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Position opening for Library Strategist at MCLS
by Jan Davidson 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is seeking a creative and energetic candidate for a Library Strategist position. MCLS is a non-profit, member-driven organization whose mission is to facilitate sharing resources and to collaborate with other organizations to benefit Indiana and Michigan libraries. The Library Strategist participates in developing, delivering, and expanding MCLS's engagement, consulting, and training activities, including delivering training to libraries, conducting community conversations and other community engagement strategies, facilitating meetings and strategic planning retreats, providing coaching to libraries on various topics, and other aspects of MCLS's work with libraries. This position also follows and helps MCLS strategize regarding technological, social, demographic, and other trends that are likely to significantly affect libraries. For the full job posting, including requirements and salary range, and to apply please visit https://www.mcls.org/about-mcls/mcls-jobs/. Please direct any questions to jobs(a)mcls.org<mailto:jobs@mcls.org>. ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (517) 492-3811 / toll-free (800) 530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [twitter] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [square-logo-1 (002)] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…>

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Job Posting - Substitute Librarian, Northville District Library
by Maria Williams 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

Dear Michlib- Northville District Library is seeking enthusiastic, innovative librarians to join our team as a Substitute Librarians. Must be available to work Sundays from 1pm-5pm on a regular basis during the school year. Additional evening, Saturday, and weekday shift availability on an as needed basis is preferred. Applications will be accepted through Monday, June 28 , 2021. Visit the employment section of our website to view the posting and general employment application: [ https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 | https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 ] Have a great day! Maria Williams Assistant Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 208 [ mailto:mwilliams@northvillelibrary.org | mwilliams(a)northvillelibrary.org ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi… | Currently Reading ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi… ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature | ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_… | Get your own email signature ]

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Class II-IV Libraries: Bookkeeping & Payroll
by Cynthia Stanczak 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

Hello all! We're reconsidering our current contracted bookkeeping and payroll services model. Right now, we enter all the approved bills into our Quickbooks, cut and mail the checks, and the bookkeeper remotes in to do journal entries, reconciliations, and otherwise assists with oversight and questions. Our payroll system and workflow is much less smooth, with paper time sheets being approved by management, then hours entered into a portal of a different system (not Quickbooks). We send any requests for changes to paid leave amounts, employees, status or pay rates, etc, along with all quarterly report forms to our payroll specialist who then responds by email with changes. Payroll reports are sent to our bookkeeper, who then manually enters them into Quickbooks as a journal entry. Timing, flow, and lack of shared understanding of the payroll system has caused several unfortunate situations over the last several years. I've come to wonder if it really has to be this hard. *What program/company/process do you use that works well for you? Do you have a company that you work with for expert oversight? Do you run it all in Quickbooks? What does your workflow look like? * Any input greatly appreciated. In fact, *please brag on your system/company/process! I'd love to hear about it.* Our current system was a good fit for us when we first transitioned, but it might be time for a change. Paint me a picture of what it looks like when it goes smoothly? Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her) Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.*

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Summer Reading Online Tracking
by Lorry Traver 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

Hello all, Just curious what you all use to keep track of summer stats online. We are using paper registration forms though I am thinking about changing that for next year's program. What do you use, and what have you found works well in signing families up for summer reading? I want to make sure it's something safe and secure. I was just curious what program you all use to keep track of patron information. I am looking for something that will not automatically save the information to the cloud, so I can be sure all information gets completely deleted at the end of the summer program. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. -- "You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child." - Dr. Seuss Lorry Traver Youth Services Coordinator Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Ave. Imlay City, MI 48444 ltraver(a)ruthhughes.org 810-724-8043

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Vendors of Books on CD Results
by Meg Converse 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

The results of my query about vendors of audiobooks on CD -- and thank you very much to all who replied! I've included some relevant comments with each. *MicroMarketing* is a favorite, 4 votes with a couple of libraries having used their services before. Advantages: offer replacement discs, use replaceable sleeves & containers, can be ordered with cataloguing & labels. *Midwest Tapes* - 3 Also can ship with barcodes & labels. Complicated website. *Blackstone* - 4 Library editions last slightly longer. *Brilliance Audio* - 2 Damage easily, can't repair by buffing. *Books on Tape* - 1 *Ingram* - 1 *Recorded Books *- expensive, but durable ($65-110 each) -- Margaret (Meg) Converse Head Cataloguer, Technical Processing Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library 211 North First Street Alpena, Michigan 49707 megc(a)alpenalibrary.org 989-356-6188, ext. 19

