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Job Posting: Lawton Public Library Director
by Kayla Jellies 06 Mar '18

06 Mar '18

Hi Everyone, I am posting the following on behalf of the Lawton Public Library Board of Trustees: Library Director Position Posting Lawton Public Library seeks a creative and dedicated leader who prioritizes strong customer service, innovative management, and collaboration with the community to serve as Director. Located in southwest Michigan about 30 minutes away from Kalamazoo (home of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College), the Class 1 library serves over 2,000 residents in the Village of Lawton. The library director leads a staff of three (3) and manages an operating budget of $120,000. The local community enjoys regular library programming, such as story time, local history presentations, craft nights, and Summer Reading events for patrons of all ages. Responsibilities * Work 40 hours a week * Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. * Collection development and maintenance. * Oversee and create programs. * Oversee financial matters and prepare annual budget. * Prepare reports and grant proposals. * Maintain library website and social media accounts. * Long-range planning. * Instruct patrons on library policies and use of equipment. * Ensure customer service focus. * Report to Library Board of Trustees. Compensation Benefits package including insurance, paid holidays and vacations, and 401(k) retirement plan. Compensation package is commensurate with experience and education. Application Procedure Please send a relevant cover letter, resume, and three professional references (names and contact information) to Margaret Cornish, President of the Lawton Public Library Board of Trustees, at lawtonlibraryjobs(a)gmail.com<mailto:lawtonlibraryjobs@gmail.com>. Early applicants will receive first consideration. Qualifications * Bachelor's degree with experience in roles of progressively increasing responsibility and public library experience. * Advanced degrees will be given appropriate consideration; Master of Library and Information Science, from an American Library Association-accredited school, is highly preferred. * Outstanding interpersonal skills, including oral and written communications. * Demonstration of excellent customer service, planning, financial management, and organizational skills. * Ability to work collaboratively with Board of Trustees, staff, and community (including local governing authorities). * Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff. * Strong computer skills and proficiency in social media marketing. * Thorough knowledge of current trends and best practices for public libraries. The Lawton Public Library is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion/belief or age. Kayla Jellies, MLIS | Director Lawton Public Library 125 S. Main St. Lawton, MI 49065 Phone: (269) 624-5481 Fax: (269) 624-1909

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Summer Reading planning reminders
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 06 Mar '18

06 Mar '18

Just a few reminders for #LibrariesRock Webinars/Programming Ideas SRC webinar with the Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council, you can watch the recording here: http://libraryofmichigan.adobeconnect.com/pq1tutr0pe52/. Also, be sure to check out this year's webinar on the Early Literacy and Children's Manuals hosted by the CSLP manuals editor: https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-webinars/. Finally, there is an Adult Manual Webinar shared from the Library of Iowa: http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/ld/c-d/continuing-ed/conted-ials/archives…. Incentives/Prizes https://shopcslp.com/ is the Upstart Store, includes t-shirts, reading logs, etc. Scholastic Libraries Rock catalog - books available at low prices for Literacy Partners<http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/literacypartnerships/partner-benefit…>. Catalogs went out to you in November, but I have extra copies, please request off-list. Manuals Feeling a little confused while exploring the new online CSLP Libraries Rock manual<http://www.cslpreads.org/>? Just a reminder to take 6 minutes to watch 4 Easy Ways to Get the Most Out of Your CSLP Online Manual!<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y_o1DAvCEk> Great tips on how to search and download the entire manual(s) or just specific file groups; this video will make the online manual usage clearer. Manuals this year include links to playlists for any musical programming/storytimes you're planning, inclusive programming ideas, and much more! Don't forget, our National Summer Reading Champion is Agent 23 Skidoo<https://www.grammy.com/grammys/videos/secret-agent-23-skidoo-win-2017-best-…>. PSA's and materials on him, including an exclusive Libraries Rock song, coming soon! 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/> [cid:image001.png@01D169A3.73327F50]

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Director Opening Cadillac Wexford Public Library
by Tracy Logan 06 Mar '18

