May 2023 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Morton Township Library Employment Opportunity
by Juliane Schafer 04 May '23

04 May '23

*Morton Township Library Employment Opportunity Library Assistant – Public Services (Full-Time)* Morton Township Library is seeking an energetic, creative, highly motivated, and service-oriented Library Assistant.Morton Township Library is a Class II public library located in Mecosta County and serves the residents of Morton Township and four surrounding townships. *Position:*Library Assistant *Location:*Morton Township Library, 110 S. James St., Mecosta, MI 49332 *Work Schedule:*Full-Time - (approximately 37 hours per week) including Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.The library is closed Sundays and Mondays./*Candidates interested in part-time employment will also be considered. /* Job Summary:*Under the supervision of the library director, the Library Assistant is responsible for: preparing new library materials for use; planning, promoting, and implementing library programs for adults; staffing the information desk as needed and assisting patrons in their search for library materials; providing reader’s advisory and technical assistance to patrons; scheduling and supervising the use of library meeting rooms; writing grant proposals for enhancing library services; assisting with children’s programs; creating library displays; and performing other duties as assigned. *Requirements:*The applicant should be passionate about the work and mission of public libraries, have a minimum of an associate degree in a related field, have enthusiasm for creating dynamic and relevant library programs, and have the ability to write grant proposals.The applicant should also have effective verbal and written communication skills, be comfortable with public speaking and representing the library in a variety of settings, have experience using current technology, be a self-motivated person who can work both independently and collaboratively, and be passionate about creating and maintaining a welcoming and customer service-oriented environment. *Salary and Benefits:*Wage will be based on qualifications and experience.Benefits for full-time employees include health, vision, and dental insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation (after one year of employment), and paid personal days.** *Apply:*Mail or email resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: Juliane Schafer, Director Morton Township Library P.O. Box 246 Mecosta, MI 49332 jschafer(a)mtplibrary.org www.morton.michlibrary.org *Deadline:*Friday, May 19, 2023

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May news at MCLS
by Mary Ruthko 04 May '23

04 May '23

Have you read MCLS's May newsletter? Find it at the link below and don't forget to subscribe to receive our monthly news in your inbox. https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter/may-2023/ [cid:052dee0b-4a13-4e00-b8ff-212e9039f895]<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter/may-2023/> 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:dae929db-6b8f-437e-9c6e-42166024957f] 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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Program Recommendation: Que the Kitchen
by Latonia Phillips 04 May '23

04 May '23

The Bloomfield Township Public Library hosted Quiana "Que" Broden, owner and chef of Que the Kitchen, back in February for a cooking demonstration. Que the Kitchen is a demonstration restaurant located in Detroit. Chef Que talked about becoming a vegan, healthy eating and opening her restaurant -- all while preparing chili and cornbread. She offered our patrons vegan chicken or real chicken to go with the chili. The people who attended really liked Que's presentation. She had a lot of energy, was very charming and passionate. Her entire presentation (including preparation, cooking and serving) took an hour and she answered questions throughout. I highly recommend her. Please contact her PR rep Bee Brown at bee(a)thebeeagency.com<mailto:bee@thebeeagency.com> if you have questions or would like more information. Latonia Phillips Adult Services Librarian Bloomfield Township Public Library - BTPL 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 phillipl(a)btpl.org<mailto:phillipl@btpl.org> https://btpl.org/

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Zoom Talk with George Black The Long Reckoning Dearborn Library
by Lodge, Daniel 04 May '23

04 May '23

Everyone - Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Famed journalist Mr. George Black will be joining us on Thursday, May 18th at 6:30pm for a virtual conversation regarding his new book The Long Reckoning: A Story of War, Peace and Redemption in Vietnam. Mr. Black's book tells the moving story of how a small group of people-including two Vietnam veterans-forced the U.S. government to take responsibility for the ongoing horrors-agent orange and unexploded munitions-inflicted on the Vietnamese. Click here to register for the Program: https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=12096&ag… The virtual talk will be projected in our Library Auditorium. Copies of the book will be available for purchase before, during and after the talk outside of our Auditorium. Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Employment Opportunity - Branch Manager, Genoa, Ohio
by Janelle Thomas 04 May '23

04 May '23

*Please excuse cross postings. Please see the attached.* *Janelle Thomas *(she/her/hers)* | *Executive Director *| *The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 | jthomas(a)norweld.org *This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*

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UPDATE Game Replacement Pieces
by Kayla Dies 04 May '23

04 May '23

The game has been spoken for. Thanks for giving it a new home! From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Kayla Dies via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 4:44 PM To: Michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Game Replacement Pieces We had to remove Throw Throw Burrito: Extreme Outdoor Edition due to a broken burrito :( Would anyone like the remainder of the pieces to have for replacement? Remainder pieces include: 1 instruction booklet, 6 burrito bruises, 1 Fear Me Badge, 1 Inflatable burrito, 120 Cards in original box. Respond with your Rides code and we will send it out to you. [https://esr-storage.s3.amazonaws.com/images/25659/178598/images/63e540f5ebe…]<https://www.pawpawlib.org/> Kayla Dies Teen Librarian 269.657.3800 kdies(a)pawpawlib.org<mailto:kdies@pawpawlib.org> www.pawpawlib.org<http://www.pawpawlib.org> 609 W Michigan Ave. Paw Paw, MI 49079

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Clinton Macomb Public Library is Hiring! Provisional Customer Concierge.
by Lisa Hernandez 04 May '23

