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Job Posting - Southfield Public Library - Youth Coordinator
by Kelly Rembert 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hi, Southfield Library is looking for a new Coordinator of Youth Services. Find out more and get an application packet at www.cityofsouthfield.com/jobs. CITY OF SOUTHFIELD JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT The City of Southfield is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following full-time career position: JOB CLASSIFICATION: Library Coordinator – Youth Services SALARY RANGE: AFSCME 3636 Grade L Pay Range: $55,415 - $68,207 (subject to 3% wage increase) Excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, holidays, vacation, and more. REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES • This position is responsible for managing the Youth Services division including supervision of career and non-career staff. Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates a competent, professional staff; and schedules staff to ensure smooth divisional operations. • Performs reference and reader's advisory services for patrons at the Youth Division’s public service desk. • Coordinates a very active series of special programs which will address the needs of the community. • Develops goals and sets priorities for the division and participates in the Library’s long-range planning process. Works with Library Administration to develop policies, procedures, programs and services. • Prepares and manages the Youth Services Division’s annual budget and oversees expenditures from the adapted city budget; actively seeks out new revenue sources for the Library. • Attends meetings and workshops as scheduled; holds staff meetings and communicates regularly with staff. • Oversees the selection and management of the youth collection including authorizing expenditures and monitors weeding and selection process. • Provides services and plans programs for a variety of community groups such as public and private schools in Southfield, home school groups, pre-schools and other community groups. • Act as Librarian in Charge as scheduled, responsible for the smooth operation of the Library in the absence of Library Administration. • Completes special projects as requested and other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS – AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD • Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited A.L.A. university with emphasis in youth services. • Three years of professional Library experience preferably in the Youth Division of a Public Library. • One year of supervisory experience or equivalent expertise gained through administration of projects and/or staff coordination. • Must possess a proactive, public service attitude and excellent communication skills; superior interpersonal skills necessary to promote communication. • Ability to plan and administer departmental activities, including staff supervision and budget management. • Significant problem solving and organizational skills necessary to coordinate diverse, simultaneous programs and the ability to work under pressure of deadlines and changing priorities. • Excellent communication skills and public service orientation The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience for posted requirements, a criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Each step of the process must be passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience. APPLY AT: City of Southfield, Human Resources Department, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 A Completed City of Southfield application packet is required to be considered for this position. Applications may be downloaded from the City’s website at www.cityofsouthfield.com Completed applications can be emailed to: sfldjobs(a)cityofsouthfield.com This is a “continuous” recruitment. Applications will be accepted until there are sufficient applicants to meet the City’s recruitment needs. As such, interested persons should make application promptly.This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the Human Resources Department. The City of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record, physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Thanks, Kelly p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0.0in; font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri , sans-serif; } a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: rgb(5,99,193); text-decoration: underline; } a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: rgb(149,79,114); text-decoration: underline; } span.EmailStyle17 { font-family: Calibri , sans-serif; color: windowtext; } *.MsoChpDefault { font-family: Calibri , sans-serif; } div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; } Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Free Virtual Event: Identifying and Preserving Historical Photographs 5/18/21 at 6:30pm
by Meagan Brown 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hi everyone, Cromaine has some openings for a virtual event next week and would love to share some info with you and your patrons. This program will take place live via zoom and will not be recorded. "Daguerreotypes, Tintypes, Cartes-de-Viste, Cabinet Cards--photographers have used a bewildering array of formats to capture images ever since the invention of photography in 1839. Bob Myers of The Historical Society of Michigan teaches you methods for identifying and preserving photographs in your family archives." This program is on May 18 at 6:30pm. Click *here <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17678&backTo=Cale…> *to register. We hope to see you there! Meagan Brown *Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org <http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more.* Adult Services Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library 3688 N. Hartland Rd. <https://maps.google.com/?q=3688+N.+Hartland+Rd.%C2%A0+Hartland,+MI+48353+(8…> Hartland, MI 48353 <https://maps.google.com/?q=3688+N.+Hartland+Rd.%C2%A0+Hartland,+MI+48353+(8…> cromaine.org 810-632-5200 ext. 113

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"Tough Topics" Dewey Poster
by Lindsey Kult 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hello, Our library hopes to create a "Tough Topics" poster for our non-fiction collection. We have found examples online with various topics such as Abuse, Divorce, Miscarriage, and Rape; but wanted to ask the libraries in Michigan if they have created one and what they found worked best. Our library uses Dewey for non-fiction cataloging. My pressing questions are: -What topics did you use? -How did you organize your list? -Was it a large poster or bookmark size? Thank you! Lindsey C. Kult [cid:image001.png@01D7468C.51FB04D0]

