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Library Director position-Iowa City (IA) Public Library
by Jobeth Bradbury 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Library Director-Iowa City (IA) Public Library If the "Center of Community Life" speaks to you, the Board of Trustees of the Iowa City Public Library<https://www.icpl.org/> encourages you to apply to become the City's next Library Director. Governed by a nine-member Board, the Iowa City Public Library is a vital, vibrant downtown destination on its Pedestrian Mall. Circulating 1.3 million items a year, the Library annually hosts 797,000 visitors in the building and many more virtually. With an innovative, creative staff (63FTE), a $6.8 million annual operating budget, and a Friends Foundation which generates significant financial support, the Library provides stellar services to 99,277 area residents through its single location. The Library has seen decades of steadily increasing support from both public and private sources. Contributing to the quality of life in Iowa City as its community hub, the Library connects people of all ages with information; engages people with the world of ideas and with each other; and enriches the community by supporting learning, promoting literacy, and encouraging creativity. Outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities exist within Iowa City<https://www.icgov.org/>, a vibrant college town. Home to the University of Iowa and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, the City is known for its focus on the arts and humanities. In addition to its beloved public library and its designation as a UNESCO City of Literature, Iowa City is home to many independent book stores. All of the arts flourish in Johnson County and opportunities to enjoy music of all genres, theatre, summer festivals, local food and visual arts are numerous. Making many Top 10 Lists for Livability, Iowa City also boasts outstanding health care and strong infrastructure with good public transportation. Residents are encouraged to ride, bike and walk through Downtown and its surrounding neighborhoods. For more information about the Library and the City, visit Iowa City Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/iowacitylinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Library Director performs professional level work under the general supervision of the Library Board of Trustees. Responsibilities include the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of all library operations and services; supervision of the administrative team and staff in establishing and directing library policies and procedures; and managing physical facilities, personnel, and financial operations in accordance with Board policies, City administration, and applicable legislation. The Director serves as liaison to the community, city government, and library leaders and works to establish collaborative relationships. Fiscal responsibilities include preparing and administering the annual budget, including capital improvements projects, and working with the Friends Foundation to secure additional funding. See Iowa City Library Director<http://www.bradburymiller.com/iowacityjobdesc.pdf> for the complete position description. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of seven years of professional progressively responsible library experience with five years of public library administration. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of development and fundraising, developing and mentoring staff, facilities management, implementing new library service models, an outstanding customer service philosophy, and successful community engagement. Experience reporting to a governing board and working in a union environment are preferred. The Library Director must reside in the municipal limits of the City of Iowa City and State of Iowa librarian certification will be required within 60 days of hire. Compensation. A starting salary range of $94,036 - 121,000 (with placement negotiable, dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an exceptional fringe 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 Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of September 23, 2018. 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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Collection of all the answers to the Collection development for new Homebound Services
