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teen/technology librarian job description
by Reed, Nyama 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Hello, Do any of you have a librarian position that combines teen and technology duties? If so, can you please share your job description with me? Have a wonderful day, Nyama Please note email change to N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org due to return to maiden name. Nyama Y. Reed Library Director N.Reed(a)WFBLibrary.org 414-755-6551 (direct line) Whitefish Bay Public Library 5420 North Marlborough Drive Whitefish Bay, WI 53217 414-964-4380 (main line) Our Mission The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting people of all ages, inspiring a love of learning and providing easy access to ideas, information and resources.

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Grant opportunity
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Apply Now for the Libraries Ready to Code Grant! The grant application for Phase III of the Libraries Ready to Code<http://ala.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> program, sponsored by Google, is now open. The grant will fund a cohort of school and public libraries to design computational thinking and computer science programs for and with youth, including underrepresented youth. A total of 25-50 grants up to $25,000 each are available. Visit the Libraries Ready to Code<http://ala.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=…> website for the RFP (helpful guide to the grant program), FAQ, and other resources to help you write the grant. YALSA is partnering with ALA's Office for Information Technology Policy, ALSC, and AASL to implement this program. Apply<http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=6…> by Aug. 31. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/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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CMS Diginet -- Extinct?
by Stephanie 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Greetings everyone -- Our license for computer sign-up software with CMS Diginet (formerly PCCop) is due to expire in a couple of weeks. When we went to renew all of a sudden we are unable to contact them at all. Phone number no longer in service... emails bouncing back. So, I'm asking the collective a couple of questions.... First, if any of you have used this software did you get any communication about this? Do you have any current contact information for them? Second, if they truly have gone out of business I need recommendations for computer sign-up software asap. Many thanks in advance for any insight you can provide, Stephanie Masin Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street Saint Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-7167

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Director position open-Daniel Boone Regional Library (MO)
by Jobeth Bradbury 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Library Director Position Announcement Service Excellence-Free and Equal Access-Integrity and Trust. The Daniel Boone Regional Library<http://www.dbrl.org/> (MO) Board of Trustees seeks its next successful Library Director who exemplifies these core values. The incoming leader will assume leadership of a thriving two-county (Boone and Callaway) Library system with a stellar staff, committed communities, and stable funding (regularly setting aside funds for future expenditures). Key opportunities include: leading a committed board and staff to develop and implement innovative services to meet the needs of the region; continuing conversations about new and alternative points of service throughout the service area; working with strong, supportive Friends of the Library groups and Foundation; developing collaborative community partnerships; and implementing the new 2018-2020 Strategic Plan. With a $10.5 million annual operating budget, 126FTE, three locations, and two bookmobiles, the Library annually circulates 2.3 million items and sees 750,000 visitors. The Library serves a diverse region of 1500 square miles. Columbia<http://www.como.gov/> (DBRL headquarters and Boone County Seat) offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. With excellent schools, state of the art healthcare, cultural and entertainment opportunities, and a low cost of living, the area is a great place to flourish. As a midwestern college town (home to the University of Missouri, Stephens College, and Columbia College), the city has a reputation for progressive politics, public art, and celebrated journalism. Daniel Boone Regional Library's centralized location offers quick access to St. Louis and Kansas City, as well as the State Capitol in Jefferson City, and the beautiful vacation getaway, Lake of the Ozarks. A variety of affordable housing is available-ranging from near-downtown Columbia to suburban development to rural country acreage. Fulton<http://fultonmo.org/> (Callaway County Seat), a full-service city of 13,000, is home to Westminster College and Williams Woods University and has five uniquely designated historical districts featuring distinctive architecture and areas. It is a comfortable community with many amenities thirty minutes southeast of Columbia. Ashland<http://www.ashlandmo.us/>, the third library location, is a convenient commute to both Columbia and Jefferson City. For more information on the Library and the area, see Daniel Boone Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/dbrllinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Library Director, under guidance of the Regional Board of Trustees, develops and maintains the library service program meeting the needs of its constituents in the Daniel Boone Regional Library System. Through ensuring delivery of quality programs and services, the Director works closely with the Board and staff recommending and developing policies; developing and implementing the Strategic Plan; actively engaging in public relations and media opportunities; understanding regional community needs; actively participating in DBRL communities; serving as liaison to the Friends of the Library groups and Foundation Board; understanding and developing the annual operating budget; seeking collaborative partnership opportunities; staying abreast of industry trends; and creating and sustaining a positive work environment. Qualifications. Minimum requirements include a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and six years of professional library experience with at least three years of director or other senior level administrator experience; or equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to perform effectively the work required. Essential skills include (1) knowledge of library principles, practices and trends through active professional development; (2) commitment to staying well-informed on legal, financial and other relevant issues dealing with Missouri public library law and general operations; (3) ability to analyze data and information for decision making, recommendations and preparing reports; (4) excellent verbal and written communication skills serving as the Library's spokesperson; (4) an understanding of personnel management to lead an engaged and thriving staff; (5) initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services; and (6) skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the Library Boards, staff, elected and appointed officials and community leaders. Public library experience, including a successful track record of reporting to a governing board, is preferred. For additional details, the essential duties and qualifications, visit DBRL Director Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/dbrldirdesc.pdf>. Compensation. The starting salary range is $101,866 - 127,332 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and résumé as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close September 24, 2017. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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Eclipse Glasses
by Les Cheneaux Community Library 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

