January 2018 - Michlib-l

Job Posting: Content Management and Scholarly Communication Librarian at Kendall College of Art and Design
by Shellie Jeffries 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids (MI) is currently looking for a Content Management and Scholarly Communication Librarian. The position includes traditional and emerging technical services duties as well as outreach to faculty and graduate students engaged in research, writing and publication. The full job description and application are available here <https://employment.ferris.edu/postings/29827>. Please contact Michael Kruzich at MichaelKruzich(a)ferris.edu if you have any questions.

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Full time positions at the Southfield Public Library
by Kelly Rembert 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Hi, The Southfield Public Library has two full time positions available. We are looking for a Youth Services Coordinator and an Adult Services Librarian. Find out more at: https://southfieldlibrary.org/about-us/general-information/employment-volun…. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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This Brand New MAP Partner Destination Will Make You Want To Go Climb A Tree, Or Swing From A Rope, Or Soar On A Zip Line, Or...
by Jim Flury 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

All, I am pleased to welcome our newest partner to the Michigan Activity Pass program! Grand Rapids Treetop Adventure Park https://treetopadventuregrandrapids.com/ will be our 443rd MAP destination when they open for the season in May, 2018! Welcome GRTTA Park to the Michigan Activity Pass program! Sincerely, Jim F. 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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Job Posting: Head of Library Systems, Northern Michigan University
by Michael Burgmeier 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

*Head of Library Systems * *Position*: The Lydia M. Olson Library invites applications for the Head of Library Systems. This is a 12 month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2018. *Duties and Responsibilities*: The Head of Library Systems provides leadership and expertise in order to develop and execute the long-term technology strategy in support of the Library and Archives mission. The Head oversees major systems including the library and archives management systems, interlibrary loan and course reserves systems, and staff and public computing. Will also provide leadership and responsibility for the Library’s website and its various applications. As a member of the library faculty, will participate in the selection of information resources and the liaison program to academic departments. Faculty are also expected to engage in professional development and/or scholarship and service. *Minimum Qualifications*: Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Science from ALA-accredited institution or ALA-approved foreign equivalent. Minimum three years of managing library information technology, systems, and services. Minimum three years of increasing administrative and leadership responsibility. Minimum one year of supervisory experience. *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required*: Experience working with and/or deploying library/archive enterprise systems, such as integrated library systems, proxy authentication systems, archive management systems, course reserves and interlibrary loan systems, or website content management systems. Working knowledge and/or experience managing websites, applications, and digital resources. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure. Ability to delegate. Strong service orientation. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Record of professional engagement and service. *Additional Desirable Qualifications*: System migration or other large-scale project management experience. Experience with common programming and scripting languages. Experience in the administration and management of academic libraries. Teaching experience. A second advanced degree. The review of applicants will begin March 4, 2018. Applications received after that date will not be considered. All applicants must include a letter of application, a current vitae, unofficial transcripts, and contact information (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers) for three references. To apply for this position please visit: https://employMe.nmu.edu. Northern Michigan University, with 7,900 students and 177 degree programs, is located along the shore of Lake Superior in the vibrant, historic city of Marquette, consistently named a top spot in the nation to raise a family, vacation, and enjoy an excellent quality of life. See more at https://www.nmu.edu/marquette <http://www.nmu.edu/marquette>. NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. Mike Burgmeier Lydia M. Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave. Marquette, MI 49855-5301 906-227-2187 <(906)%20227-2187>

