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Youth Services Department Head, Youth Services Librarian, & Outreach Job Descriptions
by Dan Hutchins 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Hi everybody,Van Buren District Library is in the process of updating its job descriptions for all staff.I was wondering if you would be willing to share the job descriptions you have for your Head of Youth Services, Youth Services Librarians, and Outreach staff? Thank you! Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Federal Booklets and Forms
by Shanni Kerr 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

We are completely out of forms and have exactly three books left. Does anyone have any extra they can send our way? ZV177. Thanks in advance! -- Shanni Kerr-Teen Librarian and Circulation Manager Ionia Community Library 126 E Main Street Ionia MI 48846 616.527.3680 “At the moment that we persuade a child, any child, to cross that threshold, that magic threshold into a library, we change their lives forever, for the better. It’s an enormous force for good.” -- Barack Obama –

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Two Trustee Training Opportunities in SW Michigan Coming Up Soon!
by Andrea Estelle 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Awesome Trustee Training Opportunities in SW Michigan #1 SMLC will offer a Trustee Training session with Shirley Bruursema, on Saturday, March 21 at Paw Paw District Library, 10-12:30 with continental breakfast provided. This will be free to SMLC cooperative trustees, $10 for trustees from other cooperatives. This is a great opportunity for library board trustees to meet with other library board trustees and learn more about serving in this role. Shirley has served on the Lakeland Cooperative Board for 35 years and on the KDL Board for 25 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and all trustees will leave with a full packet of information. Please RSVP to me via email aestelle(a)otsegolibrary.org <mailto:aestelle@otsegolibrary.org> with a total number of trustees attending by Thursday, March 13. #2 FOML Trustee Alliance Training: Sustainability - at Portage District Library on Friday, March 27. Details and Sign Ups at: https://fomlevents.org/events/trustee-alliance-workshop-2020/ Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Cooperative Director . Southwest Michigan Library Cooperative 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 <https://smlccooperative.com/> https://smlccooperative.com/

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Input requested: Cafes in libraries
by Rebekah Craft 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Good afternoon, In a few years, our library's front entryway will be renovated. At that time, we'd like to add a small cafe for our patrons to use. If your library has a cafe, can you please respond to the following questions and email me off-list at rebekah.craft(a)baldwinlib.org? Thank you for your feedback! Rebekah Does your library currently house a cafe or has it ever housed a cafe? Why types of food and beverages does/did your cafe offer? What was/is the approximate size of the cafe? If you cafe has closed, how long was it open to the public? If your cafe has closed, why did it close? If your cafe was/is managed and staffed by an outside company, did/do you have any issues? Is your library within walking distance to coffee shops or cafes? What is the approximate distance of the closest coffee shop or cafe to your library? Are there any specific populations that your library serves that helped/helps to make your cafe a valuable resource to your community? If you've visited another library out of state that had a cafe, what library was it? *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Does your library restrict material to patrons because of their age?
by Thomas Trahey 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

How does your library approach material like R-rated movies and younger patrons? Do you have a policy in place that requires a patron to be over 18 to check them out? Does the policy extend to video games and/or books? I will compile the responses I get and post them back to the list. -- 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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Schoolcraft College Library has an opening for an On-Call Reference Librarian 24-29 hrs
by Kristin Keyes 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

https://jobs.schoolcraft.edu/postings/3151 On-Call Librarian Job Summary Job Duties ca Responsible for facilitating the flow of information to library users, including: 1. Provide orientations and tours to classes, faculty students, and other individuals and groups upon request. 2. Create information library publications for distribution to library users, including leaflets, handouts, and electronic newsletters. 3. Serving assigned nights and weekends as specified in the posting under which the person was employed. Service during a major portion of each week as reference Librarian, including: 1. Responsible for library operations when the only Librarian on duty. 2. Assist users in locating information needed to write papers, do presentations, give speeches, and be successful in classes. 3. Instruct users on how to locate books, periodicals and other library resources. 4. Advise users on how to access needed resources in other area libraries/institutions. Participation in professional activities, including: 1. Attend and participate in scheduled departmental and divisional meetings during assigned hours. 2. Participate in pertinent growth activities. Performance of other professional duties as assigned. Required Qualifications 1. Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library program and two (2) years of experience as a reference or public services librarian, preferably in an academic library. 2. Good communication and interpersonal skills. 3. Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with faculty, students and administrative personnel. 4. Online library system experience. Hours: 24-29 hours a week. Tuesday and Fridays 8a-5p and Wednesdays from 2p-10p. Select Saturdays required Salary: $24/hour

