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Head of Youth Services Job Opportunity
by Sherri West 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

[cid:image004.jpg@01D5B446.F41AB8C0] WILLIAM P. FAUST Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway * Westland, Michigan 48185-9118 (734) 326-6123 * FAX (734) 595-4612 * www.westlandlibrary.org POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT HEAD OF YOUTH SERVICES (Internal and External Applicants) Date: December 16, 2019 Closing Date: Until position is filled Reports to: Library Director Position Available: January 6, 2020 Summary: Under the direction of the Library Director, manages all aspects of the Youth Services department to ensure that children and their families experience the joy of reading, storytelling, and the library as a learning resource in a friendly, creative, and dynamic environment. Hires, trains, evaluates departmental staff, and takes disciplinary action as needed. Oversees the department's annual budget and manages a current and relevant collection of materials for youth. Plans a variety of programs, displays, classes and other events for children and teens. Serves at the Youth Services desk and trains staff on library policies and procedures. Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and exceptional customer service. Works with staff throughout the library to develop and implement programming, partnerships and other projects that enhance the library's image in the community. This position is a member of the Library's management team and will participate in strategic planning, policy development and other management level team responsibilities. Education and Experience 1. ALA accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Science. 2. 4 - 6 years' professional experience in a library of equivalent size with relevant supervisory and youth services experience. 3. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. 4. Library of Michigan Level 1 certification. Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week. Flexible schedule to include days, nights and weekends. Union: Westland Library Supervisors Union SEIU Local 517M Salary: Starts at $53,895 annually Benefits: Vacation leave, Personal leave and paid holidays. Employer provided contribution to retirement (401a) after meeting service requirements. Health, Dental, and Life insurance. Reimbursement for vision expenses. Applications are available at www.westlandlibrary.org<http://www.westlandlibrary.org>. Please submit a completed application, along with a cover letter and resume to: Sherri West Administrative Assistant 6123 Central City Parkway Westland MI 48185 sherri.west(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:sherri.west@westlandlibrary.org> Fax: 734-595-4612 Sherri L. West Administrative Manager Westland Public Library 734-326-6123 ext.2827

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QuickBooks alternatives
by Tracy Wilson (Roseville Public Library) 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone knew of a QuickBooks alternative. I am looking for something less expensive. We only need the basic features (reconcile, P&L reports & balance sheets) Ease of use is also important. Thanks! Tracy Wilson Adult Services Coordinator (P) 586-447-4558 twilson(a)roseville-mi.gov rosevillelibrary.org<http://rosevillelibrary.org> [1506800616286_PastedImage] <https://www.facebook.com/RosevillePublicLibraryMI>

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Part-time Adult Services Librarian Position
by Robyn Lowenstein 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for part-time Adult Services Librarian. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. Plymouth District Library – Job Posting [ http://plymouthlibrary.org/ | http://plymouthlibrary.org ] TITLE: Librarian - Adult Services Part-time (26 hours per week) Schedule includes: day, evening and weekend hours, and some Sundays. SALARY: $22.50/ per hour Pro-rated vacation and sick-time, holiday pay. REPORTS TO: Adult Services Coordinator DESCRIPTION: Regular duties include reference and readers advisory service to adults and children. Librarians also assist patrons using the online catalog and other digital resources. Librarians are assigned responsibility for collection development in designated areas. This position has an emphasis on planning and facilitating adult programming, and is assigned the management of gifts and memorials as they relate to the library collection. Librarians may also contribute to the library’s online presence. REQUIREMENTS:  Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions.  Technology skills on a variety of information delivery platforms, such as chat, text, email, phone, fax, mobile devices, social media, content management systems, audio, and video.  Strong online searching and information evaluation skills.  Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new ideas and technologies.  Interpersonal and judgmental skills necessary to work effectively with library staff and patrons in a busy environment  Ability to communicate effectively  Accuracy and attention to detail  Strong public service commitment and positive attitude  Flexibility in scheduling required; this position includes regular daytime, evening and Saturdays hours and some Sundays throughout the year. Some travel may be required to conduct school or other outreach visits and to attend meetings, conferences, or training sessions. QUALIFICATIONS:  MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited university  One to two years of experience providing direct customer service  Formal classes in public library services and collections for adults and youth or equivalent experience COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Robyn Lowenstein, Human Resources Manager humanresources(a)plymouthlibrary.org Plymouth District Library 223 S. Main Street Plymouth MI 48170-1687 DEADLINE: 01/03/2020 by 3:00pm This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested. Robyn Lowenstein Plymouth District Library Business and Human Resources Administrator rlowenstein(a)plymouthlibrary.org (734) 453-0750 ext. 215

