May 2024 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

GVSU Opening - Assessment Librarian
by Heather Allen 07 May '24

07 May '24

Good morning, Grand Valley State University is hiring an Assessment Librarian. The Assessment Librarian provides leadership and ongoing advisement and partnership for assessment projects across the libraries. Their primary focus area will be to coordinate and implement libraries-wide assessment projects and develop workflows for the collection and storage of data to meet campus reporting requirements and to illustrate the impact of the libraries. Their secondary focus area will be to partner on the development of targeted assessment and user experience projects. The Assessment Librarian is one of the Libraries experts on developing meaningful and strategic assessment practices. They are responsible for developing and implementing a libraries assessment plan, assessment techniques for Libraries-wide projects, maintaining and sharing knowledge of evolving best practices and assessment ethics. This assessment portfolio also includes engagement and leadership in User Experience (UX) research. Posting will close June 3rd. Salary range: $55,000-$64,000 Here's the link to apply: https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Assessment-Libr… Heather Allen Library Dean's Office Assistant Grand Valley State University Libraries She/her (616) 331-2778 allenhea(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:allenhea@gvsu.edu>

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Rochester Hills Public Library Job Posting - Bookmobile Driver
by Mary Davis 07 May '24

07 May '24

The Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) is searching for the next member of its Outreach team. RHPL has an opening for a bookmobile driver <https://rhpl.org/employment/>. If connecting with the community in a non-traditional, exciting way is your passion and you want to work with a vibrant and innovative team, this is the position for you. The bookmobile driver is 22.5 hours/week and is responsible for safely transporting other staff and materials to various community locations and taking pride and ownership of the position and vehicle. The Rochester Hills Public Library is located in downtown Rochester, MI, is part of The Library Network and Metro Net Consortium, and we utilize the Polaris ILS as our computer system. RHPL is an anchor in the community with a strong commitment to outreach and innovation. The mission of the RHPL is to empower people to explore and create with resources that enlighten, educate, entertain, and inform. If you are passionate about providing exceptional library service in a future-focused library system, we want you to apply and join our team! This position will be open until filled. -- *Mary K. Davis* Head of Outreach and Bookmobile Services Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rd Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248-650-7152

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fresh book club titles?
by Mary Harrison 06 May '24

06 May '24

Hi MichLibL, I'd love to get some of your suggestions for book club titles. Our current group is looking to expand their horizons. They tend to prefer literature without too many "four letter words". Thanks for your collective suggestions! Mary Mary Jean Harrison Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street PO Box 430 Coloma Michigan 49038 269-468-3431 <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/> www.colomapubliclibrary.net The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff. Timothy Healy

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MAP: Yankee Air Museum Now Michigan Flight Museum & Air Adventures
by Jim Flury 06 May '24

06 May '24

Good Afternoon, TLN wanted to give everyone a heads up that one of our most popular MAP partner destinations has changed its name. Yankee Air Museum is now Michigan Flight Museum & Air Adventures. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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Seeking Advice on Credit Card POS Systems
by Anne Richards 06 May '24

06 May '24

Hello all, Our library is entering the digital world and exploring options to start taking credit card payments. Currently, we're a smaller Class III library that's been sticking to good ol' cash and checks, but our patrons (and staff) are ready for a change. We are looking for recommendations on point-of-sale systems that are a good fit for smaller libraries like ours. Square? Clover? Other? What kind of costs are involved for set-up? Anything we should be on the lookout for? When it comes to the credit card fees, how do you usually handle them? Does the library absorb the cost, or do you pass it on to your patrons? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance. Anne Richards, MLIS Librarian - Collection Development Richland Community Library 8951 Park St. Richland, MI 49083 269-629-9085 -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Assistant Director opening
by Denise Bearre 06 May '24

06 May '24

Due to retirement, an Assistant Director at the Alcona County Library is needed. The assistant director provides supervision of employees, reference, circulation, Mel & interlibrary loan services, and collection development. Job description and application available at any branch of Alcona County Library or on our website at http://alconalibrary.com. This position requires a four year degree or a two year degree with related experience. This position has a negotiable salary, beginning at $34,000 per year for 35 hours per week, benefits include vacation and sick time, health, retirement, and life insurance. Please send your application, resume and cover letter to: Denise Bearre, Director; Alcona County Library; 312 W Main St.; Harrisville, MI 48740; or via email at director(a)alcona.lib.mi.us <mailto:director@alcona.lib.mi.us%20(please> (please include subject line Assistant Director in email.) Applications will be accepted until Friday May 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm, at any Alcona County Library branch. Denise M Bearre, Library Director Alcona County Library 312 W Main St Harrisville, MI 48740 989-724-6796 ex 221

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Closing Sunday: Director search - Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD)
by Beth Barker 06 May '24

