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Job Posting: Director Harrison Township Public Library
by Dan Hutchins 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

The Board of Trustees for the Harrison Township Public Library (MI) is inviting applications for the position of Full Time Library Director. The Board is seeking a progressive, collaborative team-builder, who is an experienced, dynamic, and committed professional. The Harrison Township Public Library serves a population of nearly 25,000 (Class IV) with a budget of just over $415,000. The library is located within a waterfront community near recreational amenities, within a strong school district, and takes pride in our customer-oriented friendly staff. The recently funded library provides a unique opportunity for the creative individual to continue expanding on the hard work of our devoted volunteers. Job Description Human Resources• Recommends and administers personnel policies.• Recommends, schedules, evaluates, promotes, and disciplines employed staff.• Defines expectations for staff performance and sets goals for service and programming; promotes high staff morale.• Conducts staff training and professional development.• Maintains effective relationships with library staff, library volunteers, community leaders, public officials, professional groups and the general public. Governance and Administration• Formulates, maintains, and implements library policies and procedures.• Administers all library contracts and monitors compliance.• Manages the library’s electronic presence, including the library website and social media.• Serves as a resource and provides administrative support to the Library Board; attends monthly board meetings, makes monthly reports, and participates in Board committee work as necessary.• Understands and monitors local, state, and national regulations and statutes affecting the library and library personnel.• Serves as a liaison to other area libraries and library organizations.• Develops long-term goals, objectives, actions, and policies to support the mission of the library.• Oversees preparation of an annual budget, presenting it to the Board for approval, and monitors expenditures.• Seeks supplemental funding opportunities. Service• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs a balanced program of library services to meet the immediate and long-range goals of the library and the community. Collection Development• Oversees the development of library collections to ensure that the library provides the most up-to-date quality materials that meet the needs of the community. Technology• Participates in the planning and organization of technical and computer services for the library.• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the library profession, including technological advances and trends that affect the library. Facilities and Equipment• Manages the daily operations of the library including maintenance of the library building, grounds, and equipment. Public Relations• Represents the library at appropriate events in order to build relationships, promote library services, and strengthen the presence of the library in the community.• Attends library board meetings, township meetings, and other meetings representing the library.• Publicizes library services through community presentations and lectures, news releases and bulletins, and by advertising library programs of public interest. Position requirements Education: Master’s degree in library science or library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in professional library position, with at least four years in administration or supervision in a public library preferred. License or Certificate: Level I Professional Librarian Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan. Professional Compensation: Full-time base salary range is $50,000-$60,000 dependingon experience and qualifications. Benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan and Paid Time off. Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person, on the telephone, and through electronic communications. The employee is frequently required to review and produce written and computerized documents. The employee is frequently required to access and retrieve books, periodicals and other materials that vary in weight, size and shape and may be located at heights ranging from floor level to over-head level. The employee is frequently required to access various locations within the library and attend meetings in locations away from the building. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items of light or moderate weight.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a public library setting. The noise level in the work environment is not always quiet. Process for applicationApplications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by 4:30p.m. (EST) December 15th, 2017 will receive first consideration. Electronic submissions required. Interested individuals should forward cover letter, resume, the names and contact information (including email addresses) of three professional references, proof of Master’s Degree, and a copy of Librarian’s Professional Certificate to: hr-recruiting(a)htplib.org Dan Hutchins, Director Harrison Township Public Library 38255 L'Anse Creuse Ste. A Harrison Township, MI 48045 http://htlibrary.org 586-329-1261 dhutchins(a)htlibrary.org

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MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat
by Pam Seabolt 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Hello everyone! We are taking a Twitter Chat break for the month of December 2017 as it is so close to the holidays. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! We will return to our Third Thursday Twitter Chats on Jan. 18, 2018, at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) with a discussion on The Human Library. Our featured guests will be Highland Lakes Librarian Allison McFadden-Keesling with Oakland Community College in Waterford, MI and Head of Adult and Teen Services Trisha Shively with Kokomo-Howard County Public Library in Kokomo, IN. The Human Library is designed to create positive conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. In The Human Library real people are on loan to readers to answer difficult questions. 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 November chat on Best Practices in Makerspaces? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/best-practices-in-makerspaces> 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@01D362A0.97060580]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [cid:image002.png@01D362A0.97060580] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D362A0.97060580] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Job posting
by Christine Hage 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