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FW: Libraries with 501(c)(3) status
by Reed, Nyama 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

Thanks to Jim MacLean at CADL for forwarding this article to me. I have never heard of a library itself being a 501(c)3 and from what I have read I didn't think it was allowed. So I am now interested in seeing what Michigan libraries who have made this change have to say in response to Rebecca's question. This is why I love to stay in touch with Michigan libraries despite being in Wisconsin now. Each state has its own way of doing things, plus visionary changes to the usual way for library-ing that we don't hear about. https://www.grbj.com/articles/80463-irs-approves-nonprofit-status-for-kent-… Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources. *Please be advised electronic mail becomes a "public record" as allowed under public record laws when sent or received as part of normal business processes. ----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Reed, Nyama via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, December 13, 2019 10:19 AM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Libraries with 501(c)(3) status Hello Rebecca, I have been working on such a thing for the past 2 years. To my understanding, the library itself cannot be a 501(c)3. Please see this summary: " Public libraries that are government agencies can receive donations, and they are tax-deductible for donors, so the question is, should your Friends or foundation become a 501(c)(3)?" Hence a library CANNOT be a 501(c)3, rather they can have a Friends or Foundation that is a 501(c)3 and provides the library with additional financial support. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__librarystrategiesconsul… They are then legally and financially separate from the library. This can have positives and negatives. My library already has a Friends group that has been operating long before my 6 years here. They are excellent. They have all the requisite paperwork in place and used a lawyer to help them set it up years ago. There is a board with monthly meetings and a treasurer, who happens to be an accountant, who handles all the money and the annual tax returns. The library cannot tell them what to do, since they are legally separate. They choose to give us money and approve what we use it for. This year they gave us $35,000 and we use the money for programming, tech, and furniture - "enhancements" not in our operational budget which is funded by tax dollars and fines. We are in the process of also creating a 501(c)3 Foundation, with a different mission than the Friends group. The goal of the Foundation is specifically to raise $5 million, which will then be invested and the annual interest income will be given to the library to support our strategic plan initiatives (i.e. a building study, new study rooms, more solid funding for programming, staff and collections). 1. Did you pay an attorney? Yes, we interviewed 4 attorneys based on recommendations from other libraries or online reviews. There were surprisingly few attorneys in the Milwaukee area that specialized in setting up non-profits. Certainly, you could use any lawyer, not one who specializes. Another area library used an attorney to set up their fund after receiving a $5.5 Million bequest and the total bill was between $10k-20k. Bc the attorney can be very expensive, and we don't have that amount of money, we are writing the bylaws ourselves using other library foundation bylaws as an example. We will then run the final bylaws by the attorney with questions and have her file the official state paperwork and the IRS paperwork. Luckily we have an attorney on the Foundation Board and she has helped us hone things with a legal eye, though her area of expertise is not in establishing non-profits. We are hoping our total attorney costs will be under $5k. 2. Did you use free legal assistance? In my experience free "legal aid" doesn't do this sort of thing and as mentioned above we were not able to find a local lawyer willing to do it for free. It's still worth the effort to see if you can find an area attorney who will work with you for free or lower cost, or even get them to join the Board. 3. How long did the process take? Don't be scared off by my saying I have been working on it for two years. We created a very large, ambitious, strategic plan in 2016. In 2017 we started looking at what it would take to create the foundation, then create the investment fund at the area Community Foundation (i.e. the actual investment vehicle), etc. We interviewed attorneys this past Spring, then interviewed people for the Foundation Board, I started the Bylaws based on examples and have been sending them to the board members via email for feedback. We were delayed by a couple urgent big issues that came up and took my time away from the bylaws, and then I got a concussion which resulted in no work on it for 2 months. I am back at it with the goal of