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Headley Question
by Hartford Public Library 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

Dear Library Friends, My Library Board asked me to find out how we can recapture the roll back on our mileage, because we are looking at a building project. Could anyone tell me how this could work and what is the process. Regards,Stephanie DanielsDirectorHartford Public Library

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DVD cases
by Kayla 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

Hi all, I have lots of DVD cases to send out to any library in need. Most of the cases are singles but I have about 15 double cases and 20 multiple disc cases. Send me your rides code and I will get them packaged up and sent out. Thanks! -- Kayla Dies Paw Paw District Library 269.657.3800

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Michael Zadoorian - Author of The Leisure Seeker (now a major motion picture!) Coming to Kalamazoo July 17
by Farrell Howe 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2018 Contact: Farrell Howe Marketing and Communication Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 Michael Zadoorian - Author of The Leisure Seeker - Coming to Kalamazoo July 17! Kalamazoo, MI – Monday, July 9, 2018. Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/> is proud to welcome Detroit-based author Michael Zadoorian<http://www.michaelzadoorian.com/about.html>, the critically acclaimed author of The Leisure Seeker, (now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland.) Zadoorian will be reading from his latest novel, Beautiful Music at Kalamazoo Public Library’s Central location<http://www.kpl.gov/cen> on Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 pm. A book sale and signing will immediately follow the presentation<http://kpl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=12693&backTo=Calendar&s…>. Michael Zadoorian is the author of three novels, Beautiful Music (Akashic Books), The Leisure Seeker (William Morrow) and Second Hand (W.W. Norton), and a story collection, The Lost Tiki Places of Detroit (Wayne State University Press). Zadoorian is a recipient of a Kresge Artist Fellowship in the Literary Arts, the Columbia University Anahid Literary Award, the Michigan Notable Book award, the Great Lakes Colleges Association New Writers Award and was long-listed for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award. His work has appeared in The Literary Review, Beloit Fiction Journal, American Short Fiction, Witness, Great Lakes Review, North American Review, The Huffington Post and the anthologies Bob Seger’s House, On The Clock, and Detroit Noir. He has worked as a copywriter, journalist, voiceover talent, shipping room clerk, and plant guard for Chrysler. A lifelong resident of the Detroit area, he lives with his wife in a 1937 bungalow filled with cats and objects that used to be in the houses of other people. Most recently, Zadoorian has been featured in Oprah’s Summer Book Guide<http://www.oprah.com/book/summer-book-guide-beautiful-music?editors_pick_id…>, Michigan Public Radio<http://michiganradio.org/post/music-1970s-detroit-inspires-new-coming-age-n…>, Michigan Quarterly Review<https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/mqr/2018/06/can-music-save-us-a-review-of-micha…>, Metro Times Summer Book Guide<https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/notable-books-with-michigan-hooks-to-sti…>, DIY MFA Podcast<https://diymfa.com/podcast/episode-204-michael-zadoorian>, Free Press Profile<https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2018/05/03/novelist-michael-…>, Detroit Public Radio<https://wdet.org/posts/2018/05/06/86742-detroit-author-michael-zadoorian-re…>, and The Millions<https://themillions.com/books-reviews/beautiful-music-161775627x>. To schedule an interview with Michael Zadoorian, please contact Farrell Howe at farrellh(a)kpl.gov<mailto:farrellh@kpl.gov> or 553-7879. ####

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Youth/Teen Services Updates including RTRM 2019
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

