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Library Director-Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) Reposting with a new salary range!
by Jobeth Bradbury 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Library Director Position Open-Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) New Higher Salary Range! Lead the Grand Rapids Public Library in its efforts to connect people to the transforming power of knowledge. The Grand Rapids Public Library<http://www.grpl.org/> seeks a successful responsible Library Director to provide innovation and inspiration for the Library and the City of Grand Rapids. Working with a seven-member Board of Library Commissioners, the successful candidate will have a strong background in developing collaborative external partnerships and continue to move the Library forward as a vital civic institution. The Library is uniquely positioned through its inherent neutrality and belief in equitable access and envisions a Grand Rapids community that is resilient and thriving. Impact priorities include young learners preparing to be successful, growing cultural communities actively accessing and using information, maximizing partnerships, and identifying and developing collections of information and thinking for different groups using the foundation of its successful Local History model. The Grand Rapids Public Library serves 193,000 residents with eight locations and a $9.4 million annual budget. In 2016, the Library staff (98FTE) hosted 723,751 visits and circulated 1,598,076 items. The Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation provided significant support for additional library programming including Music in the Stacks, One Book One Read for Kids (presented through the award winning DigiBridge partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Schools), Día de los Muertos, and Taste of Soul Sunday, an African American Heritage program. Grand Rapids<http://grcity.us/Pages/default.aspx>, the second largest city in Michigan and ranked as #19 in Best Places to Live in the U.S.<http://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live>, shares big-city excitement without big-city hassle and Midwest friendliness with small-town warmth. The City, with its low cost of living, is a great place to live, work, and play with its emphasis on the arts, sustainability, and neighborhood living. It is a city of active, vibrant neighborhoods-the Heritage Hill neighborhood is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country representing more than sixty architectural styles including Frank Lloyd Wright's Meyer May House. Grand Rapids is a desirable, affordable location for families- offering a variety of housing options from a downtown lifestyle to suburban living. In 2012, the Grand Rapids Public School System embarked on transforming education and is seeing significant success resulting in increased graduation rates and enrollment. Also, long known as a historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is now home to health care, technology, and automotive industries. In addition to economic development initiatives, the City also has a significant focus on the arts-home of the first piece of public art in the United States funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. In 2009, Grand Rapids hosted the first ArtPrize<http://www.artprize.org/>-the world's largest art competition determined by public voting. Grand Rapids is also known as "Beer City USA" highlighting its prominent breweries. For more details about Grand Rapids, the Library, and the many attractions of both, see Grand Rapids Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/GRLinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Library Director is responsible for the efficient overall administration and operation of the library system which includes, but is not limited to, strategic planning; human resources and labor relations issues; public and support services; budget and finance; maintaining effective relationships with local government and legislative bodies, the Board of Library Commissioners, staff, state and national library associations, and the community at large; and compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances as well as library policies and procedures. Qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and ten years of executive experience in institutional library leadership, four of which must include experience in a library or similar setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work required, including: millage and/or election experience; knowledge of current trends and best practices in executive leadership, public administration, finance, fundraising, and development; ability to develop and sustain significant collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders and local elected officials; and proven success in project management. The successful applicant must possess or be eligible to acquire a Librarian's Permanent Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan. Prior experience in a public library, experience reporting to a governing board and prior work in a union environment are preferred qualifications. To review the full position description, visit Director Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/GRdirectorjobdesc.pdf>. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $106,927 - $136,469 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html>. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com> before the closing date of August 13, 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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upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Jan Davidson 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Don't miss your chance - register<https://store.mcls.org/> today for these upcoming MCLS workshops! MeLCat reports<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/melcat-reports-160.html>, August 1, online Original cataloging of monographs using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-monographs-using-rd…> (3 day class), August 8 - 10, online, 6 LEUs for IN staff! Lost in translation: Mapping, loading, and deleting data from DCB to MeLCat<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/lost-in-translation-mapping-loading-and-de…>, August 9, online FRBR: An introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/frbr-an-introduction.html> (2 day class), August 10-11, online, 4 LEUs for IN staff! Copy cataloging of sound recordings using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/copy-cataloging-of-sound-recordings-using-…> (3 day class), August 15 - 17, online, 6 LEUs for IN staff! Register for these, and check out other upcoming workshops, here<https://store.mcls.org/>! Remember: MCLS Members save about 50% on workshop registrations! If your library is a member, take advantage of these fantastic 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 annual 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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Third Thursday Twitter Chat 8-17-17
by Jan Davidson 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Open Educational Resources Join us on August 17 at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter chat. This month, we'll be discussing Open Educational Resources (OER) with Jan Woodall, Director of Libraries at Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>. Hope you can join us! Did you miss our July chat on the Libraries Read: 1 Book selection, Hillbilly Elegy? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/third-thurs-twitter-chat-july-2017-libraries-re…> it for you. ********************** 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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Digipalooza Attendees: A Road Construction Note
by Jim Flury 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

