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New Director Opportunities - Rocky River Public Library (OH) and Minerva Public Library (OH)
by Beth Barker 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Library Director - Rocky River Public Library (OH) The Rocky River Public Library (OH)<https://rrpl.org/> Board of Trustees seeks a proven communicator with strong organizational management skills and a willingness to build community relationships as its next Library Director. A previous Library Journal Star library, RRPL serves the nearly 22,000 residents of the city from a historic single 56,500 sq. ft. branch with 58.43 FTE and a $4.8 million budget. The seven-member Board of Trustees is appointed by the Rocky River City Schools Board of Education. Library highlights include the Cowan Pottery Museum, numerous individualized services for patrons, and membership in the robust CLEVNET consortium. Key initiatives are ongoing implementation of the strategic plan, fiscally responsible management of the public's dollars funding the library, and active leadership that recognizes and appreciates the value of the RRPL staff. Situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Rocky River is a picturesque westside suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. Residents enjoy proximity to both the lake and downtown, an excellent school system, and access to the Cleveland Metroparks. This walkable and bikeable city is home to many unique and locally owned retail shops, breweries, restaurants, and service providers. Only 9 miles from downtown Cleveland, you are a short drive to multiple professional sports venues, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and Playhouse Square (the second largest unified arts complex in the U.S.). The region is also home to many private and public higher education institutions like Case Western Reserve University, Baldwin Wallace College, and Cleveland State University as well as the nationally renowned Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Responsibilities: The Library Director's responsibilities include but are not limited to upholding the library's mission and always imparting a positive impression of the library to the public; demonstrating a positive attitude and supporting library goals and objectives; managing the development of the strategic plan and its implementation; networking with peers and community leaders for continuous improvement of the library; modeling and reinforcing excellent customer service; responding swiftly, professionally, and equitably to patron-raised concerns ; coaching, training, and mentoring managers both in the effective performance of their duties and in managing the people who report to them, while interacting and communicating with the entire staff; preparing and presenting monthly reports for the Board of Trustees reporting library activities, issues, etc.; and coordinating communication and information exchange between Fiscal Officer, Deputy Fiscal Officer, HR Generalist, and Deputy Director. Qualifications: A Master of Library Science or Library Information Sciences degree from an ALA-accredited school and a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a public library environment are required. Demonstrated strategic planning and budgetary experience and previous experience at a management level with community agencies and local government are preferred. The ideal candidate will possess previous experience with a renovation or building project, demonstrated success managing a multi-layered organization, and an understanding of how to balance library principles with community needs and expectations. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $110,000 - $120,000 (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 Brian C. Hare<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com> (brianhare(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on May 28, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/rocky-river/. Director - Minerva Public Library (OH) The Minerva Public Library (OH)<https://www.minervalibrary.info/> Board of Trustees seeks a Library Director who is a creative and innovative thinker ready to lead the library into a new future. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who can bring out the best in a dedicated staff, and effectively represent and promote the library in the community with energy and enthusiasm. In a campus-like setting adjacent to Minerva Elementary School and the YMCA, the 24,000-square-foot building was completely renovated in 2003 and provides ample space for programs and meetings as well as a 98,000-item collection. The library's service area includes portions of three counties with just under 12,000 residents. A staff of thirteen (9.5 FTE) serves 6,800 local cardholders. Ohio's Public Library Fund supplies almost all of the current operating budget of $850,000, and thoughtful planning has built a strong capital projects fund. The Director will have the opportunity to set a new course for the library using strategic and facilities planning to develop new programs and services to meet changing community needs and expectations - all while maintaining strong fiscal practices. The Director will also work to develop new partnerships with local agencies and community groups. The Village of Minerva, with a population of 3,680, lies in a corner of rural Stark County within an easy drive of the cities of Canton, Louisville, and Alliance. A friendly, close-knit community, village residents are proud of the local schools, the revived business district, and the completely renovated historic Roxy Theater. Community institutions have strong local support with the Village Government, local schools, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Historical Society all viewing the library as an important community asset. Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director ensures the efficient and effective overall operation of the library; oversees the development and implementation of strategic and operational goals and objectives; develops policies and plans for Board approval and implements practices and procedures to carry them out; works with the Fiscal Officer to develop and manage the library budget; represents the library in the community and collaborates effectively with other community agencies and organizations; assures adequate staffing levels and appropriate training and development of staff; acts as Adult Services Manager and manages and develops the adult materials collection; provides service desk support as needed. Qualifications: A master's degree in library science (M.L.S. or M.L.I.S.) from an American Library Association accredited institution or a bachelor's degree and significant job-related coursework or training, with preference given to candidates with a master's degree. Previous management/supervisory experience in a public library is required. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently, taking initiative and making sound decisions, while working successfully with others and participating effectively as part of a team; the ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form; experience in collaboration or partnerships with non-library groups or agencies; and adult collection development and programming experience. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $55,000 - $70,000 (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 Brian C. Hare<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com> (brianhare(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on May 28, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/minerva/. 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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YA book are gone
by Deb Hemmye 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