by Michael Howey 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Hi Everyone, Thanks to all the answered the following question: The Royal Oak Public Library is going to starting a Homebound program in the near future. We will be mailing out books, only books for now, to patrons with mobility issues. For those libraries with Homebound services, I am curious what areas of your collection seemed to get checked out more by those using the service? I am trying to get an idea on what should be purchased more in anticipation on this new service. Here are all the responding posts to the question. Hi Mick, Our entire collection is available to our homebound patrons, and they run the gamut on what they check out: magazines, DVDs, large print (fiction & mysteries), biographies, regular print fiction, and romances. We have not had anyone ask for music or audiobooks yet. Hope this helps, Holly Hentz Director Hamburg Township Library 10411 Merrill Rd <https://maps.google.com/?q=10411+Merrill+Rd&entry=gmail&source=g>. P.O. Box 247 Hamburg, MI 48139 810.231.1771 Hamburglibrary.org Hi! We’ve been collecting information on this type of program for some time now – both mail and physical delivery I’ll attach it in case you are interested, but I’m sure you have probably seen some of it. If possible, could you let me know what your policy is or post the responses to your query below? Thank you! Melissa I would be interested in what you find out. 😊 Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958 Mick, At the Jackson District Library, our homebound often prefer Large Print Books and Books on CD. About 40-60% will also take regular print books. Our readers tend to ask for much the same types of fiction as anyone else. Different readers ask for different things, like Patterson, Steel, and other bestselling authors. Some prefer Christian fiction and clean romance and family stories, while others are happy to get more spice in their romance novels. Your homebound readers will probably reflect the same reading interests as your general patron population. My patrons are homebound for a variety of reasons. Age, general health, mobility, vision issues, and lack of transportation can create a long-term, temporary, or seasonal need for home delivery. I have served an adult on a tether, and a teen dealing with health problems. We check out and deliver all media, as well as MelCat requests. Let me know if you have any questions. Marcia Young Outreach Services Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. <https://maps.google.com/?q=244+W.+Michigan+Ave.+%0D%0A+Jackson,+MI+49201&en…> Jackson, MI <https://maps.google.com/?q=244+W.+Michigan+Ave.+%0D%0A+Jackson,+MI+49201&en…> 49201 <https://maps.google.com/?q=244+W.+Michigan+Ave.+%0D%0A+Jackson,+MI+49201&en…> 517-788-4087 ext. 1343 youngma(a)myjdl.com Kristen Tait <kristen.tait(a)baldwinlib.org> Jul 31 (6 days ago) to me Hey Mick, so glad this job is moving forward for you! I’m sure you probably have talked to Sarah about this but it’s large print, audiobooks, and sometimes movies (Classic collection is always a big hit) that we usually send out. Any fiction that’s new is what is usually requested specifically by our patrons, and biographies are also popular. I know you aren’t starting with media too, but consider adding audiobooks if you can. Good luck! Kristen Ps they also get some MeL items. I don’t know how you want to handle that part at Royal Oak, but we do send them with the MeL 3-week due date instead of the extended 4-week one we use for these patrons. Large print is very popular, and front runner genres both there and in regular sized fiction are: westerns, inspirational, and romance. *Hope E. Nobel, M.S.L.S.* *Director* *Tamarack District Library* *P. O. Box 469* *832 South Lincoln Avenue <https://maps.google.com/?q=832+South+Lincoln+Avenue+Lakeview,+MI%C2%A0+4885…>* *Lakeview, MI 48850 <https://maps.google.com/?q=832+South+Lincoln+Avenue+Lakeview,+MI%C2%A0+4885…>* *989 <https://maps.google.com/?q=832+South+Lincoln+Avenue+Lakeview,+MI%C2%A0+4885…>.352.6274* My past experience: The same stuff your other patrons like, a little more large print, and mysteries slanted a little toward clean and cozy. Connie Since the Library is responsible for delivery and pickup of checked-out items, we have a policy of not charging Outreach patrons overdue fines. Patrons are still charged for lost items. Because of the 1 week checkout for CDs and BOCDs, Outreach patrons are not allowed to request these items from MelCat, but may request books. Marcia Young Outreach Services Jackson District Library 244 W. Michigan Ave. Jackson, MI 49201 517-788-4087 ext.1343 youngma(a)myjdl.com Thought I'd forward this on to you folks on the Outreach Services Committee listserve in case you hadn't seen this. David M. Stokes Adult Services Librarian Adult Services Dept. Milford Public Library 330 Family Dr. <https://maps.google.com/?q=330+Family+Dr.