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Job Opportunities at Jackson District Library--Library Assistant II Bookmobile Operator
by Hashimoto, Sarah 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Hello! The Jackson District Library (JDL) is delighted to announce that our new bookmobile is getting ready to roll! We are currently building our bookmobile team and are seeking three Library Assistant II Bookmobile Operators--two part-time (25 hours) and one full-time (40 hours). The ideal candidate will be an energetic and outgoing person who is passionate about providing excellent customer service and bringing library services out into the community. This is the perfect job for someone who is excited about connecting with people, talking about books and other library materials, and bringing library services to those who need them most. The Library Assistant II Bookmobile Operator is expected to be an ambassador to the community. If you are a creative, friendly person who wants to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, we hope that you will consider joining our team! Information and application instructions for these positions can be found at: https://myjdl.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Sarah Hashimoto Community Engagement Manager Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 O: 517-905-1320 C: 517-879-8650 hashimotos(a)myjdl.com<mailto:hashimotos@myjdl.com> [Email Logo copy]

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University of Michigan alum question Answered
by Lisa Waskin 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Thank you to everyone who replied. We got the information we needed. Lisa Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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Friends Dissolution
by Amber Alexander 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

I have several Friends groups that do not have full Boards and a few have questions to what happens if they were to dissolve. I have been to the United for Libraries site and not seeing an answer to these kind of questions. If a Friends group dissolves, where do their funds go? One particular group feels that they can, as a 501, can donate to any organization they choose. Is there anywhere I can find resources to answer these kinds of questions? Has anyone dealt with these kind of issues? Thanks, Amber Alexander,MLIS Library Director Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie Street Rogers City, MI 49779 989.734.2477, 222 www.pidl.org <http://www.pidl.org/>

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Celebrate Citizen Science Month with SciStarter and STAR Net
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

FREE STAR Net Webinar: Celebrate Citizen Science Month with SciStarter and STAR Net Tuesday, March 30th 2 pm ET/1 pm CT/12 pm MT/11 am PT Hundreds of libraries across the country are community hubs for citizen science. Yours can be, too! Citizen science connects communities to real scientific data through engaging projects that help make the world a better place. We will be hearing from library staff about their citizen science experiences and having a live chat about ways your community can get involved. Come with questions and walk away with resources and tips to support a citizen science project at your library! Register Now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KAUN9bGCQ8qJHqQFClyulg [Webinar logo] 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/>

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University of Michigan Master's degree alum question
by Lisa Waskin 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

I have a question for people who attended the Univ. of Mich. to obtain their graduate degree. If you could please email me directly, that would be great. Thank you, Lisa Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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Shooting Midnight Cowboy Talk with Glenn Frankel
by Lodge, Daniel 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

