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Register soon for these MCLS webinars!
by Gwen Haviland 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

There is still time to register for these MCLS webinars! Intellectual Property<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/intellectual-property-401.html> 1-day class, October 9, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm - 3:00pm Central) RDA for Non-Catalogers: What Do I Need to Know?<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rda-for-non-catalogers-what-do-i-need-to-k…> 1-day class, October 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm - 3:00pm Central) Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Advanced<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…> 3-day class, Oct 15-17, 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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Job Posting - FT Electronic Resources Librarian - Kettering University
by Dawn Winans 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

*Kettering University has a full-time opening for an Electronic Resources Librarian. The full job posting can be found at: https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/5311 <https://jobs.kettering.edu/postings/5311>* Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM (science, technology, engineering, math and business) education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. Through this proven approach we inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach and an engaged community of stakeholders. More about Kettering: https://www.kettering.edu/about --Kettering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce-- -- *Dawn M. Winans* *Head of Research & DiscoveryKettering University Library* *Phone: 810-762-9842* *Fax: 810-762-9744* *1700 University Ave~Flint, MI, 48504 * *Kettering University* *"Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." * *~ Charles Kettering*

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FREE - Microfilm. NYT and WSJ
by Amy Alcenius 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

Hello MichLib, We are getting rid of our microfilm collections of *New York Times *and *Wall Street Journal*. . *New York Times - January 1929 thru December 2011*. There are about 3,000 rolls in boxes, which is about 3 cabinets full. *Wall Street Journal - November 1969 thru December 2002*. There are about 400 rolls in boxes, which is about a half a cabinet full. If you are interested in adopting them for your library, please contact me at AmyAH(a)kpl.gov. Strong preference for those willing to come pick them up. *Amy Alcenius-Hoisington | Collection Maintenance Librarian* Kalamazoo Public Library | CEN 315 S. Rose St. | Kalamazoo, MI, 49007 (269) 553-7927

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Free Webinar - Planning a Palooza: Creating Collaborative Training Opportunities for Library Staff
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

Planning a Palooza: Creating Collaborative Training Opportunities for Library Staff<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=865&reset=1> InfoPeople is offering this free, 1-hour webinar on October 2 at 3:00PM Eastern. In December 2018 library staff in the state of Georgia gathered for their first Adult Programming Palooza. This was an event designed to connect adult programmers around the state in a format where collaboration and shared experience were the focus. In this webinar, the planners and organizers of the palooza will share how this model can be implemented to create a collaborative training experience for library staff. They will describe the foundations of planning a palooza including location and scalability, format and intended outcomes, and how to go about inviting presenters to be part of the training event. Presenters will cover step-by-step how to go about implementing a palooza, gathering supplies and preparing the space. As our roles as librarians diversify, creating training opportunities and learning from one another becomes increasingly important. Often the training and answers we seek as fellow librarians have already been encountered. Instead of waiting for the training to present itself, we can create training that encourages networking, collaboration and communication among library staff who share similar job responsibilities. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: * Have the knowledge and tools to plan and implement their own training palooza. * Understand the need for increased opportunities for training and collaboration. * Learn the foundations of planning a palooza and be able to scale it to fit their needs. This webinar will be of interest to: Public Libraries; Programming Staff; Trainers Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Reminder - Sign up for IMLS Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries Grant writing assistance
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

For those public libraries interested in the 2nd round of the IMLS Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries grant, Kristin Fontichiaro from the University of Michigan and I will be doing a Q & A webinar and a proposal review to help libraries apply for this grant. We strongly encourage you to watch the recording of IMLS's pre-application webinar as well. See below for more information! If you aren't sure about what goes into applying for a grant like this, you can take a look at this sample Work Timeline - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V694cbBID3rVuVzEGkH4Gbmzcs9qF2SF2AKixf1…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.goog…> as well as participate in the webinars and review meeting listed below. * Grant Application Deadline: December 2, 2019 * Grant Eligibility and Application Information - https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/fy20-ols-app-nofo.pdf * Grant FAQ - https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/faq-accelerating-promising-practices-… * IMLS Pre-Application webinar - Thursday, September 12 - RECORDING Link<https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2019-09-12.1044.M.FEB3AC5E26B7FEC75A…> Q & A Webinar with Karren and Kristin * Friday, October 25th, 2:00 PM * Register for Q & A webinar at this link - https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5213092/IMLS-Accelerating-Promising-Practice… Proposal Review meeting (1 hour time slots) * Friday, November 22nd, pick a time slot when you register * Attendance online or in-person (in-person is at Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915/4th floor - Lake Michigan Room) * A full draft of a proposal is necessary for the meeting * Register for Proposal Review meeting at this link - https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5213167/IMLS-Accelerating-Promising-Practice… Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> https://www.michigan.gov/lsta https://www.michigan.gov/sl21 [cid:image001.png@01D57529.F4D9EFD0]Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through October 6. Nominate an educator at http://bit.ly/2020-2021MTOY<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2…>. For more information visit www.michigan.gov/mtoy<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>.

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Packing material
by Karri Slater 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

Good morning Houghton Lake has a tote of different size packing envelopes available. Please send your ZV code when replying. Thank you.

