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CEO position available-Southern Maryland Regional Library Association
by Jobeth Bradbury 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

CEO - Southern Maryland Regional Library Association "Advance Library Excellence" as the next CEO of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association<https://smrla.org/> (SMRLA). With an excellent staff (15FTE), an annual $3 million operating budget, and a nine-member governing Board of Trustees, SMRLA will continue to provide new and ongoing library services and products to its three member libraries serving the 370,000+ residents of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties. The Board of Trustees seeks a progressive leader to be an enthusiastic advocate with State and local partners, an inspirational CEO for SMRLA staff, and a collaborative partner with its member Library Directors. Key opportunities for the CEO include implementing the strategic plan, creating a stronger regional library system through strong governance, continuing staff development, succession planning, and creating sustainable revenue streams. The successful candidate will be a co-partner with member Libraries in the areas of innovative technologies, resource sharing, advocacy, and exploration of future funding potential. Established by the State of Maryland, SMRLA is located in St. Mary's County (Charlotte Hall), MD. The three counties served by SMRLA-St. Mary's County<http://www.co.saint-marys.md.us/> (113,000 population), Calvert County<https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/> (91,000 population), and Charles County<http://m.charlescountymd.gov/> (146,000 population)-are centrally located in the Mid-Atlantic corridor close to Washington, D.C., Annapolis and Baltimore. Home to crabbing, fishing, and farming, the area is also home to the high-tech Naval Air Station Patuxent River and has a deep appreciation of a combined focus on its historical foundations and its dynamic outlook. Southern Maryland boasts a thousand miles of shoreline with fossil-laden cliffs, quiet tidal inlets and sandy beaches. The result of this unique geography is a maritime heritage of skipjacks, steamboats and lighthouses, a network of scenic byways joining resort towns and picturesque communities and an abundance of state and national parks offering a diverse variety of water-based recreational activities. The area also boasts of excellent public schools and a wealth of cultural amenities. To learn more about SMRLA and the area, see SMRLA Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/smrlalinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The CEO directs, coordinates, and manages the activities and operations of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing organizational leadership and direction to ensure optimal operations; recommend, develop and implement strategic initiatives in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, Member Library Directors, and SMRLA Staff; and serve as the principal representative to state government agencies and organizations to promote visibility, influence, and funding for SMRLA Libraries. In addition, the CEO will also oversee the ongoing programs and services offered by the Association and continue to enhance those programs and services offered to the citizens of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's Counties. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are: (1) a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program; (2) the Public Library Director's Certificate from the Maryland State Library or the ability to secure such certification within 120 days of hire; and (3)a minimum of five years of experience in a library organization and three years in a supervisory role. Additional qualifications include knowledge of library trends and best practices, strong interpersonal communication skills, knowledge of state-of-the-art library technologies, and successful experience with budget preparation and financial reporting. Desirable skills also include the ability to work collaboratively with Trustees, Member Libraries, staff, and local and state officials and experience reporting to a governing board. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications), relocation assistance, and an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates.<http://www.bradburymiller.com> To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of April 5, 2020. 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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Register soon for these online cataloging courses from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Upcoming cataloging courses from MCLS! Rare Books Cataloging<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rare-books-cataloging-470.html> 3-day class, Feb. 25-27, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) RDA for Non-Catalogers: What Do I Need to Know?<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rda-for-non-catalogers-what-do-i-need-to-k…> 1-day class, Feb. 27, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) Original Cataloging of Videos & DVDs Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-videos-dvds-using-r…> 3-day class, March 3-5, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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SEMLOL Spring Meeting 2020 Call for Proposals
by SEMLOL Executive Board 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Good afternoon, The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries <http://www.semlol.org/index.php>, SEMLOL, is preparing a program for the Spring membership meeting titled Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We welcome interactive workshops, presentations, lightning talks, and poster proposals sharing your experiences with a variety of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Examples include but are not limited to: diversity and inclusion efforts at your library, events/programming/workshops pertaining to diversity and inclusion, promoting diversity and inclusion in librarianship, etc. Best practices, interactive activities, and creative ideas are all welcome. Presentations may be anywhere from 10 - 40 minutes long with time for questions. The Spring SEMLOL meeting will take place on Friday, March 27, 2020 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Madonna University’s Franciscan Center. To submit a proposal, please send a title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board(a)gmail.com by Friday, February 21, 2020. Accepted proposals will be notified by Friday, March 6th, 2020. LIS students are encouraged to submit proposals based on their coursework, jobs or internships. We look forward to your submissions! Holly Sorscher Chair :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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NOTICE: Application for FY 2020 E-Rate Enhancement Special Construction Matching Fund Grant is OPEN
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Forwarded on behalf of Joe Polasek of the Michigan Department of Education who is overseeing this grant process. Please contact erate(a)michigan.gov<mailto:erate@michigan.gov> with questions. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acteon…> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce the application for the E-Rate Special Construction Matching Fund Grant for E-Rate Funding Year 2020 is now open. The application, application instructions, and frequently asked questions (FAQ) documents are found at www.michigan.gov/erate<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>. The instructions and FAQ document will be updated throughout the process to ensure clarity for applicants. A close date for the application has not been decided at this time, but tentatively the grant will close around two (2) weeks before the close of the FCC Form 471 application window. For more information, please send an email to erate(a)michigan.gov<mailto:erate@michigan.gov>. Joe Polasek State E-Rate Coordinator Education Technology Unit Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology (OSET) 608 W Allegan Lansing, MI 48933 Phone: 517-335-1291 Email: polasekj3(a)michigan.gov<mailto:polasekj3@michigan.gov> [cid:image001.jpg@01D5B673.7D199320] Family Matters is an outreach effort to equip families of children with disabilities by offering free information and resources. Visit Family Matters<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michi…>, call OSE Information Line at 888-320-8384 or Email: mde-ose(a)michigan.gov<mailto:mde-ose@michigan.gov>.

