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Reminder - MI PR Group meeting - Monday, May 6 at Canton
by Kelly Rembert 25 Apr '19

25 Apr '19

Hi Everyone, Here is a reminder about the upcoming MI PR Group meeting - I hope you can make it! The MI PR Group is back to announce our next meeting! Monday, May 6 at 2:00pm at Canton Public Library Agenda: Introductions Main discussion: Reaching our non-users (Mala Ehlers at Grand Rapids just asked this question on Michlib-l to jump start the conversation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BHzD_rJ4woAOinMnQcBGVo0NI8TPyCPj/view?usp=…) Round robin of what you are up to/proud of As a reminder the MI PR Group an informal PR group to work together and share our successes, learn from our non-successes and put our brains together to try and tackle issues and help all of our libraries. We invite anyone involved with marketing or public relations in libraries to this group. Let me know if you have a topic you'd like to talk about in the group - the more ideas the better as ideas we don't get to at this meeting will be discussed in future meetings. Upcoming meetings to put on your calendar: Monday, June 17 at 1:00pm at the Meijer Branch at the Jackson Public Library Monday, September 16 all day for an unconference at the Library of Michigan If you can make it on Monday, May 6 please RSVP to me. Thanks, Kelly 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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Magazine Titles
by Susan Bach 25 Apr '19

25 Apr '19

Hello all, We are looking to replace some older magazine titles that no longer circulate well with some fresher titles. Does anyone have recommendations for titles that are currently popular with your patrons? Thanks for your help! Susan BachTecumseh District Library517-423-2238

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Director/Fiscal Officer, Toledo Lucas County Public Library (OH)
by Jobeth Bradbury 25 Apr '19

25 Apr '19

Toledo Lucas County (OH) Public Library - Director/Fiscal Officer Engage communities, inspire lifelong learning, and provide universal access to information as the next Library Director/Fiscal Officer for the Toledo Lucas County Public Library<http://www.toledolibrary.org/>. The seven-member Board of Trustees seeks a responsive and visionary director who, through dynamic leadership, will ensure the Library promotes and advances its vital connections to the community. The Director/Fiscal Officer candidate will foster a flourishing library environment generating positive change for Toledo and Lucas County. Key focus areas of the Library's Strategic Plan include supporting essential literacies, fostering a culture of innovation and leadership, and strengthening community engagement. The Library serves its 431,000 residents through a stellar staff (312 FTE), a $45.8 million annual budget-with additional support from the Friends of the Library and the Library Legacy Foundation-20 locations, and a Mobile Technology Center and Bookmobile. The successful Director/Fiscal Officer will bring extraordinary passion, enthusiasm, and a demonstrated commitment to a diverse, multicultural, and engaged community of customers, partners, and staff. Toledo, the "Glass City" is a business-friendly city in Northwest Ohio and is situated on the banks of the Maumee River and Lake Erie. It is proud to be home to many institutions such as the Toledo Museum of Art, the Stranahan Theater, and the Valentine Theatre. Residents and visitors enjoy walking tours of the city's historic neighborhoods, catching a game of Mud Hens baseball, or enjoying the Toledo Metroparks, Zoo, Maumee Bay State Park, the Arboretum, and Botanical Gardens. Cultural opportunities include ballet, opera, symphony, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre, and Jazz Orchestra. Educational opportunities include excellent private and public schools as well as the University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University, and Owens Community College. The University of Michigan is a short drive away. The City is within easy driving distance to Cleveland, Detroit, Ann Arbor and Chicago. Learn more about Toledo and Lucas County at Toledo Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/toledolinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Director/Fiscal Officer develops a vision for library services in support of the Library's mission, serves as fiscal officer of the library system and oversees financial activities of the Library, assesses community needs and implements services and programs, oversees all library operations, provides leadership and guidance to Library administrators, establishes short and long-range plans for construction and renovation of Library facilities, and represents the Library in the community and in the profession. Key challenges will be to lead the organization in developing the next iteration of the strategic plan and laying the ground work for upcoming levy elections. To review the full Director/Fiscal Officer job description, please see TLCPL Director/Fiscal Officer Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/toledojobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Masters' Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and six years of professional library experience with a minimum of four years' experience at the administrative level; or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Must be bondable based on the requirements of the Library's insurance carrier. Additional skills include the ability to lead, hire, evaluate and motivate staff (including administrative level personnel), communicate effectively and professionally, and build and establish relationships and partnerships within the community. Experience as a library director, deputy director, or upper level administrator and/or fiscal officer within a public library, planning and leading a successful tax levy campaign, working with multiple library locations, reporting to a governing board, and collective bargaining are all strongly desired qualifications. Compensation. The starting salary range is $180,000 - $210,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. To start the application process, send a cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller <mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of June 9, 2019. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Reminder: MeL Early Literacy Product Trials end 4/30/19
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 25 Apr '19

