July 2023 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Full-time Maintenance Assistant Needed
by Joyce Becker 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

Hello, The Orion Township Public Library is currently hiring a full-time Maintenance Assistant. Please see attached posting for further details and how to apply. Joyce [cid:image001.png@01D9A04E.876840B0] Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlilbrary.org

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UPRLC Conference Registration
by Lisa Waskin 01 Sep '23

01 Sep '23

In case you missed it, registration is open for our Annual UPRLC Conference - Charting Our Course. This year's conference will be a day and a half event in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan on September 13th and 14th. We have an amazing line-up of presenters, vendors, workshops, and food. In fact, our conference starts off at 1pm on Wednesday with a catered lunch at the Bayliss Public Library from Wicked Sister. This is followed by our membership meeting, and finally a free Library of Michigan Trustee Training with Clare Membiela, or a Team Building Workshop from Scott Garrison and MCLS. On Thursday, join us at 8:00am for registration and more food at the Lake Superior State University's Cisler Center, featuring amazing views of the International Bridge, St Marys River and Canada. We start off the day with the ever-fabulous Kristin Fontichiaro as our opening keynote speaker. Throughout the day you get to choose from 15 wonderful breakout sessions, a panel discussion with Michigan library leaders, and more food with a very tasty selection from the LSSU Catering department. ( I heard there are brownies!) All in the picturesque Eastern Upper Peninsula of our beautiful state. Registration can be found at: https://form.jotform.com/231694409547162 Hotel rooms may be reserved at the Holiday Inn Express, located just across the street from LSSU. For reservations, please contact the hotel at 1-906-632-3999<tel:19066323999>. Please make sure you are contacting Sault Ste Marie Michigan and mention the UPRLC Conference to receive your discounted room price. Thank you and we hope to see you in September. Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Orion Township Public Library is looking for a new full time Maintenance Assistant
by Joyce Becker 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

The Orion Township Public Library is accepting applications for a full time maintenance assistant position. Please see attached posting for full job description and qualifications. Joyce [cid:image001.png@01D9B4BB.7260F0A0] Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlilbrary.org

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Library Director Search - Anderson Public Library (IN)
by Beth Barker 28 Aug '23

28 Aug '23

Library Director - Anderson Public Library (IN) The Anderson Public Library (IN)<https://www.and.lib.in.us/>, a renowned and progressive institution serving the vibrant communities of Anderson City, Anderson, Stony Creek, And Union Townships in Indiana, is seeking a dynamic and visionary individual to serve as its next Library Director. Working with 41.16 FTE staff, two locations, including both the Anderson Public Library and the Lapel Branch Library, and a $5.7 million budget, the new director will work to provide nearly 70,000 residents in the library district with a thriving, diverse, trusted, library at the center of the community. Key initiatives include making the library more visible to the population it serves, developing a healthy organizational culture, and working with the board and staff to align the organizational structure with patron's needs. Anderson, Indiana, a city nestled in the heart of Madison County, is an hour northeast of Indianapolis and its international airport. Downtown Anderson boasts an array of restored historic buildings. Anderson's devotion to the arts is evident through its historic Anderson Museum of Art, located in the former Carnegie Library building, the restored Paramount Theatre and ballroom, and live music venues, which provide a platform for creativity to thrive. Nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of parks and green spaces scattered throughout the city, along with the hiking trails at Mounds State Park and mountain bike trails at the Rangeline Nature Preserve. It is also the home of Anderson University, Purdue Polytechnic and a new Ivy Tech Community College campus. Anderson's warm and welcoming community radiates a sense of pride and unity, fostering connections among its residents. Responsibilities: The Library Director functions as the Chief Executive Officer of the library and is responsible for overseeing systemwide services and physical facilities, assessing and determining budgetary operating and capital needs, selecting and directing managers, and promoting library services. Responsibilities include but are not limited to selecting, supervising, training, and evaluating department staff and effectively scheduling staff to best meet library needs; administering library business in compliance with the Library Board of Trustee's policies, grant stipulations, Indiana Code Law, and Indiana State Library requirements, including compliance with professional certification requirements for library staff; designing and developing plans to ensure effective use of present and future materials, collections, and technology applications to best meet customer and staff needs; developing a strategic plan and short-term goals in collaboration with library board and staff; and modeling open communication with library staff and customers. Qualifications: A master's degree in library and information science and 5 years of relevant experience are required. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and listener, appreciate the value of staff to an organization, possess knowledge of current trends in the library profession, and will collaborate when problem solving. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $116,000 - $130,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package which includes health, dental, a 457 plan, pension, and life insurance. 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 Briana Trudell<mailto:brianatrudell@bradburymiller.com> (brianatrudell(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:brianatrudell@bradburymiller.com>). This position closes on Sunday, September 3, 2023. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links at https://bradburymiller.com/job/anderson-in/. 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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Job Opportunity - Ann Arbor District Library
by Heidi Pratt 22 Aug '23