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Call for Nominations! Michigan Humanities Awards 2020
by Katie Wittenauer 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Greetings from Michigan Humanities! Please see below for nomination details for our 2nd Annual Michigan Humanities Awards, and feel free to reach out to Carol Taggart (ctaggart(a)mihumanities.org) Director of Advancement at Michigan Humanities, with any questions. Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/> ------------------------------- As a crucial partner to humanities-based programs and events throughout Michigan, you are an important part of our 2nd Annual Michigan Humanities Awards - and our call for nominations! * Have you hosted outstanding humanities-based events? * Do you have that one person or community partner whose contributions result in outstanding public humanities events and projects? * Is there an Outstanding Individual or Corporate Champion who has made a lasting contribution to the cultural life of your community or our state? We are asking you to nominate these special individuals, community partners and corporations for the prestigious Michigan Humanities Awards. Nominations are being accepted until April 1, 2020. Our simple online application will allow you to submit a nomination for all three types of awards. We encourage new and returning nominees. Self-nominations are acceptable as well. This year's event will honor all nominees, and announce the winner LIVE on May 20th. You will not want to miss this special evening! Please visit our website and fill out your nominations today! https://www.michiganhumanities.org/michigan-humanities-awards-2020-call-for… You may purchase tickets or a table for our awards presentation. Michigan Humanities Awards Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 5:30 - 9:30 pm University Club, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI 48910 If you have any questions, please feel free to send me a note. We hope to see you soon! Kind regards, Carol Taggart

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Online Course: Leadership Superpowers
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

