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Service Contract Examples
by Briynne McCrea 14 Jul '21

14 Jul '21

Good Morning, I am in search of examples of service contracts between a district library and a township, especially where the township agrees to a specified contract fee. If anyone has something like this and wouldn't mind sharing, I would really appreciate it! Thanks, Briynne McCrea Director Bad Axe Area District Library Phone: 989.269.8538 Email: bmccrea(a)badaxelibrary.org<mailto:bmccrea@badaxelibrary.org>

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Job Posting - Library Assistant II, Reference & Information @ LDL
by Amy Bailey 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

*Library Assistant II – Reference & Information (Part-time, 28 hours per week) @ Loutit District Library in Grand Haven, MI* Loutit District Library seeks an enthusiastic and energetic service-oriented individual to work 28 hours per week in the Reference & Information Department. The position involves extensive work with the public in answering questions, recommending books, and assisting with computers. The primary functions of this job include: reference and reader's advisory services, assisting with programs, collection development, and offering technology assistance to patrons. This position includes evenings and weekends. *Qualifications*: A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, computer proficiency, and flexible schedule are required. Public library experience preferred. Proficiency in a language other than English is preferred. *Compensation*: Hourly rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. To view the full job posting and job description, please follow the link to the Current Openings <http://loutitlibrary.org/about-us/jobs> page on Loutit District Library's website: http://loutitlibrary.org/about-us/jobs. Applications will be accepted until 6pm on July 27, 2021. Loutit District Library does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, sex, height, weight, marital or veteran status, religion, age, or handicap in employment or the provision of services. Loutit District Library is a drug-free workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Amy Bailey Head of Reference and Information she/her (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6924 | loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons. Enriching Minds. Engaging Community. <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJGvakceRtYoYlJabcxzAcw>

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Deadline extended for the Michigan Library Awards - Nominations now due this Friday, July 16
by Rachel Ash 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

Good evening!! I wanted to send a quick reminder that MLA has extended the deadline for nominations for the Michigan Library Awards to this Friday, July 16. Please consider submitting a nomination for one of the Michigan Library Awards!! Submit completed nomination packets using the web form<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=20…> by Friday, July 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Questions? Contact MLA at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org<mailto:mla@milibraries.org>. Lifetime Achievement Award The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a deserving librarian for their distinguished service to the library profession over the course of their career. Download the Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Lifetime%20Achievement%20Awar…> SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=20…> Public Librarian of the Year For more than 30 years, the MLA Librarian of the Year Award has recognized a librarian's outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the library community. Beginning in 2020, the MLA Librarian of the Year is now the Public Librarian of the Year Award. Download the Public Librarian of the Year Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Public%20Librarian%20of%20the…> SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=20…> Heart of a Champion The Heart of a Champion Award, established in 2012, recognizes a library supporter who has shown an exceptional commitment to libraries or the library profession. Download the Heart of a Champion Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Heart%20of%20a%20Champion%20A…> SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=20…> Rising Star The Rising Star Award, previously named the Up & Comer Award, was established in 2012 to recognize a librarian who shows leadership early in their career. Download the Rising Star Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Rising%20Star%20Award%20Guide…> SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=20…> Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth The Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth is given annually to a Michigan library staff person who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of library service to youth throughout their career. Download the Frances H. Pletz Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Frances%20H.%20Pletz%20Award%…> SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=20…> Library Support Staff of the Year Award The Library Support Staff of the Year Award was established in 2020 to recognize a support staff professional who goes above and beyond to provide support at their library and who has advanced and strengthened the image of support staff. Download the Library Support Staff of the Year Award Nomination Guidelines<https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/MLA%20Library%20Support%20Staff%20o…> SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://mla.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_mcform&view=ngforms&id=20…> MiALA Michigan Academic Librarian of the Year This award has been created to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of a MiALA member librarian or library administrator and their contributions to their institution and academic libraries within the academic year 2020-2021. LEARN MORE AND SUBMIT A NOMINATION<https://www.miala.org/miala_mi_acad_librarian_of_the.php> State Librarian's Excellence Award Submit an Application: https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_5829?SA=SNA&FID=35054<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InJmYXNoQG1pbGlicmFyaWVz…> Return to a Saved or Submitted Application: https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_5829?SA=AM<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJlbWFpbCI6InJmYXNoQG1pbGlicmFyaWVz…> The absolute deadline for nominations is Friday, August 13, 2021. There will be no extensions. Submissions will be accepted online only. Contact: Lori Poznanski-Mason, Administrative Assistant to the State Librarian Library of Michigan. Email: Poznanskil(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Poznanskil@Michigan.gov> Phone: 517-335-1518 LEARN MORE<https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.org/state-librarians-excellence-awa…> [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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Free Magazine Covers
by Kayla Dies 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

