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Class I-III Library Leadership Academy Info Webinar #1 tomorrow (Wed 7/17, 11:30am)
by Kristin Fontichiaro 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Howdy - Just a reminder that the first of three informational sessions for the 2019-2020 Class I - III Library Leadership Academy kicks off tomorrow at 11:30am. You can find logon information here: https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/info-sessions/ If you can't make it, we will archive the session on that page and also have future sessions scheduled for: - Tues., Jul. 23, 7pm - Mon., Jul. 29, 9am The deadline to apply is Friday, August 16, 2019, 11:59pm. Hope to see you online! Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1b…> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Job Opportunity in beautiful Traverse City Michigan!
by Deb Radjenovich 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

*The Traverse Area District Library has an exciting job opportunity at our Main Library location. We are looking for an innovative, creative and cost conscious leader to become our Adult Services Coordinator. If you are interested in working with a great group of people in a great location, then you need to check out the listing below and/or contact us for more information!* *Job Opening* *Adult Services Coordinator – Exempt Position* *Main Library – Full-time* Under the supervision of the Library Director, the person in this position will be responsible for the smooth and cost efficient functioning of the Adult Services Department and for establishing and maintaining best practices for the department. Please see the attached job description for full details. Availability to work evenings and weekends with flexibility to fill in for staff shortages is required. *Annual Salary*: Commensurate with experience *Posting date*: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 *Deadline to apply*: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, a fully completed TADL application along with a cover letter to: Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 or by email to jobs(a)tadl.org. For questions, please call 231-932-8549 or email jobs(a)tadl.org. *Traverse Area District Library* *Job Description* *Job Title*: Adult Services Department Coordinator *Department:* Adult Services *Reports to*: Library Director *FLSA Status:* Exempt *Effective Date*: June 18, 2019 *SUMMARY* Under the general direction of the Library Director, the person in this position is responsible for the smooth and cost efficient functioning of the department and for establishing and maintaining Library best practices. *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* To perform this job successfully, an individual in this position must have the ability to excel in the following representative responsibilities: · Select, train, monitor performance and conduct performance appraisals for Adult Services staff according to library policy. · Assure continual improvement of lending and reference collection management, readers advisory and reference information services. · Understand and teach best practices for selection, promotion and highest utilization of collection. · Serve as Adult Services primary content mentor and trainer for branches as well as the Main Library. Coordinate selection and copy purchases for best reach throughout the district. · Suggest, design and execute programs for adult audiences in coordination with the Marketing & Communications Manager and branches that serve to increase use of lending collections and electronic resources. · Initiate and participate in outreach activities throughout the district. · Prepare related reports, correspondence and records. · Serve as administrator on duty in rotation with other Coordinators and Assistant Directors. · Perform other duties as required. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* *REQUIRED: *Considerable knowledge of library policies, procedures, best practices and methods. *REQUIRED*: Ability to supervise and collaborate. *REQUIRED:* Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees. *REQUIRED*: Knowledge of and ability to develop and work within budgets. *REQUIRED*: Knowledge of current and emerging library technologies. *REQUIRED:* Willingness and availability to work weekends and evenings with flexibility to fill in for unexpected staff shortages as needed. *REQUIRED:* Willingness and ability to work at any library location as required. *EDUCATION * *REQUIRED:* Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent ALA Accredited degree. *EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS* *REQUIRED:* Five years of relevant library experience. *REQUIRED*: State of Michigan Level I or II Librarian Certificate. *REQUIRED*: Valid Michigan Driver’s License. Although reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, visual and communication ability is required. Deb Radjenovich, SHRM-SCP Business Manager Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 dradjenovich(a)tadl.org 231-932-8549 www.tadl.org

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Re: [Michlib-l] scanning and emailing
by Amber Hughey 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Nothing. Scanning/email is free. We only charge for copies due to ink/paper and not staff time. ---------------------------------------- From: Howe Memorial via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Sent: 7/16/19 12:18 PM To: Michlib-l(a)mail2.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] scanning and emailing Good afternoon all;Just wonder if libraries are doing scanning and emailing for patrons, and if you are are you charging? Thanks Sandy JohnsonHowe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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scanning and emailing
by Howe Memorial 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Good afternoon all; Just wonder if libraries are doing scanning and emailing for patrons, and if you are are you charging? Thanks Sandy Johnson Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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State Librarian's Excellence Award Application Due Aug 16
by White, Shannon (MDE) 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award will be awarded to a library (any type), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display. Visit the following URL for an application - https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2019_slea_applicati… The winners will be honored at the State Librarian's luncheon on Wednesday, October 16 from noon to 1:00 p.m. during the 2019 Michigan Library Association Annual Conference in Novi. Contact Person: Darlene DePeel, Library of Michigan Foundation Phone: 517-335-1488 Email: depeeld(a)michigan.gov<mailto:depeeld@michigan.gov> The deadline to apply for the funding is August 16, 2019. Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Any Old Cd's...
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

