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Job posting: Youth Services Librarian
by gretchen 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

The Paw Paw District Library is looking for an innovative and enthusiastic Youth Services Librarian to join our team! POSITION: YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN HOURS: 40 hours per week, weekdays, some evenings and weekends SALARY: $39k-$44k annually, DOQ DUTIES: Plans, promotes, and presents youth programs Assists in the development and maintenance of youth collections Creates activities to promote young people's use of the library Provides reference and reader's advisory service to patrons of all ages Develops positive relationships with community groups and schools Provides exceptional customer service to patrons of all ages Works collaboratively with coworkers to carry out the daily operations of the library QUALIFICATIONS: Successful experience working with youth Knowledge of library practices and trends in youth service Bachelor's Degree in any field required, Masters in Library Science preferred Strong communication and technology skills Knowledge of children's literature Previous public library experience preferred APPLICATION: Submit resume and cover letter to Gretchen Evans, Director at gretchen(a)pawpaw.lib.mi.us. DEADLINE: December 6, 2019 Paw Paw District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is an at-will position. Gretchen Evans Director Paw Paw District Library 609 W Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 269-657-3800

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MeL training opportunity
by Kimberly White 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

The following workshops will be presented free of charge by Theresa Runyan, MeL Engagement Specialist on Thursday, November 14th at the Hoyt Library located at 505 Janes Ave in Saginaw. There are a few open seats left. If you'd like to attend, please register by emailing me at kwhite(a)saginawlibrary.org<mailto:kwhite@saginawlibrary.org> with the session you would like to attend and write Mel Training in the subject line. Thanks! Kim White Head of Hoyt Library Learn how to Navigate the MeL Website and MeL eResources Quickly & Easily - You'll also discover ideas that will help you connect eResources to what you do every day; during your daily activities and tasks, and interactions with co-workers, patrons, and your community. 9:00 AM - 12:00PM - This session is designed for the Expert or Power User. So, if you already use or have used databases in the past and you'd like to know more, this session is for you. 1:00 - 4:00 PM - This session is designed for the Novice Learner. So, if you have never used databases, use them infrequently, or simply need to brush-up on your databases skills, this session is for you. [cid:image001.jpg@01D5962F.373CF9F0]

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December 5 SNSR Meeting
by Jen Taggart 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

If you would like to discuss accessibility services, adaptive programming and/or assistive technology for all ages in libraries, please join us for the next Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) meeting! SNSR Meeting December 5, 2019 1 - 3 pm Location: Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 The Superiorland Library Cooperative has offered the option to join the meeting virtually via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Please email taggartj(a)btpl.org to let me know if you would like to attend virtually or meet with us in person at the Library of Michigan by November 25. Agenda: Welcome & Introductions 1 – 2 pm Roundtable discuss and share: Accessibility topics Institutional advocacy New programs or services Accessibility collection development and vendor resources Assistive technology Renaming SNSR 2 – 3 pm Think tank breakout discussions: * Youth Services * Teen / Adult Services 3 – 3:45 pm (optional) Tour of the Library of Michigan Next meeting: Adaptive Umbrella Workshop April 30, 2020 https://btpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Save-the-date-postcard.pdf (Registration details coming in December!) Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800<tel:(248)%20642-5800> www.btpl.org<https://mail.btpl.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=jf708CfJRoTY7i2petgqEcyW5cfgSrYFGz66…> www.adaptiveumbrella.blogspot.com<https://mail.btpl.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=e3wBx0x25W7ujPe5sxRGkjWHIOCUdWe74bgd…>

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Technology webinar from MCLS!!
by Gwen Haviland 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

There is still time to register for this MCLS Technology webinar!! It's All Fun and Games: Teaching Information Literacy Using Online Games<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/it-s-all-fun-and-games-410.html> 1-day class, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm - 3:00pm 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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MCLS hosting vendors for lightning webinar
by Services 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

There is still time to register for the upcoming MCLS Vendor Lightning Webinar for public libraries, taking place on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10:30am-12pm Eastern (9:30-11am Central). If you are interested in exploring new resource products for your library, but don’t have a lot of time to learn the ins and outs of individual databases, software, eJournal, and eBook sources, the webinar is a great opportunity to see products in action. The webinar will feature a variety of vendors, like EBSCO, Gale, and ProQuest. Each vendors will have 15 minutes to highlight a specific product and demonstrate its functionality. To register, please complete this registration form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nKfNhtlhcpNHKAfwW6gBShUq4mwBzAKXaMO1ieMc0o…>. Group Purchasing Team Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (800) 530-9019 ext 401

