January 2024 - Michlib-l

Technical Services description
by Stef Reed 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

Hello all, Does anyone have a job description for a dedicated Technical Services position (librarian, specialist, etc.) that they would be willing to share? Thank you! Stef Reed (she/they) Director Flat River Community Library 200 W. Judd St. Greenville, MI 48838 (616) 754-6359 Ext. 102 stefr(a)flatriverlibrary.org

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BCLS Managing Librarian II Job Opening
by Kevin Ayala 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

The Bay County Library System is looking for a new Branch Manager for its historic Sage Branch Library. Attached is the job description and posting for the open Managing Librarian II position. Deadline to apply is by 5:00 p.m. on January 31, 2024. Thanks, Jolene Faber Administrative Assistant Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 (989)894-2837 ext. 2225

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Anyone Poets Out there?!
by Betsy Myers 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

Are you a budding poet? Know someone who is? Know any students who are? Please spread the word that the Call for Poetry is out for our 26th year of Poet's Night Out! Any resident or student in Alcona, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, or Wexford county are invited to enter. Poet's Night out is a Northern Michigan juried poetry contest. You can find all the rules at tadl.org/pno. Click on HOW TO SUBMIT for rules as well as individual/classroom forms. Deadline for entering poetry is January 25, 2024. The in person Poet's Night Out event will be during Poetry Month on April 28, 2024 at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Winning poems will be published in the Poets’ Night Out chapbook, and winning poets will be asked to read their poem at this event. It is a wonderful night--everyone is welcome to this free event as well! So, tell everyone you can, help spread the word! I've attached a poster if you would like to post one also. Thank you! -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department Interlibrary Loan/Programming *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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MCLS Virtual Dialogue This Morning!
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

Our first Virtual Dialogue of the year is TODAY at 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). If you work at a small or rural library, this one is for you! We invite any staff member, of any role, in any small and rural library in Indiana or Michigan to join us on Zoom! Register at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues and join us this morning for an engaging and energizing conversation! MCLS Virtual Dialogues are not courses or webinars, but rather guided conversations with fellow library workers of different experience levels from all over Indiana and Michigan. They are a time to share your experiences and learn from each other. We hope to connect you with others who might be facing similar situations and can relate to your struggles and joys. Throughout 2024 we will be bringing together specific groups of library staff from across our two-state region to give space and time to discuss your challenges and opportunities. Hope to see you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, & Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:image001.png@01DA4921.1E10B210] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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ARSL Awards Nominations for Libraries and Library Workers now open
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

ARSL Awards for Libraries and Library Workers<https://www.arsl.org/annual-awards> The ARSL Awards for Libraries and Library Works nominations are now open! The nomination window is from January 2, 2024 - February 6, 2024. Awards will be based on nominees' accomplishments during the preceding year (January-December 2023), with the exception of the Distinguished Service Award that can take into account nominees' career-long community engagement. Nominators will be asked to describe their nominees' commitment to ARSL's Organizational Values<https://www.arsl.org/about>, as well as the strength of their professional practice in the focus area of the award for which they are being nominated. Individuals or organizations can be nominated for multiple awards, but will only be able to win one award per year. Self-nominations and nominations of eligible libraries/library workers by non-library individuals or organizations are acceptable. All recipients will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony at the 2024 ARSL Conference. In addition to receiving their award, all recipients will receive one (1) complimentary conference registration ($300 value) each so they may be honored in person and celebrated by their ARSL community. Download sample applications for the Innovative Service<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JbBZ8u2mWiBbK_7ImL15UdLHqUFtn6yb/view?usp=…>, Solo Librarian of the Year<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mb3T9rAnmW9LJECYndHgNvgRnaDFIcgF/view?usp=…>, Equity Champion<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_RhERv0-zfTKaTlCXF8AqDWFpRz9Ydtl/view?usp=…>, and Distinguished Service<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G4YNwjCVMtXx24E3RvD2KRjUurLUW3Nw/view?usp=…> awards here<https://arsl.memberclicks.net/arsl-award-nominations#!/>. ### 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. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Free CD/DVD cases up for grabs
by Josie Columbus 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Hello Colleagues, Um-Dearborn's Mardigian Library has a large number of empty DND/CD cases which we no longer need. If any other libraries are in need of some, we would be happy to send a few your way via RIDES. We've got several hundred lying about, so just let us know your location and roughly how many you'll need. Photos of the cases are attached below. Best, Josie [image: image.png] [image: image.png] -- Josie Columbus (she/her/hers) *UM-Dearborn Mardigian Library* Access Service Associate

