August 2019 - Michlib-l

Minor Internet Use
by Erin Schmandt 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

Dear Michigan Libraryland, Please share with me how you handle the following situation in your library: Minors who come into the library to use the computer without having a library card, identification, or an adult. Specifically libraries that have a software system that requires logging into before one can use the computer. Please send the responses directly to me and I will summarize for the list. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 FAX (989) 673-4777 [Signature SizeCaro-Area-District-Library-Logo]

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Star Wars Escape Room Items
by Barbara Gordon 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

Hello All, We have a number of hand made and store bought Star Wars items for sale which were part of our recent escape room. Everything purchased is in like new condition. All reasonable offers accepted! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JbcKGwhtfZjYsOrFkHMmB-X9Ls5EhBps?us… -- Barbara Gordon, MLS Director Cass District Library 319 M-62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 269-357-7822 ext. 101

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Job Posting - PT Circulation Clerk - Wayne Public Library
by Jody Wolak 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

The Wayne Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time circulation clerk. Since the passage of an additional 10-year millage last year the library has been expanding hours, services, and collections. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented person to help us provide excellent service to our patrons during this exciting period of growth! Please see the attached job posting or text below. Applications are due by Monday, September 16 , 2019. ----------------- Wayne Public Library Employment Opportunity Position: Circulation Clerk Hours: 20-25 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends Location: Wayne Public Library, 3737 S. Wayne Rd., Wayne, MI 48184 Responsibilities: · Check materials in and out to patrons · Handle fines, payments, and receipts · Process returned materials, holds, and other materials from the TLN delivery · Follow procedures for dealing with missing and damaged books · Search and maintain patron records, ensuring accuracy and privacy · Issue library cards · Welcome patrons and provide directions · Answer the main phone and direct calls as needed · Sort library materials and help shelve as needed · Open and close library building · Assist with special projects · Other duties as assigned Requirements: · High school diploma · Experience working in a customer service role · Experience working with computers · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail · Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills · Enthusiasm and commitment to excellent public service · Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity Wage: Starting at $10.50/hr To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, application, and three professional references to: City of Wayne Personnel Department 3355 S. Wayne Rd. Wayne, MI 48184 Applications are available at [ http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/pdfs/employapp.pdf | http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/pdfs/employapp.pdf ] Completed applications are due by Monday, September 16, 2019. The City of Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. ------- Jody Wolak Director Wayne Public Library 3737 S. Wayne Rd, Wayne, MI 48184 jwolak(a)wayne.lib.mi.us 734-641-4627

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Nine Libraries Receive 2019-20 Grants to
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

[MDE Logo] Press Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill Disessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 Nine Libraries Receive 2019-20 Grants to Improve Literacy, Support Community Ties August 27, 2019 LANSING - Nine libraries are receiving funding under two programs designed to improve literacy statewide while increasing public access to books and supporting community partnerships, the Library of Michigan (LM) announced today. Receiving Collaborative Library Services (CLS) grants from one to three years and their amounts are: Fennville District Library, $110,000; Herrick District Library, $81,450; Muskegon Area District Library, $150,000; and Wayne State University Libraries, $123,422. The CLS funding supports the following library programs with strong community partnerships, designed to improve services while building their communities: * Fennville District Library's three-year project will provide family literacy support to migrant families in Allegan County in collaboration with the Telamon Corporation; * Herrick District Library, in cooperation with other Ottawa county counterparts, is implementing a three-year project to provide Wi-Fi hotspots to improve Internet access countywide; * Muskegon Area District Library is partnering with other Muskegon County libraries on a two-year program to develop and provide family literacy support through the Family Place Library program; and * Wayne State University's (WMU) Arthur Neef Law Library, in collaboration with several other university law libraries over two years, is digitizing and providing broad access to Michigan's Supreme Court records and briefs. Receiving Improving Access to Information (IAI) grants for one year and their amounts are: Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Library, $25,000; Fowlerville District Library, $15,669; Howell Carnegie District Library, $25,000; St. Clair County Library System, $22,106; and WMU, $23,758. The IAI grants support the following public and academic library programs designed to: increase access by improving literacy; provide broader access to special or historic collections; or improve digital access and inclusion: * EMU Library is implementing a textbook affordability initiative; * Fowlerville District Library is expanding access to eBooks through Pop-Up Library Wi-Fi hotspots; * Howell Carnegie District Library is digitizing and expanding access to a collection of historic photo negatives; * St. Clair County Library System is integrating technology into their countywide services for blind and physically handicapped patrons, allowing real-time descriptions of written and digital text (OrCam); and * WMU is digitizing materials from the Gilmore Car Museum and the Richland Community Library for use as a model to develop a regional digitization program. Individual grantees are listed in their respective grant program section of LM's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) page - www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>. Grant proposals were reviewed in June, peer reviewers met a month later to make funding recommendations to State Librarian Randy Riley, and LM then approved the nine grant recipients. The CLS and IAI grant programs are funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (www.imls.gov<http://www.imls.gov>) through LSTA funds allotted to LM. For more information about LM grant programs, please contact Karren Reish at reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> or 517-241-0021. # # # The Library of Michigan is an agency within the Michigan Department of Education and is dedicated to providing the people of this State and their government one perpetual institution to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research and support libraries statewide. To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…>. * 2019-20 Library Grants.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> STAY CONNECTED: [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/facebook.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/twitter.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/youtube.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> [https://service.govdelivery.com/banners/GOVDELIVERY/envelope.gif] <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbXNpZD0mYXVpZ…> ________________________________