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The Henry Ford Simmons Graduate Internships Call for Applicants
by Sarah Andrus 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Simmons Graduate Internship Program The Henry Ford's Simmons Internship Program is designed for current graduate students pursuing careers in museums, historical agencies, conservation labs, or related fields. This internship provides participants with an opportunity to gain in-depth work experience in a major American history museum. Stipend and Terms of Internship Simmons interns are awarded stipends for a minimum 12-week full time internship. Starting and ending dates for individual internships are negotiable. The Simmons Internship Program is funded by the Vera W. and Walter E. Simmons Endowment Fund. Five internship opportunities are available for 2018. Project descriptions are listed below. Applications should include: * A letter of application, stating how your graduate studies, work and/or volunteer experience and personal interests qualify you for the specific project * A résumé * Two letters of recommendation regarding your qualifications for the internship, submitted directly by the authors Students may apply for more than one internship project, but must submit a unique letter of application for each. Duplicate letters of recommendation and resumes will be considered. The deadline for application is Friday, March 9 (postmarked or emailed by 11:59 PM EST). Please submit inquiries, letter(s) of application, résumé and letters of recommendation to HistoryInternship(a)TheHenryFord.org<mailto:HistoryInternship@TheHenryFord.org> or Saige Jedele, Simmons Internship Coordinator, The Henry Ford (20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124-5029). 2018 Simmons Graduate Internship Opportunities Archival Holdings Survey Internship Knowledge and understanding of the scope, location and extent of an archive's holdings is crucial to ensuring proper management of the collections entrusted to the archivists. The Archives & Library at The Henry Ford has not conducted a thorough holdings survey since our collections were transitioned to the then-new Benson Ford Research Center in 2002. In order to update this basic but vital data to reflect the current state of our holdings; to have it conform with current professional best-practice; and to have it recorded completely within our collections management system, the Archives & Library at The Henry Ford has initiated a multi-year project to survey our archival storage areas on a shelf-by-shelf, aisle-by-aisle basis. The Archives seeks a Simmons intern to assist in this data collection effort and aid in improving the knowledge and management of our archival holdings. Working with the Archives Technical Services Team, the intern will collect and compile basic information on each collection, including: * ID number * Title * Extent (in terms of both volume and number of containers) * Shelf location * General condition In addition, the intern will assist in further data processing and entry, including: * Determining collection accession year and donation source * Creating skeletal collection management system (CMS) catalog records with attached locations At the completion of the internship, with assistance and input from appropriate staff, the student will present a synopsis of the project to an audience of The Henry Ford staff. Skills and abilities required: * Interest in gaining experience with management of archival collections * Understanding of key data and metrics involved in archival management * Strong writing and communication skills, and attention to detail Successful completion of the internship will give the student experience with data requirements for the management of archival collections; experience with a CMS having a non-archives focus; the ability to adapt and apply best practice to a working archive; and gain experience working in the multi-disciplinary environment of a museum archive. Industrial Design Collection Processing Internship The Archives & Library at The Henry Ford holds an array of archival materials that describe the process of industrial design and its impact on American culture and everyday life. Included in these materials are four important collections that, while subject to previous intern and staff projects, remain in part or in whole unprocessed and hidden from view by most researchers. - 90.1.1746, Mel Boldt and Associates Records - 95.1.1788, Sundberg-Ferar Records - 2009.141, Bill Stumpf Papers - 2010.83, Robert Propst Papers The Archives seeks a Simmons intern to assist in the effort to complete processing of these four collections to improve their serviceability and findability for our internal and external researchers. Working with the Archives Technical Services Team, duties of the intern will include: - Arrangement and description of unprocessed materials - Rehousing of drawings from non-archival grade flat files and roll holders - Rehousing of materials from lateral file drawers to archival grade containers - Addition and improvement of container labeling - Updating and revision of existing collection description In addition, at the completion of the internship, with assistance and input from appropriate staff, the student will present a synopsis of the project to an audience of The Henry Ford staff. Skills and abilities required: * Interest in gaining experience with description and access of archival collections * Understanding of archival description standards and practices * Strong