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Fwd: The Library Network and Recorded Books/RBdigital: New Discounted Pricing Agreement For Five RBdigital Products
by Jim Flury 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Good Morning, One month out, I wanted to follow up with a reminder of our statewide, discounted pricing agreement with Recorded Books for the five RBdigital services listed below. Please review, and let me know if you would like a price quote for your library, and/or if you have any questions concerning same. Again, the deadline to take advantage of this statewide, discounted pricing offer for the five RBdigital services is Friday, March 13, 2020. Thanks. Jim 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 From: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> To: "all-tln" <all-tln(a)lists.tln.org>, "directors" <directors(a)lists.tln.org>, "econtent" <econtent(a)lists.tln.org>, "rbdigital" <rbdigital(a)lists.tln.org>, "acquisitions" <acquisitions(a)lists.tln.org>, "adult-services" <adult-services(a)lists.tln.org>, "sasdirectors" <sasdirectors(a)lists.tln.org>, "sasusers" <sasusers(a)lists.tln.org> Cc: "partnerscda" <partnerscda(a)lists.tln.org>, "michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 10:55:52 AM Subject: The Library Network and Recorded Books/RBdigital: New Discounted Pricing Agreement For Five RBdigital Products All, I am pleased to announce that The Library Network and Recorded Books have entered into an agreement for discounted pricing for FIVE Recorded Books/RBdigital products, including the brand new Unlimited Newspapers service, for Michigan public libraries. The five services are: Magazines Unlimited Audiobooks Comics Streaming Video Brand New: Unlimited Newspapers [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rbmediaglobal.com_all-… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rbmediaglobal.com_all-… | https://rbmediaglobal.com/all-you-can-read-digital-newspapers-now-available… ] (including the Detroit News). Library cooperative directors, please feel free to share this email with your member libraries. It is highly recommended that librarians attend one of the offered webinars , as scheduled below. These webinars are intended to help library staff fully understand what is being offered, to be able to ask questions, and to hear questions from other libraries. In addition to the below scheduled webinars, personalized webinars are available upon request for your library or your library cooperative. ** At any of the Dates/Times below click on the below link to join the webinar: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gotomeet.me_MarkHa… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gotomeet.me_MarkHa… | https://www.gotomeet.me/MarkHaley338 ] Webinar Dates/Times: Thursday 1/16 Tuesday 1/21 Thursday 1/23 Tuesday 1/28 Thursday 1/30 Tuesday 2/11 Thursday 2/13 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET Tuesday 2/18 Thursday 2/20 Tuesday 3/3 Thursday 3/5 Tuesday 3/10 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET Please contact me for a discounted price quote for any of the five below listed RBdigital products. The discounted pricing applies both to new and existing Recorded Books subscribers. This allows current subscribers to take advantage of potentially considerable savings at renewal time. Here are some salient points of information concerning each product: Magazines: Access to the ENTIRE RBdigital collection of some 3,800 magazine titles , compared to the current TLN collection of 175 active subscriptions, 327 total tiles, at no cost increase for current TLN subscribers. Also, libraries that are not part of the TLN magazine group can join the TLN magazine group at the TLN negotiated discount price, and also receive access to the 3,800 title collection. Special note for current, non-TLN magazine subscribing libraries: The Economist is the one RBdigital Magazines title that will not transfer from one collection to another. Thus, if your library currently receives its magazines via a direct relationship with Recorded Books, you will need to purchase a copy of The Economist if you wish to maintain access to that title as a member of the TLN magazine group. Unlimited Audiobooks: Unlimited, simultaneous access to nearly 35,000 audiobook titles. 400+ new releases added every month. The collection value totals approximately $2,100.000.00 to start and an additional $20,000.00 in value added each month. Comics: 1,500 comic volumes from publishers Disney, Marvel, Dark Horse and IDW . Over 600,000 pages of eComics! Streaming Video: 7 day, unlimited checkout model for titles from Acorn TV, The Great Courses, Stingray Qello Concerts, and IndieFlix. Under the terms of the discounted price agreement, the annual platform fee for this service has been waived , the library only pays for use of the service, the 7-Day Unlimited Access Passes. $2.99 per patron per week. Unlimited Newspapers: Unlimited access to over 2,500 newspapers, with 90 days of back issues, including the Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Los Angeles Times and many other newspapers from across the country. Note : Recorded Books is open to taking suggestions from us to share with its partner PressReader as to additional newspaper titles to include in this brand new service. Orders, renewals and invoices will be handled through The Library Network. All subscriptions will follow a May 1 through April 30 renewal cycle. Current subscribers will be pro-rated so as to line up with the May 1 through April 30 renewal cycle. The series of webinars scheduled above by Recorded Books National (Major) Accounts Representative Mark Haley, are of critical importance when it comes to outlining the details of each of these five services. Library staff is strongly encouraged to sign up for one of these webinars on the day/time that is most convenient. The deadline to take advantage of this discounted price offer for any/all of these five Recorded Books product is: Friday, March 13 , 2020 . Please contact me for a discounted price quote for any of the five above listed RBdigital products. Please let me know if you have questions concerning any of this. Thanks. Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 , ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 [ mailto:jflury@tln.lib.mi.us | jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us ]

