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Free Disability Resource
by Ted Gregory 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

Hello, everyone, We have a copy of the 2015 Complete Directory for People with Disabilities (23rd Ed.) from Grey House Publishing. It's hardly used at all and has only a few unobtrusive stamps and label remnants. We'll send it out to the first library that sends us a RIDES code. Thanks for the interest! -- Ted Gregory Mackinaw Area Public Library mackinaw1(a)gmail.com Find us online at http://www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org/ <http://mackinawareapubliclibrary.org/> and on Facebook! 528 W. Central Ave. P.O. Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701-0067 phone: (231) 436-5451 fax: (231) 436-7344

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Job Posting Comstock Township Library
by Myla Stuart 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

Comstock Township Library has an immediate opening for a Youth Services Librarian. Closing date 9/22/18. Youth Librarian Comstock Township Library GeneralDescription This is an administrative and technical librarian position involving thesupervision of youth department. Individualmust be committed to excellence in customer service. Work involves the responsibility for supervising the Youthservice staff, coordinating with other library services and developing andexecuting youth programs. Duties include selecting materials for the youthcollection, monitoring behavior of children, maintaining collection,outreachand training staff. The work requiresthat the employee have considerable knowledge, skill, and ability in everyphase of the public library field, particularly as it relates to youthservices. SupervisionReceived Works under the direction of the LibraryDirector. Examples ofDuties - Directs and supervises the operations of the youth department; makes assignments to staff; trains and evaluates staff. - Develops and executes programs and services to meet specific needs of young people ages 0-18. - Provides reference service to young people and teachers and provides reader's advisory service. - Is responsible for the evaluation and selection of services and materials for young people. · Assists in promoting library use,especially programs and services of the youth department. · Develops and coordinates all youthoutreach programs to local nursery schools and day care centers, visits elementary andsecondary schools when possible. · Prepares and presents libraryprograms and supervises program presentation by subordinate staff. - Monitors the conditions of the youth service area. · Meets with members of the libraryand others in order to coordinate activities and exchange information. - Collaborates with and facilitates adult or combined departmental programming when appropriate. - Catalogs youth materials according to RDA standards. - Works with the Public Services Librarian and Information Services Librarian as part of the Library's management team. Knowledge,Skills and Abilities · Knowledge of the principles andpractices of public library functions. - Knowledge of the needs and abilities of youth and the available library materials and services. · Ability in oral and written communications. - Ability to administer the activities of youth library service and supervise the work of others. - Ability to develop short and long-term development and operations plans and programs for Youth library service. · Ability to make decisions in anenvironment of limited resources and competing claims. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies and the general public. · Ability to work in an environmentsubject to continuous interruptions and background noises. · Ability to work under stress fromdeadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Qualifications ALA accredited MLS minimum qualification, including course work or continuingeducation in service to youth. Progressively responsible library administrationexperience, including 2-3 years’ experience working with youth. Note: The description is illustrative of tasks andresponsibilities. It is notall-inclusive of every task or responsibility. Benefits:Health Insurance, vacation, PTO, pension, disability insurance. Wage: $ 39,000.00 Send resumeand references to: comstockdirector(a)gmail.com Myla-Jean Stuart, Director Comstock Township Library PO Box 25 6130 King Highway Comstock Michigan 49041 www.comstocklibrary.org 269-345-0136

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MeL Minute: AutoMate and Small Engine Reference Repair Center Coming to MeL.org This Fall
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

