August 2018 - Michlib-l

Reminder: Library of Michigan Grants and Grant Writing webinar
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

The webinar on grants will be coming up in a few weeks. Take a moment to register! >>>> I will be doing a free webinar on the Library of Michigan grants and tips on grant proposal writing at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, August 29th. You can sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LMGrants. If you register, you will get a meeting invitation Friday, August 24th and a reminder Tuesday, August 28th. All registrants will receive a link to a recording of the webinar on August 30th, so if you can't attend, feel free to register for the recording. I'll cover the Library of Michigan grant programs and tips for grant proposal writing. If you have questions about Library of Michigan grants or writing grant proposals, add those to your registration and we'll tackle them in webinar. Talk to you on the 29th! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> https://www.michigan.gov/lsta https://www.michigan.gov/sl21 Did you know most Michigan educator certificates expire June 30th of any given year? Educators can check expiration dates and renew or progress certificates using the Michigan Online Educator Certification System at www.michigan.gov/moecs<http://www.michigan.gov/moecs>. Not your year for renewal? Use MOECS to manage your education-related professional learning<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Education_Related_Professional_Learn…> for future renewals, view effectiveness ratings and update personal information! [cid:image004.jpg@01D2C025.EAA99170]

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Charging for faxing
by Kristina Reynolds 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Hello all, I was wondering if you charged for faxing? If you do, what do you charge? Thank you, Kristie Reynolds Director Bath Township Public Library -- Kristina Reynolds

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Book spinners
by Amber Hughey 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

I have two of the book spinners with colored tops (5 spindles each, 4 levels per spindle) that we had our DVDs in. I have 1 of the black top (4 spindles, 5 levels) that held DVDs. $20 each. Pickup only at the Bridgeport Public Library. Both are under 5 feet tall See attached photos. Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library

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Steve Hamilton Author Visit at Cromaine Library
by Stefanie Furge 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Don't forget! We are very excited to host an Author Visit with Steve Hamilton Wednesday, August 22 at 1:30 pm! All are welcome to register and attend. Held at Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Rd, Hartland, MI 48353. Contact us at 810-632-5200 for more information.

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August 2018 ENews from Michigan Humanities
by Carol Taggart 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