JOB POSTING Community Relations Assistant Rochester Hills Public Library *Position: *Community Relations Assistant - 20 hours a week *Salary: *$12.65 an hour *Dates: *Send resume by: December 15, 2017 Interviews anticipated: December 18, 2017 Decision anticipated by: December 22, 2017 Starting date: January 2, 2018 Apply at: http://www.rhpl.org/jobs Make sure to fill out the online applications, attach a cover letter and resume. This person reports to the Community Relation Specialist and hosts programs, books the meeting room and assists in library promotions. *Primary Job Duties*: - Works with the public - Welcomes patrons attending programs and checks them in - Collects checks to be given to speakers and performers - Introduces guest speakers and performers - Makes sure guest has water and feels welcomed - Gets more chairs for patrons during a performance if necessary - Performs other duties as required - Thanks patrons for attending the program - Thanks speaker and performers for being at the library - Records Program Attendance - Sets up basic AV equipment for speaker/performer - Records program using camera equipment *Secondary Job Duties*: - Helps book the Multipurpose Room reservations - Collects news articles about the library for board packets - Writes monthly events list for Oakland Press - Assists Community Relations Specialist with other tasks as requested - Edits newsletter and other print materials - Helps create posters and other promotional material *Qualifications*: - Experience in Marketing, Graphic Design, Public Relations or Journalism - Knowledge of Facebook advertising - Experience using Hootsuite and other social media platforms - Basic ability in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, PhotoShop, Adobe Reader, PowerPoint, Microsoft Expression, Joomla) - Ability to express clear and concise ideas in writing - Basic understanding of AP style - Desire to meet and serve the public - Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite - Able to adapt to changing procedures and situations - Able to work independently and assume responsibility - Able to operate library equipment as assigned - Good organizational skills *Mental Requirements:* - Is accurate - Able to maintain confidentiality of library records and managerial matters - Is flexible, works under short time constraints, and meets deadlines - Able to interact and work effectively with customers, supervisors, co-workers and volunteers - Able to interpret and follow policies and guidelines *Physical Requirements:* - Seeing; keyboarding; using the telephone; lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds; walking; bending; stooping; crouching; reaching; carrying books or boxes of books; pushing book carts - Standing or sitting for periods of time - Writing or typing to complete work forms Christine Lind Hage Director, Rochester Hills Public Library Division Councilor, United for Libraries 500 Olde Towne Road Rochester, MI 48307-2043 248/650-7122 The E's of Libraries®: Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Empowerment, Engagement

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Book Repair Basics in CLARE (Pere Marquette District Library)
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

Greetings! We still have just a few spots open for the December 12 Book Repair Basics workshop being held at Pere Marquette District Library! This one-day workshop covers the book repair techniques necessary in order to maintain your library's book collection. Register now for Book Repair Basics!<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseN…> This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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MLA's Keynote Lunch Speaker Pat Wagner
by Rebecca Higgerson 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

I was so impressed with the luncheon talk and afternoon session by Pat Wager at the recent MLA conference that I reached out to her for our 2018 Staff In-Service day. Brandon Library, along with two other public libraries near Ortonville, would like to host her on Friday, October 5. She is giving us a break on her speaking fee, but the travel costs are static. Pat suggested we “could find neighboring libraries or universities that might want to put together a road trip, sharing travel. I would discount for them as well.” If you are interested in hearing Pat’s dynamic presentation around that date, please let me know as soon as possible. She is definitely worth it! http://www.sieralearn.com/ “Pat Wagner’s programs stand out in a wealth of professional development opportunities our region offered. She gets to the point with useful, thought-provoking ideas that can change how we look at our world.” Connie Paul, Retired ExecutiveDirector, Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative, Freehold, NJ Thanks, *Rebecca Higgerson* Director Brandon Twp Public Library 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 248-627-9880 (fax) *“We enhance and strengthen community by providing open access to educational information, recreational materials, and programs that enrich lives and promote lifelong learning.”*

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Metal Princeton Files are no longer available
by Adrienne Breznau 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

The Princeton files have a new home. Thanks! On Fri, Nov 17, 2017 at 4:56 PM, Adrienne Breznau <adrienne(a)ropl.org> wrote: > Hello, > I have some metal Princeton files that I need to re-home since we use > plastic now. They are medium size and grey, and could be used for > magazines or possibly up-cycled into something cool. I can't post a > picture because my messages get rejected for being too big so if you're > interested let me know. Thanks! > > -- > Adrienne Breznau > Head of Support Services > Royal Oak Public Library > 222 E. Eleven Mile Road > <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> > Royal Oak, MI 48067 > <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> > > Tel: 248-246-3714 <(248)%20246-3714> > -- Adrienne Breznau Head of Support Services Royal Oak Public Library 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Royal Oak, MI 48067 <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Tel: 248-246-3714

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DVD security cases-FREE
by Adrienne Breznau 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

Hello, I have a lot of Alpha Security AVD 500 plastic DVD security cases to give away. To make this offer more appealing, I also have one opener to include to the first lucky respondent, so you don't have to already be using these. Please let me know if you're interested. Thanks! -- Adrienne Breznau Head of Support Services Royal Oak Public Library 222 E. Eleven Mile Road <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Royal Oak, MI 48067 <https://maps.google.com/?q=222+E.+Eleven+Mile+Road+Royal+Oak,+MI+48067&entr…> Tel: 248-246-3714

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ALA Webinar: Privacy to Pornography: What Staff Need to Know about Intellectual Freedom November 27 @ 2:00PM
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