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JOB POSTING EXTENSION: Due October 5th, Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library
by Bradley Chaplin 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

The deadline for resumes has been extended one week to October 5th, 2019 by 2:00pm. Application details here: https://www.sbbdl.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/SBBDL-Director-Search-2019… Bradley Chaplin Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 sbbdl.org

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Buchanan District Library is going Fine Free
by Laura Hauch - Buchanan District Library 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

Buchanan District Library is going Fine Free next week. Below is our press release. For more information, check out our website at https://www.buchananlibrary.org/about-us/fine-free. Laura Hauch Circulation Manager Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax http://buchananlibrary.org<http://buchananlibrary.org/> NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2019 Contact: Meg Paulette, Director Phone: 269-695-1911 Email: m.paulette(a)buchananlibrary.com<mailto:m.paulette@buchananlibrary.com> Buchanan Library to Eliminate Late Fines BUCHANAN, Michigan - Late fines will soon be a thing of the past at Buchanan District Library. Beginning October 1, 2019, the library will stop charging fines for overdue materials. "It's about access," said Meg Paulette, library director. "Fines can prevent people from using library materials and services for a variety of reasons. Our goal is to encourage everyone to enjoy and use the library, and charging fines is counterproductive to that goal." This change in policy for the library includes eliminating all overdue fines, and forgiving any fines patrons have accrued in the past. Materials will still have due dates, and as always, patrons will be responsible for replacement costs if an item is lost or destroyed. Eliminating late fines is a growing trend among libraries, though it is less common in our region. This year, the American Library Association released a Resolution on Monetary Library Fines as a Form of Social Inequity, and "urge(d) libraries to scrutinize their practices of imposing fines on library patrons and actively move towards eliminating them." The resolution also compels governing bodies to strengthen their funding support so libraries are not dependent on fines as a source of revenue. The Buchanan District Library is able to eliminate overdue fines thanks in part to a grant from the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation. "We are able to offset the lost revenue from collecting fines this first year because of the of the MGCF grant," said Paulette. "In the future, we need to increase fundraising efforts so that this change in policy will be financially sustainable. Fines aren't a large percentage of our budget, but as a small library with ever-increasing costs, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to continue to improve and expand our services. Fortunately for us, Buchanan is a wonderful, tight-knit community of neighbors who look out for each other, and we know we can count on them." Buchanan District Library joins a nation-wide movement to end library fines. Studies from libraries around the country (and the world) have shown that library fines are not effective as a mechanism to encourage timely return of materials, and instead serve as an economic barrier. In addition, eliminating fines has been shown to increase library usage. "We hope to see more people using the library," said library Board President, Dave Perez. "But first and foremost, we are eliminating fines because we think it's the right thing to do." "Libraries are for everyone-a place to be a citizen and not a consumer," concludes library director, Meg Paulette. "We're proud to become a fine-free library." More information about Buchanan District Library's decision to eliminate fines and the details of their new policy can be found at www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org>.

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Librarian of the Year talk at NMU - recording
by Leslie Warren 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

Skye Patrick, NMU alumna and 2019 Library Journal Librarian of the Year, spoke Monday at Northern Michigan University's annual diversity conference. Her talk is now online at http://mediasite.nmu.edu/NMUMediasite/Play/3819250935ec49959ab671dd928adb66… , Leslie Leslie A. Warren Dean | Library and Instructional Support Northern Michigan University 906-227-2117 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855

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Job posting
by Lisa Waskin 27 Sep '19

27 Sep '19

I have been asked to share this post for any interested individuals: Dear all, please excuse any cross posting. I appreciate you sharing this position with people you think would be good candidates: If you are a friendly, energetic, collaborative leader who enjoys connecting with all kinds of people, The Urbana Free Library needs you to be our Director of the Champaign County Historical Archives! You will work with amazing Library staff, volunteers, graduate students, and community partners. The Champaign County Historical Archives (CCHA) is a department of the Library that maintains a research-level collection on the history and genealogy of Champaign County and its residents. The CCHA has diverse and outstanding collections, including over one million photographs; 25,000 books and journals; 500 maps; 250 oral histories; newspapers, newsletters, directories, and yearbooks; and The Chanute Air Museum's archival holdings of photographs, scrapbooks, blueprints, base publications, and more. The Library has been serving our community for over 145 years - we have a rich history and a bright future. The Library has a budget of $4.6 million, and of that, the CCHA has a budget of $310,000. Urbana is a micro-urban community of 41,500 people who represent a broad mix of cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds. Our devoted and talented staff serve patrons of all ages and backgrounds, from professors and college students to those with no computer at home; teens and preteens; job seekers, retirees, and recent immigrants. Job Posting The job posting will be considered open until it is filled, but for fullest consideration, each applicant must submit the following using the online application by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019: https://www.applitrack.com/urbanaillinois/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJ obID=303&ref= Best, Celeste *********************************** Celeste Choate Executive Director of The Urbana Free Library 210 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801 217-531-7050 celeste(a)urbanafree.org http://urbanafreelibrary.org/ Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 Fax (906) 635-0210 lisaw(a)uproc.lib.mi.us <mailto:lisaw@uproc.lib.mi.us>

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