April 2019 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Part-time Outreach Librarian posting
by Lisa Hoenig 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

The Ypsilanti District Library has an exciting opportunity available - we're looking for a Part-Time Outreach Librarian to work on our bookmobile and at our Superior Township branch. Applications are welcomed at the address below, or can be sent to my email. Lisa Lisa Hoenig, Director Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 879-1300 www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D4F6C5.2E9601C0] ** J O B P O S T I N G YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY Part-Time Outreach Services Librarian II DATE: April 19, 2019 POSITION: Outreach Services Librarian II (.5 FTE, 20 hours per week) NATURE OF WORK: Under the direction of the Head of Outreach Services, fulfills typical duties which may include, but are not limited to: * Delivery of reference, information and reader's advisory services for library patrons of all ages. * Assists patrons in use of computers and other library technology. * Plans, promotes, implements and evaluates storytimes and other library programs. * Develops, maintains and promotes library collections. * Serves on library-wide committees and participates in school outreach activities. * Contributes to the smooth operation of the Bookmobile and YDL - Superior Township. * Other responsibilities may include assignment to subject or service specialty areas. QUALIFICATIONS: * Master's Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited institution. * Must be eligible for certification according to Library of Michigan personnel standards. * Knowledge of early childhood development and literacy. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong commitment to customer service. * Ability to function in a professional manner, work independently, and use good judgment. * Flexible and dependable. * Enthusiastic, positive team player. * Experience working with diverse populations. * Knowledge of computers, Internet and emerging technologies. * Demonstrated understanding of philosophies, techniques, and trends in public library service. HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours per week (including regularly scheduled evenings and weekends). SALARY/BENEFITS: Hourly wage starting at $19.10. Pro-rated paid time off and paid holidays. Employer paid retirement contribution after one year of service. This position is part of the AFSCME union bargaining unit. TO APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, & application form (available at www.ypsilibrary.org<http://www.ypsilibrary.org>) by Monday, May 6, 2019 to: Human Resources or lisa(a)ypsilibrary.org<mailto:lisa@ypsilibrary.org> Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197 Ypsilanti District Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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MCLS Offices closing at 4pm 4/19/2019
by Megan Dudek 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

Hello all - The MCLS offices will be closing today at 4pm. We will be back on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 to answer your MCLS, MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES questions. MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:meldatabaseshelp@mcls.org> Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeLCat Training & MeL Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 153 [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D31BE8.29D76160] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Reminder: MLA 2019-2020 Call for Volunteers closes soon!
by Rachel Ash 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend! Don't forget to fill out the 2019-2020 Call for Volunteers form - the form will be open through the weekend. Take advantage of the opportunity to make a difference in the Michigan library community, develop your leadership skills and grow your professional network by volunteering to serve on a committee or work group. If you're interested in growing personally or professionally, we have a place for you! All members are welcome to participate. Learn more about available opportunities to impact the work of the association and strengthen the Michigan library community, then fill out the volunteer form on the MLA website by logging in with your individual login credentials here: https://www.milibraries.org/volunteer-form Standing Committees:<https://www.milibraries.org/volunteer-standing-committees> * Legislative Committee<https://www.milibraries.org/volunteer-standing-committees#LC> * Professional Development and Networking Committee<https://www.milibraries.org/volunteer-standing-committees#PDNC> Work groups:<https://www.milibraries.org/volunteer-work-groups> * Awards<https://www.milibraries.org/volunteer-work-groups#Awards> * Workshops<https://www.milibraries.org/volunteer-work-groups#Workshops> * Conferences<https://www.milibraries.org/volunteer-work-groups#Conferences> Thank you for volunteering your time and talents! Rachel Ash Director of Membership, Communications and Marketing Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<https://www.milibraries.org/> rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org><mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<http://facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<http://twitter.com/mlaoffice>

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Looking for excess donation bookdealer
by Estelle Kirby 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

My name is Estelle Kirby and I am with the Howell Friends of the Library. Last year you sent a request for information on Swearengin LLC. At this time we are looking for someone who will take our excess donations, and I wondered whether you were able to find out anything about this company or perhaps decided to work with them. I would appreciate any information you can give me. Thank you. Estelle Kirby Howell Carnegie District Library Howell, MI 517-404-6830 ekirby42(a)hotmail.com Sent from my iPad

