December 2021 - Michlib-l

Door lock questions
by Amy Knepp 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

Good afternoon: I have a couple of questions regarding your library's door locks. 1. Do you have any electric locks in your building? If so what brand and do you like them? 2. How frequently do you change your locks? Thanks in advance. -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County Library <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Books for giveaway
by Christina Markowski 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

Hi everyone! I have a book club set of America for Beginners by Leah Franqui for the first Library who would like them. There are eight books. If I don't respond to you then they have been claimed. It's easier that way, lol. :D Tina Markowski Dept. Head of Public Services Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (989) 356-6188 X16

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MCLS Holiday Season Closings
by Sean Cwiek 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

Hello all - The MCLS office will be closed the following days for the 2021 holiday season: Thu, Dec 23 Fri, Dec 24 Fri, Dec 31 Happy Holidays! MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement & Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Thanks. Sean Cwiek MeL Systems Analyst Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 800-530-9019 ext. 148 CwiekS(a)mcls.org<mailto:CwiekS@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.gif@01D7F5B7.38C8C120] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Job Posting - FT Collections Access Librarian - Kettering University
by Dawn Winans 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

*Kettering University has a full-time opening for a Collections Access Librarian and the full posting can be viewed here: * *https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/7310* <https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/7310> *About Kettering:* Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders. More information here: https://www.kettering.edu/about <https://www.kettering.edu/about> --Kettering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce-- *Job Title*: Collections Access Librarian *Position Status*: Full-time *Position Class Type*: Regular *Position Type*: Staff *Benefits*: Includes health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits. *Apply Online Here: **https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/7310* <https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/7310> *Preferred Qualifications: * ▪ Specialized knowledge or a degree in a scientific, technical, engineering or medical subject area. *Job Specific Required Qualifications: * - Master’s Degree in Information and Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. One to three years professional library experience. - Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills. - Advanced knowledge of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices related to library document services and interlibrary loan. - Excellent working knowledge of copyright, fair use, and other intellectual property issues as they pertain to library resources. - Advanced-level facility with library systems, including OCLC, library system platforms such as Alma, electronic resource management and digital repositories. - Ability to meet deadlines, lead teams of peers, work independently, apply policies and procedures consistently, conduct research, and present recommendations. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage conflicting priorities. - Advanced-level skills with the Microsoft Office suite, particularly in Excel. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, team skills and attention to detail. - Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. - Understanding and commitment to Kettering University Values - RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students. - INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics. - CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation. - COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners. - EXCELLENCE: in all we do. Volunteer Expectations: Participation and assistance is expected at major campus special events, such as commencement.

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Program Recommendation
by Mary Ruge 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

I just wanted to share an awesome program we had a few weeks ago, *Christmas Cookie Traditions with Food Historian, Sarah Wassberg Johnson* on Zoom. We had great attendance and a lot of positive reviews. Sarah was really easy to work with, very professional, and returned all of the needed papers on time (contract, W9) and even sent her own invoice. She knows so much about food and has been on numerous podcasts, written in magazines, and has her own food historian blog. She is based out of New York, but our virtual program went very, very well. I cannot recommend her highly enough! *Mary Ruge* Adult Services Librarian *Hackley Public Library* *316 W. Webster Ave* *Muskegon, MI 49440* *mruge(a)hackleylibrary.org <mruge(a)hackleylibrary.org>* *(231) 722-8005* Pronouns: She/Her (What is this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why>)

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United for Libraries Session - Library Boards, Intellectual Freedom, and Challenges recording now available
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

The Library of Michigan provides all Michigan public libraries with membership in the ALA division of United for Libraries, UFL. Each month UFL holds a "Learning Live" session. The December 14 session titled, "Library Boards, Intellectual Freedom, and Challenges" is now available as a recording on the members only area of the UFL site. According to a recent article in American Libraries (A Conflict of Values <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fe.z.teacha…> , Nov. 1), "Public libraries are facing a wave of trustee candidates whose goals challenge intellectual freedom, community service, and other core values of librarianship." How can you protect your library and board from finding itself in a position where a board member's ideologies oppose core library tenets? This session will focus on preparedness strategies, community building, and how to create strong policies that address programming, budgeting, and services. To access the recording of this session follow these steps: 1. Visit https://www.ala.org/united/ and click on Statewide Access-Find Your State button at the top of the page. 2. Scroll down to the Michigan section. Either login or register for your membership account. 3. Once you login you will find several squares for each class or session recording. Find the one titled, Library Boards, Intellectual Freedom, and Challenges and click on it. You can access the slides, details and the recording from there. Michigan public library staff can set up their own profiles at the UFL site to access the membership resources provided with the statewide membership courtesy of the Library of Michigan. If you have any questions, please contact us at LM-LibTraining(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov>. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon White Library Development Manager 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> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/LibraryofMich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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MI PR Group - MeL Promotional Resources
by Kelly Rembert 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

