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2018 Summer Reading Program Performer Discounts
by Emily Dumas 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Hi everyone, We're getting ready for Summer Reading Program at Royal Oak Public Library, and I wanted to share with you the performers we have booked who offer discounts if booked on the same day by nearby libraries: June 19: Doug Scheer July 10: Madcap Puppets (they travel far and stay overnight, so they said they'd also include libraries that book the following morning for a discount) July 24: Drummunity Our programs don't begin until 7pm, so it leaves the mornings and afternoons open. Please shoot me an email if you're interested in any of those performers on those dates. Thanks! Emily -- Emily M. Dumas Head of Youth & Teen Services Royal Oak Public Library 248.246.3716

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Baldwin Public Library Job Posting - Full-Time Idea Lab Supervisor
by Rebekah Craft 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Good afternoon, The Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, MI has an opening for a full-time Idea Lab Supervisor. The job posting is available on our employment webpage <http://www.baldwinlib.org/get-involved/employment> and is attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Applications are due Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Thanks, Rebekah *--* *Rebekah Craft* *Associate Director* Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 www.baldwinlib.org 248-554-4682

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Best Practices in Makerspaces
by Pam Seabolt 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Best Practices in Makerspaces Join us Thursday, November 16, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter Chat. We will be discussing policies, equipment and use of makerspaces, with Leanne Nay, Digital Engagement Librarian at the Herman B. Wells Library at Indiana University, Bloomington and Rich Weiland, Systems Administrator at Adams Public Library in Decatur, IN. 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 October chat on Accessibility Barriers to Library Services? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/accessibility-barriers-to-library-services> 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@01D34CC1.3D53D660]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D34CC1.3D53D660] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D34CC1.3D53D660] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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DVD boxes and envelopes
by Denise Bearre 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

Once again, the Alcona County Library is low on packing supplies. DVD boxes and envelopes are especially needed. If you can send them, we will use them. Thanks to all! Denise M Bearre, Library Director Alcona County Library (zv150) 312 W Main St Harrisville, MI 48740 989-724-6796 ex 221

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MCLS Job Posting: System Administrator
by Jan Davidson 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) is looking for an energetic, creative individual to join our IT team as a system administrator/programmer. This job is key to the success of MCLS. Responsibilities include assuring the smooth operation of our systems, working with the IT team to develop new automation tools, and training staff on new software. The successful applicant will be a self-starter with solid analytical abilities. MCLS values teamwork and collaboration, and the best candidate will be one who is comfortable interacting with individuals of all skill levels and experience. This position requires a college degree with significant coursework in computer or telecommunications field. The best candidate will have programming language experience and an ability to turn ideas into actions. Effective organizational skills and attention to details are essential. Salary is commensurate with experience. MCLS offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, life, and vision insurance. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and your resume by email to jobs(a)mcls.org<mailto:jobs@mcls.org>. Review of resumes will begin October 30, 2017 with initial interviews to be held during the week of November 6. Position open until filled. For more information, visit the MCLS website at mcls.org/about-mcls/mcls-jobs/<http://www.mcls.org>. Thank You, ***************************************************************************** Nicole Wright Accounting Assistant Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 141 (517) 492-3880 fax wrightn(a)mcls.org<mailto:wrightn@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [twitter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [square-logo-1 (002)] <http://www.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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ALA News for October 17, 2017
by Steven Bowers 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