When: Start: March 10th, 2020 12:00 PM End: April 20th, 2020 4:30 PM Event Fee(s) Fee per learner $ 225.00 Register for Leadership Superpowers<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=879> The days of leaders who "just keep the doors open" are over... it's time to rock the boat a bit and that takes leadership skills that can even be called...superpowers! Why the demand for stronger leaders? Because libraries that aren't moving forward and surprising their communities with everything from inspired staff to creative services are destined to sail right into oblivion. Our libraries' futures depend on all our leaders - new, veteran, future, and in every position - taking their skills beyond the nuts and bolts of standard management into the superpowers of impactful leadership. Get ready to become a "super" leader and take your team, your department, your career, and your library into an exciting, super-charged future! In this course, learners will grow the superpowers of: * Respect: by recognizing the library's fundamental values and historical brand * Courage: by committing to forego the status quo in order to enhance institutional value * Confidence: by becoming risk-takers who confidently facilitate foundational change * Empathy: by learning to see and understand how to support real needs and build a strong culture and team * Accountability: by seeking out and fulfilling the needs and aspirations of all users * Nurturing: by growing the leaders of tomorrow Course Description: At the completion of this 6-week course learners will be more aware of and ready to activate their leadership superpowers. By completing the assignments, learners will practice being respectful, courageous, confident, empathetic, accountable and nurturing. By the conclusion of this course, Catherine Hakala-Ausperk will help learners to recognize their own leadership super strengths and development goals. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Consultant Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov>

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Census 2020 + Libraries: Less than one month......
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

"Between March 12 - 20, invitations to participate in the 2020 Census will start arriving in households across the country." Read the full story<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.censu…> from the Census Bureau newsletter. Below is a timeline of how and when the Census Bureau will invite households to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire: * March 12-20: Initial invitations to respond online and by phone will be delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. Areas that are less likely to respond online will receive a paper questionnaire along with the invitation to respond online or over the phone. * March 16-24: Reminder letters will be delivered. * March 26-April 3: Reminder postcards will be delivered to households that have not responded. * April 8-16: Reminder letters and paper questionnaires will be delivered to remaining households that have not responded. * April 20-27: Final reminder postcards will be delivered to households that have not yet responded before census takers follow up in person. Be the expert for your library....... * Federal Census 2020 <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.censu…> Homepage * ALA Census 2020<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> information for libraries

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Library Marketing Plans
by Katie Rothley 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Good morning Michlib! Does your library have a formal or informal marketing plan? If yes, would you mind sharing it with me? I am working on one for my library and wanted to see if I had missed anything/compare. Thank you very much! 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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UP Region of Library Cooperation (UPRLC) Conference - Call for Proposals
by SLC Director 19 Feb '20

19 Feb '20

Call for presentations and posters at the UPRLC Annual Conference! Do you have an interesting project or experience that you would like to share with others? The UPRLC Annual Conference is a great opportunity to network and share information and ideas with other librarians. Just fill in the simple proposal form with a brief description of your session. <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B2J27CP> The UPRLC Annual Conference registration fee will be waived for all those presenting a breakout session at the meeting. Each breakout session is approximately 45 minutes long, or if you prefer, share your project, service, or idea by creating a poster instead. Proposals are due no later than March 27th, and applicants will be notified later in April about whether or not their proposal has been accepted. Popular session topics include (but are definitely not limited to): * Library Programming * Technology in Libraries * Marketing and Promotion Ideas * Management and Budgeting * Community Outreach * Changing Role of Libraries

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ALA News: ALA responds to financial situation
by Jennifer L. Dean 18 Feb '20

