August 2017 - Michlib-l

Summer Reading stats survey
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

It's that time of year again! When your summer reading program wraps up, please take a few minutes to complete the annual survey; it provides us with useful feedback: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MiSRP17 Adult program, Teens & Children's stats are all covered in this 1 survey, but you do not need to complete all 3 age groups, just the one(s) you coordinate. Feel free to forward to other departments (childrens/teens/adults) for them to complete their portion. If you're submitting a district-wide report (in lieu of branch-by-branch), please note that in the "Name of branch" box. Please submit your responses by Friday, September 8, 2017, to be eligible for a prize drawing. Questions include: * Total number in age group registered * Total number in age group completed minimum goals * Total number of events specific to age group in summer reading program * Total attendance at said events * Suggestions for 2019/2020 summer reading! Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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Sterling Heights Public Library PT Librarian Job Posting
by Tammy Turgeon 08 Sep '17

08 Sep '17

Hi! The Sterling Heights Public Library has an opening for a PT Librarian! We'd love to have you join our team! *_SALARY:_*$23.0232/hr to $25.8584/hr(No benefits) This is a 20-30 hours per week position that includes two daytime shifts, two evening shifts, every other Saturday, and every fifth Sunday (during the school year). *_HOW TO APPLY:_* Application must be made on an _official online City application form_ at www.sterling-heights.net <http://www.sterling-heights.net>.*_Official City application must be completed in full._* Official college transcripts required upon hire. Applicants will be notified by email as to their status in the process. *Deadline to apply is Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. *The Human Resources phone number is: 586-446-2315. *_JOB DESCRIPTION:_* Under supervision of the Public Services Area Coordinator, this position is responsible for reference and readers advisory services, collection development activities for various adult collections, instruction in the use of the library and its resources, and programming for adults. *_ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:_* Provides information, reference, and referral services in Adult Services. Selects, evaluates, and weeds materials for specific areas of collection. Provides instruction in the use of print and digital resources. Develops and/or presents programs for adults, including book groups. *_REQUIREMENTS:_* Masters Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA college or university. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Physical strength and dexterity to handle materials and boxes up to 25 pounds in weight and to transport loaded book carts. Ability to work evening and weekend work schedule. Knowledge of online databases, reference resources, and public computer applications to assist the general public. Knowledge of tablet and/or mobile devices used for accessing Overdrive, RBDigital, Freegal, and other digital services. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and the general public. *_PARTS & WEIGHTS OF EXAMINATION_**_:_* Oral . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%*__* *_NOTE:_***Applicants are required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen to be conducted by a physician authorized by the City of Sterling Heights prior to start date. *_PURPOSE:_* The purpose of this exam is to fill one position. *_LAST DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:September 7, 2017_**by 5:00 p.m.* *_Disability Accommodation_*_:_Disabled persons needing accommodations for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known. ** *EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MALE\FEMALE\DISABILITY* -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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Full Time Youth Services Librarian
by Nicole Kessler 03 Sep '17

03 Sep '17

The Lincoln Park Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic Youth Services Librarian. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to providing quality library services to youth and their families. Application and more information may be found at: [ http://www.sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us/ | http://www.lincolnpark.govoffice.com/index.asp?SEC=3CB59159-33B2-4678-B0E9-… ] Submit cover letter and resume to Jennifer Richardson, Human Resources Coordinator to the City of Lincoln Park, 1355 Southfield Rd, Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146 or by email at jrichardson(a)citylp.com by Friday, September 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. regards, Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-3233 www.lincoln-park.lib.mi.us

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Friday MAP Fun: Answer A Question, Win a Kindle Fire Tablet! Circulate The Greatest Number Of MAP Passes This Summer, And Win Another One!
by Jim Flury 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

