June 2023 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

RICOH Print Cartridges Available
by jcook＠otsegolibrary.org 02 Jun '23

02 Jun '23

We accepted the generous offer of two Ricoh printer toner cartridges from another library, and discovered that they were not compatible with our Ricoh copier. So, we're putting it back out there for any library in need. RICOH Print Cartridge MP 3554 (Two Available) Thank you, Jess [purple signature] Jess M. Cook (Beattie) Graphic Design Clerk jcook(a)otsegolibrary.org<mailto:jbeattie@otsegolibrary.org> Otsego District Public Library 401 Dix Street - Otsego, MI 49078 P: (269) 694-9690 F: (269) 694-9129 www.otsegolibrary.org<http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> [linkedin]<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-cook> [website icon] <otsegolibrary.org> [fb] <https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoDistrictLibrary/> [insta] <https://www.instagram.com/otsegodistrictpubliclibrary/> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/otsegolibrary> "If you want an education... go to the library!" - Frank Zappa

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Lego Club - Storage Question
by Lorry Traver 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

Good afternoon library land, My library is starting a Lego Club. We have plenty of Legos, but are searching for storage containers for these. We have a second branch that we may occasionally take the Legos to for use there. What types of storage containers have you or do you use for your Legos that you like well, and where did you purchase them? Thank you! -- “It is not true that we have only one life to live; if we can read, we can live as many more lives and as many kinds of lives as we wish.” – S.I. Hayakawa *Lorry Traver* Pronouns: She/Her Youth Services Coordinator Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 ltraver(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043 ext. 203

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Banned book requests limit
by Jenn Donner 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

Hi all, I have heard in a few different webinars and presentations that having a limit to how many times a specific book can be requested to be removed from a collection. For example, if the whole process has been completed but the librarian and board said they would keep the book in the collection, then they wouldn't look at any other requests to have that title removed from the collection for 2 years. Does anyone have a policy I can look at that has such a limit? Thanks! Jenn Donner -- Jenn Donner, MLIS, M.Ed. District Director Iosco-Arenac District Library 989-362-2651

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August Advocacy Crash Courses & More from UW-Madison iSchool
by UW iSchool CE 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

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! * Engage and Thrive! Leverage Community Engagement for Advocacy<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/advocacy-crash-courses#Engage…>, Aug 3 * Say it Loud: Advocating for your Library’s Values on Social Media<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/advocacy-crash-courses#say-it>, Aug 7 * Data Visualization Basics for Non-Graphic Designers<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/advocacy-crash-courses#data-v…>, Aug 10 * Library Advocacy: Telling Your Story with the Voice of Place<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/advocacy-crash-courses#your-s…>, Aug 14 * Fine-Tuning Your Presentations<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/advocacy-crash-courses#fine-t…>, Aug 17 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! NEW! What’s the Buzz?: Creating Organic Social Media Content with Wings, Jul 24 – Aug 20 Register now: go.wisc.edu/87hd75<https://go.wisc.edu/87hd75> Every library has programs, services and initiatives that they want the public to know about, but being able to effectively cut through the noise on social media is not always easy. In this course, you’ll learn how to determine your brand, find your place in the local market, and write strong content that helps you stand out from the crowd, regardless of budget. * Strategies for Supervising Part-Time Employees<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/part-time-staff/>, July 10 - Aug 20 * Genealogy Library Services<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/genealogy>, Jun 19 – July 30 * NEW! Sexual and Reproductive Health Information at the Library<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-sexual-and-reproductive-h…>, Jul 17 – Aug 13 * NEW! What’s the Buzz?: Creating Organic Social Media Content with Wings<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/new-whats-the-buzz-creating-o…>, Jul 24 – Aug 20 * Know your Community: survey Design for Results<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/survey-design/>, July 24 - Aug 20 See full course offerings: https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education 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<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/cfp/> by August 6th, 2023. 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> --- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Alma Public Library: Cataloger/Technical Services Librarian
by Marla Drury 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