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Youth & Teen Services updates - Webinar edition
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

All Webinar Info this week, mostly from NASA @ My Library: YA/Teen Book Buzz Spring 2019<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmediasourc…> Tuesday, April 23, 2019 2-3 PM ET, 11 AM-12 PM PT Get ahead of the curve and discover the latest and greatest hot reads during SLJ's 2019 Teen Book Buzz webcast! Join us in conversation with publishing insiders to learn about their most buzz-worthy titles coming out this spring. You'll hear about some can't miss new reads, from a dystopian novel where girls are banished to the woods for their 16th year to an historical verse retelling of the last day of Joan of Arc's life. Tackling everything from romance to gender identity to fantasy, these selections are loaded with teen appeal. Don't miss out! Register Now!<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmediasourc…> Panelists Emily Day, Library Marketing Coordinator and YA Specialist, Wednesday Books and Flatiron Books YA Beth Oleniczak, Marketing Manager, Fire at Sourcebooks Lisa DiSarro, Executive Director of School & Library Marketing, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Amanda Acevedo, Marketing Specialist, School and Library, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Julia Zullo, Relationship Coordinator, Jessica Kingsley Publishers Moderator Angie Manfredi, Youth Services Consultant, State Library of Iowa Exploring Lunar Phases: How Your Library Can Support Science Learning<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/b6dbebf12743d94966858a512be5123a> Register Here<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/b6dbebf12743d94966858a512be5123a> Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (ET), 4:00 p.m. (CT), 3:00 p.m. (MT), 2:00 p.m. (PT) Please join us to explore lunar phases through hands-on activities and discussion! The moon has held our imaginations captive and sparked our curiosity since prehistoric times. Its changing appearance influences calendars, myths, and cultures around the world. Hear from middle school teachers about the needs and challenges of teaching lunar phases, and discover ways that library programs can help prepare participants in building critical knowledge and skills. Is the webinar registration full? Don't worry! We Live Stream all of our webinars at: https://goo.gl/McmYsh Community Dialogues for Summer and Beyond<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8BN8vIDCQnC5-GjUI0foBg> Register Here<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8BN8vIDCQnC5-GjUI0foBg> Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. (ET), 3:00 p.m. (CT), 2:00 p.m. (MT), 1:00 p.m. (PT) Is your library interested in reaching out to the community to gain new patrons? Or in better understanding the needs of your current (or potential) patrons? Join us to learn more about Community Dialogues, designed by the STAR Net team to help libraries learn more about their patrons, potential community partners, and how to more effectively serve underrepresented audiences. These Dialogues have been conducted more than 150 times at over 90 libraries across the country. Hear results and pitfalls to avoid from the libraries who have conducted them. This webinar is appropriate for any interested library staff, but please also share this announcement with your outreach librarians, directors, or anyone that is interested in reaching out into the community. Is the webinar registration full? Don't worry! We Live Stream all of our webinars at: https://goo.gl/McmYsh Mars in May<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9cdd02805dbac9667510d14dfea9e911> Register Here<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9cdd02805dbac9667510d14dfea9e911> Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. (ET), 3:00 p.m. (CT), 2:00 p.m. (MT), 1:00 p.m. (PT) With summer right around the corner, this webinar will showcase several hands-on STEM activities about Earth's red neighbor. Join the STAR Net team to discuss programming ideas, NASA resources, and, of course, fun, hands-on STEM activities that will surely be a crowd-pleaser at your library. We'll also check in on the progress of NASA's InSight mission, which was launched in May 2018. Is the webinar registration full? Don't worry! We Live Stream all of our webinars at: https://goo.gl/McmYsh NASA's Universe of Learning webinar. <https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5815554158729/WN_Z0M5W4F0QlWaOqoOsCgNiw> When: May 1, 2019 3:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: MicroObservatory: Observing With NASA Have you ever wanted to take your own photo of a distant galaxy? Have you ever wondered how pictures of deep space are made? This Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA webinar will explore the free MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network. MicroObservatory: Observing with NASA allows user to control the network telescopes, collect images of celestial objects, and create their own images. Join us to learn how you can use this great tool in your venues and engage the public in exploring the universe. NASA's Universe of Learning provides resources and experiences that enable youth, families, and lifelong learners to explore fundamental questions in science, experience how science is done, and discover the universe for themselves. Using its direct connection to the science and the experts behind the science, NASA's Universe of Learning creates and delivers timely and authentic resources and experiences for youth, families, and lifelong learners. The goal is to strengthen science learning and literacy, and to enable inquisitive learners to discover the universe for themselves in innovative, interactive ways that meet today's 21st century needs. Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5815554158729/WN_Z0M5W4F0QlWaOqoOsCgNiw<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzoom.us%2…> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Hope to see you there! (You can explore MicroObservatory before the webinar at this URL: https://mo-www.cfa.harvard.edu/MicroObservatory/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmo-www.cf…> ) 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/> April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention by learning more from the Children's Trust Fund at www.michigan.gov/ctf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> [cid:image001.jpg@01D4E931.779D8BF0]