All, For those attending the OverDrive Digipalooza conference in Cleveland next week, I wanted to call your attention to a Toledo road construction issue that is confusing at best and, if you are not paying attention (to this message, that is) could be problematic, due to poor signage as well as the heavy volume of truck traffic. If your route is US-23 south to I-475 east to I-75 south to the Ohio Turnpike, there is construction in Toledo on both I-475 and I-75. That isn't an issue, just follow the signs. However, if your route is I-75 south to I-280 south to the Ohio Turnpike, HEADS UP. When you cross the state line into Ohio on I-75, get in and STAY IN the middle lane. There are three lanes, but not for long. The far right lane is closed about one mile into Ohio. Don't get caught there, as the huge number of trucks can make it difficult to get back to the middle lane. If you've run this route before, you will recall that the exit for southbound I-280 from southbound I-75 in Toledo has always been the LEFT lane. That is not currently the case. The left lane now continues to I-75. The right lane is closed. This means the MIDDLE lane is the place to be, to exit to I-280. And to add to the confusion, even if you are in correct, middle lane to exit to I-280, you still have to veer right to exit I-75 to I-280. The signage that explains all of this is poor, and in my mind anyway, only serves to make a confusing situation even more so. One electronic sign on the right shoulder flashes "Do not follow GPS." You will recall that when Michael and Dwight from Dunder Mifflin followed GPS, they drove into a pond. While you won't drive into a pond if you follow your GPS, you will end up continuing south on I-75 through Toledo to the Ohio Turnpike. No big deal, I guess, but doing so will take you about 5-10 miles out of your way to the west, when you really want to be headed east, towards Cleveland. Don't be Michael and Dwight! Jim 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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Libraries Read: 1 Book discussion in Michigan!
by Jan Davidson 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

This is the third year of the MCLS Libraries Read: 1 Book program. By reading one book together, across library types and state lines, we aim to create deeper connections among libraries that span geographic and other boundaries. We hope you’ll join us and add your voice to the conversation. Hillbilly Elegy, a memoir by J.D. Vance, was selected as the title for 2017, capturing 40% of the votes. MCLS encourages library staff to read the book throughout the summer, then join us for a discussion about the book. The Michigan discussion will be Tuesday, Aug 8, 5:30pm Eastern, Lansing Brewing Company, Lansing, MI. Discussion questions are available to libraries who would like to host their own discussions. Email Jan Davidson at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org>. Register for an in-person book discussion using the online Libraries Read: 1 Book Registration form<https://goo.gl/forms/2sN35OyuBdrvKLFc2> on our website<mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/>. For more information about this year’s book and the 1 Book program, visit our website<http://mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/>. ********************** 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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August workshops on grantwriting, maker ideas, maker movement, refashioning, and Etsy selling - free!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

