April 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Job Posting - Davenport University
by Karen McLaughlin 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

Davenport University's Grand Rapids Campus ( https://www.davenport.edu/campus/wa-lettinga-main-campus) has an opening for a part-time Library Specialist for 20 hours per week on Monday through Thursday evenings. The job description and application process are attached. -- Karen McLaughlin Director of Library Services Davenport University 6191 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-554-5655 (Direct)

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Library Chili Cook-offs
by Betsy Myers 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

Has an library had a Chili Cook-Off event at their library? Not hosting an event elsewhere but at their library? How did it go? I am thinking it would be an awesome event if the chili was prepared off the premises and brought in a crockpot, that way there would not be an health department requirements. Anyone have any thoughts or have done such an event? Thanks! It's a cold day today, perfect for thinking up warm events. :) -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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Last Chance to Apply for Free Eclipse Glasses and Eclipse Education Kit
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

On August 21, 2017, the shadow of the moon will sweep across the United States in a spectacle that hasn't occurred in 99 years. STAR_Net's NASA@ My Library initiative with support from NASA, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Research Corporation, and Google, is distributing Eclipse Education Kits and over 2 million solar viewing glasses to public libraries. Complete an application<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eclipse-glasses-kit-application> today. Registration closes on May 1. If you're not sure if your library has submitted its official application (and not just registered its interest in the event), please take a moment and visit the Eclipse Glasses/Education Kit application site<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eclipse-glasses-kit-application>. Visit the National Center for Interactive Learning website<http://www.starnetlibraries.org/2017eclipse/> for more information. If you have any questions or concerns about the status of your library for this grant, please contact Anne Holland<mailto:aholland@spacescience.org>. 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/> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child(r). Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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Flyer for MeLCat books - IMLS funding
by Mary Beeker 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

We created an insert to include in our MeLCat books alerting patrons to the cuts in funding for IMLS and the possible impact on MeLCat (our student worker Adriana Beddoe made it look beautiful.) Here is the flyer if you would like to use it for your patrons as well. Best, Mary -- Mary Beeker Northwestern Michigan College - Osterlin Library mbeeker(a)nmc.edu (231) 995-1015

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Adding Websites to Your Library Site
by Christian Dunham 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

Greetings all, Recently, many of you have been asking about people and companies that want us to add their website to our own library websites. While these sites may offer good information, this is essentially a scam. Theyre an aggregator. These are popup companies and websites that make money by hosting outside advertising. The more traffic they get (via having libraries link to them) the more they get paid. If they make you sign up for an account, they use that to get generate revenue too (and any free good information shouldnt require you to create an account to get!). The true scam part comes from the way their operation works. Years ago, these websites used to offer introduction paragraphs and dozens if not hundreds of links to another website/websites where the information originated from. Now many of them wholesale copy and paste information or embed data from other sites into their own. They are collecting revenue off websites that offer it for free (a government site), or a website which hosts ads because it is their original content. I have found that if it seems like they are offering a broad range of links or resources from many websites into their own, its always found somewhere more legitimate. In summary, you are being asked to be patsy to help someone make a quick buck. My 2¢ on the subject matter, and I usually send a reply to people who ask about it when it comes up. Regards, Christian Dunham | Director Bullard Sanford Memorial Library 989-823-2171 vassarlib.org facebook.com/vassarlibrary

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Detroit Society for Genealogical Research Magazine
by C. Cottone 06 Apr '17

06 Apr '17

We received a donation of "Detroit Society for Genealogical Research Magazine" 1996 - 2015 that we cannot use. We already have them. Is there a library in Michigan that would like them? Cathy ___ Cathy Cottone, Genealogist Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Road South Lyon, Michigan 48178 248 437-8800 x616

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Brother LC 51 ink cartridges available
by Patricia Braden 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

