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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public Libraries Courses from the Library of Michigan
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

The Library of Michigan has worked with the Galecia Group to create an Artificial Intelligence for Public Libraries Pathway<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/pathway/80254>, available now in the LM Niche Academy. In this series of videos, we're going beyond the basics of "what is AI?" We'll be taking a deep dive into how AI works, how it's used today inside and outside of the library, and how to help our colleagues and community learn more about it. We'll start with a deep dive into how modern AI tools are created and trained, aimed at non-techies with a minimum amount of jargon. Then we'll take a thorough look at many of the risks and limitations of AI, from concerns about copyright to the significant environmental impact. Our next series includes recorded demonstrations of several modern AI tools being used, including a 30-minute comprehensive tutorial/demo of ChatGPT's advanced features. Next, we'll explore how large language model AI tools can be used to assist with a variety of library writing activities, such as policy documents, social media posts, and more. Finally, we'll discuss some of the things you'll need to consider before launching your own library AI training project, whether for staff or patrons in the community. In addition, we'll be hosting two "office hours" live Q&A sessions this spring where you can get all your AI questions answered! Launch<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/pathway/80254> the pathway for details. https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills/pathway/80254 Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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FREE Virtual Workshop - Introduction to Digital Preservation
by Chelsea Denault 13 Jan '25

13 Jan '25

Hello Michilib-L Colleagues! Sharing an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about digital preservation basics with our friends at the Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network. See more info below. We highly encourage anyone to attend! Many thanks, Chelsea Denault, Ph.D. (she/her) Michigan Digital Preservation Network Coordinator Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-0826 denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> www.MIpres.org<http://mipres.org/> Register by February 10th for a free, virtual workshop offered by the Digital Preservation Outreach and Education Network! There is no application necessary, but please RSVP to attend. Link with more information and registration form: https://www.dpoe.network/upcoming-workshops/ For more information or questions email Kirk Mudle, Program Manager for DPOE-N, kmudle(a)pratt.edu<mailto:kmudle@pratt.edu> ________________________________ Title: Introduction to Digital Preservation: Why, What, How Wednesday and Thursday February 12th and 13th, 12pm-2pm EST RSVP Deadline: Monday, February 10th This workshop will provide an overview of digital preservation, structured into three sections: the Why, What, and How of Digital Preservation. The first half of the workshop will start with the “Why”, discussing the value, benefits, and importance of prioritizing and investing in digital preservation activities. Then we will move on to the “What”, focusing on the details of the digital objects that are being preserved, the assortment of risks and harms to digital objects that may potentially occur, as well as the basic strategies that can be implemented to limit the impact of those risks. The second half of the workshop will focus on the “How” starting briefly with the high-level elements, such as collaboration, policy development, and resource analysis, needed to implement a resilient digital preservation program. Then the bulk of “How” will focus on outlining the types of steps that should be included in a baseline digital preservation workflow to manage almost any kind of digital object. We will also discuss options for the tools and systems that can be used to implement these basic workflow steps. Participants should come away from the workshop with a solid understanding of why digital preservation is important and should be prioritized, the structure and elements of digital objects that can be preserved, and the range of risks that may cause damage or data loss. They will also understand the high level building blocks needed to develop sustainable digital preservation programs and the components of a baseline digital preservation workflow to manage digital objects on a regular basis. Learning objectives * Understand the purpose, function, and value of digital preservation * Know the elements that make up digital objects * Learn the range of risks that can impact digital objects * Understand the initial steps needed to develop a sustainable digital preservation program * Have a foundation and model for developing a local version of a baseline digital preservation workflow Instruction Bio: Sam Meister is an archivist and educator based in Evanston, Illinois who has been working in and with libraries, archives, museums, galleries, artists, and nonprofit organizations for over 15 years. With his Future Access For All<https://futureaccessforall.com/> consulting practice, he is seeking to expand archival thinking and practice to new contexts, to guide and support people in taking action to ensure the digital materials they are creating continue to exist for as long as they need them. He is drawn to this work because he sees the potential for people to create their own archives for their creative practices, their organizations, and their communities. Previously, Sam served as the Preservation Communities Manager at the Educopia Institute, and before that as the Digital Archivist at the University of Montana. He received his M.L.I.S from San Jose State University, and B.A. in Visual Arts from the University of California, San Diego.