[http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=a84d2faa-022c-49cd-b814-bb85958c273b&a=1102142…] [Horizontal logo]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…> Michigan Humanities ~ Michigan Stories Executive Update [http://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/92e51df8-9455-4463-965d-e8893e…] Hello, We are delighted to announce that the state of Michigan is the 2021 site of the National Humanities Conference. This is a great honor for our state, and will be an excellent opportunity to showcase the humanities work being done here, as well as the rebirth of Detroit. We are engaged with the Federation of State Humanities Councils to plan the events surrounding the conference, and will be adding on additional opportunities for the conference attendees to visit other locations in Michigan. The announcement can be found here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…>. Our Board of Directors meets this week to finalize our strategic plan at a retreat in Kalamazoo. The discussion includes a detailed report on program recommendations developed by staff members based on site visits, a survey, program evaluations, historical context, and the five year assessment conducted by the National Endowment for the Humanities. We plan to release exciting future plans in October. We hope that you enjoy this last month of Michigan’s beautiful summer. Staff members have traveled across Michigan seeing the incredible work of our valued partners and grantees, from the far reaches of the Upper Peninsula to the southern regions, including small towns and larger city projects. Thank you for making humanities come alive for all Michigan’s people. Shelly Kasprzycki President and CEO [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-Templat…] [NEH logo horizontal] Update from Washington D.C. Michigan Humanities is supported by your donations, corporate support, grants, and funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) through the Federal/State Partnership. Each year, the Senate and Congress vote to fund the NEH and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This summer, for the first time in many years, both the House and the Senate have passed the FY 2019 Interior Appropriations bill before August recess. This is the bill that includes funding for the NEH and NEA. We are thankful to our representatives in both the House and the Senate from Michigan, with 80% voting to support funding. We appreciate their confidence and support that our funding is used to make Michigan a better place to work and live. A House/Senate conference must take place before the bill can be finalized, but no further action will take place until September. If you see our representatives during their end of summer recess, please thank them for supporting the NEH/NEA funding, and in turn, supporting Michigan Humanities. Your input means so much to all of us! Thank you. If you have any questions, or would like to become involved in our advocacy efforts throughout the year, please contact Carol Taggart<mailto:ctaggart@mihumanities.org>, Communications/Development Officer. [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-Templat…] [http://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/e28eb98a-7a4f-4bf6-a8d8-6abc25…] [http://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/34a3a191-b5fc-4397-b8fc-b20170…] Visit Raven Hill Discovery Center in East Jordan to see Water/Ways! The exhibit will be on display, free and open to the public, at the Raven Hill Discovery Center from August 11 - September 23 2018. Visit their website for a full list of events. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…> Visit our website for full tour details and to see when Water/Ways<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…> will be in a Michigan community near you. To see photos of the Water/Ways exhibit on Beaver Island, visit our website! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…> [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-Templat…] [http://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/083d4d66-5dad-4879-87c7-59de17…] Great Michigan Read There’s still time for you and your community to be part of the 2017-18 Great Michigan Read program with X: A Novel! Though our remaining quantity of books is limited, you can still register to be a partner directly on our Great Michigan Read page<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…>. If you are a current Great Michigan Read partner, don’t forget to submit your event details – past and upcoming – on our website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…>, and to complete your evaluation forms<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…>. Have stories or photos to share from your participation in GMR? Please feel free to send them to program officer Katie Wittenauer<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org>! [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-Templat…] [http://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/48a27fa6-e810-45b8-85b8-9226fa…] Fall 2018 Humanities Grants Deadline August 16, 2018 Do you have a humanities project that you are working on for 2019? Humanities Grants provide up to $15,000 for a variety of humanities programming. Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2018 cycle with a deadline of Thursday, August 16, 2018. A full description of our grant opportunities is available on the Michigan Humanities website <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…> and Program Officer, James Nelson, is available to discuss your project and answer any questions. Email: jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org> or phone: (517) 372-7770. [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-Templat…] [http://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/da28ab10-960b-4afd-8645-1ef3e1…] Bring the Smithsonian to your Town! Michigan Humanities is bringing the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition Crossroads: Change in Rural America to Michigan in 2019. Crossroads will allow host communities to explore both their history and their future. Grant funds will be available to create local exhibits, programming, and to facilitate community conversations. Michigan Humanities is looking for six sites to host the exhibition for six weeks in 2019 and 2020. For more information and to apply please visit the Crossroads page of our website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…>. Applications will be accepted through Monday, December 3, 2018. Please contact Program Officer, James Nelson<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>, with any questions. Call: (517) 372-7770. Visit the Crossroads page on our website!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…> [https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-Templat…] [http://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/b1b061c9-a798-454c-b5eb-53e2f2…] The 2018-19 Poetry Out Loud program will kick off this fall, and we look forward to welcoming teachers and students from around the state to participate in this national high school recitation contest. We were excited to read this recent article from PBS NewsHour<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…> about the 28 million American adults reading poetry in 2018 and the many ways that student writers are “pursuing and reading and engaging poetry.” In fact, poetry readership is higher than it has been in 15 years! If your school would like to take part in Michigan’s upcoming Poetry Out Loud activities, registration will be available beginning the week of August 27. Please visit our Poetry Out Loud page<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Jy0cNM-5XekR2RF9WPfolZw4nGynOZLvRVBYK1APPFuc…> later this month to find additional information about the 2018-19 program, and contact Katie Wittenauer<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org> if you have any questions. 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Please SHARE election reminder on social media today
