August 2024 - Michlib-l

Employment Opportunity - Youth Services, Kenton OH
by Janelle Thomas 14 Aug '24

14 Aug '24

*Please excuse cross postings:* *Wanted: Mischief Maker & Dreamweaver!* Are you ready to unleash your inner "Library Rockstar" and join a team of radical library professionals who are changing the game for libraries and youth services?! We're on the hunt for a fearless and fantastically fun Youth Services professional to create unforgettable experiences for kids and teens! If you're a master of mayhem, a sultan of storytelling, and a virtuoso of virtue (okay, maybe not that last one, but we do want someone with a strong moral compass!), we want you to bring your brand of zany magic to our library! Complete job description will be emailed when you send your resume and cover letter to *director(a)mljlibrary.org <director(a)mljlibrary.org>*. Open until filled. First consideration given to those who apply before August 30, 2024. Approvedby Mary Lou Johnson Hardin County District Library, Kenton, Ohio. EOE *Janelle Thomas *(she/her/hers)* | *Executive Director *| *The Northwest Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 | jthomas(a)norweld.org *This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*

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MCLS offices closed 3 p.m. July 3 through July 5
by Mary Ruthko 14 Aug '24

14 Aug '24

Hello everyone, MCLS offices will be closed from 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 through Friday, July 5 in honor of Independence Day. We will be back on Monday, July 8 to answer your questions. Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement and Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> eLicensing and Collection Resources: 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 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. TALK (Text and Learn for Kindergarten): talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org> Have a safe and happy holiday weekend! 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:c0219be1-e7f8-47a1-808a-9a04fdae4d2b] 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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Translation Services for Libraries
by Shannon O'Leary 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

Hello All! I have been tasked with investigating translation services for our library. I wanted to gather some data from libraries that already have it first. If you have a translation services at your library would you mind answering the following questions off-list? Thank you so much! 1. What company/service do you use and what has been your general impression of them? 2. How do they charge? Do they charge per project, have a set price or charge per language? 3. Anything else I should know or be looking for as I move forward investigation this? Thank you again! Shannon

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Invitation to Attend a Presentation on Late Season Gardening with MSU Extension's Barbara Gregerson at the Pinckney Library on August 21st
by Hope Siasoco 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

Dear Library Colleagues, * Please excuse the cross-duplication. We cordially invite gardeners to our library's upcoming presentation of Late Season Gardening with Barbara Gregerson of MSU Extension on *Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm*. Description: Join Barbara Gregerson, from the MSU Extension, for a talk about Late Season Gardening, with a hands-on activity. Barbara will be providing 6-pack greenhouses that participants can plant in the class and take home to grow. She will also discuss Seed Library Collections and their benefits to those who wish to plant all-year-round. Registration is required as space and materials are limited: https://forms.gle/BHmCkUUzdT6XcbZQ8 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/BHmCkUUzdT6XcbZQ8&sa=D&sourc…> For more information or for help with registration, please contact the Pinckney Library at 734-878-3888 or email us at hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org or check our event flier at https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Late-Season-Gardenin… We hope very much to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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CLAIMED: Michigan in the Civil War: A Guide to the Material in Detroit Newspapers 1861-1866
by Robin Rank 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

The title has been claimed. Thank you for your interest. Robin Rank ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Kalamazoo College Library pronouns: she/her/hers email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> Teams Chat<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=robin.rank@kzoo.edu> with Robin Visit our Library website<https://library.kzoo.edu/> Make an appointment<https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ResearchRescue@kzoo.onmicrosoft.…> for research help from Anywhere! From: Robin Rank Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 12:58 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Offering: Michigan in the Civil War: A Guide to the Material in Detroit Newspapers 1861-1866 Dear List Members, Our library is offering this title to give away to other libraries. We can send via RIDES. Michigan in the Civil War: A Guide to the Material in Detroit Newspapers 1861-1866 Compiled by Helen H. Ellis Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, 1965. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Kalamazoo College Library pronouns: she/her/hers email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> Teams Chat<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=robin.rank@kzoo.edu> with Robin Visit our Library website<https://library.kzoo.edu/> Make an appointment<https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ResearchRescue@kzoo.onmicrosoft.…> for research help from Anywhere!

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Offering: Michigan in the Civil War: A Guide to the Material in Detroit Newspapers 1861-1866
by Robin Rank 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

Dear List Members, Our library is offering this title to give away to other libraries. We can send via RIDES. Michigan in the Civil War: A Guide to the Material in Detroit Newspapers 1861-1866 Compiled by Helen H. Ellis Michigan Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, 1965. Please email me at rrank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:rrank@kzoo.edu> if you are interested. Thank you, Robin Rank ****************************** Robin Rank Reference and Instruction Librarian Kalamazoo College Library pronouns: she/her/hers email: robin.rank(a)kzoo.edu<mailto:robin.rank@kzoo.edu> Teams Chat<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/chat/0/0?users=robin.rank@kzoo.edu> with Robin Visit our Library website<https://library.kzoo.edu/> Make an appointment<https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ResearchRescue@kzoo.onmicrosoft.…> for research help from Anywhere!

