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Calling Local Children's Book Authors
by Mark A. Dunham 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

There's still time to apply to be a part of this year's Reading Rocks in Rockford. Registrations are due April 1. If anyone knows of any authors of children's books who might be interested, please encourage them to participate in our upcoming twelfth annual Reading Rocks in Rockford. Last year we had nearly forty authors participating and thousands of visitors. For further details, please email Mark Dunham at mdunham(a)kdl.org<mailto:mdunham@kdl.org>. Mark Dunham Adult Services Librarian Kent District Library | Krause Memorial Branch 140 East Bridge Street, Rockford, MI 49341 616.784.2007 [Signature-tagline300x17]<http://kdl.org/>

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Grant Writing Workshops - How to Craft a Great Proposal
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

As you are doing your spring planning, save time for our grant writing workshop! Register now! Karren Reish >>> So you want to get a grant. The Library of Michigan is putting on workshop series on grant writing this May with Karren Reish as the facilitator. "Grant Writing 101 - How to Craft a Great Proposal" will cover understanding funder priorities, planning a project and writing a proposal that showcases your project and abilities. How can you meet grant funder expectations when you apply for a grant? What do they need to see in your application? What can you learn from their program priorities? What will get your application flagged in the wrong way? Come learn about how the grant application and review process work and how that impacts your interactions with potential funders. Bring grant ideas to discuss and learn good grant application habits. Be prepared to review sample proposals! The workshop will be held in 4 locations and are each from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. * Wednesday, April 29th- Peter White Public Library - Marquette * Friday, May 1st - Kentwood Branch, Kent District Library - Kentwood * Monday, May 4th - Otsego County Library - Gaylord * Wednesday May 6th - Southfield Public Library - Southfield Registration is $20 and covers a morning snack and lunch. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventL…> is open now. We hope to see you there! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 https://www.michigan.gov/lsta https://www.michigan.gov/sl21 [cid:image001.png@01D5F30E.F4CA2D80]

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Public Library Financial Management Guide updates and videos
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

The Library of Michigan updated the Public Library Financial Management Guide in the fall and is pleased to add a series of short videos on highlights of the financial management guide. You can find the new guide and the video series at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89754--…. The videos are: * Basic Library Accounting<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-S-WjueQDQ&feature=youtu.be> (12.27 min.) * Budgeting Basics<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf7pSJoQJRY> (8.08 min.) * Budgeting Process <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTko8NYCEYw> (8.49 min.) * Internal Controls<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXOP5dajy14> (14.05 min.) * Library Establishment and Governance <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSt-EmNQMtU> (6.09 min.) We hope these are helpful. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 https://www.michigan.gov/lsta https://www.michigan.gov/sl21 [cid:image001.png@01D5F307.10AA3B10]

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Ditchy Dewey??
by Smith, Karen M. 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Hello Fabulous Librarians! The librarian who is in charge of our juvenile nonfiction collection was considering re-classifying our fairy tales and folk tales. Currently, they are by country of origin, which is technically the "right" way to do it, but it is not patron friendly. After talking with her and tossing a few ideas around, she said, "can we just get rid of Dewey?" Be still my librarian heart! CAN WE?? So, I am wondering, has anyone out there ditched Dewey for something better? If so, could you answer a few questions for me? What system are you using now? How is it working? Better? Same? What problems did you encounter? How did patrons respond? How do you make your classifications? For example, is your Art section sub-divided into Artists, Painting, Drawing, etc? Are crafts included or are they a separate category? Or...do I have it completely wrong? Anything else that I should know, but didn't know to ask? Also, did anyone change from Dewey, have disastrous results and have to switch back? Thanks in advance! I am anxious to hear all of the responses. Happy Thursday! Karen [cid:LivoniaLibrary-150_448311fd-878c-427d-a2b3-a583dea86bcb.png]<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> Karen Smith Asst. Branch Librarian Livonia Public Library (734) 466-2454 ksmith(a)livoniapubliclibrary.org www.livoniapubliclibrary.org<http://www.livoniapubliclibrary.org> [cid:Census-Logo-Email-Signature400_c115ee45-64bf-4983-9f9b-15ed96d9752b.png]<https://livonia.gov/1820/Census-2020> [cid:SocialLink_Facebook_32x32_f4cd0f65-1d29-42e1-8c6b-fa4525a26a66.png] <https://www.facebook.com/livonialibrary/> [cid:SocialLink_Twitter_32x32_88eae9ba-dbc6-4e96-8fbb-583ba4e951d4.png] <https://twitter.com/livonia_library> [cid:SocialLink_Youtube_32x32_aebcc362-2268-4807-a71b-51f1c09418fd.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81D_yBDdwEXucKYYvCnXOQ> This message is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by telephone and/or reply to this e-mail message. Thank you.

