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Substitute Librarian Posting
by mcdowell＠libcoop.net 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Hello, Please see the attached posting for a substitute librarian with the Fraser Public Library. We are looking for substitutes with various times available, including morning, afternoon, evening and weekend hours. Applications received by June 3, 2019 will be given priority. Regards, Lorena McDowell Director Fraser Public Library

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Curious about your penal fines
by Kate Andrade 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Public Library folks: If your library receives your penal fines checks monthly OR you receive a statement or other documentation in addition to your check, please get in touch with me via email. I'd like to learn more about the documentation (if any) you receive from your county. Thank you! kate -- Kate Pohjola Andrade, Director Woodlands Library Cooperative 517-629-9469 586-801-0725 - cell/text Board Member, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services

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Apollo, Atriuum
by Mary Harrison 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Good Afternoon MichLib, Thank you for the feedback regarding Destiny/Follett. Our library is ready to make a switch. I'd love to hear any pros and cons about Apollo or Atriuum circulation systems. If anyone wants me to send compiled responses, please let me know and I'll be glad to do. Thank you for your comments, Mary Mary Jean Harrison Library Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street P.O. Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038-0430 269-468-3431 The most important asset of any library goes home at night - the library staff. Timothy Healy

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Don't miss out! Application deadline is approaching for the 2019 Michigan Library Harwood Public Innovators Virtual Lab
by Jan Davidson 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

The Library of Michigan and MCLS, in partnership with The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation<https://theharwoodinstitute.org/>, will be hosting the 2019 Michigan Library Harwood Public Innovators Virtual Lab in October and November for up to an additional 50 Michigan library staff. Over 150 Michigan library staff, representing dozens of libraries, have already completed training. This opportunity will include an eight-week, online Virtual Public Innovators Lab, followed by 18 months of coaching for select libraries. This training is being offered, through a competitive grant process, at no charge to the selected Michigan libraries, with LSTA funding provided through the Library of Michigan. Past participants of similar initiatives have shared the following examples of impact: * Increased library relevance * Program and service initiatives that have higher profile and impact; and * Ability to re-energize staff and volunteers For examples of the value of applying the Harwood practice over time, take a look at the following videos from your peers in Michigan and an overview from The Harwood Institute:   http://www.librariesengage.org/videos.php https://youtu.be/EMfAC-CQlZA The application deadline is 5pm Eastern (4pm Central), Aug. 29, 2019. Don’t miss your chance; apply today! For more information and to apply: mcls.org/virtuallab<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/michigan-harwood-virtual-lab-20…> Questions should be sent to David Votta, MCLS Community Engagement Librarian, at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 ext. 122. ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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ALA News Update
by Jennifer L. Dean 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

ALA News DOGObooks and YALSA partner for 2019 Teens’ Top Ten voting; voting now open<http://bit.ly/33JuOv0> The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has announced that for the seventh year in a row, DOGObooks will host the voting page for the 2019 Teens’ Top Ten. Every April, the Teens’ Top Ten nominees are posted on the Thursday of National Library Week, and readers vote online Aug. 15 through Oct. 15. Read more<http://bit.ly/33JuOv0> New AASL Standards publications focus on leadership, lessons, and collection development<http://bit.ly/33PJNU7> New publications from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and ALA Editions expand on AASL's "National School Library Standards" to build practitioners' leadership skills, provide compelling and authentic lessons, and introduce key components that influence collection development. Read more<http://bit.ly/33PJNU7> United for Libraries to host live webinar '2020 Census: What Trustees, Friends and Foundations Need to Know'<http://bit.ly/2TPXiia> United for Libraries is hosting a live webinar for members, “2020 Census: What Trustees, Friends and Foundations Need to Know,” on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Gavin Baker, assistant director of government relations at the American Library Association, will lead the webinar. The 2020 Census will begin in March and the results will shape economic and political opportunity for the next decade. More than $800 billion in federal funds will be allocated to states and communities based on the census results every year, along with seats for every level of government from Congress to school boards. Around the country, libraries are working with their communities to help achieve a complete count, from delivering accurate information about the Census to providing computers and internet for residents to respond online. In this webinar, learn about free resources from the American Library Association and opportunities for Trustees, Friends and Foundations to get involved. Read more<http://bit.ly/2TPXiia> Choice white paper encourages libraries to develop and implement a marketing outreach strategy<http://bit.ly/33MJ1aI> Researched and produced by Choice, written by Emily L. Hauser, a freelance writer and public librarian, the white paper provides an outline of library marketing strategies and identifies proven follow-through tactics. The work describes specific, actionable steps different types of libraries can take to build effective, sustainable marketing programs that will promote a library’s services, resources, and instruction over the long term. Read more<http://bit.ly/33MJ1aI> LLAMA webinar: What every library leader and manager should know about change management<http://bit.ly/2TP1QVO> Change management is a critical and unavoidable part of project management. Overlooking its impact can cause project failure and staff dissent. By understanding how change management works, you can ensure success and continued staff buy-in. This webinar describes the key parts of successful change management and how to keep your stakeholders happy throughout the project. Read more<http://bit.ly/2TP1QVO> Jennifer L. Dean - PhD, MLIS Dean of University 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:909d802d-f3f5-458c-918e-e221e257c3db]

