August 2019 - Michlib-l

Library Assistant - Outreach & Adult Reference - Public Libraries of Saginaw
by Maria McCarville 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF SAGINAW Job Posting Library Assistant - Part-time - 25 hours per week Outreach and Adult Reference Posting Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 The Public Libraries of Saginaw is seeking an outgoing, people-oriented, enthusiastic individual to assist with outreach and community library services while ensuring positive customer service and quality interactions. Duties and responsibilities include: * Formulate goals and plans for implementing outreach services * Present programs and presentations in a variety of venues * Maintains outreach records/statistics and prepares reports * Selects books, materials and equipment needed for outreach * Delivers community outreach services at senior citizen facilities, businesses, festivals, parades and other organizations * Conducts off-site library card registration * Provides library materials to designated facilities and locations * Answering reference questions in person and on the telephone * Providing reader's advisory services * Instructing patrons in the use of digital books and magazines * Other duties as assigned Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office is required. Knowledge of library procedures, excellent public service skills and experience using Internet resources and Horizon are a plus. Must have a flexible schedule - Saturday and evening work is required. Ability to work well with other staff and patrons, and good communication skills are important. Minimum requirements include a four-year college degree with applicable library experience. This position pays an hourly rate of $17.80 - $22.44 in six annual steps. Benefits include pro-rated vacation, sick leave and personal business time. Send cover letter, resume and signed application (available at http://www.saginawlibrary.org/employment.html) postmarked no later than September 4, 2019 to: Maria McCarville, Director, Public Libraries of Saginaw, 505 Janes St., Saginaw, Michigan, 48607. EOE [cid:image001.jpg@01D5581D.69351500]

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TinkrLab
by katola13 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

Good Morning Everyone, Wondering if anyone has ever worked with tinkrLAB based out of Okemos before. If you could contact me off list with any feedback or information on what kind of program they did I'd greatly appreciate it! Thank you, Katie Lawrence Youth Librarian Kent District Library - Grandville Branch

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Furniture for sale at Bridgman Library
by Denise Malevitis 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

We have all of it listed on Facebook Marketplace, to find them, you just need to search under Dewey Bridgman. (we accept cash only, and can hold but only for a short time as they need to be gone before we close on September 23, 2019) If you have any questions, please call the library 269 465-3663 *Denise O. Malevitis* *Bridgman Public Library* *Inter Library Loan Department* *& Program Coordinator*

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[Employment Opportunity] Youth Services Library Intern
by BTPL Careers 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

Greetings-- We have an employment opportunity at Bloomfield Township Public Library: Youth Services Library Intern. This position is open through Friday, September 20, 2019. Read about the complete posting here: https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Youth-Services-Library-Intern-J… Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Job Posting: Head of Tech and Public Services
by Jessica Enget 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

The Lincoln Township Public Library is accepting applications for the position of Head of Tech and Public Services. This is an full-time, salaried position with an annual pay of $43,000-$55,000. Benefits include: • Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time • Health Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Under the direction of the Director, the Head of Tech & Public Services plays a key role in setting the tone for the “front line” of our library services. They provide overall management, supervision, and coordination of several service functions of the library including: acquisitions, cataloging, processing, circulation, and adult services. They are responsible for day-to-day operations and establishing and maintaining best practices. This position is a member of the management team of the library. The ideal candidate will bring management experience, library knowledge, programming experience, or a passion for learning to the position. Interested applicants should address their cover letter, resume, and 3-5 professional references to the Director and send via email to jenget @ lincolnlib.org A full description of this position can be found at: https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/ Best, Jessica Enget Director Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W John Beers Rd Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 ext 126

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ALA News for 8/20/19
by Jennifer L. Dean 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

