October 2024 - Michlib-l

Job opportunity at the Orion Library
by Joyce Becker 07 Jan '25

07 Jan '25

The Orion Township Public Library is hiring a full-time Outreach Services Coordinator. Please see the attached posting or visit our website at orionlibrary.org for the full posting and online application. Thanks, Joyce [cid:image001.png@01DA803C.F3F6ECD0] Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlilbrary.org

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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity!
by Jessica Nelson 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

POSITION TITLE: Shared Administrative Assistant (#622) DEPARTMENTS SUPPORTING: Information Technology (IT) and Marketing/Communications (MarCom) LOCATION: KDL Service Center in Comstock Park, MI BEGINNING PAY RATE: $19.50/hr., 40 Hours/week CLASSIFICATION: Non-Union DEADLINE TO APPLY: October 7, 2024 @ 5:00pm SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl. All applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will supply reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, to allow access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Thank you! Jessica Nelson Human Resources Generalist Kent District Library Service Center, 814 W. River Center Dr. NE., Comstock Park, MI 49321 D 616.784.2016| F 616.647.3818 | she/her/hers (Why pronouns matter<https://pronouns.org/>) [Signature-tagline300x17]<http://www.kdl.org/>

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Application Deadline Extended: Local History Room Archivist (Part-time)
by Cynthia Stanczak 16 Nov '24

16 Nov '24

Our Archivist has moved on to an exciting educational opportunity this fall. Therefore, Albion District Library is accepting applications for Local History Room Archivist. *Local History Room Archivist* Starting wage is $16.80/hour for this part-time, hourly, non-exempt position scheduled for approximately 25-32 hours weekly. Benefits include paid holidays, paid sick leave (after six months), and paid vacation (after one year). Under the direct supervision of the Library Director, the Archivist is responsible for the Local History Room, local history material collection development and processing, local history and genealogy reference services and programming, supervising/directing part-time employees and volunteers assisting in the Local History Room, and promoting ADL’s Local History Room services and collections in the community. The Archivist also supports broader library service with regular shifts at our patron circulation desks, as scheduled. For more details and application instructions, view the full job description available on our website (www.albionlibrary.org/about/employment) Application packets must be submitted via email or hardcopy as instructed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will *not* be accepted through Indeed.com. *Application period closes Saturday, September 17 at 5:00 pm.* Albion District Library serves a suburban and rural population of 11,500 in beautiful Calhoun County in south-central Michigan from its home in a modified 1919 Carnegie library building. Located on I-94, Albion offers quiet community living only a 25-minute drive to Battle Creek and Jackson, or a 60-minute trip to Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Ann Arbor. Albion has 17 parks within its 4.5 sq mile footprint, including along the Kalamazoo River, which runs through the community. Home to Albion College, the city boasts a long, proud, and storied history of economic and ethnic diversity and experiences, reflected in its murals, markers, architecture, and the beautifully-restored historic Bohm Theatre. For more information, please contact me at the information below. Best wishes, all! Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her) Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *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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Question
by EMAIL TEAM 05 Nov '24

05 Nov '24

Librarians, Does you library charge for scanning documents to an email directly from you printer or to your public computers? If you charge do you give a certain number free? Stephanie Daniels, Director Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library 12 Church Street Hartford, MI 49057(269)588-5103http://www.hartfordpl.michlibrary.org/

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A media and news literacy resource to share!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 04 Nov '24

04 Nov '24

In these especially confusing times of fast-moving misinformation, here is a media and news literacy resource specially designed for use by library staff and library users. The formats are as a 5.5 x 8.5 flyer or as a social media post on Instagram. Flyer<https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFOZ14YnE/F5PDz-3s1lfTdJvwrv5Skg/edit?utm_co…> Instagram post <https://www.canva.com/design/DAGFOZ14YnE/4ZHd0Cd27pwl301ZpGtm3g/view?utm_co…> More games and interactives to build skills for library staff and patrons can be found at: www.wondermedialibrary.com<http://www.wondermedialibrary.com/>. >From the Wonder Media Team: Sue Ellen Christian Amy Bucko Cathy Lancaster This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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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background checks
by Perri Saunders 01 Nov '24

01 Nov '24

We've never done background checks for staff or volunteers, but with our outreach vehicle almost ready to go, we are going to start. How does this work? Is there a company you use? What is the cost and timeframe? What else should I know? Thanks for any help you can give! 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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Southfield Library closed - Friday, November 1
by Kelly Rembert 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

Hi, The Southfield Library will be closed Friday, November 1 due to emergency building maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience. Our digital library is always open at www.southfieldlibrary.org<https://www.southfieldlibrary.org/>. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Author Josh Malerman Brings Spooky Theatrical Reading to DPL This Sunday!
by Megan Summers 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

