March 2023 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Mount Clemens Public Library is Hiring
by Kathy McKinney 10 Mar '23

10 Mar '23

Mount Clemens Public Library is dedicated to serving our community of over 15,000 residents. The library underwent a major renovation during 2021 - 2023 bringing in state of the art technology, doubling its usable public spaces, and providing new services to the residents. We are amplifying our staff workforce to continue our excellent customer service. We are looking for candidates who are energetic, aspiring, and innovative. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you. These positions are open until filled. Kathy McKinney Assistant Director | Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Ave Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 586-469-6200 ext 108 kmckinney(a)mtclib.org

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Break Out of Burnout & Rebalance Your Life<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/639cc3afc1c5ae2095530b38> 1-day class, March 21, 9am-12pm Eastern (8-11am Central) Qualifies for 3 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Qualifies for 3 LEUs for Indiana library staff! Authorities<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6373fc6275106aa8778285de> 3-day class, March 21-23, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Qualifies for 6 LEUs for Indiana library staff! MeLCat Basics<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6373fcad75106aa877829372> (Michigan MeLCat libraries only please) 1-day class, March 23, 10-11:30am Eastern (9-10:30am Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate program, click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> 517-220-9950

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Furnishings available: benches with built-in drawers and infant learningscape
by Laura Rosen 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

Hello: I have two large items available. 1) Children's Playscape: 14' L x 4.5' W x 4.25' H [image: PXL_20230228_013321192.jpg] 2) L-shaped built-in bench with drawers: 9'7" L x 8' L [image: PXL_20230227_190025749.jpg] They would need to be picked up the first week of April. Please contact me off-list for additional information. Laura Rosen Branch Manager Westacres Branch Library rosenlau(a)wblib.org

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Murder Mystery Party at the Library
by Anna Merritt 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

Hello, We are looking to do a Murder Mystery Party this summer. I've been in contact with a semi-local company and they quoted me $1500. Are there any other libraries that have host an event like this? I love the idea of bringing someone in, but this price is out of my budget. Any alternatives? Please let me know you're experience. Thanks! 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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Out of the library
by cschaeff＠baycountylibrary.org 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

I will be back in the library on Monday, March 13. If you need assistance before that time, please call the Children's Department at 989.893.9566 opt 4. Thank you.

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What is being a Friend of the library all about?
by Kate Pohjola Andrade 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

Hello Friends, Friends of Michigan Libraries will hold its Annual Membership Meeting by Zoom on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Our speaker will be Peter Pearson, Library Consultant and his presentation is entitled “What is being a friend of the library all about?” This event is open to all Michigan Friends. Registration is online with payment of $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Follow this link to register. https://fomlevents.org/events/foml-2023-annual-membership-meeting/ Peter Pearson has a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Minnesota. He has been a classroom teacher, school principal, and executive director of two non-profit educational programs prior to the President of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, a position he held for 25 years. He is on the Board of Directors of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County and is chair of its political advocacy committee. Mr. Pearson currently sits on the Board of Directors of United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association representing Friends, Foundations, Trustees and Advocates. Pearson is a past Board President of this division. A native of Chicago, Mr. Pearson lived in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area for over 45 years. He now resides full time in Sarasota, Florida. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, April 4. We look forward to having you join us. -- Kate Pohjola Andrade (pronounce) <https://namedrop.io/katepohjolaandrade> Woodlands Library Cooperative <https://woodlands.lib.mi.us> 517-629-9469 / 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services <https://www.mcls.org/> *No Reservation Recommendations* <https://nrr.ninja>: your source for colleague-approved vendors! she/her/hers Schedule a meeting <https://doodle.com/bp/katepohjolaandrade/meet-with-me>

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TONER CARTRIDGE
by Joann Hedger 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

Hello, I have a BROTHER TN-450 toner cartridge available for anyone that needs it. Just send me an email, and I'll send it out. Joann ******************************************************* Joann Hedger Administrative Assistant Bacon Memorial District Library 45 Vinewood Wyandotte MI 48192 734-246-8357 ex 220

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New: Library Director search - Pickaway County Library (OH)
by Beth Barker 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

