January 2022 - Michlib-l

[Job Opportunity] The elusive full time library position: Circulation Clerk, 37.5 hours
by BTPL Careers 28 Jan '22

28 Jan '22

Greetings-- We have a once-in-lifetime opportunity at Bloomfield Township Public Library--Circulation Clerk, 37.5 hours. (This position has been filled since 2003, so if you are 19, "once-in-a-lifetime" is an accurate description). Here are our current positions: Adult Services Page<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022.01_AS-Page-1.pdf> – Closes Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Circulation Clerk <https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022.01_Circulation-Clerk-37.5-…> – Closes Friday, February 18, 2022 Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment-volunteer/

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Big Talk from Small Libraries free, online conference Feb 25
by White, Shannon (MDE) 28 Jan '22

28 Jan '22

Big Talk From Small Libraries Big Talk from Small Libraries is back this year with a full day of free, online content. This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better! This event is a great opportunity to learn about the innovative things your colleagues are doing in their small libraries. REGISTRATION: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/registration/ For more information, visit: http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnlcblogs.n…> Find the full schedule on the site too. This conference is made possible by the Nebraska Library Commission. If you have questions about this event, please use the links provided here to visit their site and review the information and details they provide about the event. Contact information for the organization's staff is also provided. Shannon White Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909

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Memory Lab Network: Applications Due Next Friday
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 28 Jan '22

28 Jan '22

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has extended DC Public Library's Memory Lab Network<https://memorylabnetwork.github.io/> to fund a grand total of 16 library partners. The application for the third and final cohort is open! Partners will be selected by the project Advisory Board to receive funding for equipment, training, and one-on-one mentoring to build a Memory Lab in their community. More information on the application and process can be found here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…>. Applications due: Friday February 4, 2022 Application awards notified: Monday March 7, 2022 What's a Memory Lab? A “do-it-yourself” program consisting of three key components: a lab with equipment for transferring audio and video and scanning photographs, documents, and slides in a public computing space; digital preservation class curricula and training for the public; and a website with equipment and workflow instructions and resources for long-term storage and preservation of analog and digital materials. What's the Memory Lab Network? In spring 2017, the Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded DC Public Library (DCPL) a National Leadership Grant to build Memory Lab preservation programs in public libraries across the U.S. based on the DCPL Memory Lab model. All Memory Lab Network partners receive training, mentoring and financial support to create digitization stations and curricula to build public knowledge and skills around the complex and paralyzing problems of personal digital archiving through their own Memory Lab programs. The project will result in open documentation and training materials for future implementations of the Memory Lab model on a global scale. How long is the Memory Lab Network project? Over one year beginning in March 2022, two staff members at each partner library will dedicate a combined 10 hours weekly to building the lab, teaching classes, and contributing to the project. The library is responsible for maintaining the lab once the project has ended in March of 2023. For questions about the program, contact: Siobhan C. Hagan (she/her/hers) Memory Lab Network Project Manager DC Public Library Siobhan.Hagan(a)dc.gov Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Discover digital collections from cultural institutions throughout the state at Michigan Memories<https://michmemories.org/>! Find out more about preserving Michigan's digital cultural heritage through Michigan Digital Preservation Network<http://mipres.org/>!

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Contracting Communities Pricing Responses
by Dan Hutchins 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

