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Newsletter and Calendar Planning Inquiry
by Asako Nakamura 19 Dec '24

19 Dec '24

I am seeking input on how your library manages scheduling and promotions for events. 1. *Newsletter Scheduling:* - How many months in advance do you typically release your event schedules in newsletters? 2. *Major Event Planning:* - How do you include big events in your calendar to keep them visible and relevant throughout the year? 3. *Calendar Organization:* - Do you have any tips or tools for effectively organizing your event calendars for both regular and special programming? Thank you in advance for your time and insights! -- All the best, Asako Nakamura, Program Coordinator Portage Lake District Library 58 Huron St. Houghton, MI 49931 (906)482-4570 X4111 Visit our website at www.pldl.org LIKE our FB page at facebook.com/pldl.org

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MeL Minute: Puzzle Time!
by Ann Kaskinen 19 Dec '24

19 Dec '24

[cid:image004.png@01DB51EE.C1BBD3A0]Whether they are crossword, jigsaw, or logic, there has been much written about the value of solving puzzles. Studies suggest that puzzles can improve memory retention and problem-solving skills, reduce stress, and even help develop fine motor skills. Several articles from the MeL eResources<https://mel.org/az.php> such as Finding Your Focus<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=6814263e-689b-3114-ada9-c…> in Harvard Men’s Health Watch and Do We Ever Stop Learning<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=dfe02a43-0964-3958-b7e8-c…> in Popular Science, both publications in Health Source – Consumer Edition<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, speak to solving crossword and jigsaw puzzles as a way to exercise our brains and stay mentally fit. In addition to articles about the healthful value of tackling a good puzzle, MeL eResources include other puzzle-related content. Digital Puzzles World Book Kids<https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106> has 5 different types of puzzles<https://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/home?subacct=O6106#games> for young learners to enjoy, including jigsaw and crossword. The digital jigsaws are among the most challenging, as they very much replicate the real thing and include a timer for those who like some added competition. There are also a handful of crossword puzzles that test students in the areas of explorers, geography, math, and medicine. eBooks The EBSCO eBook collections are full of many puzzle-packed titles. In the eBook Public Library Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, check out the Whodunit Puzzles: Mysteries for the Super Sleuth to Solve<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=041f564f-099f-30f7-bc9d-9…>, 60-Second Brain Teasers Pencil-Free Puzzles: Short Head-Scratchers From the Easy to Near Impossible<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=6212dadc-5d24-3d32-970b-4…>, 60-Second Brain Teasers Crime Puzzles: Short Forensic Mysteries to Challenge Your Inner Amateur Detective<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=392957f6-8ae8-36ba-a204-a…>, and Wooden Puzzles: 20 Handmade Puzzles and Brainteasers<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=50372c40-84b8-3201-a075-6…>. In the eBook High School Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> enjoy the Joy of Jigsaws: A Puzzler’s Guide and How to Make Your Own<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=1119c3ed-7a05-3a7f-aa0e-9…>. Puzzle Crafts If you’re feeling crafty, the long list of wooden puzzle patterns from publications such as Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine, available in Hobbies & Crafts Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, offer full-color patterns that even the novice craftsperson can follow. A couple of examples include the Sunflower<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=a8b85217-7e8d-3481-b62c-a…> and Octopus<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=998fa33c-7cc3-399c-875c-2…> wooden puzzles. For those who both quilt and love crosswords, be sure and check out the Crossword Puzzle Quilt<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=0bc72bd7-72d6-3ed0-8954-4…> pattern from an issue of Quilter’s World. On the 21st of December we will celebrate Crossword Puzzle Day and kick off the winter puzzle season. To read more about crosswords and to access a curated list of online resources and 16 puzzles<https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/095-108-s2-crossw…> you can print and solve right now, explore the Britannica High<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eb…> crossword puzzle<https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/crossword-puzzle/28009> entry. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. The MeL project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Ann Kaskinen MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12 Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-5333 kaskinena(a)mcls.org<mailto:kaskinena@mcls.org> [cid:image003.png@01DB51EE.850A9090] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Oak Park Management Position
by Kimberly Schaaf 18 Dec '24

18 Dec '24

Join the Oak Park Public Library team and help us serve an amazing community! We are currently looking for a Community Services and Reference Manager to lead our promotional and programming efforts. Oak Park is a wonderfully diverse community of 29,000 residents located on the southern border of Oakland County. In 2024, the Library underwent a total re-design, added a self-help legal center, and now has a large-scale exterior mural. It is an especially exciting time to join the Oak Part team, as the entire City complex surrounding the library will be completely transformed over the next three years. Oakland County has agreed to invest 6 million dollars in upgrades to Shepherd Park (located directly behind library), the City will be adding a bandshell and a four-seasons farmers market right next to the library, and there will be an 80,000 square foot recreation center with an indoor pool and walking track built behind the library. This position pays $50,000 - $55,000 annually and includes a comprehensive package consisting of healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and section 125 plan. Currently there is no cost for healthcare. Full position description, details, and application information: https://oakparkmi.applicantpro.com/jobs/3593501 Kimberly Schaaf Director, Oak Park Public Library 14200 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park, MI 48237 Office: 248-691-7566 Work Cell: 248-914-3318

