April 2024 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Library Digital Image Program Available for Public Libraries - Available for Summer and Fall 2024
by Corey Seeman 21 Apr '24

21 Apr '24

Hi everyone - I am continuing to make available to the Michigan Library community (and others) on managing and organizing digital pictures. I am presenting virtually and in-person for libraries or cultural organizations. In the past, I was only making this available for Michigan libraries - but I could open this up for any public library as long as the logistics & timing worked out. So please feel free to share this with others. And I am happy to expand to libraries elsewhere - as long as the timing works. Here is the initial program information: - Title: Managing Digital Images: Finding, Saving, Sharing and Organizing The Pictures of Your Life! - Presenter: Corey Seeman (Director, Kresge Library Services, Ross School of Business - University of Michigan) - cseeman(a)umich.edu - Corey's flickr page - https://www.flickr.com/photos/cseeman/ - Corey's personal website: https://www.squirreldude.com/ - Program page (including the most recent slidedeck used for this presentation and previous locations): https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/managing-digital-images or https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs - I have been updating the slides to reflect the ever changing environment of photo storage on the web. Program Description: Seems that everyone is a photographer these days. We use our smartphones, our tablets, and even some people even use cameras. With the ease of taking pictures, we find ourselves with a new concern. How do we manage, save and share these pictures? This program will introduce you to photo sharing services that are available from companies such as Google, Apple, facebook and flickr (among others) and how to organize them for easy retrieval. We will look at ways organize, backup and share pictures with friends and family. We will also explore how images are found by others (using tags or search terms), if you want to share more broadly. This could be the perfect session if you want to do something with all those pictures on your phone or clogging up your SD card! I am also starting to develop some new programs on similar topics. The program ideas are here: https://www.squirreldude.com/photography-programs/future-programs. These include smartphone photography, benefits and drawbacks of using AI for photo management, and photography in Michigan. I have started to outline them, but will create a finished presentation when I have an initial date. It is likely that it would take around four months to develop. Realistically, I would be happy to do this virtually anywhere and could schedule anytime over the next year or so. I would also be happy to do this in-person if you are relatively close to Ann Arbor & Ypsilanti. There would not be any charge for a virtual presentation. For a location I had lots of fun presenting on this topic and would be happy to do it again for your community. Best wishes for the rest of Spring and Summer 2024. Best - Corey Corey Seeman Director, Kresge Library Services & Librarian ( http://www.bus.umich.edu/kresgelibrary/) Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan 700 East University Avenue Kresge Hall, 4th Floor East, Suite K4511 Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 734-764-9969 (office - softphone via Zoom) 734-717-9734 (cell) cseeman(a)umich.edu ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8205-1255 Corey's Web Home: https://www.squirreldude.com/ [image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ][image: ]

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Library Director Opportunity
by Brian Mortimore 21 Apr '24

21 Apr '24

Library Director Opportunity! The Bath Twp. Public Library was formed through a grassroots effort in 2017 and has grown and expanded considerably with 8 staff, 20 friends of the library, and a community comprising of over 12-thousand residents in beautiful Bath Twp. Michigan. With their first director moving onto another opportunity, the Library and Board of Trustees are ready for its next director to lead this established library into its next phase of success. Are you ready to lead? Bath Township Public Library resides conveniently in the center of Michigan’s lower peninsula, ten miles North of East Lansing and Michigan State University. A rural setting that boasts the benefits of a strong sense of community, outdoor recreation (e.g., Park Lake, Rose Lake, golf courses, hiking), low cost of living and property taxes, and growth in ind ustry to support the revenue needs of the library, this is an ideal opportunity for a director seeking a new opportunity or a librarian interested in taking that next step in their career to become a library director. The Board of Trustees are committed to the orientation and mentorship of the next director. This is a full-time, exempt position, with a starting salary of $50,000. Additionally, a generous benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings match is included. Candidates must meet and maintain the requirements set by the Library of Michigan for a Class 4 library, MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution, 2 years of library experience in a public library setting, Michigan Librarian Level-2 certification, current with issues and trends in libraries, and familiarity with small-town libraries. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to develop and manage the operating budget, while inspiring staff, and serving as the ambassador of the library throughout the community. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to consultant, Brian Mortimore, at: MortimoreConsulting(a)gmail.com. Candidates will be considered in the order they are received with the position being posted minimally until Monday, May 20, 2024. Do not delay in submitting your interest. Candidates interested in learning more are invited to send an email to explore their interest to the above email address. For more information, visit any of the following links: https://www.bathtownshippubliclibrary.org https://www.facebook.com/FriendsBTL https://bathtownship.us/

