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Youth Services Librarian - Full Time Posting
by Benjamin Sebrowski 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

The Commerce Township Community Library is seeking applicants for the position of Youth Services Librarian. This is a full-time position which, under the supervision of the Head of Information Services, provides library services for children and teens; develops and maintains youth library collections as assigned; provides youth programming; performs professional work in reference, collection development, reader’s advisory, acquisitions, or other areas as assigned. Applicants for this position should possess an MLS/MLIS with previous youth services experience including experience designing and presenting programs for children. The ideal candidate will enjoy both people and literature; be creative, energetic and flexible; be an effective communicator; have experience with the Every Child Ready to Read initiative; be comfortable with technology; be well organized and capable of working independently, and have an excellent background in children’s literature. Compensation $49,466.13 and excellent benefits. If interested please submit a cover letter, resume, and Commerce Township application form, To Janet Bushey, Finance/Human Resources Director at jbushey(a)commercetwp.com or Charter Township of Commerce, 2009 Township Dr, Commerce Township, Michigan, 48390. *DEADLINE IS AUGUST 7, 2020*. For application forms and full job description see http://www.commercelibrary.info/employment. -- Ben Sebrowski Director of Technology Charter Township of Commerce 2009 Township Drive Commerce Township, MI 48390 Ph/Fax (248)960-7037 -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Shareable image for August election
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

Hello. As promised earlier today, attached is an election reminder image for you to share via social media, email or on your website. As always, thanks so much for your help! Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 335-3263 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: SimlarC(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:SimlarC@Michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235>

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covid changed unattended child policies
by Allison Boyer 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

Hi all! For libraries that have updated their unattended child policies to take into consideration COVID would you be willing to share them with me? Thank you! <http://loutitlibrary.org/> Allison Boyer Head of Youth Services she/her/hers 616.850.6916 Youth Desk | 616.850.6919 Office loutitlibrary.org 407 Columbus Ave. Grand Haven, MI 49417 Expanding Horizons, Enriching Minds <https://www.facebook.com/LoutitDistrictLibrary/> <https://www.instagram.com/loutitlibrary/> Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/1927302?utm_medi…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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State Librarian position-Connecticut State Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

STATE LIBRARIAN OF CONNECTICUT [Connecticut State Library] Celebrate 166 years of service and take the Connecticut State Library<https://ctstatelibrary.org/> into its future as its next State Librarian honoring the mission to "preserve and make accessible Connecticut's history and heritage and to advance the development of library services statewide." The twelve-member CT State Library Board is inviting applications for the State Librarian position. With an annual $11 million budget (which includes $2 million in LSTA funding) and 87 staff, the State Librarian leads a forward looking, multi-faceted information agency. Key opportunities include: transitioning the State Library in the rapidly changing world of COVID-19; articulating to policymakers the role that libraries can play and how libraries can advance other public policy agendas; enhancing the State Library's technology infrastructure; and facilitating greater collaboration with the libraries of CT, CT agencies, and library organizations. The successful candidate will have the ability and desire to work with multiple stakeholders to provide quality State Library programs through a new vision and well-defined strategies. Responsibilities. The State Librarian reports to the Connecticut State Library Board. As an Executive Branch agency of the State, the State Library, located in Hartford, CT, provides a variety of services, overseen by the State Librarian, through its departments of Access Services (reference/information, government documents, history and genealogy, and law/legislation); Collection Services (acquiring, preserving and sharing print and digital materials); Discovery and Delivery (professional technical services and maintaining Primo, the Library's discovery tool); Library Development (leadership, funding, education, and statewide services to enhance local libraries' abilities to deliver quality local library service); Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (a network library supporting the Library of Congress' National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped); the Museum of Connecticut History (highlighting the growth of the State focusing on government, industrial and military history); the Office of the Public Records Administrator (design and implementation of a records management program for state agencies in the executive branch, municipalities, and political subdivisions of the state); and State Archives (documenting the evolution of state public policy, the rights and claims of citizens, and the history of Connecticut). For more information, see State Library Links<https://www.bradburymiller.com/ctstatelibrarylinks.htm>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program or a graduate degree in a related field and five years of professional experience in a state, academic, public, or multi-type library as an agency head or senior manager. Desired attributes include the ability to communicate and implement a vision for state library services, demonstrated record of national or regional library leadership, experience building strong collaborations, the knowledge of and the ability to implement EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion) within the State Library's workforce, and strategic planning experience in a complex environment. Experience in fiscal planning, program and policy development, human resources, and facilities management is a plus. The State Librarian will also have a proven commitment to public service, strong interpersonal skills, and an extensive knowledge of emerging technologies. Knowledge and experience in archives, records management, and museum services are preferred. Compensation. The full salary range for the position is $101,769 - $184,904 commensurate with experience with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com> via email or phone. To start the application process, send a cover letter and resume that support your candidacy for the position as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes August 30, 2020. The state of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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ALA, Capital One invite rural libraries to apply for Community Connect: Digital Access at Home grants - deadline Aug 26
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

