January 2025 - Michlib-l

Re: [Michlib-l] 3D Printed Great Lakes
by Janet O'Keefe 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

That was me. I still have one pinned up in my cubicle. I'm replying to the list as well in case anyone else wants it. The file is attached. Now that we have a new Congressperson and a new Senator here, I will probably pass them out again if there's another Legislative Day. Janet T. O'Keefe Lead Librarian Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Flint MI 48503 810-249-2579 She/Her/Hers ___________________________________________________________________________________ Message: 8 Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:28:39 +0000 From: Barbara Beaton <barbara(a)milanlibrary.org> To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] 3D Printed Great Lakes Message-ID: <DS7PR22MB362489EA87250F6BBB8F61EDD7EE2(a)DS7PR22MB3624.namprd22.prod.outlook.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Several years back, someone from a Michigan library brought 3D printed Great Lakes (see image below) to give to legislators and a few of the leftovers were given to a few lucky librarians who happened to be around. [cid:98b85246-5dad-49c9-8e55-fec20e8330a4] We now have acquired a 3D printer, donated by a patron and would love to make some of these but can't remember which library they came from. If you were with that library or know who was, could you get in touch? Thanks! Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 [http://www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org]www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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Oak Park Community Services Manager
by Kimberly Schaaf 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

Our search for a dynamic community-orientated leader continues! Join the Oak Park Public Library team and help us serve an amazing community! We are currently looking for a Community Services and Reference Manager to lead our promotional and programming efforts. Oak Park is a wonderfully diverse community of 29,000 residents located on the southern border of Oakland County. In 2024, the Library underwent a total re-design, added a self-help legal center, and now has a large-scale exterior mural. It is an especially exciting time to join the Oak Part team, as the entire City complex surrounding the library will be completely transformed over the next three years. Oakland County has agreed to invest 6 million dollars in upgrades to Shepherd Park (located directly behind library), the City will be adding a bandshell and a four-seasons farmers market right next to the library, and there will be an 80,000 square foot recreation center with an indoor pool and walking track built behind the library. This position pays $50,000 - $55,000 annually and includes a comprehensive package consisting of healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, PTO, and section 125 plan. Currently there is no cost for healthcare. Full position description, details, and application information: https://oakparkmi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3593501 Kimberly Schaaf Director, Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Office: 248-691-7566

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Kingsley bins
by Nicole M Bovee 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

The Troy Public Library has 2 Kingsley drop box return bins up for grabs. They measure 31" x 31" x 38" with a cushion drop tray. Interested party must pick up. [TPL Signature Image] Nicole Bovee Head of Circulation Troy Public Library 248.524.3553 troypl.org<https://troypl.org/>

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Pay Schedule Policies
by Zac Larson 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

Hello, We are looking at updating our pay schedule policy according to job descriptions. If any of you can, will you please share your policies regarding the pay schedule for both full-time and part-time employees? Thank you everyone! Zac Larson Pronouns: He/Him Administration Collection Development Librarian Staffing and Scheduling Devereaux Memorial Library 201 Plum Street[http://www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us/dnn/portals/0/devsm.jpg] Grayling, Michigan 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Ext. 203 Fax: 989-348-9294 [cid:a249f9ca-fda5-4096-901c-6b3eb21d2292]

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VOX Books Inter Library Loan Circulation
by Danielle Welsh 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

Hello, I have a question about ILL circulation of VOX books. 1. Do you loan out your VOX books? 2. If so, how do you package them? Envelope or box? Thank you, Danielle Danielle Welsh Children's Librarian danielle(a)carolibrary.org<mailto:danielle@carolibrary.org> www.carolibrary.org<http://www.carolibrary.org/> Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank St. Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 X103 [MeL_Badge_Maven]<file:///C:/Users/dwelsh/Downloads/MeL_Badge_Maven.png>

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Sensory Hour Program Question
by Jessica Oswald 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