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FREE CD Jewel Cases Spoken For
by Anna Merritt 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

CD Jewel cases are taken! Thanks for playing. Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Employment Opportunity - Executive Assistant
by Diane Serresseque 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Position Available: Executive Assistant Salary Range: $41,755 - $66,728 Full Time Position: Forty (40) hours per week Twelve Mile Location Fringe Benefits: Paid vacation, personal business days and sick time. Employer provided health and life insurance, and 401(a). Please respond with a cover letter, resume and application. Application is available at http://history.farmlib.org/pdfs/Employment_Application_3_2018.pdf to: Diane Serresseque, Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 Diane.Serresseque(a)FarmLib.org<mailto:Diane.Serresseque@FarmLib.org> Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, March 25, 2020, by 5:00 p.m. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Director, the Executive Assistant is a highly responsible administrative position. The Executive Assistant has primary responsibilities as the recording secretary for the Library Board, assistant to the Director and general procurement officer for the Library. With line responsibility to the Office Assistants, the Executive Assistant supervises the workflow emanating in and out of the Administrative Office, and coordinates Human Resource tasks, as needed. Essential Duties/Responsibilities May Include: * Serves as Recording Secretary to the Library Board: prepares minutes of meeting, assembles packet for distribution prior to the meetings, handles board correspondence, sets up meeting room requirements, posts according to Open Meetings Act and communicates regularly with Board members. * Oversees Administrative Office work flow, including: statistics, gift & memorial receipts, publications, and any additional reports requested by the Director. * Coordinates routine tasks, such as copying, mail sorting/distribution and special bulk mailings. * Oversees all Library purchasing: release and control of purchase orders; supply inventory records; reconciliation of need, supply and budget for office, operating and maintenance expense line items. * Contacts vendors for purchase information or contract fulfillment. * Assures that all Library equipment is in good working order. * Maintains fixed assets inventory using FASGov Accounting software, prepares auditors reports. * Maintains personnel records of all current regular full-time and part-time staff. * Creates and maintains Library files and records, overseeing a Records Retention Program and schedule, in cooperation with the Director. * Composes and prepares routine correspondence for the Director. * Assists the Director with any special projects or assignments. * Prepares annual report of the Administrative Office. * Makes all conference, hotel and flight reservations. * Responsible for maintaining OSHA records and reporting accidents/incidents to insurance company. * Maintains Symmetry Security records and issues key fobs for staff security. * Retains all applications and posts for employment opportunities. Minimum Qualifications: * Knowledge normally obtained through completion of high school, plus sufficient additional training, experience or independent study in the secretarial or business area to assure functioning at a high level of proficiency. * Ability to work independently. * Ability to accommodate various duties involving different and unrelated processes and methods. * Ability to make decisions based upon the analysis of the subject, phase or issues and to select the best alternative. * Demonstration of good mathematical skills with accuracy and reliability. * Ability to understand and correctly interpret Library policies and procedures, with special focus on personnel policies and fringe benefit administration. * Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, supervisors, the Library Board, city government officials, vendors and the general public. Must demonstrate tact and diplomacy. * Ability to maintain the confidentiality of Library records. * Advanced computer literacy for word processing, spreadsheets, and publishing software programs. Physical Activity Requirements: * The ability to lift, push, and or pull up to 20 lbs., and to push carts weighing up to 200 lbs. * The ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods * The ability to bend, reach, crouch or stoop * Sufficient vision, speech and hearing, which will permit employee to successfully perform functions of this position. Equipment Commonly Associated with this Job: Computer equipment plus peripherals, telephone reception system, microform reader printers, postage meter and scales, copiers and other office machinery, among others. Diane Serresseque Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 848-4303

