January 2019 - Michlib-l

Curating details for posters
by Kelly Rembert 18 Jan '19

18 Jan '19

Hi, A few years back we started hanging posters of notable African-Americans in January and February for Black History Month. A year after that we added in posters of Immigrants or First Generation Americans that we hang up in September and October to go along with an International Festival. These posters feature a photo of the individual along with the name, date of birth and death (if applicable), their profession and a quote from them. It's a mix of nationally known figures and locally known people. This has been curated by one staff member primarily and she's done an amazing job. However, as you can imagine some issues have come up over the years such as: some of the issues that have come up over the years: ● Whitney Houston should not be on the Youth floor because she was a drug addict. ● Only American born people should be included on Black History Month posters. ● Some patrons complained about the quote that was on a poster. ● Complaints that not enough people of a particular culture or race are included on the International posters ● A patron insisted Barry Gordy's poster be taken down ● So-and-so is a criminal and did time in prison- or so-and-so has been accused of sexual misconduct (but not been charged or convicted) We are looking to develop a policy on who should be selected (we add in a few new posters each year) and who should be deselected (we deselected Bill Cosby). Does anyone have a policy or guidelines to anything similar to this? I've attached a few of the posters to give you a better idea of them. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Bubble wrap mailers available
by Kat Lightfoot 18 Jan '19

18 Jan '19

We have one tote of various sized bubble wrap mailers to give away. Please respond with your Rides code. Thanks! -- "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."--Groucho Marx

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Bus Trips
by Brian Johnston 18 Jan '19

18 Jan '19

Hello Everyone, Has any library out there sponsored a bus trip, such as to the State Capitol in Lansing or the President Ford Museum in Grand Rapids? If so, could you please let me know how it went? Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] Have a Voice in ALA and AASL - Vote!
by Zervos, Cynthia 18 Jan '19

18 Jan '19

It is an exciting time to be a school librarian in Michigan and a member of MAME. Past President, Lisa Brakel is a candidate on the 2019 ALA ballot <http://www.ala.org/aasl/about/elections>. Lisa will seek the 2020-2021 AASL presidential term. MAME whole-heartedly endorses Lisa Brakel for AASL President-Elect. Lisa has served the school librarians in Michigan for several years. As AASL President, we know that she will continue to do great things for school librarians on a much larger scale. Show your support by voting for Lisa Brakel in the upcoming election. In order to be eligible to vote, you MUST renew your ALA/AASL membership prior to January 31, 2019. If you haven’t already renewed your membership, please renew <http://www.ala.org/aasl/about/join> it today. Ballot mailing for the 2019 election will begin on March 11 and will close at 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2019. Please note that Lance Werner, Director of the Kent District Libraries, is running for ALA President-Elect. We encourage you to show your support for both Lisa and Lance when you vote! -- Cynthia J. Zervos *MAME President* *AASL Region 3 Representative* *AASL Association of American University Presses (AAUP) Book Selection Committee* *AASL Public Charter Infographic Taskforce*

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Assistant Director, Broward County (FL) Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 17 Jan '19

17 Jan '19

Assistant Director-Broward County (FL) Library Broward County Libraries Division-- an innovative, creative, and resourceful model 21st Century Library-- seeks a collaborative, strategic leader with the ability to deliver results as Assistant Director of Libraries. Broward County Libraries Division<http://www.broward.org/library/Pages/Default.aspx>, 2015 Florida Library of the Year, is one of the busiest Florida library systems with more than 10 million visitors circulating nine million items at its 38 locations annually. Broward County Libraries has two flagship locations: A Main Library which features a Creation Station Business, an Active Learning Center, Teen Tech. Studio, and Creation Station; the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center which features a museum, art gallery, special collections vault and state-of-the-art auditorium. Broward County, located in southeast Florida and home to the city of Fort Lauderdale, "the Venice of America." This area is a culturally rich community of diverse, welcoming neighborhoods with miles of beautiful beaches and waterways and warm sunny weather. Greater Fort Lauderdale has received many accolades-as a destination, a place to retire, a great place to start a business or find a job. Broward County has a tremendous number of retail, entertainment, dining, historical and outdoor recreation opportunities, and is recognized for its support of artists and the art community. Learn more about Broward County, the Library and the position at Broward County Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/browardlinks.htm>. The Assistant Director of Libraries assists the Libraries Division Director in the administration and supervision of the public service operations for the library, which include policy development, efficient use of resources, planning and organization of service delivery, development of administrative procedures, and motivating staff to achieve new goals and strategic imperatives. Additionally, this position will guide projects from concept to implementation and evaluation and lead the delivery of system-wide programs and services in the areas of Community Engagement, Main Library, the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center, and the Regional and Branch Library locations. The Assistant Director will establish high standards of public service, evaluating the effectiveness of system-wide programs, services, and events. Responsibilities include: excellent leadership skills and a depth of experience in library management and administration; a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style; community participation and engagement with an openness to new ideas; and a strong commitment to continuous improvement and best practices. In partnership with the Leadership Team, the Assistant Director will fulfill the Library's strategic plan by providing direction, oversight, management, and innovation efforts for essential Library programs and services; and creating excellent and engaging patron experiences through smart service design and delivery. Minimum Qualifications: a Master's degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or a closely related field; six (6) years of progressively responsible experience supervising the operations of a large library system or multiple locations, including four (4) years of supervisory experience. Preferences: a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Education, Information Technology, Business Administration, or other related field; experience in project management, strategic planning, policy/procedure development & implementation, reviewing grant proposals and administration, personnel management, government procurement, partnership development and collaboration with educational institutions and private sector, or private sector experience in related industries such as library vendors, bookstores, academic libraries, or education. Please see the complete job description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/browardjobdesc.pdf> for details. Compensation: The starting salary range is $102,639.06 - $163,811.65 with placement dependent on qualifications. A competitive benefits package is included. 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 Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close February 17, 2019. 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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Michigan Library Association Director Job Posting
by Kristin Shelley 17 Jan '19

17 Jan '19

Hello all, The director position for the Michigan Library Association is now posted and will be to February 15. Here is the link to the job posting: https://careerhq.asaecenter.org/jobs/11895270 Please share the posting far and wide. Thank you, Kristin Kristin Shelley, Director East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 517-319-6913 (office) 517-420-0340 (cell) _________________________________ 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/eNews today!