ALA, Capital One invite rural libraries to apply for Community Connect: Digital Access at Home grants The American Library Association (ALA) and Capital One announced a new grant opportunity for rural public libraries that will support digital access and financial capability for 20 communities nationwide. Through Community Connect: Digital Access at Home<http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/communityconnect>, 20 rural public libraries will receive resources to support financial capability and internet access for their patrons for two years. Applications will be accepted from July 6 to August 26, 2020. Library workers can apply online at ala.org/CommunityConnect<http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/communityconnect>. "The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the digital divide - and brought new urgency to ALA's longstanding commitment to equitable connectivity," said ALA President Julius C. Jefferson, Jr. "ALA is thrilled to partner with Capital One to help communities get online for their health and well-being and to distribute information to help rural Americans overcome financial challenges." Libraries selected to participate in Community Connect will receive: * five Verizon Wi-Fi hotspots with two-year contracts and service for lending to patrons * a $2,000 stipend to support financial literacy programming * a curated book list of financial literacy titles featured in ALA's Financial Literacy LibGuide<http://libguides.ala.org/finra-ore/personalfinance> * a copy of ALA Editions' "Rainy Day Ready: Financial Literacy Programs and Tools<https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/rainy-day-ready-financial-literacy-pro…>" * professional development and support Public libraries are eligible if they serve a legal service area population of 25,000 or less and are in a rural community at least five miles from an urbanized area, per the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) definition. People across the country are increasingly reliant on broadband for the delivery of essential services like education and tele-medicine. Data from the Federal Communications Commission reveals that 22 percent of Americans in rural areas and 28 percent of Americans living on tribal lands lack broadband coverage. "Capital One recognizes that digital access is a lever that has the potential to unlock opportunities for education, entrepreneurship and employment, as well as increased connections to health, financial well-being and other services that are increasingly only accessible online," said Mariadele Priest, senior director of community impact & investing at Capital One. "We are proud to support Community Connect and underscore the need for digital access in rural communities, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic that exacerbates existing digital inequalities." The goals of Community Connect are to expand the service capacity of rural libraries by offering hotspot lending policies and financial capability seminars; improve the digital access of rural library patrons via hotspots and enhance opportunities for social mobility by pursuing remote education, economic inclusion, financial management and health; and demonstrate the efficacy of the pilot program and use results to build consensus on how to address sustainable digital inclusion for rural communities. Community Connect: Digital Access at Home will be managed by ALA's Public Programs Office. About the American Library Association The American Library Association (ALA) is the foremost national organization providing resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more than 140 years, the ALA has been the trusted voice for academic, public, school, government and special libraries, advocating for the profession and the library's role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for all. For more information, visit www.ala.org.<http://www.ala.org./> About the ALA Public Programs Office The ALA Public Programs Office empowers libraries to create vibrant hubs of learning, conversation and connection in communities of all types. Learn more at www.ala.org/ppo<http://www.ala.org/ppo>. About Capital One Capital One Financial Corporation is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Its subsidiaries, Capital One, N.A. and Capital One Bank (USA), N. A., offer a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients. We apply the same principles of innovation, collaboration and empowerment in our commitment to our communities across the country that we do in our business. We recognize that helping to build strong and healthy communities - good places to work, good places to do business and good places to raise families - benefits us all, and we are proud to support this and other community initiatives. https://www.capitalone.com/about/