06 Mar '18

The Cadillac Wexford Public Library seeks a Director, due to a retirement. The Cadillac Wexford Public Library is located in Wexford County, in the heart of the northwest corner of Michigan’s lower peninsula. The main Library building is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Cadillac and boasts gorgeous sunsets all year long. The surrounding areas provide easy access to lakes, rivers, trails and the opportunity for outdoor sports of all kinds. The area’s art, music and food scene continues to grow, even as this small town offers appealing and affordable property values. As a county-wide system, with three branches: Manton, Mesick and Buckley and a contract branch in Tustin. The Cadillac Wexford Public Library (CWPL) serves a population of 33,163. The main library in Cadillac is a 19,000 square foot mid-century modern building that was updated in 2006. The staff is comprised of 8 full-time and 18 part-time talented and experienced employees. 2017 saw a total budget of $990,000 dollars, of which 75% of which from a millage of .75. The ideal candidate will have: outstanding leadership and human resource skills; familiarity with budgeting and planning; experience running successful millages, as well as, capital campaigns; skills deploying and using technologies in service of the CWPL’s mission; and understanding of the invaluable role public libraries play in their communities, both in their daily operations and in future trends. The candidate must have a Masters degree in library science or library and information science from an ALA-accredited program with a minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional public library position. At least two (2) years must have been in a position of administration and supervision in a public library. A complete position description is available at: www.cadillaclibrary.org/director-search. Salary: From $52,500– $61,500, commensurate with experience; the benefit package includes: life and health, dental and vision insurance and retirement plan. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by 5 pm (EDT) on Friday, March 26, 2018 will receive first consideration. Electronic submissions required. Interested individuals should forward a cover letter, which specifically addresses the position requirements and a resume. Out of state resumes accepted. Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide three references with complete contact information. Electronic submissions and requests for additional information should be directed to the Cadillac Wexford Public Library: directorsearch(a)cadillaclibrary.org -- Tracy Logan Children's Librarian Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Virtual roundtable: Budget Balancing Act
by Services 06 Mar '18

06 Mar '18

Is your library budget healthy and growing? How are you capitalizing on this for your patrons? Or, is your budget on the decline? If so, how do you make decisions about potential reductions in programs, service, materials, or even personnel? What happens if proposed IMLS funding cuts become reality? Do you wonder how your peers are dealing with the same opportunities or struggles? Take part in our third and final virtual roundtable in this series to discuss these questions and more. Join us and your colleagues at 10:30am Eastern (9:30am Central) Thursday, Mar. 22, 2018 for a conversation about these questions and more. Please register<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPD1zFrMvSZt87pnIGYtYDxWCBcMyCrHx…> and then don't forget to update your calendar.

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A Matter of Balance: Managing Concern About Falls
by Jennifer Dye 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

The Wilder Branch presents the 8-session Detroit Area Agency on Aging program for managing falls. 1:00-3:00 Mondays and Wednesdays, March 19-April 11. Preregistration by March 15 is REQUIRED. Limited to 12 participants. If the schedule doesn't work for someone who would like to be notified of later classes, have them get in touch with me. If you have a local office of the Area Agency on Aging, I'm sure they'd be glad to do workshops at other libraries. Wilder is on 7 Mile, a few blocks west of Van Dyke. http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/branch/wilder Jennifer Jennifer Dye Children's Librarian, Assistant Manager Wilder Branch Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Wilder Branch M, W 12-8 T, Th, Sa 10-6 Su 1-5 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd. Detroit, Michigan 48234 313-481-1872 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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Giveaways
by Director 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

We have the following items to give away to any libraries that might want them: *Inland Seas Magazine* - 1979 (Winter), 1980 (Spring, Summer, Winter), 1981 (Spring, Summer, Fall), 1982 (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), 1983 (Spring, Summer, Winter), 1984 ( Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), 1985 (Summer, Fall, Winter), 1986 ( Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), 1987 ( Spring, Summer, Fall), 1988 (Spring), Indexes for 1983, 1985, 1986 and 1987. *Michigan Historical Review* - 1989 (Spring) *Michigan History* - 1989 (Spring) *Current Biography* - 1940 thru 1947, 1949 thru 1952, 1954 thru 1966, 1969 thru 2005. These are large and bulky hardcover books. Please let us know if you can use any of these to round out your collection. -- Jolene Michaels, Director Mackinaw Area Public Library 528 W. Central Ave; PO Box 67 Mackinaw City, MI 49701 (231)436-5451 - work (231)437-0739 - cell fax (231) 436-7344 www.mackinawareapl.michlibrary.org

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Friday, 4/13 - Library Camp UnConference - Ann Arbor District Library
by Sara Wedell 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Hello! The Ann Arbor District Library invites you to [ https://aadl.org/libcamp18 | Library Camp ] , an unconference for information professionals, graduate students, and anyone with an interest in libraries on Friday, April 13, 2018 , from 9 am to 4:30 pm . The event is free, and you can [ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM9pSWNnkHWJgnfu-6-qx3SIZMRx5dFf8… | registe ] r in advance. The goal is to get a bunch of people together to talk about... whatever you'd like to talk about. We'll start with a semi-blank schedule and, at our morning gathering, we'll fill the agenda with your ideas. We have an opening talk by intellectual property lawyer Susan Kornfield, who will shed some light on the topic of copyright and libraries, and open up a Q&A session following her talk. Here some topics we plan to slot into the agenda: - Managing technology for non-technology people - Working with kids for non-youth librarians - Digitization for everyone - Building a welcoming space - Your suggestion here!!! We've got time and space for at least 4 concurrent sessions, so there could easily be 10-12 different things to talk about during the day. Again, the details are: What: [ https://aadl.org/libcamp18 | Library Camp unconference! ] When: Friday, April 13, 2018 from 9 am - 4:30 pm Where: [ https://aadl.org/aboutus/downtown | Ann Arbor District Library ] - 343 S. Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI Who: Library people with ideas, questions, opinions, concerns, and observations. [ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM9pSWNnkHWJgnfu-6-qx3SIZMRx5dFf8… | Register here! ] Why: Learning, connecting, thinking, professional development, free bagels Hope to see you there! Sara Wedell Production Librarian | Ann Arbor District Library wedells(a)aadl.org | (734) 327-4225

