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FW: WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

Highlighted Content * Healthy Libraries and Healthy Communities<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/healthy-libraries-and-videos.h…>: In response to local community health needs, public libraries are also evolving by partnering with local parks to create StoryWalks™, offering Zumba classes, and establishing seed libraries so that patrons can grow their own food. Here is a collection of videos and examples from libraries around the United States that can help inspire new health programming ideas in your library! * Online Course: Shelving with the Library of Congress Classification<http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=shelving+with+the+lib…>: WebJunction has recently updated this course to deliver an improved learner experience. It’s a great resource to help new staff members and volunteers become productive as quickly as possible with a minimum of time investment by the supervising staff. All content in the WebJunction Course Catalog is freely available and ready when you are. 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<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. Voter Perceptions of Libraries: Getting from Awareness to Funding in 2018 Tuesday, April 17, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/voter-perceptions-of-librari… In 2008, OCLC published From Awareness to Funding: A Study of Library Support in America, a study of the awareness, attitudes, and underlying motivations among US voters for supporting library funding. The research dispelled long-held assumptions and provided eye-opening insights about who supports public library funding and for what reasons. A decade later, OCLC has partnered with PLA and the ALA Office for Library Advocacy to investigate perceptions and support among US voters today, and how they may have shifted in the intervening years. In this session, presenters will share key findings and analysis from summary report (due to be released in late March); provide new details on library super supporters and probable supporters in context with other library trends and research; and kickstart the discussion on how library leaders and advocates can act on these findings. Presented by: Marci Merola, Director, American Library Association Office for Library Advocacy; Larra Clark, Deputy Director, ALA Office for Information Technology Policy and the Public Library Association; and Sharon Streams, Director, WebJunction, OCLC Research Webinar Series: Evaluating and Sharing Your Library's Impact Ensure your library’s programs and services are meeting patrons’ needs and exceeding expectations by using evaluation techniques that demonstrate results. This three-part webinar series on user-centered assessment and evaluation will help you go from gut instinct to data-supported proof. The first session is User-Centered Assessment: Leveraging What You Know and Filling in the Gaps is on April 24, 2018. More information and registration details: https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/webinar-series-research-assess… Building a Culture of Learning with Library Boards Thursday, May 24, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/culture-of-learning-library-… Libraries that cultivate a culture of learning encourage their staff to participate in continuing education. But shouldn't this learning culture also extend to library boards? At the State Library of Iowa, we say yes! Trustees can and should play a key role in fostering a culture of learning at their libraries—beginning with themselves. When library boards embrace a learning culture, they become more receptive to supporting continuing education, in policy, planning, and budgeting. This webinar presents ideas for growing board learning into a blossoming culture that motivates board members to see education and training as a natural part of their trusteeship. Presented by: Bonnie McKewon, Consultant, State Library of Iowa, Northwest District Free access to these webinars are brought to you, in part, by the Institute of Museum & Library Services.

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Visual Merchandising for Public Libraries: Practical Strategies for Applying Bookstore Insights to Library Collections (InfoPeople webinar)
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

Does your library struggle to promote its collection in a way that is attractive, maintainable, and - above all - successful at increasing circulation? This webinar aims to supply librarians with the knowledge, tools, and plans necessary to merchandise their own libraries. Visual merchandising is not just a tool for retail establishments. When done well, it can create a dynamic environment that encourages the customer to stay longer, check out more materials, and return for more. Public libraries can embrace the knowledge that retail stores have long used by taking some basic steps and applying some simple principles to organize library materials in a way that attracts attention and promotes use. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: . Learn the importance of library material presentation through visual merchandising in terms of customer reactions and expectations, as well as cultural trends . Understand which changes to library merchandising should be considered to positively affect circulation and how to begin implementing those changes . Understand the basic principles of visual merchandising in a way that is specifically complimentary to books and other library materials . Be familiar with potential challenges and solutions that are inherent in the diverse buildings, shelving, staffing levels, and amount of materials owned by different libraries Register Now<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=757&reset=1>. <https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=757&reset=1> Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Reference Books
by Elizabeth Appleton 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

Hi Everyone, We are sorting through our Reference Collection and have the following items available, if you are interested: *The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, edited by Stanley Sadie vol 1-20, copyright 1980 *The Grolier Library of Science Biographies vol. 1-10, copyright 1997 *American Art Analog, vol 1-3, complied by Michael David Zellman copyright 1986 *Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation, vol 1-5 edited by Michael J.H. Taylor, copyright 1980 *Biographical Dictionary of Mathematicians, vol. 1-4, copyright 1991 *Encyclopedia of American Cars from 1930, copyright 1993 *NADA Marine Appraisal guide, September-December 2017 *NADA Recreation Vehicle Appraisal guide, September-December 2017 If you have any questions, or are interested in a particular set (or sets!) please let me know which items along with your RIDES number, and I will get them to you as soon as I can! Thank you! Elizabeth Appleton Technical Services Supervisor St. Joseph Public Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph MI 49085 (269) 983-7167

