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System Director - Southwest Kansas Library System-New Hiring Range and New Close Date!
by Jobeth Bradbury 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

System Director - Southwest Kansas Library System - New Hiring Range & New Close Date! Lead an innovative and accomplished Kansas library system, continuing outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Committee of the <https://swkls.org/> Southwes<https://swkls.org/>t Kansas Library System<https://swkls.org/> (headquartered in Dodge City, KS), seeks an experienced library leader-responsive to member, staff, and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals-as its next System Director. SWKLS, one of seven Kansas regional systems, is a multi-type library system and works in partnership with its 83-member libraries providing unique and innovative services. With eight staff and a $942,000 annual operating budget, SWKLS serves residents in a 21-county region. SWKLS, a member-focused organization, provides excellent continuing education opportunities for member library directors, trustees and staff, strong outreach services, and support for innovative technologies to its public, academic, and school library members. For more information on the System, visit SWKLSLinks<http://www.bradburymiller.com/swklslinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The System Director, under the direction of the Executive Board, has overall responsibility for leadership and management of a twenty-one county multi-type library system that seeks to pursue leadership and innovation in library service. Duties include management of planning, budgets, personnel, service functions, and legislative advocacy. The System Director works with the Board, staff, member libraries, other Kansas systems, and the State Library to establish the strategic vision for the System-aligning its mission with member library needs and priorities. The Director will also ensure an active SWKLS presence in the statewide library community and professional activities. For complete details, visit SWKLS<https://swkls.org/about/employment/> System Director Job Description.<https://swkls.org/about/employment/> Qualifications. Minimum qualifications are an ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science and three years of progressively responsible administrative experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior interpersonal skills; flexibility; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff; and a desire to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation within the System. Success working with and reporting to a governing board, political advocacy experience, the ability to work with member libraries on legal, governance and policy issues, and prior experience in regional systems or consortia are additional preferred qualifications. Compensation. The hiring salary range is $70,000-90,000 (placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package including full health care coverage including family members by the System. For further information, contact Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position closes April 8, 2018. 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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Re: [Michlib-l] Center for Michigan town halls
by King, Barb 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Has anyone hosted a Center for Michigan community conversation? Thanks. Barb King St. Clair County Library Port Huron MI 48060

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National Library Legislative Day
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Hi: National Library Legislative Day is May 7-8 2018. Michigan's delegation is over 20 participants! However, the more voices we have, the LOUDER we can be! Why should you consider joining us? * Because IMLS<https://www.imls.gov/news-events/news-releases/imls-director-dr-kathryn-k-m…> (and therefore LSTA<http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/white-house-budget-proposal-…>) are still in jeopardy! (In Michigan IMLS/LSTA funding pays for MeL, as a start) * Because Net Neutrality<http://www.ala.org/advocacy/telecom/netneutrality> & Rural Internet Access<http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/federallegislation/telecommunications> are STILL important! * Because our Legislators may not know how current issues can affect Michigan Libraries. * Because our communities depend on us. * Because every child deserves a local library. * Because Libraries NEED ADVOCATES!! * Because NO ONE CAN TELL YOUR MICHIGAN LIBRARY STORY LIKE YOU CAN! * Because it doesn't have to cost as much as you think! * Because there are more Becauses!!! Would you like to know more? SEE http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld For information on what NLLD is and what you can expect. CHECK OUT http://galesupport.com/legislativeday/ for information on how you can obtain a SCHOLARSHIP to help with expenses. ASK: Contact me at membielac(a)michigan.gov<mailto:membielac@michigan.gov> and I would love to tell you all about Michigan's participation and plans for DC! SIGN UP: Absolutely can't come to DC? You can still tell your story! Join the "Virtual Legislative Day<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoCD9w-1OKOWajEEBJ0szHhJK2Kohcv-v…>" We look forward to seeing you in DC!! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. [cte-horiz-michigan] [cte month resized for signature] <http://www.acteonline.org/ctemonth> February is Career and Technical Education Month in Michigan www.michigan.gov/octe<http://www.michigan.gov/octe>

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Brilliance Audiobook MP3-Cases
by T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

This may be a dumb question, but does anyone have a source for replacement cases in the same size as the new BrillianceAudio MP-3 cases? They look like blu-ray cases, except they are orange (I don't care about the color) and have AudioBook stamped across the top. I purchased a new audiobook, but the case came broken in the box and I don't have any stock in the same size/shape to replace it with. I can repurpose a DVD case, but the artwork doesn't fit right. Thanks, Jessica T.A. Cutler Memorial Library 312 Michigan Ave. Saint Louis, Michigan 48880 (989) 681-5141

