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Job Posting - Library Director of Dorr Township Library
by Dorr Township Library 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

*Director of Dorr Township Library. Applications accepted until June 28, 2021 at 11:59 pm. Please submit your cover letter, resume and 3 non-familial references to dorrlibraryboard at gmail dot com.* The Dorr Township Library is seeking a director. Dorr Township Library is a Class III library in a growing semi-urban community with a population around 7800. The library is located approximately 20 minutes south of Grand Rapids, MI in northern Allegan County and is a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. It has an annual budget of approximately $260,000. The Director will report to a 6 member elected board. Requirements - Masters in Library Science or nearly completed and a Level 2 Certification - Grant writing experience - Computer skills - Great communication skills (written and verbal) - Experience creating and maintaining a budget and preparing for and working with auditors - Skilled with: Excel, Word, Publisher, Powerpoint, Social Media, Quickbooks - Basic website maintenance - Attend and represent libraries at cooperative, local county library association meetings and State Library and Friends meetings. Preferred: - 3+ years library experience - Knowledge of millage campaigns (building and/or operating) - Fundraising experience Compensation Salary range of $30,000 to $38,000, working a flexible 32 hours per week, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include paid time off, health benefits, and paid holidays. Reilly Brower, Interim Director Dorr Township Library 1804 Sunset Dr <https://maps.google.com/?q=1804+Sunset+Dr+%0D+Dorr,+MI+49323+%0D+616&entry=…> Dorr, MI 49323 616-681-9678 <(616)%20681-9678> http://dorrlibrary.michlibrary.org

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Checking in with CADL
by Smiley,Trent 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Summer Reading Guide Features virtual and in-person events and activities https://www.flipsnack.com/F8FAA95C5A8/capital-area-district-libraries-summe… Partnership with Shaheen Chevrolet To create excitement around our Summer Reading Challenge and library card, the dealership is providing CADL with a 2021 Chevy Trax to use as a giveaway. The prize is actually a 2-year lease or $4,000 cash payout option. The promotion runs until the end of September. In addition to the car the dealership is covering the cost to run library ads for 3 months. Summer Reading Challenge Ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej-h9CC88eg Lansing's #1 Card Dealer Ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4om1F0_KV8 Food Packs CADL has partnered with the Greater Lansing Food Bank <https://greaterlansingfoodbank.org/> and local pantries to help make food more accessible. We are providing weekly food packs filled with items such as shelf-stable milk, fruit, vegetables, canned meals and more. https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/food-packs Podcasts Reader's Roundtable (Audiobooks) https://audioboom.com/posts/7882969-let-s-talk-about-audiobooks CADL CAST (Interview with new Lansing Schools Superintendent) https://audioboom.com/posts/7875285-meet-the-lansing-school-district-s-new-… Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Virtual Preview for Michigan Learning Channel
by Saj, Lauren - Staff <laurensaj＠delta.edu> 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

ROAR with me! Michigan Learning Channel is proud to share SUMMER learning on Michigan Learning Channel has begun!!! What is Michigan Learning Channel, you ask? Michigan Learning Channel is statewide public television partnership offering educational content to our local communities. We offer an on air and online learning platform designed to offer supplemental activities and resources. We would love to invite you to our Virtual Preview to share more and explore ways in which you can uses these resources and build on your areas local partnerships. Libraries play a very important role in our communities and what a better way for the Michigan Learning Channel to support you and provide you with ways in which we could work together or share these resource with families, friends and community partners. Here is the link to RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/145322027095 We look forward to seeing you at our next up coming Virtual Preview which will be held on July 6th at 4pm. Come one come all! We will highlight our Summer learning guides, a few of our favorite shows, and tell you how you might be able to add this into your programs/partner events. This will also be a great opportunity to meet your local educational guru for the Michigan Learning Channel. Thank you for all you do!! Lauren Saj Station Engagement Coordintor Delta College Public Media and Michigan Learning Channel (989) 686-9346 Lauren Saj Station Engagement Coordintor Delta College Public Media and Michigan Learning Channel (989) 686-9346

