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Library Director position-Western Michigan-closes this Sunday, December 101
by Jobeth Bradbury 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Library Director-Fremont Area District Library (MI) Closes December 10! The Fremont Area District Library's Board of Trustees seek a Library Director excited and ready to move a great Library to a stellar Library-one who honors People, Place and Platform-three pillars of the Library's new 2017-2018 Strategic Plan. Serving a District of 13,000 residents, the 42,000-square foot Library<http://www.fremontlibrary.net/> (expanded in 2000) has a staff of fifteen, a collection of 139,000+ items, a Local History room, and an annual operating budget of $830,000. FADL is an independent taxing District funded by a perpetual mill levy based on property tax. The new Director will provide quality leadership, direct and support staff, work well with an established Friends of the Library, collaborate with local organizations and agencies, and bring new ideas and exciting change to the Library. Opportunities include representing the Library externally to community stakeholders, developing new funding streams for additional revenue, planning and implementing increased operating hours, facility and space redesign, and supporting continuing education for a strong team of dedicated staff. Fremont<http://www.cityoffremont.net/>, Newaygo County, is one of Western Michigan's finest communities. Fremont has a wealth of resources, including 300+ area businesses and civic-minded organizations that continually invest back into their community to make it one of Michigan's greatest places to live, work, and play. Proud of its heritage and home to Gerber Products, the world's largest baby food company, Fremont is located less than an hour from large metropolitan areas and Lake Michigan. Fremont offers the charm of small town living with excellent schools, many churches and a thriving downtown business community. Fremont is also known for its wealth of natural beauty-residents enjoy year-round recreational opportunities that include 234 natural lakes and ponds, and 356 miles of rivers and streams that provide the ideal setting for boating, camping, fishing, or just relaxing. For more information about the Library and the area, see FADLLinks<http://www.bradburymiller.com/FADLLinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under direction of the Library Board, the Director is responsible for the administration and management of the Library. Key areas of responsibility are personnel, budget including development and fundraising, facilities planning, representing the Library in the community and at the Lakeland Library Cooperative, and development and implementation of strategic goals. For the full position description, visit Fremont Area District Library Director position<http://www.bradburymiller.com/FADLjobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and a minimum of five years' responsible library experience in a professional library or equivalent work of which at least three years shall have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Additional qualifications for a successful candidate are (1) strong interpersonal skills serving both internal and external stakeholders; (2) ability to develop and implement a clear vision with community/staff/Board input; (3) mentoring and coaching skills; (4) knowledge of current library trends and technologies; and (5) prior success as a vital community collaborator. A willingness to live in the District and successful experience reporting to a governing board in preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $58,000-65,000 with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> before the closing date of December 10, 2017. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel - copies, programs
by Stanczak, Cindy 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Hello all! We're considering "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel as a potential major book discussion selection. I know that it was a Great Michigan Read a few years ago. For those of you who selected it, would you please take a moment to share any activities/programs/events that you run on the themes of the book that were successful? Also, I'm not asking for them right now, but does anyone have any like new copies that you are still looking to rehome? Thank you! Cynthia Stanczak Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook!

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FW: 'Tis the season!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

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Job Announcement - Department of Transportation Librarian at State of Michigan
by White, Shannon (MDE) 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has an open librarian position. You can read more about the position here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/michigan/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=1905969&sh… This staff member supports the Michigan Department of Transportation's staff with library services. Applicants can apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan 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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Employment Opportunity: Head of Reference/Adult Services
by JEN Rob Bristow 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Come join our team! The Georgetown Library is accepting applications for a Head of Reference/Adult Service position. We will be accepting applications until we fill the position. Here is some more info: The Head of Reference/Adult Services performs professional and supervisory work in planning, implementing, and managing a comprehensive program of library service to adults and is responsible for all activities assigned to the Reference/Adult Services Department, including collection development, services, and programs. Position reports to the Library Director. Requirements: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution with progressively responsible professional library experience, including adult services, general reference, collection development, administrative, department head, program planning/execution, and supervisory experience. A working knowledge/understanding of the principles, methods, and practices of public library service, including, but not limited to, searching methods, readers' advisory, and reference interviews/sources is required. Programming, desktop publishing, and cataloging/assigning call numbers (DDC) skills and experience essential. Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills necessary. Candidates must possess or be eligible for Level 2 certification through the Library of Michigan. Work schedule includes evenings and Saturdays. This is a salaried position (40+ hours per week) with a benefit package. Salary is $47,500. Application deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled. Apply in writing, completing a Georgetown Township Employment Application (www.gtpl.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/587 <http://www.gtpl.org/DocumentCenter/Home/View/587> ), as well as an updated resume detailing relevant experience and qualifications. (Do not substitute a resume for completion of the Employment Application.) Send to: Georgetown Township Personnel Director P.O. Box 769 Jenison, MI 49429-0769 Thanks, Rob Bristow, Library Director Georgetown Township Public Library