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

MiYouth MiYouth Meeting Tuesday, January 14, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 PM Join LM's Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and guided discussion. This January we will be discussing summer programming, prizes, and more. MiYouth meets quarterly (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan. Looking forward to seeing you at the next "MiYouth TWOsday!" No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded, but shared notes will be sent out) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09 Password: 454345 Resources ALA Youth Media Awards will be on Monday, January 27th at 8:00 am ET. Learn more at: https://www.ala.org/ala-youth-media-awards The Dollar General Summer Reading Grant and Family Literacy Grant programs are also currently open for applications. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation provides grant funding to support literacy and education initiatives serving individuals of all ages. The Foundation funds nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries within a 15-mile radius of Dollar General stores. Maximum awards are $10,000 for the Family Literacy Grant and $3,000 for the Summer Reading Grant. The deadline for both of these grant programs is February 15. Learn more and apply: https://www.dgliteracy.org/grant-programs/. The Colorado State Library is launching a new series of virtual learning opportunities called "Talking Teen Services." This series will consist of a mix of webinars and panel discussions presented by Colorado library professionals working with tweens and/or teens in a public library environment. It is open to all interested library workers. The first sessions in this series are: * Working with Teen Volunteers Panel<https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/talking-teen-services-working-with-…>, Tuesday, February 25, 1:00-2:15 pm ET * Empowering Teens through Meaningful Service<https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/empowering-teens-through-meaningful…>, Thursday, March 6, 3:30-4:30 pm ET Free registration is now available via the Libraries Learn links above. Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Engaging Bigs & Littles During Storytime Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:30 - 3:00 pm EST (90 mins) Looking for new ways to engage families and expand your storytime skills? Join us for this all new 90 minute Ready to Read Michigan webinar! Libraries are community hubs for healthy child and family development. Intentional family engagement begins at birth and Storytime is the place for Youth Librarians to start building strong and lasting relationships with families. Join Narrative Coach, Jen Strauss for this webinar dedicated to family engagement during Storytime, birth to preschool and beyond. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Color Our World(tm) Resources Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea February 4, 2025 3:00 pm EST/Noon PST Join SciStarter, STAR Net, and the Collaborative Summer Reading Program for an engaging webinar that explores how libraries can bring the 2024 Summer Reading Theme, Color Our World, to life through Citizen Science<https://scistarter.org/library-resources>. Discover hands-on STEM activities for all ages, from exploring the wonders of space to uncovering the mysteries of the deep sea. Learn how these activities align with the theme and provide opportunities for library users to contribute to real-world scientific research. Gain valuable resources and ideas to integrate citizen science into your library's programming, inspiring curiosity and creativity in your community! Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wPiPm5K1Qcm8_Bl-_lNcfg#/registr… Color Our World: Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST Our friends at the Detroit Zoo are back to bring us engaging STEM programming using colorful animal patterns. Spots, stripes, and more! Animal patterns are all around us, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to engage youth in your community with science activities created just for libraries by the Detroit Zoo. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Color Our World(tm) Programming Manuals and more! The 2025 Color Our World(tm) online programming manual code was sent to all public library directors on 10/14/24. Directors, please be sure to forward that on to staff implementing summer library programs. Not a library director but still in need of that code? Complete this form https://bit.ly/CSLP2025manual with your official public library work email. The CSLP Store for 2025's Color Our World(tm) summer reading theme is now open<https://shop.cslpreads.org/>. There is also a virtual 2025 catalog<https://shop.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CSLP_2025_ProductCata…>. The Color Our World(tm) Summer Symposium! Recordings, chats, and slides are available on the CSLP Symposium website<https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/>. Be sure to check it out for support on summer programming, marketing, and more. CSLP Membership for public libraries across Michigan is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In the News... 'The kids everyone forgot': The faltering post-pandemic push to reengage teens and young adults not in school, college, or the workforce<https://www.bridgedetroit.com/the-kids-everyone-forgot-the-faltering-post-p…> - Bridge Detroit, 1/7/25 Librarians and Allies Must Act to Secure the Future of Libraries and Intellectual Freedom<https://www.slj.com/story/newsfeatures/Librarians-allies-Must-Act-Secure-Fu…> - SLJ, 1/2/25 SLJ Reviews the Diverse BookFinder Database<https://www.slj.com/story/newsfeatures/slj-reviews-the-diverse-bookfinder-d…> - SLJ, 1/3/25 Signs of progress for Michigan students in math - but not reading - since COVID<https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/signs-progress-michigan-students-…> - Bridge Michigan, 1/9/25 Stay warm, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers

