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Library-specific E-Rate training November 4 from 10-2
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Greetings Michigan Library Community, It's been several years since Michigan has hosted a library-specific E-Rate workshop and a lot has changed. This half-day event will first cover E-Rate filing fundamentals for library directors and IT staff who are approaching it for the first time, or taking a second look at it. The next portion of the day will cover both the Michigan and national landscape for libraries so you can see yourself in a more holistic picture. Next, Marie Zuk, librarian-turned-E-Rate-consultant, will provide a peek into the consultant's perspective with tips for your own relationship with professional E-Rate services. And Matt Stark, director the MiSEN, will talk about the dramatic changes coming to Michigan. The MiSEN is a fiber backbone that provides fantastic speeds for a mere $.50/mb. What makes it even better is that libraries can sign a Letter of Agency with ISD/LEA to join local consortium applications where MISEN will process the E-Rate paperwork. Far less hands-on time for the library! We'll wrap up the day with a library success story. Helena Hayes, director of the Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library, recently won a state matching grant to build fiber and will soon join their local ISD's network. Hear from this library taking advantage of the MiSEN opportunity about what's actually involved. Monday, November 4: 10 am - 2 pm. Provided by the Library of Michigan, held at Delta Township District Library Register for library-specific E-Rate training<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventR…> Agenda: 10-10:15: Introductions 10:15-12:00: Joe Polasek, E-Rate Coordinator of the Michigan Department of Education, talks E-Rate fundamentals including updates for the next filing year 12:00-12:30: [working lunch] Sonya Schryer Norris of the Library of Michigan talks about the state and national landscape with examples of how E-Rate operates for libraries in other states 12:30-12:45: break 12:45-1:15: Marie Zuk of Convergent Technology Partners talks about E-Rate and consultants 1:15-1:45: Matt Stark explains the MiSEN as well as the plans and opportunities for Michigan libraries 1:45-2:00: Helena Hayes, Director of Galesburg-Charleston Memorial District Library, speaks about their successful state matching grant and plans to connect to the MiSEN Location: Delta Township District Library 5130 Davenport Dr Lansing, MI 48917 Community Room off lobby Cost: $25 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@01D5672D.5ACC5EF0]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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Adult Services Librarian-St. Clair Shores Public Library Employment Opportunity
by Rosemary 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

*CITY OF ST. CLAIR SHORES* *EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY * *TITLE:*Librarian I Adult Services Full-time with Benefits *REPORTS TO:*Library Director *GENERAL SUMMARY:* Under the general supervision of the Library Director is responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs:providing general reference, readers’ advisory, computer database and referral service to Library patrons directly, by telephone, and email; and assisting patrons in material selection at the public service information desk. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from computer and digital platforms.Perform routine to complex professional duties involving the selection, organization and use of print, non-print, digital and online resources. *PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:* 1)Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates adult materials, services, programs and events. 2)Provides positive general reference, instructional and reader’s advisory service to patrons using print, non-print and digital resources including, but not limited to, the Internet, Overdrive, RB Digital, Tutor.com and Freegal Music. 3)Develops and maintains special files, bibliographies, collections and resources in print and non-print. 4)Collection development responsibilities including selection, ordering and deselecting library material in the Adult Services print and electronic collections. 5)Develops and maintains content for social media platforms, Library and City websites. *SECONDARY DUTIES:* 1)Composes articles on Library related topics and events for the Library newsletter and local media. 2)May serve as Librarian in Charge. 3)Provides instruction in the use of the Library and services offered. 4)Provides other duties as assigned. *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* 1)Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution. 2)Eligible for professional librarian certification from the Library of Michigan. 3)Working knowledge of desktop publishing, word processing, and library related software. 4)Provides friendly, attentive, welcoming, high quality customer service. 5)Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:* 1)Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to a successful team effort with Library staff, volunteers, support groups, community organizations, community officials and local school districts. 2)Full range of technology skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-Reader and tablets. 3)Demonstrated knowledge of computer technology services including library automation, online research, social media, reference resources, data bases and current trends. 4)Working knowledge of Sirsi/Dynix. 5)Excellent written and verbal communications skills. 6)Knowledge of principle practices of professional library work, including methods, practices and techniques of adult reference and technical services. 7)Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves and storage areas, maintain library materials, and operate equipment.Required to have the physical ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts and lift/carry materials weighing up to forty pounds. 8)Ability to prioritize tasks and duties and work independently. *PRE PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:* 1)Ability to develop and maintain social media platforms and website content utilizing current technology. 2)Experience in a public library setting. *WORKING CONDITIONS:* 1)Normal library environment with little, if any, discomforts due to heat, dust, noise, and the like. 2)0ccasional sitting/standing for extended periods of time. 3)Evening and Saturday hours required. 4)Work frequently requires attention to details, pressure related to meeting deadlines, scheduling requirements, simultaneous projects and distracting influences such as people, telephone calls and the like. *QUALIFICATIONS:* Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution.Eligible for Professional Librarian Certification from Library of Michigan.Working knowledge of desktop publishing, word processing, and library related software.Provide friendly attentive, welcoming high quality customer service.Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. *****SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:* To apply, submit a City of St. Clair Shores employment application, resume and cover letter by 4 pm, Friday, October 4, 2019, to City Clerk’s Office, 27600 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081.Applications may also be faxed to:586.445.4313. *MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:* **The City of St. Clair Shores is an EOE.This is a full time position (some evenings and weekends) with benefits.

