March 2022 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Cornell Prison Education Program is searching for a librarian
by Lauren McMullan 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

Passing along the below job opportunity. Colleagues and friends, The Cornell Prison Education Program is searching for a librarian to serve our incarcerated students. This search will remain open for 30 days. The posting is attached and I would welcome all community members to help advertise this position to your networks. This position will be situated in the Olin and Uris Libraries at Cornell University, with primary responsibility to the incarcerated students served by Cornell's Prison Education Program. We are very interested in candidates that add to the diversity of our prison education community, and who bring direct experience of incarceration and/or related systems. In case any of you know of specific individuals who may be interested, the direct application link is here <https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Cam…> . This is an exciting step forward for Cornell's academic offerings in prison. Our hiring process will move swiftly: we expect to be interviewing candidates for this position during early May 2022. Rob Robert Scott, PhD Executive Director, Cornell Prison Education Program Adjunct Asst. Professor, Dept. of Global Development Cornell University, Kennedy Hall - 3rd Floor, Ithaca, NY 14850 robscott(a)cornell.edu - (607)255-9104 -- -- Higher Education in Prison - News, Events, Announcements To SUBSCRIBE, goto https://forms.gle/buNpG4FMFLty8b3d8 To POST, send email to prison-ed(a)googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Higher Education in Prison" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to prison-ed+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/prison-ed/CADg7QtXwVhSBwZ7B_-E3n%3DtWoybD… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/prison-ed/CADg7QtXwVhSBwZ7B_-E3n%3DtWoybD…> . --- To unsubscribe: <mailto: abolitionist-library-association-unsubscribe(a)lists.riseup.net> List help: <https://riseup.net/lists> Lauren McMullan, MLIS Librarian (*she/her*) what is this? <https://www.mypronouns.org/> *Out of Office Mondays and Thursdays* *The Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library* Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S. Park St. <https://maps.google.com/?q=314+S.+Park+Street+%7C+Kalamazoo,+MI+49007&entry…> Kalamazoo, MI 49007 <https://maps.google.com/?q=314+S.+Park+Street+%7C+Kalamazoo,+MI+49007&entry…> T. 269 349 7775, x3165 *Art is for everyone.* *EVENTS CALENDAR <https://kiarts.org/events/> ~ SEARCH THE LIBRARY <https://kia.agverso.com/home?cid=kia&lid=kia> ~ TAKE A CLASS <https://kiarts.org/educate-learn/kirk-newman-art-school/schedule/> ~ JOIN & GIVE <https://kiarts.org/join-give/> *

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Upcoming Zoom Event at BPL - A Pressing Matter: Making Seed & Nut Oils at Home
by Mick Howey 22 Mar '22

22 Mar '22

Hello Michlib-l, Please join us at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 28, 2022 for the A Pressing Matter: Making Seed & Nut Oils at Home. Find the event description below: Bevin Cohen returns to discuss growing, foraging, harvesting, and processing various seeds and nuts for freshly pressed oils. Taste some of the seed and nut oils he created, then make them at home! Bevin is an herbalist, educator, author, and cofounder of Small House Farm. His latest book is The Complete Guide to Seed and Nut Oils: Growing, Foraging, and Pressing and is due to be released on April 5th. This is a virtual event. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Hope to see you there, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649

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Teen Design Contest: Black Lives Matter, Black Literature Matters
by Shira Pilarski 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Hi everyone, The BCALA (Black Caucus of ALA) and GNCRT (ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table) Collaborative Committee is seeking submissions for our 2022 Teen Design Contest. Our Committee has created a brand new list of 50 comics titles for Juvenile, Young Adult, and Adult audiences centered on Black creators, Black stories, and Black histories, and we would like the list to be formatted into a printable pdf with original cover art by a teen group. Submissions must come from an adult liaison, such as the teen group’s librarian or teacher. The adult liaison will keep the teens’ personal information, and the Committee will communicate with the adult liaison rather than directly with the teen group(s). See the rules here: https://bit.ly/3nv19Be See the attached Press Release for more info. Please excuse cross-posting. Shira Pilarski Chair, BCALAxGNCRT Collab Committee ______________ Shira Pilarski [hear my name <http://nmdrp.me/shirapilarski>] Youth Services Librarian II Saline District Library 555 N. Maple Rd. Saline, MI 48176 734-429-5450 ext. 3

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Fine Free
by Joyce Becker 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Dear library colleagues, The Orion Township Public Library is considering joining other libraries that have removed overdue fines. In order to make an informed decision we were hoping you might be able to share some of your experiences with us. If you have already made the transition, we would really appreciate information on any policies you needed to update before you went fine free, and any outcomes positive or negative that you might have recorded. If would also like to share a link to your website that explains your process, that would also be helpful. Please respond to me off-list at cmcmunn(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:cmcmunn@orionlibrary.org>. Thank you in advance for your feedback. Chase McMunn Library Director Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 x430 Direct: (248) 287-8010 orionlibrary.org

