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Job Posting
by Trish Burns 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

Good afternoon! We have an opening for a full time Administrative Assistant for the Bay County Library System. The position is open due to the retirement of a long time staff member. BCLS is a great place to work - please take a look at the link below if you are interested, or if you know someone who may be. Thanks! <https://www.baycountylibrary.org/about/employment-information> https://www.baycountylibrary.org/about/employment-information Trish Burns, Director Bay County Library System 500 Center Avenue Bay City, MI 48708 tburns(a)baycountylibrary.org 989-894-2837 ext.2214 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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Updated Libraries' Guide to the 2020 Census
by Janet O'Keefe 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

Today, ALA released the updated Libraries’ Guide to the 2020 Census<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2020/01/ala-releases-updated-libraries-…>. The 2020 Census will begin in less than 2 months, and we know many library staff will receive questions from their patrons. The Libraries’ Guide to the 2020 Census<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2020/01/ala-releases-updated-libraries-…> is ALA’s resource with background information, frequently asked questions, and tips for libraries. Originally released in 2019, the updated Guide reflects the latest information and resources. Please share this free resource<http://bit.ly/LibrariesGuideCensus2020> (22-page PDF) with your colleagues who may have questions. (Or if they’re pressed for time, see ALA’s 2-page “2020 Census: Key Facts for Libraries.”<http://www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/actionarea…>) For additional resources, visit ala.org/census<http://ala.org/census>. At Midwinter, you can learn more at “2020 Census: How Libraries Can Support a Complete Count<https://www.eventscribe.com/2020/ALA-Midwinter/fsPopup.asp?Mode=presInfo&Pr…>,” on Saturday, January 25, at 10:30 am, in the Pennsylvania Convention Center, room 122-A. Thank you, Janet T. O'Keefe Librarian Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley Flint MI 48503 810-232-7111

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Job posting - Assistant Professor, Research Data Librarian, Oakland University (Rochester, MI)
by Shawn Lombardo 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

**PLEASE EXCUSE CROSS-POSTINGS** Application review begins March 2, 2020 Oakland University’s Kresge Library seeks an innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual to join us as an Assistant Professor and Research Data Librarian to lead us in advancing student and faculty research and curricular innovation by offering research data support services. Successful applicants for this position will possess a strong commitment to research and teaching support and will demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging trends in data science, scholarly communication, and data curation. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities include: • Facilitating the continued development of an infrastructure and library services to support data discovery, curation, preservation and sharing • Offering library programs to educate the campus community on data management requirements and best practices • Guiding faculty and students in the discovery and use of existing research data sets • Collaborating with subject librarians to facilitate the support of research data use within their liaison areas • Providing training and support to library colleagues in all aspects of research data management • Serving as a liaison librarian for select STEM disciplines to support instruction, collection development, and research • Contributing to broader scholarly conversations through publications and presentations • Participating in library, university, and professional service activities Minimum Qualifications • Master of Library Science degree or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program • Experience working with datasets including data identification, curation, or retrieval This is a tenure-track faculty position with an eight-month schedule; attainment of tenure is dependent upon job performance, scholarship, and service. Salary will be determined by credentials and experience. Oakland University offers excellent fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF and Fidelity retirement plans. Oakland University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. FOR MORE INFORMATION, AND TO APPLY ONLINE, PLEASE SEE FULL POSTING AT: https://jobs.oakland.edu/postings/18270 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn V. Lombardo Associate Professor | Coordinator of Collections Support Services | Engineering and Computer Science Librarian Oakland University Libraries 100 Library Drive Rochester, MI 48309-4479

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Speaker for Customer Service Presentation
by Shayna Connolly 22 Jan '20

22 Jan '20

Hi all - We're looking for someone to talk about handling "problem patrons" or about customer service in libraries at the TLN Spring Workshop in May. If you have a speaker to recommend or you're interested in speaking yourself, please contact me off-list at connolls(a)btpl.org<mailto:connolls@btpl.org>. Thank you! Shayna Shayna Connolly Adult Services Librarian Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302 248-642-5800 ext. 118

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ALA News: ALA responds to National Archive efforts to alter materials
by Jennifer L. Dean 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

