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[NDL] Job Posting - Circulation Clerk
by Michael McEvoy 26 Sep '17

26 Sep '17

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: Circulation Clerk Starting Pay: $12.26 - $15.51/hour Hours: 21 hours per week, includes nights and weekends Benefits: Prorated paid time off for vacation, sick, personal business and holidays Responsibilities: Direct public service: provides positive, pleasant, professional service to the public at the Circulation desk; carries out procedures for checking materials in and out accurately; issues library cards according to library guidelines; handles money transactions; answers incoming calls and directs library visitors and callers to appropriate public service desks. Indirect public service: assists with database maintenance; monitors incoming materials for damaged or missing pieces and takes appropriate action; sorts and distributes delivery items; assists with identifying and retrieving long overdue materials; special projects when requested. Requirements: High school diploma, ability to learn quickly and work accurately, strong attention to detail, ability to communicate effectively on the telephone, ability to use time effectively, dependable, punctual, flexible, ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions, willingness to seek out assistance as needed in resolving conflicts or answering questions from library patrons, desire to serve the library public in a positive manner, ability to show concern for the feelings and views of others. Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time and the ability to bend, reach, stoop or crouch. Ability to push carts full of library materials. Please submit application and resume by October 7, 2017 to: Carla Eggert Administrative Assistant Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Northville, MI 48167 www.northvillelibrary.org Phone: 248-349-3020 Fax: 248-349-8250 [ mailto:ceggert@northvillelibrary.org | ceggert(a)northvillelibrary.org ] The Northville District Library is an Equal Opportunity employer This is a union position Michael McEvoy mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org Technology Coordinator Northville District Library http://www.northvillelibrary.org TEXT ONLY/NO VOICE CALL : (248) 982-4918 or mightyspoo(a)gmail.com Phone via CAPTEL @ Library: (248) 912-0040 or (248) 924-9983 Remember, Technical Solutions to Social issues are inherently flawed! __________________| |____________________________________________ ,--. ,--. ,--. ,--. |oo | _ \ `. | oo | | oo| o o|~~ |(_) / ; | ~~ | | ~~|o o o o o o o o o o o |/\/\| '._,' |/\/\| |/\/\| __________________ ____________________________________________ | |

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[Job Opportunity] Systems Technician
by BTPL Careers 26 Sep '17

26 Sep '17

Greetings, All-- We have an excellent job opportunity at Bloomfield Township Public Library. See below or attached. --------------------------- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking a professional, friendly and resourceful Systems Technician to support the Library’s technology needs. The Bloomfield Township Public Library is a Class 5 library, with a service population of 41,070 people. There is strong community support for the Library and its collections, services and programs offered. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality service to the staff and the public and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment. POSITION TITLE: Systems Technician DEPARTMENT: Systems, reporting to Systems Department Head HOURS: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends on a flexible basis WAGE & BENEFITS: $20.41 per hour to start with an increase after successfully completing a 90 day orientation period. Salary range is $41,676 - $57,744. Benefits include: vacation, sick, holiday, personal business, and emergency time. Health, dental, and optical insurances, term life and disability income insurance provided. Eligible for deferred compensation and other voluntary benefits. Professional membership and opportunity to participate in professional development available. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the library’s website and integrated library system and digital resources. Design, develop and maintain the Library’s web presence. Support all aspects of the Innovative Interfaces integrated library system including all modules such as circulation, acquisitions, cataloging, serials, WebPAC and Encore. Implement and support the Library’s digital resources such as databases and streaming media. Coordinate library computer classes and use of the Computer Lab. Assist in the administration of the Library’s Windows and Cisco networks. Provide technology training to staff as needed. Other job responsibilities as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: • Associate degree in computer-related field or equivalent experience • Work experience in Web development such as architecture, design and maintenance, including: o HTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript o PHP and MySQL o Web development platforms such as Wordpress, Drupal, etc. o Linux/Apache Web server environment • Excellent communication skills and positive public service commitment. • Able to lift, push and/or pull at least 50 pounds. • Able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones. PREFERRED: • Work experience supporting integrated library system • Familiarity with MARC records. • Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Sierra REST API and Sierra DNA. • Public library experience • Experience with database and digital resources management Application, resume, cover letter, due Friday, October 6, 2017. Application is available on the Library’s website at www.btpl.org. Mail to: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 OR email to careers(a)btpl.org SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN TYPICAL WORK WEEK’S TASKS • Design and support Library’s website • Monitor and update Wordpress • Utilize analytics for website, catalogs, and databases to improve user experience • Customize Library’s Encore and classic catalogs • Configure and troubleshoot problems with databases and other digital resources • Configure EzProxy server • Update Sierra and Encore • Troubleshoot Sierra problems • Implement new features in Sierra and Encore • Assist in emergencies for network, Sierra, phone system, Email system, AV equipment • Plan, develop, and schedule computer classes for patrons • Review feedback to evaluate and improve computer classes • Support Envisonware RFID system • Assist in support of Envisionware PC management system • Support Techlogic sorting system. • Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting spam web filters • Participate in team effort of technology development • Prepare and maintain website documentation, web logs, and statistics • Internet connection • Provide training sessions to staff • Assist in answering and solving problems from staff on hardware and software • Directly assist staff and patrons with public PCs • Develop instructions and handouts to staff and patrons • Set up AV equipment for staff and public programs • Evaluate and recommend new technology and programs • Occasionally cover Computer Helpdesk • Other duties as assigned ------------------------ Best Regards, Linden Godlove Director's Secretary Bloomfield Township Public Library

