procedures of actions to take if pests are found. Does anyone do periodic preventative treatment, or use a bug sniffing dog? Any suggestions and information is helpful! Have a great day! Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Library Director position-Western Michigan-closes this Sunday, December 101
by Jobeth Bradbury 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Library Director-Fremont Area District Library (MI) Closes December 10! The Fremont Area District Library's Board of Trustees seek a Library Director excited and ready to move a great Library to a stellar Library-one who honors People, Place and Platform-three pillars of the Library's new 2017-2018 Strategic Plan. Serving a District of 13,000 residents, the 42,000-square foot Library<http://www.fremontlibrary.net/> (expanded in 2000) has a staff of fifteen, a collection of 139,000+ items, a Local History room, and an annual operating budget of $830,000. FADL is an independent taxing District funded by a perpetual mill levy based on property tax. The new Director will provide quality leadership, direct and support staff, work well with an established Friends of the Library, collaborate with local organizations and agencies, and bring new ideas and exciting change to the Library. Opportunities include representing the Library externally to community stakeholders, developing new funding streams for additional revenue, planning and implementing increased operating hours, facility and space redesign, and supporting continuing education for a strong team of dedicated staff. Fremont<http://www.cityoffremont.net/>, Newaygo County, is one of Western Michigan's finest communities. Fremont has a wealth of resources, including 300+ area businesses and civic-minded organizations that continually invest back into their community to make it one of Michigan's greatest places to live, work, and play. Proud of its heritage and home to Gerber Products, the world's largest baby food company, Fremont is located less than an hour from large metropolitan areas and Lake Michigan. Fremont offers the charm of small town living with excellent schools, many churches and a thriving downtown business community. Fremont is also known for its wealth of natural beauty-residents enjoy year-round recreational opportunities that include 234 natural lakes and ponds, and 356 miles of rivers and streams that provide the ideal setting for boating, camping, fishing, or just relaxing. For more information about the Library and the area, see FADLLinks<http://www.bradburymiller.com/FADLLinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under direction of the Library Board, the Director is responsible for the administration and management of the Library. Key areas of responsibility are personnel, budget including development and fundraising, facilities planning, representing the Library in the community and at the Lakeland Library Cooperative, and development and implementation of strategic goals. For the full position description, visit Fremont Area District Library Director position<http://www.bradburymiller.com/FADLjobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of five years' responsible library experience in a professional library or equivalent work of which at least three years shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Additional qualifications for a successful candidate are (1) strong interpersonal skills serving both internal and external stakeholders; (2) ability to develop and implement a clear vision with community/staff/Board input; (3) mentoring and coaching skills; (4) knowledge of current library trends and technologies; and (5) prior success as a vital community collaborator. A willingness to live in the District and successful experience reporting to a governing board in preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $58,000-65,000 with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> before the closing date of December 10, 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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"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel - copies, programs
by Stanczak, Cindy 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Hello all! We're considering "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel as a potential major book discussion selection. I know that it was a Great Michigan Read a few years ago. For those of you who selected it, would you please take a moment to share any activities/programs/events that you run on the themes of the book that were successful? Also, I'm not asking for them right now, but does anyone have any like new copies that you are still looking to rehome? Thank you! Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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FW: 'Tis the season!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

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Job Announcement - Department of Transportation Librarian at State of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has an open librarian position. You can read more about the position here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/michigan/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=1905969&sh… This staff member supports the Michigan Department of Transportation's staff with library services. Applicants can apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Employment Opportunity: Head of Reference/Adult Services
by JEN Rob Bristow 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Come join our team! The Georgetown Library is accepting applications for a Head of Reference/Adult Service position. We will be accepting applications until we fill the position. Here is some more info: The Head of Reference/Adult Services performs professional and supervisory work in planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive program of library service to adults and is responsible for all activities assigned to the Reference/Adult Services Department, including collection development, services, and programs. Position reports to the Library Director. Requirements: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution with progressively responsible professional library experience, including adult services, general reference, collection development, administrative, department head, program planning/execution, and supervisory experience. A working knowledge/understanding of the principles, methods, and practices of public library service, including, but not limited to, searching methods, readers' advisory, and reference interviews/sources is required. Programming, desktop publishing, and cataloging/assigning call numbers (DDC) skills and experience essential. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills necessary. Candidates must possess or be eligible for Level 2 certification through the Library of Michigan. Work schedule includes evenings and Saturdays. This is a salaried position (40+ hours per week) with a benefit package. Salary is $47,500. Application deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled. Apply in writing, completing a Georgetown Township Employment Application (www.gtpl.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/587 <http://www.gtpl.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/587> ), as well as an updated resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications. (Do not substitute a resume for completion of the Employment Application.) Send to: Georgetown Township Personnel Director P.O. Box 769 Jenison, MI 49429-0769 Thanks, Rob Bristow, Library Director Georgetown Township Public Library

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Re: [Michlib-l] Library Upload 2018 - January 26, 2018 - UPDATE!
by Kevin King 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Spots are filling up fast for the PREMIERE workshop for IT professionals working in public libraries! Our Keynote presentation will be from Sonya Norris and Sean Cwiek from the Library of Michigan. They will be discussing reiterative UX, designing a successful UX test and the importance of UX to library IT departments. This is great info to have help convince your bosses to support changes based on the public need. The cost is only $10 and includes FOOD!!! If you have any questions, please email kevink(a)kpl.gov or apaffhausen(a)willard.lib.mi.us. Kevin From: <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Kevin King via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Reply-To: Kevin King <KevinK(a)kpl.gov> Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Library Upload 2018 - January 26, 2018 [cid:image001.jpg@01D36E88.555C8250] Technology and IT departments in libraries can be small – or sometimes non-existent! Do you ever feel isolated in your tech projects? Do you feel like you must be reinventing the wheel? If so, it is time to register for the 3rd Annual LibraryUpload event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbysCJAZ5H9fG1tCJmOBdpLtzRkfvs5wt… The focus of these meetings will be projects and issues that face anyone with the responsibility of IT in their library. The goal is to get together, share our own projects, ask questions, and learn from others in similar IT-type situations. This is the event created by IT people for IT people. This event has been a great success each year! IT professionals from all over Michigan attended. Please register by January 5, 2018. If you are interested in sharing any current or future projects as a short presentation, please indicate that on the registration form. When: Friday, January 26, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Kalamazoo Public Library, Central, 315 S. Rose St, Kalamazoo MI 49007 Cost: $10/person covers lunch Tentative Agenda 9:15-9:30 Welcome 9:30-10:15 Short Presentations - TBD 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:15 Upload Stations - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 11:15-12:00 Keynote - TBD 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:45 Lightning Round Talks - TBD 1:45-2:00 Break 2:00-2:45 Upload Stations - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 2:45-3:00 Wrap-Up More info to come! If you have any questions, please email kevink(a)kpl.gov or apaffhausen(a)willard.lib.mi.us. -- Kevin King Head, Branch and IT Services Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7881 | kpl.gov/social-media [id:image001.jpg@01CDC339.A1971E00]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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