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Upcoming activities: 9/17 webinar Teaching STEM with Indigenous Algorithms; 9/26 workshop on senior making and creativity
by Kristin Fontichiaro 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Hi, y'all -- Gentle reminder that we have two free events coming up this month! *Tues., 9/17, 4pm* *Webinar: Teaching STEM with Indigenous Algorithms with Ron Eglash* Ron travels the world unraveling the patterns used to braid hair, weave baskets, assemble roofs, and more. Then he creates learning and coding modules that let teens manipulate those patterns to create their own digital -- and sometimes physical -- products. If you have an interest in more diverse STEM programming, we hope you'll join us. This webinar is co-produced by the University of Michigan School of Information and the Library of Michigan and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. For details, registration, and information on future webinars, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/university-of-michigan-school-of-information-a… *Thurs., 9/26, 10am - noon* *Workshop: Senior Summer Camp* *Ypsilanti District Library, Michigan Avenue Branch* In Summer 2019, a team from the University of Michigan School of Information's Making in Michigan Libraries project worked with the Ypsilanti District Library's Michigan Avenue branch to create Senior Summer Camp, a making and creativity series for those 55+ and up. We'll share what we learned about building attendance, program activities, and what drew folks in (versus what brought them back). This is a low-key, friendly meet-up. This workshop is co-organized by the University of Michigan School of Information and the Michigan Avenue Branch of the Ypsilanti District Library and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15. For details and registration, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senior-summer-camp-workshop-for-public-librari… Please let me know if you have any questions! 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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FT Reference and Instruction Librarian position open
by Tessa Betts 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Hello all, Do you want to come be my fellow librarian? We have an opening (due to a retirement) of a full-time, tenure track librarian position. (And no, publishing is not part of tenure here). You get to have the office next to mine and one whole wall is windows! The position is M-F. It is a 10-month contract, which means Fall and Winter semesters. Pay range is: $48,084.00 - $78,576.00 --depending on how many years of experience you have. We are a union college and the FT librarians are in the faculty union. We are looking for someone who loves to teach information literacy and likes to provide excellent reference service. If you have some techie skills, that is a plus. If you would like to see the job posting and apply, you can find it here: https://hfc.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=4&id=447 If you have any questions, please ask. Tessa Betts User Experience Librarian Henry Ford College tbetts2(a)hfcc.edu (313) 845-9763

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NEWS RELEASE: Announcing the Winners of the 2019 State History Awards
by HSM Main 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