Greetings! To register for this essential ALA Webinar, visit: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/webinar/staff. Privacy to Pornography: What Staff Need to Know about Intellectual Freedom Whether you're an educator or library director, front-facing circulation desk staff member or behind-the-scenes cataloger, understanding the First Amendment rights of your patrons is essential. In this one-hour webinar, Freedom to Read Foundation consultant Joyce Hagen-McIntosh will review best practices and ALA guidelines for topics ranging from privacy and pornography, to access and selection. Hagen-McIntosh will help librarians navigate the abundance of ALA resources and policies by providing real-world examples and addressing common issues in the library community. This 101 session is a perfect opportunity for students and new professionals to delve into intellectual freedom advocacy, and a helpful refresher for veteran intellectual freedom fighters. The webinar is sponsored by the Freedom to Read Foundation. Learning Outcomes * Learn how a library is defined (limited public forum) and how a library functions differently than a business. * Learn the definition of intellectual freedom and how it plays out in each library department. * Learn privacy basics as well as ALA guidelines and how laws (local, state and federal) protect patron privacy rights. * Understand the importance of policies that help library staff adhere to these guidelines. * Become familiar with the ALA documents that uphold our values of intellectual freedom, privacy and access to information. Cost * FTRF<http://www.ftrf.org/> member: Free * IFRT<http://www.ala.org/ifrt/> member: Free * ALA member: $20 * Non-member: $25 * Groups: $120 Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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3rd National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color - Call for Proposals
by White, Shannon (MDE) 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

Call for Proposals **EXTENDED DEADLINE: December 15, 2017** Full call for proposals: http://www.jclcinc.org/conference/2018/call-for-proposals/ Submit proposals here: JCLC 2018 Conference Proposal Submission Site<https://www.conferenceabstracts.com/cfp2/login.asp?EventKey=NPXSXECQ> The 3rd National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in 2018, “Gathering all Peoples: Embracing Culture & Community” will take place September 26-30, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. The conference is promoted by the Joint Council for Librarians of Color <http://www.jclcinc.org/> whose purpose is “To promote librarianship within communities of color, support literacy and the preservation of history and cultural heritage, collaborate on common issues, and to host the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color every four to five years.” The Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) is a conference open to all library staff, students, influencers, and decision makers interested in exploring inclusive policies and practices in libraries and how they affect the ethnic communities who use our services. JCLC strives to deepen connections across constituencies, create spaces for dialogue, promote the telling and celebrating of one’s stories, and encourage the transformation of libraries into more democratic and diverse organizations. This conference is sponsored by the five ethnic affiliates of the American Library Association: the American Indian Library Association <http://ailanet.org/> (AILA), Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association <http://www.apalaweb.org/> (APALA), Black Caucus of the American Library Association <http://www.bcala.org/> (BCALA), Chinese American Librarians Association <http://www.cala-web.org/> (CALA), and the National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking <http://www.reforma.org/> (REFORMA). JCLC 2018 follows the first gathering in 2006 in Dallas, TX and the second in 2012 in Kansas City, MO. The 2018 JCLC Steering Committee invites you to submit a proposal for presentation at the conference focusing on the theme “Gathering all Peoples: Embracing Culture & Community”. Please see our full Call for Proposals<http://www.jclcinc.org/conference/2018/call-for-proposals/> for guidelines and submit your proposal here: JCLC 2018 Conference Proposal Submission Site<https://www.conferenceabstracts.com/cfp2/login.asp?EventKey=NPXSXECQ> Become a sponsor of the 2018 Joint Conference of Librarians of Color by donating to our CrowdRise campaign! Link to donate: https://www.crowdrise.com/donate/project/jclc-2018-conference/jclc2018 Campaign: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/team/jclc-2018-conference Every dollar counts and all conference proceeds go directly back to the ethnic affiliates. Help us spread the word by sharing with your social media friends or by creating your own fundraising team! Eugenia Beh Electronic Resources Librarian MIT Libraries ebeh(a)mit.edu<mailto:ebeh@mit.edu> | 14E-210 | 617.253.0605<tel:(617)%20253-0605>

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Job Posting: Youth Services Manager
by Tara Kanon 20 Nov '17

20 Nov '17

*Youth Services Manager* *30-40 hours per week* The individual holding this position will work under the supervision of the Library Director to plan and provide programming for children birth through middle school as well as the promotion of all library services throughout the community. In addition some hours will be scheduled at the public service desk assisting patrons of all ages. This position requires an energetic, well organized professional individual with customer service and computer experience. Evening and weekend hours are required. Please visit the library's website to see the full job posting and application. www.hollytownshiplibrary.org *Wage Range*: $15.00-16.50 *Posting date*: Monday, November 20, 2017 *Deadline for applications*: Monday, December 4, 2017 If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume along with a cover letter and completed application to: Tara Kanon, 1116 N. Saginaw, Holly, MI 48442 or tkanonhollylibrary(a)gmail.com. For questions, please call 248.634.1754. Applicants should be prepared to submit a sample program idea and a sample of program publicity. The Holly Township Library is an equal opportunity employer. Tara Kanon Director Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 (248) 634-1754

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