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Job posting: Engineering & Mathematics Librarian, University of Michigan-Dearborn
by Joel Seewald 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Join our team of instructional librarians in the Mardigian Library on the UM-Dearborn campus. As a member of the library faculty within the Library Research Center, you will serve as an Engineering and Mathematics subject specialist and liaison between the library and several departments within the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters (CASL). For a full job description and application process, please visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/194556/engineering_mathematics_librari… With a new Engineering Lab Building, and consistently highly ranked graduate engineering programs, this is an exciting time to join us as an Engineering & Mathematics Librarian! *Joel Seewald, MLIS, MS* *Natural Sciences & Geography** Librarian* University of Michigan-Dearborn 4901 Evergreen Rd., 1153A ML Dearborn, MI 48128 (313) 583-6326

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MI PR Group Upcoming Meetings
by Kelly Rembert 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Hi, Mark your calendars for the next MI PR Group Meeting. Mary Ruthko from the Bay County Library System will lead a learning session about Canva. Tuesday, March 16 at 10am on Zoom Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content. The app already includes templates for users to use. The platform is free to use and offers paid subscriptions like Canva Pro and Canva for Enterprise for additional functionality. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes, and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/94133861664?pwd=ZE1jOHVWQWdtMWpETzRDQllXWlk… Password: 963486 Or Telephone: Dial: USA 215 446 3649 ( tel:2154463649) USA 8885578511 ( tel:8885578511) (US Toll Free) Conference code: 865869 Upcoming meetings: Thinking Like a Journalist in a Library Setting - Tuesday, April 20 at 10am by Jeff Milo And that ties into creating press releases, anticipating what your local press outlets find interesting, figuring out when and how to promote something, and remembering how to be concise & attention grabbing at the same time. Summer Library Program Promotion Round table - Tuesday, May 18 at 10am Round table discussion - send me the questions or ideas you'd like to discuss - Tuesday, June 15 at 10am Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Internships
by Carrie Ralston 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Hi everyone. We're looking at getting an intern program started and are looking for some input. If anyone uses interns could you please send me a description of what they do for you/job descriptions and how it works out for you (fantastic/great/ok). Much appreciated! -- *Carrie Ralston* Library Director Walled Lake City Library 1499 E. West Maple Rd. Walled Lake, MI 48390 248-624-3772 www.walledlakelibrary.org

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Attend the MiALA Annual Conference for Free - Deadline Extended
by heather＠miala.org 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Forwarded on behalf of the MiALA conference planning committee. Excuse duplicate posting to multiple lists. Please forward this information to anyone who may be interested. Contact scholarship team leader Elizabeth Walker-Papke at Elizabeth.Walker2(a)arbor.edu <mailto:Elizabeth.Walker2@arbor.edu> . *************************************** The deadline to submit your interest in attending the MiALA Annual Conference (to be held online from May 19-21, 2021) for free has been extended to this Friday, March 12, 2021. The application is easy and this is a great opportunity for free professional development. Interested in attending the 5th annual MiALA conference, but funding is in short supply? Apply for the MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant! The MiALA Annual Conference Registration Grant has been developed to support a current MiALA member's attendance at the Annual Conference. We will be awarding up to 7 MiALA Annual Conference grants. The Annual Conference grant will cover full registration to attend this year's online conference as well as have on-demand access to session recordings for up to 60 days after the conference. Awardee and/or awardee's institution will be expected to cover any remaining conference or travel costs. All current individual/student/retiree members of MiALA (with 20-21 membership dues paid) are eligible to apply for the annual conference registration grant. Applications will be due March 12, 2021 to be awarded before general registration is opened. To apply, please fill out the form at the following website: https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA <https://www.memberleap.com/members/form.php?orgcode=MALA&fid=2094187> &fid=2094187 Want more details? Check out the following page: https://miala.org/ac_scholarship_information.php ******************************** Heather M. Ladiski CAP, HR, MEP, OM, PM Administrative Support for MiALA Michigan Academic Library Association <mailto:heather@miala.org> heather(a)miala.org Phone 517-492-3802 Fax 517-492-3803 www.miala.org Like us on Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/mialaorg> https://www.facebook.com/mialaorg Follow us on Twitter: <https://twitter.com/MIALAorg> https://twitter.com/MIALAorg

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Job Posting: Substitute Librarians - Clinton-Macomb Public Library
by Gretchen Krug 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Want to join a team of library professionals who love what they do for a community that loves its libraries? Do you have a passion for public service including reader's advisory, digital content assistance, and promoting a vast array of programs and resources? The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is looking to hire multiple new substitute librarians to work at any of our locations. This is also a great opportunity for students who are close to completion of their MSI degree and want an opportunity to gain field experience in a thriving public library. Please visit our web site for the posting information and application https://cmpl.org/employment/. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Gretchen Krug, Head of Spatial Planning & North Branch Clinton-Macomb Public Library, North Branch 16800 24 Mile Road, Suite 2 Macomb Township, MI 48042 586-226-5081 | fax 586-226-5088

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Millage Webinar
by Blair N 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

HI Clare, Could you please direct me to where I can find the recording link for the recent Millage Webinar? Blair Nelson Director Spies Public Library P: (906) 863-2900 blairn(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <http://www.spiespubliclibrary.org/> www.spiespubliclibrary.org "The life of every person is a diary in which we mean to write one story, and write another; and our humblest hour is when we compare the volume as it is with what we vowed to make it"-James M. Barrie "Librarians are not custodians of books. They are or ought to be guides to books. They cannot consider their work done until they have books in the hands of readers and until they have the contents of those books in the minds and thinking of citizens."--Pearl S. Buck

