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Director of Central Library Services, St. Louis Public Library (MO)
by Jobeth Bradbury 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Director of Central Library Services-St. Louis Public Library (MO) Be the advocate, catalyst and curator for the premier cultural destination in downtown St. Louis-the recognized center of the arts, culture and research for the City and region-The Central Library! The St. Louis Public Library<https://www.slpl.org/> seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and engaged leader for Central Library services to advance our primary mission as a progressive and customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. As part of a three-member administrative team, the Director of Central Services (DCS) reports to the Chief Public Services Officer and works in tandem with the Director of Neighborhood Services-these three positions are responsible for providing excellent, effective, and efficient library services to our customers--working closely with the Library's CEO and function as key members of the Library's administrative team to realize the Library's Strategic Plan<https://www.slpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2017/03/2017-STRATEGIC-PLA…>. St. Louis Public Library (SLPL) is a true urban library and independent political subdivision of the state of Missouri, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region-the City of St. Louis. With an increasingly diverse population of 310,000 (at the core of a metropolitan population of 2.85 million), St. Louis has world-class cultural and recreational assets, but is also challenged with pockets of deep urban poverty and decline, high illiteracy rates, and low public education attainment, often existing in close proximity to great wealth and privilege. The Library is a vital bridge between those worlds. With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service to this community, a large and varied collection, and a diverse staff of 400. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous annual investment in technology to provide state-of-the-art services. The Library operates 17 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles-and they range from magnificent Central Library--one of the world's great public libraries-to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. All St. Louis residents live within 1.7 miles of a library. With a 2020 budget of $28 million, the Library enjoys the support of an active and influential Foundation underwriting many programs and services. Director of Central Services Responsibilities. Central Library is at the heart of the St. Louis Public Library system. An architectural masterpiece by renowned architect Cass Gilbert, renovated and restored during a major three-year construction project costing $70 , the nationally award-winning result reopened to the public in 2012. Today's Central Library offers rich historical and digital resources as well as attractive popular collections and services. Central Library itself houses over 2.9 million items, and the DCS is also responsible for a remote storage facility located a few blocks from Central Library that houses an additional two million items. The DCS supervises a motivated staff of 109, including nine librarians and nine managers-and will be responsible for not only managing but motivating and developing this staff. This position offers the chance to help grow and develop new visions for public librarianship from a strong tradition and extraordinary history. The Library is looking for someone who wants to be part of and help create a strong culture of collegiality and partnership, and who believes a public library can only be truly excellent when its entire staff is proud of their mission and performance and enjoys their work. For additional perspective on the position, the Library, and the area, see the complete Position Profile<http://www.bradburymiller.com/slpljobdesc.pdf> and SLPL Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/slpllinks.htm>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program (or its equivalent in education and/or experience) and three or more years of positive and successful experience managing in a museum or a multiple-location library system, coordinating and balancing library operations, assuring excellence and uniformity of service. Additional desired skills and experience include: a high level of experience in staff development and team-building; a history of motivating high performance, implementing fair standards and resources, and clear evaluation of staff; knowledge of how to draw in new users, particularly in an urban setting; experience in strategic institutional planning and project management; the ability to plan and communicate decisions clearly; to know when consensus is beneficial and when to drive decisions; familiarity with fiscal management and budgeting; knowledge of trends, best practices, and technology innovations in library services: and excellent communication, writing, and speaking skills. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $95,000 - $115,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package-including potential relocation assistance. For more information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates.<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html> To start the application process, send a cover letter and résumé in PDF format to Dan Bradbury<mailto:DanBradbury@BradburyMiller.com> before the closing date of December 22, 2019. 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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Youth Librarian
by Kathleen Dimond 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

