September 2018 - Michlib-l

Part-time Reference Librarian at KVCC.
by Mark Walters 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '18

Greetings, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is seeking a Part Time Reference Librarian for the College's main campus in Texas Township. The job search for this position closes on Wednesday September 19, 2018. See job details below, or view the posting on KVCC's job board at https://jobs.kvcc.edu/postings/2695 Posting Number: 201100646P Job Title: Librarian Location: Unassigned or Multiple Locations Full-Time/Part-Time: Part Time Pay Rate: $31.03 per hour Position Type: Staff Department: Library Job Summary: Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? Would you love to work with students in our Libraries’ reference department? If so, KVCC may have the perfect part-time opportunity for you. This position provides quality reference and information services to students, faculty, and staff and assists patrons with computer use and database searching. This position will also provide research skills instruction to individuals and groups and conduct library orientation sessions and tours. Other duties include, but are not limited to: * Recommending book and media purchases for the collection. * May supervise daily operations including opening and closing procedures. * Other duties and projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science is required. Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse population of patrons and colleagues. Commitment to creating and maintaining a positive working environment. Proficiency with MS Office software. Schedule flexibility is required, including availability to work weekdays and daytime hours as well as some evenings and weekends. Preferred Qualifications and Experience: A minimum of one year library reference or instruction experience, preferably in an academic setting. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent reference service to support college-level scholarship. Demonstrated ability to teach bibliographic and electronic research skills at the college level. Computer software and hardware training and experience. Physical Demands: No specific physical demands identified. Work Hours: 22 - 25 hours per week; Monday and Tuesday 1:00pm-9:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2:00pm-9:00pm Posting Date 09/05/2018 Closing Date: 09/19/2018 Special Instructions to Applicants: EEO Statement As an employer, KVCC encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. Diversity extends beyond race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and encompasses people of all abilities, identities, circumstances, and characteristics. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we continue to enrich lives by teaching and serving our community with excellence. Mark Walters Director of Libraries Kalamazoo Valley Community College 6767 West O Avenue, PO Box 4070 Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070 mwalters(a)kvcc.edu p: 269.488.4326 www.kvcc.edu Learner, Responsibility, Ideation, Restorative, Adaptability

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Registration DEADLINE Sept 10 - Community Engagement Summit Sept 27
by David Votta 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '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://theharwoodinstitute.org/>, will be the keynote presenter. The day will include other national leaders in community engagement, including Mary Davis Fournier of the American Library Association<http://www.ala.org/index.php>, as well as a panel of local, 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<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lanea-east-lansing-marriott-at-univer…> , 300 M.A.C. Ave, East Lansing, MI Map of venue<https://www.google.com/maps/place/East+Lansing+Marriott+at+University+Place…> 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 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 Panel discussion, MI libraries engaging their communities 12:15 Lunch (provided) 1:15 Community Mapping: Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus (WI) Public Library 2:15 Break 2:30 National community engagement Q&A with Mary Davis Fournier of ALA and Courtney Breese of NCDD 3:30 Reflection on next steps & 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. [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 Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 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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Recommendations
by Susan Wess 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '18

For filtering software for youth. We’ve been using Cybersitter & wonder what else might be out there. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone

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Program recommendation
by Jess Hesselgrave 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '18

On Sunday, August 19, Pam Jaslove and Dan Valeen performed at the Saline District Library. They performed the “Great American Songbook” – songs from the 20s and 30s – and talked about the history of the great ballrooms of Detroit and the famous musicians they attracted. We had 19 in the crowd and they greatly enjoyed the performance, especially the two actual Rosie the Riveters in attendance who said that the music brought back many memories of their youth. I highly recommend booking Pam Jaslove and Dan Valeen! Here is a link to Pam’s website if you are interested in booking: http://www.pamjaslove.com/ Jess Hesselgrave Head of Adult Services Saline District Library 555 N Maple Rd Saline, MI 48176 734.401.1262 ext. 34

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3rd Grade Reading Law 101
by GRE Mattie Cook 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '18

Hi, Just a reminder that registration is open for the 3rd Grade Reading Law 101 workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity for all front-line library staff - youth services, circulation, adult services, reference - you won't want to miss it! Click on the link below to register: arwen.llcoop.org Thank you, Mattie Cook Director Flat River Community Library 200 W. Judd Street Greenville, MI 48838 www.flatriverlibrary.org

