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Library Director Job Posting
by Robyn Lowenstein 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for full-time Library Director. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. Plymouth District Library – Job Posting [ http://plymouthlibrary.org/ | http://plymouthlibrary.org ] TITLE: Library Director Full time – 40 hours per week, Exempt Reports To: Plymouth District Library Board Benefit package includes medical insurance, retirement, paid sick and vacation time and paid holidays. • Salary $96,800.00 - $108,400.00 (Pay grade 14) • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time. Employer paid life and disability insurance. • Medical insurance, dental insurance, 457B deferred contribution plan benefits. • MERS Retirement plan, with vesting of 8 years. VEBA retiree health care plan, after 10 years. OUR LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY: The library’s mission is to connect, enrich, and improve lives through information, services, and spaces. Our core values are: access, literacy, community destination, and personalized service. The Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. We serve the Plymouth Community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network. The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers. Before the pandemic, almost a 1,000 visitors a day use the library to participate in programs, use our meeting and study rooms, borrow materials, use technology, and connect with others. In addition, we serve a growing and robust digital community 24/7. The library recently completed significant network and technology infrastructure improvements and our growing technology department services the public and library staff. Recent facility upgrades have taken place to improve accessibility and energy efficiency. The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community. Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations. Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events. The elected Board of Trustees and the Directors of the Friends Board are all committed to meeting the needs of the community, now and into the future. Dedicated customer service ideals drive our 70 staff members at all levels. We know our customers, and work tirelessly to serve their needs, listen to their concerns and make decisions accordingly. These practices are for those who come through the front door and those whom we serve outside of the library either off site or via digital services. We are committed to help the library remain a hub of activity in our community and a leader in the library world. The Library Director is the chief executive and administrative officer of the Plymouth District Library (PDL). With direction from the Library Board, the Library Director has overall responsibility for all management, administrative, and professional functions of the library system. The Library Director is responsible for long-term library development and daily operations under policies and goals established by the Library Board. QUALIFICATIONS Masters Degree from a Library/Information Science program accredited by the American Library Association. Eight years of public library experience post-degree, of which at least three years have been in a supervisory or management position. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, and leaders of educational and civic organizations. Ability to analyze library needs and evaluate library services. Strong personal leadership skills and the ability to represent the library at all levels within the community. Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, motivate, and supervise employees. Ability to develop long-term goals, objectives, actions, and policies to support the mission of the library system. Strong financial management skills and experience in developing and managing budgets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A thorough understanding of library technology and its applications in a public library setting. Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Cover Letter and Resume To: Mortimore Consulting MortimoreConsulting(a)gmail.com Deadline: Open until filled, do not delay in applying! This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested Robyn Lowenstein Plymouth District Library Business and Human Resources Administrator rlowenstein(a)plymouthlibrary.org (734) 453-0750 ext. 215

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Heritage Quest - Issue
by Amber Alexander 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Anyone else having issues with Heritage Quest? Patron alerted us and tried as well and it’s just spinning after doing a name search. Amber Alexander Sent from my iPhone

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Accessibility Services Roundtable (ASR) spring meeting
by Jen Taggart 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Join us this week for our virtual spring meeting of the Accessibility Services Roundtable on March 25th. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessibility-services-roundtable-spring-meeti… Learn from spotlight presentations on new virtual adaptive programs, share how your library has navigated accessibility services during the pandemic, and discuss how many of these new services can impact your library's inclusion initiatives going forward. Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800<tel:(248)%20642-5800> www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> www.adaptiveumbrella.blogspot.com<http://www.adaptiveumbrella.blogspot.com/> [cid:image001.png@01D30780.CF111D50]

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Damaged books in Rides
by Kay Hurd 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Hello, We seem to be getting quite a few books in delivery lately that have bent and dented covers, yesterday we had three. The books are usually dented at the tops, bottoms and the open side, almost like they’re being jammed into something. I was wondering is other libraries may be experiencing the same issue? Thanks! Kay E. Hurd Director Almont District Library 213 W. St. Clair P.O. Box 517 Almont, MI. 48003-0517 810-798-3100 voice 810-798-2208 fax khurd(a)adlmi.org www.adlmi.org

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Seeking Circulation Team Training Resources
by Stanczak, Cindy 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Hello all! Like many other libraries, we're experiencing a lot of turnover on our circulation team. We're viewing it as an opportunity to reassess with fresh eyes our training plan and resources for circulation duties. Do you have a training plan, procedure, resources, etc for new circulation staff that you're proud of? Please consider sharing them? I'm happy to compile results, so respondents please let me know if you're comfortable with your resources being shared in that model or to that extent. Much appreciated, everyone! Best wishes to you, your families, and your teams. Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her) Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.*

