November 2023 - Michlib-l

Spring Learning Opportunities from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 28 Nov '23

28 Nov '23

Spring Online Courses 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early! * Basic Public Library Administration<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/basic-pl-admin/>, Jan 22 – Apr 14 * Organization & Management of Collections<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/organization-and-management-o…>, Feb 5 – Apr 28 * Teens in the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/teens-in-the-library/>, Feb 5 – Mar 17 * [NEW] Open Educational Resources 101<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/open-educational-resources-10…>, Feb 12 – Mar 24 * [NEW] STEAM for Youth Services<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/steam-for-youth-services/>, Mar 4 – Mar 31 * Making a Collection Count:<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count…> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count…> Collection Management Basics<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-making-a-collection-count…>, Mar 4 – Mar 24 * Reference Desk Ready<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/reference-desk-ready/>, Mar 11 – May 5 * Babies in the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/babies-in-the-library/>, Mar 18 – Apr 28 * Libraries and the Customer Experience<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/libraries-and-the-customer-ex…>, Apr 1 – Apr 28 * Trauma-Informed Care:<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-intro…> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-intro…> An Introduction for Libraries<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/trauma-informed-care-an-intro…>, Apr 8 – May 19 * [NEW] Creating a Welcoming Space for<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-fo…> <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-fo…> Immigrant and Refugee Families<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/creating-a-welcoming-space-fo…>, Apr 8 – May 5 See full course offerings: go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce<https://go.wisc.edu/ischool-ce> Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff Registration Now Open! <https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2024-power-up/> March 21 - 22, 2024 in Madison, WI $325 (with slide scale options) Power Up brings together youth services librarians and staff from public libraries, schools, after-school programs, museums, and other community partners. This year our opening keynote will be Past President of ALSC and REFORMA and award-winning author Lucia Gonzalez. Closing out the conference will be Mimi Ito, author of eight books, including Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out: Youth Living and Learning with New Media. Creating Your New Library: Library Space Planning 101 Three-Part Webinar Series Registration Open! <https://ischool.wisc.edu/creating-your-new-library-library-space-planning-1…> Are you looking to make a big or small change to your library’s space, but don’t know where to start? Join John Thompson, consultant and author of “WHAT THE $@!! AM I GETTING MYSELF INTO? A Library Building and Space Planning Guidebook.’” In this three part webinar series, we walk through the initial steps of assessing your current public library spaces, how to lay the foundation for a successful project, and resources and tools to aid you through your journey. Participants will leave feeling more confident and armed with resources to help create a successful project. Each webinar is presented live, and webinar attendees will also have access to an online course space with webinar recording, additional resources, and optional discussion board. * Part 1 - Time to Dream: Assessing Library Space & Service Needs March 5, 1-2 pm CST * Part 2 - Creating Your Vision March 12, 1-2 pm CST * Part 3 - Making it Happen March 19, 1-2 pm CST – Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu<mailto:ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu>

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Board Member voting
by Rebekah Dobski 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Hello LibraryLand :) I am hoping to get some clarification regarding board member voting rules/best practices. The board members here follow Robert's Rule of Order to a T, but there is not enough information on this specifically within libraries that we can locate. For context, the Hillsdale Community Library has a governing board of five members all appointed by our mayor/city council. It was addressed at our last board meeting by a member of the public that choosing to abstain from a vote as a board member would make one "guilty of misconduct" (6.7<https://library.municode.com/mi/hillsdale/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=P…> in our city charter) and not doing their service to the library. The board and myself are not quite certain how true this is to our establishment, as in, is this something we must follow as well because we are a part of the city? Or are we allowed to create our own "rules"/ norms regarding this? I know there are some sources that mention it is okay to abstain from voting when conflicts of interest arise, but this isn't necessarily the case for why a board member chooses to abstain from a vote here. Our board would mostly like to know just to make sure that they are following best practices and not doing anything dishonorable to the community/library. The verbiage was brought forth via the city council charter, so it does not directly mention the library and how the members must behave. The library follows city charters and all of that when applicable, so I am not sure where we draw the line with the city charter. It feels wrong to pick and choose what we do and do not follow from the city. Any clarification on this as well as how your board deals with this would be great and useful information to us. Thanks, Rebekah Dobski Library Director Hillsdale Community Library 11 E. Bacon St Hillsdale, MI 49242 517-437-6472 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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Wayne Public Library Job Openings: PT Librarian/Library Aide and Substitute Librarian
by Jody Wolak 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

The Wayne Public Library (Wayne, MI) is accepting applications for two open positions: - Part-Time Librarian OR Part-Time Library Aide (candidates at either level will be considered) - Substitute Librarian Please see the job postings attached or at [ https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/job-postings | https://www.wayne.lib.mi.us/job-postings ] for more information and instructions on how to apply. Thank you, Jody Wolak ------- Jody Wolak Library Director Wayne Public Library 3737 S. Wayne Rd, Wayne, MI 48184 jwolak(a)wayne.lib.mi.us 734-641-4627