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Follow-up: 2021 & 2022 CSLP Summer Reading Themes
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Thank you all for the responses (365!). Just a quick follow-up that the survey is now closed. Overwhelming support for the Animals theme with a close 2nd in Food/Cooking & Cultural. The Around the World/Travel came in third. I'll submit our votes to CSLP! More to come in April, after the Annual Meeting. 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/> From: Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 3:14 PM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: RE: 2021 & 2022 CSLP Summer Reading Themes Just a reminder to vote on your top 3 by Monday, Feb 19th! 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/> From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:57 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] 2021 & 2022 CSLP Summer Reading Themes The Collaborative Summer Library Program is made up of libraries across the country, including all public libraries here in Michigan, thanks to funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. We are in the process of voting on the themes for 2021 & 2022's summer reading themes. YOUR feedback is important! No matter your position/age group you work with most in the public library, please take a quick moment to select 3 themes out of this list of 12<https://goo.gl/forms/Rsywi0yvCnmW6iWT2> that were chosen by libraries around the country. As State Rep to CSLP, I will then vote for the overall top 3 you've chosen. Deadline to submit your top 3 is February 19th. #CSLPreads Thanks, 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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Re: [Michlib-l] Does anyone circulate energy efficiency devices?
by Marna Clowney-Robinson 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Hi Adrienne, The University of Michigan does have the Kill a Watt device that we do loan out. Patrons can charge them out at the desk for a 3-week loan. The model we have is Model:P4400 and have been circulating them since about 2009. Please feel free to contact me if you have more questions. Marna --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marna M. Clowney-Robinson, LLMSW, MSW, MLIS Public Services Librarian, Operations 104 Hatcher Graduate Library University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1190 clownm(a)umich.edu 734-763-2601 orcid.org/0000-0002-4928-8792 On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 6:28 PM, Rebecca Dunkle <rdunkle(a)umich.edu> wrote: > Will you reply since we loan the Kill-o-Watt > > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > > *From:* Dave Ewick via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Date:* February 19, 2018 at 4:22:02 PM EST > *To:* <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> > *Subject:* *Re: [Michlib-l] Does anyone circulate energy efficiency > devices?* > *Reply-To:* Dave Ewick <dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org> > > The only library I have seen loan those types of tool is Ann Arbor. > Dave Ewick > Southfield Public Library > > Dave Ewick > > On Feb 19, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Adrienne Breznau via Michlib-l < > michlib-l(a)mcls.org> wrote: > > Hello everyone! > Our library recently received a donation of a Kill-a-Watt device and a > Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector that we would like to circulate to our > patrons. Does anyone currently offer these types of items? If so, how > long do you let them circulate? What item type do you use? Do you have > any pro-tips for us before we start circ'ing them? > > Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated, and if anyone is > interested in the results, let me know and I will send them out too. > Thanks! > > Adrienne Breznau > Head of Support Services > Royal Oak Public Library > 222 E. Eleven Mile Road > <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> > Royal Oak, MI 48067 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> > > Tel: 248-246-3714 <(248)%20246-3714> > > <Part.002> > > _______________________________________________ > Michlib-l mailing list > Michlib-l(a)mcls.org > http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l > >

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Last Call to Register for Making / Makerspaces in Michigan Libraries Virtual Conference TOMORROW 2pm-6pm
by Ben Rearick 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

*Links to the conference + Instructions will be emailed this afternoon to all who registered.* * If you can't attend on February 21st, you can register and be notified when the recorded sessions go up online a few days after. * *Schedule and Registration Link are up at* *http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/* <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/conference/> On February 21st from 2pm-6pm, the University of Michigan School of Information will hold an online Virtual Conference of live webinars presented by practicing public librarians from around the state on the topics of planning, budgeting, implementing, and programming around makerspaces in Michigan libraries. Please plan to attend online! This event was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-05-15-0021-15 Please email Ben Rearick at brearick(a)umich.edu with any questions!

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School lib/public lib/family engagement in 3rd grade reading programs
by Rachel Ash 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Re-posting from mamelist on behalf of Judy Hauser- School lib/public lib/family engagement in 3rd grade reading programs: If you use or know of any programs/projects for a school library/public library/family collaboration regarding reading for third graders or earlier would you please contact me via email or phone? I am looking for good examples of collaboration between the 3 entities that will help third graders pass the ELA state summative assessment (P.A. 306). Thank you! Judy Hauser, MILS Information Media Consultant Oakland Schools Information Center District and Student Services 248.209.2371 twitter.com/osinfocenter Rachel Ash Communications and Membership Coordinator Michigan Library Association 3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100 Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225 Fax: 517-394-2675 www.milibraries.org<http://www.milibraries.org/> Connect with us on social media: Facebook<facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation> Twitter<twitter.com/mlaoffice> Instagram<instagram.com/michigan_library_association>

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Does anyone circulate energy efficiency devices?
by Adrienne Breznau 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Hello everyone! Our library recently received a donation of a Kill-a-Watt device and a Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector that we would like to circulate to our patrons. Does anyone currently offer these types of items? If so, how long do you let them circulate? What item type do you use? Do you have any pro-tips for us before we start circ'ing them? Any information you can provide is greatly appreciated, and if anyone is interested in the results, let me know and I will send them out too. Thanks! Adrienne Breznau Head of Support Services Royal Oak Public Library 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Royal Oak, MI 48067 <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Tel: 248-246-3714

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Coming up this month from MCLS!
by Jan Davidson 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

It may be COLD outside, but taking a webinar means you don't have to leave the warmth of your home or office! Don't miss your chance to participate in these great workshops, coming up this month from MCLS. AACR2... Meet RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/aacr2-meet-rda-144.html>, Feb 27, online MeLCat Reports<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/melcat-reports-171.html>, Feb 28, online Dewey Decimal Classification<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/dewey-decimal-classification-145.html>, Feb 28-Mar 2, online MeL Databases: Test Prep for Students<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/mel-databases-test-prep-for-students.html>, Feb 28, online Read more<https://store.mcls.org/>, see a full list of training offerings, and register<https://store.mcls.org/> today! https://store.mcls.org/ ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: https://store.mcls.org/ [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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