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UPDATE: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and United States Sen. Debbie Stabenow to Discuss Flint Water Crisis at ELPL
by Jennifer Amormino 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '18

Please be advised that the start time for this special event has changed from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please see the attached, revised press release (updated time in bold). ------------------------------------------ Mikell Frey Communications Coordinator City of East Lansing 410 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 319-6873 mfrey(a)cityofeastlansing.com Jennifer Amormino East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Volunteer Assistant Coordinator 517.319.6863 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com Follow me on the catalog _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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Quick question
by Linda Lyshol 06 Sep '18

06 Sep '18

I'm filling out the form for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Is a district library considered a governmental entity? Linda Lyshol, MLIS, MPA Library Director, Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St.,Coldwater MI 49036 http://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org 517-278-2341, ext. 116 | 517-278-2342 (fax) *Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is about growing others. ~Jack Welch, former chairman and CEO of General Electric*

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Workshop Announcement: Move, Groove & Sing A Story with Jenifer Strauss and Beverly Meyer
by Kate Andrade 05 Sep '18

05 Sep '18

Movement is a child’s first language! Combine movement with stories, songs, rhythms & rhymes to build the foundation for early literacy skills. A full-body workshop that will have you planing creative & engaging storytimes. In support of healthy early child learning experiences and the ALA Every Child Ready to Read initiative, song and story experts Jenifer Strauss and Beverly Meyer will feature stories, songs, play, and movement in a full-body workshop filled with interaction, engagement and “use-right-away” storytime ideas. Participants will learn how to plan and execute a well-balanced storytime that allows young patrons to be active and creative with language. Song lyrics, stories and supporting research provided. $10 WLC Members $15 Non-Members Location: Fredonia Township Hall – 8803 US Highway 27 S, Marshall, MI 49068 8:00 am Registration (continental breakfast & all the coffee) 8:30 am-11:30 am Workshop 11:30 am-1:00 pm Lunch (on your own) 1:00 pm-3:30 pm Workshop (& snacks) Event flyer with agenda & lunch options is attached. Registration is open: http://woodlands.lib.mi.us/events/storytelling/ Sponsored by Marshall District Library and Woodlands Library Cooperative -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text http://woodlands.lib.mi.us

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difficult overdue cases
by Maureen Derenzy 05 Sep '18

05 Sep '18

Hello, Has any other Michigan library used the services of their county prosecuting attorney to send a warning letter to patrons who could be at risk of being charged with a misdemeanor for a high volume of unreturned materials? We were advised by one lawyer to NOT turn over patron information to police or the prosecutor - even if they are willing to assist. The reasoning was that although libraries make collection agencies an agent of the library to allow them to provide patron information, it could be more delicate under the Michigan Library Privacy Act to make law enforcement an agent of the library. We would not need to provide the titles for the letter - just the patron's name, address and replacement cost of unreturned items. We do not have enough volume to make it cost effective to contract with a collection agency. We took one patron to Small Claims Court to get restitution (through a garnishee order) for unreturned MeLCat items, but it was a lengthy and costly process. Thanks for any thoughts you can share, Maureen Maureen Derenzy, Library Director Otsego County Library 700 S. Otsego Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-5841 x15 mderenzy(a)otsego.org

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upcoming MCLS webinars!
by Jan Davidson 05 Sep '18

05 Sep '18

Don't miss your chance for these quickly-approaching courses from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basic<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> Sep 11-13, 3-day class, 1:30-3:30pm Eastern (12:30-2:30pm Central), online Original Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-monographs-using-rd…> Sep 18-20, 3-day class, 10am-12noon Eastern (9-11am Central), online Authorities<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/authorities-253.html> Sep 18-20, 3-day class, 1:30-3:30pm Eastern (12:30-2:30pm Central), online Writing for the Web<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/writing-for-the-web-255.html> Sep 26, 10am-12noon Eastern (9-11am Central), online 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…> Sep 26, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central), online Check out these and many more upcoming courses in our MCLS Store<https://store.mcls.org/>. Register today! ********************** Jan Davidson Member Engagement Project Manager 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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