December 2019 - Michlib-l

[Employment Opportunity] Circulation Clerk
by BTPL Careers 07 Jan '20

07 Jan '20

Greetings, All-- Everything comes back around again in the Circulation Department at the Library. If you like to check things out, are fine with fines, and want to provide people the best membership deal ever --their new library card-- then have we got the job for you. The Bloomfield Township Public Library has a Circulation Clerk position opening. You can see the details about this and our our other life-changing employment opportunities here: https://btpl.org/employment-volunteer/ Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Three Spinner Units Available!
by Anne Oyerly 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

No reasonable offer refused! We are remodeling, and these versatile units, in excellent condition, need a new home by January 6. Perfect for paperbacks, CD's, VHS, etc. Email me to arrange pickup. :) Anne E Oyerly Special Collections Manager James White Library Andrews University 269-471-6117

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Re: [Michlib-l] Galesburg-Charleston Library joins "fine-free" bandwagon
by Cindi Place 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Boyne District Library is going fine free as well beginning January 1st! On December 31, 2019, at 11:31 AM, Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Thanks in large part to other libraries in the area leading this trend, including Buchanan and Kalamazoo Public, the Library Board wholeheartedly (but somewhat surprisingly!) approved my suggestion that we eliminate overdue fines. As a result, I am pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2020, the Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library is going "fine-free!" I hope you all have a healthy and safe start to your 2020! Helena Hayes, MLIS, Director Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E Michigan Ave Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org

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Attn Directors: Policies (bylaws) addressing trustee excused absences, remote voting
by Donna Olson 31 Dec '19

31 Dec '19

Hello All, I hope you can help. Technology is a blessing and a curse. We are addressing the need to update our policy/bylaws to address trustee excused absences and remote participation. 1. Is there a limited number of excused absences allowed? 2. When the trustee attends remotely, is the roll call vote valid? 3. Would you share your policy addressing this? Looking forward to your responses. Thank you so much. Happy New Year! 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 https://www.linkedin.com/in/olsondonna/ [image: America's STAR Libraries 2018] <https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljx181101Stars2018Main>

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MCLS Offices closing at 3pm 12/31/2019, closed Wednesday 1/1/2020
by Sue Alt 31 Dec '19

31 Dec '19

Happy New Year to all! The MCLS offices will be closing today at 3pm. We will be back on Thursday, January 2, 2020 to answer your MCLS, MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES questions. MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org Thanks, Sue Sue Alt MeLCat Support and Delivery Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 800-530-9019 ext 143 alts(a)mcls.org

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Kalamazoo Public Library seeking Executive Assistant
by Terry New 31 Dec '19

31 Dec '19

Kalamazoo Public Library is currently seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high level administrative support for the Library Director and Board of Trustees. Please see our website<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs/> for detailed job information and application instructions. Terry M. New | Head of Human Resources Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Kalamazoo Public Library 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 553-7931 | Fax: (269) 553-7932 [Kalamazoo Public Library]<https://www.kpl.gov/> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooPublicLibrary/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/kzoolibrary/?hl=en> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/KzooLibrary?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctw…> [KPL Videos] <https://www.kpl.gov/videos/>

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Re: [Michlib-l] Michlib-l Digest, Vol 62, Issue 26
by Bobbi Schoon 30 Dec '19

30 Dec '19

Our library has converted our microfilm collection to digital files. I am unsure of where to go for our future files as we are no longer purchasing microfilm. Can anyone share their wisdom about their digital newspaper collection? Who you use, what the process is, etc.? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Bobbi Schoon Interim Director Three Rivers Public Library 269-273-8666 ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org> Sent: Monday, December 30, 2019 12:00 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Michlib-l Digest, Vol 62, Issue 26 Send Michlib-l mailing list submissions to michlib-l(a)mcls.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to michlib-l-request(a)mcls.org You can reach the person managing the list at michlib-l-owner(a)mcls.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Michlib-l digest..."

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Just two days left to make a year-end gift to the Historical Society of Michigan...and get a free book
by conference 30 Dec '19

30 Dec '19

Make a year-end gift to the Historical Society of Michigan... and we will send you a FREE book as our thank-you!* <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate though our website or by calling (800) 692-1828. As a nongovernmental nonprofit, we rely on private donations, memberships, and subscriptions to pay for everything we do, including the production of our flagship publication, Michigan History magazine, and our Historic Michigan Travel Guide. Would you consider making a special year-end gift to our organization so that we may continue providing our outstanding services? For those who donate at the Bronze level ($50) or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you your choice* of one of five FREE books as a token of our appreciation! Choose one of these five books* for a $50 or more donation...The Changing Environment of Northern Michigan; Here: Women Writing on Michigan's Upper Peninsula; Crusader for Justice: Federal Judge Damon J. Keith; Insider Histories of the Vietnam Era Underground Press, Part 1; or Blues in Black & White. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate though our website or by calling (800) 692-1828. _____ For those who donate $191 or more, you will receive a historic map poster OR "A Picturesque Situation" OR an autographed copy of "The Detroit Tigers" IN ADDITION to your book choice from the above list.* <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate though our website or by calling (800) 692-1828. Why did we choose the number 191 for a donation level? This year, the Historical Society of Michigan celebrated its 191st birthday! HSM was founded on June 23, 1828, to preserve and promote Michigan's history. And we are still doing that to this day thanks to the support of our members and donors. Won't you help us keep our Michigan history-related activities going and growing? Please consider making a special contribution to HSM as we gear up for our next fiscal year and make plans for new and exciting projects. *Books are on a first-come, first-served basis and have limited quantities. To increase your chances of receiving your favorite book, send in your donation today! _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 7435 Westshire Drive . Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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Mel Tote Filled with Packing Materials
by Anne Oyerly 30 Dec '19

30 Dec '19

Hello all, We have an extra Mel tote, and a good bit of extra boxes and envelopes. I really like the offer that another library shared, filling the extra tote with Mel packaging and making it available, so: We will send a Mel tote filled with a variety of boxes and envelopes to the first library who responds! Please include your RIDES code. Happy Holidays to all! Anne E Oyerly Special Collections Manager James White Library Andrews University 269-471-6117

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Salary/Benefits Study
by John Martin 30 Dec '19

30 Dec '19

We are looking to conduct a salary/benefits study in 2020. I have quotes from Pontifex-HR and MML but I'm looking for a third (or fourth) company to obtain quotes. If you have conducted a salary & benefits study for your staff in the last few years I would love to learn which firm you used and any positive or negative comments. Thank you! JM John Martin, Director Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Phone: 616.850.6912 jmartin(a)loutitlibrary.org www.loutitlibrary.org

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