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Join LTPL online this Wednesday, June 23 at 7pm for Bath Tub Gin & Rum Running in Michigan
by Katie Rothley 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Please excuse any cross-posting. The Lyon Township Public Library invites you to join us online via Zoom this Wednesday, June 23 at 7pm as we host guest presenter Mr. Joseph Oldenberg on the historical topic of *BathTub Gin and Rum Running in Detroit and Michigan. * Registration is required on LTPL's website here: https://lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/virtual-bath-tub-gin-and-rum-r… Event description: The New York Times labeled Detroit the Rum Capital of the Nation during Prohibition. Rum running, smuggling, illegal stills, and blind pigs sprang up within hours of the start of Prohibition in 1920 and thrived for the next 14 years. Corruption reached high points that were never seen before and a criminal gang called the Purple Gang took over. The booze trade was so strong they could tell Al Capone to stay out of Michigan, and he did! Presented by Joseph Oldenburg, a retired librarian from Detroit Public Library having worked in the Burton Historical Collection for 10 years. He also taught Michigan History at Oakland Community College for 12 years. ... And if you have young children, we also invite you to register to attend our virtual event tomorrow, *"Electrical Circuits with Sloan-Longway."* Event description: 8-18 year-olds are invited to explore electricity while building simple circuits that make motors move, lightbulbs light, and buzzers buzz. You’ll even make circuits using a piece of paper! This workshop is designed for children aged 8–12 years old but teens are welcome as well. Each registrant will receive an activity kit prior to the program. We are offering three sessions, so please choose either 3:00pm, 5:00pm, or 7:00pm: 3:00 pm registration here: https://lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/electrical-circuits-with-sloan… 5:00 pm registration here: https://lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/electrical-circuits-with-sloan… 7:00 pm registration here: https://lyon.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/electrical-circuits-with-sloan… -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Outreach Librarian Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd. South Lyon, MI 48178

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Job Opportunity Closing Soon: Director of Libraries - Broward County (FL)
by Beth Barker 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Broward County (FL) seeks a Director of Libraries <https://bradburymiller.com/job/browardcounty/> to lead this award-winning library system (headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL) to new heights of innovation and service. The successful candidate will be an experienced leader that is achievement-oriented, has exceptional customer service values, and can motivate the organization to deliver 21st Century library services. The incoming Director should have a collaborative approach to service delivery with a demonstrated track record of leading effective teams, as well as the experience to represent Broward County Library's interests in local, statewide, and national industry organizations. Broward County Library (BCL), the ninth-largest library system in the nation, serves a diverse and engaged community representing 166 countries and 80+ languages. The Library's 38 locations reach 1.9 million residents through five regional libraries, numerous branches, and reading centers, the Main Library, and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center featuring an art gallery, special collections, and a state-of-the-art auditorium. The Library is a model of 21st-century library service and provides innovative and cost-effective services and an outstanding quality of life for the community in a world that continues to change. BCL recently received the American Library Association's 2020 "Library of the Future" award honoring their "Project Welcome" initiative, which engages English-language learners and provides support on their journey to English literacy. The Library has also implemented its "Gear to Go" initiative, which provides a wide variety of objects for learning and access such as wellness center equipment, tablets, and hotspots, and augmented reality equipment. The ideal candidate will be at the forefront of change, inspire and support staff, and embrace the challenges that libraries face. As an advocate for the BCL and access for all, the Director of Libraries will position Broward County Library to strategically incorporate new technology and unique partnership opportunities. Located in southeastern Florida, Broward County has 23 miles of sand, 300+ days of sun, and no limit to the recreational opportunities for its residents. Known as the "Venice of America" for its impressive canal system, the County seat, Fort Lauderdale, is part of the Greater Miami metropolitan area with a perfect balance of family-friendly activities, vibrant nightlife, and respected art institutions. The NSU Art Museum and Museum of Discovery and Science provide year-round experiences for everyone. Almost every nation and ethnicity are represented in the unique restaurants dotted throughout the County while Central and South American cuisine are a specialty of the area. More than 60 distinct neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale alone make it easy to find a place to call home. The sixth-largest school district in the nation and Florida's first fully accredited school system serves a diverse and engaging population. Residents can find outdoor activities from scuba-diving to water sports, and countless nature preserves to explore. The County has multiple entrances to the Everglades, an ecosystem not found anywhere else on earth. With an impressive list of cultural and social opportunities, you can see why more than 1.9 million people call Broward County home. Responsibilities. Manages, directs, and leads the Libraries Division in all its operational responsibilities and its strategic goals. Formulates long-range goals for the organization, develops policy, and position papers in consultation with, or on behalf of the County Chief Administrative Officer and/or elected officials. Coordinates planning of library facilities, oversees and provides professional input to library construction, renovation, and restoration. Coordinates cooperative practices among libraries and creates partnerships with outside entities. Develops, implements, and maintains strategic, fiscal, and capital improvement plans for the Division. Minimum qualifications include an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science or a closely related advanced degree, six years of progressively responsible experience managing the operations of a large library system with multiple locations, and a minimum of six years' supervisory experience. Essential skills include excellent internal and external communication skills that inspire and motivate; the ability to develop and implement a shared vision of innovative library service; skills in building and maintaining effective relationships with the staff, stakeholders representing library auxiliary groups, local officials, and community leaders; experience in strategic visioning and planning; sound fiscal management; a track record of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and successful experience implementing library services and programs. Proven experience and success in collaborating with County or municipal officials is highly desirable. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $131,332 - $209,606 with an excellent benefits package. For further information, visit our website at http://www.bradburymiller.com. Apply via email with a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller at karenmiller(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of June 27, 2021. View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/browardcounty/. Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (cell) 330-340-7115 bethbarker(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:bethbarker@bradburymiller.com> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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What do you budget for your digital vs. physical collection?
by Thomas Trahey 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

