July 2022 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

$500,000 added to State Aid for Libraries
by Debbie Mikula 01 Jul '22

01 Jul '22

Your work to advocate for increased investment in libraries has again been rewarded. For the third straight year, MLA is proud to announce an additional $500,000 has been included in the State of Michigan budget for State Aid to Libraries. In addition, $800,000 was allocated for the library pilot program that addresses a partnership between public and school libraries. Resources were also included for the Poet Laureate ($100,000), and $1.2 million was awarded through an enhancement grant to the Inkster Library. (One hundred unique projects were identified to receive $205 million in the newly released budget.) The state budget also includes $25 million for out of school time (OST) grants, split between intermediate school districts (ISD) and community-based organizations (CBO) with at least 60% going to CBO which includes nonprofits, public libraries and local municipalities. No deal was reached between the Governor and the legislature for any major tax cuts or rebates, despite a near $9 billion state surplus. Federal stimulus packages and unexpectedly high tax collections have created the surplus and there will be further talks taking place this fall. Continued advocacy will be needed with the state legislature to ensure federal COVID relief dollars that remain unspent can be deployed for the benefit of libraries and Michigan youth and families. Linked here is a copy of the General Omnibus Budget<https://www.house.mi.gov/hfa/PDF/Summaries/22h5783h2cr1_general_omnibus_con…> for your perusal, as well as the Education Omnibus Budget<http://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billanalysis/House/pdf/2021-H…> which is where the OST grants are listed. Thank you to Governor Whitmer and to the Michigan Senators and Representatives who continue to recognize the value and importance that libraries bring to every community and campus throughout Michigan. [cid:image001.jpg@01D88D44.1EAE46A0] [A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated] Deborah E. Mikula Executive Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Office: 517-394-2774, ext. 5 Direct: 517-881-1266 *Please note new number dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org> www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org> Pronouns: she/her/hers Follow MLA on Facebook<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> and Twitter<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…>!

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Job opening
by Deb Hemmye 01 Jul '22

01 Jul '22

Full-time children's librarian position opening at Huntington Woods library, serving the communities of Huntington Woods and Pleasant Ridge. See attached and apply before Sunday, July 24, 2022. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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MCLS Offices closing at 3pm 7/1/2022
by Tara Kanon 01 Jul '22

01 Jul '22

Hello all - The MCLS offices will be closing at 3pm on Friday, July 1st and will remain closed through Monday, July 4th. We will be back on Tuesday, July 5th to answer your MCLS, MeL eResources, MeLCat, and RIDES questions. MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement & Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> Thank you, Tara Kanon MeLCat Support Specialist & Statewide Delivery Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St. Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 489-4324 kanont(a)mcls.org<mailto:kanont@mcls.org> [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D88D26.2A618F20] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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New MCLS phone numbers are here!
by Gwen Haviland 01 Jul '22

01 Jul '22

As of July 1, MCLS has new phone numbers! Our main numbers - (517) 394-2420 and toll-free (800) 530-9019 - remain the same, but all group phone numbers (e.g. Training, MeLCat Help, MeL eResources Help, etc.) and staff direct numbers have changed. For group and staff direct numbers, please visit our website Contact page<https://www.mcls.org/contact>. Each staff member has also updated their phone number in their email signature. Please make note of and update in your systems any of our numbers you have saved or use frequently. We are hopeful that this transition will be smooth, and we look forward to continuing to serve you via our new phone system. ****************************************** Gwen Haviland Project Assistant Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (517) 455-7612 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org/> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Rare job opportunity in Traverse City, MI for an early literacy librarian!
by Deb Radjenovich 30 Jun '22

30 Jun '22

[image: image.png] *Early Literacy Librarian* Full Time – 40 hours per week Schedule includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours Wage Range - $22.21-29.23 in annual wage steps according to the current union contract *Deadline to apply is July 11, 2022* *WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:* Our perfect candidate is someone with a background in early literacy and would serve as the early literacy expert for the library district and will be heavily involved with shaping the future of early literacy collections, programs, play spaces and initiatives. This position also has a large focus on community outreach. *OUR LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY:* Traverse Area District Library (TADL) consists of a network of libraries serving Grand Traverse County through the following locations: Main Library – Traverse City, East Bay and Kingsley branch libraries; the Fife Lake Public Library, Interlochen Public Library, and Peninsula Community Library. Three of these facilities (Fife Lake, Interlochen, Peninsula) are member libraries that receive most of their support from the district-wide millage. Although member libraries have independent elected boards, hire their own library directors and operate autonomously, they are full partners with TADL. *Mission* The Traverse Area District Library (TADL) provides dynamic resources and innovative services to stimulate intellectual curiosity, facilitate lifelong learning, promote literacy, and nurture personal enrichment. *Community* The Traverse Area District Library network is located in beautiful Grand Traverse County, a community of 95,000 residents. This area is a popular recreation destination with much to offer in all seasons of the year. While much of the county is rural, Traverse City is a dynamic and vibrant beachfront city. As affirmed by our 2021 strategic plan, our library patrons view us as a significant community hub and look to us to maintain strong partnerships throughout the community. Founded in 1869, the Ladies Library Association formed the first groundwork of what continues to be a strong community of library patrons. This includes an active Friends organization and library volunteers. Circulating over one million items a year, users throughout the county visit TADL libraries for books, music, movies, programs, computers, meeting room spaces, and more. *If we've caught your interest and you want to learn more, you can read a complete description **here <https://www.tadl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Job-Posting-Librarian-1-YS-…>* *!* *And if you want to apply: *Send a completed TADL application (found here <https://www.tadl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Job-Application-2021-07-23-…> ), a cover letter and resume to : jobs(a)tadl.org Deb Radjenovich, SHRM-SCP she/her/hers Assistant Director for Finance & HR Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 dradjenovich(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549 www.tadl.org

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