February 2019 - Michlib-l

FOML Awards Announcement - 2018 Outstanding Friends of the Library
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

The Awards Committee of the Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Outstanding Friends of the Library award. The winners are the Friends of the Ferndale Library and the Friends of the Charlotte Community Library. The awards will be presented at the FOML Workshop on April 4 at the Novi Public Library. If you would like to attend the Friends of Michigan Libraries meeting on the 4th or the FOML Trustee Alliance meeting on April 5th, please take a look at the agenda and details provided on the sites below. FOML Spring Workshop and Fred Ruffner Symposium, Thursday, April 4 at Novi Public Library - https://fomlevents.org/events/spring-workshop-and-fred-ruffner-symposium/ FOML Trustee Alliance Workshop, Friday, April 5 at Novi Public Library - https://fomlevents.org/events/trustee-alliance-workshop/ We hope to see many of your at the FOML workshops in April! Shannon --------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Final Call for Poster Proposals - MiALA Annual Conference 2019 - Deadline tomorrow, February 28
by heather＠miala.org 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA Annual Conference Planning Committee. Excuse posting to multiple lists. Please forward to anyone and/or group that may be interested in this information! *********************************** Our Value: Communicating, Promoting, Visualizing MiALA invites you and your colleagues to submit poster proposals for the 4th annual conference to be held May 13-14, 2019 at Saginaw Valley State University. Please consider sharing your innovations, creative endeavors, and practical solutions for communicating, promoting, or visualizing value in academic libraries. We welcome posters in any topic related to work in academic libraries, and particularly if they have a connection to the conference theme. Broad participation is encouraged from librarians, library support staff, LIS students, and administrators from all types of academic libraries (including but not limited to public universities, private colleges, and community colleges). Poster proposals should include a description of no more than 300 words. They will be evaluated on relevance to the academic library profession, originality and creativity, and clarity/applicability of content and outcomes. You must be a student, individual, or retiree member of MiALA to submit a proposal and/or present a poster. Regardless of the decision on a proposal, MiALA encourages you to attend the conference. Poster session proposals may also be submitted if your presentation proposal is not accepted. The deadline to submit your proposal is tomorrow, February 28! Please submit your poster proposal using the online form here (https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.memberleap.com_mem bers_form.php-3Forgcode-3DMALA-26fid-3D1703147&d=DwMFAg&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwX tp0A&r=hg5b1FLKkKFcS6qI2J3nAA&m=yC0AXg50Ve8fVthRhI-O86mFWGNnXrigivRQg9aGTE4& s=Yc15pRFbeGL3FrG3mYRgw-9sDvORO0HD-1WeUcCue2Q&e=> &fid=1703147) by February 28, 2019. The primary contact listed on each proposal will receive a message indicating receipt of the proposal when it is submitted; decisions on all proposals will be communicated to the primary contact by March 22, 2019. Questions can be sent to Poster team leader, David Scott (DavidScott(a)ferris.edu <mailto:DavidScott@ferris.edu> ). Questions about the conference in general can be sent to conference(a)miala.org <mailto:conference@miala.org> .

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Job Posting: Emerging Technologies Librarian - Grosse Pointe
by Peggy Kitchel 27 Feb '19

27 Feb '19

Job Posting Job Title: Emerging Technologies Librarian (Woods Branch) Reports to: Branch Manager Department: Adult Services Job Responsibilities: * Provide reference and reader's advisory to patrons, through use of print and electronic resources * Provide patron assistance and instruction in the use of library computers, catalog, electronic resources, digital downloads and Wi-Fi * Supervise library environment to maintain safety and fair enforcement of library policies * Collaborate with colleagues to identify, recommend and implement emerging technology for adoption by the library * Participate in emerging tech-related outreach to the public library community * Perform ongoing evaluation of digital resources to assess use, usability and value * Support and manage access to the Library's digital resources * Provide technology training to staff as needed in cooperation with Information Technology department * Creation and posting of content to website and online calendar, when necessary * In cooperation with Adult Services team, present culturally relevant and thought- provoking programs to the community * Encourage and promote communication, collaboration and excellent customer service throughout the library * Work positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish Library goals * Participate in the selection of appropriate print and electronic resources for the Library, with a focus on reflecting the growing cultural diversity of the community * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Library and Information Science (or equivalent) from ALA accredited university. * Enthusiasm for serving the public * Knowledge of and ability to apply collection development principles and techniques * Ability to effectively plan and organize work * Familiarity with electronic methods and resources to analyze collections * Effective oral and written communication skills * Ability to work successfully in a team environment * Knowledge and enthusiasm for emerging information technologies and trends * Knowledge of automated library systems and equipment * Knowledge of current publishing practices and consumer use * Familiarity with developing and managing collection budgets SALARY Salary range: $49,225-63,994 annually. This position is currently at the Woods branch. Location of position could change at any time. DEADLINE: March 13, 2019 Please send or email resume with cover sheet to: Personnel Department Grosse Pointe Public Library 10 Kercheval Avenue Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236 khart(a)grossepointelibrary.org<mailto:khart@grossepointelibrary.org> [https://assets.grossepointelibrary.org/email/text-logo.jpg] PEGGY KITCHEL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 313.343.2074 ext. 208 Expand learning, inspire creativity and connect our community grossepointelibrary.org<https://grossepointelibrary.org/>

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Fwd: MCFB mini-grant application link posted - last call
by Kelly Rembert 26 Feb '19