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2022 UPRLC Conference
by Jessica Luther 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Call for presentations and posters at the UPRLC Annual Conference! We’re excited to be Together Again in Marquette! Do you have an interesting project or experience that you would like to share with others? Have you come up with innovative ways of marketing your library or doing community outreach? The Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperation Annual Conference is a great opportunity to network and share information and ideas with other librarians. Just fill in the simple proposal form with a brief description of your session. The UPRLC Annual Conference registration fee will be waived for all those presenting a breakout session at the meeting. Each breakout session is approximately 45 minutes long, or if you prefer, share your project, service, or idea by creating a poster instead. Popular session topics include (but are not limited to): ♦ Library Programming ♦ Technology in Libraries ♦ Marketing and Promotion Ideas ♦ Management and Budgeting ♦ Community Outreach ♦ Changing Role of Libraries This year’s conference will be held in Marquette, on September 30, 2022, at the Peter White Public Library. https://forms.gle/2inwmEK3akTmUmAYA *Jessica Luther (she/her) * Assistant Director *Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library* 211 N. First Ave. Alpena, MI 49707 jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.419.4236 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/627527?utm_mediu…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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Community Relations Specialist job opening at the Orion Library
by Joyce Becker 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Hello, Please see the attached job posting for a community relations specialist position at the Orion Township Public Library. ~Joyce Joyce Becker Orion Township Public Library Administrative Assistant 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: 248 693-3000 x431 jbecker(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:jbecker@orionlibrary.org>

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Shifting Landscapes: Talking Across the Aisle
by Thomas Trahey 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Tonight Dr. Brian Harrison, visiting assistant professor of political science at Carleton College, will present *Communicating Across the Fence—or the Aisle.* This will be the fifteenth installment of the public lecture series Shifting Landscapes presented by the Abondia Center and the Mason County District Library. Dr. Harrison will focus on effective communication with our political opponents. How can democracy survive if we can’t even talk to each other? What is a practical approach to useful conversations on contentious issues? Dr. Brian F. Harrison earned his Ph.D. at Northwestern University. He has been a Visiting Assistant Professor at Macalester College and Lecturer at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. His prior affiliations include Northwestern, Yale, NYU, and Wesleyan Universities; before academia, Brian was a White House appointee for the Department of Homeland Security. He is Founder and President of Voters for Equality, an organization encouraging political engagement among LGBTQ people in the U.S. He has published *LGBTQ Life in America: Examining the Facts* (ABC-CLIO, 2021, with Melissa Michelson) and 3 books with Oxford University Press: *A Change is Gonna Come: How to Have Effective Political Conversations in a Divided America *(2020); *Transforming Prejudice: Identity, Fear, and Transgender Rights* (2020); and *Listen, We Need to Talk: How to Change Attitudes about LGBT Rights* (2017). An award-winning teacher and author, Dr. Harrison’s interests are in American politics, political communication and political behavior, political psychology, public opinion, and LGBT rights. Events are free, live or by Zoom. Tickets are not necessary but registration is helpful. The live event is held a the Ludington Area Center for the Arts (LACA) at 107 S Harrison St in downtown Ludington. To register: mcdl.pub/sl-register. To simply join the Zoom presentation, go to mcdl.pub/sl-zoom. The link will be live about 6:45 pm on the day of the presentation. For information check the Mason County District Library website: mcdlibrary.org. -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231-843-8465

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Job Posting: Full-Time Marketing and Events Coordinator, Spring Lake District Library
by Alison Taylor 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Spring Lake District Library is seeking creative and detail-oriented applicants for the position of Marketing and Events Coordinator. Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Marketing and Events Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and marketing of events, including social media and brand management, to enhance our relationships within the community. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, experience with graphic design, and familiarity with social media strategies. Excellent organizational skills are vital to success, and library experience is desirable. This is a full-time position with benefits that requires weekdays with frequent evenings and occasional weekends. Salary starts at $45,000 per year, depending on qualifications, with benefits including health insurance. Visit our website at https://sllib.org/about-us/employment/ for a full job description and application instructions. Alison Taylor Library Services Manager (616) 846-5770 x1121 [image: facebook icon] <https://www.facebook.com/SpringLakeDistrictLibrary/> [image: instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/springlakedistrictlibrary/> sllib.org

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Library app compilation
by Kelly Rembert 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

