July 2023 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

New library plans - cool features
by Melissa Huisman 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Hi! We are working on preliminary drawings for a combined library/community center. Has anyone built or remodeled recently and can enthusiastically recommend some feature that you really love? Podcast studio? - sensory feature? - computer station for adult/baby crib? - I'm open to anything! Thank you! Melissa [cid:image001.png@01D9BAFA.6689AF70] Contact me: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org> :: 616-669-1255 x 5

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UPDATED AUDIO BOOKS WEEDING LIST UP FOR GRABS
by Carolyn S. Smith 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Good afternoon all. Attached is the updated audio books list up for grabs from Dearborn Heights South, John F. Kennedy, jr Library. Please note if you are asking for more than 20 audiobooks you will need to pick them up as our delivery will only take small boxes. If you are looking for 20 or less feel free to send me your delivery/rides codes and the titles and I will send them off to you. Thanks for looking and thank you to all that have helped take many off our hands already. Carolyn Smith Branch Librarian Dearborn Heights Libraries John F. Kennedy, Jr. Branch 313-791-6055 LEGAL CONFIDENTIAL: This E-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. The information and/or documents in this message are privileged and confidential, for use only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution, use or copying of the contents of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately and delete this message from your system.

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job posting for the Coloma Public Library
by Mary Harrison 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Hi MichLib-L, The Coloma Public Library is seeking a candidate for the following position: Technology Assistant Part Time (20 hours a week) Pay: $11 per hours, no benefits Position to be filled Sept 2023 Work is scheduled mainly during the Library's open hours: M-Th 9a-7p, F-Sa 9a-2p Job Description The main area of responsibility for the Technology Assistant is to provide front-line customer service with a focus on assisting patrons with computer-use and technology-related needs. The Technology Assistant often serves as the first point of contact for patrons visiting or calling the Library. It is important to demonstrate good customer service skills while on duty. The Technology Assistant complies with library policies. For more complex situations that fall outside of policy, guidance should be sought from a supervisor or member of the Administration. The supervisor for the position is the Circulation Supervisor. This position may be filled as temporary, part time, or full time depending on the needs of the library at time of hire. The following list of duties provides an example of job responsibilities and is not to be taken as a limit. Primary Duties include * Assists patrons with computer use, personal devices, and technology-related enquiries * Maintains confidentiality of patron and library records * Creates, updates, and maintains patron accounts * Accepts payments from patrons and resolves account issues * Checks materials in and out * Answers questions and assists patrons in finding library materials * Answers phones * Assists with outreach and programs when needed * Handles correspondence to the library * Assists with processing donated materials * Helps maintain the appearance of the library throughout the day * Helps maintain brochure room bulletin boards * Assists with collection development processes * Assists with interlibrary loan when needed * Assists with opening and closing procedures * Shelves library materials * Maintains the appearance of the collection by straightening shelves and shelf-reading * Performs other duties assigned . Educational Requirements * High School Diploma Minimum Qualifications * Good customer service skills * Ability to work well with others in a diverse environment * Proficient computer skills and ability to use library technology effectively * Maintains proficiency of job-related activities through on-the-job training as needed * Must be able to perform physical requirements of the job. There is considerable walking, standing, bending, stretching, and stooping as well as pushing and pulling carts and equipment. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a resume. Thanks for passing this posting along, Mary Mary Jean Harrison Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street PO Box 430 Coloma Michigan 49083 269-468-3431 <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/> www.colomapubliclibrary.net The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff. Timothy Healy

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Education Opportunities for Digitization & Digital Collections
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Check out these upcoming Digitization and Digital Collections training opportunities from a variety of sources. If you are interested any of the courses below, the Library of Michigan offers a Continuing Education Stipend<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/librar…> that could be used to assist with the costs of the classes. Library of Michigan: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… * How to Pick Your Partner: Working with Digitization Vendors Library Juice Academy Courses: https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/all-courses/ * Appraisal and Collection Development for Digital Special Collections * Getting Started With Digital Image Collections * Real World Objects: Linked Data in Library Metadata & Cataloging * Digital Repository Fundamentals and Design * Using OpenRefine for Library Metadata NEDCC Current Training Programs: https://www.nedcc.org/preservation-training/training-currentlist * Digitizing Photographs * Care and Reformatting of Microfilm * Validating Digital Files for Preservation Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Logo, company name Description automatically generated]

