February 2019 - Michlib-l

Job Posting at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library for Substitute Librarians
by Juliane Morian 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is eager to find qualified substitute librarians to add to our team! We have an immediate need at each of our three buildings: Main Library Adult Services, North Branch Reference, and South Branch Reference. Wage: $20.00-$22.08 an hour Schedule: Variable, up to 20 hours per week; immediate need for daytime shifts and potential consistent schedule for subs available on Thursday afternoons (1 to 5 p.m.) and/or Sundays (noon to 6 p.m.) Benefits: Flexible schedule, great work environment Deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 5pm For the full job description including requirements and application materials please refer to the full posting: http://cmpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Posting-Substitute-Librarian-201… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Juliane Morian Associate Director/UX Clinton-Macomb Public Library 40900 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038-2955 USA (586) 226-5091 (586) 226-5028 - fax

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The Director's Cut - East Lansing Public Library Podcast
by Andrea Smiley 17 Mar '19

17 Mar '19

Hello Everyone, Wanted to share our second episode of "The Director's Cut", an East Lansing Public Library podcast with host Director, Kristin Shelley, which is now available at the following link: http://bit.ly/ELPLPodcast2. This episode of "The Director's Cut" features a conversation with Khalid el-Hakim, founder of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum will travel to ELPL on Tuesday, January 22 and be on display from 10 am - 6 pm with a lecture by Khalid at 1 pm. Have a great weekend! Andrea Smiley Andrea Smiley Marketing & Public Relations Specialist East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 asmiley(a)cityofeastlansing.com _________________________________ 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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Michigan State Parks Speaker
by BillieJo Bluemer 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

Hello, We're looking for contacts for anyone who does a presentation on Michigan State Parks including the history of them. If you know of someone, could you share the name? Thanks. BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 billiejo(a)rauchholzlibrary.org

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Job Posting: Hourly Teen/Adult Services Librarians
by Jessica Parij 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

(please excuse cross-posting) Good morning, The Rochester Hills Public Library is currently looking for hourly teen/adult services librarians. The posting is attached to this email. Please apply online at https://www.rhpl.org/current-openings with a cover letter and resume. -- *Jessica Parij* *Adult Services Manager* Rochester Hills Public Library 248-650-7132

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LSTA Public Library Services Grant (summer quick grant) deadline reminder - March 8th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Mar '19

01 Mar '19

A reminder that the Public Library Services grant program application is due Friday, March 8th at 5:00 PM. The proposal is about a page in length, so please consider applying. The grant provides materials and supplies for a summer program related to children & teens, technology or literacy. Feel free to call me with any questions. Please share widely! >>>01/04/2019<<< Public Library Services Grant Program: This program provides funding for public libraries to purchase materials and supplies that meet the selected program topics for a given year and are for an identified program or service the library will be providing. Funding is intended to supplement local topical services that improve information access and quality of service in their communities. The focus will be on small projects that improve community services, with a focus on the LSTA priorities listed above. The grant period will be from mid-April to August annually, as funding allows. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. The application deadline is March 8, 2019. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the application, is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> in the Public Library Services grant section. 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 Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2Fto…>/ [cid:image001.jpg@01D43ED5.6883A0C0]

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More cataloging, soft skills, technology, & MeLCat webinars from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

Don't miss your chance for these upcoming webinars from MCLS! Authorities<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/authorities-318.html> 3 day class, March 5-7, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Eastern (12:30pm - 2:30pm Central) (Class almost full - register soon!) Legal Resources on the Internet<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/legal-resources-on-the-internet-317.html> 2 day class, March 5-6, 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern (9:00am - 11:00am Central) Soft Skills: Introduction to Productive Work Habits<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/soft-skills-introduction-to-productive-wor…> (Free to MCLS members!) 1 day class, March 7, 10:00am - 11:30am Eastern (9:00am - 10:30am Central) Lost in Translation: Mapping, Loading, and Deleting Data from DCB to MeLCat<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/lost-in-translation-mapping-loading-and-de…> 1 day class, March 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm Eastern (1:00pm - 2:00pm Central) Dewey Decimal Classification<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/dewey-decimal-classification-322.html> 3 day class, March 12-14, 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern (9:00am - 11:00am Central) Original Cataloging of Sound Recordings Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-sound-recordings-us…> 3 day class, March 12-14, 1:30pm - 3:30pm Eastern (12:30pm - 2:30pm Central) Remember: MCLS members receive a large discount (usually 50%) off our training workshops! Register today for these and many other great workshops! https://store.mcls.org/ ***************************************** MCLS Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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FREE PLAYAWAYS
by Tamie Bird 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

We have weeded all of our youth playaways and would like to offer them to other libraries. First to respond gets them all :) 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko Alice in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea Best of the Best by Tim Green Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan Floors #1 by Patrick Carman Football Genius by Tim Green Game Changers - Heavy Hitters by Mike Lupica Guardians of the Galaxy Junior Novel How to Train Your Dragon #1 by Cressida Cowell Judy Moody Was in a Mood by Megan McDonald Madman of Piney Woods by Christopher Paul Curtis Nate the Great Collected Stories Vol 1 by Marjorie Sharmat Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin The Familiars #1 by Adam Epstein Wonder by R.J. Palacio The Playaways below DO NOT have cases: Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne Humprey Collection (Books 8-11) Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne Landry News by Andrew Clements Tamie Bird Youth Librarian Westland Public Library 734-326-6123

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customer service training
by Valerie Meyerson 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

Hello all - I am looking for someone that would be able to present a 1.5 - 2 hour session on some basic customer service skills. Wondering if any of you have a good recommendation? Thanks, Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library [jpg Blue Small] Please think about the environment prior to printing this email.

