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James Patterson book
by Joyce Gendron 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

Greetings all.. The "Blindside" has been claimed! Thank you!

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James Patterson - Blindside
by Joyce Gendron 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

Greetings all - We have an extra copy of the James Patterson book, titled "Blindside." It's a hard cover, already cellophane covered, in great shape. Any takers? Thank you! Joyce Gendron Waldron District Library ZV-341

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MeL Minute: Powerful Readers’ Advisory with NoveList Plus
by Laura Warren-Gross 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

[A picture containing text, clipart, sign Description automatically generated]Patrons often have questions about what to read next. NoveList Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, an eResource from MeL.org<https://mel.org/welcome>, is a tool that can help provide readers’ advisory. Though library staff become familiar with their collections over time, no one can read as widely or deeply as we would like. NoveList Plus can help broaden library workers’ ability to recommend the right book and create engaging displays that will draw attention to hidden gems in any collection. Premade Lists Premade lists are a quick way to find books with a particular genre or theme. On the NoveList Plus home page, the left menu provides over 100 recommended reading lists, both fiction and nonfiction, divided by age level (Adult, Teen, Ages 9-12, Ages 0-8). These lists are diverse in topic and scope. For example, the adult mystery category has 15 lists including Cooking Up Crime<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, Vacation Interrupted<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>, and Historical Mysteries<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…>. Lists can be printed for patrons or used as a starting point for a book display or programming idea. Readers’ Advisory Toolbox Across the top of the home page, the Especially For menu includes a Readers’ Advisory Toolbox designed to help library staff become more proficient at understanding genre and theme, recommending books, and creating booklists and displays for their libraries and patrons. This menu also includes Working with Youth, a page of specialty resources designed for those who provide youth services. The articles are based on age range and provide programming ideas and information about diverse books. Basic and Advanced Searches NoveList Plus includes basic and advanced searches to find just the right book. The basic search box is on the home page along with a link to an advanced search page. In order to perform better searches, NoveList Plus has a story elements guide called The Secret Language of Books<https://www.ebsco.com/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/NoveLi…> that library staff can use to learn more about the best search terms to find books. The idea center also has videos<https://www.ebsco.com/novelist/idea-center/improve/story-elements> to help staff learn about the story elements of appeal, theme, and genre and how to use them in a search. Catch Reader Attention with Amazing Displays Making a display of books to increase circulation takes time. The Book Display Ideas<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> in the Quick Links menu not only provides lists that can help library staff get started, but each list also includes a premade Library Aware poster that can be printed and used with the display. NoveList Plus has also a curated Books to Movies<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customlink/proxify/proxify.php?count=1&e…> list which would make a great display to help patrons find stories they can read and then watch. NoveList Plus<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> is a powerhouse eResource for readers’ advisory. From pre-made booklists to vast searching capabilities, library staff will find NoveList the perfect MeL<https://mel.org/welcome> eResource for helping patrons discover that just right book. If you are having any issues linking to items on this page, please explore the MeL eResource Access Page.<https://www.mcls.org/mel/mel-databases/help/remote-access/> Contact meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:meldatabaseshelp@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. #IMLSGrant Laura Warren-Gross Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1 800 530 9019 ext 152 [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Promoting Planned Giving
by Dillon Geshel 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

Good morning! My library board recently approved of a resolution to establish an endowment and an endowment program policy. I am looking for examples of promotional materials, such as brochures, that other public libraries use to promote planned giving. Thank you, Dillon -- Dillon Geshel Library Director Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron Street, Houghton MI (906)-482-4570 x2 Visit our website at www.pldl.org Like our FB page at facebook.com/pldl.org *The Mission of the Portage Lake District Library is to inspire our diverse community to discover, imagine and connect. Our Vision is an educated, connected community of readers, learners, doers and dreamers.*

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Cooperative Directorship
by Brian Mortimore 07 Jul '21

07 Jul '21

Cooperative Directorship The Superiorland Library Cooperative seeks a collaborative and dynamic individual to lead our cooperative of 36 libraries. This position is located in the beautiful college town of Marquette Michigan along Lake Superior. If you're an outdoors person, this could be your dream job location. Salary range is $68-$75k, plus a generous moving allowance and benefits. We are excited to consider candidates from a variety of library backgrounds and experiences. Send cover letter and resume to: directorsearch(a)superiorlandlibrary.org<mailto:directorsearch@superiorlandlibrary.org>. Don't delay. Candidates will be reviewed as they are received.