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Free MeL eResource Webinar: Plan Summer Adventures with the MeL eResources
by Laura Warren-Gross 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

The theme of the 2024 Collaborative Summer Library Program is Adventure Begins at Your Library. You may already be planning your programs and wondering where you might find resources and content to support your events. Join this free webinar to learn about locating and utilizing the Michigan eLibrary (MeL) eResources to create adventures for your patrons this summer. All Michigan library staff are welcome to attend on Thursday, February 1, 2024 10:00-11:00AM. A recording will be sent to all who register. Register here<https://mcls.corsizio.com/c/6557b8af631be04ab08f1266> for this free webinar. [cid:image004.jpg@01DA488B.E19D08F0] This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Hope to see you there! Laura 😊 Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image001.png@01DA488A.E7D67810] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> [cid:image002.png@01DA488A.E7D67810]

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Looking for a replacement for Evanced scheduling software
by Jodi Haven 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

We are interested in what kind of scheduling software libraries use for room reservations and library programs, especially those who have been using Evanced SignUp & Spaces. We are currently attending demos and would be happy to compile our notes and any suggestions out there. Thank you! Jodi Haven 231.758.3121 Public Services Librarian Petoskey District Library<http://www.petoskeylibrary.org/> 500 E Mitchell St Petoskey MI 49770

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Fw: Apply to upcoming Digital POWRR Institute
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Passing along this opportunity from Digital POWRR (Preserving digital Objects With Restricted Resources) that may be of interest to those with digital collections. 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.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. ________________________________ From: digital-curation(a)googlegroups.com <digital-curation(a)googlegroups.com> on behalf of stacey...(a)gmail.com <stacey.erdman(a)gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 15, 2024 1:41 PM To: Digital Curation <digital-curation(a)googlegroups.com> Subject: [digital-curation] Apply to upcoming Digital POWRR Institute in Stillwater, OK CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov Apply NOW to the Digital POWRR Digital Preservation Professional Development Institute! (Apologies for cross-posting. Please distribute widely!) The Digital POWRR team invites applications for the third of five upcoming in-person, 2.5 day digital preservation training institutes. The third Institute will be held June 5-7 at the Edmon Low Library at Oklahoma State University Library<http://www.library.okstate.edu/> in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Due to the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities<https://www.neh.gov/>, the Institutes are offered free of charge and travel stipends are available! An ideal candidate for a POWRR institute fits some of these descriptions: * Someone who works directly with collections, including digital materials * Someone who has been exposed to basic digital preservation concepts, but struggles with moving from theory to practice * Someone who represents or serves historically underrepresented populations * Someone who is comfortable with basic technology (navigating a basic computing environment), but would benefit from instruction on more intermediate concepts * Someone employed by an institution unable to provide professional development funding adequate to attend other digital preservation training opportunities * Someone who would benefit from being a part of a small cohort of professionals like themselves, and who will put forth effort into sustaining these professional connections after the end of the Institute For more details on the POWRR Institutes, please visit the following page: <http://digitalpowrr.niu.edu/institutes/> https://digitalpowrr.niu.edu/upcoming-events/ Apply here: https://forms.gle/eZPwzxLPCBXXTeDj7 Questions? Unable to apply via the Google Form link? Please contact us at digital.powrr.workshops(a)gmail.com<mailto:digital.powrr.workshops@gmail.com> for more information or further assistance. Application deadline: February 9, 2024 Applicants will be notified of application status by March 11, 2024 Cordially, The Digital POWRR Team --

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Registration Open for Free Digital Preservation Workflow Webinars from DPC
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Free to attend and open to all, the Digital Preservation Workflow Webinar series<https://www.dpconline.org/events/eventdetail/254/-/digital-preservation-wor…> will showcase just some of the digital preservation workflow processes developed and implemented by the digital preservation community. Webinars will take be recorded for future viewing but will take place February 5-8, 2024. Each speaker will present their workflow, which represents a part of the digital preservation process or a particular digital media or content type, before opening the floor for discussion and a chance to ask questions. Click on the link for more information and to register: https://www.dpconline.org/events/eventdetail/254/-/digital-preservation-wor… 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.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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