November 2021 - Michlib-l

B&T Ownership Change: From Follett to Private Investment Group
by Jim Flury 05 Nov '21

05 Nov '21

[ https://www.baker-taylor.com/viewnews.cfm?press_id=436&typ=c | https://www.baker-taylor.com/viewnews.cfm?press_id=436&typ=c ] 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

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Belleville District Library Job Posting
by Amy Greschaw 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

Greetings, all - The Belleville Area District Library is now hiring for a part-time library assistant to assist on our reference desks. Pertinent details below; please see attached job posting for full description. (Full text of job posting is pasted below my signature.) Job Title : Library Assistant Hours : 16-20 hrs /week, some evening and weekends required Compensation : $14 /hr Posting Date : 11/4/2021 Job posting will remain open until 11/19/2021 or until position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and completed BADL employment application to Amy Greschaw, Head of Adult Services, at [ mailto:agreschaw@belleville.lib.mi.us | agreschaw(a)belleville.lib.mi.us ] . BADL employment application can be found on our website at: [ https://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ | https://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ ] Amy Greschaw Head of Adult Services Belleville Area District Library 167 4th St. Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 699-3291 Starting Salary: $14 /hr. Hours: 16-20 hrs. /week Posted : 11/4/2021 Open until 11/19/2021, or until position is filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. The Belleville Area District Library strives to be the heart of our community. We are a Class V Library, serving a diverse population of 42,000 in Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Sumpter Township. Our staff is highly collaborative and endeavors to provide the public with superior customer service. Last year, we opened a brand new 31,000 square foot main building in downtown Belleville as well as a small satellite media center in Sumpter Township. Our Library Assistants work alongside the librarians to staff our reference desk: answering questions, suggesting resources, and assisting users on the public computers. A strong personal philosophy of public service is essential, as are excellent communication skills, patience, and a good working knowledge of computer software programs and personal electronic devices. Responsibilities: * Provide reference and readers’ advisory services to library users under supervision of librarian staff, in Youth, Adult, or Teen departments, as assigned. * Maintain an excellent working knowledge of the functions of the library catalog, public computers, personal devices, and digital resources such as databases and downloadable books and assist library users with these resources. * Perform library opening and closing duties. * Assist the librarians and/or department heads with projects as needed. * Maintain and enhance job skills through continuing education activities. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: · Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience. · Must be able to perform basic troubleshooting of computers and printers. · Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. · Must be comfortable downloading e-books and using other web-related technologies. · Must be self-motivated, industrious, and mature; able to identify projects and work independently. · Must possess good judgment and problem-solving abilities. · Must have a strong public service orientation and effective communication skills. · Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk, stand, and lift up to 20 pounds. · Ability to work some evenings and weekends. To Apply: Application can be found at [ http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ | www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ ] Submit cover letter, resume, and Belleville Area District Library employment application to Amy Greschaw, Head of Adult Services, at agreschaw(a)belleville.lib.mi.us.

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Re: [Michlib-l] The Clarke Historical Library Presents: An Evening with Young-Adult Lit Author Rita Williams-Garcia
by Whitledge, Bryan R 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

Reminder -Join the Clarke Historical Library this evening at 7:00 pm EDT for a conversation with acclaimed YA author Rita Williams-Garcia. Registration is free and open to anyone. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ClarkeWilliamsGarcia If you have questions, please contact Bryan Whitledge (whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>). Have a great day, Bryan Whitledge Archivist for University Digital Records Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-2159 whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Whitledge, Bryan R via Michlib-l Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021 10:06 AM To: michlib-l(a)mail3.mcls.org Subject: [External] [Michlib-l] The Clarke Historical Library Presents: An Evening with Young-Adult Lit Author Rita Williams-Garcia On Thursday, November 4, at 7:00 pm EDT, the Clarke Historical Library at Central Michigan University will host the final presentation of the Clarke's Virtual Fall Speakers Series. Rita Williams-Garcia has enlightened audiences, from middle-grade readers to adults, with her award-winning novels, including One Crazy Summer, P.S. Be Eleven, A Sitting in St. James (her most recent book), and more. Learn about her life and work as well as the stories behind her novels during this special event, made possible by the David M. and Eunice Sutherland Burgess Endowment. This presentation is free and open to the public. The event will be broadcast via Central Michigan University's videoconferencing tool, Webex, and it will be recorded to enjoy at a later time. Registration is required for the event and the shortened link to register is: https://tinyurl.com/ClarkeWilliamsGarcia. Please share this information with anyone who you think might be interested. The Clarke is happy to answer any questions that anyone may have-please contact Bryan Whitledge (whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>). Have a great day, Bryan Whitledge Archivist for University Digital Records Clarke Historical Library Central Michigan University 989-774-2159 whitl1br(a)cmich.edu<mailto:whitl1br@cmich.edu>

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JOB: Director, Portage Lake District Library (Michigan)
by John Keister 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

Director, Portage Lake District Library (Michigan U.P.) The Portage Lake District Library <https://www.johnkeister.com/pldl/> seeks an inclusive and forward-thinking leader to serve as Director. Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the library serves residents who live in the City of Houghton and Portage Charter Township. This region of Michigan is popular with tourists who love its beautiful scenery, wide-ranging arts and cultural activities, and exceptional recreational opportunities. Add in a variety of dining options, craft breweries, and unique shopping spots and it’s clear why Houghton routinely lands on “Best Small Towns in America” lists. Houghton is home to Michigan Technological University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities. Also located in the area is Finlandia University, a private co-educational liberal arts college. Salary $60,000/year or higher, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Relocation assistance available. Please visit johnkeister.com/pldl/ <https://www.johnkeister.com/pldl/> for details on the library, community, and to apply. Questions? We welcome inquiries. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries johnkeister.com <https://www.johnkeister.com/> pldl(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:pldl@johnkeister.com> 847-955-0541