I have two packs of Brother LC 51 ink cartridges available for sale. They are for our old fax machine and have never been opened. One is a 3-pack with Cyan, Magenta and Yellow and the other is a 4-pack with the same colors, plus black. The 3-pack sells for $32 on Amazon and the 4-pack sells for $62 on Amazon. If you would like both, I can give them to you for $62. Please reply off list. Thanks, Patty Braden, Director Romulus Public Library pbraden(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Celebrate National Library Worker Day by Submitting a Star
by White, Shannon (MDE) 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

National Library Workers Day is April 11. Celebrate by recognizing a local Michigan library worker! See below for details. Do you know any library workers who should be recognized for the great work they do, their positive outlook, or how the wonderful way they assist patrons? Consider submitting their names to the ALA-APA Galaxy of Stars as part of National Library Workers Day celebration. National Library Workers Day (NLWD) is Tuesday, April 11, 2017. It is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. The ALA-APA, American Library Association Allied Professional Association, helps libraries and individuals prepare to celebrate by featuring a range of creative suggestions on its website. The National Library Workers Day webpage encourages friends, patrons, employers and co-workers to "Submit a Star" by providing a brief testimonial about a favorite library employee. Each testimonial (listing first names, library type and city/state location only) will be posted on the NLWD's Galaxy of Stars page. You may nominate as many library workers as you like. Has your library celebrated National Library Workers Day in the past? Is your library planning to recognize and honor your library workers this year? Tell us about your plans. Please send your ideas and information to libraryworklife(a)ala.org<mailto:libraryworklife@ala.org>. They will be posted in Library Worklife, the official newsletter of the ALA-APA. Be sure to share your celebrations on Twitter, using #NLWD17 and/or post to the NLWD Facebook page. There's still time to plan your celebrations to recognize library workers everywhere. Let's take the time to show our appreciation for those fantastic library stars! For more information, visit the ALA-APA National Library Workers Day website at: http://ala-apa.org/nlwd/<https://www.linkedin.com/e/v2?e=98g05-j159fzhb-lv&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Aem…>. Quick Links: National Library Workers Day webpage: http://ala-apa.org/nlwd/<https://www.linkedin.com/e/v2?e=98g05-j159fzhb-lv&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Aem…> Submit a Star: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SubmitAStarforNLWD<https://www.linkedin.com/e/v2?e=98g05-j159fzhb-lv&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Aem…> Celebration Ideas: http://ala-apa.org/nlwd/?page_id=8608<https://www.linkedin.com/e/v2?e=98g05-j159fzhb-lv&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Aem…> NLWD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NationalLibraryWorkersDay<https://www.linkedin.com/e/v2?e=98g05-j159fzhb-lv&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Aem…> Library Worklife Newsletter current issue: http://ala-apa.org/newsletter/past-issues/volume-14-no-3-march-2017/<https://www.linkedin.com/e/v2?e=98g05-j159fzhb-lv&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Aem…> --------------------------- 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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Why HR Matters to Libraries webinar- Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 6 at 5:00 p.m.
by Rachel Ash 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Don't miss out on the first webinar in MLA's Managing Human Resources Webinar Series: Why HR Matters to Libraries. The deadline to register is tomorrow, Thursday, April 6 at 5:00 p.m. Register here: http://members.mla.lib.mi.us/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/register.html… Managing Human Resources: Why HR Matters to Libraries Friday, April 7, 2017 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. For all libraries, regardless of the number of employees, personnel administration is critical to the success of the institution and the services provided to citizens. Why HR Matters to Libraries will cover topics including: * The authority to manage employees * A fundamental concept: the myth behind the distinctions between at will and just cause employment * Discipline and termination Presented by Helen Lizzie Mills, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC For more information visit: http://www.milibraries.org/events/managing-hr-webinar-series-why-hr-matters… Rachel Ash Communications and Membership Coordinator Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice> Instagram<instagram.com/michigan_library_association> [cid:image001.jpg@01D23421.3AF4C2D0]

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jobs for teens
by Sodus Library 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Hi, Has anyone decided to add this link to the library website? (Ron Stefanski promotes it by email.) Comments are welcome. <http://www.JobsForTeensHQ.com> www.JobsForTeensHQ.com Thanks. Lynn

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