March 2018 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Improv Program
by Brian Johnston 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Hello Everyone, Has any library staff out there tried to host an improv comedy class and/or event at your library? If so, could you please write to let me know how it went? Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Free to Good Home: Region 2 "Marvel: Agents of SHIELD" Season 2
by Stanczak, Cindy 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

We have have Region 2 "Marvel: Agents of SHIELD" Complete Season 2 available to anyone who might be able to use it. This DVD will not play on most DVD players sold in the U.S., U.S. Territories, Canada, and Bermuda. Free to a good home. 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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Bibliotheca maintenance agreements
by Melissa Huisman 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Hi! Can anyone who uses this company for their self check outs give me their opinion as to whether to continue with the maintenance or not? Thanks! Melissa Huisman, Library Director Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville 3338 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville MI 49426 Phone: 616-669-1255 X 5 Fax: 616-669-5150 Email: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org

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Door counters
by Kat Boyer 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Hello everyone, I've noticed that our door counter numbers, and what is going on at the library just don't seem to be matching up. We've been pretty busy lately, but the number from our door counter just doesn't seem to accurately reflect that. Do any of you have this problem, or have you had it and found a solution? I'm going to be investigating a new door counter, and wonder if there is any one that is more accurate that another, something I should really look for. Thank you, Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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upcoming webinar - Writing for the Web - register today!
by Jan Davidson 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Upcoming webinar offering from MCLS! Writing for the Web<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/writing-for-the-web-150.html> Instructor: Jessica Barnes Tuesday, March 27, 10am - 12noon Eastern (9-11am Central) Credits: 2 T-LEUs for IN staff! Is your library's website written in language for the online world? Learn how appropriate writing for the web for your library's website will make for a better user experience for your patrons. We will discuss strategies to help your patrons to get the information they need faster, and help make content easier for library staff to manage. Register today at https://store.mcls.org/! Questions? Email Training(a)mcls.org<mailto:Training@mcls.org>. ********************** MCLS Training Department training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St., Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 517-394-2420 x404 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x404 Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://store.mcls.org/

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JOB OPPORTUNITY: Science Liaison Librarian at Grand Valley State
by Jon Jeffryes 19 Mar '18

19 Mar '18

Good morning, Below you will find a job announcement for the Grand Valley State University Libraries - we're looking to hire a liaison librarian for the sciences. Additional questions - feel free to reach out to Jon Jeffryes (jeffryjo@gvsu / 616-331-3636) [Library%20Left%20Logo%20Black%20and%20Blue] 12-Month, Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Librarian (LIAISON LIBRARIAN) FULL DESCRIPTION Grand Valley State University Libraries seeks inclusive, user-oriented, and collegial applicants for a liaison librarian position. The incumbent will partner with undergraduate and graduate programs in the departments of Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Movement Science, Physics, and Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI). These departments are housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Liaison librarians at GVSU provide library instruction, collection development, and scholarly communications outreach in their assigned areas. They offer consultations for instructional and research services tailored to the needs of diverse students and faculty in liaison departments. They will demonstrate a commitment to student success, an understanding of the liberal education mission and the ability to work collaboratively and independently within a dynamic team-based organization. This is a tenure-track, 12-month appointment. This position reports to the Head of Liberal Arts Programs and is located on GVSU's Allendale campus. GVSU librarians are full members of the university faculty; as such they must possess the potential to fulfill the University Libraries' requirements for promotion and tenure, are expected to engage in scholarship and professional development, and contribute service to the institution, including faculty governance. REQUIREMENTS Required Qualifications: Master of Information and/or Library Science degree from an ALA accredited institution; ability to function in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment; strong commitment to public service. Preferred Qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Movement Science, Physics; knowledge with collection development; experience developing and delivering instructional programming; experience using and teaching research databases; ability to learn and use new instructional technologies. HOW TO APPLY A complete position description, as well as required qualifications and application information, can be found at jobs.gvsu.edu. Please submit a current CV or resume, cover letter and list of three professional references when applying. Application deadline is on April 13, 2018. Grand Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. GVSU librarians enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including support for professional development. Grand Valley State University Libraries is a recipient of the Association of College and Research Libraries 2012 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award and a member of the ACRL Diversity Alliance. Grand Valley State University is a public four-year comprehensive university located in west Michigan with campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland, plus centers in Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 22,000 students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of over one million, is rich in cultural amenities, and in easy driving distance of superb summer and winter recreational venues. For more information visit our FAQ: https://gvsu.edu/library/hiring [cid:image003.png@01D3BF60.22B29190]

