October 2022 - Michlib-l

Call for Proposal Deadline Approaching
by SEMLOL Executive Board 05 Oct '22

05 Oct '22

Hi All I would like to remind you that the deadline for submitting your presentation proposal for the upcoming SEMLOL Fall meeting will be this Friday October 7th, 2022. If you need to review the call for proposals it is posted on our website <http://www.semlol.org/>. We look forward to reviewing all the amazing proposals and curating an interesting and thought-provoking meeting on Nov 18th! SEMLOL Executive Board Amy Seipke - Chair, Executive Board P.S. Please also remember to fill out a new membership application <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxtWttW_7qz5wT3zI9Rarlof2kO0lxXyT…> if you have not already done so. (Then, if you are eligible, your organization will be able to nominate an Executive Board member and vote in the new Board election at our Spring meeting.)

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Online MLIS programs?
by Kevin Hawley 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Hello Michigan library land! I'm in the process of searching for an online, asynchronous MLIS program. Ideally, said program would be ALA-accredited, not too expensive for Michigan residents, and have a track/focus on public librarianship. If you have any suggestions or advice I'd love to hear it. I'd be happy to compile answers for anyone else who might be interested. Thanks! -- <http://loutitlibrary.org/> *Kevin Hawley* Library Assistant II he/him (what’s this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/>) 616.850.6951 | 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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Student Advisor to a Library Board
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Hi everyone! At long last I am sharing the responses I received in regards to including a non-voting high school student advisor on the board of trustees, pasted below. As always, thanks so much for your time and your generosity! -Sharon I think the Negaunee Public Library had two non-voting student members in the 1970s or 1980s on the library board. I'll see if I can dig anything up for you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Baldwin and Birmingham have had student representatives for about 25 years. We took one school year off during Covid, but have had 1-2 student reps each year. When I first started at Baldwin 7 years ago, it seemed like a dull volunteer opportunity. The student just sat at the board meeting looking really bored and didn't really contribute. We've revamped the program a bit and now the student speaks at each board meeting (either stating the mission statement or providing feedback from a teen perspective on a discussion topic - most times this is off the cuff). We also have the student pick out a project and work with the teen librarian to implement the project. One year, the student had a program where a local cat shelter came in with available cats and then teens crafted cat toys and cardboard cat homes for the shelter cats. I'm not sure what our teen is working on this year. I will say that when we've had 2 reps for the year, the attendance record is not the greatest (Oh, I thought the other rep was coming to this meeting and so on). I'm attaching the press release, parent letter, and application form we use. We work closely with the school district's community service organizer to recruit students. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I think the Charlevoix Library has one. Ryan Deery is the director. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here's from back in 1986: CHAPTER 59 - LIBRARY AND CABLE TELEVISION EDITORIAL BOARD 59.03 Membership. In making appointments to the Board, the Mayor shall endeavor to maintain at least two young people as members of the Board. In making appointments of young people, the Mayor shall seek and consider consultation from the Negaunee High School students or faculty, but shall not be bound by their recommendations. The Board may select ex officio representatives, which representatives may attend the Board meetings and speak to the Board on all issues and work on committees, but shall not have voting power. The number of ex officio members shall not exceed five. No member of the City Council may serve on the Library and Cable Television Editorial Board in any capacity. There is no other explicit mention of the young people, and I wonder if they were part of the five members of the directorial board, or ex officio. Sharon CrotserToy Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 West Spruce Street St. Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-8318

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Wixom Job Posting - Full-Time Children's Librarian
by Andrea Dickson 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Greetings, The Wixom Public Library is currently accepting applications for a full-time Children's Librarian. We are looking for a creative and public service-oriented librarian who wants to work in a collaborative team environment. The Wixom Public Library is a Class 4 library serving a growing community of 17,000 residents. The Library has a supportive community and Board of Trustees. We value excellent customer service, diverse and wide-ranging collections, creative programming, and a welcoming and inclusive environment. The posting and application are available at wixomlibrary.org/employment. Applications are due Saturday, October 22. The posting is also attached. Andrea Dickson Library Director Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail Wixom, MI 48393 (248) 624-2512

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Library General Email Box Policy
by Barbara Beaton 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

