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eNews from HSM: Michigan History Day Training, Mail Pouch Tobacco Barns, Call for Submissions, Save the Date, Upcoming Events
by Historical Society of Michigan 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

cid:image002.jpg@01D0250E.A301ABF0 Michigan History DayR 101 Training August 7, 2018 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Are you looking for a way to encourage students from 4th to 12th grade to think and work like a historian? Join us for a Michigan History DayR 101 training on August 7, 2018, in the Meijer Education Center of the Historical Society of Michigan. Participants will leave this hands-on workshop with an in-depth knowledge of the Michigan History Day program and the tools-including resources and strategies-needed to guide students in a successful experience. The training is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to educators from public and private schools as well as homeschools. Librarians and volunteers at historical museums are also welcome. Teachers can earn six State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) for a $20 fee! Please sign up by Friday, July 26. <http://hsmichigan.org/mhd/mhd-workshop/> Sign up today! Mail Pouch Tobacco Barns Have you ever passed a Mail Pouch Tobacco barn on the highway? >From 1891 to 1993, these advertisements were widely distributed by the West Virginia Mail Pouch chewing tobacco company throughout several states, including Michigan. Farmers who elected to have the sign painted on their barns were initially paid between $1-$2 a year for the space, which in 1913 was the equivalent of $20-$40 today. One of the selling points for this program was the free repainting of the farmer's barn-each sign was painted by the West Virginia Mail Pouch company and included a fresh paint job for all four walls of the barn. The repainting process continued every few years, since the advertisment needed to remain crisp. The barn advertisements continued until 1992, when the company decided to suspend the program. Pictured is a 1942 photograph of a barn located in Inkster, Michigan, displaying the popular advertisement. Don't miss the next History Skills Workshop. Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums Friday, July 20 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Many small museums and historical societies struggle with basic curatorial issues related to their artifact, textile, archival, and other collections. Collections management on a limited budget poses many challenges. This workshop addresses a wide variety of storage, preservation, cataloging, and legal issues and is led by a professional curator with decades of experience. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more on our website <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Register today! cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ 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 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> cid:image011.jpg@01D3861A.07D4BAD0 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Michigan History and Chronicle! Can you remember a historic event from your childhood that always leaves you smiling? Is there a product or company made in Michigan that you believe deserves to be showcased? Have you been itching to publish your article about a niche subject in Michigan's history, but you don't know where to go? We're here to help! HSM is currently accepting submissions for both Michigan History and Chronicle magazines. <http://hsmichigan.org/publications/writers-guidelines/> Before you submit, review our writer's guidelines. All queries and manuscripts should be sent to <mailto:editor@hsmichigan.org> editor(a)hsmichigan.org. Upcoming History HoundsT Sessions: Hear the Roar: The Detroit Tigers' Tale Wednesday, August 8 with William Anderson, Ludington/Mason County Cultural Economic Development Task Force Idlewild: Michigan's Premier African-American Resort Wednesday, September 12 with Morris Thomas, Michigan State University Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Fort St. Joseph Wednesday, October 10 with Michael Nassaney, Western Michigan University <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Check out our website for more. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan presents "J-Cycle 8: A Bicycle Tour of Historic Jewish Detroit," Sunday, August 19, in Detroit. The Chesterfield Historical Society presents "Heritage Days," Saturday, September 8, and Sunday, September 9, in Chesterfield. The Chippewa Nature Center presents "Geocaching Sleepy Hollow Park," Saturday, September 29, in Clinton County. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM's online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you'd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form 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. 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Baldwin Public Library - Job Posting: Library Page
by Rebekah Craft 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

Good afternoon, The Baldwin Public Library is accepting applications for a Library Page. The job posting can be found on Baldwin's employment webpage <https://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> and is also attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Applications are due Friday, July 27, 2018. Thanks, Rebekah *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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NEW! Full-time Youth Services Librarian Posting for Hartland's Cromaine Library
by Ceci Marlow 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

