February 2017 - Michlib-l

Congratulations New QSAC Libraries!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

Greetings! The Library of Michigan congratulates the following newly certified QSAC libraries. The following have received certification or renewed their status in the past quarter. Essential Level Romulus Public Library - Patty Braden, Director (http://romulus.lib.mi.us/) Comstock Township Library - Myla-Jean Stuart, Director (http://www.comstocklibrary.org/) If you would like to learn more about the Library of Michigan's Quality Services Audit Checklist, QSAC, program, visit www.michigan.gov/qsac where you can find information on how to submit a QSAC application as well as other resources to help your library achieve the measures outlined in each level of service. QSAC measures AND certifications are on a three-year update and renewal schedule to ensure the measures and libraries stay on top of quality service. The Library of Michigan works with volunteer librarians every three years to revise the measures based on participating libraries' experiences and new trends in library services, programs and technology. It is our goal that QSAC measures will continue to provide direction and support for libraries as they look to both improve their services and justify their services to funders. If you have any questions regarding QSAC, please do not hesitate to contact me! Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Job site assistance please?
by Sherri West 27 Feb '17

27 Feb '17

I need a job posting removed an cannot seem to find the jobs site I entered it on. Sherri L. West Administrative Assistant/Acq. Westland Public Library 734-326-6123 ext.2827

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HVAC Rant
by Dave Ewick 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

Hi All - just need to vent (pun intended) What's up with architects refusing to put functional windows in large buildings??? We suffer for about a month each spring & fall when the seasons are changing and we cannot switch quickly from heat to cooling (and vice versa). It was 80 degrees at 8:00 am this morning on our 3rd floor; and once the lights, computers & people add their heat it goes up, up, up! Changing to cooling for us is a week long process, and we cannot even begin it if there's a chance of another freeze or we could lose pipes, etc. Every fall is the opposite problem - switch too soon and it's hot again. If we could open some windows things would level out. I worry about the health of both staff members and patrons. Argh! OK - end of rant - thanks for reading. Now to drink some ice water and maybe talk a walk outside to cool off! David L. Ewick, MLS, MS City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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Internet filtering -- Class 1 (and 2) libraries
by Heather Doran 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

The board here has decided to hold a special meeting next week -- will likely be Tues -- so anyone willing/able to shoot me some info over the weekend is welcome to drop by anytime for a gold star and a cup of tea. We're looking for feedback from Class 1 (and 2) libraries on CIPA and internet filtering to meet E-rate/USF standards. We're particularly interested in those with limited budgets (we run around $100,000), single- or double-person staffing, and no onsite IT. - What was your reasoning for either moving forward or declining to filter? - If you chose to filter, were there any unanticipated costs or issues during the initial set-up? - And once that was completed, what's your experience been in terms of how much staff time gets used to manage things daily? - On a weekly average, how often minors are prevented from accessing information? - Do you use either login or time management software? - Did you hold a public forum before making the switch? What's the public response been? - Do you filter your wireless? - And anything else I've not thought to ask. Thanks for your help - Heather -- Heather Doran Director Darcy Library of Beulah <http://www.darcylibraryofbeulah.org/> (231) 882-4037 Like Us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/DarcyLibrary> Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/DarcyLibrary>

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Collection Access Manager, The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, OH
by Jobeth Bradbury 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

Collection Access Manager - Connect, Inspire, Enrich! The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County<https://www.libraryvisit.org/> (OH) seeks an innovative knowledgeable Collection Access Manager to lead the Collection Access Department and sit as a member of the Library's Leadership Team. PLYMC is a county-wide system serving 238,823 residents, governed by a 15-member Board and supported by a stellar staff of 169 FTE, a $15,540,797.84 annual operating budget, and a 11-member Leadership Team. The Library's newly adopted strategic plan, My Library 2020<https://www.libraryvisit.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/My-Library-2020-Str…>, emphasizes developing fresher, more dynamic targeted collections and streamlined workflows. The Collection Access Manager oversees materials from selection and acquisition through processing and maintenance-and ensures that the Library's strategic goals for collections and spaces are met efficiently and effectively. The successful candidate will focus on utilizing data and trends to build customized collections for Mahoning County residents and actively participate in the Library's mandate of fiscal stewardship while managing a departmental budget of $2,326,200. For additional information on the Library and Mahoning County, see PLYMC Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/plymclinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Key responsibilities include (1) selecting and overseeing the collections for fifteen locations and specialty departments; (2) working with the Public Services Team; (3) overseeing the Technical Services Department (including Search Ohio and Ohio Link); (4) supervising Specialist positions; and (5) managing vendor relationships. In addition, the position responds to customer inquiries and concerns when appropriate and when assigned. As a member of administration, the Collection Access Manager will participate in system-wide planning with other Library departments to accomplish established goals. Please visit Collection Access Manager<http://www.bradburymiller.com/plymcjobdesc.pdf> for the complete position description. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are (1) a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA Accredited program; (2) a minimum of three years of experience in collections; (3) a minimum of two years of supervisory experience; and (4) a minimum of two years in a public library environment. Desired qualifications are the ability to analyze data and community trends, a working knowledge of best practices in public library collections management, experience with technical services processes, familiarity with Innovative Interface, and prior success in workflows management. Experience working in a multi-branch environment and budgeting are preferred. Compensation. The salary range is $51,100 - $76,700 (negotiable with experience) with an excellent fringe benefit package which includes pension plan with the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html> 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 April 16, 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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Save the Date: Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Conference
by Jeff Crocker 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

