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Last call for shelves and frames
by Matt Church 15 May '18

15 May '18

Hi all, We've got several shelf frames ( 44" tall), lots of 3' shelves, and some 3' shelves with flip tops for magazine/newspaper displays up for grabs. They're a mix of Montel and Art Metal. (Montel bought Art Metal years ago so they are pretty much interchangeable.) Happy to send pictures, answer any questions, or give you more specifics if you're interested. Anyone interested? No charge! Next stop is the scrapyard. Matt Matt Church, Library Director Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3449 mchurch(a)berkley.lib.mi.us www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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Adult Graphic Novels: Building the Core Collection Compiled List!
by Andrea Estelle 15 May '18

15 May '18

Hi Everyone! I have compiled the list of the wonderful recommendations everyone sent me for building our new Adult Graphic Novel collection, I had many requests for the results to be shared. If a title had more than one recommendation I put the number of recommendations behind it in parentheses. I also included any helpful links I was sent. The top 5 most-recommended series were: * Walking Dead * Saga * Maus 1 and 2 * Watchmen * Sandman We are very excited for our new collection! I have already begun ordering, thank you all so much for your help! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director . Otsego District Public Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are! 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org LIKE us on Facebook! From: Andrea Estelle [mailto:aestelle@otsegolibrary.org] Sent: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 8:30 AM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Adult Graphic Novels: Building the Core Collection Hi All. This message is specifically for adult graphic novel gurus :) We are building a brand new adult graphic novel collection here at ODL and we only have space at first for about 10 shelves. Can you reply off list and send me your TOP 5 adult graphic novels/series!? I've been doing some research but would love to add your thoughts as well. We have nice junior and teen graphic novel collections going that are quite popular - so I don't really need suggestions for the younger areas. I would be happy to compile the results and send out to everyone if you like. Thanks for your help. Have a great day! Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director . Otsego District Public Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are! 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org LIKE us on Facebook!

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Free Online Conference - Blockchain Applied: Impact on the Information Profession
by White, Shannon (MDE) 15 May '18

15 May '18

Are you curious about blockchain technologies? You can learn more during the free online mini-conference, Library 2.018, "Blockchain Applied: Impact on the Information Profession". The free online event is scheduled for Thursday, June 7th, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm Eastern. To register and learn more details about the event visit: http://www.library20.com/page/blockchain The event is sponsored by San Jose State University School of Information and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. ------------------------ Shannon White Library of Michigan

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Reader's Guides
by Joann Crater 14 May '18

14 May '18

Does anyone need Reader's Guides to Periodical Literature books from the mid 40's through the 60's? They are huge....any craft ideas? Joann Crater Director Hudson Carnegie District Library (zv170) 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3801 director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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[Job Opportunity] Adult Services Library Page - Closes Friday, June 15
by BTPL Careers 14 May '18

14 May '18

Greetings-- We have a job opportunity for an Adult Services Library Page, closing Friday, June 15. See the full posting here: https://btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library

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Great Michigan Read tour with author Kekla Magoon May 15-17
by Katie Wittenauer 14 May '18

14 May '18

Greetings from Lansing! This week, we are going to be on the road with X: A Novel author Kekla Magoon for a Michigan Humanities Great Michigan Read spring tour<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/2017-18-great-michigan-read/2017-18-great…>. If you are in or near any of the following communities, you are invited to join us for a presentation, Q & A, and book signing with Kekla Magoon. Thank you to our host libraries for helping to organize this tour, and we look forward to seeing you soon in Marquette, Munising, Escanaba, Sault Ste. Marie, and Petoskey! Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Evening event with the Peter White Public Library Venue: 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI 49855 Event begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Daytime event with the Munising School Public Library Venue: 810 State Hwy. M-28 W., Ste. A, Munising, MI 49862 Event begins at 10 a.m. Evening event with the Escanaba Public Library Venue: 400 Ludington Street, Escanaba, Michigan 49829 Event begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 Daytime event with the Bayliss Public Library Venue: 541 Library Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Event begins at 1 p.m. Evening event with the Petoskey District Library Venue: 461 E Mitchell St, Petoskey, MI 49770 Event begins at 7 p.m. in the Crooked Tree Arts Center auditorium, located directly across the street from the library. Please let me know if you have any questions, and have an excellent week. Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Program Officer Michigan Humanities Council 119 Pere Marquette Drive, Suite 3B Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 372-7770, ext. 26 www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Youth Librarian Posting--Portland District Library
by Cory Grimminck 14 May '18