cid:image001.jpg@01D049CB.CCD4EF00 Historical Society of Michigan 7435 Westshire Drive Lansing, MI 48917 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release Announcing the Winners of the 2019 State History Awards LANSING, Mich.The Historical Society of Michigan announces its 2019 State History Awards, which will be presented during its annual Michigan History Conference in Ludington, Michigan, Sept. 27-29, 2019. The Society presents the State History Awards every year to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation, collection, preservation and/or promotion of state and local history. The awards are the highest recognition presented by the Historical Society of Michigan, the states official historical society and oldest cultural organization. The 16 winners are: (Detailed descriptions of each recipient are listed at the end of this news release.) · Lifetime Achievement AwardGeneva Kebler Wiskemann of Lansing · Distinguished Volunteer ServiceDonald H. Sanborn of Portage · Books: University & Commercial Press o Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City by Jeff Morrison (Wayne State University Press) o John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age by Brian C. Wilson (Wayne State University Press) o Once Upon a Time at the Opera House: Drama at Three Historic Michigan Theaters, 1882-1928 by James Berton Harris (Michigan State University Press) · Books: Private Printing o Cheboygan Twin Lakes: Community in the Woods by Thomas R. Knox (Thomas R. Knox) o Edward Beebes Historic Leelanau Photographs: Leland, Suttons Bay, and North Manitou Island, 1909-1915 by Jack Hobey (Leelanau Press) o Hope College at 150: Anchored in Faith, Educating for Leadership and Service in a Global Society by Jacob E. Nyenhuis et al (Van Raalte Press) · Books: Children & Youth o Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes written by Pamela Cameron and illustrated by Renée Graef (Wisconsin Historical Society Press) · Communications: Printed PeriodicalsThe Dearborn Historian published by the Dearborn Historical Commission · Education: Educational ProgramsJackson College Heritage Center for the centers ongoing programs · Education: EducatorDarrin Silvester of Canton · MediaDavid B. Schock of Grand Haven for the documentary A.J. Muste: Radical for Peace/Finding True North · Restoration/PreservationThe Michigan Theater Foundation for the renovation and restoration of the State Theatre in Ann Arbor · Special Programs/EventsYpsilanti Heritage Foundation for its History, Homes + Heritage Tour · Best Article in Michigan History MagazineKeep Em Fighting: Chris-Crafts Contribution to WWII by Geoffrey D. Reynolds The Michigan History Conference explores significant people, places and events in Michigans past through a diverse offering of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, workshops and tours. Each year, the conference moves to a different location to feature the local history of that area and to address notable statewide historical matters. Registration closes Sept. 20, 2019. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> Registration details and full session descriptions are available in the conference brochure. The lead sponsor of this years Michigan History Conference is The Meijer Foundation. The conference is also sponsored by the Mason County Historical Society, West Shore Community College, Lake Michigan Carferry, Jamesport Brewing, Ludington Area CVB, Ludington Beverage, Ludington Daily News, MetalWorks, Pennies from Heaven Foundation, Synergy Media, Tom & Shirley Rasmussen, Watson Ludington, Western Land Services Inc. and West Shore Bank, along with the Dave and Chrissie Hall Fund of the Community Foundation, Great Lakes Castings, Harbor Front Financial Group, Heggs Gallery of Fine Furniture, House of Flavors, Ludington Public Schools and Riemer Eye Center. The Historical Society of Michigan also hosts the Upper Peninsula History Conference, which focuses on the history of the Upper Peninsula, and Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference, which concentrates on southeast Michigan and statewide history. The Historical Society of Michigan is the states oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigans rich history. ----------------------------- The Historical Society of Michigan will recognize Geneva Kebler Wiskemann of Lansing with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. Wiskemann joined the ranks of Michigan historians in 1954 and has since played an instrumental role in crafting the present and future of our states past. The historian started out at the Library of Michigan in 1946; eight years later, she moved to the State Archives of Michigan, where she served until 1973. She co-founded several institutions, undertook the restoration of statues and monuments, and helped establish historical markers. In addition to all those endeavors, Wiskemann found time to write about history, and she published several works promoting Michigans heritage. The 2019 State History Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service will be given to Donald H. Sanborn of Portage for his decades of service to promoting and preserving the history of the state. Sanborn has spent his life dedicated to volunteer service. He helped found the Schoolcraft Historical Society and played a key role in restoring the building known today as the Underground Railroad House. In recent years, Sanborn has become a popular volunteer guide at the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum in Kalamazoo. He has contributed almost 10,000 hours as a docent at the Air Zoo; served on several committees; and written dozens of articles for the museums newsletter. A State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press will go to Jeff Morrison of Oxford for Guardians of Detroit: Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City, published by Wayne State University Press. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Detroit experienced a massive building boom in which architectural sculptures of gargoyles, griffins, grotesques and other figures were popular. Those stone figures were often placed high on buildings and went unnoticed by passersby. In his book, author and photographer Jeff Morrison utilizes four maps and 770 photographs to bring Detroits sculptures down to earth, where readers can appreciate them. A State History Award in the category of Books: University & Commercial Press will be given to Brian C. Wilson of Kalamazoo for John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age, published by Wayne State University Press. While many Michiganders remember Fetzer as a pioneering television and radio figure and longtime owner of the Detroit Tigers, Wilsons book explores a lesser-known aspect of Fetzers life: his metaphysical religious beliefs. Fetzers wealth, which came from multiple television and radio enterprises, allowed him to create the Fetzer Institutea foundation that he hoped would lead to a global spiritual transformation. The Historical Society of Michigan will present a State History Award in the category of Books: University and Commercial Press to James Berton Harris for Once Upon a Time at the Opera House: Drama at Three Historic Michigan Theaters, 1882-1928. Published by Michigan State University Press, the richly illustrated book explores how opera houses were centerpieces of community cultural life around the late 1800s and early 1900s. Author James Berton Harris of Ann Arbor focuses on three Michigan opera housesin Coldwater, Calumet and Manisteethat have survived to the present day. The book also takes readers through the golden age of opera houses with historical facts, anecdotes, urban legends and tall tales. A State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing will go to Thomas R. Knox for his self-published book, Cheboygan Twin Lakes: Community in the Woods. Knox began writing about Cheboygan County after retiring from teaching history at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. His nuanced book takes readers through the geographic history of the Great Lakes region to set Cheboygan in historical context, discussing the Native-American and French- colonial history of the area. There are the customary highlights of settlers and businessmen, but the