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Library Marketing & Communications Conference 2023
by Katie Rothley 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Dear Michigan Libraryland (Michlib-L and TLN) In case you didn't know this existed, there is an annual conference just for Library Marketing called the Library Marketing & Communications Conference (LMCC) and it is scheduled to take place this November 7th & 8th in Indianapolis, Indiana. I attended last year (after just discovering it), and I'm hoping to make it this year but it hasn't been determined yet, and I have to say every single session is focused on some aspect of library marketing and communications. IF you want to further your professional development and network with peers doing the same things, or cool things you can bring back to your library, see if you can attend. I wouldn't want anyone who could benefit from this to miss it just because they don't know about it! Link to register: https://www.librarymarketingconference.org/event-5239490 There is also a Library Marketing Book Club based on Facebook and run by a really cool library marketer who manages a marketing department for the Jacksonville District Library in Florida, Chris B. who is one of the nicest, most helpful library marketers I've ever met. If you have the time, try to attend one of the virtual book club meetings. As you can tell by the name of the group, they read a marketing book each month and discuss it and how it relates to library marketing. Lastly, I want to extend an invitation to anyone in a library marketing role who is proud of a project, or some achievement, or has a cool skill to share, OR has a question or questions about some aspect of library marketing, to reach out to me at rothleyk(a)gmail.com. I have a podcast that I do on my own time, called Library Marketing for Library Marketers, focused on conversations around social media, policies, email campaigns, successful ads, press releases, lessons learned, etc... I hope you'll consider reaching out to me. We just have to figure out our schedules! If you belong to a consortium that is not TLN, please consider sharing this with your consortium listserv. My sincere thanks, Katie -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.

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Job Posting: Lansing Community College Library
by John Szilagyi 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Lansing Community College Library is seeking a FT Customer Relations Specialist. The position provides information about library services and technology assistance to external and internal customers. For more details, please see the complete job description below. To apply, please visit jobs.lcc.edu<https://jobs.lcc.edu/en/job/493023/ft-professional-support-customer-relatio…>. Title: FT Professional Support - Customer Relations Specialist-Library This posting is open until filled The date after which applications are not guaranteed review is: 8/10/2023 Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Compensation Type: Hourly Salary New Hire Starting Pay: $18.66 - $20.89 Employee Classification: FT Support Staff- Union Level: FT Support-5 Division: Academic Affairs Division - 40000 Department: Library Technology Resources - 20550 Campus Location: LCC Downtown Campus Position Type: Regular/Continuing Bargaining Unit: ESP To view the applicable labor contract, visit the Labor Relations web site<https://links.dc4.pageuppeople.com/ss/c/FZq5bPbA2uF38IDtHm2GoyPpmJKofNChFLK…>. For information about the benefits offered, please visit the Benefits web site<https://links.dc4.pageuppeople.com/ss/c/3Zb5RhPyzttRmVmSPSOoAHniiPK0ic66lAV…>. Job Summary: Driven by compassion, inclusivity, integrity, teamwork, and work-life balance this position is responsible for providing exceptional customer service to internal and external customers for the Library by utilizing independent and analytical decision making skills. This position will access, interpret, and apply institutional requirements to inform and instruct students to access and utilize academic resources, schedule and reserve library spaces, materials, and collaborate with other campus departments and programs to support and promote student success. This position will serve as the backup to the Academic Technology Resources Manager of the department to manage, procure and track the various academic resources required for students, the department faculty and staff. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve complicated and unique issues/situations in a timely manner. This position will effectively communicate complex and confidential information with a customer service focus. Must demonstrate a commitment to the diversity, equity, and inclusion of a multi-cultural population, as well as work effectively in a team-based environment, seeking continuous improvement and adherence to LCC's Guiding Principles. Regular on campus presence is expected for all LCC employment. Any flexible work schedules and/or hybrid work schedules approved by the College are subject to change based on the needs of the LCC community. Required Qualifications: Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or the equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience. Demonstrated customer service experience and committee to service excellence. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite software (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint). Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Experience in a library setting Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working in higher educational setting. Demonstrated experience with diverse populations. Experience using College software (e.g. Banner, D2L, and MyLCC). Understanding of appointment scheduling processes and software. Experience managing or maintaining in a library setting Experience using an Integrated Library System Lansing Community College is an equal opportunity, educational institution/employer. John Szilagyi (he/him/his) Director of the Library Lansing Community College 517-483-1650

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Join in the Discussion: Digitization Vendors
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

