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United for Libraries Learning Live session Feb. 23 to focus on "Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff"
by White, Shannon (MDE) 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

The Library of Michigan provides all Michigan public libraries with membership in United for Libraries, the American Library Association's division for Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations. This statewide group membership provides access to resources that are especially helpful to library trustees. Please see below for an upcoming webinar. If you have questions about the program, please connect with United for Libraries. United for Libraries will continue its monthly series, United for Libraries Learning Live, with "Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff" https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/4516122032199/WN_O70bn92FQ0Sh96…, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The Learning Live program is presented free to United members. (Michigan public libraries enjoy statewide membership benefits.) Is your library Board and staff prepared for change and any crises that might come your way? Learn simple steps that library boards and staff can integrate into communication processes, using both outward- and inward-facing tools. Find out about these tools and how they can set the stage for dealing more effectively with any crisis your library faces in the future. Lori Fisher is the Assistant State Librarian for New Hampshire, and was previously Library Director at the Baker Free Library in Bow, N.H. for 11 years. She is the current New Hampshire Library Association chapter councilor to the American Library Association, as well as co-chair of the New Hampshire Library Association Advocacy & Legislative Committee. She is a member of the following American Library Association committees: Committee on Library Advocacy; Committee on Legislation, and the United for Libraries Advocacy Committee. The live session is available at no cost to United for Libraries members (including Statewide Group Members). This session will be recorded. Register here https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/4516122032199/WN_O70bn92FQ0Sh96… United for Libraries Learning Live sessions take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Each month's session will cover a hot topic of interest to Trustees, Friends and/or Foundations, followed by a Q&A and/or discussions. Sessions are open to all personal and group members of United for Libraries. United for Libraries The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 www.ala.org/united<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov> 517-335-1507 | 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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Branch Head Position @ Public Libraries of Saginaw
by Maria McCarville 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

The Public Libraries of Saginaw seeks a bright and dynamic Branch Head for a full-time position in Saginaw, MI. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under the general direction of the Library Director, a Library Branch Head serves as Librarian-in Charge of a branch library, providing leadership for Branch staff and managing the overall service plan and operation of the branch which includes collection development and maintenance, services and programs, customer and community relations, outreach and partnership development, and oversight of the general maintenance and security of the library building and grounds. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The successful applicant will have: * Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited institution * Five years of recent, progressively responsible professional public library experience * Demonstrated passion for public service * Strong supervisory experience * Advanced computer/technology skills and experience with providing quality digital services SALARY RANGE Annual full-time salary is $56,493 - $71,178 in six steps. Excellent benefit package. APPLICATION PROCESS DEADLINE: February 24, 2021 As part of the application process, please send responses to the following questions: * What are the most important issues facing public libraries today? * Describe your philosophy of public service. The Public Libraries of Saginaw employment application may be found on the Library's website at www.saginawlibrary.org/about/employment-volunteer-opportunities. Please send your cover letter, resume, completed library application and written responses to Maria McCarville at mmccarville(a)saginawlibrary.org. OUR MISSION Encourage reading & lifelong learning through education, enrichment and entertainment Maria McCarville Director Public Libraries of Saginaw 505 Janes Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 989.755.9820

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Job Posting: Part-time Circulation Assistant, Albion District Library
by Cynthia Stanczak 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

*Albion District Library is now accepting applications for a Part-time Circulation Assistant* Albion District Library is a Class III district library located just off a true downtown brick street in beautiful small-town Albion in Calhoun County, Michigan. It serves the City of Albion, Albion Township, and a large portion of Sheridan Township. *Position Summary* Under the supervision of the Circulation Manager, the Circulation Assistant will serve the public on the circulation desks, shelve and retrieve materials, assist patrons with library equipment and technology, and other duties in support of circulation activities. Schedule includes day, evening, and weekend hours, as scheduled. *Salary and Benefits* This is a part-time, hourly position scheduled for 24-32 hours per week. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation (after one year), and sick leave (after 6 months). Wage range is $10.50-11.00/hr, depending on qualifications. *Application Information* Interested candidates must include cover letter, resume, and completed ADL application, by email to director(a)albionlibrary.org. Questions should be sent to the same email address. Application period closes at 8:00pm on February 15, 2021. Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis. For full job description, click *HERE <http://www.albionlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/PT-Circulation-Assi…>*. For application, click *HERE <http://www.albionlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/FT-Application-2013…>* . Cynthia Stanczak, MLS 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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Job Posting: Part-time Office Assistant, Albion District Library
by Cynthia Stanczak 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