August is around the corner, and we’ve got so many free* maker, entrepreneurship, grantwriting, *and *creativity workshops *coming up in *Coopersville *(near Grand Rapids)*, Houghton Lake *(mid-Michigan), and *Benzonia *(near Traverse City)! These are the last workshops of the summer! All are free, with free SCECH credits for K-12 educators. Register and find details at http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com . *COOPERSVILLE (NEAR GRAND RAPIDS) – NEXT WEEK!* - * Introduction to the Maker Movement *(Tues 8/1, all day)* – *What is the "maker movement" and what role can it play in local communities, schools, and libraries? We'll talk about it and help you think about how to plan for a successful and sustainable maker program in your institution. - *Fashion Hacking / Upcycling / Refashioning *(Wed 8/2, all day) – Attract kids, teens, and/or adults to your library when you host activities to refashion t-shirts, button-downs, and more in your library. Thanks to fast fashion, secondhand clothing is cheap and abundant! - *Creating Design Challenges *(Thurs 8/3, morning) – tired of your students/patrons just puttering? How can you help move them to intentional design decisions? We’ll use a variety of maker tools to help you think about how to integrate this into your program. A recent attendee said a few weeks ago that this event helped her think more clearly about how to integrate science and engineering principles! - *Selling Handmade Goods Online *(Thurs 8/4, afternoon) – How can schools and libraries help students and patrons not just start online shops at sites like Etsy, Smashwords, Society6, Zazzle, Shapeways, Zazzy, and thrive? We’ll look at how creating a community of craft entrepreneurs in a library/school setting can help maximize success. *HOUGHTON LAKE (MID-MICHIGAN) – REGISTER NOW OR SOME WORKSHOPS MAY BE CANCELLED!* - *Introduction to the Maker Movement *(Tues 8/15, all day)- see description above - *Fashion Hacking / Upcycling / Refashioning *(Wed 8/16, all day) – see description above - *Creating Design Challenges *(Thurs 8/17, morning) – see description above - *Maker Idea Swap *(Thurs 8/17, afternoon – Come tinker and take apart stuff while trading ideas for maker programs. We’ll be the notetakers so you can enjoy the conversation. *BENZONIA (NEAR TRAVERSE CITY)* - *Introduction to the Maker Movement *(Tues 8/22) – see description above - *Selling Handmade Goods Online *(Wed 8/23, morning) – see description above - *Fashion Hacking / Upcycling / Refashioning* (Wed 8/23, afternoon) – see description above - *Grantwriting / Gathering Financial Support* (Thurs 8/24, morning) - Learn tips and strategies for writing better grants from someone who has reviewed grant proposals at the local and federal levels and secured over $800,000 in funding - *Maker Idea Swap *(Thurs 8/24, afternoon) – see description above If you’d like to learn more or register for these free workshops, please visit http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com or email contactmichiganmakers(a)umich.edu . Hope to see you soon! -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593

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Manistee County Library - Director posting
by Sheryl Mase 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

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ALA News for July 25, 2017
by Steven Bowers 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