finishing the bylaws draft by the end of this month and completing the Foundation paperwork with the lawyer in the 1st quarter of 2020. I would imagine setting up a Friends group would be much easier time-wise. A full foundation for investment purposes is a little more work. 4. What are the pros in being a 501(c)(3)? Again a library itself is not allowed to be a 501(c)3. I think the more accurate question is what are the pros and cons of a library establishing a Friends group or a Foundation. The pros are you have people interested in raising money for your library and then giving you the money for library projects. They provide financial support beyond what the municipal tax base provides. They can organize and hold book sales or "wine tastings" as special events. Things that staff don't have the time to do. 5. Are there cons in being a 501(c)(3)? The cons to a Friends group or Foundation is that they may view the raised money as THEIRS. Their territory. And they may not approve you using it for what you wish, or they turn it into a fiefdom with feelings of power. I have seen very dysfunctional Friends and Foundations and have heard horror stories from other libraries. Thankfully my current Friends group has no drama or power issues. I am working very hard to set-up our coming Foundation so they raise the money, it goes directly into the investment fund, and then the interest income is passed to the library at the end of the year to "support the Library Board approved strategic plan initiatives." The Foundation will have no input in how the money is used and cannot say "no." Another con may be that your municipality may say: Oh, you have $5 million in your foundation so we can cut your budget... I have found that getting "only" $35k from our Friends group does not impact our municipal funding. When it comes up I explain that the Friends enable us to replace all of our furniture so we didn't have to make a capital request to the Village for it. With the goal of $5 million in a fund, potentially generating interest income of $250,000/year (fyi, our annual budget is $800,00 of which we get $700,000 in municipal taxes), we will protect the money by having donors specifically state what the money is for. i.e. strategic initiatives, not new carpeting or the electric bill. My advice is to figure out WHY you or someone else wants the library to be a 501c3 - or more accurately - why you want Friends or a Foundation to do fundraising for you and give you extra money. How much? $5,000 per year in book sales or $1 million for a building addition? Knowing your end goal will help you determine if it is worth it. I don't know that it'd be worth the effort for $1,000/yr. But maybe for $5k-10k/yr. Definitely for $35k-250k/yr. 6. Is your Friends group a 501(c)(3)? Yes 7. In retrospect, are you glad your library is a 501(c)(3)? Not applicable. 8. Is the ROI worth it? The ROI on our Friends is totally worth it. The pending ROI on a Foundation remains to be seen, but if we do not raise $5 Million and use it to solidify our funding base, then we will end up having to make major cuts in the future. Avoiding cuts, and potentially finding extra enhancement, makes it worth it to me. Best of luck on whatever path you take. Feel free to email or call me anytime to ask questions. And check out this article on how my neighboring library set-up and defined what their bequest will be used for (i.e. protecting it from calls to use it for operational expenses). PS I'm totally happy for them but jealous that they got a huge donation and I am working to raise that much. :-) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.jsonline.com_story… Sincerely, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources. *Please be advised electronic mail becomes a "public record" as allowed under public record laws when sent or received as part of normal business processes. -----Original Message----- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:10:14 -0500 From: Rebecca Higgerson <rhiggerson(a)brandonlibrary.org> To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Libraries with 501(c)(3) status Message-ID: <2681be5dfa69d01ea7f325312ecc4033(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" In our current Strategic Plan, we were asked to investigate 501(c)(3) status for our library. For those of you who have done this, I would appreciate getting some feedback: 1. Did you pay an attorney? 2. Did you use free legal assistance? 3. How long did the process take? 4. What are the pros in being a 501(c)(3)? 5. Are there cons in being a 501(c)(3)? 6. Is your Friends group a 501(c)(3)? 7. In retrospect, are you glad your library is a 501(c)(3)? 8. Is the ROI worth it? Thanks in advance! *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__mail2.mcls.org_mailman_… ---------- This email has been scanned for spam and viruses by Proofpoint Essentials. Visit the following link to report this email as spam: https://us1.proofpointessentials.com/index01.php?mod_id=11&mod_option=logit…

