December 2023 - Michlib-l

Large Lamination Options
by Anna Merritt 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Hello, Our library is in the market for a new laminator. The current one we own does up to a poster board size (22" x 28") and replacements for this size machine are $2,000+. Interested to see if there are cheaper options and how they work so... Does your library use a less expensive laminator that works well? An alternative option? If your library doesn't use a large laminator at all, how do you go about covering large signs when you need to? Any feedback would be appreciated. Happy Holidays! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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[employment opportunities] Circulation Clerical Assistant, Systems (IT) Specialist, Library Assistant (Adult Services AND Youth Services), Library Page
by BTPL Careers 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Greetings-- It's a great time to find work at Bloomfield Township Public Library, as we have openings in varieties of departments. If your interested in joining our great staff of about a hundred, read on. Just opened today: Circulation Clerical Assistant<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023.12_Circulation-Clerical-As…> – Due Friday, January 8 Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking a professional and resourceful Clerical Assistant to support the Library’s circulation needs. Bloomfield Township Public Library is a Class 5 Library, with a service population of 44,000+ 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. Employee assistance program (EAP). To find out more, see attached, click on the link, or go to our website (below my signature). Also: Adult or Youth Services Library Assistant<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023.11_Adult-Youth-Services-Li…> – Due Saturday, December 23 – 2 positions open – Note: Specify clearly on your application whether the application is for Adult Services, Youth Services or Both Systems (IT) Specialist<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023.11_Systems-Specialist-1.pdf> – Due Wednesday, December 27 Library Page<https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-General-Page-Posting_.pdf> – Ongoing 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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Re: [Michlib-l] Demco Numeric Labels up for grabs
by Laurie Zachwieja 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

The Demco Numeric labels have been spoken for. Thanks to all! Laurie Zachwieja Part-time Technical Services/MelCat librarian Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Center Line, MI 48015 (586) 758-8274 lzachwieja(a)centerline.gov RIDES zv558 ________________________________ From: Eric Hansen <ehansen(a)vicksburglibrary.org> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:42:06 PM To: Laurie Zachwieja Subject: Demco Numeric Labels up for grabs We could use the labels if no one else takes them. Our RIDES code is 300-ZV339, with attention to Eric. Thanks! 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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FREE Box of DVD/BluRay Cases
by Anna Merritt 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Hello All, FREE box of DVD & BluRay Cases. Mostly single cases, but a few with more slots. Must take the whole box. Will send in RIDES. Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [Michlib-l] Demco Numeric Labels
by Laurie Zachwieja 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

These labels have been spoken for. Thanks to all! Laurie Zachwieja Part-time Technical Services/MelCat librarian Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Center Line, MI 48015 (586) 758-8274 lzachwieja(a)centerline.gov

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Free Webinar on Salary Equity and Library Workers
by Wood-Gramza, Heather (MDE) 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Passing along information on a free webinar being offered early in 2024 on a timely topic: Salary Equity and Library Workers Free Webinar Coming January 11 The ALA Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTM2MDc3NSZwPTEmdT0xMDQ2ODg5Mjk3JmxpPT…> (COSWL) and the ALA-APA Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTM2MDc3NSZwPTEmdT0xMDQ2ODg5Mjk3JmxpPT…> (SSLW) will host a free webinar entitled Salary Equity and Library Workers: Experiences from the Field on How to Make it Happen on January 11, 2024, 1:00 - 2:30 pm (Central). Register<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTM2MDc3NSZwPTEmdT0xMDQ2ODg5Mjk3JmxpPT…> now. Historically, women have been discriminated against in a variety of ways, a primary one being compensation. The ALA COSWL together with ALA-APA SSLW will highlight issues in this national situation through discussions of job evaluation studies and available resources. They will also share examples of successful salary negotiations and agreements between libraries and unions in the USA and internationally. The goal is to bring awareness about how library workers, libraries and library unions can successfully effect change to benefit the library workforce. Join in this discussion on a topic that is critical to library workers world-wide. Register<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTM2MDc3NSZwPTEmdT0xMDQ2ODg5Mjk3JmxpPT…> now.

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Demco Numeric Labels up for grabs
by Laurie Zachwieja 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Hello, Can anyone use these numeric labels? The color of the labels is yellow. I have numbers 0-9. 2 boxes each of the numbers 3,4,6,8. They are not completely full, but there are still a lot of labels left to use. Please send your RIDES code and I will send them in delivery. First come, first served. Thank you! Happy Holidays to all! Laurie Laurie Zachwieja Part-time Technical Services/MelCat librarian Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Center Line, MI 48015 (586) 758-8274 lzachwieja(a)centerline.gov

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14 day loan labels up for grabs
by Laurie Zachwieja 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Hello, Can anyone use these labels? They come in boxes of 500. I have 6 mostly full boxes and 1 box that is half full. If you can use them, please send your RIDES code and I will send them out in delivery. First come, first served. Happy Holidays to all! Kindly, Laurie Laurie Zachwieja Part-time Technical Services/MelCat librarian Center Line Public Library 7345 Weingartz Center Line, MI 48015 (586) 758-8274 lzachwieja(a)centerline.gov

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MeL eResource Office Hours
by Laura Warren-Gross 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Do you have questions about the MeL eResources? Would it help to walk through an eResource step-by-step? Do you have questions about MeL content, features, or access? If so, dropping in for MeL eResource Office Hours might be just right for you. Office hours will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month 10:00-10:30AM via Zoom. The first session is Wednesday, December 27, 2023 10:00-10:30AM and all Michigan library staff are invited. Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEucO6qrDgoGtxJrOJHb_zkgS-4t7zgYr… [A blue and white poster with a clipboard and a green label Description automatically generated] Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image002.png@01DA3328.1F1F14D0] 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> [cid:image003.png@01DA3328.1F1F14D0]

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Spring Learning Opportunities from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 19 Dec '23

19 Dec '23

Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff Registration Now Open! March 21 - 22, 2024 in Madison, WI $325 (with slide scale options) Register today: go.wisc.edu/c02752<https://go.wisc.edu/c02752> 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. Spring Online Courses 10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early! [NEW] Open Educational Resources 101<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/open-educational-resources-10…>, Feb 12 – Mar 24 Open Educational Resources (OER) are an ever-increasing area of practice for librarians. The OER and broader Open Access movements are gaining momentum as a tool to save students money, provide greater access, and reflect diversity, equity, and inclusion. This course will provide an introduction to what OERs are, the Open Access Movement, and allow students to gain skills in evaluating and searching for resources. * Teens in the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/teens-in-the-library/>, Feb 5 – Mar 17 * Programing with Purpose<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/programming-with-purpose/>, Feb 26 - Mar 24 * [NEW] STEAM for Youth Services<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/steam-for-youth-services/>, Mar 4 – Mar 31 * 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 * Trauma-Informed Care:<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> Creating Your New Library: Library Space Planning 101 Three-Part Webinar Series Register today: go.wisc.edu/s3sg50<https://go.wisc.edu/s3sg50> 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. * 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

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