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Cooking Demo Program Recommendation
by Katie Rothley 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Dear Michlib, About four months ago or so, I saw a library recommend the Foreign Fork on Michlib, so I reached out and scheduled her for an event at Lyon Township Library. Last night, we had the pleasure of hosting Alexandria Drzazgowski, the Foreign Fork Food Blogger and Cook! She was well-prepared, with everything prepped and all of the utensils and devices she needed, and arrived about an hour before our scheduled program start time to set up. Alexandria and her mom/assistant worked very hard throughout the event to ensure everything went smoothly. Our patrons were entertained, engaged in every part of the cooking process, and asked many questions. She brought more than enough samples for the group, and to be honest, I could have invited more of our community to join us because of the quantities (the rest of our library staff working last night were able to enjoy the remaining samples!) Alexandria also invited members of the audience to come up to the table and try making noodles from scratch or run the dough through her kitchen-aid attachments. One of our patrons shared that she was very glad she had attended because she had attempted to make noodles from scratch in the past with no success, and through recommendations, is confident she can successfully make them now! Alexandria also emailed out the recipes to the group a few hours following the end of her cooking demo/class. She was very patient, funny, and prompt with everything she said she was going to do! We also received positive feedback from our attendees. She was a bit more pricey than we typically contract, but we weren't entirely sure just how many people to limit the class through registration. I'd definitely recommend registration and more than 10, although Alexandria commented that the smaller crowd was advantageous for Q&A and more personalized attention. So negotiating may be a good consideration when booking her! I'd also recommend a lavalier because the mixer was a bit loud. She and her mom also utilized our kitchen, so that is definitely a plus. But if you don't have one, then they really just need a microwave and sink. If you're interested in contacting her, here is her contact information and blog address: Alexandria Drzazgowski The Foreign Fork [ callto:248-345-5058 | 248-345-5058 ] [ mailto:theforeignfork1@gmail.com | theforeignfork1(a)gmail.com ] [ https://foreignfork.com/ | https://foreignfork.com/ ] If you have any questions, I'd be delighted to answer them! Have a great day! Sincerely, Katie Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Outreach Librarian Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd., South Lyon, MI 48178 https://www.lyon.lib.mi.us/ (248) 437-8800 ext. 618

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Plastic book jackets
by Andrus, Miriam 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

If any libraries use plastic book jackets on their paperbacks Grace A. Dow has several sizes to give away. Please let me know off list if you are interested. Thanks, Miriam Andrus, MSLS Library Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 Phone 989.837.3431 Fax 989.837.3468 Our Mission: To inspire lifelong learning by connecting people and resources.

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Advice on preserving magazines
by Shawn Andary 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Hello all, One of our member libraries (see contact information below) is wondering what can be done to preserve old magazine type paper. She has booklets that came from the Copper Range mine. They contain news about the mine and White Pine area from the sixties. She would like to preserve them in their original format. Thank you for any help! Wanda Tessmer Library Director Carp Lake Township Library 35349 Mall Circle DR PO Box 157 White Pine, MI 49971 906-885-5888 cltlibrary(a)uproc.lib.mi.us

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JOB: Library Director, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
by John Keister 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Do you love outdoor adventures — and cozying up with a good book? Then take a look at this exciting opportunity as the next Director of the Teton County Library! Teton County, Wyoming is a premier tourist destination, renowned for its astonishing variety of recreational activities, cultural events, and breathtaking scenery. As the southern gateway to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, this thriving mountain community is a place like no other. Please visit johnkeister.com/tetoncounty <https://www.johnkeister.com/tetoncounty/>to learn more about the community and the position, and to apply. John Keister & Associates LLC Executive Search for Libraries and Non-Profits 847-955-0541 johnkeister.com <https://www.johnkeister.com/> linkedin.com/in/johnkeister <https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkeister/>

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