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Fwd: The Library Network and Recorded Books/RBdigital: New Discounted Pricing Agreement For Five RBdigital Products
by Jim Flury 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Good Morning, One month out, I wanted to follow up with a reminder of our statewide, discounted pricing agreement with Recorded Books for the five RBdigital services listed below. Please review, and let me know if you would like a price quote for your library, and/or if you have any questions concerning same. Again, the deadline to take advantage of this statewide, discounted pricing offer for the five RBdigital services is Friday, March 13, 2020. Thanks. 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 From: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us> To: "all-tln" <all-tln(a)lists.tln.org>, "directors" <directors(a)lists.tln.org>, "econtent" <econtent(a)lists.tln.org>, "rbdigital" <rbdigital(a)lists.tln.org>, "acquisitions" <acquisitions(a)lists.tln.org>, "adult-services" <adult-services(a)lists.tln.org>, "sasdirectors" <sasdirectors(a)lists.tln.org>, "sasusers" <sasusers(a)lists.tln.org> Cc: "partnerscda" <partnerscda(a)lists.tln.org>, "michlib-l" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2020 10:55:52 AM Subject: The Library Network and Recorded Books/RBdigital: New Discounted Pricing Agreement For Five RBdigital Products All, I am pleased to announce that The Library Network and Recorded Books have entered into an agreement for discounted pricing for FIVE Recorded Books/RBdigital products, including the brand new Unlimited Newspapers service, for Michigan public libraries. The five services are: Magazines Unlimited Audiobooks Comics Streaming Video Brand New: Unlimited Newspapers [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rbmediaglobal.com_all-… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__rbmediaglobal.com_all-… | https://rbmediaglobal.com/all-you-can-read-digital-newspapers-now-available… ] (including the Detroit News). Library cooperative directors, please feel free to share this email with your member libraries. It is highly recommended that librarians attend one of the offered webinars , as scheduled below. These webinars are intended to help library staff fully understand what is being offered, to be able to ask questions, and to hear questions from other libraries. In addition to the below scheduled webinars, personalized webinars are available upon request for your library or your library cooperative. ** At any of the Dates/Times below click on the below link to join the webinar: [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gotomeet.me_MarkHa… ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.gotomeet.me_MarkHa… | https://www.gotomeet.me/MarkHaley338 ] Webinar Dates/Times: Thursday 1/16 Tuesday 1/21 Thursday 1/23 Tuesday 1/28 Thursday 1/30 Tuesday 2/11 Thursday 2/13 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET Tuesday 2/18 Thursday 2/20 Tuesday 3/3 Thursday 3/5 Tuesday 3/10 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET 2:00 PM ET 10:00 AM ET Please contact me for a discounted price quote for any of the five below listed RBdigital products. The discounted pricing applies both to new and existing Recorded Books subscribers. This allows current subscribers to take advantage of potentially considerable savings at renewal time. Here are some salient points of information concerning each product: Magazines: Access to the ENTIRE RBdigital collection of some 3,800 magazine titles , compared to the current TLN collection of 175 active subscriptions, 327 total tiles, at no cost increase for current TLN subscribers. Also, libraries that are not part of the TLN magazine group can join the TLN magazine group at the TLN negotiated discount price, and also receive access to the 3,800 title collection. Special note for current, non-TLN magazine subscribing libraries: The Economist is the one RBdigital Magazines title that will not transfer from one collection to another. Thus, if your library currently receives its magazines via a direct relationship with Recorded Books, you will need to purchase a copy of The Economist if you wish to maintain access to that title as a member of the TLN magazine group. Unlimited Audiobooks: Unlimited, simultaneous access to nearly 35,000 audiobook titles. 400+ new releases added every month. The collection value totals approximately $2,100.000.00 to start and an additional $20,000.00 in value added each month. Comics: 1,500 comic volumes from publishers Disney, Marvel, Dark Horse and IDW . Over 600,000 pages of eComics! Streaming Video: 7 day, unlimited checkout model for titles from Acorn TV, The Great Courses, Stingray Qello Concerts, and IndieFlix. Under the terms of the discounted price agreement, the annual platform fee for this service has been waived , the library only pays for use of the service, the 7-Day Unlimited Access Passes. $2.99 per patron per week. Unlimited Newspapers: Unlimited access to over 2,500 newspapers, with 90 days of back issues, including the Detroit News, Chicago Tribune, New York Post, Los Angeles Times and many other newspapers from across the country. Note : Recorded Books is open to taking suggestions from us to share with its partner PressReader as to additional newspaper titles to include in this brand new service. Orders, renewals and invoices will be handled through The Library Network. All subscriptions will follow a May 1 through April 30 renewal cycle. Current subscribers will be pro-rated so as to line up with the May 1 through April 30 renewal cycle. The series of webinars scheduled above by Recorded Books National (Major) Accounts Representative Mark Haley, are of critical importance when it comes to outlining the details of each of these five services. Library staff is strongly encouraged to sign up for one of these webinars on the day/time that is most convenient. The deadline to take advantage of this discounted price offer for any/all of these five Recorded Books product is: Friday, March 13 , 2020 . Please contact me for a discounted price quote for any of the five above listed RBdigital products. Please let me know if you have questions concerning any of this. Thanks. Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 , ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 [ mailto:jflury@tln.lib.mi.us | jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us ]