Thank you to Laura Warren-Gross for a great presentation on MEL Promotional Resources. The MI PR Group meeting was recorded at https://youtu.be/Z1lFk1HaE2c. Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers [https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z1lFk1HaE2c/maxresdefault.jpg]<https://youtu.be/Z1lFk1HaE2c> MI PR Group - MEL Marketing<https://youtu.be/Z1lFk1HaE2c> youtu.be ________________________________ From: MI-PR-Group <mi-pr-group-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Laura Warren-Gross <warrengrossl(a)mcls.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 10:42 AM To: mi-pr-group(a)lists.mcls.org <mi-pr-group(a)mail2.mcls.org> Subject: [EXTERNAL][MI-PR-Group] MeL Promotional Resources Hi Here are the handouts from today’s MI-PR meeting regarding promoting the MeL eResources. I have linked the MeL page, the vendor pages, and included MeL-specific PebbleGo handouts. Please reach out with additional questions and/or to schedule training. Thanks, Laura Laura Warren-Gross Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1 800 530 9019 ext 152 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Beginning Workshop, Advanced Directors and New Directors Available Online
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

Online Courses Necessary for State Aid and Library Staff Certification Released The Library of Michigan has released all modules necessary for libraries and library staff to complete State Aid to Public Libraries Applications as well as Library Staff Certification Requirements. The following courses are all available as online, self-paced modules in the LM Niche Staff Skills Academy. Staff can access the courses through the direct links below or by visiting the LM website at www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce> and scrolling to the section titled, LM CE for State Aid and Certification. For full details on Class Size requirements for libraries as part of the State Aid process visit the State Aid Application Process Document<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Li…> and review Part B, Section III Class Size Requirements. Libraries can locate details for specific class sizes and read the requirements related to these courses. Visit the Library Staff Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/LIBRARYCERTIFICATION> process page for details on requirements for that program. New Director Workshop - Pathway for New Directors in Michigan Public Libraries<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-230400-…> An online version of a previous in person event. The online version was released in the summer of 2021 and is for public library directors needing to meet State Aid requirements. Staff needing this should complete it by March 1 in order for the library to meet State Aid requirements if they were provided a waiver last year. The New Director Workshop is required to be completed within one year of initial directorship appointment. See the State Aid to Public Libraries Application Process Document Section III Class Size Requirements<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Li…> for full details on this requirement. TIP! Those required to complete this course should create only one profile in the Niche system to complete the lessons. If you complete individual pieces under different logins you will not be able to complete the entire pathway and receive your certificate without taking the individual parts multiple times. Advanced Director Workshop - Pathway for Advanced Directors in Michigan Public Libraries<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-503847-…> A newly released online version of a previous in person course is available for directors of Class 4, 5, 6 libraries. Staff needing this should complete it by March 1 in order for the library to meet State Aid requirements if they were provided a waiver last year. For new directors of Class 4, 5, or 6 libraries this is required to be completed within 2 years of initial appointment. See the State Aid to Public Libraries Application Process Document Part B, Section III Class Size Requirements<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Li…> for full details on this requirement. TIP! Those required to complete this course should create only one profile in the Niche system to complete the lessons. If you complete individual pieces under different logins you will not be able to complete the entire pathway and receive your certificate without taking the individual parts multiple times. Beginning Workshop<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-308787-…> A newly released online version of a previous in person training event now available for any library staff without a MLS needing to meet certification requirements for Levels 3 & 4. Staff requiring Level 3 or 4 certification should complete this by March 1 in order for their library to meet State Aid requirements if their library received a waiver last year. TIP! Those required to complete this course should create only one profile in the Niche system to complete the lessons. If you complete individual pieces under different logins you will not be able to complete the entire pathway and receive your certificate without taking the individual parts multiple times. Any questions about these courses? Contact us at LM-LibTraining(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LM-LibTraining@michigan.gov> This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909

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Assistant Director Job Descriptions Compilation
by Dan Hutchins 20 Dec '21

20 Dec '21

Hi all,Yesterday I posted a message asking for public library assistant director job descriptions. Many of my colleagues here on Michlib-L generously shared, and a few others asked me to in turn share what I received from the list. I've compiled all of the responses into a zipped folder which is attached to this message.To be clear, Van Buren District Library has an associate (assistant) director we're very happy with. We've been working on updating all of our job descriptions over recent years, and this is another one we plan to look at. Best, 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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mel.org unavailable 12/22 from 5-8am
by Megan Dudek 20 Dec '21

20 Dec '21

Hi all, mel.org will be unavailable on 12/22/2021 from about 5-8am for server maintenance. search.mel.org and elibrary.mel.org will still be available. MeL eResources questions: melerhelp(a)mcls.org MeLCat questions: melcathelp(a)mcls.org Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeLCat Training & MeL Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 153 [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cidimage003.png(a)01D7B6E3.FE8FB020] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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