June 2024 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Full-time Job Opportunity: Van Buren District Library Branch Manager
by Dan Hutchins 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Van Buren District Library is looking for a qualified individual to lead its Covert Branch located at: 33680 M-140 HwyCovert, MI 49043A map may be found here: https://tinyurl.com/5ebe5k74 Position Title: Covert Branch Manager. Hours & Compensation: Full time hourly at 40 hours per week with benefits. Some nights and weekends required. Salary starting range: $50,000-65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include Health Insurance including vision and dental, 401A with Match with 457 option, long term disability, paid life insurance, and mobile phone use reimbursement. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; MLIS preferred. Prior library experience required. Supervisory experience preferred. To Apply: Please submit a resume and relevant cover letter to Dan Hutchins, Executive Director, by email to dhutchins(a)vbdl.org. Applications accepted through Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. Please find the full position description attached. It may also be found on our website at: Covert Branch – Branch Manager | Van Buren District Library Dan Hutchins Executive Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hiring! Facility Maintenance Technician - FT.
by Lisa Hernandez 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Clinton-Macomb Public Library currently has an opening for a Full Time Facility Maintenance Technician. This person would play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our three locations. They would report to the Head of Facilities and Safety to support the upkeep of facilities, equipment, and systems, and contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient environment for library patrons and staff. Interested candidates can view the full job post on our website at : https://cmpl.org/ This post will close July 8th 5pm. We are also hiring for a Provisional Page, the details for this job are also located on our website.

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Hollywood Blockbuster Virtual Program
by getzink＠libcoop.net 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Hi Mich-Lib! This Wednesday the 19th we are hosting a virtual presentation all about the Hollywood Blockbuster, focusing specifically on Spielberg's and Lucas' films, at 6:30pm. Who doesn't love action and adventure movies? Join us as we discuss some of the great blockbusters with Brian Rose, professor emeritus at Fordham University. Hollywood is an industry that has always depended on blockbusters, beginning with The Birth of a Nation and continuing with epics like Gone with the Wind, The Ten Commandments, and The Sound of Music. But beginning in 1974, two young filmmakers, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, would together change the way the movie industry made movies. Spielberg's Jaws and Lucas' Star Wars (neither of which was predicted to be a hit) helped launch the careers of the most influential directors of our time. Whether they were making films together (like Indiana Jones) or separately (E.T., Jurassic Park, The Empire Strikes Back), they introduced the age of the "modern blockbuster," which featured elaborate special effects and thrilling spectacle. This presentation will look at their four decades of filmmaking and discuss how they changed the movies. Topic: Adventures in Movies Time: Jun 19, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85660575891?pwd=4knCaRBCjA7p3bJ0tSsrm7N8LZ25AP.1 Meeting ID: 856 6057 5891 Passcode: 415326 -- [1] Links: ------ [1] http://www.fraserpubliclibrary.org

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Summer Reading - thank you
by Leslie Warren 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

To all of you who work so hard to provide summer reading programs and encourage reading throughout the year, thank you. You do important work. Higher education is struggling with our students' reading problems. This article from the Chronicle of Higher Education summarizes the issue. I'm sure it would be worse if it weren't for the work of public and school libraries. Is This the End of Reading? Article | The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 9, 2024) https://www.chronicle.com/article/is-this-the-end-of-reading Academics across the country are talking about the reading problems they are seeing among traditional-age students. Many, they say, don’t see the point in doing much work outside of class. Some struggle with reading endurance and weak vocabulary. A lack of faith in their own academic abilities leads some students to freeze and avoid doing the work altogether. And a significant number of those who do the work seem unable to analyze complex or lengthy texts. Their limited experience with reading also means they don’t have the context to understand certain arguments or points of view. Again, thank you. Leslie Leslie A. Warren Dean | Library and Instructional Support Northern Michigan University 906-227-2920 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855 *Pronouns: she, her, hers* *Northern Michigan University is located on the ancestral homelands of the Anishinaabe, Three Fires Confederacy, anhonored alliance of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodewadmik (Potowatomi) peoples*.

