April 2017 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Job posting: Administrative Aide to the Library Director
by Elizabeth Madson 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

The Chesterfield Township Library is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Aide to the Library Director. Position: Administrative Aide to the Library Director Classification: Part-time, Non-exempt, At-will Schedule: 20 hours/week Salary: $16.77/Hour Application Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2017 General Summary: The Administrative Aide assists the Director in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office; the administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs as they relate to Human Resource record keeping, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, employment, and personnel file maintenance, including Payroll and Purchasing responsibilities. Visit the library's website @ http://www.chelibrary.org/employment to see the full job posting and application. Elizabeth Madson Library Director Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Ave. Chesterfield, MI 48051 (586) 598-4900 x237 emadson(a)chelibrary.org

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[Job Opportunities] Youth Services Librarian and Systems Clerical Assistant
by BTPL Careers 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

Greetings, All-- We have two fabulous positions open at our splendid library, waiting for just the right person to have a great job. The Systems Clerical Assistant (Computer Help Desk) position closes on Monday, May 22. The Youth Services Part Time position closes on Monday, May 15. Best Regards, Bloomfield Township Public Library Careers

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Fight for Senate Support of LSTA and IAL Funding is ON!
by Steven Bowers 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

[ALA Membership] Dear ALA Members, Library Leaders, Volunteers, Vendors, and All Library Users and Lovers: I promised you I would be back! I’m writing you this morning because it’s time once again to Fight for Libraries!<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> in Washington. As you will remember, that’s the campaign web page for federal library funding advocacy we launched last month to enable all library supporters to easily ask their member of the House of Representatives to #save IMLS and to sign letters to the House Appropriations Committee specifically supporting LSTA funding in FY 2018 of $186.6 million and $27 million for the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program. And thousands of you did! Ultimately, one-third of the entire House of Representatives<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> signed one or both of these vital “Dear Appropriator” letters. Thank you! Now, we’ve got to do even better in the Senate, where similar letters for LSTA and IAL are circulating right now. It’s no exaggeration to say that “failure is not an option.” With the President proposing the total elimination of IMLS and effectively all federal library funding, we have to convince a majority of Senators to put their support for LSTA and IAL in writing by signing the separate LSTA and IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters our bipartisan champions have sent all their fellow Senators to review. And we’ve got just a few short weeks to succeed. At Fight for Libraries!<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>, it’s fast and easy to see if your two U.S. Senators have signed<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> both of our letters and, if not, to take action now. As their constituents, your request—not ALA’s or our lobbyists’—is the only one that will really count. So... * Today, please use Fight for Libraries!<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> to contact the offices of both of your U.S. Senators by email, tweet or phone (or all three!). * Simply ask them in the language suggested or your own words to “sign the FY18 LSTA and IAL Dear Appropriator letters.” * Then, ask your library staff, your governing and advisory boards, your volunteers, vendors, employees, Friends, foundation members and your patrons—every library lover you know—to take action too! * Check up on your Senators. Use our easy tracking tool<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> and, if you don’t soon see your Senator listed as a signator of the LSTA and/or IAL “Dear Appropriator” letters, ask them again to sign on right away. We can do this. You can do this. If you care about libraries and all they do with more than $210 million in federal funding that flows to every state in America, you must do this. Thank you [Julie Todaro signature] Julie Todaro ALA President [Facebook] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [LinkedIn] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [Twitter] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…> [AddThis] <http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02NTI3NDQzJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTgzODUmbGk9ND…>

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Please Announce
by Stacy Brooks 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