author gauges their impact on Twin Lakes development instead of attempting to paint them as heroes or villains. Edward Beebes Historic Leelanau Photographs: Leland, Suttons Bay, and North Manitou Island, 1909-1915 by Jack Hobey, which is published by Leelanau Press, will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing. Edward Beebe started out as a studio photographer in the early 20th century but soon devoted more and more of his time traveling by railroad and wagon to capture images of remote communities in northern Michigan. In addition to showcasing the best of Beebes work300 photographs of farms, logging operations, railroads, shipping ports, resorts and street scenesauthor Jack Hobey of Glen Arbor has included a well-researched and engaging narrative about the places and times captured in the photographers images. A State History Award in the category of Books: Private Printing will be presented to Hope College at 150: Anchored in Faith, Educating for Leadership and Service in a Global Society, published by Van Raalte Press. In the two-volume compilation, Jacob E. Nyenhuis and other contributors take a thematic approach to Hope Colleges history, with each chapter focused on a different topic, including the schools academic work, financial stewardship, athletics and commitment to diversity. Of particular note is an extensive section about the colleges architectural history, which features a thorough account of each building and an overview of the various architectural styles during different eras of campus development. Sport: Ship Dog of the Great Lakes will receive a State History Award in the category of Books: Children & Youth, published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Written by Pamela Cameron and illustrated by Renée Graef, the engaging childrens book tells the real-life story of the dog Sport, a Newfoundland-retriever mix. In the early 20th century, the crew of the Great Lakes lighthouse tender Hyacinth spots a puppy treading water in the Milwaukee River. Once rescued, Sport becomes the ships newest shipmate, a beloved mascot and a great asset to the crew. In addition to telling Sports story, the book includes educational details about lighthouse and marine procedures, ship terminology, and life on the Inland Seas. The Historical Society of Michigan will present the 2019 State History Award for Communications: Printed Periodicals to the Dearborn Historical Commission for its quarterly journal, The Dearborn Historian. In 2011, The Dearborn Historian decided to highlight challenging topics of local history, offering readers a compelling series of articles on subjects traditionally left untouched, such as Dearborns rapidly growing Arab community and longtime mayor Orville Hubbards advocacy of racial segregation. Worldwide attention fixed on Dearborn this year when the current mayor prohibited distribution of an edition of the publication highlighting Henry Fords anti-Semitism. The commission has continued publication of the journal, but its future remains undetermined. The Historical Society of Michigan will present a State History Award in the category of Education: Educational Programs to the Jackson College Heritage Center for its ongoing programs. The Jackson College Heritage Center helps college students and Jackson County residents connect with the past through research and storytelling. The centers important role in the county began in 2007 with its Veterans History Project, which involved 1,200 hours of work and resulted in 22 oral histories and a film. Many projects have followed that initial program, including revitalizing the Sparks Museum and an oral history project exploring Jackson County during the Great Depression. A State History Award in the category of Education: Educator will be presented to Darrin Silvester in recognition of his outstanding work in history education. Darrin Silvester has spent his career as a teacher in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools. During that time, he has introduced project-based learning experiences in local and community history. Over the years, he and more than 1,000 students transformed the Shearer Cemetery from an abandoned plot to a beautiful site with recovered gravestones, conducted an oral history project that contains the memories of school alumni, and produced a video project telling students stories. David B. Schock of Grand Haven will receive a State History Award in the category of Media for his documentary, A.J. Muste: Radical for Peace/Finding True North. Abraham Johannes Muste was one of Americas most influential peace activists of the 20th century. A Michigan resident from the west side of the state, Muste dedicated his life to activism. He became a labor organizer and led the Brookwood Labor College in Katonah, New York, where he worked with W.E.B. DuBois to aid African-American students. Schocks documentary is the first of a series planned to highlight Mustes work. It traces Mustes life through the 1930s and includes archival images and interviews with biographers and the people who knew and worked with him. A State History Award in the category of Restoration/Preservation will go to the Michigan Theater Foundation for its work in preserving and restoring the iconic State Theatre in Ann Arbor. The State Theatre opened in 1942. Audiences loved the buildings pleated brick façade; the brilliant marquee; and its 1,900-seat auditorium. As times changed, the State Theatre struggled to compete. It was remodeled, and in 2013, its owners slated it for conversion into an office building. At that point, the Michigan Theater Foundation stepped in. A $6.5 million capital campaign rescued, renovated and restored the theater, which reopened on December 8, 2017. The Historical Society will present a State History Award in the category of Special Programs/Events to the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation for its History, Homes + Heritage Tour. Historic house tours offer a popular way to educate the public about the importance of architectural preservation. In 1977, the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation launched its first historic homes tour. Since then the tour has opened the doors to nearly 300 historic gems in the city. In 2019, the event was renamed the History, Homes + Heritage Tour to better showcase other historic buildings, such as stores, schools, churches and factories. The 2019 State History Award for the Best Article in Michigan History Magazine will be presented to Geoffrey D. Reynolds of Holland for his article titled Keep Em Fighting: Chris-Crafts Contribution to WWII. The article appeared in Michigan Historys July/August 2019 issue and explored the role that boat builder Chris-Craft played as part of Americas Arsenal of Democracy during World War II. Before the war, Chris-Craft factories were famous for their high-quality wooden pleasure boats. After Pearl Harbor, those factories turned out thousands of military watercraft, some of which were the first Allied landing craft to touch the sands of Normandy on D-Day. # # # This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our states history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with remove in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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UP Region of Library Cooperation Annual Conference!
by Shawn Andary 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Dear Michlib-L Friends, Apologies for the short notice, but the UPRLC Conference Planning Committee would like to open registration for our Annual Conference to all of our colleagues in Michigan. Registration is at 1:00pm ET on Wednesday so there is time to drive up that day, or you can arrive later on Wednesday, and plan to attend sessions on Thursday. It is BEAUTIFUL in the Upper Peninsula this time of year, and we hope that you will consider joining us. Access http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us to view the conference schedule and register now! ****************************** Shawn Andary Director Superiorland Library Cooperative (906) 228-7697 ext. 2 sandary(a)uproc.lib.mi.us "Bad libraries build [only] collections, good libraries build services, great libraries build communities." -R. David Lankes. ******************************

