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Re: [Michlib-l] Class 1 & 2 libraries
by luther area public library 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Dear Class 1 & 2 Directors: I'm the newer Director of a Class 2 library. We are probably more a Class 1 library, but due to the county-wide millage vote, we are a Class 2 library. I'm trying to convince my Board that we need to have 2 people on duty at all times during open hours. All of us would be considered part-time as the library is usually open 33.5 hours/week, and I usually work about 21 hours/week, which is the most here, including my other 2 staff. There often are times when only 1 person is working. We have no volunteers. Do you have 2 people working, at all times, in the library on a "normal day"? I understand there is always the exception, such as vacation time. Do you have concerns about the safety of the staff? Do you know of any situations where the safety of your staff was a concern? What are your thoughts? I also know if someone wants to do something "bad" or be disruptive, there is no precautions that you could do that would stop them, even having two people. However, I believe there are steps we/I can take to make it less likely for someone to even consider. Thanks!! Amy Shank, Director Luther Area Public Library https://lutherlibrary.ploud.net/ lutherlibrary(a)att.net Ph:231-797-8006Fax:231-797-8010 https://www.facebook.com/LutherLibrary/

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Movie Talk at Dearborn Public Library
by Henry Fischer 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hi everyone, We have an upcoming film discussion program--details here: https://dearbornlibrary.org/wordpress/jun-23-movie-talk/ Thank you! Henry Henry Fischer Librarian I Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2341 www.dearbornlibrary.org

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MAP in the Freep with Brigette @ TLN
by Jim Flury 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Good Morning, Please be sure to check out this great MAP interview in the Saturday, June 19 Detroit Free Press with Brigette @ TLN: [ https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/06/19/library-members-… | https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/06/19/library-members-… ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Zoom author visit via the Lenawee District Library
by Lindsey Sanford 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hello, all. I would like to invite you, and your patrons, to a digital author visit the Lenawee District Library is hosting on Wednesday, June 23 at 6:00 p.m. Michigan resident Drew Philp bought a run-down, dilapidated house in Detroit for $500.00. He later wrote a book documenting the rehab process, the friendships he developed in his new community, and more! The TED talk he gave about his experience has reached millions of viewers. During this visit, Drew will read from his book, share photos and his experience, and answer any questions viewers might have. Please feel free to share the Facebook event to your library Facebook page and share the info with your patrons. https://fb.me/e/2uqFHK4GX __________________________________________________ Lindsey Sanford lindsey.sanford(a)monroe.lib.mi.us Lenawee District Library Accounts / Adult Services Librarian 4459 W US 223, Adrian 517-263-1011

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Job Posting - (Southfield) Oakland Community College part-time Library Technician
by Alger, Tracie L 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Please share an opportunity to work at the Southfield campus library at Oakland Community College. Notes: The position is being posted both internally and externally. The hours may change with Fall semester to 2:00pm-9:00pm. Direct link<https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=69446> - https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=69446 Title: Library Technician Employee Group: Classified - Part-time Location: Southfield Campus - Southfield, MI Regional Worksite Location: Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, & Southfield Department: Libraries Posting Date: 06/21/2021 Application Deadline: Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 11:59pm Shift Days: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday Monday Shift Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday Shift Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday Shift Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday Shift Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Salary Range: $16.63/hour Summary of Purpose: Performs clerical and technical duties that require a practical knowledge of library operations in order to support the libraries. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Typical Duties: This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required: 1. Provides circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users; assists students and faculty in locating library materials and provides assistance on use of systems and equipment, addressing patron concerns and complaints; makes appropriate referrals and collect fines, as needed. 2. Assists with inputting and updating online circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan records following a standard format. 3. Verifies interlibrary loan requests and locates local holding libraries; maintains accurate interlibrary loan reports, files, and statistics. 4. Assists with maintenance of loose-leaf services; collects, prepares, and processes library materials for the bindery; reviews damaged library materials, handling basic repairs. 5. Assists with periodical maintenance. 6. Prepares and maintains library materials for correct shelving order and circulation, resolving shelving conflicts and errors; assists with inventory projects. 7. Provides clerical support for the Library, as needed, including but not limited to ordering supplies and library materials, reporting and tracking equipment problems, processing mail, and scheduling and billing for library services. 8. Operates office equipment, e.g. photocopier, calculator, telephone, computer, and any other equipment utilized by the college; maintains and cleans equipment. 9. Assists in training and directing college student personnel with appropriate approval. 10. Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform assigned functions. 11. Assists library faculty, as needed, in answering library user questions, making appropriate referrals, and assumes responsibility for operation of the public rooms. 12. Assists with tracking and resolution of problems/issues related to automated library systems and library services platform. 13. Performs related tasks, as assigned. 14. Ability to work additional hours, as needed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirement: EDUCATION: High school graduation or equivalent. -AND- Successful completion of a minimum of six (6) college credits in Library Science. -AND- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in a library setting with demonstrated customer service experience. Required Documents Message: Resume, Transcript

