April 2019 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Job Posting: Library Director
by Carol Dawe 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

The Board of Trustees of the Hesperia Community Library (population 5,933) seeks an enthusiastic, resourceful and community focused individual to serve as their Library Director. The Hesperia Community Library serves 4 townships in rural Oceana and Newaygo Counties, 30 miles northeast of Muskegon and approximately 50 miles northwest of Grand Rapids. The library is a pristine 11,900 square foot building that is the crown jewel of this welcoming and picturesque community. This is a 30 hour per week position. Hesperia Community Library is a Class II library and a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Summary of responsibilities: The Library Director is responsible for all library operations: creating, establishing and implementing plans, programs, and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees in the areas of financial management, program and collection development, staff development and supervision, and facility maintenance and community outreach. Summary of qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years work experience in a public library with at least 2 years of management experience. A required certificate for a Michigan Class II library. A Master's Degree in Library Sciences from an AAL accredited institution or another advanced degree is preferred but not required. Essential responsibilities and qualifications: * A willingness to understand, support and meet the needs and interests of the community. * Ability to plan, analyze, evaluate, supervise, and direct library needs and services. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions. * Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the library board and staff, the general public, community and business leaders and school administrators and faculty. * Extensive knowledge of library budgeting, district library law and library practices and policies. * Strong communication skills in promoting library services and the value of the library including the use of social media and grant opportunities. * Ability to understand and utilize established and new technology including software, hardware and library and business applications and tools. * Experience in materials selection and collection management and thorough knowledge of print, electronic, audiovisual and information technologies and resources. * Required certification for Class II library. Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution, preferred but not required. * Knowledge of Lakeland Library Cooperative, Library of Michigan and Michigan Library Association. * Willingness to attend workshops and take advantage of professional development opportunities. * Must be bondable. Individuals interested in this position should send a detailed cover letter and resume and a list of three professional references with appropriate contact information by the close of business on April 30, 2019. Complete job description is posted at: HesperiaLibrary.org/information/information/html Letters should be sent to: Mary Jo Uhen, President Hesperia Community Library 80 S. Division Street Hesperia, MI 49421 Posted for Hesperia by: Carol Dawe Cooperative Director Lakeland Library Cooperative 4138 3 Mile Rd NW Grand Rapids, MI 49534 616-559-5253 x2001 630-207-1205 (cell) www.llcoop.org <http://www.llcoop.org>

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Summer Intern Posting
by Barbara Sanford 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

The Chippewa River District Library is looking for a summer intern! Please see our website<http://www2.youseemore.com/chippewa/contentpages.asp?loc=55> for more information, and the job listing text pasted below. Applications can be emailed to kellison(a)crdl.org<mailto:kellison@crdl.org> or bsanford(a)crdl.org<mailto:bsanford@crdl.org> or sent to the address listed on the application page. SUMMER PROGRAMMING INTERN - Assist library staff with all aspects of the Summer Reading Program including program planning, prep, and implementation at all five branches of the Chippewa River District Library System. Ability and willingness to interact in a friendly, positive manner with children and adults. Wage: $10.00/hr for 20 hrs/week based on programming schedule needs. May require some evenings and weekends. Internship begins May 6 and lasts up to 15 weeks. Undergraduate coursework in elementary education, child development, children's literature, or recreation required. Apply by clicking the link below. Mail or drop off applications at Veterans Memorial Library, 301 S. University, Mt. Pleasant, by April 5, 2019. An EOE. Barbara Sanford Youth Collections and Programming Coordinator Chippewa River District Library 301 S. University Ave Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 (989)773-3242 X 214 bsanford(a)crdl.org<mailto:bsanford@crdl.org>