25 Apr '19

Hi, All - The trial period for the MeL Early Literacy product demos will end Tuesday, April 30 at 8pm. If you haven't had a chance yet, please consider checking out the trial products and offering your feedback. We would love to hear from you! Details can be found in this Google Doc<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x6ePD4od9UN3KdbkWdvTNq7u-CUZ-gL8KHEHKRb…>. Products being evaluated: * EBSCO Cricket Media Collection * Capstone PebbleGo * Gale Kids InfoBits * Gale National Geographic Kids * Gale Miss Humblebee's Academy * Gale GVRL Early Lit Collection Many thanks! Liz Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention by learning more from the Children's Trust Fund at www.michigan.gov/ctf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…>

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MeL Early Literacy Product Demo: EBSCO Webex link
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 25 Apr '19

25 Apr '19

Greetings! The link for the EBSCO product demonstration webinar has been problematic. After talking with EBSCO, it looks like the best way around this issue is to send you the link directly from WebEx. It is included below in the forwarded email. Click on "Play recording" and it will take you to the recorded webinar. The video starts around the 46 second mark. Please let me know if you have any questions! Liz Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention by learning more from the Children's Trust Fund at www.michigan.gov/ctf<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michig…> ________________________________ From: Tim Turner <messenger(a)webex.com<mailto:messenger@webex.com>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 8:28 AM To: Timothy Turner Subject: Webex recording is available for viewing: Tim Turner's Personal Room-20190416 1303-1 CAUTION: External E-mail Hi, Tim Turner, Tim Turner wants to share this Webex recording with you. Tim Turner's Personal Room-20190416 1303-1 Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:55 am | Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00) Play recording<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febscomeet…> (37 min) Recording password: (This recording does not require a password.)

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Register soon for this upcoming MCLS webinar!
by Gwen Haviland 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Don't miss these upcoming MCLS webinars! It's All Fun and Games: Teaching Information Literacy Using Online Games<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/it-s-all-fun-and-games-361.html> 1 day class, May 1, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm - 3:00pm Central) BIBFRAME: An Overview<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/bibframe-an-overview-344.html> 1 day class, May 2, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm - 3:00pm Central) Original Cataloging of Digital Resources Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-digital-resources-u…> 3 day class, May 7-9, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eastern (1:00pm - 3:00pm Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Cataloging Certificate Program click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ******************************** Gwen Haviland MCLS Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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CSLP Nominations for 2020 Positions
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Dear Collaborative Summer Library Program Members, We are entering the final stretch of the nominating period for CSLP! Nominations for Board and Committee positions are due April 30! You can submit nominations at http://bit.ly/CSLP2020Nominations<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FC…>. Open positions: * President-elect (President-elect, President, Past-President) * Secretary (2-year term) * Treasurer (2-year term) * Membership Committee Chair (2-year term) * Vendor Chair (2-year term) * At-Large Position (2) (2-year term) * Chair of the Children's Program Committee (2-year term) * *NEW* Chair of School Outreach Committee (2-year term) The nomination form may not have this option available. Please contact Matt McLain directly if you are interested in running for this position. The election is taking place in accordance with CSLP Bylaws (Article 4, Section 4. Elections and Election Procedures and Article 4, Section 10. Elections of Committee Chairs)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…>. This is your final opportunity to submit nominations to the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee for open positions! CSLP Nominating and Leadership Development Committee Matt McLain, Chair mmclain(a)slcolibrary.org<mailto:mmclain@slcolibrary.org> (801) 944-7615