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Question About Audio in Community Rooms
by faith＠colomapubliclibrary.net 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Hello Everyone- Our library is looking at updating our A/V equipment in our Community Room- basically just installing a flat screen TV and trying to figure out how to get the best sound. I am not extremely knowledgeable about the ins and outs of sound. Our community room does have an analog speaker system installed where there is an amplifier and then you could hook into that to make the sound disperse through round speakers that are in the ceiling of the room. (These round speakers are throughout the library they are standard in lots of places. we use them for our PA System). My question is does it make sense to convert the optical sound from our new tv to analog and run the wire through the ceiling to the amplifier (this is a fair amount of work.) or will we get the same or better sound from a sound bar? Do any of you have experience with using sound bars in your community rooms? Our room is roughly 25 feet x 45 feet. Thanks in advance for any help or opinions you offer. :) Faith Wolbers Assistant Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street P.O. Box 430 Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-3431 fax: (269) 468-8077 www.colomapubliclibrary.net <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/>

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TWO! Adult Services Postings at Hartland's Cromaine Library - Librarian AND Manager
by Ceci Marlow 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Please see below two separate postings--first for a full-time Adult Services Librarian and second for a full-time Adult Services Manager. Applications by March 25 preferred. *Full-time Adult Services Librarian * *Cromaine Is the Cultural Center of Hartland…and our community appreciates that* 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 Adult Services Librarian position *available with collection and programming responsibilities for adults. All of our Librarians are cross-trained for Adult, Youth, Teen, and Circulation. You may not do a story time, but you’ll probably assist with desk coverage in Youth, Teen, and at Circulation as well as some other programming (a summer reading circus, anyone?) 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. *We are the place to connect—with warm and friendly staff, the Web, and the community. If that’s your desire, interest, and future vision, too, then we need you! * 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 the 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 RB Digital (Zinio) library. We also offer Kanopy and Universal Class services supporting our lifelong learners. We welcome new technologies and ways to improve collections and services, taking seriously every patron request for both popular materials and those more esoteric. *We pay MLS librarians from $19.50 to $20.50 per hour to start*; 40 hours per week with half-hour paid lunch; includes 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 (available after completion of the introductory period), plus holiday pay, paid birthday, and paid bereavement leave. Health insurance (an HSA plan) is provided for the employee and the employee may purchase health insurance for dependents at the library’s rates. Dental insurance, optical coverage, life 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. * Share your love for popular materials, new technologies, and public service with a community that loves its library and its library staff even more. Send your application (available at WWW.CROMAINE.ORG) resume and a cover letter to “Librarian” at PO Box 308. Or send by email (preferred to be “green”) to brentola(a)cromaine.org as soon as possible—*position applications received prior to March 25 preferred; applications accepted until filled.* *Full-time Adult Services Manager* *Cromaine Is the Cultural Center of Hartland—our Adult Services Manager will build on that * 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 Adult Services Manager position *available to lead staff responsible for collection and programming for adults. *This position is open due to the mid-fiscal year creation of a Technology Manager *position, filled by an expert already on staff. 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 management team will support you as the Adult Services staff continues to “recharge” 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 the 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 RB Digital (Zinio) library. We also offer Kanopy and Universal Class services supporting our lifelong learners. We welcome new technologies and ways to improve collections and services, taking seriously every patron request for both popular materials and those more esoteric. *We pay MLS managers from $23.30 to $24.30 per hour to start;* 40 hours per week with half-hour paid lunch; includes 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 (available after completion of the introductory period), plus holiday pay, paid birthday, and paid bereavement leave. Health insurance (an HSA plan) is provided for the employee and the employee may purchase health insurance for dependents at the library’s rates. Dental insurance, optical coverage, life 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.* Lead a staff committed to public service with a community that loves its library and its library staff even more. Send your application (available at WWW.CROMAINE.ORG) resume and a cover letter to “Librarian” at PO Box 308. Or send by email (preferred to be “green”) to brentola(a)cromaine.org as soon as possible—*position applications received prior to March 25 preferred; applications accepted until filled. * -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105

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Re: [Michlib-l] Mileage vs Drive time
by Reed, Nyama 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

We pay travel time and mileage, with no minimum travelled first. My understanding is that mileage is for use of a personal vehicle, whereas drive time is them being paid to drive where you want them to work that day and it is above and beyond their usual commute. If it takes me two hours to drive to a meeting in the capitol, then I get paid that time plus the mileage for using my own car. Have a wonderful day, Nyama Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources. *Please be advised electronic mail becomes a "public record" as allowed under public record laws when sent or received as part of normal business processes.

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