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Vicksburg Library Director Posting
by ehansen＠vicksburglibrary.org 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

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Rolling Shelving
by Megan Buck 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Hello all, We are planning to retrofit our existing shelving with casters, allowing us to open up space in our main reading room for programming. Our current shelving is 22" wide, 60" high, and, ideally, 9' long - however we could create 6' sections if we had to. My questions for anyone out there with movable shelving are - Where did you purchase your shelving from? What are the dimensions of your shelves? What type of flooring do you roll them on? Do you have any words of caution or advice? At this time, our head of facilities plans to do the installation, if you also took on a project to retrofit shelving with casters and have a recommendation (or warning) on a type of caster, we would also appreciate learning from your experiences! Thank you! Megan Megan Buck Director Dickinson County Library 401 Iron Mountain Street Iron Mountain, MI 49801 (906) 774-1218 www.dcl-lib.org<http://www.dcl-lib.org/> [dickinson cty libray-side email]

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Teen Problem Behavior Responses
by Therese 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Here's a compilation of the responses I received. Thanks for all the helpful advice! :) -- Therese Bulszewicz Teen Services Librarian Romeo District Library 65821 Van Dyke Washington, MI 48095 586.752.0603 therese(a)romeodistrictlibrary.org

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Free MeL webinar - MeL Statistics for Patron's Research - Mar 28, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

In both private and public sectors statistics through demographic information and government data sets are used to conduct and improve research. If your patrons are entrepreneurs, your local municipality, or students they need access and the knowledge of how to leverage this information. Please join us on March 28 at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on how you can access and utilize these vital resources. 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/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-patrons-r…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-patrons-r… 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. 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/> (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Medium size envelopes needed
by donna＠pawpaw.lib.mi.us 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Paw Paw District Library, zv260 is in need of medium sized envelopes for RIDES. Can any library help us out? Donna Dluge Paw Paw District Library 609 W. Michigan Avenue Paw Paw, MI 49079 269 657-3800

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Wayne State University Career Fair
by Cathleen A Russ 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

"We wanted to let you know that there is still time to register for Wayne State University's School of Information Sciences Annual Career Fair on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. This event has brought employers and potential employees together for nearly 20 years. It is an excellent opportunity to increase awareness of your organization among SIS's students and alumni. We hope that you will consider promoting your organization and recruiting our students and alumni for your professional job openings. Wayne State's School of Information Sciences is among the largest ALA-accredited MLIS programs in the United States and Canada. We currently have approximately 500 enrolled students. On average, 80 SIS students graduate each semester and enter the profession ready to apply the core principles of librarianship - information access, organization, services, management, and archival skills- as well as implement emerging technologies such data analytics, information architecture and web site development across a variety of information intensive environments. This year we also added a second Master's degree in Information Management. Attending this event will provide you with opportunities to network and share employment and internship information with our students. You will also find that you will advise and impact students who may be interested in working for your organization in the future. Our future information professionals are eager to learn about your organization and the skills, abilities and attributes you seek in potential employees. To reserve space for your organization, please complete the registration form linked to below by April 3, 2018. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided for two recruiters. Please note that there is no fee for employers to attend the SIS Career Fair. Parking information will be sent after you register. For additional information, please visit our Career Fair 2018 webpage at http://slis.wayne.edu/jobfair/careerfair.php." Best, Kim Schroeder Coordinator, Archival Program Lecturer and Career Advisor Wayne State University School of Information Sciences Faculty Advisor for National Digital Stewardship Alliance http://wsustudentndsa.wordpress.com/ @archivekim ag1797(a)wayne.edu<mailto:ag1797@wayne.edu> 313 577-9783 Career Advising Page http://sis.wayne.edu/students/planning.php

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Job posting: Library Director
by Rose Rice 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

The Bridgeport Public Library is a Class IV library serving a diverse population of over 12,600 residents in Bridgeport and Spaulding Townships. The library is open 60 hours, six days a week with a staff of 7 and an approximate annual budget of $360,000. The Bridgeport Public Library is a member of the White Pine Library Cooperative and Valley Library Consortium. Due to the retirement of the current director, the Board is seeking a dynamic, positive individual to lead the library. The successful candidate will be a "hands-on" administrator, be visible in the library and in the community, have a vision for library service, and have the ability to articulate that vision to the Board, the staff, and the public. Candidates will have strong technology skills and a vision for the use of technology in providing library services, be an excellent communicator, and have experience in managing and directing employees. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate customer service focus, financial management expertise, and strong Board relations. A complete job description is available at www.bridgeportlibrary.org.

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Exciting NEW and returning workshops!
by Jan Davidson 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