*Albion District Library is now accepting applications for a Part-time Office Assistant. * Albion District Library is a Class III district library located just off a true downtown brick street in beautiful small-town Albion in Calhoun County, Michigan. It serves the City of Albion, Albion Township, and a large portion of Sheridan Township. Under the supervision of the Director, the Office Assistant will act as the main purchasing agent for the Library, perform clerical duties, and serve the public on the circulation desk. Schedule includes day, evening, and weekend hours, as scheduled. *Salary and Benefits* This is a part-time, hourly position scheduled for 24-32 hours per week. Benefits include paid holidays, vacation (after one year), and sick leave (after 6 months). Wage range is $12.00-14.00/hr, depending on qualifications. Application period closes at 8:00pm on February 8, 2021. Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis. Full job descriptions, ADL application, and application instructions available on our Employment <http://www.albionlibrary.org/about/employment-opportunities/> page. Cynthia Stanczak, MLS 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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Job Posting: Full-time Circulation Manager, Albion District Library
by Cynthia Stanczak 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

*Albion District Library is now accepting applications for a Full-time Circulation Manager. * Albion District Library is a Class III district library located just off a true downtown brick street in beautiful small-town Albion in Calhoun County, Michigan. It serves the City of Albion, Albion Township, and a large portion of Sheridan Township. Under the general direction of the library director, the Circulation Manager supervises circulation staff and functions, serves on library management team, coordinates interlibrary loan services, serves the public at the service desks, and serves as shift lead weekly and on regularly scheduled Saturdays. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position scheduled for 35-40 hours per week. The work schedule includes day, evening, and weekend shifts, as scheduled. Wage range is $15.00-17.00/hr (depending on qualifications), with reduced hours but full benefits currently in place. Benefits include paid health, vision, dental, and life and long-term disability insurance; pension (7%); and paid holidays, sick leave (after 6 months), and vacation (after one year). Application period closes at 8:00pm on February 8, 2021. Interviews will be offered on a rolling basis. Full job descriptions, ADL application, and application instructions available on our Employment <http://www.albionlibrary.org/about/employment-opportunities/> page. Cynthia Stanczak, MLS 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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Equity in Literacy
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

MDE and Library of Michigan Promote Equity in Literacy with Selections of African American Authors and Their Books January 29, 2021 LANSING - In celebration of African American History Month, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and the Library of Michigan are excited to release the first week of outstanding African American authors and their literary works that have been selected through nominations from Michigan educators. This month-long series is coordinated with MDE's release of its Equity in Literacy<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Equity_in_Literacy-Full_Version_7147…> resource guide to help local schools and teachers improve literacy skills of all students, with a particular emphasis on children of color and working class and poor children. "Our nation has a long history of outstanding African American authors whose works need to be shared," said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. "To improve literacy in our state and country, we need not only to improve our students' technical literacy skills but also to increase their interest in and engagement with the works that they read. Diversity in children's literature is critical to engagement. All children need to see themselves in their literature. All children need to see a broad range of people and cultures in their literature. Diversity in literature engages children, and the engagement leads to more reading, greater fluency, greater vocabulary development, and a broader knowledge of the world. Most importantly, it leads to children who become life-long readers because they value what they read, not because they are told to read." Seven African American authors and their literary works will be featured each week during the month of February along with information about the nominator and a brief description of the nominator's use of the work with students. The weekly calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/AfricanAmerHistMonthWeek1_714469_7.p…> will be posted on MDE's Equity in Literacy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_74161-547487--,00.html> website. Among the authors and selections for the week of February 1-7 are: Selected Poems by Langston Hughes, The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson, and Isaiah Dunn is My Hero by Kelly Baptist. The Equity in Literacy resource provides guidance to schools throughout the state about evidence-based literacy strategies, initiatives, and programs to improve literacy achievement and access to literacy, with special attention to reducing class, racial, and ethnic disparities. In releasing this guidance, Dr. Rice said that in 2021 in the United States, all children should learn to read, and learn to read well enough that they can fully pursue their dreams in adulthood. "Yet in no state, let alone in the country as a whole, have we managed to come close to this level of substantial literacy for 100 percent of our children. This should be cause enough for concern in and of itself," Dr. Rice said. "Of additional and profound concern is that, on average, our children of color and our working class and poor children in Michigan and across the country underperform their peers. This is not a reflection of their capability. As educators and policymakers, both in Michigan and across the country, we have a collective responsibility to do better." Earlier this month, MDE launched the initiative to recognize and celebrate outstanding African American authors and their literary works. Educators throughout the state were invited to nominate authors and their literary works that educators have used in their classrooms with students. The request generated 143 nominations submitted from 71 different traditional school districts, public school academies, nonpublic schools, and others. "We greatly appreciate the educators who accepted the challenge and submitted a nomination," Dr. Rice said. "Their interests and submissions were instrumental to the success of this new initiative." To recognize African American authors is to celebrate and to raise up their literary work, expand the use of diverse literature in classrooms, and offer students an opportunity to engage in literature in which they see themselves (mirrors) and others (windows) in their reading, as presented in the work of Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2…>. In addition to celebrating outstanding African American authors through this initiative, MDE is hosting a free virtual conference for educators and administrators, Building Mirrors and Windows: Children Seeing Themselves and Others in the Literature that We Teach, on February 25, 2021. The conference will provide participants with ideas to increase the amount of diverse literature available to students and how to use the materials for instruction and student engagement. For more information on the conference or the African American authors project, please contact mde-earlyliteracy(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mde-earlyliteracy@michigan.gov>. The Equity in Literacy guidance document describes research-based literacy instruction and addresses practices that support access to high-quality literacy learning for all Michigan students. The document is divided into five sections: 1. Practices for creating engaging literacy learning environments 2. The daily involvement of students in literacy 3. The scientific or technical aspects of literacy 4. The role of family engagement 5. Resources to support equity in literacy The Equity in Literacy guidance will be a living document. The guidance and resources, including the book recommendations, will be periodically updated. The document and additional resources are also available on MDE's Equity in Literacy website<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_74161-547487--,00.html>.