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PSA - Military Appreciation Month including Great Lakes National Cemetery
by Tina Russette 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hello Everyone, Please join us for a virtual event this *Saturday, 5/15/21 at 12:00 pm (Noon)* for our presentation - *Celebrate National Military Appreciation Month*. Learn about the history and significance of Memorial Day from Joseph Mishler. Information about the Great Lakes National Cemetery provided by Srey Austin, Director of the Great Lakes National Cemetery located in Holly, Michigan. Virtual event, register at https://form.123formbuilder.com/2415744?wwwNgRedir <https://form.123formbuilder.com/2415744?wwwNgRedir&fbclid=IwAR3l1poHmCoSn3W…>. Zoom link provided via email. Please share with your library community and staff. Thanks, Tina -- Tina Marie Russette Adult/Teen Services Manager Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754

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25 free copies of Dead End in Norvelt
by Jordan Wright 11 May '21

11 May '21

FADL has 25 unread copies of Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos (may be stamped but otherwise brand new). Will send via Rides. First come first serve. Thanks -- Jordan Wright Head of Youth Services Ferndale Area District Library jordan(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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We're hiring Pages at ELPL
by Brice Bush 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hello everyone, The East Lansing Public Library is hiring two Pages. Please see the attached job posting or follow the link to our website: https://www.elpl.org/library-page/ Feel free to contact me for any additional information. Thank you, Brice Brice Bush, Assistant Director East Lansing Public Library bbush(a)cityofeastlansing.com<mailto:bbush@cityofeastlansing.com> Office: (517) 319 6939 Mobile: (989) 284 7598

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Staff's children and prizes
by Kristina Reynolds 11 May '21

11 May '21

Thank you to all who responded to this question. Here are the answers I received. Whyever not. ----------------------- Yes, we allow children of staff to claim prizes. ----------------------- We let the children of staff claim prizes, including grand prizes. Myself as the director, did not let my kids enter for the grand prizes. It would look odd if they would happen to win. ----------------------- we absolutely would. My staff and their families are patrons too, and they check out a lot of books that makes up a nice chunk of circ stats. I see no reason to exclude them as long as the public gets the same fair chance at prizes. ----------------------- Of course! They are participating. ----------------------- Of the 6 libraries I've worked at, only one allowed children of staff to win prize drawings, but all of the libraries allowed them to take finisher giveaways, like a book for completing the reading look. Much like family of radio station employees are not allowed to win raffles or contests but could take home swag from an event. ----------------------- I've served as director at 2 libraries in the past 20 years, and at both we have allowed children of staff and board to participate. We also allow staff and board to participate in adult reading challenges. Everyone who participates and completes are eligible for prizes equally. ----------------------- Of course. Why would we penalize them for being a staff member's child? ----------------------- Absolutely, we do. A lot of us have kids that participate in reading initiatives such as the Summer Reading Program. Our children get the same prizes as any other children that have completed the program. ----------------------- The kids get the weekly or level prizes. They do not get entered into the grand prize drawings. We think it would look bad to the public if a staff member’s child won a grand prize; the same goes for the adult. ----------------------- Yes, although typically if there's a prize drawing in which a staff member's child or grandchild is participating, we try to get a non-staff member to draw the name (not even a different staff member, just someone else present who we trust and who didn't have a hand in putting the drawing together). If there's a judging panel for an event or prize, the children can still participate, but the staff member cannot sit on the panel. ----------------------- Is it a perfect solution in terms of optics? No, but it also didn't seem right to refuse entry to a child just because a family member works there. And then where do you draw the line? What if it's a grandparent who works there, or a sibling? What about the children of library board members, or Friends of the Library board members, etc. These are the questions I asked myself when I was dealing with the uncomfortable decision of whether or not to exclude members of our service area from prize drawings based on their relationship to staff or board members. ----------------------- We consider staff and their families patrons, too. So we always encourage them to participate in our programs and earn prizes. ----------------------- Yes, we do. This is their library. ----------------------- I’m currently the only staff member with children participating in library programs. But I do allow them to get the goodie bags, etc., that anyone’s kids would qualify for. I don’t enter them into drawings for grand prizes. ----------------------- We allow the children of staff to win small prize drawings but not our large SRP grand prize drawings. They also can get the finisher prizes that everyone gets. ----------------------- We do! However, I have asked that my children NEVER win any large prizes. I think it would look really bad to have the director's child win a big prize... I don't make that decision for my staff. However, I was working at a library where ALOT of us all had kids about the same age. So we just went in on a staff kid big prize and had a drawing amongst ourselves. Staff paid for this, so we didn't use library funds. It only happened once, the next year everyone was content with the small prizes. :) It isn't as much fun to buy the prize... ----------------------- I have always let the staff''s children claim the weekly prizes everyone receives but the "grand prize" they were not eligible for. I felt that it looks unprofessional for a staff member's relative to win the big prizes. Besides our staff receives a lot of freebies regular patrons do not. Such as free copies, faxes and fines waived. -- Kristina Reynolds