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Director Position - Elyria Public Library System (OH)
by Beth Barker 07 Jul '21

07 Jul '21

Director - Elyria Public Library System (OH) Be a part of the 150-year Elyria Public Library System (OH) success story as its next Director. The Elyria Board of Trustees seeks a Director who will lead the Library into the future through new opportunities, programs, and services. Working collaboratively with its communities, the Library engages the 63,000+ residents of Elyria, Village of LaGrange, Elyria School District, and the Keystone School District through five locations and a single bookmobile. The annual operating budget, primarily funded through a 2014 levy and the OH Public Library Fund, is $5.3mil. The successful candidate will lead and support a dedicated team of 57 staff members, ten Trustees, the Elyria Public Library Foundation, and two committed Friends organizations, the EPLS Friends and the Keystone Friends. Key initiatives developing and implementing a new strategic plan; working with community partners contributing to an excellent quality of life for residents; developing and implementing a branding/marketing program; and expanding and adapting library services with a primary focus on stellar customer service. Our Communities. Elyria, the County Seat, is nestled between two forks of the Black River, six miles from Lake Erie and twenty miles from Cleveland. Home to twenty-two diverse, vibrant neighborhoods, Elyria has excellent schools, an affordable cost of living, recreational opportunities (365 acres of parks), and a charming Ely Square, where annual festivals and events unite the people of the City and Lorain County. Lorain County Community College, nearby Oberlin College and Lorain County JVS (Joint Vocational School) provide culture, business development and job training opportunities to keep the workforce current, while constantly innovating to meet the opportunities of tomorrow. LaGrange, home of one of EPLS's branch libraries, is a small, rural village (population-2,375 residents) in southern Lorain County. Living in LaGrange offers residents a suburban/rural lifestyle. The County's commitment to a high quality of living makes Lorain County and its communities a great place to live and work. Responsibilities. Under the direction of and reporting to the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for strategic planning and all Library operations including developing, recommending, and monitoring the annual operating budget in conjunction with the Fiscal Officer; leading staff with a focus on collaboration and teamwork; and managing multiple facilities. The Director works closely with Library staff to live up to the core values and meet the strategic imperatives of the Library. This position is a public-facing role and the Director is expected to be an effective advocate, a contributing partner with all stakeholders, and bring innovative and creative solutions and ideas forward to advance the goals and objectives of the Library. Excellent communication skills are a must. Qualifications. A Master's Degree in Library Science is required with five years of library experience including three years of leadership/administrative experience, and a proven track record of achievement in initiating, leading and completing projects that have advanced the goals of the organization. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be successful in promoting library services to the community, and possess ease and skill working, coaching, and mentoring staff. The Board will expect a candidate to have a demonstrated passion for the work of libraries and a thorough knowledge of current trends, technologies, and "best practices" for library services. Experience reporting to a governing board and working in a union environment are desirable. Compensation: The starting salary range is $90,000 - $105,000 with an excellent benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller karenmiller(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of August 29, 2021. View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/elyria/. Beth Miller Barker Finance and Communications Director Bradbury Miller Associates (cell) 330-340-7115 bethbarker(a)bradburymiller.com<mailto:bethbarker@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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CSLP seeking your summer library program stories!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 07 Jul '21

