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Job Posting: Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion
by Sara Volmering 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion Western Michigan University The University Libraries at Western Michigan University seeks candidates for the position of Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion<http://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837>. This exciting new opportunity supports Western Michigan University's commitment to being a learner centered, discovery driven, and globally engaged institution by exploring innovative approaches to connecting the library with its community. The Librarian in Residence for Engagement and Inclusion will build inclusive community engagement programs in collaborative partnership with a wide range of stakeholders, such as academic and student support offices on campus and community partners outside the university. The Librarian will lead the full lifecycle of program development, including listening for community needs, developing a portfolio of programming, and measuring and articulating impact. The Librarian will champion library programming that features a broad array of perspectives and approaches, including culturally diverse resources, multilingual communication, and passion for inclusion and accessibility. As a three-year, full-time faculty resident, the Librarian will report to the Associate Dean for Education and User Services and will work closely with four library departments to learn from and support their engagement efforts: Instruction & Outreach, Research Services, User Services, and the Office of the Dean. This position also will participate in the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance Program<http://www.ala.org/acrl/issues/diversityalliance>, which will include both regional and national cohorts to share experiences and develop professionally. In support of the Libraries commitment to professional development, the Librarian will enjoy many opportunities to develop a professional record. Travel funding will be provided, with support for presenting at conferences, publishing in professional publications, and developing leadership experience. A master's degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and relevant professional experience are required. Please visit https://wmich.edu/hr/jobs for further information regarding the position requirements and application procedures. Review of applications will begin January 14, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. The position is a fiscal-year, terminal appointment and will be based on Western Michigan University's main campus in Kalamazoo, MI. The expected start date is summer 2019. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities. Direct link to posting: www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837<http://www.wmujobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=56837>. Western Michigan University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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Corrected - Library of Congress State Literacy Awards
by Kelly Rembert 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Hi, Sorry for the late notice but the Michigan Center for the Book is able to nominate one Michigan application to the Library of Congress State Literacy Awards. Each state Center for the Book is able to nominate one applicant and 10 awards will be given out across the nation. The application is attached and if you are getting this in digest and need a copy please email me. The Michigan Center for the Book needs to turn in our application by Friday, December 14 so we need applications turned into us by the end of Wednesday, December 12. Please submit any applications to Tim Gleisner at librarian(a)michigan.gov. The maximum amount of each grant could be $2,225. Thanks, Kelly President, Michigan Center for the Book Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 ( tel:2487964367) krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Library of Congress State Literacy Awards
by Kelly Rembert 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Hi, Sorry for the late notice but the Michigan Center for the Book is able to nominate one Michigan application to the Library of Congress State Literacy Awards. Each state Center for the Book is able to nominate one applicant and 10 awards will be given out across the nation. If you would like to apply find a link to the application here: http://www.read.gov/literacyawards/apply.html. The Michigan Center for the Book needs to turn in our application by Friday, December 14 so we need applications turned into us by the end of Wednesday, December 12. Please submit any applications to krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org. The maximum amount of each grant could be $2,225. Thanks, Kelly President, Michigan Center for the Book Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org www.southfieldlibrary.org

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Donate Button
by Sharon Crotser-Toy 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Greetings, one and all! Adding a donate button to our website has been on my "to do" list for a very long time. Preliminary research looks quite daunting. If you've added that option to your website, either with- or without Paypal, I'd love to hear more about the process. What's been your experience with it, also? Has it proven to be helpful? Thanks so much for any time you can spare. -Sharon -- Sharon Crotser-Toy Director *Watervliet District Library* 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives

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Donations and help needed
by Kristina Reynolds 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Hello, I am posting on behalf of the Potterville School System. The library for the school needs help and the Superintendent has asked me if I knew of anyone who had extra bookshelves and other library related furniture they would be willing to donate or sell cheaply, I am not sure what their budget is. If you do please contact fellowjj(a)pps.k12.mi.us. I have given the the contacts I know but I am reaching out to you as a whole in hopes that someone has something! Thank you in advance for your help. Kristie Reynolds Director Bath Township Public Library -- Kristina Reynolds