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Please help us remind the public that tomorrow is Election Day across Michigan by sharing the following social media messages: * Twitter: Tomorrow is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in Michigan. Find your voting location and view your ballot at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. @MichSOS * Facebook: Have your voice heard tomorrow! Tuesday, August 7 is #Election Day across Michigan. Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view your ballot and find your voting location. Thank you so much for always helping us get the word out. Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Library Director position-Iowa City (IA) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Library Director-Iowa City (IA) Public Library If the "Center of Community Life" speaks to you, the Board of Trustees of the Iowa City Public Library<https://www.icpl.org/> encourages you to apply to become the City's next Library Director. Governed by a nine-member Board, the Iowa City Public Library is a vital, vibrant downtown destination on its Pedestrian Mall. Circulating 1.3 million items a year, the Library annually hosts 797,000 visitors in the building and many more virtually. With an innovative, creative staff (63FTE), a $6.8 million annual operating budget, and a Friends Foundation which generates significant financial support, the Library provides stellar services to 99,277 area residents through its single location. The Library has seen decades of steadily increasing support from both public and private sources. Contributing to the quality of life in Iowa City as its community hub, the Library connects people of all ages with information; engages people with the world of ideas and with each other; and enriches the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity. Outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities exist within Iowa City<https://www.icgov.org/>, a vibrant college town. Home to the University of Iowa and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, the City is known for its focus on the arts and humanities. In addition to its beloved public library and its designation as a UNESCO City of Literature, Iowa City is home to many independent book stores. All of the arts flourish in Johnson County and opportunities to enjoy music of all genres, theatre, summer festivals, local food and visual arts are numerous. Making many Top 10 Lists for Livability, Iowa City also boasts outstanding health care and strong infrastructure with good public transportation. Residents are encouraged to ride, bike and walk through Downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. For more information about the Library and the City, visit Iowa City Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/iowacitylinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Library Director performs professional level work under the general supervision of the Library Board of Trustees. Responsibilities include the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all library operations and services; supervision of the administrative team and staff in establishing and directing library policies and procedures; and managing physical facilities, personnel, and financial operations in accordance with Board policies, City administration, and applicable legislation. The Director serves as liaison to the community, city government, and library leaders and works to establish collaborative relationships. Fiscal responsibilities include preparing and administering the annual budget, including capital improvements projects, and working with the Friends Foundation to secure additional funding. See Iowa City Library Director<http://www.bradburymiller.com/iowacityjobdesc.pdf> for the complete position description. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of seven years of professional progressively responsible library experience with five years of public library administration. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of development and fundraising, developing and mentoring staff, facilities management, implementing new library service models, an outstanding customer service philosophy, and successful community engagement. Experience reporting to a governing board and working in a union environment are preferred. The Library Director must reside in the municipal limits of the City of Iowa City and State of Iowa librarian certification will be required within 60 days of hire. Compensation. A starting salary range of $94,036 - 121,000 (with placement negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an exceptional fringe benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. To start the application process, send a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of September 23, 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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Collection of all the answers to the Collection development for new Homebound Services
by Michael Howey 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Hi Everyone, Thanks to all the answered the following question: The Royal Oak Public Library is going to starting a Homebound program in the near future. We will be mailing out books, only books for now, to patrons with mobility issues. For those libraries with Homebound services, I am curious what areas of your collection seemed to get checked out more by those using the service? I am trying to get an idea on what should be purchased more in anticipation on this new service. Here are all the responding posts to the question. Hi Mick, Our entire collection is available to our homebound patrons, and they run the gamut on what they check out: magazines, DVDs, large print (fiction & mysteries), biographies, regular print fiction, and romances. We have not had anyone ask for music or audiobooks yet. Hope this helps, Holly Hentz Director Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Rd <https://maps.google.com/?q=10411+Merrill+Rd&entry=gmail&source=g>. P.O. Box 247 Hamburg, MI 48139 810.231.1771 Hamburglibrary.org Hi! We’ve been collecting information on this type of program for some time now – both mail and physical delivery I’ll attach it in case you are interested, but I’m sure you have probably seen some of it. If possible, could you let me know what your policy is or post the responses to your query below? Thank you! Melissa I would be interested in what you find out. 