January 2020 - Michlib-l

Speaker for Customer Service Presentation
by Shayna Connolly 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

Hi all - We're looking for someone to talk about handling "problem patrons" or about customer service in libraries at the TLN Spring Workshop in May. If you have a speaker to recommend or you're interested in speaking yourself, please contact me off-list at connolls(a)btpl.org<mailto:connolls@btpl.org>. Thank you! Shayna Shayna Connolly Adult Services Librarian Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302 248-642-5800 ext. 118

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ALA News: ALA responds to National Archive efforts to alter materials
by Jennifer L. Dean 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

ALA responds to National Archive efforts to alter materials<http://bit.ly/2TM2QMK> The American Library Association (ALA) has released a statement regarding the National Archive’s efforts to alter photographs that include protest signs unflattering to our current administration. Such an act is a violation of the Library Bill of Rights which states any deletion, excision, alteration, editing, or obliteration of any part of a library resource by administrators, employees, governing authorities, parent institutions, or third party vendors when done for the purposes of censorship. Read more<http://bit.ly/2TM2QMK> OIF responds to Missouri legislation that proposes policies and procedures that threaten access to information<http://bit.ly/37f0JER> Missouri House Bill 2044, introduced on Jan. 8, 2020, proposes the creation of five-member “parental library review boards” to identify “age-inappropriate” public library materials and restrict access to those materials. The bill proposes criminal prosecution for librarians who make those materials available to minors and would deny funding to libraries that do not employ parental library review boards to restrict access to their materials. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) released the following statement concerning Missouri House Bill 2044. Read more<http://bit.ly/37f0JER> Philadelphia leaders and innovators share insights at 2020 Symposium on the Future of Libraries<http://bit.ly/2GfJE1C> Philadelphia leaders and innovators will share their visions for the future at three Libraries Transform sessions during the Symposium on the Future of Libraries at the 2020 ALA Midwinter Meeting. Read more<http://bit.ly/2GfJE1C> United for Libraries offers first-ever chance to livestream Institute during Midwinter Meeting; registration open<http://bit.ly/3azOBjR> The United for Libraries Institute: Friends, Foundations, and Trustees event will be livestreamed Saturday, Jan. 25 during the 2020 ALA Midwinter Meeting. In-person event registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Eastern; livestreaming will be 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Registration to join the livestream is free. Library Trustees, Friends groups, Foundations, and library staff are invited to join via YouTube for this first-ever free afternoon of learning opportunities. The United for Libraries Institute is a unique chance for board members to participate in national training on advocacy, fundraising, recruiting younger generations, and more. New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin (The Four Tendencies, “Happier with Gretchen Rubin”) will deliver the keynote address. Deborah Doyle, vice chair of Sonoma County (California) Library Commission, president of California Public Library Advocates, and United for Libraries Legislative Committee chair, will moderate. Read more<http://bit.ly/3azOBjR> ALSC 2020 National Institute registration now open<http://bit.ly/2Re7hhq> The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced that registration for the 2020 ALSC National Institute has opened. The conference, themed "Dive In: Engage, Amplify, Activate,” will be held Oct. 1 – 3, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Read more<http://bit.ly/2Re7hhq> AWARDS AND GRANTS Ten projects vie for $1,000 at Awesome Libraries Chapter’s Midwinter Pitch Event<http://bit.ly/2NLn4Ci> Garcia receives YALSA’s 2020 Innovation Award<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2020/01/garcia-receives-yalsa-s-2020-in…> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS MLA Board of Directors & ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy deanjl(a)udmercy.edu Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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Digitization projects
by Foster, Jennifer 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hello -- If you have carried out a newspaper/local history digitization project internally at your library, what do you use to host the files? Do you contract it out? Do you host them internally? We're looking at our options and would love advice/insight from anyone who has been there - Jennifer Foster Reference Librarian Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Midland, MI 48642 cityofmidlandmi.gov/library<http://cityofmidlandmi.gov/library> | 989.837.3439 Find us on social media! facebook.com/gracedowlibrary<http://facebook.com/gracedowlibrary> instagram.com/gracedowlibrary<http://instagram.com/gracedowlibrary> pinterest.com/gracedowlibrary<http://pinterest.com/gracedowlibrary>

