February 2025 - Michlib-l

Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hiring! provisional Collection Management Page
by Lisa Hernandez 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library is seeking a qualified individual for a provisional Collection Management Page position. This position involves a variety of duties including processing materials and collection maintenance. This could be a great opportunity to learn about our library & community. We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team. To see our full job post, please visit our website at : https://cmpl.org/employment/ This post will close 2/23/25.

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Employment Opportunity: Library Aide, Digital Services (West Bloomfield Library)
by Eric Schoenbaechler 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

POSITION: Library Aide II, Digital Services: Full Time (35 hours per week) Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday & Sunday) QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor’s degree - Public library experience - Strong interpersonal/communication skills - Demonstrated competency with information technology including digital resources, online catalogs, the internet, social media sites, mobile devices - Commitment to public service - Regularly reads and has knowledge of current and popular authors - Monitors mainstream and professional media RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provides reference, reader’s advisory, and technology assistance at the adult and youth public service desks - Provides instruction and support for patron’s use of eMedia resources and devices - Assists with planning and instruction for technology workshops - Assists with collection maintenance activities - Serves on library committees - Other duties as assigned See: https://wblib.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Library-Aide-Public-Services-F… for additional information regarding qualifications and responsibilities. WAGES & BENEFITS: Library Aide (Full Time): $25.92-$30.95 per hour, depending on qualifications. Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; employee assistance plan; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave. APPLICATION: Applications due Friday, February 21, 2025. Interviews will take place February 26-March 7. Anticipated start date is late March or early April. Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at https://wblib.org/about/employment-volunteering/ -- Eric Schoenbaechler Public Services Manager

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

Resources National Ambassador for Young People's Literature<https://everychildareader.net/ambassador/> Submit a Proposal to host Mac Barnett in 2025 Every Child a Reader and the Library of Congress are currently accepting proposal submissions from schools and school libraries, public libraries, bookstores for offsite events, and other community organizations interested in hosting an official event with Mac Barnett, the 9th National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Please carefully review the event information and proposal requirements below before submitting a proposal via our online form (link at bottom of page). Proposal Window for 2025 Events with the National Ambassador: February 3 to March 3 Email shaina.birkhead(a)cbcbooks.org<mailto:shaina.birkhead@cbcbooks.org> with any questions. NSLA Summer Planning Bootcamp The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is excited for Summer 2025 and all the innovative, collaborative, and impactful learning experiences our partners will provide to millions of young people across America. To prepare, we are holding our annual, virtual, free of charge Summer Planning Bootcamp on March 13-14 from 1-3 PM EST each day.<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1J0p_xluQtiSDyGYlr--og#/registr…> Learn from top education leaders, youth development experts, and award-winning programs who will share their resources, insights, and best practices on hot topics most relevant to our work. The Bootcamp will feature three sessions each day and is open to all. We hope you and your team will spread the word, register and plan to join. <https://www.summerlearning.org/summer-bootcamp-25/> LM Webinar Color Our World(tm): Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST Our friends at the Detroit Zoo are back to bring us engaging STEM programming using colorful animal patterns. Spots, stripes, and more! Animal patterns are all around us, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to engage youth in your community with science activities created just for libraries by the Detroit Zoo. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. ReadSquared Available to all MI Public Libraries through the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/addtl> thanks to support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services The 2025 CSLP summer reading program is available to import into your ReadSquared site! You can import all four age-specific programs (Pre-K, Children, Teen, and Adult), or each one individually. Each program includes: * 1 Banner * 1 Completion Certificate * 1 Board Game with 10 levels * 12 Badges (Registration, Level 1-10, Completion) * 1 Mission * 1 Book List * 1 Bingo Card * New Mini Games How to import the full programs: In the administrative control room site (yoursitename.readsquared/controlroom) go to Programs > Add Program. Select Learn More next to the program you would like to add and select Import on the next screen. You will then find the program in your list of editable programs. Email support(a)r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=Question> if you need assistance with program imports or wrap up. ReadSquared Training Dates: You and your staff can attend training sessions at your convenience. Onboarding covers all the basics of setting up your ReadSquared site and is designed for those new to ReadSquared. Onboarding schedule: - March 6, Thursday, 10 a.m. EST - April 8, Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST - May 14, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST Refresher training is best for those who have used ReadSquared in the past and want to prepare for upcoming summer programs and possibly add more features to their site. These sessions will cover the new theme, site updates, optional features, and promotion. Refresher schedule: - March 25, Tuesday, 10 a.m. EST - April 17, Thursday, 2 p.m. EST - May 7, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST No registration is required, and all training is free. You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join: https://join.me/ReadSquaredTraining<https://wtye-zgpm.maillist-manage.com/click/127503db2093dc08/127503db209208…> This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Hope you can enjoy some sunshine 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<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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Congratulations to NFL Fan of the Year Megan Stefanski
by Lisa Waskin 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

I am so happy to be able to finally share that Megan Stefanski, Manager of the DeTour School and Public Library, a branch of the Superior District Library, is this year's NFL Fan of the Year! Not only did she win, but she's the first woman to win this award! Megan is also an author, and a huge supporter of the EUP Hospice, helping to raise over $50,000 for them this year. CONGRATULATIONS MEGAN! Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Performers
by Amy Knepp 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