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NEW Improving Access to Information Grant program!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 17 Jan '19

17 Jan '19

The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce a NEW grant program for public and academic libraries! This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or to develop library services that provide all users access to information. The intent is to fund one-year projects that increase capacity to provide access to library collections and information. In a given fiscal year, the Library of Michigan will fund a limited number of grants that meet these priorities: Increase a library's capacity to offer services & information in areas of literacy. Increase a library's capacity to offer services & information in areas of local history or special collections. Increase a library's capacity to improve access to information for community users with limited access. Applicants may propose a project for any of the three priorities listed above. For example, grants may be awarded to: Develop or increase the scope of literacy projects in the broad sense, such as early literacy, financial literacy, digital literacy, ESL, etc.; Develop or improve access to local history or special collections; Improve access to online information and services for users with limited access. The grant period is one year (Oct.-Sept.) and funding is for $5,000 to $25,000 per year. Application are due Thursday, May 31, 2019, 5:00 PM EST and awarded grants will run from Oct. 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Register for an application webinar at www.michigan.gov/ceevents<https://www.michigan.gov/ceevents>. * March 26, 2019 - 2:00 PM * April 11, 2019 - 10:00 AM Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. You can find an overview, application packet and all related documents at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. The application is by online form, which will be posted soon. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> 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> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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Practical Management or Practical Magic? Webinar - The Hiring Process from Both Ends: Seeking a Job and Hiring Talented People
by Reed, Nyama 17 Jan '19

17 Jan '19

Practical Management or Practical Magic Webinar: The Hiring Process from Both Ends: Seeking a Job and Hiring Talented People Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 12pm Eastern Standard Time Please join the LLAMA Practical and Applied Management Committee on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 12pm Eastern Time for "Practical Management or Practical Magic?," a lively discussion on both looking for a new managerial job and finding the best candidate for your team. This discussion is part of our Supervisory Conversation series, in which we strive to offer a synchronous forum for all interested participants--regardless of your membership status in ALA or your position in a library. Our featured moderators are Tim Gritten, Executive Director of the Library at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and Heather Lowe, Adult Services Administrator at the Dallas Public Library. This event is open to everyone; no membership in an association required. 1. Join the webinar on January 30: https://umassboston.zoom.us/j/688716251 2. Submit specific questions/scenarios in advance for the speakers to address in the webinar: https://bit.ly/2TRPoUb Feel free to forward this announcement to anyone you think might be interested. We hope to see you there!

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MDE Seeks Public Comment on Proposed K-12 Computer Science Standards
by White, Shannon (MDE) 17 Jan '19

17 Jan '19

MEMO #014-19 Release of Proposed Michigan K-12 Computer Science Standards for Public Comment and Upcoming Public Information Sessions The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is seeking public comment on proposed K-12 Computer Science (CS) Standards and would like to gather input through an online public comment survey and public information sessions. The online public comment survey is open January 14, 2019 through February 20, 2019. The proposed CS Standards and online public comment survey link can be found at www.michigan.gov/mde-cs<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>. These are new content standards that have never been in place in Michigan. http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Computer_Science_Standards_643921_7.p…<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507, whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Outreach Services Clerk, Job posting
by Holly Hentz 17 Jan '19

17 Jan '19

Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Rd. P.O. Box 247 Hamburg, MI 48139 810-231-1771 www.hamburglibrary.org Employment Opportunity Position: Outreach Services Clerk, Permanent Part Time (35 hours/week). Rate & Benefits: * $17.50/hour. Includes some evenings and Saturdays. * Paid vacation, personal/sick time, holidays, longevity pay, continuing education opportunities. Job Description: * Will coordinate all adult programming, including events, workshops & programs. This includes: identifying programs of interest to the Hamburg community, securing a speaker, setting up the meeting room according to program needs, being present during the program to offer assistance as needed, cleaning up after the program. Initiates and cultivates collaborative partnerships with groups that work with or provide services to underserved communities. Coordinates with other libraries to provide services and programs. Make presentations about the library, its programs, and its services to local groups. Will assist Youth Services Librarian in youth programming as needed. * Will provide basic reference services to all ages in person and on the telephone; help to develop the youth and adult material collections by paying attention to trends and patron suggestions; provide instruction to library patrons on basic library services; assist the department heads and library director as needed, and provide assistance in other areas of the library as needed. Required Knowledge, Abilities: * A minimum of an associate's degree. * Ability to work independently, as a team, and under the supervision of the Library Director. * Ability to work within a set budget. * Effective, courteous, detailed-oriented, and excellent communication skills, both oral and written. * Knowledge of basic office equipment and computer skills, including mobile devices. * Ability to work with the general public, including all ages and backgrounds. Desired Knowledge, Abilities: * Knowledge of Microsoft Publisher and Adobe InDesign. * Marketing and public relations via social media. How to Apply: Mail or email letter of interest and resume (references will be requested after the interview process) to: Holly Hentz, Director Hamburg Township Library P.O. Box 247 Hamburg, MI 48139 hhentz(a)hamburglibrary.org<mailto:hamb@tln.lib.mi.us> The position will remain open until filled. This announcement is only a summary of the position, its responsibilities, and requirements. Hamburg Township Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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