September 2019 - Michlib-l

JOB POSTING: Part-Time Reference/ Cataloging Librarian at the Comstock Township Library
by Rachael Wiegmann 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Hello! The Comstock Township Library has a Part-Time Reference/ Cataloging Librarian position open. Comstock Township is located to the east of Kalamazoo. The Comstock Township Library is a class IV library and is part of the Southwest Michigan Library Cooperative. To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and three professional references with contact information to rachael(a)comstocklibrary.org. The application deadline is October 8, 2019. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides professional reader's advisory and reference services Assists patrons in use of the library and its print and electronic resources Able to troubleshoot basic computer issues, including helping patrons with personal electronic devices Able to assist patrons in one-on-one computer lessons Participates in collection development and maintenance as assigned Catalog materials using MARC standards, DDC, LCSH, and RDA Plans and runs programs targeted towards adults as assigned Motivates, establishes, and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, other community agencies, and the public Prepares for emergencies and helps maintain a safe work environment Performs related duties as required Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in information or library science from an ALA-accredited library school (library students nearing the completion of their Master's will be considered) Delivers consistently friendly, attentive, welcoming, high quality customer service Knowledgeable about the philosophy and techniques of public library services Embraces change in work environment, procedures, and services Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions Able to prioritize duties and tasks; work independently and assume responsibility Is highly responsive and has clear oral and written communication skills Full range of Internet skills and experience Flexibility with schedule Salary: $15.96 per hour with a pay increase at 6 months and 12 months Benefits: Vacation, sick leave, holiday pay For a full listing, please view attachment. Rachael A. Wiegmann Information Services Librarian Comstock Township Library

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Summer library program survey deadline is Friday
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Survey reminder: Please complete the Summer Library Program survey<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>, even if you are not using the CSLP themes. Feel free to look at the questions<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> before completing the survey. Please note that the age categories are set to IMLS standards, which is collected annually for state aid reports. Deadline is this Friday, September 27th. *Consider joining a CSLP committee! Sign-ups for 2020 are open until September 27. While the duties vary, committee obligations generally run for one calendar year, and are renewable up to five times. All committee work is done virtually; either through email, or through phone or online meetings. Attending the CSLP Annual Meeting is not required. https://www.cslpreads.org/join-a-cslp-committee/ 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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Keep Up with the Michigan Digital Preservation Initiative – September Planning Call Info
by White, Shannon (MDE) 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Greetings, Please excuse any cross-posting. This month’s virtual planning call for the Stepping Stones project and the Michigan Digital Preservation Network will include an update from Paul Gallagher (Western Michigan University). Paul will share progress toward launching a pilot statewide repository for preserving digital collections from small and large institutions. We’ll also have updates on the final meet-ups for this grant-funded planning phase of the project. If you haven’t yet please be sure to join the new mailing list for the network at: http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/mi-digital-preservation We hope you will join us! Monday, September 30th from 11am-12pm ET. Topic: Michigan Digital Preservation Network - September Virtual Planning Call Time: Sep 30, 2019 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/518777722 One tap mobile +16465588656,,518777722# US (New York) +14086380968,,518777722# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 518 777 722 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aklqirFaP -- Matt Schultz Curation and Digital Preservation Librarian Grand Valley State University Libraries schultzm(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:schultzm@gvsu.edu> 616-331-5072

