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Dothan, AL-Library Director position-applications close Sunday, March 17!
by Jobeth Bradbury 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Library Director-Dothan Houston County Library System (AL) Looking Ahead With 2020 Vision - And Then Beyond. The Dothan Houston County (AL) Library System<https://www.dhcls.org/> Board of Trustees seeks its next successful Library Director-someone to lead the System in achieving its vision of connecting people to the transformational power of knowledge and discovery. Located in Dothan, Alabama, the DHCLS serves Houston County's 105,000 residents with facilities including: the Main Library in Dothan, the Westgate Branch (both new in 2014), a recently refreshed library in Ashford, and active bookmobile, outreach and virtual programs. Focusing on literacy and lifelong learning, access to technology, and community engagement, staff have significantly increased traffic with approximately 300,000 visits per year. Extensive programming at the library for all ages provides patrons with a comfortable, safe and welcoming place to visit, enjoy and connect. The Library System, a 501(c)(3), has an annual operating budget of $1.3 million funded by the cities of Dothan, Ashford, and Houston County and supplemental revenue from private contributions and grants, and state and federal sources. The strength of DHCLS is built on the staff and their commitment to providing the best materials, technology and service to all residents. A key area of focus for the new Director going forward will be fundraising and development. Dothan, Alabama<http://www.dothan.org/> (Houston County) is situated in the Southeastern corner of Alabama 90 miles north of Panama City, FL beaches and 18 miles west of the Georgia state line. Houston County is home to a diverse population of more than 105,000 residents. Primary area employment opportunities include: medical and health sciences, transportation, agriculture, Fort Rucker (Army), and manufacturing, retail and educational facilities. With one fourth of the US peanut crop grown in the region, Dothan is billed as the "Peanut Capital of the World." Known as the Hub of the Wiregrass, residents enjoy a low cost of living and a high quality of life enriched by community activities, sporting events, social clubs, cultural organizations and a broad range of religious institutions. With a renewed focus on education, the city and county public schools have been re-energized for all students, and multiple private school options also exist. Higher education institutions include Wallace Community College, Troy University and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. For more information on the Library and the area, see DHCLS Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/Dothanlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Library Director, under the guidance of the 15-member Board of Trustees, develops and maintains the library service program meeting the needs of its constituents throughout the County-ensuring delivery of quality programs and services. The Director works closely with the Board and staff recommending and developing policies; developing and implementing the Strategic Plan; actively engaging in public relations and media opportunities; understanding regional community needs; actively participating in DHCLS communities; serving as liaison to the very active and engaged Friends of the Library; understanding and developing the annual operating budget; seeking collaborative partnerships; maintaining and developing entrepreneurial and fundraising opportunities; staying abreast of industry trends; and creating and sustaining a positive work environment. Minimum qualifications. Three years of experience in library management and operations or any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work. Desirable attributes and skills should include: fundraising and development knowledge and interest; vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications skills; demonstrated success in effectively marketing and promoting library services to the community; political acumen; sound fiscal and budgeting skills; collaborative and consensus building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a thorough knowledge of current trends, technologies and "best practices" for library service. A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution is required. A master's degree in Library Science from an accredited program, public library experience, and experience as a director reporting to a governing board are preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $72,000 - $85,000 with placement dependent on experience and qualifications. A competitive benefits package is included. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close March 17, 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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[Fwd: tax forms claimed]
by Tina St John 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: tax forms claimed From: "Tina St John" <cstjohn(a)alpenalibrary.org> Date: Tue, March 12, 2019 5:07 pm To: melcat(a)mcls.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina St John Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library Department Head of Public Services Program Manger of NASA@MyLibrary 211 N. First Ave Alpena, Mi 49707 (989) 356-6188 X16

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ALA Elections
by Christine Hage 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