Greetings Michigan Library Community, New resources coming to MeL.org this fall! AutoMate [cid:image002.png@01D44069.247E2EA0]Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, AutoMate provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls. Over 37,000 makes and models from 1945 to present available. * Change your oil. * Replace your battery. * Install a new stereo. * Fix a flat tire. Designed for touch-enabled devices such as laptops and tablets, AutoMate offers a user-friendly search experience and access to a wealth of information to help users diagnose, repair, and maintain today's complex vehicles. You can locate topics such as maintenance and repair information, parts and labor information, wiring diagrams, and more. Looking up vehicles in AutoMate is easy. From the home page, select the year of the vehicle you wish to research. Next, select the vehicle's make, model, and engine type. The Topics Menu displays a list of available Repair Topics relevant to your search including Maintenance Info, Technical Service Bulletins, Specifications, and Diagrams. You can search within all of the available topics by entering keywords in the search box and clicking the magnifying glass. The results are listed by topic on the right. Or, you can browse for information available within the topics by clicking a heading. Select a sub-heading to keep refining your search or click on a document to view it. Documents can be printed with or without images. You can also use AutoMate to look up parts and labor times with associated costs. Very handy! You can view this tutorial created by EBSCO about AutoMate<https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/AutoMate/Training_Promotion/Tutorial> at your convenience. Small Engine Repair Reference Center Small Engine Repair Reference Center offers detailed, yet user-friendly repair guides for all types of small engines. Whether you are looking to do routine maintenance, such as tune-ups and brake service, or more extensive repairs to engines and transmissions, Small Engine Repair Reference Center can help. The interface has a user-friendly search box or the ability to browse and dig down by category. Categories include Generators & Other Small Engines, Outdoor Power Equipment, Snowmobiles, and Tractors. You can sign in and save documents in a private folder for later reading. You can also print, email, save to your computer, and cite documents within the reference center. Let's say you need to replace the front brake pads on your Harley Davidson motorcycle. Begin by clicking the Motorcycles category. The database will display a list of related topics. Click a topic (in this case, Harley Davidson) to expand a list of engine sub-topics. Continue to navigate through the Engine Sub-topics until you reach your desired topic. For example, click FXD Evolution, 1991-1998, then Brakes, then Front Brake Pads. Click the link to display the step-by-step instructional document. You can view this tutorial created by EBSCO about Small Engine Repair Reference Center<https://help.ebsco.com/interfaces/Small_Engine_Repair_Reference_Center/Trai…> at your convenience. Brought to you by Sonya Schryer Norris of 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 Sonya Schryer Norris Library Consultant Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 https://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> http://michlibrary.org<http://michlibrary.org/>

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Services for Homeless Patrons/Patrons in Need of Assistance
by Jessica Bostian 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

Michigan Libraries, Hello! We are discovering a need in our community to help patrons who have fallen on hard times, and have started gathering resources and information about some of our local agencies so we can better direct needs to solutions. We recently decided to try a new service in which we leave sealed, bagged toiletry items for free in our public restrooms as one form of service, and are looking as to other ways we might be able to help. I am curious as to any services/programs/resources applicable for public institutions that any fellow Michigan libraries have implemented and have experience with, both successes and failures. If anyone has information relevant to these services, I would greatly appreciate feedback! Thank you all for your time and assistance. Have a great day/holiday weekend! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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Tutoring @ the Library
by Valerie Meyerson 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

Hello all - We are embarking on a program called Growing Readers Together in support of early literacy, in partnership with our public schools and our Friends group. We are hoping to offer one on one tutoring after school and on the weekends. We hope to utilize the already trained academic aids from the schools as our tutors. I am wondering if any of you out there have tutors in your buildings that you are paying? And if so, do you have a contract with them that you would share? Thank you for your assistance. Valerie Meyerson, Library Director Petoskey District Library [cid:image001.jpg@01D44067.82D9ADA0] Please think about the environment prior to printing this email.

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Job Posting Sunfield District Library Director
by Kristina Reynolds 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

I am posting this position for the Sunfield Board of Directors The Sunfield District Library is searching for their next energetic Director. This the person who takes this position will work 36-40 hours a week. They must have a level 4 certificate through the State of Michigan. The library is open 2-8 Tuesday through Friday and 9-1 on Saturday. If interested please send resume and cover letter to Sunfield District Library 112 Main St. Sunfield, MI 48890 For questions call 517-566-8065 Position is open until filled, however, applications received by September 14 will take priority. -- Kristina Reynolds

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Registration is open - Community Engagement Summit Sept 27
by David Votta 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