*Cromaine Is the Cultural Center of Hartland—our full-time Youth Services Librarian will be a vital contributor * A beautiful new addition has been completed, under budget, and we finally have spaces for our staff to continue to create new and innovate traditional library services and collections. As the Cultural Center of Hartland, Hartland’s Cromaine is expected by its community to offer music and art, as well as all of the science, engineering and technology engagement possible for all ages. *We have a full-time Youth Services Librarian position *available to join a staff responsible for collection and programming for youth and teens. *This position is an addition to our team of innovative experts. * Our community thrives on popular materials and community-based programming. If you have some special interests and skills, we’ll find a way for you to share those with our community, too! In 2017, Hartland’s Cromaine celebrated its 90th year of service with a big splash, including the grand opening of the new space. *A highly collaborative library-wide team will support you as we implement the newly-created Strategic Plan and explore how best to meet our community’s diverse interests with quality collections and services. * Cromaine District Library is located near the intersection of M-59 and US-23—easy to get to from Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Flint. Hartland’s Cromaine (built in 1927, expanded in 1980, and again in 2017) has the elegant Community Room, a large physical collection and large digital collection, plus two new smaller meeting rooms, a Youth Program Room, and three new study rooms as a result of the little addition to this building. *We also have a serious commitment to outreach, participating in many events and exhibits beyond our walls* as well as finding new ways to be active outside this building in a busy community. Cromaine wins grants, including several National Endowment for the Arts’ The Big Read. Grants for technology in Youth, local business sponsorships for an expanded summer concert series, exhibits from the Smithsonian and to be a pilot for a national grant program—we are a place to connect to culture, music, technology, makers, as well as reading in every format. *Many of the grants support a very full event calendar* (check it out at WWW.CROMAINE.ORG) We are an OverDrive (TLN’s Download Destination) plus Advantage, hoopla, and Zinio library. We welcome new technologies and ways to improve collections and services, taking seriously every patron request. *We pay MLS librarians from $19.50 to $20.50 per hour to start*; 40 hours per week with half-hour paid lunch for each day over 6 hours. The postion requires some evenings and weekends with Sundays at time and one-half. MLA membership and national conference attendance (in rotation) paid. Full-time positions at Cromaine have paid vacation, sick, and business time, holiday pay, birthday, and bereavement leave. Health insurance (an HSA plan) is provided for the employee and the employee may purchase health insurance for dependents, including spouse, at the library’s rates. Dental insurance, optical coverage, life and ADD insurance, short- and long-term disability are all provided for the employee. You may purchase several AFLAC plans at the library’s rate with a pre-tax deduction. *TIAA-CREF defined contribution retirement is provided at 10% employer contribution and immediately vested with no required employee match. *Send your application (available at WWW.CROMAINE.ORG) resume and a cover letter to “Librarian” at Cromaine or e-mail (preferred to be “green”) to brentola(a)cromaine.org *by August 6, 2018*. Applications accepted until position filled. -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105

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Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures
by Karrie Yukon 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

Hi: We have the following collections available: MVMA Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures - 1976 - 1992 AAMA Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures - 1993-1994 American Automobile Manufacturers Association Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures 1995 - 1997 Ward's Motor Vehicle Facts & Figures 2003-2017 Motor Trend World Automotive Yearbook - 1966 Please let me know by Friday July 20, if you would like these items as a set or by volume. Email me at : kyukon(a)gmail.com Thank you. Karrie Yukon Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Library Partners Needed! Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Alzheimer's Association
by Jim Flury 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

Good Morning, As you are aware, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is an important sponsor of many initiatives across the state, our own Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program among them. https://www.mibluesperspectives.com/2018/06/17/blue-cross-and-alzheimers-as… BCBSM is seeking to identify libraries in Michigan that host programs and/or groups related to Alzheimer's. They would like to provide libraries with bookmarks and also engage in a sharing of information related to this very challenging medical condition. I am cc'ing Ben (B.J.) Puchala, Senior Community Liaison, Community Responsibility, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on this message. Please reach out directly to B.J. if your library is interested in partnering with BCBSM on this very important topic. Thank you, Jim F. 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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Job Posting: Assistant Director/Head of Customer Experiences
by Jennifer Amormino 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

