January 2020 - Michlib-l

Accepting Applicant Materials: Michigan Statewide Digital Preservation Network
by Donald Crankshaw 20 Jan '20

20 Jan '20

[image: image.png] MCLS is a non-profit, member-driven organization whose mission is to facilitate sharing resources and to collaborate with other organizations to benefit Michigan and Indiana libraries. MCLS has an immediate opening for MICHIGAN STATEWIDE DIGITAL PRESERVATION NETWORK COORDINATOR. Working with libraries, museums, archives, historical societies, and other cultural heritage organizations throughout the state, the Network Coordinator is responsible for developing and promoting a financially sustainable digital preservation network in Michigan. This position is made possible by the Institute of Library and Museum Services. It is funded by the Library of Michigan, based at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) in Lansing, and reports to the MCLS Executive Director. The position will involve some travel within the state of Michigan, and to conferences and other events outside Michigan. The position is initially funded for three years from the start date of hire, with the expectation that if a financially sustainable model is created, the position would be ongoing. *FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO APPLY: * *Full posting: **https://www.mcls.org/about-mcls/mcls-jobs/* <https://www.mcls.org/about-mcls/mcls-jobs/> *Provide your cover letter, résumé/vitae, and three professional references to **jobs(a)mcls.org* <jobs(a)mcls.org> *Accepting Applicant Materials Until Filled* RECRUITER: Don Crankshaw, Crankshaw Consulting, has over 25 years of human resource experience and over 11 years of recent public library experience. His consulting services include human resources, recruitment, employee benefits, organizational development and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

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East Lansing Public Library's Director's Cut Podcast
by Andrea Smiley 19 Jan '20

19 Jan '20

Hello Everyone, The latest episode of the East Lansing Public Library Director's Cut podcast is available online. Our 10th episode features two musicians, Josh White Jr. and Reggie Harris, their music and their relationship. In celebration of Black History Month, Josh and Reggie will be performing at the library on Wednesday, February 19th with a special concert, "Brothers in Story and Song". The two will perform in East Lansing together for the first time. Take a listen on how they got started working together and more. We hope you enjoy! https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5jkke-d04065 [https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog3943095/Josh_Reggie2.jpg]<https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5jkke-d04065> The Director's Cut: Episode Ten - Josh White, Jr. & Reggie Harris, Musicians<https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5jkke-d04065> Josh White, Jr. and Reggie Harris are two musicians known not only for their musical concerts, but also for educating people about the Underground Railroad and other subjects that play a part in the history of race in our country. Josh White, Jr. is a partner in “Living History”, a program that goes into schools and teaches students through story and song by having them assume the roles of the people they are learning about. He began singing with his father at the age of 4 and this year will mark his 76th year performing. Reggie Harris is a well-traveled performer, lecturer and cultural ambassador. He has earned wide acclaimed and respect from peers and audiences alike throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and around the world. He combines spirituals and roots music, historic inspiration and moving original songs. www.podbean.com Thank you, Andrea Smiley Marketing & PR Specialist asmiley(a)cityofeastlansing.com East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Rd East Lansing, MI 48823 www.elpl.org

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Interview with author Michael Zadoorian
by Jeff Milo 19 Jan '20

19 Jan '20

Local author Michael Zadoorian, who wrote of The Leisure Seeker, was a recent guest on the new Ferndale Library Podcast. He has a new novel, *The Narcissism of Small Differences, *coming out in May. We talked about why we treasure public libraries, as well as the ways in which local history has influenced his novels. https://alittletooquiet.podbean.com/e/a-little-too-quiet-author-michael-zad…

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Check in with CADL
by Smiley,Trent 18 Jan '20

18 Jan '20

Here are some of the cool things happening at Capital Area District Libraries: CENSUS Outreach Librarian Jill Abood is planning Census Informational Sessions for February and March. While Census Parties where people can come and fill out their forms online while enjoying refreshments will take place in the spring. GRAMMYS We are linking CADL and our hoopla and Library of Things (music instruments) services to this iconic brand and music's biggest night. We secured permission to tag the nationally produced commercials that are running in our market. Graphics were created for our social media sites and website (see attached). An online contest will be held that asks our members to predict the winners of the Record of the Year and Best New Artist categories. Two members who correctly select the winners will receive a prize package valued at $100 each. Some of the prizes will be donated by local businesses. Commercials that feature personalities from two of the market's top radio stations promoting the aforementioned services will run during the Grammy broadcast. A similar campaign will be done for the Oscars. These promos are running on TV, branch digital screens and online. Record of the Year Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrEYm5seT3U Best New Artist Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueLe2KC0JtU MID-MICHIGAN WOMEN'S EXPO (Feb. 7-9) CADL is again partnering with this event that draws over 10,000 women each year. Through a trade agreement, the library will be included in all the event marketing and receive FREE booth space for all three days of the event. CADL will use this opportunity to create awareness of services and to sign up new members. The hosts of our Reader's Roundtable Podcast will conduct a mainstage presentation which will be shared as a special episode. CADL is also sponsoring speed painting presentations. Over 200 FREE tickets are being given out to our members. New episode of the Reader's Roundtable Podcast which includes expo contest. https://audioboom.com/posts/7479129-reader-s-roundtable-episode-21-it-s-a-l… Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Job opening: library director
by Melissa Malcolm 18 Jan '20