*Manchester District Library* Job title: *Youth Services Librarian* Supervised by: Library Director 20 hours per week including evenings and weekends $20.00 per hour The Manchester District Library is seeking a part time Youth Services Librarian to develop and lead programming that will engage youth patrons from pre-school to graduation. Our staff already has experience building a storytime program, and we’re looking for someone who can help us lead and grow our youth services offerings. We are especially interested in developing innovative programming ideas that can engage children and adolescents after they have grown out of the story time period. Gaming, art, creative writing, science and school mentorship are all areas we are interested in exploring and developing. Any of these areas would be of interest to us alongside a strong commitment to youth services librarianship in general. *Job summary* · Ability to design age-appropriate programs based on childhood development principles. · Help plan and facilitate storytimes, school visits, extended reading programs such as summer reading, and special events · Presents and leads a variety of activities for youth of all ages · Knowledge of children’s literature, information resources, and early literacy concepts. · Knowledge of computers, Internet, social media, and emerging technologies. · Makes recommendations to patrons regarding age and interest appropriate materials for children and young adults · Assists with collection development. Suggests new and replacement materials. Weeds collection as needed · Performs related work as required · Experience with integrated library systems and searching electronic resources is required · The candidate should be able to kneel, use the stairs, and lift 35 lbs. · Enthusiastic, positive team player. · Strong desire to engage, nurture and mentor children and serve their families and teachers. *Summary of requirements:* · MLS from an ALA accredited program or close to completion · Library youth services or equivalent experience · Excellent oral and written communication skills *Qualifications* Summary of requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited program or close to completion Library youth services or equivalent experience Excellent oral and written communication skills *Location* Manchester, Michigan United States *Default email for resumes.* *mdlhr912(a)gmail.com <mdlhr912(a)gmail.com>* -- Kathleen Dimond Manchester District Library 912 City Street Manchester, MI 48158 734.428.8045 kdimond(a)manchesterlibrary.info

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FYI: Deadlines Approaching for Open IMLS Grants
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

For those interested in the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ competitive grants. Karren Reish 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS <imlsnews(a)imls.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 4:34 PM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) <ReishK(a)michigan.gov> Subject: Deadlines Approaching for Open IMLS Grants Grant applications are due in November and December for open funding opportunities. [http://r20.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=3f9b75ef-5b3c-4384-a465-b322faefc51b&a=1121448…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/546fe8b1501/b25c3c0f-6ea3-4bc1-ba52-4d47e…]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> Deadlines Approaching for Open IMLS Grants The following grant application windows will be closing in the next 30 days. Make sure to get completed packets in soon. November 15 Deadlines Inspire! Grants for Small Museums<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is a special initiative of the Museums for America program. It is designed to help small museums implement projects that address priorities identified in their strategic plans. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff, a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, supports staff capacity building projects that use professional development to generate systemic change within a museum. Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. National Leadership Grants for Museums<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession so that museums can improve services for the American public. Museums for America<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – The Museums for America program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. Museum Grants for African American History and Culture<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – Museum Grants for African American History and Culture support activities that build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. December Deadlines Dec. 1: Museum Assessment Program (MAP)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – The Museum Assessment Program is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses, and plan for the future. Dec. 2: Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – The goal of this initiative is to support projects that strengthen the ability of small and/or rural libraries and archives to serve their communities and to build grantee capacity through participation in a community of practice. Dec. 10: Save America's Treasures<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> – The application for collections projects is available through Grants.gov<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> under funding opportunity number P20AS00004. The application for preservation projects is available under funding opportunity number P20AS00005. View All Available Grants<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> ‌ About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> and follow us on Facebook<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…> and Twitter<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.ne…>. 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MeL.org currently unavailable
by Megan Dudek 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Hi all – MeL.org is currently down. I will send a message when it is back up. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeLCat Training & MeL Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 153 [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D59BA1.81DA3960] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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SEMLOL: LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY REGISTRATION!
by SEMLOL Executive Board 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Good afternoon, Registration <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practice-what-you-preach-the-research-publicat…> at the reduced rate of $20 will end this Sunday, November 17! Please join us on Friday, November 22, 2019, from 1-4 p.m. at the University of Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus for the program: Practice What You Preach: The Research and Publication Process for Librarians. *Writing for the Editor: Removing Barriers to Getting Your Article Accepted* Ken Varnum (University of Michigan) *Publishing as a Student* Autumn Wetli (University of Michigan) *The Story of Networking, Proximity, Opportunity, and a Scholarly Partnership* Elizabeth Bucciarelli (Eastern Michigan University) *Engaging in Research and Publishing to Enhance Library Services and Library Collaborations * Joseph Muller & Karen E. Downing (University of Michigan) *Systematic Review Colossal Fail * Jennifer I. Bowen and Jill Turner (University of Detroit Mercy) Program also includes time for facilitated networking. After the meeting, there will be an optional tour of the UD-Mercy Library, and then an optional social hour at the historic Dakota Inn nearby. Registrations received before November 18 will secure the early bird rate of $20. Registration on or after November 18 is $25. LIS students are encouraged to attend at the special rate of only $10 throughout the entire registration period. Parking is free and light refreshments will be served. Please see the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing everyone soon! Holly Sorscher *Chair* :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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Touching Story.
by David Conklin 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Last week, ABC12 came to the library to interview Greg Jones (a former GDL employee) and one of our patrons about Greg's search for a kidney donor. It's a touching story regarding, human nature, faith and the relationships that can develop between the public and staff (albeit former staff). https://www.abc12.com/content/news/A-Journey-in-Friendship-and-Faith-564897… David Conklin Director Genesee District Library (810) 230-3335 Office (810) 732-1161 Fax dconklin(a)thegdl.org<mailto:dconklin@thegdl.org> Genesee District Library Headquarters 4195 W. Pasadena Avenue Flint, MI 48504