Hi All! We are looking to bring back a Sensory Hour Program, and I have no idea where to start! Our library had this program previously but it was more geared toward baby/toddler age, and I would like to expand the ages on that to include older neurodivergent children/young teens. Just wondering how this has worked for anyone, what sensory items you have, and how you market it? I will take any and all advice. Thank you! [cid:image001.jpg@01DB7243.318E3460] Jessica L. Oswald Children and Teen Services Librarian Alma Public Library 500 E. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801 Phone: 989-463-3966 ex. 9580 Website: Alma Public Library<http://www.youseemore.com/alma/default.asp> Email: joswald(a)myalma.org<mailto:joswald@myalma.org>

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MeL Minute: Warm Up this Winter with Recipes from MeL
by Laura Warren-Gross 30 Jan '25

30 Jan '25

[cid:image002.png@01DB72F6.F9F55DD0]January is National Soup Month and National Slow Cooking Month. Busy schedules can make meal planning difficult. The Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) can provide meal ideas and recipes to help save time. MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> is loaded with soup recipes. For a trip across the globe, "Sip on Soups<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=2f75af65-02ae-36ce-a3ce-b…>" from Seema<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> has recipes from chefs at restaurants in Dubai and India. "The Wonderful World of Chicken Soup<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=f3a57b4d-b07f-327c-bde2-3…>" in Eating Well<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> also offers recipes from across cultures, taking traditional recipes from locales such as Colombia, Sri Lanka, The Philippines, and Iran to put a different spin on a classic. If Italian soup is more to your liking, "A Bowl of Soup<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=3d237476-0c50-3309-9b22-a…>" in Italia!<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> provides several tasty options. Slow cooker meal prep can keep families eating meals together even on the most hectic days. The eBook Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> has recipe books such as Busy-Day Slow Cooking Cookbook<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=ac8fe4f2-48d8-3fc1-b8e3-5…>, Slow Cook Modern: 200 Recipes for the Way We Eat Today<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=76360354-ebea-3e71-b5d3-c…>, and Cooking Light Slow-Cooker Tonight!: 140 Delicious Weeknight Recipes That Practically Cook Themselves<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=b11c5eea-69bc-32e8-ad48-8…>. Magazines in MeL<https://mel.org/welcome> offer meal options such as frittata, macaroni and cheese, and chili in "Scrumptious Slow Cooker Recipes<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=8d3b8bbb-73a0-3b5c-b4cf-b…>" and "Slow-Cooked to Perfection<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=ca36f1cf-366d-34f5-9d25-e…>." For those who are curious about uses for their slow cookers beyond meals, Australian Women’s Weekly<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> has curated recipes for a variety of condiments such as bacon jam and orange marmalade in "Slow-Cooker Preserves<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=5b7f77c1-2b9e-3321-b330-c…>." War Cry<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> includes an easy recipe to make apple cider<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=2bee7411-6490-3198-8e3e-5…>. Dessert recipes are offered in "Sweet As . . .<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=1a0006c2-e7cb-3c63-9374-1…>" in Australian House & Garden<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…>. If time is an issue and you have a pressure cooker, it can speed up the cooking process. They can also be used to make yogurt and quickly cook rice, according to "Do More With . . . Your Instant Pot<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=cd3ea83a-ee92-31af-a74d-b…>" in Consumer Reports<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=co…>. If you have never used a slow cooker or a pressure cooker, "Slow vs Fast<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=ac1c355b-a96a-3b6e-bc08-5…>" in Better Homes and Gardens<https://auth.mel.org/newera/check-direct?url=https://widgets.ebscohost.com/…> explains the difference between the two options and provides tips and tricks, as well as recipes<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=49f4dd70-c24c-34bd-ab1e-9…> using both methods. Libraries can offer programming to get patrons involved in meal preparation by inviting an expert guest to teach about freezer meals. You might also consider adding popular small appliances to a Library of Things<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=517d4686-1ecc-37dc-8b3d-5…>. No matter how you decide to incorporate cooking into your library’s offerings, there is an abundance of information to help you get started in the MeL eResources<https://mel.org/az.php>. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image003.png@01DB72F6.F9F55DD0] 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> [cid:image004.png@01DB72F6.F9F55DD0]

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Immigration resources
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 29 Jan '25