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SEMLOL Fall Meeting Second Call for Proposals
by SEMLOL Executive Board 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Good Afternoon, The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries <http://www.semlol.org/index.php>, SEMLOL, is preparing a program for the Fall membership meeting titled, Practice What You Preach:The Research and Publication Process for Librarians. We welcome interactive workshop, presentation, lightning talk, and poster proposals sharing your experiences with a variety of research and publication formats. Examples include but are not limited to: lessons learned from both successful and unsuccessful research experiences, determining where to publish your professional writing, and navigating the submission proposal process. Best practices, interactive activities, and creative ideas are all welcome. Presentations may be anywhere from 10 - 40 minutes long with time for questions. The Fall SEMLOL meeting will take place on Friday, November 22 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the University of Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus. To submit a proposal, please send a title, name of speaker(s), and an abstract of no more than 250 words to semlol.board(a)gmail.com by Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Accepted proposals will be notified by the end of September. LIS students are encouraged to submit proposals based on their coursework, jobs or internships. We look forward to your submissions! Holly Sorscher Chair :-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-:-: SEMLOL Executive Board Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries www.semlol.org

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New MAP Partner Destination: Sterling Heights Nature Center
by Jim Flury 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Good Afternoon, I am pleased to welcome our newest (and 474th) Michigan Activity Pass partner destination, Sterling Heights Nature Center. Thank you for your support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Job Posting - Part-Time Youth Librarian
by Garrett Hungerford 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Redford Township District Library (Redford, MI) is currently welcoming applications for a part-time Youth Librarian (students working on MLIS are welcome to apply). We are looking for someone to join our team who can help us serve the community through their helpful spirit, creativity, and passion for connecting people to the transforming power of knowledge. We serve a diverse community and have a passion for creating an excellent user experience for all 48,000+ residents within our service area. Please see attached posting for additional details. Applications will be accepted through September 20th. Garrett Hungerford, Director Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 Phone: (313) 531-2640 Fax: (313) 794-9031 ghungerford(a)redfordlibrary.org https://www.rtdl.org/

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Willard Library: FT Computer Systems Librarian
by Catherine Lucas 09 Sep '19

09 Sep '19

Willard Library has a full time Computer Systems Librarian position open. The deadline has been extended until September 18. The job posting with contact information can be found on the Library's website: https://willardlibrary.org/index.php/job

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