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VHS to DVD converter recommendation
by Janelle Bishop 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Hey Everyone, We are considering buying a VHS to DVD converter for our Library of Things Collection, something portable and hopefully one that doesn't require extra equipment to use it. Does anyone have something similar? If so, what is it (make/model) and what is your opinion of it? I will compile and repost results if anyone is interested. Thanks in advance, Janelle Janelle (Martin) Bishop Head of Fiction Marguerite deAngeli Library Lapeer District Library 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org 810-664-6971 ext 3218

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Auditors
by Eric Hansen 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Hello, I am collecting bids because we are considering switching to a different auditor. Can your library recommend the auditors whom you are using? I have already contacted Gabridge & Company and Siegfried & Crandall. After I've spoken with vendors I'll be happy to respond to enquiries from any libraries who ask about my experience. Thanks, and best, Eric Hansen Director Vicksburg District Library<http://www.vicksburglibrary.org/> EHansen(a)VicksburgLibrary.org<mailto:EHansen@VicksburgLibrary.org> 269-649-1648

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American Museum of Magic To Go Live With MAP April 2!
by Jim Flury 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Good Morning, I am pleased to share that American Museum of Magic, the largest Magic Museum open to the public in North America , will go live with the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program on Friday, April 2. [ http://www.plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass/ | http://www.plymouthrockets.com/michiganactivitypass/ ] As always, if there is a destination in your community you believe would be a good "fit" for MAP, please feel free to recruit them. Or provide the potential recruit with the [ mailto:michiganactivitypass@gmail.com | michiganactivitypass(a)gmail.com ] email address so they can reach out to us directly. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, 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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Libraries in Recovery - Beyond the Walls -- Friday 3/26 - Part 40: Emergency Connectivity Fund
by White, Shannon (MDE) 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Join for Part 40: "FCC Starts Homework Gap Rulemaking Process" Friday 3/26 at 11am ET With the $7.17 billion emergency fund, the Federal Communications Commission will have to issue regulations within 52 days(!) to carry out Congress' instructions. Details on when and how the funding will be distributed are thus not yet available. Join to hear three leaders on new e-rate ruling, funding and prospects for libraries to extend services beyond the walls. Beyond the parking lot! Be ready! Speakers: * Bob Bocher, ALA Fellow on e-Rate and Broadband - "The Emergency Connectivity Fund can be used by schools and libraries at locations outside of a school or library building. (Note: Allowing E-rate funds to be used for off-campus broadband connectivity is supported by many school and library organizations.)" * John Harrigan, CEO, Funds for Learning, LLC - "Progress! Today the FCC initiated a rule making process for a one-time emergency program that will empower schools and libraries with $7.1 billion to bridge the #homeworkgap and #digitaldivide." * Steve Augustino, Partner in the Telecommunications Practice Group at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. - "Helped to create the firm's Telecommunications Practice, which is now one of the most experienced telecommunications practices in the nation." Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/part-40-emergency-connectivity-fund-tickets-14… Full details at link and below: https://mailchi.mp/fb9e24705e52/registration-open-whats-a-library-part-32-2… [https://mcusercontent.com/6dc7f62bf2785cc68a03a6c8d/images/3ef06912-388f-4c…] For recordings of all past meetings visit, Gigabit Libraries Network Pandemic Response page here http://giglibraries.net/page-1712339 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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Emily A. Duncan to do Author Visit April 7 @ 7pm
by Nicole Brobston 22 Mar '21

22 Mar '21

Hi all! White Lake Township Library is hosting Emily A. Duncan to celebrate the release of the third book in their *Something Dark and Holy *trilogy. The finale of this series is coming out April 6 and as part of her book tour, Emily is going to do a virtual author visit with us and our teens. We would love it if you promoted this event to your own youth (and/or YA readers!) If you haven't read Emily's books yet, and you're at all into YA, I would recommend the series wholeheartedly! It's one of my favorites. PLUS - Emily is a youth librarian in Ohio! The link to our signup is here! https://whitelakelibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=4761&ag=&… -- *Nicole Brobston, MLISYouth Librarian* *White Lake Township Library* *(248) 698-4942 ext. 115* *“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” - The Lorax*

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