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Statewide & Regional Stepping Stones to the National Digital Platform
by Gleisner, Tim (MDE) 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Libraries in coordination with the Library of Michigan, the Michigan Council of Library Directors (COLD), the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS), and each of the major professional associations in the state for libraries (Michigan Academic Library Association), archives (Michigan Archival Association), and museums (Michigan Museums Association) is distributing this electronic survey to our statewide cultural heritage institutions. If your institution resides in the state of Michigan and is self-classified as a library, archive, museum, gallery, historical society, research center, or other similar organization, we would like your help. The survey is designed to gather information about the status of your digital preservation program and to determine readiness and interest for engaging broader collaborations across the state and within the surrounding region to further your institution's digital preservation efforts. This is exploratory work. You may not directly benefit from this research; however, we hope that your participation in the study will improve our state's capacity to respond to the preservation needs for ensuring ongoing access to our shared digital heritage. GVSU Libraries will make a report on the survey findings publicly available in early 2019, and with the help of our coordinating partners, use the findings to guide further exploratory work at the state level. You will be asked to read completely and agree to our consent form before beginning the survey. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you can withdraw at any time. The survey can be filled out by multiple people at your institution, but it is strongly encouraged that staff with the most knowledge of the institution's digital programs take the lead with completing the survey whenever possible. The survey does not need to be completed all at once. The link to the survey is here https://gvsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b87Hxg5Sq10vyMB. The survey will be open until October 1st, 2018. If you have questions about the survey you can contact Matt Schultz (Digital Curation Librarian, GVSU Libraries) at schultzm(a)gvsu.edu. If you have any questions concerning your rights as a research subject, you may contact the Grand Valley State University Office of Research Compliance & Integrity at (616)331-3197 (rci(a)gvsu.edu)

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Clerk - 18 hours
by Marcia Dominick 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Support Services Clerk (Customer Service), Permanent Part-Time* *Job Duties:* · Performs all duties assigned in the ILS Module accurately and efficiently; problem solves patron and catalog issues; assists Library patrons while employing the Library’s and City of Novi’s customer service principles. · Performs workroom duties and other tasks as assigned, including sorting and loading carts for shelving; shelving of materials; shelf reading; processing holds, returns, and other materials from delivery; troubleshooting and maintenance operations of the AST System; answering main phone, directing calls, and making public address announcements as needed; and registering cash, check, and credit card transactions. · Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions, and demands; retains knowledge and stays up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures; communicates effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues; resolves problem situations and collaborates across departments in a positive manner. · Assists with opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department. · Assists with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the Library’s collections, display areas, and department areas. · Assists in accomplishing the Library’s and the Support Service Department’s goals. · Assists, as assigned, to perform Outreach Services duties. Prepares and delivers materials to various senior and homebound facilities utilizing the Library vehicle; loads and unloads materials from carts. · Assists, as assigned, to perform Technical Services duties. Performs acquisitions duties, cataloging, MARC record maintenance, materials processing and maintenance, and processing of ILL and MeLCat materials. · Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate for the patrons. · Performs other duties as assigned. *Job Requirements:* · High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. · Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical, and decimal systems of arrangement. · Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology. · Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change. · Enthusiastic, positive, friendly and approachable. · Strong attention to customer service. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and/or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. *Hours: *18 hours per week · Monday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. · Wednesday, 4 – 9 p.m. · Alternating Friday/Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Salary:* $11.56 per hour *Benefits:* None *Application: * · Resume, cover letter, and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline:* Wednesday, October 24, 2018 [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 |Administration Office 248-869-7204 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Clerk - 19 hours
by Marcia Dominick 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Support Services Clerk (Customer Service), Permanent Part-Time* *Job Duties:* · Performs all duties assigned in the ILS Module accurately and efficiently; problem solves patron and catalog issues; assists Library patrons while employing the Library’s and City of Novi’s customer service principles. · Performs workroom duties and other tasks as assigned, including sorting and loading carts for shelving; shelving of materials; shelf reading; processing holds, returns, and other materials from delivery; troubleshooting and maintenance operations of the AST System; answering main phone, directing calls, and making public address announcements as needed; and registering cash, check, and credit card transactions. · Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions, and demands; retains knowledge and stays up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures; communicates effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues; resolves problem situations and collaborates across departments in a positive manner. · Assists with opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department. · Assists with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the Library’s collections, display areas, and department areas. · Assists in accomplishing the Library’s and the Support Service Department’s goals. · Assists, as assigned, to perform Outreach Services duties. Prepares and delivers materials to various senior and homebound facilities utilizing the Library vehicle; loads and unloads materials from carts. · Assists, as assigned, to perform Technical Services duties. Performs acquisitions duties, cataloging, MARC record maintenance, materials processing and maintenance, and processing of ILL and MeLCat materials. · Seeks professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with an air toward keeping services current and appropriate for the patrons. · Performs other duties as assigned. *Job Requirements:* · High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred. · Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical, and decimal systems of arrangement. · Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology. · Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change. · Enthusiastic, positive, friendly and approachable. · Strong attention to customer service. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and/or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. *Hours: *19 hours per week · Sunday, 1 – 6 p.m. · Monday, 5 – 9 p.m. · Thursday, 4 – 9 p.m. · Alternating Friday/Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. *Salary:* $11.56 per hour *Benefits:* None *Application: * · Resume, cover letter, and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline:* Wednesday, October 24, 2018 [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 |Administration Office 248-869-7204 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Support Services Shelver
by Marcia Dominick 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* *Position: Support Services Shelver, Permanent Part-Time* *Job Duties:* · Sorts and loads carts for shelving; shelves and shifts materials in the public areas; shelf reads; reports problems with shelf organization to the Support Services Supervisor. · Directs patrons to Reference staff for assistance. · Assists with opening and closing procedures for the Support Services Department. · Assists with the overall maintenance and orderliness of the Library’s collections, display areas, and department areas. · Assists other Support Services staff with operations of the ILS module and the AST system. · Assists Librarians with special projects with the approval of the Support Services Supervisor. · Adapts and responds to multiple priorities, interruptions, and demands; retains knowledge and stays up-to-date on current Library policies and procedures; communicates effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues; resolves problem situations and collaborates across departments in a positive manner. · Assists in accomplishing the Library’s and the Support Service Department’s goals. · Performs other duties as assigned. *Job Requirements:* · High school diploma or equivalent required. · Knowledge of alphabetical, numerical, and decimal systems of arrangement. · Proficient in MS Office, Internet browsers, and other computer related technology. · Ability to take direction willingly and easily adaptable to change. · Enthusiastic, positive, friendly and approachable. · Strong attention to customer service. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and/or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. *Hours:* · 12 hours per week: o Tuesday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. o Thursday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. o Sunday. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. *Salary:* $9.25 per hour *Benefits:* None *Application: * · Resume, cover letter, and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline:* Wednesday, October 24, 2018 [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 |Administration Office 248-869-7204 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Youth Information Services Intern
by Marcia Dominick 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

*EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:* Are you our next great Library Intern? Here is your opportunity to work at a great library with a fun staff. Join our team and work collaboratively to provide youth, tween, and teen programming. Gain experience on the reference desk, collection development, outreach, summer reading program planning and implementation, and much more. *Position: Youth Information Services Library Intern, Part-time* *Job Duties:* - Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. - Participates in collection development and maintenance as needed, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. - Plan, implement and promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community. - Engage in outreach opportunities within the community. - Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. *Job Requirements* · Currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Library/ Information Science from an ALA accredited program. · Knowledge of adult and youth literature. · Ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands, and resolve problem situations in a positive manner. · Communicate effectively with patrons, co-workers, and professional colleagues. · Perform other duties as assigned. · Dedication to public service. · Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. · Strong obligation to confidentiality. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. · Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. · Excellent oral and written communications skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. · Evening and weekend hours are required. *Salary: *$11.52 per hour *Hours:* 18 hours per week · Monday, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. · Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. · Friday/Saturday (A Team), 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. *Benefits:* None *Application:* · Resume, cover letter and application required. · Available at: http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline: *Wednesday, October 24, 2018 [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 |Administration Office 248-869-7204 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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Training for Historic Preservation, Reenactment History, and More! November 3 in Lansing
by Historical Society of Michigan 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

