November 2021 - Michlib-l

User Services Supervisors Needed
by Josh Olsen 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Good afternoon, The University of Michigan-Dearborn has an exciting job opportunity for two User Services Supervisors in the Mardigian Library. These full-time positions report directly to the Head of the User Services Department. The chosen candidates will be responsible to: - Supervise the Mardigian Library Information Desk - Supervise and operate LibChat, LibAnswers, and RefAnalytics - Provide guidance and supervision to library student employees in User Services - Provide excellent customer service to all faculty, students, staff, and guests - Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned Responsibilities: - Assist patrons in locating library materials - Respond to inquiries about library policies, procedures and services - Receive and record fines and payments - Balance cash register - Book study rooms for students using reservation software - Clear blocked patron records - Operate automated circulation system (Innovative Interfaces Sierra) - Compile User Services statistics - Run reports & notices using Sierra library automation software Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree required. Previous library working experience preferred. - Proficient with Google suite and MS office (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Word Excel, ), and comfort using computers and technology required. Experience with library automation preferred (Sierra/Millennium experience a plus) - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team required - Must be ready to work a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends) when necessary - Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and the public - Good interpersonal skills, strong customer service skills and good decision making skills required - Experience working in a very diverse environment strongly desired - Experience balancing cash register drawers or strong cash handling experience preferred Apply for the Afternoon User Services Supervisor position here. <https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/207131/information-resources-assistant…> Apply for the Evening User Services Supervisor position here. <https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/206983/information-resources-assistant…> -- Josh Olsen (he/him) Head of User Services Mardigian Library University of Michigan - Dearborn jdolsen(a)umich.edu 313-593-3740

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Issuing cards to students
by Kat Boyer 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Hello everyone, We are working hard to make sure all Benton Harbor Area School students are able to get library cards, and are actively trying to work with the schools to do this. In the meantime, we are going to issue cards to high school students if they sign up with their student ID, and do not already have a library card account. Do any of the other libraries out there do this, and if so, do you have a policy for this type of activity? If so, could you please share the policy with me. Thanks in advance! Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Youth & Teen Services updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