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Suburban Detroit Library Director
by Christine Hage 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

The Rochester Hills Public Library, located in Rochester, Michigan, serves Rochester Hills, Rochester and Oakland Township through the main library (76,000 square feet), two bookmobiles and six mini-branches in a 72 square mile suburban area. The library staff consists of 130 (60 FTE) employees and approximately 125 volunteers (mostly working in the mini-branches). The Library serves a population of 100,485 people. The 2020 budget will be $4.8 million generated through a dedicated library millage. The collection of 280,000 items generates an annual circulation of 2,000,000 items. The library director reports to a six-member, non-partisan, governing board and is expected to provide strategic, visionary and inspirational leadership to the library. The Rochester Hills Public Library has a long history of providing high quality traditional and innovative library services in a welcoming environment. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, possess strong written and oral communication skills, have the ability to relate well to the public and library staff, possess good organizational skills, and be progressive in his/her approach to library service and programming. The director will be required to promote public relations and outreach, staff development and team building, and to provide support and leadership for an operating millage campaign in the near future. *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* · Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school · Eligible for a Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan. · Ten years of professional library experience with a minimum of 5 years of high-level administrative experience. Experience at the director of assistant director level. · Completion of a successful background check. Salary: $110,726 - $157,598 depending on qualifications. Please apply online at www.rhpl.org/jobs. In addition to filling out the online application, please attach a cover letter, resume and responses to the questions at the end of the posting. The deadline for applications is *September 15, 2019*, with an offer anticipated by November 1, 2019. Christine Lind Hage Director, Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 The E's of Libraries®: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Engagement

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JOB: Director, Farmington Hills (Detroit Metro)
by John Keister 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

Director, Farmington Community Library (Detroit Metro) The Board of Trustees of the Farmington Community Library in Michigan seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Director. Located in the northwest suburbs of Detroit, the Greater Farmington Community offers all the amenities of suburban life plus easy access to the Detroit metro region. Farmington and Farmington Hills are welcoming and diverse communities with excellent schools, parks, entertainment options and a strong community spirit. The library serves more than 90,000 people through two locations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to lead the library forward as it continues to embrace its central role in the community. Salary $95,000/year or higher, negotiable based on experience. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/farmington/ <http://johnkeister.com/farmington/> for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister/> farmington(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:farmington@johnkeister.com> 847-955-0541

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mobile preschool shelving
by Maureen Derenzy 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