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Suggestion Portal
by Jessica Wilhoite 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hi all, We are looking in to setting up an online portal for suggestions. I was wondering how you all handle staff/patron suggestions? * Do you have the old-fashioned box or do you use an online portal? * Is the online portal just for staff or do patrons have access to it as well? * What online portal do you use? * Has it been effective? * Is there a cost? Any additional information is appreciated. I will compile the responses if anyone wants them. Thanks! -- Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Employee Pay: Results
by Amber Hughey 11 May '21

11 May '21

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Job Opportunity: Part-Time Adult Services Librarian
by Melissa Goins 11 May '21

11 May '21

Hello Michigan Libraries, The beautiful, waterfront community of Harrison Township has an opening for a part-time Adult Librarian. The position details are below and available on our website <https://htlibrary.org/job-posting-adult-services-librarian/>. Please forward and post freely. The posting is below and attached to this email. Thanks! ~Melissa Melissa Goins Library Director *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* ------------------------------ [image: Logo] <https://htlibrary.org> Harrison Township Public Library (586) 329-1261 mgoins(a)htlibrary.org www.htlibrary.org [image: Facebook icon] <https://facebook.com/htlibrary> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/HarrisonTwpLib> [image: Youtube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIwmWx3ujEkrzcVOJsxjXw> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrison-township-public-library/> [image: Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/htplibrary/> 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A • Harrison Township, MI 48045 ----- Adult Services Librarian Harrison Township Public Library $19-21/hour, part-time, 20-25 hours per week Start date and process: Applications accepted through May 21st. Interviews begin the week of June 1st with an anticipated start date as soon as possible. The Harrison Township Public Library is a Class IV library with a service population just under 25,000. Harrison Township is a beautiful waterfront community located on Lake St. Clair with a number of local recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The library was first established as a community-funded entity in 2015 and continues to grow. HTPL is seeking a personable, enthusiastic individual to join us on our journey. The Adult Services Librarian is crucial to HTPL’s program of public service. Duties include: - Planning, promoting, and hosting innovative adult and general family programs - Developing the collection and weeding of materials including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, large print, and electronic formats within the designated budget - Providing comprehensive reference and readers’ advisory services - Assisting our guests with the use of the library including print and electronic materials such as technology instruction, Internet navigation, use of Microsoft Office programs, Overdrive, Freegal, Kanopy, Consumer Reports, HTPL catalog, MeLCat and Mel databases, and all other library services as needed - Overseeing the maintenance of library satellite collections - Working independently within the guidelines set by library policies and the Library Director - Motivating, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies, and the public - Assuming responsibilities for supervision of personnel and facilities in the absence of senior staff - Maintaining awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc. - Performing public relations functions such as preparing promotional materials and press releases, developing in-house displays, maintain library social media accounts, and participate in community outreach opportunities that may require public speaking - Performing other related duties as required Minimum qualifications: - Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school - Ability to deliver consistent, friendly, attentive, high quality customer service - Demonstrated knowledge of library materials/resources of interest to adults - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, work independently, and assume responsibility - Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries, the community, and society - Full range of Internet and Microsoft Office skills - Flexibility in scheduling including some evenings and weekends - Ability to troubleshoot library technology Preferred qualifications: - Successful experience with Adult Services programming and collection development - Customer service experience Physical requirements: - Seeing, keyboarding, using the telephone, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, carrying, climbing ladders, pushing book carts - Standing or sitting for long periods of time Apply: Please see application details at the HTPL website. <https://htlibrary.org/job-posting-adult-services-librarian/>

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