November 2021 - Michlib-l

Hiring: Full-time Library Assistant, Children's Services
by Erin Schmandt 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Please see the attached posting for details. Erin N. Schmandt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 x102 [Caro-Area-District-Library-Logo]

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OHA's Fellowship and Mini Grant Application Period is Now Open!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Greetings! I'm passing along this call for applications from the Oral History Association for two funding opportunities. See below for details! In September, 2021 the Oral History Association was awarded $825,000 from the NEH American Rescue Plan<https://www.oralhistory.org/2021/10/04/2021-neh-american-rescue-plan/> to create a fellowship and grants program for under/unemployed oral historians, with a focus on oral historians from communities that have historically been marginalized in the field. Our Selection Committee<https://www.oralhistory.org/neh/#Selection-Committee> is in place. Applications for year-long fellowships and mini-grants open November 15, 2021 and the application deadline is January 15, 2021 (11:59PM CT). Full program timeline here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…>. We are offering two free pre-application workshops<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…> (registration required) to support applicants as they develop their proposals: a Social Justice Oral History Training Workshop<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…> Nov 30 and an Information Session and Q&A<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…> December 8. ASL interpretation will be provided for both workshops. There are two different funding opportunities as part of this grant: Year-Long Fellowships (apply here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…>): These fellowships provide support for individuals to take on a year-long, full-time oral history project. The $60,000 fellowships are intended as salary support for a single individual, and support for some additional project expenses is available. Note: We are not looking for fellows who will produce the most in the shortest period of time, but for those who propose projects that will proceed at a pace and scale that allows for the collaborations and relationships that undergird any impactful oral history work. Work may be done in partnership with existing projects or institutions. Research Mini-Grants (apply here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…>): The aim of these grants is to support research that can lead to greater equity and inclusion in the field of oral history. For example, we encourage proposals for research into: * The history of oral history, both as a professional field and as a part of understanding the world * The historical and current structure of employment for and career trajectories of oral historians, barriers to access to oral history work, demographics of paid oral historians * Projects and groups that have worked to challenge oppression in the field (for example reparative work, work to decolonize and indigenize the field) Teams may apply for these grants of $5000–$15,000. Work need not be full time or continuous. You can see the eligibility and selection criteria here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…> and preview the applications for each of these opportunities here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…>. The Oral History Association is honored to be a conduit for this funding, and grateful for the support of the NEH. Find the complete announcement and description<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Foha.member…> on our website or use the contact information below: Oral History Association Box 193 MTSU 1301 East Main Street Murfreesboro, TN 615-898-2544 oha(a)oralhistory.org Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>!

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Free TV & Cart
by John Sheridan 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

The West Branch District Library is doing some house cleaning and we have a TV and cart from our old literacy program. It is free to a good home, you will need to pick it up. There is also a VHS player with it but you can connect a DVD player. Attached is a photo of the set and cart. John Sheridan West Branch District Library West Branch, MI

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Reimagining School Readiness - only 5 spaces left...
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Please register only if you can attend both virtual sessions live. There will be a waitlist in case of cancelations. 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. 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@01D7E5CD.D53362D0] [cid:image002.png@01D7E5CD.D53362D0]

