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Marshall District Library Job Posting
by Angela Semifero 23 Oct '18

23 Oct '18

Hello All, Marshall District Library is looking for a part-time library assistant in our Public Services Department. Please see the information below. AVAILABLE POSITION: Part-Time Library Assistant, Public Services Department WORK SCHEDULE: 24 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours. Additional hours possible. PAY RATE: $11.01 per hour with merit increases; benefits include pro-rated health insurance, retirement plan options, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays. JOB SUMMARY: The part-time Library Assistant – Public Services, provides library services to library visitors of all ages. These services include: assisting patrons with public computer use, delivery of reference, information and reader’s advisory services for patrons of all ages, developing library programming, creating library displays, monitoring after school students, using library technology to meet the needs of the community served. Position responsibilities assigned primarily in the areas of youth program planning and outreach. REQUIREMENTS: ● Minimum high school diploma. Substantial college coursework preferred. ● Experience working with children required. Experience working in an educational environment preferred. ● Knowledge of early literacy and early childhood development. ● Experience with middle school age students beneficial. ● Public library experience preferred with demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources. ● Proficiency in the use of computer technology. ● Accuracy and skill in keyboarding required. ● Commitment to customer service excellence. ● Excellent oral and written communication skills essential. ● Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently. ● Creativity in developing and implementing library programs and services. Additionally to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual will be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, moving, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. APPLY: Submit resume with cover letter or application with cover letter providing details of relevant experience to: Angela Semifero, Library Director, Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068. Electronic submissions to: SemiferoA(a)YourMDL.org. Application available in person at the library or online at www.YourMDL.org. DEADLINE: Application materials will be accepted through 5:00 pm on Monday, November 5, 2018. PLEASE NOTE: All candidates will be notified of our decision by mail or phone within 3-4 weeks after the deadline date. We ask that no inquiries be made about the status of your application during this period. -- Angela Semifero Library Director Marshall District Library 124 W. Green St. Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-7821x11 semiferoa(a)yourmdl.org

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Job Posting: Youth Services Manager, Willard Library
by Catherine Lucas 23 Oct '18

23 Oct '18

Willard Library has an opening for a Youth Services Manager (FT). The starting salary is $49,972; the placement on the scale is dependent on experience and qualifications. The posting is open through November 2. The posting can be located on our webpage in the About section. Please submit resume and cover letter to Cathy Lucas, Assistant Director, clucas(a)willardlibrary.org willardlibrary.org/images/YouthDH.pdf Cathy Lucas, Assistant Director Willard Library clucas(a)willardlibrary.org 269-968-8166 x525

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Job Opening - Early Literacy Coordinator Full time
by Jeri Wonders 23 Oct '18

23 Oct '18

Early Literacy Coordinator 40/week, $15.16/hour, Benefit eligible Posting closes: October 26, 2018 Visit MADL.org for full job posting. JOB SUMMARY This position, under the leadership of the Marketing and Community Engagement Manager, works to promote reading, early childhood/family literacy and initiates, coordinates and supports other opportunities to bring library services to the community through innovative approaches. Work is performed at all branches of the Muskegon Area District Library. Jeri Wonders HR Manager 231-737-6248 | www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org> 4845 Airline Rd. | Muskegon, MI 49444 [cid:Facebook_4114b57e-72de-42e7-86da-c6cd8d1bd30b.png]<https://www.facebook.com/MuskegonAreaDistrictLibrary/?ref=br_rs> [cid:Youtube_b7788158-662e-4a21-abe7-e4993d46d76d.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p73nXZ_UJBCLvmNkns5gQ> [cid:Twitter_2919c137-b592-4291-9bd4-a27df7a25930.png] <https://twitter.com/madltweets> [cid:Pinterest_f16a13d1-38c2-4572-9f1a-20af69bd9e4b.png] <https://www.pinterest.com/MADLibrary/> [cid:LinkedIn_e8acde6a-34ef-4044-9ae8-3611c2d7fb9c.png] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/muskegon-area-district-library/> [cid:Google+_ed1411b6-3831-48f2-b2c3-d0f37725272e.png] <https://plus.google.com/+MuskegonAreaDistrictLibraryAdministrationLBPH> [cid:NewMADLLogotiny_e82d282b-5ca6-48c9-8c53-46dd2a6380ad.png]

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Von H. Washington, Ph.D.
by Perri Saunders 23 Oct '18

23 Oct '18

Have any of you used Dr. Washington for programming? He does many programs ranging from the Underground Railroad to Rosa Parks. If you could let me know how it went, the cost, how it was received, etc., it would be much appreciated! -- Perri Saunders, Director White Pigeon Township Library 102 N. Kalamazoo St., P.O. Box 399 White Pigeon, MI 49099 269-483-7409 *p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us <p.saunders(a)woodlands.lib.mi.us> * *Brighten the corner where you are.*