Tight on space? Now that our library expansion is almost complete, we no longer have need for the mobile shelving we purchased for our preschool area in 2010. Even fully loaded they could be pushed by a couple of average sized people to another area in order to open up space for children’s programs. We have 5 double sided units, with 4 shelves (36” long, 11 ½” deep with 6 ½” backs) on each side. The lower shelves are sloped. The end panels and trim are maple; the tops are a tannish/gold grid pattern laminate. If anyone is interested in making an offer, please call. Maureen Derenzy, Library Director Otsego County Library 700 S. Otsego Avenue Gaylord, MI 49735 (989) 732-5841 x15 mderenzy(a)otsego.org From: Jacqueline Skinner [mailto:reference@otsego.org] Sent: Monday, August 26, 2019 12:25 PM To: Maureen Derenzy Subject: Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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Traverse Area District Library Director to Retire in September 2019
by Matthew Wiliford 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Wiliford Marketing & Communications Manager Traverse Area District Library mwiliford(a)tadl.org Ph: 231.932.8501 Traverse Area District Library Director to Retire in September 2019 August 27, 2019 (Traverse City, MI) – Traverse Area District Library (TADL) Director Gail Parsons Juett will retire from her position effective September 30, 2019. She was named Library Director in February 2015 and, under her leadership, strove to ensure financial stability and reduce long-term liabilities while advancing the public services of the Traverse Area District Library. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve our libraries and communities over the past almost eleven years at TADL, especially the past four years as Library Director,” said Juett. “We’ve been able to accomplish a lot during this time because of our very talented and dedicated staff, engaged partners, thoughtful Trustees, generous donors, and a supportive community. As I reflect on my time at TADL, I feel privileged to have led the best library system in our state and I know that our library system and communities will continue to thrive under new leadership.” First joining TADL in 2008 as the Business Manager, Juett was later promoted to Assistant Director for Human Resources and Finance. She served as the district library’s Interim Director beginning in May 2014, until her permanent appointment as Library Director in February 2015. During her tenure as Director, Juett successfully led the 2016 Operating Millage renewal ballot proposal, was responsible for moving TADL to the Northland Library Cooperative, and secured a favorable exemption of TADL from the TIF2 tax capture. Other notable achievements led by Juett include retiring the mortgage bond for the Main Library building, negotiating the acceptance of the Traverse City History Center collection of archives and objects, addition of the Charles Saunders Jazz Collection, and a renovation of the Youth Services Department including development of the Read to Me corner, Preschool Interactive Learning Area and the Tween Scene, which were funded through private donations. She served on the Michigan Library Association as Treasurer for three years, as Michigan Library Association (MLA) Board Member and MLA liaison to the Board of the Library of Michigan. She has been an active member of the Traverse City Kiwanis Club since 2009, serving as Club President in 2015-16. In 2017, Juett became a member of the National Writers Series Board. Prior to moving to the Grand Traverse area, Juett worked at the Public Libraries of Saginaw for 26 years, most recently holding the position of Head of Hoyt Main Library. The Board of Trustees for the Traverse Area District Library invites colleagues and the community to celebrate Juett’s work on September 22 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at the TADL Main Library (610 Woodmere Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49686). At the Regular Meeting of the TADL Board of Trustees on June 20, 2019, the Board approved a contract to hire Michele Howard as the incoming director-select. Howard’s official directorship begins on October 1, 2019. ### Matthew Wiliford Marketing & Communications Manager Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Avenue Traverse City, MI 49686 231.932.8501 | www.tadl.org

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Job Posting - PT Children's Librarian - Wayne Public Library
by Jody Wolak 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

The Wayne Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time children's librarian. Since the passage of an additional 10-year millage last year the library has been expanding hours, services, and collections. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to help us reinvigorate and reimagine our services for children during this exciting period of growth! Please see the attached job posting or text below. Applications are due Monday, September 16, 2019. ------------------------ Wayne Public Library Employment Opportunity Position: Part-Time Children’s Librarian Hours: Approximately 27 hours per week, including days, evenings, and weekends Location: Wayne Public Library, 3737 S. Wayne Rd., Wayne, MI 48184 Responsibilities: · Provide reference and readers’ advisory service · Plan and execute library programs, including storytimes and the summer reading program · Participate in collection development including evaluation, purchasing, and weeding · Develop relationships with local community groups and schools · Promote the library through various marketing channels and outreach · Assist patrons with computers and other technology · Assist with the general operation of the library, including opening and closing the building · Prepare and arrange displays · Assist with special projects · Other duties as assigned Requirements: · Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or significant progress toward such a degree · Knowledge of current library theories and practices · Reference, programming, and collection development experience preferred · Experience working with children preferred · Enthusiasm and strong commitment to excellent public service · Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail · Ability to work independently · Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds Wage: Starting at $17.00/hr To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, application, and three professional references to: City of Wayne Personnel Department 3355 S. Wayne Rd. Wayne, MI 48184 Applications are available at [ http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/pdfs/employapp.pdf | http://www.ci.wayne.mi.us/pdfs/employapp.pdf ] Completed applications are due by Monday, September 16, 2019. The City of Wayne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. ------- Jody Wolak Director Wayne Public Library 3737 S. Wayne Rd, Wayne, MI 48184 jwolak(a)wayne.lib.mi.us 734-641-4627

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Answers to my post on Aug 20
by Grai, Rebecca 27 Aug '19

27 Aug '19

Attached is a synopsis of the answers to my question that I posted. Thank you so much for taking the time to give me such great ideas. Becky Rebecca Grai Head of Circulation Strosacker Library Northwood University 4000 Whiting Drive Midland, MI 48640 Office: 989.837.4333 grai(a)northwood.edu northwood.edu<http://www.northwood.edu/> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodU/>

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