+Milford,+MI+48381&entry=gmail&sou…> Milford, MI 48381 <https://maps.google.com/?q=330+Family+Dr.+Milford,+MI+48381&entry=gmail&sou…> 248-684-0845, ext. 305 dstokes(a)milfordlibrary.info Hi Mick – Large Print best sellers, cozy mysteries and light romance would be your best bet. No fat books even if they’re best sellers (Homebound patrons have a hard time holding heavy items). Pay the extra for the library binding if you can afford it as the paper covered large print do NOT hold up well at all. Don’t buy the $32.00 titles if you can help it as sometimes the homebound stuff never comes back. There are plenty of alternatives out there. Also, look at the larger print Love Inspired paperbacks. They’re CHEAP and a great way to fill up the collection with disposable titles. They have Love Inspired Romance and Love Inspired Suspense. Nonfiction is not as popular although best-selling biographies do well. If patrons need audio I would refer them to the Oakland Talking Book Library. Hope this helps and good luck! Sandy Sandy Gilmore, Head of Adult Services Oxford Public Library 530 Pontiac Street <https://maps.google.com/?q=530+Pontiac+Street+%0D%0A+Oxford,+MI+48371&entry…> Oxford, MI 48371 <https://maps.google.com/?q=530+Pontiac+Street+%0D%0A+Oxford,+MI+48371&entry…> (248) 628-3034 Hello Mick, Our Books by Mail <http://www.cantonpl.org/node/books-mail> program here at the Canton Public Library <http://www.cantonpl.org/> is a very popular service. As far as print material goes, large print books are the most circulated items for homebound patrons. Some patrons are able to read regular print but even if they can, large print are the preferred choice. Our Books by Mail participants read across all genres with Science Fiction and Fantasy being the least popular. Many stick with one genre, i.e. mystery, inspirational, suspense. Others prefer a variety and most will read bestsellers. It really does depend on the patron and their reading habits. Additionally, books on CD are quite common among our participants given their demographics. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions, Colleen Colleen O’Brien-Brumley, Information Services Librarian Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd. <https://maps.google.com/?q=1200+S.+Canton+Center+Rd.+%0D%0A+Canton,+MI&entr…> Canton, MI <https://maps.google.com/?q=1200+S.+Canton+Center+Rd.+%0D%0A+Canton,+MI&entr…> 48810 (734)397-0999 Ext. 1138 Adrienne Breznau Jul 31 (6 days ago) to me Hi Mick! Just curious-why are we limiting them to books only? I feel like that could be viewed as discriminatory... I am looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this. :-) Adrienne 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 Michael Howey <michaelh(a)ropl.org> Jul 31 (6 days ago) to Adrienne Hi Adrienne, Books is only until we get the service running smoothly. We want to focus on working out the kinks, getting use to the process, and initially sending only books is a way to do that. I want to phase into other materials, and ideas, as quickly as possible. As quickly as possible means a month or two. Adrienne Breznau Jul 31 (6 days ago) to me Is that because the due dates are different for DVD's? Michael Howey <michaelh(a)ropl.org> Jul 31 (6 days ago) to Adrienne Due dates were part of it. That we are not having overdue fines for patrons in the service factored in. Another part was that DVDs, CDs, magazines, and paperbacks tend to have the greatest tendency not to make it back. I would prefer to keep it as simple as possible until the kinks are worked out. I foresee the city making sure they include return postage being the biggest issue. I hope that I am overly concerned about that. This being said, if only a few people sign up for the service, I would think we can include other materials. But that would have to be run past Mary and Matt first. -- Mick Howey Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Ph. 248.246.3724 Royal Oak Public <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> Library <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> 222 East 11 Mile Road <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> Royal Oak, Mi 48067 <https://www.google.com/maps/place/222+W+Eleven+Mile+Rd,+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067…> michaelh(a)ropl.org ReThink RO <https://www.romi.gov/1231/Rethink-RO>

