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Last day to register! MLA's Managing Human Resources Webinar: Your Rights & Their Rights
by Rachel Ash 09 May '17

09 May '17

Managing HR Webinar: Your Rights & Their Rights Registration closes at 5:00 p.m. today! Don't miss out on the second webinar in MLA's Managing Human Resources Webinar Series: Your Rights & Their Rights Register Now<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=b6zy6m9ab.0.0.ppazmveab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=http…> Wednesday, May 10, 2017 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Join us as we continue to the conversation on HR matters in this second webinar with topics including: * Hiring issues * Discrimination and harassment in the workplace * Wage and hour issues * Collective bargaining basics * Social media - do's and don'ts Presented by Helen Lizzie Mills, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes PLC For more information visit: www.milibraries.org/events/managing-hr-webinar-series-your-rights--their-ri…<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=b6zy6m9ab.0.0.ppazmveab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=http…> 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.com/michiganlibraryassociation]Facebook [twitter.com/mlaoffice]Twitter [hybrd logo] Please join us for the Hybrid Librarian Workshop May 19, 2017. Learn more here<http://www.milibraries.org/events/-hybrid-librarian/>!

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Clarification about AA meetings
by Helena Hayes 09 May '17

09 May '17

Before I start getting hate mail, let me clarify my question about AA meetings, and apologize for its ambiguity... I am NOT concerned about them (recovering alcoholics) using our room. My question stemmed from privacy concerns for them - if we post that we host AA meetings "at this time, on this day," and your vehicle is parked in the our lot, anyone driving by knows why you're here (the requested meeting time is after our normal hours). My only other concern was the "public-ness" of the meetings. Any meeting held in the library needs to be open to the public... do AA meetings qualify? Thank you to the couple folks who have already replied. Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org

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Part-Time Children's and Teen Services Librarian - corrected
by Tracy Bedford 09 May '17

09 May '17

This posting has the correct end date for applications, which is May 21st Part-time Children's Librarian The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks an enthusiastic, organized individual to join a positive, team-oriented work environment. Salary: $16.00-$22.00 per hour Hours: 10-27.5 hours per week Primary job duties: Duties include, but are not limited to: * Provides direct assistance to patrons with basic information regarding use of library material, equipment, and services at the combined youth/adult information desk. * Responsible for development of assigned collections * Maintains and cultivates contact with parents and other family members, the public, schools, teachers, other libraries, state and regional library associations, and other professional organizations * Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by children and teens * Ability to fill in to present a storytime or other program that has been created by someone else * Attends and participates in staff meetings and discussions * Perform other library duties as assigned Qualifications: * Master's degree in Library and Information Science * Professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library service to patrons of all ages * Experience working with children ages 0-18 * A desire to serve the public in a positive manner * Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections * Strong oral and written communication skills * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships * Knowledge of Integrated Library systems, Polaris preferred * Familiarity with electronic databases and MeL resources * Knowledge of popular office computer programs * Ability to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds * Flexibility to work varied hours Reports to: Head of Children's and Teen Services Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by email, mail or fax to: Tracy Bedford, Head of Children's and Teen Services Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 bedfordt(a)cidlibrary.org Fax: 248.625.8852 Deadline for applications: May 21, 2017 at 5:00pm An Equal Opportunity Employer [Tracy 1]

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upcoming workshops at MCLS
by Jan Davidson 09 May '17

09 May '17

Check out these upcoming MCLS workshops! Assigning Library of Congress call numbers: Advanced<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…> (3 day class), May 23 - 25, online (6 LEUs for IN staff!) Lost in translation: Mapping, loading, and deleting data from DCB to MeLCat<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, May 31, online Partnering outside the box<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?ref_cI…>, June 1, online (2 LEUs for IN staff!) Register for these, and check out other upcoming workshops, here<http://mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/>! Remember: MCLS Members save about 50% on workshop registrations! If your library is a member, take advantage of these amazing discounts today! Michigan or Indiana library but not an MCLS member? Check out joining today and save big!<https://www.mcls.org/about-mcls/membership/> It only takes a workshop or two to make up the cost of membership, plus it opens you up to so many other great advantages! Questions? Email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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New To MAP: Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway
by Jim Flury 09 May '17