ALA responds to National Archive efforts to alter materials<http://bit.ly/2TM2QMK> The American Library Association (ALA) has released a statement regarding the National Archive’s efforts to alter photographs that include protest signs unflattering to our current administration. Such an act is a violation of the Library Bill of Rights which states any deletion, excision, alteration, editing, or obliteration of any part of a library resource by administrators, employees, governing authorities, parent institutions, or third party vendors when done for the purposes of censorship. Read more<http://bit.ly/2TM2QMK> OIF responds to Missouri legislation that proposes policies and procedures that threaten access to information<http://bit.ly/37f0JER> Missouri House Bill 2044, introduced on Jan. 8, 2020, proposes the creation of five-member “parental library review boards” to identify “age-inappropriate” public library materials and restrict access to those materials. The bill proposes criminal prosecution for librarians who make those materials available to minors and would deny funding to libraries that do not employ parental library review boards to restrict access to their materials. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) released the following statement concerning Missouri House Bill 2044. Read more<http://bit.ly/37f0JER> Philadelphia leaders and innovators share insights at 2020 Symposium on the Future of Libraries<http://bit.ly/2GfJE1C> Philadelphia leaders and innovators will share their visions for the future at three Libraries Transform sessions during the Symposium on the Future of Libraries at the 2020 ALA Midwinter Meeting. Read more<http://bit.ly/2GfJE1C> United for Libraries offers first-ever chance to livestream Institute during Midwinter Meeting; registration open<http://bit.ly/3azOBjR> The United for Libraries Institute: Friends, Foundations, and Trustees event will be livestreamed Saturday, Jan. 25 during the 2020 ALA Midwinter Meeting. In-person event registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Eastern; livestreaming will be 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Registration to join the livestream is free. Library Trustees, Friends groups, Foundations, and library staff are invited to join via YouTube for this first-ever free afternoon of learning opportunities. The United for Libraries Institute is a unique chance for board members to participate in national training on advocacy, fundraising, recruiting younger generations, and more. New York Times bestselling author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin (The Four Tendencies, “Happier with Gretchen Rubin”) will deliver the keynote address. Deborah Doyle, vice chair of Sonoma County (California) Library Commission, president of California Public Library Advocates, and United for Libraries Legislative Committee chair, will moderate. Read more<http://bit.ly/3azOBjR> ALSC 2020 National Institute registration now open<http://bit.ly/2Re7hhq> The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced that registration for the 2020 ALSC National Institute has opened. The conference, themed "Dive In: Engage, Amplify, Activate,” will be held Oct. 1 – 3, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Read more<http://bit.ly/2Re7hhq> AWARDS AND GRANTS Ten projects vie for $1,000 at Awesome Libraries Chapter’s Midwinter Pitch Event<http://bit.ly/2NLn4Ci> Garcia receives YALSA’s 2020 Innovation Award<http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2020/01/garcia-receives-yalsa-s-2020-in…> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS MLA Board of Directors & ALA Councilor Dean of Libraries and Instructional Technology University of Detroit Mercy deanjl(a)udmercy.edu Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>

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Digitization projects
by Foster, Jennifer 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hello -- If you have carried out a newspaper/local history digitization project internally at your library, what do you use to host the files? Do you contract it out? Do you host them internally? We're looking at our options and would love advice/insight from anyone who has been there - Jennifer Foster Reference Librarian Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Midland, MI 48642 cityofmidlandmi.gov/library<http://cityofmidlandmi.gov/library> | 989.837.3439 Find us on social media! facebook.com/gracedowlibrary<http://facebook.com/gracedowlibrary> instagram.com/gracedowlibrary<http://instagram.com/gracedowlibrary> pinterest.com/gracedowlibrary<http://pinterest.com/gracedowlibrary>

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Free cart
by Ed Burns 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

If you can come get it, you can have it. [image: DSC00037.JPG] [image: DSC00038.JPG] -- Ed Burns Head of Reference and Adult Services Ferndale Area District Library 222 E. Nine Mile Rd. (248) 546-2504 xt695 edburnsiii(a)ferndalepubliclibrary.org

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Audiobook Claimed!!
by Shari Fesko 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Wow! 5 minutes after I posted this the Audios were all claimed. Thanks, Shari Fesko Youth Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4331

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Children and Teen Audiobooks up for grabs
by Shari Fesko 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hello All- I am just about to finish my 1 year on the ALA Odyssey Award Committee. For those who are unfamiliar with this award it is given every year to the best produced audio book from baby through eighteen years old. That being said though many of the nominees were downloads I still have many books on CD that will need home come February. I will be at Midwinter until Sunday but if you email me direct I will get back to the first person who wishes to have them for their library. Thank you, Shari Fesko Youth Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4331

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Speaker for Customer Service Presentation
by Shayna Connolly 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Hi all - We're looking for someone to talk about handling "problem patrons" or about customer service in libraries at the TLN Spring Workshop in May. If you have a speaker to recommend or you're interested in speaking yourself, please contact me off-list at connolls(a)btpl.org<mailto:connolls@btpl.org>. Thank you! Shayna Shayna Connolly Adult Services Librarian Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Twp., MI 48302 248-642-5800 ext. 118

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