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Rescarta
by Margaret Bentley 10 Jul '19

10 Jul '19

Are any libraries using Rescarta to make digital files available via the Internet? If so, please contact our director Steven Flayer directly ( steven.flayer(a)sdl.lib.mi.us) He would like to contact someone with experience using this program as he has downloaded the program but is having difficulty having the program recognize his digital files. Any help would be appreciated. Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Street Owosso, Michigan 48867 989-725-5134

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Announcing the 2019-2020 Small and Rural Library Leadership Academy for Class I-III Library Leaders! {deadline 8/16}
by Kristin Fontichiaro 10 Jul '19

10 Jul '19

Howdy, Michiganders! *ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR LIBRARY TO THE NEXT LEVEL?* The Library of Michigan and the University of Michigan School of Information, with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is delighted to announce that applications are open for the 2019-2020 Small and Rural Library Leadership Academy. *JOIN US! *If you’re a library leader in a Class I – III library in Michigan who is eager to think big-picture about your library’s role in its community, we invite you to join us. We’re looking for 25 library leaders from Class I – III libraries who will gather at various locations around the state to ponder the big questions of small and rural library impact. *ACADEMY GOALS *We’ll work together on issues including identifying community needs and partners, creating summer reading programs that have more impact for less effort, strategic planning, effective practices with social media, and more. In May 2020, you’ll share what you’ve learned in a one-day conference your cohort will design and lead. Thanks to funding from the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, it is completely free to participate. Each participant’s library will receive a $2500 stipend to be used to cover a laptop, travel expenses, professional growth materials, and/or a substitute to cover for you while you are away. Additionally, each library will receive a $1000 project stipend to support a local library initiative. We believe that public libraries can and do play significant roles in their communities. A 2013 Pew research study <https://www.pewinternet.org/2013/12/11/how-americans-value-public-libraries…> said, “95% of Americans agree that the materials and resources available at public libraries play an important role in giving everyone a chance to succeed.” If you’re ready to stretch beyond serving your existing patrons and, instead, think about how to serve the broader community, we hope you’ll join us! *LEARN MORE *You can learn more at https:// https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/ or by attending one of our webinars on Wed., July 17 at 11:30am Eastern, Tues., July 23, at 7:00pm Eastern, or Mon., July 23, at 9:00am Eastern. Login details are available at https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/info-sessions/ . Please contact me at libraryleadershipacademy(a)umich.edu with any questions. -- 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> | Small and Rural Library Leadership Academy <https://libacad.sites.uofmhosting.net/> Creating Data Literate Students <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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secure CD cases available
by Melissa Gaus 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Delta Township District Library has approximately 1000 used clear plastic secure CD cases available to the first library or libraries who respond. Magnetic keys used to unlock these cases will not be included, but are available from Demco: https://www.demco.com/magnetic-key-for-dreampak-cd-dvd-security-cases [cid:4c5dfffb-372a-4947-84af-640758f7d85e][cid:f706853a-53c1-40ff-95c5-27fb75f37e72] Please email me directly at mgaus(a)dtdl.org if you are interested in any/all of these cases. Melissa Gaus Circulation Services Librarian Delta Township District Library mgaus(a)dtdl.org 517-816-8249

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Registration is now open for New & Advanced Director Workshops
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Greetings! Registration is now open for the 2019 New & Advanced Director workshops! Register now for the New Director<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=103&> and Advanced Director<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/event.jsp?event=247&> workshops. All new (or new to Michigan) public library directors must attend the New Director Workshop within 12 months of appointment. If your new library is a Class 4 or higher, attendance at the Advanced Director workshop is required within 24 months of appointment. * New Director Workshop - September 12, 2019<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-230400-…> This is an annual one-day event that provides a wide range of information for new public library directors. Attendance at these workshops is necessary for director certification as part of the qualification criteria for state aid to public libraries. * Advanced Director Workshop - September 13, 2019<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-253288-…> This is a one-day event that will provide in-depth information on specific topics for new and experienced directors. Attendance at the workshops is necessary for director certification as part of the qualification criteria for state aid to public libraries. Current standards for state aid for public libraries require Classes 4 - 6 directors to complete the Advanced Directors Workshop within 2 years of initial appointment. For registration issues, please contact Becky Wartella at wartellab(a)michigan.gov<mailto:wartellab@michigan.gov>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495

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Talk About Friends and Trustees in Charlevoix, Oct 10-11 - Trustee Registration Link
by White, Shannon (MDE) 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