Hi Library Land! I asked the group about library apps and got a few great replies that I have compilied to share with the group! Holly Kirsten - Chesterfield Township Library - Our cooperative got an app from Solus, and we despise it. It is so clunky. Maybe it would work better for a single library than it does for a cooperative. The ebooks don't work with it. The calendar used to marginally work, but since our co-op forced us to switch to Local Hop it doesn't work at all. Adrienne Breznau - Royal Oak Public Library - We use myLIBRO in addition to the TLN app. myLIBRO is awesome because it allows patrons to search our holdings, place requests, and schedule a pick-up time all from the same app. They also recently integrated out Overdrive items so patrons don't have to go to a separate app for those either. It also allows us to let patrons book study rooms, and when we have programs again, it can do program registration too. One feature we haven't turned on yet, but I want to, is self-check from the app as well. The customer service is responsive and fast, and the stats website is much improved since they first launched it. (MCLS also offers a discount on it.) Larry P. Neal - Clinton-Macomb Public Library - We currently use Capira, which was recently acquired by OCLC. We have been somewhat frustrated with their lack of support for a recent Android update. Also we have decided to switch to Communico because they appear to be the only app vendor that can allow users to read Overdrive ebooks within their app without having to use Libby. That said, we do not yet have the experience of actually providing Communico’s app although we have been pleased with their other products we use. Jessie Schenk - Grosse Pointe Public Library - We’d definitely agree that the ability to link accounts would be a great feature—that’s probably the biggest downside of MyLibrary. But overall we’ve generally gotten good feedback from patrons. MyLibrary is a pretty bare bones little app, and in many ways that’s what makes it so user friendly. There’s not much to it from an admin standpoint now that it’s up and running. It did take a bit of set up as we had to implement PINs in order to move forward with it. Unfortunately, Innovative is no longer developing MyLibrary, and is putting all their focus on their newer ‘Innovative Mobile’ app. So they will not be rolling out an upgrades or improvements to MyLibrary, which is frustrating. We are not likely to change our app anytime soon since we haven’t had this one for very long--but if/when we do, we’ll definitely consider 3rd party options alongside the new Innovative product. The new Innovative app does offer the option for multiple accounts, so that’s one thing on the plus side. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Director Position- St. Ignace Public Library
by Alycia McKowen 21 Mar '22

21 Mar '22

St. Ignace, Gateway to the Upper Peninsula, and ferry access to historic Mackinac Island, is a popular tourist destination and as such is a busy community, particularly in the summer. There are events occurring almost each weekend and often during the week. These include Music on the Bayfront, the internationally recognized St. Ignace Auto Show, and the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day weekend. In addition to planned events, there are miles of lake shore, hiking trails, snow mobile trails and a rich history that is recognized and featured in our local museums. A first class marina, SCUBA diving on many Great Lakes wrecks, and excellent fishing are available for those who enjoy water activities. In St. Ignace, almost everyone has an opportunity to participate in some activity and enjoy the sense of community a small town engenders. DIRECTOR SEARCH: ST. IGNACE PUBLIC LIBRARY – Apply by March 30, 5:00 PM $37,500 - $43,500 Please send cover letter and resume to amckowen(a)stignacelibrary.org The Board of Trustees of the St. Ignace Public Library, St. Ignace, Michigan, is seeking a qualified, creative, dynamic and motivated leader as Director. The Board of Trustees has recently established goals and priorities for the library’s future and is looking forward to recruiting a Director that is excited about community involvement, is able to manage all areas of library services, and will lead library growth. The successful candidate will be a customer-oriented person who enjoys the small-town Upper Peninsula way of life and interacting with the public as a hands-on Director. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills and the ability to represent the library in the community are essential. JOB DESCRIPTION The Library Director is responsible for the management and operation of the library and its program of services in accordance with policies established by the Board of Trustees. The Director works in close cooperation with the Board, serving as its advisor and as an active participant in policy and budget development, goal setting, planning and evaluation, and record keeping. The Director is also responsible for the facilities, financial management, and personnel of the library. The Director is expected to provide a leadership role within the library, the community and the profession. The position is directly accountable to the Library Board of Trustees. JOB QUALIFICATIONS * Prior library management and supervisory experience required. * A Bachelor’s degree desired. * Ability to qualify for a level 3 Michigan Professional Librarian Certificate within 2 years. * Ability to make administrative decisions, develop policies and supervise staff. * Experience planning and implementing library programs at all levels. * A strong working knowledge of library technology and trends. * Demonstrated experience with budget and fiscal management. * Ability to prepare reports and communicate clearly in written and oral form. * Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement * Ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationship with all library stakeholders. * A desire to serve the public and provide excellent customer service. For a complete job description, please visit http://stignacelibrary.org Alycia McKowen Library Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 W Spruce St, St. Ignace, MI 49781 www.stignacelibrary.org P: 906-643-8318 E: amckowen(a)stignacelibrary.org

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