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FW: COSLA seeks dialogue with Macmillan Publishers on eBook Sales
by Riley, Randy (MDE) 08 Nov '19

08 Nov '19

On Nov. 4 at the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) meeting in Hartford, CT I was one of a group of ten state librarians and the Executive Director of COSLA that met with Mr. John Sargent, CEO of Macmillan Publishing Company. The meeting lasted over two and a half hours. Mr. Sargant explained that the new Macmillan e-book policy was necessary or publishers would have no other choice but to continue to raise prices to libraries, causing even more stress on existing library budgets. COSLA members pushed back on many/most of Mr. Sargent's claims. Other publishers are closely watching this situation and will make future decisions based on the success or failure of Macmillan's embargo policy. ALA, COSLA and many other library organizations have urged Macmillan to reconsider their new e-book policy. Attached is COSLA's press release about the Macmillan meeting. r. Randy Riley State Librarian Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Street Lansing, MI 48909 (517) 335-1517 rileyr1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:rileyr1@michigan.gov> From: COSLA <info(a)cosla.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2019 4:57 PM To: COSLA <info(a)cosla.org> Subject: COSLA seeks dialogue with Macmillan Publishers on eBook Sales FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2019 Contact: Timothy Cherubini, Executive Director tcherubini(a)cosla.org<mailto:tcherubini@cosla.org> 859 514 9826 Chief Officers of State Library Agencies seek dialogue with Macmillan Publishers on eBook Sales Discussion reveals areas of common concern and diverging perspectives. Hartford, Connecticut - At the invitation of Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), Macmillan Publishers CEO John Sargent joined several State Librarians for dialogue around the company's new pricing and availability policy for library eBook purchasing. COSLA, whose members include all 50 states, the District of Columbia and 3 territories, expressed concerns about the recent policy change which the organization's members view as detrimental to the needs of the library-using public nationwide. A major purpose behind the meeting was to understand Macmillan's decision better, including achieving an understanding of how Macmillan arrived at their model. Mr. Sargent shared with COSLA Macmillan's concern that eBook sales are rising in public libraries but declining with consumers. He likened the eBook marketplace to that for major motion pictures in that new releases have the greatest value in their first few weeks and their initial release should allow for the greatest return on both creative and business investment. The availability of eBooks through libraries, which may be perceived as being "free," is in Macmillan's opinion the major driver in the consumer decline. "We disagree with the premise that eBook availability through libraries negatively impacts sales of new release best seller sales to any significant extent," said Cindy Aden, chair of COSLA's eBook engagement group and Washington State Librarian. "Libraries pay higher prices for eBooks and we question the logic that a publisher would achieve significant revenue from restricting sales to libraries. In our experience, few readers faced with wait times for a new release would choose to purchase the book directly instead of waiting, even if those wait times are significant." Mr. Sargent on the other hand told COSLA that based on anecdotal data, they believe that if library users cannot gain access to a new eBook from their library, 8 percent of those waiting will likely buy the eBook "Typical eBook loan periods are 2 - 3 weeks," noted COSLA President and Hawaii State Librarian Stacey Aldrich. "It is unlikely that a single eBook purchased by a library at 3 or 4 times the cost of a consumer book would circulate more than 2.5 times in the first 8 weeks, so the drain on potential buyers is insignificant during the eBooks' most valuable selling period." Contrary to the assumption stated by Mr. Sargent that availability through libraries negatively impacts book sales, COSLA believes that library availability builds readership, increases awareness of authors, publishers, booksellers and the entire ecosystem, thereby positively impacting sales. Libraries serve segments of communities that for various reasons are not able to purchase eBooks. Publishers and librarians have engaged frequently over many years on issues of pricing, availability and access of eBooks in libraries. The terms now in place for Macmillan imprints add to an already difficult set of issues. Mr. Sargent repeated another oft-stated claim that eBook availability through libraries devalues works. COSLA board members had various responses to this concern. COSLA Vice President and Montana State Librarian Jennie Stapp made the point that library users do value their books, even if accessed via their library, as evidenced by the valuable time they devote to reading them. COSLA members also emphasized the case that libraries provide "early adopter" readers who can talk about a new book to others and encourage higher readership. Keeping new books out of a library may negatively impact Macmillan authors whose books won't be shared, and whose readers will find other authors while waiting, possibly not returning to those Macmillan authors immediately or at all. Mr. Sargent appeared eager to describe the problem from his perspective and open to considering alternative models presented by others, acknowledging that the current embargo model may not be the "right" model. He expressed confidence in that model however, and determination to find out if it will drive eBook sales to consumers. COSLA and Mr. Sargent have agreed to explore eBook pricing models and to continue to try to find ways to understand the perceived problem and to emphasize the importance of libraries to the overall book ecosystem. All agreed that better data will help the conversation. Meanwhile libraries across the country are responding by opting not to purchase new Macmillan eBook titles, all eBook titles or even all Macmillan books, hoping to demonstrate to Macmillan that libraries are a significant part of his bottom line and should be seen as a partner in promoting books, authors and reading. About the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA): COSLA is an independent organization of the chief officers of state and territorial agencies designated as the state library administrative agency and responsible for statewide library development. Its purpose is to provide leadership on issues of common concern and national interest; to further state library agency relationships with federal government and national organizations; and to initiate cooperative action for the improvement of library services to the people of the United States.

