August 2023 - Michlib-l

estate planning guidance
by Aaron Nemec 02 Aug '23

02 Aug '23

We are looking to host a presentation/workshop on estate planning for our patrons. Please let me know if you have used anyone in the past or could recommend a person or Michigan organization that would be good for this topic. Thanks! Aaron nemeca(a)boynelibrary.org Aaron Nemec Adult Services Librarian Boyne District Library 231-582-7861

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Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
by Ashley Gillies 02 Aug '23

02 Aug '23

Hello, We're looking to introduce AI into our library both to staff and patrons. I'd love to know what other libraries in Michigan are doing to add AI into their spaces? Wishing you well, Ashley Gillies Emerging Technologies Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4351 www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> (she/her/hers)

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Iosco-Arenac District Library hiring new District Director
by Jenn Donner 02 Aug '23

02 Aug '23

Hi everyone, Due to me moving into a new role in the Upper Peninsula, my position as District Director of the Iosco-Arenac District Library is now open for applications. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Jenn Donner, MLIS, M.Ed. District Director Iosco-Arenac District Library 989-362-2651 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Library Director*—Iosco Arenac District Library *Posting Date—August 2, 2023* ** *General Description* The Library Board of the Iosco-Arenac District Library is seeking a District Director. The Director works from the administrative headquarters located on the shores of Lake Huron in East Tawas, Michigan. The successful candidate will work closely with the Library Board, the Headquarters staff and the staff in each of the eight branches in the district. Promoting library services in the communities throughout the district and working with the Library Board and various staff and community officials as the library leader are vital components of the position. The District Library is a Class V district library and serves a population of 41,786 in the two counties of Arenac and Iosco. The area offers many recreational opportunities including boating, camping, biking, cross country skiing, hiking and sand beaches in several parks along the lake. There are local community theaters, historical societies, art fairs, music festivals, farmer’s markets and more.The communities have good schools, hospitals, friendly people and lower housing costs. ** *Duties and Responsibilities* Develop and administer the annual budget. Order and maintain library collections. Manage district staff. Develop and administer library policies, procedures, programs, and publicity. Work with the Library Board on implementing library policies. Represent the Board and serve as liaison with the various civic organizations and funding authorities. Attend the regular Board meetings and present a written activity report at each meeting. The duties are further defined in an employment agreement. ** *Required Qualifications* ALA/MLS degree with a Level 1 State of Michigan Certification for a Class V Library. At least 5 years of experience in a library management position. Knowledge of budgeting/public library finance. Knowledge of District Library Law and federal and state laws applicable to public libraries. Possession of excellent written and verbal communication and personal relationship skills. Ability to work with a diverse staff and represent the library at all levels within the community. Clear understanding of technology and its application in a public library. *Special Instructions to Applicants* Cover letter Resume/CV 3 letters of recommendation with contact information and email addresses. The District Director’s salary for 2024 will be in the range of $70,000 -$80,000 with a generous benefit package that includes: Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and personal days Employee health insurance package including eye and dental coverage Pension and Longevity pay Please call Jenn Donner at 989-362-2651 with any questions. Feel free to visit our website at https://ioscoarenaclibrary.org/ <https://ioscoarenaclibrary.org/>To apply, please send all required materials to Jenn Donner at j.donner(a)vlc.lib.mi.us <mailto:j.donner@vlc.lib.mi.us>.

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Text to Learn bookmarks
by Cheryl Kersey 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Hi everyone,I have some new Text Talk to 75547 bookmarks and two new 81/2x11 posters I can send thru RIDES if anyone would like them. Kind Regards,Cheryl Kersey, DirectorThree Oaks Township Public Library "A Library is not a luxury but one of the necessities of life." Henry Ward Beecher This e-mail is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC 2510-2521 and is legally privileged. The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately at 269-756-5621 and destroy the original message.

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Bellevue Library
by pattyandalan＠hotmail.com 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

The Bellevue Library is in the initial phase of building a new library. Can anyone in this group recommend an architect. Has anyone had or know of anyone that has had an experience with Aaron Cohen Associate Ltd. Thank you Alan

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Clinton Macomb Public Library is hiring - Full-time School Outreach Librarian
by Lisa Hernandez 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Clinton Macomb Public Library is seeking a motivated & experienced full-time librarian with outstanding customer service skills and a strong understanding of library services & resources to fill our School Outreach Librarian position. This person will be based out of our Main Library but will be expected to work with all three of our locations and the 6 school districts in which CMPL serves. Please visit our website for the full job post and application: https://cmpl.org/employment/ We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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Book Club sets
by Jen Hassell 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Hey Library Land, BPL is weeding our book club collection and would be happy to send these sets on to any interested library. This link has the list <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZsA-RgfDjzJjvya7lrvuCe2qFGCWQb9cjf_qMR…> broken down by Fic, Non-Fic, graphic novels and books that include a movie (DVD). First reply gets the books (the whole set) and I will keep the list updated with what is currently available. Please email me the title(s) you'd like and your rides#. We'll get them out to you asap. Thanks! Jen Hassell Pronouns: she/her/hers Adult Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4655 Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/5861909?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/5861909?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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MMDP Meeting October 26 - Submit Your Proposal Today!
by Whitledge, Bryan R 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

The Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners (MMDP) will come together for an in-person meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. Submit Your Proposals for the 2023 MMDP Meeting, today! The MMDP Planning Group invites you to send your proposal for our October meeting. Proposals can be for Presentations (30-60 minutes), "Birds-of-a-Feather" Discussion Topics (approximately 30 minutes), Demonstrations (10 minutes), Lightning Talks (5 minutes), or a Poster. This is a great opportunity to reuse a poster shared at another conference! We welcome proposals from anyone, but are particularly interested in proposals from smaller institutions and students. For Presentations, Demonstrations, and Lightning Talks, we invite presenters to join us in-person or via a pre-recorded video. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate live-streamed presentations. As always, we welcome proposals for demos, talks, or posters on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to): Collaboration ArchivesSpace Digital Preservation Online Access to Cultural Heritage Materials Digitization Electronic Records Management Project Management Storage Solutions Cataloging and Metadata (including cross-walks) Cloud Platforms Artificial Intelligence APIs Personal Digital Archiving Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion Digital Curation Tools Digital Humanities Marketing Strategies Media Standards, Tools, and Formats To submit a proposal, please complete the form with your idea: https://tinyurl.com/MMDP2023. If you have any questions, please send us an e-mail (midmichdp(a)gmail.com<mailto:midmichdp@gmail.com>). ------------------------------------------- Proposal Evaluation The Planning Group will review the proposals and come up with an agenda for the MMDP meeting. Please submit proposals before Friday, August 4 for the the MMDP Meeting on October 26. Individuals with proposals chosen for inclusion in the Fall MMDP Meeting will be notified by the end of business on Friday, September 22. As with all MMDP events, registration will be free and lunch will be provided. More details and registration information will be posted at our website, MidMichDP.wordpress.com. We look forward to seeing you at the Library of Michigan this fall! --The Mid-Michigan Digital Practitioners Planning Team

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Free Audio Books/DVDs
by Diane Eisenga 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

I have attached a list of audio books and DVDs our library is getting rid of. Free for the taking. If you are interested let me know titles and your library's Rides code. Diane Eisenga Diane Eisenga, Director McBain Community Library 231-825-2197

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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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