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Job Posting: Davenport University - Research and Instruction Librarian
by Karen McLaughlin 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Davenport University has an opening for a Research and Instruction Librarian <https://davenport.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=442> at our Grand Rapids Campus. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me. -- Karen McLaughlin Director of Library Services Davenport University 6191 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49512 616-554-5655 (Direct)

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Box of Assorted Packaging Envelopes - Spoken For
by Jessica Bostian 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Michigan Library Community, Hello again! Our box of envelopes has already been spoken for! Thank you and have a great day! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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Box of Assorted Packaging Envelopes Available
by Jessica Bostian 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Michigan Library Community, Hello! We have a box of assorted (used) packaging envelopes available to the first library that responds with their name and 'zv #'. Thank you! -- Jessica Bostian Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 N. Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 810-724-8043

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Children's Bookmobile Librarian
by Mary Davis 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

We are hiring for a unique position-a Children's Librarian on our early literacy bus! -- *Mary K. Davis* Outreach and Bookmobile Services Manager Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rd Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248-650-7152 <(248)%20650-7152>

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SAVE THE DATA #4: Summer Reading Statistics and Wandoo Reader
by Hamlin, Joseph (MDE) 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

With Michigan's public libraries gearing up for Summer Reading it's the perfect time to offer our 4th webinar in the Save the Data Webinar Series. Join Kathy Kosinski and me on Friday, March 23rd at 11:00 AM for Summer Reading Statistics and Wandoo Reader, a discussion about Summer Reading statistics and the reporting capabilities of the new Wandoo Reader software. Register to attend at http://bit.ly/2F646k9. This time we are focusing on the data collected around summer reading programs and how to report and use it more efficiently by leveraging the new Wandoo Reader software that the Library of Michigan is providing to public libraries at no cost. If you have not attended one of the Wandoo boot camp webinars that gives an overview of the main functionality of the Wandoo product, the recording is available at http://bit.ly/2GLScwF. Save The Data: Summer Reading Statistics and Wandoo Reader<http://bit.ly/2F646k9> Friday, March 23rd, 2018 11:00 AM to 12:00PM Register at http://bit.ly/2F646k9 Thank you, Joe Joseph Hamlin Library Data Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. P.O. Box 30007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-3828 Email: hamlinj2(a)michigan.gov<mailto:hamlinj2@michigan.gov> URL: http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Follow Us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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Author Chat At the Library
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Please share this program/flyer event with your patrons. Thank You. Lisa Valerio-Nowc Library Administrator Royal Oak Twp Public Library 21131 Gardenlane Ferndale, MI 48220 248-542-9205 lvalerio-nowc(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Volunteering for the Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference
by Sarah Hashimoto 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Hello! It's so exciting! The Loleta Fyan Small and Rural Libraries Conference is coming up from April 30-May 2 at the Grand Traverse Resort. We are seeking volunteers to help out at this conference, and we hope that you'll consider giving us a hand. Volunteers introduce presenters and serve as room monitors for break-out sessions during this conference. It's easy, and super fun! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me off list at hashimotos(a)myjdl.com. I look forward to seeing you there! Thank you! Sarah Sarah Hashimoto Branch Manager Jackson District Library www.myjdl.com Summit Branch Henrietta Branch 104 Bird St. 11744 Bunkerhill Rd. Jackson, MI 49203 Pleasant Lake, MI 49272 (517) 783-4030. (517) 769-6537

