September 2020 - Michlib-l

Virtual songwriting workshop for teens
by Amanda Fields 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

Tecumseh District Library is hosting two virtual songwriting workshops for teens. Join us on Zoom Monday, September 14 and Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 pm to see what it takes to bring a song to life. Recording producers and musicians from Above Pete's Garage will provide an introduction to the skills used in songwriting and music performance. Register at https://bit.ly/TDLTeensEvents to receive an email with an invite link before the workshop. Let me know if you have any questions! Amanda Fields, Teen Services Librarian (she/her) Tecumseh District Library 215 N Ottawa St, Tecumseh, MI 49286 517-423-2238 ext. 25 afields(a)tecumsehlibrary.org tecumsehlibrary.org/teens.asp

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Calendar of virtual activities!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

Hi, all -- Wanted to share this link for Knowledge Village and its virtual calendar, which features one quality educational offering every day from around the Web. You can find it here: https://www.knowledgevillage.org/calendar It's a project of U-M doctoral student Gabriel DellaVecchia, who spends hours carefully selecting activities. Perhaps it will inspire you to link to it on your library web pages, share it with teachers in your district, or even share a few with your patrons (ideally, with a link back to the main calendar). Knowledge Village's non-pandemic goal is to connect educators with just-right guest speakers that he coaches to make sure they address the topic you need in a way that's accessible for listeners.. He may be able to match you up, too, if you get in touch. Hope this helps as you embark on a most unusual fall season! Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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National Voter Registration Day is September 22 - Resources for Libraries
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

You can help get residents in your community knowledgeable about voting opportunities and steps in the process this fall. ALA offers a variety of resources for libraries to help engage voters. Take a look below. >From ALA: "Libraries are nonpartisan, but they are not indifferent. As institutions that provide access to information, resources, programs, and public spaces for all members of a community, libraries are a cornerstone for civic engagement and more important than ever." Read more about it here: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/voter-engagement Libraries Engage Voters Tip Sheet: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/libfunding… ALA Voter Engagement Guide: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/advleg/sta… Toolkits for States, Michigan: https://godort.libguides.com/votingtoolkit/michigan League of Women Voters COVID State Election Alerts: https://www.vote411.org/COVID Voter Registration Day is September 22 so get ready to promote and provide informational resources for your community members this month! Register for stickers and posters here https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/2020-posters-and-stickers/ (deadline, Sept 7) Sign up your Library here: https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/ Sdw Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>

