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Fw: ALA News for February 27, 2018
by Steven Bowers 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

ALA News for February 27, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION American Library Association gears up for 2018 ALA election Polls will open at 9 a.m. Central time on March 12, 2018 for the Association’s annual election and will close on Wednesday, April 4 at 11:59 a.m. Central time. On April 11, the Election Committee will meet at the ALA offices to certify the election. Election results will be released following that meeting. This year members are asked to vote for the next ALA president-elect and for 33 Councilor-at-Large candidates to serve a three-year term (2018-2021) as well as two Councilor-at-Large candidates to serve a two-year term (2018-2020). Members are also being asked to vote on two measures, proposed dues adjustments and the ALA Executive Director degree requirement. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/american-library-association-ge… Chen, Barnes, Garcia, and McCauley elected to ALA Executive Board Diane R. Chen, Tamika Barnes, Edward A. Garcia and Maria Taesil Hudson McCauley have been elected to serve on the American Library Association (ALA) Executive Board. The new board members were elected by the ALA Council in a vote taken at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting, held February 9 - 13 in Denver. Barnes, Garcia, and McCauley will each serve three-year terms beginning in July 2018 and concluding in June 2021. Chen was elected to complete the unexpired term of Loida Garcia-Febo who was elected as ALA President-elect in April 2017. Her term begins immediately and will conclude at the close of the 2018 Annual Conference. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/chen-barnes-garcia-and-mccauley… New ALA Statement Affirms Net Neutrality is Essential to Intellectual Freedom At the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting, ALA Council adopted the statement “Net Neutrality: An Intellectual Freedom Issue.” Written by the ALA Intellectual Freedom Committee, the document affirms that Net Neutrality is essential to the promotion and practice of intellectual freedom and the free exercise of democracy. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-ala-statement-affirms-net-n… ALA Council Adopts Library Bill of Rights Interpretation on Visual and Performing Arts ALA Council adopted a Library Bill of Rights interpretation at the 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting that emphasizes the role art plays in libraries and states libraries should present a broad spectrum of viewpoints in developing art exhibits and programs. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/ala-council-adopts-library-bill… Doris Kearns Goodwin, Presidential Historian is Auditorium Speaker at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference World-renowned presidential historian, public speaker, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author for "No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II," Doris Kearns Goodwin is the author of six critically acclaimed books, including her most recent, "The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism," a dynamic historical portrayal of the first decade during the Progressive era, a tumultuous time as the nation was becoming unseamed and reform was in the air. Film and television rights have been acquired by Steven Spielberg’s DreamWorks Studios for the book, making this her second juncture with Spielberg, as they worked together on Lincoln, based in part on Goodwin’s award-winning book, "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln," winner of the Lincoln Prize and the inaugural Book Prize for American History. The session will take place from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/doris-kearns-goodwin-presidenti… Actress Viola Davis to Close the 2018 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition Viola Davis will close the 2018 Annual Conference as she discusses her children’s book, "Corduroy Takes a Bow." Illustrated by Jody Wheeler, Davis celebrates 50 years of America’s favorite teddy bear with a brand new, classically illustrated picture book. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/actress-viola-davis-close-2018-… 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits comes to a close with focus on transformative role of libraries Where society’s institutions leave off, our nation’s libraries pick up. This is especially true in Denver, where public libraries provide social workers to address such instances as substance abuse, housing and mental health services. The American Library Association (ALA) hosted its 2018 Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Denver at the Colorado Convention Center and nearby locations for national discussions on the transformative role of libraries. The conference was attended by more than 8,000 librarians, library workers, and library supporters, including more than 2,600 U.S. exhibitors. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-ala-midwinter-meeting-exhi… Applications close next week for 2018 ALA Leadership Institute Applications for the 2018 “Leading to the Future” ALA Leadership Institute (August 6-9, Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, Illinois) will be accepted through March 9, 2018. The institute is designed to help future library leaders develop and practice their leadership skills in areas critical to the future of the libraries they lead. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/applications-close-next-week-20… Courtney Young named recipient of the Larry Romans Mentorship Award The American Library Association (ALA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender and Government Documents Round Tables (GLBTRT and GODORT) are proud to announce Courtney Young as the 2018 recipient of the Larry Romans Mentorship Award. The Award's namesake, Larry Romans, mentored numerous librarians at Vanderbilt University, where he worked for over 30 years. For decades, he was also tremendous leader and mentor in the Tennessee Library Association, providing a positive influence on the association and the careers of innumerable librarians, many of whom have gone on to be leaders in ALA. Of particular note, during his 23 years of service to ALA Council, Larry mentored countless new and veteran councilors. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/young-2018-recipient-larry-r… ACRL releases Applying Library Values to Emerging Technology: Decision-Making in the Age of Open Access, Maker Spaces, and the Ever-Changing Library The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) announces the publication of “Applying Library Values to Emerging Technology: Decision-Making in the Age of Open Access, Maker Spaces, and the Ever-Changing Library,” edited by Peter D. Fernandez and Kelly Tilton. The title is book number 72 in ACRL’s Publications in Librarianship series. This thorough and practical book uses the ALA’s Core Values of Librarianship as the primary reference point and captures actionable, real-world applications for applying library values to new technologies. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/acrl-releases-applying-library-… AASL Standards storytelling campaign promotes enduring examples of teaching and learning As part of the implementation of its new “National School Library Standards,” the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has launched a video storytelling campaign. With Every Standard Tells A Story, school library professionals can submit their own narratives on how school libraries transform teaching and learning for real people in real places through examples of the things they already do every day that meet the AASL Standards. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/aasl-standards-storytelling-… ALA PUBLISHING Building kids’ literacy skills through creative writing http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/building-kids-literacy-skills-t… A guide to LGBTQAI+ books for children and teens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/guide-lgbtqai-books-children-an… Charting the course of the future library through sustainable thinking http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/charting-course-future-library-… ECOURSES AND WEBINARS Music Reference Skills for Every Librarian http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-ecourse-music-reference-ski… Storytime Shenanigans: Building Great Programs for Preschoolers http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-iteration-storytime-shenani… How to Market Your Library http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/new-iteration-how-market-your-l… Present a webinar and make professional development connections during School Library Month http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/present-webinar-and-make-profes… AWARDS AND GRANTS Collard named 2018 ACRL/EBSS Distinguished Librarian http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/collard-named-2018-acrlebss-dis… Ethiopia library wins first International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Mission Enhancement Grant http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/ethiopia-library-wins-first-… Brandon West named recipient of 2018 GLBTRT Award for Political Activism http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/west-recipient-2018-glbtrt-a… Gulfport Public Library awarded 2018 GLBTRT Newlen-Symons Award for Excellence in Serving the GLBT Community http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/02/gulfport-public-library-208-… Joanna Voss receives ProQuest Coutts Award for Innovation http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/joanna-voss-receives-proquest-c… Bruce Johnson selected for Margaret Mann Citation http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/bruce-johnson-selected-margaret… Maggie Townsend wins a year of free AASL membership http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/maggie-townsend-wins-year-free-… Susan Davis recipient of Ulrich’s Serials Librarianship Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/susan-davis-recipient-ulrich-s-… 2018 Cunha-Swartzburg Award to Sandy Nyberg http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-cunha-swartzburg-award-san… Nuth and Blanchat book wins ALCTS Outstanding Publication Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/nuth-and-blanchat-book-wins-alc… Big Ten Academic Alliance Cooperative Cataloging Partnership receives ALCTS Collaboration Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/big-ten-academic-alliance-coope… Swanson Best of LRTS Award to Neville and Henry http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/swanson-best-lrts-award-neville… NLA Intellectual Freedom Round Table receives the 2017 Gerald Hodges Intellectual Freedom Chapter Relations Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/nla-intellectual-freedom-round-… Majkut receives YALSA 2018 National Library Legislative Day Stipend http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/majkut-receives-yalsa-2018-nati… 2018 YALSA Summer Learning Resources Grant recipients announced http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-yalsa-summer-learning-reso… 2018 YALSA Summer Teen Intern Grant recipients announced http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/2018-yalsa-summer-teen-intern-g… ALCTS’ Piercy Award to Alison M. Armstrong http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/alcts-piercy-award-alison-m-arm… Juán-Pabló González awarded Jan Merrill-Oldham Professional Development Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/ju-n-pabl-gonz-lez-awarded-jan-… First Step Award to Natascha Owens http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/first-step-award-natascha-owens Treshani Perera awarded first Lois Mai Chan Professional Development Grant http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/02/treshani-perera-awarded-first-l…