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Job Posting - (Royal Oak) Oakland Community College Library Technician
by Alger, Tracie L 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Please share an opportunity to work at the Royal Oak campus library at Oakland Community College. Notes: The position is being posted both internally and externally. The hours may change with Fall semester to 8:00am-4:30pm. Direct link<https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=69449> - https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=69449 Title: Library Technician Employee Group: Classified Location: Royal Oak Campus - Royal Oak, MI Regional Worksite Location: Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, & Southfield Department: Libraries Posting Date: 06/21/2021 Application Deadline: Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 11:59 pm Shift Days: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Salary Range: $16.63/hour Summary of Purpose: Performs clerical and technical duties that require a practical knowledge of library operations in order to support the libraries. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Typical Duties: This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required: 1. Provides circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users; assists students and faculty in locating library materials and provides assistance on use of systems and equipment, addressing patron concerns and complaints; makes appropriate referrals and collect fines, as needed. 2. Assists with inputting and updating online circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan records following a standard format. 3. Verifies interlibrary loan requests and locates local holding libraries; maintains accurate interlibrary loan reports, files, and statistics. 4. Assists with maintenance of loose-leaf services; collects, prepares, and processes library materials for the bindery; reviews damaged library materials, handling basic repairs. 5. Assists with periodical maintenance. 6. Prepares and maintains library materials for correct shelving order and circulation, resolving shelving conflicts and errors; assists with inventory projects. 7. Provides clerical support for the Library, as needed, including but not limited to ordering supplies and library materials, reporting and tracking equipment problems, processing mail, and scheduling and billing for library services. 8. Operates office equipment, e.g. photocopier, calculator, telephone, computer, and any other equipment utilized by the college; maintains and cleans equipment. 9. Assists in training and directing college student personnel with appropriate approval. 10. Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform assigned functions. 11. Assists library faculty, as needed, in answering library user questions, making appropriate referrals, and assumes responsibility for operation of the public rooms. 12. Assists with tracking and resolution of problems/issues related to automated library systems and library services platform. 13. Performs related tasks, as assigned. 14. Ability to work additional hours, as needed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirement: EDUCATION: High school graduation or equivalent. -AND- Successful completion of a minimum of six (6) college credits in Library Science. -AND- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in a library setting with demonstrated customer service experience. Required Documents Message: Resume, Transcript