We are considering adding more digital services, specifically Hoopla. It has the potential to double the amount we spend on providing digital material to our patrons. What percentage of your budget do you spend on your digital collection vs your physical collection? -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231-843-8465

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Stuart Gibbs Booktalk - Open Event
by OJ Amber Mclain 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hi all! We're excited to (virtually) welcome Stuart Gibbs to speak at Patmos Library tomorrow at 12 EST! For the Zoom link, see our Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/ 103667703059044/posts/ 4068741533218288/?d=n. Feel free to share! Hope everyone's summers are going smoothly! Amber McLain Library Director, Patmos Library

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Justice for All Self-Help Center Work Group request for information
by Caitlin Hoag 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

In May 2019, the Court appointed a Justice For All Task Force to evaluate the civil justice system in Michigan and develop a strategic plan<https://courts.michigan.gov/News-Events/JusticeForAll/Final%20JFA%20Report%…> to ensure 100 percent access to justice. That plan was finalized in December 2020 and includes a provision that recommends the Michigan Supreme Court adopt an order creating an ongoing Justice For All Commission to continue and build on the work that has been done to date. Samantha Ashby, Head of Adult Services at the Peter White Public Library, and I are working with the Justice For All Commission as part of the Self-Help Center (SHC) Work Group. This work group will focus on improving the services and offerings of Self-Help Centers around the state by building capacity for services; working to improve relationships between SHCs and critical partners; developing and improving systems to make SHCs more effective and efficient; and building a stronger statewide network to help each individual Center realize its full potential, regardless of local resources. We are reaching out to librarians across the state to get a clearer picture of what Self-Help Centers, official or unofficial, exist in each county and what other legal services your library may provide. As public librarians, Samantha and I know that our patrons rely on libraries for legal information and that librarians are often the best resources for finding out about services available in our communities. With that in mind, we’d like to know: · Does your library offer a Michigan Legal Help Self-Help Center or something similar? Are you aware of a SHC in your county? · Do you offer legal information, services, or programming to your community? · What are the resources in your community for legal assistance (e.g. legal clinics)? Thank you for any information you can share. Please contact me at caitlinh(a)kpl.gov<mailto:caitlinh@kpl.gov> or Samantha Ashby at sashby(a)pwpl.info<mailto:sashby@pwpl.info> to let us know or for any questions you may have. Caitlin Hoag | Law Librarian Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Kalamazoo Public Library | CEN 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 553-7840 [Kalamazoo Public Library]<https://www.kpl.gov/> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooPublicLibrary/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/kzoolibrary/?hl=en> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/KzooLibrary?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctw…> [KPL Videos] <https://www.kpl.gov/videos/>

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Job Posting - Adult Services Librarian, Part-time (Oxford)
by Laura Fromwiller 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Due to retirement, the Oxford Public Library is seeking a part-time Adult Services Librarian to join its team. This is a professional-level position with a prorated benefits package. A complete posting is attached for consideration. Please feel free to contact me for any additional information. Thank you, Laura Fromwiller Head of Adult Services Oxford Public Library

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Friends group as committee of the city
by jshirtz 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hello! Does anyone have a Friends of the Library group that is a "committee of the city"? We are a class IV city library and our Friends group has been active for over 40 years. They are currently a non-501(c)3 nonprofit, but are researching alternatives, predominantly due to liability concerns. Pros and cons (or just thoughts) are appreciated! Thank you! -- Jessica Shirtz (she/her/hers) Library Director Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 317 N. Main Street Ishpeming, MI 49849 jshirtz(a)uproc.lib.mi.us 906-486-4381 www.ishpeminglibrary.info

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