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Re: [Michlib-l] Library Upload 2018 - January 26, 2018 - UPDATE!
by Kevin King 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Spots are filling up fast for the PREMIERE workshop for IT professionals working in public libraries! Our Keynote presentation will be from Sonya Norris and Sean Cwiek from the Library of Michigan. They will be discussing reiterative UX, designing a successful UX test and the importance of UX to library IT departments. This is great info to have help convince your bosses to support changes based on the public need. The cost is only $10 and includes FOOD!!! If you have any questions, please email kevink(a)kpl.gov or apaffhausen(a)willard.lib.mi.us. Kevin From: <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> on behalf of Kevin King via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Reply-To: Kevin King <KevinK(a)kpl.gov> Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM To: "michlib-l(a)mcls.org" <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Library Upload 2018 - January 26, 2018 [cid:image001.jpg@01D36E88.555C8250] Technology and IT departments in libraries can be small – or sometimes non-existent! Do you ever feel isolated in your tech projects? Do you feel like you must be reinventing the wheel? If so, it is time to register for the 3rd Annual LibraryUpload event! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbysCJAZ5H9fG1tCJmOBdpLtzRkfvs5wt… The focus of these meetings will be projects and issues that face anyone with the responsibility of IT in their library. The goal is to get together, share our own projects, ask questions, and learn from others in similar IT-type situations. This is the event created by IT people for IT people. This event has been a great success each year! IT professionals from all over Michigan attended. Please register by January 5, 2018. If you are interested in sharing any current or future projects as a short presentation, please indicate that on the registration form. When: Friday, January 26, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Where: Kalamazoo Public Library, Central, 315 S. Rose St, Kalamazoo MI 49007 Cost: $10/person covers lunch Tentative Agenda 9:15-9:30 Welcome 9:30-10:15 Short Presentations - TBD 10:15-10:30 Break 10:30-11:15 Upload Stations - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 11:15-12:00 Keynote - TBD 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-1:45 Lightning Round Talks - TBD 1:45-2:00 Break 2:00-2:45 Upload Stations - Informal discussions on a set of public side IT issues. 2:45-3:00 Wrap-Up More info to come! If you have any questions, please email kevink(a)kpl.gov or apaffhausen(a)willard.lib.mi.us. -- Kevin King Head, Branch and IT Services Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7881 | kpl.gov/social-media [id:image001.jpg@01CDC339.A1971E00]<http://www.kpl.gov/>

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Beverly Meyer "Make Yourself More Musical" Workshop
by Emily Dumas 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Hello everyone, I just wanted to share our experience participating in the Beverly Meyer workshop. My staff and I, along with a few librarians from neighboring libraries, had a fabulous time at the workshop and learned so much! Beverly imparted her wisdom about incorporating music into our story times and programs, taught us tricks to encourage kids to participate and settle back down, and shared many new songs and rhymes that we plan on using. We also had a blast as we were up dancing around the room. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone working with kids, as Beverly is truly wonderful and it was an invaluable experience. I attached the flyer from the workshop. Thanks! -- Emily M. Dumas Head of Youth & Teen Services Royal Oak Public Library 248.246.3716

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MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat
by Pam Seabolt 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Hello everyone! We are taking a Twitter Chat break for the month of December 2017 as it is so close to the holidays. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! We will return to our Third Thursday Twitter Chats on Jan. 18, 2018, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) with a discussion on The Human Library. Our featured guests will be Highland Lakes Librarian Allison McFadden-Keesling with Oakland Community College in Waterford, MI and Head of Adult and Teen Services Trisha Shively with Kokomo-Howard County Public Library in Kokomo, IN. The Human Library is designed to create positive conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. In The Human Library real people are on loan to readers to answer difficult questions. 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 November chat on Best Practices in Makerspaces? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/best-practices-in-makerspaces> 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> [cid:image001.png@01D36E68.793E8170]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D36E68.793E8170] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D36E68.793E8170] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Free MeL webinar - MeL school projects resources - Dec 20, 3:30pm Eastern
by David Votta 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Science fairs, family history, and community photography are just a few of the interactive projects students engage with every day. MeL has the resources to help make your projects fun and educational. Please join us on December 20 at 3:30pm Eastern for a 30-minute webinar focused on ideas and resources that will make your students want to participate in school projects. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff, educators, and other interested users. Read more and register for this webinar<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-school-projects-resources.html>. https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-school-projects-resources.html This webinar will be recorded, and made available on demand anytime. http://mcls.org/mel/mel-training-events/ MeL training is funded in part by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional service support comes from the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/> (IMLS). [IMLS logo.png] Please share. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> "For every complex problem there is an answer which is clear, simple, and wrong." -H.L. Mencken

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Novi Public Library Employment Opportunity - Youth Services Librarian part-time
by Marcia Dominick 05 Dec '17

05 Dec '17

*Employment Opportunity:* *Position: Youth Information Services Librarian, Part-time* *Job Duties:* · Provides readers’ advisory, reference services and computer assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. · Trains and assists patrons with day-to-day computer questions and learning new technology and software. · Plan, implement and promote programming services appropriate to the needs of the community. · Participates in collection development and maintenance, keeping within monetary and physical space constraints. · Engage in outreach opportunities within the community. · Works positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish department goals. *Job Requirements:* · MLS from an ALA accredited school. · Knowledge of adult and youth literature. · Experience in youth programming. · Dedication to public service. · Enthusiastic, friendly, self-motivated and creative. · Knowledge of Internet and computer related technology. · Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Physical mobility, vision, hearing, and manual dexterity essential. · Maintain physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, bending, and /or walking for extended periods of time; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts; seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull with wheeled cart up to 500 pounds; operating assigned equipment; picking up litter; spreading ice melt. · Evening and weekend hours required. *Salary: *$19.08 per hour *Hours:* 18 hours per week · Monday, 2:30 - 9 p.m. · Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. · Friday/Saturday (C Team), 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. *Benefits:* None *Application:* · Resume, cover letter and application required. · Available at http://www.novilibrary.org/About-Us/Employment-Volunteering.aspx · Send to: Marcia Dominick, Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library 45255 W. Ten Mile Road Novi, Michigan 48375 · E-mail: mdominick(a)novilibrary.org *Deadline: *Sunday, December 17, 2017, 5 p.m. [image: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: Description: New Logo 1 inch rgb for web]*Marcia Dominick* | Administrative Assistant Novi Public Library |45255 West Ten Mile Road | Novi, MI 48375 Phone 248-869-7211|Fax 248-349-6520 www.novilibrary.org *Inform. Inspire. Include.*

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