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Design Thinking - How Librarians are Incorporating it Into Their Practice-- Free Webinar, March 8
by White, Shannon (MDE) 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Library 2.018: Design Thinking - How Librarians Are Incorporating It Into Their Practice Thursday, March 8th, 2018, from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM US Eastern We're excited to announce our first Library 2.018 mini-conference: Design Thinking: How Librarians Are Incorporating It Into Their Practice, which will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 8th. This is a free event, being held online. REGISTER HERE<https://library20.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf8826a75ddf212559c711…> or visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-2018-design-thinking-how-librarians-ar… This mini-conference is being organized in partnership with Steven J. Bell, who will serve as moderator for the opening panel and as the closing keynote speaker. He is an Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services at Temple University and co-author of the book Academic Librarianship by Design. Joining him on the keynote panel will be Sidsel Bech-Pertersen, Head of projects and co-creation, Aarhus Public Libraries, Dokk1, and Rachel Ivy Clarke, Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies, Syracuse University. We will have 15 additional session offerings between the opening and closing keynotes We invite all library professionals, employers, LIS students, and educators to provide input and participate this event. 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: Branch Manager Antwerp Location - Van Buren District Library
by Dan Hutchins 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

POSITION OPENING BRANCH LIBRARY MANAGER: ANTWERP SUNSHINELIBRARY Consider becoming part of a vibrant and growinglibrary system in beautiful southwest Michigan! The Van Buren District Libraryis seeking a dynamic, outgoing professional ready to inspire excellence inlibrary service as the Branch Manager of the Antwerp Sunshine Library location.The Van Buren District Library serves 44,000 residents at seven locations inVan Buren County. The Antwerp Sunshine Library near Mattawan is locatedapproximately 10 miles west of the Kalamazoo area, home to Western MichiganUniversity and a lively downtown. It is also located 40 miles east of LakeMichigan. The region is recognized for it’s progressive spirit and culturalattractions as well as its sandy beaches, beautiful lakes, fresh produce, andwineries. Responsibilities include administration,supervision of staff, oversight of classes & events, public relations &social media duties, collection development, and assisting library users withdigital resources including Overdrive. Strong community collaboration andengagement skills required. Full job description available upon request. 40hours per week with full benefits including medical, dental, employerretirement contribution, paid time off. Two years previous public libraryexperience required. MLIS preferred but will consider qualified MLIS studentsand those possessing a Bachelor’s degree. Salary range: MLIS: $42,203 - $50,107 Non-MLIS:$35,173 - $41,766 Placement dependent upon educational attainment and experience. Interested individuals should send a relevant cover letter,resume, and professional references via email only to: Molly Wunderlich, Assistant Director, Van Buren District Library mwunderlich(a)vbdl.org Applications accepted until 4:00 PM, February 16, 2018 Dan Hutchins Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org http://www.vbdl.org 269-423-4771

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Tattle Tape
by Brian Johnston 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Hello Everyone, Tattle Tape has been claimed. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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3M Tattle-Tape
by Brian Johnston 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Hello Everyone, We have two boxes of 3M Tattle-Tape that we don't plan on using. We'll send it to the first library that responds with their RIDES code. Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Head of Public Services Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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[Job Posting] Science Librarian, Wayne State University, Detroit
by Clayton Hayes 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

(Please excuse any cross-posting) The Wayne State University Library System (WSULS) seeks an innovative, service-oriented Science Librarian to support disciplines in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, where declared STEM majors have increased over the past five years by nearly 50 percent. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of current library and scholarly information trends and practices, and possess the ability to apply this understanding to make a significant, positive impact on the WSU community. Please refer to jobs.wayne.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=204565<https://jobs.wayne.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=204565> to apply for the position. Further detail about the position are available at https://library.wayne.edu/info/about/employment-opportunities.php or via the attached PDF. Questions about the position can be directed to Jim Van Loon, Librarian III, jevanloon(a)wayne.edu<mailto:jevanloon@wayne.edu?subject=MichLib-L%20Science%20Librarian%20Posting> (search committee chair). Thank you, Clayton Hayes Digital Publishing/STEM Librarian Librarian for Honors, KHS, and Mathematics Wayne State University Libraries (313)577-2005 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3598-2708