Detroit Public Library Quicken Loans Author Series Presents So,You Want To Be a Writer...Now What? Come see how the experts do it! Published authors share their experiences and advice on taking your book from concept to publication. Scheduled authors and topics include: Monica Lynne Foster - How to Attract and Keep your Reader Sylvia Hubbard - E-Books and Internet Marketing Michele’ Moore - How to Get Your Book on Bookstore Shelves Victoria Christopher Murray. -Keynote from NAACP Image Award winner and national bestselling author Saturday, May 20, 2017 11am to 4pm Detroit Public Library, Skillman Branch 121 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 48226 This event is free, please call Skillman Branch at (313) 481-1852 to RSVP or register at at EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-you-want-to-be-a-writer-tickets-33670780210 So, You Want to be a Writer, Now What?<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-you-want-to-be-a-writer-tickets-33670780210> www.eventbrite.com Detroit Public Library Quicken Loans Author Series Presents: So,You Want to be a Writer...Now What? Come see how the experts do it! Published authors share their experiences and advice on taking your book from concept to publication. Scheduled authors and topics include: Monica Lynne Foster, How to Attract and Keep your Reader Sylvia Hubbard, E-Books and Internet Marketing Michele’ Moore, How to Get Your Book on Bookstore Shelves Victoria Christopher Murray, Keynote,national bestselling author and NAACP Image Award winner This is event is free. Refreshments will be served Refreshments will be served. [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Washtenaw Comm Coll, Ann Arbor, MI--Executive Director of Library
by Liu, Victor 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPEN POSITION DESCRIPTION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY Position Function: The Executive Director of the Library is responsible for the strategic leadership in developing, managing, and providing learning resources and services to the college constituencies throughout the College campus and at remote locations. The Library consists of: Research Services, Access Services, Technical Services, and Computer Commons. Reports to: Vice President for Instruction. Salary range: $85,063 - $93,569. To apply: Complete online application at https://jobs.wccnet.edu. Application deadline: May 22, 2017. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Strategically develop and recommend the Library's and Computer Commons' goals, policies, resources and services to align with the immediate and long-goals of the college, and to meet the educational needs of faculty and students. * Recommend, hire and supervise personnel for the Library's and Computer Commons' professional and support positions. Plan and direct the work of subordinate staff. Train, develop, evaluate and when necessary, take appropriate disciplinary steps. * Prepare and recommend the annual budget for the Library's and Computer Commons' cost centers. Allocate approved funds and provide expenditure control. * Play a leadership role in the college's adoption of OER and development of OER courses by collaborating with the instructional deans and faculty. * Conduct outreach to internal and external college constituencies, such as Student Services and top-feeder high schools, etc. to contribute to student success. * Coordinate all major library services and systems: acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, reserves, reference, interlibrary loan, and research instruction. * Evaluate the accessibility of resources and services as needed. Make changes in systems and in the utilization of space to accommodate these needs. * Plan, direct and organize staff to select, acquire, organize and make available to the college community both print and non-print library collections. * Direct the regular compilation of statistical data and the required preparation and submission of reports on the library's collection and services to federal and state agencies, library networks and consortia. * Develop policies and procedures for library resource sharing and support participation in existing national, state and local cooperative arrangements. * Plan for and oversee all aspects of the college's open access Computer Commons, including the development of a user-centric learning commons support environment, and collaborate with other departments, such as ITS, Learning Support Services, and Writing Center, etc., to provide computing and tutoring resources and services at the Commons. Related Duties: * Seek sources of outside funding when necessary and provide expenditure control for grant-funded projects. * Participate, as a member, in the work of college committees and represent the Library and Computer Commons at college meetings and functions. * Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction. Minimum Qualifications: * Master's degree in Information & Library Science accredited by the American Library Association. * Minimum of two (2) years' experience as the director of a library and/or library organization overseeing all administrative, planning, budgetary and personnel operations. * Analytical/administrative abilities to develop strategic planning and administer budgets for major cost centers. * Experience in directly supervising staff, preferably in a union environment. * Interpersonal skills for effective communication with staff, faculty, students and administration. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of library metadata standards and protocols, such as RDA, AACR2, MARC21, etc. * Knowledge of copyright laws as related to learning resources and services. * Knowledge of library systems and technologies.

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posting for Executive Director Library
by Daniels, Cheryl 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

I have attached the posting for Executive Director Library for your list Thanks Cheryl Daniels Employment Coordinator Human Resource Management Washtenaw Community College Phone: 734-973-3661 Fax: 734-677-5415

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ALA News for April 25, 2017
by Steven Bowers 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

ALA News for April 25, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Take action for libraries during Virtual Library Legislative Day Hundreds of library supporters will convene in Washington D.C. for National Library Legislative Day, May 1-2. They will meet with their members of Congress to rally support for library issues and policies. But if you can’t make it to D.C., you can still advocate for libraries by emailing, calling or Tweeting your representatives as part of Virtual Library Legislative Day (VLLD) from May 1-5. Register now at www.ala.org/united/vlldregistration<http://www.ala.org/united/vlldregistration> to receive an email on May 1 reminding you to take action, along with a link to the livestream from National Library Legislative Day, so you can hear the keynote speaker and the issue briefings live. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/take-action-libraries-during… Library experts work with public to save family heirlooms, collectibles Each year millions of Americans put their family keepsakes at risk because they lack the knowledge of how to store and preserve items. This week is Preservation Week®, April 23 – 29, and librarians and library workers are offering their expertise on how to preserve family heirlooms and collectibles. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/library-experts-work-public-… Innovative outreach programs and strategies sought for 2017 ALA Diversity & Outreach Fair The ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services invites library professionals from institutions of all kinds to submit proposals for the fair, to be held from 3 – 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 during the American Library Association's Annual Conference in Chicago. The fair provides an opportunity for libraries and member groups to share their successful diversity and outreach initiatives with ALA Annual Conference attendees, celebrate diversity in America’s libraries and exhibit “diversity in action” ideas. The theme of this year’s Fair will be “Inclusive Outreach: Providing Services to the Underserved and Marginalized.” http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/innovative-outreach-progams-… Eight libraries receive John Cotton Dana Public Relations Award Eight libraries honored for outstanding library public relations will receive a $10,000 cash award from sponsors EBSCO and the HW Wilson Foundation through a program managed by the Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA), a division of ALA. Promotions included a multi-lingual campaign to launch a space designed by teens exclusively for teens and a unique twist on the traditional summer reading program in collaboration with the National Park Service. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/announcing-2017-john-cotton-… FAFLRT/ASCLA merger moves ahead The Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Round Table (FAFLRT) of the American Library Association (ALA) voted to proceed with merging with the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) division of ALA in the spring 2017 election. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/faflrtascla-merger-voted-move-f… ANNUAL CONFERENCE UPDATE Julia Quinn, famed romance author (“Because of Miss Bridgerton”), to speak at RUSA's Literary Tastes event http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/julia-quinn-famed-romance-autho… Popular thriller author Gregg Hurwitz (“Orphan X”) also to speak at RUSA's Literary Tastes event http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/popular-thriller-author-gregg-h… ALA PUBLISHING New workshop provides a practical guide to bikes in libraries http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/04/new-workshop-bikes-libraries-pr… ALA HONORS Broward Public Library Foundation Wins the 2017 Loleta D. Fyan Award http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/broward-public-library-found… Alexander Ames Wins the 2017 Justin Winsor Prize Essay http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/04/alexander-ames-wins-2017-jus…