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last chance! don't let these workshops pass you by!
by Jan Davidson 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/partnering-outside-the-box-91.html> Licensing electronic resources: An introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/licensing-electronic-resources-an-introduc…> Nancy Kirkpatrick, MCLS Oct. 3-4, 10:00am - 12:00pm Eastern (online)<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/partnering-outside-the-box-91.html> This basic workshop is designed for library staff who are new to negotiating licenses for electronic resources. This workshop would also be beneficial to library staff who do not negotiate with vendors, but who do work with electronic resources and/or ERM systems and need to understand license terms. [Note: this is an introductory workshop and is not geared toward experienced staff who have already negotiated licenses.] The workshop will address the basic concepts of contract law (licenses as contracts) and offer a hands-on look at the components of a standard licensing agreement. Partnering outside the box <https://store.mcls.org/index.php/partnering-outside-the-box-91.html> Amie Thomas, Brownsburg Public Library Oct 3, 2:00-4:00pm (online) Are your revenue streams decreasing or stagnant? Join us as we talk about partnering outside the box to help fund collections or programs. We'll talk about building partnerships with local businesses including space logistics, promotion, contracts (or not), and more. Be prepared to "partner outside the box"! RDA for non-catalogers <https://store.mcls.org/index.php/rda-for-non-catalogers-what-do-i-need-to-k…> Susan Pritts, MCLS instructor Oct. 4, 2:00 - 4:00pm Eastern (online) Have you thought that your catalogers been talking a new language lately? Using terms like RDA and FRBR? RDA Resources, Description and Access is the new cataloging standard, implemented in 2013 to replace AACR2. FRBR is part of the infrastructure of this new code. What does this mean to the non-cataloger? What kind of changes should library staff and the end user expect to see as a result of RDA? What are some of the major changes between AACR2 and RDA? Focus on your users<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/focus-on-your-users-improving-library-spac…> Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, Kent District Library, & Kristin Meyer, Grand Valley State University Oct. 6, 1:00 - 3:00pm Eastern (online) Public and academic library user experience practitioners will share an introductory look at the tools of the trade along with inside knowledge of Design concepts used in other industries. Learn how to adapt and apply these concepts to improve the spaces and services of your library. Questions? Email training(a)mcls.org. Want to see more class offerings? Visit https://store.mcls.org/ MCLS Home page - Welcome to the MCLS Store<https://store.mcls.org/> store.mcls.org Public and academic library user experience practitioners will share an introductory look at the tools of the trade along with inside knowledge of design concepts ...

