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Storytime?
by Valerie Meyerson 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Hello all - Wondering if anyone out there in regions 6 & 8 are hosting or planning to host indoor storytime this fall/winter? Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library [jpg Blue Small] Please think about the environment prior to printing this email.

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Employee Assistance Programs?
by Andrea Estelle 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Hi All - Does anyone have any experience with EAPs? Employee Assistance Programs? My specific question would be - are libraries eligible for these and how do you get connected to a Coordinator to get it set up for your library? It was mentioned by a Counseling Center that I called as a possible way to get our library staff some free counseling sessions. Thanks if you have any knowledge you can share! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director . Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE . INTERACT . INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <https://otsegolibrary.org/> https://otsegolibrary.org/

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Two part-time position openings in the Coldwater/Branch County Area
by John Rucker 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

The Branch District Library currently has an opening for a part-time public services clerk and a part-time technical services clerk. For details and to apply, please see https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org/employment John Rucker, Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036 RuckerJ(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org Direct: 517-279-7848 Fax: 517-278-2342

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JOB POST: Library Associate - Part Time (28 hours/week)
by Rebecca Higgerson 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

*Please note: this could be one 28 hour/week shift OR two 14 hour/week shifts.* *Dates:* Deadline for submission is 5:00 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2020 *Apply To:* Rebecca Higgerson, Director Brandon Township Public Library Electronic submissions only: rhiggerson(a)brandonlibrary.org Subject line: Library Associate Please submit a cover letter and resume. Brandon Township Public Library Job Description/Position Standards with Qualifications and Requirements Position: Library Associate Part-time Salary Range: $14.50-$17.33 Grade: 5 Job Summary Under the direction of the Public Services Manager, give direct support to librarian(s) by providing excellent reference and reader’s advisory services to the public at the Reference Desk. This position contributes to collection development and public programming. Responsibilities - Assist at the reference desk in providing reference and reader’s advisory services - Conduct one-on-one and group training sessions for library patrons and staff in the use of library resources and programs - Assist in developing and providing library programs for youth, teens and/or adults - Assist in selecting and managing the library collection - Contribute to the development and content of the library’s website - Contribute to the library newsletter for publication - Serve on system-wide committees and/or attend meetings as appropriate Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university Requirements - Successful experience providing direct customer service in a library or other public institution - Strong public service commitment and positive attitude - Strong time management skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to utilize and teach current library technology - Awareness of the unique role of the public library in the community - Ability to work effectively in a continually changing environment - Ability to work cooperatively as a team member within the department and with other departments within the library - Ability to lift or transport items weighing up to 40 pounds · Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends Department Affiliation/Supervisor Reports to the Public Services Manager *Dates:* Deadline for submission is 5:00 PM Monday, January 28, 2019 *Apply To:* Rebecca Higgerson, Director Brandon Township Public Library Electronic submissions: rhiggerson(a)brandonlibrary.org Subject line: Library Associate Please submit a cover letter and resume. *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 *ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*

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New Opportunities in Adult Programming - MSU Extension Programming for Libraries, September 17 @ 2pm ET
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Our New Opportunities in Adult Programming virtual series is back on Thursday, September 17 at 2pm Eastern. We hope you can join us as we hear from MSU Extension. Details to join the meeting on Thursday, September 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern are below. Did you know that MSU-Extension can help support your virtual programming opportunities? MSU-Extension Associate Director, Patrick Cudney, will provide insight into the evidence and research based content and educational offerings provided by MSU-Extension that can help meet the needs of your communities. Also, additional educators will provide examples of successful online programming that they have provided in partnership with libraries. Participants will also find a full list of the virtual educational offerings to consider and get a high level overview of MSU Extension to wrap up the session. To review notes and find the recording link to all our New Opportunities in Adult Programming virtual meetings visit our Google folder here: https://bit.ly/lm-adult (includes chat logs) You can add your own questions and tips to this as well to share with your colleagues. We use the same link each time we meet. You can add your own questions and tips to this as well to share with your colleagues. Join us online or by telephone here: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98381393043?pwd=YkJJUkdGZFV5VEVvckVJY3g3R3h… Password: 340524 Telephone: 216 706 7005 OR 8664345269 (US Toll Free) Conference code: 579192 Please let us know if you have questions. Shannon Shannon White 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>

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MCLS Webinar: Patron Point (9.17.2020)
by Services 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

**Please excuse cross-postings** Learn more about Patron Point for marketing automation<https://www.mcls.org/news/2020/09/01/learn-more-about-patron-point-for-mark…> Patron Point is a fully featured marketing automation platform that gives public libraries the ability to really drive their digital marketing and community engagement. It brings data together by connecting to the ILS and other third-party library services to help libraries segment marketing by audience, reaching patrons more effectively and efficiently. Patron Point automates communications through messages that are highly targeted, personalized, and relevant. Library card registration, event promotion, and user notification are just a few examples of Patron Point functionality. See for yourself how Patron Point can help your library enhance its marketing and community outreach by attending a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 10-10:45am Eastern (9-9:45am Central.) Register today!<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeycnix_Fna_SrpgB9QTqeOgND6vaUdIfX…> For more information or a quote on the product, contact services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> or (800) 530-9019 ext. 401. Sincerely, Stephanie D. Davis, M.S./M.B.A. Manager Group Purchasing Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 154 daviss(a)mcls.org<mailto:daviss@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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inexpensive workshop on inclusive and diverse cataloging and metadata
by Lissa Potter 15 Sep '20

15 Sep '20

Interesting online workshop by two BIPOC on critical cataloging principles. Non-catalogers are welcome. $25 if you pay, $35 if your institution pays. One hour, it doesn't look like there are CEs. >From the webpage; At the end of this webinar, attendees will have an understanding of: Best practices for critical cataloging related to the heading creation process and description work How to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice principles as part of cataloging and metadata work Advocacy for labor and institutional resources required to engage in critical and radical cataloging work https://www.wehere.space/shop/p/cs004-101-incorporating-critical-cataloging… Be well, Lissa

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Join us tomorrow at 10am for the MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Library Social Services
by Rachel Ash 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

MLA Connect Coffee Hour: Library Social Services 10:00 - 11:00am Libraries are often the community's safety net and provide critical assistance and services to those who need it most. How can your library still fulfill these needs and provide support when community access in your building is limited or unavailable? How has your library responded during and after the statewide closure? What services are you able to provide and what are you still figuring out? What have you done to strengthen that safety net in your library and community? MLA welcomes special guest Tiffany Russell, LMSW, Social Worker at the Niles District Library, to talk about how she supported her community before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and share how you can be that resource for your own community whether you have an on-staff social worker or not. Please come with questions and ideas to share with the group! Fill out this short form to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcOGtrT8sGdJaQ1bH5XAdUZbe5aOGJ5…<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcOGtrT8sGdJaQ1bH5XAdUZbe5aOGJ5…> Rachel Ash Membership and Communications Director Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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unemployment
by Perri Saunders 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

We have a staff member that was separated from her other job during the shutdown and filed for unemployment. We are now being charged for seven weeks of unemployment when the staff members' wage never changed here at the library. Have any of you run into this? I have protested, contacted, pleaded, reported it as fraud - all to no avail. Any advice will help! Perri -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Book Drop...
by Gail Nartker 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

Hello all! Would anyone have access to an outdoor book drop they might like to get rid of? We are helping our school system manage proper quarantine of materials and we believe an outdoor book drop might be part of a workable solution. Thank you so much in advance. Gail Gail Nartker, Director Sandusky District Library 55 East Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810.648.2644 http://sandusky.lib.mi.us

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