I missed adding the registration link below for the trustee event on Friday. Please don’t forget that registration is free but FOML does need to get a count so they can prepare materials and plan for refreshments. Thank you to the Friends of the Charlevoix Public Library for providing refreshments for each day’s event. Register for Friday’s Trustee Day at https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-trustees-2019/ Register for Thursday’s Friends Day at https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/ We hope to have a good crowd and lots of helpful discussion in October. See the original email below for full details and the agendas for each day of the FOML Talk about Friends and Talk about Trustees events. Shannon ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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> From: White, Shannon (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 1:48 PM To: michlib-l <Michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Talk About Friends and Trustees Meetings in Charlevoix, Oct 10-11 Registration is now open for the fall Friends of Michigan Libraries “Talk about Friends” and “Talk about Trustees” meetings. The events will be held at the Charlevoix Public Library on October 10 & 11. Attendance is free but FOML asks that you register so they can keep a good count on needed materials and refreshments. You can find details on the agenda, content, and registration below. We hope to see you in October in Charlevoix. Please pass along to your library friends and trustees. AGENDA -- Talk About Friends - An Open-Sharing Discussion about Friends of the Library Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 1:00 p.m. Welcome from Jill Stodt, President, Friends of Michigan Libraries, Rebecca Higgerson, FOML “Talk About Friends” Coordinator, Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan 1:15 p.m. Tom Roberts, President, Friends of the Brandon Township Public Library 1:30 p.m. Fundraising (full group discussion) - What are your Friends most successful fundraising projects? 2:25 p.m. Break 2:40 p.m. Giving back (full group discussion) - What library gift requests have your Friends funded? 3:30 p.m. Adjournment REGISTER HERE: https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/ AGENDA -- Talk About Trustees, An Open-Sharing Discussion about Library Boards of Trustees Friday, October 11, 2019, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 9:30 a.m. – Welcome from Jill Stodt, President, Friends of Michigan Libraries, Linda Adams, Director, Charlevoix Public Library, Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan 9:40 a.m. – Key Roles of Library Trustees & The Trustee Manual - Clare Membiela 10:00 a.m. – Table Talk I Have your Trustees worked with the Director to develop a long-range plan or a strategic plan for the growth and development of the library? Do your Trustees actively engage as advocates for your library and encourage members to contact their legislators regarding legislation that might impact your library? Are the Friends involved in advocacy? What issues are challenging for your library board of trustees? How does your library board provide clear and up-to-date information to the community about the library’s budget, services, long-range goals, etc.? Has your library board undertaken a millage or bond issue campaign for the improvement of library services? 10:45 a.m. – Break 11:00 a.m. – Table Talk II 11:45 a.m. – Summation of Table Talk Topics/Issues and Q & A Time 12:30 p.m. – Adjournment ------------------------------------------- Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507, whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Job Opportunity: Adult Services
by Michelle Moore 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Aloha, The Loutit District Library, located in Grand Haven, MI, is seeking an energetic individual to work 30 hours per week in Adult Services. For complete posting and job description please consult: http://loutitlibrary.org/about-us/jobs Deadline for applications: Friday, July 19, 2019 at 6:00pm Please contact me with any questions. Mahalo, Michelle -- Michelle A. Moore Head of Adult Services & Circulation Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Avenue Grand Haven, MI 49417 616-850-6920

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Question
by Hartford Public Library 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

Did anyone have Joey Tacey's Nerd Games this summer? If so how much was the program? Did anyone have the program from Repco Wildlife? If you had the program who did you make the check payable to? I had them last week and had the check made to Repco, but that was not correct. Please advise if you know the answers. Stephanie DanielsHartford Public Library

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Job Posting: Comstock Township Library Director position open
by Myla Stuart 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

*Comstock Township Library* *Job Description* *Job Title: Library Director* *Reports to: Library Board of Directors* *Salary: 54k* *Benefits Health insurance, Pension, vacation and PTO, Disability Insurance* *Duties and Responsibilities:* · Submits recommendations on library policies and services to the Library Board of Directors and implements policy decisions · Prepares an annual budget for the library · Oversees maintenance of the library facility and its functioning · Recommends candidates to the Library Board for hire · Conducts a monthly Board meeting and is responsible for reporting the operations of the library to the Board · Participates in the performance evaluations of staff members · Reviews and evaluates orders for materials for the library in all formats (books, magazines, and audiovisual materials) · Reviews and evaluates library expenditures · Plans and conducts staff meetings and participates in community and professional meetings to discuss and act on library issues · Provides library public relations services *Supervisory Responsibilities:* Manages three department heads: Reference Department, Circulation Department, and Young People’s Department. Responsibilities include the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Directly supervises the office assistant. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsible for interviewing, recommending for hire, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Reconciles expenditures and income with township records. *Qualifications:* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below is representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. *Education and/or Experience:* Master’s Degree (M.L.S.) Three to five years of managerial and reference related experience. *Certificates, Licenses, Registrations* Master’s Degree in Library Science *Physical Demands* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision. *Work Environment* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. *Reasoning Ability* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. *Computer Skills* To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing software. Please send resume and references to: Steven.Muth(a)ngahr.com 8/5/16 -- *Myla-Jean Stuart, Director* Comstock Township Library 6130 King Highway PO Box 25 Comstock, Michigan 49041 269-345-0136

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COMING TO KALAMAZOO: AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN AND AUTHOR JIM GILL
by Farrell Howe 09 Jul '19