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Special Request from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Attention Libraries in Southeast Michigan: Hello. As you know from our partnership with libraries, my name is Cathleen Simlar and I work for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson. The secretary asked me to request your help in spreading the word about SOSLive, a free family expo she is hosting at Waterford Mott High School on Saturday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This first-of-its-kind event will include dozens of interactive activities, food, live music and traffic safety simulators for the public to experience. We will also have the full-service Secretary of State Mobile Office on site that day. We're hoping you can help us by sharing information about this event with your library patrons. To make things simple, I've created a few messages you can share through your various communication channels. I've also attached an image you can use and a flyer to post. In addition, I am providing an informational sheet on a rare opportunity for high school students to participate as "journalists" at a Student Press Conference during SOSLive where they can personally ask Secretary Johnson questions. If you are able to share this information with high school students, we would be most grateful! Thank you so much for your time. You can find more information about SOSLive at Michigan.gov/soslive<http://www.michigan.gov/soslive>. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Continuing Education Stipends from the Library of Michigan - Deadline September 30
by Atkin, Evette (MDE) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Greetings! Did you know that Michigan library staff are eligible to apply for a Continuing Education Stipend from the library of Michigan? These stipends may be used for in-person and online library related continuing education events. Applications are reviewed the first week of each quarter based on an October Fiscal year. If you or your library staff wish to use a CE Stipend for an event after October 1, please apply prior to September 30. For more information, visit http://michigan.gov/cestipend. You can apply for a Continuing Education Stipend at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CEApplicationLM. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine(a)michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746

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Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) Fall meeting
by Jen Taggart 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

We still have room for more at our next Special Needs Services Roundtable (SNSR) meeting coming up on Thursday, October 5. If you have not attended a SNSR meeting before and you would like to discuss library services for youth, teens, and adults with special needs in an informal setting, consider adding this meeting to your calendar! Library science students are welcome too! * Share programming and collection ideas * Updates on resources and assistive technology, including Apps * Discuss accessibility and inclusion in the library After our networking lunch, we will hear presentations on "Social Sensory Architectures and Playscapes" (Sean Alquist, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning at the University of Michigan) and "Inclusion of Autism" (Ron Sandison, Author & Speaker on autism). For more info, see attached agenda. Meeting: Thursday, October 5 Time: 12 - 3 p.m. (You can purchase an optional pizza/salad lunch from Buddy's Pizza, or you may bring a lunch with you.) Place: Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 RSVP: Jen Taggart taggartj(a)btpl.org or (248) 642-5800. Jen Taggart Assistant Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 (248)642-5800<tel:(248)%20642-5800> www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> [cid:image001.png@01D30780.CF111D50]

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Deadline is this Friday, Sept 29th, to register for the Trustee Alliance Workshop
by Linda Pierce 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

The next FOML Trustee Alliance workshop will have the theme *"Good To Great: Becoming High-Achieving Trustees**"* and it's coming up on *Friday, October 13, 2017* at the *Kent District Library Service Center* in Grand Rapids. We will have special guest speaker *Larry Neal*, Director of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, and his topics will include: - *The Great Essentials: Key Responsibilities for Library Trustees* - *Trustee Governance: Steps To High Achievement* - *Lessons Learned and Knowledge Gained from the Workshop* We will also hear about "Trustees and Library Law" from Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant from the Library of Michigan. You can find the complete agenda here <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/2017-fall-workshop/> on the Trustee Alliance website. FOML Trustee Alliance workshops are a great time to network with other Trustee groups. Spend a day learning how to support your library! Registration will only remain open until Friday, September 29th on the Trustee Alliance website <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/foml-trustee-alliance-workshop-registration/> . Remember, 2017 FOML Trustee Alliance members <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/trustees-membership/> receive a discount. I hope to see you there! [image: Inline image 2] This project is funded (in part) with a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan. Shirley Bruursema FOML Trustee Alliance Representative *Links used in this message:* http://fomltrusteealliance.org/2017-fall-workshop/ http://fomltrusteealliance.org/foml-trustee-alliance-workshop-registration/ http://fomltrusteealliance.org/trustees-membership/ -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Deadline is this Friday, Sept 29th to register for the FOML Friends Workshop
by Linda Pierce 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Hello Friends, The next FOML <http://foml.org/> Workshop will be held this Fall with the theme *"**Good To Great: Becoming High-Achieving Friends**"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, October 12th, 2017* at the *Kent District Library Service Center!* Topics will include: - *"Friendly Advice: Helpful Information about Successful Friends Organizations"* with *Lance Werner*, Director of the Kent District Library; - *"Organizing and Planning Book Sales and Bookstore Operations" - *a panel discussion with *Laurel Ingram and Nancy Harper* from the Friends of the Cascade Township Branch of the Kent District Library; - and *Darnell Gundy-Reed*, FOML Director and member of the Friends of Muskegon Area District Library, will host a panel discussion: *"If Only I Knew How: Tips for recruiting, retaining, and developing volunteers and Friends board members."* Here's the link for the full agenda <http://foml.org/eventsconferences/2017-fall-workshop/>. *For the afternoon discussions, please bring examples of handouts and presentation materials of past successful events, campaigns, fundraising, etc. to share with other groups.* These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups and spend a day learning how to support your library! Registration will only remain open until this Friday, September 29th on the FOML website <http://foml.org/foml-workshop-registration/>. Remember, 2017 FOML members <http://foml.org/group-membership-form/> receive a discount. I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop! Allison Arnold, President Friends of Michigan Libraries *Links in this email:* http://foml.org/eventsconferences/2017-fall-workshop/ http://foml.org/foml-workshop-registration/ http://foml.org/group-membership-form/ -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University

