September 2017 - Michlib-l

Library of Michigan event
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

This Saturday at the Library of Michigan. Tracking the Hopper: Biographical Research at the Library of Michigan Starting with nothing more than a 1971 footnote and a painting, this class is designed to demonstrate how to research 20th & 21st century individuals at the Library of Michigan. We will trace two families from Russia in the early 20th century to the United States, through their lives, careers, and homes. Using paper and digital sources the class will walk participants through trusted resources and public records. This class is intended for middle school, high school and adult students interested in exploring the history of people in the state of Michigan. Presenter, Edwina Murphy September 9th, 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Lake Huron Room, 2nd floor Free event with free parking every Saturday

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Recall: Library of Michigan event
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Murphy, Edwina (MDE) would like to recall the message, "Library of Michigan event".

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Library of Michigan event
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

This Saturday at the Library of Michigan. Tracking the Hopper: Biographical Research at the Library of Michigan Starting with nothing more than a 1971 footnote and a painting, this class is designed to demonstrate how to research 20th & 21st century individuals at the Library of Michigan. We will trace two families from Russia in the early 20th century to the United States, through their lives, careers, and homes. Using paper and digital sources the class will walk participants through trusted resources and public records. This class is intended for middle school, high school and adult students interested in exploring the history of people in the state of Michigan. This class is intended for middle school, high school and adult students interested in exploring the history of common people in the state of Michigan. Presenter, Edwina Murphy September 9th, 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Lake Huron Room, 2nd floor Free event with free parking every Saturday