Hi, all - Please note the news item about the Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program. This is a great opportunity for mid-career/service library workers of all types, trustees, and friends to attend the ALA conferences and learn more about ALA governance. Applications will be accepted through September 30. Requirements include: * ALA member for at least two years. * Must be a practicing librarian (with an MLS from an accredited institution or CAEP accredited Master’s degree with a specialty in School Library Media), a full time library staff member, a library trustee or friend board member. * Must have worked as a librarian, library staff member, or served as a library trustee or friend board member for at least five years. * Must have attended at least one ALA Annual Conference or Midwinter Meeting. The program is expected to continue - if you don't meet the requirements yet, you can work toward them. For our newer folks - the Emerging Leaders Program is also accepting applications through August 30 - details below. Please read on for the news - thank you to all for all you do! Jennifer Dean ALA Councilor and MLA Board of Directors ALA News for 8/20/19 YALSA announces new, month-long teen celebration, TeenTober<http://bit.ly/33z2hYQ> TeenTober is a new, nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services help teens learn new skills and fuel their passions in and outside the library. TeenTober replaces YALSA’s previous Teen Read Week™ and Teen Tech Week™ celebrations, allowing libraries the flexibility to choose what to celebrate (digital literacy, reading, technology, writing, etc) and the length of time for each celebration. Read more<http://bit.ly/33z2hYQ> Call for applications for inaugural year of the Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program<http://bit.ly/33vxzQv> The American Library Association reminds members of its call for applications for its inaugural year of the Lois Ann Gregory-Wood Fellows Program. Lois Ann Gregory-Wood worked at ALA for 50 years, and for 27 of those years, served as the ALA Council Secretariat. For thousands of ALA members, she was the face of ALA Council and governance. The Fellows Program celebrates her leadership and accomplishments, as well as seeking to encourage understanding and participation in the ALA governance processes. During this first year of the award, one individual will be selected to receive a grant totaling $2,500 to cover costs of attending two conferences: the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia and Annual Conference in Chicago. The Fellow will work with a mentor and attend various governance meetings over the course of the conferences to observe and to learn. Read more<http://bit.ly/33vxzQv> AASL announces Best Digital Tools recognition<http://bit.ly/33zLZir> In 2020, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will launch a new recognition, the AASL Best Digital Tools for Teaching & Learning. The new list will combine AASL's annual Best Apps for Teaching & Learning and Best Websites for Teaching & Learning into one comprehensive list. The application for the new recognition will open Sept. 2, 2019, at www.ala.org/aasl/awards/best<http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/best>. "Like its predecessors, the inaugural list of Best Digital Tools will be a great resource for educators and school librarians," said AASL President Mary Keeling. "The list will continue to support the 2018 AASL 'National School Library Standards' as each recognized digital tool will be tagged with the Shared Foundations it supports. School librarians can then easily choose apps or websites that facilitate the development of learner competencies." Read more <http://bit.ly/33zLZir>RUSA offers course on Mastering Emotional Intelligence <http://bit.ly/33vzg0m>The instructor, Debra Lucas-Alfieri, has been the head of reference and interlibrary loan at D'Youville College in Buffalo, New York since 2002. She is the author of “Marketing the 21st Century Library: the Time is Now,” published by Chandos, an imprint of Elsevier. She has been an online instructor in library studies since 2012. Read more<http://bit.ly/33vzg0m> WEBINARS Tools for Locating Primary Sources in Archives and Online<http://bit.ly/33vP7fp> AWARDS AND GRANTS Deadline Aug. 30 for Emerging Leaders Program applications<http://bit.ly/2TrXG6g> Call for LLAMA webinar proposals<http://bit.ly/2TszZdY> ALA PUBLISHING 72 time-saving guides for library marketing<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2019/08/72-time-saving-guides-library-m…> Simple tools for wrangling data<http://bit.ly/2TsYUy6> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS Dean of University Libraries and Instructional Technology Distance Education Coordinator University of Detroit Mercy Libraries / Instructional Design Studio 4001 West McNichols Rd Detroit, MI 48221 313-993-1090 deanjl(a)udmercy.edu [cid:01546c92-6a33-4e0a-91e8-5458b2cc75a7]