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Substitute Librarian Positions in Belleville
by Amy Greschaw 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

The Belleville Area District Library in Belleville, MI, is hiring substitute librarians. The posting is below. A pdf version of the posting and the employment application can be found at [ http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ | http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ ] A great opportunity for students who'd like to gain reference experience! Thank you, Amy Greschaw Head of Adult Services Belleville Area District Library 167 4th St. Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 699-3291 JOB POSTING Substitute Librarian Salary: MLIS degree-holder $18 / hour MLIS student $15 / hour Hours: Occasional hours as needed, including days, nights, and Saturdays. Potential for regularly scheduled hours. Posted : Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Deadline: Sunday, May 12, 2019 The Belleville Area District Library is a Class V Library serving a diverse population of 42,000 in Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Sumpter Township. The library’s staff is highly collaborative and endeavors to provide the public with superior customer service. The library is located 10 minutes west of Metro Airport and 15 minutes east of Ypsilanti, with close proximity to I-94 and I-275. We currently occupy an 11,000 square foot building and are in the process of building a new 32,000 square foot building in downtown Belleville and a 1,300 square foot media center in Sumpter Township. Staff is currently engaged in multiple projects for the new building, and there will be many opportunities for substitute librarians to participate. Responsibilities: * Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to adult, teen, and juvenile library patrons. * Assists patrons with library catalog, public computers, personal devices, and digital resources such as databases and downloadable books. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program. Students currently in their final year (within 30 credit hours of completion) of an MLIS program are welcome to apply; completion of basic reference course preferred. * Must have a strong public service orientation * Enthusiastic, friendly, and self-motivated * Able to handle confidential information in an appropriate and secure manner * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Able to do basic troubleshooting of computers and printers * Knowledge of Office 2013, social networking, downloading eBooks, and other Web-related technologies * Comfortable instructing others in the use of digital resources * Must be able to stoop, bend, reach, walk, stand, and lift up to 20 pounds To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume, and Belleville Area District Library employment application to Amy Greschaw, Head of Adult Services, at agreschaw(a)belleville.lib.mi.us. Application can be found at [ http://www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ | www.belleville.lib.mi.us/about-us/employment/ ]

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Michigan Humanities' 2019-20 Great Michigan Read is WHAT THE EYES DON'T SEE by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
by Katie Wittenauer 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Good afternoon from Michigan Humanities! Today, at the Flint Public Library, we announced the 2019-20 Great Michigan Read: What the Eyes Don't See, by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. We are so excited to kick off Great Michigan Read programming in fall 2019, and want to invite you all to be part of the statewide conversation around Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha's book. Partner registration is available online now. You can learn more about the program and sign-up via the Great Michigan Read webpage<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read-3/>. A video of the announcement is available on our Michigan Humanities Facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities/>, and a full press release is attached. Questions? Please contact Katie Wittenauer, Director of Programs, at kwittenauer(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org> or (517) 372-7770, ext. 26. We are looking forward to all that's ahead for the 2019-20 Great Michigan Read! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Employment Opportunity: Full Time Youth Services Librarian (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Due to the retirement of a long time staff member, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and creative librarian to join our team as a full time youth services librarian. POSITION: Youth Librarian — Full Time (35 hours per week) Includes of evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday) QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school; relevant public library experience in youth services; strong interpersonal/communication skills; demonstrated competency with information technology including eMedia, electronic resources, online catalogs, the Internet, social media sites, mobile devices; demonstrated ability to implement projects, programs and/or services; commitment to public service; experienced in programming for children; regularly reads and monitors mainstream and professional media. RESPONSIBILITIES: Reference and reader’s advisory; collection development; marketing of assigned collection areas; conducts programs and outreach activities; provides instruction and support for patron’s use of eMedia resources and devices; heads library-wide projects and initiatives; conducts programs and outreach and activities; other duties as assigned. This is a non-supervisory position. See: http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org/aboutus/employment.php for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. SALARY RANGE: $38,760 - $55,262 per year BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; pension plan; voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave; paid memberships in professional associations. DEADLINE: Friday, April 26, 2019 APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and 3 professional work-related references to: jobapplications(a)wblib.org or Human Resources West Bloomfield Township Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323 -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Wal…> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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