August 2018 - Michlib-l

Culinary Literacy in the Library
by Pam Seabolt 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Culinary Literacy in the Library Join us Thursday, August 16, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing Culinary Literacy in our libraries with featured guest Liz Fitzgerald, Culinary Literacy Center administrator with the Free Library of Philadelphia (PA). Liz will chat with us about the Culinary Literacy Center, how they use culinary literacy in their communities, and give ideas for programming centered around food in your libraries and communities. 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 July chat for Libraries Read: 1 Book? We archived<https://twitter.com/mclsorg/timelines/1020022660774973440> 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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Performers Showcase
by Liz Voorheis 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

Hi Irene, Do you have the list of performers who will be appearing? -- Thanks, Liz

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Registration is open - Community Engagement Summit Sept 27
by David Votta 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

MCLS, in partnership with the Library of Michigan, is pleased to announce a Community Engagement Summit to be held in September 2018. Richard C. Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheharwood…>, will be the keynote presenter. The day will include other national leaders in community engagement, as well as a panel of Michigan libraries who are making great strides in engaging their own communities. Registration is now open to anyone interested in community engagement. Details Date: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 Time: 8:30am - 4pm Eastern Location: East Lansing Marriott at University Place<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marriot…>, 300 M.A.C. Ave, East Lansing, MI Map of venue<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google…> Cost: * $100 per person * $50 subsidized fee for Michigan library staff who have NOT participated in a Cohort or Lab * Free for MI library staff individuals who have been participants in the Spring 2016, Fall 2016, or Fall 2017 MCLS/Library of Michigan Harwood Public Innovators Cohorts or for Michigan library staff who have attended a Harwood Institute Public Innovators Lab All registrations includes continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack break. This event is highly subsidized by the Library of Michigan, and is valued at over $150/person. Tentative Agenda (subject to change) 8:30 - 9:30 Registration & continental breakfast 9:30 Welcome & introduction 9:45 Libraries & Engagement: Rich Harwood, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation 11:00 Break 11:15 National community engagement Q&A with Mary Davis Fournier of ALA and Courtney Breese of NCDD 12:15 Lunch (provided) 1:15 Community Mapping: Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus (WI) Public Library 2:15 Break 2:30 Panel discussion, MI libraries engaging their communities 3:45 Reflection & wrap-up 4:00 Adjournment Registration Registration<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/ce-summit> is open. More Information & Details More information can be found on the event page: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/ce-summit<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…>. [IMLS logo.png] This project is supported, in part, by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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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Another policy request (Filling in the holes!) and Director spending
by Amber Hughey 09 Aug '18

09 Aug '18

Hi All! My Board of Trustees are working to fill gaps in our policies, and they've asked that I check to see what other libraries have so we don't have to reinvent the wheel. If you can, I would love to see your banking policy, and your policy (official or unofficial) of what the Director can spend before needing board approval. I'll compilate the results and share them on here as well! Thank you so much! Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library

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Job posting: Adult Services Librarian (part-time) position
by Donna Olson 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

*Greetings! Salem-South Lyon District Library is looking for a creative, passionate, forward-thinking, tech-savvy collaborative team player to help serve our community as an Adult Services Librarian (part-time)* We are looking for .. · Completion of an ALA accredited MLS program · Winning attitude: enthusiastic, positive public service oriented team player · Initiative: self-starter, seeks opportunities, uses good judgment, takes intelligent risks · Accountability: recognizes responsibilities and lives up to commitments · Proficiency with current and trending reader’s advisory · Work collaboratively with community individuals, organizations and institutions. Who will .. · Provide a high level of customer service to all ages through comprehensive reader’s advisory, reference and technology assistance · Enjoy assisting customers in the use of library resources · Assist Head of Adult Services with assigned tasks, including but not limited to: o Collection Development o Programming with an emphasis on enrichment and lifelong learning o Connecting with community organizations to promote the library as value · Sensitive to current and trending community needs and aspirations · Seek out alternative funding, i.e. grants, awards · Participate in professional organizations, continuing education and development · Other duties as assigned. The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. Check the job post for specifics. Applications will be accepted until August 24, 2018 at 5 PM. SSLDL is an at-will and equal opportunity employer. Send documents to Amelia Yunker at ayunker(a)ssldl.info Call Amelia at 248-437-6431 x201. Download our application and posting here: *http://ssldl.info/about/library-employment <http://ssldl.info/about/library-employment>* Hope to see you soon! Donna *Donna Olson, Director* *Salem-South Lyon District Library* 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 http://www.ssldl.info | https://www.facebook.com/SSLDL https://www.instagram.com/ssldl | https://twitter.com/ssldl

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Backyard Foraging?
by Stanczak, Cindy 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Hail, the Great Brain! Have any of you explored backyard foraging? There's been a surge of new interest and books on the topic, which seems to be in line with the renewed interest in older or traditional skills (cooking, canning, sewing, making, etc). Did you have a speaker on the topic? What did you/they cover and what did you avoid? Did you partner with any community groups or business? Did it fly or did it flop? 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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MeL: Getting Ready for October 1st
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Starting today on www.MeL.org<http://www.MeL.org>, you will find an area called "Getting Ready for October 1" which contains information to help you prepare for the upcoming database changes. [cid:image001.png@01D42F24.E7C78DD0] One of the newest resources on this page is an excel file called Database CrossWalk. * Worksheet 1 is a summary list of expiring, new and continuing eResources * Worksheet 2 links expiring eResources with new eResources. A brief description of the new eResources is also available and includes, where available, the number of total titles and full-text titles. Training Resources for each vendor are also linked on this page. All vendors offer short video overviews and tutorials which is a great way to get your feet wet. Several offer recorded webinars. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great day! Liz Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 Effective Oct 2018 my new number will be 517-335-1497 breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>

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Drone video of CTL
by Julie Censke 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Hi All, Beal Magic Video/Aerial Productions put this together for our FB page and website. I plan on using it as our featured video. If anyone is interested in having him do the same for your library, he can be reached at (269) 317-8229. Here's a link to the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVlDhSu_J-w&feature=share [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hVlDhSu_J-w/hqdefault.jpg]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVlDhSu_J-w&feature=share> Colon Library Centerpiece To Our Community!<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVlDhSu_J-w&feature=share> www.youtube.com Video Tour of the Colon Township Library by BealMagic Video Productions. Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958

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We are hiring : Part-time Clerk and Youth Librarian
by Kristina Reynolds 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

We are hiring! We have two positions available. The first is a Youth Services Librarian. The person will be working closely with the director. This position requires a great understanding of what it is like to work with children and adults. They will be building a relationship with schools and other community entities that focus on children and teens. They will be required to create and advertise programs, order materials for the youth department. This position is a full-time (35 hours) hourly position and it does include nights and weekends. The second position is for a Library Clerk. This person will work under the supervision the director. They will work circulation desk and assist the Cataloging Librarian. This is a part-time hourly position and it will include nights and weekends. Please see the attached files for complete job descriptions and the application. -- Kristina Reynolds

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Tattoo Related Presenters/Programs
by Melissa Adkins 08 Aug '18

08 Aug '18

Hello All, Has anybody done any programs related to tattoos or the art of tattooing? I would like some recommendations for presenters. I was looking at http://www.warink.org/ and thinking that having a program about tattoos would be fun. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! -- Melissa Adkins Adult Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 955- 4518 Serving Romulus and Huron Township Residents "You want weapons? We're in a library. Books are the best weapon in the world. This room's the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!" - The Doctor

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