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Chief Executive Officer position open-Topeka & Shawnee County (KS) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY (KS) PUBLIC LIBRARY The Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, a municipal corporation governed by an appointed Board of Trustees, seeks an accomplished Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is committed to sparking curiosity and connections through literacy and learning in Topeka and Shawnee County, Kansas. The new leader of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library, Library Journal/Gale's 2016 Library of the Year, <https://tscpl.org/> will be ready to enhance the Library's role in a world that continues to change. Transforming the lives of its citizens through its five community impact goals<https://tscpl.org/about/community-impact-goals>, the CEO reports to a ten-member governing Board and works collaboratively with The Library Foundation, the Friends of the Library, a stellar staff (213 positions), and community partners to provide essential library services and programs charting a clear course. This award-winning Library, supported by a statutory mill levy which provides an annual $22.3 million budget, has a 21st-century landmark building featuring the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, and the Chandler "Booktique" (bookstore and gift shop). In 2019, more than 2,000 people walked through its doors daily and checked out more than 2.3 million items. The library's mobile services, augmented with a new fleet of vehicles, traveled across the County and provided services to 55 senior living facilities, 80 preschools and many homebound customers. The library also serves customers through a 24/7 digital branch and offers state-of-the-art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, accessibility services addressing the needs of older readers and persons with disabilities, and reference and research tools. There is something for everyone at TSCPL! Topeka<https://www.topeka.org/>, (the state capital and third largest city in Kansas), is in the heart of Shawnee County along the Kansas River and is a thriving seat of government, education, cultural events, and entrepreneurial spirit. In 2017, Kiplinger Finance Magazine designated Topeka one of the top ten cities for the next decade. Neighborhoods, schools, civic and cultural activities, and economic incentives combine to make Topeka one of the best small metros in the United States with an overall cost of living more than 10 percent below the national urban area average. There are 60,000 university students within a 60-mile radius of Topeka, including Topeka's own Washburn University flanked by Kansas University to the east and Kansas State University to the west. The city draws young talent to make up a diverse and highly skilled workforce and add to its vibrancy and appeal. The arts are alive and well in Topeka with more than 20 galleries, performing and visual artist venues and the NOTO Arts District that offers studio space and display opportunities in a collaborative environment. Topeka's Momentum 2022<https://dashboards.mysidewalk.com/momentum2022/home-b7dac3e295ef> plan has instilled a can-do attitude in our community. With more than 30,000 people working in the downtown area daily, there is momentum for new businesses, retail, restaurants, events, and community pride! See TSCPL Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/topekalinks.htm> for more information about the community, the Library, and the position. Responsibilities. The Chief Executive Officer formulates and oversees implementation of library goals, policy recommendations, procedures, programs, and projects in accordance with policies established by the Library Board of Trustees and mandated by the laws of the state of Kansas. Providing vision, direction, and leadership, the CEO is responsible for, but not limited to, the delivery of library services with an emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion; oversight of human resources focusing on mentoring and coaching a committed staff; development and presentation of the annual budget; coordination of collaborative, strong relationships with the Library Board, the Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library; and a continued knowledge and interest of current trends in leading for the future of the Library. For full responsibilities and functions, visit TSCPL CEO Position Description<https://www.bradburymiller.com/tscpljobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience in public libraries. Essential attributes include personal integrity, demonstrated skill and experience with fiscal oversight and budgeting, excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills, a focus on creating a culture of trust and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and demonstrated ability to provide leadership throughout the Library promoting the values set forth in the Library's mission. In addition, the CEO should possess demonstrable communication skills that span the library, its staff and stakeholders and the community at large. The CEO, through care, compassion, and energy will galvanize organizational efforts to position the Library at the forefront of library service. A sense of curiosity, creativity, and innovation; a thorough knowledge of current trends, technologies and "best practices" for libraries; and prior successful experience reporting to a governing Board are desirable attributes and qualifications for the next TSCPL CEO. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $130,000 - $150,000, (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications), and an excellent fringe benefits package. By contract, the CEO will be required to reside in Shawnee County. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes October 18, 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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Keyboard covers
by David Votta 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

Good afternoon, With all the extra cleaning/disinfecting our keyboards are getting beat-up fast. * Is anyone using keyboard covers? * If you are using keyboard covers do you have recommendations? Stay safe. Thank you! David David Votta Director Charlotte Community Library 517.543.8859 226 S Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813

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LM's #MINotableBks Author Conversations video series
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

Hi All, I just want to alert everyone to the Library of Michigan's newly released Michigan Notable Books Author Conversations video series. Current circumstances prompted us to modify this year's Michigan Notable Books tour to a virtual platform to highlight the 2020 Notable Books Authors/Titles. The video series provides fascinating and insightful conversations with a majority of this year's authors, much like the Extra Features included on movies released on DVD. Most are interviews with authors by LM's Head of Special Collections Tim Gleisner, while other videos are individual presentations by the authors themselves. State Librarian Randy Riley also jumped in with interviewing author Dean Kuipers, who wrote The Deer Camp: A Memoir of a Father, A Family, and the Land That Healed Them. All the videos are available on YouTube and were previously posted on the Library of Michigan's Facebook/Twitter accounts. We encourage everyone to utilize them as additional content for your library's social media platforms or for other programing purposes. All the links to everything is listed here: Playlist of videos on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2D8tTfk Michigan Notable Books website: www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<http://www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks> Library of Michigan Facebook: www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/<http://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> Library of Michigan Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich Hashtags: #MINotableBks #MiAuthors #LibraryofMichigan Library of Michigan website: www.Michigan.gov/LibraryofMichigan<http://www.Michigan.gov/LibraryofMichigan> Special thanks to the numerous sponsors of the Michigan Notable Books program, including the Library of Michigan Foundation<https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.org/> and the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov>. Thanks! Adam Adam Oster, Community Engagement Librarian Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo PO Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 ostera(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ostera@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1469 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…> Follow us: Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> | Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> | Instagram<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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Assorted bags
by JoRita Verdi 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

I have a couple of totes of assorted size bags if anyone is in need. -- JoRita Verdi Cadillac Wexford Public Library 775-6541