At times, we have patrons who are unable to access their email from a desktop computer (forgotten password, usually; recovery process likely too complicated or time consuming) and they need to send a scanned document to someone. We have, in the past, assisted them in scanning docs to pdf files and then library staff emailed them from the library’s general email account. Recently, we were asked to email medical forms/records and staff were uncomfortable interacting with patron medical documents. An alternative would be to fax such documents but that can become expensive for multi-page items. So, we’re looking at alternative methods for handling such situations that serve our patrons, but also don’t leave us open to any liabilities or other concerns. We’ve discovered that an Office Max about 10 miles away will scan and email documents so we can refer patrons there, but we’re wondering the following: 1. How do you handle situations in which a patron cannot access their email in order to send (or receive) documents from a third party? 2. What (if any) issues have you encountered in either sending/receiving documents in this way? 3. If you don’t offer this service, what alternatives do you offer? 4. Do you have any policy statements that describe how you handle such situations (e.g. emailing or NOT emailing specific types of documents (legal, medical, employment, etc.)? If so, would you please share? Please reply offline and we’ll be happy to compile information to share with anyone who requests it. Thanks in advance! Barbara Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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Network and Systems Administrator Position at the Orion Township Library
by Joyce Becker 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Hello All, Please see the attached job posting for a Network and Systems Administrator at the Orion Township Public Library. ~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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Blu-ray cases?
by Don Priest 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

If anyone can spare some regular Blu-Ray cases, I could use them. I'm hoping to get about 120. Please let me know if you have some to send, I'll respond with our RIDES code. Thanks! Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

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Southwest Michigan Geek Fest
by Kayla Dies 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Hi All, The Southwest Michigan Geek Fest committee is excited to present a day of fun for all ages on Saturday, October 15th from 11am - 3pm. Geek Fest is all about entertaining the geek in you! Features gaming, cosplay, crafts, robotics, artists, authors and much more! This year, guests include Paul Sizer, Sew Excited Cosplay, Jedi Council of America, local Michigan author and librarian Lindsay Zrull, and special guest: YA author Gretchen McNeil. For more information, please see the press release included below. The event is hosted by the following libraries and friends groups: Comstock Township Library, Kalamazoo Public Library, Paw Paw District Library, Portage District Library, and Vicksburg District Library. Event Brite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/geek-fest-2022-tickets-356722315047 Thank you! Kayla Dies (She/Her/Hers) Paw Paw District Library 269.657.3800 www.pawpawlib.org Geek Fest Saturday, October 15th, 2022 11 AM to 3 PM At the Kalamazoo County Expo Center 2900 Lake Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Geek Fest is a free, all-ages celebration of geek culture in all its forms! Comics and art, table top games, technology, cosplay, and much, much more! This year, guests include: Gretchen McNeil: Author of the YA horror/suspense novels POSSESS, 3:59, RELIC, GET EVEN, GET DIRTY, and TEN (a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers, a Romantic Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Horror Fiction for Youth). Gretchen's novels have been published internationally in over a dozen languages. Ten: Murder Island, the film adaptation of TEN starring China Anne McClain (Descendants 2, Black Lightning) premiered on Lifetime in 2017, and GET EVEN and GET DIRTY have been adapted as the series Get Even for BBC and Netflix. Season 1 premiered in 2020 and season 2 will stream on Netflix in the fall of 2022. Paul Sizer: Freelance graphic designer and comic artist living and working in Kalamazoo Michigan with his wife and fellow comic artist Jane Irwin. Paul works with clients all over the world on design and illustration projects, including book cover designs, CD/album designs, websites, game graphics and logo/branding/identity systems. He also self-publishes his own graphic novels, including the all-ages LITTLE WHITE MOUSE series, the American Library Association award-winning graphic novel MOPED ARMY, and his latest, the multi-media music based B.P.M. Sew Excited Cosplay: Often described as cheerfully energetic, Jessi, aka Sew Excited Cosplay, has been in the cosplay community for over 10 years. In that time she has worked with several crafting materials, from beautiful fabric gowns to foam armor construction. Winning multiple awards for her attention to detail and an artistic approach to design, Jessi enjoys combining form and function in her wearable art. She feels the best thing about cosplay is how it brings people together and loves sharing what she's learned with others on their crafting journey. The Jedi Council of America: The Jedi Council of America is a Lucas Film recognized fan driven cosplay charity organization that focuses on Star Wars fan base interaction and community outreach. The JCoA has chapters in 25 states 7 other countries. Our goal is to bring joy to the fanbase and ignite the imagination of what is possible when people work together towards a common goal of helping others. For more information, visit us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/SWMGeekFest Hosted by: Comstock Township Library, Kalamazoo Public Library, Paw Paw District Library, Portage District Library, Vicksburg District Library