My recommendations for candidates running for offices in ALA and PLA. ALA Pres- Elect - our own Lance Werner ALA Treasurer - Maggie Farrell ALA Council: Peter Coyle Jim Neal Sara Kelly Johns Eileen Palmer Karen Downing Holly Hibner Charles Kratz Ann Symons PLA Pres - Elect - Michelle Jeske Director at Large - Meaghan O'Connor Director at Large - Toby Greenwalt Christine Lind Hage Director, Rochester Hills Public Library Division Councilor, United for Libraries 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 The E's of Libraries®: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Engagement

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[Fwd: tax forms]
by Tina St John 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: tax forms From: "Tina St John" <cstjohn(a)alpenalibrary.org> Date: Tue, March 12, 2019 3:39 pm To: melcat(a)mcls.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Boxes of tax forms claimed. Tina St John Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library Department Head of Public Services Program Manger of NASA@MyLibrary 211 N. First Ave Alpena, Mi 49707 (989) 356-6188 X16

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Tax forms
by Tina St John 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

We have a few boxes of 2018 federal tax forms for those who need extras. There are three boxes to give away, please let me know your RIDES code, library name and how many boxes you would like. First come first serve. Thank you! Tina St John Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library Department Head of Public Services Program Manger of NASA@MyLibrary 211 N. First Ave Alpena, Mi 49707 (989) 356-6188 X16

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Looking for a good home - octagonal display / computer table
by Donna Olson 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Are you looking for an octagonal computer / laptop table? It would also make a wonderful display. We are accepting best offer! Accessories not included. [image: Octagonal table.jpg] Donna *Donna Olson, Director* *Salem-South Lyon District Library* 9800 Pontiac Trail, South Lyon, MI 48178 Phone: (248) 437-6431 ext. 206 | Fax: (248) 437-6593 http://www.ssldl.info | https://www.facebook.com/SSLDL https://www.instagram.com/ssldl | https://twitter.com/ssldl https://www.linkedin.com/in/olsondonna/ [image: America's STAR Libraries 2018] <https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=ljx181101Stars2018Main>

