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Job Posting - Head of Public Services, Marshall District Library
by Angela Semifero 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Hello Everyone, Marshall District Library has a job opening for a new Head of Public Services. Please see below. Sincerely, Angela Semifero AVAILABLE POSITION: Head of Public Services WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours. SALARY RANGE: $41,699 – $53,685; benefits include health, vision and dental insurance, optional retirement plans, paid holidays, paid time off and paid membership in a professional organization. JOB SUMMARY: The Head of Public Services is a member of the library management team assisting in planning, prioritizing, and setting goals for Marshall District Library programs and services. The Head of Public Services has responsibility for supervising the Public Services staff as well as coordinating the publicity, programming, outreach, and youth services functions of the Marshall District Library. The Head of Public Services oversees the development of educational and recreational programming for all audiences in addition to overseeing the marketing and publicity of library events in all media formats. The Head of Public Services will perform library outreach and develop programming partnerships in the community. This member of the staff provides direct public services at the Help Desk, and participates in collection development activities. The Head of Public Services may represent Marshall District Library at community events. REQUIREMENTS: ALA/MLIS required with a minimum of 3 years public library experience. Experience working with youth required. Supervisory experience preferred. Commitment to customer service excellence. Excellent communication skills essential. Ability to organize multiple assignments and work independently. Demonstrated initiative and creative problem-solving skills. Candidates with a BA/BS and a minimum of 5 years administrative experience in public libraries will also be considered. Additionally to perform the essential functions of the position, an individual may be required to maintain a physical condition necessary for sitting, moving, and/or standing for long periods of time; lifting or carrying light to moderately heavy objects; operating assigned equipment, including computers. APPLY: Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to: Angela Semifero, Library Director, Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green Street, Marshall, MI 49068. Electronic submissions to SemiferoA(a)yourmdl.org. DEADLINE: Application materials mailed or e-mailed will be accepted through 5:30 pm on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. -- Angela Semifero Library Director Marshall District Library 124 W. Green St. Marshall, MI 49068 (269)781-7821x11 semiferoa(a)yourmdl.org

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*Free* roundtable on community engagement!
by Jan Davidson 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

MCLS is committed to supporting the community engagement efforts of libraries in Indiana and Michigan. We'll have another round of community engagement roundtable discussions in September! With each round of discussions, we're moving around the states to try to be near as many librarians as possible. For this round, we'll be in Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. These discussions are free and open to anyone with an interest, but we ask that you register online so we know how many to expect. Join us for the opportunity to support one another in your community engagement efforts! Thursday, September 21 Kalamazoo Public Library, Central Branch, Van Deusen Room, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo MI Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/A9isL3Q9rnLE6hrX2> Friday, September 22 Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, Harris Branch, 51446 Elm Road, Granger IN Time: 10am to Noon Eastern Credit: 1 LEU for Indiana staff Register>><https://goo.gl/forms/9mtQFcD6Sw8Yjv6j2> Questions? Contact Jan at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> or 800-530-9019 x111. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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Partnering outside the box: Building partnerships to help fund collections or programs - MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat
by Jan Davidson 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Partnering outside the box: Building partnerships to help fund collections or programs Join us on Thursday, September 21, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter chat. We'll be discussing creative ways to build partnerships to help fund collections or programs at your library, with Amie Thomas, Assistant Director at Brownsburg Public Library in Brownsburg, 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 August chat on Open Educational Resources? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/third-thursday-twitter-chat-open-ed-resources> it for you. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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Packing Envelopes
by Darcy Bellinger 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Houghton Lake Public Library [zv167] has a tote of various sizes of packing envelopes available to the first respondent. Please include your code, thank you. Darcy Bellinger Houghton Lake Public Library 4431 W. Houghton Lake Drive Houghton Lake, MI 48629 dbell(a)hlpl.org 989.366.9230 www.hlpl.org

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UPDATE: Free items - can you use any of these things?
by Walker-Papke, Elizabeth 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

See updated list below. Thanks for helping us clean up and keep this stuff out of a dumpster! :) Don't forget - send your RIDES code when claiming! :) Elizabeth Walker Librarian, Online and Distance Learning Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main Street Spring Arbor, MI 49283 o 517.750.6443 | f 517.750.6960 arbor.edu "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 NIV [ALA Member] From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Walker-Papke, Elizabeth Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 4:30 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Free items - can you use any of these things? We're doing some pre-semester cleaning! We have some things we no longer use but thought that, perhaps, there's another library that could put some of this stuff to use: * Transparencies (write-on only) * Transparency sleeves * Smith Corona WordSmith with 4 correctable film ribbons (K22200) and 3 lift-off tapes (K22210) [cid:image002.jpg@01D31741.548F58F0] * Wax Machine (no wax) [cid:image005.jpg@01D31741.548F58F0] * Americana flag quilt (approx. 42"x64") [cid:image006.jpg@01D31741.548F58F0] * Leap Pad Learning System with 1 program (no power cord) [cid:image007.jpg@01D31741.548F58F0] * Bags - Assorted sizes/styles [cid:image008.jpg@01D31741.548F58F0] * Paper folding machine [cid:image013.jpg@01D31741.548F58F0] * Expired HP ink cartridges/printheads as listed below: HP Ink Cartridges Product Product # Expiration Date 82 Cyan C4911A Jul-14 82 Yellow CH568A Dec-16 84 Black C5016A Feb-16 84 Light Cyan C5017A Oct-15 84 Light Cyan C5017A Jan-14 84 Light Cyan C5017A Oct-15 84 Light Cyan C5017A Feb-12 84 Light Magenta C5018A Jun-16 84 Light Magenta C5018A Jun-16 84 Light Magenta C5018A Oct-11 HP Printheads Product Product # Expiration Date 11 Cyan C4811A Apr-16 11 Cyan C4811A Jun-15 11 Cyan C4811A Nov-14 11 Magenta C4812A May-17 11 Magenta C4812A May-15 11 Yellow C4813A Nov-14 11 Yellow C4813A Jan-15 11 Yellow C4813A ? 84 Black C5019A Jan-09 84 Black C5019A Aug-16 84 Light Cyan C5020A Jul-16 84 Light Cyan C5020A Jul-16 84 Light Cyan C5020A Nov-09 84 Light Magenta C5021A May-16 84 Light Magenta C5021A Jul-16 84 Light Magenta C5021A Oct-08 If any of these items would be of use at your library, please send me your RIDES code and I'll send them your direction. Thanks for looking! Elizabeth Walker Librarian, Online and Distance Learning Spring Arbor University 106 E. Main Street Spring Arbor, MI 49283 o 517.750.6443 | f 517.750.6960 arbor.edu "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 NIV [ALA Member]