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MERS - Moving from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution?
by Andrea Ingmire 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

If you've moved from Defined Benefit to Defined Contribution I have questions... ~ How long ago did you make the transition? ~ What Employer contribution % did you go with for the DC plan? ~ Pitfalls? Considerations? Would you do it again? We have two high multiplier/benefit level DB plans right now. As we look toward the future and make considerations about long-term stability the transition to DC plan makes sense. I do understand that the obligation for DB doesn't go away... and am nervous about the 20+years of paying for both! Just wondering how this transition plays out in the long game... We've been in touch with our MERS reps, I'm more interested in a boots on the ground perspective. Thanks all! Andrea ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *Andrea IngmireLibrary DirectorPeter White Public Library* (906) 226-4303 (office) (906) 250-0080 (cell) (906) 226-1783 (fax) *http://pwpl.info/ <http://pwpl.info/>*

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Michigan Humanities July/August 2019 News
by Katie Wittenauer 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

Greetings from Michigan Humanities! Please see below for our e-news from last week with details about our grants and programs. If you’d like to sign up for future Michigan Humanities e-news updates, please register here (https://www.michiganhumanities.org/news-3/mailing-list-subscription/) Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/> ________________________________ [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/3dd6b6bd-38ee-4553-82f6-05547…] Michigan Humanities Enews July and August 2019 [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/47767f6c-992a-413b-a898-f27f6…] Message from our President Dear Humanities Friends, Summer is quickly passing, and with each sunshine-filled day, Michigan Humanities staff are preparing for the launch of our newest initiative focusing on youth-led community conversations, philanthropy, and leadership. Our Board of Directors is firmly committed to the future of leadership, and we discussed the final particulars of this endeavor at our retreat on August 8, in Grand Rapids. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/175c98fb-ce59-43f0-9d74-fed19…] Michigan Humanities is also asking for YOUR humanities stories. We hope that you follow us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) as we will be asking throughout August for your favorite location on the mitten and the U.P. by sharing a humanities photo and story with our constituents and friends. Jessica Ryan, our wonderful summer intern, is demonstrating in front of her favorite office bookcase here at Michigan Humanities’ home. But we want to see YOU and your favorite humanities locations all over this great state. Instructions can be found on our social media accounts starting August 20! Enjoy a good book, an arts and cultural performance, a museum historical society, or the wonders of natural settings in our beautiful state. Michigan Humanities Board and staff are working hard to ensure we bring even more opportunities your way to keep our mission thriving. Shelly Hendrick Kasprzycki President & CEO Fall 2019 Humanities Grants are closing soon! Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2019 Humanities Grants! Humanities Grants provide up to $15,000 in grant support for humanities-based, public programs. Projects using a Humanites Grant connect us to Michigan’s rich cultural heritage and historical resources. These grants emphasize collaboration among cultural, educational, and community-based organizations, to serve Michigan with public humanities programming that examines the definition of our culture, our state, and ourselves. Applications will be accepted until August 22, 2019. Awards will be made in early November 2019. To learn more about the grant or discuss your project ideas, contact James Nelson at jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org>, or visit the Humanities Grant page on our website, here<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/humanities-grants-2/>. [bookfest] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/bab08672-3f54-4103-9704-5c6a2…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/257a2925-55bc-4ac5-b713-ce5e0…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/93b21979-9810-4a91-adc0-8db8b…] Apply to be part of the Arts and Humanities Touring Directory Michigan-based artists are invited to apply to be included in the Arts and Humanities Touring Directory. The Arts and Humanities Touring Directory features some of the state’s most-talented performing and visual artists, and humanities presenters. The directory offers artists and humanities professionals the opportunity to present their work throughout the state. Partnered with the Arts and Humanities Touring Grant Program, it is a one-stop resource for many organizations looking to hold public arts and culture events. Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2019. Know an artist that might be interested? Share this newsletter with them, or have them contact Jen Rupp at jrupp(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jrupp@mihumanities.org> to learn more. Humanities unify us: reflections on a visit to the U.P. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/a7d6fe6a-5230-4b8a-ba0a-c3233…] Sean Everett, Michigan Humanities Board Member As a lifelong Michigan resident, it only took 32 years and joining the Michigan Humanities board to visit the Upper Peninsula. Recently I had the opportunity to visit the Pickford Community Library and Museum of Ojibwa Culture in St. Ignace. The Pickford Library Team, led by Ann Marie Smith, is busy with a Summer Reading Program and gearing up to host Museum on Main Street's Crossroads: Change in Rural America exhibit. From a makerspace to community conversations and everything in between, the Pickford Library is a hub of cultural activity in the community. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/bddc17af-508b-45ae-a64d-db7a1…] Visiting the Museum of Ojibwa Culture in St. Ignace was an experience that will be with me the rest of my life. Shirley Sorrels, the executive director of the museum, took me on a tour of the museum starting outside in the Sculpture and Clan Park and ending inside with their American Indian Boarding School Exhibit. I left the museum with a new understanding and curiosity to learn more about Ojibwa culture. When people would ask me "what exactly are the humanities?" I would take a moment and think before responding because it's a word that previously was hard for me to define. After my journey to the U.P. and having the opportunity to engage in conversations about community and history, I have a better understanding of the humanities. Humanities are the one thing that unifies all of us. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/abc350f6-f70b-4716-a29c-26e7f…] Upcoming Great Michigan Read Events Registration for the 2019–20 Great Michigan Read—What the Eyes Don’t See, by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha—is underway! Libraries, high schools, colleges, book clubs, arts and cultural institutions, and other organizations around the state are invited to register as partners via our online system. Please visit the Great Michigan Read page<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read-3/> on the Michigan Humanities website to sign up. As we get started with the 2019–20 program, here are some dates and resources to keep in mind: · Late August and early September: We will begin shipping copies of What the Eyes Don’t See and supplementary educational and promotional materials to registered partners. · September 16, 5 to 8 p.m.: Kick off the Great Michigan Read with Dr. Mona at the Flint Farmers' Market! Meet Dr. Mona and join her in a facilitated conversation with Q&A to follow. Plus, get your copy of What the Eyes Don't See signed. Visit the MH website in mid-August for more details, including RSVP information. [Michigan Humanities' Great Michigan Read: 2019-20]<https://youtu.be/rkFyXfbkXWk> [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/2ea96f3a-0e7a-40a6-b9a3-53463…] Applications for 2020 Poetry Out Loud are now open The Poetry Out Loud program encourages high school students to learn about poetry through research, memorization, and recitation to help them master public speaking skills and build self confidence. Teachers throughout the state are invited to use the program in their classrooms and select a school champion for the State Finals competition. You can read more about POL, here<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/poetry-out-loud-3/>, and register for the program here<https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mihumanities>. The last day to submit an application is November 21, 2019. We hope your high school will join us for POL! We are excited to get started and are available for any questions you may have about the program, the registration, or the programming schedule for this year. Looking for POL updates this summer? Visit our website<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/poetry-out-loud-3/>, Facebook pages (Michigan Humanities<https://facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> <https://facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> & Michigan Poetry Out Loud<https://facebook.com/MichiganPoetryOutLoud>), Twitter<https://twitter.com/mihumanities>, and Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mihumanities/> for poems, program updates, and events taking place around the state. Photo by James Kegley. [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/95e04517-c835-4f39-9571-d35ac…] New Collaborator Feature for your grant and program applications What is the Collaborator Feature? Now available in our grant and program application system, the Collaborator feature allows you to invite colleagues to collaborate on your grant or program request. You can set permissions for whether the person you decide to invite to collaborate is able to view, edit, or submit forms within the request. How do I access the Collaborator Feature? Once you have started your application, in the upper right corner, click Collaborate. A window will pop up allowing you to invite someone, set the permissions for that person, and write a message about what you would like them to collaborate on in the request. How can I use the Collaborator Feature? This feature is especially helpful for projects that require multiple person's input, such as Humanities Grant applicants with project advisors and subject experts, or Poetry Out Loud teachers inviting their student champion to complete their school champion form. Apply today for an Action Grant Action Grants provide up to $750 to Michigan-based nonprofits to support public humanities programs. Use an Action Grant to share your innovative perspective of the humanities with your community. Humanities programming cultivates new ideas to inspire action and strengthen our communities and our democracy. We hope these grants will help Michigan nonprofits develop original public humanities work that creates thoughtful dialogue challenging ideals and prejudices in the world. Contact Jennifer Rupp<mailto:jrupp@mihumanities.org> if you have questions or would like to discuss a potential project! Read more about how to apply, and grant guidelines HERE.<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/action-grants/> MICHIGAN HUMANITIES | MichiganHumanites.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org> | 517-372-7770 [Facebook]‌ <https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> [Twitter] ‌ <https://twitter.com/mihumanities> [Instagram] ‌ <http://www.instagram.com/mihumanities> [https://files.constantcontact.com/542afcc9001/b931c3c8-8755-4b60-97b0-1e713…]<https://michiganhumanities.networkforgood.com/> Michigan Humanities | 119 Pere Marquette, Suite 3B, Lansing, MI 48912 [Trusted Email from Constant Contact - Try it FREE today.]<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE> Try email marketing for free today!<http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=nge&rmc=VF19_3GE>