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Cookbook Club Waiver
by OC Katie VanHuis 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Hi, everyone, Our library is considering starting a monthly Cookbook Club and our lawyers suggested we have a waiver for participants to sign before joining. Do any of you currently offer this to your patrons and have an example of your waiver you would be willing to share? Please reply off-list. Thank you in advance! Katie VanHuis Library Assistant Coopersville Area District Library

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Circulation Clerk Posting- Northville District Library
by Laura Mancini 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

JOB POSTING The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic and customer service oriented candidate for a part-time position in the Library’s Circulation Services Department. Position: Circulation Clerk 21 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings This is a Union Position Salary Range: $15.97-$19.69 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time Essential Duties Include: * Answers incoming calls and directs library visitors and callers to appropriate public service desks * Assists with database maintenance * Carries out procedures for accurately checking library materials in and out of integrated library system * Handles monetary transactions * Issues library cards according to library policy * Monitors incoming materials for damaged or missing pieces and takes appropriate action * Processes interlibrary loan requests * Provides positive, pleasant, and professional service to the public at the Circulation Desk * Sorts and Distributes delivery items * Works on special departmental projects * Performs related duties as assigned Required Qualifications: * High school diploma * Ability to adapt to change in the work environment * Ability to learn quickly and accurately and follow instruction * Ability to prioritize duties and tasks * Ability to push carts of library books and other materials * Ability to show concern for the feelings of others * Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, or crouch * Demonstrate attention to detail * Experience in working independently and as part of a team * Have dependable and punctual attendance * Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Have a strong public service orientation * Knowledge and proficiency in working with computers * Possess critical thinking skills * Willingness to seek out assistance as needed in answering questions from library patrons or resolving conflicts Deadline for application: May 8, 2024 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Business Operations Specialist Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert(a)northvillelibrary.org Application can be accessed at: https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 Laura Mancini, MLIS Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020 lmancini(a)northvillelibrary.org

