August 2023 - Michlib-l

Job Posting: User Services Coordinators, Western Michigan University
by Jonathan Scherger 07 Aug '23

07 Aug '23

Looking for two great colleagues to join us at WMU Libraries! Coordinator, User Services (E) – Waldo Library -- This position works four 10-hour shifts per week, Sunday-Wednesday, and covers nights at Waldo. https://www.wmujobs.org/postings/1381 Coordinator, User Services (E) – Waldo Library -- This position works Saturday – Wednesday, covering weekend and early evening hours in the library. https://www.wmujobs.org/postings/1382 Both positions are responsible for providing excellent customer service and assisting library users at the service desk and online with a wide range of transactions and inquiries related to reference, circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and technology support. Staff in the User Services department are responsible for interpreting and implementing library policies, data collection, and training and mentoring student employees, as well as ensuring the security and safety of library users, collections and equipment, and the Waldo Library facility. Those interested in being considered for both positions are invited to submit applications for each posting. Full job description and requirements are available on the university’s job posting site. We are accepting applications through 8/22/2023. Jonathan Scherger User Services Librarian University Libraries Western Michigan University

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FREE - Dictionary stands, last call!
by Hillary Berry 07 Aug '23

07 Aug '23

We have three dictionary stands that need new homes. They measure 43 ¾" tall and 28 ½"wide. The two bottom shelves are 19 ¾" deep and the top is slanted for display. Pick-up only at Kalamazoo College Library in Kalamazoo, MI. [cid:image001.jpg@01D9C917.6361E0D0] Hillary Berry (she/her) Library Circulation Supervisor Kalamazoo College Library 269.337.5731 Library.kzoo.edu<library.kzoo.edu>

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TLN Technology Forum, September 29
by Steven K. Bowers 07 Aug '23

07 Aug '23

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Join U.P. Notable Book Club for "Dissecting Anatomy of a Murder" on Thursday Aug 10th
by Victor R. Volkman 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Please share with patrons if you would like to UP Notable Book Club presents a Q&A session with Eugene Milhizer about "Dissecting Anatomy of a Murder" Your zoom credentials for the meeting are included in this email further down.*Official Seal of the U.P. Notable Books <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>* ** *UP Notable Book Club:* the Crystal Falls Community District Library in partnership with the U.P. Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) has scheduled author events with winners of the /UP Notable Book List/. The 29th event is with Eugene R. Milhizer and his in-depth analysis of fact and fiction behind both the novel and movie /Anatomy of a Murder/. As a distinguished professor of law, Milhizer has unique insights to provide to the literary, legal, and cinematic dimensions of the story. The movie was famously filmed in both Ishpeming and Marquette, Michigan in an era when nearly all Hollywood productions were done on studio lots and sets. Milhizer captures rare recollections of this time in history in his book /Dissecting Anatomy of a Murder/, from Ave Maria Law Press. He was warmly received at Northern Michigan University during his book tour last year. Milhizer writes: "I saw the film /Anatomy of a Murder/ while in high school, and soon thereafter read the novel on which it was based. /Anatomy/ was a major influence in my decision to attend to law school and my career as a lawyer. My latest writing project is a courtroom thriller entitled /Searching for Lilly/, which is an homage to the authenticity of John Voelker’s novel, and his capacity and willingness to confront the larger moral and ethical issues that often arise during a contested murder trial. Publication of my novel is expected by July 2023." /*When: */August 10th, 2023 at 7 pm Eastern / 6 pm Central /*Where: Join Zoom Meeting */**https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81060583495?pwd=SXRXUld0YkljWGNqWVJjdklQQlhxUT09 <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81060583495?pwd=SXRXUld0YkljWGNqWVJjdklQQlhxUT09>/* */*Meeting ID: 810 6058 3495** Passcode: murder* *DEAN EMERITUS EUGENE R. MILHIZER* participated in hundreds of appeals, tried scores of criminal cases, and served in multiple leadership positions as an Army Judge Advocate. For three years, he held a teaching appointment at the Judge Advocate General's School at the University of Virginia. In 2001, he joined the Ave Maria faculty and his course of offerings have included Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, National Security Law and Military Law. Dean Emeritus Milhizer has been an invited presenter at law schools across the country and his legal scholarship has been published in many prestigious law journals. In May 2006, he was appointed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and in April 2009, he was appointed Acting Dean of the Law School. In January 2010, he was appointed the Law School's second President and Dean, and he served in that position until his return to full-time teaching in the summer of 2014. During the summer of 2009, under his leadership, the Law School successfully accomplished the unprecedented feat of relocating from Michigan to Florida. cover of the book DISSECTING ANATOMY OF A MURDER <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…>"The all-encompassing structure of Milhizer’s /Dissecting Anatomy of a Murder /makes it unique and a must-read for the Anatomy completist. Specifically, the book divides into three sections: the early life and career of lawyer John D. Voelker (pen name Robert Traver), a detailed comparison of the real-life case, the real-life story of how Lt. Coleman A. Peterson shot and killed tavern owner Maurice Chenoweth point-blank in Big Bay vs. the screenplay depictions of case materials, and lastly an intense legal analysis of the pivotal issues including the insanity defense, jury nullification, and the underutilization of /voir dire/ (eliminating unqualified jurors). Sprinkled throughout the copiously footnoted book are wonderful reminisces from John Voelker about his career both as a struggling lawyer and then as 16 years as prosecuting attorney for Marquette County. Voelker’s love for the rugged beauty and wilderness of the U.P. comes through his disdain for how the newly constructed Big Mac bridge would open up the U.P. to just about anybody and how carefully he hid his favorite trout fishing hole. Some of these reflections come to us through excerpts of his three prior unsuccessful novels and his extensive personal diaries which give us a rare look at the man behind the mirror. In one of life’s cruel ironies, Voelker was finally selected as a Michigan Supreme Court justice just weeks after /Anatomy of a Murder/ became a /New York Times/ Bestseller. This would have also solved his financial woes but at the cost of forsaking his beloved U.P." -- read the full review <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> by Victor R. Volkman/, U.P. Book Review/ More information about the U.P. Notable Book list, /U.P. Book Review, /and UPPAA can be found on www.UPNotable.com <https://UPPAA.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b1016c5c910959a236f2ff48f&i…> -- Regards, Victor R. Volkman, President L H Press Inc. www.LHPress.com