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Author Visits at Royal Oak Twp Library
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

Hello Everyone! We are pleased to announce two authors visit to Royal Oak Twp Library Weds, April 18th at 11:00 Thomas Daniels will be visiting and talking about his book Black and White Like You and Me. Tuesday May 8, at 4:00 Jim Daniels, 2018 Notable Author, will be coming to speak about his book Rowing Inland. After each discussion there will be light refreshments provided. Please see attached flyer and press release. Thank you ! Hope to see you there! Lisa Lisa Valerio-Nowc Library Administrator Royal Oak Twp Public Library 21131 Gardenlane Ferndale, MI 48220 248-542-9205 lvalerio-nowc(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Cybersecurity webinar - Tomorrow at 11 a.m. (April 12)
by Sheryl Mase 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

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Digital Library Cards
by Pam Seabolt 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Digital Library Cards Join us Thursday, April 19, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing issuing and the use of Digital Library Cards. These cards are issued online to allow users access to a library’s digital resources without having to visit the library. Our featured guest will be Assistant Director of Library Services, Eric Mims, from Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library (IN). Eric will chat about how MPHPL uses digital library cards, the ins and outs of their program, and answer any questions you might have. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>.  https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/ Hope you can join us! Did you miss our March chat on Creating Space for Engagement? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/third-thurs-twitter-chat-march-2018-creating-sp…> it for you. ********************* 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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Jonesville District Library Job Posting Director
by Jonesville District Library 11 Apr '18

11 Apr '18

[cid:ff71f6dd-a766-4647-b0f5-ed084d2ffcc9] INVITES SUBMISSIONS FOR THE POSITION OF: Library Director DATE OPENED: 04/10/2018 CLOSING DATE: 04/16/2018 5:00PM THE POSITION Jonesville District Library seeks a self-motivated Library professional with a strong background in all Library functions to include: programming, event planning, and community outreach as well as general administration duties. The ideal candidate will demonstrate vision, enthusiasm for public service, and an appreciation for the role that libraries can play in building strong communities. We seek someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and enjoys working with colleagues in a collaborative environment, someone who can motivate others and be a leader in embracing and effecting change. Building relationships is crucial to this position and the successful candidate will encourage and support staff, foster connections, and promote the library to all parts of the community. THE COMMUNITY Located in southern lower Michigan, just minutes north of historic Hillsdale College and west of Michigan International Speedway, Jonesville is a historic yet progressive small town which offers an array of local restaurants, golf, lodging, and entertainment venues including the Sauk Theatre and the Grosvenor House Museum. The library serves the city of Jonesville and the neighboring townships of Fayette, Moscow and Scipio. GOVERNANCE & ORGANIZATION With the oversight of a five-member Board of Trustees, Jonesville District Library provides a full complement of programs and services to its citizens. The library currently has a collection of approximately 30,000 items in a variety of formats and circulates around 41,000 items per year. More than 500 area residents are registered users with a population of over 5500 who use other unregistered services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Library Director develops, administers, supervises, and coordinates the work of the library and staff. Additionally, the Director performs managerial duties related to finance, personnel, budget, collection, development, building maintenance, and library operations and services in conformity with the policies established by the Library Board and the regulations of the Library of Michigan. The position supervises a staff of 3-5 people, with a constant focus on the mission and vision of the library. REQUIREMENTS * Five years of progressively responsible library administration experience including at least two years in a supervisory capacity. * Excellent communication skills and organizational skills. * Ability to administer the activities of a public library and to supervise the work of others. * Ability to develop short and long term development, plans, and objectives. * Maintains knowledge of standard library principles and practices, concepts of freedom of speech, freedom of information, copyrights, collection development, patron confidentiality, censorship, and other library ethical issues. Proficiency with computers, popular library software, internet and digital communications. * Thorough ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies, and the general public. * Ability to maintain community partnerships and create new collaboration in the community. * Ability to train and inform superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies, and the general public in availability of library resources and up and coming technology trends. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION * Is able to lift 35 pounds. * Has working familiarity with Accounting, Payroll and Taxes programs. * Plans, implements, and evaluates library services. * Develops, implements, and evaluates long and short term goals and objectives. * Develops and administers policies concerning library operations, budgets and programs. * Handles complaints in accordance with policy. * Provides supervision and delegates responsibilities to the library staff. * Recruits and recommends employment of library personnel, recommends promotions, transfers, or termination of staff. * Organizes, trains, assigns, and evaluates personnel and volunteers. * Conducts staff meetings. * Assists in preparing the annual budget and presents and defends budget requests before the Library Board. * Directs and controls the expenditure of fund allocations within constraints of approved budgets. * Purchases new equipment and furnishings. * Accepts and acknowledges gifts of money and library materials. * Pursues and applies for grant money. * Prepares monthly and annual financial and statistical reports to Library Board , city officials and State Library. * Attends monthly Library Board meetings. * Attends bimonthly Woodlands Library Cooperative Meetings. * Attends Hillsdale County Library Directors Meetings. * Attends and maintains membership with Hillsdale Mitchell Research Center. * Supervises maintenance of library building equipment, and furnishings. * Oversees equipment of furnishings and book collection. * Evaluates collection for balance and comprehensiveness. * Schedules withdrawals and inventory of materials. * Selects adult materials. * Cooperates with community groups and town officials to implement library services. * Speaks before local groups. * Oversees and approves scheduled use of library by outside groups. * Prepares questionnaires and surveys to evaluate public responses to the library. * Keeps informed of current developments in library field by attending workshops, professional meetings, and reading current literature. * Maintains membership in professional organizations. * Provides reference and reader's advisory services to patrons as needed. * Performs other related responsibilities as necessary. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Jonesville.districtlibrary(a)monroe.lib.mi.us<mailto:Jonesville.districtlibrary@monroe.lib.mi.us> or via mail/drop off to 310 Church St. Jonesville, MI 49250. Please call 517-849-9701 with questions. The posting is also available at http://www.jonesvilledistrictlibrary.michlibrary.org/jonesville-district-li… Jonesville District Library Director Opening — Jonesville District Library<http://www.jonesvilledistrictlibrary.michlibrary.org/jonesville-district-li…> www.jonesvilledistrictlibrary.michlibrary.org Jonesville District Library seeks a self-motivated Library professional with a strong background in all Library functions to include: programming, event planning, and community outreach as well as general administration duties. Thank you for your interest, Jonesville District Library Board [cid:4eb7d9a5-82b5-4cb5-9039-52972535b77b]