22 Aug '23

Hello, The Ann Arbor District Library is currently hiring for a full-time Library Technician - Events position. Please see below for how to apply and for further details. If you are interested in applying, please visit: [ https://aadl.org/aboutus/employment | https://aadl.org/aboutus/employment ] Heidi Pratt Human Resources Associate Ann Arbor District Library [ mailto:hr@aadl.org | hr(a)aadl.org ] Job Title: Library Technician - Events Department: Public Experience & Desk Service Supervisor: Associate Director, Public Experience & Desk Service Hiring Range: $39,900 - $48,900 Union Position: Yes Benefits: Yes Hours: 1.0 FTE, including evening and weekend hours Opening: April 26, 2023 Closing: May 10, 2023 at 9pm Applying: Please do not apply directly through Indeed.com. Instead, visit aadl.org/aboutus/employment to submit an application and optional cover letter/resume. Please do not contact the Human Resources Office regarding the status of your application. Due to the volume of applications received, the Human Resources office is not able to provide information regarding the status of any individual application. Position Summary Under the supervision of the Public Experience & Desk Service Associate Director, the Library Technician assists with the implementation of the Library’s system-wide events efforts. The Technician will write and proofread written and online event information, assist AADL staff throughout the system with event details, work with outside organizations and speakers to successfully produce AADL events, maintain event statistics, and develop and host individual events that appeal to the community. The Library Technician will also handle room bookings from outside organizations and the corresponding customer service. This position will be required to work evenings and weekend hours as part of the regular work schedule. Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties as assigned: * Writes and proofreads Library event print and digital information. * Reserves meeting rooms for outside organizations in the events database, and handles all correspondence associated with room bookings. * Assists in maintaining current event information on the AADL website, both for external promotion and internal set-up and payment needs, with a strong attention to detail. * Assists with the logistics and organization of AADL public events including speaker payments, room set-up information, hotel and travel arrangements, scheduling local booksellers for author events, arranging for catering for receptions, and other event details. * Assists AADL staff with planning and scheduling of public events. * Maintains statistics related to Library programming efforts. * Creates events for the community, and serves as a host for these events and other events created by AADL staff, especially those events that center traditionally underserved audiences. * Assists with the coordination of the AADL summer game shop, prize distribution, and event codes. * Assists with planning large, special events in collaboration with other library staff. * Serves on departmental and system-wide teams and delivers related action items on schedule. Minimum Qualifications include: * Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; or one to two year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong editing, grammar, and proofreading skills. * Ability to organize work, set priorities and handle multiple tasks while maintaining strong attention to detail. Must be flexible and willing to work in situations with multiple deadlines. * Skilled in utilizing a variety of office software applications (including database and Microsoft Office applications). * One to two years’ experience providing direct customer service. * Experience blogging and contributing to an Online Content Management System. * Positive attitude and strong public service commitment. * Strong interpersonal and team player skills. Preferred Qualifications include: * Successful experience providing direct customer service in a public library setting. * Proven experience hosting events for all ages. * Fluency in one or more non-English languages. * Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in English, journalism or a related field. The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements. The Ann Arbor District Library is an EEO Employer. The Ann Arbor District Library reserves the right to change, amend, add, delete and otherwise assign any and all duties, responsibilities, and position titles as it deems necessary to meet the needs of its business.