07 Jul '21

The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) wants your stories! CSLP is looking to capture stories of how public libraries have met the needs of youth and families in their communities during the last year or this summer. These inspirational stories can be told through photos and a short narration or through a short video -- whatever works best for your library. Please submit your videos or photos to inspire us all to CSLP by August 30, 2021 in this shared folder<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Hp4Axi3O8kzb-f88Me71IcWcjoAbNAJa>. Here are a few examples of inspirational stories, shared over the last few months by Janet Ingraham-Dwyer of Ohio, Chair of the CSLP Child and Community Well-being (CCWB) Committee: 1. This video is from CCWB member, Carol Waxman, and her colleague, Bailey Berardino, about the Kindness Project at West Hartford Public Library. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1035FxarzgS7JGqPYgsSJ9npP_wIz8IO7/view?usp=…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> 1. This brief video is part of PLA's Libraries Transform series that they released about 5 years ago. It's just over a minute long and talks about so much of what we are supporting and encouraging about libraries and food insecurity! https://youtu.be/K0h6O-Mq8_g<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> 1. When the Going Gets Tough: Alaskans Come Together to Tackle Food Insecurity in Sitka http://sustainablesoutheast.net/when-the-going-gets-tough-alaskans-come-tog…<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefens…> We know your libraries have rallied in many ways through innovative programs, resources, partnerships, and services to meet families and youth where they are and provide what they need, whether it be a meal, a device, a connection to a community resource, or a friendly smile. Let us celebrate all the ways that our public libraries have been there as a vital connection for the families of our communities. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - 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/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D77341.D27DD790] Check with your local public library for details on their summer library program!

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Helen Scales Talk at the Dearborn Public Library on Saturday, July 10th
by Lodge, Daniel 07 Jul '21

07 Jul '21

The Dearborn Public Library, in collaboration with Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, will be hosting marine biologist, writer, educator and broadcaster Dr. Helen Scales on Saturday, July 10 at 1 pm for the first virtual Zoom discussion on her North American tour regarding her new book The Brilliant Abyss - Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean and the Looming Threat that Imperils It. Dr. Scales is the author of the Guardian bestseller Spirals in Time, New Scientist book of the year Eye of the Shoal, and the children's book The Great Barrier Reef. She writes for National Geographic Magazine, the Guardian and New Scientist, among others. She teaches at Cambridge University and is science advisor for the marine conservation charity Sea Changers. Helen divides her time between Cambridge, England and the wild Atlantic coast of France. Click here to register and receive a Zoom Meeting Link for the Event: https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=9751&ag=… Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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[JOB POSTING] - IT Assistant
by Michael McEvoy 07 Jul '21

07 Jul '21

The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic candidate who enjoys helping people with computers, networking and connected technologies to join our customer service directed team, as detailed below: Position: IT Assistant – Part Time 8 to 14 Hours per week Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends. Duties: • Assist troubleshooting and answer questions ranging from simple to intermediate from library patrons and staff alike. • Monitor the Library’s public computer usage and print control system from multiple sources, including mobile users and printing. • Basic maintenance and usage assistance for using library technologies and services • Other work duties as assigned by supervisor. Requirements: • Demonstrable aptitude in explaining the usage of technology resources and services. • Strong familiarity with Windows, Office, Google, and other popular computing environments • Familiarity with Apple, Android, and others mobile technologies and apps. • Understanding of basic Internet functionality, including networking, wifi, browsers, HTML, and other basic Internet services. • Excellent and engaging communication skills, including ability to adapt to a variety of age groups and experience levels to provide effective support and guidance. • Patient, friendly and approachable demeanor. Works well with others and able to multi-task effectively. • Applicants must be at least 17 years old. Pay Rate: $12.75/hr to start Deadline for application: Until Filled Submit Application with Resume to: Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, Michigan 48167-1560 The Northville District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer phone: 248-349-3020 fax: 248-349-8250 email: [ mailto:ceggert@northvillelibrary.org | ceggert(a)northvillelibrary.org ] More detail and forms online at: [ https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 | https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 ]

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New Documents for June, 2021
by Bruce Sarjeant 07 Jul '21

07 Jul '21

Good Morning A list of new documents has been posted to the GODORT of Michigan wiki. Of note this month: - The food retail landscape across rural America. - Examining the U.S. Capitol attack: a review of the security, planning, and response failures on January 6. - Michigan Public Service Commission Database on Utility Shutoffs. - Violent victimization by race or ethnicity, 2005-2019. - Biological and habitat assessment of the lower Rouge River, Michigan, 2018. - Historical changes to steel bridge design, composition, and properties. - Great Lakes Water Use Fact Sheet. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/145520913/June%202021%20New%20Documents%… -- Bruce Sarjeant Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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