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Replacement fees for technology loans
by Rebecca 23 Oct '18

23 Oct '18

Good morning, I have been researching laptop loan policies and agreement forms and have found a lot of great examples of each, but I am interested to learn more about how institutions actually go about charging for lost or damaged equipment and if there are any hiccups to be aware of from your experience related to recovering funds. This question is in relation to an academic institution, but information from any type of library may be useful. Thank you for any information you can provide! Kind regards, Rebecca Karlis

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Vacation Policy Requests (received policies for those who are interested)
by Amber Hughey 23 Oct '18

23 Oct '18

Here are the different personnel policies I received (with a focus on vacation/sick days): Here are the Crawford County Library policies for those topics. Vacation time: Salaried and full-time employees shall earn vacation days (1 day = 8 hours on a monthly, prorated basis in accordance, beginning after the first anniversary of employment, with the following schedule: One (1) year through four (4) years full time of service 10 days Five (5) years or more of full time of service 15 days Part-time employees shall earn vacation days (1 day = 8 hours) on an accrual basis of one vacation day per 208 hours worked beginning after the first anniversary of employment. Employees are expected to use their earned vacation days. Employees will not be allowed to "carry over" vacation days to the next year. Holidays are not counted against vacation leave, and additional time will be available without pay at the discretion of the Library Director if requested by Staff. If the Library Director requests additional vacation time, it is the responsibility of the Library Board of Trustees to approve the request. All employees must submit for approval in writing to the Library Director (in the case of the Director to the Library Board) requests for vacation time. Employees shall be entitled to take their vacation leave when they request except in the case of conflict which would create a staffing problem at the Library. In the event of a conflict, approval of requests will be based on Staff seniority and past patterns of vacation leave time. Upon termination of employment, regardless of reason, there will be NO payment to the employee for unused paid vacation days. Contract employees are except from this policy. Full time employees having served 10 years or more of service at the time of the adoption of the latest policy amendment will retain 20 days vacation annually as previously allowed. Personal days: All full time and salaried personnel may take up to six (6) paid personal days per each employee's anniversary date, unless otherwise stipulated in a signed contract agreement. These days are for the purposes of personal illness, family illness, doctor and dentist appointments, and/or funeral attendance. These are to be used as needed and will not be carried over to another year. If an employee exceeds the six (6) personal days, that employee will need to use vacation time or accept a reduction in pay. Lunch breaks: 1. The lunch breaks will be scheduled so that they will coordinate with their fellow workers. Both salaried and full-time employees are entitled to a one-hour, unpaid break for lunch. 2. All employees will receive two 15-minute paid breaks throughout the day. An employee working a four (4) hour scheduled day will receive a 15-minute break. These breaks are not cumulative and should be taken when time allows so that it does not affect the service provided to the public. Any exceptions are up to the discretion of the administrative staff. 3. It is the responsibility of the employee to coordinate breaks with their fellow workers. 4. Breaks not used on the day they are earned are forfeited. 5. Meals must be consumed out of public view. Holiday pay: 1. Salaried and full-time hourly employees, beginning with date of hire, are eligible for holiday pay. Part-time employees are not eligible for holiday pay. However; hourly employees may make up lost time due to holiday closings or unscheduled emergency closings. These hours are to be made up in the same pay period in which the holiday or emergency closing falls. As the employee will most likely be the third or additional person working that shift, it is expected that they will have duties as assigned by administrative staff, where applicable. 2. Eligible employees shall be granted holiday pay for those holidays established by Library Hours and Special Closings (Policy No. 407). 3. Holidays occurring during an employee's vacation or sick leave shall not be charged against such vacation or sick leave time. 4. Holiday pay shall not be in excess of a normally scheduled forty (40) hour week or result in excess of a forty (40) hour work week. Library Hours and Special Closings [Policy No. 407, referenced above]: 1. It is the Library's Board of Trustees and the Director's/Librarian's responsibility to provide quality service on as many days as possible within budgetary limits. 2. Library hours will be set in accordance with Library of Michigan standards as will best serve the community and as funds are available. 3. Library hours will be posted in a manner visible to the public during open and closed times. 4. The Library (including Frederic) will close on the following holidays each year: -New Year's Day January 1st -President's Day Third Monday in February -Good Friday Friday before Easter; close at 4 pm -Memorial Day Last Monday in May -Independence Day July 4th -Au Sable Canoe Race Last Saturday in July -Labor Day First Monday in September -Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November -Day after Thanksgiving Day Friday after 4th Thursday in November -Christmas Eve Day December 24th -Christmas Day December 25th -New Year's Eve Day December 31st; close 4 pm 5. Should a holiday fall on Sunday, then Monday or the first day of the work week shall be celebrated in lieu of such a holiday. 6. Additional closing days throughout the year may take place at the request of the Director and with the approval of the Library Board. 7. in the event of an emergency situation wherein no employee is available to work and no substitute is available, or in case of inclement weather, or a facility emergency, the Library may be closed by action of the Director. In the absence of a Director, the following, in order named) shall be able to authorize library closings; Interim Library Director, Administrative Assistant, Library Board President, Library Board Vice President, Library Board Secretary, Library Board Financial Officer, or Library Board Trustee. https://www.ioscoarenaclibrary.org/index_htm_files/Personnel%20Policy%20Man… Other policies I referenced: Thomas Township Library For a professional librarian: 96 hours after 1 year, 126 (I believe) after 2 years Full time staff receive 36 hours of PTO after 6 months Millington Arbela District Library 80 hours after 1 year 1 sick day per month for full time, part time earn 4 hours per month Bullard Sanford Memorial Library 120 hours after 1 year I hope this helps you! Thanks, Amber L Hughey, MLIS Director Bridgeport Public Library