Please spread the word! The Detroit Public Library is thrilled to announce Josh Malerman & Wow Town Present: INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE: A Theatrical Reading, With a Live Score by Jim Byrne. Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024 Time: 2pm EST Location: Main Library Friends Auditorium Address: 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/josh-malerman-wow-town-present-incidents-aroun… Incidents Around the House (2024, Del Rey) is Malerman's latest horror novel, and Malerman's troupe will take this haunted tale to the next level with their performance. Wow Town was started by acclaimed author Josh Malerman and Allison Laakko when Malerman's debut novel Bird Box was released. The idea was to present book launches in a more exciting way than just Malerman at a podium. It has grown considerably since then, with performances in chapels, gymnasiums, bookstores, bars, and theaters. Allison Laakko is largely responsible for the amazing set-design and any creature effects/props. Live music has accompanied almost every performance. INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE: A Theatrical Reading combines Allison Laakko's stage show with Jim Byrne's original score (written entirely for the novel), all set to passages of the book itself. The troupe is made up of Malerman, Laakko, Byrne, plus stage actors Lilli Bishop, Atran Raikany, and Jeannine Thompson, as well as film director/magician James Henry Hall, and voiceover artist Kristi Billings. After the performance, Malerman will stick around for a brief Q&A and book signing. Copies of Incidents Around the House will be available for sale from Detroit's own 27th Letter Books<https://www.27thletterbooks.com/>. Megan Summers (she/her) Assistant Manager Sherwood Forest Branch 7117 W. 7 Mile Rd./Livernois Detroit, MI, 48221 313-481-1840 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