All of the YA books are gone. Stay tuned for Batch #2! Deb Hemmye (she, her, hers) Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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Art Items in Makerspace Areas
by COO Elyshia Hoekstra 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Happy Friday Library Land, I am looking for some ideas. We recently had a former patron pass away and a fair-ish monetary donation was made to the library in his memory. Both he and his wife were artists, and one of our ideas was to add an art aspect to our makerspace area. However, I'm not sure what that would look like. Do any of you have any art pieces included in your makerspace areas? What do you have? Is it messy and/or expensive to maintain? Does it see a lot of traffic? Anything else I should keep in mind? You can reply to me off list at [ mailto:cooeh@llcoop.org | cooeh(a)llcoop.org ] . Thanks! Elyshia Hoekstra, Director Coopersville Area District Library 616-837-6809

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Register for MCLS Virtual Dialogue in May!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services invites you to connect with fellow librarians and library workers at our next Virtual Dialogue on Thursday, May 11, at 10:30am-noon Eastern (9:30-11am Central). Come share and learn from each other as we discuss big picture thinking and its role in cultivating a growth mindset. Registration is open now for dialogues on May 11, July 11, September 14, and November 8, at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues-2023. MCLS's Virtual Dialogues aren't a webinar or a workshop; instead, they are an opportunity for librarians and library workers from all levels and all types of libraries to talk about issues that are important to them by sharing thoughts, ideas, and insights with each other. We hope you can join us on May 11! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, & Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01D97440.5F36B4D0] 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>

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YA books
by Deb Hemmye 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

We are starting to weed our Young Adult collection and are hoping someone else might be able to save these books from a landfill (despite the fact that we send them to our recycling center, I have my doubts as to whether they actually get recycled). I've gone through all of our discards and removed any with yellowed pages, stains, tears, water wrinkles, etc. Most of these have only circ'd a couple of times. If you're interested, please send your Rides handle and the titles you want, or you can take the entire box. If there is interest, we have many, many more to come. Thanks! Deb Hemmye (she, her, hers) Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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Printing Error in Romantic Comedy
by Melissa C. 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Hi All, Just a heads-up, I came across a printing error in a hardcover copy of Curtis Sittenfeld's new book *Romantic Comedy*. Pages 152-185 are a reprint of pages 121-152, so there are 30 pages missing from the novel (and it's at a juicy part, too). You may want to check your copies. ISBN 9780399590948 Melissa Connolly Youth & Teen Services Librarian Oak Park Public Library mconnolly(a)oakparkmi.gov 248-691-7480 -- mac3g4(a)gmail.com

