October 2022 - Michlib-l

[Job Opportunities] Circulation Clerical Assistant (deadline extended) and Library Page
by BTPL Careers 13 Oct '22

13 Oct '22

Greetings-- The deadline for Circulation Clerical Assistant has been extended to Sunday, November 20. We also have a page position open. Circulation Clerical Assistant<https://btpl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022.09_Clerica…> – Closes Sunday, November 20 Adult Services or Youth Services Page<https://btpl.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/2022.09_AS-YS-P…> – Closes Sunday, October 23 The Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking a professional and resourceful Clerical Assistant to support the Library’s circulation needs. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a Class 5 Library, with a service population of 44,253 people. There is strong community support for the Library and its collections, services and programs offered. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality service to the staff and the public and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. POSITION TITLE: Clerical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Circulation, reporting to Assistant Department Head HOURS: Part-time, 15 hours weekly, days, evenings, and weekends. WAGE & BENEFITS: $16.35 - $21.61 per hour, per hour with increase possible upon successful completion of three-month orientation. Please see attached or the website for more details. 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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Where do you find DVD selections
by Lorry Traver 13 Oct '22

13 Oct '22

Good morning library land, What types of websites or resources do you use to determine what movies and tv shows to purchase for your patrons? I order primarily for youth (ages 0-18) but our adult services librarian would love some assistance on this as well. Thank you! -- "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

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MiYouth recap from 10/11/22
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Oct '22

13 Oct '22

Hello! On Tuesday youth services staff across MI gathered to network and discuss current topics with LM's Youth Services Advisory Council. We took a dive into MeL's EBSCO LearningExpress, talked about book challenges, Fall programming, and briefly touched on Winter program plans. See the links below for additional details/ideas. Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5VMxo3gd0kk5Id6OR6BeN2__3S4Wm7r/view?usp=… Chatbox: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zuw9g86Dcnqy9KLer88-CbRvf2N3rqvs34dIJCi… Thank you, 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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Hiring: Youth Services Librarian
by Eric Hansen 13 Oct '22

13 Oct '22

Vicksburg District Library is seeking applicants for the position of Youth Services Librarian. Hours: 30 hours per week Pay and Compensation: $19-21/hour depending on experience and qualifications. Sick leave is earned on a monthly basis and becomes available after 30 days of employment. Vacation time becomes available after one year of employment and begins at one week of time. Job Duties Include: * Providing services in keeping with the American Library Association’s “Library Bill of Rights” statement. * Planning and conducting programs for Babies and toddlers (ages 1-4 years) and preschool (ages 4-5); Children in grades 1-5 and Tweens in grades 6-8; Teens in grades 9-12. * * Helping children with reference questions, using computers, and suggesting titles. * Educating children and teens in using library services. * Preparing displays, hand-outs, bulletin boards, and other content as needed. * Staying aware of current trends in librarianship to skillfully, * Provide Collection Development including selecting books, audiobooks, and CDs for the Young Adult and Children’s collections. Recommending YA and Children's movie purchases to the Director. * Weed damaged/outdated materials which the library should no longer store. * Enforcing library policies. Assisting at the Circulation Desk and in the building as necessary. Participating in the monthly staff meeting; * Able to work some evenings/weekends in support of programming; * Other duties as assigned by the Director. Programming Duties Include: * Succeeding at year-round planning and preparation. * Adopting existing programming and creating new programs which serve the community. * Conducting weekly programs for children and teens. * Creating the annual seven week Summer Reading Program, which may include scheduling performers, generating activities, and hosting an End of Summer Reading Party. * Promoting programs in the community. Coordinating with local schools to provide outreach programs in the school system. Qualifications and Work Experience: * Minimum of an Associate’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Education or Library and Information Science. Preferred Masters in Library and Information Science with specialty in Youth Services or School Media. * Substantial, demonstrated work experience serving children and/or young adults. * General Qualifications: * Must have computer, reading, and math skills to support duties specific to the job. * Must be able to interact with the general public. * Must enjoy and be skilled at working with children and teens. * Must be creative and able to work independently or in a group To Apply submit a resume and three references to EHansen(a)VicksburgLibrary.org<mailto:EHansen@VicksburgLibrary.org> by October 31st. Go to http://www.vicksburglibrary.org/ or contact Vicksburg District Library for more information. 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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Join Me in Thanking the Co-Sponsors for the "Right to Read Act"
by Lester, Kathy 13 Oct '22