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[Job Opportunity] Youth Services Librarian
by BTPL Careers 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '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: $21.37-$29.61, 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 May 11, 2018. Start date: June 25, 2018 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 Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Seeds: Sowing, Saving, and Sharing
by Melissa Armstrong 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

Good Afternoon, I know many of you have started seed libraries over the last few years. We are going into year 7. On April 18th at 6pm we are having Farmer Ben Cohen here at the Caro Area District Library to speak about Seeds (sowing, saving, and sharing). He is a phenomenal speaker and I invite you all! If you do plan on coming I would appreciate an email off listserv just so I know how many to expect. Thanks, Melissa Armstrong Assistant Director Caro Area District Library 840 W Frank Street Caro, Michigan 48723 989-673-4329 ext. 107 melissa(a)carolibrary.org

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MiALA Conference Registration Reminder
by Heather Ladiski 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

This message is forwarded on behalf of the Michigan Academic Library Association conference planning committee. Excuse posting on multiple lists. Feel free to forward this information to anyone/group that may be interested in this information. Please send any questions to Rachel Minkin and Shannon White, Conference Planning Committee Chairs, at conference(a)miala.org<mailto:conference@miala.org>. ************************************ [http://www.memberleap.com/message/37147257/1416014175/header_MALA.jpg] Still not sure if you want to attend the Michigan Academic Libraries Association Annual Conference, on May 17th-18th? Let this fabulous lineup of breakout sessions<https://www.miala.org/2018_annual_conference_breakou.php>, posters<https://miala.org/2018_poster_session_informatio.php>, and keynote speaker Data Driven Detroit<https://datadrivendetroit.org/> tempt you to get your registration<https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=1143…> in now! The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center is currently completely booked for the conference dates. If you are looking for accommodations in East Lansing, we have prepared a list of alternate hotels<https://miala.org/annual_conference_local_inform.php> a short driving distance away. Also, there are still spots available for the ACRL Pre-Conference Standards Workshop<https://www.miala.org/2018_annual_conference_preconf.php> on May 16th. Andrea Falcone from the University of Colorado, Denver, will lead attendees through strategies for "Putting the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education" into action. Round out your conference experience with this excellent professional development opportunity.

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