... have been offered! We're all set! I'm impressed, as always, by the speed of responses, as well as your generosity! Thanks, everyone! -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Any Old CDs?
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Greetings, everyone! We are in need of about 50 cds or dvds for a craft project, and had blithely tossed out all of ours quite awhile ago. If you have any old cds gathering dust, could you send them our way? Our RIDES code is: ZV347 Thanks for your time! -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian (Oakland University Libraries)
by Mariela Hristova 16 Jul '19

16 Jul '19

Job opening: *Instruction and Reference Part-Time Librarian* Oakland University Libraries seek a part-time librarian to provide information literacy instruction and reference services. Instruction-related duties include one-shot instruction sessions for WRT 1060, a freshman composition course. Reference-related duties include offering research help to library patrons in person, over chat, phone, and email, as well as providing one-on-one research consultations. Part-time librarians also assist with special projects as assigned. Hours: 15-20 hours per week Salary: $22.50 per hour Start date: September 3, 2019 The job candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS and strong orientation towards instruction and reference services. Experience in teaching and reference in an academic library is preferred. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review of applications begins on Monday, July 29, 2019. Please send a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references by email or mail to: Mariela Hristova, Associate Dean Kresge Library, Room 300D 100 Library Drive Rochester, MI 48309-4479 hristova(a)oakland.edu :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: Please excuse the cross-posting if you have already seen this announcement elsewhere. Kindly, Mariela :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:

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Re: [Michlib-l] Virtual Attendance and Voting at Board meetings
by STEPHEN 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Scott: Everything you need to know about this issue as well as the issue of out of meeting voting on motions by email is enshrined in Michigan state law.A call to Ann Seurynck at Foster Swift (616) 726-2240 or Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant at the Library of Michigan (517) 335-8132, will get you the information you need.They are the experts in library and municipal government law who can best guide you in assembling the appropriate information for your Board.We’ve looked at it; lots of rules in the laws. Stephen G. Harper Vice President and Trustee Plymouth District Library Sent from Xfinity Connect App ------ Original Message ------ From: Duimstra,Scott via Michlib-l To: Michlib-l(a)mcls.org Sent: July 15, 2019 at 12:11 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Virtual Attendance at Board meetings Hi everyone, Our Board is interested in researching the possibility of virtual attendance and voting at Board meetings. If any of you have policies allowing this or have updated your Board’s bylaws to allow this, could you reply to me off the list. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Scott Scott Duimstra Executive Director Pronouns: he, him, his Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-0813|duimstras@cadl.org(mailto:duimstras@cadl.org) www.cadl.org(https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.o… Twitter:www.twitter.com/cadl(https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=htt… Facebook:www.facebook.com/cadlibrary(https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/u… _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l(a)mcls.org http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

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Joining the Michigan Digital Preservation Initiative – July Open Planning Call Announced
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Greetings, Please excuse any cross-posting. The Statewide & Regional Stepping Stones to the National Digital Platform<https://www.gvsu.edu/library/stepping-stones-68.htm> project will be launching the first in a series of monthly virtual planning calls for our entire state community of libraries, archives, museums, galleries, historical societies, and other similar collecting institutions. Running through the remainder of 2019, these virtual monthly calls will be an opportunity for all such institutions to catch up with the work of this incredible new collaborative initiative, and begin directly contributing to laying the foundation for the new open community and digital preservation network to-come. The first call is scheduled two weeks from now on Monday, July 29th from 11am-12pm on the Zoom platform. See the call-in information below. Topic: Stepping Stones - July Planning Meeting Time: Jul 29, 2019 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/953776530 One tap mobile +16465588656,,953776530# US (New York) +17207072699,,953776530# US Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 720 707 2699 US Meeting ID: 953 776 530 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abH77YERaR There are multiple options for joining the conversations. If you can only join by phone, no problem, you’ll be able to follow along offline. We’ll have reminder announcements going out next week, and will share presentation slides and a working agenda at that time for folks to review. We’ll also record the conversations and make the link available on our project website. We hope you can make it. All are welcome! Thanks, -- Matt Schultz Curation and Digital Preservation Librarian Grand Valley State University Libraries schultzm(a)gvsu.edu<mailto:schultzm@gvsu.edu> 616-331-5072

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