May 2024 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

JDL Open Finance Manager Position
by Wayne, Danah 20 May '24

20 May '24

Jackson District Library (JDL) is looking for an experienced Finance Manager. JDL is dedicated to our belonging journey and believes everyone should be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work each day. This Position is located in beautiful downtown Jackson Michigan, however we serve the entire county with 13 branch locations. Jackson has a large art community and parks and trails galore! Experience family events year-round such as the Civil War Muster and Hot air Jubilee events at Michigan International Speedway and sledding at Cascades just to name a few. In addition, we have lakes, golf courses, and other recreation as far as the eye can see. The Finance Manager is a full-time on-site salary position. The role manages two full-time Finance Assistants and is an active part of the administration leadership team. Benefits include: * Health Insurance * Pension * Sick, Vacation, Personal time * Holidays * Employee Assistance Program * Assurity Voluntary Insurance Options * MERS 457 Cover Letter Required Salary $75,000-$85,000 Apply at 6140061:Career Search (entertimeonline.com)<https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6140061.careers?CareersSearch> Danah D Wayne (she/her) Human Resources Manager Jackson District Library O: 517-905-1306 C: 517-936-7576 F: 517- 780-4744 wayned(a)myjdl.com<mailto:wayned@myjdl.com> [cid:image001.png@01DAAA8B.B4592C90]

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Job Opportunity
by Tracy Aldrich 19 May '24

19 May '24

The Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library in Imlay City currently has an opening for a full-time Technical Services Coordinator. This position is primarily responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of the library's automation systems and circulation department, as well as the cataloguing and processing of new materials. Includes some supervisory duties and some night and weekend shifts. Pay rate $34,500 - 40,500. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and an IRA plan. For a full job description and application information, see the library's website at www.ruthhughes.org. -- Tracy Aldrich, Director Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 taldrich(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043

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Uline Manual Lift Table H-1784
by Elvia Myers 17 May '24

17 May '24

Hello All, Kent District Library is selling Uline Manual Lift table H-1784. The retail cost for these carts is $770 and KDL is selling them used for $150. The carts would need to be picked up from a designated KDL location. Type of payment would be cash or check. All lifts are in working order. [cid:1855e7cd-ce8d-4064-96f3-410923d748bd] Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Happy Reading 📚, Elvia Myers Executive Assistant/Interim Facilities Manager Kent District Library 814 West River Center Drive NE Comstock Park, MI 49321 616.784.6074

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Grief support groups
by Susan Warner 17 May '24

17 May '24

Good afternoon Our library is looking into providing grief support for our patrons. Is there any libraries that offer this and how do you work this? Do you have a professional come in? patrons that come into share their experiences and offer advice? Different speakers? I’m just trying to figure out what works best and gather some information. Thank you Sue Warner Brandon Township Library Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [Michlib-l] Looking for 1950's-era book - SOLVED
by Helena Hayes 17 May '24

17 May '24

Thank you, Erin Ross from Buchanan District Library... the mystery has been solved! I have a very happy patron (who happens to be my aunt, lol). This book was originally published in 1946 as "The Pedlar of Colored Threads," later reissued as "The Peddler of Colored Threads." Thank you to everyone who offered title suggestions and recommended sites to search. 🙂 Helena ________________________________ From: Erin Ross <e.ross(a)buchananlibrary.org> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2024 2:27 PM To: Helena Hayes <helena.hayes(a)gcmdl.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Looking for 1950's-era book This has to be it! The Peddler of Colored Threads by Winifred Shattuck 1962. [image.png] https://a.co/d/eRB5gKe [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4znaDADij2JrOoOy9gw48Da1Q6S…] Erin Ross (she/her/hers) Assistant Director Buchanan District Library [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RZ8CY83Lu-iYF4FYG5m7w8TrtilQZ_dxjTBPbGevi…] 128 E. Front St. Buchanan, MI 49107 [https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-N4cwBv8mqi_nqfsjnGiBcCbhXYIsxKA51Eo_VVsh…] (269 )695-3681 [https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/30jKqah_BLFj6DlsP6I1ZGtZjZRV3HMk0tnljiFj0…] e.ross(a)buchananlibrary.org<mailto:e.ross@buchananlibrary.org> On Thu, May 16, 2024 at 1:35 PM Helena Hayes via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Good morning! I am on a mission to find a book that a patron thinks is from the 1950's (she would have read it in the mid to late 50's). Here is her description... "... it was an old children's paper type book. It is about trying to capture a dragon with colored stings, or the dragon shot out colored strings. The dragon started out mean, not sure if it became nice or not. It was not a Golden book. Had ships and sea; Asian people." Thank you in advance for any suggestions or recommendations of where to look. Please reply off-list. 🙂 Helena Helena Hayes, MLIS Director Galesburg Charleston Memorial District Library 188 E. Michigan Ave. Galesburg, MI 49053 Phone: 269-665-7839 Fax: 269-665-7788 www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org<https://www.galesburgcharlestonlibrary.org/> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Wax Melter for Programs
by Sara Horn 16 May '24