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Recycling book sale books
by ConnieJo Ozinga 23 Oct '18

23 Oct '18

After my earlier comment some of you asked what company our friends paid to pick up and recycle books. I thought it was Royal Oak Recycling but I was wrong! The answer from our friend's prez is: It’s called GFL or Green for Life. My contact is Pat Durham, 734-644-1945. Hope this helps. Connie -- Connie Jo Ozinga Library Director Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Commerce, MI 48390 (248) 669-8108 x101 www.commercelibrary.info Raising a reader is: Talking * Singing * Reading * Writing * Playing -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Don't miss author Anna Clark at Wixom Public Library 7PM Friday November 9
by Donna Olson 22 Oct '18

22 Oct '18

You won't want to miss Anna Clark, author of *The Poisoned City*, the Neighborhood Library Association’s selection for our ninth annual Community Reads book. You can meet Ms. Clark and hear about the journey taken by the citizens of Flint. The event will be held on Friday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Wixom Public Library, 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan. A full account of the Flint, Michigan, water scandal, an American tragedy, from an award-winning Michigan journalist, Anna Clark, *The Poisoned City* recounts the gripping story of Flint’s poisoned water through the people who caused it, suffered from it, and exposed it. It is a chronicle of one town, but could also be about any American city, all made precarious by the neglect of infrastructure and the erosion of democratic decision-making. Each of the six NLA libraries have or will host book discussions and book-related events Participating libraries are Lyon Township Public Library, Northville District Library, Novi Public Library, Salem-South Lyon District Library, Walled Lake City Library, and Wixom Public Library. Everyone is welcome to attend additional Community Reads events: Library*; Flow: For the Love of Water: Documentary Screening *Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Walled Lake City Library; *The Flint River & the Drinking Water Crisis *Monday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at Northville District Library. Contact each library to register for events. Registration is required for the author visit and may be required for the other events. Contact each library for details. Visit the NLA website for complete details! <https://nlacommunityreads.weebly.com/> Thank you for your interest! The Neighborhood Library Association *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

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Reposting: Youth/Teen Librarian Position
by B. Kristen Valyi-Hax 22 Oct '18

22 Oct '18

The Harper Woods Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, patron-focused person to work as a Youth/Teen Librarian (part time). Evening and weekend hours will be required. The pay rate is $18 per hour for applicants with a Master’s Degree in Library Science or $15 per hour for currently enrolled MLS students. A full job description can be seen at http://www.harperwoodslibrary.org/about-us/employment.html. Applications can be obtained in the Harper Woods City Offices or online at http://www.harperwoodscity.org/f/16JobApp.pdf. A completed application, cover letter, and resume should be emailed to hwl(a)libcoop.net or turned in to the Harper Woods City Clerk’s office at 19617 Harper Ave., Harper Woods, MI 48225. The position will be open until filled The City of Harper Woods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. -- B. Kristen Valyi-Hax Director Harper Woods Public Library 19601 Harper Ave. Harper Woods, MI 48225 313-343-2575 313-343-2127 (fax)

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Agreements for Library Service -- samples
by Stephanie 22 Oct '18

22 Oct '18

Greetings everyone -- My Board has asked me to inquire about other libraries' contracts for library services. Specifically they are hoping those of you who have a contract to provide services to other entities/municipalities would: a) be willing to share copies of your contract with us and/or b) share what things you think *should* be covered in your contracts (or, if those issues are already covered in your contract please note that in your response and why you think it is imperative that it be in/remain in your contract). Even if it's a simple contract (as in "A millage will be levied by x municipality and those funds will be placed in a fund designated for x library")... we are still interested in seeing it if possible. Thank you in advance for your time, Stephanie Masin -- Director Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-7167 x712 smasin(a)sjcity.com

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