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Mount Clemens Public Library is Hiring!
by Kathy McKinney 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

The Mount Clemens Public Library is hiring a Part Time Youth Services Specialist. The job description is attached. We are looking for candidates who are customer service oriented, energetic, aspiring, and innovative. If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you. Kathy McKinney Assistant Director | Mount Clemens Public Library 150 Cass Ave Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 586-469-6200 ext. 108 kmckinney(a)mtclib.org

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State Librarian's Excellence Award - now accepting applications!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

State Librarian's Excellence Award The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/state-librarian> will be awarded to a library of any type (public, academic, school, special, tribal, etc.), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One (1) library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display. Deadline: Friday, August 16, 2024. There will be no extensions. Submissions will be accepted online only. Evaluation Factors: Include demonstrating that your library provides superior service to its customers and community through library programs and staff interactions with customers and the service community. Nomination Submission Library directors, trustees, library users, administrators, or parent agency representatives may make nominations. *Note: Nominations entered should be for the library, not for the library director. Nominations may be submitted via the online application, linked below. You will need to create a username and password to access and complete the application. If you have previously created an account when applying for a grant from the Library of Michigan, you may use that same username and password. The application period for the 2024 State Librarian's Excellence Award is now open. Award recipients will be notified in September. We look forward to sharing this award celebration with you at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference<https://www.milibraries.org/annual-conference> in October. Submit an Application: https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_5829?SA=SNA&FID=35054 Nominations must be supported by at least three letters of recommendation from the Library's constituency (patrons/customers, members of governing bodies, community organizations or groups, others you feel are relevant). Selection panel representatives include the State Librarian, the director of the SLEA- winning library from the previous year, and representatives from the Library of Michigan, an academic library, a public library, a school library, and a special library. The award recipients will be recognized by the State Librarian at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference in October. Contact Person Lori Poznanski-Mason, Administrative Assistant to the State Librarian Library of Michigan Email: Poznanskil(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Poznanskil@Michigan.gov> Phone: 517-335-1518 Additional Details: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/state-librarian 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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NEW: Executive Director search - Mid York Library System (NY)
by Beth Barker 13 Aug '24

13 Aug '24

Executive Director - Mid York Library System (NY) The Mid York Library System (NY)<https://midyork.org/client/en_US/default/> seeks a strategic thinker with library management experience and excellent communication skills to be its next Executive Director. The Mid York Library System (MYLS) is a nonprofit organization that promotes and assists all 43 public libraries in Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison counties in New York. This large geographic area covers nearly 3,000 square miles and the organization supports a wide variety of public libraries and library professionals. Mid York Library System operates from a single 30,000 square foot facility in Utica, NY and provides interlibrary loan, delivery services, electronic resources, continuing education, outreach, IT support, cost-savings through shared services such as OverDrive, and maintains a shared physical catalog of over 482,000 materials for its system libraries. Reporting to a 15-member Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will be responsible for oversight of a $2 million budget and 14 system staff, and collaboratively works to support 43 library directors of MYLS' member libraries. Located at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains in the Mohawk Valley, the area offers four seasons of abundant outdoor activities, numerous historical sites and museums, a lively arts and music scene, breweries, and is centrally located in the state with proximity to NYC, Buffalo, Albany, and Canada. Home to the Erie Canal, Fort Stanwix National Park, and the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum, the area provides a rich perspective on the important role it played in America's history. Mohawk Valley Community College, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Colgate University, Utica University, and Herkimer College are just a few of the higher education institutions providing opportunities to residents. The region offers bustling cities like Utica and Rome, while rural communities like Jordanville or Prospect provide a more relaxed pace. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director acts as Chief Executive Officer of the Mid York Library System and operates in accordance with the Mid York Library System's charter, mission, policies, procedures, and goals. Additionally, the Executive Director oversees the development and implementation of the annual budget in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and submits it to the board for approval; provides strong leadership for a positive and collaborative work environment; evaluates needs, writes and executes the strategic plan in collaboration with MYLS stakeholders; proposes services, activities, and changes for the successful operation of the system; works with trustees to develop and implement policies, procedures and goals; maintains good working relations and open communications with member library directors, trustees, government officials, community groups, and organizations; and works with and presents information to local and state officials to advocate on behalf of libraries. A complete list of responsibilities is listed in the Executive Director job description on our website<https://host.pcrecruiter.net/pcrbin/jobboard.aspx?JOBSHAREZG4MWUNPMI7C7AUPF…>. Qualifications: A master of library science degree (MLS, MLIS) from an ALA-accredited graduate library or information program, eight or more full years of professional library experience in libraries or library systems (post-graduate), at least two of which shall have been in an administrative capacity, as per Commissioner of Education Regulation 90.3(f), and possession of a New York State Public Librarian Certificate<https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/cert/> or the ability to obtain one<https://govt.westlaw.com/nycrr/Document/I3651a5acc22211ddb29d8bee567fca9f?v…>. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive communication and listening skills, the ability to promote values and innovation, awareness of library technology trends, and a history of thoughtful executive leadership. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $110,000 - $125,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. For further information, contact 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 Mid York Library System and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, September 15, 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?JOBSHAREZG4MWUNPMI7C7AUPF…> (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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Looking for sight word picture books
by Lorry Traver 12 Aug '24

12 Aug '24

Hi all, I am looking for sight word recommendations, something besides BOB books, Dick and Jane, Mo Willems, and any sight word workbooks. I am truly looking for picture books or early readers that have a lot of sight words for Kindergarteners, but still have an engaging story, something fun for the kids and parents to read together. Thank you for your help ahead of time! -- *"I think books are like people, in the sense that they'll turn up in your life when you most need them." - Emma Thompson* *Lorry Traver* Public Services Librarian Brandon Township Library 248-627-1460

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