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FREE CD Jewel Cases
by Anna Merritt 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

A small box (about 10-15) of CD jewel cases, clear and colored. FREE to good home. Please email amerritt(a)richlandlibrary.org<mailto:amerritt@richlandlibrary.org> with your RIDES code and they're yours! Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Summary: Does your library restrict material to patrons because of their age?
by Thomas Trahey 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Thank you for all of your responses. I have attached a detailed summary. I received responses from 18 Michigan Libraries and from a Michigan Librarian that had worked in Oregon in 3 different libraries. Of those 21 libraries, almost all of them have no barriers to accessing materials, regardless of age. One library does have a policy of restricting R-rated material from underage patrons. One restricts all movies from underage patrons. One avoids the problem by not purchasing any R-rated movies. Otherwise, every library leaves the responsibility with a child's parents. Here are some relevant links provided in the responses: ALA Access for Children and Young Adults to Nonprint Materials <http://www.ala.org/aboutala/sites/ala.org.aboutala/files/content/governance…> ALA Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors <http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill/interpretations/minors> -- Thomas Trahey Mason County District Library Head of Circulation 231.843.8465 Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. --From the Library Bill of Rights by the ALA Council.

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Now hiring! PT (30hr) Adult Services Librarian
by Mallorie DeVilbiss 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

*Cromaine District Library* *Hartland, Michigan* *Adult Services Librarian - 30 Hour Position* *Starting range: $20-$22/hr* *REPORTS TO:* Adult Services Manager *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* - Provides personalized reference interviews and reader’s advisory assistance utilizing print and non-print resources. - Instructs the public on library navigation, online catalog, public access computers, and digital resource usage. - Collection development and management responsibilities for assigned collection(s). - Requests materials for patrons through our shared network or MeL as needed. - Creates bibliographies, blog posts, podcasts, and displays to promote library collections and services. - Designs and executes library programming for adults, as well as assisting with other programs and events as needed. - Participates in outreach activities and community partnerships to further the reach of the library. - Stays abreast of emerging library trends and services through professional journals, continuing education, and networking. - Assists other departments as needed, and other duties as assigned. *MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:* *Education and Certification* - Masters degree from an ALA-accredited program required - Library of Michigan certification level 1 or 2, or ability to obtain certification - Experience providing public library services to adults preferred *Skills and Abilities* - Genuine interest in providing superior public service. - Ability and desire to achieve and maintain cooperative and effective relations with members of the public and with other employees. - Demonstrated knowledge of popular reading materials and digital resources. - Ability to select appropriate materials for assigned collection(s). - Desire to present innovative and traditional library programs to adults. - Ability to work independently and take initiative. - Ability to use a variety of technologies, including operating systems, ILS, as well as varied software and applications. - Excellent time management skills. - Displays critical thinking skills and is detail-oriented. - Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. - Flexibility in scheduling, including the ability to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. *PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and occasionally required to travel to other locations. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee regularly must lift and/or move moderately heavy objects, including shelving carts. Specific vision requirements of the job include near vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Send your application (available at www.cromaine.org/job-board) resume, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references to brentola(a)cromaine.xn--org*-786a applications received prior to March 27, 2020 preferred; applications accepted until filled.* *Mallorie DeVilbiss* Director | Hartland's Cromaine Library 810.632.5200 x105

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