August 2017 - Michlib-l

Re: [Michlib-l] Save the Date for the next FOML Friends Workshop, Thursday, October 12, 2017
by Linda Pierce 03 Aug '17

03 Aug '17

Correction: the date in the body of the previous message should have read "Thursday, October 12th, 2017" - my apologies! Linda On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 10:16 AM, Linda Pierce <lpierce1(a)kettering.edu> wrote: > Hello Friends, > > The next FOML Workshop will be held this Fall with the theme *"**Good To > Great: Becoming High-Achieving Friends**"* and it's coming up on > *Thursday, October 12th, 2017* at the *Kent District Library Service > Center!* > > Topics will include: > > - *"Friendly Advice: Helpful Information about Successful Friends > Organizations"* with *Lance Werner*, Director of the Kent District > Library > > > - *"Organizing and Planning Book Sales and Bookstore Operations" - *a > panel discussion with *Laurel Ingram and Nancy Harper* from the > Friends of the Cascade Township Branch of the Kent District Library > > > - and *Darnell Gundy-Reed*, FOML Director and member of the Friends of > Muskegon Area District Library, will host a panel discussion: *"If > Only I Knew How: Tips for recruiting, retaining, and developing volunteers > and Friends board members"* > > > *For the afternoon discussions, please bring examples of handouts and > presentation materials of past successful events, campaigns, fundraising, > etc. to share with other groups.* > > These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups and > spend a day learning how to support your library! > > > Registration will open soon on the FOML website <http://www.foml.org>. > Remember, 2017 FOML members receive a discount. > > I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop! > > Allison Arnold, President > Friends of Michigan Libraries > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Save the Date for the next FOML Friends Workshop, Thursday, October 12, 2017
by Linda Pierce 03 Aug '17

03 Aug '17

Hello Friends, The next FOML Workshop will be held this Fall with the theme *"**Good To Great: Becoming High-Achieving Friends**"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, October 12th, 2016* at the *Kent District Library Service Center!* Topics will include: - *"Friendly Advice: Helpful Information about Successful Friends Organizations"* with *Lance Werner*, Director of the Kent District Library - *"Organizing and Planning Book Sales and Bookstore Operations" - *a panel discussion with *Laurel Ingram and Nancy Harper* from the Friends of the Cascade Township Branch of the Kent District Library - and *Darnell Gundy-Reed*, FOML Director and member of the Friends of Muskegon Area District Library, will host a panel discussion: *"If Only I Knew How: Tips for recruiting, retaining, and developing volunteers and Friends board members"* *For the afternoon discussions, please bring examples of handouts and presentation materials of past successful events, campaigns, fundraising, etc. to share with other groups.* These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups and spend a day learning how to support your library! Registration will open soon on the FOML website <http://www.foml.org>. Remember, 2017 FOML members receive a discount. I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop! Allison Arnold, President Friends of Michigan Libraries -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Maker, creativity, grantwriting, & entrepreneurship workshops in Houghton Lake and Benzonia this month!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 03 Aug '17

03 Aug '17

We’re down to our last two weeks of *maker, entrepreneurship, grantwriting, *and *creativity workshops! *Join us later this month in *Houghton Lake *(mid-Michigan) and *Benzonia *(near Traverse City)! 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) – - *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)- 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 8/16, 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 8/17, 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! - *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) – 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. - *Fashion Hacking* (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 . Free SCECH credits for Michigan K-12 educators registered with the MDE system. 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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Library Director position - Waukesha Public Library-Closes this Sunday, August 6!
by Jobeth Bradbury 03 Aug '17