Library Director - Pickaway County Library (OH) The Pickaway County Library (OH)<https://pickawaylib.org/> Board of Trustees seeks a Library Director who is a creative and innovative thinker with strong communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team leader, comfortable addressing conflict when it arises, and successful in promoting library services as the face of the library with infectious energy and enthusiasm for the organization. Serving approximately 59,000 residents of Pickaway County from two locations and a bookmobile, the Library Director will utilize a staff of 28 FTE and a $2.2 million budget provided through the Ohio Public Library Fund and bolstered by a healthy general fund to provide information and services that educate, enrich, and engage its community. The seven-member board is appointed by the Pickaway County Commissioners and Court of Common Pleas. Library highlights include beautiful well-maintained facilities, participation in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a wide variety of programming, established partnerships with local organizations, and an ongoing commitment to excellent customer service. The library's current key initiatives are: assessing the needs of patrons outside the city of Circleville, maintaining fair compensation and benefits for employees, and ensuring the library remains a safe space for all residents. Pickaway County is home to a growing parks & trails system, unique water recreation activities, interesting museums and historic sites, and one-of-a-kind shops both in the county seat of Circleville and the surrounding scenic towns. This warm and welcoming community hosts over 400,000 visitors annually at the Circleville Pumpkin Show which serves as a celebration of the important role agriculture plays in the county. Residents of Pickaway County enjoy proximity to the Columbus metropolitan community while maintaining a unique, small-town feel. With two professional sports teams, nationally-touring entertainment, intimate concert venues, COSI, and the Columbus Zoo, - Columbus provides exciting opportunities that are only available in a growing and dynamic city. The region boasts 21 universities and colleges including The Ohio State University. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director functions as the executive of the library; drafts suggested policies for the Board of Trustees, and successfully implements supporting procedures needed for the effective operation of the organization; prepares and presents monthly reports; represents the library at meetings and events; works with the fiscal officer to prepare an annual appropriation proposal and to implement controls related to library purchasing; seeks out partnerships with community organizations as appropriate; and guides the organization's collection development practices to ensure material selection meets community needs and wants. Qualifications: A master's degree in Library and Information Science and at least three years of professional library experience are required. Experience with supervising employees, working with a Board of Trustees, managing facilities, and troubleshooting skills preferred. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $80,000 - $100,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> (karenmiller(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on April 16, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/pickaway-county/ 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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MeL Minute: Shine a Spotlight on Michigan Women with the MeL eResources
by Laura Warren-Gross 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]Women’s History Month is celebrated in March of each year. The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) includes articles and eBooks about women who continue making history. Using MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, History Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, and the eBook Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, here are some Michigan women who have made their imprint on history. Change Agents Najah Bazzy<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, founder of Zaman International<https://www.zamaninternational.org/>, a Michigan non-profit that seeks to help people out of poverty, was profiled in People, a part of MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, for her work to alleviate poverty in the Dearborn area. She has spearheaded the creation of workforce development courses in culinary arts and sewing, as well as GED preparation courses. Betty Ford<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, wife of President Gerald R. Ford, is included in the eBook 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> in the eBook Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> for her work surrounding addiction treatment and her outspoken stance on women’s rights. Firsts MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> includes publications that share firsts of Michigan women. Dr. Merze Tate<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> is noted as a “first” in many capacities—the first African American woman to graduate from Western Michigan Teachers College (now Western Michigan University), as well as the first African American woman to attend the University of Oxford. Several more of her firsts are included in a Chicago Citizen profile. The Tate Memorial Library<https://www.crdl.org/tate-memorial-library> in Blanchard, Michigan is named in her memory. The first African American president of the American Library Association was Clara Stanton Jones, a Michigan Librarian. Jones authored an article<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> in Library Journal which shared information about Detroit and the Detroit Public Library as the ALA Conference was headed there in 1977 after the first part of the Renaissance Center opened. Artists From singers to authors, Michigan has produced many great artists. Diana Ross<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> is among the influential Motown stars featured in 40 Inspiring Icons: Black Music Greats<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> in the eBook Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>. History Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> includes several articles about author Edna Ferber<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, who was born in Kalamazoo and wrote many books, short stories, and plays throughout her career. Even More Women of Note Michigan has been home to more notable women such as pilot Harriet Quimby<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, the first woman to make a solo flight across the English Channel; journalist Helen Thomas<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> who was in the press corps for eight presidents from John F. Kennedy to Bill Clinton; and entrepreneur Andra Rush<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> who founded a trucking firm and gives back by helping to pay tuition for her employees. Use the MeL eResources to learn about these Michigan women, as well as many other women of note, all year long. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 269-210-7250 (secure fax) warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image003.png@01D95004.2BDB8BC0] 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:image004.png@01D95004.2BDB8BC0]

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Library Board Goals
by Andrus, Miriam 08 Mar '23

08 Mar '23

Hello Librarians, My Library Board is working on creating smart goals to go along with the Library's strategic plan. I am curious what goals do your library boards currently have for themselves or the library? [cid:image001.jpg@01D951DE.AE6C6830] Miriam Andrus Director, Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640 989-837-3431 direct www.gadml.org<http://www.gadml.org> [cid:image002.png@01D951DE.AE6C6830]<http://www.facebook.com/gracedowlibrary>[cid:image003.png@01D951DE.AE6C6830]<http://www.twitter.com/cityofmidlandmi>[cid:image004.png@01D951DE.AE6C6830]<http://www.instagram.com/gracedowlibrary>[cid:image005.png@01D951DE.AE6C6830]<http://www.youtube.com/citymidland>

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