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Job Posting- FT Adult Services Librarian
by Shannon Powers 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Chelsea District Library (CDL) is seeking a creative, energetic, organized, and engaging person to join us as a full-time Adult Services Librarian. This person understands the necessity and value of public libraries and their ability to transform lives in small and large ways. As an adult services librarian at CDL, you will find opportunities to share and learn in a team environment. In this position, you will join the library staff and board in developing the resources, programming, and services that enable the library to achieve its mission and implement its strategic plan. CDL is a nationally recognized library located in historic downtown Chelsea with a mission to engage, inspire, and equip through evolving resources and service. An integral part of the Chelsea community, we provide patrons of all ages with a variety of services, resources, and programs to meet the educational, recreational, and informational needs of the community we serve. We truly believe that coming to work every day should be fun, challenging, and supportive! We look forward to hearing how you can support our mission and contribute to our culture. *Please see attached job description and CDL job application. * *To apply please submit the following items: * 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Answers to pre-interview questions (see below) 4. CDL job application *Pre-interview questions (to be submitted with application materials):* 1. How do you see the role of an adult services librarian responding to our library’s mission? 2. What qualifications and qualities are important in the role of an adult services librarian? Describe at least three. 3. What is your vision of the role of public librarian in the future? Apply to: Chris Berggren, Administrative Assistant cberggren(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org Deadline for applications: Friday, Sept. 20th, 2019, by 5PM Interviews anticipated: Week of Sept. 23rd, 2019 Target starting date: Monday, October 14th, 2019 Shannon Powers *Head of Information Services* Information Services Chelsea District Library p: 734.475.8732 X217 <(734)%20475-8732> f: 734.475.6190 <(734)%20476-6190> a: 221 S. Main Street | Chelsea | MI | 48118 w: chelseadistrictlibrary.org e:spowers@chelseadistrictlibrary.org <https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaDistrictLibrary/> <https://twitter.com/ChelseaLibrary>

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Questions for those experienced running Dungeons & Dragons adventures
by Dion Mindykowski 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Are you experienced at running a Dungeons and Dragons session (even as a beginner) AND do you plan on attending the 2020 Loleta Fyan Rural Libraries Conference in Traverse City, April 13 through 15? If your answer to both questions is yes, and you wouldn't mind emailing me directly at dmindykowski(a)eupschools.org, I have some questions about a possible after hours event taking place during the conference. Thanks, Dion Mindykowski, Director Tahquamenon Area Library

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Willard Library: FT Computer Systems Librarian job posting
by Catherine Lucas 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Willard Library has a full time Computer Systems Librarian posted until September 11, The job posting with contact information can be found on the Library's website: https://willardlibrary.org/index.php/job