EAST LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY JOB POSTING AVAILABLE POSITION: Assistant Director/Head of Customer Experiences PAY RANGE: $60,173.84 - 84,311.62 (dependent on experience) HOURS PER WEEK: Full-time, Exempt; At-Will position, with benefits Includes night and weekend hours Reports to: Library Director Department: Administration PURPOSE: The East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) is looking for someone who is dynamic, innovative, customer-service oriented, flexible and detail-oriented to be our Assistant Director/Head of Customer Experiences. This position requires a flexible schedule and someone with upper management, administrative and supervisory experience, as well as someone who is adept at programming; collaborating; running operations; and developing staff. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • At least four years of upper management, administration and supervisory experience • Knowledge of public library practices, management and supervisory techniques, scheduling, collection development and technology applications • Knowledge of personnel management and public library budgetary practices and responsibilities • Ability to learn and efficiently operate library computer system, with peripherals, and programs • Proven leadership and management skills that foster teamwork, effective communication, innovation and an engaged staff • Ability to plan, implement and evaluate effective library services, strategies and facilities • Ability to evaluate, hold accountable and develop staff • Ability to create, plan and execute innovative, engaging programs • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, process management and facilitation skills • Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information, with discretion and trust • Evidence of past community involvement • Ability to write and communicate a staff schedule on a monthly and daily basis • Strong commitment to public service • Excellent interpersonal skills and public service manner for modeling customer service expectations • Ability to interact harmoniously and communicate well with staff and customers • Excellent communication skills, oral and written, and public-speaking/presentation skills • Excellent computer and Internet skills • Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and to vary work schedule; must be willing and able to work nights and weekends—including Saturdays and Sundays • Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university • Valid driver's license, acceptable driving history and personal automobile for job-related transportation • Satisfactory criminal background check For a more complete job description please visit: www.elpl.org/working-at-the-library PHYSICAL DEMANDS 1) Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment 2) Ability to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds; set up tables and chairs for programs 3) Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending and squatting 4) Ability to crouch and kneel to reach equipment near the floor 5) Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions in a fast-paced environment 6) Travel by automobile is required WORKING ENVIRONMENT 1) Majority of work performed in library environment and East Lansing community 2) Requires schedule changes before, during and after scheduled programs 3) Requires evenings and/or weekends 4) Requires periodic participation and attendance at events and training The East Lansing Public Library is a 26,000 square foot facility centrally located within the East Lansing Community. The newly-remodeled library includes meeting room spaces, quiet study areas, a teen reading area, an 1,100 square foot Maker Studio, and over 3,000 square feet of children’s space. The library is located just north of Michigan State University (MSU) and is committed to providing services to the diverse MSU/East Lansing community. We employ more than 30 full- and part-time staff committed to providing a place and resources where people gather to share information and ideas to enrich lives and foster community. This position posting is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the East Lansing Public Library. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a qualifying disability to perform the essential functions of the position. APPLY: East Lansing Public Library Attention: Jennifer Amormino, Executive Assistant 950 Abbot Road East Lansing, MI 48823 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com Please fill out a General Employment Application at www.cityofeastlansing.com/216/How-to-Apply Include resume and cover letter. DEADLINE: July 20, 2018 EAST LANSING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Jennifer Amormino East Lansing Public Library Executive Assistant to the Library Director Volunteer Assistant Coordinator 517.319.6863 jamormi(a)cityofeastlansing.com Follow me on the catalog ( https://elpl.bibliocommons.com/user_profile/724510299) _________________________________ East Lansing e-news is just a click away. Sign up to receive East Lansing's Dialog e-newsletter and other e-publications. Just visit http://www.cityofeastlansing.com/news today!