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Calling all Public Librarians-Join us at MAME 46 this year!
by Alexa Hirsch Lalejini 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) invites you to join us at our annual conference from October 9-11th in Bay City this year! Even though our conference is geared towards school librarians, it is an excellent opportunity for public librarians to learn about different collaborations they could do with schools, meet authors, and learn about our best book picks for the year! Some highlights of this year’s conference include: -Our first ever Author Speed Dating with 17 authors will be on Thursday with a signing to follow. -Keynotes from Marc Tyler Nobleman and Patrick Sweeney -Author breakfast with Sandra Markle sponsored by Scholastic -As a bonus your registration includes most meals for the duration of the conference- such a great deal! Here is a link to the full schedule in Sched and the link to register for the conference! https://mame46annualconference2018.sched.com/ Register here! <https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Registration-is-OPEN-.html?soid=1101805…> Please let me know if you have any questions and we hope to see you in a couple of weeks! Alexa -- Alexa Hirsch Lalejini MAME Board Secretary Local Authors Chair Region 9 Representative ahirsch(a)mimame.org [image: unknown.png] Please join us at our Annual Conference, October 9-11,2019 in Bay City, Michigan at the DoubleTree:1 Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI 48708

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East Lansing Public Library Job Posting - Executive Assistant to the Library Director
by Marta Litos 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

City of East Lansing East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Job Posting AVAILABLE POSITION: Executive Assistant to the Library Director PAY RATE: $43,912.44/Annually HOURS PER WEEK: 40 hours per week; salaried-exempt; at-will position; includes nights and weekends Reports to: Library Director FLSA Status: Exempt The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) is looking for someone who is dynamic, innovative, customer-service oriented, flexible and detail-oriented to be our Executive Assistant to the Library Director. This position requires a flexible schedule and someone with office management skills, a keen sense of administrative assistance experience, as well as someone who is adept at budgeting; accounting; event planning; collaborating; facilities/maintenance supervision; and customer service. The East Lansing community is a great community to work in, and to collaborate with as it sits at the front door of Michigan State University and just east of the Michigan capitol. The library is a municipal library; however, it receives no funding from the City of East Lansing. ELPL is supported primarily by two one-mill levies. It serves a diverse community of nearly 50,000 residents. There is a large retiree population and university student population. ELPL is a single-building library system with a budget of $2 million annually; 30 staff members, mostly part-time; a Maker Studio; and vibrant programming. The library received the 2017 State Librarian's Excellence Award for providing superior customer service. For more information about the library, visit www.elpl.org<http://www.elpl.org> Purpose: Forty hours per week; full-time, exempt status opportunity for an energetic, visionary and team-oriented Executive Assistant to the Library Director with experience in office management and library services; strong customer service commitment and collaboration. The Executive Assistant to the Library Director provides professional/technical administrative support to the daily operations of the Library requiring the use of judgment and discretion; proactive customer service for all ages; represents the library in the community; works as a liaison with area organizations; performs responsibilities related to the Library's activities and services including finance, budget administration, and purchasing processes; responds to members of the general public or internal customers regarding inquiries and assisting with accessing services and information; and provides highly responsible administrative assistance to the Library Director and executive management. Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, or related fields. * Three years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal administration, business management, or related field; public library experience preferred. Prior knowledge of budget preparation and accounts payable experience required. * Excellent customer service skills. * Extensive knowledge of computers and software applications. * Knowledge of an online library automation system. * Knowledge of services, activities and programs of the Library, and ability to coordinate, plan, market, set-up and conduct. * Thorough knowledge of event planning. * Excellent knowledge and ability of record keeping. * Excellent communication written and oral--English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. * Knowledge of departmental procedures, policies, and rules. * Thorough knowledge of accounting, budgeting and bookkeeping skills. * Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. * Ability to write business letters and prepare reports. * Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation. * Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures. * Perform specific departmental functions that apply to assigned area of responsibility. * Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. * Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. * Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Library. * Identify and respond to issues, concerns, and needs. * Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions. * Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: * making observations * reading and writing * operating assigned equipment * communicating with others. * Maintain mental capacity which permits: * making sound decisions and using good judgment * demonstrating intellectual capabilities * communicating clearly. License or Certification Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1. Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment 2. Ability to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds 3. Ability to push book trucks with up to 150 pounds of materials on them 4. Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending and squatting 5. Travel by automobile is required frequently WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Majority of work performed in library environment and East Lansing community 2. Requires availability for extended hours as needed 3. Requires evenings and weekends 4. Requires participation and attendance at events and training This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with position, and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of The East Lansing Public Library. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position. APPLY: East Lansing Public Library Attention: Kristin Shelley, Director 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 kshelley(a)cityofeastlansing.com Please fill out application; Include resume and cover letter DEADLINE: October 3, 2019 at 5:00 PM EAST LANSING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND CHECK.

