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[Employment Opportunity] Youth Services Part Time Librarian - Closes 11/9
by BTPL Careers 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Greetings-- The Bloomfield Township Public Library is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic librarian committed to high quality Library service to children and their families and ready to join the Youth Services team. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a class V Library, with a service population of 42,000+ people. There is strong community support for the Library, collections, services and programs offered. The Library promotes inclusivity in the diverse collections and programs available to all ages and abilities. Technology is integrated into Library services. 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: Librarian DEPARTMENT: Youth Services, reporting to Department Head HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours per week, including evenings and weekends on a flexible basis. WAGES & BENEFITS: $22.82 – 30.81 per hour. Paid time-off benefits include: vacation, sick, holiday, personal business, and emergency time. Term life and disability income insurance provided. Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Professional membership and opportunity to participate in professional development available. REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM: • ALA accredited masters in Library and Information Science • Professional experience working with children • Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with staff, volunteers and Library users in a team environment • Broad knowledge of current trends and developmentally appropriate practices in libraries for young people (birth through middle school) and families • Strong commitment to providing high quality public service to patrons of all ages and abilities • Familiarity with Windows-based computers • Familiarity with current technologies and social media within the public library • Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 20 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones • Ability to create, publicize, and conduct programs and services to reflect current and future community needs DESIRABLE: • Public Library work experience in Youth Services • Successful experience presenting developmentally appropriate programs for young people • Knowledge of children’s literature and media –both current and classic • Knowledge of popular culture for children and families • Experience with selection, budgeting, and deselection of material for children • Ability to adapt to change and embrace new ideas • Experience adding content to website RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides positive, professional service to the public; plans and conducts developmentally appropriate programs for young people (birth through middle school) and their families; provides reference and readers advisory; participates in the selection, development and evaluation of youth print, non-print, and electronic resources; prepares bibliographies, guides and displays; instructs patrons in the use of downloadable material; develops and conducts outreach programs to the community; contributes to the Library website, other duties as assigned. APPLICATION, RESUME, COVER LETTER: Due Friday, November 9, 2018. Start date: January 2, 2019 or sooner. Application is available on the Library’s website at www.btpl.org. Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 248-642-5800 F: 248-258-2555 careers(a)btpl.org ________________________________________

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Joy in Tigertown Talk and Book Signing
by Lodge, Daniel 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Everyone - The Dearborn Public Library wants to invite you to talk by former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich and sportswriter Tom Gage on November 1st at 6:30pm. They will be talking about and signing copies of their new book Joy in Tigertown: A Determined Team, A Resilient City, and our Magical Run to the 1968 World Series . Copies of his book will be available for purchase. I've attached a flyer with the program information. I hope you can join us! Dan Lodge Librarian I, Adult Services Henry Ford Centennial Library Dearborn, Michigan

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Bring the Smithsonian to your community!
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Bring the Smithsonian to Your Community! Crossroads: Change in Rural America offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The exhibition will prompt discussions about what happened when America's rural population became a minority of the country's population and the ripple effects that occurred. Crossroads is an exploration of the past, present, and future of rural America. As a host of Crossroads, you will have the opportunity to work with partners in your community to create programming and exhibits that share your small town Michigan stories. Applications will be accepted through December 3, 2018. For more information and to apply please visit the Crossroads page of the Michigan Humanities website.<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net…> Please contact Program Officer, James Nelson, with any questions. Phone: (517) 372-7770 Email: jnelson(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:jnelson@mihumanities.org> Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 AS OF OCT 16, 2018, MY NUMBER WILL CHANGE TO 517-335-1498 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Discarding computers
by Don Priest 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Hi all, looking for some ideas. We'll be replacing our computers soon, and I'm not sure what to do with the old ones. It would be nice to donate them, they're not so old that no one could find a use for them. If not that, I'll need to look for options to safely dispose of them, preferably cheaply. I may also keep a few for a tech take-apart event, which a colleague mentioned to me. Sounded like a fun event, and a good use for older electronics! As usual, please reply off-list; I will compile answers in a few weeks. Thanks! Don Priest Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate, MI 48195 734-258-3002 ext. 3003

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Michigan Users Group of SirsiDynix Products
by Hancock, Mark 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

The annual meeting of MUG - the Michigan Users Group of SirsiDynix Products - will be Friday October 26th at the Kalamazoo Public Library. The meeting this year is free to existing members! New members can register and attend for only $10.00. For details visit the MUG website: http://www.muglibraries.org/ or register here: https://goo.gl/forms/vN48edakGfVUa6dt2 All Michigan customers of SirsiDynix are invited to attend. Thanks, Mark Hancock MUG Secretary Mark Hancock Library Systems Manager Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI 48126 313-943-2821

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Does Your Library Use SnapChat?
by Mary Short 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

Hello, The Grosse Pointe Public Library is considering using SnapChat to reach our Tween audience. I'm wondering if any Libraries are using SnapChat. If you are using SnapChat, what avatar are you using, how long have you been using it, how are you using it, how many followers do you have, are you reaching your target audience of teens, what's working, what isn't? Any info you can share is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mary Short Marketing & Programming Coordinator Grosse Pointe Public Library 10 Kercheval Ave. Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 313-343-2074 ext. 227

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Director of Cook Library
by Ann Nieuwkoop 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

A search has been launched for a Director of Cook Library. The Director of Cook Library will serve as a member of the faculty, oversee all aspects of the life of the library, and contribute constructively to the seminary’s reformed, evangelical, and ecumenical identity, and to its mission “to prepare Christians called by God to lead the church in mission.” The position reports to the Academic Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Alvin Padilla. Information is posted on the WTS website: https://www.westernsem.edu/about/employment/#toggle-id-2 The applicant deadline is Thursday November 15. -- ANN NIEUWKOOP Interim Director of Cook Library ph 616.392.8555 x141 101 East 13th Street, Holland MI 49423-3622 [image: WTS_logo_email.png]

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jiffy bags from coldwater taken
by Loretta Sherfield 15 Oct '18

15 Oct '18

They're gone. Thanks -- Loretta Sherfield Branch District Library Interlibrary Loan Department

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Invitation to an Tom Carr's Author Talk on BLOOD ON THE MITTEN
by Hope Siasoco 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

Dear Library Colleagues, The Pinckney Library cordially invites you, your family, friends and community, to a visit by author, Tom Carr who will discuss his new book, *Blood on the Mitten: Infamous Michigan Murders, 1830 to Present*. The discussion starts at 6:30pm on Tuesday, October 16th. The author will be staying for after the presentation to sign copies of his book. https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Author-Talk-Tom-Carr… Please call to sign up for this program at 734-878-3888. We hope very much to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ---- Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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Last chance this semester! Don't miss out on the T-LEUs/technology training!
by Jan Davidson 12 Oct '18

12 Oct '18

This weekend is your final chance to register for this wonderful training! Registration will close on Monday morning. Indiana library staff earn 2 T-LEUs for this course! Technology Training 101: Helping Adults Build Digital Literacy Skills<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/technology-training-101-helping-adults-bui…> Oct 17, 10am-12noon Eastern (9-11am Central), online Credit: 2 T-LEUs for IN staff! Register<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/technology-training-101-helping-adults-bui…> today! store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://store.mcls.org/ [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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