January 2018 - Michlib-l

Big Body Play: Why Something So Scary is So Good For Children, by Frances Carlson
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 29 Jan '18

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Closing early
by Amy Goldyn 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Genesee District Library is closing at noon today due to the weather. Amy Goldyn Finance Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504 Phone: 810-230-3334 Fax: 810-732-1161

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Seeking Head of Facilities Management
by Terry New 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

The Kalamazoo Public Library is currently seeking a Head of Facilities Management to provide leadership for all building and grounds care, construction and renovation projects and safety and security systems. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished professional to lead internal Facilities operations and serve the local community by providing beautiful and welcoming library spaces. Check out our website<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs/> for more information and application submission. -- Terry M. New, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Human Resources Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7931 | TerryN(a)kpl.gov<mailto:TerryN@kpl.gov> | www.kpl.gov<http://www.kpl.gov/> [Description: KPL-logo]

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Position Available: Part-Time Building Monitor
by Kelly Bennett 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale MI 48220 POSITION: BUILDING MONITOR (PART-TIME) QUALIFICATIONS: - Excellent public service attitude, conflict resolution skills and ability to defuse tense situations - Knowledge of security principles and practices - Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent - Ability to work under stressful conditions and exercise good judgment - Works well with a diverse public including children and teenagers - Stays calm in difficult situations, following established procedures and guidelines - Communicates effectively with staff and public, both verbally and in writing - Ability to physically perform the duties of the position including walking long distances, and standing for long periods of time, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 40 lbs TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: - Greet the public pleasantly. - Routinely visually checks all areas of the Library, including public rest rooms, and maintains a building log. - Explains to public and enforces Library Patron Behavior Policy and other policies. - Responds to emergencies and maintenance issues and provides support as needed. - Works with local police department when warranted. - Writes incident reports for qualifying incidents and logs them for other staff to view. - Makes recommendations to management regarding safety/security procedures, policies, equipment and needs. - Responsible for program and meeting room set-ups, which may involve moving the room divider, chairs, tables, and setting up AV equipment. - Responds to Library staff requests for assistance. This may include preparing flyers or other program materials. - Perform light building maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, spot vacuuming or mopping, restocking rest rooms, picking up trash, and taking out recyclables. - Performs other duties as required or requested. This is an at-will position that reports to the Library Director. HOURS: Part-time, approximately 20-25 hours per week, evenings and weekends required. STARTING PAY: $10.50 per hour APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until filled. Preference given to applications received by February 16, 2018. Application available here: http://www.ferndalepubliclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fadl-emp-ap… Complete the Application and Return to: Jenny Marr, Director Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220 jmarr(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org 248-547-6000 The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. The Ferndale Area District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business. The Ferndale Area District Library is an EEO Employer. Updated 1/2018

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Wine Tasting at the Library Legal Requirements
by Dan Hutchins 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Hi all,I know many of you have hosted wine tastings at your libraries. The Lawrence Branch of Van Buren District is planning a similar event. The idea is to have a vendor out to host a free tasting for our patrons. I've done a bit of research and I'm having trouble determining the licensing requirements, if any, for such an event. To those with experience in this area I would be grateful for any insights you might care to share.Thank you! Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Re: [Michlib-l] 2018 Teen Video Challenge for Libraries Rock!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

Just a reminder that we are less than 2 weeks out from the TVC submission deadline if any of your teens are interested. Details & links in the message below. Thanks, 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/> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, November 17, 2017 1:28 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] 2018 Teen Video Challenge for Libraries Rock! Attached are the entry forms for the Teen Video Challenge (TVC) from CSLP for 2018's Libraries Rock! I will be accepting submissions through January 31, 2018. Contest details are below. All participants filmed must have release forms signed by parent/guardian. Here is a link to the 2017 state winners for "Build a Better World," to give your teens some ideas: https://www.cslpreads.org/2017-teen-video-challenge/. If you receive the digest for Michlib-L, than you can find the forms on our website at www.mi.gov/summerreading<http://www.mi.gov/summerreading>. How to Enter 1. Create your video. 2. Title your video with: "2018 TVC - Michigan - 'Unique Name'." Please choose a single name that does not include your real name. 3. Upload your video to YouTube.com or Vimeo.com 4. Fill out and sign your completed Entry & Model Release form(s). (email lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov> for forms) 5. E-Mail completed forms by January 31, 2018, with the subject "2018 TVC" to Cathy Lancaster, LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov> Late entries will not be considered. Winners and Prizes CSLP will review all state winners during March 2018. In the spring of 2018, CSLP will award each CSLP approved State Teen Video Challenge Winner $100.00 and the teen's public library a prize worth $50.00 from Upstart. Terms and Conditions All audio and artwork must be created by the entrant or be in the public domain and must be specified as such on the entry form. CSLP (and all CSLP member affiliates) have permission to use the "2018 Teen Video Challenge" submissions, including all work created and all intellectual property embodied therein, as per the Contest Release form. Video Criteria for Acceptance All videos must: * Be 30 to 90 seconds. * Promote the idea of using public libraries and reading. * Include your interpretation of the 2018 CSLP teen slogan "Libraries Rock!". * Be designed for use at any library. * Be appropriate for viewing by audiences of all ages. Video will be judged on the following criteria * Creativity * Message clarity and relevance * Motivation and inspiration * Overall impact 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/>