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Are you coding or offering computer science programs to students?
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

MDE is seeking volunteers for a public library panel at the K-12 Summit on Computer Science<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goo…> on Friday, October 25 at the former Cobo Center in Detroit. Attendees will be interested in what your library is doing around coding and computer science. As part of the state plan for computer science implementation, MDE sees community partners playing a big role. Please respond to me directly if you are interested in presenting on the panel. I need interested parties to respond to me by end of business tomorrow, that is Wednesday, September 25th, 5pm. Details such as time and other panelists TBD! 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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New MAP Partner Destination: Flint Children's Museum!
by Jim Flury 24 Sep '19

24 Sep '19

Good Morning, I am pleased and proud to welcome Flint Children's Museum [ https://flintchildrensmuseum.org/ | https://flintchildrensmuseum.org/ ] as our newest Michigan Activity Pass partner destination! FCM provides a welcoming, hands on learning environment for kids in a city that faces a significant number of challenges. Let's give Flint Children's Museum a shout out to our Michigan public library patrons, whenever and wherever we can! Thank you for your promotion and support 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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Storage Cabinet
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

Greetings! We have an extremely utilitarian storage cabinet up for grabs. This grey metal unit stands 37.5 inches and is about 17 inches wide. Not pretty but gets the job done -- if it's the right job! Free to a good home (photos attached). -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Head of Youth Services Posting
by Laura Mancini 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

Due to the retirement of a long-serving staff member, the Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, experienced and innovative Librarian for a full-time position to oversee the Library’s Youth Services Department. Position: Head of Youth Services 40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a Union Position Salary Range: $54,711.56-$63,001.23 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), disability insurance, and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. Essential Duties Include: • Supervises the Departmental staff which includes the training, mentoring, and motivating of team members and evaluates their performance • Coordinates, oversees, and participates in departmental programs and services • Serves as the Youth Services Department Representative at internal and external meetings and events • Manages the Youth Services Department’s assigned budget • Directs workflows and develops procedures for the department • Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks • Evaluates the scope and effectiveness of current programs and services and compiles statistical and analytical reports • Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field and directs their implementation • Effectively develops and maintains assigned collection areas • Creates, promotes, oversees, and participates in Youth Services’ outreach activities • Communicates effectively with staff and patrons • Serves on the library’s management team, assists the Director with operational activities and contributes to development and implementation of strategic initiatives • Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned • Participates in Continuing Education opportunities • Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university • Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan • Three to five years’ experience working in a Children’s/Youth department with at least one of those years serving in a supervisory capacity • Ability to adapt to change in the work environment • Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable • Ability to prioritize duties and tasks • Ability to provide the appropriate level of management to veteran Youth Department members as well be able to train and mentor new team members • Critical thinking skills • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Experience in working independently and as part of a team • Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies • Knowledge of children’s literature and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries • Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures • Strong public service orientation Deadline for application: Friday, October 4, 2019 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert(a)northvillelibrary.org Applications can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=461 Laura Mancini Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 206 lmancini(a)northvillelibrary.org

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Plea for toner
by Ahlers, Teresa 23 Sep '19

23 Sep '19

Hello all, We are out of toner for one of our (very old) micro fiche readers. Just wondering if anyone has some that they aren't going to use and would be willing to send our way. The cartridge says "Model 4161" and the machine is Minolta MSP 3000. TIA, Terrie Ahlers Adult Services Supervisor Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 989-837-3451 tahlers(a)midland-mi.org<mailto:tahlers@midland-mi.org>

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