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Michigan seed libraries grow food resilience
by Noah Lenstra 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Michigan seed libraries grow food resilience By Kayla Nelsen | 8 hours ago https://greatlakesecho.org/2021/11/30/michigan-seed-libraries-grow-food-res… More than 650 public libraries, garden and community centers across Michigan will receive packets of Boston Pickling Cucumber seeds next spring as a part of a seed saving and swapping program. Seed saving is the practice of collecting and storing mature seeds for planting in subsequent growing seasons. As with books at traditional libraries, seed libraries contain seeds that circulate among community members. Once the original seed is planted and matured, the new seeds from the fruit are harvested and returned to the library to restart the cycle. The program, called One Seed, One State, is organized by the Michigan Seed Library Network. The program unites the state in a learning experience, said founder Bevin Cohen. Michigan Seed Library Network founder Bevin Cohen promotes seed libraries at a seed swap in Midland, Michigan. Image: Michigan Seed Library Network “Hopefully we’re giving people a chance to get their foot in the door to see what seed saving is all about,” he said. “Everybody’s growing the same plant, so it’s a shared experience.” The Michigan Seed Library Network was created in 2018 with only about 30 seed-swapping locations, Cohen said. Now Michigan has more than 100 of the 400 seed libraries in the country. “I realized that I was teaching the same concepts and ideas, answering the same questions at each library that I visited,” Cohen said. “So I thought we needed a network, an umbrella, if you will, a hub for resources.” It is the only seed saving network in the region that functions as a state-wide alliance. Cohen said he hopes the network will lead the region in making seed saving more accessible. The network launched as a website, then became a nonprofit organization in 2019, said board member Pam Quackenbush. The network functions as a resource for independent seed savers and newly-started seed libraries. The website provides a seed library locating map, how-to guides and promotional materials. Michigan has more than 100 of the 400 seed libraries in the United States. Map: Michigan Seed Library Network The growth of seed libraries is due to increasing recognition of seed saving as a way to combat the loss of crop diversity from commercialization, said Deborah Lynch, the director of the Grosse Pointe Grows seed saving program and a librarian at the Grosse Pointe Public Library Ewald Branch. “The loss of diversity puts us at a disadvantage when things go wrong,” Lynch said. “If we have local communities conserving the genetic material of different varieties, that could actually be a saving grace for us.” Cohen said seed saving is at the root of food security, as conserving genetic material increases the nutritional quality of crops. “When we save our seeds from our own gardens, they adapt to our local climates and that’s going to ensure more vibrant plants, which is the cornerstone to food security,” Cohen said. “Food is only as local as the seed it grows from.” The Michigan Seed Library Network is profiling seed libraries on its website. With further development, the network hopes to become a nationwide seed library-planting resource, Quackenbush said. Seed packets in the seed library cabinet at the Herrick District Library in Holland, Michigan. Image: Michigan Seed Library Network “Baby steps is where we want to start with this,” Cohen said. “When we do things we’ve never done before, it can seem daunting. “But really, people have been seed savers since the dawn of agriculture. If you wanted to eat food, you had to grow it. And if you wanted to grow that food, you had to save your seeds,” he said. Noah Lenstra Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science University of North Carolina Greensboro njlenstr(a)uncg.edu noahlenstra.com @NoahLenstra Author, Healthy Living at the Library <https://www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A5725P> Director of Let's Move in Libraries <http://letsmovelibraries.org/>

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Research Questions
by Kevin Reiner 29 Nov '21

29 Nov '21

Hello Everyone, I am working on my MLIS and am doing a research paper. I have a quick poll question. You may reply to me offlist if you like. kevinr(a)andrews.edu<mailto:kevinr@andrews.edu> Is your library receiving discounts from E-Rate and/or Library Services and Technology Act and must follow CIPA guidelines? Are there any libraries that have decided not to use those government funds because they don't want to filter the internet? Thank you so much for your responses. Kevin Reiner |Resource Sharing Manager Andrews University (zf001, EXN) James White Library 4190 Administration Drive Berrien Springs, MI 49104 269-471-3506 [cid:image001.png@01D7E562.D119E590]

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Awesome Program Rec
by Ashley Eichner-Pendell 29 Nov '21

29 Nov '21

I have this gentleman scheduled to do a virtual program for our library in January, Telling Twain. Steve is a professional storyteller and author. He is super nice and easy to work with. Check out his website. https://www.stevedaut.com/ Steve Daut Storytelling<https://www.stevedaut.com/> STEVE DAUT's storytelling draws on years of stage experience in various venues across the United States. Whether he is performing folk and fairy tales, deep and funny personal stories, or his modern adaptations of Mark Twain's best short stories, Steve employs movement, expression, wacky characters and fun to delight adults and children alike. www.stevedaut.com Ashley Eichner-Pendell Program Coordinator Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Job posting - Part-time Reference Librarians at Mott Community College
by Jill Sodt 29 Nov '21