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sad news from Orion Township Public Library
by Karen Knox 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

It is with a heavy heart that I share some sad news today. Linda Sickles passed away yesterday. Linda was the director of the Orion Township Public Library for 31 years, starting in late 1980. She retired in early 2012 after a very successful career. She was involved in many activities and organizations in the Lake Orion community over her tenure, and she brought much joy to all who lived here. I do not have any arrangements to share at this time, but drop me a line if you want me to pass along anything further if I find out more. Karen Knox Director Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48362 (248) 693-3000 x430 kknox(a)orionlibrary.org<mailto:kknox@orionlibrary.org>

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Rural Libraries Conference Awards
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

We all enjoy the feeling of being recognized by our peers for a job well done. This is your opportunity to put together a nomination packet for one of four awards being given at the Small and Rural Libraries Conference in Traverse City, April 13-15, 2020. Please consider who you know that meets the quality of excellence in the profession. Do you know someone at a small or rural library who is a leader in our profession? Do you have a Trustee or Friend who goes above and beyond the call of duty to promote and advance your library? Do you know a small or rural library that truly excels? We want to hear from you! Self-nominations are accepted for the Mendel award that goes to a library and it includes a cash prize of $1,000! Nominations are due by Friday, January 17, 2020 to norriss2(a)michigan.gov or by post to Sonya Schryer Norris, Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909. There will be four awards in 2020. The categories are: * Outstanding Small/Rural Librarian Award * Trustee/Friend Award * Patron Service Award (includes children's services) * The June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service (this award goes to a small/rural library) CRITERIA Criteria 1: Nomination packet (1-5 points): Does the nomination packet contain letters of support from appropriate individuals such as respected community members, respected members of the library community, library patrons, library friends and library board members concerning the person or library's accomplishments? A typical nomination packet is 5-10 pages. Criteria 2: Unique accomplishments (1-10 points): Does the nomination packet contain examples of accomplishments that make this person or library stand out from the other nominations? What's unique for a small or rural library might be within normal operations for a mid or large library. Criteria 3: Quality of accomplishments (1-10 points): Does the person or library exemplify the best in current library practices? Are they doing more than old-fashioned or routine library service and truly striving for excellence as identified by modern-day best practices including but not limited to activities such as community engagement, diversity of collections & programming, and progressive policies? Please note that Library Cooperative staff and conference planning committee chairs are not eligible for conference awards. To qualify for the award the library must serve a population of 25,000 or less. Branch locations of larger libraries do not qualify for nomination. The nomination may come from another library, a library user, a community business or organization, or a library cooperative. Self-nominations are also accepted! The award nomination form can be found at this link: Award Nomination Form<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2019_RLC_CallForAwa…>. 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/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D579DC.B445FFB0] 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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Michigan History Magazine Holiday Sale! Gift a subscription today.
by HSM Main 16 Dec '19

16 Dec '19

<http://hsmichigan.org/2019/12/15/holiday-sale/> Still need a gift or two? Tired of standing in lines? Give a gift subscription to Michigan History! >From December 16 to December 20, a new one-year gift subscription is only $19.95! <http://hsmichigan.org/2019/12/15/holiday-sale/> Order your gift subscription today. <http://hsmichigan.org/2019/12/15/holiday-sale/> Do your shopping from the comfort of your home! Order Michigan History magazine for your friends and family. It's fast. It's easy. It's on sale. And they will thank you all year long! A popular history magazine geared toward professionals and enthusiasts alike, Michigan History offers a wide variety of subject matter, time frames, and perspectives while inspiring, educating, and entertaining its readers. Every issue explores the state's most fascinating historical facets and celebrates the history and heritage of all Michigan's peoples. The magazine is published six times a year and offered either as an individual subscription or as part of a Historical Society of Michigan Household Membership. Don't miss this holiday deal! <http://hsmichigan.org/2019/12/15/holiday-sale/> Order your gift subscription today. _____ cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 7435 Westshire Dr. . Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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Boxes for DVDs and CDs needed
by Vicki Bernieri 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

Good Afternoon: If anyone has extra boxes for MeLCat packaging of DVDs and CDS, Clinton Macomb Public Library, South Branch (zv573) could use some. Thank you so much! Vicki Bernieri Customer Care Manager Clinton-Macomb Public Library South Branch 35679 South Gratiot Clinton Township, MI 48035 586-226-5074 vbernieri(a)cmpl.org<mailto:vbernieri@cmpl.org> zv573

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Vinyl Decals
by Mulliken District Library 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

They are spoken for! Mulliken District Library mulldistlib(a)gmail.com 517-649-8611

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Vinyl Walll Decals
by Mulliken District Library 13 Dec '19

13 Dec '19

We have the attached wall decals available, color is brown (the pictures show black). The dimensions are 11" x 62" each (one boy and one girl). If you're interested, please reply with your RIDES code. Have a great weekend! Dawn Mulliken District Library mulldistlib(a)gmail.com 517-649-8611

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