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FREE CD Jewel Cases
by Anna Merritt 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

A small box (about 10-15) of CD jewel cases, clear and colored. FREE to good home. Please email amerritt(a)richlandlibrary.org<mailto:amerritt@richlandlibrary.org> with your RIDES code and they're yours! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Summary: Does your library restrict material to patrons because of their age?
by Thomas Trahey 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Thank you for all of your responses. I have attached a detailed summary. I received responses from 18 Michigan Libraries and from a Michigan Librarian that had worked in Oregon in 3 different libraries. Of those 21 libraries, almost all of them have no barriers to accessing materials, regardless of age. One library does have a policy of restricting R-rated material from underage patrons. One restricts all movies from underage patrons. One avoids the problem by not purchasing any R-rated movies. Otherwise, every library leaves the responsibility with a child's parents. Here are some relevant links provided in the responses: ALA Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials <http://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/governance…> ALA Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors <http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/minors> -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231.843.8465 Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. --From the Library Bill of Rights by the ALA Council.

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Now hiring! PT (30hr) Adult Services Librarian
by Mallorie DeVilbiss 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

*Cromaine District Library* *Hartland, Michigan* *Adult Services Librarian - 30 Hour Position* *Starting range: $20-$22/hr* *REPORTS TO:* Adult Services Manager *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* - Provides personalized reference interviews and reader’s advisory assistance utilizing print and non-print resources. - Instructs the public on library navigation, online catalog, public access computers, and digital resource usage. - Collection development and management responsibilities for assigned collection(s). - Requests materials for patrons through our shared network or MeL as needed. - Creates bibliographies, blog posts, podcasts, and displays to promote library collections and services. - Designs and executes library programming for adults, as well as assisting with other programs and events as needed. - Participates in outreach activities and community partnerships to further the reach of the library. - Stays abreast of emerging library trends and services through professional journals, continuing education, and networking. - Assists other departments as needed, and other duties as assigned. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* *Education and Certification* - Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program required - Library of Michigan certification level 1 or 2, or ability to obtain certification - Experience providing public library services to adults preferred *Skills and Abilities* - Genuine interest in providing superior public service. - Ability and desire to achieve and maintain cooperative and effective relations with members of the public and with other employees. - Demonstrated knowledge of popular reading materials and digital resources. - Ability to select appropriate materials for assigned collection(s). - Desire to present innovative and traditional library programs to adults. - Ability to work independently and take initiative. - Ability to use a variety of technologies, including operating systems, ILS, as well as varied software and applications. - Excellent time management skills. - Displays critical thinking skills and is detail-oriented. - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. - Flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and occasionally required to travel to other locations. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee regularly must lift and/or move moderately heavy objects, including shelving carts. Specific vision requirements of the job include near vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Send your application (available at www.cromaine.org/job-board) resume, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references to brentola(a)cromaine.xn--org*-786a applications received prior to March 27, 2020 preferred; applications accepted until filled.* *Mallorie DeVilbiss* Director | Hartland's Cromaine Library 810.632.5200 x105

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Youth Services Department Head, Youth Services Librarian, & Outreach Job Descriptions
by Dan Hutchins 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Hi everybody,Van Buren District Library is in the process of updating its job descriptions for all staff.I was wondering if you would be willing to share the job descriptions you have for your Head of Youth Services, Youth Services Librarians, and Outreach staff? Thank you! Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Federal Booklets and Forms
by Shanni Kerr 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