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Time is Running Out, Register Today for Beginning Workshop
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Registration for the 2018 Beginning Workshop is open! For details visit the Library of Michigan's Beginning Workshop page www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop<http://www.michigan.gov/beginningworkshop> or you can register now. The Beginning Workshop is a 3-day event geared for library staff members that have not had the opportunity for formal library coursework. Its aim is to introduce library staff to a variety of topics and offer them practical skills that they can use working in a public library. Anyone new to the profession or just hired at a library, no matter what their academic credentials, is welcome to attend the event. For those seeking an initial Level 3 or Level 4 certificate from the Library of Michigan attendance at the entire Beginning Workshop is obligatory. For more information on Library of Michigan's certification program visit the Library Certification<http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification><http://www.michigan.gov/librarycertification> page. (Other workshops that may be needed for State Aid disbursements are the New Directors' and the Advanced Directors' workshops scheduled each fall.) Date: May 16-18, 2018 Location: Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI Deadline to register: April 15 Registered attendees can pick up their packets from 6-8pm on Tuesday, May 15 in the lobby. You can also pick up packets on Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 am during breakfast. The event concludes by 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 18. Please view the 2018 Attendee Information Packet found on the Beginning Workshop web page for details on the event and lodging instructions. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Mary Anne Smith at smithm99(a)michigan.gov<mailto:smithm99@michigan.gov>. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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accepting applications for Juvenile/Young Adult Services Librarian-Alma Public Library
by Bryan Dinwoody 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

The Alma Public Library is accepting applications for the position of Juvenile/Young Adult Services Librarian: City of Alma Juvenile/Young Adult Services Librarian Full-time; evenings, weekends. Plans, arranges, and performs all Juvenile/Young Adult programming for the Alma Public Library. Implements the acquisition of materials and works with the technical services department. Bachelor degree required. Minimum two years library experience. Ability to work well with Juvenile/Young Adult patrons. Experience with ILS software. Starting wage is $17.30 per hour. Applications are available at the Alma Municipal Building, 525 E. Superior Street or on-line at <http://www.ci.alma.mi.us> www.ci.alma.mi.us and must be returned by April 6, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. Applications should include a resume.

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Re: [Michlib-l] Bibliotheca maintenance agreements
by Melissa Huisman 20 Mar '18