All, As you are aware, the Michigan Activity Pass program is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year http://tln.lib.mi.us/mapcvr/Files/MAP%202017_Release_FINAL.pdf The 10th year of MAP starts next Wednesday, May 24. In order to build in an additional wow! factor, as well as to increase awareness among library staff when it comes to all the great destination venues that can be accessed via the Michigan Activity Pass program, and then of course promoted to library patrons, TLN went shopping. On Black Friday. Or maybe it was on Cyber Monday?! For Kindle Fire tablets. Whichever day, we bought a dozen Kindle Fire tablets. At a very, very good price. Now, the real fun begins...we get to start giving those tablets to participating MAP libraries! For the peak MAP usage months of June, July, and August, we will award one Kindle Fire tablet (5th generation; 7" display; 8gb; quad-core processor; dual cameras; microSD slot for up to 128gb of expandable storage) to the libraries in their respective library cooperatives that circulate the greatest number of MAP passes that month. Four libraries will win in June. This includes libraries in Woodlands, Detroit, Suburban, and Southwest library cooperatives. Four libraries will win in July. This includes libraries in Superiorland, Northland, Mid-Michigan, and Lakeland library cooperatives. Three libraries will win in August. This includes libraries in MidEastern, White Pine, and TLN library cooperatives. That makes for a total of 11 Kindle Fire tablets! Prizes will be awarded in early July, early August, and early September to the winning libraries, based on MAP circulation totals from the previous month. We will ship the tablet to the winning library via RIDES (or for the winning TLN library, TLN) delivery. We know you already promote MAP to your patrons, and we are very appreciative of that fact. But now you can help win a Kindle Fire tablet for your library by really, really promoting MAP to your patrons! We make promotion easy by providing you with brochures (just updated for 2017-18, now includes accessibility information), posters, bookmarks, a PowerPoint presentation, etc all available at http://tln.lib.mi.us/map/ For library cooperative directors, please feel free to share the information about our June/July/August MAP contest with staff in any of your member libraries that may not be subscribed to the Michlib-l listserv. Now, I said we bought a dozen Kindle Fire tablets. Yes, we did. But there are only 11 library cooperatives. What's up with that? We need to give away 12 tablets! So, let's start the party right now by giving away that 12th Kindle Fire tablet. The first library that is a participating MAP library that correctly answers the below *** question, will win that 12th Kindle Fire tablet! Here are the guidelines for today's MAP quiz contest: 1. Your library must be included in the MAP database http://www.plymouthrockets.com/map2016/ Every public library in Michigan is included in the MAP database, making every public library eligible to win! 2. More than one library will submit the correct answer, as the question isn't hard, and every person who is reading this message is an information professional. As that is the case, the first library with the correct answer as determined by the time stamp of their email answer back to me, will be declared the winner. 3. TLN and/or its staff are not eligible to win. Here is your question. Drum roll, please: Or for more fun, get warmed up by listening to this tune from the 1960's which, if you are old enough like me, you will remember :( Even if you aren't, you still have to admit that it has a pretty darn good drum roll part: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p13yZAjhU0M ***What is the name of the SMALLEST place in Michigan to have not just one but two, destinations in the MAP http://www.plymouthrockets.com/map2016/ database??? We are looking for the name of the place in which the two MAP destinations are located, as defined by the USPS. For bonus credit: include the population of this SMALLEST place in your answer. I took that population number from Wikipedia, and as information professionals we know Wikipedia is never wrong, right? :) If you answer the bonus credit question correctly, you get to choose between one of the 11 black, special Kindle Fire tablets, and the 12th really, really special Kindle Fire tablet. The 12th tablet is really, really special because it is blue. Or maybe it is really, really special only if you like blue? Otherwise, it is identical to the other 11. Those are all black. And they are special. But I think I said that already. The contest for that 12th, really, really special Kindle Fire tablet starts right now. Send your answer to me via email, preferably before anyone else does. I don't work weekends, so it is likely the winning library will not be announced until Monday. Go! 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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Free DVD
by Ted Gregory 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Hello, We have a DVD up for grabs of the 2012 movie ZERO DARK THIRTY that appears to be a region 2, Spanish-language version. We'll send it to the first library to email us their RIDES code. Thanks, -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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ALA News for August 29, 2017
by Steven Bowers 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