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Food service wrap makes cheap, effective keyboard covers
by Bosman Jr, Donald 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

24" food service wrap (cling film) makes efficient, cheap, cleanable, cheap, keyboard covers. A 2000 foot roll will wrap 1300 keyboard, for under $20. We cleaned out the local Gordon's Food Service, last week, but they should be restocked by now. Don Bosman Information Technologist MSU Libraries 366 W. Circle Drive - Rm.W441 East Lansing, MI 48824-1048 517-884-0873

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Soliciting bids for attorney services
by Kat Boyer 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

Hello all, Our attorney retired, and we got a notice in the mail two days after his last day in the office :/ So, we are in the process of temporarily moving our files over to another attorney while we start up the bidding process. I was wondering if any of you have tips on going this sort of process, because I have never done this before. Thanks! Hope you are all doing well and staying as safe and sane as you can in 2020. Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Position announcement: White Cloud Community Library Director
by LL Carol Dawe 02 Sep '20

02 Sep '20

Please share with your members: White Cloud Community Library Director Position Announcement The Board of Trustees of the White Cloud Community Library (population 8,533), serving the area of the White Cloud School District, consisting of 8 Townships and City of White Cloud, located in central and northern Newaygo County, seeks an enthusiastic, resourceful and community focused individual to serve as their Library Director. The current building is 5,847 sq. ft, and is an integral part of the community. White Cloud Community Library is a Class 3 Michigan Public Library ( population served: 7,000-11,999) and an active member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The library director holds full responsibility for administration of the library within the framework of the library’s plan, board policies, the budget and applicable laws. Attends and reports at each board meeting, keeps the board informed of library operations and concerns; and serves as ex-officio, non-voting member of library committees as needed. Researches, write and implements grants in cooperation with library staff. Experience in materials selection and collection management for print, digital and other materials. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills necessary to establish and maintain positive working relationships with the board, staff, community and other leaders and stakeholders. · LEADERSHIP: Exhibits the highest level of leadership, prepares and administers policies as needed, interprets policies to staff and maintains and updates policy manual periodically. Orients new Library board members; keeps informed of developments in the library field; provides opportunity for board and staff to attend educational seminars and represents the library at cooperative and other state and regional meetings. · FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Develops budget annually for presentation to board and approves expenditures as authorized. Supervises financial records and arranges for annual audit. Controls costs and meets budget objectives by reviewing operations and prudent use of resources. Prepares and presents monthly financial and statistical reports, including annual report and any special reports as needed. Negotiates all agreements and contracts and oversees maintenance and improvement of library facilities. Ability to understand and utilize established and new technology, including software, hardware, library and business applications, tools and devices. · PERSONNEL: Provides appropriate job descriptions for all staff and maintains personnel files; has authority to employ, direct, evaluate and terminate employees as needed; recommends changes in work conditions, fringe benefits and salary scale when appropriate; capitalizes on skills of all staff members. SALARY AND BENEFITS: This is a 38 hr. per week position, salary range is $45,000.to $47,725. Benefits: Disability & Life Insurance, pension, paid sick leave, vacation, personal days, holidays, deferred compensation and disability. REQUIREMENTS: Three to five years professional experience in public libraries, some of which must be at a managerial level and either a Library of Michigan Level 2 Library Staff Certification which includes a master's degree or its equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or Level 3 Library Staff Certification which includes a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and the completion (after being hired) of the Beginning Library Workshop offered by the Library of Michigan. DEADLINE: Deadline for applications is September 11, 2020. A detailed cover letter and a list of 3 references must be included with your resume. Mail applications to Pat Ebenstein, PO Box 233, White Cloud, MI 49349 or email to: [ mailto:judymaike@gmail.com | judymaike(a)gmail.com ] . Posted on behalf of The White Cloud Community Library. Carol Dawe Cooperative Director 616-559-5253 x2001 630-207-1205 (cell) [ http://www.llcoop.org/ | www.llcoop.org ] [ http://www.llcoop.org/ ] [ http://www.llcoop.org/ ] Lakeland Library Cooperative | 4138 3 Mile Rd NW | Grand Rapids, MI 49534 | 616-559-5253 x2001 Our mission is to strengthen our member libraries covering eight west Michigan counties by providing the means to share resources, services and expertise for the benefit of individuals and communities.

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