November 2018 - Michlib-l

Executive Director position open-Charleston County (SC) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 20 Nov '18

20 Nov '18

Charleston County (SC) Public Library System Seeks a Dynamic, Innovative Executive Director Charleston County Public Library System<http://www.ccpl.org/> seeks a leader to continue blending the area's historical connections to education with an innovative, collaborative vision that focuses on excellence and growing opportunities for lifelong learning. The CCPL offers rewarding and exciting career challenges for the successful candidate thanks to a $108.5 million building and renovation program funded through a 2014 bond referendum-overwhelmingly approved by three quarters of County voters. The new library leader will expand and improve the system's superb services, outstanding programs and exceptional customer experiences. The new Executive Director will work with the Board, staff and County officials to complete the construction of five libraries-two new buildings and three replacement facilities-as well as an administrative center and renovations at 13 existing locations. The successful candidate will lead the System's continuing efforts to grow virtual services, overhaul technologies, create innovative content and build sustainable partnerships with businesses and community organizations. Currently, CCPL's 16 locations serve more than 389,000 county residents. In 2019, the Library will have an annual budget of $18.9 million provided primarily through a county appropriation, a staff of 298 FTEs, a dynamic Friends of the Library organization, and a recently formed foundation-the Library Foundation of the Lowcountry-helping position it to achieve even greater excellence. Founded in 1670, Charleston established an early commitment to fostering literacy and literature with the first public lending library in the American Colonies in 1698. With a healthy respect for heritage and tradition, the Charleston community is growing in diverse ways thanks to a high quality of life recognized by residents and visitors, who make Charleston one of the world's top destinations. Charleston offers something for everyone. It has charming, preserved neighborhoods with historic forts, homes and churches as well as world-class art galleries, inviting beaches, world-famous golf courses, award-winning restaurants and fun activities that draw thousands of new residents and visitors annually. The community also offers high-quality health care, an involved business community and solid educational opportunities that make it a great place to live, work and play. For more information on Charleston County, the Library and the region, please visit Charleston links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/Charlestonlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Planning and directing all phases of library operations-financial, personnel, facilities and business for the library system; advising and guiding division heads on successes and solutions; working closely with the Library board, Charleston County administrator, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and contributing to Charleston's community, culture, lifestyles and interests focusing on active civic engagement; promoting best practices, library services and programs consistent with community expectations; understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience working with capital projects; and proven experience mentoring and developing staff. Qualifications. Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and five years of library experience in increasingly responsible library positions, or an equivalent combination of education, background and experience to enable the candidate to perform the work required effectively. The ideal candidate will have: excellent administrative, financial planning, communication and personnel management skills; the ability to inspire and lead staff; the initiative and vision to develop library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the board, staff and community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and building/renovating libraries are highly preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $121,409 to $165,131 (with placement dependent on experience and qualifications) with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://bradburymiller.com/currentclients.html>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury, danbradbury(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close January 6, 2019. 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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"A Universe of Stories" webinar
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

A Universe of Stories: 2019 Summer Reading Program Ideas for Youth & Teens<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Wednesday, December 19th, 2:00 PM (ET) 2019's Collaborative Summer Library Program theme is "A Universe of Stories." From space science fun with teens to early literacy tips, the Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council will present ideas for you to implement at your library to encourage summer reading. Get a jumpstart on summer reading programming! Webinar recording will be sent to registrants<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…>, even if you cannot attend live. Presenters: Kaelyn Christian of Georgetown Township Public Library; Anne Clark of the Bay County Library System; Liz Clauder of Bloomfield Township Library; Lindsay Fricke of the Novi Public Library; Dena Moscheck, Lapeer District Library; Monica Porter of the University of Michigan Library; Gillian Streeter of the Muskegon Area District Library; Eva Weihl, East Lansing Public Library; Stephanie Wambaugh of the Braille and Talking Book Library, and Cathy Lancaster, Library of Michigan. Please excuse any cross-posting. 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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Plan the future of SEMLOL (and win a $40 Amazon gift card)
by Holly Sorscher 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

