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Job Posting - Library Assistant, Youth Services - Adrian District Library
by Jennifer Wrzesinski 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Hello, The Adrian District Library is hiring a full-time library assistant in the Youth Services department. A complete job description is available at adrian.lib.mi.us. AVAILABLE POSITION: Library Assistant, Youth Services WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours. PAY RATE: Starting wage is $13.58 per hour. Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance; retirement plan; paid holidays and paid time off. JOB SUMMARY: The Library Assistant in the Youth Services Department is a paraprofessional with a broad range of duties and responsibilities. Their primary responsibility is to provide services to the public at the Youth Services Desk. Additionally, they will assist the Youth Services Librarian with a variety of tasks, including programming, marketing, and outreach. A full job description is available on the library’s website at adrian.lib.mi.us. REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or the equivalent; some college experience is highly preferred. Ability to become familiar with the needs and interests of children and teens. Ability to complete tasks independently and meet deadlines. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail. Ability to travel to other locations and transport related program materials. Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual may be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. APPLY: Send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references to: Jen Wrzesinski, Library Director, Adrian District Library, 143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221 or jwrzesinski(a)adrian.lib.mi.us. DEADLINE: Application materials accepted through 5:30 pm on Friday, July 26, 2019. The Adrian District Library does not discriminate in its employment practices. -- Jen Wrzesinski Library Director Adrian District Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221 517.265.2265 jwrzesinski(a)adrian.lib.mi.us

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Library of Michigan Grant programs and Grant Application Tips - 8/26 Webinar
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 15 Jul '19

15 Jul '19

Please join us for a webinar on Library of Michigan grant programs and general grant application tips in August. The webinar will be Monday, August 26th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. You can register at the link below. The webinar will include a brief overview of the Library of Michigan grant programs and then general tips on applying for grants. Audience questions are welcome. If you have a particular question you would like included, please email that to me. Talk to you in August! https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.… 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 [MAFIlogoJPG.jpg] Free Family Resources for Navigating the World of Special Education. email:info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org,<mailto:info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org,> visit www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>, or call us at 1-800-552-4821.

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Save the Date: October 4 TLN Technology Forum
by Angie Michelini 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Hi Everyone, The 8th Annual TLN Technology Forum will be held on Friday, October 4 from 9am-3:30pm at the Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI. Please Save the Date on your calendar! Formal Registration for this event will begin on August 9 th . Attached is a flyer with further information and the keynote and breakout session topics that will be offered. Hope you will be able attend! All are welcome! Please feel free to contact Angie Michelini at amichelini [ mailto:apolsgrove@tln.lib.mi.us | @tln.lib.mi.us ] or Michael Shereda at michael.shereda(a)farmlib.org with any questions you may have about the Technology Forum. Thank you, Angie Michelini Technology Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court, Novi, MI 48375 Direct: 248.716.5583

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Job Posting Director - Fremont Area District Library
by Jill Hansen-Aune 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Bradbury Miller Associates is currently conducting a director search for the Fremont Area District Library. . Fremont is in rural West Michigan about 1 hour north of Grand Rapids and serves a population of 13,000. Details can be seen here http://www.bradburymiller.com/fremontad.htm -- Jill Hansen-Aune Reference Librarian Fremont Area District Library 104 E Main Fremont MI 49412

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Job opening at UM-Dearborn Mardigian Library
by Joan Martin 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

*Library Research Center Department Head, University of Michigan-Dearborn* We currently have an opening for a Library Research Center Department Head at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. If you are interested, please see the job posting <http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/173802/library_research_center_departme…> at UM Careers. (http://careers.umich.edu, Job opening 173802. -- Joan Martin Business & Economics Librarian UM-Dearborn Mardigian Library Room 1153C 313-593-5618 martj(a)umich.edu

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Did you know that the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and library Services (IMLS) provides access to WebJunction free of charge to Michigan library staff? See below for information on upcoming online courses and webinars. Highlighted Content on WebJunction * Updated Course! Weeding the Library Collection<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>: Mention collection development and most librarians think of the selection of new materials for the library. Weeding - removing library materials from your collection - is an often forgotten, yet integral part of collection development. In this updated course you will first discover why that is true, and then learn the techniques of weeding, develop policies and avoid common pitfalls. * Always Be Listening: How Public Libraries are Approaching Community Engagement as a Mindset<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…>, at the recent ALA Annual conference, the panel discussion, “Community Engagement as a Mindset” featured Pam Sandlian Smith, Director, Anythink Libraries (CO); Mary Lou Carolan, Assistant Director, Newburgh Free Library (NY); and Cordelia Anderson, former Director of Marketing and Communications for Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (NC). The panelist shared their thoughts on community engagement, collaborating with partners, and sharing the value of your library. Free WebJunction Webinars for You In addition to the webinars highlighted in the Hooray for Freedom series above, the following upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog: https://learn.webjunction.org/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.web…>. Why Wikipedia Matters for Health and Medical Information Wednesday, August 14, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/why-wikipedia-matters-for-he…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Wikipedia is a go-to resource for health and medical information, not just for the general public but for health care providers as well. Over 50% of physicians, and 94% of medical students use Wikipedia to find medical information on the internet.* It may be popular but library staff want to know how reliable it is and how to assess quality on behalf of their patrons. The National Network of Librarians of Medicine (NNLM) supports strengthening the ability of public libraries nationwide to find reliable and authoritative medical and health information online for information seekers. Hear how Liz Waltman from the NNLM connects with WikiProject Medicine, an organization of volunteers dedicated to developing, maintaining, and promoting accurate medical information on Wikipedia. Learn about the upcoming online training program Wikipedia + Libraries: Health and Medical Information that will empower you to confidently guide your patrons to reliable resources on the internet. The free four-week course will be offered in the fall of 2019. Presented by: Betha Gutsche, WebJunction Program Manager, OCLC; and Liz Waltman, Outreach, Education and Communications Coordinator, Southeastern/Atlantic Region, National Network of Librarians of Medicine Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow Tuesday, August 27, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-technology-planning.…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webju…> Technology changes at a dizzying pace – so how do we plan for and implement these changes in libraries? A robust technology plan can help you create an environment that truly meets the needs of the community your library serves. The prospect of technology planning can seem overwhelming and time-consuming, especially in an already short-staffed library. This webinar will help libraries create a framework for their technology planning and introduce the tools and decisions that need to be incorporated into a working plan. Join us to learn how to successfully develop and implement a practical technology plan that can help move your library and community forward. Presented by: Diana Silveira, librarian, president of Novare Library Services, and author of Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow

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error in a moon landing book
by North Adams Library 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

If your library owns "Man on the moon" by Pamela Dell, ISBN 9780756544478, be aware that there is a serious error on page 27. The book states that the fire that killed Grissum, White, and Chaffee, occurred on January 27, 1969. It occurred on January 27, 1967. Phyllis ------ Phyllis Rickard Director North Adams Community Memorial Library (zv245) 110 E. Main St., PO Box 248 North Adams, MI 49262 517-287-4426 northadamslibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/

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Presenters on consumer advocacy or social activism
by Shannon Powers 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Hi all, Has anyone hired a presenter to talk to their community about consumer advocacy or social activism? Specifically, how to go from keyboard warriors to true change agents? Any feedback is appreciated! Shannon Powers *Adult Librarian* 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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MMLC Announcement: New Director Selected
by Denise Hooks 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Hello, The MMLC Board has authorized me to announce the selection of Eric Palmer as the new MMLC Director. Please see information below: July 11, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative Names New Director The Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative (MMLC) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that they have chosen a new Director. Eric W. Palmer will begin his new duties on October 1, 2019. He replaces Denise Hooks, current MMLC Director, who is retiring after ten years in the position. Eric has a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and a Master of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University. He comes to MMLC with significant experience in library and bookstore management. He began his career at B. Dalton and Barnes & Noble Booksellers. In 2004, Eric was chosen as the Library Director at the Baker College Library, Flint. He became the Head Librarian at Northwood University in 2015. During his tenure at Baker College, Eric served on the MMLC Board from 2012-14 as the academic/special libraries representative. While at Northwood, he has served as the Head of the Administrative Council for the Valley Library Consortium. Eric has been highly effective in all of those roles and will be an asset to the members of MMLC. Beginning October 1, 2019, Eric’s contact email will be: epalmer(a)mmlc.info<mailto:epalmer@mmlc.info>. The MMLC office telephone number is: (810) 232-7119. Please contact me if you have questions. dh Denise Hooks, Director Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative 503 S. Saginaw St., Suite 711 Flint, MI 48402 (810) 232-7119 (810) 232-6639 Fax dhooks(a)mmlc.info<mailto:dhooks@mmlc.info> www.mmlc.info

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ACRL - Scholarly Communications Research Grants offered!
by Amanda Nichols Hess 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

*ACRL Offers Scholarly Communications Research Grants* https://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/archives/17972 ACRL is allocating $30,000 in the 2020 fiscal year to offer grants <http://www.ala.org/acrl/awards/researchawards/scholcommgrants> of up to $5,000 each for new research in areas suggested by ACRL’s new research agenda *Open and Equitable Scholarly Communications: Creating a More Inclusive Future* (freely available for PDF download <http://bit.ly/ACRLResecRA> or purchase in print <https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/open-and-equitable-scholarly-communica…>). This program is one of several developed by ACRL’s Research and Scholarly Environment Committee <http://www.ala.org/acrl/aboutacrl/directoryofleadership/committees/acr-schl…> (ReSEC) to support our strategic goal <http://www.ala.org/acrl/aboutacrl/strategicplan/stratplan> that the academic and research library workforce accelerates the transition to more open and equitable systems of scholarship. ACRL invites applications from librarians and information professionals seeking to conduct research that will contribute to more inclusive systems of scholarly communications. Proposed research projects should build on the foundations of the ACRL research agenda *Open and Equitable Scholarly Communications: Creating a More Inclusive Future* and fill gaps in existing literature. The committee invites proposals using any investigative methods appropriate to the research questions. These include but are not limited to standard quantitative and qualitative approaches, as well as critical evaluations, case studies, reflective essays, and (auto)ethnography. Proposals that involve collaboration between librarians and other higher education stakeholders (such as institutional researchers, faculty, early career researchers, administrators, or students), community partners, or other participants in formal and informal systems of scholarly communication are particularly welcome. Grant applications are due *by 5 p.m. Central Time on Monday, September 30, 2019*. Read more about eligibility, application instructions, proposal requirements, and criteria in the full call for proposals <http://www.ala.org/acrl/awards/researchawards/scholcommgrants>. Learn about the research agenda *Open and Equitable Scholarly Communications: Creating a More Inclusive Future* in an *American Libraries <https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2019/06/20/acrl-research-agenda-more-…>* feature, Choice Authority File <https://choice360.org/librarianship/podcast/episode-88> podcast, or Scholarly Kitchen <https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2019/06/18/open-and-equitable-scholarly…> blog post. Hear from the consultants and ReSEC members who led the creation of the research agenda in a free ACRL Presents webcast <https://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/archives/17856> on Monday, July 15, 2019, from noon – 1 p.m. Central. Register in advance on the ACRL website <https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/5ae2ee0b8a0d4d9ac5b9141539e44ee6> . -- Amanda Nichols Hess, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Oakland University Libraries 248.370.2487 | nichols(a)oakland.edu

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