14 May '18

The Portland District Library is looking for a full-time youth librarian to join our team. WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, 38 hours per week, including some evening and weekend hours SALARY RANGE: $28,000 – 40,000; benefits include health, insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, numerous continuing education opportunities, and paid membership in a professional organization. JOB SUMMARY: The Youth Librarian is responsible for coordinating and evaluating the delivery of library services to youth, providing direct public services at the Youth Desk, and participating in collection development activities. Daily activities may include working with the library director to develop budgets, coordinating the efforts of 2-4 part-time staff members to provide excellent service to youth, developing special projects to enhance the library experience for patrons ages birth to 18, and performing outreach and promoting the youth services department within the community. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree with a preferred minimum of 2 years public library experience. Commitment to customer service excellence. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Expertise with computer technology and an understanding of its potential in providing high quality library services. Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently. Demonstrated initiative and creative approach to attaining departmental goals. Knowledge of youth and teen literature and the philosophy and techniques of library service for children and teens. Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual may be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. APPLY: Send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references to: Cory Grimminck, Library Director, Portland District Library, 334 Kent Street, Portland, MI 48875. DEADLINE: Application materials will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8. The Portland District Library does not discriminate in its employment practices.

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Want to be a part of CSLP? Join a CSLP Committee!
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 14 May '18

14 May '18

The Collaborative Summer Library Program Committees are seeking individuals to help serve on various committees of the organization. Those interested in serving are encouraged to fill out the application<https://goo.gl/forms/gE8Mrxda9froDwei2%20%20Note>. Applications will be received by the individual Chairs and applicants will be contacted. For more information on the duties and timelines of the committees, please visit the CSLP Committee page: https://www.cslpreads.org/membership-sponsorship-2/member-libraries/committ…<https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cslpreads.org/membership-sponsorsh…> Find the committee you are interested in on the left sidebar, and click on Committee Description for details. To apply for a committee go to: https://goo.gl/forms/gE8Mrxda9froDwei2. Note: Because each committee requires different amounts of work, we ask you to sign up for no more than two committees. Interested committee members who believe that they are able to provide quality, active participation beyond the two committees are encouraged to sign up for their top two committees through this online form. Further addition of committees will be under the discretion of the committee chair. Please contact them directly if interested in serving on their committee. Filling out the application does not guarantee a position on the committee, as some committees have limited seats. For any further questions please contact Luke Kralik at luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> 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/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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Copies of X, a novel by shabazz
by Karen Tower 11 May '18

11 May '18

Hi. All of the Berkley Public Library's copies of X, a novel have been claimed. Karen Tower Librarian Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Berkley, MI 48072 ktower(a)berkley.lib.mi.us 248 658-3440

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY'S RAYMOND J. FOX LAW LIBRARY WINS THE LIBERTY BELL AWARD
by Farrell Howe 11 May '18

11 May '18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2018 CONTACT Farrell Howe Marketing and Communication Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 Kalamazoo Public Library's Raymond J. Fox Law Library Wins The Liberty Bell Award Kalamazoo, MI – Friday, May 11, 2018. The Kalamazoo Public Library's Raymond J. Fox Law Library<http://www.kpl.gov/law-library/> was awarded the Kalamazoo Bar Association's (KCBA) Liberty Bell Award <https://kanecountybar.org/liberty-bell-award> at the association's annual Law Day gathering on May 3, 2018. The Liberty Bell Award is bestowed upon a KCBA member who has made a significant contribution to the community outside the legal profession, without financial gain. KPL's housing of the County Law Library is a model for great intergovernmental and private cooperation. In the late 1990's, during the renovation of the Kalamazoo Public Library's Central location, Kalamazoo County funded the conversion of former storage space within the lower level of the public library to house the County Law Library. This move<http://www.kpl.gov/local-history/library/history.aspx> provided lawyers, law students and the general public convenient access to legal materials outside of normal business hours. Kalamazoo County continues to assist KPL with legal resource costs while a strong partnership with the Kalamazoo County Bar Association to schedule and host free legal clinics allows the Law Library to continue its mission of directing patrons seeking legal information to reputable and relevant resources. The need for legal assistance in our community is great. According to a 2017 report from the Legal Services Corporation, nearly 17% of Kalamazoo County residents are living poverty, 33% in the City of Kalamazoo. Over the course of a year, 71% of low-income households experience at least one civil legal problem. The Raymond J. Fox Law Library at KPL is there to provide critical access to unrepresented individuals seeking legal help in our community. The success of KPL's Raymond J. Fox Law Library would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the staff. Congratulations to Caitlin Hoag, Amy Alcenius-Hoisington, Matt Smith, Zack Hunkins, Christine Hann, and Ryan Gage for a job well done.

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