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CADL Announces Partnership with Google
by Smiley,Trent 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

https://audioboom.com/posts/6696664-scott-duimstra-talks-about-grow-with-go… Trenton M. Smiley Marketing & Communications Director Capital Area District Libraries-Administration 401 S. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 517-367-6348 | smileyt(a)cadl.org<mailto:smileyt@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…> | facebook.com/cadlibrary<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_cadli…> | twitter.com/cadl<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.twitter.com_cadl&d=…>

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Baldwin Public Library: Part-Time Youth Services Librarian Job Posting
by Rebekah Craft 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Good afternoon, The Baldwin Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time, 28 hours per week, librarian in our Youth Services department. The job posting is available on Baldwin's employment webpage <https://www.baldwinlib.org/employment/> and is also attached. I would like to encourage anyone who is interested to apply. Applications are due Friday, March 23, 2018. 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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Last chance to register!
by Jan Davidson 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Don't miss your chance to participate in these great workshops! Register by Friday! Legal Resources on the Internet<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/legal-resources-on-the-internet-146.html>, Mar 6-7, online Assigning Library of Congress Call Numbers: Basics<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/assigning-library-of-congress-call-numbers…>, Mar 6-8, online MeLCat Processing Policies & Procedures<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/melcat-processing-policies-procedures-172.…>, Mar 8, 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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public libraries and google suites?
by Lise Mitchell 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Hi, Looking for a public library that is using google suites for email, calendar and file sharing. Would like to pick your brain about your experience and how you have setup your file sharing. thanks, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector(a)gmail.com 517-622-3550 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax

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Whoa - I didn't know Patterson had another book out!
by Melissa Huisman 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

This is a pretty simple question - but I'm interested in how folks deal with it: How do you let non-computer savvy folks who like to just drop in and browse know about brand new titles that have come out? Most of the time the best sellers get whisked away to fill a long hold list and they never get a chance to see it. We have an odd system now where we keep the book on display for a week before we fill holds - but it seems like a shame to make folks wait. All I can think to do is make a color copy of each book cover and put it on display in place of the book - but this seems like it would take a lot of ink. Does someone at your library make a flyer each week showing a list of the new books with smaller cover art? Any other ideas? 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

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Part-Time Library Science Student Intern Position
by Robyn Lowenstein 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