18 Feb '20

ALA responds to financial situation<http://bit.ly/38Izy64> American Library Association (ALA) President Wanda K. Brown and the ALA Executive Board released the following statement in response to financial shortfalls in the current fiscal year operating budget that were first brought to light at the Association’s recent Midwinter Meeting. Read more<http://bit.ly/38Izy64> Mary Ellen K. Davis announces retirement as ACRL executive director<http://bit.ly/39QW1ON> Mary Ellen K. Davis, executive director of the Association of College & Research (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has announced her retirement effective April 24, 2020. Since 2001, Davis has led the division and inspired innovation and the development of programs that have empowered academic and research librarians to advance learning, transform scholarship, and document their contributions to the broader campus and higher education communities. She leaves office as the longest serving executive director in ACRL’s more than 75-year history. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the academic and research library community through my various roles at ACRL,” Davis reflected. “I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish working together with passionate members and a dedicated staff.” Read more<http://bit.ly/39QW1ON> Joint Working Group on eBooks and Digital Content in Libraries addresses library concerns<http://bit.ly/2STaKBT> The American Library Association established a Joint Working Group on eBooks and Digital Content in Libraries following a resolution passed by ALA’s Council in June 2019 and supported by the ALA Executive Board in October 2019. The Working Group, representing ALA and related library organizations will address library concerns with publishers and content providers. The charges to the committee are to explore, analyze and share the information on various options for improving access to digital content for libraries and the public and to assist in identification of models and strategies to influence decision makers for the future. Read more<http://bit.ly/2STaKBT> ALA receives two grants to help libraries in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands<http://bit.ly/2uYVD1D> The American Library Association (ALA) has been awarded two $15,000 technology improvement grants by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine-Southeastern/Atlantic region to provide computers and other technology to enhance access to health resources in libraries in Puerto Rico and the U.S Virgin Islands who are recovering from recent natural disasters. Through the grants ALA will also organize training for librarians on important online resources such as MedlinePlus, Health Reach, and PubMed from the National Library of Medicine. Read more<http://bit.ly/2uYVD1D> ASGCLA offers tour of Southern Scotland and Northern England<http://bit.ly/3bMZQWX> Don't miss the opportunity to experience a seven night, grand literary and history tour of Southern Scotland and Northern England, May 9-16, 2020 with the Association of Specialized Government and Cooperative Library Agencies. This seven night themed tour of Southern Scotland & Northern England focuses on some of the greatest writers to come from the region. These writers include William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, the Brontës and J.R.R. Tolkien. Read more<http://bit.ly/3bMZQWX> AWARDS AND GRANTS 2020 ALCTS Outstanding Collaboration Citation<http://bit.ly/32aeraC> Jennifer Hain Teper awarded 2020 Paul Banks and Carolyn Harris Preservation Award<http://bit.ly/326q9ml> Subramaniam awarded 2020 YALSA Outstanding Achievement Award<http://bit.ly/2SGnInI> Abron chosen as 2020 YALSA MAE Award recipient<http://bit.ly/2VdBoIz> Maggie Dull selected as winner of the 2020 Esther J. Piercy Award<http://bit.ly/37Ehb15> Julie Renee Moore selected for Margaret Mann Citation<http://bit.ly/38GRiPc> Maria Savova, Jason S. Price awarded 2020 Edward Swanson Memorial Best of LRTS Award<http://bit.ly/2STCIxq> Alex Valencia, Lynn Whittenberger and Meredith Wynn receive ProQuest Award for Innovation<http://bit.ly/39HFj4f> Magda El-Sherbini receives 2020 Ross Atkinson Lifetime Achievement Award<http://bit.ly/2SQBtyU> Homewood Public Library awarded 2020 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant<http://bit.ly/2wuD9GT> Rachel Ivy Clarke, Sayward Schoonmaker receive ALCTS Outstanding Publication Award<http://bit.ly/38D6j4E> ALA PUBLISHING The new edition of Donham’s groundbreaking text for school librarians<http://bit.ly/39Iwgjs> WEBINARS LLAMA Webinar explores staff succession planning, recruitment, and on-boarding<http://bit.ly/2udvLyQ> Learn the latest in Library UX with this LITA webinar<http://bit.ly/3bLakG9> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS - she, her, hers MLA Board of Directors & ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology Distance Education Coordinator University of Detroit Mercy Libraries / Instructional Design Studio 4001 West McNichols Rd Detroit, MI 48221 313-993-1090 deanjl(a)udmercy.edu [cid:a2e3b2ca-8ed0-4c15-8f1f-89da41c4902f]

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