writing and communication skills, and attention to detail Successful completion of the internship will give the student experience with requirements for the description of, and provision of access to, archival collections; experience with a collection management system having a non-archives focus; the ability to adapt and apply best practice to a working archive; and gain experience working in the multi-disciplinary environment of a museum archive. McGuffey Readers Organization, Description, and Access Internship William Holmes McGuffey is a key figure at The Henry Ford (THF), and the nearly 300 versions of McGuffey's Readers and Primers in our stacks comprise a large section of The Henry Ford's Rare Books collection. Barriers to access for this important and extensive collection include unprocessed material and incomplete catalog records. The Library seeks a Simmons intern to assist in the effort to improve understanding of the origins, condition, and value of our McGuffey holdings to improve their serviceability and findability for our internal and external researchers. Working with the librarian and reference staff, duties of the intern will include inventorying, cataloging, and filing, as well as developing recommendations for duplicate copies of works in the collection. In addition, at the completion of the internship, with assistance and input from appropriate staff, the student will present a synopsis of the project to an audience of The Henry Ford staff. Skills and abilities required: * Experience in original cataloging * Knowledge of rare book handling * Attention to detail Successful completion of the internship will give the student experience with a museum collection management system; the ability to adapt and apply best practice to a working Rare Books collection; and experience working in the multi-disciplinary environment of a museum library. Textile Conservation Internship In the summer of 2017, The Henry Ford acquired the Textile History Collection from the American Textile History Museum. The Conservation Department seeks a Simmons Intern to assist in the processing of this extensive collection, which includes quilts, coverlets and clothing items. Working with The Henry Ford's chief conservator and volunteers, duties of the intern will include: - Examination - Re-housing - Treatment (as required) In addition, at the completion of the internship, with assistance and input from appropriate staff, the student will present a synopsis of the project to an audience of The Henry Ford staff. Skills and abilities required: * Basic knowledge of textile conservation methods, materials and processes, including the ability to evaluate the condition of artifacts * Experience conserving a variety of organic and inorganic materials, including natural and synthetic fibers, feathers, leather and metallic fibers preferred * General ability to use Windows-based computers; good oral and written communication skills; good hand-eye coordination Successful completion of the internship will give the student experience in a working conservation department, documented projects for student portfolios, and the ability to adapt and apply best practice to a museum textile collection. Textile History Collection Archival Processing Internship In the summer of 2017, The Henry Ford acquired the Textile History Collection from the American Textile History Museum, making it the largest single acquisition to be brought to the Archives & Library in over 50 years. The Archives seeks one or more Simmons interns to assist in the ongoing effort to process, describe and make public the nearly 30 individual groups of materials contained within this large collection. Potential internship projects include: * Creation of box-level finding aids for select Sample Book collections * Arrangement and description of the three photographic collections * Arrangement and description of the six trade literature collections (excluding Trade Catalogs) * Arrangement and description of the Cocheco, Dan Cooper, and Mason Machine Works Records/Papers Working with the Archives Technical Services Team, duties of the intern(s) will include some or all of the following: - Arrangement and description of unprocessed materials - Rehousing of materials - Addition and improvement of container labeling - Updating and revision of existing description, including finding aids and CMS records In addition, at the completion of the internship, with assistance and input from appropriate staff, the student(s) will present a synopsis of the project to an audience of The Henry Ford staff. Skills and abilities required: * Interest in gaining experience with description and access of archival collections * Understanding of archival description standards and practices * Strong writing and communication skills, and attention to detail Successful completion of the internship will give the student(s) experience with requirements for the description of, and provision of access to, archival collections; experience with a collection management system having a non-archives focus; the ability to adapt and apply best practice to a working archive; and gain experience working in the multi-disciplinary environment of a museum archive. Gain Perspective. Get Inspired. Make History. Sarah Andrus Librarian P: 313.982.6100 ext 2294 E: SarahA(a)thehenryford.org<mailto:SarahA@thehenryford.org> www.thehenryford.org<http://www.thehenryford.org/> ................................................. The Henry Ford 20900 Oakwood Boulevard Dearborn, MI 48124