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[employment opportunity] Finance Coordinator
by BTPL Careers 18 Dec '24

18 Dec '24

Greetings-- The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator committed to high quality library service to join our team. The Library serves a community of 44,000 people and has a $8.3 million annual operating budget. There is strong community support for the Library and the collections, services, and programs it offers. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality public service and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. POSITION TITLE: Finance Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Administration, reporting to Library Director HOURS: Full-time-37.5 hours. Must be flexible to address workload and attend occasional evening meetings of the Library Board of Trustees. WAGES & BENEFITS Salary range $59,129.77 - $85,185.21. Benefits include paid leave time such as vacation, sick, holiday and emergency time. Health insurance, dental/optical insurance, term life and disability insurance provided, as well as an employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Opportunity to participate in professional development. Please see attached or the link below my signature for more information. Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library See all of our open positions here: https://btpl.org/employment/

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Ethnic Newspapers and Periodicals in Michigan: A Checklist
by Barbara Beaton 18 Dec '24

18 Dec '24

We have a copy of this 1978 publication which has just been withdrawn. If you would like it, send your Rides # and it will be yours. Best wishes, Barbara Barbara Beaton Assistant Director/Reference Librarian Milan Public Library Milan, MI 48160 734-439-1240 www.milanlibrary.org<http://www.milanlibrary.org> she/her

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Library Service Cost
by Jack Buck 18 Dec '24

18 Dec '24

Hello, I am curious what percentage of taxes your library residents pay towards Library Services. I recently visited family in Chicago, and their local library had a poster made up showing the residents paid only 1%, a penny per dollar for their library service. Made me wonder about the Michigan average. For example, our library is .799 mil out of 32.7229s mills total - which is about 2.5%. If anyone is willing to share their area's percentage, I would find it interesting and useful. Attempting to get a decent enough sample size. Perhaps this has already been done? Thanks. Jack Buck, MLIS Director Richland Community Library -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Free to a Good Home: Michael Connelly's 'The Waiting' (2024)
by Cynthia Stanczak 18 Dec '24

18 Dec '24

We have a new hardcover regular-print duplicate of Michael Connelly's 'The Waiting' (Ballard and Bosch series). It's been processed by B&T (covered, with a basic spine label and barcode), but not stamped by us. If you'd like it, please reply with your RIDES code and we'll send it on to you. Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her) Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.*

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Job Posting: Full-Time Information Services Coordinator
by Kathleen Kwiatkowski 18 Dec '24

18 Dec '24

The Auburn Hills Public Library is hiring a full-time Information Services Coordinator. Salary: $52,000-$62,000 DOQ Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; sick & vacation time; defined contribution plan Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week including some nights and weekends Please see the attached job posting for more information. Email your resume, cover letter, and completed employment application<https://www.ahplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AHPL-Employment-Appli…> to Kathleen Kwiatkowski, kwiatkowskik(a)ahplibrary.org by January 6, 2025. Thank you, [cid:a7f6b464-d9c0-46f8-a797-63c93b1683bf] Kathleen Kwiatkowski Director (248) 370-8125 3400 E Seyburn Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326

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JDL Branch Manager Opening
by Fenningsdorf, Rachel 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

I’m excited to announce that due to an internal promotion, we’re hiring a Branch Manager for our Meijer location- one of Jackson District Library’s largest branches. This position will enjoy managing a team of long-term staff while participating on a team of branch managers in Jackson County. I encourage you to apply, and to contact me directly if you have questions. Looking forward to reviewing your application! 6140061:Career Search (entertimeonline.com)<https://secure6.entertimeonline.com/ta/6140061.careers?CareersSearch> Best, Rachel Rachel Fenningsdorf Assistant Director Jackson District Library O: 517-905-1307 C: 517-358-4563 fenningsdorfr(a)myjdl.com

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bench/table combo seating looking for a new home
by Joyce Becker 17 Dec '24

17 Dec '24

We have the bench combo seating (picture below) available free to a good library home (pick up asap at the Orion Township Public Library). 28" x 37" x 100" Let me know if you are interested. Joyce [https://res-1.cdn.office.net/assets/mail/file-icon/png/photo_16x16.png]Youth seating.jpg<https://orionlib-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/jbecker_orionlibrary_org/…> [cid:b88df746-fc80-4124-b8e7-f1a5cd63b4c6] Joyce Becker Administrative Assistant Orion Township Public Library 825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362 Phone: (248) 693-3000 ext. 431 | Direct: (248) 287-8020 orionlibrary.org

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