The Alma Public Library is currently seeking a Cataloger/Technical Services Librarian. Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Cataloger receives, classifies, and catalogs various library materials, oversees the work of Library Aides assisting with cataloging functions, performs routine bibliographic database maintenance, assists with acquisitions, processes and maintains periodical collections, performs circulation duties and assists patrons, contributes to Library programming initiatives, and maintenance of web presence. Associate's or bachelor's degree in library science or related field will be considered. A master's degree with experience is preferred. This is either a full- or part-time position. The starting wage is $16.21 - $19.46, depending on qualifications. The City offers a competitive benefits package. The deadline to apply is June 23rd at 5pm. The City of Alma is an equal-opportunity employer. A complete job description and application packet is available at myalma.org/employment.php Interested applicants should submit a City of Alma Employment Application, resume, and letter of interest to: Cheri Rayner, HR Manager 525 E Superior St Alma, MI 48801 hrmanager(a)myalma.org [cid:image001.jpg@01D99481.CD364C00] Marla Drury Juvenile & Young Adult Services Librarian Alma Public Library 500 E. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801 Phone: 989-463-3966 ex. 9581 Website: Alma Public Library<http://www.youseemore.com/alma/default.asp> Email: mdrury(a)myalma.org

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DVD Packaging Available
by Erin Schmandt 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

We have a box full of smaller boxes that are for packaging DVDs for RIDES. They are available to the first library who sends me their RIDES code. Erin N. Schmandt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 x102 [Caro-Area-District-Library-Logo]

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Event at Ypsilanti Library
by Aaron Smith 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

Hello Michlib listserv crew! This is Aaron Smith, an Adult Services Librarian at Ypsilanti Library's downtown Michigan Avenue branch. We have an event coming up next Monday July 5 that I'm hoping can be shared through the listserv for folks to know about. A PDF of our event flier is attached, and here is our library's event link: https://attend.ypsilibrary.org/event/8274166 *Michigan Notable Book Talk -- Hadha Baladuna: Arab American Narratives of Boundary and Belonging* *Monday, June 05 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm * *YDL - Mich Ave, 229 West Michigan Avenue, Ypsilanti, MI 48197* This year, the Michigan Avenue branch is a stop on the 2023 Michigan Notable Books tour! Ghassan Zeineddine and Sally Howell, two of the editors for Hadha Baladuna: Arab American Narratives of Boundary and Belonging, will join us to read and discuss their work. As described on the publisher's website: "Hadha Baladuna ('this is our country') is the first work of creative nonfiction in the field of Arab American literature that focuses entirely on the Arab diaspora in Metro Detroit, an area with the highest concentration of Arab Americans in the US. Editors Ghassan Zeineddine, Nabeel Abraham, and Sally Howell have assembled a cast of emerging and established writers from a wide array of communities, including cultural heritages originating from Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, and Yemen." This event will be live inside the Michigan Avenue branch, streamed on the library's Facebook page, and archived afterward on the library's YouTube page. Questions? Contact librarian Aaron Smith at asmith(a)ypsilibrary.org for more information. Made possible with support from the Library of Michigan. *** Aaron Smith he / they Adult Services Librarian YDL - Michigan Avenue asmith(a)ypsilibrary.org https://www.ypsilibrary.org/ 734-482-4110 (extension 2421)

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Job Opening-Library Assitant
by Bryonna Barton 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