13 Oct '22

Senator Reed and Representative Grijalva have introduced <https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/10/ala-applauds-new-school-lib…> the Right to Read Act to ensure that every student has the right to read in a fully resourced school library, staffed by a certified school librarian. Please join me in thanking them for their work to support our students and their right to read and learn by adding your name here: bit.ly/Right2Read22 <https://t.co/TfCtCbYKdB> The American Library Association (ALA) goal is now 5000 'thank you' signatures. Please help us to reach this goal. Thank you! --Kathy Lester Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA *Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014, * Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME) *President, 2022-2023* American Association of School Librarians (AASL) *Councilor At Large* American Library Association (ALA) *School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach, * *East Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Schools* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2019-2022* *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimame.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> "Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian" --American Association of School Librarians <http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/advocacy/tools/doc…> (AASL)

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Leveled Readers Questions
by Danielle Hays 12 Oct '22

12 Oct '22

Hello, everyone! We've been having some issues with organizing our leveled reader nonfiction books— we've found that since the books are so small, the call numbers can't fit on the spines and it becomes a chore to find or shelve books in the section because you have to pull each book out fully to see the whole number. I'd love to hear how your library handles this section! Do you stick with Dewey numbers or section it off differently? Do you also have difficulties with this section? Thanks in advance for your responses! -- *Danielle Hays* She/Her/Hers Librarian Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St Ortonville, MI 48462 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*

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Duplicate book for sale
by ML Tamarack Circulation 12 Oct '22

12 Oct '22

We have a few extra copies of the new book "T he Ones Who Remember: Second-Generation Voices of the Holocaust" The books provides a window into the lived experience of sixteen different families grappling with the legacy of genocide. Each author reveals the many ways their parents’ Holocaust traumas and survival seeped into their souls and then affected their subsequent family lives – whether they knew the bulk of their parents’ stories or nothing at all. Several of the contributors’ children share interpretations of the continuing effects of this legacy with their own poems and creative prose. Despite the diversity of each family's history and journey of discovery, the intimacy of the collective narratives reveals a common arc from suffering to resilience, across the three generations. This book offers a vision of a shared humanity against the background of inherited trauma that is relatable to anyone who grew up in the shadow of their parents’ pain. This book is ours for our discounted price of $17 this is a trade paperback. Please send me your Rides number and I will send book and invoice in delivery! Fyi this was an amazing book talk/question and answer program, if you would like further information to host a couple of the authors of the book please reach out to us and we will share the information! Pamela Feutz 989-352-6274 Adult Services Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Lakeview Mi 48850 [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/4864809?utm_medi… | Currently Reading ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/4864809?utm_medi… ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature | ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_… | Get your own email signature ] -- Pamela Feutz 989-352-6274 Adult Services Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Lakeview Mi 48850 [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/4864809?utm_medi… | Currently Reading ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/4864809?utm_medi… ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature | ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_… | Get your own email signature ]

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Part-time Support Services Clerk position open at OTPL
by Joyce Becker 12 Oct '22

12 Oct '22

Hello, The Orion Township Public Library is looking for a part-time support services clerk. Please see the attached posting and call with any questions. Thanks, ~Joyce Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 x431 orionlibrary.org

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Canton Public Library Job Posting – Youth Librarian
by Sean Bewick 12 Oct '22

12 Oct '22

YOUTH LIBRARIAN POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Librarian Manager, the Librarian is responsible for providing reference, readers’ advisory, roving, programming, and collection development services to the public. The nature of the work requires daytime, evening, and weekend hours. This is a regular part-time position and is non-exempt from overtime under FLSA guidelines. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS · Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited library science program. · One year of experience in a customer service environment. · Written and verbal communication skills at the level typically acquired with the completion of a Master’s degree. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION · Twenty-eight (28) hours per week · $26.31 – $32.21 per hour · Prorated vacation time, sick leave, and holidays APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 9:00 PM on Thursday, October 27, 2022 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson – Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> [vsmCPLlogo] Sean Bewick HR Specialist bewicks(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:bewicks@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999 x1068

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Packing envelopes
by Mary Koshorek 12 Oct '22

12 Oct '22

Hello, We sent out a tote to a library a while back full of packing envelopes, somehow the tote came back to us. I have no idea to whom I had sent it. Sorry to that library. So, I have a tote here still full of packing envelopes that is ready to be shipped out today to whomever needs them. Just let me know if you need them! Thanks, Mary Mary Koshorek Circulation specialist & supervisor mkoshorek(a)spiespubliclibrary.org<mailto:mkoshorek@spiespubliclibrary.org> Spies Public Library 940 1st Street Menominee MI 49858 (906) 863-3911

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