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Deadline 6/28/21 Job post: Librarian, part-time youth materials selection and collection maintenance
by Rebecca Higgerson 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

We have an opening for a part-time (20 hours/week) reference librarian whose primary responsibility will be as Youth Materials Selector as well as overall collection maintenance. Three years of youth materials selection is required. Brandon Township Public Library (Ortonville MI) is a Class IV rural library with a perpetual millage. We have a loyal and supportive community; engaged Staff, Library Board, and Friends; and an active Strategic Plan. Please apply at Indeed.com *Close date: June 28, 2021* *Start date: July 2021* An Equal Opportunity Employer *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER* *No Reservation Recommendations: your source for colleague-approved vendors!* https://nrr.ninja/

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Royal Oak Public Library has some free tables for you!
by Adrienne Breznau 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

Hello! We no longer need these tables but they were a no-sell at the auction so now you can have them for the low price of FREE! (Lucky winner must arrange for pickup and they are pretty heavy so bring a friend!) Dimensions are 3' x 6'. [image: image.png] Let me know if you are interested. Thanks! Adrienne Breznau Interim Director Royal Oak Public Library 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Royal Oak, MI 48067 <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Tel: 248-246-3714

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Free Zoom Event: Exploring Backyard Wildlife (Correction) 6/21/21 at 6:30pm
by Meagan Brown 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

Hello everyone. So sorry for sending the wrong date for the "Exploring Backyard Wildlife" event earlier. It's been one of those days! SO, here is the correct info for that program: June 21 at 6:30pm. Exploring Backyard Wildlife Explore the backyard through the eyes of local wildlife on a photo tour with naturalist and educator Andrew Nowicki. Learn more about the creatures we live alongside every day and the reason some backyards have more critters than others. We'll discuss the animals commonly seen living near people as well as some you may not have known were there. This is a live Zoom event. Click HERE <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17611&backTo=Cale…> to register! Again, please forgive the mistake and feel free to share with patrons and staff. 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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Infinitum and Beyond: Afrofuturism Webinar with Author Tim Fielder
by Shira Pilarski 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

Hello everyone, The Black Caucus of ALA and ALA's Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table are partnering to offer another exciting free webinar on Thursday, June 24 at 07:00 PM Eastern Time . While the session takes place during the ALA Annual Conference, you are not required to attend the Conference to attend this session. Please see the following description, and register at [ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoc-GgrDkiH9IoJoN718BNVz6fEkqFop… | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIoc-GgrDkiH9IoJoN718BNVz6fEkqFop… ] -------- Join founder of Dieselfunk Studios, Tim Fielder, as he discusses his groundbreaking new graphic novel, INFINITUM: An Afrofuturist Tale, with Tatanisha Love, a member of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) and the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT). Afrofuturism re-envisions a thriving world where there is power in Black people, Black history, and Black advancement. It celebrates Black joy and Black community without fear or oppression. This conversation will include the scope of Afrofuturism, its evolution, and ways to incorporate INFINITUM in educational settings. A classroom study guide will be available for download near the end of the event. For more information on BCALA please visit: [ http://www.bcala.org/ | www.bcala.org ] For more on GNCRT please visit: [ http://www.ala.org/rt/gncrt | www.ala.org/rt/gncrt ] -------- Thanks, and I hope to see lots of Michigan librarians there! :) Shira Pilarski Co-Lead of Black Lives Matter Comic Reading Lists Committee --- Shira Pilarski Youth Services Librarian Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020 ext. 233 [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/2634685?utm_medi… | Currently Reading ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/2634685?utm_medi… ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature | ] [ https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_… | Get your own email signature ]

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Cromaine Program Correction: Dog Training 101
by Meagan Brown 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

So sorry! I sent out the wrong description. Tonight's program is Dog Training 101, not Exploring Backyard Wildlife. Here is the description for tonight's free event: Way More Carrot, A Lot Less Stick: How to REALLY be your dog’s best friend There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion about training dogs. We discuss the two ways dogs learn and how to harness that knowledge without ever hurting or scaring your dog. Jane Wolff and Laura Witkowski of Good Wolff Training are Certified Professional Dog Trainers and graduates of the Academy for Dog Trainers. They use humane, field-tested, science-based methods for dog training and behavior modification. This is a live Zoom event. Register with valid email to receive the access link. CLICK *HERE* <https://cromaine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=17642&backTo=Cale…>TO REGISTER. Registration closes at 3:00pm today. 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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