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Job Posting - Teen Services and Technology Librarian - Whitefish Bay, WI
by Reed, Nyama 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Hello Everyone, below is the job posting for our new Teen Services and Technology Librarian position. Job Announcement Whitefish Bay Public Library is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, creative, tech-savvy, service-oriented librarian to join our team as the Teen Services & Technology Librarian. As a member of the Whitefish Bay Public Library staff, working closely with both Adult Services and Youth Services librarians, you will contribute to a positive, helpful, friendly, and inviting environment for library users and maintain a level of excellent library service. You will support the Whitefish Bay Public Library Mission, Values and Strategic Plan as set by the Library Board of Trustees and provide services that meet those standards. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to read these documents here: http://bit.ly/2o2Hgna We are a forward-thinking, suburban library rooted in a rich history in Milwaukee County. We are proud to be the #1 library in Milwaukee County for children's materials circulation (per capita) and #2 for adult materials circulation (per capita). We made significant strides in providing successful teen programming the last few years and are looking for someone who can build on, and expand from, that foundation. You are a librarian with a passion for working with teens in grades 6-12 and an enthusiasm for technology. You will plan and coordinate teen programming and be responsible for teen collection development. Additionally, you will provide reference services for adults, teens and children; help patrons use our digital and physical resources; and manage our technology. The Teen Services & Technology Librarian will work to: 1) develop and implement teen programs for our community, build and sustain relationships with community partners relevant to teen services, and collaborate with other library staff for services to all age groups. 2) maintain an inventory of hardware and software; plan for needed upgrades/changes and make recommendations; maintain technology at levels that provide appropriate resources and functionality to patrons; install software upgrades regularly; plan and implement staff technology training and development; troubleshoot basic computers problems and refer problems to Village or MCFLS IT service. Compensation: Full-time. Salary. Exempt. Beginning salary $40,000 - $43,000 commensurate with experience Full benefits per Village of Whitefish Bay Employee Handbook. Review of applications will begin immediately (9/6/17) and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit, in PDF or Word format, via email to: n.reed(a)wfblibrary.org<mailto:n.reed@wfblibrary.org> (Nyama Y. Reed, Library Director). 1) A cover letter indicating how you satisfy the requirements above 2) A resume 3) Copy of transcript showing completion of a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school a) An unofficial copy is fine for applying. Official copy will be required upon job offer. 4) A document with your responses to the following: a) Describe how technology has provided opportunities for innovation in your experience. a) Describe a successful program you developed and led. Applicants must also fill out an online Village of Whitefish Bay application: http://www.wfbvillage.org/FormCenter/Human-Resources-6/Application-for-Empl… Applicants who have not submitted the online application will not be considered. Official Job Description Position Title: Teen Services & Technology Librarian Position Status: Full-time. Salary. Exempt. Full benefits per Village of WFB Employee Handbook. Appointing Authority: Library Director Supervisor: Library Director GENERAL PURPOSE As a member of the Whitefish Bay Public Library staff, working closely with both Adult Services and Youth Services librarians as part of the Leadership Team, to contribute to a positive, helpful, friendly, and inviting environment for library users and maintain a level of excellent library service. Support the Whitefish Bay Public Library Mission, Values and Strategic Plan as set by the Library Board of Trustees and provides services that meet those standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. Teen Librarian a) Leadership i) Develop, implement and evaluate the overall teen services program, focused on services to patrons in 6-12 grade (i.e. typically 11-18 years old). ii) Draw on the Strategic Plan, to develop a comprehensive plan for teen programming. iii) Involve teens in planning and implementing services for their age group. iv) Develop and maintain effective relationships with schools, community groups, agencies and non-profits that target teens in order to plan and deliver programs and services that meet local teen needs and interests. v) Develop content for the library's teen social media accounts and web site in collaboration with Community & Adult Services Librarian. vi) Maintain a pleasant, inviting, safe environment for teens. vii) Educate and support other staff members in the provision of services for teens, as appropriate. viii) Train, supervise and evaluate teen summer-reading-program volunteers. b) Programming and Outreach i) Initiate, plan and conduct a variety of programs and activities for patrons in 6-12 grade, including but not limited to films and special events, reading clubs, Summer Reading program, school and community outreach. ii) Adopt a connected learning approach to presenting programs, classes and events for and with teens so that they educate, inform and inspire. iii) Leverage community experts, coaches and mentors for services and programs in order to meet teen needs and interests. iv) Promote programs and services through social media, press releases, flyers and other public relations channels in collaboration with Community & Adult Services Librarian. v) Collaborate with Adult Services and Youth Services librarians on all-ages programming. c) Collection Development i) Develop materials budget, oversee expenses, inform Director of budget status. ii) Select and order print and media collection materials using the collection development policy, review sources, patron/staff suggestions and online acquisitions module. Weed and shift when needed. iii) Develop and maintain a teen collection that contains a variety of formats that serve current needs and plan for future needs. iv) Develop and maintain designated areas of the adult collection. v) Catalog materials and send to processing. Advise and instruct processing staff about changes/additions to designated collection areas. d) Patron Services i) Reference and Reader's Advisory (1) Participate in reference desk shifts and interact with patrons in person, over the phone and through the library website, at both the Youth Services and Adult Services desks. (2) Use reference interview skills to locate, evaluate, and select appropriate resources to fulfill patron needs. Offer interlibrary loan or infopass when appropriate. (3) Provide reader's advisory to recommend books and use reader's advisory tools to assist patrons in finding books of interest. (4) Maintain confidentiality of library patron information. ii) Technology (1) Assist patrons with basic computer questions and be available by appointment for patrons for individual computer instruction. (2) Instruct and assist patrons on CountyCat and interpret the MCFLS shared system to them. (3) Instruct patrons on library subscription databases, BadgerLink, library recommended websites, and other information resources. (4) Create patron instructional guides for library services and maintain and update as needed. iii) Administration (1) Act as Librarian-in-Charge as needed and oversee opening/closing procedures. (2) Follow library and department policies and procedures and interpret to patrons as needed. (3) Follow and interpret MCFLS and ILL policies and procedures as applicable. (4) Perform other duties as assigned by the Library Director. II. Technology a) Leadership i) Make strategic choices about new technologies to implement at WFBPL. ii) Research and forecast changes and trends in the Whitefish Bay Public Library patron usage to assist in technology planning. iii) Continually innovate and experiment with new technology for programming ideas. iv) Plan and implement staff technology training and development. v) Seek ways to streamline library functions using technology. b) Maintenance i) Monitor general technology trends in library service, plan for needed upgrades/changes, and make recommendations. ii) Oversee technology used by the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Maintain technology at levels that provide appropriate resources and functionality to patrons. iii) Maintain an inventory of hardware and software and install software upgrades regularly. iv) Troubleshoot basic computers problems for Whitefish Bay Public Library staff and refer problems to Village or MCFLS IT service. III. Professional Leadership a) Maintain a commitment to continual learning to improve skills and professional knowledge through reading professional literature and attending local training sessions and other opportunities as they arise. b) Participate in committees and attend meetings of professional organizations, such as Milwaukee County Federated Library System and Wisconsin Library Association. c) Attend and participate in weekly Whitefish Bay Public Library Leadership Team meetings. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS I. Education/Experience a) Required: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school b) Preferred: 1-5 years' experience in: 1) teen services; 2) technology management. II. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities c) Thorough knowledge of current library principles, materials, practices in technology and teen resources. d) Knowledge of cataloging, classifying and reference work. e) Considerable knowledge of authors, books and reader interests for teens. f) Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. g) Working knowledge of computer applications for library services, internet searching skills and ability to discern reliable website information. h) Ability to act as Librarian-in-Charge when needed. i) Ability to operate all items listed under Tools and Equipment. j) Ability to make independent judgements that have considerable impact on the Library. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Automated shared resource system (CountyCat), networked personal computer and peripherals, MS Office and other job related software, printers, copy machine, scanner, telephone, paper cutter, laminator, elevator and carts. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires the employee to frequently walk, sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Work is performed primarily in a library environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately noisy. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Thank you and have a wonderful day, Nyama [Picture1] Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org<mailto:N.Reed@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. Our Values We will * Provide a welcoming place for all who enter * Interconnect and engage our community * Be flexible, creative and forward-looking * Support an informed public * Offer an exceptional workplace * Follow a thoughtful and measurable approach

