April 2024 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Ethics Policy or Ethics Statement
by aestelle otsegolibrary.org 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Good morning, I have been attending the Public Libraries Financial Management Class and recently finished the Internal Controls portion of the class. One fraud prevention control they mentioned was having in place an Ethics Policy or Ethics statement for employees. We do not currently have one at ODL so I was curious what this looks like for libraries. If you currently have an Ethics Policy or Ethics statement in your employee handbook or financial procedures can you please send me a copy or link? Have a lovely day and thanks for sharing if you are able! Thanks Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director * Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE * INTERACT * INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 https://otsegolibrary.org/

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Frank Uhle, Michigan Notable Book Author, at Madonna University
by Olsen, Josh 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Hello everyone, Please join us, if you can, for an evening with Frank Uhle and his 2024 Michigan Notable Book, Cinema Ann Arbor, on Thursday, April 25th from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Madonna University Welcome Center. All are welcome, an ASL interpreter will be on site, and there will be snacks and light refreshments. [cid:d975bc86-21a0-45d1-8098-c66e84dd6e3e] Josh Olsen (he/him) Director of Library Services Madonna University jolsen(a)madonna.edu 734-432-5684

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Two Upcoming Events
by Lester, Kathy 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Hi All, Below is the information for two upcoming events. Please attend if you are able. --Kathy Tomorrow Evening 4/25 at 6:30pm EST Beyond Book Banning @ Bloomfield Township Library MASL members Toni Isaac & Kathy Lester are part of the panel Registration not required. [image: Book Banning Event.png] Sunday, 5/5 @ Detroit Public Library (Main Library) w/ Author Laura Pappano (Laura had interviewed me while I was AASL President for her book and asked if I would be willing to help her in conversation at this event.) [image: author series state of public schools.jpg] Kathy Lester, MLIS, MA Adjunct Faculty, *Wayne State University, School of Information Science* Advocacy Co-Chair, Past-President 2014*, **Michigan Association of School Librarians (MASL)* President, 2022-2023*, **American Association of School Librarians (AASL)* Councilor At Large*, American Library Association (ALA)* Retired School Library Media Specialist / Technology Coach*, **Plymouth-Canton Community Schools* *SL21 Model Library, 2017-2018* *SL21 Exemplary Ranking - Michigan School Libraries for the 21st Century 2013-2022* *ISTE Making IT Happen Award Winner* *2017 MAME Michigan School Library Program of the Year* *2012 **State Librarian's Excellence Award Winner* kathyL(a)mimasl.org twitter: @LibraryL <https://twitter.com/LibraryL> "Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian" --American Association of School Librarians <http://www.ala.org/aasl/sites/ala.org.aasl/files/content/advocacy/tools/doc…> (AASL)

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Lift Tables for Sale
by Emily Whalen 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Happy Wednesday! The Kent District Library has eight (8) lift tables for sale. These are giant back savers with a foot pump that hydraulically raises the platform! Two wheels swivel with brake and two are rigid. Capacity is up to 770 lbs. and platform is 36 x 20''. Price is $250 each, or $400 for two. Pick-up only! Payment will need to be either exact change for cash (our Finance Department cannot make change) or check payable to Kent District Library. [cid:744cf77b-e0f2-4950-b1c4-4da162a15124] With gratitude, Emily Whalen, CGFM Finance Manager Kent District Library | Service Center D: 616.647.4123|Pronouns: she/her/hers What's this?<https://www.mypronouns.org/> [cid:3b18294c-3c42-401e-ad19-5e1e3ffee1c1]<http://kdl.org/> Certified Government Financial Manager<https://www.credly.com/badges/c888f30f-5888-4cc5-92f5-84a0012b8e9e/public_u…> [cid:49f1decd-7c64-4008-aa96-bdaad6130974]