Many on Michlib-L asked me to compile and share what I discovered regarding pricing for contract communities. I was struck by the diversity of answers I received, and there was no obvious pattern to be found. Further, not everyone wanted me to share what they related to me, or in some instances they allowed me to share their thoughts on the matter but not their identity. Also note that I have omitted some responses as they weren’t precisely on point. Below I’ve compiled the responses I believe will be of most interest. One respondent said it’s helpful for Coops to have a property tax requirement for reciprocity and interlibrary loan. In their case, communities were shopping libraries for the cheapest deal, then once contracted, had access to all other libraries who had reciprocal borrowing agreements with the contracting library. Instituting a rule requiring the contracting community to pay the equivalent of .3 mills to gain access to reciprocal borrowing and ILL stopped these less than generous communities in their region from shopping around for the least expensive deal. Another respondent said:Just yesterday, I was breaking down stats and realizing that one of our contract communities has more accounts and library use than our actual tax-paying city. And they are only paying $5000 a year plus what we get for penal fines. It does seem unfair. Another stated:This is one of the struggles we had at my former library. We had a single contract community and over time things got to where they were paying less than half what our residents were paying because the contract called for a specific amount instead of a percentage of the tax base. The library was a City Dept. and I was unable to get a solution through the board and city maze. My thought is that any such contract should include a clause that automatically raises the fee in relation to the host community fee. That way at least you don’t fall further and further apart. Otherwise, over time it becomes almost impossible for the contract community to raise their fee to maintain that equity. Yet another related to me:Our second biggest users are a contract community where we get penal fines & state aid only. And they are a dysfunctional community. Another contract community that we serve, a very small portion, we get state aid, penal fines & a very generous yearly donation. Rebekah Craft, director of Baldwin Public Library told me that Baldwin Library has four different communities they contract with, all with different contract formulas and different rates. If you would like more information about their situation, please contact Rebekah off list. Her contact information may be found here: https://www.baldwinlib.org/staff-board/ Perhaps the most interesting exchange was with Valerie Meyerson, director of the Petoskey District Library. At one time, Petoskey contracted with eight neighboring communities for penal fines, state aid, and $5 per card, which was billed annually to the contracting community. Petoskey tried to form a district with the contracting communities, but the City of Petoskey pulled out of the potential district agreement as they feared any new library facility would be built outside of their city limits. According to Valerie, this pull-out was the beginning of larger problems. Petoskey District did eventually build a new library, which was 25,000 square feet. This was quite a step up from their old 6,000 square foot Carnegie library. Around the time the new facility opened, Petoskey tried to raise the contract fees, and all communities except for two of the eight terminated their agreements for services. The new contract fee Petoskey asked for increased to 4/10 of a mill, which could only be used for operations. These contracts must be voted upon or renewed every few years. Two more communities did eventually recontract with Petoskey, for a total of four.While it’s far less than what City of Petoskey residents are paying, Valerie did say 4/10 of a mill from the contracting communities provides a far better revenue stream than penal fines, state aid, and $5 per card did. 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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Cataloging, Digital Collections, and MeLCat classes from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Copy Cataloging of Video Recordings Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/619428937161ca92d9f5f056> 3-day class, February 8-10, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! MeLCat: the Other Stuff<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/619554657161ca02e2f636a1> (for staff of Michigan MeLCat libraries only please) 1-day class, February 9, 10-11am Eastern (9-10am Central) Creating and Caring for Digital Collections<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/619515157161ca35ccf61f22> 3-day class, February 15-17, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Michigan Learning Channel: a new collaboration for libraries and more!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

The Library of Michigan is happy to announce a new collaboration with the Michigan Learning Channel<https://www.michiganlearning.org/> to support summer library programming for 2022's Oceans of Possibilities! We'll kick it off with the upcoming webinar: Water, Water Everywhere: Summer with the Michigan Learning Channel Thursday, February 24, 2022 2:00 PM ET Discover videos, lessons, and fun activities you can use in your library programs with The Michigan Learning Channel (MLC), a free statewide educational resource from Michigan's PBS stations. See a demonstration of an Ocean program you can borrow, learn about the Michigan Learning Channel's year-round educational programs for grades PreK-6, and walk away with a big list of Ocean- and Great Lakes-related activities and programs available this summer. At the end of the session, you'll meet your MLC regional coordinator who can support you with resources and possibly even visit your library this summer. Register here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This webinar will be recorded. Don't forget the additional upcoming #OceansOfPossibilities planning opportunities: Summer Library Programming Round Tables * Register<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> for Monday, January 31st at 11am * Register<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> for Thursday, February 3rd at 2pm Did you have a successful program last year? Are you already thinking of programs you'd like to try next summer? Share your ideas with others! We'll be discussing & collecting program ideas to share for Summer 2022. They can, but do not have to be, oceans/Oceans of Possibilities related! Any ideas are welcome. Come to either or both round tables, ideas will be shared out afterwards to this listserv. What does this mean? Bring your program ideas! Each participant should bring at least one program idea to share with the group. Program ideas may or may not be related to the CSLP theme "Oceans of Possibilities," and can be geared for any age, including teens & adults. We want to hear what your library is up to and what you're excited about! We also encourage you to share your ideas beforehand via the form at https://bit.ly/SLP_22<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F…> so they can be documented and shared before we meet to discuss. *These round tables will not be recorded, so please attend live with active microphone and camera if possible. Notes and ideas will be shared out via the listservs if you cannot attend. Oceans of Possibilities from the Detroit Zoo! Tuesday, February 15, 2022 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET The Detroit Zoological Society is excited to bring to you a webinar centered on oceanic family fun! During the workshop, you'll receive professional development on using open-ended scientific explorations with your audience. You'll be guided through a series of activities that incorporate math and science to explore the properties of the ocean's salt water. As a participant, you will receive access to book recommendations, a complete list of activity resources to implement the program and more. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This workshop will be recorded. Finally, while planning your #OceansOfPossibilities programming, please be sure to also make time to view the CSLP Summer Symposium sessions at: https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium-2021/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…>. These programs are supported in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls…> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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Upcoming Live Training from Library of Michigan in February
by White, Shannon (MDE) 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