18 Jan '20

Hi all-- Let me repost with a proper subject. Sorry! I hope everyone is safe and warm on this snowy Saturday. melissa The Lapeer District Library (LDL) board is seeking a good-humored, creative, forward thinking, progressive library director due to the current director’s retirement. LDL is a small and rural Class 6 library system located in Michigan’s Thumb, serving 60,006 residents in twelve townships and one city. The library’s eight buildings are located in the City of Lapeer and in outlying villages. https://library.lapeer.org/about-us/locations-hours The library operates with a $2.1M budget from a voted millage, penal fines, and state aid, and has a staff of 46 that includes 13 full-time positions (5 MLS librarians). The board is governing, and appointed for four year terms. For more information about Lapeer County, visit the following: http://lapeercountyweb.org/, https://www.ci.lapeer.mi.us/, or https://www.downtownlapeer.com/ The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively with staff and community, will understand financial and human resource management, is committed to professional development for self and staff, and will work with staff on forging new partnerships in the communities served. The library is currently beginning a new strategic plan, and has just contracted with Library Market for a new web site. Fines were eliminated at the beginning of 2019. The position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school, and five years of progressively-responsible experience in library administration. Full position description: https://library.lapeer.org/about-us/employment/library-director-job-descrip… Compensation: from $65,000 depending on education and experience, with a generous benefit package. Electronic submission is required. Applications should be received by February 18, 2020. Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references and send to the Search Committee at library_board(a)lib.lapeer.org -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library "Where your story begins." 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 <callto:810.664.9521> ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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Manchester District Library Closed
by Kathleen Dimond 18 Jan '20

18 Jan '20

Due to weather and travel conditions, Manchester District Library will be closed, January 18th, 2020. Please be safe. -- Kathleen Dimond Manchester District Library 912 City Street Manchester, MI 48158 734.428.8045 kdimond(a)manchesterlibrary.info

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Addison Twp Library is closed today
by Jaema Berman 18 Jan '20

18 Jan '20

Due to inclement weather conditions, Addison Twp. Library is closed today. Jaema Berman Library Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ― Andrew Carnegie

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Brandon Library will remain closed today
by Rebecca Higgerson 18 Jan '20

18 Jan '20

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Fwd:
by Melissa Malcolm 18 Jan '20

18 Jan '20

The Lapeer District Library (LDL) board is seeking a good-humored, creative, forward thinking, progressive library director due to the current director’s retirement. LDL is a small and rural Class 6 library system located in Michigan’s Thumb, serving 60,006 residents in twelve townships and one city. The library’s eight buildings are located in the City of Lapeer and in outlying villages. https://library.lapeer.org/about-us/locations-hours The library operates with a $2.1M budget from a voted millage, penal fines, and state aid, and has a staff of 46 that includes 13 full-time positions (5 MLS librarians). The board is governing, and appointed for four year terms. For more information about Lapeer County, visit the following: http://lapeercountyweb.org/, https://www.ci.lapeer.mi.us/, or https://www.downtownlapeer.com/ The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively with staff and community, will understand financial and human resource management, is committed to professional development for self and staff, and will work with staff on forging new partnerships in the communities served. The library is currently beginning a new strategic plan, and has just contracted with Library Market for a new web site. Fines were eliminated at the beginning of 2019. The position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school, and five years of progressively-responsible experience in library administration. Full position description: https://library.lapeer.org/about-us/employment/library-director-job-descrip… Compensation: from $65,000 depending on education and experience, with a generous benefit package. Electronic submission is required. Applications should be received by February 18, 2020. Please include a cover letter, resume, and three professional references and send to the Search Committee at library_board(a)lib.lapeer.org -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library "Where your story begins." 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 <callto:810.664.9521> ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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Closed
by Amy Goldyn 18 Jan '20

18 Jan '20

All Genesee District Library locations are closed today due to inclement weather. Amy Goldyn Finance Manager Genesee District Library 4195 W. Pasadena Ave Flint, MI 48504 Phone: 810-230-3334<tel:810-230-3334> Fax: 810-732-1161<tel:810-732-1161>

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