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Free cart
by Ed Burns 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

If you can come get it, you can have it. [image: DSC00037.JPG] [image: DSC00038.JPG] -- Ed Burns Head of Reference and Adult Services Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Rd. (248) 546-2504 xt695 edburnsiii(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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Audiobook Claimed!!
by Shari Fesko 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Wow! 5 minutes after I posted this the Audios were all claimed. Thanks, Shari Fesko Youth Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4331

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Children and Teen Audiobooks up for grabs
by Shari Fesko 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hello All- I am just about to finish my 1 year on the ALA Odyssey Award Committee. For those who are unfamiliar with this award it is given every year to the best produced audio book from baby through eighteen years old. That being said though many of the nominees were downloads I still have many books on CD that will need home come February. I will be at Midwinter until Sunday but if you email me direct I will get back to the first person who wishes to have them for their library. Thank you, Shari Fesko Youth Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4331

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Speaker for Customer Service Presentation
by Shayna Connolly 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hi all - We're looking for someone to talk about handling "problem patrons" or about customer service in libraries at the TLN Spring Workshop in May. If you have a speaker to recommend or you're interested in speaking yourself, please contact me off-list at connolls(a)btpl.org<mailto:connolls@btpl.org>. Thank you! Shayna Shayna Connolly Adult Services Librarian Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302 248-642-5800 ext. 118

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Summer Internship @ Interlochen Center for the Arts (Academic Library)
by Gourley, Beth 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

*Academic Library Intern* Bonisteel Library *Dates: **6/15/20-8/10/20* This is a great internship opportunity for someone interested in librarianship as a career. This position serves the needs of the Interlochen Arts Camp by helping to provide campers, faculty, and staff with resources to support their arts specialty and personal interests while on campus. *Duties include* circulation, shelving, book processing, and implementing summer programs. This position also requires the ability to assist library patrons of various ages and interests with finding information by utilizing a variety of databases and the catalog. Other responsibilities may include summer projects ranging from collections management to work on the library website. *Applicants* currently in an MILS program are preferred. Applicants must possess excellent customer service skills, proficiency with technology, attentiveness to detail, and a willingness to participate in a team environment. Experience with Mac OS and its applications is desirable. Stipend: $1700 which also includes shared dorm room and all meals. *To apply *go to http://careers.interlochen.org/summerjobs Required documents for application are: cover letter/letter of interest, resume, and a current listing of three references. You can additionally upload these documents during the submission of the application process by selecting "Apply and continue to upload documents" button. Please upload your documents in a pdf format. -- Beth Gourley *Director of Libraries* Interlochen Center for the Arts E: beth.gourley(a)interlochen.org <beth.gourley(a)interlochen.org> P: 231.276.7495 W: library.interlochen.org Interlochen Arts Camp | Arts Academy | College of Creative Arts | Presents | Public Radio

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Library Director, Leelanau Township Library, Application Requests Close Friday
by Mark Morton 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

This will be the last time I post this message, our window for applications closes Friday. We have gotten a lot of great submissions but we want to make sure that all that are interested have an opportunity to apply. Library Director -Leelanau Township Library located in Northport, MI - Full Time Position 35 hours per week. Preferred Qualifications: MLIS from an ALA accredited institution or Bachelor's degree; three or more years of work experience, preferably in a library setting. A complete job posting and job description can be found in the attached documents. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references by January 24, 2020 to ltldirectorsearch(a)gmail.com (preferred) or mail to: Leelanau Township Attn: Library Advisory Committee PO Box 338 Northport, MI 49670. No telephone calls please. Thank you. Mark Morton, Library Advisory Committee Mark Morton Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152

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Free clear card pockets
by Melissa Goins 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hello everyone, We have 4 unopened packages of Brodart clear card pockets item# 44-461-005 <http://www.shopbrodart.com/Library-Supplies/Circulation-Supplies/Book-Pocke…>. They are 4.5" X 3.5" and come 100 to a package (picture attached). Free to any library on a first-come-first-served basis. Please send your RIDES code and # of packages desired. Happy Tuesday! ~Melissa --- Melissa Goins Library Director *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* Harrison Township Public Library 38255 L'Anse Creuse, Ste. A Harrison Township, MI 48045 (586)329-1261 www.htlibrary.org

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