The Library of Michigan has a variety of training coming up in February. Where can you find all the details on all these great sessions and links to register? Our one stop shop is our main Continuing Education webpage here www.michigan.gov/libraryce<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryce>. You can find a link to a list in date order or a calendar view of all our upcoming trainings archives and more here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-463693-…>. Some highlights for February are below: Summer Library Programming Round Table #2<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> February 3, 2:00pm ET - Did you have a successful program last year? Are you already thinking of programs you'd like to try next summer? Share your ideas with others! Public Library Financial Management Guide Updates<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> February 8, 10:30am ET - The Library of Michigan, with Alan Panter of Yeo and Yeo, have updated the Public Library Financial Management Guide in 2021. Join us for an overview of the recent changes. How to File Form 471<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> February 10, 1:00-2:00pm ET - Perhaps the most important steps in the annual E-Rate Application Filing Window, How to File Form 471 webinar will guide library applicants preparing, drafting, and certifying the Form 471. The webinar will cover filing a contract record in the E-Rate Productivity Center (EPC), creating Funding Requests, and certifying the Form 471. Additionally, the webinar will provide library applicants with an understanding of essential E-Rate compliance requirements. Planning Your Digitization Project<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> February 22, 1:00pm ET - Want to increase access to your collections but don't know where to begin? Join us for our Digitization Basics series and get ready to start scanning! This is the second in a series of monthly webinars on the topic of digitization. Water, Water Everywhere: Summer with the Michigan Leaning Channel<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> February 24, 2:00pm ET - Discover videos, lessons, and fun activities you can use in your library programs with The Michigan Learning Channel (MLC), a free statewide educational resource from Michigan's PBS stations. Policies Before Posting (Social Media & Public Libraries)<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> February 25, 10:00am ET - Social media is an engaging and efficient tool for public libraries, but the utilization of these services comes with certain pitfalls that can cause headaches (and lawsuits) for public entities. This session discusses legal implications of common social media concerns- from posting guidelines to the removal of patron comments. Also, don't forget the Library of Michigan provides a variety of other training opportunities for library staff including live webinars every Wednesday afternoon from the People Connect Institute, PCI. You can find all the PCI webinars listed in the LM Training Calendar<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/publ…> alongside our own LM training. February topics include reader's advisory; change management, presentation skills, and picture books for ages 1-6. Coming in March...LM's Virtual Millage Workshop 2022 Series every Monday in March. Stay tuned for more details soon. Questions about training from the Library of Michigan? Email 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/> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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JOB POSTING: Library Associate / Librarian
by Jessica Ishmael 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

Lincoln Township Public Library is searching for a part-time Library Associate or Librarian for Public Services! This is a part-time position of 28 hours/week. Starts at $11.00/hour with Associates, OR Starts at $18.00/hour with MLIS In addition to helping staff the circulation desk, the Adult Library Associate develops and implements programs, services, and collections for the purpose of educating, engaging, and empowering adults of all ages and the general public. This person is a team-player that enjoys collaboration, is willing to explore and play with new ideas, and contributes to a supportive, functioning, and dynamic environment for our diverse patron community and fellow colleagues. Interested? Visit our website to see the full job description and find out how to apply by going here: https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/employment/ Best, Jessica Ishmael Director Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W John Beers Rd Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 ext 126

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TAKEN! RE: Kalamazoo County Polk City Directories
by Hillary Berry 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

These have all been claimed. Thanks! -Hillary From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Hillary Berry via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 1:31 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Kalamazoo County Polk City Directories available Hello! We're cleaning up some storage spaces and have the following Kalamazoo County Polk City Directories available to give away. All have been stamped with our library information. If you are interested, please send me the year(s) you'd like and your RIDES code. Thanks! Years available: 1952 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1961 1962 1975 1978 1979 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1992 1993 1994 1995 1997 1999 2002 2003 2008 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Hillary Berry, MLIS (she/her) Library Circulation Supervisor Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy St Kalamazoo, MI 49006 269.337.5731

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Shark Week Date?
by Lorry Traver 27 Jan '22

27 Jan '22

Hi all, Does anyone know when shark week is this year? I am struggling to find the date online for some reason. -- "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." - Dr. Seuss *Lorry Traver* Youth Services Coordinator Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 ltraver(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043 <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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