Share your future professional development and initiative ideas at this interactive meeting. Register now for SEMLOL@40: Share you memories! Plan our future! Attendees will be included in a drawing to win a $40.00 Amazon gift card! SEMLOL@40 will be held 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018 at the Environmental Interpretive Center <https://umdearborn.edu/casl/centers-institutes/environmental-interpretive-c…> on the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the exhibits and walking trails at this unique location both during our break and after the event. Please see the attached flyer for detailed information about the event and how to register. -- Holly V. Sorscher (she/her) Head, User Services First Year Experience Librarian Mardigian Library University of Michigan-Dearborn (313) 593-5695

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Reminder about MI PR Group
by Kelly Rembert 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

Just a friendly reminder that the MI PR Group is coming up in 2 weeks - if you haven't already please RSVP to krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org and/or mruthko(a)baycountylibrary.org. Also check out our facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/michiganprgroup/ Hi Everyone, Myself and Mary Ruthko from Bay County Library System are reviving the MI PR Group. The MI PR Group an informal PR group to work together and share our successes, learn from our non-successes and put our brains together to try and tackle issues and help all of our libraries. We invite anyone involved with marketing or public relations in libraries to this group. We will be meeting on Monday, December 3 from 2:00 - 4:00pm at the Southfield Public Library in the Meeting Room. Agenda: ● Introductions ● Presentation by Liz Breed, Michigan eLibrary Coordinator ● Roundtable discussion about marketing the MEL databases both to the public and our own staff ● Introduction to Dale Jaslove, Community Engagement Specialist, TLN ● Going around the table - what are you up to at your library We are striving toward having 3 - 4 meetings a year and hopefully even an unconference! We are also working on building a website for our group. Please let me know if you can make it by emailing me at krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org and/or Mary at mruthko(a)baycountylibrary.org. 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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We're celebrating the revival of our MAME newsletter - take a look!
by Klaudia Janek 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

We are reviving our school state library organization newsletter and are putting our first "new" one out there. If you used to be a MAME member and want to rejoin, this is a great time so you don't miss out on future newsletters! http://www.mimame.org/join-mame.html Please take a look to catch up on state school library news, there is lots of information that will make for good Thanksgiving reading. https://conta.cc/2QWbHa8 Enjoy! Klaudia Klaudia Janek, MLIS *School Librarian* *IB Extended Essay Coordinator* *Michigan Association for Media in Education - 2018 President* *AASL **Frances Henne Award Committee Chair* 248 341 5925 http://iamediacenter.blogspot.com -- *International Academy* www.iatoday.org <http://www.iatoday.org>

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Berkley Public Library hiring part-time youth librarian
by Matt Church 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

Good morning, The Berkley Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time youth librarian. Please see www.berkleymich.org/employment for job posting details and application instructions. Thanks, Matt **** Please update your address book with mchurch(a)berkleymich.net <mchurch(a)berkleymich.net> **** Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3449 mchurch(a)berkleymich.net www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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Webinar Tomorrow + Additional Speakers - "Responding to an Active Shooter in the Library"
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

Check out this webinar brought to you by Library 2.0. Registration is $99. Our first Webinar in a special Library 2.0 series with Dr. Steve Albrecht is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 20th. We've added 30 minutes to the end of the event for optional viewing, during which time we'll first hear from Dr. Christie Kaaland, author of Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery in School Libraries: Creating a Safe Haven, and then from Shauna Burkeen, the librarian at Marshall County High School who experienced a school shooting this past January with 52 students in the library. More information on both Christie and Shauna below. You do not need to be available at the Webinar time in order to register, as a full recording will be made available for you to watch at your convenience. Register HERE<https://www.library20.com/group/webinar-active-shooter>. TOPIC: "Responding to an Active Shooter in the Library: Protecting Patrons and Staff From a Rare But Catastrophic Event." PRESENTED BY: Dr. Steve Albrecht, author, Library Security: Better Communications, Safer Facilities (ALA, 2015) DATE & TIME: Tuesday, November 20th, 2018, 4:00 pm US-EST (1-hour presentation + 30 minutes with special guests). Click here<https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?msg=Responding+to+an+…> for time zone conversions. The recording of the Webinar will be available immediately following the live broadcast, and available to all who register. COST: $99/person - includes participating live (not required), lifetime access to the recording, access to attendee discussion forum, and a certificate of attendance. (For group or other purchases, please emailsteve(a)learningrevolution.com<http://steve@learningrevolution.com/>.) TO REGISTER: Click HERE<https://www.library20.com/group/webinar-active-shooter>. You will first need to be a member of Library 2.0 (free) and be logged in. Please click "Sign Up" on the top right and we'll get you approved quickly. DESCRIPTION: Recent mass shootings in public places should remind all library leaders and their staffs to review their emergency response plans to this disturbing event. These incidents are often foreshadowed by warning signs and specific pre-attack behaviors by disturbed patrons that may be noticed by staff members. This 60-minute webinar is led by Dr. Steve Albrecht, a national leader in both workplace violence prevention and library security. He'll provide safety tools and security techniques to empower library employees at every level, not frighten them. This includes his discussion of how some people make threats and others pose threats; the national response protocol known as Run-Hide-Fight; how to safely evacuate all patrons and staff; how to shelter in place in the library; and how to best protect patrons and staff from an armed attacker. Dr. Albrecht will also discuss why these perpetrators strike in the first place and what we can learn from past cases as a way to both understand and stop them. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Library Director job opportunity-Buchanan, Michigan
by Mary Lysy 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