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Free PD for May! Making, Financial Support, Ed Tech, Puppets, Google Cardboard, Fashion Hacking, and Design Challenges!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

Hello, Michiganders! Classes may be out for the year at U-M, but we've been busy planning a bunch of *free PD*! We'll be traveling the state from now through the end of August, but here's what's coming up in May! *Coming Up in May:* May 8 - Frankenmuth - Maker Idea Swap & Gathering Financial Support (half-day each) May 20 - 22 - Online - 4T Virtual Conference on Educational Technology May 24 - Ann Arbor - Design Challenges May 31 - Ann Arbor - Puppetry Workshop *And here's a sneak peek at early June:* June 6 - Ann Arbor - Google Cardboard June 8 - Ann Arbor - Fashion Hacking For more information about or to register for the 4T Virtual Conference, click here <http://4tvirtualcon.com/>. For more information about or to register for all other workshops, click here <http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com/>. Hope to see you soon! Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Otsego District Library Hiring Assistant Cataloging Clerk
by Andrea Estelle 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

Join our awesome team. the Otsego District Library is hiring an assistant cataloging clerk. See attached for details. Thanks for considering, Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are INNOVATE. INTERACT. INSPIRE. <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org

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Registration reminder: Early Registration for Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference (June 8-9) ends May 26
by Heather Ladiski 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

Good afternoon! I am forwarding this message on behalf of the Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference Planning Committee. Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone/group that you believe may benefit from receiving this information. Thank you! - heather ******************************************************************************** Please help spread the word by forwarding on to library staff who might be interested. [cid:image001.png@01D2BDCD.4CC35220] (Please excuse any cross-posting) Are you planning to attend the 4th Annual Great Lakes Resource Sharing Conference on June 8-9, 2017<http://glrsc.org/>? Register by May 26<https://members.mcls.org/w/glrsc/register.cfm> to take advantage of the lower registration fee. The $95 registration fee will increase to $125 after May 26. Remember to book your hotel room soon<http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/C/CHIOADT-GLR-201706…>. The special room rate at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Brook, IL will be available until May 18, or until the rooms in the group block are sold out, whichever comes first. Schedule in brief: Thursday, June 8, 2017 · 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.—OCLC Resource Sharing Update · 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. (including break)—Lightning rounds · 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.—The Contemporary Academic Library Resource Sharing Mission: Fragmentation or Evolution? · 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.—Opening reception and trivia contest · 6:00 p.m. and later—Dine-arounds or dinner on your own Friday, June 9, 2017—8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. · Keynote address: History Has Its Eyes on You: Lighthouse and Libraries Weathering Storms of Change Corey Seeman, Director of Kresge Library Services (Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor) and manager of A Library Writer’s Blog · Three tracks of concurrent sessions · Breakfast, lunch, and breaks included Concurrent Sessions: · CARLI’s Patron Driven Acquisitions Project for Print Materials: A Review of a Consortial Project · Strength in Numbers: Demonstrating Value During Times of Change · Strengthening Workflows: Developing an Improved Staffing Model to Weather the Winds of Change · Trying to Jump-Start Collaborative Collection Development: Finding Simple Methods for Effective Cooperation · And many more! See the conference website<http://glrsc.org/> for a full list. Conference Rates: The conference registration fee is $95 ($125 for registration after May 26) and includes all sessions, as well as the reception on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday. Join your resource sharing partners in harnessing the winds of change! For hotel reservations and other information, visit the conference website.<http://glrsc.org/>

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