Ready to Read Michigan 2019 The book for 2019's Ready to Read Michigan (RTRM) program will be Touch the Brightest Star<https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062274472/touch-the-brightest-star/> by Christie Matheson (HarperCollins Publishers, 2015). The book was selected by the Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_34169---,00.h…> as an interactive read-aloud for children 0-5 years of age. Look for additional information to come about what the RTRM public library kit will include and upcoming training on outreach and engaging your audiences with this delightful story! Libraries Rock Summer reading is well underway around Michigan and the country! Be sure to post pictures on social media using any or all the hashtags: #LibrariesRock #CSLPreads #MiSummerReads. Seeing some really AWESOME programming happening for all ages on social media already. The link to our annual SRP survey will be out in early August. P-20 - Family Engagement Effort The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) invited the Michigan Department of Education to participate in a State Consortium on Family Engagement. I am serving on a cross-department team for MDE aligned with Michigan's "Top 10 in 10" initiative is in the process of developing a P-20 Family Engagement effort. This Family Engagement effort will provide shared language, strategies, and resources in supporting schools and programs (including public library partners) toward promoting families as partners in their child's education. CCSSO invited Michigan to participate in the State Consortium on Family Engagement as part of a cohort with other states also engaged in developing statewide family engagement frameworks. The state team will meet with six other states in the next 18 months to develop the framework; a communications and training plan; and to further develop resources to support families. Save the Date(s): Youth Services Programming During A Time of Crisis Webinar Thursday, September 6, 2018 2:00 PM EST Youth Services Programming During a Time of Crisis<https://w3.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM2017_Youth_Services_P…>, is a *downloadable toolkit* designed to help public libraries in times of crisis plan programming that creates a sense of normalcy for youth and teens in times of disaster or upheaval. This toolkit is the Capstone Project designed and written by Jamie Gilmore, Grace Morris, Erica Trotter, and Alexandria Wardrip through the University of Washington's Information School. It was also featured (8/30/17) in The Conversation's article, "Public Libraries can (literally) Serve as a Shelter from the Storm<https://theconversation.com/public-libraries-can-literally-serve-as-a-shelt…>," by Grace Morris. Grace will be joining LM's Youth Services Coordinator, Cathy Lancaster, to give library staff and administrators a deeper look at why the toolkit was created and how you can use it in your library. This will be an interactive webinar, so come prepared to roll up your sleeves and contribute your thoughts and ideas! This webinar will be recorded and link shared with registrants if you cannot attend in person. Registration will open in August. *Please note that a printed copy of the toolkit was mailed to all public library directors in Michigan in a packet of "Resources for Public Libraries," sent by the Library of Michigan in early June. Please check with your director for the toolkit if you would like it in print. NASA @ My Library Workshops Training for public library staff will be hands-on and focus on STEM space connections. Registration will be limited and will open by early August, so save the date on your calendar now for a workshop near you. Tuesday, September 11th: RAM Center in Roscommon, MI Thursday, September 13th: NMU Library, Marquette, MI Wednesday, September 19: Flint Public Library, Flint, MI Friday, September 21: Kalamazoo Public Library, Kalamazoo, MI Monday, September 24: Bloomfield Township Public Library, Bloomfield Twp, MI The project is led by the National Center for Interactive learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute (SSI) in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, the Pacific Science Center, Cornerstones of Science and the Education Development Center. Additional support for this project comes from NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) and made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). MiAEYC Infant/Toddler Conference<http://www.miaeyc.org/professional-development/conferences-institutes/infan…> Friday, November 2, 2018 Dearborn, MI The Infant Toddler Conference is designed to provide professional development for people working with or on behalf of infants and toddlers, and their families, in a variety of settings including home care providers, teaching teams, administrators, coaches, mentors and trainers. Removing Barriers: A Library Accessibility Workshop<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/removing-barriers/> Friday, November 9 Grand Valley State University Equality in access for every member of your community is a core library value and it can be challenging to satisfy all of the needs of your patrons. This workshop will cover important aspects of library accessibility and provide you with new tools to help serve all patrons equally. This project is supported by the Michigan Collaborating Partners and by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In the News... "What We Get Wrong About the Poverty Gap in Education<https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/made-by-history/wp/2018/07/02/what-we-g…>" from The Washington Post - an opinion piece on programs aimed at just early literacy, instead of addressing the needs of the whole child/family. "Judge Says There's No Fundamental Right to Learn to Read and Write<https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2018/07/01/detroit-literacy-educ…>" - Detroit Free Press coverage on a ruling by U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy III "73 Michigan Libraries Receive Federal Grants; Includes Education Programs for Low-Income Students<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/2018_grants_press_release_624684_7.p…>" - LSTA IMLS grant press release from the Library of Michigan/MDE. "A School Librarian's Mock Interview Program Preps Teens for 'Face Time'<https://www.slj.com/2018/07/teens-ya/school-librarians-mock-interview-progr…>" - School Library Journal ALA, ALSC Respond to Wilder Medal Name Change<http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/06/ala-alsc-respond-wilder-meda…> - ALA News 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/> 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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Reference Books - free
by Amber Hughey 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