ALA News for August 29, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA offers support for Clovis-Carver Public Library in wake of shooting American Library Association (ALA) President Jim Neal has released a statement regarding a mass shooting at the Clovis-Carver Public Library in New Mexico, stating, “ALA offers its full support to Clovis-Carver Public Library, the New Mexico Library Association, and the New Mexico State Library as they deal with this senseless violence.” http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/ala-offers-support-clovis-carve… ALA, library community work to support Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts In the wake of historic flooding fueled by Hurricane Harvey, the American Library Association (ALA) and the library community continue their commitment to disaster relief efforts within the Gulf Coast Region. “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is being affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and along the Gulf Coast,” said ALA President James (Jim) Neal. “The ALA has reached out to the Texas Library Association (TLA) and Texas State Library to offer support as they work with local libraries dealing with storm-related damage." http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/ala-library-community-work-supp… Sustainability Round Table (SustainRT) announces free student memberships Beginning Sept. 1, 2017, students may join SustainRT for free. SustainRT, which strives to achieve a more equitable, healthy and economically viable society, is a member of the ALA’s recently formed Office of Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS), which supports library and information science workers in creating responsible and all-inclusive spaces that serve and represent the entire community. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/sustainability-round-table-anno… United for Libraries designates Pennsylvania library a Literary Landmark in honor of Modernist author United for Libraries, in partnership with Lehigh University and Bethlehem (Pa.) Area Public Library, will designate the library a Literary Landmark in honor of Hilda Doolittle (H.D.) on Friday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m. Growing up, H.D. (1886-1961) lived in a home located just across the plaza from the library, where city hall now stands. Her innovative and experimental poetry and prose established her as a leading Modernist artist in the 1910s and 1920s. She remains a key literary figure in the Lehigh Valley. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/08/united-libraries-designate-b… AASL UPDATE AASL commends six programs aligned with its values and mission http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/08/aasl-commends-six-programs-a… YALSA UPDATE Ashley selected as 2017-2018 The Hub member manager http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/ashley-selected-2017-2018-hub-m… ALA PUBLISHING No-nonsense guidance on project management http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/no-nonsense-guidance-project-ma… WEBINARS Best Websites for Teaching & Learning the focus of AASL webinar http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/only-best-all-new-aasl-webinar LLAMA webinar explores 21st Century library ethics http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/llama-webinar-21st-century-libr…

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Reminder: Scholarships are available for MLA 2017- application deadline is September 2
by Rachel Ash 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

The deadline to apply for a MLA Scholarship to attend MLA 2017 Annual Conference<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/annual-conference/fe…> is this Saturday, September 2! The MLA scholarship fund assists individuals with defraying costs for attending MLA workshops, educational events and the association's annual conference. Applicant must be an individual member of MLA to quality for an "Individual Member Scholarship." Organizational members may apply for a scholarship on behalf of any staff member, if that person is an individual member of MLA. Visit our website for more information and to download the application form.<http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/scholarships/> Completed applications should be emailed to rfitschen(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfitschen@milibraries.org>. 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>

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Hiring Circulation Librarian
by Sanilac District Library 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Sanilac District Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic Circulation Librarian who desires to make a career in library service. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to providing quality public service and to work in a team environment. Application and more information may be found at: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us | | | Sanilac District Library - Home | The deadline has been extended to September 15. Beverly Dear, Director Sanilac District Library 7130 Main Street PO Box 525 Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Phone: 810.622.8623 FAX: 810.622.9041 Website: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us

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ECRR Manuals available
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

Hello, We have some Every Child Ready to Read, Second Edition Kits<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3404> available for free. If your library does not already have one, please send me an email off-list and please include your shipping address. Also available, (only 3 left) digital copies of the new ECC Toolkit for Serving Early Childhood Educators<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11997>. For that I just need your email. Please make sure you check to make sure your library does not already have a digital copy. All FREE to you, while supplies last! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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*Free* roundtable on community engagement!
by Jan Davidson 31 Aug '17

31 Aug '17

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. We'll have another round of community engagement roundtable discussions in September! With each round of discussions, we're moving around the states to try to be near as many librarians as possible. For this round, we'll be in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. These discussions are free and open to anyone with an interest, but we ask that you register online so we know how many to expect. Join us for the opportunity to support one another in your community engagement efforts! Thursday, September 21 Kalamazoo Public Library, Central Branch, Van Deusen Room, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo MI Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/A9isL3Q9rnLE6hrX2> Friday, September 22 Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, Harris Branch, 51446 Elm Road, Granger IN Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/9mtQFcD6Sw8Yjv6j2> Questions? Contact Jan at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x111. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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