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Job Opportunity
by Nora Allred 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

Dear Colleagues, The Van Pelt and Opie Library at Michigan Technological University invites applications for the Collections Strategist Librarian position. This position is responsible for the development, management, and assessment of the library's collections. The Collections Strategist Librarian will collaborate with library units, faculty, and other stakeholders to ensure that the library's collections are relevant, diverse, and accessible. The ideal candidate will embrace the constant transformation of the library environment, seizing opportunities for professional development and growth to stay at the forefront of the field. The full description with instructions on how to apply is available here <https://www.employment.mtu.edu/en-us/job/493606/collections-strategist-libr…> . Please share this information with your networks and colleagues as appropriate. Thank you, Nora Search Committee Chair -- Nora Allred Associate Director for Scholarly Engagement 213 Van Pelt and Opie Library (906) 487-3208 nsallred(a)mtu.edu Pronouns: she / her / hers <https://www.mtu.edu/diversity-center/communities/lgbtqia/pronouns/> *Michigan Tech is located within Ojibwa (Chippewa) homelands and treaty-territory established by the Treaty of 1842, the territory of Native American nations in Gakiiwe’onaning (Keweenaw Bay), Gete-gitgaaning (Lac Vieux Desert), Mashkii- ziibing (Bad River), Odaawaa-zaaga’iganing (Lac Courte Oreilles), Waaswaaganing (Lac Du Flambeau), Miskwaabikong (Red Cliff), Wezaawaagami-ziibiing (St. Croix), & Zaka’aaganing (Sokaogon Mole Lake).*

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MCLS offices closed June 19 (Juneteenth)
by Mary Ruthko 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

Hello everyone, MCLS offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. We will be back on Thursday, June 20 to answer your questions. Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement & Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp TALK: talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org> MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Mary Ruthko (she/her) Marketing and Communication Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org<mailto:ruthkom@mcls.org> [cid:26dc5182-9d65-4062-8b37-9fd4d2104f67] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…>

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Summer Reading... without Books?
by Justine Peterson 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

Hi all, Summer has been a little rocky for my little library, and during some renovations, we ran into some unexpected issues and we've been closed for nearly a month. My SRP was supposed to start Monday, but at this point, the timeline of us actually getting back into the library is a little fuzzy. We're a Class I library, but a big resource for computers, printing, faxing in our area -- not to mention we're one of the only organizations that has anything to do in our town. Our books are in boxes in storage, kind of inaccessible to me, so going out and rummaging through boxes to find items patrons may want is not possible. Usually our rule is only books from our library count towards summer reading, but I'm willing to throw that rule out the window this year. We don't usually use Beanstalk for our SRP, our patrons prefer paper logs, but I think I'd be interested in setting something up for our program because it would be something. Otherwise I've thought of having outside storytime once a week, printing off some of our materials for outdoor scavenger hunts, take home crafts, etc. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them! As it stands, I have program ideas suited only for kids, and I'm not sure how to serve teens and adults better. At this rate, I'd even put my printer on a table with wheels and sit outside for a couple hours during the week! Thank you in advance! *Justine Peterson* Library Director Seville Township Library Riverdale, MI 48877 P: 989.833.7776 seville.michlibrary.org

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[Employment Opportunity] Youth Services Part-Time Librarian
by BTPL Careers 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