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Register for Build A Racially Equitable Collection Today!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Please excuse any cross-posting of this workshop info: A one-day, online workshop for educators and librarians precedes the 11th National Conference of African American Librarians. Click here<https://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/rif/10574/s-306a-2106/-/l-13a5:1…> to view this message in a browser window. 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Through a series of group instructional sessions, peer breakout discussions and Q&A with the faculty, you'll work to envision a blueprint for change in your school or library community, and will walk away with a list of new books, teaching aids, and program ideas that shine a light on Black voices. You'll learn how to: * Integrate curriculum that celebrates and honors the diversity of the Black experience and cultural traditions * Create innovative, inclusive programs for your library relevant to the Black experience and to your unique community * Bring-to-life the triumphs of well and lesser known African American voices through books * Support educators and families with resources and teaching aids * Outreach to parents, administrators, and the community [https://mediasource.actonservice.com/cdnr/forpci63/acton/attachment/10574/f…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…> Sessions and Faculty Opening Keynote | 9:00-9:45AM CT A Wake UP Call for Educators: Creating a Diverse Books Program for Students Wake up your collection and reading lists with the 2020 National School Librarian of the Year, Cicely Lewis. The debut author of the Issues in Action Series will share the details and success of her culturally relevant and empowering literacy incentive program. Learn about a reading challenge of a curated list that reflects current events in our society. This list features characters that mirror the diversity of our student population. Learn how to use books to empower students to learn about issues impacting our society and to take action in their community. Participants will walk away with tools to help diversify their collections, books to decolonize required classroom reading lists, strategies to garner support from school leaders, and more. We welcome you to learn more about a dynamic program that has increased literacy and book circulation in schools. Session 2 | 9:45-10:30AM CT Building Equity & Embracing Diversity in Public Libraries Public libraries have always been at the forefront of cultivating and promoting their collections through a social justice and diversity lens. Discover how you can begin to responsibly evaluate the needs of your community. Plan the best practices for helping to empower marginalized and underrepresented voices. Presenters: Sandra Farag, Kalamazoo Public Library, BCALA Public Library Committee Tamela Chambers, Chicago Public Library, BCALA Public Library Committee Break 10:30-10:45AM Session 3 | 10:45-11:30AM CT Civic Engagement in the Community From the Classroom and Beyond Libraries have always been the bedrock of our democracy. Leave this session with actionable steps to get your students to be more actively engaged in their communities. Presenters: Cynthia Turnquest-Jones, New York City Dept. Of Education Timur Davis, Mount Vernon Public Library Session 4 | 11:30AM-12:15PM CT Collection Development & Leveraging BCALA Best of the Best & Award Books Collection development in a school library comes with a host of challenges. Ultimately it's a great opportunity to cultivate a dynamic, diverse, high-quality, critically evaluated collection. Hear new ideas for collection development with a focus on inclusion and diversity from two school librarians. Presenters: Stacey Nunn, Baltimore County Public School Sharon Wiggins, Chappaqua Central School District Break 12:15-12:30PM CT Session 5 | 12:30-1:15PM CT Social-Emotional Learning in the Library Research shows exposure to social-emotional learning is linked to improved academic performance. Discover how to incorporate empathy & acceptance into your library program through core SEL resources and practices. Presenters: Elizabeth Devora, New York Public Library Gwynn White, New York City Dept. of Education Session 6 | 1:15-2:00PM CT Guidance from the Authors Authors Ibi Zoboi, Brian K. Mitchell, & Brandy Colbert will engage with participants around how to use books to engage their students and communities. Click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…> to register for this one-day pre-conference or the pre-con\NCAAL bundle and save on both! [https://mediasource.actonservice.com/cdnr/forpci63/acton/attachment/10574/f…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…> VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY: Click Here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…>. CONTACT US: Library Journal (a MSI Information Services company) 123 William Street, Suite 802, New York, NY 10038 Tel: 646-380-0700 Fax: 646-380-0756 Email: ljinfo(a)mediasourceinc.com<mailto:ljinfo@mediasourceinc.com>

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Detroit Public Library Author Series Presents: Run Home if You Don't Want to be Killed.
by Christine Peele 20 Jun '21

20 Jun '21

Detroit Public Library Author Series Presents Rachel Crane-Williams in conversation with historian Jamon Jordan. They will be discussing her new book. Run home if You Don't Want to be Killed. With Run Home If You Don’t Want to Be Killed , the author delivers a graphic retelling of the racism and tension leading up to the uprising in the Summer of 1943 in Detroit. By incorporating firsthand accounts collected by the NAACP and telling them through a combination of hand-drawn images, historical dialogue, and narration, Williams makes the history and impact of these events immediate, and in showing us what happened, she reminds us that many issues of the time—police brutality, state-sponsored oppression, economic disparity, white supremacy—plague our country to this day. Please share with your customers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dpl-author-series-presents-run-home-if-you-don… [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F132245259%2F51…]<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dpl-author-series-presents-run-home-if-you-don…> DPL Author Series Presents : Run Home If You Don’t Want to Be Killed Tickets, Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dpl-author-series-presents-run-home-if-you-don…> With Run Home If You Don’t Want to Be Killed, the author delivers a graphic retelling of the racism and tension leading up to the uprising in the Summer of 1943 in Detroit. By incorporating firsthand accounts collected by the NAACP and telling them through a combination of hand-drawn images, historical dialogue, and narration, Williams makes the history and impact of these events immediate ... www.eventbrite.com Christine Stewart-Peele Manager Detroit Public Library Edison Branch 18400 Joy Road Detroit, Mi 48228 (313) 481-1723 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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MCLS Offices closing at 3pm today (6/18/21)
by Debbi Schaubman 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Hello all - The MCLS offices will be closing today at 3pm. We will be back on Monday, June 21 to answer your MCLS, MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES questions. MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Thanks, Debbi ***************************************************** Debbi Schaubman Manager, Shared Library Systems Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 113 (517) 492-3889 fax schaubmand(a)mcls.org<mailto:schaubmd@mcls.org> [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D7643B.8C1B33C0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Question for Tech Staff
by Tracy Logan 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Are you using the Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) DNS service from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center? If so, what are your thoughts about the service? -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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