MCLS has lots of *brand-new* and returning favorite online workshops coming up in the next month! Writing for the Web<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/writing-for-the-web-150.html>, Mar 27 MeL Databases: MeL Statistics for Patron's Research<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-mel-statistics-for-patrons-r…>, Mar 28 BIBFRAME: An Overview<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/bibframe-an-overview-151.html>, Apr 3 *NEW* Child's Play: Cataloging Children's Materials<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/child-s-play-cataloging-children-s-materia…>, Apr 4 Everything You Need to be Doing as a DCB MeLCat Library<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/everything-you-need-to-be-doing-as-a-dcb-m…>, Apr 4 RDA for Non-Catalogers: What Do I Need to Know?<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rda-for-non-catalogers-what-do-i-need-to-k…>, Apr 5 *NEW* Investigating Open Educational Resources (OER): What Librarians Should Know<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/investigating-open-educational-resources-o…>, Apr 10 Original Cataloging of Sound Recordings Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-sound-recordings-us…>, 3 day class, Apr 10-12 MeLCat Refresher Training for DCB Libraries<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/melcat-refresher-training-for-dcb-librarie…>, Apr 12 (in-person, Lansing) Stop Saving Paging Slips! Streamline the MeLCat Process to Save Yourself Time<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/stop-saving-paging-slips-streamline-the-me…>, Apr 17 Copy Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/copy-cataloging-of-digital-resources-using…>, 3 day class, Apr 17-19 *NEW* Website Accessibility<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/website-accessibility.html>, Apr 19 Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Intermediate<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…>, 3 day class, Apr 24-26 MeL Databases: MARC Records from MeL: Boost Your Catalog with MeL Subscription Content<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-marc-records-from-mel-boost-…>, Apr 25 Missing in Action: RIDES Lost and Damaged Procedures<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/missing-in-action-rides-lost-and-damaged-p…>, Apr 26 Check out our full semester of trainings at https://store.mcls.org/. Questions? Email Training(a)mcls.org<mailto:Training@mcls.org>. ********************** 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/

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Guns in the Library
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

I believe our current policy concerning guns is out of date. My understanding is that it is no longer legal to prohibit concealed weapons in a public library in the State of Michigan; I'm wondering how other libraries have addressed that. I will be extremely grateful for any suggestions or policies anyone is able to share. Thanks so much! -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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CPL Job Posting
by Shipra Sharma 13 Mar '18

13 Mar '18

The Canton Public Library currently has a new position open with our Information Services Department (now through April 08, 2018.) Following are the main details of the position along with the job description and requirements: Job Title: Information Services Intern Supervisor: Rebecca Havenstein-Coughlin, Department Head - Information Services Starting Wage: $13.49 to $ 14.82 per hour Scheduled Hours: Eighteen (18) hours per week Apply to: Marian Nicholson, Department Head - Business Services Email: nicholsonm(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:nicholsonm@cantonpl.org> Application Deadline: 6:00 pm on Sunday, April 08, 2018 Application packets must include: a cover letter, an official CPL employment application (available at cantonpl.org<https://www.cantonpl.org/sites/default/files/CPL_Employment_Application.pdf>) and a resume. POSITION SUMMARY Under the management of the Department Head Information Services, the Librarian Intern is responsible for any of the following: Reference, readers' advisory, roving, programming, cataloging, processing, collection development support, or special projects. Librarian Intern positions are reserved for graduate students currently enrolled in a master's-level library science program at an ALA-accredited university. This position is classified as a temporary part-time position and is non-exempt from overtime and provides no benefits afforded to employees classified as "regular". The nature of the work requires daytime, evening, and weekend hours. A six-month minimum commitment is required. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide Reference, Readers' Advisory, and Roving Services to the public: o Accurately and efficiently answer patron questions in various forms o Assist and train patrons in the navigation of the library website and the library's online services o Assist patrons with self-checkout stations and other library equipment o Respond to patron questions regarding their library account, including holds, interlibrary loan, program registration, and account issues, following established policies and procedures to select appropriate solutions and communicate options to the patron o Demonstrate and troubleshoot the use of equipment, PCs, and related software as needed o Locate and retrieve library materials requested by patrons according to established procedures o Perform reader's advisory by suggesting age-appropriate materials to patrons o Maintain neat and orderly library appearance o Assist at all public service desks as needed o Assist with checkout, check-in, and shelving functions as needed, following established guidelines and procedures o Greet and assist patrons throughout the entire library, assessing patron needs and referring as needed o Refer patron queries and issues beyond the Librarian Intern's scope of authority to the Librarian-in-Charge or library administration as appropriate * Assist Librarian or Program Specialist with programs for patrons * Selects, develops, and maintains assigned collections * Assist the Librarian with collection development and maintenance tasks. * Other Duties and Responsibilities o Compile, review and/or interpret statistical data o Independently or with others, research, recommend, implement and monitor projects as assigned o Serve on workgroups/committees and participate in library initiatives as assigned o Stay informed of library news and events via review of all forms of library communication: website, email, SharePoint, library newsletter and blog. Contribute content as appropriate o Enforce library policies using a polite and professional approach o Accept special assignments or duties in support of the library's goals and objectives REQUIRED EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE * Current enrollment in a library science program from an ALA-accredited school * One year of experience in a customer service environment * Working knowledge of common computer applications, including Microsoft Office and the Internet * Punctuality and dependability * Consistent display of public service attitude that reflects the library's values * Ability to complete special projects while maintaining routine duties * Knowledge of library operations and services, including an understanding of and adherence to fundamental principles of open access to library materials and the privacy rights of patrons * Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment * Ability to maintain a calm atmosphere, ensure safety, and respond to emergencies * Ability to persuade, negotiate and resolve conflict * Ability to work with patrons of varied backgrounds, ages, and abilities * Written and verbal communication skills at the level typically acquired with enrollment in a Master's degree program PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Coursework related to area of focus/department * Prior professional experience in a public library ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS * Ability to lift and carry boxes up to 25 lbs. and push carts weighing up to 200 lbs. * Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch when assisting patrons * Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate in writing and verbally * Sufficient vision which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hard copy form * Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not a contract between the library and the employee. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. The library reserves the right to revise this job description at its discretion. The Canton Public Library is an EEO employer. [vsmCPLlogo] Shipra Sharma Administrative Assistant-HR sharmas(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:sharmas@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library<http://www.cantonpl.org/> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1068

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