😊 Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958 Mick, At the Jackson District Library, our homebound often prefer Large Print Books and Books on CD. About 40-60% will also take regular print books. Our readers tend to ask for much the same types of fiction as anyone else. Different readers ask for different things, like Patterson, Steel, and other bestselling authors. Some prefer Christian fiction and clean romance and family stories, while others are happy to get more spice in their romance novels. Your homebound readers will probably reflect the same reading interests as your general patron population. My patrons are homebound for a variety of reasons. Age, general health, mobility, vision issues, and lack of transportation can create a long-term, temporary, or seasonal need for home delivery. I have served an adult on a tether, and a teen dealing with health problems. We check out and deliver all media, as well as MelCat requests. Let me know if you have any questions. Marcia Young Outreach Services Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. <https://maps.google.com/?q=244+W.+Michigan+Ave.+%0D%0A+Jackson,+MI+49201&en…> Jackson, MI <https://maps.google.com/?q=244+W.+Michigan+Ave.+%0D%0A+Jackson,+MI+49201&en…> 49201 <https://maps.google.com/?q=244+W.+Michigan+Ave.+%0D%0A+Jackson,+MI+49201&en…> 517-788-4087 ext. 1343 youngma(a)myjdl.com Kristen Tait <kristen.tait(a)baldwinlib.org> Jul 31 (6 days ago) to me Hey Mick, so glad this job is moving forward for you! I’m sure you probably have talked to Sarah about this but it’s large print, audiobooks, and sometimes movies (Classic collection is always a big hit) that we usually send out. Any fiction that’s new is what is usually requested specifically by our patrons, and biographies are also popular. I know you aren’t starting with media too, but consider adding audiobooks if you can. Good luck! Kristen Ps they also get some MeL items. I don’t know how you want to handle that part at Royal Oak, but we do send them with the MeL 3-week due date instead of the extended 4-week one we use for these patrons. Large print is very popular, and front runner genres both there and in regular sized fiction are: westerns, inspirational, and romance. *Hope E. Nobel, M.S.L.S.* *Director* *Tamarack District Library* *P. O. Box 469* *832 South Lincoln Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=832+South+Lincoln+Avenue+Lakeview,+MI%C2%A0+4885…>* *Lakeview, MI 48850 <https://maps.google.com/?q=832+South+Lincoln+Avenue+Lakeview,+MI%C2%A0+4885…>* *989 <https://maps.google.com/?q=832+South+Lincoln+Avenue+Lakeview,+MI%C2%A0+4885…>.352.6274* My past experience: The same stuff your other patrons like, a little more large print, and mysteries slanted a little toward clean and cozy. Connie Since the Library is responsible for delivery and pickup of checked-out items, we have a policy of not charging Outreach patrons overdue fines. Patrons are still charged for lost items. Because of the 1 week checkout for CDs and BOCDs, Outreach patrons are not allowed to request these items from MelCat, but may request books. Marcia Young Outreach Services Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4087 ext.1343 youngma(a)myjdl.com Thought I'd forward this on to you folks on the Outreach Services Committee listserve in case you hadn't seen this. David M. Stokes Adult Services Librarian Adult Services Dept. Milford Public Library 330 Family Dr. <https://maps.google.com/?q=330+Family+Dr.+Milford,+MI+48381&entry=gmail&sou…> Milford, MI 48381 <https://maps.google.com/?q=330+Family+Dr.+Milford,+MI+48381&entry=gmail&sou…> 248-684-0845, ext. 305 dstokes(a)milfordlibrary.info Hi Mick – Large Print best sellers, cozy mysteries and light romance would be your best bet. No fat books even if they’re best sellers (Homebound patrons have a hard time holding heavy items). Pay the extra for the library binding if you can afford it as the paper covered large print do NOT hold up well at all. Don’t buy the $32.00 titles if you can help it as sometimes the homebound stuff never comes back. There are plenty of alternatives out there. Also, look at the larger print Love Inspired paperbacks. They’re CHEAP and a great way to fill up the collection with disposable titles. They have Love Inspired Romance and Love Inspired Suspense. Nonfiction is not as popular although best-selling biographies do well. If patrons need audio I would refer them to the Oakland Talking Book Library. Hope this helps and good luck! Sandy Sandy Gilmore, Head of Adult Services Oxford Public Library 530 Pontiac Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=530+Pontiac+Street+%0D%0A+Oxford,+MI+48371&entry…> Oxford, MI 48371 <https://maps.google.com/?q=530+Pontiac+Street+%0D%0A+Oxford,+MI+48371&entry…> (248) 628-3034 Hello Mick, Our Books by Mail <http://www.cantonpl.org/node/books-mail> program here at the Canton Public Library <http://www.cantonpl.org/> is a very popular service. As far as print material goes, large print books are the most circulated items for homebound patrons. Some patrons are able to read regular print but even if they can, large print are the preferred choice. Our Books by Mail participants read across all genres with Science Fiction and Fantasy being the least popular. Many stick with one genre, i.e. mystery, inspirational, suspense. Others prefer a variety and most will read bestsellers. It really does depend on the patron and their reading habits. Additionally, books on CD are quite common among our participants given their demographics. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions, Colleen Colleen O’Brien-Brumley, Information Services Librarian Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd. <https://maps.google.com/?q=1200+S.+Canton+Center+Rd.+%0D%0A+Canton,+MI&entr…> Canton, MI <https://maps.google.com/?q=1200+S.+Canton+Center+Rd.+%0D%0A+Canton,+MI&entr…> 48810 (734)397-0999 Ext. 1138 Adrienne Breznau Jul 31 (6 days ago) to me Hi Mick! Just curious-why are we limiting them to books only? I feel like that could be viewed as discriminatory... I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this. :-) Adrienne Adrienne Breznau Head of Support Services Royal Oak Public Library 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Royal Oak, MI 48067 <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Tel: 248-246-3714 Michael Howey <michaelh(a)ropl.org> Jul 31 (6 days ago) to Adrienne Hi Adrienne, Books is only until we get the service running smoothly. We want to focus on working out the kinks, getting use to the process, and initially sending only books is a way to do that. I want to phase into other materials, and ideas, as quickly as possible. As quickly as possible means a month or two. Adrienne Breznau Jul 31 (6 days ago) to me Is that because the due dates are different for DVD's? Michael Howey <michaelh(a)ropl.org> Jul 31 (6 days ago) to Adrienne Due dates were part of it. That we are not having overdue fines for patrons in the service factored in. Another part was that DVDs, CDs, magazines, and paperbacks tend to have the greatest tendency not to make it back. I would prefer to keep it as simple as possible until the kinks are worked out. I foresee the city making sure they include return postage being the biggest issue. I hope that I am overly concerned about that. This being said, if only a few people sign up for the service, I would think we can include other materials. But that would have to be run past Mary and Matt first. -- Mick Howey Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Ph. 248.246.3724 Royal Oak Public <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> Library <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> 222 East 11 Mile Road <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> Royal Oak, Mi 48067 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> michaelh(a)ropl.org ReThink RO <https://www.romi.gov/1231/Rethink-RO>