Looking for training to enhance your skills in historic preservation or living history? Join us for our new one-day jam-packed history skills "Boot Camp"! Attend a full day of workshops to hone your skills in the areas of reenacting, historic restoration, improving and expanding your organization, engaging new visitors and volunteers, and more! This event is open to ALL! We encourage individuals looking to learn a brand new skill or experienced historical organization professionals interesting in widening their knowledge to join us. Saturday, November 3, 2018 Lansing Community College-West Campus. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/boot-camp/boot-camp-registration/> Go to online registration for Boot Camp. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Boot-Camp-brochure-online .pdf> Download the Boot Camp brochure here. The History Skills Boot CampT offers. . Four tracks that cover a range of popular topics. You can follow one track all the way through or mix and match to fit your needs. o Historic Preservation Track Learn skills to bring your historical house or building back to life! o <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Boot-Camp-brochure-online .pdf> Reenactors and Living History Track It doesn't matter who you portray-these sessions cover ALL eras! o History Skills In-Reach Track Learn new skills to improve and expand your museum or organization! o History Skills In-Reach Track Learn additional skills to engage members, visitors, and volunteers! . Luncheon Keynote o Network with new friends, enjoy a refreshing lunch, and listen to our luncheon keynote! o Keynote: Mythbusters-History Lies That Won't Die With Bob Myers, Historical Society of Michigan . Networking opportunities Come see what all the excitement is about! Registration deadline is October 29, 2018. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Track 1: Historic Preservation History S.O.S.: Restoration Resources If These Bricks Could Talk: Researching and Telling Your House's Story cid:image022.jpg@01D44C2B.C8AEF180 Memories and Monuments: Gravestone Care and Repair Coats of Many Colors: Painting Your Old House Track 2: Reenactors and Living History Who Are You? Eras and Characters The Fabrics of History: Authentic Clothing on a Shoestring Budget Acting 101: Playing Your Part The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Portraying the Challenging Side of History <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/boot-camp/boot-camp-registration/> Go to online registration for Boot Camp. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Boot-Camp-brochure-online .pdf> Download the Boot Camp brochure here. This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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FREE Highlighted Content and Webinars from WebJunction
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

Did you know that the Library of Michigan is one of several state library agaencies that provides financial support to help ensure that public library staff have access to high quality continuing education? Check out the highlighted content and upcoming webinars below. Be sure to visit http://webjunction.org to view their vast collection of archived webinars as well! Highlighted Content on WebJunction * New Course: Media Smart Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…>. Children today need to be prepared for living in a digital, media-smart world and library staff are in a great position to effectively serve this need. Since digital technologies and online behaviors evolve so rapidly however, many librarians need professional development to advance their own digital and media literacy skills to better support their young patrons’ development as critical thinkers and producers of digital media. This free, new course can help you meet those development goals! * Adult Arts and Crafts at the Library (and 5 Cool Projects to Get You Started)<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…>. An adult arts and crafts program is an opportunity to encourage creativity in a safe, welcoming space, within the context of a guided program, for people who may have found themselves long ago disconnected from their own creativity. Free WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flearn.webju…>. Small But Mighty Library Management and Innovation Monday, November 5, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/small-but-mighty.html<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…> Innovating. Meeting community needs. Managing the daily business of running a library. It can feel as though there aren’t enough hours in the day to do it all. But there are powerful models like the Millvale Community Library which is acting as an agent of change in the community without sacrificing their core role as an information resource. This small but mighty library addresses their community’s food desert, uses clean energy, offers a tool-lending library, and more—while operating in a financially sustainable way. Learn how they do it, and how you can, too! Librarian Evolution: Libraries Thrive When We Change Thursday, November 29, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/librarian-evolution.html<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.webjun…> Charles Darwin said, "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." It has never been a better time to be a librarian—especially when we recognize and act on our power to help people in our communities build better lives through learning and literacy. To do that, our identity, our education, our organizations, and our work is changing. Learn how library staff are becoming change agents to help Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, the 2016 Gale/LJ Library of the Year, become an essential asset in its community. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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Free Microfilm Reader Xerox University 1414 available
by FRE Tammy L Borden 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

It has been in one of our storage closets for years. I plugged it in and the screen lights up. If your library or historical society would like to have it, it is free. You would have to pick it up. Thanks, Tammy Borden Freeport District Library 208 South State St. Freeport, Mi. 49325

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Out of Office
by amerritt＠richlandlibrary.org 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

Hello,   I am out of my office until Wednesday, October 10, 2018.   If you need immediate assistance, please call the library at 269.629.9085.   Anna Merritt Assistant Director Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085

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Strategic Planning
by Kat Boyer 10 Oct '18

10 Oct '18

Hello again everyone, My library is planning to undertake Strategic Planning and I was wondering if any of you have gone through this and would be willing to give me some information that I might use to help steer our planning in the right direction. Thank you! Kat Boyer Director Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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