We are completely out of forms and have exactly three books left. Does anyone have any extra they can send our way? ZV177. Thanks in advance! -- Shanni Kerr-Teen Librarian and Circulation Manager Ionia Community Library 126 E Main Street Ionia MI 48846 616.527.3680 “At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold, that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better. It’s an enormous force for good.” -- Barack Obama –

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Two Trustee Training Opportunities in SW Michigan Coming Up Soon!
by Andrea Estelle 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Awesome Trustee Training Opportunities in SW Michigan #1 SMLC will offer a Trustee Training session with Shirley Bruursema, on Saturday, March 21 at Paw Paw District Library, 10-12:30 with continental breakfast provided. This will be free to SMLC cooperative trustees, $10 for trustees from other cooperatives. This is a great opportunity for library board trustees to meet with other library board trustees and learn more about serving in this role. Shirley has served on the Lakeland Cooperative Board for 35 years and on the KDL Board for 25 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and all trustees will leave with a full packet of information. Please RSVP to me via email aestelle(a)otsegolibrary.org <mailto:aestelle@otsegolibrary.org> with a total number of trustees attending by Thursday, March 13. #2 FOML Trustee Alliance Training: Sustainability - at Portage District Library on Friday, March 27. Details and Sign Ups at: https://fomlevents.org/events/trustee-alliance-workshop-2020/ Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Cooperative Director . Southwest Michigan Library Cooperative 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 <https://smlccooperative.com/> https://smlccooperative.com/

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Input requested: Cafes in libraries
by Rebekah Craft 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Good afternoon, In a few years, our library's front entryway will be renovated. At that time, we'd like to add a small cafe for our patrons to use. If your library has a cafe, can you please respond to the following questions and email me off-list at rebekah.craft(a)baldwinlib.org? Thank you for your feedback! Rebekah Does your library currently house a cafe or has it ever housed a cafe? Why types of food and beverages does/did your cafe offer? What was/is the approximate size of the cafe? If you cafe has closed, how long was it open to the public? If your cafe has closed, why did it close? If your cafe was/is managed and staffed by an outside company, did/do you have any issues? Is your library within walking distance to coffee shops or cafes? What is the approximate distance of the closest coffee shop or cafe to your library? Are there any specific populations that your library serves that helped/helps to make your cafe a valuable resource to your community? If you've visited another library out of state that had a cafe, what library was it? *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Does your library restrict material to patrons because of their age?
by Thomas Trahey 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

How does your library approach material like R-rated movies and younger patrons? Do you have a policy in place that requires a patron to be over 18 to check them out? Does the policy extend to video games and/or books? I will compile the responses I get and post them back to the list. -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231.843.8465 Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. --From the Library Bill of Rights by the ALA Council.

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Schoolcraft College Library has an opening for an On-Call Reference Librarian 24-29 hrs
by Kristin Keyes 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

https://jobs.schoolcraft.edu/postings/3151 On-Call Librarian Job Summary Job Duties ca Responsible for facilitating the flow of information to library users, including: 1. Provide orientations and tours to classes, faculty students, and other individuals and groups upon request. 2. Create information library publications for distribution to library users, including leaflets, handouts, and electronic newsletters. 3. Serving assigned nights and weekends as specified in the posting under which the person was employed. Service during a major portion of each week as reference Librarian, including: 1. Responsible for library operations when the only Librarian on duty. 2. Assist users in locating information needed to write papers, do presentations, give speeches, and be successful in classes. 3. Instruct users on how to locate books, periodicals and other library resources. 4. Advise users on how to access needed resources in other area libraries/institutions. Participation in professional activities, including: 1. Attend and participate in scheduled departmental and divisional meetings during assigned hours. 2. Participate in pertinent growth activities. Performance of other professional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications 1. Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library program and two (2) years of experience as a reference or public services librarian, preferably in an academic library. 2. Good communication and interpersonal skills. 3. Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with faculty, students and administrative personnel. 4. Online library system experience. Hours: 24-29 hours a week. Tuesday and Fridays 8a-5p and Wednesdays from 2p-10p. Select Saturdays required Salary: $24/hour

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