04 May '23

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is seeking a high quality candidate with outstanding external and internal customer service skills to join our Customer CARE team as a provisional (sub) Customer Concierge to work up to 20 hours a week, including evenings and weekends at their three locations. This position includes assisting customers with obtaining library cards, resolving account issues up to $100, registering for programs, and placing holds. This person handles basic troubleshooting of the automated materials handling system among other duties. We offer a pleasant work environment with clean & modern facilities including a new world class branch located in Macomb Township. Please visit our website for a full job description and application requirements. https://cmpl.org/employment/ Thank you & we look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Library of Michigan Trustee Training Webinars
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 04 May '23

04 May '23

Greetings! The Library of Michigan is offering a two-part training for Trustees. Part1: Trustee Training 101: The Basics - May 9, 2023, 1:00pm-3:00pm (ET) - This session will cover the basic information newly appointed or elected library trustees should know in order to begin their tenure governing a public library. What to know, who to ask and how to avoid pitfalls. Participants in this session will: * Learn the duties and responsibilities of Library Trustees. * Understand the library's role as a public entity. * Know where to find additional information and answers to questions that they may have as they adjust to their new positions. For more information and to register for this webinar, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>. (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Part2: Trustee Training 102: Advanced Trustees - May 16, 2023, 1:00pm-3:00pm (ET) - As the governing body of a public library, library trustees often have to handle situations involving personnel, public finance, politics, and other issues that could have significant consequences if dealt with incorrectly. Participants in this session will: * Discuss the primary sources of library funding in Michigan. * Identify a library board's role in issues such as intellectual freedom. * Determine appropriate roles and duties for board officers. For more information and to register for this webinar, visit the event page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>. (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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MeL Minute: Plight of the Pollinators
by Ann Kaskinen 04 May '23

04 May '23

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]In Barry County a group of dedicated citizens have begun their inaugural Operation Pollination<https://operationpollination.net/> project to build a 400-square foot native pollinator garden near the entrance of Kellogg Community College’s Fehsenfeld Center. Reading their story in my local newspaper, I was inspired to further investigate the urgent need for such initiatives. Among the many things that I learned through the Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) eResources, is that “birds, bats, insects and many other pollinators are disappearing, putting our entire food supply in jeopardy.” (Helmer<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>) I also learned that there are several resources in MeL on both the decimation of pollinators as well as the many ways we can revitalize what’s been lost. Bees, Birds & Butterflies In her book, Where Have All the Bees Gone?: Pollinators in Crisis<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, from the eBook High School Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, Rebecca Hirsh points out that more than twenty thousand species of bees live around the world. Globally, bees pollinate about $24 billion worth of crops—almost 10 percent of the total value of food production worldwide. Due to pesticides, development, and the elimination of certain plant species, bee populations are in rapid decline. In her most recent (2022) publication, Where Have All the Birds Gone?: Nature in Crisis<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, she references a 2019 study published in the journal, Science: Since 1970, 3 billion birds—nearly 30 per cent of all the birds in the United States and Canada—had vanished. Finally, in her book, The Monarchs Are Missing: A Butterfly Mystery<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> , readers learn that between deforestation in Mexico and temperature changes in Texas, the Monarch Butterfly population is facing serious challenges. Revitalization Fortunately, there are many ways to proactively rebuild a pollinator-rich environment. While there are articles available through many MeL eResources such as Science Reference Center<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, Education Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, and MasterFILE Complete,<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> the eBook Collections offer a great place to begin your learning: * Beekeeping for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started and Succeed Keeping Bees in Your Backyard<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> * Bee a Good Human: A Pollinators’ Guide to a Better Life<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> * Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> * Protecting Pollinators: How to Save the Creatures That Feed Our World<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> * Pollinators and Pollinator Habitat on Federal Lands: Best Management Practices<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> From the earliest learner to the more advanced, there is something in MeL for every age to learn why we need to protect the 200,000 species of pollinators in the world. If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen 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. #IMLSGrant Ann Kaskinen MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12 Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-5333 kaskinena(a)mcls.org<mailto:kaskinena@mcls.org> [cid:image003.png@01D97E65.8C4614A0] 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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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity!
by Jessica Nelson 04 May '23

04 May '23

POSITION TITLE: Branch Librarian - Youth focused (#548) LOCATION: Kentwood Branch (https://kdl.org/locations/KWD/) BEGINNING PAY RATE: $22.97/hr., 40 Hours/week CLASSIFICATION: Union Represented DEADLINE TO APPLY: May 18, 2023 @ 5:00pm SCHEDULE: Week 1-3: Monday 8:30am-5:00pm, Tuesday 11:45am-8:15pm, and Wednesday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Week 4: Monday 8:30am-5:00pm, Tuesday 11:45am-8:15pm, Thursday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, and Saturday 8:45am-5:15pm. To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl.  <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl> Job Openings | Kent District Library Job Openings - GovernmentJobs<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl> Where We Are a Service Provider. Our Customers are organizations such as federal, state, local, tribal, or other municipal government agencies (including administrative agencies, departments, and offices thereof), private businesses, and educational institutions (including without limitation K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and vocational schools), who use our Services to evaluate job ... www.governmentjobs.com<http://www.governmentjobs.com/> Applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Thank you! Jessica Nelson Human Resources Generalist Kent District Library Service Center, 814 W. River Center Dr. NE., Comstock Park, MI 49321 D 616.784.2016| F 616.647.3818 | she/her/hers (what’s this?<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mypronouns.org%2f&c…>) [Signature-tagline300x17]<http://www.kdl.org/>

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