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Public Library Association Conference - March 2018
by White, Shannon (MDE) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Learn and share with other public librarians from across the country at the upcoming PLA Conference in March. Don't forget you can apply for a CE Stipend from the Library of Michigan to attend conferences. Visit www.michigan.gov/cestipend<http://www.michigan.gov/cestipend> for more information on funding to help you attend professional development events. PLA 2018 Conference registration & housing now open. Visit: http://www.placonference.org/ for full details on the conference. Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends and library vendors from around the world. The 2018 Conference will be held March 20-24 in the heart of downtown Philadelphia with most events taking place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…>. Themed, “Imagine the Possibilities,” the PLA 2018 schedule is packed with extraordinary educational content, inspirational speakers, and memorable entertainment. The conference will feature distinctive networking events, opportunities to mingle with authors, a bustling exhibit hall, and more than 100 educational programs carefully curated for public library professionals. The Big Ideas Series kicks off each day with a BIG idea with the potential to impact and empower the way you think, act, and work. Among the confirmed speakers are actor/comedian Hasan Minhaj, best known as a correspondent on The Daily Show, and Elizabeth Gilbert, author of the 2006 inspirational memoir Eat Pray Love. For complete details, visit the conference website<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…>. Being a PLA member can save registrants $135 (over ALA members) and $280 (over nonmembers) when they take advantage of the early bird rate before Jan. 19, 2018. Not a member? Visit the PLA membership site<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…> and join so you can save, too! ALA members and nonmembers can take advantage of special advanced registration rates before Feb. 23, 2018. Find a complete list of PLA 2018 Conference rates here<http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT02OTYwMTkyJnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0MTc2ODImbGk9ND…>. Shannon White Library of Michigan whites29(a)michigan.gov

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Reminder: take the MeL database survey today!
by Kosinski, Kathy (MDE) 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Hello again, This is a reminder that you only have until the end of the month to voice your preferences on MeL databases! Later this year the MeL will send out a request for proposals that will allow vendors to place bids for subscription packages. Before that happens, we are looking to you all for feedback on your database preferences. The past few weeks we have visited several locations around Michigan to receive in-person feedback, but not everyone is able to fit these visits into their busy schedules. By filling out our online survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6X5GYG>, you will be able to answer the same questions as those who attended our sessions. These include questions about current usage of MeL databases, your wishlist for future subscription content, and how you like to hear about MeL training. The survey will be open until September 30 at 11:59 p.m. If at any point you have any questions about or issues with the survey please email me at kosinskik(a)michigan.gov<mailto:kosinskik@michigan.gov>. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y6X5GYG Best, Kathy Kathy Kosinski Statewide Library Services Analyst Library of Michigan (517) 241-2149 Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/ [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]

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