29 Nov '21

[image: company logo image][image: company logo image] Reference Librarian- job post Kelly <https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Kelly-Services?campaignid=mobvjcmp&from=mobviewj…> 16,426 reviews <https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Kelly-Services/reviews?campaignid=mobvjcmp&cmpra…> Flint, MI 48503 $19.11 an hour - Temporary, Contract Apply on company site <https://www.indeed.com/applystart?jk=8438a06d22f4c096&from=vj&pos=bottom&mvj=0&jobsearchTk=1flmt7g0tu32m801&spon=1&adid=344205562&ad=-6NYlbfkN0D6qFSVCaa8tXn-rJ3OcXif2lPyFmwsE2iZBGE4YLg1gxd05zppvJMNFf91n--WkLxv_vGwS4Hpg2ZiniwH1l0F6MRsps1-AzMURdMOrDMAffOmJ2_BFtqXw-CmXXHjVKuhfwBLORMNvQnYzcPxolZpQEb6gwCHdf-g-tVO6oHBLLGLFOshrv7pxHJn8qy1dm-VuEZ6YPcQYdi0teqlB7davGU6cmz5xd6-FRw-W4Fa2wTQ9XD3pSwB1qzL847ZfxcRrhROOI3HDW_abogshvbCqf8vEM7NhqlG7vhWrpl5f2_5tOQSD4LS2XfAr0mUpYNlrXnfA9RcH45xbEf-Q9C_cG0o-RgrdSXfcsMyKtASihsQDMwT6SEr56Acy0IBiOj8mpX8PG4SQg6Bwhg4lo31sAk-AE9YFtUCGtqpNj2WYN93ZwZwklyEX3mLseVKkbB5mVB3w9ZeafQfd5Y5j7G2C3_1Bc7GQqmd37xligy0-0XI-Oe5tWLXNAZkeVjcbhiKATbBEyFjZTv8BIXzaYd9KB45AtQiDanc98cCP9zgebLOb8RZl5VzXZ7RSiMIt6D8FvSnPK4r233a7my7QF5Wf3_syBCsbP5TemNTPg_R6VUtHtS2pE1DwAYcUJFmLV7BZ0GPJ4oM9F9dMdF_vhTOQhSwRdVCvLoHF8SZMj20sZnHIYeYeUUNSuvchiTDyt_YT80WZwixrngMjO-4mznq93P2rSLi_lVCQCQSe583_lNeu_U088GE8CDdheSScMxPtqdC_tZQvZ0rczoLALwfIBtAf70LFShn7q3eqlbE_WmH4HdR5ZffOXnF72f5zqxp2OPeV5B6BW-nRVy8acoGWMRv5bQvGOZRgl0u3G0eYug1zy1id6VS2oWgpQ33BfmXPfpDucisKf4clDD142OPpnE9U8Xr6zDhNhAyo4DINJarWqaxMB1ox3wDITuRP1tlJJsJgMnS3QCn9_dTsjnIA4Yyr3pr4aOAL1rmshLLfffDnSKejjpblZfI4V4x3BHu1_Lw9GVEh61BKPl8GgP-PDEtlZaqVXHGIqOMaXrR8dR0AqUfWn28FFq6Ey2-svFJ9us3yNUzbKMid1Sk28y_5oj7rPfXeK9sMJMuX2OsLJbFghuz265nsYDJerrQu7KJ2Ui8KmW-tQWF5yvmo7bRsXkcVHyaG733cO_ech4_4r70-lyWljuE&sjdu=9nrDNPdV1DghkDNnC2WJlW1nrk21-asFvjSk9jx-s_OGMnXC8_RNWhee1t3qBzCoHB3gnVU-NvNl3QIWIFMqJyyvp8nsaaH1R3BparDpBqZAmAeSdROOZifoi0X7PLnrhn_M670yr6sMelM8Uh1YBXNz8UqCUywWcnk5DYA-7RrNeI_PE0BgD1z3pkBNGdhnzsInYdTg_JofgzsG5AzIpz67trbxa2hGsumhnNAN7D55LzhEoPpmv8l4U_FHX-XNt0_RUA-i57z9ktyIqYUpEYjKFZ0MU1eAsoCFv35zIP2YZkJWHUl_COZDgRqg7ubbngkvbsi_nl3X83vHpcVD_Aiqa8geN9VAW4RrmTdsv8z-s-DvpMOLJWvZGdPAu04K6lKnh_ckh84VOwjjDaq3YfTU0D0bfrcQQUcZ3mYzZRnVrKb-GVB781bShguZFfVf80_38M8bbrxV75x0f3FkD__IAWKYx0_mV_Nt341iOmZH10mkymjNfwpQJcmWqdmbPm5sAEiBGOWlNmXMcMwC686WPNoC-iCkLsS6ULzNSkKM_ZZbpt6_e6nbKHEt9WpwGIP3zVkVPCzvsDIymXszfKZzksi-bO1TiMXTM7hW6Kc1K1wQ1tDJvOfLwSxU_fkn3RryDBlHpnj6rBJIJeako2mQqQQulktRWukhGW3rLa8&vjfrom=vjs&astse=6702bd47b242656b&assa=7250> Job details Salary $19.11 an hour Job Type Temporary Contract Full Job Description Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as a *Reference Librarian* at a college in Flint, MI. Working Part time and paid $19.11 Reference Librarian will provide reference and research assistance to the college students, faculty, staff, and others utilizing the Library, using a variety of electronic and print resources. In addition to providing library orientation and instruction to individuals and groups using library resources. *Why you should apply to be a **Reference Librarian**:* - Competitive pay $19.11 - Part time hours – Long term contract no end date - Access to outstanding Kelly perks via https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ *What a typical day as a **Reference Librarian* *might look like:* - Provides in person and virtual reference service to students, faculty, staff and others, utilizing print collections and a wide array of online information resources and databases. Instructs and assists patrons in searching electronic and print resources. - On weekends and after 5:00 PM the Reference Librarian is the Library building supervisor, responsible for coordinating work study students, closing the library and interpreting library policy. - May conduct general or subject-focused library orientation for selected groups of students and faculty; may prepare and provide classroom instruction. - Librarians may assist with evaluation of the Library’s collection and resources. - Librarians may assist with the creation and maintenance of LibGuides. *Minimum requirements as a **Reference Librarian**:* - Master Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution is preferred or significant course work in reference services. - One year experience as an academic reference librarian. - Ability to work effectively and interdependently in a diverse academic environment. - Knowledge of and facility with online library catalog systems, Internet reference resources, and online databases. - Ability to work as an active team participant within the library and on campus. - Excellent interpersonal communication skills with an emphasis on providing good user service. 7. Work Anticipated Schedule: - Schedule 1: Monday 8 am-12 pm, Tuesday 8 am-12 pm, alternating Sundays 11:45 am-5 pm. - Schedule 2: Monday 3-7 pm, Tuesday 3-7 pm, alternating Sundays 11:45 am-5 pm. - Schedule 3: Friday 11:45 am-5 pm, alternating Sundays 11:45 am-5 pm. Preferred Requirements: - Experience in providing resources to students in distance learning environments. - Demonstrated proficiency in the development of print and web-based instructional materials for courses, orientation sessions, workshops, tutorials, and information pathfinders. - Experience in a community college library setting. *Here’s how to apply:* Apply direct to this job posting or schedule directly with the Recruiter here: https://calendly.com/reminsm/phone-interview-1. Jill Sodt she/her/hers Director of Library Services, Mott Library ML2017 810-762-0415 *My work day may look different than your work day. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside your normal working hours.*