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Upcoming cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

Another foundational cataloging workshop from MCLS! Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basic<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673f4b39aa4a191770d9cad3> 3-day class, January 21-23, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Library Directors! Join our FREE webinar: Protecting the Freedom to Read with your Library's Material Reconsideration Process
by Rachel Ash 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

Happy New Year! Hope it is off to a great start – wanted to pass along info about MLA’s webinar on Monday about practical strategies for implementing intellectual freedom principles into your library’s existing policies and processes. We hope you’ll join us on Monday morning at 10AM to learn more – it’s free to attend! The content is geared towards library directors, but if you are interested in learning more feel free to register – a recording of the event will also be available on MLA Connect On Demand<https://mla.mclms.net/en/> for those that can’t attend live. Register on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WCFOJaLgRSywJYHBEq4Jrw#/registrati… Questions? Please contact MLA(a)milibraries.org<mailto:MLA@milibraries.org> Rachel From: Michigan Library Association <mla(a)milibraries.org> Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM To: Rachel Ash <rfash(a)milibraries.org> Subject: Library Directors! Join our FREE webinar: Protecting the Freedom to Read with your Library's Material Reconsideration Process Monday, January 13 at 10AM on Zoom! Free MLA Connect Webinar [https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9253317c-b809-4fec-99cd-2cb8405f6161…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/6cb295f2-f8aa-412e-a45d-67ec6…]<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Z5eV6ywlBYD6e3_ARUsmjLvKqYW4L6OUVW…> FREE MLA Connect Webinar: Protecting the Freedom to Read with your Library's Material Reconsideration Process Monday, January 13, 2025 10:00 - 11:30 AM While the Freedom to Read legislation did not advance in the last legislative cycle, you can still incorporate many of the protections outlined in the bills into your library's policies and practices right now. Join a special MLA Connect Webinar on Zoom on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and explore practical steps and strategies to uphold the principles of intellectual freedom, protect your library's resources from bad-faith censorship attempts, and support library staff. Anne Seurynck, Library Law Attorney, Foster, Swift, Collin & Smith, PC, and Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan will join us to answer questions and guide you through understanding the reconsideration process and its importance, practical strategies for implementing intellectual freedom principles, and how to adapt your library's policies in the current legislative landscape. This webinar is free to attend but registration is required. REGISTER<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Z5eV6ywlBYD6e3_ARUsmjLvKqYW4L6OUVW…> Speakers [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/872c53c5-86ea-4172-bf7d-bf26e…] Anne Seurynck Attorney, Foster, Swift, Collin & Smith, PC [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/26ba37c6-e03b-493f-841d-39b67…] Clare Membiela Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan Questions? Contact us at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> This webinar is free to attend but registration is required. A recording will be available to watch for free and on-demand on our website at milibraries.org<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Z5eV6ywlBYD6e3_ARUsmjLvKqYW4L6OUVW…>. [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/ba8b30e2-b96c-413d-adba-81f8c…]<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Z5eV6ywlBYD6e3_ARUsmjLvKqYW4L6OUVW…> Michigan Library Association | PO Box 27337 | Lansing, MI 48909 US Unsubscribe<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> [Constant Contact]<https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/vr/home?cc=nge&utm_campaign=nge&rm…>

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Enhance Workplace Safety with Two FREE Trainings at Library of Michigan -Registration Required
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