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MeL.org back up and running
by Megan Dudek 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Hi all – MeL.org is back up and running. If you have any questions or issues, please don’t hesitate to contact melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> or meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:meldatabaseshelp@mcls.org> Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeLCat Training & MeL Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 153 [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D59BA4.E06ED780] <http://www.mcls.org/> From: <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Megan Dudek via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Reply-To: Megan Dudek <dudekm(a)mcls.org> Date: Friday, November 15, 2019 at 10:45 AM To: "melcatlist(a)mcls.org" <melcatlist(a)mcls.org>, "meleresourceslist(a)mcls.org" <meleresourceslist(a)mcls.org>, "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] MeL.org currently unavailable Hi all – MeL.org is currently down. I will send a message when it is back up. Thanks, Megan Megan Dudek MeLCat Training & MeL Support Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 153 [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image006.png@01D59BA4.E06ED780] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Packing tape
by Julie Censke 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Hey Y'all, I ordered a new brand of packing tape, Duck Brand EZ Start Packing Tape, and I have to tell you, its life-changing. Gone are the loud taping noises while staff are packing up ILL items. It's so quiet! Happy Friday, Julie Censke Colon Township Library [cid:0c500c82-5c0f-4f72-9afa-5c90c44ea7ba]

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Re: [Michlib-l] nut-free libraries
by Reed, Nyama 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Hello Melissa, I encountered a similar complaint a couple years ago - plus I am allergic to peanuts and many other foods and live with this on a daily basis. I looked into library policies on it quite a bit and settled on no policy or signage. My feedback to the patron was: 1) Schools are able to be nut-free bc they are a controlled environment. They control who comes in and what is eaten. 2) A public library is not a controlled environment. 3) We could put up signs and set a policy, but people will ignore them. Ex. Someone may sneak into a corner to eat a PB&J sandwich. Or may eat it before coming in and then touch the doorknob with the peanut butter oils. 4) The presence of signage and a policy may give people living with nut allergies a false sense of safety in the library. 5) As a person who lives with food allergies I have to be hypervigilant in all environments for my own safety and it is best if families remain hypervigilant too. I expressed great concern for the grandmother and her granddaughter and stated that I live with it too, so I empathize with the fear and concern for her child. Alas, we cannot guarantee a safe environment even with signage or policy. 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. Today's Topics: 1. nut-free libraries (Melissa Malcolm) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 09:46:27 -0500 From: Melissa Malcolm <melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org> To: Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] nut-free libraries Message-ID: <CAChhsn6LLO983ZqCwZnzzaCUaX=naUfFs9Hdjyz8NJUyLZm9Tw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi all-- Happy snowy Monday! The library had a complaint on Saturday about our not being peanut-free. I know that schools have those policies but had not heard of libraries having them. I did find a couple of public libraries outside of Michigan with a notice that the library is nut-free, and one with a policy. Is there a Michigan library with a policy, and what do the procedures look like for enforcing it? Do staff members need to make sure that their lunches and snacks do not contain peanuts, almonds, etc? Thanks for any advice! melissa -- Melissa A. Malcolm Library Director Lapeer District Library 201 Village West Dr S Lapeer, MI 48446 melissa(a)lib.lapeer.org www.library.lapeer.org 810.664.9521 <callto:810.664.9521> ext. 3113 "If liberty and justice mean anything, then access means everything." -- Charles Ogletree

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Biblionix's Apollo
by Rachael Wiegmann 15 Nov '19

15 Nov '19

Hello everyone! We are looking to switch our I.L.S. provider. Biblionix's Apollo is the top contender and I was wondering if any other libraries use them? How is your customer service experience with them? Could you please send me pros and cons off list? Thank you so much for your time and help. Sincerely, Rachael A. Wiegmann Head of Reference Comstock Township Library

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