09 Jul '19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2019 CONTACT Farrell Howe | Marketing & Communications Manager (269) 553-7879 Award-Winning Musician and Author Jim Gill is Coming to Kalamazoo! Kalamazoo, MI – Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Award-winning musician and author Jim Gill is coming to Kalamazoo on Wednesday, July 17 to host a workshop entitled A Joyous Way to Learn! as well as perform in concert at Oshtemo Township Park. A Joyous Way to Learn with Jim Gill: a Workshop for Educators, Librarians, and Caregivers<https://www.kpl.gov/event/a-joyous-way-to-learn-with-jim-gill-a-workshop-fo…> Music Play to Promote Readiness, Literacy, Math Development and Inclusion Wednesday, July 17 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> | Central Location<http://www.kpl.gov/cen> | Van Deusen Room 315 South Rose Street, Kalamazoo Registration Required<https://www.kpl.gov/event/a-joyous-way-to-learn-with-jim-gill-a-workshop-fo…> | Cost: $10 Author, musician, and child development specialist, Jim Gill incorporates recent songs as well as in-depth discussion connecting music play with school readiness, literacy development and early math development. Early childhood professionals will leave the session inspired to share a new repertoire of songs and playful literacy activities with the children they care for. Even more, they will leave the session understanding that what is most challenging about working in early childhood is also what makes the profession so exciting. When we define our teaching as helping children learn, we not only provide joyous challenges for the children. We also keep ourselves engaged and rejuvenated by watching their excitement as they learn. This workshop is perfect educators, librarians, and caregivers. Registration is required. Cost is $10 per person. Please bring cash or check payment made out to Kalamazoo Public Library the day of. Family Concert with Jim Gill<https://www.kpl.gov/event/jim-gill-concert/> Sing. Play. Learn. Wednesday, July 17 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm Oshtemo Township Park<https://www.kpl.gov/venue/osh-oshtemo-township-park/> | 7275 W Main St. Kalamazoo Get ready to sing, clap, and dance at this fun family concert with award-winning musician and author, Jim Gill at Oshtemo Township Park (located behind the Oshtemo Charter Township Offices). Rain location: Oshtemo Township Hall. About Jim Gill Jim Gill<https://jimgill.com/> is a musician and author with unique credentials among children's artists. Jim is a child development specialist, completing his graduate studies in child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago with a special emphasis on the study of play. For this reason, each of Jim's recordings and books is created as an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult. Anyone who has experienced one of Jim's family concerts knows that rather than performing for the children and parents, Jim leads them to sing and play together. Jim has released seven award-winning CDs of music play for young children that are favorites in family rooms, classrooms and playrooms. Jim is also the author of two children's books. His latest, A Soup Opera, is a sing-along opera inspired by concerts that Jim performs with symphony orchestras. The book received an American Library Association award in 2010. ####

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Financial Assistant - Full Time
by Deb Radjenovich 08 Jul '19

08 Jul '19

Have you been looking for a position in beautiful Traverse City? The Traverse Area District Library has a full time Financial Assistant position available. For more information, please see below for the Job Posting and Description. *Financial Assistant * *Library Assistant 1 – Woodmere - Administration* *Full-time* The Traverse Area District Library is seeking a detail-oriented individual with excellent financial skills and mathematical ability to provide various bookkeeping functions for the District Library. Working under the general supervision of the Business Manager, this person will assist with various financial functions including, but not limited to, accounts payable, purchase order, payroll, and other duties as required. Please see the attached job description for full details. *Wage Range*: $17.00 - $22.42 annual wage steps according to current union contract *Posting date*: Friday, June 28, 2019 *Deadline for applications*: Friday, July 12, 2019 If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, a fully completed TADL application form along with a cover letter to: Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686. For questions, please call 932-8549 or email jobs(a)tadl.org *Traverse Area District Library* *Job Description* *Job Title*: Financial Assistant *Department*: Administration *Classification:* Library Assistant 1 *Reports to*: Business Manager *Effective date*: June 19, 2019 *SUMMARY* This position is responsible for various bookkeeping and HR functions for the District Library. The primary work focus would be on accounts payable and payroll. Human Resource tasks would be clerical in nature. Performs other duties as required. *SUPERVISION RECEIVED* Work is performed under the general supervision of the Business Manager. *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* An employee in this position will be required to assist in the operation of the library by performing any or all of the following essential duties and others as assigned. - Interpret and apply accounting policies, rules, and regulations to all work in order to ensure compliance with applicable standards; - Maintain confidentiality of all financial and HR data; - Tracking receipt of materials on purchase orders; - Preparing invoices for payment and finalizing payment process after data entry by other staff; - Processing payroll and payroll-related disbursements; - Maintaining invoice and payroll files; - Communicating with vendors for problem resolution; - Assisting Business Manager with various financial and HR related duties; and - Performing related work as required. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* *REQUIRED:* Skill and knowledge of general accounting practices. *REQUIRED:* Excellent mathematical skills. *REQUIRED:* Proficiency with computers and Accounting software. *REQUIRED:* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. *REQUIRED: * Ability to multitask and remain motivated and positive. *REQUIRED: * Commitment to working efficiently and accurately. *EDUCATION * *REQUIRED:* Bachelor’s degree. *PREFERRED*: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management. *EXPERIENCE* *REQUIRED:* Three years of related experience. *PREFERRED: *Government accounting experience 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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