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Fw: Digitization Survey Extravaganza!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Forwarding the message below on behalf of the Digital Library Federation (DLF) Assessment Interest Group on Cost. Feel free to contribute your feedback to any or all of these surveys to help gather information about digitization in cultural heritage organizations! 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/>! ________________________________ From: DLF Project Managers Group email list <DLF-PM-GROUP(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> on behalf of Suzanne M Preate <0000005ea2149e4c-dmarc-request(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 4:17 PM To: DLF-PM-GROUP(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG <DLF-PM-GROUP(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> Subject: Digitization Survey Extravaganza! CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov **Apologies for cross posting** Do you work in the field of cultural heritage digitization? If so, members of the Digital Library Federation (DLF) Assessment Interest Group on Cost<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.digl…> request your input via the following surveys. The goal of these surveys is to obtain a picture of the current "state of play", so that practitioners who are planning a digitization project or advocating for digitization funding can make decisions informed by community best practices and experiences. Please complete the surveys of your choosing by October 31, 2022. * Best Practices: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F… * This survey is designed to gather and share experiences about digitization practices and standards adhered to at different institutions. * Time estimate: 15-20 minutes * Equipment Vendors: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F… * This survey is designed to gather and share experiences working with digitization equipment vendors. * Time estimate: 5-10 minutes * Images per Linear Feet (aka, how many images per box did you get): https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F… * This survey is designed to gather data about how many images result from different containers, material type, and capture methodology combinations. This data will be used to help institutions during project planning. * Time estimate: 5 minutes * Reformatting Service Vendors: https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F… * This survey is designed to gather and share experiences working with reformatting service vendors. * Time estimate: 5-10 minutes The data gathered through these surveys will assist us in our efforts to produce resources to inform our colleagues in their work around cost assessment of digitization in the cultural heritage field. The surveys do collect email addresses but will not be shared outside of the DLF Assessment Interest Group unless you agree to share your information. Feel free to forward to interested colleagues both in and out of your organization. Thank you for your support! The DLF AIG Cost Assessment Group<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.digl…> P.S. Anyone interested in digitization practices or costs associated with digitization practice are welcome to join the DLF-AIG Cost Group. More information about meetings may be found here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwiki.digl…>. Suzanne Preate (she/her/hers) Digital Initiatives Librarian Syracuse University Libraries 315.443.4243 smpreate(a)syr.edu<mailto:smpreate@syr.edu> 222 Waverly Ave., Syracuse, NY 13244 library.syracuse.edu<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.s…> Syracuse University ########################################################################

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CLOSING SUNDAY - Executive Director Search - La Grange Public Library (IL)
by Beth Barker 04 Oct '22

04 Oct '22

Executive Director – La Grange Public Library (IL) Learn. Explore. Connect. The La Grange Public Library<http://www.lagrangelibrary.org/> (IL) invites you to consider becoming its next Executive Director. The seven-member Board of Trustees seeks an Executive Director who will commit to developing, enhancing, and supporting new library services and programs for the community. The La Grange Public Library serves 15,600+ residents from a centrally located and highly accessible downtown building. With a vital staff (26 FTE), a dedicated Library Board, and a $3 million annual budget, the library seeks the leadership of a visionary and innovative Executive Director. Highlights include excellent children’s programs, the Digital Studio, and a dynamic collection that provides current traditional materials as well as Library of Things equipment. Key opportunities for the next Executive Director include implementing the new strategic plan; filling a newly created Assistant Director position; mentoring and working collaboratively with Library staff to create a positive, service-oriented, and welcoming work culture; championing equity, diversity, and inclusion; revamping current workspaces; and growing new partnerships with external agencies and organizations. La Grange<http://www.villageoflagrange.com/>, an award-winning village founded in the 1800s, today bustles with activities including shopping, dining, and entertainment. The community encourages and supports a wide variety of independent retailers and creates fun and enriching events that attract young families. Anchored by the La Grange Village Hall, downtown is the vibrant heart of the community offering residents an opportunity to come together, socialize, and celebrate.  Some of the buildings date from the 1890s when retail and commercial businesses began to flourish. In addition to an active and energetic downtown, La Grange is known for its historic residential district, its pedestrian-friendly environment, and its excellent public schools. When people visit La Grange, they want to stay! With quick access to three major highways, two train stations, two airports, and a public bus system, La Grange provides easy access to nearby suburbs, downtown Chicago, and the rest of the nation. Responsibilities. The Executive Director works closely with the Library Board and staff to fulfill the library’s mission of serving the community. This position administers all library activities and services as directed and outlined in the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees. The Executive Director also plans, organizes, develops, and administers the operation of the library. As the face of the library in both the La Grange and greater library community, the successful candidate will model the standards and philosophy of service the Library Trustees, staff, and community have come to expect. Qualifications. A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of progressively responsible professional public library experience—at least three years of which demonstrate management ability in administration, budgeting, planning, and supervision—are required. Essential attributes include energy and enthusiasm; personal integrity; excellent interpersonal abilities; and collaboration and consensus-building skills. Experience reporting to a governing Board, success with fundraising and development, creative and innovative problem-solving skills, and experience with facilities/space design are desired. Compensation. A starting salary range of $83,239 – $115,000 (with placement negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an exceptional fringe benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://www.bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) To start the application process, send a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Brian C. Hare<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com> (brianhare(a)bradburymiller.com) on or before the closing date of Sunday, October 9, 2022. View this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/la-grange/. 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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