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New Opportunity - Library Director search - New Rochelle Public Library (NY)
by Beth Barker 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Library Director - New Rochelle Public Library (NY) The New Rochelle Public Library<https://nrpl.org/> Board of Trustees seeks an expert consensus-building and community-oriented leader to be the organization's next Library Director. This individual will guide the New Rochelle Public Library into the future by continuing to embrace a diverse and growing population and offering relevant and first-rate spaces, collections, programs, and services to its supportive community. The new director will focus their attention on being responsive to community, staff, and patron needs, support intellectual freedom and access to information, build upon a solid history of community engagement with stakeholders, envision and implement a strategic plan, and ensure that the library is a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for all members of the community. A seven-member library Board of Trustees advises this civil service position. The Library Director will lead 42.61 FTE, who work at two library locations (a main library building and a branch) represented by the AFL-CIO bargaining union. The library enjoys the support of the Friends of the NRPL, and the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation, whose contributions and matching grant funds have afforded the opportunity to renovate spaces ensuring the library remains a community hub. By offering cutting edge collaborative programs, interactive Teen and Children's spaces, access to emerging technology in the Media Lab, useful resources such as the Handelman Business Opportunity Center, and E.L. Doctorow Local History Room, New Rochelle Public Library has something for everyone in the community that continues to grow each year. Located in Westchester County and boasting a population of nearly 80,000, New Rochelle, NY is a mosaic of diverse neighborhoods with an award-winning public school system and two colleges (Iona University and Monroe College). The Huguenot Children's Library, the only free-standing children's library in Westchester County, is bordered by the city's beautiful twin lakes at Huguenot Park and Jack's Friendship Garden-a playground for children of all ages and abilities. New Rochelle's waterfront offers visitors nine miles of coastline, with several beach clubs, while city and county parks host an abundance of recreational opportunities and entertainment. The city has easy rail access to New York, Boston, and DC and proximity to New York's three major airports. New Rochelle offers something for everyone and world-class cultural experiences which are within reach. Responsibilities: Acts as a liaison to city government, community organizations, Friends of the NRPL, New Rochelle Public Library Foundation and to the Board of Trustees; carrying out board policy, supervision of library personnel; financial administration and budget management; engages in community relations and cultural functions of the library; supervises library operations, services, needs, and facilities maintenance; manages construction projects/renovations; recommends and administers personnel policies; prepares preliminary budget estimates and directs expenditures of library funds; participates in union contract negotiation process and other labor relations concerns; planning and administration of staff development and training; evaluation and implementation of technology improvements, fund development from private sources; participation in professional meetings; and stays apprised of library trends and relevant continuing education. Qualifications: Eight years of satisfactory public library experience, with a consistent pattern of increasing responsibility plus five years in an administrative capacity. An ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science; eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian's professional certificate at time of application, and possession of the certificate at time of appointment are required. Experience working in labor union environment is preferred. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $135,000 - $155,000 with an excellent benefits package For further information, visit Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on New Rochelle Public Library and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, May 26, 2024. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links on our website<https://host.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/jobboard.aspx?JOBSHARE6BZ2O5RWB3F6JCWMS…> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Meescan self checkout
by Bonnie Holzerland 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Hello. Just reaching out to see if any libraries use Meescan and if there are any points you're willing to share about it. Thank you. Bonnie Bonnie Holzerland Library Technician Madison Heights Public Library 240 W. 13 Mile Rd. Madison Heights, MI 48071 248-588-7763 www.madison-heights.org/library<http://www.madison-heights.org/library>

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Upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

There is still time to register for these workshops from MCLS! Authorities<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557db41631be04ab0933d31> Just a few spots left! 3-day class, April 30-May 2, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Legal Resources for Public Libraries<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/6557dc4e631be04ab0935f86> Special low price! 1-day class, May 2, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

