September 2023 - Michlib-l

COVID TESTS TAKEN!
by Perri Saunders 06 Sep '23

06 Sep '23

Thanks for your quick responses! -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Clinton Macomb Public Library is hiring! Provisional Customer Concierge
by Lisa Hernandez 06 Sep '23

06 Sep '23

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is seeking high quality candidates with outstanding external & internal customer service skills to join our Customer CARE team as a provisional (part-time) Customer Concierge. This position includes assisting customers with obtaining library cards, resolving account issues up to $100, registering for programs, and placing holds. This person handles basic troubleshooting of the automated materials handling system among other duties. We offer a pleasant work environment with clean & modern facilities including a new world class branch located in Macomb Township. Please visit our website for a full job description and applications requirements. https://cmpl.org/employment/ Thank you & we look forward to hearing from you!

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Job Opportunities: UM-Dearborn, Mardigian Library
by Erin Frye 06 Sep '23

06 Sep '23

Good Morning, The University of Michigan-Dearborn has two job opportunities (one full-time and one part-time) for Access Services Associates in the Mardigian Library. The successful candidates will thrive on a team dedicated to providing excellent customer service with empathy and respect and will contribute to the continual improvement of Access Services. For further information and to apply to the FT position go to: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/238705/access-services-associate For further information and to apply for the PT position go to: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/238706/access-services-associate Please share with your communities! The postings close on 09/10/23. Thank you, Erin -- Erin Frye Head, Access Services Mardigian Library University of Michigan-Dearborn 313-593-3740 *Pronouns: she/her/hers*

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meeting room software
by Stacy Pasche 06 Sep '23

06 Sep '23

Hello All, I'm looking for recommendations for meeting room reservation programs, or even low cost solutions like using google sheets (the pros and cons). THanks in advance. I will consolidate and post replies. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, MLS she/her/hers Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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COVID tests available
by Perri Saunders 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

We have LOTS of COVID tests available for anyone who wants them. Demand was slow through the summer, and has risen since school started, but we still have many to spare. They expire 9/8/23, but I'm told that they're good for 3 months past the expiration date. Send your library name and RIDES code if interested. You can ask for denominations of 6 (they come six in a box). Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Banned Books Week Video
by Roberts, Madison 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

Hi Michlib, A few of the Michigan TikTok libraries are getting together via Zoom to workshop a video message celebrating Banned Books Week. In this meeting, we'll edit and finalize a message we want to put out, then each separately record a line to be later edited by me into one video. If you're interested in helping to workshop the message, I've included the info for the Zoom meeting (this Friday at 10am). If you're not interested in workshopping the message, but are interested in participating in the video (asynchronously), please reply to me off list so I can send your line after the message is finalized. Ideally most libraries participating will have some sort of TikTok presence since the video will be formatted for TikTok, but anyone is welcome to participate. I know we plan to share the video to Facebook as well since that's where we have the biggest following. Looking forward to working with you all! Madison Roberts is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Banned Books Time: Sep 8, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92926031260?pwd=K1I4Y1Ixb3A4ajBEU1IxMncrUEF6dz09 Meeting ID: 929 2603 1260 Passcode: 9Tcm92 [https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/4Dcp8Riw04X0KUBDPD1ROyXwPR5nI8mO2HNptnJtT…] Madison Roberts, MLIS Teen Programming Librarian Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640 989-837-3451, direct www.gadml.org<http://www.gadml.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D9E00A.27159180]<http://www.facebook.com/gracedowlibrary>[cid:image002.png@01D9E00A.27159180]<http://www.twitter.com/cityofmidlandmi>[cid:image003.png@01D9E00A.27159180]<http://www.instagram.com/gracedowlibrary>[cid:image004.png@01D9E00A.27159180]<http://www.youtube.com/citymidland>

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[Employment Opportunity] Library Page
by BTPL Careers 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