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FW: ECE Webinars: Immigration policies impacting young children | Trauma-Informed early childhood classrooms...
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

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ALA News for September 5, 2017
by Steven Bowers 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

ALA News for September 5, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA responds to end of Deferred Action to Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program American Library Association President Jim Neal has released a message regarding the Trump administration’s announcement that it will end the Deferred Action to Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protected nearly 800,000 undocumented youth from deportation as they pursued the American dream. "Our nation’s libraries serve all community members, including immigrants, offering services and educational resources that transform communities, open minds and promote inclusion and diversity,“ said Neal. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/09/ala-responds-end-deferred-actio… ALA and GLBTRT work to safeguard civil liberties, continue to support understanding and mutual respect The American Library Association (ALA) and the ALA’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) released a statement in response to policy efforts to exclude transgender individuals from military service, LGBTQ recognition under the Civil Rights Act and other protections from discrimination by means of actions addressing religious freedom. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/09/ala-and-glbtrt-work-safeguard-c… Nominations will close Sept. 18 for 2017 I Love My Librarian Award Library users nationwide have through Monday, Sept. 18 to nominate their favorite librarians for the American Library Association (ALA)’s prestigious 2017 I Love My Librarian Award. Members of the public can nominate library professionals who have transformed lives and communities by visiting http://www.ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian. The award recognizes the public service of exceptional public, school, college, community college or university librarians in the U.S. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/09/nominations-will-close-sept-18-… AASL Twitter chat anticipates launch of “National School Library Standards” Anticipating the launch of its new “National School Library Standards,” the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will conduct its first standards-related Twitter chat at 6:00 p.m. Central on Mon., Sept. 18. The chat will be facilitated by members of the standards implementation task force and social media editorial board. Those wishing to participate can follow the hashtag #AASLstandards. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/09/standards-excitement-builds-aas… United for Libraries to designate Grant Cottage a Literary Landmark United for Libraries, in partnership with Empire State Center for the Book and the Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, will designate the U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site a Literary Landmark. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/09/united-libraries-designate-g… Join the ALA-sponsored tour to Cuba The tour includes visits to UNESCO historical sites in Havana, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad, along with interactions with Cuban artists, musicians, and writers, and much more. There will also be several opportunities to visit Cuban libraries in different cities. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/09/join-ala-sponsored-tour-cuba ALA GRANTS Carnegie-Whitney Grant awards up to $5,000 for guides to library resources http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/carnegie-whitney-grant-awards-5… FROM ALA PUBLISHING Making Your Library Work for Homeschoolers workshop http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/08/new-session-making-your-library… Library Director Bootcamp: A free preview http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/09/library-director-bootcamp-fr… ALA WEBINARS LLAMA webinar explores 21st Century library ethics http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/09/llama-webinar-explores-21st-…

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Responses: Hiring Pages - How to Attract Them and Retain Them
by BTPL Careers 06 Sep '17

06 Sep '17

Greetings, All-- Thanks to the library staff who responded to my query about how they hired good library pages. I have compiled the responses and will be glad to share. Please send me a message if you are interested. There are some interesting insights. Best Regards, Linden Godlove

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Free MeL webinar - Teacher portal updates - Sept 20, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Your students are counting on you to equip them with the best tools and resources to make them an academic success. The updated MeL Teacher's Portal can help as your destination with integrating MeL into Michigan classrooms and curriculum. Join us on September 20 at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on how MeL can help you prepare your students for the school year ahead. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff, educators, and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/teacher-portal-updates.html>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/teacher-portal-updates.html This webinar will be recorded, and made available on demand anytime. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ MeL training is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan [new-window-icon.png] <http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> . Additional service support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/> [new-window-icon.png] (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Northfield Township Area Library Part-time Library Assistant
by Zaley Nelson 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

The Northfield Township Area Library is currently accepting applications for a part-time library assistant (10-15 hours a week). The job description and how to apply is available on our website at: http://www.ntal.org/employment.html Zaley Nelson, Director Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Rd. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 p. (734) 449-0066 ext.5 f. (734) 449-2252 znelson(a)ntal.org

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JOB: Library Director, Waukegan, IL
by John 05 Sep '17

05 Sep '17

Library Director: Waukegan, IL The Board of Trustees of Waukegan Public Library seeks a strong and dedicated leader to serve as Library Director. The City of Waukegan is a very diverse community of about 89,000 people, located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The library plays a huge role in the community, including coordinating literacy efforts for all of Lake County, IL. Among its numerous awards, Waukegan Public Library won a 2013 National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in recognition of its impact on the community. This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to guide the library as it continues its commitment to moving the community forward. For more information on Waukegan and the library, and to apply for the position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/waukegan <http://www.johnkeister.com/waukegan>/. Please contact us with any questions. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> waukegan(a)johnkeister.com p: 847-955-0541 Salary is competitive and negotiable based on experience.

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