January 2019 - Michlib-l

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 25 Jan '19

25 Jan '19

Did you know that free access to WebJunction is brought to you, in part by the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and Library Services? As a WebJunction member (which includes anyone who takes free webinars or has an account in the Course Catalog), you and your immediate family members are eligible to receive a 25% tuition savings on Drexel University’s online Library and Information Science program! Learn more<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…> about how you can benefit today. Highlighted Content on WebJunction • New Course: Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…>: Are you ready to imagine the possibilities that can come with an active learning space in your library? WebJunction has you covered! The IMLS grant-funded project, Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces, and we're excited to announce the new free, online course available to anyone interested in creating smart library spaces. •Blount County Library Offers Life Skills Training to Participants in Recovery Court<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…>: Much like many local public libraries across the United States, Blount County Public Library in Tennessee, sees the impact the current opioid epidemic and drug addiction is having on its community. Working to combat this is an inventive collaboration between the Blount County’s Public Library and Recovery Court. Free WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the http://learn.webjunction.org/. Reduce Waste, Build Community: Hosting Repair Events at Your Library Wednesday, February 13, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/hosting-repair-events.html<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…> Libraries around the world are hosting repair events, inviting people to bring damaged household items and clothing to be repaired instead of throwing them away. Repair events can help your library reach diverse communities, teach and maintain valuable repair skills, and engage with skilled volunteers and invested community partners. Help your patrons save money on electronic, mechanical or sewing repairs and divert waste from the landfill with fix-it fairs, repair cafes and U-fix-it clinics. Join us for this webinar to learn everything you need to know about hosting a repair event, from finding partners to recruiting fixers, and from getting management approval to effectively getting the word out.

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Detroit Metro-Area Historians’ Collegium 2019 Spring Meeting
by Matt Church 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Hi all, I'm sending this on behalf of Dr. Roy Finkenbine of the University of Detroit Mercy. Local college and community college history instructors meet twice a year in something called the Metro Detroit Area Historians Collegium. At their last session, they decided to invite interested museum and library folks as well. See attached for details. Thanks, Matt **** Please update your address book with mchurch(a)berkleymich.net <mchurch(a)berkleymich.net> **** Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3449 mchurch(a)berkleymich.net www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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tote of jiffy bags taken
by Loretta Sherfield 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Forgot to mention that the giveaway is a whole green tote full of small, medium and large jiffy bags as well a some -- Loretta Sherfield Branch District Library Interlibrary Loan Department

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free jiffy bags and a few dvd boxes
by Loretta Sherfield 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

First responder gets it all! -- Loretta Sherfield Branch District Library Interlibrary Loan Department

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Employee handbook examples
by Julie Censke 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Hi all, I'm looking for employee handbook examples. If you wouldn't mind sharing what you are using, please send me an electronic copy. Thanks, Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958

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[Job Opportunity] Circulation Page: Closes Friday, February 22
by BTPL Careers 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Greetings-- Our Library has a Circulation Page position available. Please see our website for the details: https://btpl.org/employment-volunteer/ Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Special construction matching E-Rate dollars
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the allocation of $5 million for the purposes of leveraging additional dollars through the federal E-Rate program for special construction builds upgrading district, intermediate school district (ISD), public school academy (PSA), and library broadband connections. Using these funds, eligible applicants and consortia groups could leverage up to an additional 10% in E-Rate discount award with a dollar-for-dollar match in state funding. Minimum target speeds, as defined in the Second Modernization Order of 2014, should be 100 megabits per second (Mbps) per 1000 students with plans to support scalability reaching 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) per student. With respect to libraries, the Order adopts as a bandwidth target the American Library Association's recommendation that all libraries that serve fewer than 50,000 people have broadband speeds of at least 100 Mbps and all libraries that serve 50,000 people or more have broadband speeds of at least 1 Gbps<https://www.fcc.gov/general/summary-e-rate-modernization-order>. The MDE has submitted documentation to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) for recognition of the funding allocation and the grant process in which the MDE will disseminate these funds. Once approval is given, the MDE will disseminate information about the grant process. Eligible entities who are below the federal bandwidth targets as presented in the Second Modernization Order of 2014 will be given funding priority, but all eligible entities are encouraged to apply when the grant becomes available. While the MDE cannot guarantee the availability of these funds in E-Rate Funding Year 2019, if the funds do become available, eligible applicants with qualifying projects should check the box on the FCC Form 471 denoting that a state match exists. Checking the box will not jeopardize funding for the applicant but will trigger a more robust Program Integrity Assurance (PIA) review of the application. The MDE anticipates funding will be available no later than E-Rate Funding Year 2020. For more information, please send an email to erate(a)michigan.gov<mailto:erate@michigan.gov> or contact Joe Polasek, State E-Rate Coordinator, at polasekj3(a)michigan.gov<mailto:polasekj3@michigan.gov>, or 517-335-1291. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Books are gone...the Paris Wife
by Howe Memorial 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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free books to good home
by Howe Memorial 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

I have 2 of the Paris Wife left from my book club, up for grabs... Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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Part-time Adult Services Librarian (Job Posting)
by Evan Smale 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

The Clarkston Independence District Library is looking for a positive, dedicated librarian to join our growing team. Part-time Librarian Salary: $18.00-$24.00 per hour Hours: 27.5 per week, including nights and some weekends Primary job duties: Duties include, but are not limited to: • Provide quick and accurate reference for all ages • Assists patrons with computer catalog, electronic resources, and the Internet • Performs other library duties as assigned • Attends and participates in staff meetings and discussions • Perform other library duties as assigned Qualifications: • ALA accredited MLIS • Experience working in adult services • Flexibility to work varied hours • Strong oral and written communication skills • Ability to offer reader’s advisory • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships • Experience planning programs for adult audience • Experience with using Polaris and MeL • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Reports to: Head of Adult Services Please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via email, mail, or fax to: Evan Smale, Head of Adult Services Clarkston Independence District Library 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346 smalee(a)cidlibrary.org fax: 248-625-8852 Deadline for Applications: February 8th, 2019 at 5:00pm

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