ALSC 2022 ALSC National Institute Programs: Call for Presentations PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! <https://airtable.com/shrstz2ywFZL4CP3V> The Association for Library Service to Children is currently seeking program proposals for the 2022 ALSC National Institute in Kansas City, MO, September 29-October 1, 2022. The submission site closes on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 11:59pm CT. More details here: https://www.ala.org/alsc/confevents/institute/ed-programs. ALSC is hosting the 2021 Children's Literature Lecture Celebration, honoring the work of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, online on Thursday, December 2, from 5:00-6:15pm ET. This is a free event, but registration is required. The Children's Literature Lecture Award honors an individual of distinction in the field of children's literature. Dr. Bishop is Professor Emerita at The Ohio State University. Her research, writing and teaching have informed and expanded conversations about representation of African Americans in children's literature and provided a critical framework for research and pedagogy. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Dr. Bishop will not deliver this year's lecture. In lieu of a lecture, a celebration in Dr. Bishop's honor will include a live, moderated panel discussing Dr. Bishop's impact; pre-recorded remarks from creators, thought leaders, and Dr. Bishop herself; and resources for attendees. Learn more & register at: https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/chll/2021-chll. YALSA YALSA's 2021 Teens Top Ten winners have been announced. The Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year. Download an annotated list here: https://www.ala.org/yalsa/teenstopten. Summer Library Programming CSLP Summer Symposium registration is now open! Thursday, December 2nd from 11:30am-4:30pm ET - recordings will be made available on their website afterwards. To view the schedule and register, go to: www.CSLPreads.org/summer-symposium/<http://www.CSLPreads.org/summer-symposium/>. This manual contains all the programming resources, graphics, and book lists for the upcoming summer. I'm happy to share that CSLP has also updated their website and the manual is easier than ever to navigate. CSLP Summer Library Programming Manual is also now available for 2022's Oceans of Possibilities! To open & download the manual, you will need the access code - the access code for 2022 has been sent to all public library directors in Michigan via LM's LibPass portal on 9/27/21, having come to their inbox from "Mi(a)countingopinions.com<mailto:Mi@countingopinions.com>." If your director does not have that message, please reach out to me directly<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov?subject=CSLP%20Manual%20Code> from an official library email account for the code. This program is supported in party by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Reimaging School Readiness January 20th and 27th, 2022 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Space is extremely limited, and we ask that you plan to join us live for this 2-part series, offered by the Bay Area Discovery Museum, created to introduce librarians to the research, practical implications, and resources offered in their Reimagining School Readiness toolkit. If you can commit to attend live and participate both weeks, please register here<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>. Research shows that beliefs about intelligence and ability impact one's performance and response to failure. Learn more about what research says, how to examine and change your own mindset, and what you can do to help support children's growth mindset and persistence through challenge. Do you wonder what research really says about how to support school readiness? Based on a comprehensive review of cognitive and developmental psychology, the key findings in Reimagining School Readiness aim to surface the skills and conditions that matter most for a child's success in school and life, and to guide educators and others (including families) in designing learning experiences and environments to support this development. Attendees will gain insights into the current research behind the skills and conditions that matter most for a child's success in school and life. The workshop will include an overview of BADM's Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit that library staff can use to supplement or create quality school readiness programming. Instructor: Michelle Wessman Randall, PhD, Head of Evaluation at the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) and BADM staff. This project is made possible 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. Resources Bilingual Language Development<https://modules.ilabs.uw.edu/module/bilingual-language-development/> Learn about how children develop two or more languages and benefits of being bilingual. This module is form the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences at the University of Washington. (approx. 20 minutes) Rekindling from Burnout: Lessons and Strategies for Public Library Workers<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1009&reset=1> Thursday, November 18, 3:00 pm ET Library workers provide support for patrons in distress on a regular basis. A hard and busy day might leave us depleted. Though we feel the effects of secondary trauma, we may not have the tools to describe and process the experience, leading to our own emotional distress. Without a practice of self-care and a network of support and solidarity, the stress of service work can evolve into guilt, cynicism, numbness, chronic exhaustion, and diminished creativity-legitimate responses that contribute to burnout. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: * Recognize and define signs of secondary trauma and burnout * Receive resources to address burnout and learn strategies for self-care * Brainstorm actions steps they can take at their library, either free or funded IPPSR presents: COVID-19 and K-12 Education Recovering from Learning Loss, Investing in Education Sign up now for Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021 Forum at Noon on Zoom<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> The COVID-19 pandemic has created enormous challenges for public education and Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research explores those challenges on Wednesday, Nov. 17 through two new research reports. Registration is open now<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…>. The public is welcome to attend the Nov. 17 Public Policy Forum at Noon EST) on Zoom. Registrants will be emailed access information the day before the event. All IPPSR Public Policy Forums are free of charge. This Forum will showcase new studies from MSU's Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> detailing the impact of the pandemic on teaching and learning and also from MSU's Office of K-12 Outreach<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feducation…>, exploring strategic uses of federal financial resources. IPPSR Forum speakers: * Katharine Strunk, PhD., professor and Erickson Distinguished Chair, MSU College of Education; Faculty Director, MSU Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) * Jacqueline Gardner, PhD, Director of Data and Evaluation, Office of K-12 Outreach, Michigan State University Sign up now for an informative session.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> In the News... Bringing Books to Children That Speak Their Language<https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/04/neediest-cases/bringing-books-to-childre…> - NY Times, 11.4.21 School Libraries 2021: Librarians Face Coordinated Efforts to Remove Books<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=school-iibraries-2021-librarians-face-coor…> - SLJ, 11.3.21 As Banned Books Week Approaches, the Fight Against Censorship<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=as-banned-books-week-approaches-the-fight-…> Intensifies - SLJ, 9.20.21 Michigan dyslexia bills launch debate over supporting struggling readers<https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2021/11/11/22777265/michigan-dyslexia-reading…> - Chalkbeat Detroit, 11.11.21 Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the MeL Maven Badge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…>! [cid:image001.png@01D7D7BB.0611E050] [cid:image002.png@01D7D7BB.0611E050]

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Homebound Survey Results are in!
by Shauna Quick 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Hello! Thank you to all the libraries that took the homebound survey I sent out at the end of October! After compiling the data (with a little learning curve of the cool reporting feature of JotForm), here is the report: https://www.jotform.com/report/21312492772405109 *Cleaned data note: I did ask at the end of the survey if respondents were willing to be contacted/share this information with the listserv. The visualizations have anonymized data of all the responses, while the written responses of those who answered no to that question were removed. This has been so helpful and we appreciate all the information shared with us! All the best, *Shauna Quick* Implementation Manager, MLIS Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48642 (248)627-1472 squick(a)brandonlibrary.org *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER* No Reservation Recommendations: your source for colleague-approved vendors! https://nrr.ninja/

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PSA: Holiday Concert: TLC Handbell Choir
by Kelly Haug 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Join the Traverse Area District Library for Holiday Concert: TLC Handbell Choir When: December 19, 2021 from 3:00pm-4:00pm Where: The McGuire Community Room This is an in person event and no recordings are allowed For more information LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/holiday-concert-tlc-handbell-concert/> Thank you, -- Kelly Haug *she/her* Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library *What I am currently reading:* *The Book of Magic *by Alice Hoffman