Greetings-- Do you enjoy organizing things and ensuring they are in a correct order? Would you like to have a job that is relatively low-stress? Do you want to work in a beautiful Library with an excellent collection of resources? The Page position at Bloomfield Township Public Library is open and this might be the job for you. See below for details or go to the website (listed below signature). ======== The Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking a professional and resourceful Library Page to support the Library’s circulation needs. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a Class 5 Library, with a service population of 41,070 people. There is strong community support for the Library and its collections, services, and programs. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality service to the staff and the public and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment. POSITION TITLE: Page DEPARTMENT: Adult Services, Circulation, or Youth Services, reporting to Assistant Department Head HOURS: Flexible, part-time, year-round, approximately 10-20 hours weekly, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Paid time and a half on Sundays. WAGE & BENEFITS: $10.10 per hour with increase possible upon successful completion of three-month orientation period and annual increases based on successful completion of annual review. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provides positive, pleasant professional service to staff and public * Sorts and shelves materials (books, DVDs, etc.) in a timely manner * Retrieves materials for patrons and staff * Maintains shelf organization and appearance * Follows direction of supervisor * Directs patrons to appropriate staff for assistance * Assists in opening or closing of the Library * Assists department staff before and after programs when needed * Performs special assignments or duties as needed REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM: * Able to lift, bend, and stoop to shelve materials with reasonable accommodations as needed * Able to push or pull carts weighing at least 20 pounds with reasonable accommodations as needed * Able to visually review materials and discern vocal and audible tones with reasonable accommodations as needed * Computer experience * Desire to serve the public in a positive manner APPLICATION: Open Until Filled. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and kept on file for six months. Applicants will be contacted if a position becomes available during that six-month period. YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE: * completed library application form * clerical skills test The clerical skills test is available at the Library or can be taken electronically. It must be submitted within two weeks of your application. The application is available at the Library’s Welcome Desk and the Library’s website btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 Fax: 248-642-4175 Email: careers(a)btpl.org<mailto:careers@btpl.org> Applications can also be delivered to the Library in person. Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. For more information about the Library, visit our website: www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org> Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment-volunteer/

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Summer Reading Survey Reminder- Win SWAG!
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

[cid:image003.png@01D9CB8E.4C96B500]<https://www.cslpreads.org/> CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level. We still invite you to fill out the survey even if you did not use "All Together Now" as your theme. After the survey closes, we will randomly select 5 MI libraries to win logoed MeL playing cards! The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/5N2agGJmmeqWodJh6 If you would like to view the survey in PDF form, you can find that here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_QDDsfEuTaHEE2pcuw3WV77RcTpmGQK/view?usp=… FAQs Who should complete this survey? The audience for the survey is public library staff who played an active role in administering or running 2023 summer library programming. One person per library could fill it out, or multiple library staff from the same library could complete the sections of the survey most relevant to their work; e.g. children, teen, or adult programs. * Please coordinate with your colleagues on who will fill it out, especially if you are in a multi-branch system. * This does NOT need to be filled out by Directors. (Adult/YA/Children program overseers can complete their own portions.) Is this survey required? No, it is not required, but we would appreciate your input. Every library that responds helps us get a more accurate picture of overall satisfaction with the program. I want to be prepared. What info will I need to provide? * General feedback on using (or not) the 2023 program theme and materials; * Feedback and info about how/whether you tracked participation, as well as stats for participation and programming for children (ages 0-11), teens (12-18) and adults. You may skip any questions for which you don't have the answers. I suggest you wait until your summer program has ended to complete the survey. When does the survey close? The survey is open from now until Friday, September 8, 2023. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. [cid:image004.jpg@01D9CB8E.4C96B500][cid:image005.png@01D9CB8E.4C96B500] Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 The Michigan School Meals program allows for all public school students, grades Pre-K to 12, to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Learn more<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/michigan-school-meals>. [cid:image001.jpg@01D9CB87.47187930][cid:image002.png@01D9CB87.47187930]

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Comstock Library looking for a Circ-Youth Associate
by Comstock Director 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

Comstock Township Library has an opening for a 20-hour per week Associate to work in both the Circulation and Youth Services Department. Details and application instructions can be found on the library's website: https://www.comstocklibrary.org/employment/ --Emily Emily Kubash Director Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway P.O. Box 25 Comstock, MI 49041 (269) 345-0136

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We Kept Our Towns Going
by Rochelle Collins 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

This Saturday at 11:00 our library is hosting a presentation with author Phyllis Michael Wong who will talk about her book We Kept Our Towns Going: The Gossard Girls of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. If you would like to join us, register to get the zoom link: https://www.baycountylibrary.org/event/we-kept-our-towns-going-author-phyll… Rochelle A. Collins Reference Librarian Alice and Jack Wirt Library 500 Center Ave Bay City, MI 48708 989-893-9566 rcollins(a)baycountylibrary.org

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