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ALA Member? Voting is open
by John Clexton 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Just a reminder to everyone that is an ALA member that voting is open!!! The polls for the 2021 ALA election will open at 9:00 a.m. Central Time on Monday, March 8. Over the three-day period of March 8–10, voters will be notified by email and will be provided with a unique URL and information about how to vote. There are some great Michigan Candidates on the ballot, including the sender of this email. Just remember to Vote!!! John A. Clexton Library Director Gladwin County District Library 402 James Robertson Drive Gladwin, MI 48624 Phone: (989) 426-8221 <https://www.google.com/search?q=gladwin+district+library&rlz=1C1SQJL_enUS83…> Email: jclexton(a)gcdl.org

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Register now for this digital literacy workshop for Michigan library staff
by Pam Seabolt 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Registration is now open for a new virtual training for Michigan library staff on creating a digital literacy learning plan for library staff, offered by MCLS in partnership with the Library of Michigan. This workshop is being offered multiple times through April and May to accommodate smaller participation limits in each session, which will allow for plenty of personal attention and lots of interactive small group activities. “Unlocking the Secrets of a Digital Literacy Learning Plan for Library Staff” is designed to equip you with the tools and a process to help you build a learning plan around technology and digital literacy skills for library staff. If you wish your library had such a learning plan in place, but you’re not sure where to start or how to organize it, then this workshop is for you! Developing a learning plan is essential in empowering staff to develop digital literacy and technology skills. In this four-hour virtual workshop, participants will learn the basics of creating a digital learning plan for their library that includes how to leverage collective strengths to build skills and how to incorporate technology competencies and create activities to help staff successfully achieve their digital literacy goals. This workshop is designed primarily for public library staff who have some responsibility or involvement in staff training. The workshop is designed to be interactive and will include small group activities in breakout rooms, and the use of a microphone and camera will be required for successful participation. Registration is just $15 and, because it is funded by the Library of Michigan, is open to Michigan Library staff. Each workshop will run from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern with a 45-minute lunch break. This workshop will only be available as live virtual instruction. At the completion of the workshop, continued support will be provided to participants in the form of six monthly virtual coaching calls. This continued support will be completely voluntary and for the purpose of gaining support in creation and implementation of a digital literacy learning plan for participants’ own libraries. For more information and workshop dates, please visit https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/foundations-digital-literacy-20…. To register, please visit the MCLS Store at https://store.mcls.org. For any questions, please contact Pam Seabolt at seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org>. This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/>, with additional funding provided by the State of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/>. **************************** Pamela Seabolt Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [signature_564108044]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [signature_183420490] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [signature_1944259978] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Executive Director Position-Wicomico Public Libraries (MD)
by Jobeth Bradbury 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

Wicomico Public Libraries (MD) - Executive Director Innovate Educate and Inspire as the Wicomico Public Libraries<http://www.wicomicolibraries.org/>' next Executive Director. The Library's new ED will value communication and collaboration with staff, the Board of Trustees, Library partners, and Wicomico County residents and provide vision and leadership to the Library throughout the County. Governed by an eleven-member Board of Trustees, the Library serves 102,577 people through three locations, a bookmobile and an outreach van. Working with 53 talented library staff and a $2.6 million annual budget, the Library will continue its focus on excellent customer service and broadening outreach services. Key initiatives include charting a clear course for welcoming and inclusive library programs and services; developing a new three-year plan for the Library; and becoming the recognized 'face' of the Library within the community while building positive relationships with stakeholders, staff, Board, and public officials. A key component of this position is fostering trust and teamwork. Wicomico County<https://www.wicomicocounty.org/> is in southeast Maryland on the lower Eastern Shore and provides easy access to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, in addition to metropolitan areas - Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. Salisbury, the County seat, is the fastest growing city in Maryland. Major employers in Wicomico County include Salisbury University, the Perdue Farms headquarters and the Tidal Health system. Creeks, streams, inlets and marshes provide visitors with over 1,000 miles of waterways to enjoy fishing, crabbing, clamming, boating, paddling and exploring. The County is rich with history and culture, reflected by the many museums and heritage sites, such as the Salisbury City Park and Zoo, the Charles H Chipman Cultural Center, and the Newtown Historic District. Wicomico County schools provide a quality education and have been recognized as a Best Community for Music Education. The National Council of Traditional Arts selected Salisbury to host the 2018-2020 National Folk Festival due to the Region's unique cultural assets and strong community spirit. For more information about the Library and the area, visit Wicomico Links.<https://www.bradburymiller.com/Wicomicolinks.htm> Responsibilities. The Executive Director, reporting to the Board of Trustees, oversees an award-winning library system and provides overall strategic and operational leadership with full responsibility for, but not limited to, the following areas: personnel and fiscal management; marketing and communications; fundraising and development; emergent technologies; facilities; and external partnership development through engagement with key stakeholder groups. For a complete description of responsibilities, see the full Position Description<https://www.bradburymiller.com/wicomicojobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are: a master's degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five years progressively responsible public library experience, and the ability to obtain Maryland State Department of Education certification as a Public Library Director within six months of hire. Proven experience working in a senior management capacity, including budget and finance, facilities management, and library automation and personnel administration are highly desirable. Reporting to a policy-making board and previous success in a multi-branch system are preferred. Residency in Wicomico County is strongly preferred within one year following acceptance of position. Compensation. The starting salary range is $85,000- $95,000 commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close April 11, 2021. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gossag…> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.r2…> to get the latest updates!

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What do you do with your change?
by Amber Hughey 08 Mar '21

08 Mar '21

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