Hello Michigan Library Community. The Buchanan District Library is currently seeking applicants for the position of Library Director. Buchanan is a quiet community of about 4500 people located in Berrien County in the extreme Southwest corner of the State. It sits within a 20 mile radius of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the University of Notre Dame, and is roughly 90 miles from Chicago. The library enjoys a good deal of support from the 9,000 patrons in its service area, and is currently undergoing a building renovation. More information and a complete job description can be found by following the link below. http://www.buchananlibrary.org/about-us/employment

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Library Assistant (part-time) GLADL
by Lise Mitchell 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

*LIBRARY ASSISTANT * The Grand Ledge Area District Library is looking for a friendly and resourceful individual to join our staff. Library Assistants are responsible for a wide variety of clerical activities and considerable communication with, and service to, library patrons to ensure a positive library experience. This position includes managing the circulation desk during assigned shifts, assisting patrons with a variety of technology needs, shelving and shelf reading of library materials, and other tasks as assigned. Duties will also include assisting with planning and implementing programs for all ages. *Schedule:* Some evening and weekend hours required. Current schedule: Tu 1-9pm; Wed 9:30-5:00pm; Th & Fri 1-5pm. Weekend hours are on a rotation basis. *Education & Experience*: Education normally acquired through the completion of a high school degree. Previous library or customer service experience preferred. Must be able to file in alphabetical and numeric order and perform detail work with a high level of accuracy. Considerable experience with Windows, Internet browsers, and web applications desired as well as ability to quickly learn new software programs. *Wage *$12.00/hr. *Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2018*. -- Please complete GLADL job application <https://grandledge.lib.mi.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/GLADL-employment-ap…>and send to Attn: Library Director, GLADL, 131 E. Jefferson, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 or via email to grandledgelibrary.adm(a)gmail.com or via fax 517-627-6276. Visit our website at grandledge.lib.mi.us. An Equal Opportunity Employer. -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3550 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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School Readiness Webinar Series
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

School Readiness Webinar Series, Part 1: Growth Mindset December 5th, 3:00 PM EST Research shows that beliefs about intelligence and ability impact one's performance and response to failure. Join us for this webinar to learn more about what research says, how to examine and change your own mindset, and what you can do to help support children's growth mindset and persistence through challenge. For part 1 of a 4-part series, register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5833628660168965635 The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is a suite of research-backed resources created for librarians to help families prepare children ages 0 to 8 for success in school and in life. The toolkit was developed by the Center for Childhood Creativity at the Bay Area Discovery Museum(link is external)<https://centerforchildhoodcreativity.org/> in collaboration with the California State Library(link is external)<https://www.library.ca.gov/>. This 4-part series of webinars will introduce librarians to the research, practical implications, and resources offered in the toolkit, which is available in its entirety for free online. You can find the toolkit at this link(link is external)<https://centerforchildhoodcreativity.org/resource/reimagining-school-readin…>. This webinar series is sponsored by the California State Library in order to provide a free professional development resource for any and all library staff in California and to any interested library staff anywhere. 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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