ALA News for October 17, 2017 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Sarah Jessica Parker selects Mohsin Hamid’s ‘Exit West’ for ALA Book Club Central’s fall pick The latest American Library Association (ALA) Book Club Central SJP pick, chosen by Honorary Book Club Central Chair Sarah Jessica Parker, is “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid, published by Riverhead/an imprint of Penguin Random House. “Exit West” has been shortlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize, longlisted for the ALA Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and is a finalist for the 2017 Kirkus Prize. Parker’s second book selection for Book Club Central is part of the kickoff of the 12th annual National Friends of Libraries Week, an initiative of United for Libraries to be held Oct. 15-21, 2017. The celebration recognizes the advocacy and fundraising efforts of Friends of the Library groups across the country. Parker is an Honorary Lifetime Board Member of United for Libraries, a division of ALA. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2017/10/sarah-jessica-parker-selects… Public Library Association, National Network of Libraries of Medicine announce Promoting Healthy Communities initiative Access to current and reliable health information is imperative for the well-being of all Americans, and public libraries are frequently a go-to resource as people navigate complex issues of health care, insurance, aging and more. A new nationwide initiative from the Public Library Association (PLA) and National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) will increase public library workers’ knowledge and skills related to consumer health services. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/public-library-association-nati… MIDWINTER MEETING UPDATE Junot Díaz presents as Auditorium Speaker http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/junot-diaz-presents-auditorium-… AWARDS AND GRANTS GLBTRT seeks nominations for 2018 awards recognizing outstanding service to the GLBT community http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/glbtrt-seeks-nominations-2018-a… Stipends available for public library health workshop with National Network of Libraries of Medicine http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/stipends-available-public-libra… WEBINARS New AASL webinar looks at what keeps educators ‘app’ at night http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/new-aasl-webinar-looks-what-kee… Four authors talk school visits in new AASL webinar http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/four-authors-talk-school-visits… Complimentary eBooks webinar available in AASL eCOLLAB http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/complimentary-ebooks-webinar-av… Take Altmetrics to the Next Level with this LITA webinar http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/take-altmetrics-next-level-lita… ALA PUBLISHING An updated How-To-Do-It Manual for marketing electronic resources http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/updated-how-do-it-manual-market… What does successful academic library management look like in the real world? http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2017/10/what-does-successful-academic-l…

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Fw: Charlie Robinson Award
by Steven Bowers 24 Oct '17

24 Oct '17

FYI ________________________________ Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 12:00 PM Subject: Charlie Robinson Award Hi All, The Public Library Association is accepting nominations for the Charlie Robinson Award. The Charlie Robinson Award honors a public library director who, over a period of seven years, has been a risk taker, an innovator and/or a change agent in a public library. The recipient should have been active in national and other professional associations and be known for developing and implementing programs which are responsive to the need of community residents. The award consists of $1,000 and a gift to the librarian. The public library director will be honored at the ALA Annual Conference. The award was established in 1997. Please go to http://www.ala.org/pla/awards for more information. The deadline for award submissions is December 4, 2017 at 11:50 PM Central. Thanks in advance. Sara Sara Dallas Director Southern Adirondack Library System 22 Whitney Place Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 www.sals.edu<http://www.sals.edu/> 518-584-7300 ext 205

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Book Repair Basics - 2nd Date Added in Clare!
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

A second date has been added for the workshop: "Book Repair Basics" at the Pere Marquette District Library in Clare, Michigan. Spaces are limited. This full day workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 12. The cost of this workshop is $25 and includes the tools and materials necessary to complete basic repairs during the workshop and at their library. For more information and to register go to: Book Repair Basics<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Librarian Meetup for Women's Convention
by Shauna Anderson 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Anyone attending the Women's Convention in Detroit next weekend and/or interested in chatting with other library folks? I'm putting together a little meetup to network and share ideas about concrete ways we can support social equity and inclusion within the context of library work, and I would love to see you there! Message me off-list if you are interested, and I will pass along details once I have a head count. It will likely be sometime during the day on Sunday, October 29th. Cheers! Shauna Anderson

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Documenting patrons recurring problematic behavior
by Jessica Enget 23 Oct '17

23 Oct '17

Hi Collective Brain, I am seeking feedback on how other libraries track or document recurring problematic or troublesome behavior staff experience from patrons. The goal of the documentation would be to provide clear/open communication for staff regarding ongoing situations involving problematic behavior so staff actions remain consistent with library policy despite a patron interacting with varying staff members. If documentation is being kept on a patron's behavior, how do you maintain this documentation so it is not in violation of privacy? Or, if your library does not keep documentation, do you have other practices/procedures in place staff are trained to follow? Thank you for your feedback! Regards, Jessica Enget Director Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W John Beers Rd Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 ext 126

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