16 May '24

Hello I've been thinking of getting a wax melter to use for programming such as candle making. I was wondering what other Library have purchased to do this or if you have an alternative. Thank you! Sara Horn Adult Services/ Local History Librarian Charlotte Community Library 517-543-8859 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813

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Lights Out by Ted Koppel Books from Books Club Kit Available
by Janelle Bishop 16 May '24

16 May '24

Hey Everyone, I have 10 paperback copies and 1 large print (paperback) copy of *Lights Out: a cyberattack, a nation unprepared, surviving the aftermath* by Ted Koppel that are up for grabs. It was part of a book club kit and all of the books are in excellent condition. If you would like them for your book group, please send me your ZV code and I will send them to you in delivery. Note: The books have a white sticker with a number on the lower spine and a sticker on the front cover that has our library name and a note about it belonging to a book club kit. Our library name is stamped on the title page and usually page 39. I am not removing/covering any of these for fear of ruining the books, please remove or cover all mention of our library when you receive them. Thank you very much, Janelle Janelle (Martin) Bishop Head of Fiction Marguerite deAngeli Library Lapeer District Library 921 W. Nepessing St. Lapeer, MI 48446 jmartin(a)lib.lapeer.org 810-664-6971 ext 3218

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ZV 181 In Need of Packing Material
by Heidi Silverstone 16 May '24

16 May '24

Hello, If any library has medium to large size packing bags, I wonder if you could send some to our library? We are in need of larger size packing bags that can hold at least a couple items. Please send them to Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library zv181 Thank you! Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Heidi Silverstone She/Her/Hers Library Assistant Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 317 N Main St, Ishpeming,MI, 49849 906-486-4381

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Lead the Way 2025 - Call for Proposals Open!
by UW iSchool CE 16 May '24

16 May '24

Lead the Way: Libraries At The Heart Of Community Engagement Conference<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/engage/2025-lead-the-way-libr…> April 21-22, 2025 | Madison, WI Call for proposals is now open! Share strategies for building community partnerships, strategic planning, programs to engage the community, funding opportunities, and more! Sessions for the conference will be one hour. Priority will be given to sessions that include interactive elements and audience participation. Every selected session will receive one complimentary conference registration. Submit your idea today<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJKCjrjMTmXFzcuv6ac2JKU3J0GbZgr9k…>! <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJKCjrjMTmXFzcuv6ac2JKU3J0GbZgr9k…> Looking for some good conversation at the conference? The conference committee is also looking for roundtable moderators! We are looking for roundtable facilitators to help lead conversations around community partnerships, community pushback, funding options, and more. Find out more<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiWVEa_eB-7lBagnNowIUJLorZvmcXhoP…>!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiWVEa_eB-7lBagnNowIUJLorZvmcXhoP…> The deadline to submit session proposals and roundtable applications is September 2, 2024. -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Minda Harts Event with the St. Clair County Library System June 5th
by Turbok, Joseph 16 May '24

16 May '24

Hello there. I wanted to let any interested people know of an exciting event happening at Port Huron with the St. Clair County Library System . Author Minda Harts, who has been featured on MSNBC's Morning Joe and Fast Company, and speaks at Fortune 500 companies including Microsoft, Levi's, and Google, will be speaking at this event. She is a respected voice in advancing women of color, self-advocacy, and restoring trust in the workplace. The link below has more information and the address of the auditorium. https://sccl-mi.libcal.com/event/12041306 Joseph Turbok- Senior Librarian for Adult Services St. Clair County Library - Main Library 210 McMorran Blvd. Port Huron, Michigan 48060

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