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PLA Free Webinar: Creating Data-Driven Professional Development Pathways for Public Library Staff
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Please see below for this webinar opportunity presented by the Public Library Association. If you are having trouble viewing this mailing, please click here<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz…> for our online version. [https://projectoutcome.org/]<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz…> PLA Webinar Creating Data-Driven Professional Development Pathways for Public Library Staff Wednesday, December 12, 2018 | 1:00 PM Central The 2018 class of ALA Emerging Leaders was charged with identifying data competency training resources for the Public Library Association. It has become increasingly important for library professionals to be able to gather, analyze and communicate data in order to navigate a data-rich world and make data-driven decisions related to funding, policies and other resources needed to support the communities you serve. Learn how the website created by the Emerging Leaders serves as a professional development guide that can help move library staff toward becoming more data competent. REGISTER NOW<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz…>. The American Library Association (ALA) Emerging Leaders<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz…> program is a leadership development program which enables newer library workers from across the country to participate in problem-solving work groups, network with peers, gain an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve the profession in a leadership capacity. The 2018 Emerging Leaders project is supported by the Public Library Association<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz…> and the Research Institute for Public Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz…>. Learning Outcomes At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will: * Understand what it means to be data competent in five key areas, including data analysis, data planning and resource management, data storytelling and advocacy, principles and practices of communicating data to inform decisions, and research and evaluation methods; * Take advantage of resources and tools to assist them in building data skills and understanding; and, * Be able to share resources and tools with colleagues. Who Should Attend This free webinar is intended for any library staff interested in becoming more data competent. Instructors Crystal Chen is a Young Adult Librarian at the Woodstock Library branch of the New York Public Library (NYPL). She holds a BA in fine arts from Amherst College, an MFA in printmaking from SUNY New Paltz, and a MSLIS from Pratt Institute. She has served on NYPL’s Best Books for Teens Committee (2016 and 2017) and NYPL’s YA Advisory Committee (2018). Tracy Drake is an archivist at the Chicago Public Library. She graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a BS in African American Studies, a MA in history from Roosevelt University and a MSLIS degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is also one of the founding board members for Project Back-Up foundation, an organization that helps community members preserve their family history. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, exploring new places in the city of Chicago, reading and hanging out with her favorite 9-year-old. Aurelia Mandani (she/her/hers) is a systems administrator through Cherokee Nations Service Group at NOAA Boulder. Aurelia holds a BA in Political Science and International Studies, along with a MLIS from the University of Denver. She is also a Gates Millennium Scholar (cohort 2010), and is currently working on her PhD in CSIS (computer science and information systems) at the University of Colorado at Denver. A.J. 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mini-golf give-away...gone
by Tam Cummings 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Thank you to all who responded. We are happy to say all the mini-golf apparatus has found a new home. Tam Cummings Library Associate Brandon Township Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville, MI 48462 (248) 627-1461 *ENGAGE **•** EDUCATE **•** ENRICH **•** EMPOWER*

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Expanding Service to include a Performance Venue booked by the public or Art Museum or Historical Museum?
by Ceci Marlow 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Are any of you Public Library Experts aware of any public libraries here in Michigan or the nation, who have operations responsibility for performance venue booked by the public for non-library events? Could be an art museum or a historical museum operations manager? We're looking at an interesting collaboration with our Hartland Music Hall and the Schools with Cromaine considering leasing the Hall and operating it. We need additional auditorium space; they need a cultural legacy to continue to be available (and not turn into, for example, a brewery). Any models I can look to? Your help is appreciated. Thanks ceci -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Hartland's Cromaine Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105 www.cromaine.org

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2019 Innovation Award Contest for MLS Students
by White, Shannon (MDE) 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Below you can find information on an award available to library science students. The award includes a cash prize of $1,000. Applications are accepted through January 31, 2019. The Gwinnett County Public Library's Innovative Librarians Award, which is co-sponsored by the School of Information at San José State University, is open to all students who are currently enrolled and pursuing a graduate degree in Library Science, or who have graduated with an MLS/MLIS within the past two years. All that's required is an idea to improve the future of public libraries. The Innovative Librarians Award recognizes those library science graduate students who put forward new ideas that improve libraries and library services. Whether large or small, these ideas have the ability to change the way people experience libraries. Nominations are judged by public librarians with years of frontline, managerial, and administrative experience. Five finalists will be selected from all properly submitted applications. Those five finalists will have their proposals published on this website and may be selected to be interviewed via podcast or webconference. One entrant will be selected from the five finalists to receive a $1,000 cash prize. More info can be found here: www.innovativelibrarians.com<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.innovat…> Shannon ----------------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Opportunity for FREE jazz concert at your library
by Matt Church 05 Dec '18

05 Dec '18

Interested in bringing live jazz to your library?! You're going to want to talk to RJ Spangler! He works with the Jazz Foundation of America to bring jazz performances to public libraries for NO COST. RJ is a gem, is very talented himself, and works with wonderful musicians. Don't let this pass you up! Info and details below. **** Please update your address book with mchurch(a)berkleymich.net <mchurch(a)berkleymich.net> **** Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3449 mchurch(a)berkleymich.net www.berkley.lib.mi.us ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: RJ Spangler <rjspd9(a)gmail.com> We offer a FREE JAZZ CONCERT, underwritten by the Jazz Foundation of America. For one hour, the Phil Hale Trio/Quartet will perform & also speak about this great American art form. This gifted musician has been playing the keys for over thirty years. It's clearly second nature. From All Star jam sessions to smoky after-hours clubs he rarely misses his opportunity to sit down at the keys and lay down a groove that simply fits. In high demand on the jazz, gospel, rhythm & blues, house, funk & techno scenes his creativity seems almost endless. http://jazzheadjazz.com/phil.htm Brought to you by the Jazz Foundation of America Gig Fund http://www.jazzfoundation.org/ INTERESTED? contact -- RJ Spangler http://rjspangler.com/ -- RJ Spangler http://rjspangler.com/

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