April 2018 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Storytime survey
by Mary Daugherty 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

HI, I am looking for examples or suggestions on surveys for parents to complete about the storytimes that we have done this year. I don't feel it is important to break it down by ages or providers. I am looking for more of a general survey that also has room for suggestions. Thanks for sharing, Mary Daugherty

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Bernie Margolis
by Nancy Bellaire 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

It is with a heavy heart that I send news of the passing of Bernie Margolis, former director of the Monroe County Library System (MI), Pikes Peak Library District (CO), and the Boston Public Library. Bernie most recently served as the New York State Librarian. Bernie was the most passionate of library champions and served the American Library Association in many roles including that of ALA Councilman. Those of us who knew and worked with Bernie will remember his can-do attitude, his fierce defense of penal fines for public libraries in Michigan, and his vision for libraries of the future. Bernie's obituary has not yet been published, but his funeral will be at the Levine Funeral Home in Albany New York at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 18. Burial will be at about 1 PM at the Pittsfield Cemetery in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Bernie's wife, Amanda Batey Margolis. Nancy Nancy Bellaire Director Monroe County Library System 840 S. Roessler St. Monroe, MI 48161 734 241-5770

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Free MeL webinar - MARC Records from MeL: Boost Your Catalog with MeL Subscription Content - Apr 25, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

Incorporating MARC records from MeL into your catalog provides your community additional resources through your catalog, boosts your holdings and potentially your circulation stats. Please join us on April 25, at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on how and why libraries have utilized MeL MARC records, and learn how to avoid user pitfalls with your implementation. 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-marc-records-from-mel-boost-…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-marc-records-from-mel-boost-… 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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Toner
by Trish Burns 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

Cleaning some stuff out - unearthed 4 Xerox drum cartridge toner fusers, for a Xerox copier Work Center Model #7232 or 7242. Reply directly to me and we'll get them out to you - Trish Burns, Director Bay County Library System 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org 989-894-2837 ext.2214

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Director position open! Johnson City (TN) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

Johnson City (TN) Public Library - Director Johnson City Public Library-a dynamic center for the community! The Johnson City Public Library<http://www.jcpl.net/> seven-member Board of Directors seeks an enthusiastic, visionary, community-minded leader as its next Library Director. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, exhibit a clear vision and commitment to librarianship, articulate and advocate the Library's strategic directions, provide sound fiscal management and promote collaborative relationships within the Library and throughout the community. The Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has an annual budget of $2 million supported by city appropriation with additional county funding. Support is also provided through grants, donations, and the Friends of the Johnson City Public Library. The beautiful 42,625 square foot Library facility is currently at capacity - in 2017, the dedicated staff (31 FTE) provided programs and services to 244,981 visitors and circulated 525,769 items. Johnson City, located in Northeastern Tennessee nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, is part of the 'tri-cities' region which includes the neighboring cities of Kingsport and Bristol. This is a growing community that is home to the East Tennessee State University campus, an excellent public school system, and top-rated medical facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers will find numerous opportunities to hike, bike, raft, ski, climb and seek new adventures. The city is optimally located with easy access to several metropolitan areas and only a few hours' drive to the Carolina beaches. The Library is located on the edge of a revitalizing downtown that includes a wide variety of restaurants, shops and microbreweries. Johnson City is poised for growth and is known for temperate climate and low cost of living -ideal for families or individuals at any stage of life. To learn more about Johnson City, the Library and the position, please visit Johnson City Public Library Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/johnsoncitylinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Director has overall responsibility for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of Library operations and services including, but not limited to: budget, personnel, collection development, technical and automation services, facilities, and community relations. Requirements. A Master of Library Science degree is required as well as a minimum of four years of professional library experience. A minimum of three years of library administrative experience is preferred. Other preferred qualifications include: experience reporting to a governing board, successful fundraising/grant writing skills, experience working with budgets, and working effectively with government officials and other public constituencies. See Johnson City Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/jcjobdesc.pdf> to review the full position description. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $65,000-82,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com?subject=Johnson%20City%20Public%20Library%20Director%20position%20-%20application%20>. The position closes May 13, 2018. 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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Presenter Recommendation for Family Programs - Pint Size Polkas with Uncle Mike Schneider
by Mary Beth Reasoner 15 Apr '18

15 Apr '18

Dear All - Tecumseh District Library recently presented a family program (designed for Kindergartners through Fifth Graders) called "The Library Rocks/Polkas" featuring Pint Size Polkas with Uncle Mike Schneider. He was fantastic and has the qualities that every Children's Librarian who books performers desires! Mike was very personable, both in his e-mail correspondence and in person. He was patient and willing to work with us as we made several attempts to find a compatible booking date. He came prepared, on time, and full of energy, even though we were his third program of the day! We so enjoyed Mike's excellent accordion playing and his patter. We sang along, danced the Chicken Dance and the Hokey Pokey, and clapped along to a variety of songs played polka style! He often asked for young volunteers to come up and participate in funny trivia questions about rocks. He was able to ad lib, which is a necessity when working with children! He has a very descriptive website and offers a variety of programs, including the one which revolves around the this year's CSLP SRP theme, "Libraries Rock!" His prices are reasonable and our program was funded via TDL's Friends Group. He lives in Wisconsin but performs often in Michigan. He will offer a discount when he can schedule performances for more than one library in a day. Check out his website at www.pintsizepolkas.com<http://www.pintsizepolkas.com> We received many compliments from parents for a fun-filled evening! Mary Beth Mary Beth Reasoner Children's Services Librarian Tecumseh District Library mbreasoner(a)tecumsehlibrary.org<http://mbreasoner@tecumsehlibrary.org><mailto:mbreasoner@gmail.com> www.tecumsehlibrary.org<http://www.tecumsehlibrary.org/> 215 North Ottawa Street Tecumseh, MI 49286-1564 517-423-2238 517-423-5519 (Fax) "Let us read and let us dance, two amusements that will never do any harm to the world." - Voltaire