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Historical collection policies
by a.glass fowlervillelibrary.org 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Thank you to everyone who responded to my request for insight on historical collection policies! Your help and suggestions are greatly appreciated! We got a lot of great ideas! Thanks again! Below is a compilation of the responses I received for anyone else who's interested: Hamburg Township Library While we don’t have a historical room or many historical materials, we do have a security system. We put tattle tapes in every item. People have to exit through the security gates to leave the library. If an item was not checked out properly the gates will sound an alarm. I would suggest you investigate a similar system (they are common) as it will protect not only your historical materials, but all library materials. Bayliss Public Library History & Genealogy Judge Joseph H. Steere Room Access: Rules 1. All researchers must show their Bayliss Public Library/Superior District Library card or Driver’s License at the Circulation Desk, sign the register, and record their research purpose. Library cards will be checked, updated, and any fines $5.00 or over must be paid. 2. Briefcases, notebooks, and large purses may be stored at the Circulation Desk. Coats may be hung on the nearby coat rack. Researchers may take a pad of paper and a pencil into the room. 3. Pencils only are permitted. They are provided, if needed. 4. Care must be taken in the handling of materials and clean hands are encouraged. Cotton gloves are required when viewing photographs and manuscripts. 5. No material may be taken out of the room. 6. Library staff will do photocopying, unless patron is given permission to do so. 7. All locked cases and cabinets will be kept locked. Library staff will provide the requested material. 8. Use of the room is restricted to adults or students who have made an appointment and are supervised by library staff and a parent. No more than four people may use the room at one time. 9. Appointments are recommended for in-depth research projects. Genesee District Library Normally, archives control theft by: 1. Having the items viewed in a room with a staff attendant; 2. Requiring researchers to leave coats, backpacks, briefcases outside of the room, such as in a locker, or at least at the desk; 3. Researchers are limited to one archival box at a time; 4. Researchers record their name, etc., and what part of the collection they are using. Even with these controls, things disappear. So if you have any valuable items, limit the access to them. Warren Public Library I don't have any specific written policies, but I do know of two different approaches to historical collections. When I was a page years back, the library I worked at had a small historical collection in a room they could lock and they would hold a patron's ID while they were using the room. Since the staff wasn't watching the whole time or could spare the time to look things over after patron use, I'm not sure this method would keep all damage and theft at bay, but at least it gave the patron the idea that there might be some accountability. Now my husband works at a library with a local history center in their basement and it is only open specific week nights and Saturdays and is always staffed by a librarian. The librarian can fetch materials and help the patrons use Ancestry or other databases, but this also means there's a watchful eye anytime people are using the center. Tamarack District Library This may not help you very much but I hope it encourages you a little. We used to have a dingy little library downtown and a very small local history collection. I worked there for 5 years and I swear we lost so many items. Our town's centennial books went flying out the doors. We had a checkpoint system but that didn't stop them. We built a new building 10 years ago and as we were preparing to move into it, I made copies of stuff and put RFID tags on things in preparation of people wanting to steal them. However we have never had another item stolen. I have copies in 3-ring binders that are the "working" copies that they can take to the machine and make additional copies. I also have the originals, right there in the room. Nothing has walked out since we moved to the building. To my knowledge no one has even tried - no RFID tags have been ripped off, no one tried to leave with one. It not only seemed that people were more respectful of the new surroundings, but it also prompted people to donate additional items. Three of our rare local items that had been stolen from the old building have been donated back to us - and we didn't even ask for them or let on to the public that they were missing. Dexter District Library In Dexter, we keep the irreplaceable things in a locked cabinet. Patrons wishing to use items from this part of the collection must leave their driver's license with the reference librarian. Staff notes what is removed from the cabinet and items are inspected when the patron is finished. We have a smallish collection and benefit from the Dexter Area Historical Society and Museum having additional materials. Loutit District Library LOCAL HISTORY AND GENEALOGY ROOM USE POLICY STATEMENT OF POLICY Loutit District Library maintains a separate collection of local history and genealogy materials in the Local History and Genealogy Room. In order to preserve the materials, ensure their safety, and guarantee access to researchers, persons using the Room must follow these regulations. REGULATIONS 1. Researchers using the collection and department resources have precedence over those using the Room for purposes unrelated to genealogy and/or local history. If space is not available for those wishing to use the Room or study room for their intended purpose, staff may ask patrons to relocate to another part of the Library. 2. Food and drink is not permitted in the Room or in the study room. 3. Bags, purses, or briefcases are not permitted in the Room or the study room. They must be placed in or at the lockers provided. 4. Pens are not permitted; only pencils may be used in the Room and study room. 5. Computers in the Room are for genealogy and local history use only. 6. The Library’s use of this Room for Library programs and meetings shall have priority over another individual or group’s use of the Room. 7. Library staff cannot be responsible for the personal property of patrons. Do not leave items unattended. 8. Use of the Local History and Genealogy Room’s study room shall comply with the Library’s Study Room Use Policy. 9. Users shall comply with the Library’s Rules for Persons Using the Library Facility and Services, the Wireless Internet Policy, the Internet Policy, and all other applicable library policies. Lapeer District Library Access: The library holds these materials in trust for future generations, and therefore, collection items that are not on display can only be examined in the meeting room by appointment and only under direct supervision of library staff. Archival records are never to be altered or defaced by any markings whatsoever. A small portion of the collection has been digitized and can be viewed through the link to the collection on the Lapeer District Library’s website. Items cannot be taken out of the de Angeli Branch Library without written approval from the Lapeer District Library’s director or the fiction department head. Under special circumstances, items from the Marguerite de Angeli collection may be loaned to other institutions for exhibition. See Appendix B for the Marguerite de Angeli Collection Loan Agreement." Albion District Library In-library use of materials only; pencils only, not pens; no food or drink while working with materials, etc.… We keep most of our local history collection in staff-only areas, bringing them out for patrons to use upon request and with a staff member present. This is especially important with items like yearbooks, which are vulnerable to theft outright, or to patrons cutting out specific photographs that they want. Thanks again everybody! Sincerely, Audrey Glass Programming Assistant Fowlerville District Library