If any libraries have a surplus and could spare a few Eclipse Glasses or more, please reply to me off-list or send them via RIDES to ZV366. Thanks bunches! Jane French Les Cheneaux Community Library – zv366 an affiliate of Superior District Library P.O. Box 99 75 Hodeck St. Cedarville, MI 49745 Phone/Fax: 906-484-3547 <http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/> www.uproc.lib.mi.us www.facebook.com/pages/Les-Cheneaux-Community-Library “I see libraries and librarians as frontline soldiers in the war against illiteracy and the lack of imagination.” - Neil Gaiman

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Check out these free upcoming webinars and content from WebJunction! WebJunction is brought to you, in part by the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS). Highlighted content These resources can help you strengthen your library and services to the community, explore them today! * Seven Answers to Seven Weeding Questions<http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/seven-answers-to-seven-weeding-…>: Deciding how to weed your library's collection can be daunting. Decisions about criteria and policies are important to address to provide guidance and clarity to staff. Holly Hibner, Adult Services Coordinator, and Mary Kelly, Adult Services Librarian from the Plymouth (MI) District Library are helping us explore this topic by answering seven weeding questions posed by participants in the Small Libraries Create Smart Spaces<http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/smart-spaces.html> project. * Where Teens and Technology Meet<http://learn.webjunction.org/course/search.php?search=where+teens+and+techn…> (self-paced course): HOMAGO (Hanging Out. Messing Around. Geeking Out) is an exploratory learning approach that has been used successfully to engage youth. The Howard County Library System's HiTech Digital Media Lab applies innovative teaching methods based on HOMAGO, demonstrating that teens learn most effectively through hands-on projects and peer-to-peer communications. Free WebJunction webinars for you! These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<http://learn.webjunction.org/>. More Than #MotivationMonday: Motivating Your Team Any Day of the Week Thursday, August 17, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/motivating-your-team.html Employees motivated to deliver top notch service are key to a library’s success. But many in library organizations don’t know how to effectively instigate employee motivation. As a critical management and leadership skill, it’s important to know what motivation is and isn't, what works and what doesn’t. In this session, we’ll explore factors that influence motivation at work and review strategies for supervisors to keep their teams motivated and productive. No matter the size of your library or your role, you will be inspired to find your own motivation and be able to catalyze others! Presented by: Rachel G. Rubin, MLIS, PhD, Director, Bexley (OH) Public Library, soon to be Director of Library and Information Services, Capital University (OH) IFLA’s Global Vision: An Interactive Discussion Thursday, August 24, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 90 minutes Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/global-vision-an-interactive-… Earlier this year, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) launched a series of Global Vision<https://globalvision.ifla.org/> discussions to bring together thousands of librarians around the world, through face-to-face and online interactive participation, to explore how a connected library field can meet the challenges of the future. IFLA believes that the challenges facing the library field from ever-increasing globalization can only be met and overcome by an inclusive, global response from a united library field. By joining us for this webinar, you can participate in this global discussion to identify future challenges and opportunities facing the library field and help to prioritize actions that a united and connected library field can take. The Association for Rural and Small Libraries<http://arsl.info/>, in collaboration with WebJunction, invites rural and small libraries to join this highly interactive webinar discussion to voice your opinions and contribute to shaping a unique and comprehensive IFLA Global Vision. In preparation, you may want to reflect on your work in the library field: Why do you think your work is important? How do you see your work in the future? You may also refer to IFLA’s Trend Report<https://trends.ifla.org/> as well as other relevant publications about libraries and the trends and developments affecting them. Together we build literate, informed and participative societies. Together we create the future. Join us! Facilitated by: Jennifer Pearson, ARSL board member, IFLA Global Vision North American regional discussion representative, and director Marshall County Memorial Library (TN) The Name of the Game: Playing Tabletop Games to Build 21st Century Skills Tuesday, September 26, 2017 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 1 hour Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/name-of-the-game.html As hubs of lifelong learning, public libraries are always seeking new strategies to cultivate 21st century skills in their community members. The deeper we move into this century, the more critical it becomes for people to hone skills like communication, collaboration, critical thinking, global awareness and creativity. Your patrons can strengthen these skill sets while also having fun in a social setting — through playing tabletop games at the library. Learn about the wide array of games available and the specific skill sets each one promotes. Hear how public librarians are using games and get new ideas for programming and game-related projects that you can do at your library. Your younger patrons will be ahead of the 21st century game in no time. Presented by: Lauren Hays, Instructional and Research Librarian and Co-Director of the Center for Games and Learning<http://www.mnu.edu/resources/center-for-games-and-learning.html> at MidAmerica Nazarene University; and Kate McNair, Teen Services Coordinating Librarian, Johnson County Public Library, and YASLA Board of Directors.