The Plymouth District Library - job posting for Part-time Library Science Student Intern. See the posting below, or visit plymouthlibrary.org for more information. Plymouth District Library – Job Posting http://plymouthlibrary.org TITLE: Library Science Student Intern Part-time - 12hrs/wk Schedule includes day, evening, and weekend hours OUR LIBRARY: The library’s mission is to connect, enrich, and improve lives through information, services, and spaces. Our core values include access, literacy, community destination, and personalized service. The Plymouth District Library is located in beautiful downtown Plymouth, MI in northwestern Wayne County. The library is a member of The Library Network. We serve the diverse residents of the city of Plymouth and Plymouth Township, as well as the patrons of 75 Detroit-area libraries through a reciprocal borrowing agreement facilitated by The Library Network. Over 57,000 area residents are library card holders. In 2016, over 345,000 people entered the library for programming, borrowing materials, computer use, and other activities, and over 880,000 items were circulated. Our physical collections total over 250,000 items. POSITION SUMMARY AND DUTIES: Library Science Student Interns are primarily responsible for providing reference and readers advisory services to patrons of all ages. Interns serve the public at three of the library’s service desks: Reference, Reader Advisory, and Youth. Other regular duties include supporting patrons’ use of the library’s technology services, such as databases and e-books, facilitating holds and interlibrary loan requests, program registration, and equipment assistance such as copy machines and scanners. Other Internship projects may include event planning and presenting, collection management, making displays, creating web content, and implementing strategic planning initiatives. The goal of the Internship is to provide supervised, varied experiences that prepare library science students for the work of professional librarians. We can provide opportunities across library departments, and are also open to project ideas from the Interns. SALARY: $15.39/ per hour This position does not include benefits. REPORTS TO: Adult/Teen and Youth Services Coordinators QUALIFICATIONS:  Possession of a Bachelor’s degree  Enrollment in a Master’s degree program in Library and/or Information Science with preference to those with at least one year remaining in the program before graduation. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:  Patron-centered public service attitude  Ability to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment  Working knowledge of common computer applications, including Microsoft Office and the Internet  Discretion and consideration for patron privacy  Written and verbal communication skills consistent with graduate-level work  Punctuality and dependability PREFERRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:  Advanced research skills  Technology skills specific to mobile devices and apps, coding, and content management systems  Familiarity with library systems such as automation, interlibrary loan, and databases  Public library experience, either as an advanced user or library employee at any level of service SEND COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO: Robyn Lowenstein, Business/HR Manager humanresources(a)plymouthlibrary.org DEADLINE: Sunday March 18, 2018 This announcement is only a summary of the position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further information is available from the library. The Plymouth District Library does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested. Robyn D. Lowenstein Business and Human Resource Administrator Plymouth District Library (734) 453-0750 ext. 215 rlowenstein(a)plymouthlibrary.org

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JOB: Director, Canton Ohio (Stark County District Library)
by John Keister & Associates 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Executive Director, Stark County District Library (Canton, Ohio) The Stark County District Library seeks a strong and visionary leader to serve as Executive Director. Located in northeast Ohio, the library provides services to about 240,000 residents through a main library located in Canton, nine branches, and five bookmobiles. The library, known for being innovative and bold, is in the process of constructing a new branch, implementing state of the art material handling technology, and embarking on a major facilities renovation. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/starkcounty <http://johnkeister.com/starkcounty/> for details and to apply. We welcome and encourage inquiries. For full consideration, please apply by March 28. Salary $105,000 - $120,00 and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. John Keister & Associates Executive Search for Libraries www.johnkeister.com <http://www.johnkeister.com/> starkcounty(a)johnkeister.com <mailto:starkcounty@johnkeister.com> 847-955-0541

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Free Microfilm Cabinets
by Marc Boucher 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

The Lake Superior State University Library is offering up two microfilm cabinets free for anyone who is willing/able to come and pick them up. Each black metal cabinet is in very good condition and has 8 sliding drawers. Please see the attached images to see what they look like. Best, Marc Marc Boucher Library Director Lake Superior State University 650 W. Easterday Ave. Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 Marc.Boucher(a)lssu.edu 906-635-2404

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kalamazoo Public Library Adds Courtesy Renewal as a Service to Patrons
by Farrell Howe 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2018 Contact Farrell Howe Marketing and Communication Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 Kalamazoo Public Library Adds Courtesy Renewals as a Service to Patrons Kalamazoo, MI – Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Kalamazoo Public Library staff are always thinking of ways to improve our patrons’ library experience and make the process of checking out materials as convenient as possible. Remembering to renew books, music or movies to avoid late fees can be a hassle, which is why we are pleased to provide a new service called Courtesy Renewal<http://www.kpl.gov/account/renew.aspx>. With Courtesy Renewal, when first time, checked-out materials reach two days before their due date, they will be automatically renewed. This means no more last-minute logging in to a KPL library account or frantic trips to a local KPL branch to renew materials on time. Please note Courtesy Renewal applies only to the first time checked-out materials are eligible for renewal. Patrons will receive an email confirming which items were automatically renewed. A separate email will be sent for items that are still due and cannot be renewed such as Hot Picks, Book Club in a Bag, Hotspots and items with holds. For more information on Courtesy Renewals, please visit our website<http://www.kpl.gov/account/renew.aspx>.

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