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The Techie Has Left the Building: Now What Do I Do?
by Pam Seabolt 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Have you ever felt anxious when someone walks in needing help with their device, but the person who normally helps has just left? Fear not! Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is presenting two interactive, in-person workshops that will give you the skills and confidence you need to identify PC components, use various devices, and know where to begin looking when you’re not sure what to do. Participants will have the opportunity for hands-on practice with PC hardware and peripherals, to explore technology competencies, and to add to your toolbox of technology resources. This technology workshop is worth 5 TLEUs for Indiana staff. Locations for the workshop: Aug 22, 2018 from 9:30am to 3:30pm Eastern – Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Lansing, MI (Register Here<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/the-techie-has-left-the-building-now-what-…>) Oct 24, 2018 from 9:30am to 3:30pm Eastern – Hamilton-East Public Library, Noblesville, IN (Register Here<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/the-techie-has-left-the-building-now-what-…>) For questions, please contact Pam Seabolt at seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> or (800) 530-9019 ext 123. For more information and other workshops, visit https://store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/>. *************************** Pamela Seabolt Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 123 seaboltp(a)mcls.org<mailto:seaboltp@mcls.org> [id:image001.png@01D32BD1.F967B940]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D32BD1.F967B940] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Capital Area District Libraries - Williamston Branch: A Public Library in a School Building
by Duimstra,Scott 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Hi everyone, I wanted to share with you the news that our Williamston Branch<http://www.cadl.org/about/hours-and-locations/williamston> moved to a new location! We're very excited about the move because we've been working for a long time to get them moved into an adequate space. The move allows us to expand the space of the library from 2,500 sq ft to over 5,000 sq ft, along with the ability to offer more services to the community. But, the main reason I wanted to share this move with you is that it's unique in that the library moved into the middle school of Williamston Community Schools. There are other library systems that have done similar moves, so I wanted to share our experience in case others would like to pursue this option in the future. For the space, we were fortunate that it was separate enough from the main school building to allow different entrances for the school and the library. That allows for no direct access between the school and the library, which was a major concern for us and for the school system. For students wishing to use the library, they exit the school and enter through the library's entrance. There is a shared hallway between the library and the school, but the doors are locked at all times, and they can only be used as an exit from the school in case of an emergency. Also, this project was not meant for the library to become the school's library. While we will be an added resource for the school, the branch is to function as any of our other 12 branches and is open different hours from the school's hours. The project went fairly smoothly because we worked with a fantastic municipality in the City of Williamston and an outstanding school system in Williamston Community Schools. For our part, we had to do an informational campaign to the community and our patrons to help dispel some of the safety and access concerns, and we're not done with that campaign. When school is back in session in the fall, I'm sure there will be questions to address. But, for our part, we were overjoyed to get a library space that doubled the size of the branch while having a wonderful partnership with two strong community partners to complete the project. If you're planning a similar project, feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to hear about our process. When we started the project, I reached out the Clare Membiela at the Library of Michigan and she was very helpful with information on potential problems with having a public library branch in a school. Thanks Clare! Thank you, Scott Duimstra, Executive Director Capital Area District Libraries - Administration 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-0813| duimstras(a)cadl.org<mailto:duimstras@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org_&d=DwMF-g&…> | Twitter: www.twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…> | Facebook: www.facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.facebook.com_cadlib…>

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MeL Minute: [CORRECTION] County-level stats for eResources/Databases coming this October!
by Kosinski, Kathy (MDE) 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Kudos to our eagle-eyed reader, Zachary Knowlton from Capital Area District Library, Okemos for catching my mistake! My finger must've slipped on the calculator as he caught that Wayne County actually is ahead of Ingham County in terms of per capita use: "Ingham County: 3622 retrievals / 290,186 people = 0.012 retrievals per person Wayne County: 110,809 retrievals / 1,753,616 people = 0.063 retrievals per person" Thanks again, Zachary! -Kathy Brought to you by the MeL Team. MeL databases are available to Michigan residents or Michigan library or school access only. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, email us at contact(a)mel.org<mailto:contact@mel.org>,  visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. #IMLSGrant Kathy Kosinski Statewide Library Services Analyst Library of Michigan Michigan eLibrary team 517-241-2149

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Harwood Lab in St. Louis, MO, October 9-11, 2018
by White, Shannon (MDE) 12 Jul '18

12 Jul '18

Join the American Library Association (ALA) and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation for a three-day training to help libraries lead positive change in their communities. The ALA/Harwood Institute Public Innovators Lab for Libraries will be held this October 9-11 in St. Louis, MO. Librarians, community partners and stakeholders in libraries of all types - public, academic, school and special libraries - are invited to attend. Through discussions and hands-on activities, participants will learn to: * Tap libraries' natural values to contribute to the greater good and bring communities together * Surface people's shared aspirations for their communities and help bring them to life * Convene and lead productive, insightful community conversations * Become stewards of public knowledge Participants must register online by Friday, Sept. 28. The cost is $995 per person, and team participation is encouraged. Questions? Contact ALA's Public Programs Office at publicprograms(a)ala.org<mailto:publicprograms@ala.org> Read more about it in the ALA Press Release at http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/05/ala-harwood-institute-announ… The Public Innovators Lab for Libraries is offered as part of the ALA's Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) initiative. The initiative addresses a critical need within the library field by developing and distributing new tools, resources and support for librarians to engage with their communities in new ways. -------------------------- Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29(a)michigan.gov

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