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PSA: Holiday Concert: Peter Bergin
by Kelly Haug 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Join us at the Traverse Area District Library for Holiday Concert: Peter Bergin, pianist/vocalist When: December 19, 2021 from 1:00pm-2:00pm Where: McGuire Community Room This is an in person event with no recording allowed, space will be limited. For more information LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/holiday-concert-peter-bergin-pianist-vocalist/> Thank you, -- Kelly Haug *she/her* Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library *What I am currently reading:* *The Book of Magic *by Alice Hoffman

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PSA: Local Author Mae Keller
by Kelly Haug 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Good morning, A few more to come following this as well. Event at the Traverse Area District Library Local Author Mae Keller: The Farrants of Glen Haven and Empire: A Story Restored When: December 9 from 6:30pm-8:00pm Where: At the Main Traverse Area District Library Branch in the McGuire Community Room. Join us in person for an evening of local (family) history of Glen Haven and Empire with direct descendants of the Farrant family. No registration needed but more information here: LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/local-author-mae-keller-the-farrants-of-glen-hav…> Thank you -- Kelly Haug *she/her* Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library *What I am currently reading:* *The Book of Magic *by Alice Hoffman

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PSA: Myths Busted
by Kelly Haug 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Good morning, Just letting you know about some upcoming events here at the Traverse Area District Library. Myths Busted: What You Thought You Knew Just Ain't So via Zoom When: December 2 from 6:30pm-8:00pm Join Robert Myers from the Historical Society of Michigan who will help bust some history myths. Registration is required LINK <https://www.tadl.org/event/myths-busted-what-you-thought-you-knew-just-aint…> Thank you -- Kelly Haug *she/her* Library Assistant 1, Adult Services Traverse Area District Library *What I am currently reading:* *The Book of Magic *by Alice Hoffman

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Offering: Michigan Heritage - Genealogical Periodical, 1959-1973
by Robin Rank 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Dear List Members, Our library has this publication to give to another library. Please let me know if you are interested - and please send your RIDES code if you participate in RIDES. Title: Michigan heritage. Corp Author(s): Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society. Publication: Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kalamazoo Valley Genealogical Society. Year: 1959-1973 (ceased in 1973) Periodical : Quarterly (every 3 months) volumes illustrations, portraits, 28 cm Thank you for considering, Robin Rank [cid:image001.jpg@01D7D7A9.A8E58D20][cid:image002.jpg@01D7D7A9.A8E58D20] ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Kalamazoo College Library pronouns: she/her/hers email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> Teams Chat<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=robin.rank@kzoo.edu> with Robin Visit our Library website<https://library.kzoo.edu/> Make an appointment<https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ResearchRescue@kzoo.onmicrosoft.…> for research help from Anywhere!

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Library Assistant I Job Posting
by Jessica Wilhoite 12 Nov '21

12 Nov '21

Hi all, We have an opening for a Part Time Library Asst. I. See below. Romulus Public Library Part-time Library Assistant I (12.5 hours/week) Come and join our dynamic team! Job Duties: * Greet and assist patrons of all ages at the Circulation Desk, on the phone, and in person * Handle cash transactions for overdue fines, copying and other fees * Provide computer and other technology assistance * Process incoming and outgoing interlibrary loan items * Assist with One-on-One computer tutoring * Process withdrawn materials * Assist with projects * Other duties as assigned Requirements: * Associates Degree or some college course work * Minimum of six months of library experience, preferably in a public services position * Ability to provide superior customer service to library users of all ages * Strong computer skills; experience with Excel, Publisher, Google Docs preferred * Experience with TLC CARL or other library computer software preferred * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a copy machine and fax machine * Ability to work cooperatively with library staff in a team environment * Ability to produce neat, accurate and timely work within an established timeframe * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Must be able to lift and push a minimum of 25 pounds Hours: Tuesdays, 1:30-5:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m.; and Thursdays, 9:30-2 p.m. *Hours subject to change* Salary: $13/hr. Benefits: None. Reports to : Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian HOW TO APPLY: Submit a City of Romulus application and resume to the: City of Romulus, ATTN: Human Resources Department – [ mailto:dferguson@romulusgov.com | dferguson(a)romulusgov.com ] 11111 Wayne Road Romulus, MI 48174 The application is available on the City’s website: [ http://www.romulusgov.com/ | www.romulusgov.com ] APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED Thanks! -- Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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