S.E.A.L. Survey StarNet for Libraries has compiled suggestions for recycling solar eclipse glasses: What to do with extra and gently used eclipse glasses?? - STAR Net Community (starnetlibraries.org)<https://community.starnetlibraries.org/what-to-do-with-extra-and-gently-use…>. They are also asking libraries to complete a post-eclipse survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CS73M8F. It asks questions about receiving and sharing glasses and conducting solar science programs. Please answer on behalf of your organizations as best as you can. Resources Earth Day - April 22, 2024 Earth Day printables<https://www.readbrightly.com/earth-day-activities-printables> from Brightly Take & Make a Stained Glass Earth<https://clearinghouse.starnetlibraries.org/activities/551-make-a-stained-gl…> from StarNet for Libraries. Earth Day Activities<https://www.plt.org/educator-tips/earth-day-activities/> from Project Learning Tree Climate & Environment Picture Books<https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2024/04/climate-environment-picture-books> - ALSC Blog Exploring Careers in the Law Programs for high school students The Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center is offering its annual Exploring Careers in the Law moot court programs for high school students (rising 10th graders through 2024 graduates) in Lansing (June 24-28) and Detroit (July 26). The application can be downloaded from courts.mi.gov/learningcenter<https://courts.mi.gov/learningcenter>. The first page of the application can also be used as a flyer<https://www.courts.michigan.gov/493e46/siteassets/msc-learning-center/explo…> to display in your libraries or pass out to students. Rachael Drenovsky of the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center is happy to answer any questions about the application or program at DrenovskyR(a)Courts.Mi.gov<mailto:DrenovskyR@Courts.Mi.gov?subject=Exploring%20Careers%20in%20Law>. How to Incorporate Spanish Language Content into Your Summer Reading Program Want to promote Summer Reading and Learning to Spanish speakers in your library community? The CSLP online manual has an entire section of Spanish Language program content that is available and ready to use for outreach and promotion for "Adventure Begins at Your Library" this summer! View the recently added recording of "How to Incorporate Spanish Language Content into Your Summer Reading Program" on the NY State Library archived Youth Services webinars<https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/webinars/index2.html#YS> page. This March Summer Reading Lunch and Learn session was presented by Deborah Kinirons, Bilingual Community Outreach Librarian at Uniondale Public Library, and Amy Olson, Youth Services Consultant at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Deborah is also the chair of the CSLP Spanish Language manual committee. ALA Game Round Table Cross-posting on ALA Members and GameRT. If you are not a GameRT member and are curious about who we are and what we do, find out more about GameRT<https://games.ala.org/about/>! We've crossed off a big thing on our wish list: GameRT now has a YouTube channel!<https://www.youtube.com/@ALAGameRT> We are currently working on uploading our past webinars and livestream events. There are currently 49 videos on the channel with more to be uploaded. For future events, we will also do simultaneous livestreams on Twitch and YouTube whenever possible. We will continue livestreaming on Twitch because the platform is well within our niche for games programming, but we wanted to add YouTube because we recognize that some institutions block Twitch on work computers. This new viewing option makes our programming even more accessible to the community! Please stop by the new channel and subscribe!<https://www.youtube.com/@ALAGameRT> This will help us verify the channel and get access to more channel features. What can you find on the GameRT YouTube channel? All the great series you've come to expect from GameRT! * Gaming in Libraries Webinars series featuring presentations on a variety of topics related to gaming programs and collections in libraries. * Learn & Play, Librarians Attempt Games, and Low Stress High Mayhem, where library workers live play board games, video games, and tabletop role-playing games (respectively) while discussing how the games work in library settings. * Round Table Round Table, a panel series where we gather subject matter experts to chat on various topics relevant to gaming in libraries. * Spectaculars, special one day events where we gather several ALA round tables to explore popular media in different themes (Spooky, Super, and Queer so far!) * Mini Cons, one day miniature conferences that feature a series of short presentations on topics relevant to gaming in libraries (TTRPGs in 2023 and Building Character in 2024) Find out more about GameRT professional development programming on the GameRT website.<https://games.ala.org/about/> In the News... Wonder Media Website Available to Support Media and News Literacy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2024/04/15…> - MDE Press Release, 4/15/24 "In Their Own Words" Books Unbanned Report Details the Impact of Censorship on Young People<https://www.spl.org/about-us/news-releases/books-unbanned-report-details-th…> - The Seattle Public Library, 4/11/24 Plans to put libraries in most Michigan schools get support from educators and parents<https://www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2024/04/17/educators-and-parents-testify-…> - Chalkbeat Detroit, 4/17/24 Take some time to enjoy the all the flowers & trees in bloom this weekend! 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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State Aid/ Annual report
by TDL Director 18 Apr '24

18 Apr '24

Can some one send me the link for the most recent State aid annual report. I have looked on Library of Michigan site and can't find anything. Even if it is last years report I will take it. Thank you, Deanna Deanna Riggleman, Director Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Avenue Lakeview MI 48850 (989)352-6274 https://tamaracklibrary.org/

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Free Virtual Lunch and Learn Event on April 19
by Christine Illichmann 18 Apr '24

18 Apr '24

The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series from the School of Information Sciences at Wayne State University is back! This online series will cover a wide range of topics in the fields of Library and Information Science and Archives. Join us on Friday, April 19 from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm as we learn from Shawn McCann, Business and Web Services Librarian at Oakland University. Shawn will discuss current AI tools and how he sees them impacting the field. Register today at: https://events.wayne.edu/2024/04/19/sis-alum-brown-bag-lunch-learn-more-abo… Questions? Please contact Kim Schroeder at ag1797(a)wayne.edu.

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