I have the following book series to find new homes for: Contemporary Authors First Revision 1-4, 5-8, 9-12 and then through 100 Contemporary Literary Criticism 1-98 Contemporary Authors New Revision Series 1-56, 101-155. Children's Lit Review published 1976 1-43 Something About the Author 1-102 If only single books are requested, then send me your Rides code, otherwise it'll have to be pickup because these are thick and heavy! Thanks, Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library

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Compilation of Free Computer Guest Passes Responses
by Jessica Wilhoite 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

Hi all, Listed below are the responses I received about offering free computer guest passes to veterans. Thank you all for your responses. At this library, the borrower’s cards are free and all the programs are free also. I'm guessing that's pretty much true for most public libraries. Marty Ferriby, Director Hackley Public Library ______________________________________________________________________ The East Lansing Public Library provides free computer guest pases to anyone. As for library cards, we are currently reviewing our library card procedures/policies to make them more inclusive. One possibility may be a 14-day or 30-day free trial card or a guest card that allows for limited amounts of checkouts at any given time. We are actually meeting on Thursday to discuss ideas. I will let you know what we decide to do. ELPL does participate in the visiting patron program. ______________________________________________________________________ Our library offers free guest passes for computer use to anyone that asks. Typically, a session is for 2 hours but if it isn't busy, the time can be extended by staff. I believe that the Brighton Library in Brighton, Michigan does as well. Dana Allen Howell Carnegie District Library ______________________________________________________________________ At GARC we do not charge for guest passes for the computer. All you need is a TLN library card in good standing or a picture id (so we can verify that they do not have a card with excessive fines). James B Lenze, Director Garden City Public Library ______________________________________________________________________ We give free computer passes to anyone who asks for one. We don't have a specific policy for this, but standard procedure is to print a guest pass for anyone who asks. We provide access to all services and materials to everyone free of charge. Kimberly Young , Library Director Houghton Lake Public Library ______________________________________________________________________ All of our computer guest passes are free at Lyon Township. Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian ______________________________________________________________________ We don't charge for guest passes, but we do offer free DVD rental to veterans. Lisa Waskin, Director Superior District Library ______________________________________________________________________ We have free access for anyone. ______________________________________________________________________ In this case, ELPL gives guest passes out free to anyone who asks for one. __________________________________________________________________ We do not charge for guest passes. – CDL ______________________________________________________________________ Dexter provides free guest computer passes for anyone who wants to use our computers. We are a little farther afield from the compact metro suburbs, so we don't have as many people crossing boundaries. I think our connection speed and computer availability if vert similar to most of our neighbors. Hope this helps! Paul McCann Dexter District Library ______________________________________________________________________ I assume you're talking about passes to use your public computers? If so, we don't charge for them at all. We also do not limit their time unless someone is waiting. Deb Hemmye, Adult Services Librarian Farmington Community Library Thanks! Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township Residents “I see libraries and librarians as front-line soldiers in the war against illiteracy and the lack of imagination.” -Neil Gaiman

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Library Director position-Wilmette Public Library (IL)-Closes this Sunday, July 15
by Jobeth Bradbury 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