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Author for YOUR Library
by Julie Farkas 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Hello Library Colleagues! If you are looking for a great book/speaker, I highly recommend Berl Falbaum. Novi has hosted Berl in the past and he is an engaging speaker with MANY fabulous stories, credentials and details surrounding the “news” world. His newest book is a fantastic read, and when Berl tells the stories in person, he engages with EVERYONE! See his press release below if you want to contact him for a library program. He recently spoke at the Novi Rotary. I give him 5 STARS!! *Contact: Release: September 2019* *Beth Lenz* *PR Specialist* *SD Books, LLC* *248-703-7801* SUBJECT: VETERAN JOURNALIST/AUTHOR TELLS STORIES ABOUT LIFE IN WW II SHANGHAI GHETTO TO CAREER IN JOURNALISM, POLITICS AND MORE WEST BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, September 2019---He writes about life as a young boy in a war-torn Shanghai ghetto during World War II, and his immigration to the U.S. where, in the Detroit area, he had a career in journalism, politics ,and corporate life. In writing *Recollections and Reflections*: *From a WWII Shanghai Ghetto to Journalism, Politics* *and other Journeys along the Way*, Berl Falbaum, stressed that he wanted to capture stories that he believed needed to be saved, from which he learned important lessons, and others might find valuable. “This is not about any achievements,” said Falbaum. “These stories were important to me and I hope others will find them useful as well.” The foreword was written by William M. (Bill) Brodhead, former congressman from Detroit’s 17th District. Among the public officials and journalists already praising the book, are: Nolan Finley*, *editorial page editor, *The Detroit News*, called it “captivating.” Alan Hitsky, who held several editor positions at *the Detroit Jewish News*, said it is a “fascination look back at world and Detroit history…” Michigan Appeals Court Judge Mark J. Cavanagh wrote, “The book is not only good, but is culturally and historically important.” Herschel Fink, *Detroit Free Press* legal counsel, said the book was “beautifully written and compelling…” Michael Layne, president of the Marx Layne & Co. public relations firm, described the book as “riveting.” Among his many stories, Falbaum writes about covering the reaction in Detroit to the assassination of President Kennedy; the 1967 Detroit riot; and the controversy at the defunct Bendix Corporation in the early 1980s, perhaps one the biggest scandals in modern corporate history. He also reports on “lighter subjects” such as stories from his extensive travels, including watching a bullfight from inside the ring, swimming with dolphins in the open ocean, and his participation as a supernumerary (an extra) in four operas. Falbaum’s career includes ten years as a general assignment and political reporter for *The Detroit News*, fifteen years in corporate public relations and four years in as administrative aide to Michigan’s lieutenant governor. He has published nine other books, one of which, *Shanghai Remembered*: *Stories of Jews Who Escaped to Shanghai from Nazi Europe*, won an IPPY award from the Independent Publishers Association. For 45 years, Falbaum was an adjunct faculty member in the journalism department at Wayne State University in Detroit. Falbaum is donating half of all proceeds from the book to EnPuzzlement, a Toledo, Ohio, non-profit organization that, since 2009, had provided assistance to organizations that help the needy with food, hygiene items, cleaning products and medical supplies. (EnPuzzlement: en=to cause; puzzlement-exercise your mind; ment=achieve results.) The proceeds are being made in the name of Allan Marks, Falbaum’s friend of 65 years who died in December 2018. Hardcover books can be ordered by sending an email to sdbooksllc(a)yahoo.com. Ebooks are available at Amazon.com. Berl is available as a speaker. If you interested in scheduling an event with him, call him directly at 248-855-5383. [image: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1a1hecCo_tHMMH0i3Pb03DPoNkUQOHx4x] *Julie Farkas* - Library Director Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi MI 48375 *Office: * 248-869-7233 | *Mobile: * 248-331-7815 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.* *City of Novi Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence 1969-2019*

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MLA 2019 upcoming deadlines: Beat the rush and save $$ by registering today
by Rachel Ash 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

MLA 2019 Annual Conference will be here before you know it but there's still time to take advantage of early bird rates, hotel room discounts or apply for financial assistance. Join hundreds of your colleagues this Oct 16-18 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for three days of education, networking (and fun) as we celebrate, encourage and promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our libraries and in the communities we serve. Note upcoming deadlines and check out conference details: MLA Education Fund Scholarship applications: Friday, September 6. Learn more: https://www.milibraries.org/scholarships Early Bird registration rates: Monday, September 16 Hotel room rate discounts: Monday, September 16 Library of Michigan Continuing Education Program Application: Monday, September 30 Learn more: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-359559-… View session descriptions<https://mla.memberclicks.net/sessions>, keynotes<https://mla.memberclicks.net/featured-speakers>, special events<https://mla.memberclicks.net/special-events>, rates<https://mla.memberclicks.net/registration>, location and hotels<https://mla.memberclicks.net/hotel-travel> and more on the MLA 2019 website<https://mla.memberclicks.net/conference-home>. For questions about conference programming contact asheerin(a)milibraries.org<mailto:asheerin@milibraries.org>. General questions? Email us at MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org> or call (517) 394-2774. Need help with the registration process, logging in or registering multiple attendees? Contact Lisa Buttigieg at lbuttigieg(a)milibraries.org<mailto:lbuttigieg@milibraries.org> or (517) 394-2774 ext. 227. Questions about your membership or member rates? Contact Rachel Ash rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org>. Our doors are open, you're invited and we can't wait to see you there! [Web Icon resized] Rachel Ash Director of Membership, Communications & Marketing Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way, Suite 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 394-2774 ext. 225 milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> rfash(a)milibraries.org<mailto:rfash@milibraries.org> Follow MLA on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganLibraryAssociation> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/mlaoffice>!

