March 2020 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.
by David Conklin 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

For those interested, here is a link to a document prepared by OSHA. https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin(a)thegdl.org<mailto:dconklin@thegdl.org> Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504

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Menominee County Library Millage Passes
by Amanda Winnicki 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

First ever millage request passed by over 60% of voters. 0.375 mills for 5 years. Amanda Winnicki Director Menominee County Library zv-317 PO Box 128 Stephenson, MI 49887 (906)753-6923

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Michigan Activity Pass: Postcards AND Mobile Passes!!!
by Jim Flury 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

Good Morning, Spring begins one week from tomorrow, on Thursday, March 19. Along with robins, leaves, and green grass that means a brand new season of the Michigan Activity Pass program isn't very far away, either! MAP will kick off a new season, its 13th, on May 22, 2020. In preparation for this, I wanted to touch base with you on a couple of things, both of which are noted in the subject line of this message: 1. As you recall, last Fall we did a bulk printing of the very popular MAP "postcards" [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%20postcards.pdf | https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%20postcards.pdf ] to distribute to interested libraries. Altogether we received requests from libraries for nearly 30,000 of these postcards, which tells me they were a big hit. At this time we are in the process of pursuing a couple of other bulk printing initiatives at TLN. As that is the case, it makes sense for us to add another run of the MAP postcards on to our bulk print order, if library demand warrants same. Question : Does your library need a new supply of the MAP postcards [ https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%20postcards.pdf | https://tln.lib.mi.us/map/Files/MAP%20postcards.pdf ] at this time, and/or do you anticipate a need for them as the busy MAP season ramps up when schools dismiss for the Summer? We would distribute MAP postcards in quantities of 100 but again, only if library demand calls for same. Please let me know by Tuesday, March 31 if your library would like a new supply of MAP postcards. 2. At this time I am pleased to announce that for the first time, beginning on a still tbd date, MAP will roll out a "mobile pass" feature. Truly, this will serve to make formal a process many patrons have been using all along; that is, instead of printing a Michigan Activity Pass and bringing it with them to the destination of their choice, MAP patrons will be able to reserve the pass on their phone, and present that mobile phone pass to staff at the destination. I have been busy surveying our MAP partners as to their acceptance of this, and with one notable exception, nearly all our partners are open to a MAP mobile pass feature. The one, very significant exception to this are the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) sites (state parks, state recreation areas, state forest campgrounds). They still require a printed pass, for the same (auditing) reasons we require supporting paperwork from libraries with which we do business. We will work to ensure that patrons (and library staff!) are not confused as to which MAP destinations will accept a mobile pass, vs. which MAP destinations will accept only a printed pass. In a survey of some other similar programs at public libraries around the country, I have found that nearly all of them have transitioned to some sort of "hybrid" program such as we will be rolling out, whereby most of their destinations will accept a mobile pass but others will not. In a few cases, some public library museum pass programs will not accept a participating institution unless they are willing and able to convert over to all mobile. We are not interested in going in that direction. But we do believe that acceptance of mobile passes, besides giving libraries an additional promotional tool to use for MAP "The Michigan Activity Pass: Now Accepting Mobile Passes!", will also serve to increase usage of the program, and as mentioned make formal a process that has been in use by MAP patrons at many destinations for quite some time. I will let you know when a launch date for our new "The Michigan Activity Pass: Now Accepting Mobile Passes!" initiative is set. Please let me know if you have questions concerning any of the above. 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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DVD boxes needed - Clinton Macomb Public Library zv573 (North Branch)
by Vicki Bernieri 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

Good Morning: The Clinton Macomb Public Library (zv573 North Branch) could use some DVD boxes if you have any extras. Thank you so much, Vicki Bernieri Customer Care Manager Clinton-Macomb Public Library South Branch 35679 South Gratiot Clinton Township, MI 48035 586-226-5074 vbernieri(a)cmpl.org<mailto:vbernieri@cmpl.org> zv573

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Job Posting: Coordinator User Services, Western Michigan University
by Sara Volmering 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

Coordinator User Services Western Michigan University The University Libraries at Western Michigan University seeks a full-time Coordinator User Services who will assist in identifying, locating and utilizing resources for library users and provide customer service and technical support. For a complete description, minimum requirements and application procedures, visit our website at: http://www.wmujobs.org (posting #0605360). Only applications submitted through this site by the deadline will be considered. WMU is an AA/EO Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Direct Link: www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=57496<http://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=57496>

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Executive Director-LibraryLinkNJ position now open!
by Jobeth Bradbury 11 Mar '20