ALA News for July 25, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA opens application period for Libraries Ready to Code grants The American Library Association (ALA) has opened the application period for grants to develop public and school library programming that promotes computer science (CS) and computational thinking (CT) among youth. The grant opportunity, announced last month, is the latest phase of the Libraries Ready to Code (RtC) initiative of ALA’s Office for Information Technology Policy (OITP), sponsored by Google. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/07/ala-opens-application-period… ALA, Center for News Literacy announce plans to create media literacy training for public libraries The American Library Association (ALA), in collaboration with the Center for News Literacy at the Stony Brook School of Journalism, announce Media Literacy @ your library, a pilot program that will train public library professionals to teach their adult patrons to be better informed news consumers. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/ala-center-news-literacy-announ… Committee Appointments 2018-2019 Loida Garcia-Febo, American Library Association (ALA) president-elect, encourages members to volunteer to serve on ALA, Council, and two joint committees for the 2018-2019 term (terms start on July 1, 2018). Serving on a committee provides members with leadership training, networking opportunities, and experience in working on specific association topics. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/committee-appointments-2018-2019 Accepting Applications for 2018 Class of ALA Emerging Leaders The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2018 class of Emerging Leaders (EL). Details on the program criteria as well as a link to the application can be found on the Emerging Leaders Web page<http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/leadership/emergingleaders/> http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/accepting-applications-2018-cla… PLA joins Legacy Partners for unveiling of DA2I report The Public Library Association (PLA) is teaming with its legacy partners to celebrate the launch of a new research report on the role of information access in development of sustainable societies around the world. Development and Access to Information (DA2I)<https://da2i.ifla.org/> is a joint project between the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)<http://www.ifla.org/> and the Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA)<http://tascha.uw.edu/> at the University of Washington Information School, which demonstrates how access to information and libraries contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals<https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdgs> (SDGs). http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/07/pla-joins-legacy-partners-un… Library Card Sign-up Month artwork featuring DC’s Teen Titans now available As honorary chairs of Library Card Sign-up Month, crimefighting DC Super Heroes, the Teen Titans, are appearing in print and digital Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to help promote the value of a library card. DC is also providing Teen Titans artwork for customizable library cards, billboards and social media graphics. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/library-card-sign-month-artwork… Daveed Diggs and more arrive in the new ALA Graphics catalog The ALA Graphics fall catalog has mailed with more than a dozen exciting, new products<http://www.alastore.ala.org/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=291>. Look for actor Daveed Diggs who graces the catalog cover in the latest Celebrity READ® poster<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=12122>. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/daveed-diggs-and-more-arrive-ne… MEMBERSHIP NEWS Texas and Nebraska renew United for Libraries and ALA membership for their public library groups http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/07/texas-and-nebraska-renew-uni… PUBLISHING ACRL Creative Instructional Design: Practical Applications for Librarians http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/acrl-releases-creative-instruct… 2016 Academic Library Trends and Statistics http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/new-acrl-publication-2016-acade… AWARDS ALSC 'Children and Libraries' journal receives publishing award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/children-and-libraries-journal-… HRDR Nitra Amelia Eastby Selected as the 2017 Tony B. Leisner Scholarship Recipient http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/nitra-amelia-eastby-selected-20… Rebecca Lea Lopez Selected as the 2017 Miriam L. Hornback Scholarship Recipient http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/rebecca-lea-lopez-selected-2017… Olivia Rose Muzzy Selected as the 2017 Christopher Hoy/ERT Scholarship Recipient http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/olivia-rose-muzzy-selected-2017… Susan O’Connell Selected as the 2017 David H. Clift Scholarship Recipient http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/susan-o-connell-selected-2017-d… Christina Wampler Selected as the 2017 Tom and Roberta Drewes Scholarship Recipient http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/christina-wampler-selected-2017… YALSA Meece wins stipend to attend YALSA’s 2017 YA Services Symposium http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/meece-wins-stipend-attend-yalsa… Anclade wins student stipend for YALSA’s 2017 YA Services Symposium http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/anclade-wins-student-stipend-ya… UNITED FOR LIBRARIES AT&T Michigan honored with United for Libraries Major Benefactor Citation http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/07/att-michigan-honored-united-… ECOURSES Becoming the Copyright Specialist in Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/new-iteration-becoming-copyrigh… Online Tutorials: Creating them Easily and Effectively http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/new-iteration-online-tutorials-… Introduction to Critical Information Literacy: Promoting Social Justice through Librarianship http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/07/new-iteration-introduction-crit…

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Adult Cookbook Club
by Barbara Sanford 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

Hello! We have a proposal to try an adult cookbook club at one of our small branches, with the premise being that patrons would register, check out a copy of the month's cookbook, and bring in a dish to pass from the cookbook to share. Has anyone done anything like this before? The alarmist in me immediately thinks of the safety of a potluck, and how do we protect ourselves from any potential liability...have waivers? Just a general notice at the event? Or am I being too paranoid? If anyone has done such an event, I would greatly appreciate your feedback/experience, off list. As usual, I would be happy to compile and share any responses I receive. Thanks so much! Barb Barbara Sanford Youth Collections and Programming Coordinator Chippewa River District Library 301 S. University Ave Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (989)773-3242 X 23 bsanford(a)crdl.org<mailto:bsanford@crdl.org>

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Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian (Oakland University Libraries)
by Mariela Hristova 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

Job opening: Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian Oakland University Libraries seek a part-time librarian to provide information literacy instruction and reference services. Instruction-related duties include one-shot instruction sessions for WRT 160, a freshman composition course. Reference-related duties include staffing the research help desk and providing one-on-one research consultations. Part-time librarians also assist with special projects as assigned. Hours: about 15 hours per week, including evenings and/or weekends Salary: $22.50 per hour Start date: September 1, 2017 The job candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS and strong orientation towards instruction and reference services. Experience in teaching and reference in an academic library is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references by email or mail to: Mariela Hristova, Interim Associate Dean Kresge Library, Room 300D 100 Library Drive Rochester, MI 48309-4479 hristova(a)oakland.edu :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Please excuse the cross-posting if you have already seen this announcement elsewhere. Kindly, Mariela :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: <hristova(a)oakland.edu>

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