Good afternoon: The county we are in every year in August has a Heritage Days, and on Saturday night have had IWE Wrestling. This year the wrestlers are unable to come. Does anyone have any suggestions for a great program they could offer? They do have a budget to support the program and the Library helps sponsor an event. Thanks in advance, Amy -- Amy Knepp, Director Oscoda County District Library

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LCM Marketing Makeovers Winners with Trenton Smiley
by Eric Palmer 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

🎉 *Exciting News from the Library Cooperatives of Michigan!* 🎉 We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Trenton Smiley and his dream team of marketing experts on the *Library Marketing Makeover* project, proudly sponsored by *Midwest Tape* and *hoopla Digital*. This unique initiative is designed to enhance the marketing and outreach efforts of our libraries. We have received nearly *60 requests* to participate, and now we are excited to reveal the *seven libraries* selected for this transformative project: - *Wakefield Public Library* - *Brown City Public Library* - *Oscoda County District Library* - *Ionia Community Library* - *Lenox Township Library* - *Romulus Public Library* - *Gloria Coles Flint Public Library* For those who were not selected, don't worry! There will be plenty of opportunities to gain valuable insights and ideas. Join us for our three virtual makeover unveilings: *Thursday, March 27 at 2 p.m.* *Thursday, April 17 at 2 p.m.* *Thursday, May 8 at 2 p.m.* Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to the event dates. We can't wait to share the amazing transformations with you!

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Questions about Library Of Things Policies
by Jolene Faber 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

Reaching out to see the procedures on a few things related to Library Of Things Collection for libraries that have one. We are running into a few issues and looking to see what other libraries are doing when these issues arise. 1st - Does your library have a replacement part cost sheet. If so, how did you come up with those prices? We have purchased things for our LOT collection off of Amazon and say for example a remote goes missing, it is near impossible to get a replacement for that specific model without having to purchase the whole "unit" again; so we have to try and find a universal remote. 2nd- Currently, our patrons can only checkout one LOT item at a time. The problem we are running into is that they return that item and want to check out another LOT item they either have on hold or off the floor but we haven't had time to process the return of the LOT item they just returned (currently policy is we go through the item they return to check that all parts are there before letting them checkout another item. Some items are easy to check in and it's not an issue but items that have a lot of smaller parts take longer to check and we don't always have a person available to go through it right when they return it). Patrons are getting frustrated they can't check out another LOT item right after they return one and other than bypassing the check in process we are struggling with a solution. If anyone that has a LOT collection that has run into these issues or has any insights on solutions would be greatly appreciated. Jolene Faber Administrative Assistant Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 (989)894-2837 ext. 2225

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Let's Connect!
by Wambaugh, Stephanie (LEO) 07 Feb '25

07 Feb '25

Need a refresher about our service<https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/bureau-of-services-for-blind-…>? I have openings for one-on-one meetings in February and I'd love to hear from you! Just reply to this email<mailto:wambaughs@michigan.gov> and we can find a time slot that works for your schedule. Prefer a full staff training? I can make that happen as well. Please feel free to reach out this month so we can talk all things accessible reading. I look forward to hearing from you. Stay warm! Thank you, Stephanie Wambaugh, Librarian 12 Team Lead and Outreach Services Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) Bureau of Services for Blind Persons P.O. Box 30007 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 1-800-992-9012 Fax: 1-517-284-2885 wambaughs(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wambaughs@michigan.gov> LEGAL NOTICE: This email is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain privileged and confidential information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or duplication of this email is expressly prohibited. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately, delete the email from your computer, and do not copy or disclose it to anyone else. Your receipt of this message is not intended to waive any applicable legal privilege and does not constitute an electronic signature or provide consent to contract electronically.

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free online program: The Early History of Civil Rights Cases at the Michigan Supreme Court
by Jennifer Dye 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

The Michigan Supreme Court’s history of civil rights cases is complicated. In this presentation, Joseph J. Gavin will begin to unpack some of its earliest decisions. He is the current president of the Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society, and has been a licensed attorney for nearly two decades. New this month: we will be offering the program in person at the Knapp Branch as well as on Zoom. While Zoom is probably more convenient for most, you are welcome to join us in person—possibly once the weather improves. Tuesday, February 11 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register on Eventbrite for Zoom: https://dpl-Civil-Rights-MI-Supreme.eventbrite.com You are not required to register to attend in person, but please do so if you want to be notified in case the branch needs to close. Branch hours are listed in my sig below. If you would like a jpg or pdf of the flyer, please let me know. This is another of DPL's programs in partnership with the Detroit League of Women Voters, promoting voter education and tools for action. It will be available on the League of Women Voters subchannel of DPL's YouTube channel later. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Manager Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Knapp Branch 13330 Conant 313-481-1771 M, W, S 10-6 Tu, Th 12-8 Detroit, Michigan 48212

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media drawers up for grabs
by Carolyn S. Smith 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

We have 44 of these drawers up for grabs. Please note it is only the drawers. They are 36" long by 12" wide. We need them gone by February 17 when new carpet is being installed. Carolyn Smith Branch Librarian Dearborn Heights Libraries John F. Kennedy, Jr. Branch 313-791-6055 [cid:7888a53a-e92f-4896-8af2-fbbbf4d0676a] LEGAL CONFIDENTIAL: This E-mail (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521. The information and/or documents in this message are privileged and confidential, for use only by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution, use or copying of the contents of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately and delete this message from your system.

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