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Hobbiton Run FUNdraiser for the Benton Harbor Public Library
by Kat Boyer 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Hello everyone, Please find attached a flyer about the 4th Annual Hobbiton Beer Run fundraiser for the Benton Harbor Public Library's Children's Department. This event is untimed and includes two distances 2.5K and 5K. The course goes through the Benton Harbor Arts District and includes two breweries (North Pier, and the Livery). Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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Upcoming webinar: Making Your Website Accessible
by Jan Davidson 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Don't miss this upcoming, important MCLS webinar! Making Your Website Accessible <https://store.mcls.org/index.php/making-your-website-accessible-394.html> Wednesday, Sept. 4 2 - 4pm Eastern (1 - 3pm Central) To see a list of other great upcoming workshops, please visit our Training Store: https://store.mcls.org ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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2019 MI PR Group Unconference - registration is now open!
by Kelly Rembert 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Hi Everyone, We are excited to announce that registration for our 2019 MI PR Group Unconference is now open. The MI PR Group an informal PR group to work together and share our successes, learn from our non-successes and put our brains together to try and tackle issues and help all of our libraries. We invite anyone involved with marketing or public relations in libraries to this group. It will be on Monday, September 16 from 10am - 4:30pm at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. The Unconference is free - parking is not included and lunch is on your own. Find out more and register at: http://bit.ly/2019MIPRunconference. We narrowed down the session suggestions to the top 6 and the top 4 voted on (via the registration link) will be presented. Once you register you will be receive an email closer to the event date with more details such as parking, maps and recommended lunch spots. Please let us know of any questions or concerns. Thanks and I hope you can make it to the our MI PR Group Unconference, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 ( tel:2487964367) krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Pint Size Polkas - discount for additional performances
by Melissa Oxborrow 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Hello, friends! We have Mike Schneider with Pint Size Polkas scheduled to come to our library Tuesday, Oct. 15 for a 6PM show. He will provide a significant discount to area libraries that schedule him earlier that day (1PM or later). His program is a great fit for pre-K through grade 5 and their families, interactive with lots of music and dancing---and he is super professional and easy to work with. I'm including a link to his website below. If you are interested and would like additional information, please reach out to me via email or phone. Thanks! Melissa M. Oxborrow Head of Youth Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Rd. Stevensville, MI 49127 (269)429-9575 x. 130 http://www.pintsizepolkas.com/ Welcome to Pint Size Polkas!<http://www.pintsizepolkas.com/> www.pintsizepolkas.com 07.08.19 EVENTS Update Uncle Mike is in the middle of another busy summer! Check out the Events page for details on his tour of the western U.S. that's happening right now. Or, if you're a librarian already looking forward to 2020 (believe it or not, Mike already has seven commitments in Shawano County, WI next summer), check out the Hire page for details on his big plans for next year.

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Adult Literacy Assistance
by Tracy Wilson (Roseville Public Library) 22 Aug '19

22 Aug '19

Does anyone know of any adult literacy resources in southeast Michigan? I have someone who needs resources for an adult with dyslexia. 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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