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Final Reminder: Internship Posting
by Trevor Van Valkenburg 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

The Lenawee District Library is looking for a summer library intern. A job posting with a brief job description is attached. More info can be found at our website: lenawee.lib.mi.us

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Fw: Better World Books --Literacy Grants
by Mary Jo Vortkamp 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

Hi Michigan Team, This is an annual grant, so if not this year maybe next year? Have a great day! Mary Jo Mary Jo Vortkamp B.A., M.L.I.S. Manager and Children's Librarian Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 13651 E. McNichols (313) 481-1742 Hours: M, W & S 10-6 T & Th 12-8 ________________________________ From: noreply(a)salesforce.com <noreply(a)salesforce.com> on behalf of Erin Gerber <egerber(a)betterworldbooks.com> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 4:56 PM To: Mary Jo Vortkamp Subject: Better World Books --Literacy Grants Hi Mary Jo, Thanks very much for taking a moment to speak with me. I'm glad to hear things are running smoothly at your branch. As I mentioned in our conversation, our Literacy Grants are opened through the end of April. There grants, which are funded through the Better World Books Literacy Fund, are open to any academic or public library in the US, Canada, UK, and Europe; participation in our program is not required. We also offer a grant to help support nonprofits globally. This a fantastic opportunity for libraries and nonprofits to apply for funding to support worthwhile library or literacy projects that will have a long-lasting impact within their community. For more information and to apply please visit https://cares.betterworldbooks.com/grants. Thank you again for your time today. Please feel free to call or email me any time should you have questions or if I can othewise be of assistance. Best, Erin -- Erin R. Gerber Senior Account Manager Better World Books 55740 Currant RD Mishawaka, IN 46545 O: 888.510.7103, xt. 5214 D: 574-855-5214 egerber(a)betterworldbooks.com betterworldbooks.com | facebook.com/betterworldbooks | twitter.com/bwbooks[http://na87.salesforce.com/servlet/servlet.ImageServer?… [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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FREE DVD Cases
by Andrus, Miriam 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

Any Libraries need extra DVD cases? Grace A. Dow Memorial Library has some to give away. Just send me you ZV code and your Library. (off list please). [Image] Miriam Andrus Library Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 Phone 989.837.3431 Fax 989.837.3468 Our Mission: To inspire lifelong learning by connecting people and resources.

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Book Repair Basics in MIDLAND - June 3
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

Greetings! Registration is now open for "Book Repair Basics" at the Grace A Dow Memorial Library in Midland, Michigan. Spaces are limited. This full day workshop will take place on Monday, June 3. The cost of this workshop is $25 and includes the tools necessary to complete basic repairs during the workshop and at their library. For more information and to register, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…>. [https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…] Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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TLN Adult Services Spring Workshop
by Danielle Hansard 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

Hello all, On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 we're presenting the TLN Adult Services Spring Workshop, Mad Skillz for Librarians. This workshop focuses on professional development and current library issues and is geared towards librarians, library students, library staff, and anyone interested in learning more about adult services. This year's event will be held at the Redford Township District Library<http://redfordlibrary.org/> from 9 am - 1 pm. We'll have speakers to talk about program planning, readers' advisory, and new MeL databases. The registration link can be found here<https://tln.lib.mi.us/springworkshop/>. Attached is the brochure and a registration application if you prefer to register by paper. Registration will be open from Friday, April 19 through Friday, May 17. ---------------------------------------------------------- Danielle Hansard Reference Librarian William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Pkwy. Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 ext. 2845 danielle.hansard(a)westlandlibrary.org

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