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Registration for Free Student-Run Conference at University of Michigan School of Information Now Open! Saturday, February 10!
by Ben Rearick 29 Jan '18

29 Jan '18

It is my pleasure to announce that registration for QuasiCon is now open! QuasiCon is a one day FREE student-run conference at the School of Information to be held on *Sat, Feb. 10, 2018, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm* at North Quad. Here is the link to register: http://quasicon-2018.appspot.com/. The registration button is at the top of the page! This year's theme is "Discovery & Distortion," featuring keynote speaker is Jo Angela Oehrli, Learning Librarian & Children’s Literature Librarian at the University of Michigan Libraries The conference will feature two panels, a series of lightning talks, interactive demos, a poster session, and more featuring UMSI students, faculty, and staff! Come and learn about the "discovery & distortion" challenges the information field faces today and see what other exciting and interesting things UMSI students are exploring and presenting! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me, contact the QuasiCon planning committee quasicon.planners.2018(a)umich.edu, or the ALA student chapter officers at alaofficers(a)umich.edu. Feel free to spread the word to your friends and colleagues! I look forward to seeing you there! All best, Ben Rearick

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Fwd: Question on Hubless or Stacking DVD Cases
by Stanczak, Cindy 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

We're beginning the process of reassembling our TV series into one common record and one case for each season, from being broken up into individual discs and cases. Needless to say, I'm looking to buy a *lot* of multi-disc cases. Is anyone using the hubless or stacking DVD cases in your collection? I've attached a pictures below of what I mean. They can hold between 3-6 discs. - Do you like them? Do they securely hold the cases? Are they unwieldy to use? - Have you used them and then moved away from them? - I suspect that they would cause less damage to the hubs, of which we see a *lot*. However, does it cause damage to the edges? Also, does anyone have a vendor they've used in the past that they like or really didn't like? Thank you! Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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New Director at Croton Township Library
by Diane Greiner 27 Jan '18

27 Jan '18

A new director has been hired here at Croton Township Library. Laura Rodriguez-Irwin will be starting at the library on February 12th in her new leadership role. Many of you may know Laura from Grant Area District Library. Diane Greiner, Director Croton Township Library 8260 S. Croton-Hardy Drive Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-1615 <mailto:crodg@llcoop.org> crodg(a)llcoop.org

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MeL Minute: Celebrate African American History Month with Britannica
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, Save time, keep organized, and share Britannica content with Resource Packs! 'My Britannica' provides users a quick and easy way to collect and share materials including articles, images, and videos. Whether you are planning a lesson or just need quick access to important information, you can log into 'My Britannica' from school, home, or the library. To get started, click 'My Britannica' in the upper right of any screen in Britannica School. If you don't already have a personal account, click 'sign-up' and follow the instructions on the screen. Be sure to indicate if you are a student or an educator before clicking 'OK.' Now you are ready to start saving, organizing, and sharing! You can begin to save content by conducting a search and clicking the star within an article, image, video, or other text source. You can then place that piece of content in a Resource Pack. Save as much or as little as you'd like. Once you have saved content that you would like to share, click on 'My Content' in the upper right of your screen and find your newly created Resource Pack on the left of your screen. Click on the Resource Pack title to take notes or add additional content. Share by clicking the 'share pack' link in the upper right of the Resource Pack screen. You'll find a unique url just for your Resource Pack! Before users in Michigan can view the shared resource pack from this link, be sure to first click into a Britannica School level found at Mel.org to geo-authenticate your computer. Once a computer is geo-authenticated, anyone can click the shared link to access all the great content you've shared. In February, we are celebrating African American History Month, so we'd like to share a few Resource Packs that we've put together to get you started! Remember to first click on a Britannica School level at Mel.org to geo-authenticate your computer. Then click on the links below. Start sharing today! Celebrating African American History (Elementary) http://eb.com/72496 Celebrating African American History (Secondary) http://eb.com/72494 African Americans in STEM (Elementary) http://eb.com/119506 African Americans in STEM (Secondary) http://eb.com/119505 Brought to you by the MeL Team. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. 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. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cid:image003.png@01D396C9.128DEB80]Visit the new Michigan Parent Dashboard for School Transparency Your Window to Important School Information and Facts Learn more at: http://www.MISchoolData.org/ParentDashboard<http://www.mischooldata.org/ParentDashboard>

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