03 Aug '17

Library Director-Waukesha Public Library (WI) Waukesha Public Library seeks a Library Director who will embrace and champion WPL's mission to provide - "a welcoming and dynamic environment where citizens of all ages can find the inspiration, ideas, and information to reach their full potential." Join the City of Waukesha, the eleven-member Library Board, and the staff of this thriving municipal library as the Waukesha Public Library<http://www.waukesha.lib.wi.us/> continues to play its pivotal role as a library, community partner and arts center. Serving 92,560 people, WPL is a single 71,566 sq. ft. facility-stunningly renovated and centrally located in an inviting park setting. With a team of 44.63 FTEs, a vital Friends group and a $3.9 million annual budget, the Library circulates in excess of 1 million items annually to more than 50,000 registered cardholders. Opportunities for the new Director include continued forward-thinking library services and programs, strategic planning, and exploring alternative funding streams to support additional services. Nestled in the southeast corner of Wisconsin, the City of Waukesha<http://www.ci.waukesha.wi.us/web/guest/waukesha> and the region offer cultural and recreational amenities-providing ample opportunity for a delightful blend of outdoor sports and art activities. Waukesha, ranked by Money Magazine as one of the "100 Best Places to Live," is also centrally located with convenient access to three major urban areas-20 miles from Milwaukee, 60 miles from Madison and 90 miles from Chicago. For more information on the 2011 Wisconsin Library of the Year and the community, see Waukesha Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/Waukeshalinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Library Director plans, organizes, directs, and controls all functions, operations, and activities of the Library, either directly or through senior management staff. The Director reports to the Library Board of Trustees and serves as a City Department Head for the City of Waukesha. The Director, under general direction of and within the policies set by the Library Board, is responsible for developing and presenting an operating plan, budget, and policies necessary to provide the optimal library service to community residents. The Director provides direct supervision to and management of the Assistant Director, the Head of Children's Services, the Head of Program Development and Community Engagement, the Head of Operations, and the Administration Department. For the detailed job description, see Library Director<http://www.gossagesager.com/Waukesha%20Job%20Description.pdf>. Minimum qualifications to be considered for the position include graduation from an ALA-accredited program with a Master's Degree in Library Science, the ability to qualify for and retain Grade 1 Wisconsin Library Certification, and a minimum of five years of library work including two years of library management experience, human resources and marketing experience; or any equivalent combination of knowledge, ability and skills as to perform the job effectively. Key knowledge, skills and abilities include a knowledge of public library organization and administration; a knowledge of library laws and regulations; the ability to hire, train, supervise and motivate library staff; the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations; the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with trustees, elected officials, staff and community groups and stakeholders; knowledge of current library technologies; strong planning, organization and executive leadership skills; and public speaking ability. Prior experience reporting to a governing Board and working in a public library are preferred qualifications. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $95,677 - $112,420 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates <http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html> via email or phone. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes August 6, 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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MeL Minute 8/3/17: Introducing Kathy Kosinski, a new MeL team member
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 03 Aug '17

03 Aug '17

The MeL team has a new member to announce: Kathy Kosinski. Kathy is joining our team in the new role: Statewide Library Services Analyst. A 2016 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Information, Kathy has previously worked at the University of Michigan in their Library Information Technology division doing, among many things, qualitative and quantitative data analysis. In her role as Statewide Library Services Analyst, she will be taking a deep dive into our accumulated data to identify insights, painpoints, and the effectiveness of our statewide programs. Additionally, Kathy will represent MeL interests for the Library of Michigan social media team, and will add her expertise to the usability tests we are running this summer on the MeL search box. Outside of work, Kathy loves knitting, murder mysteries, boxing, and, above all else, dogs. So, if you ever run into her she will be more than happy to talk to you about these topics and/or look at an endless stream of dog pictures or better yet, pet your pooch! MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. The MeL Minutes are brought to you by Sonya Schryer Norris and Deb Renee Biggs, Library Consultants at the Library of Michigan @Library of Michigan MeL Team MeL Minutes are brought to you by the Library of Michigan. Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or Sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> 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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Final Reminder! MeL Databases RFP Conversation Sessions
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 02 Aug '17

02 Aug '17

Sending out this FINAL reminder—your input is important to us; please register by clicking on the link below. 😊 Please share widely--there is still time to register! Hello Michigan Library Community! We are going out for bid for MeL’s subscription content—aka databases—at the end of this year. We need your help and input as we begin the RFP process, so we have scheduled 7 “conversation” sessions around the state in August and September: Clinton-Macomb Public Library, Canton Public Library, Marshall District Library, Kent District Library (Service Ctr.), Traverse Area District Library and the Library of Michigan A final session in the UP will be during the UPRLC Annual Meeting on September 14th. There is no direct registration for this conversation as it will be a session at the UPRLC meeting. Please consider joining us based on your location at one of the above. Here is the link to register: http://tinyurl.com/yc4ntmx5 Refreshments will be served. Please let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing as many of you who can join us! Cooperative Directors, I would appreciate it if you could share with your members! Best regards, Deb Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> Like MeL on Facebook – http://facebook.com/mel.org