Shaping the Future - Wilmette (IL) Public Library - Director Position-Closes July 15 "Shaping the Future"-if this speaks to you, the Wilmette Public Library<http://www.wilmettelibrary.info/> (IL) invites you to apply for the Library Director position. Be a part of a Library that has re-envisioned its future through its 2018-2021 Strategic Plan<http://www.bradburymiller.com/wilmettestratplan.pdf>. The next Director will pioneer library services and programs into the future, shaping the strategic plan, while preserving valued traditions. The Wilmette Public Library, governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees, is an active, vital piece of the Wilmette community. Serving more than 27,000 residents, the Library has 18,000 active cardholders, an operating budget of $5.5 million dollars, and nearly 100 staff members. More than 1,000 people visit the library each day and the library circulates more than 700,000 items annually. The ideal candidate is a team-builder with a track record of leading libraries through times of transition, implementing new technologies, and connecting staff, board, and other stakeholders. The Library values both innovation and tradition, and the Board seeks a candidate who can integrate new initiatives and services into a respected and beloved community institution. Wilmette<https://www.wilmette.com/>, located alongside Lake Michigan, is a vibrant community that values education and lifelong-learning, and is highly invested in library service. The community has deep ties to culture, arts, and life-long learning, benefiting from local theater groups, an involved arts community, being two suburbs north of Chicago, and nearby Northwestern University. Recreational opportunities include twenty parks and swimming/sailing beaches, lively shopping and excellent restaurants. In 2015, Wilmette was ranked the best place to live in Illinois based on a variety of factors including its low unemployment rate, median income, low housing vacancy rate, high education expenditures per student, low crime, and short commute times. For more information on the Library and Wilmette, please see Wilmette Links.<http://www.bradburymiller.com/wilmettelinks.htm> Responsibilities. The Director is responsible for implementing the Library's mission, overseeing Library operations, and providing leadership to staff. This position serves as the head of a 10-person leadership team, and will oversee Library operations including finances, personnel, facilities, services and programs. The Director will supervise the implementation and evaluation of current and future strategic plans. The Director reports to the Board of Trustees in accordance with policies set by the Board. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of five years of professional progressively responsible work with three years in a leadership role. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated record of coaching and mentorship, budgeting and finance, facilities management, and an outstanding customer service philosophy. Experience as a director in a comparable library is preferred. Compensation. A starting salary range of $110,000 - 135,000 (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/contactus.html>. 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 July 15, 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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Listening Tour - Michigan Humanities Conference Call
by Carol Taggart 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

Michigan Humanities is currently talking to libraries around the state on a Listening Tour and taking a close look at the programs, grants, and services it provides to partners. We would love your input during a conference call. We are inviting a representative from each library to call in on one of the following dates: * Tuesday, July 10th at 11:00 am * Tuesday, July 17 at 11:00 am * Thursday, July 19 at 11:30 am These will all be conference call meetings - we have cancelled a portion of the in-person meetings due to scheduling conflicts. Please contact us if you have any questions. You will speak with staff from the Michigan Humanities and help us make important decisions about future programs. Our conversations not be longer than one hour. Please RSVP with your name and library name via email to info(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:info@mihumanities.org>, and indicate that you will be attending the conference call. Thank you for your time! We look forward to speaking with you. Once you email your contact information, we will send you the call in number. Thank you! Carol Lynn Taggart Communications and Development Officer Michigan Humanities Council 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 517-372-7770 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Job Posting - ILS Administrator, Superiorland Library Cooperative - Marquette, MI
by Shawn Andary 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