20 Mar '18

Thank you all very much! A mixed response - probably because libraries have more of their products than just the self- checkouts. Five said it was good to have the maintenance agreement. A couple said it was too expensive and it was easier to pay for the service visit. There were some that kept the agreement for one product and not for another. One mentioned that they were slow to respond in minor issues. Also - software upgrades may be more difficult without an agreement. (From Liber 8 to Quick connect). Thanks again! Bibliotheca Maintenance Agreement Questions: Hi! Can anyone who uses this company for their self check outs give me their opinion as to whether to continue with the maintenance or not? Thanks! Melissa Huisman, Library Director Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville 3338 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville MI 49426 Phone: 616-669-1255 X 5 Fax: 616-669-5150 Email: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org> Melissa, We used to pay Maintenance on pads and self-check. We now only pay on the self-check and I believe it is worth the money. The equipment is expensive to replace and you will not get software updates unless you do. We have a 4 year old machine and have called for service 3 times. Each time our software needed an update also. There is no way to get this except from Bibliotheca. In the future I don't think we will buy from them since the original cost seems to be more expensive, but until then it seems to be cheaper to pay the maintenance fee. Mary Russell Assistant Director Tamarack District Library 832 S Lincoln Ave, Box 469 Lakeview, MI 48850 989-352-6274 tamaracklibrary.org Hello, Melissa. We currently have 5 Bibliotheca self-checkout machines. We are looking into EnvisionWare currently. However, if we do stay with Bibliotheca, then I do absolutely recommend their maintenance program. We used to have AV unlockers. Those things would break daily/weekly. However, since we have removed them, we have had little trouble with them. However, if you do need maintenance and you don't have a contract, the fees just to come out are astronomical. We do not have a service agreement for our gate counter. It costs over $1,000 every time they come out. From my experience with Bibliotheca, they have to be called at least once or twice a year. It ended up being cheaper for us to go on their service agreement for the self-checkouts. Good luck in your decision! Kathy McKinney | System Specialist Troy Public Library |510 W. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48084 | Office: 248.619.7583 |troypl.org <http://www.troypl.org/> Melissa, The Roseville Public Library installed Bibliotheca gates eight or nine years ago and paid for the maintenance package. We used it a lot the first three years due to problems settings that the Bibliotheca techs were using and a few bad parts. Then we didn't need service for two or three years. I discontinued the almost $3,000 maintenance agreement on our two sets of gates (one singe, one double) two years ago since the gates are so old. We haven't had any problems and it was a chance I was willing to take. Other libraries told me that their service calls ranged from $500-$700 - must less expensive for one or even two a year compared to the maintenance agreement. Regards, Jacalynn Harvey Director Roseville Public Library Melissa, If you can afford the maintenance agreement then you should continue with it. I find them to be helpful and they know exactly what they are doing with the machines and gates if you have them. Thanks, Carla D. Archer, Support Services Coordinator Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI. 48076 carcher(a)southfieldlibrary.org <mailto:carcher@southfieldlibrary.org%20> 248-796-4320 Good afternoon, Checkouts, Smart Chutes, RFID Pads (workstations) to name just a few. Our school of thought on Maintenance & Support is as follows: * If we can't fix it ourselves and it needs to be working within 24 hours, then purchase the maintenance & support contract. * If we can't afford to throw it out and buy a new one when it dies, then purchase the maintenance & support contract. * If we expect to receive updates to remain current (e.g. new functionality and bug fixes), then purchase the maintenance & support contract. The above philosophy is the same we use for all of our Technology from our Network Equipment to File Servers to Phone Systems to Microsoft Office Products. Most Enterprise Technology (Hardware & Software) all offer maintenance & support agreements. It is one of the most often misunderstood & overlooked costs of running an smooth operation. The best analogy I can give you if you don't purchase it is like not purchasing Oil Changes for your car. Your car will run for a while, but IT WILL eventually have problems without doing the required maintenance. The same thing can be said for your IT Equipment, including Bibliotheca Equipment. Eventually you will wish you had it because the little cost every year will be far less than buying the new one later. I hope this helps. Kind regards, Lance As you saw from Lance's message to you, KDL uses many of the Bibliotheca products - Self Checkouts, Smart Chutes, RFID Pads (workstations) to name just a few. Our school of thought on Maintenance & Support is as follows: * If we can't fix it ourselves and it needs to be working within 24 hours, then purchase the maintenance & support contract. * If we can't afford to throw it out and buy a new one when it dies, then purchase the maintenance & support contract. * If we expect to receive updates to remain current (e.g. new functionality and bug fixes), then purchase the maintenance & support contract. The above philosophy is the same we use for all of our Technology from our Network Equipment to File Servers to Phone Systems to Microsoft Office Products. Most Enterprise Technology (Hardware & Software) all offer maintenance & support agreements. It is one of the most often misunderstood & overlooked costs of running an smooth operation. The best analogy I can give you if you don't purchase it is like not purchasing Oil Changes for your car. Your car will run for a while, but IT WILL eventually have problems without doing the required maintenance. The same thing can be said for your IT Equipment, including Bibliotheca Equipment. Eventually you will wish you had it because the little cost every year will be far less than buying the new one later. Again, if there is anything I can do to help, even if it is talking through options with you, don't hesitate to call. I totally understand not every Library System has the same budget, but we all are trying to make what we do have stretch further and further. So the principals are the same and I would be happy to discuss anytime. Thanks, Kurt Kurt Stevens IT Director Kent District Library 814 W. River Center Drive Comstock Park, MI 49321 C: 616-293-7094 | kstevens(a)kdl.org<mailto:kstevens@kdl.org> Hi Melissa! I canned the agreement the first year I started at ODL, five years ago. We were paying 8 GRAND A YEAR!!!!! I am happy to report that it was a wise decision. I had them out once and even with their insanely high rate for service I think that one call out was only a couple hundred bucks. We used the $8,000 saved to create an Early Literacy Center. Hope you are doing well. Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director Otsego District Library There was one other larger library that mentioned that the support that they received from Bibliotheca for minor issues was not very fast. They had other concerns as well about the 3M/Bibliotheca merge and software/hardware support/updates. Melissa Huisman, Library Director Gary Byker Memorial Library of Hudsonville 3338 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville MI 49426 Phone: 616-669-1255 X 5 Fax: 616-669-5150 Email: mhuisman(a)hudsonville.org<mailto:mhuisman@hudsonville.org>

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