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Re: [Michlib-l] Fw: Combatting Hate Via Your Library
by Karyn Ruley 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

"As a reminder, YALSA has resources to help you support youth, especially those who may be feeling the brunt of current events. In addition, YALSA has resources to help you promote empathy and understanding among teens, especially those in predominantly white communities who need to build global citizenship skills to be successful adults in the 21st century." I find it incredibly offensive that it is assumed that those in "predominantly white communities" would "especially" need more help in building "global citizenship skills". While there are, and always will be, problems with prejudice in this world, many problems these days are made up, overblown, or attributed only to those with light colored skin. Racism and prejudice are ugly but go BOTH ways, or ALL ways. And it is JUST as ugly to assume someone has these prejudices. The blame needs to stop, the guilt needs to stop, and we need to stop dividing ourselves by making things more of an issue than they are. We will never achieve colorblindness when we keep bringing up color. If this is an ACTUAL issue in your particular community, then by all means, have a discussion. But that is an individual community issue, not something all libraries need to be involved in, if libraries need to be involved in them at all. I do not need organizations like YALSA to teach me how to think. I am becoming increasingly frustrated with this and other library organizations like the ALA and their obvious left leaning political agendas. Karyn Ruley Crawford County Library 201 Plum St. Grayling, MI 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Fax: 989-348-9294

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Webinar - Librarians reflect on how Harwood community engagement techniques have impacted their work
by White, Shannon (MDE) 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Last week guest librarians and coaches discussed the ALA Harwood lab and how Turning Outward has impacted their work in their respective libraries and communities. Watch and explore examples of how libraries across the country are currently using the Harwood Institute's Turning Outward approach to listen, learn, and take action in their communities. This webinar recording is now available at: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/learn/learn-more-public-innovators-lab-… This recording provides insight into how libraries are making use of the community engagement model taught at the Harwood Lab. Take a look to find out if the new Michigan Harwood Lab Cohort opportunity is for you. Information on the Fall 2017 Lab in Michigan is available here: https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/michigan-harwood-cohort-2017/ Questions should be sent to David Votta, MCLS Community Engagement Librarian, at vottad(a)mcls.org<mailto:vottad@mcls.org> or call David at 800-530-9019 ext. 122 -------------------------- 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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SLEA nominations deadline extended through Friday, August 25
by Norris, Sonya (MDE) 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Dear Library Directors, Trustees, Institution Administrators, and Library Users, The Library of Michigan Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2017 State Librarian's Excellence Award are now being accepted. The State Librarian's Excellence Award recognizes a Michigan Library that best exemplifies excellence in customer service. A $2,000 cash prize will be awarded to the winning library and $1,000 each will be awarded to the two Citation of Excellence runners-up. All three award-winners will receive trophies for public display. We hope you will consider nominating your library this year! The criteria is described on the attached nomination form<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/documents/lm_2017_SLEAApplication…>. The deadline for nominations has been extended to Friday, August 25 (a postmark of August 25 is acceptable). Winners will be celebrated at the State Librarian's Luncheon on Friday, October 20, 2017, during the 2017 Michigan Library Association Annual Conference in Lansing. Library directors, trustees, library users, or administrators may make nominations. See the nomination form for details of submission requirements. If, after reviewing the full criteria, you have questions or would like additional information, please contact the Library of Michigan Foundation office at (517) 373-1297. Sonya Schryer Norris Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. PO Box 30009 Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-4457 http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan http://www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> http://www.michlibrary.org<http://www.michlibrary.org/> 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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Outdoorsman Steven Rinella in Battle Creek
by Kristine Pioch 19 Aug '17

19 Aug '17

Willard Library in Battle Creek presents outdoorsman Steven Rinella to discuss the hunting lifestyle, wild game, the ethics of hunting, and the spiritual need for wilderness. He is an award-winning author, host of the hit show “MeatEater,” now streaming on Netflix, and the top-rated “MeatEater” podcast. Barnes & Noble will be selling Rinella's books before and after his talk. He will sign books after his talk. Rinella’s appearance arranged through Gotham Artists. He will talk at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at the Pennfield High School Auditorium, 8299 Pennfield Road, Battle Creek, MI 49017. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Willard Library programs are free and open to the public. Thank you, Kristine Pioch kpioch(a)willardlibrary.org --

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Hiring Circulation Librarian
by Sanilac District Library 18 Aug '17

18 Aug '17

SanilacDistrict Library is now accepting applications for the position of CirculationLibrarian. Applicationinstructions, job description and qualifications may be found at www.sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us Beverly Dear, DirectorSanilac District Library7130 Main StreetPO Box 525Port Sanilac, MI 48469Phone: 810.622.8623FAX: 810.622.9041Website: sanilacdistrictlibrary.lib.mi.us

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