August 2017 - Michlib-l

iPad Mini Purchase...
by G Nartker 07 Aug '17

07 Aug '17

Hello everyone - We would like to give away an iPad Mini as an incentive prize and I wondered if it is best simply to puchase this through the Apple site or if there is a better way to do this. Any advice would be much appreciated. Gail Nartker, Director Sandusky District Library http://sandusky.lib.mi.us

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SAFER security cases DVDs available
by SPL Barbara Anderson 07 Aug '17

07 Aug '17

We have a bunch of SAFER security cases for DVDs for anyone who can use them - 5+ cartons. These are the older style SAFER cases that use the mechanical "toaster" opener. They are NOT the Checkpoint SAFER cases that are in the current DEMCO catalog. catalog. We do NOT have a "toaster"/opener available. Picture is attached if you are not sure about the style of these security cases. They will be available until August 18 and if you are interested you would have to arrange pickup. Barbara Anderson, Assistant Library Director Spring Lake District Library spl(a)llcoop.org 616.846.5770

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Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 07 Aug '17

07 Aug '17

Greetings! Please check out this free, online course offered by the University of Michigan School of Information. Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace for Public Libraries Learn management skills to support workplace diversity and inclusion in a public library setting. You will learn about theories and frameworks that explain the underlying mechanisms of the impacts of diversity and learn how to understand and address the needs of women and underrepresented minorities (e.g. race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, age, sexual orientation, and citizenship). You will learn how employment practices such as recruitment, selection, promotion, salary, training and development impact an organization's ability to attract, retain, and manage a diverse workforce. Lastly, you will recognize what organizational changes can be made to help organizations maximize the potential of all workers. To register, go to: https://www.edx.org/course/managing-diverse-inclusive-workplace-michiganx-p… The 2018 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference's theme is "Open Doors, Open Minds," celebrating the vast diversity of our patrons and the inclusion of all. For more information on this Conference, visit http://michigan.gov/fyanconference. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Employment Opportunity - PT Children's Librarian
by Diane Serresseque 07 Aug '17

07 Aug '17

August 7, 2017 The Farmington Community Library is seeking a creative, energetic, ambitious and dedicated part time Children's Services Librarian. Grow, learn and share knowledge with both peers and patrons in a diverse community which values education, learning and the library. This candidate should have knowledge of best library practices, familiarity of reference materials for children and students, particularly for ages 0 - 12 years, an awareness of children's current reading, viewing and listening interests and possess technology skills. Position Available: Part-Time Librarian I Position Children's Services Department Farmington Branch Library Recommended Salary range: $19.05 - $33.52 per hour Part-time Position: 24 hours per week scheduled at either Library Branch, contingent on staff needs. Hours will be scheduled to include evenings, Saturdays and an occasional Sunday. Fringe Benefits Include: Employer provided vacation, sick, holiday and personal business time, life insurance and 401 (a) Defined Contribution retirement plan. Other voluntary benefits available. Deadline for Applications: August 28, 2017 by 5:00 p.m. Interviews for selected candidates: Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Farmington Branch, 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI 48335 Please include your cover letter, resume, application http://farmlib.org/application and response to the following questions: 1 .What ideas do you have for services/resources for the Children's Department that we could realistically implement that would make a significant impact upon the lives of children in our service area? 2. Please include a detailed Preschool Story Time outline. Please send your information to: Elyse Streit, Library Director Farmington Community Library 32737 West 12 Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Elyse.Streit(a)FarmLib.org<mailto:Elyse.Streit@FarmLib.org> Employee Classification: Librarian I Job Summary: Under the supervision of Senior Librarians and the Branch Head, Librarians beginning their career focus on the Library's philosophy, policies and procedures as they apply the knowledge gained in library school. Librarians provide public services to children, young adults or adults. Such services include reader's advisory, reference in print and electronic and programming. Essential Duties/Responsibilities May Include: * Provides quick and accurate reference and reader's advisory services to the public, using both print and electronic resources. Utilizes knowledge of children's literature materials and resources for ages 0 - 12 years. * Assists patrons in learning to use the automated circulation system, electronic resources, and the Internet. * Provides Children's and/or Adult programming, under the supervision of the Department Head. Children's staff must become aware of the developmental ages of the child and the activities appropriate for each developmental stage. * Participates in collection development in assigned areas with responsibility for selection, weeding and promoting use of the collection through creation of bibliographies. * Becomes familiar with the Library's Reference Collection and all special collections, thereby serving as a resource for other Information Desk staff. * May receive a secondary assignment to demonstrate employee understanding and mastery of the Library's approach to a special collection or service. * Serves as the Librarian-In-Charge of the building, when assigned. Must be knowledgeable about and able to make decisions in situations dealing with Library security, emergency procedures and conflict resolution. Minimum Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from a school accredited by the American Library Association or completion by December 2017. * Application of the basic principles, concepts and methodology of professional librarianship in carrying out basic assignments, operations or procedures. * Critical thinking skills, as applied to successfully answering reference inquiries. * Knowledge of Children's literature, media and resources for ages 0 - 12 years. * Knowledge of literature, current events and general information found helpful in resolving reference inquiries. * Effective oral and written communication skills. * Professional attitude towards providing public library services to patrons. * Familiarity with current technology, i.e., general computer literacy, knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office and other electronic sources of information. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and supervisors. * Excellent understanding of Library policies, procedures, philosophy and Public Service Values. Physical Activity Requirements: [Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with the essential functions of the job] Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. The type of physical demands usually associated with the essential functions of this classification are: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching overhead and horizontally, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing and seeing. Equipment Commonly Associated with this Job: Computer equipment plus peripherals, scanner, computer projector, telephone reception system, microform reader printers and office machinery, among others. Diane Serresseque Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 848-4303 Phone (248) 553-6892 Fax