Greetings-- Change is constant with our wonderful staff of 100+ employees at Bloomfield Township Public Library—and thus, another job opens! Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic librarian committed to high quality public library service. Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V library with a service population of 44,000+ people and an $8.9 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library, its collections, services, and the programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment. POSITION TITLE: Librarian DEPARTMENT: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours weekly. Includes evenings and weekends on a flexible basis. WAGES & BENEFITS: $26.95 per hour, increasing to $27.33 per hour upon successfully completing a 90-day orientation period. Paid time-off benefits include vacation, sick, personal business, holiday, and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance provided, as well as an employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Professional membership and opportunities to participate in professional development are also available. REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM: * Masters in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. * Professional experience working with children. * Serious commitment to providing superior quality public service to patrons of all ages and abilities. * Ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation; ability to visually review materials and discern vocal and audible tones, with or without reasonable accommodation. * Proficiency in modern computing environments, both desktop and mobile. * Broad knowledge of literature, current trends, and developmentally appropriate practices in libraries for young people (birth through middle school) and families. * Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and library users in a collaborative environment. * Ability to create, promote, and execute programs that reflect the interests and needs of the community. For full posting, please see attached or go to the link below my signature. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment/

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#ARSL2024 Early Bird Registration Is Now Open!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

Having trouble viewing this? Visit the ARSL Website<https://www.arsl.org/2024-registration-landing-page>. ARSL Home<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/94ff10a5-60ed-47d2-869b-ed155ee6…> | About<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/94ff10a5-60ed-47d2-869b-ed155ee6…> | Join<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/94ff10a5-60ed-47d2-869b-ed155ee6…> | Support<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/94ff10a5-60ed-47d2-869b-ed155ee6…> | ARSL Store<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/94ff10a5-60ed-47d2-869b-ed155ee6…> [Image] ARSL Office Dispatch Welcome to the ARSL Office Dispatch! Need Advocacy Advice or Support? The Advocacy Center is ARSL's new and growing resource hub in support of advocacy efforts in rural and small libraries nationwide! Have a topic you'd like the Advocacy Committee to investigate next? Email the ARSL Office at info(a)arsl.org<mailto:info@arsl.org> to let them know! [Visit the Advocacy Center] [Request Advocacy Support] Become an ARSL Hero! Want your organization listed here? Join the ARSL Supporters Alliance at the Hero level to show your support of rural and small libraries to 7,000+ library workers, advocates, and fans every week! Other Hero level benefits include a complimentary exhibit booth at our annual conference, coordinated social media cross-promotion, and more! Click the link below to learn more about the Alliance and help libraries do more, with more. [Join the Alliance!] Microsoft Licensing in Rural & Small Libraries ARSL is working with PLA and other national library organizations to collect information about a recent change to Microsoft's software licensing program and the potential negative impacts to libraries. Please have only one person per library complete this survey, preferably the person who handles software licensing. It should take no longer than 5-10 minutes to complete this survey. We sincerely thank you for your participation in this survey. The survey's deadline is Tuesday, June 18. 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Open Positions * Vice President/President-Elect (3-year term) * Secretary (2-year term) * South Regional Representative (2-year term) * Northeast Regional Representative (2-year term) * West Regional Representative (1-year interim term) Candidate Eligibility Guidelines * All candidates must be ARSL members in good standing, and must maintain active ARSL membership for the duration of their leadership term. * No more than one application from any one organization for candidacy shall be accepted per election cycle. This is to limit conflict of interest and to keep a wide range of representation among all regions of ARSL. * In the event we receive more than one application from within a single organization the applicants will be asked to decide among themselves which applicant will run for office. If it cannot be resolved internally, the Election Committee will make a decision as a whole and all decisions will be final. * In the event an application comes from an organization from which another current member currently sits on the board, preference will be given to the current board members until they reach maximum terms. 