September 2024 - Michlib-l

Library Vending Machine Survey Responses
by Jesse Cornea 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

Hello all, Last week I sent out an email about Library vending machines and while many libraries seem to be interested in learning more about this service, only one library who responded (Royal Oak!) is in the process of getting one so I will share that information here. We are in the process of getting ours from Envisionware, so I can’t answer all of your questions yet, but I will give you what I’ve got! How much did the vending machine cost? - $27,855, just for the machine. It holds up to 200 items. https://www.envisionware.com/libcabinet/ What is the class of your library? - Class 6 If your vending machine is located at a private business, do you have an agreement with them? What sort of details does that include? - We will be putting it in a local supermarket. We are handling everything- stocking, support, etc. They are providing us with the space & internet connection. - Our agreement states there are not charges for keeping it there, and it gives us both a timeline to remove the machine if one party chooses to end the agreement. Does your vending machine have an insurance policy? - It will be insured with our city’s insurance. How successful has the vending machine been? - Well it isn’t in place yet, so we don’t have results! *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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Kent District Library Employment Opportunity!
by Jessica Nelson 23 Sep '24

23 Sep '24

POSITION TITLE: Patron Services Librarian (#610) LOCATION: KDL Service Center, Comstock Park, MI BEGINNING PAY RATE: $22.97/hr., 24 Hours/week CLASSIFICATION: Union Represented DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 19, 2024 @ 5:00pm SCHEDULE: Weeks 1, 3 & 4: Monday 11:45-8:15, Tuesday 9-1, Friday 9:45-6:15. Week 2: Monday 11:45-8:15, Tuesday 9-5:30, Saturday 9:15-5:15, AFTER LABOR DAY: Week 1: Monday 11:45-8:15, Tuesday 9-1, Saturday 9:15-5:15, Sunday 12:45-5:15, Week 2, 3 & 4: Monday 11:45-8:15, Tuesday 9-5:30, Friday 9:45-6:15 To view the full job posting and apply for this position, please go to the Kent District Library career site: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl>kd<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kdl>l. Applications for employment must be made on the Kent District Library electronic application form. Resumes will not be accepted or evaluated in lieu of application. All applicants must meet the job requirements and submit a timely application to be considered. Separate application forms must be submitted for each position for which an applicant wishes to apply. Kent District Library (KDL) is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant based on any characteristics that are protected by state or federal law. If requested in advance, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, KDL will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations, to permit access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Thank you for the time and energy you invest in this process. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Warmest regards, Jessica Nelson Human Resources Generalist Kent District Library Service Center, 814 W. River Center Dr. NE., Comstock Park, MI 49321 D 616.784.2016| F 616.647.3818 | she/her/hers (Why pronouns matter<https://pronouns.org/>) [Signature-tagline300x17]<http://www.kdl.org/>

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Job posting - Director of Development (fundraising)
by Taliah Abdullah 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Happy Friday! Gloria Coles Flint Public Library is hiring a Director of Development who will be responsible for fundraising and donor engagement. Please apply and/or share widely. I am happy to answer any questions that you have about the position, Flint, and Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend however that looks for you! Taliah Taliah Abdullah, MLIS Executive Director Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley, Flint, MI 48503 810-249-2038

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Job Postings / Electronic Resources Librarian & ILL Specialist, Rochester Christian University
by Allison Jimenez 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Due to library staff changes, Rochester Christian University has two part-time positions open: *Electronic Resources Librarian* &* Interlibrary Loan Specialist*. SIS students are welcome to apply! Interested persons can review the job descriptions and employment application at https://rcu.edu/employment/ <https://rochesteru.edu/employment/>. Please send cover letter, resume or CV, and completed employment application to Charity Davidson at cdavidson1(a)rochesteru.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. -- Allison Jimenez (She/Her/Hers) Director of Library Services Ennis & Nancy Ham Library [image: RCU-Email.png] Rochester Christian University 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Phone | 248.218.2268 *NEW Email: allison.jimenez(a)rcu.edu <allison.jimenez(a)rcu.edu>* Rochester Christian University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60604. Phone (800)621-7440

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Friends of Michigan Libraries - Talk About Friends - Friday, October 11th
by suejohnson＠mi.rr.com 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Talk About Friends Two locations: Southfield Public Library and Clinton-Macomb Public Library, North Branch Friday, October 11, 2024 9:30 am Another first for FOML!! We are holding concurrent Talk About Friends meetings in the Southeast Michigan area…one on the West side at Southfield Public Library and one on the East side at Clinton-Macomb Public Library, North Branch…on Friday, October 11, 2024 from 9:15 am – 12:30 pm. Please join us at a location that’s convenient for you. This program offers the opportunity for Friends to meet and share information. At the Southfield location, there will be a presentation of Consult-A-Friend, the new FOML mentoring program by FOML Vice President Sue Johnson and FOML Director Joe David. The Clinton-Macomb location will feature Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan, who will present Important Principles & Practices of Friends Groups. Most of the time will be devoted to talk tables where everyone can share information about their Friends organization. This event is open to all Michigan Friends. Registration is online with payment of $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Follow one of these links to register. Click here to register for the Southfield Public Library Meeting. Click here to register for the Clinton-Macomb Public Library Meeting.