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Give this a listen
by Smiley,Trent 18 Mar '18

18 Mar '18

Hello, Like many libraries across the state and country, CADL is using podcasts to push out content and to reinforce our brand promise of providing entertainment and information. We invite you to listen to our CADLcast Podcast that includes the following content; Author/Illustrator Mark Crilley teases a new graphic novel project that features a Michigan location, Bryan Popin, who has worked with Justin Timberlake's NSYNC and Chaka Khan, shares why he decided to become a Gospel artist and Mr. McFeely (David Newell) from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood discusses the iconic show, which first premiered on television 50 years ago. The podcast also includes interviews with CADL Local History Specialist Heidi Butler and cast member Maggie Lakis from the hit musical Something Rotten! Link: https://audioboom.com/posts/6730517-cadlcast-podcast-episode-6 Also, check out our Executive Edition and Reader's Roundtable Podcasts: https://audioboom.com/channels/4923659 Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Local History policy?
by Linda Lyshol 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Hi all, does any library that has a local history section and/or a genealogy room AND has a policy for it, would you send me a copy? Please. Linda Lyshol, MLIS, MPA Library Director, Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St.,Coldwater MI 49036 http://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org 517-278-2341, ext. 116 | 517-278-2342 (fax) Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one. * ~Neil Gaiman*

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Join National Library Legislative Day!
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Are you interested in personally sharing the story of your library community with members of Congress? Do you want to have your voice heard in support of Michigan Libraries by lawmakers in Washington D.C.? Join the Michigan Delegation to National Library Legislative Day (NLLD)! NLLD is a two day event that provides advocacy training and materials to prepare librarians and library supporters from all over the country to meet their Representatives and Senators and advocate for issues affecting libraries. NLLD is an opportunity to learn advocacy techniques from experts in the ALA Washington Office- techniques that can be used in Washington, AND in states, cites, townships, villages and districts. NLLD is a way to have YOUR library's story heard by Congressional decision makers. COME, raise your voice for Michigan Libraries on May 7-8 2018! INTERESTED in joining the Michigan delegation? Click http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld for information and to register, SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE Gale Cengage is sponsoring two (2) scholarships that will provide airfare and lodging for attendance at NLLD. LAST DAY TO APPLY IS MARCH 20 http://galesupport.com/legislativeday/ Any questions? Please contact me- I'm the Michigan Delegation coordinator! Hope to see you there! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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[Fixed Survey Link] Michigan eLibrary Survey | We'd like to hear from you!
by Mandy Shen 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Hello. We apologize that some of the survey links didn't work in our previous email. We have fixed this problem and you should be able to access the survey now. If you have already taken the survey, please ignore this email. Again we are sorry for the inconvenience. ------ We are a group of graduate students at University of Michigan School of Information. We are working with Library of Michigan to conduct this user research on Michigan eLibrary (MeL)'s website. We would like to hear about your opinion of MeL, which will help us decide how to improve the experience of the wesbite. The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete. All responses will be anonymous. Thank you for your time in advance. We truly value your input. Follow this link to the Survey: Take the Survey <https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tTZjbLhTV0wHsh?Q_CHL=email> Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser: https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9tTZjbLhTV0wHsh?Q_CHL=email Follow the link to opt out of future emails: Click here to unsubscribe <https://umich.qualtrics.com/CP/Register.php?OptOut=true&RID=MLRP_bq1kbYOAzo…>

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