The Dearborn Public Library, in collaboration with Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, will be hosting Pulitzer Prize winning author Glenn Frankel for a virtual discussion regarding his new book Shooting Midnight Cowboy - Art, Sex, Loneliness, Liberation and the Making of a Dark Classic on Tuesday, April 6th at 7 pm. Mr. Frankel worked for many years at The Washington Post, winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1989. He has taught journalism at Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin, where he directed the School of Journalism. He has won the National Jewish Book Award, was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and is a Motion Picture Academy Film Scholar. He is the bestselling author of The Searchers: The Making of an American Legend and High Noon: The Blacklist of the Making of an American Classic. University of Michigan Professor and the Director of the Screenwriting Program Jim Burnstein will be interviewing Mr. Frankel. Click here to register and receive a Zoom Meeting Link for the Event: https://dearbornlibrarymi.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=9619&ag=… Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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For giveaway: 2 1/4" thermal adding rolls
by Adrienne Breznau 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Hello everyone! I am cleaning out my office and we no longer have a cash register that uses this kind of paper: Thermal Adding Roll 1 ply white thermal 2 1/4" x 165' I have 29 rolls for the first lucky responder to send me their Rides code. 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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RIDES Damaged Items
by Megan Dudek 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Hi all, If your library receives any materials damaged in RIDES, be sure you are following the RIDES procedures<https://www.mcls.org/rides/policies-procedures/#Damaged> and reporting those via the RIDES Assistance Form<https://www.mcls.org/rides/assistance/>. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeLCat Training & MeL Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 153 [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D71FDC.77A1D640] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Library Director Job Posting
by Robyn Lowenstein 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for full-time Library Director. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. Plymouth District Library – Job Posting [ http://plymouthlibrary.org/ | http://plymouthlibrary.org ] TITLE: Library Director Full time – 40 hours per week, Exempt Reports To: Plymouth District Library Board Benefit package includes medical insurance, retirement, paid sick and vacation time and paid holidays. • Salary $96,800.00 - $108,400.00 (Pay grade 14) • Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time. Employer paid life and disability insurance. • Medical insurance, dental insurance, 457B deferred contribution plan benefits. • MERS Retirement plan, with vesting of 8 years. VEBA retiree health care plan, after 10 years. OUR LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY: The library’s mission is to connect, enrich, and improve lives through information, services, and spaces. Our core values are: access, literacy, community destination, and personalized service. The Plymouth District Library is located in busy downtown Plymouth, MI, midway between Detroit and Ann Arbor. We serve the Plymouth Community which is comprised of 36,650 residents living in the City of Plymouth and the Charter Township of Plymouth, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network. The library serves as a significant community hub and maintains strong partnerships with local and regional community groups, governments, schools, businesses, and cultural organizations. Strong community support has resulted in a dedicated perpetual millage, a robust Friends organization, and more than 100 adult volunteers. Before the pandemic, almost a 1,000 visitors a day use the library to participate in programs, use our meeting and study rooms, borrow materials, use technology, and connect with others. In addition, we serve a growing and robust digital community 24/7. The library recently completed significant network and technology infrastructure improvements and our growing technology department services the public and library staff. Recent facility upgrades have taken place to improve accessibility and energy efficiency. The library contributes significantly to the high quality of life available in the Plymouth community. Our sense of community is created by beautiful neighborhoods, spacious parks, robust sport, cultural and arts organizations, and dedicated community service organizations. Our vibrant, walkable downtown is full of unique shops, restaurants, entertainment and recreational options, all surrounding Kellogg Park as the centerpiece and host of year-round events. The library is just steps from all of this in our central downtown location and plays an active role in community events. The elected Board of Trustees and the Directors of the Friends Board are all committed to meeting the needs of the community, now and into the future. Dedicated customer service ideals drive our 70 staff members at all levels. We know our customers, and work tirelessly to serve their needs, listen to their concerns and make decisions accordingly. These practices are for those who come through the front door and those whom we serve outside of the library either off site or via digital services. We are committed to help the library remain a hub of activity in our community and a leader in the library world. The Library Director is the chief executive and administrative officer of the Plymouth District Library (PDL). With direction from the Library Board, the Library Director has overall responsibility for all management, administrative, and professional functions of the library system. The Library Director is responsible for long-term library development and daily operations under policies and goals established by the Library Board. QUALIFICATIONS Masters Degree from a Library/Information Science program accredited by the American Library Association. Eight years of public library experience post-degree, of which at least three years have been in a supervisory or management position. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders, public officials, and leaders of educational and civic organizations. Ability to analyze library needs and evaluate library services. Strong personal leadership skills and the ability to represent the library at all levels within the community. Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, motivate, and supervise employees. Ability to develop long-term goals, objectives, actions, and policies to support the mission of the library system. Strong financial management skills and experience in developing and managing budgets. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A thorough understanding of library technology and its applications in a public library setting. Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. Cover Letter and Resume To: Mortimore Consulting MortimoreConsulting(a)gmail.com Deadline: Open until filled, do not delay in applying! This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested Robyn Lowenstein Plymouth District Library Business and Human Resources Administrator rlowenstein(a)plymouthlibrary.org (734) 453-0750 ext. 215

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Heritage Quest - Issue
by Amber Alexander 23 Mar '21

23 Mar '21

Anyone else having issues with Heritage Quest? Patron alerted us and tried as well and it’s just spinning after doing a name search. Amber Alexander Sent from my iPhone

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