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1 Day Loan labels up for grabs
by Lauren Douglass 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Hello, West Bloomfield has 9 boxes of One Day Loan labels from Brodart that we no longer need. First one to reply with your RIDES code can have these beauties! [image: IMG_4771.jpg] -- Lauren Douglass Support Services Supervisor West Bloomfield Township Public Library douglass(a)wblib.org https://wblib.org/

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Hiring
by JC Wheeler Public Library 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Hi all, The JC Wheeler Public Library is looking to hire a Circulation Assistant. Attached is the job posting. JC Wheeler Library PO Box 226 1576 S. Main Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7875 “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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makerspace/AV lab ideas
by Laura Hauch 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Hello library land, We are applying for a large grant, and my director told me to create a dream list of things we would want for a makerspace/smart lab/ AV lab/studio type space. If you have a space like this, what do you have in it? What do you recommend? What should I look into? I appreciate any help! Laura Hauch Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org/>

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"Zeemo the Magnificent" - Paul Kyprie
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

For many libraries Zeemo<http://www.zeemoshows.com/> was a regular, performing amazing Yo-Yo tricks and cracking jokes! I'm sad to share that Paul Kyprie passed away last month<https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/annarbor/name/paul-kyprie-obituary?id…>. His family asked in lieu of flowers that friends make donations to their local library or museum in his memory. This morning a library reached out to say they had not known of his passing until they attempted to reach out to him and have asked me to share the news with others in case you also had upcoming shows. He will be missed. Take care, 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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Public Playing of Music
by Steven K. Bowers 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Hello everyone, I am hoping someone has a quick and easy answer. We have a library with an event this Saturday and they intend to play music publicly. There municipality has just informed them that they need a license to so so, similar to showing a public movie. It was the library's understanding that as a non-profit they did not have to have a license since it is a free event and they are not profiting from using the music. The library was looking at this site: [ https://cloudcovermusic.com/music-licensing-guide/when-is-it-legal/ | https://cloudcovermusic.com/music-licensing-guide/when-is-it-legal/ ] So, my question, do all of you assume you can play music at events without a license, or do you get the license? The library is fine to do the latter but doesn't want to get a license if it is unnecessary. Thanks for any feedback you may have. Time is of the essence! Sincerely, -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 [ mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us | sbowers(a)tln.org ] [ https://www.tln.org/ | TLN.org ] (he/him/his)

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Board Member Term Limits
by Cory Grimminck 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

I'm just curious because I genuinely do not know . . . do any of you have term limits for your board members? If so, are they appointed or elected members? What is the limit? Why did you choose to have limits, and do you find them to be effective? Thanks in advance for any info I may get! Cory Grimminck Portland District Library

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