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MAP in the Freep: Things To Do This Week Statewide
by Jim Flury 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

We know MAP as a good thing to do any week, or every week! http://www.freep.com/story/life/2017/08/09/things-do-week/552203001/ Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Free Literature Reference Set
by Ashley Bowler 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

Greetings, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a free set of Contemporary Literary Criticism books (v. 1-307) up for grabs! We no longer need the print copies, so they are free to anyone who is able to pick them up. Please contact me (abowler(a)kvcc.edu) if you are interested. We would prefer the set to go as a whole. Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan - just off I-94. Regards, Ashley Bowler Circulation and Reserve Supervisor KVCC Libraries p: 269.488.4313 Restorative | Intellection | Harmony | Adaptability | Connectedness "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." –Carl Sagan

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weeding
by Patricia Slater 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

In preparation for moving to a new catalog, we have been heavily weeding the j collection. I have always been afraid that we might have missed something and have erroneous information in the non-fiction section and try to keep to the five year limit. However, CREW says to ":weed any book that has not circulated in the past two years, when describing the process for weeding *picture books. * What is everyone else's rule of thumb for weeding their * picture book collections?-- * Patricia Slater Head of Youth/Teen Services Redford Township District Library 313-531-5960 x 117 <(313)%20531-5960>

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My (first) question of the day.....
by Joann Crater 10 Aug '17

10 Aug '17

To all my favorite friends in library land.....I have a special meeting tonight at 6 p.m. for the purpose of discussing incremental increases in wages. (lol, I'm thinking you know where this is going!!) Do any of you have written guidelines to set you in the right direction in this area? Some of you are directed by union contracts, you probably don't need to answer this....it may depress me further!!!I want stuff like, after 6 months probation time...... new hires will be hired at....... after a yearly evaluation........ you will be rewarded after a total over all increase in.......... Throw me what you have and I will appreciate it forever!!! Joann CraterDirectorHudson Carnegie District Library (zv170)205 S. Market St.Hudson MI 49247517-448-3801director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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