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Storing Metal Shelves
by Tracy Logan 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

All Hail the Great Brain! We are sitting on a lot of metal shelving I would like to keep but would like to move to the exterior shed. Does anyone have a great storage solution for metal shelving? Especially to protect it in less than ideal conditions? Thank you! -Tracy -- 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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Job Posting
by Mary Cook 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

Hello All, Please see the job description below or attached to this email for an opening at Herrick District Library for our Groundworks Coordinator. Herrick District Library Groundworks Coordinator Starting Wage: $24.60 per hour/Full Time with Benefits Herrick District Library has an opening for a Groundworks Coordinator. This is a full-time supervisory position which reports to the Assistant Director. General Summary: Groundworks is a digital media/creative space which currently consists of several laptops with the Adobe Suite software, equipment for recording stories, converting files to digital formats, and video/photography equipment. The space is to provide access to digital workshops, digital creation technology and expert assistance in the lifelong education of patrons. The Groundworks Coordinator facilitates learning through offering a variety of educational workshops, real time collaboration, open lab hours and collection of community stories. The Groundworks Coordinator will be a collaborator and demonstrate a high understanding of technology, be familiar with multiple technology platforms, and possess willingness to inspire imagination and innovative learning. This position requires an entrepreneurial spirit. Essential Duties: * Oversee Groundworks space, scheduling, and programming. * Research, recommend and deliver services, equipment, hardware, and software; helps develop a budget. * Develop and document training procedures for equipment; provide input on policies and procedures related to Groundworks and associated equipment/technology. * Assist patrons of all ages and abilities in using tools, equipment, and software; offer patrons one-on-one instruction and find appropriate training resources. * Work interdepartmentally, envisioning collaborative projects both inside Groundworks and in our community. * Develop and facilitate programming that fits organizational strategic plan, ensure programs add value to the community, and contract with experts for program delivery. * Collect and curate community stories. * Represent HDL in the community through presentations and community events. * Train and supervise Groundworks staff/volunteers. * Other job-related duties and projects as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from accredited university required with at least two years of work experience in a related field; preference for master’s degree. Excellent communication skills: Ability to listen to and engage the community to draw out interests. Experience in using and working with digital equipment and developing programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and create learning opportunities. Interested applicants should send application<https://herrickdl.org/sites/default/files/documents/hdl_employment_applicat…> and resume no later than 4:00 pm on Monday, February 15th to: jobs(a)herrickdl.org<mailto:jobs@herrickdl.org> or Library Director 300 S. River Ave. Holland, MI 49423 Mary Cook Assistant Director Herrick District Library 300 S. River Ave Holland MI 49423 616.355.3724

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Black History Month at Hackley Public Library
by Mallory Metzger 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

Hello there! Black History Month is here and Hackley Public Library has some exciting programs lined up, including a Black History Trivia Contest, Poetry night, Black Hair Care Clinic, and more. Feel free to take a peek at hackleylibrary.org or Hackley Library's Facebook page for more details on programs, and please feel free to share any of this information! Let me know if you have any questions at all, have a great day! Website: hackleylibrary.org Black History Month website page: https://www.hackleylibrary.org/events-programs/annual-events/black-history-… Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HackleyPL -- *Mallory Metzger* Marketing and Program Coordinator Hackley Public Library (231) 722-8008 mmetzger(a)hackleylibrary.org

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In need of envelopes
by Nicole Kessler 03 Feb '21

03 Feb '21

The Lincoln Park Library is in desperate need of packing envelopes. If any library can spare a few envelopes, we would greatly appreciate it. ZV377 is our RIDES code. Thank you! thanks, Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-3233

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