26 Feb '19

On 2/7/2019 at 2:40 PM, Kelly Rembert <krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org> wrote: As a reminder - the Michigan Center for the Book is accepting grant applications through Friday, March 1. On 1/3/2019 at 8:35 AM, "Murphy, Janice (MDE)" <MurphyJ3(a)michigan.gov> wrote: Happy New Year everyone, I have posted the link on the MCFB facebook page. Please share the link on other social media you may be active on. https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4740625/Michigan-Center-for-the-Book-2019-mi… Applications accepted until close of business Friday March 1, 2019. Thanks Janice Janice M. Murphy Library of Michigan Electronic Resources Coordinator/Reference Librarian P.O.Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-1477 librarian(a)michigan.gov Building Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Telephone Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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RIDES thoughts
by Joann Crater 26 Feb '19

26 Feb '19

As part of the RIDES advisory committee, here is what I have learned over the past few years. We own 8,000 totes. The couriers need some and beyond that about 5,000 need to be in circulation at all times.The totes are $15 for the small and $22 for the large, bought in bulk with discount prices.In June of 2013 MCLS purchased 8,000. In March of 2018 1,000 more were purchased. There is talk of adding more this upcoming year. (This is part of our costs.)There are 398 stops for delivery with 740 names on the labelmaker.Since July 1, 2018 RIDES has reimbursed for 68 damaged items. When you consider they move over 10,000 items per day....that is awesome. We also have a RIDES assistance form. It can tell them when you are going to be closed, when you will open back up, when you need more totes, when there is a missed delivery, when there is a lost or damaged item and there is even a miscellaneous option for anything you want to use it for, positives included. However, it doesn't tell them anything if you don't fill it out and send it. It's as easy as posting on Michlib-l. We are a smaller library and have one tote that rotates in and out at each delivery. I was simply amazed at the stories and pictures of those of you that send out 30+ totes each day. I was also amazed at the picture of a stack of totes sitting on a loading dock "just waiting in case" they needed them. I was amazed when I visited our hub, I can't imagine what Royal Oak does every day. And I am always amazed when someone posts that they have a toteful of envelopes....totes are to move books, not for storage. If you too would like to be amazed, my seat is up after the April meeting....let Sue know you would like to serve for a term and see what an eye opener it is. It truly is an amazing thing we have going here and it is nice to be able to offer it to our patrons....if we all work together it works. Joann Crater Director Hudson Carnegie District Library (zv170) 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3801 director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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Local History Stuff up for grabs!
by Elizabeth Appleton 26 Feb '19

26 Feb '19

Hi Folks! We have a few more items looking for good homes: Michigan State College Wolverine Yearbook 1944 The Kawneer Story by Thomas Stritch Illustrated by Philip Reed published by Kawneer Company Niles, MI 1956 History of the Studebaker Corporation by Albert Russel Erskine published 1918 Michigan Manual from 1885 The Life of Sile Doty: A Forgotten Autobiography published by Alved of Detroit Inc in 1948 Michigan Township Officers' Guide 1926 Published by the Robert Smith Company Michigan Township Officers' Guide 1918 published by Fort Wayne Printing Company. Please send me your library, which item you'd like, and RIDES number. We will get them to you as quick as we can. Thank you! Elizabeth Appleton Technical Services Supervisor St. Joseph Public Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph MI 49085 (269) 983-7167

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Children's Bookmobile Librarian
by Mary Davis 26 Feb '19

26 Feb '19

Hi everyone, Rochester Hills Public Library is hiring a super fun position-a Children's Bookmobile Librarian <https://rhpl.org/images/job_openings/Kids_Bus_Librarian_copy.pdf>! Thank you-- *Mary K. Davis* Outreach and Bookmobile Services Manager Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rd Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248-650-7152

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NASA in Your Neighborhood webinar recording
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 26 Feb '19

26 Feb '19

Last week's webinar recording: Thank you to all of the librarians across the country who joined us for NASA In Your Neighborhood - Partnering with local space experts. There was a great turn-out, with a lot of fun questions. We panelists had a lovely time getting to know you. If you weren't able to make it or if you'd like to access the recording, you can find it here, along with all of the links in the description: https://youtu.be/w9Hkr5JDn7I. Looking up, Vivian (Astro Society), on behalf of the whole panel If you have any questions about NASA @ My Library, please contact me at lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov>. Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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melcat mailing bags
by glen sowles 26 Feb '19

26 Feb '19

Hello fellow libraries, The Romeo Graubner District Library (zv345) could really use any extra padded mailing envelops you might have. The medium sized ones are the most needed, but we are also very low on small ones as well. We'll take extra large ones too. Thank you for your help. May the Melcat gods bless you all. Regards, Glen Sowles

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SEMLOL Spring Meeting March 29
by SEMLOL Executive Board 26 Feb '19

26 Feb '19

Good afternoon, Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-on-a-dime-free-or-low-cost-ideas-for-y…> is now open for the SEMLOL Spring Meeting. Please join us on Friday, March 29, 2019, from 1-4 p.m. at Davenport University Warren for the program, Library on a Dime: Free or Low-Cost Ideas for Your Library. There are many free or low-cost applications that can benefit your library. These presentations will look at a few of them: "Implementing Koha LIS: Saving Money and Getting Better Service with Open Source" Amy Seipke (College for Creative Studies) "Open Source Graphic Design Software: What Can I Do with Determination, Time, and No Formal Training Whatsoever?" Clayton Hayes (Wayne State University) "Do-It-Yourself Database Usage Analytics" Tim Streasick (University of Michigan - Dearborn) "Slack(ing) in the Library: Group Chat Enhances Productivity" Karen Reiman-Sendi (University of Michigan) Program also includes the annual election and time for facilitated networking . Registrations received before March 25 will secure the early bird rate of $15. Registration on or after March 25 is $20. LIS students are encouraged to attend at the special rate of only $10 throughout the entire registration period. Parking is free and light refreshments will be served. Please see the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing everyone in March! Holly Sorscher *Acting Chair* :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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