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Cool things at CADL
by Smiley,Trent 14 Apr '18

14 Apr '18

Hello all, Just wanted to share a list that our staff created and a few podcast interviews. Special staff generated list in celebration of CADL's 20th year. https://www.flipsnack.com/F8FAA95C5A8/20-for-our-twentieth-capital-area-dis… Interview with author Imbolo Mbue (Capital Area Reads Author) https://audioboom.com/posts/6797806-imbolo-mbue-full-interview Interview with the director of Bud, Not Buddy (coming to Lansing's Riverwalk Theatre) https://audioboom.com/posts/6802878-interview-with-director-of-bud-not-buddy 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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Closing at 3pm today.
by David Conklin 14 Apr '18

14 Apr '18

The Genesee District Library will be closing at 3pm today. David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335<tel:(810)%20230-3335> Office (810) 732-1161<tel:(810)%20732-1161> Fax dconklin(a)thegdl.org<mailto:dconklin@thegdl.org> Genesee District Library Headquarters G-4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504 [cid:image001.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<https://www.thegdl.org/> [cid:image002.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Genesee-District-Library/45467758516> [cid:image003.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://gdlbusinesscenter.blogspot.com/> [cid:image004.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://www.linkedin.com/company/2620384?trk=cws-btn-overview-0-0> [cid:image005.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://pinterest.com/gdlibraries> [cid:image006.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://www.youtube.com/user/GeneseeDistrict> [cid:image007.jpg@01CF75DB.D57A1870]<http://www.thegdl.org/index.php/events?format=feed&type=rss> Sent from mobile office.

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eNews from HSM: Write for Michigan History, Michigan History Alliance, Maritime Tour, Upcoming Events
by HSM Main 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

Shipwrecks, Lighthouses, Museums, Oh My! Michigan Maritime Tour Our Michiganders on the Road 4-day, 3-night "Michigan Maritime Tour" explores some of the Great Lake State's premier maritime history sites, including Beaver Island, the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Legends of Thunder Bay Shipwrecks, Fishtown, and lighthouses galore. You'll visit sites rarely seen even by those well-versed in Michigan's rich history. Register today! <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/maritime-tour/> Learn more and register on our website The Michigan Centenary Stamp Many postage stamps have featured Michigan and its unique landmarks. The first, the Michigan Centenary Stamp, debuted on November 1, 1935. The Post Office Department, now the United States Postal Service, issued nearly 76 million of the Michigan Centenary Stamps to mark the 100th anniversary of Michigan's Constitutional Convention. Thank you to all of our volunteer judges! Michigan History Day State Finals is April 28. We asked, and you answered! Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be a judge for our Michigan History DayR State Finals event in Bay City. Michigan History Day, an educational program of the Historical Society of Michigan, is a yearlong educational program that encourages students to explore local, state, national, and world history. Winners of the state level Michigan History Day competition in the Junior and Senior categories move on to compete in National History Day in College Park, MD. <http://hsmichigan.org/mhd/> Visit our website for more information Have you heard of the Michigan History AllianceT? The Michigan History AllianceT is a regionalized program that helps our member organizations preserve and promote history by fostering collaboration, sharing information and best practices, and providing training for their staff and volunteers. Each regional alliance meets at least twice a year to bring together representatives from HSM member historical organizations in several counties. The gatherings feature a speaker to address a topic of interest and allow for conversations among each region's historical organizations. Attendance at the Michigan History Alliance networking sessions is free of charge for current member organizations of HSM. Membership is required for participation. Alliance meetings also offer separate three-hour History Skills Workshops led by authorities in the field. Workshops offer in-depth training on such topics as exhibit design, collections management, fundraising, and website creation. There is a fee to attend the History Skills Workshops. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/> Learn more about the Michigan History Alliance _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> Did you know you could write for Michigan History magazine? Michigan History magazine is always on the lookout for writers-could one of its next writers be you? Check out some of our 1-page and 2-page sections below and consider writing for us today. Passionate about a Michigan-made product or company? Write for "Made in Michigan!" Are you detail-oriented and know one topic, community, or item inside and out? Write for "Focus on Michigan!" Do you have a Michigan memory that you'd like to share with our readers? Write for "Remember the Time!" Are you a member historical organization with an artifact of interest? Submit your item for "Facts and Finds!" <http://hsmichigan.org/publications/writers-guidelines/> To learn more about Michigan History's special sections, visit our writers guidelines. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections presents "Arranging and Describing Photographs workshop," Monday, April 30, in East Lansing. The Maritime Heritage Alliance presents "Maritime Heritage Alliance Annual Boat Auction and Garage Sale," Saturday, June 2, in Traverse City. The Historical Society of Casevile presents "Ladies Luncheon," Wednesday, June 13, in Caseville. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM's online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you'd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Book Club Kits
by Mary Daugherty 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

HI, As we prepare for our expansion, we are looking at different ways to utilize our space. So, I am reaching out to see if anyone has a suggestion on how to display large book club bags. In these bags there are multiple copies of one title along with several sheets of laminated paper. Thanks, Mary Daugherty Salem-South Lyon District Library

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