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MLIS Student Assignment
by Tori Robinson 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

Hello Thank you all for responding. I have scheduled a meeting to fulfill an assignment. I am happy to connect and reach out for future connections and assignments. Thank you. -- Tori Robinson MLIS '23 torirobinson(a)wayne.edu

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Job posting: Curator of Visual Resources at GVSU
by Kristin Meyer 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

Colleagues, The Department of Visual and Media Arts at Grand Valley State University, located in Allendale, MI (www.gvsu.edu/vma<http://www.gvsu.edu/vma>) invites applicants for our Curator of Visual Resources position. The Curator works in multiple collaborative partnerships within the Department of Visual and Media Arts to support student learning, departmental operations related to visual resources, public programs, and promotions. The Curator of Visual Resources is a key team member and leader for the Visual Resources Center, the VMA Curatorial and PR Team, the Digital Print Shop, and the Padnos Student Gallery, each of which is concerned with quality production and high-impact experiential learning. This is a 9-month salaried position. Please see the Curator of Visual Resources Job Posting<https://jobs.gvsu.edu/en-us/job/493868/visual-resource-curator-visual-and-m…>. Best, Kristin Meyer Interim Head of Professional Programs & Area Lead for Strategic Planning University Libraries Pronouns: she/her/hers Grand Valley State University 132A Steelcase Library office: 616-331-3294 meyerkr(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:%7B%20props.email%20%7D>

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Think Space Early Bird Rates extended to next Monday, Nov. 8!
by Rachel Ash 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

Good morning! I wanted to send a quick note that Think Space Early Bird Rates have been extended to Monday, November 8. Think Space is an all-inclusive educational and networking experience designed by library directors for library directors. If you are a library director, please consider being a part of Think Space. We have a large group of library directors from all over Michigan that will be joining us! Early Bird Rates: Member: $1,595 Non-member: $3,190 Think Space registration includes all educational sessions, breakfasts, lunches, receptions, special events, parking, and overnight accommodations in Grand Rapids on December 9, 2021, and Boyne City on May 18, 2022. Visit us on the web to view complete details and register: https://www.milibraries.org/think-space If you have any questions about attending Think Space, please do not hesitate to contact us! You can reach Amber Sheerin, MLA Program and Event Director at asherrin(a)milibraries.org<mailto:asherrin@milibraries.org>, or Debbie Mikula, MLA Executive Director at dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org>. We hope to see you in Grand Rapids this December at the first Think Space sessions! Kind regards, Rachel [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: 517-881-6652 *Please note new number milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Ancestry Library Edition Remote Access ENDS December 31, 2021
by Jim Flury 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

All, Per the below ProQuest update, remote access to the Ancestry Library Edition (ALE) database will no longer be available after December 31, 2021 . Please review the information in the linked article to assist in your library's transition from the current remote access and in-library access of ALE, back to in-library only access of ALE beginning January 1, 2022. [ https://support.proquest.com/articledetail?id=kA13r0000003VNdCAM | https://support.proquest.com/articledetail?id=kA13r0000003VNdCAM ] Not long after remote access to ALE was rolled out in March, 2020 I had a conversation with my contact at ProQuest, during which I asked if consideration could be given to offering ALE access on two separate levels, one in-library access only and another of in-library AND remote access. He told me they had been talking about that possibility internally. He also said that if they decided to go in that direction, that an in-library and remote access version of ALE would need to be priced higher than an in-library only version of ALE. That conversation took place a long while ago. As long ALE remote access was available, and being extended for multiple month intervals, the point was somewhat moot and I did not pursue it further. Until today. In the spirit of "questions that are not asked, are not answered", I reached out to ProQuest earlier today to ask if further consideration had been given to offering a in-library/remote access combo version of ALE. They confirmed that discussions along these lines had indeed taken place, but that Ancestry made what ProQuest called a business decision to not offer a permanent remote access model for ALE to libraries for these two reasons: 1. Doing so would compete with HeritageQuest, which does offer remote access. 2. Doing so would compete with the consumer version of ALE, which does offer remote access. Please let me know if you have any questions concerning the December 31, 2021 cessation of remote access to the Ancestry Library Edition (ALE) database. Thank you, 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 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Warren Public Library Virtual Event - Healthy Holidays
by Andrea Mucha 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

Please join us for this virtual event and feel free to share with your patrons! Healthy Holidays What tricks can help you stay healthy over the holidays? Holidays can be a hard time to stay active and eat healthy. This fun-filled class will teach you some simple tips and tricks to stay healthy during holiday parties and events. This includes teaching you some small recipe substitutions for your favorite dishes and how to avoid mindless eating at the buffets and snack bowls. This program will be presented by the Michigan State University Extension via Zoom. Registration is required and runs October 11 - November 15; Zoom login information will be sent to you upon registration. Please register online at www.warrenlibrary.net or by calling 586-353-0580. Andrea Mucha Library Technician Warren Public Library Dorothy M Busch Branch 23333 Ryan Road Warren MI 48091 (586) 353-0580 (586) 756-4292 Fax http://www.warrenlibrary.net/

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MLIS Student Assignment
by Tori Robinson 04 Nov '21

04 Nov '21

I am a Wayne State Student earning my Master's in Library and Information Science. I have a Library Visit assignment for my 6010 class. I was interested in completing my assignment with a Special Library or Collection to learn more. It requires me to interview a department manager or director with a professional Information degree. This can be done in-person or virtually. If this is available, please contact me before November 6 via email at torirobinson(a)wayne.edu. -- Thank you for your time, Tori Robinson

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