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free online astronomy program, April 25, Chasing Dark Skies - For Love of Milky Way Photography
by Jennifer Dye 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Adrian Bradley joins us again to show how to take photographs of the Milky Way. First you need to find a place where you can see it, despite the light bathing our night skies. Adrian explores how to take clear pictures using fairly standard photographic equipment. But if you happen to have a high-powered telescope and a top-of-the-line camera, his suggestions will still be useful. Adrian is active in many astronomical communities both nationally and locally. He has shared his experience about astrophotography several times for the DPL/WSU Planetarium series. DPL continues partnering with WSU's planetarium on these talks related to astronomy. Zoom link will be sent to registrants before program. Tuesday, April 25 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register: https://dpl-milky-way-photography.eventbrite.com [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F492100499%2F13…]<https://dpl-milky-way-photography.eventbrite.com/> Chasing Dark Skies - For Love of Milky Way Photography<https://dpl-milky-way-photography.eventbrite.com/> Learn to take photographs showing the Milky Way. dpl-milky-way-photography.eventbrite.com Jennifer Jennifer Dye Acting Manager Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Knapp Branch 13330 Conant 313-481-1771 M, W, Sat 10-6 Tu, Th 12-8 Detroit, Michigan 48212

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MI PR Group recording on Youtube
by Kelly Rembert 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Hi Everyone, I posted the latest meeting of the MI PR Group up on Youtube at https://youtu.be/J5L_ilDXsnw. This is our Sep. 20, 2022 meeting. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! As a heads up we will have a special guest on October 18 meeting - Malika Abdul-Malik from Mango languages will talk to us about PR tools that Mango has to help us out. Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) September 20, 2022 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much 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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Power Up Call for Proposals & Summer Learning Opportunities from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Power Up 2024 A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff Call for Proposals Now Open! The Power Up Conference Committee wants your program proposals for Power Up 2024 to be held March 21-22, 2024, in Madison, WI. Every selected session will receive one complimentary conference registration. Submit your idea by August 6th, 2023: go.wisc.edu/94a76a<https://go.wisc.edu/94a76a> We are also excited to announce our keynotes for the conference. 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. Conference details: ischool.wisc.edu/power-up/2024<https://ischool.wisc.edu/power-up/2024> <http://go.wisc.edu/power-up> Advocacy Crash Courses: Champion Your Public Library! August Webinar Series 12-1 pm CST, Mondays & Thursdays $50 registration or save 20% and register for all 5! Join experts for a series of engaging, fun, and practical webinars focused on advocating for your library in a variety of ways! Register now: go.wisc.edu/library-advocacy<http://go.wisc.edu/library-advocacy> Online Summer Courses Serve your community better with instructor-led courses. 10% early-bird discounts automatically applied when you register at least two weeks early! * Library Security: Training for Worst Case Scenarios and Everyday Conflicts, Jun 5 – Jul 16 * Genealogy Library Services, Jun 19 – July 30 * Strategies for Supervising Part-Time Employees, Jul 10 – Aug 20 * NEW! Sexual and Reproductive Health Information at the Library, Jul 17 – Aug 13 * NEW! What’s the Buzz?: Creating Organic Social Media Content with Wings, Jul 24 – Aug 20 See full course offerings: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education Please email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu with any questions.

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Holocaust Speaker @ the Livonia Public Library
by Chase, Kristine 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Hello there, On Tuesday May 2, 2023 the Livonia Public Library is hosting author & Holocaust survivor Irene Miller who will discuss her historical memoir Into No Man's Land. As with our World War II veterans, there are fewer survivors of the Holocaust able to share their stories with each passing day. As such, this is a unique opportunity to hear the experiences of a Holocaust survivor firsthand. Please feel free to share the attached flyer with your staff & patrons. “There are worse crimes than burning books. One of them is not reading them.” - Joseph Brodsky [cid:LivoniaLibrary-150_448311fd-878c-427d-a2b3-a583dea86bcb.png]<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> Kristine Chase Librarian I Livonia Public Library (734) 466-2156 kchase(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org www.livoniapubliclibrary.org<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> [cid:SocialLink_Facebook_32x32_f4cd0f65-1d29-42e1-8c6b-fa4525a26a66.png] <https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> [cid:SocialLink_Twitter_32x32_88eae9ba-dbc6-4e96-8fbb-583ba4e951d4.png] <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> [cid:SocialLink_Youtube_32x32_aebcc362-2268-4807-a71b-51f1c09418fd.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ> This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you.

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