29 Jan '25

Hello: ALA has issued the following information that may be of use for libraries (including school/public libraries) that may be visited by Immigration authorities: https://www.oif.ala.org/libraries-and-immigration-enforcement/ This resource includes a downloadable one-sheet : https://www.oif.ala.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Libraries-and-Immigratio… The National Immigration Law Center has issued information on immigration authorities and visits to workplaces: https://www.nilc.org/resources/a-guide-for-employers-what-to-do-if-immigrat… - the process with employees may differ than for the general public. Libraries should review their policies for responding to law enforcement/warrants and ensure that staff are trained. Policies/procedures should also be reviewed by the library's legal counsel. As always, a library encountering a visit by law enforcement - especially when a warrant is involved - should always immediately contact their legal counsel. Take care! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [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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Atriuum Users
by Katharine Lion 29 Jan '25

29 Jan '25

I was able to find the most checked out items in Atriuum. Reports > Titles > Load the "Title Usage" Template > Press Generate Report (without adding any variables) Items will be listed most checked out to least checked out. But that said, I don't remember if I created that template, it exists for everyone or if I had Atriuum create it for me... -- *Katharine Lion *(she/her) Web / Graphic Design, Arts Programming & Technology

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New Opportunity in Texas - San Marcos Public Library - Library Director search
by Beth Barker 29 Jan '25

29 Jan '25

Library Director - San Marcos Public Library (TX) The City of San Marcos<https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/> (TX) seeks a collaborative, hands-on leader with a passion for public service and cultivating community connections to be its next Library Director. San Marcos Public Library consists of one standalone 55,000 square feet location that staffs 25 FTE with a $1.8 million budget. The ideal library leader will shepherd the library and its staff, build upon existing relationships with local and county stakeholders, and curate new partnerships for collaborative projects and services that will continue to serve and enrich the lives in the San Marcos community. The San Marcos Public Library offers its users a wide variety of helpful public programs, materials, and physical spaces, playing a large role in providing social services to the community. The library extends resources and expertise in such areas as ESL, citizenship, job search and resume assistance, HVAC Level One certification, Small Business Counseling, Legal Aid, mental health programs and more. As the leader of this thriving community hub, the Library Director plans, coordinates, and directs library activities to deliver quality programs and services to a diverse community. Key functions include maintaining high standards for facilities and collections, collaborating with community partners, overseeing project management tasks such as construction and renovation projects, and supervising staff. The Library Director also handles budgeting and financial management, including preparing budget requests and managing grant projects. Decision-making responsibilities involve hiring and evaluating personnel, managing daily operations, as well as envisioning and planning strategic priorities of the organization. San Marcos has a population of approximately 83,000 people and is conveniently located just a 30- to 45-minute drive from both San Antonio and Austin, Texas. This charming yet vibrant river town is home to the spring-fed San Marcos River, which flows through Texas State University (TXST) and the city itself. The river serves as the heart of the town, maintaining a comfortable temperature of seventy-two degrees year-round, which helps alleviate the summer heat and enriches the local culture. Residents and visitors can enjoy numerous outdoor recreational opportunities throughout San Marcos, including parks with biking and walking trails, as well as access to the river for swimming, fishing, tubing, and canoeing. Arts-supportive organizations offer a wide range of dramatic performances, art galleries, and public art installations. The community values education, libraries, and various intellectual pursuits. Responsibilities: The Library Director will uphold and direct the highest standards for library facilities, collections, and services; coordinate and manage multiple projects effectively; lead library development and enhance community relations; collaborate with the library board to create and implement visionary long-term plans and policies positioning the library for future success; engage with Friends of the Library, corporate sponsors, and individuals to drive fundraising initiatives that expand library resources; and execute budgeting and financial management tasks efficiently. The next Library Director will prepare and present budget requests to the city, county, and Friends of the Library to secure necessary funding; monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with established annual goals; ensure compliance with the city's financial policies to safeguard the library's fiscal integrity. Qualifications: The minimum qualifications for this position include a master's degree in library science or information studies from an American Library Association-accredited graduate school, a minimum of five years' experience in management or administration of a public library, and a valid Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $142,000 - $178,000 (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 San Marcos Public Library followed by the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, March 2, 2025. - 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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