*SUPERIORLAND LIBRARY COOPERATIVE* *Position*: ILS System Administrator *Apply to*: Superiorland Library Cooperative *Compensation*: from *$45,000* dependent on qualifications and experience; excellent benefit package which includes: health insurance; retirement plan; life insurance. * Reports to*: Cooperative Director *Supervises*: Database Maintenance and System Administrator Assistant. *Position Summary*: *The ILS Administrator manages the UPRLC’s Integrated Library System (ILS), online catalog, and other ILS-related products. This is a highly collaborative role with a great deal of staff interaction, as well as patron and vendor contact.* *Job Duties* - Provides primary support of the ILS, online catalog/discovery layer, mobile app, patron notification methods, and other ILS-related products. - Oversees daily operations for ILS management, including reports, maintenance, data requests, process improvements, and bill and contract review. - Communicates extensively with staff to provide information on problems, changes, features, and maintenance. - Responsible for preparing agendas, meeting packets, newsletters, and other communications to assure the timely exchange of information between ILS members. - Provides training, instruction and documentation on ILS and ILS related products. - Provides support and training for Intra and Interlibrary Loan. - Recommends customizations and new products or services - Assists and advises staff and administration with policy changes where such changes impact the ILS or related systems. - Works with the Network Administrator and/or IT assistant to configure and troubleshoot systems that connect to the ILS. - Prepares for and coordinates upgrades to the ILS, catalog, and other services. Develops migration plans between ILS systems.. - Assists the Cooperative Director with vendor analysis and negotiation, reviews contracts, and verifies services for payment. - Performs organizational and departmental analysis for ILS members to determine and/or refine policies, procedures, and workflow that is most appropriate and compatible with ILS System. - Represents the consortium at professional conferences and on resource sharing committees related to statewide projects. - Other duties as assigned by the Cooperative Director. *Preferred Qualifications* Master’s degree in library science (MLS or MLIS) and a minimum of three years of experience administrating ILS software OR a bachelor’s degree and five years of library experience with a minimum of three years administrating ILS software. Administrative experience with SirsiDynix Symphony preferred Valid Michigan driver’s license and transportation for travel *Required Skills/Qualities* Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously Demonstrates advanced knowledge of ILS vendors, trends, and best practices. Ability to effectively use applications software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Strong verbal and written communication ability Ability to work effectively on a team and with consortium library staff Ability to travel to any SLC library location, some overnights required *Working Conditions* Travel to member libraries and to statewide planning meetings and state and national conferences. Possession of or the ability to attain a valid Michigan driver's license and transportation for travel. Some evening hours and some overnights. Other physical requirements: Manual dexterity and ability to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. Ability to hear and answer the telephone. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by 5 o’clock pm 7/31/2018 will receive first consideration. Electronic submissions required. To apply, submit a cover letter, which specifically addresses the position requirements, your resume, an SLC application form ( http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/SLC/Images/Jobs/Employ-app.pdf) , and the names and contact information (including email address) of three (3) professional references to Shawn Andary at sandary(a)uproc.lib.mi.us *This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. The details herein are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.* *The Superiorland Library Cooperative is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, and will not discriminate against any candidate because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.*

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Job Posting - CIDL Head of Adult Services
by Julie Meredith 06 Jul '18

06 Jul '18

The Clarkston Independence District Library seeks a creative, enthusiastic librarian to join a positive, team-oriented work environment and lead our adult services department. Head of Adult Services Hours: 40 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends Salary: $48,000-$64,000 depending on qualifications and experience Benefits: Health, dental, and optical insurance; Disability and life insurance; Vacation, sick and personal days; Retirement plan. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * Develop collections and manage budgets for adult services department. * Collaborate with community organizations to promote the Library. * Design a variety of activities to promote use of the Library by adults. * Manage a team of adult services librarians. * Write and oversee schedules. * Assist patrons of all ages in obtaining information in a variety of formats. * Provide readers' advisory services to patrons of all ages. * Instruct patrons individually and in small groups in the use of library resources and equipment. * Develop Library policies and procedures with administrative team. * Coordinate volunteer projects for adult volunteers. * Update Adult Services portion of the Library's website. Required Qualifications: * MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution. * Experience working with adults & enthusiastic commitment to adult services. * Supervisory experience. * Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently and as a team leader. * Public library/reference desk experience. * Experience working with an ILS, Polaris preferred. * Collection development experience. * Desire and ability to provide excellent customer service. Reports to: Library Director Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by email to: Julie Meredith, Library Director juliem(a)cidlibrary.org<mailto:juliem@cidlibrary.org> Deadline for applications: Monday, July 23, 2018 at 5:00pm An Equal Opportunity Employer

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