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You're invited to attend next Monday, December 4 at 7 PM
by Katie Rothley 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Hi all! Please consider joining us in person next week on Monday, December 4 at 7 PM at the Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167 (which is adjacent to the library) for a concert with the City Lights Chorus. They'll be singing "Songs of the Season"! City Lights Chorus is an internationally renowned premiere male acapella group local to the Metro Detroit area. You can read more about them and catch future concerts on their website here: https://citylightschorus.com/ Register to attend this concert, generously sponsored by the Friends of the Northville District Library, using this link: https://nvillelib.org/NDLCityLightsChorusDec423 We hope to see you next week! -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org

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Registration reminder: MCLS Annual Meeting Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. Eastern on Zoom
by Mary Ruthko 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Please excuse cross-posting... Annual Meeting Invitation All MCLS members, partners, and stakeholders are invited to attend the 2023 Annual Meeting tomorrow, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Eastern (9-11 a.m. Central) on Zoom. The agenda includes opening comments from 2023 Board President Arlene Weismantel and Executive Director Scott Garrison, followed by a facilitated conversation about our draft strategic planning framework led by Spartina Consulting. Your input is incredibly important to us! If you are available to attend the meeting tomorrow morning, please register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcO-qqTMrHNJwTC8MmzMgCjzAuaRE8j… If your schedule does not allow you to attend, please note that this conversation is the first of multiple "listening tour" opportunities around our strategic plan. Keep an eye on our newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> for more announcements. We hope to see you tomorrow! Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:7c0631c5-8f97-4fc5-a633-0a3c37129209] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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Accessible Small & Rural Communities grant opportunity
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

ALA invites applications from small and rural libraries for the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Library workers may apply online for grant funding until December 11, 2023, at ala.org/LTCAccess.<https://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communi…> In May 2023, ALA announced 240 libraries selected for round one funding. Up to 300 libraries will be awarded in this second application period, part of ALA's longtime community engagement initiative. Libraries selected for round two will receive $10,000 or $20,000 to support costs related to their community engagement project; virtual training to assist project directors in developing their community engagement, facilitation, and disability service skills; a suite of online resources developed to support local programs; and technical and project support from the ALA Public Programs Office throughout the grant term. Additional Details: https://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communi… 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<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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Bed Bugs at zv667 (Houghton Lake Public Library)
by Brandon Richards 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Good afternoon everyone! Apologies for the cross posting and the skin crawling subject line, but we wanted to get as many eyeballs on this as quickly as we can. Live bed bugs were discovered in one of our shelved materials earlier today. We are currently in the process of investigating. We do not know the level (or not) of infestation at this time. This message is to ensure any library who received interlibrary loaned items from us is aware of the situation. Rides has also been alerted. Proceed at your own discretion with any of our items. -- Brandon Richards Technology Coordinator/Trainer Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr Houghton Lake, MI 48629 989.366.9230

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Kalamazoo Public Library Law Library internship
by Terry New 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Kalamazoo Public Library offers a unique internship opportunity for pre-law, law, and library science students in Michigan’s only law library located within a public library setting.  This internship provides students with opportunities to provide research assistance and connection to additional community resources for individuals seeking information on a wide range of legal issues to include landlord tenant rights and responsibilities, divorce, child custody, etc. under the direct supervision of the Lead Law Librarian. For additional information on the Raymond W. Fox Law Library, check out the library website<https://www.kpl.gov/law-library/>. Applications and additional information can be found on our jobs page<http://www.kpl.gov/jobs/>. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Terry M. New | Head of Human Resources Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Kalamazoo Public Library 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 553-7931 | Fax: (269) 553-7932 [Kalamazoo Public Library]<https://www.kpl.gov/> [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/KalamazooPublicLibrary/> [Instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/kzoolibrary/?hl=en> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/KzooLibrary?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctw…> [KPL Videos] <https://www.kpl.gov/videos/>

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[Employment Opportunity] Adult or Youth Services Library Assistant - Closes Saturday, December 23
by BTPL Careers 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Greetings-- I'm excited to share that we have two new positions opening at Bloomfield Township Public Library. Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for two enthusiastic, energetic library assistants committed to high quality public library service. Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library with a service population of 44,000+ people and has a $7.9 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library, its collections, its services, and the programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment. POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant DEPARTMENT: Adult or Youth Services, reporting to Department Head NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2 HOURS: Part-time, 20 hoursweekly. Includes eveningsand weekends on a flexible basis. WAGES & BENEFITS: $20.03 - $26.47 per hour with an increase upon successfully completing a 90-day orientation period. Pro-rated paid time-off benefits include vacation, sick, personal business, holiday, and emergencytime. Term life and disability income insurance provided, as well as an employee assistance program (EAP). RESPONSIBILITIES: Library assistants will serve the public at the Library’s service desks. Other regular duties include materials advisory, reference services, and helping patrons access the Library’s technology services including the online catalog. Library assistants will work positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish goals. Library assistant projects may include assisting with programs, collection development, the creation of marketing content (website, social media, etc.), outreach to the community, and other duties as assigned. For more information, please see attached or go to the link below. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment/

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She's Gone Missing: The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
by Kirsten Wellnitz 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Join us on Zoom this Wednesday, November 29, 6:00 pm for She's Gone Missing: The Epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Presented by Heather Bruegl, public historian, activist, decolonial education consultant, citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and a first-line descendent Stockbridge Munsee. For more information and to register for the Zoom link please visit our event calendar here: https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/evening-sessions-shes-gone-missing-e… Kirsten Wellnitz Managing Librarian Alice & Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 ext. 2111

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