11 Mar '20

Executive Director - LibraryLinkNJ-The New Jersey Library Cooperative Moving Forward Together-Connection, Community, Opportunity The Executive Board of LibraryLinkNJ<http://librarylinknj.org/> seeks a creative and innovative leader-responsive to member, staff and state-wide needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals-as its next Executive Director. LibraryLinkNJ is the single, statewide, multi-type library cooperative in New Jersey, working in partnership with its 2,600 multi-type member libraries and the New Jersey State Library to provide access to excellent library services for 8.79 million residents in twenty-one counties. With a $2.2 million annual budget and 4 FTE system staff, LibraryLinkNJ is a member-focused organization with a reputation for providing effective continuing education, strong outreach services, high-level support for innovative technologies, and statewide delivery to its multi-type library membership. The Cooperative has over 1100 voting representatives from over 2,600 public and private school, public, academic, institutional, corporate, health sciences and special libraries and library-related agencies. A member-elected Executive Board meets monthly to oversee the programs and services of the organization. LibraryLinkNJ is a 501(c)(3) organization formed from the 2010 consolidation of the four regional cooperatives and is funded by the New Jersey State Library; members join at no charge and pay no dues. >From the mountains of High Point to the shore areas of the Atlantic Ocean, New Jersey is a model of geographic diversity. It is the 11th most populous and the most densely populated of the 50 states. Bordering New Jersey on the north and east are the metropolitan areas of New York and on the west and southwest by Pennsylvania and Delaware. Known as the Garden State, the state still lives up to its name, and continues to have major cities and industries, pleasant suburbs and rural areas located throughout the state and easily accessible through a wide network transportation system. The LibraryLinkNJ office is currently located in Piscataway; however, the new office (November 2020) will be in Ewing, NJ. For more information on LibraryLinkNJ, the area, and the State, please visit LibraryLinkNJ Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/librarylinknjlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Executive Director's primary role is to provide leadership and initiative for LibraryLinkNJ. The ED works with the Executive Board and members of the Cooperative in the development and implementation of programs to enhance library services in New Jersey; manages the headquarters office; makes recommendations to the Executive Board concerning the hiring of office staff; and supervises and motivates staff in accordance with policies adopted by the Executive Board. The Executive Director works collaboratively with the New Jersey State Library and drafts the annual strategic initiatives and budget for review and approval. The ED also serves as a liaison to local, county, state and national library organizations and is dedicated to "Moving Forward Together." Key opportunities include exploring and developing alternative funding streams through fundraising and development, continuing to look for and implement cost-savings strategies, developing an ambitious year-round continuing education program, developing and evaluating an RFP for statewide delivery service, and reinventing and reimagining LibraryLinkNJ for 2021 and the future. Qualifications. Required qualifications include an M.L.S. degree from an A.L.A. accredited institution and five years of professional library experience, including three years of experience in an administrative/managerial position in a library, nonprofit organization or private corporation. Additional qualifications include a comprehensive knowledge of library and networking services and trends, experience reporting to a governing Board, and a strong commitment to the evolving role of technology in the successful management of organizations and in library services. Extensive travel within the state is required and experience with multi-type library cooperation is desirable. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $115,000 - 130,000 (placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter that supports your candidacy for the position and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury, jobethbradbury(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes April 26, 2020. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Registration for the Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is OPEN!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Greetings! Registration for the 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is open! To register, please visit the Library of Michigan's registration system<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…>). For more information on the 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference, check out the Library of Michigan's Conference Page<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan.…> (https://michigan.gov/fyanconference<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan.…>). We strongly encourage you to read the full Attendee Information Packet available on the conference page<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan.…> before registering online and definitely BEFORE making hotel reservations. The conference registration is $125 per person. This includes 7 meals and conference materials. Our special nightly lodging rate at the Grand Traverse Resort is $85. Please see the attendee packet for complete details on lodging. A preliminary program showing program titles, dates and times is now available the website. A full program, with complete descriptions is to follow. Presenters should have already received their speaker agreements and information. Please use the information provided directly to you as a presenter to make arrangements. Please feel free to contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov> with any registration questions. We will be sending out more information about the conference throughout the registration period. We look forward to seeing you this Spring! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> This project is made possible by the Library of Michigan Foundation and by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan

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Registration for the Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is OPEN!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

Greetings! Registration for the 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference is open! To register, please visit the Library of Michigan's registration system<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> (https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…) For more information on the 2020 Loleta Fyan Small & Rural Libraries Conference, check out the Library of Michigan's Conference Page<https://michigan.gov/fyanconference> (https://michigan.gov/fyanconference) We strongly encourage you to read the full Attendee Information Packet available on the conference page<https://michigan.gov/fyanconference> before registering online and definitely BEFORE making hotel reservations. The conference registration is $125 per person. This includes 7 meals and conference materials. Our special nightly lodging rate at the Grand Traverse Resort is $85. Please see the attendee packet for complete details on lodging. A preliminary program showing program titles, dates and times will be available soon the website. A full program, with complete descriptions is to follow. Presenters should have already received their speaker agreements and information. Please use the information provided directly to you as a presenter to make arrangements. Please feel free to contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov> with any registration questions. We will be sending out more information about the conference throughout the registration period. We look forward to seeing you this Spring! Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> This project is made possible by the Library of Michigan Foundation and by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan

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A/V cases
by Trish Burns 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

You know how when someone retires and you find those boxes of supplies that they've been hoarding? It's your lucky day to claim a surprise box FULL of various funky sizes and types of A/V cases - all new! Great for crafts or hiding things in them from nosy co-workers! Respond to me with your RIDES code and we'll send them on - Trish Burns, Director Bay County Library System 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org 989-894-2837 ext.2214 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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Post Corona Virus Clean-Up: Inquiring Boards Want to Know
by Sara J. Armstrong 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

This post was forwarded to me by a colleague. My research indicates the virus may be active for 48 hours but they really don't know for sure. Disaster preparedness materials suggest having all library materials returned to the book drop and not left at the circulation desk. This reduces the amount of transmission. Once or twice a day (depending on your traffic) someone will need to wear gloves and retrieve the materials from the box. Isolate them with bags or storage bins for at least 48 hours before returning them to circulation. The gloves should be disposed of and then hands washed thoroughly. If anyone has better advice, I'd love to hear it. We're working on the same issues here at Detroit Mercy. Sara Armstrong [1474315849101_UDM] Sara Armstrong, Associate Dean For Technical Services, Library Systems and Archive Director University of Detroit Mercy Libraries / IDS 4001 West McNichols Road Detroit, MI 48221 313-993-1074 armstrsj1(a)udmercy.edu

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