MCLS, in partnership with the Library of Michigan, is pleased to announce a Community Engagement Summit to be held in September 2018. Richard C. Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation<https://theharwoodinstitute.org/> [new-window-icon.png] , will be the keynote presenter. The day will include other national leaders in community engagement, including Mary Davis Fournier of the American Library Association<http://www.ala.org/index.php> [new-window-icon.png] , as well as a panel of local, Michigan libraries who are making great strides in engaging their own communities. Registration is now open to anyone interested in community engagement. Details Date: Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 Time: 8:30am - 4pm Eastern Location: East Lansing Marriott at University Place<http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lanea-east-lansing-marriott-at-univer…> , 300 M.A.C. Ave, East Lansing, MI Map of venue<https://www.google.com/maps/place/East+Lansing+Marriott+at+University+Place…> Cost: * $100 per person * $50 subsidized fee for Michigan library staff who have NOT participated in a Cohort or Lab * Free for MI library staff individuals who have been participants in the Spring 2016, Fall 2016, or Fall 2017 MCLS/Library of Michigan Harwood Public Innovators Cohorts or who have attended a Harwood Institute Public Innovators Lab All registrations includes continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack break. This event is highly subsidized by the Library of Michigan, and is valued at over $150/person. Tentative Agenda (subject to change) 8:30 - 9:30 Registration & continental breakfast 9:30 Welcome & introduction 9:45 Libraries & Engagement: Rich Harwood, The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation 11:00 Break 11:15 Panel discussion, MI libraries engaging their communities 12:15 Lunch (provided) 1:15 Community Mapping: Cindy Fesemyer, Director, Columbus (WI) Public Library 2:15 Break 2:30 National community engagement Q&A with Mary Davis Fournier of ALA and Courtney Breese of NCDD 3:30 Reflection on next steps & wrap-up 4:00 Adjournment Registration Registration<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/ce-summit> is open. More Information & Details More information can be found on the event page: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/ce-summit. [IMLS logo.png] This project is supported, in part, by the Library of Michigan with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 [id:image001.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [id:image002.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [id:image003.png@01D31B4A.897DA8C0] <http://www.mcls.org/> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Sue Burke Author Visit at Cromaine Library
by Stefanie Furge 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

For our Sallie's Author Visit, commemorating longtime Cromaine retiree Sallie Brodie, we are hosting Sue Burke on Monday, September 10 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to register and attend. Held at Cromaine District Library, 3688 N. Hartland Rd, Hartland, MI 48353. Contact us at 810-632-5200 for more information. [image: image.png]

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Patriot Week September 11-17 Library Inititative
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

Good Morning, I am happy to announce that I am the Patriot Week, Inc Director of the Library Initiative. Many libraries in Michigan have benefited from this program in the past and we hope that old friends and new ones join us this year. In the past public and academic libraries participating in Patriot Week Library Initiative received a $100 grant to purchase new books to add the library's American history collection. This year there is a new opportunity to receive $150 grant to help support library programs that promote the ideas set forth in Patriot Week and the U.S. Constitution. If you are interested in applying for either grant opportunities please email me at lvalerio-nowc(a)patriotweek.org. I will send along the application along with free materials to help your library celebrate Patriot Week this year. If you would like me to come visit your library to speak to your staff or library board about how libraries can become a partner in this Celebration of renewing the American Spirit though books and libraries, please reach out to me. I will be more than happy to come out. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call 586-260-4912. Thanks! 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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Webinar next week: Youth Services Programming During a Time of Crisis
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 30 Aug '18

30 Aug '18

Hope everyone fared the storms of earlier this week well! You just never know when your community might lose power or face major damage. Speaking of a natural crisis, check out this webinar happening next week to better prepare for serving the youth in your community: Youth Services Programming During A Time of Crisis<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> Thursday, September 6, 2018 2:00 PM EST Youth Services Programming During a Time of Crisis, is a downloadable toolkit<https://w3.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM2017_Youth_Services_P…>* designed to help public libraries in times of crisis plan programming that creates a sense of normalcy for youth and teens in times of disaster or upheaval. This toolkit is the Capstone Project designed and written by Jamie Gilmore, Grace Morris, Erica Trotter, and Alexandria Wardrip through the University of Washington's Information School. It was also featured (8/30/17) in The Conversation's article, "Public Libraries can (literally) Serve as a Shelter from the Storm<https://theconversation.com/public-libraries-can-literally-serve-as-a-shelt…>," by Grace Morris. Grace will be joining LM's Youth Services Coordinator, Cathy Lancaster, to give library staff and administrators a deeper look at why the toolkit was created and how you can use it in your library. This will be an interactive webinar, so come prepared to roll up your sleeves and contribute your thoughts and ideas! Register here<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…> - please follow all the "continue" prompts to "complete" your registration. This webinar will be recorded and link shared with registrants if you cannot attend in person. *Please note that a printed copy of the toolkit was mailed to all public library directors in Michigan in a packet of "Resources for Public Libraries," sent by the Library of Michigan in June. Please check with your director for the toolkit if you would like it in print. Plan to follow along with it during the webinar! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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