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Evening Services Coordinator - Detroit Mercy Libraries
by Megan Novell 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

The University of Detroit Mercy McNichols Campus Library seeks an Evening Services Coordinator to supervise student assistants, oversee circulation services, and provide basic computer and printing support during evening and weekend extended library hours. The anticipated schedule is 12pm-7pm Sunday, and 7pm-12am Monday-Thursday. The full posting and application is available here: https://udmercy.peopleadmin.com/postings/4529. Megan Novell Head of Circulation Detroit Mercy Libraries McNichols Campus Library 4001 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221 (313) 993-1795 novellme(a)udmercy.edu

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ALSC/UW/KSU survey: Young Children, New Media and Libraries, 2018
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Aug '18

06 Aug '18

Please consider selecting a staff member to complete the survey detailed below for ALSC/UW/KSU. Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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/> ****************************** Sharing on behalf of the Young Children, New Media 2018 Research Team: Greetings, In partnership with the Association for Library Service to Children, the University of Washington, and Kent State University, a team of researchers (J. Elizabeth Mills, Katie Campana, Claudia Haines, and Marianne Martens) has created a survey entitled "Young Children, New Media and Libraries, 2018," and we would greatly appreciate your library's participation. This is an updated version of the survey we offered in 2014. Libraries continue to be on the cutting edge of incorporating many different kinds of new media devices [tablets, e-readers/tablets, digital recording devices, MP3 players, children's tablets, etc.] into their branches and programming. We are keenly interested in examining the changing map of this landscape across the United States. We also want to hear from you regarding the ways in which you share technology with young children and their caregivers, your attitudes about that sharing, and any evaluation you do of new media for young children and their caregivers. You will inform our research and help us better understand the scope, challenges, and next steps for libraries regarding new media use. We would like one library worker from your branch who is able to answer questions regarding your library's use of new media to complete this survey. We anticipate the survey will take about 30 minutes to complete. Here is the link: https://kent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehfN97VDS3wI4mh<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkent.qualt…>. Please be assured that the information you provide through this survey will be kept confidential and will be analyzed in aggregate; no information that could reasonably identify you or your library will be included in any publications or public dissemination of the collected data. Participation in this survey is voluntary. You may withdraw your participation at any time without loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. We believe that participation in this survey poses no greater risk than those experienced in everyday life. The survey will remain open until August 31, 2018. If you would be open to future contact from us regarding your responses, please provide your name and email at the end of the survey. This information will be kept confidential and shared only with the research team for the purposes of future interviews. If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Alena Rivers, Deputy Director, ALSC at arivers(a)ala.org<mailto:arivers@ala.org> For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/ycnml18/home<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goog…>. Sincerely, and with much thanks, YCNML 2018 Team

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State Librarian's Excellence Award deadline extended
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

On behalf of Randy Riley, State Librarian Dear Library Directors, Trustees, Institution Administrators, and Library Users, The Library of Michigan Foundation is pleased to announce that the nomination deadline for the 2018 State Librarian's Excellence Award is being extended to Friday, August 24, 2018. You can find the nomination form here<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/lm_2018_SLEA_Applicati…>. The State Librarian's Excellence Award recognizes a Michigan Library that best exemplifies excellence in customer service. A $3,000 cash prize will be awarded to the winning library and $1,000 each will be awarded to the two Citation of Excellence runners-up. All three award-winners will receive trophies for public display. We hope you will consider nominating your library this year! Winners will be celebrated at the State Librarian's Luncheon on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, during the 2018 Michigan Library Association Annual Conference in Novi. Library directors, trustees, library users, or administrators may make nominations. See the nomination form for details of submission requirements. If, after reviewing the full criteria, you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the Library of Michigan Foundation office at (517) 373-1297. Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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NCIS DVD (season 7, disc 6) -Patron found in his DVD player.
by Julie Censke 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Hi all, If this DVD belongs to your library, please send me your code and we will get it back home. [cid:4e930333-085e-40b1-befe-677f10026ee2] Thanks, Julie Censke Colon Township Library (269) 432-3958

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Re: [Michlib-l] Charging for faxing
by Katrina Schultz 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

We charge $1/page for faxing, but the cover sheet faxes for free (we provide it and the patron fills it out). -- Katrina Schultz Library/Technical Staff Crawford County Library

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Free MeL webinar - Back to School with MeL (New EBSCO Resources) - Aug 29, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Start the school year off with learning about the new educational resources available from MeL. Please join us on August 29 at 3:30pm EST for a 30--minute webinar focused on the new educational resources from EBSCO that will go live on MeL October 1, 2018. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff, educators, and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-back-to-school-with-mel-244.…>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-back-to-school-with-mel-244.… This webinar will be recorded, and made available on demand anytime. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ MeL training is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional service support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/> (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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3D Printed Guns?
by Devin Erlandson 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Some food for thought: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/08/01/are-they-dead… We're mostly well-aware that in Michigan we cannot create policies that ban guns from our libraries. Can we ban guns from being 3D printed? I'm not 100% sure the answer is so cut-and-dried. Is this something that's on your radar? -- Devin Erlandson, MLIS (she/her) Assistant Director Allegan District Library 269-673-4625 alleganlibrary.org

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Public Libraries In The United States Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Report
by Jim Flury 03 Aug '18

03 Aug '18

Released yesterday: https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/publications/documents/plsfy2015.p… Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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