March 2018 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Youth Services Librarian - Job Posting
by Kimberly Young 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Please see the posting for the current opening for a Youth Services Librarian at the Houghton Lake Public Library at the following link: http://hlpl.org/job-openings/ Position open until filled! Have a beautiful day! Kimberly Young Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library

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Job: Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian (Oakland University Libraries)
by Mariela Hristova 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Job Opening: *Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian* Oakland University Libraries seek a part-time librarian to provide information literacy instruction and reference services. Instruction-related duties include one-shot instruction sessions for WRT 1060, a freshman composition course. Reference-related duties include staffing the research help desk and providing one-on-one research consultations. Part-time librarians also assist with special projects as assigned. Hours: 15-20 hours per week, including evenings and/or weekends Salary: $22.50 per hour Start date: May 1, 2018 The job candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS and strong orientation towards instruction and reference services. Experience in teaching and reference in an academic library is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of applications begins on April 10, 2018. Please send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references by email or mail to: Mariela Hristova, Associate Dean Kresge Library, Room 300D 100 Library Drive Rochester, MI 48309-4479 hristova(a)oakland.edu :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Please excuse the cross-posting, if you have already seen this announcement elsewhere. Kindly, Mariela :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:

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Atlas Stand For Sale
by John Martin 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Wouldn't you just LOVE to own a lightly used, still in great shape, Atlas Stand just like this one? I thought so!! Taking any and all offers. You haul it away but we'll help load it up! JM John Martin, Director Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: 616.842.5560 x212 Fax: 616.847.0570 jmartin(a)loutitlibrary.org www.loutitlibrary.org

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Register today! Upcoming webinars from MCLS
by Jan Davidson 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Upcoming webinar offerings from MCLS! BIBFRAME: An Overview<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/bibframe-an-overview-151.html> Tuesday, April 3, 2 - 4pm Eastern (1 - 3pm Central) This course will provide an overview of the developing BIBFRAME project, intended to replace the MARC21 standard. Topics will include: * An Overview of the history of its development * An introduction to RDF and linked data concepts * An overview of BIBFRAME and how it implements various standards and models (RDF, vocabularies) * Examples of BIBFRAME records and current projects * Tools currently available to work with current MARC records to BIBFRAME conversion Child's Play: Cataloging Children's Materials<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/child-s-play-cataloging-children-s-materia…> Wednesday, April 4, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9 - 11am Central) In this course, we will: 1) Explore the possibilities of value-added cataloging, 2) be able to identify and deal with the anomalies found in cataloging children's materials, and 3) know how to use cataloging tools and resources available for this special focus. We'll start the course with some thinking about why we even want to catalog children's materials. We will discuss some of the irregularities that occur with cataloging children's books (board books, books with moving parts, books with no words, etc.), kits (for example books with accompanying stuff -- CDs, plush toys), and "realia" (puzzles, toys, games). We will talk about several ways to add value to the catalog record -- ways to tie in with curriculum, reading levels, reading programs, library programming and displays, and just generally providing some depth to the data available to the catalog user. 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…> April 5, 2 - 4pm Eastern (1 - 3pm Central) Have you thought that your catalogers been talking a new language lately? Using terms like RDA and FRBR? RDA Resources, Description and Access is the new cataloging standard, implemented in 2013 to replace AACR2. FRBR is part of the infrastructure of this new code. What does this mean to the non-cataloger? What kind of changes should library staff and the end user expect to see as a result of RDA? What are some of the major changes between AACR2 and RDA? Register for these courses, and more, today 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>

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Digital Library Cards
by Pam Seabolt 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Digital Library Cards Join us Thursday, April 19, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing issuing and the use of Digital Library Cards. Our featured guest will be Assistant Director of Library Services, Eric Mims, from Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (IN). Eric will chat about how MPHPL uses digital library cards, the ins and outs of their program, and answer any questions you might have. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our March chat on Creating Space for Engagement? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/third-thurs-twitter-chat-march-2018-creating-sp…> it for you. **************************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Freebies
by Denise Bearre 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

The Alcona County Library has two book sets and a set of sign holders for" stack ends" for free to the first takers. Pictures are attached. The Historian's History of the World is a 25 volume set The University of Literature is a 17 volume set Photo attached of the sign holders. Denise M Bearre, Library Director Alcona County Library 312 W Main St Harrisville, MI 48740 989-724-6796 ex 221

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SEMLOL Spring Workshop - April 13th - Accessibility for All - Registration Open
by SEMLOL Executive Board 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessibility-for-all-tickets-44234209712> for the Spring SEMLOL Workshop - Accessibility for All - is now open! Presenters are: *"A Digital Accessibility Team: Creating Advocates and Audits" * Bridget Burke, University of Michigan Library (1:00 pm) *"Are PDFs Ruining Your Accessibility Efforts?" * Bill Marino, Eastern Michigan University (2:55 pm) SEMLOL is hosting its first ever networking happy hour. Please join fellow members at the Corner Brewery <https://arborbrewing.com/location/cornerbrewery/https://arborbrewing.com/lo…> in Ypsilanti from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Hope to see you in April! :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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Average Book Prices, 2018
by Jim Flury 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

You look forward to this every year! You have been waiting for this since March, 2017! Yeah, right :) Just like that pesky weed that pops up in your lawn, attached is a copy of TLN's perennial (on account it seems to return every year) "Average Book Prices" compilation. Information taken from School Library Journal, March 21, 2018. The 2018 figures are ytd. The 2017 figures have been updated from ytd to total. We will also post a copy of this to http://tln.lib.mi.us/dept/technical-services/acq/ Happy Spring! Jim 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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Free MeL webinar - MeL Statistics for Patron's Research - Mar 28, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 21 Mar '18

21 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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Deadline! Library of Michigan LSTA Public Library Services Grant applications due March 26th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 21 Mar '18

21 Mar '18

A reminder that the applications for the summer quick grants for public libraries are due next Monday, March 26th no later than 5:00 PM EST. We hope to see a proposal from you! Karren >>>>>>>> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the second year of the Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries. The application deadline is Monday, March 26th at 5:00 PM EST. This program provides funding for public libraries to develop a summer program and purchase materials and supplies for that program. There are three selected program topics - technology, children & teens and literacy. Funding is intended to supplement local services. The grant review will focus on small projects that improve community services and are aligned with the LSTA priorities. The LSTA priorities are for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills and expanding services for learning and access to information. The grant period is from June to August 2018. Grants will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Branch libraries may apply individually. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the APPLICATION LINK is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Public Library Services grant section. Please read the Program Application Information<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_LSTA_2017_Small_Gran…> before applying. Please contact me at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child(r). Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]

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