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IMLS Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries grant opportunity
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

I'll second Kristin's comments on the IMLS Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries (APP)<https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/accelerating-promising-practices-smal…>. Please consider applying for this and feel free to contact me. I am not involved in the grant, but am happy to provide what advice I can. The deadline i >>> See https://www.imls.gov/news/calling-small-libraries-imls-opens-grant-program-… for the announcement. This is the second time they have offered this program. The deadline is December 2, 2019, and the informational webinar (which will be archived) is September 12. Benzonia Public Library in northern Michigan was awarded funding in the first round. Be aware that federal grants can be time-consuming (but the payoff is delicious!). For some tips on grantwriting, check out the University of Michigan School of Information's online course on Grantwriting and Crowdfunding <https://www.edx.org/course/grant-writing-and-crowdfunding-for-public-librar…>, which you can audit for free! Kristin -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 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:image002.png@01D562FC.4771F930]Visit the Michigan Parent Dashboard for School Transparency Your Window to Important School Information and Facts Learn more at: http://www.MISchoolData.org/ParentDashboard<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mischo…>

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Call for Nominations for Small and Rural Libraries Conference Awards 2020
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

We all enjoy the feeling of being recognized by our peers for a job well done. This is your opportunity to put together a nomination packet for one of four awards being given at the Small and Rural Libraries Conference in Traverse City, April 13-15, 2020. Please consider who you know that meets the quality of excellence in the profession. Do you know someone at a small or rural library who is a leader in our profession? Do you have a Trustee or Friend who goes above and beyond the call of duty to promote and advance your library? Do you know a small or rural library that truly excels? We want to hear from you! Self-nominations are accepted for the Mendel award that goes to a library and it includes a cash prize of $1,000! Nominations are due by Friday, January 17, 2020 to norriss2(a)michigan.gov or by post to Sonya Schryer Norris, Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48909. There will be four awards in 2020. The categories are: * Outstanding Small/Rural Librarian Award * Trustee/Friend Award * Patron Service Award (includes children's services) * The June B. Mendel Award for Excellence in Rural Library Service (this award goes to a small/rural library) CRITERIA Criteria 1: Nomination packet (1-5 points): Does the nomination packet contain letters of support from appropriate individuals such as respected community members, respected members of the library community, library patrons, library friends and library board members concerning the person or library's accomplishments? Criteria 2: Unique accomplishments (1-10 points): Does the nomination packet contain examples of accomplishments that make this person or library stand out from the other nominations? What's unique for a small or rural library might be within normal operations for a mid or large library. Criteria 3: Quality of accomplishments (1-10 points): Does the person or library exemplify the best in current library practices? Are they doing more than old-fashioned or routine library service and truly striving for excellence as identified by modern-day best practices including but not limited to activities such as community engagement, diversity of collections & programming, and progressive policies? Please note that Library Cooperative staff and conference planning committee chairs are not eligible for conference awards. To qualify for the award the library must serve a population of 25,000 or less. Branch locations of larger libraries do not qualify for nomination. The nomination may come from another library, a library user, a community business or organization, or a library cooperative. Self-nominations are also accepted! The award nomination form can be found at this link: Award Nomination Form<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2019_RLC_CallForAwa…>. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1498 Norriss2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Norriss2@michigan.gov> https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan https://mel.org<https://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> [cid:image002.png@01D562F5.7E0E17A0]Visit the Michigan Parent Dashboard for School Transparency Your Window to Important School Information and Facts Learn more at: http://www.MISchoolData.org/ParentDashboard<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mischo…>

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Book Ordering
by Jessica Himstedt 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Greetings! Acquisition people, what is your ordering procedure; specifically if you have more than one selector. We currently use cards that ask for all pertinent information. We tried to do an online google form and that was a disaster. Is there some program out there that I don't know about? Please answer off list to my email address. Thanks! *Jessica Himstedt, MLIS* *Librarian - Acquisitions/Cataloging Librarian* *Mott Community College Library* *1401 E. Court Street* *Flint, MI 48503* *810.762.5649* *jessica.himstedt(a)mcc.edu <jessica.himstedt(a)mcc.edu> * *In a world where you can be anything, be kind.*

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Juvenile (mostly) Book Repairs
by ehansen＠vicksburglibrary.org 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

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Writers Conference Registration Now Open
by Brian Johnston 03 Sep '19

03 Sep '19

Hello Everyone, Registration is now open for the Southwest Michigan Writers' Conference, to take place at Niles District Library in Niles, MI on Saturday, October 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. We have lots of great speakers lined up, and perhaps the best part of all: It is free to attend! Sign up by using the link below. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LNHCTC7 For more information, visit https://lincolntownshiplibrary.org/slides/october-26th-900-a-m-445-p-m/ Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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