***Please excuse any cross-posting*** The annual Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Conference will be held Friday, July 28, 2017, at Lansing Community College West Campus from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. MIUG represents the best opportunity for you and your colleagues to keep informed about Innovative, Sierra, and Polaris updates and news. Network with your Innovative User Group peers in Michigan and attend presentations from III representatives and your colleagues. We expect pricing to remain the same as last year ($45 for early bird registration, $55 for late registration). Lunch is included in the registration cost. A registration link will be sent out before June 1st. For those of you looking for professional development opportunities, a call for presentation proposals will be sent out soon (a link is available now on http://miug.org) In the meantime, we hope that you SAVE THE DATE for MIUG: July 28, 2017. Looking forward to seeing you in July! Jeff Crocker MIUG Chair Find us at the newly redesigned MIUG website: http://miug.org! West Bloomfield Township Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Main Phone: 248-682-2120 Branch Phone: 248-363-4022 http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org<br> <img src="http://www.wblib.org/graphics/emailsig.gif"><br> <a href="//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary" title="Facebook" target="new_page"><img src="http://www.wblib.org/contactus/contactbar/graphics/static/cbfacebook.png" width="48" height="48" alt="Facebook"></a><a href="//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib" title="Pinterest" target="new_page"><img src="http://www.wblib.org/contactus/contactbar/graphics/static/cbpinterest.png" width="48" height="48" alt="Pinterest"></a><a href="//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib" title="Twitter" target="new_page"><img src="http://www.wblib.org/contactus/contactbar/graphics/static/cbtwitter.png" width="48" height="48" alt="Twitter"></a><a href="//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib" title="Instagram" target="new_page"><img src="http://www.wblib.org/contactus/contactbar/graphics/static/cbinstagram.png" width="48" height="48" alt="Instagram"></a> <br><hr><br> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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ALA strongly protests rollback of protections for our nation’s transgender students
by Steven Bowers 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

ALA strongly protests rollback of protections for our nation’s transgender students For Immediate Release Fri, 02/24/2017 Contact: Macey Morales Deputy Director Public Awareness Office mmorales(a)ala.org<mailto:mmorales@ala.org> CHICAGO – Today American Library Association President Julie Todaro released the following statement strongly protesting the rollback of protections for transgender students in our nation’s public schools. “The Trump administration’s decision to revoke important protections for transgender students couldn’t conflict more with the library community’s fundamental values and the principles upon which libraries are founded. Transgender students deserve the right to use restroom facilities that are aligned with their gender identity. On average students spend 6-7 hours per day at school, and every student deserves to learn in an environment free from discrimination. We believe this federal policy must be reinstated because it ensures that all students are treated fairly nationwide. “ALA, its members, all librarians and library professionals are committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and mutual respect for all human beings, and we will work tirelessly to ensure full representation of all members of society. “ALA provides gender neutral restrooms at our conferences, and we will not hold our large and economically impactful meetings in states where ‘bathroom bills’ have been passed. Our Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) division canceled one such program in North Carolina last year. “We stand with our transgender members, colleagues, families and friends, and we fully support the work of our Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT), whose members continue to lead the fight to abolish intolerance for all of society. “ALA will work closely with all of its partners for reinstatement of these protections as soon as possible.” The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 57,000 members in academic, public, school, government, and special libraries. The mission of the American Library Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

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"E-Rate is open this weekend"
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

To accommodate schools and libraries that need to make changes to their EPC profiles before the filing window opens on Monday, E-Rate's Client Service Bureau announced today that they will be open Saturday and Sunday. Please remember that you cannot make profile changes during the filing window so if you need to update square footage in EPC, now is the time to do it. NSLP data was released to Michigan schools last week and they have been encouraged through a variety of information channels to update their data. Clean up will occur during PIA. As a reminder, libraries do not enter NSLP data. [cid:image001.png@01D28EAF.3605DAA0] Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> Celebrate Digital Learning Day on February 23 by making Every Day a Digital Learning Day<http://outreach.mivu.org/dlday/>! #MIDLDay #DLDay [DLD-SavetheDate2]

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Re: [Michlib-l] 1975 Detroit HS Yearbook Give Away- CLAIMED
by Kimberly Schaaf 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

Yearbook has been claimed! -- Kimberly Schaaf Librarian Springfield Twp. Library 12000 Davisburg Rd. Davisburg MI, 48350 248-846-6550 ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Kimberly Schaaf <kschaaf(a)springfield.lib.mi.us> To: michlib-l <michlib-l(a)lists.mcls.org> Sent: Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:08:56 -0500 (EST) Subject: 1975 Detroit HS Yearbook Give Away Hi All, We received an old yearbook in a donation and we really don't have a use for it in our very small rural library. I would love to see it go to an organization that can use it to aid a local history project, yearbook collection, digitization project, etc. I can send it through rides if interested. Item details: 1975 Finney High School Yearbook / Detroit, Michigan Thanks, -- Kimberly Schaaf Librarian Springfield Twp. Library 12000 Davisburg Rd. Davisburg MI, 48350 248-846-6550

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1975 Detroit HS Yearbook Give Away
by Kimberly Schaaf 24 Feb '17

24 Feb '17

Hi All, We received an old yearbook in a donation and we really don't have a use for it in our very small rural library. I would love to see it go to an organization that can use it to aid a local history project, yearbook collection, digitization project, etc. I can send it through rides if interested. Item details: 1975 Finney High School Yearbook / Detroit, Michigan Thanks, -- Kimberly Schaaf Librarian Springfield Twp. Library 12000 Davisburg Rd. Davisburg MI, 48350 248-846-6550

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