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Ohio Library Support Staff Institute: 2019 Scholarship Contest is Open!
by Sarah Schaff 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Greetings from the Ohio Library Support Staff Institute (OLSSI), *Our Scholarship Content is open now through April 24th -- Apply to attend the entire Ohio Library Support Staff Institute for FREE! * More details below, and at olssi.org/scholarships. In an effort to help libraries and their support staff, OLSSI is offering three full scholarships to our 2019 conference. OLSSI Scholarships cover the entire $299 registration fee for the annual OLSSI event. This will allow three (3) scholarship winners to attend the 2019 Institute free of charge (even if the scholarship recipients have attended OLSSI before). To apply, you must meet the following criteria: 1. Be presently employed as a library support staff member. 2. Agree to contribute to the planning of the 2020 Institute as an OLSSI Steering Committee member. How to Apply: Please write, in 300 words or less: 1) Why you would like to attend the Institute, 2) How you think attending OLSSI will help you, and 3) How it might enhance your library/work performance. Details: - All applications must be written by the applicant, and not their supervisor(s). - Deadline for scholarship entry is 5:00 PM, April 24, 2019. - Winners will be announced on or before April 30, 2019. - Remember to provide the contact information (see attachment, below, or visit https://olssi.org/scholarships/) along with your essay. Please email submissions to: OLSSI.scholarships(a)gmail.com Good luck & we hope to see you at Heidelberg University for Castle OLSSI – 2019! 2019 OLSSI dates: Scholarships: March 27 – April 24 Early Bird Registration: April 10 – May 7 Regular Registration: May 8 – July 10 Castle OLSSI 2019: July 28 – 30, 2019 @ Heidelberg University NOTE: If you are not awarded an OLSSI Scholarship, there will still be time to get a discounted admission rate with our Early Bird Registration! Good luck!! Sarah Schaff, Discovery Librarian Office: Denison Library, 120 & w.: 740.587.6470 DENISON <http://denison.edu/campus/library> | BetweenCoasts <http://betweencoasts.org/> | TeamVittles <http://www.teamvittles.org/> | OLSSI <http://olssi.org/>

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP - Collections Registration and Cataloging - April 12
by Historical Society of Michigan 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Upcoming Workshop . Friday, April 12 Keeping It Organized: Collections Registration and Cataloging with Sarah Humes, Grand Rapids Public Museum Seating is limited! Reserve your spot now. Workshops start at 9 a.m. at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. Participants can "attend" remotely too. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. What numbering system should we use? Where do you write the numbers? How do you apply the numbers, and with what? What is Chenhall's Nomenclature? If these questions sound familiar, this workshop is for you. An experienced registrar will demystify museum registration methods and help you catalog collections the right way. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. If you can watch and listen to a video on Facebook or YouTube, you can attend our workshops remotely! See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ 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 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Friday, May 3 Making the List: Nominating a Building to the State and/or National Register of Historic Places Friday, May 17 Oral History 201 Friday, June 7 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Portraying the Challenging Side of History Friday, June 21 Acting 101: Playing Your Part Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. If you can watch and listen to a video on Facebook or YouTube, you can attend our workshops remotely! See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). If you are a Household member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Household membership. 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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Guidelines for summer interns
by Jessica Holman 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Good morning, The Negaunee Public Library is hoping to hire an intern, preferably a student working on his or her MLIS, to help with summer reading programming. Does anyone have guidelines for an intern drawn up, that I might be able to look at in preparation for this? Also, if you are a student working on your MLIS and are in the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan this summer, please contact me if you're interested in a summer internship. -- Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18