2025 Elections Timeline Candidates Registration Candidacy Form Opens | Thursday, June 6 Candidacy Form Closes | Thursday, June 27 Candidates Announced | Tuesday, July 2 Member questions for Candidates Forums will be accepted Tuesday, July 2 through Wednesday, July 10. Registration will be required to attend the Candidates Forums, and will be free for all ARSL members. To encourage open and honest answers from candidates the forums will not be recorded. Candidates Forums Forum dates will be announced Tuesday, July 2. 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When: Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 11:00 am PT /12:00 pm MT/ 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET Facilitated by: Mark Pond, MLIS Business Research Librarian, Spokane Public Library; Stacey Goddard, Public Services Manager, Spokane County Library District [https://oasis-prod01-unlayer.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/1718126099236-ARSL+…] [Register Here for June's TRAIN] ARSL 2024 Conference Updates [https://oasis-prod01-unlayer.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/1711391244138-ARSL+…] When: September 11-14, 2024 Where: MassMutual Center, Springfield, Massachusetts #ARSL2024 is the conference for rural and small libraries. Our conference planners and presenters understand the constraints of shoestring budgets, small spaces, and limited staffing within small and rural libraries, as well as the unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Our conference is packed full of information you can take right back to your library-no scaling down required. This year's conference theme is "Libraries are (r)Evolutionary." Our conference provides an opportunity to explore the transformative power of rural and small libraries in our communities. Like chrysalises of change, these libraries nurture revolutionary ideas and evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our patrons. Let's embrace the (r)Evolutionary spirit of libraries and inspire each other. 2024 ARSL Conference Registration Early Bird Registration is now open! ARSL Member Rates Conference Attendance Early Bird - $295 Regular - $380 On-site - $380 + $25 admin fee Preconference Workshops** 3-Hour Workshops - $60 4-Hour Workshops - $75 7-Hour Workshop - $160 Virtual Attendance+ $55 Student, Advocate & Retiree Rates* Conference Attendance Early Bird - $250 Regular - $290 On-site - $290 + $25 admin fee Preconference Workshops** 3-Hour Workshops - $60 4-Hour Workshops - $75 7-Hour Workshop - $160 Virtual Attendance+ $30 Nonmember Rates Conference Attendance Early Bird - $390 Regular - $460 On-site - $460 + $25 admin fee Preconference Workshops** 3-Hour Workshops - $85 4-Hour Workshops - $100 7-Hour Workshop - $205 Virtual Attendance+ $80 *Must be a Student, Advocate, or Retiree member of ARSL<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/94ff10a5-60ed-47d2-869b-ed155ee6…> to receive this pricing. **Preconference Workshop fees are charged in addition to the base Conference Attendance rates and are available for in-person conference attendees only. +Keynotes will not be livestreamed. 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[View the 2024 Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus] [Register as a Sponsor or Exhibitor Here] ARSL Professional Networking Groups ARSL Youth and Teen Services Networking Group June 12, 2024 @ 11 am PT/ 12 pm MT/ 1 pm CT/ 2 pm ET [Register: Y&T Services] ARSL Directors, Managers, & Administration Networking Group June 25, 2024 @ 9 am PT/ 10 am MT/ 11 am CT/ 12 pm ET [Register: Directors] [Image] Contact Info: The Association for Rural & Small Libraries PO BOX 33731, Seattle, WA, 98133 (206) 453-3579 info(a)arsl.org<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/94ff10a5-60ed-47d2-869b-ed155ee6…> Connect with Us: [Facebook] [Instagram] ________________________________ The Association for Rural & Small Libraries * PO Box 33731, Seattle, Washington 98133, United States * 206-453-3579<tel:206-453-3579> [Powered by MemberClicks]<http://www.memberclicks.com/>

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Troy Public Library Job Posting - Youth Services Sub Librarian
by Keegan M Sulecki 15 Jun '24

15 Jun '24

The Troy Public Library is seeking a Substitute Librarian for the Youth Services Department. Under the direction of the Head of Youth Services, this librarian will work in a team environment to provide a positive experience at our information desk for children 0-13 years of age and their families. For more information visit https://troymi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3394928 Posting closes June 28, 2024. Sincerely, Keegan [TPL Signature Image] Keegan Sulecki Head of Youth Services Troy Public Library 248.524.3543 troypl.org<https://troypl.org/>

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