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Free PCI Webinars
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 15 Aug '23

15 Aug '23

Greetings! Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform. * Ideating Programming for Spanish Speakers<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> August 2 at 2pm ET * Making Inclusion Visible in the Classroom and at the Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> August 9 at 2pm ET * The Censorship Cycle: Prevention Through Materials Management<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> August 16 at 2pm ET * Mind-Body Connections and Whole-Person Wellness: The Role of Mindfulness<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> August 23 at 2pm ET * Reasoning with the Unreasonable Patron: 6 Secrets for Making It Work<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> August 30 at 2pm ET Are you or your staff looking to develop your skills with professional development opportunities either in or out of state? The Library Continuing Education Stipend program<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> can support travel and registration costs by providing financial support for library staff continuing education. To find the full array of training and continuing education opportunities supported and offered by the Library of Michigan visit the Continuing Education site at Michigan.gov/LibraryCE<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce>. Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing…>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact me at Wartellab(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Wartellab@Michigan.gov>. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Packaging needed
by Nicole M Bovee 11 Aug '23

11 Aug '23

Troy Public Library needs MeLCat packaging in all sizes. If you have any to spare, we'll gladly take them off your hands. Our agency code is ZV831. Thank you, ~Nicole [cid:image010.jpg@01D93A24.1DC0AB60]<https://troypl.org/> Nicole Bovee Head of Circulation| City of Troy O: 248.524.3553 [cid:image011.png@01D93A24.1DC0AB60]<https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image012.png@01D93A24.1DC0AB60] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image013.png@01D93A24.1DC0AB60] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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The Website Formerly Known as Twitter
by DJ Bond 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Hey Michlib-L, TLN is taking a general poll to find out if libraries are still planning to stay on Twitter or planning to exit with the recent changes that have been happening. Let me know what you all think as you, I'm sure, are also having these conversations. DJ Bond Member Engagement Coordinator The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x116 dbond(a)tln.org TLN.org (he/him)

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CSLP's 2026 Slogan & 2027 Theme Listening Sessions
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

2026 Slogan and 2027 Theme Listening Sessions Save the Date! Thursday, August 24 ~ 1pm Eastern OR Friday, September 08 ~ 3pm Eastern Talk up your favorite 2026 Slogan and 2027 Theme from the vetted and translated voting slate. How are the Listening Sessions different from the previous Wordsmithing sessions? The longer list of possible slogans has now been reviewed for copyright, trademark and translated into Spanish. We will not be tweaking verbiage or revising the options at this stage. These sessions are YOUR opportunity to build support for your favorites. State Reps will be listening and then casting their votes at the CSLP Virtual Annual Meeting. Make sure to reach out to your state rep<https://www.cslpreads.org/member-libraries/> by September 13 and let them know your favorites too! (You can email me at LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov?subject=CSLP%202026%20Slogan%20and%202027%20Theme>) Please join us for 1 of the listening sessions: CSLP 2026 Slogan and 2027 Theme Listening Sessions Thursday, August 24 ~ (10am PDT, 11am MDT, 12pm CDT, 1pm EDT) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87862661621?pwd=YmNxa0lFVVJMNGY0M2xJSnJjMGE3Zz09 Friday, September 08 ~ (12pm PDT, 1pm MDT, 2pm CDT, 3pm EDT) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81180413010?pwd=L1N6WjBGeFVaN2FoTzNZRHc5aGxxZz09 Need a reminder? Register here to receive a reminder<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJNTvKeq7-h8FDowG5GGMEDysAx-2s0tZ…>. Voting Slate 2026 Potential Slogans for theme: Dinosaur * Big and Small Adventures for All / Grandes y pequeñas aventuras para todos * Explore with a Roar! / ¡Explora con un rugido! * Romp, Stomp, Read / Corre, pisa, lee * Unearth a Story / Desenterrar una historia 2027 Potential Themes Cooking/Food Games/Play Engineering/Invention/Technology Mystery/Detective/Suspense Outdoors/Nature/Camping Plants/Flowers/Gardening Time Travel/History Travel Vehicles/Transportation Weather We want to give a huge Shout Out! to the CSLP Theme & Slogan Committee for facilitating the year long process to create this year's CSLP themes and slogans voting slate. Warm regards, CSLP Theme & Slogan Committee Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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twisted hanging 'S' hooks
by Joyce Becker 31 Jul '23

31 Jul '23

Hello, We have many (hundreds) of these twisted hanging 'S' hooks: https://www.demco.com/twist-hanging-s-hooks-for-demco-reg-media-pouches Let me know if you'd like some or all of them. Joyce Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlilbrary.org

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