Register now. The Library of Michigan is c-sponsoring the following training which will be conducted by Dr. Ken Wolf, who also presented at MLA last October. While the training is not specific to libraries, libraries of all types will find it informative! This is a courtesy copy of an email bulletin sent by Michael Krafcik. ________________________________ [LEO/MIOSHA Header] ________________________________ This message is being sent as a courtesy by the Center for Workplace Violence Prevention, a MIOSHA Consultation Education and Training Grant<https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/miosha/employer-assistance/gr…> recipient. [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILEO/2020/03/3250…] Enhance Workplace Safety with Two FREE Trainings MIOSHA invites you to attend two essential, free workplace safety training sessions on January 28, 2025 at the Library of Michigan in Lansing. These sessions will equip participants with strategies to enhance workplace violence prevention and threat management. 📢 SCECH Credits Offered! By attending this professional development activity, eligible participants can earn State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) through the Michigan Department of Education. 1. Active Assailant / Shooter Survival – What is Your Plan? 📅 Date: January 28, 2025 🕘 Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.) 📍 Location: Library of Michigan, 702 West Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 Parking Note: Please allow extra time for parking in the State Lot, as attendees will need to pay and enter through the gate. 🔗 CLICK TO REGISTER<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEYNbcQgzugaIuohslNxZwFsvrMzKz5Yu…> About This Training: This program will discuss considerations to develop a Survival Plan if one is ever in an active assailant shooter incident. The analysis of active shooter incidents at malls, manufacturing facilities, healthcare, offices, houses of worship, colleges, schools and public settings have suggested preventive strategies to increase employee survival. This training will focus on helping employees to prepare for, train to survive, and understand “choices” to consider in active shooter / assailant incidents. The training will discuss best practices of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines of Run, Hide, Fight and the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) standard describing additional strategies for employee self-protection and survival choices . Videos of actual shooting events, and individual survival responses by people during shooting incidents, will be shown to demonstrate key survival choices. Content: “Lessons Learned” from past Active Shooter / Assailant Incidents * “Best Practices” and Department of Homeland Security / American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) Standard * “Red Flags” – Assessing People of Concern: * Who are the "Bad Guys"? * Behavioral Indicators of Aggressive People * Developing an Employee "Survival Mentality" * How do “Real People” react during “Real” Active Shooter Incidents * Fight, Flight, Freeze * Assessing Action choices * Shots Fired! “The First 30 Seconds” * “Defending” Yourself and Your Space – Reacting to Intruders * Individual and Collective Survival Actions * Survival Options / DHS Suggestions of: * Run / Escape * Evade / Avoid * Hide / Entrench – Barricade * Fight / Confront – Engage -Disrupt, Distract * Managing the Aftermath * Reducing Employee Trauma * Developing a Comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Program [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILEO/2020/03/3250…] 2. Victim Avoidance, Situational Awareness and Personal Protection for the Lone Worker 📅 Date: January 28, 2025 🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.) 📍 Location: Library of Michigan, 702 West Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 🔗 CLICK TO REGISTER<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEYNbcQgzugaIuohslNxZwFsvrMzKz5Yu…> About This Training: The seminar focuses on preventing victimization in community settings. The Community / Lone Worker who cannot often be seen or heard by others, who work independently in the community, or in remote or isolated locations without direct contact with co-workers or supervisors. The “Lone Worker” includes, but is not limited to: * Healthcare workers, social workers, public health nurses, aid workers, ministers * Utility workers, construction workers, real estate agents, building inspectors, truck drivers * Traveling sales personnel * Public employee code enforcers, inspectors, temporary agency workers * Delivery drivers, individuals in public areas (e.g., homes, malls, stores, sidewalks, elevators, garages) * Retail, gas station attendants, convenience store personnel, food outlet employees 1. Risks of Victimization in Field/Work Settings * Field/Home Setting Environment Risks * Risks in Community Settings * Potential Perpetrators – Customers, Clients, Gangs, Citizens, Criminals * Disgruntled Individuals * Behavioral Indicators of Aggressive Individuals 2. Situational Awareness and Victim Avoidance * Did You See It Coming? Avoiding Complacency * The “Fight, Flight, or Freeze” Reactions * Paradigm Shift: Seeing the World Differently * Non-Verbal and Verbal Pre-Attack Indicators * Reactionary “Gaps” – Protecting Your Personal Space * Assault/Robbery Considerations 3. Developing a Survival Mentality * Scanning Your Environment for Threats/“Anomalies” * Color Codes of Awareness * Looking for and Assessing Threats * Contingency Planning for Dangerous Situations * Taking Action 4. Verbal Diffusion and De-Escalation Techniques * 10 Seconds to Safety * Active Listening and De-Escalation Strategies * The ABCs of Verbal Diffusion 5. Safely Exiting At-Risk Field Situations * Creating “Exit Excuses" * Using Agency and Law Enforcement Resources The training includes discussions and videos of incidents to illustrate crime situations, conflict resolution strategies, and personal safety counter-measures. ________________________________ Event Co-Sponsors: MIOSHA, Library of Michigan, Center for Workplace Violence Prevention, and the Incident Management Team<https://www.theimt.org/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email>. Contact Information: * Event Details: Clare Membiela, J.D. (Library of Michigan) 📞 517-335-8132 | 📧 membielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielaC@michigan.gov> * Trainer: Dr. Kenneth Wolf 📞 248-383-5884 | 📧 kwolfphd(a)theimt.org<mailto:kwolfphd@theimt.org> About Dr. Wolf: Dr. Kenneth Wolf has led violence prevention and threat assessment trainings for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations. He has responded to U.S. Post Office shootings and other workplace emergencies. Dr. Wolf specializes in training organizations on verbal de-escalation techniques for managing difficult and aggressive individuals. [https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/MILEO/2020/03/3250…] ________________________________