Color Our World(tm) Programming Manuals and more! The 2025 Color Our World(tm) online programming manual code was sent to all public library directors on 10/14/24. Directors, please be sure to forward that on to staff implementing summer library programs. Not a library director but still in need of that code? Complete this form https://bit.ly/CSLP2025manual with your official public library email. The CSLP Store for 2025's Color Our World(tm) summer reading theme is now open<https://shop.cslpreads.org/>. There is also a virtual 2025 catalog<https://shop.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CSLP_2025_ProductCata…>. [cid:image002.png@01DB2BAA.8E489E00] The Collaborative Summer Library Program's Inclusion Committee<https://www.cslpreads.org/inclusion-resources/> is proud to present: Artful Connections: Stephanie Haines' Vision for Inclusive and Inspiring Communities Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2:00 pm EST/1:00 pm CST/Noon MST/11:00 am PST Register here<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_faXyoRsxTuab1nveSLEd2g#/registr…> During this presentation we will learn about the fundamentals of accessibility through the lens of creative arts activities. We will cover what it means to be accessible, common adaptations you can make to creative tools and materials, and how you can be flexible and inclusive in your approach to planning arts experiences for a diverse community. Stephanie Haines is the Arts Education & Accessibility Program Manager at the Indiana Arts Commission (IAC). Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Engaging Bigs & Littles During Storytime<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:30 - 3:00 pm ET (90 mins) Looking for new ways to engage families and expand your storytime skills? Join us for this all new 90 minute Ready to Read Michigan webinar! Libraries are community hubs for healthy child and family development. Intentional family engagement begins at birth and Storytime is the place for Youth Librarians to start building strong and lasting relationships with families. Join Narrative Coach, Jen Strauss for this webinar dedicated to family engagement during Storytime, birth to preschool and beyond. Additional Resources Muslim Representation in Children's Literature: Insights from the Hijabi Librarians Toolkit<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> A PCI Webinar from the Library of Michigan November 20, 2024 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET In this workshop, librarians Mahasin Aleem and Ariana Hussain will evaluate Muslim representation in youth literature through a critical lens, utilizing their Hijabi Librarians Toolkit for Evaluating Muslims in KidLit alongside Ed Trust's Tool for Representational Balance in Books. [cid:image004.png@01DB2BAA.8E489E00]PLA's Early Literacy Calendar Unlock a year of early literacy adventures in 2025 with the Public Library Association's beloved early literacy calendar<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTcyNzYwOSZwPT…>! Each day features an activity to boost fundamental literacy skills, including reading, writing, singing, talking, playing, and counting. Share these fun, reproducible calendars with families at your library to spread the love of literacy year-round. Available in English<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTcyNzYwOSZwPT…> and Spanish<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTcyNzYwOSZwPT…>. Cost: ALA member: $26.99, Nonmember: $29.99 Center for Children's Books Please join the Center for Children's Books at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign for a lecture by Dr. Isabel Lopes Coelho on November 4, 2024. Where the Wild Things Are: North America's Cultural Influence Over the Brazilian Editorial Market will take place over Zoom on November 4th from 12 pm Central Time - 1 pm Central Time. Register here!<https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApf-ugpzgsE9UC4pitG2tNZwQbdiWBf…> Isabel Lopes Coelho is the author of The Representation of the Child in Children's Literature (2020). For twelve years, Coelho ran the Children's and Young Adult Literature division at Cosac Naify publishing house in Brazil. She is currently a postdoctoral student at PUC-SP and publisher at FTD Educação. MiAEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference<https://events.resultsathand.com/miaeyc/2816> April 13-15, 2025 (note the date change if you had this marked earlier) Grand Rapids, MI This year's theme, Little Notes, Big Impacts: The Power of Music in Early Years, promises to be an inspiring exploration of the transformative role music plays in child development. Featuring keynote speakers singer-songwriter and The Voice star Joshua Davis and YouTube sensation MiSTER B, the conference will offer a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the field of music and early childhood education. Session Proposals<https://events.resultsathand.com/miaeyc/2816/speakersubmissions/showform/70…> are being accepted now. In the News... Michigan made school meals free for all. Students ate it up<https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/michigan-made-school-meals-free-a…> - Bridge Michigan, 10/29/24 Supporting Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Through Library Programming<https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2024/10/supporting-social-emotional-learning-…> - ALSC Blog, 10/26/24 Reminder: ReadSquared is available to public libraries across Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/addtl> thanks to the Library of Michigan with support from The Institute for Museum and Library Services: [https://campaign-image.com/zohocampaigns/177052000029521004_zc_v27_read2log…]<https://wtye-zgpm.maillist-manage.com/click/127503db20889bea/127503db208848…> Keep patrons engaged year-round with seasonal reading programs in ReadSquared. Families can log in using their existing accounts to keep the reading streak going. Winter graphics and themed activities are included in your subscription and are easily added to your site. [https://stratus.campaign-image.com/images/177052000029521004_zc_v1_17297973…] [https://stratus.campaign-image.com/images/177052000029521004_zc_v1_17298644…] More than just a reading tracker! Winter is a great time to include some fun extras in your programming such as Missions or Bingo, which are free to use for all libraries. With ReadSquared you can easily add prizes and badges for completing these tasks, as well as for attending library events and writing book reviews. [https://stratus.campaign-image.com/images/177052000029521004_zc_v1_16867626…] New to ReadSquared? Our platform provides an easy, fun way for patrons to log their reading at home, in the library, or on the go! Reading is not one-size fits all. ReadSquared offers an online reading program and app which are fully customizable for your community. Inspire participation with fun activities, literacy games, random drawings, raffles, events, bingo cards, themed badges and more! Contact us for pricing and demo information at info(a)readsquared.com<mailto:info@readsquared.com?subject=Winter%20Programs>. Learn more at readsquared.com<https://wtye-zgpm.maillist-manage.com/click/127503db20889bea/127503db208848…>. Sincerely, The ReadSquared Team Wishing all a fun & safe Halloween! 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<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [A logo for the Michigan School Meals program.] All public-school students have access to free breakfast and lunch again for School Year 2024-25! Don't forget to complete and turn in the application or form from your school district's food service department to ensure the funding for education and nutrition benefits continues. [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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Nominations for the MLA 2025 Board Election are due Friday!
by Rachel Ash 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

Are you interested in serving on MLA’s Board of Directors? We want to hear from you!! Please submit your nomination by this Friday, Nov 1. The MLA Nominating and Leadership Development Committee (NLDC) is seeking nominations/self-nominations for the slate of candidates for the 2025 MLA Board Election. Next spring, MLA members will vote to select four member-at-large directors as well as the President-elect, for terms beginning in July 2025 and ending in June 2028. The nomination form is a short and simple online form – you can preview the questions by following the link, then scrolling down and clicking “Preview Full Application”: Submit a nomination: https://milibraries.slideroom.com/#/login/program/81074 More information about qualifications and criteria is linked below: Learn more about MLA Officer Positions (pdf)<https://mla.memberclicks.net/assets/Officer%20Positions%5B41%5D.pdf>. Learn more about Board Member Responsibilities (pdf).<https://mla.memberclicks.net/assets/Board%20Member%20Responsibilities%20%5B…> For any questions, please contact Debbie Mikula, Executive Director at dmikula(a)milibraries.org<mailto:dmikula@milibraries.org>. [cidimage002.png(a)01D73C4D.ABEAD040] Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association PO Box 27337 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 2 Direct: (517) 881-6652 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:%0bmilibraries.org%0brfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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