Hello! We are looking to re-home our DEMCO Magazine Covers that we no longer will be using. You will have to remove 1 property sticker from the plastic. If you are interested in a box let me know your Rides code and we will send them on their way, or you can pick them up at the Paw Paw District Library if you're nearby. 1 box of 26 Black Demco Secure Gard Magazine Cover - Rigid Back, Flexible Front Cover with lock (and keys) - 12-1/16"H Mag sz 11-1/4"H x 8-1/2" W 2 boxes of 20 Black Demco Quick Gard Magazine Cover - 12-1/16"H Mag sz 11-1/4"H x 8-1/2" W Thanks, Kayla Dies (She/Her/Hers) Paw Paw District Library 269.657.3800

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Author Presenter
by Janet Chauvin 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

Has any library hosted Karen Dybis, author of Witch of Delray? If so, any feedback would be helpful. What is the best way to communicate with her? Thank you in advance for any information. Janet Chauvin Circulation/Information Assistant Charlotte Community Library

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Job Posting-Shelver (Youth Dept)
by Wendy Lehman 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

The Rochester Hills Public Library is hiring a part-time shelver for the Youth Services department, please see attached job description. Wendy Lehman (she/her/hers), M.Ed. Early Childhood Specialist, Rochester Hills Public Library 248-650-7146 | wendy.lehman(a)rhpl.org | www.rhpl.org 500 Olde Town Rd, Rochester MI, 48307 <https://maps.google.com/?q=500%20Olde%20Town%20Rd,%20Rochester%20MI,%2048307>

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Battle of the Books
by BillieJo Bluemer 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

Hello, We are thinking of starting a Battle of the Books program and would like input/advice from anyone currently doing this program. Would you share your pro/cons for running the program; advice to begin one, and if you stopped doing the program can you tell us why? BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621 -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Summer library program survey now open
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

Please note the details on this year's annual summer library program survey<https://forms.gle/qPLPy8p1YKYzakKA8> below, open through September 17th! All public libraries in Michigan are members of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) thanks to support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. A big "thanks!" to Michigan's own Katie Perkey (OTPL) for chairing CSLP's Statistics Committee. Look for you chance to volunteer on a CSLP committee in early Fall. If anyone is interested, the Spanish Early Literacy Manual committee is currently seeking co-chairs, so let me know if that were something you would like to volunteer for now. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - 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/> Dear Member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), The annual end-of-summer survey is now open. Your input on this survey is vital to the future of this program. Please complete the survey between Monday, July 12, 2021 and Friday, September 17, 2021. The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/qPLPy8p1YKYzakKA8<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…>. The audience for the survey is public library staff who played an active role in administering or running 2021 summer library programming. Multiple library staff from the same library should complete the sections of the survey most relevant to their work; e.g. children, teen, or adult programs. Please contact your CSLP state representative (Cathy Lancaster, LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov>) regarding any survey questions. Katie Perkey CSLP Statistics Committee Chair Youth Services Librarian Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 248.693.3000 ext 423

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STATE LIBRARIAN'S EXCELLENCE AWARD
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

STATE LIBRARIAN'S EXCELLENCE AWARD APPLICATION INFORMATION The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libra…> will be awarded to a library of any type (public, academic, school, special, tribal, etc.), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One (1) library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display. DEADLINE The absolute deadline for nominations is Friday, August 13, 2021. There will be no extensions. Submissions will be accepted online only. EVALUATION FACTORS Include demonstrating that your library provides superior service to its customers and community through library programs and staff interactions with customers and the service community. NOMINATION SUBMISSION Library directors, trustees, library users, administrators, or parent agency representatives may make nominations. *Note: Nominations entered should be for the library, not for the library director. Nominations may be submitted via the online application, linked below. You will need to create a username and password to access and complete the application. If you have previously created an account when applying for a grant from the Library of Michigan, you may use that same username and password. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_5829?SA=SNA&FID=35054<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grant…> RETURN TO A SAVED OR SUBMITTED APPLICATION https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_5829?SA=AM<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.grant…> Nominations must be supported by at least three letters of recommendation from the Library's constituency (patrons/customers, members of governing bodies, community organizations or groups, others you feel are relevant). Selection panel representatives include the State Librarian, the director of the SLEA- winning library from the previous year, and representatives from the Library of Michigan, an academic library, a public library, a school library, and a special library. The award recipients will be recognized by the State Librarian at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.milib…> in October. CONTACT PERSON Lori Poznanski-Mason, Administrative Assistant to the State Librarian Library of Michigan Email: Poznanskil(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Poznanskil@Michigan.gov> Phone: 517-335-1518

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MI OER Summit August 11 & 12 - Registration Free and Open Now
by White, Shannon (MDE) 13 Jul '21

13 Jul '21

MI OER Virtual Summit - Building Bridges to Open Up Education Just a quick reminder, only 28 days until the MI OER Virtual Summit, "Building Bridges to Open Up Education". The Summit will be taking place on Wednesday, August 11 (10:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET) and Thursday, August 12, 2021 (11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET). FREE registration<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmhec.even…> is open! Check out the Agenda<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmhec.even…> to start choosing your schedule, complete with some great global speakers! 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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