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MiSTEM Advisory Council Awards $2.85M to 34 STEM Projects
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

FYI - If you are in any of the communities listed below the opportunity for collaboration with STEM programming just got even more exciting! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> [MDE Logo] News Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 Gov. Snyder's MiSTEM Advisory Council Awards $2.85M to 34 STEM Projects January 19, 2018 LANSING - Thirty-four Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs are sharing $2.85 million in state grants from Governor Rick Snyder's MiSTEM Advisory Council, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) announced today. The state Legislature set aside $2.85 million in 2017-18 to distribute grants up to $100,000 for the implementation of STEM programs listed in the STEMworks database. The MiSTEM Advisory Council selected the awardees, whose funding ranges from $24,000 to $100,000, from 134 applications seeking more than $10 million. The applications came from local and intermediate school districts (ISDs), universities, and STEM providers "STEM education is critically important to a student's success later in life," Governor Snyder said. "Thank you to my partners in the state Legislature and the Department of Education for ensuring that more Michigan students will have access to these STEM skills." The MiSTEM Advisory Council said in a statement: "The Council would like to thank the Governor for the leadership and vision to propel STEM education down a new and exciting path. The legislature has stepped up to the challenge and appropriated funds to support this shift in culture, enabling STEM programming around the state to benefit from proven best practices. "As proud as we may be about this initial success, we are even more encouraged by the widespread potential that will be harnessed and directed toward the further advancement of STEM education for all of the students throughout the state." State Superintendent Brian Whiston said the grants' STEM focus will help Michigan become a Top 10 education state in 10 years - the central goal of the Michigan Department of Education. The grants align with the Top 10 plan's goal of implementing high-quality classroom instruction through a child-centered instructional model with a strategy to enable public schools' students to engage in integrated STEM programming. In weighing the applications, the MiSTEM Advisory Council considered reviewer ratings, program type, and distribution across the MiSTEM Network Regions. Two successful applicants, Oakland Schools and West Shore ESD, received multiple awards to provide professional development in regions other than their own. They are using the funding to build on statewide work underway for several years with seed funding from other sources. Here is the list of 10 ISDs, 10 local districts and three STEM education provider applications selected for funding: Organization Region STEMworks Program Amount Lakeview Sch. District (Calhoun) Region 1 - Southwest Michigan PLTW $94,340 Oakland Schools Region 2 - South Central Michigan Modeling MS Science - Jackson/Lansing $100,000 Brighton Area Schools Region 2 - South Central Michigan PLTW $53,007 National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc. Region 3 - Wayne County Camp Invention $100,000 Wayne RESA Region 3 - Wayne County Math Recovery $62,716 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Region 3 - Wayne County PLTW $74,339 Detroit Public Schools Community District Region 3 - Wayne County A World In Motion(r) (AWIM) $97,730 Iridescent Region 3 - Wayne County Iridescent $91,382 Macomb ISD Region 4 - Macomb County Math Recovery $53,737 Oakland Schools Region 5 - Oakland County Modeling Biology $100,000 Oakland Schools Region 5 - Oakland County Modeling Chemistry $100,000 Genesee ISD Region 6 - Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair Counties Math Recovery $98,406 Shiawassee Regional ESD Region 7 - Capital Area Math Recovery $99,120 Otsego Public Schools Region 8 - West Michigan MiSTAR $34,160 Kent ISD Region 8 - West Michigan Math Recovery $45,675 Oakland Schools Region 8 - West Michigan Modeling MS Science - Muskegon $100,000 Mason County Eastern Schools Region 9 - West Central Michigan Cereal City Science $100,000 Midland Public Schools Region 10 - Central Michigan MiSTAR $88,784 Sanilac ISD Region 11 - Thumb Cereal City $100,000 Oakland Schools Region 12 - North East Michigan Modeling Biology - Roscommon $100,000 Public Schools of Petoskey Region 13 - North West Michigan Full Option Science System (FOSS) $60,185 Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD Region 14 - Eastern UP Cereal City Science - elementary $93,488 Eastern Upper Peninsula ISD Region 14 - Eastern UP Cereal City Science - middle school $82,474 Oakland Schools Region 15 - Central UP Modeling Physical Science - Marquette $100,000 L'Anse Area Schools Region 16 - Western UP Engineering is Elementary $28,119 Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium & Keweenaw Region 16 - Western UP Math Recovery $24,285 Great Lakes Fishery Trust Statewide Great Lakes Stewardship Initiative $99,166 Muskegon Area ISD Statewide Math Recovery $99,960 West Shore Educational Service District Statewide AP Computer Science/Computer Science Discoveries $668,927 (6 applications total) The Legislature created the MiSTEM Advisory Council in 2015. It's made up of 11 voting members serving at the pleasure of the Governor and four ex-officio legislators appointed from the House of Representatives and Senate. For more information on the MiSTEM Advisory Council Grant, visit: http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-5236-447282--,00.html<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> # # # * MiSTEM+Grants+Announced.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> Questions? 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Registration now open - Disney's Approach to Quality Service
by Jan Davidson 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