09 May '17

All, I am pleased to announce a brand new Michigan Activity Pass partner destination. Please welcome Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway in Holland http://outdoordiscovery.org/ to the MAP program! Passes will be available for Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway beginning May 24. The addition of Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway to the Michigan Activity Pass program brings the total number of MAP partner destinations to 435. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Job opportunity: Reference Librarian
by Pratt, Michele - Staff <michelepratt＠delta.edu> 08 May '17

08 May '17

Delta College is looking for a full-time reference librarian. Come join our team! The complete job description can be viewed at https://delta.peopleadmin.com/postings/3135. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 15, 2017.

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Comfort animals, support animals and therapy dogs
by Marty Ferriby 08 May '17

08 May '17

Hello all - We are seeing more people bringing animals with them to the Hackley Public Library. The owners claim they are comfort animals, support animals and therapy dogs. Some of these people have even purchased support animal vests or collars for their animals on the internet. How are you handling this? The State of Michigan ADA Compliance Office has a very helpful FAQ for service animals, which are defined as "a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to a person with a disability. *A service animal is not a pet*." The Compliance Office further states that "Emotional support animals are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA. The tasks performed by a service animal must be directly related to the individual's disability. ... *While comfort animals are often used as part of a medical treatment plan, they are not considered service animals under the ADA*. "Service animals perform some of the functions and tasks that the person with a disability cannot perform for him or herself....Some examples include: * Alerting persons with hearing disabilities to sounds * Pulling wheelchairs or carrying and picking up things for persons with mobility disabilities * Assisting persons with mobility disabilities with balance." The Compliance Office FAQ goes on to offer specific questions and advice on service animals, including the questions that we can ask patrons about their animal, and other useful information. Emotional support animals seem to be more of a grey area, and some of them cause problems for other patrons and for staff. We've had reptiles. We had 6 a week old puppy that was not housebroken. Law suits have been mentioned to us. Other nearby libraries are said by patrons to be completely friendly to all dogs all the time. Is this true? How are other libraries handling people who want to bring an emotional support animal into the library? I know that many airlines are now allowing emotional support animals on planes. But libraries? Marty Ferriby, Director Hackley Public Library 316 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440 231-722-8003

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Family History Database
by Keegan Sulecki 08 May '17

08 May '17

Hi Everyone, Like many communities, here in Chelsea local history and genealogy are very important to our patrons and we currently have an extensive database of local obituaries. However, this database is very clunky and in need of an update. It is a MySQL database with images inside that serves as an obituary index. We either need help extracting the images out of the database and linking the new location back into the record or a full replacement. I am trying to figure out the best course of action for provided better access to this information and how much it will cost us. I don't know if there is something already out there that we could buy into or if we need someone to update our current database or custom code us a new one. If any of you have experience with such a database I would appreciate your feedback on the following questions: Do you have existing software that you are using that might be available to us? Do you like it? Do you know the pricing? Do you know of a reliable of MySQL/PHP coder who could help us? If you had a custom database coded how much did it cost? Any additional information that might be relevant would also be much appreciated. Thanks! Keegan -- Keegan Sulecki Head of Adult Services Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 218 chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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Director Position
by Skip Schmidt 08 May '17

08 May '17

The St. Ignace Public Library is seeking a Director to replace our retiring Director. Please read the attachment for particulars. Skip Schmidt Director - St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 Ph: 906.643.8318

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Do We Have Your Missing Copy? ---"The Illustrated Jesus Throughout the Centuries" -- Pelikan
by ehansen＠vicksburglibrary.org 08 May '17

08 May '17

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