See information below about next month's DLF Cost Assessment Working Group's Drop In Discussion focused on digitization vendors. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Logo, company name Description automatically generated] ________________________________ From: 'Rachel Marie Senese' via Digital Library Assessment <digital-library-assessment(a)googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2:34 PM To: Digital Library Assessment <digital-library-assessment(a)googlegroups.com> Subject: [digital-library-assessment] DLF CAWG August Discussion: Digitization Vendors CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov Please join the DLF AIG Cost Assessment Working Group for a discussion session on digitization vendors. We will be discussing the results of the recent Vendor Registry subgroup’s survey on digitization vendors, followed by breakout sessions focused on experiences with digitization equipment vendors, still image digitization service providers, and audiovisual digitization service providers. Whether you’re about to start your first digitization project or have years of working with digitization vendors under your belt we invite you to come share your knowledge and learn from the experience of others! We welcome representatives from vendor organizations to attend but request that your attendance be limited to the general discussion sessions and vendor breakout room to encourage free and open discussion. A vendor breakout room will provide an opportunity for vendors and attendees to connect, ask/answer any questions, and discuss working relationships. This breakout room will not be a forum for any sales pitches. This session will not be recorded but a summary of the discussions will be released.. Please register for this discussion so we can gather information to help guide the discussion and provide login information :https://forms.gle/6MbpN7p9WeG6wrUC9. Meeting Information: Monday August 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST. Login information will be provided to registrants. About the DLG AIG Cost Assessment Working Group: A subgroup of the Assessment Interest Group, the Cost Working group is an ideal place for digital lab practitioners and managerial staff alike to come together to talk about practical ways to assess the resources necessary to plan and execute successful digitization projects. The AIG Cost Group focuses on identifying tools that may serve a wide range of digitization efforts. Our current goal is to analyze the data collected through multiple small surveys in 2021 and 2022 and use it to inform new initiatives. Beyond the surveys, we continue to support the project subgroups that developed from members’ shared interests and work on various resources and issues. The current subgroups are insourcing vs. outsourcing, a registry for vendors, assessing scans per linear feet, best practices, and cost estimation. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the group chairs: Rachel Senese (rsenese(a)gsu.edu<mailto:rsenese@gsu.edu>) or Julia Simic (Jsimic(a)uoregon.edu<mailto:Jsimic@uoregon.edu>). Sincerely, Rachel Senese AIG Cost Assessment Working Group Co-Coordinator Digital Projects Coordinator Georgia State University rsenese(a)gsu.edu<mailto:rsenese@gsu.edu> And Julia Simic AIG Cost Assessment Working Group Co-Coordinator Assistant Director, Digital Scholarship, Digital Production and Preservation University of Oregon Libraries jsimic(a)uoregon.edu<mailto:jsimic@uoregon.edu> [cid:image001.png@01D9BA4E.1E52AB50] Rachel Senese (she/her) Digital Projects Coordinator 404-413-2860 | rsenese(a)gsu.edu <mailto:rsenese@gsu.edu> Digital Library Services Digital Collections<https://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/digital/collection/university> Georgia State University Library -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Digital Library Assessment" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to digital-library-assessment+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com<mailto:digital-library-assessment+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com>. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/digital-library-assessment/BN8PR05MB6369C…<https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/digital-library-assessment/BN8PR05MB6369C…>.

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FW: [ARSL MEMBERS] Brief Survey - Intellectual Freedom Manual
by John Clexton 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Hi Everyone, Just passing this along as it may be of interest to you, and also a very simple quick survey. John John Clexton Library Director Gladwin County District Library Gladwin, MI 48624 jclexton(a)gcdl.org (989)347-1007 [cid:image003.png@01D9BA58.F3E352B0] From: arsl(a)memberclicks-mail.net <arsl(a)memberclicks-mail.net> On Behalf Of Crystal Schimpf Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 3:11 PM To: John Clexton <jclexton(a)gcdl.org> Subject: [ARSL MEMBERS] Brief Survey - Intellectual Freedom Manual Hello ARSL Members: I'm forwarding this request on behalf of the co-editors of the next Intellectual Freedom Manual. Please consider taking a few minutes to respond to their survey. The American Library Association last published the Intellectual Freedom Manual in 2021, and it is now time for a new edition. Erin Berman and John Spears, the co-editors, are looking for input on what is needed in this next edition from library staff, students, trustees, educators, and anyone who has a stake in supporting intellectual freedom. It doesn’t matter whether you have never heard of the Intellectual Freedom Manual or you refer to it often—they want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to answer this brief survey and share it with others: https://aclibrary.libwizard.com/f/IFmanual. Crystal Schimpf, MLIS Library Director Tracy Memorial Library 304 Main Street New London, NH 03257 (603) 526-4656 x4 cschimpf(a)tracylibrary.org<mailto:cschimpf@tracylibrary.org> www.tracylibrary.org<http://www.tracylibrary.org/> ________________________________ The Association for Rural & Small Libraries • PO Box 33731, Seattle, Washington 98133, United States • 206-453-3579<tel:206-453-3579> Remove My Email<mailto:members@arsl.org?subject=Unsubscribe> • Privacy Policy<http://www.memberclicks.com/emailprivacy/>

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Music Library of Things
by BillieJo Bluemer 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

If your library includes musical instruments, not just ukulele, but flute, trumpet, and more as part of your Library of Things could you share some information? We will be receiving a donation of assorted instruments from a family in memory of a long term board trustee. We have concerns and questions about safely checking out these instruments especially woodwind/brass. 1. How do you keep the instruments clean/sanitized? Is it even possible? 2. If the instruments require a 'reed' to be played, do you provide it or have the patron get that on their own? 3. Do you even think it's possible to have a "library of things" that includes instruments? At this time, we're thinking of just accepting percussion/string instruments. Any advice and guidance is appreciated. BillieJo Bluemer Director Rauchholz Memorial Library 1140 N Hemlock Rd Hemlock MI 48626 989-642-8621

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MI PR Group recording on Youtube
by Kelly Rembert 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

Hi Everyone, I posted the latest meeting of the MI PR Group up on Youtube at https://youtu.be/DjB485g5vxo. This was our July 18, 2023 roundtable 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! Our next meeting will be on Zoom on Tuesday, August 15 at 10am. Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 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 www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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