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Reminder: Summer Reading stats survey
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 07 Aug '17

07 Aug '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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PLEASE SHARE this election reminder on social media
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 07 Aug '17

07 Aug '17

Please help us remind the public that tomorrow is Election Day in many communities by sharing the following social media messages: * Twitter: Tomorrow is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in many communities in MI. Find out if your hometowns is having an election and view your ballot at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, August 8 is #Election Day in many Michigan communities. Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view your ballot and find your voting location. Thank you so much! Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Library Director-Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) Reposting with a new salary range!
by Jobeth Bradbury 07 Aug '17

07 Aug '17

Library Director Position Open-Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) 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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New online course available in personnel management
by Kristin Fontichiaro 06 Aug '17

06 Aug '17

Hello, colleagues! Just a quick note to let you know that our new course on personnel management, led by Josie Parker of the Ann Arbor District Library, is now available in the Public Library Management MOOC series on EdX.org .That brings to three the courses we've released so far: 1. Identifying Community Needs <https://www.edx.org/course/identifying-community-needs-public-michiganx-pub…> 2. Managing a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace <https://www.edx.org/course/managing-diverse-inclusive-workplace-michiganx-p…> 3. Personnel Management for Public Libraries <https://www.edx.org/course/personnel-management-public-libraries-michiganx-…> And don't forget our last maker workshops of the summer in Benzonia (near Traverse City) and Houghton Lake (south of Grayling)! Details here <http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com>. Hope to see you online! 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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Elizabeth Berg at Morenci library Sunday August 13 @ 2 p.m.
by Colleen Leddy 05 Aug '17

05 Aug '17

If author Elizabeth Berg is a favorite of yours, now's the time to plan a trip to the southern border...of Michigan. Elizabeth will be in Morenci as part of her Tales and Tails Tour of 17 libraries in several Midwest states. Stair District Library is the only one in Michigan. C'mon down! It's a nice Sunday drive and we'll feed you well! Think you might attend? Let us know here: https://www.facebook.com/Stair-District-Library-125080137533840/ and please share far and wide! Thanks, Colleen Press release: It won’t be your garden variety author visit when Elizabeth Berg appears for a book reading and signing at Stair District Library in Morenci at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13—but there will be garden vegetables (among lots of other refreshments) and garden flowers—and dogs. Yes, dogs. As part of Berg’s Tales and Tails Tour, her dog, Gabby, will accompany her. Plus, a representative of the Lenawee Humane Society will be present with a dog available for adoption and to speak briefly about the organization and the adoption process. The Tales and Tails Tour took shape following the recent death of Berg’s beloved dog, Homer, as a way to give back and to “make people happy,” which is also the title of one of the books she’ll be promoting on the tour. Berg decided to visit libraries at no charge, but with stipulations—permission for Gabby to attend, flowers on display, good refreshments for the audience members, and an adoptable dog from the Humane Society. “Make People Happy” is a collection of favorite Facebook posts Berg published in book form in 2016 after requests from her fans. Berg will also read from “The Story of Arthur Truluv” which comes out this November. Berg’s partner, Bill Young, will be in attendance to sell copies of “Make People Happy” as well as many of her previously published books. Stair District Library is one of 17 libraries on the tour of several Midwest states and the only one in Michigan. It is located at 228 W. Main St. in Morenci, Mich., across the street from the Rex Theatre. Doors open at 1 p.m. for seat selection and book sales. ### Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 <(517)%20458-6510> Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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NYT microfilm 1969-1994
by Cathy Sullivan Seblonka 05 Aug '17

05 Aug '17

Peter White Public Library has the NYT on microfilm from 1969-Sept. 30, 1994. We are willing to ship it (slowly) via RIDES to any library that would like some or all of it. Please let us know. Thanks. Cathy Sullivan Seblonka Collection Development/Reference Librarian Peter White Public Library 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4309 cathys(a)pwpl.info

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