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Re: [Michlib-l] [Meldatabases-list] MeL Minute: World Book Webquests
by Suzanne Antvelink 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

You can locate the World Book Webquests by going to the "For Educators" link at bottom of the World Book HOME page <https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106> and choosing Educator tools from the pop up list. Then select Webquests <https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106#educationtool>. On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 12:36 PM Anderson, Sara via Meldatabases-list < meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org> wrote: > How do you get to the webquests? > ________________________________________ > From: mamelist-bounces(a)mcls.org [mamelist-bounces(a)mcls.org] on behalf of > Norris, Sonya (MDE) via Mamelist [mamelist(a)mcls.org] > Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2019 8:50 AM > To: Michlib-l(a)mcls.org; mamelist(a)mcls.org; mi-acad-dirs(a)lists.mcls.org; > meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org > Subject: [Mamelist] MeL Minute: World Book Webquests > > [A close up of text on a white background Description automatically > generated]World Book Webquests, available through the World Book Kids > digital database, teach responsible digital citizenship, strong research > skills, and critical and analytical thought—all while making learning an > adventure! > > Webquests are print-and-do activities that take learners on expeditions > through World Book Kids. By following the step-by-step routes through the > database, students learn by reading text, studying images, and hearing > sound (including text read aloud to them). Along the way, students of all > learning types practice basic database research skills. > > In the classroom or as part of library programming, a teacher or librarian > simply needs to print out and distribute a WebQuest, and students can begin > their self-directed exploration. New Webquests on topics ranging from > sports to space are added often to ensure that the activity appeals to > every student. > > Webquests approach every topic in ways that make the information > approachable, digestible, and engaging for all students. Learners are > prompted to imagine that they are right in the action of the topic that > they’re exploring: navigating Ancient Egypt, preparing to blast off as an > astronaut, swimming alongside blue whales, and more! The Webquests begin > broadly, providing learners with a foundational understanding of the topic > and its context. Then, students deep-dive into specifics. Each WebQuest > incorporates multimedia features to ensure understanding from every angle, > and the question formats include true or false, fill in the blank, open > ended, and more to keep learners continuously engaged. > > Correlated by grade range, Webquests can be easily integrated into > classroom curricula or used as supplemental guides for exploration. > > > > Brought to you by the MeL Team. > > > > Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. > > > > Want more information on MeL? Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute > available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org< > http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of > Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery< > https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We > encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. > > > > MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library > or school access only. > > > > #IMLSGrant > > > 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 > https://mel.org > http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> > > _______________________________________________ > Meldatabases-list mailing list > Meldatabases-list(a)mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/meldatabases-list > -- Suzanne Antvelink Hopkins High School Media Center 333 Clark Street Hopkins, MI 49328 269.793.7616.ext. 1550 https://hopkinshsmc.wordpress.com/ SuzaAntv(a)hpsvikings.org

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Mesa County Libraries (CO)-Library Director position open
by Jobeth Bradbury 28 Feb '19

28 Feb '19

Mesa County (CO) Libraries -Library Director Join the Mesa County Libraries<https://mesacountylibraries.org/> team, district, and communities as its next proven, visionary leader. The successful candidate will be a library champion-capable of inspiring a committed library staff and the community. As the "face and voice" of the Library, the Director will build relationships and lead the advance toward new service frontiers. Under the general direction of the seven-member appointed Board of Trustees, the Director will serve 150,000 Mesa County residents from eight locations with a $6.8 million annual operating budget. Working with a collaborative, high-performing team of 74FTE, the Director will have a significant impact on an exceptional Library District and community in a solid well-financed environment. Key opportunities include assuring that the Library evolves to meet user needs- expanding the innovative uses of the 970West Studio; finalizing funding and building of a new branch; supporting and promoting organizational values of trust, staff participation, and team management; and continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Grand Valley<https://www.gjep.org/live-grand/> enjoys cultural events, performing arts, museums, and is home to Colorado Mesa University. The area has the natural beauty and dramatic red rock landscape of the Colorado National Monument in a mild, temperate high desert climate; exhilarating outdoor adventures including hiking, camping, or skiing on the nearby Grand Mesa; miles of world-class mountain biking trails; and is home to more than twenty wineries and vineyards that produce and serve some of Colorado's best wines including several national award winners. There is also a highly vibrant and engaged arts community (Art On The Corner, the Art Center, Friday Night Art Walk)-650 people identify themselves as artists in the Valley. While located in Mesa County, the Mesa County Public Library District is a distinct entity separate from Mesa County government. Mesa County Libraries is the largest cultural institution in the county and provides quality services and programs. The Library's mission is to enrich lives and build community through opportunities to learn, discover, create, and connect. For more information on the Library and the region, visit Mesa County Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/Mesalinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of all library services and programs. The Director collaboratively develops and implements the strategic plan, works in conjunction with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement library policies, prepares and presents the annual budget, stays abreast of library and industry best practices, pursues sound facilities management, and sets the standard of excellence for all operations. The successful candidate will also model a collaborative, positive style of leadership ensuring proper management of personnel and encouraging a climate of inclusivity. In addition to internal collaboration and team building, the Director will be the primary spokesperson and ensure that the Library is successful in fundraising, development, and communications. Working with community leaders and elected officials is a critical part of the position. Please see the position description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/Mesajobdesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of progressively responsible experience in a library environment or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work and lead the organization. Essential skills include a strong commitment to customer service, the ability to adapt to change, a willingness to take initiative and act on opportunities, political savvy, and the ability to collaborate in a team environment through strong administrative skills. Successful experience reporting to a governing board and experience in a multi-branch environment are preferred. Compensation. $98,509 -$125,061 (commensurate with experience) with an excellent benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close April 7, 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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