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Troy Public Library job postings
by Constance L Doherty 29 Nov '21

29 Nov '21

The Troy Public Library is currently accepting applications for a part-time Youth Services Librarian position and four (4) part-time (20-hour) intern positions: PT Youth Services Librarian<https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/2071005.html> Adult Information Services Intern<https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/2112436.html> (2) Youth Services Intern<https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/2112447.html> (2) These positions offer paid time off (PTO) and are open until filled. Please visit https://troymi.gov/departments/human_resources/recruitment_procedures.php for more information. <https://troypl.org/> Constance L. Doherty | Head, Adult Information Services 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7591 <https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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Job Posting: Library Director
by Jaema Berman 29 Nov '21

29 Nov '21

Job Posting: Library Director Addison Twp. Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 487367 248-628-7180 Job Posting: Library Director Full-time, Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Range: $40-50,000 Qualifications · Master's of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited program · State of Michigan professional Level 2 Certification Full Job Description The Addison Township Public Library is seeking an experienced library professional dedicated to the daily planning, organizing and directing all library functions including facilitating the plan to build a new 5,000 sq. ft. library on donated property. Responsibilities include: ● Active and passionate spokesperson for New Building Project [ https://letsbuildalibrary.org/ | https://letsbuildalibrary.org ] ● Advocate for funding with the Friends, creative community partnerships, grant writing ● Spark joy in the community through effective programming The Library is located in Addison Township, Michigan (pop. 6,315) and services the Township, including Leonard (48367), Lakeville (48366) and Oxford (48370). ● Historic community of lakefront, horse farms and attractive rural scenery ● Part of the Oxford Community School system [ https://oxfordschools.org/ | https://oxfordschools.org/ ] ● Home to Addison Oaks County Park [ https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Addison-Oaks/Pages/default.aspx | https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Addison-Oaks/Pages/default.aspx ] Funded through a perpetual millage, and an additional millage coming up for renewal in 2024, we are a Class II library belonging to The Library Network, a public library cooperative. The current staff of 10 orders, links and processes materials as well as collaborates effectively to offer year-round programming. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits: Paid holiday time off, six leave days, one week vacation time per fiscal year, increasing with longevity. Applications accepted through indeed.com. Cover letter, resume, and three professional references are required. This position will remain open until filled. Addison Twp. Library (248) 628-7180 [ http://addisontwp.michlibrary.org/ | http://addisontwp.michlibrary.org ] Apply on [ https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=library&l=Leonard%2C%20MI&vjk=3908b51b05767adc | indeed.com ] Currently reading Flight of the Sparrow by Ann Belding Brown Jaema Berman Library Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ― Andrew Carnegie

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