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Two-hour cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

There is still time to register for the following workshops! Cataloging Graphic Novels and Formats<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/664b65c3f02febfcf6c19be1> 1-day class, October 2, 10am-12pm Eastern 9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Just Enough to be Dangerous: Cataloging for Non-Catalogers<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/664b6843f02febfcf6c2480b> 1-day class, October 3, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Resources Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award This award, made possible by an annual gift from Penguin Young Readers Group and Random House Children's Books, provides a $1200 stipend for two children's librarians to attend their first ALA Annual Conference. Learn more and apply here: https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2024/09/apply-for-the-penguin-random-house-yo…. Take Your Child to the Library Day Just a reminder that #TakeYourChildToTheLibraryDay is Saturday, February 1st. Sign-up and find resources at https://takeyourchildtothelibrary.org/ for this fun & engaging program. For the last MiYouth meeting LM's MeL Team came up with some additional resources for TYCLD, so be sure to check out the MeL eResources: https://bit.ly/September_2024_MiYouth which includes games, printables, hands-on activities. Girls Who Code: Expand your programming for 3rd-12th graders with free computer science curriculums and resources Designed by Girls Who Code's expert educators, Clubs are free computer science programs for all 3rd-12th graders to learn to code and change the world. Girls Who Code provides a comprehensive suite of educational, financial, and community-building resources so that anyone can launch, lead, and grow their own 3rd-12th grade Club. When you start a Club<http://t.yesware.com/tt/1a890af7881afcf19e1f4615470884d9f3c4ccbf/50a6a8ec74…>, you'll access girls-first computer science programming with guided curriculums that include step-by-step instructions, personalized live support, and immersive project and event opportunities. Unlock the Clubs Fund and swag benefits like t-shirts, notebooks, and stickers for your Club once you have 3 or more members enrolled! So, sign up to create your account at girlswhocode.com/clubsapply<http://t.yesware.com/tt/1a890af7881afcf19e1f4615470884d9f3c4ccbf/50a6a8ec74…> and get started with free Clubs today! Join Girls Who Code this back-to-school season and discover how free 3rd-12th grade Clubs help young people build skills, community, and confidence! We're hosting a live webinar on Wednesday, September 18, at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with Girls Who Code team members, learn more about Clubs and win Girls Who Code swag. Register here<https://t.yesware.com/tt/1a890af7881afcf19e1f4615470884d9f3c4ccbf/50a6a8ec7…>!<https://t.yesware.com/tt/1a890af7881afcf19e1f4615470884d9f3c4ccbf/50a6a8ec7…> LM Trainings Our youth webinars such as "Ready to Read MI Storytime Tune-Up" or "Teen Clubs," are on the Library of Michigan's Webinar Archives<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/library-of-mi…>. Additional training can be found in our Niche Academy Staff Skills, such as Youth Services Basics or Transforming Teen Services, go to https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills to take a self-paced course. To browse & register for any upcoming LM in-person workshops or webinars, please go to the Library of Michigan Events Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> page. In the News... Takeaways from a Librarian on Parental Leave<https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2024/08/takeaways-from-a-librarian-on-parenta…> - ALSC Blog, 8/30/24 Efforts to ban controversial books continue in Michigan libraries<https://www.wxpr.org/michigan-news/2024-08-27/efforts-to-ban-controversial-…> - WXPR, 8/27/24 Take care this weekend, 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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Recommendations for Wireless Paging Systems
by Lise Mitchell 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Hi, We are working on our emergency plan and would like to implement a paging system. Looking for recommendations from libraries who have installed a Wireless Paging System for Voice Messaging & Emergency Alerts. I have found a few companies but as always getting library recommendations is greatly appreciated. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Library Director director(a)gladl.org 517-622-3550 Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Grand Ledge, MI 48837

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Kajeet Hotspots
by John Clexton 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

If your library is no longer using your Kajeet hotspots that were used in the LOM Pilot Program and are in no need of them, we would like to talk to you!!! Please let me know. John John Clexton Library Director Gladwin County District Library Gladwin, MI 48624 jclexton(a)gcdl.org (989)347-1007 [cid:image003.png@01DB0B5D.A80E11C0]

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Friends of Michigan Libraries wants your feedback
by suejohnson＠mi.rr.com 20 Sep '24

20 Sep '24

Help Shape the Future of FOML: We Need Your Input! Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) is embarking on a new strategic planning process, and we need your input! We want to ensure that the programs and resources we offer reflect the needs and priorities of our valued members. Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping the future of FOML and the support we provide to Friends groups across Michigan. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey at tinyurl.com/ysac2xu2. Your input will help us create a plan that best serves our community, strengthens services, and enhances the success of Friends groups throughout state. Thank you for helping make difference.

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