On Thursday, Aug. 2, MCLS and the Library of Michigan will be hosting instructors from the Disney Institute to offer a one-day program called, "Disney's Approach to Quality Service." This event will take place at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI, and is open to staff of Michigan libraries. It is especially intended for front-line staff. This full-day program will include a light, continental breakfast, lunch, and all necessary materials. While it is valued at over $400/person, the Library of Michigan is highly subsidizing it, and the registration fee is only $50! In order to maximize the number of libraries who can gain this valuable information, registration is limited to 5 staff members from each library system. Registration<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/disney-s-approach-to-qual…> is now open! We expect it to fill up fast, so read more about the event<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/disneys-approach-quality-servic…> and register<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/special-programs/disney-s-approach-to-qual…> today! Questions about the program? Contact Jan at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x111. Trouble registering, or need to get your MCLS Store log-in information? Contact Gwen at training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x155. ********************** 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: https://store.mcls.org/ [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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looking for owner of flannelgraph kit
by Wendy Boyce 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Hello Margaret, I was forwarded an email you sent out regarding a flannelgraph kit returned in your bookdrop that didn't belong to you. Based on the information you provided in that email, it sounds like the kit may belong to the Great Start to Quality Central Regional Resource Center (RRC). The RRC's have Lending Libraries of educational materials for childcare providers and parents to check out to use with children, so it sounds like it might belong there. You could contact Barb Monroe, the Central Regional Resource Center director, at bjmonroe(a)ingham.org<mailto:bjmonroe@ingham.org> or 517-887-4535 (direct line). Let me know if you have any questions. Best, Wendy Boyce Ingham Great Start Collaborative Co-Coordinator Ingham Intermediate School District 2630 W. Howell Road Mason, MI 48854 Phone: 517.244.1246 Fax: 517.244.9510

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Historical collection policies?
by a.glass fowlervillelibrary.org 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Hello, The Fowlerville District Library will soon be moving to a larger building that will include a room for our Historical Collection. We would like to develop a policy about the use of the historical room and materials. In the past we had an issue with historical items being stolen, and would like to do our best to prevent any more of these irreplaceable items from disappearing. Do any other libraries have a policy about the use of their historical collection that you would be willing to share? We would appreciate any suggestions you can give! Thank you! Sincerely, Audrey Glass Programming Assistant Fowlerville District Library

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law books we would consider donating
by Thomas R. Morris 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

My law firm has some books we would consider donating to a library: Michigan Reports (Michigan Supreme Court cases) vols. 1-454. Michigan Appeals Reports (Michigan Court of Appeals cases) vols. 1-226. West's Bankruptcy Reporter (bankruptcy court and other bankruptcy cases, nationwide) vols. 1-214. Those I have listed are our big collections. We have other books to donate, but the others (digests, for example) are generally not current. The case reports I have listed do not go through the current date, but being cases, they never go out of date. Please let me know if your library is interested. Thomas R. Morris Silverman & Morris, P.L.L.C. 30500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200 Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 Morris(a)SilvermanMorris.com<blocked::blocked::mailto:Morris@SilvermanMorris.com> direct 248.862.3946 main 248.539.1330 www.SilvermanMorris.com<http://www.silvermanmorris.com/> [small_orange]

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