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Invitation to CSLP Listening Sessions
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

In preparation of its 2020 Annual Meeting, the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) will be holding four Listening Sessions throughout the month of August. These sessions are open to all staff at CSLP Member Libraries, and are your opportunity to have your voice heard, and to hear from others. Summaries from the listening sessions will be shared with all CSLP State Representatives, Board Members, and Committee Chairs. Please contact for your State Rep (Cathy Lancaster, lancasterc5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov>) for a copy of these summaries. All Michigan public libraries are members, thanks to support in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Listening Sessions will be held at 2pm (EDT) on the following dates: * August 18th * August 20th * August 25th * August 27th These four sessions will accommodate up to 100 participants each. Registration is required. For those wishing to speak, we will have thirty speaking slots per session. Each speaking slot is up to two minutes in duration. These slots are on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to speak, please indicate which topic you would like to address on the registration form. The four speaking options are: * The 2022 slogan * The 2024 theme * The 2020 CSLP Elections * Any combination of the three aforementioned topics (speaking time will remain caped at two minutes, regardless of the number of topics discussed) CSLP member library staff may sign up for multiple sessions using this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBnRd81IvRp2SLrulFxaReNU3m08RF3Zs…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> Attendance is capped at 100 participants per session. An email with the session link, along with a list of speaker time slots will be sent prior to the event. -- Luke Kralik Organizational Coordinator Collaborative Summer Library Program www.cslpreads.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> Phone: (833) 554-4700 Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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Please share for the Aug. 4 election
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

Hello. With the Aug. 4 election quickly approaching, we are once again asking libraries to help raise awareness about voting. Attached is a flyer that we hope you'll consider posting and/or sharing via your website, newsletter or social media. I'll reach out again with some social media images you can share as a final reminder. As always, thank you so much for your help. Stay well! Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 335-3263 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: SimlarC(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:SimlarC@Michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235>

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Teen engagement contests
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

Just a reminder that the following two opportunities to engage teens virtually are still open for entries: * Teen Video Challenge: https://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/2020-teen-video-challenge/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> - entries due August 7th. Great thing to encourage teens to get creative and maybe highlight how they "reimagined" this summer! * The new #MiLibraryQuest20 is happening now! 92 libraries across Michigan are participating and the Quest Team hopes to expand it & open to others come Fall 2020. Check out the details at www.Mi.gov/MiLibraryQuest<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi.gov…>. If your library is not participating you are still welcome to share the challenge with teens in your community. Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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/> You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy2020cen…>. [A close up of a sign Description automatically generated]

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Job Openings in the Beautiful UP
by Lisa Waskin 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

Covid got you down? Looking to make a change? Want to enjoy cool summer evenings and beautiful days on the Great Lakes? The Superior District Library has two new positions open at the Bayliss Public Library, located in Sault Ste. Marie. We are looking for a Full-Time Financial and HR Manager for the Superior District Library. This person is key to the whole operation of the district, and works in close association with the District Director. Experience with QuickBooks is a must, as well as great organizational, communication, and personnel skills. The second position is Part-Time for Adult Programming and Marketing of events. This is the job that gets to have all the fun. You will be in charge of scheduling programs and promoting them to the public. Experience with Canva, Social Media sites, and grant writing preferred, but a great personality is a definite requirement. If you are interested, please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to me at lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us> or call 906-632-9331 x. 0. Salary range and benefits available on request. 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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REALM (Reopening Archives, Libraries, Museums) Project: Covid-19 Virus and Library Materials Test Results
by Jim Flury 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

All, A colleague who works at a TLN member library shared this with me yesterday. Please see attached and below for test result information concerning the longevity and viability of the Covid-19 virus with regards to a number of library materials: [ https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/test2-results.html | https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/test2-results.html ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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