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Employment Opportunity: IT Specialist (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

POSITION: Information Technology Support Specialist II. Full-time (35 hours per week) QUALIFICATIONS: - Degree in a relevant field or a combination of relevant education and experience - In-depth knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networks - Excellent communication skills and positive public service commitment - Experience with helpdesk and technical support work - Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment, systems, and software - Experience teaching others how to use and troubleshoot technology - Project management experience - Experience providing IT services in a public library setting is highly desirable RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsible for system-wide network equipment, including the servers, workstations, peripherals, software, etc. - Provides system administration and maintenance for Windows-based multi-server environment (DNS, DHCP, file sharing, active directory, etc.) - Responsible for upgrades, maintenance and troubleshooting of software and hardware - Maintains integrity of the system using appropriate security measures - Creates, updates, and maintains inventory records for all software and hardware - Contributes to a positive working environment and organizational unity by courteously, positively, and proactively communicating with colleagues, supervisors, and library patrons See: https://wblib.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Job-Description-IT-Support-Spe… for additional information regarding qualifications and responsibilities. WAGES & BENEFITS: $52,143 - $74,365 per year, depending on qualifications Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; employee assistance plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave. APPLICATION: Applications due Friday, January 31, 2025. Interviews will take place February 10-21. Anticipated start date is late March or early April. Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references. Submit online at https://wblib.org/about/employment-volunteering/ Jeff Crocker Associate Library Director

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JDL Librarian I Carnegie Position Open
by Wayne, Danah 10 Jan '25

10 Jan '25

Jackson District Library (JDL) is looking for a Librarian I at our Carnegie location. JDL is dedicated to our journey of belonging and believes everyone should be comfortable bringing their whole selves to work each day. This Position is located in beautiful downtown Jackson Michigan, however we serve the entire county with 13 branch locations. Jackson has a large art community and parks and trails galore! Experience family events year-round such as the Civil War Muster and Hot air Jubilee events at Michigan International Speedway and sledding at Cascades just to name a few. In addition, we have lakes, golf courses, and other recreation as far as the eye can see. The Librarian I is a full-time on-site position. Benefits include: · Health Insurance · Pension · Sick, Vacation, Personal time · Holidays · Employee Assistance Program · Assurity Voluntary Insurance Options · MERS 457 Cover Letter Required $25.42/hour Apply at 6140061:Career Search (entertimeonline.com)<https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6140061.careers?CareersSearch> Danah D Wayne Human Resources Manager Jackson District Library O: 517-905-1306 C: 517-936-7576 wayned(a)myjdl.com<mailto:wayned@myjdl.com> [cid:13e4c655-1049-4418-9e57-0f8809ac2e2b]

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INVITATION - Navigating the Historical & Genealogical Treasures Within Repositories: Libraries, Archives, & More
by Hope Siasoco 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

Dear Michilib-L Colleagues, (Please excuse the post-duplication.) The Pinckney Library cordially invites you to attend a genealogy presentation by renowned genealogist/researcher, Katherine R. Willson, on the topic of: "*Navigating the Historical & Genealogical Treasures Within Repositories: Libraries, Archives, & More*" Note: This is a hybrid presentation. Presenter will be online. *Zoom Registration Link:* https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItcO2oqDgsEt3NblQQIvzEBeOIz6h_3Y… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItc…> *Description: *This 1-hour presentation (with accompanying handout) shares practical techniques to uncover valuable repositories in ancestral regions, master the use of repository finding aids and subject headings, and effortlessly navigate select websites and digital collections to take your genealogical research to the next level. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. *NOTE: *No recording will be made of this presentation. Handouts will be emailed to registered participants at least a few days before the presentation. You can register as an individual or as a group. (When registering a group, please note the number of people in your group planning to attend this program.) For more information, please call the Pinckney Library at 734-878-3888 or check out the flier for this program at https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Genealogy-01-15-2025… We hope very much that you can join us for this presentation. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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GONE FREE CHINESE & RUSSIAN BOOKS
by Shannon O'Leary 09 Jan '25

09 Jan '25

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