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Job Posting - Library Director
by Kimberly Young 02 Aug '17

02 Aug '17

*JOB POSTING – HOUGHTON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY* 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989.366.9230 POSITION: Library Director REPORTS TO: Library Board COMPENSATION: DEQ EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Health, Retirement, Paid Leave and Holidays QUALIFICATIONS: · ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library Science. · Appropriate certification from the Library of Michigan as required by state law. · Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and present ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form. · Ability to make administrative decisions, develop policies and supervise staff. · Minimum of 2 years library experience. · Administrative experience. · Ability to think analytically and to develop new services. · Demonstrated dynamic leadership skills. · Ability to motivate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies, governmental bodies and the general public. · A desire to meet and serve the public. · Community engagement and development experience. FIRST CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS ON: August 16, 2017 OPEN UNTIL FILLED Complete job description and posting available at the library and at hlpl.org <http://www.hlpl.org/>. Send resume and letter of application to: Houghton Lake Public Library ATTN: Library Director 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Or send to: kyoung(a)hlpl.org In subject line, please note: Library Director Kimberly Young Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989-366-9230 kyoung(a)hlpl.org

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Logo Design Contest - win your registration to the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 02 Aug '17

02 Aug '17

Are you a member of the Michigan library community that loves to create? If so, consider designing a logo to submit for the 2016 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference Logo contest. The winning member of the Michigan library community will receive a complimentary registration to the conference and have their design included in the printed program. The 2018 Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference is scheduled for April 30-May2, 2018 at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The theme for the 2018 RLC (following the current library topic of diversity and inclusion) is "Open Doors, Open Minds." Please submit your artwork by September 1, 2017 in electronic format, to atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> The winner will be announced along with the conference programs in January 2018. When submitting your artwork, please remember: 1. Include your name, library and contact information 2. Use the full name of the event in your design - Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference and the conference theme: Transforming Libraries, Transforming Lives 3. Submit your entry by September 1, 2017 4. A specific file format is not necessary for your submission 5. We will email you that we have received your submission. If you don't receive an email acknowledging the submission, please contact us. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Evette Atkin Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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REMINDER: Chilton Online Library in MeL: WEBINAR Opportunity on August 8th
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 02 Aug '17

02 Aug '17

Your friendly reminder if you’ve yet to register 😊 Please share widely! Car Care using ChiltonLibrary August 8th, 2017 @ 9:30 am Registration: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef8fc1362bbeedc7704f41… Has your blinker stopped working? Were you told about a recall that MIGHT include your car? Are you paying for the appropriate number of work hours for a repair? All these questions, ChiltonLibrary can help with! ChiltonLibrary supplies a solution for the “do-it-yourselfer” that is easy to use no matter the skill level. Repair, maintenance and specification tables provide critical data on thousands of domestic and imported models of cars and light trucks from 1940 onward. It provides quick online access to repair, maintenance and service information on seven decades of the broadest range of vehicles available, including cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Join us for this 30-minute session to learn how to: * Search Chilton Manuals using a vehicle’s make, model and year * Find step-by-step instruction on vehicle brakes, engine, chassis, electrical, drive train, steering, suspension and all other systems. * Access service & maintenance bulletins for service updates, recalls, and maintenance requirements This will be available on Gale’s Training page for MeL where all the previous recordings are available as well. Here is the link, just in case: https://cengage.webex.com/cengage/onstage/g.php?PRID=345c3d6749b3ed6d7fa280…. We will be recording this session as well so people can access at their convenience. Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Library Consultant & Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 Phone: 517-373-4466 http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> Like MeL on Facebook – http://facebook.com/mel.org

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solar eclipse glasses
by Reed, Nyama 02 Aug '17

02 Aug '17

If you have a little budget, you can get solar glasses (ISO certified) for about $0.57 each on Amazon. we got 100 for $57. We also are only giving them to people who come to our program to view the eclipse from the park across from our library. We'd never be able to meet the demand to hand them out to everyone who asks to take them home. http://amzn.to/2hoyQVz Have a wonderful day, Nyama Please note email change to N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org due to return to maiden name. Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources.

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