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Fax Responses Compilation
by Jessica Wilhoite 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Hi all, I asked for fax information a while back. Here are the responses: AADL - We've switched all our public printers over to Lexmark MFPs (they seem to have one of the more usable interfaces) that do print, copy, scan (email & usb) and fax. Pretty much everything is done via touch interface and scanning bed so it is fairly simple for patrons to pick up. We only charge for printing and patrons pay at the desk after having the job printed. We have a VoIP phone system and the cost of additional lines are negligible so we decided not to charge for faxing. We were able to do this by: - Turning off incoming calls on the numbers assigned to fax (patrons can only send faxes not receive) - Turning off dialing to non-US/800 numbers from fax numbers (any US number is in our calling plan so no surprise charges) - In high traffic areas where we have two printers they share a line through a splitter so only one sends at a time. Reduces the number of lines needed. Our machines are out on the public floor so turning off incoming also has privacy and other benefits. This has been a high use service since we launched so it is definitely worth at least trying out We also have Envisionware stations at our library which function as our print release stations as well as for faxing and scanning documents. We usually have to walk patrons through the process the first time but it's fairly easy and works well overall. They can scan to email for free or fax documents at $1.00/page. There are different features (color, black & white, file type, etc.). It's nice to have several options all at one location. Dana Allen Administrative Clerk Howell Carnegie District Library Hudsonville - Hi! We do have a machine that patrons can access themselves to do copying, faxing and scanning to email. Our coin-op machine could not technologically handle the copying together with the faxing – so we removed it and put out a donation box. In the beginning we had to go over and help folks quite a bit – but they are getting the hang of it. Of course, we have posted instructions. A confirmation report is printed out at the end of the transaction to give them assurance that it went through. Our donation box suggests $1 to scan or fax (any amount of pages), and .15 per page for copies. So far we have not seen any drop in revenue from when we had the coin op for public copying and the staff doing all the faxing/scanning. The staff still do fax and scan for folks who don’t want to do it themselves, but I would say about half the folks now do themselves. Clarkston – Here at CIDL we purchased a TBS SimpleScan Station, it is similar to the Envisionware product, and does scanning and faxing that are needed. Scanning we do not charge for, but faxing is $.50 / page. GDL also has an LDS from Envisionware at our largest branch. We do not charge for scanning or emailing from it (patrons login using their own email accounts). We do charge for printing. I think we’ve had it for about 3 years now. If I recall correctly it was about $8k. At our smaller branches we have a Xerox printer/scanner/fax that staff can use to scan to usb for patrons at no charge. Those machines run about $350-$550 depending on if it’s B&W or color. We second the recommendation for the Envisionware LDS Scanner/Fax combination. Hefty up-front cost, but is such a time-saver for staff and patrons! Today’s Business Solutions “The Simple Scan” machine, what we have here, is essentially the same equipment. We had an LDS during my time at Genesee Dist Lib, and here in Clarkston we have one from Today’s Bus. Solutions. They’re both great. We bought an Envisionware Library Document System a couple of years ago. Not cheap but well worth. It is a self-serve scan or fax machine, and can be set up to be free or coin op. The front end software is very intuitive, and while patrons do occasionally require help they have proven they can figure it out for themselves. Connie Jo Three Rivers - At the Three Rivers Public Library, we have a self-serve fax machine out on a public counter near the circulation desk with directions. We purchased it ourselves – it’s a Brother Fax 2840 – and pay for toner and parts ourselves. It’s fairly simple to use, but patrons still need help sometimes. We charge $1.00 per page to send or receive faxes, but if they use a cover page provided by us, we don’t charge for that page. Herrick - At Herrick, we use a FaxScan24 unit ( [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.fax24.us_-3Fpage-5… | https://www.fax24.us/?page_id=154 ] ) The only thing we need to provide for this unit is a phone line. We also purchase prepaid fax cards that our patrons can then purchase from us. We do have some issues with our unit, but our unit is considerably older than the ones featured on their website. It only sends faxes, we do not offer an option for receiving faxes. It is also a little pricey for our patrons, but it works for us. Northville - We've used Fax24 for this service for awhile, and it works reasonably well. It's self service, requires little to no staff intervention for use (except if it has problems OR the patron wants to buy a physical 'fax card' to pay for the faxing service). It's essentially a co-location deal, and does require a single standalone POTS line available for it, but once hooked up... there's very little staff need to do to provide the service. It's NOT the cheapest service for the end user, but it works. You can find them online at [ https://www.fax24.us/ | https://www.fax24.us/ ] Thanks! -- Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Copiers & Printers
by Andrus, Miriam 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Good Afternoon Everyone, The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is looking at printing options. We are wondering what other libraries are doing... 1- Do you purchase your copy machines? 2- If so, what kind do you have? 3- Does it print b&W & Color? Fax? Scan? 1- Do you lease your machines? 2- If so, what type of copier do you use? 3- If so, what company do you use? Where are they located? 4- Are you happy with the service? 1- Do your patrons pay for prints and copies at the machine? 2- Do you use print cards or coins? 3- If patrons don't pay at the machines do they pay at a service desk? 4- How much do you charge for B&W copies? Color copies? Thank you all for your input! Miriam Andrus Library Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 Phone 989.837.3431 Fax 989.837.3468 Our Mission: To inspire lifelong learning by connecting people and resources.

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free small packing envelopes
by Tanya Procknow 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

I have a box of small packing envelopes, mostly size 2. They are a mix of new and old. Send me your zv # and I'll send them out today. Tanya R. Procknow Mackinaw Area Public Library Youth Librarian (231)436-5451

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Royal Oak Public Library closed until further notice
by Adrienne Breznau 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Hello! We are dealing with lingering issues from a gas leak yesterday so the Royal Oak Public Library will be closed until further notice. Adrienne Breznau Head of Support Services Royal Oak Public Library 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Royal Oak, MI 48067 <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Tel: 248-246-3714

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