The Eaton Rapids Area District Library is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic part-time Library Assistant. Library Assistants are the backbone of the library and handle much of the day-to-day activities necessary to keep the library organized and active in the community. Training will be provided. The Library is looking for candidates that demonstrate a strong work ethic, are reliable, committed to providing quality public service, and desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. If you have a passion for books and customer service, this position is waiting for you. The Eaton Rapids Area Library is a Class IV Library, serving over 12,000 residents in the City of Eaton Rapids, Eaton Rapids Township and Hamlin Township. We are located in the heart of Eaton Rapids on Main Street. Our mission and vision is to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages community engagement and continually evolves to best meet our community needs. Position: Library Assistant Job Description: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, typical duties may include, but are not limited to: - Processes, sorts, organizes, and shelves library materials. Assists with maintenance of library collections. - Provide prompt, courteous phone and in-person service to patrons to meet their needs including research assistance, readers advisory, placing, finding and retrieving book requests, computer assistance, printing, etc. - Assist librarians in preparation for and management of programs, including Summer and Winter Reading programs, mainly teen programs. - Help create and maintain library material displays throughout the library. - Understands and clearly explains library rules, policies, and procedures to the public as required and resolves patron issues as needed. - Helps coordinate volunteers, book displays, as well as local history. - Assisting patrons in use of computers and other library technology - Other duties/projects may be assigned by the librarian. Job Requirements: - Requires a high school diploma - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Strong commitment to public service excellence - Self-motivated, creative, enthusiastic, flexible and dependable - Proficient in using computers and the Internet Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with tweens and teens is preferred - Some college experience - Previous experience working in a library, bookstore, or other similar environment - Previous customer service experience - Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. Hours: Part-time, 20-25 hours per week, including regularly scheduled evenings and weekends. Salary/Benefits: Hourly wage starting at $12.00. Pro-rated paid time off and some paid holidays. To Apply: Email cover letter, resume to the Library Director, Bryonna Barton, at bbarton(a)eradl.org. Position is open until filled. The Eaton Rapids Area District Library is an equal opportunity employer Best, *Bryonna Barton* Library Director Eaton Rapids Area District Library 220 S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 517-663-0950 x401 bbarton(a)eradl.org

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New Documents for May, 2023
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

Good Morning A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note for this month: - Midwives: Information on Births, Workforce, and Midwifery Education. - Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community. - U.S. Department of Education. Washington, D.C. 2023. - Fiscal Brief: Traffic Citation Revenue [Michigan]. - 2023-2027 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). - Top 10 baby names of 2022 - Report on Matters Related to Intelligence Activities and Investigations Arising Out of the 2016 Presidential Campaigns. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/153279420/May%202023%20New%20Documents%2… -- Bruce Sarjeant (pronouns: *he, him, his*) Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Employment Opportunity - Circulation Supervisor Benton Harbor Public Library
by Kat Boyer 01 Jun '23

01 Jun '23

The Benton Harbor Public Library is seeking a Library Circulation Supervisor. This position will be front of the house, and is best suited to someone who loves working with people and has strong customer service skills. This is a full time (37.5 hours) a week position with a starting rate of $17.00-$20.00/hr depending on experience. Other benefits include paid time off and the ability to participate in the library’s Retirement Plan. This person will work directly under the supervision of the Head of the Adult and Junior Departments and the Director. Job Duties: - Waits on patrons at the circulation desk and is able to perform all clerk duties as necessary. - Check library application forms against data entry that is completed by other circulation staff. - Train and supervise circulation staff. - Works together with the Head of the Adult Department to order books for the collection - Reconcile cash drawer. - Resolve disputes with patrons concerning overdue, lost and damaged items, directing unresolved issues to the Library Director or designee as necessary. - Oversees printing and mailing of overdue lists. - Enters department schedules into the online calendar. - Is in charge of the development and creation of displays. - Acts as the point person for Inter-library loan requests (through MelCat and OCLC). - Maintains the library's magazine subscriptions. - Works with the Adult Programming person to develop passive programming in the Adult Department. - Acts as the overall library supervisor in the absence of the Director and Department Heads. - Other duties as assigned. Requirements: - Hold an MLIS (or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited program) or currently enrolled in an ALA accredited Master’s Degree Program in the field of Library Science and expected to complete the program within 1-1.5 years. - Reliable transportation. - Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job. There is considerable walking, bending, standing, lifting, as well as pushing and pulling carts, cleaning and maintenance, and moving equipment. - Proficient computer and technological skills and at least two years experience using Microsoft products, multi-line phone systems, fax and copy machines, smart devices and tablets. Library software is a plus. - Enjoys working with people and strong customer service skills. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Superior attention to detail. Send your resume and cover letter to Director Kat Boyer at kboyer(a)bentonharborlibrary.com. Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1899250?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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