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Launchpad learning tablet problems?
by CDL Director 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

Hi, In April/May we purchased 50 Launchpad learning tablets. They began circulating on June 1st. The first week we started noticing problems with them. The issue seems to be the same. They either aren't turning on or not holding a charge. We have had to send back 12 out of the 50 so far, and that number seems very high. They are still under warranty and Playaway has been replacing them, but I am concerned what will happen when the warranty ends. I am curious if this is just a bad batch, or if other libraries may have had similar problems with them? Thanks, Jami Cromley Director Community District Library www.mycdl.org 989.743.3287

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Michigan Activity Pass: Two New Partner Destinations (And Hopefully a Third Very Soon, a "Biggie")
by Jim Flury 21 Aug '19

21 Aug '19

Good Morning, Two new partner destinations, Michigamme Museum in Michigamme [ http://www.michigammetownship.com/michigamme-museum | http://www.michigammetownship.com/michigamme-museum ] and Mopeds2u in Southfield [ https://www.mopeds2u.com/ | https://www.mopeds2u.com/ ] have joined the Michigan Activity Pass [ http://www.plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass/ | http://www.plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass/ ] program. This brings the total number of participants to 472! I admit to having had some reservations concerning the second listing, due to the commercial nature of the venture as well as the fact that there is some degree of risk involved. But after giving it some thought it occurred to me that with a MAP pass patrons can receive a discount to jump out of an airplane [ https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/ | https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/ ] take a boat ride [ https://www.sheplersferry.com/ | https://www.sheplersferry.com/ ] or zip through the trees [ https://www.treerunnergrandrapids.com/ | https://www.treerunnergrandrapids.com/ ] All of these (and more) are commercial ventures. All carry with them at least some inherent degree of risk for the participants. But all of them also have one other, vital thing in common, in that they are fun. So here they are! The subject line of this email includes a reference to a possible third new MAP partner, a "biggie", that hopefully will be signing on soon. I have been working on this one since February, which may sound like a long time, but that time lag is not uncommon. Some destinations end up being works in progress for years before they actually sign up. It is our hope that this potential third new partner will get on board with MAP in Fall, 2019. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim F. Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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