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Library Director position, Homewood Public Library (IL)-Closes Sunday, April 7!
by Jobeth Bradbury 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Library Director-Homewood Public Library (IL)-Applications close Sunday, April 7 Define excellence as the next Homewood (IL) Public Library Director - join a committed seven-member Board of Trustees and a dedicated staff (35FTE) as they move the Library forward with excellent library programs and services for the 19,175 Homewood residents. The Homewood Public Library<https://www.homewoodlibrary.org/> (HPL) is excited about future opportunities as it addresses the technology, education and economic changes facing them today. HPL is a place where the community connects - a cultural gathering space and a central source of conversation and information for all ages from early childhood literacy to strong senior activities and resources. Among the key opportunities for the new Director are: (1) enhancing and supporting staff development and establishing a collaborative team work environment; (2) re-visiting existing space to accommodate service enhancements; (3) implementing additional funding streams, including development and fundraising; (4) refining and implementing the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan<https://www.homewoodlibrary.org/sites/default/files/user-uploaded-files/PDF…>; and (5) defining the Library as a strategic community partner with local agencies and organizations. The Library currently operates from a single, downtown facility with a $2.4 million annual budget and support from a vital Friends of the Library organization. Homewood, IL<https://www.village.homewood.il.us/> offers an outstanding quality of life as a vibrant, diverse, creative, affordable community hosting an award-winning school system, an outstanding park district, and an easy commute to Chicago and the University of Chicago. It is home where people work, play, learn, and put down roots. Located just 25 miles south of Chicago's loop, Homewood is perfectly positioned and easy to get to and from the city on the Metra Electric<https://metrarail.com/> Train (an eco-friendly option). It is easy to access I-80 and I-294. Its pedestrian and bike-friendly charming downtown welcomes all to a mix of residences, restaurants, boutiques and cultural experiences. For more information on the Homewood Public Library and the Village of Homewood, visit Homewood Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/homewoodlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. In conjunction with the governing Library Board of Trustees, staff and appropriate community representatives the Library Director plans, organizes, develops and directs all aspects of library service to residents of the district. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring the annual budget; preparing and filing all required legal and financial reports mandated by the county and the state; all aspects of personnel management; policy development and implementation; oversight of facilities and collections; representing the library as an active, engaged community partner; supporting fundraising and grant development; and working with the Friends of HPL. Please see the complete Library Director position description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/homewoodjobdesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are a master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of progressively responsible library experience including three years in a supervisory role. The successful candidate will also demonstrate ethical leadership and create an atmosphere of collaboration and open communication with a strong commitment to customer service, inclusion, diversity and community engagement. Other desired qualifications include a knowledge of public library trends and best practices, participation in professional organizations, and a knowledge of Illinois library law. Successful experience reporting to a governing board and working in a union environment are preferred qualifications. Compensation. The starting salary range is $81,281 - 101,601 (dependent on qualifications) with a competitive 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 Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@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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Free books from the Library of Michigan
by Sasota, Jennifer (MDE) 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Hello - the Library of Michigan has free materials we are offering to the library community. To take advantage of this opportunity, see the information below and the attached spreadsheet. Feel free to forward this message to other library groups or listservs within Michigan. Content and condition The titles listed are extra copies of fiction and non-fiction (hard and soft cover) books submitted to the Michigan Notable Books program over the last year and either contain Michigan content and/or were written by a Michigan author. Also available are some used Michigan government documents and other miscellaneous titles. How to request Please submit requests by email (respond to this message). If you are local or passing through, you are welcome to schedule a time to select and claim materials on-site from 8am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. Email sasotaj(a)michigan.gov<mailto:sasotaj@michigan.gov> if you want to schedule a visit. Email requests are handled on a first-come basis by date and time. Some or all of the materials you request may no longer be available at the point we receive your email. Only requests for which we can supply NO materials will receive an email response. Shipping We prefer to ship items via RIDES. If you are not in the RIDES system, we can ship via UPS and will ship free for materials costing up to $20.00 per institution until/unless the funding is exhausted. Email requests must include the title as noted on the spreadsheet(s), RIDES code or a delivery address (street address only, no p.o. box), contact name, phone number and email address. Emails should be directed to sasotaj(a)michigan.gov<mailto:sasotaj@michigan.gov> Deadline If you are interested in any of these materials, please respond to this email no later than April 12th, 2019. Materials will be shipped as soon as time and resources allow. Thanks for your time, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Jennifer Sasota Library of Michigan Government Documents 702 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48915 517-335-8391 sasotaj(a)michigan.gov<mailto:sasotaj@michigan.gov>

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Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Director job posting
by Irene Bancroft 01 Apr '19

01 Apr '19

Are you ready for a job of a lifetime? Do you have a desire to help libraries become the best they can be? Can you see yourself helping shape the future of libraries throughout the state? Are you a leader, agent of change, an innovator? If so, this job opportunity may be for you! The Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Board of Trustees invites you to apply for the position of Cooperative Director. MMLC is one of eleven cooperatives in Michigan and its members - including 20 public library systems, 5 academic libraries, and 2 special libraries - are located in 10 counties in Michigan. Based in the historic Mott Foundation Building in vibrant Downtown Flint, Michigan, MMLC provides services for members as outlined in the organization's Plan of Service and Strategic Plan. Within that structure, the annual work plan is written to provide members with opportunities to experiment, learn, and grow through new ideas and initiatives. Responsibilities: The Director position requires excellent communication skills, a broad understanding of all types of libraries, extensive experience in management, demonstrated ability to advise and lead, a will to serve others, and a creative nature that welcomes innovation. The full job description details the job duties, necessary experience, and skills/abilities of this position: http://mmlc.info/mmlc-director-job-description/ Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science, Information Science (or other named library science program) from an ALA Accredited School, and five years of appropriate professional library or cooperative management experience. In possession of or eligible to receive a Level 1 Certificate as approved by the Library of Michigan. Compensation: Starting salary range: $85,000 - $90,000, with placement dependent on experience and qualifications; includes a highly competitive benefits package. Start date is October 1, 2019. Submit a cover letter and resume in Word or Pdf attachments via email to: mmlc.jobs(a)gmail.com<mailto:mmlc.jobs@gmail.com> The deadline for submission is April 15, 2019. Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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