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Community Center Coordinator Job Posting
by Heather Wood-Gramza 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

Hi Everyone, We are looking for a Community Center Coordinator at the Howard Miller Library and Community Center in Zeeland. This is a part-time, 25 hour per week position. For job details and to apply, please visit our website at https://cityofzeeland.com/Jobs.aspx. If you have additional questions, please reply to me directly off-listserv. Thanks! Heather Heather Wood-Gramza Director Howard Miller Library and Community Center 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464 hwood-gramza(a)cityofzeeland.com 616.748.5901

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Law Library Clerk Job Opportunity (PT)
by Miller, Vincenza G. 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

Hello, This distribution list was given to me by the Royal Oak Public Library. We are a business law firm that provides legal services to businesses nation-wide. Our Firm is currently seeking a part time (5-10 hours x week) library clerk to assist our librarian in keeping our library current. This is an attempt to seek a staff person that is looking for very part time work. I have attached the job description for further details. Hourly rate is $14.5 x hour. Resumes may be submitted directly to me. Thank you! Kindest Regards, Vincenza Vincenza G. Miller<mailto:vgm@h2law.com> Human Resources Generalist 450 W. 4th St., Royal Oak, MI 48067 E: vgm(a)h2law.com<mailto:vgm@h2law.com> D: 248.723.0366<tel:248.723.0366> F: 248.723.0500<tel:248.723.0500> [cid:hh_logo_af5babf3-df15-4b32-8849-94aa3d24375e.png]<https://howardandhoward.com/> NOTICE: Information contained in this transmission to the named addressee is proprietary information and is subject to attorney-client privilege and work product confidentiality. If the recipient of this transmission is not the named addressee, the recipient should immediately notify the sender and destroy the information transmitted without making any copy or distribution thereof. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE: Nothing contained in this communication is intended to constitute an electronic signature unless a specific statement to the contrary is included in this message.

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School libraries - lost book policies
by Jessica Holman 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

Good morning, This is for school libraries. What is your lost book policy? Do you make an effort to get back books that leave the school with students who transfer out? If so, what steps do you take? Thank you. -- Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18 Librarian North Star Montessori Academy 3030 Wright St. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 226-0156 ext. 28

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State Aid to Public Libraries
by Webb, Kathy (MDE) 07 Nov '19

07 Nov '19

STATE AID FY2020 The new state aid rates have been computed for FY2020, no change in per capita this disbursement year and will total $12,067,700. Per capita breakdown of $.39708 for direct and indirect state aid to public libraries. Cooperative per capita of $.397080 and a density payment of $7.94 per square mile. The FY2020 Public Library Annual Report/State Aid Application report will be available for submission from October 1, 2019 and close on February 1, 2020. Payments will be processed as follows: 1st 50% payment will be made after your state aid/annual report is reviewed. The remaining 50% will be paid after July 1, 2019. Please note that state aid reports are reviewed in the order that they are received. Reviews and first payments will begin after February 1, 2020 For a complete listing of the State Aid to Public Libraries Application Process, please visit the Library of Michigan website at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/State_Aid_to_Public_Li… Thank you! Kathy Webb State Aid/Penal Fines Library of Michigan P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909 517-335-1514 Fax 517-335-1522 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention by learning more from the Children's Trust Fund at www.michigan.gov/ctf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> [cid:image001.jpg@01D59557.1D336AE0]

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