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Evening Services Coordinator - Detroit Mercy Libraries
by Megan Novell 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

The University of Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus Library seeks an Evening Services Coordinator to supervise student assistants, oversee circulation services, and provide basic computer and printing support during evening and weekend extended library hours. The anticipated schedule is 12pm-7pm Sunday, and 7pm-12am Monday-Thursday. The full posting and application is available here: https://udmercy.peopleadmin.com/postings/4529. Megan Novell Head of Circulation Detroit Mercy Libraries McNichols Campus Library 4001 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221 (313) 993-1795 novellme(a)udmercy.edu

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ALSC/UW/KSU survey: Young Children, New Media and Libraries, 2018
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Please consider selecting a staff member to complete the survey detailed below for ALSC/UW/KSU. Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> ****************************** Sharing on behalf of the Young Children, New Media 2018 Research Team: Greetings, In partnership with the Association for Library Service to Children, the University of Washington, and Kent State University, a team of researchers (J. Elizabeth Mills, Katie Campana, Claudia Haines, and Marianne Martens) has created a survey entitled "Young Children, New Media and Libraries, 2018," and we would greatly appreciate your library's participation. This is an updated version of the survey we offered in 2014. Libraries continue to be on the cutting edge of incorporating many different kinds of new media devices [tablets, e-readers/tablets, digital recording devices, MP3 players, children's tablets, etc.] into their branches and programming. We are keenly interested in examining the changing map of this landscape across the United States. We also want to hear from you regarding the ways in which you share technology with young children and their caregivers, your attitudes about that sharing, and any evaluation you do of new media for young children and their caregivers. You will inform our research and help us better understand the scope, challenges, and next steps for libraries regarding new media use. We would like one library worker from your branch who is able to answer questions regarding your library's use of new media to complete this survey. We anticipate the survey will take about 30 minutes to complete. Here is the link: https://kent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehfN97VDS3wI4mh<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkent.qualt…>. Please be assured that the information you provide through this survey will be kept confidential and will be analyzed in aggregate; no information that could reasonably identify you or your library will be included in any publications or public dissemination of the collected data. Participation in this survey is voluntary. You may withdraw your participation at any time without loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. We believe that participation in this survey poses no greater risk than those experienced in everyday life. The survey will remain open until August 31, 2018. If you would be open to future contact from us regarding your responses, please provide your name and email at the end of the survey. This information will be kept confidential and shared only with the research team for the purposes of future interviews. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Alena Rivers, Deputy Director, ALSC at arivers(a)ala.org<mailto:arivers@ala.org> For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ycnml18/home<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goog…>. Sincerely, and with much thanks, YCNML 2018 Team

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