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Job Posting: Technical Services Assistant, Monroe County Community College Library
by Liz Hartig 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Good Morning! The Monroe County Community College Library is hiring a Technical Services Assistant. Salary: $19.30 - $20.48 Hourly Full -time Location: Monroe, MI Job Type: Full-time Department: Library The Technical Services Assistant provides assistance to the Reference/Technical Services Librarian in acquiring, processing, maintaining, and cataloging library materials including electronic resources, books, serials, electronic media, and archival materials. The Technical Services Assistant also assists with various operations of the library including collaborating with vendors to troubleshoot library databases and software, assisting with library database management, and gathering statistics. The full job posting and application can be found here: TECHNICAL SERVICES ASSISTANT | Job Details tab | Career Pages (schooljobs.com)<https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/monroeccc/jobs/4473683/technical-service…> Thank you so much, Elizabeth Hartig, MLIS, MS Faculty Reference Librarian/ Public Services Co-Coordinator of One Book One Community Monroe County Community College 734.384.4162 ehartig(a)monroeccc.edu she/her/hers

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1955 School Code Restablishment
by Katie Ester 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

Hi all, If you are a Township Library created under School Code 1955/PA 269 that has re-established under the revised Charter Township Act, PA 359 and have a resolution for re-establishment that you could share with me, I'd be so appreciative! Thanks all, Katie -- Katie Ester Director Shelby Township Library *New Address* 52610 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 (586) 726-2344

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Free Toner - HP 128a
by Bruce MacDonald 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

We are also doing some spring cleaning. I have two genuine HP 128a color toners, one black and one yellow. One has had its cardboard box opened, but both toners are unused and are still sealed in plastic. If your library can use these, I would be happy to send them your way. Please reply directly to me with your RIDES code. ---- [cid:image001.png@01DA9622.5B390950] Bruce MacDonald Head of Technology / Assistant Director Peter White Public Library<https://www.pwpl.info/> 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4307 Direct Dial 906-228-9510 Library Main Number 906-226-1783 Library Fax bmac(a)pwpl.info<mailto:bmac@pwpl.info>

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FREE plastic magazine holders/cannisters
by Pratt, Michele - Staff 24 Apr '24

24 Apr '24

We have several hundred magazine holders of various sizes; all are the same color (see attached picture). Most are in like-new condition. Please contact me if you are interested or if you would like more details. Michele Michele M. Pratt, MLIS Manager of Library Programs & Services Delta College Library (989) 686-9822

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Program vetting
by Deb Hemmye 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Hi all, Do any of you have written policies regarding what kinds of programs you will allow and how your vet your presenters? I'm referring to library programs, not rentals. If someone approaches you about doing a program at the library, whether free or for a fee, how do you vet them? Do you have something in writing that your staff can follow in order to ascertain whether or not the individual or group is worth having? If you're curious, this is why I ask: tomorrow we are having a special children's storytime called Jewish Folktales (we have a very high Jewish population in the two communities we serve). A Rabbi reached out to us and said that he does storytelling as a side hobby (he's free) and would love to do some storytelling for us at the library. When one of our city commissioners (we are a municipal library) saw the posting, she became very concerned because, according to this commissioner, the Rabbi belongs to an "ultraconservative, proselytizing Jewish sect" and she is questioning our willingness to have a program leader who did not come recommended and who, in fact, reached out to us. And that's where we're at. Thanks! Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686

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KDL has Lift Tables for Sale
by Elvia Myers 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Happy Wednesday! The Kent District Library has eight (8) lift tables for sale. These are giant back savers with a foot pump that hydraulically raises the platform! Two wheels swivel with brake and two are rigid. Capacity is up to 770 lbs. and platform is 36 x 20''. Price is $250 each, or $400 for two. Pick-up only! Payment will need to be either exact change for cash (our Finance Department cannot make change) or check payable to Kent District Library. [cid:20739f7f-4888-4ba0-84e9-5d76d01a15ba] Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Happy Reading 📚, Elvia Myers Executive Assistant Kent District Library 814 West River Center Drive NE Comstock Park, MI 49321 616.784.6074

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