06 May '24

Director - Montgomery County Public Libraries (MD) Montgomery County Public Libraries<https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/> (MCPL) seeks an engaging and experienced executive leader who, through effective leadership, will model excellent customer service skills and deliver 21st century library service to the residents of Montgomery County, MD. The ideal candidate for this position will possess experience as a leader in a complex organization and demonstrated success as a manager and supervisor in a diverse and high impact environment. MCPL serves approximately 1.2 million residents from 22 locations with a $49 million budget and 384.6 FTE. In 2022, MCPL had 554,892 active users, 189,168 attendees at 7272 programs, and circulated 7.7 million items, ranking it among the highest circulating libraries in Maryland. As a principal department of the County Government, the Director reports to and is directly supervised by the Chief Administrative Officer of Montgomery County, while also working closely and cooperatively with the advisory Montgomery County Library Board, local Library Advisory Committees and Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. The Director continuously collaborates with these library-supportive organizations to ensure Montgomery County Public Library serves the needs of all people accessing its services, collections and programs. Montgomery County's award-winning Library Refurbishment Level-of-Effort initiative has funded recent branch renovations, buildings, and grounds upgrades for 14 county libraries. Through this initiative, all 21 library locations will be refurbished by FY 2029<https://montgomerycountymd.gov/library/resources/files/about/report-to-comm…>. Montgomery County, located adjacent to Washington, DC, has over one million residents and is one of Maryland's most populous and affluent counties. The County is also the most diverse in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse counties in the nation. Many families seeking a high quality of life and excellent schools are attracted to the County for its employment offerings, livable neighborhoods, safe communities, inclusion, and diversity. With a variety of cities, towns, and urban districts, Montgomery County's communities include Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville (the County seat), and Silver Spring. Montgomery County is home to many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses. The County's workforce is one of the most educated in the nation. Higher education is further exemplified by Johns Hopkins University's Montgomery County Campus, Montgomery College, and the University of Maryland Global Campus - creating a thriving center for advanced educational opportunities. The County's public school district is the largest in Maryland and in the top 20 largest school districts nationwide. Its 210 schools, including 42 national Blue Ribbon Schools, serve over 160,000 students. Responsibilities: demonstrating excellent leadership, administrative and management skills; a strong and positive commitment to embracing social justice and racial equity, diversity and personnel practices, ensuring the encouragement of individual opportunity and excellence; a commitment to communicating with all levels of the organization consistently, accurately and in a timely manner; a commitment to the principals and ethics of the profession, including access, intellectual freedom, confidentiality, diversity, and social responsibility; address and collaborate with community partners on eliminating the increasing illiteracy rate in the county for Black and brown students; and a willingness to appropriately confront issues and make difficult recommendations and decisions. Valuing transparency, trust, and collegiality, the Director will lead a large, complex, and innovative organization that is ready for a leader to tap into the potential of its dedicated and talented people. Minimum qualifications: seven or more years of experience in libraries with at least four years of experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity that includes funding and budget administration, program planning, implementation, and administration. Candidates are required to hold a master's degree in library and information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university and meet the requirements for certification through the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Library Development and Services. Experience in a public library with multiple locations, embracing a multicultural environment, and collective bargaining experience are desired qualifications. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $200,000 - $220,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Montgomery County offers a generous total rewards program for executive level staff. For further information visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.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 on clicking on Montgomery County Public Libraries and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, May 12, 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?JOBSHAREUZKXOIFMEY474BU2F…> (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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Holocaust Days of Remembrance 2024
by Margaret Lincoln 05 May '24

05 May '24

This week (May 5-12) begins the 2024 Days of Remembrance <https://www.ushmm.org/remember/days-of-remembrance>, our nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust, established by Congress to honor victims and survivors. The Days of Remembrance Commemoration will take place in the US Capitol's Emancipation Hall on Tuesday, May 7 at 11:00 A.M ET. The ceremony will be livestreamed here <https://www.ushmm.org/watch/2024-days-of-remembrance-commemoration?utm_camp…> . President Biden will be the keynote speaker <https://www.ushmm.org/information/press/president-joseph-biden-to-deliver-k…> at this year's ceremony. The president's participation is especially significant in today's environment of alarming antisemitism and Holocaust denial. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum <https://ushmm.org/> makes resources <https://www.ushmm.org/remember/days-of-remembrance/resources> available for groups planning to host such an observance including suggested readings, poster sets, videos, sample proclamations and more. As a retired school librarian and Holocaust educator, I continue to support colleagues engaged in teaching this important and timely subject. I am glad to provide an updated Holocaust Learning Resources list <https://tinyurl.com/HolocaustResources2024> with information about other Holocaust Remembrance observances taking place this month and throughout the year. The American Library Association also offers these resources for Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) <https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/Yom-HaShoah> A link is included to the article Never a Bystander & Other Enduring Lessons for Holocaust Remembrance <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UJXZG1tG_V1o1Qz2wYkNwQm3AdlFsr36/view> which I wrote for Knowledge Quest and which highlights the most inspiring story of Holocaust survivor Dr. Irene Butter <https://www.irenebutter.com/>. At age 93, Dr. Butter (who visited my community of Battle Creek, Michigan in 2019) continues to be a true upstander, speaking regularly to students and adults and reminding us to take action so as to bring about meaningful change. Thank you for your interest and support. *Margaret Lincoln, PhD* Library of Congress Teaching With Primary Sources Network Mentor <http://tpsteachersnetwork.org/> I Love My Librarian Award (ALA 2008) <https://ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian/past-honorees/> Lakeview Schools District Librarian (retired <https://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/2023/05/25/lakeview-staff-st…> ) Email: mlincoln67(a)gmail.com <MLincoln67(a)gmail.com>

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Professional Development Hours Question
by Jesse Cornea 03 May '24

03 May '24

Hello everyone! The Brandon Township Public Library is reviewing its professional development criteria and wondered how other libraries collect their professional development hours. We have just a few questions for anyone who doesn’t mind answering: 1. Do you have a target amount of hours staff are expected to complete? Is this collected quarterly or yearly? 2. What counts for hours? Do you count committee meetings, webinars, or conferences? 3. How are staff encouraged to complete this work? Is time set aside to complete professional development? Is it expected to be completed outside of work? Thank you for your time! We can collect this information for any interested parties and send it back out in a week or so! *Jesse Cornea* Library Associate Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1461 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*

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FREE Envelopes for RIDES
by Deb Jeske 03 May '24

03 May '24

I have an abundance of small/medium bubble &/or padded envelopes for RIDES books & materials. Just send me your RIDES Code and I can get them sent out to you. Thanks. Have a great day! Deb Jeske Finance & Facility Manager Houghton Lake Public Library 989-366-9230

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