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Youth Services in a Time of Crisis
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Hello all, On another librarian listserv I'm on the conversation this morning evolves around the most recent school shooting and a question posed by that community's library director: "what to offer at the library tomorrow, as the schools are closed." The son of the school librarian was injured and another librarian colleague's child is comatose. This can happen anywhere, anytime. So, I wanted to remind you that the Library of Michigan sponsored a MLIS capstone project in 2017, and we do have a toolkit available to help your youth services department prepare, in advance, for a community or natural crisis. Please follow the link below for the toolkit. You can also find the Youth Services programming During a Time of Crisis posted online at www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan. Youth Services Programming During a Time of Crisis<http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM2017_Youth_Services_P…>, is a printable toolkit designed to help public libraries in times of crisis plan programming that creates a sense of normalcy for youth and teens in times of disaster or upheaval. This toolkit is the Capstone Project designed and written by Jamie Gilmore, Grace Morris, Erica Trotter, and Alexandria Wardrip through the University of Washington's Information School. It was also featured (8/30/17) in The Conversation's article, "Public Libraries can (literally) Serve as a Shelter from the Storm<https://theconversation.com/public-libraries-can-literally-serve-as-a-shelt…>," by Grace Morris. 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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Michigan libraries encouraged to report challenges to materials
by Elizabeth Madson 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

During the Interest Group Meetup and Idea Exchange poster presentation at the 2017 MLA Conference, librarians throughout Michigan shared experiences they've had with challenges and formal Requests for Reconsideration related to materials in their collections. We discussed the need to educate and prepare our staff and boards to respond appropriately to challenges that range from subtle, such as the patron who flips magazines over in the public reading area that is used as personal office space, to formal, such as a signed, submitted Request for Reconsideration form for a specific item. In 2017, only 8 Michigan libraries reported challenges (non-confidential) to the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Yet in the short discussion at MLA Conference, almost everyone could share an example of materials that had been challenged. Michigan libraries that receive a formal Request for Reconsideration form, and have completed the process of committee review, board recommendation, and final determination, are encouraged to report the challenge to the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. The challenge reporting form, http://www.ala.org/tools/challengesupport/report, is a simple, yet important way of sharing this information and accessing resources to support efforts that strengthen the freedom to read. Michigan library staff who are interested in issues related to intellectual freedom are also encouraged to join and participate in the MLA Intellectual Freedom Interest Group: http://www.milibraries.org/membership/interest- groups/. Elizabeth Madson Library Director Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Ave. Chesterfield, MI 48051 Direct Tel: (586) 598-9048 Tel: (586) 598-4900 ext. 237 emadson(a)chelibrary.org

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"Founding of America Tour" is Filling Up Fast!
by Historical Society of Michigan 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

Are you looking forward to warmer weather? Join Michiganders on the Road in May and discover how the United States originated with our "Founding of America Tour!" <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/founding-america-to ur/> Our seats are filling up fast-don't miss out! <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/america-tour-regist ration/> Register today. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour. pdf> See the detailed itinerary <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/america-tour-regist ration/> Register today <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour- registration.pdf> Download the registration form The Founding of America Tour takes place May 3-11, 2018, and departs from the HSM offices in Lansing, Michigan, with two pickup stops in Ann Arbor and Toledo. A detailed itinerary can be found on our website. Reservations can be made by mail, going online, or by calling (800) 692-1828. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Cintas
by Erin Schmandt 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

If you are a class 4 or smaller library and have used Cintas, would you be willing to contact me, please? I am looking into using their services. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 FAX (989) 673-4777

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